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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
TRINITY CHRISTMAS Clus.
Mas Sumptuous Banqu.t At Masonic Temple
Christmas Evening.

A large number of the members of
Trinity Christmas Club gathered to-
gether in good fellowship in the fine
banquet hall of Masonic Temple,
Christmas, to observe the day as is the
custom of Knights Templar through
out the world.
1t was, as such dinners of Sir
knights are wont to be, most elab-
crate occasion, and to say that it was
enjoyed is not enough. 1t was more
than enjoyable.
Previous to participating in the
banquet, the following toast, prepared
by the committee on Christmas OBJ
servance of the Grand Encampment,
X. r., u. S. A.. was given: ITO the
Most Eminent Grand Master w. La
greetings on this holy Christmastide.
On Earth, Peace. Good Will Toward
Men, " To this the Grand Master re-
sponded: ITO all the Brotherhood of
the Faith: May the Peace of God.
which passeth all understanding keep
your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus. ~
The other toasts We're: THE Grand
Commander of the Commandery of
Name" The Eminent Commander OF
Trinity Commandery: and .Trinity's
Dead of the Year
The banquet commenced at 80, and
was complete in every detail.
1t was served by Sir Knight Lyman
B. Viewer. He spared no pains and
gave his customary excellent service.
The tables. dressed in white, were
arranged in the form of the knights
Templars' cross. At these the merry
members seated themselves. and en-
joyed the banquet. After it was over
Sir knight Hon. w. S. Choate made
the address of the evening. which was
warmly applauded as one of his best
and that means a good deal.
The POSTMASTER. Mr.. c. w Jones
next introduced in his usual graceful
style the following Sir Knights. who
spoke on various subjects to the
fratres present: Mayor George A. SAT-
ford of Hallowell; Mr. l.. A. Burleigh
Rev. c. S. Cummings, Judge Q. G.
Hall. Rev a. w. Snyder. and Mr.
Joseph Williamson. Jr.
After the banquet a quartet under
the direction of Mr.. A. w. Brooks gave
some singing that was highly appre-
ciated. The quartet consisted of
Messrs. Brooks. Lowell Burns and
Burleigh.
The following officers for Trinity
Christmas Club We're chosen for the
ensuing year: President, Mr.. Walter
d. Stinson; vice president. Mr.. Treby
Johnson; treasurer and secretary. Mr.
F. w. Plaisted: executive committee,
Messrs. F. G. Kinsman f. W. Plaisted.
w. II. Williams. w. d. Stinson and
NJ. s. Campbell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS.


The dreamer cried. oh. that it once were
mine
To build a song that should defy the
years
One that should lift with hope those
bowed in tears.
And touch the wavering with a strength
divine:
An all-puissant lay. whose every line
Should front some wrong as with a
thousand spears.
Or strike to mist the horde of lurking
Fears
That guard the keep where Truth i'm
INJURED doth pine.''
The while earth's children, worn with
care and pale.
Grieved for the light lost here for ever
more.
Each day went by him, wandering in
despair.
The blind unnoted passed him. and the
frail
Sin dwelt unchallenged near his very
door.
An error mailed in guile, was castled
there.
-tHenry jerome Stockard in the Century
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

The County Commissioners Hon.
Samuel Smith of Litchfield Hon. John
Hamilton of Hallowell, and Hon. Ruel
Burgess of North Vassalboro, returned
to their respective homes, Thursday
TO snend Christmas, after the three
DAYS hearing on the Maine Water co s.
case. which has been concluded
before them at the court mousse Inc
commissioners will meet, Tuesday. 10
discuss and if possible come to a decis-
ion on this matter. Mr.. Smith, VINO
hos been indisposed for some time
aa bis annearance, the past week
with the others, and was warmly WEI
coined back to his work by his many
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

The most interesting looking skates
sold are the extra length racing skates.
than the longest skate of ordinary de-
sign. They are the old wooden skate,
With the screw in the heel. but they
are infinitely more graceful. Ihey
have the shape of long, fast boat.
This is particularly the case with a
late style. in which the, wood part OF
the skate is round, with fiat piece OF
steel at the heel and toe to support the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

1T is all my own idea, said a
woman up town, yesterday. as WIS.,
;tor watched her with surprise as she
moistened dollar bill hberaily Win
alcohol. Have you ever noticed tnat
tba,.f is a little money odor to an Ola
hill. and a new one gives out crack
Two sound? When l am going TO senu
IAN :, letter | always moisten it
first with alcohol or cologne ana
have never lost one. You couldn't use
oamphor on it, for if you did people
would think it was something tnat
needed disinfecting.' The association
bringing out the latter thought was
easv to understand. The woman was
a trained nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

who remember them with some little
notwithstanding tributes to their
fallen brothers and sisters. What little
things can warm ones heart with
cheer, sometimes. And these so-called
criminals can feel good, il they are
sometimes to wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Diamonds, Gold and Silver
Watches, and everything to
be found in a first class
Jewelry Store.
Fine Watch repairing and
Engraving a specially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Kennebec Jail is the only one in the
State where the prisoners are con-
fined in cells. They don't like that,
and it is almost pitiful to hear the ex-
cuses the unhappy ones will make to
get out into the rotunda, or whatever
it's named, the promenade one gay
younger class calls it the "Bois de
Bologne' the "bois'
One 1.-the sapling of man who, at
evening, when they have a few min
utes release to air out their cells. calls
the promenade his poop deck" And
say, dye see? I'm capn here d'y
Bologne' the "bois.''
Every eve this young criminal
young in years. only-gaily steps off
back and forth and back and forth He
says he'll go to sea if he ever can get
so far without being pulled in on the
way.
There are all kinds there. Men ar
rested for being tramps. for thieving
and for raising disturbances. Then
there are the convicted liquor sellers
who raise the same old cry: They
We're too hard on me; too hard, too
hard" One old fellow in particular
mods away, a monomaniac in his idea
that the whole world abuses him AL
ways has. and probably always will
A new year is coming, gentlemen,
there is a chance for you to brace up
and turn about face, march. And
when you are out in the open again,
do, for your own sake, get into a
square game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

He declares it to be "the best remedy
for cough and Group" Mr.. D. T. Good,
Columbia, Tenn, writes: Il keep DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup in the house all the
time 1t is the best remedy for cough
and Group l ever used.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
A Saturday Dump Sale.

Many people. this Saturday morning,
will wake up to the fact that they
would enjoy returning some of the
Christmas favors they are the recipi-
ents Of New Years is close at hand
and will afford the desired opportunity.
To make it more favorable several
merchants will. today. make a dump
sale of all their Christmas novelties re-
naming over They will make awful
low prices rather than carry them
over to another year. Each firm whose
rame appears below will make coun-
ter, or window display of these goods,
with the prices. The J. f. Fuller sale
will be odds and ends of their candy
stock.
c. II. Beane. Gardiner.
w. F. Studley. Gardiner.
J. +. Fuller. Augusta.
Miss c. A. Libby, Augusta.
G. II. Blackington, Augusta.
Fowler & Hamlen, Augusta.
Swift & Turner. Augusta.
W. e. Perkins, Augusta.
II. Chernowsky, Augusta.
c. w. Morrill,, Augusta.
Russell & Weston. Augusta.
Buckley & Goodrich. Augusta.
Mrs. H. F. Tibbetts, Augusta.
Z. Gilbert, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Mr.. David Walton, a loom fiXer at the
Edwards mills. was made a handsome
Christmas present, Thursday, of a
beautiful gold chain and charm by MS
friends at the mill. The presentation
was by Mr.. w. ~ Redmond. who made
a very appropriate speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Judge W. P. Whitehouse and Mrs.
Whitehouse went to Portland, Friday
morning. to spend Christmas with their
son. Mr. r. T. Whitehouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Attention is called to the fact that
Tasker Bros. are giving a discount of
20 per cent. on suits, oVercoats. ulsters
and odd pants, until January 1st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

A large line Of Silver Novel
ties in all the latest designs.
Embl M pins, buttons and
charms Of all the leading
orders, X. A. E. 0. Rings,
charms and buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Frederick A. Jones. Boston agent for
is visiting his brother, Mr.. c. w. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26
Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
National Bank of Augusta. Maine: will De
held at the banking rooms Of sald p ~ aS
on Tuesday, January 18th 1891 i az to.@
for the ensuing wear and Tor the. tran
saction of any other business which may
legally come before said meeting.
G. S. HICHBORN, Cashier.
Augusta. Dec. p. 1886. dec]Loi"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Frederick II. Owen of the Bangor
Commercial. passed Christmas with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Owen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Harry Perry who is conductor of an
orchestra in Newburyport, Mass. passed
Sunday at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Mrs. Patterson, and her neice Miss
with relatives in BOWdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Miss josephine Ward, Copy SO, is at
her home in the city to spend the
Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

The prisoners are confined in their
cells all the time excepting two hours
out of the "a. These two hours are
from to A. NJ, so there is little
incentive for these fellows to lie abed.
Then there are few minutes at
early evening for them to air their
cells.
They are given half day. once a
week. to scrub themselves. so there is
no excuse for any uncleanliness.
1t is their last resort. so to speak.
to claim some worthy virtue that all
the world will applaud.
Even near the end of sentence a
man will do his best to beg off little
time. He will plead sickness and all
manner of excuses. Within a week of
his release, he will ask Mr.. Ramsell
Say. you know my time is up, next
week. Won't you let me out. 1 want
to wash up
He knows as well as anyone that his
half day gives him time enough to
wash half a dozen men. but he hopes
for some little favor and thinks bad
excuse is better than none
The annual report of the prison from
Nov 80 1885, to Nov. 80, 1896. the fiscal
year, shows some interesting figures.
The county physician, o. w. Turner.
saws the Jail is in perfect sanitary con-
dition.
There were 81 prisoners Nov. 80, 1885,
Al. Nov 30. 1896. OF the latter As were
for this county, two for o.her counties.
There were committed during the
year, SIS prisoners. of whom 499 were
for this county; six for other counties,
and 10 for the United States.
Two hundred and ten were com
mitted for drunkenness; So for selling
liquor; 219 for non-payment of fines.
OF the years prisoners, SOC were
males, II females, rs poor debtors, SO
tramps None have escaped during
| the year.
| There was only one prisoner under
| Is years of age: II between Is and 81.
There were 2S6 sentenced for one month
| or less; sc for between one and two
months; eight between two and tire =.
seven for six months or less, and over
three: one for over six and less than
nine, and two were sent to State
prison. The price of board per week
/; is 81.
| There have been no deaths during
the year. The prisoners wear neat
suits, and are very orderly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-26

Christmas passed away quietly with
them. Some have friends and family
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Rhode Island National Bank.
q Custom House Stree

1t is a well known fact that the u. s. is
a country Of banks" Like the seasons,
however, banks come and go. Few there
are that stand the rigor OF the panics, the
stringencies, the failures and the difficult
ties constantly arising on all sides. When,
therefore, any large institution is seen to
stand firm and mistaken through the
crucial test OF abnormal deptessions, it ex-
hibits the keenest sagacity of those who
hold the guiding and An illustration in
point is afforded by the r.. /. National
Bank. This bank IL pleasantly located Mt
u Custom House ST., where it occupies
Office room 50xS0 IT. This bank was orig
inally incorporated in 1881 MS the Arcade
Bank, and was recognized in 1863 under
the national banking laws under It's pres
ent name. IL has a capital stock of $780,
600. Swinging a heavy capital, controlled
by founders and promoters OF loDg-tried
ability and unquestioned integrity, 1t has
not only proved a pillar OF strength in
times OF great financial necessity and
fear, but has upheld and fostered the ma
terIal interests of he entire mercantile and
manufacturing community. Its watch
words have been prudence and economy
prudence In Investments. economy In ex-
penses Of hand ing business-and from
these two walls Of strength has sprung a
solid arch of prosperity and profit. Its
principal characteristics are those which
tend to inspire and maintain success,
namely. ample capital. good connections,
unlimited backing, the confidence OF all
in commercial circles, and the highest
standing in the financial world. A bank
80 long established, and having gone SO
far IN its career " it'll ever-growing%s success,
has naturally an assurance OF p~ermanency;
but there Is more than mere "solidity,"
rs the word goes. which has contributed TO
its prosperity and popularity. Although
founded upon a rock, IL has each IL months
been raised above the level o. the year be-
fore. aud now mas a surplus OF sl20, 900,
with undivided profits OF s6S, 500. W hIle its
individual deposits average s776, 600. This
institution does a regular legitimate bank
ing business I'm deposits, loans. collections
and exchange, receiving the accounts OF
banks. bankers, corporations. firms and
Individuals. on the most favorable terms,
d~iscounting first-class paper. loaning on
approved collateral, Issuing sight drafts,
dealing In foreign exchange aud locsl Sc
entities, and max ing collections on all
points nj lowest rates through It's chain
OF correspondents. The executive officers
OF this bank are gentlemen with whom IL
Is a great pleasure to do business. They
are; Pres, &. 3. sprsguc; vice pres. Chas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Ballou, johnson a. Nichols.
l0l to Ill Eddy street.


Perseverance,, industry and enterprise
are the three qualities which are bound to
make men successful In business. Ii doesn't
much matter what particular line one may
adopt II he applies the three qualities
they might be called virtues. The truth
OF this statement is signally illustrated In
the case of Messrs. Bailou, Johnson q
Nichols, the wholesalers OF kitchen furnish
ing goods and groceSs' supplies. Through
their perseverance, industry and enterprise
they have built up the largest business of
its lind in X. l., and one OF the largest
In New England. The firms quarters are
at 10l to Ill Eddy ST., where tney occupy
four entire floors 100xl00 IT.. In size. end
have besides a large s~torehouse on Aborn st
Here a force OF IL salesmen, porters, ETC.,
Is kept busy, and here is to he found a
most extensive line of kitchen furnishings
in indefinite variety and OF the latest de-
sign. There are woodenware and willow
ware, crockery and glassware; in fact,
everything that Is needed in the Kitchen
or by grocers. These goods the firm buys
direct from the manufacturer in car load
lots and sells direct to the retail trade.
Formerly the firm did an extensive retail
trade. but seven years ago IL was decided
to discontinue the retail department and
do a strictly wholesale business. The re-
suits bave been very satisfactory, and the
firms trade throughout New England IL
OF great magnitude. One of its specialties
10 oi Siotbs anu lbipiSuuiS, Nv NhiSh thSy
do an extensive business. Ballou d Mark
ham founded the business in 1877 and con-
tinued IL until 1890, when MIR. Mark ham
retired, selling his interest to l.. l.. John
son. Two years later Mr.. A. j. Nichols
was admitted to partnership. Mr.. H.. Z.
Ballou is the senior mem Der of the firm,
and had an experience covering II years
with Flint x Co., before he joined Mr..
Mark ham In esta blishing this business.
lie Is one OF the most highly esteemed
citizens OF Providence and his reputation
In the business world Is an enviable enc.
Mr.. Johnson, previous to his connection
with the firm, was in the grocery business
in Central Fails, and like Mr.. Bal on, he
enjoys the confidence and esteem of every
enc who knows him, either in a business
or social way. Mr.. Nichols was original
ly In the employ OF the firm OF which he
Is now a Der. His strict attention to
business, his fidelity and trustworthiness
have won for bin a position as a partner
in one of the most prosperous concerns in
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
New England Butt Company.
30l Pearl 81.

To attempt to enumerate or describe
the many great manufacturing plants that
have been the means OF placing Provid snce
among the eading cities in the industI ial
world is a task we feel our inability to
undertake, because each In its particular
sphere OF usefulness has been no small
factor in doing so. Conspicuous among
these we find the New England Butt Co., a
corporation that holds a commanding Io-
sition among the noted manufacturers OF
the u. ;. 1his merltorious company was
founded in 1872, and from a small begin
ming, their present immense plant, com
prising buildings covering an area of over
three acres, the main building alone being
3i2 stories nigfi, demonstrates " mat sotif,d-
business methods, able management, good
iipanc ering~, combined with merit in man
ufactured products will do. Over 200 skilled
mechanics are furnished constant employ
ment IN the various ranches of their
business, many OF whom have been with
this Co. from its inception. In the line of
locks and hardware tLey manufacture all
kinds OF butts, hinges, knobs, ETC., In an
endless variety, ali OF which are of their
own design aud invention. Besides this the
Co., make a decided speciality OF machinery
for Insulating eIectricel wires, braidiDg
machines, cabling machines, polishing
machines, tapping machines, twining
machines, ~stranclng machines, measuring
machines, cable covering braideIs and
fine castings for motors, dynamos for elec-
trical work, ss well as special castings for
ali Kinds OF electrical industries. Toe ma
chinery which they manufacture Tor cleo
tricsl purposes as well a. special castings
are sold d;rect to the manufactures, while
their small hardwa il sold only 10 the
jobbing trade. The territory covered by
the business OF this Co. comprises all parts
of the earth, orders coming in from all
foreign countries as well ~ the L., g., their
export trade having assumed large proper
lions during the past few years. Such in
brief IS a sketch of one Of Providence's
most noted industrial corsorations. THU
co. is capitalized at 500, coo, which In iul-
ly represented in this immense plant. The
management ccvolves upon MIR. IL. ". Fem
ner, who is also the treas, a gentleman
who has proven himself 10 possess bust
ness ability OF q rare order, which is best
evidenced by the extraordinary plant and
business he has created.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
A.. A. Prcsbrsy a. SON Company.

Summer. Meadow and Haskins streets.
Woodworking has from the remotest
times teen one OF the most necessary ex-
tensive trades among the people OF the
world. Wood in the various form, which 1t
assumes under the HANDS OF skilled work
men il more generally used, and serves
man in innumeratly more capacities than
any other one article that Nature produces.
The handling aud fsshioning OF il, there
fore, must OF necessity be one of the great
industries of the worlq. Foremost among
the Providence concerns which make
woodworking a business Is the A.A. Pres
brey & Son Co., founded about 40 years ago
by j. Il. Hsskins. Later the business was
carried on by j. p. Haskins n Son. then
by Presbrey * Stone, later by Presbrey *
Myrick, which firm was succeeded On July
/ Of last year by the present firm. The
Co. IS establishment, located on Summer,
Meadow and Haskins sts.. covers an acre
OF ground, the main building being 60xl10
feet. Here is carried on the largest
business in the contracting, building,
general ~jobbing and o working line
i'm the State. a force OF 40 skilled workmen
being constantly employed. In addition to
it's extensive contract work, the mpsn
has n finely equipped box mandatory,
planning mill and moulding mill. IL man
ufactures annually a vast number OF kegs
for nails, etc. packing cases, besides doing
a thriving business in kindlings. In or
der TO facilitate their increasing business
the firm have made extensive improve
ments, such as cohcreting. paving, etc.
The work of this firm Is not confined to
Providence, nor to the State of II. J., but
extends to parts of Mass. and Ct. IN the
finishing of houses and similar work il
has won a deservedly high reputation,
while in wood turning, lathe work, ETC.,
IL is acknowledged 10 have no superior.
the pres. and treas. OF the company is Mr..
A. A. Presbrey, and the vice pres. and sec,
a uIaltnE /. DrnakraU 10th ~ hAa 80
tiemep have esta blished an enviable repu-
tation rs able, reliable and enterprising
business men ana ere held In the highest
esteem by their fellow townsmen.