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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
THE SMILEY HANDLE MFG CO.

Manufactures Broom and Brush
Handles; F. H. Smith and George c.
Morgan. Bangor street. o. s. Smiley
carried on this business here thirty
years and made a very creditable sue
cess Of an industry Of a novel nature.
1t is distinctively a Yankee product
and the lumber that is obtained in the
Kennebec valleyis admirably adapted to
the business. Long handles are made
because there is plenty Of slab lumber
cut every winter admirably adapted
for this particular purpose. This firm
also makes fence palings and balusters
and the handles Of fifty inches long
are all exported to London and shipped
thence to various ports by brush and
broom makers. they taking all that
this plant can possibly furnish. White
spruce IL used to turn out the frst
quality handles and those with knots
and stains are sorted out for the No.
lots. The factory IL 60x24 with an addi-
ton, 40x24, both two stories. They use
steam power and turn out $4,000 or
SIS, 900 worth of stock every year.
employing eight hands. Their engine
has fifty-horse power. Both owners
were formerly employed by the Boston
& Maine in the car shops, Mr.. Smith
in Boston and Mr.. Morgan In Concord,
for thirty years. They are natives Of
Concord and came here seven and one
half years ago. A year ago the factory
was damaged by fire but was repaired
at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

lied at 500, 900 and has had very sue
cessful career from Its very inception.
In 1864 1t ceased to exist as a State
bank and was re-OrganiZed under ma
tional banking laws and the old bust
ness and associations were merged with
the new without interruption. The
location Of both has always been at
the corner Of Water and Oak streets
A baptism of fire in 1865 swept away
the home but not the organization of
the bank and it is strong enough to
defy the elements which work destruc-
ton to things temporal. builded by
man. The present quarters are roomy
and well arranged and provided with
vaults and safes and modern devices
that burglars and fire would find pro-
vokingly strong and impenetrable.
The safety deposit boxes have been in
use about ten years and none are
empty at present. The present cap
ital is 100000 andkit pays four per
cent. semi-annually. The surplus and
profits aggregate nearly $4,000. and
deposits range from $250,000 and up
wards The presidents of this bank
have been Williams A. Brooks. Darius
Alden, Benjamin H. Cushman, James
w. Bradbury and John w. Chase.
William T. johnson was cashier from
1864 until his death in 1881. when his
son, Treby Johnson, the present
nnnaDhsuuw<mucCoeded him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.

Joseph H. Marley. president; Edwin
=. dudley, treasurer; Joseph H. Man.
Iev. L. {. Cornish, Lendall TitcOmb,
.. r. Parrott and Treby johnson. trus-
tees. go Water street. This is one of
the most successful banks in the
state, ranking third in the amount Of
deposits and second to none in point
OF careful, conscientious management.
Inc securities in bonds are only those
that are absolutely safe and of known
value. Among the banks holdings are
nearly a million Of Maine Centrals.
S@4o,ooO OF Boston & Maine and $780,
ooO OF government bonds. The others
are state, county and city bonds and
lew railroad securities. This bank
Is the largest holder Of Maine Central
securities extant. Deposits, July l,
We're $6,441,l35. There is a reserve fund
or $3Oo.OOO and depositOrs receive 81
per cent. The bank examiners esti-
mate of the surplus Of assets over liza
bilities is over $1,OOO,OOO. The depOs-
tors are widely scattered and live in
every state in the Union. It was
organized in 1S4S and has been located
In its present quarters since 1891. Mr..
~'AoAAiSS SuCSctutu w. oduScT dS
president several years ago. The
banking rooms are very attractive and
spacious. The new vault is fire and
burglar proof, lined with impenetrable
steel and provided with safes and all
the modern devices for safety. Mr..
Dudley became treasurer in $780, sue
ceeding William r. Smith, who died
few years ago. He is a native of
Readfield but came here in 1870 and
was a partner in Brooks hardware
store several years. He was an assist
ant to Mr.. Smith nine years. Mr.. Dud-
ley is S2nd degree Mason, has had
the honors Of all the subordinate
bodies, and, with Mr.. Manley, is a can
didate for representative to the Legis-
lature this year. He has been city
auditor five years and president Of each
board of the city government. Treas.
Dudley is ably assisted by Mr.. Geo. h.
Keene, LIST assistant, and Mr.. Chas. E.
Sturtevant, End assistant, who have
seen long service in the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

notwithstanding arRd marketing the
product appealed - business men and
capital is not wqnting in such in
stances. The product is manila paper
for envelopes, bags, Wrappers, and such
similar uses. There an many varieties
of weights and qualitie but the paper
is all an extra fine grad bf pulp paper.
The capacity is twent! tons daily Of
paper, and sixteen ton of sulphite
fibre, and six tons of round wood.
Employment is given to More than 100
men and the payroll is (more than
$4,000 a year. Increase oftoutput has
resulted from increase of capacity,
and the plant now is made up Of two
three-story mills, 234x6O and 1OOx62,
both of wood. The larger is, the pulp
mill, and the other is the sulIAhite mill
The boiler house is a fine brink build
ing. 60X30. storehouses are ko stu
ated as to reduce unnecessary hand
ling to a minimum. There is usually
ample water power. two streahA en-
gines, one eighty and one sixty Morse
power, furnish power all the Near
around for running their two palQer
machines, it being customary to rim
Npaper machines by steam in order 10
SECURE uniform speed which is imperaA
tiveto have to produce the best I
gradeso of paper. 1t is situated on the
East sde," at the end Of the dam.
Spruce jtte," as the logs are called.
are taken inc the west end Of the mill
and sawed ant passed through the y
rious stages ofthe processes in a
twenty-four houis. In distanc
four hundred feet and in that y
log is metamorphosed into PEI
Maine Central has side trac
the doors whence stock n
the freight cars in the afterhV
delivered in Boston the next day. a.
New York the second day. 1t would
difficult to so arrange the plant as to
better facilitate the work. Coal and
lime and sulphur are unloaded from
cars directly into the rooms where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

YOung's witch hazel and almond cream
for the skin and complexion. This is a
compound he has studied to perfect for
a dozen years. Last fall he succeeded
in his purposes and began to market
the cream in a small way. In less than
year he has sold nearly 10000 bottles
and has placed large orders with many
Of the leading druggists all over New
England. 1t is a very fine remedy for
facial eruptiOns and prominent
actresses and others endorse it highly.
Mr.. Young is sure it's merit will soon
place 1t high in popular favor wherever
it is used. He has a night bell in his
residence, over his store and answers
many late calls. Mr.. Young opened
this store in 1893, was in the firm of
Young & Smart on Water street, one
year. and in Kinsman's and G. M.
Aliens ten years. One year he was in
a store in Alabama. He has been a
member Of the State board Of phar-
macy two years, was hospital steward.
LIST Regt.. N. G., six years with Coils.
Lynch and Kendall, is a Mason, X. T.,
and Knights of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
DIR. E. J. ROBERTS.

Dentist. 272 Water street. DIR.
Roberts has been here in 1.-The capital
CITY since 1870. longer than any dentist
here and longer than dentists usually
practice In any city He has been in
the profession many wears and has
kept up with the improvements and
transformations that have succeeded
each other very rapidly in these later
years. The processes Of early dentistry
are now entirely disused and it is one
OF the most oeiicate and also one Of
There is no need to suffer with tooth
ache or have unsightly teeth. Dentists
remedy all defects and repair natures
faulty work. Dr.: Roberts graduated
from the fniiadelphia Dental College
and practiced two years in Portland
and five years in North vo..a,horo
before coming to the capital city" as
successor to DR.. I. Smell Who was a
dentist here twenty-five YEAR. DR..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

speciality in view of the fact that the
stock is full and COMPLETE in all its
many lines. They are headquarters for
corsets and carry an excellent assort-
ment Of dress goods in proper season,
constantly on the thAtea. and all the
trimmings and falOsx pds and staple
stock. Both member 81 the firm are
experienced dry goods men. Mr.. Buck
ley having worked in the business,
wholesale and retail. over seven years.
and Mr.. Goodrich five years before
opening their store. They are energetic
business men with their first and chief
attention being given to business
Both are popular in business circles
and members of fraternal organiza-
tiOnS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
A. A. SOULE.

House Furnishings and Upholsterer.
225 Water street. Mr.. Soule's store Is
stocked with a large variety Of house
furnishings including one of the larg-
est. He occupies three and one-half
floors and has a workroom for the up
holstering department in which there
is one Of the largest assortments OF
upholstering covers. foreign and do
nestle, to be found on the Kennebec
river. This is his speciality and every
thing in the line Of upholstering is
done by him. There is a demand for
new and choice upholstered furniture
now since the factory-made goods w
n9uick2akhenr repairs beGaas -
..-J. and Mr.. Soule has both repair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
CUSHNOC PAPER CO.

Manila Paper. F. s. Lyman, presi-
dent, and Ernest l.. Gedney, treasurer,
capital 100000. This plant is the out
growth of a small pulp making bust
ness which was begun here in 1888 by
the Augusta Pulp Company. and was
capitalized at $4,000. The product was
ground wood pulp only but in 1890 the
Gu hnoc Fibre Company was organized
and the stock increased to $150,000 and
then to 100000, and the business ex-
p nded. Two years ago it was changed
to the Cushnoc Paper Company. From
the first it has been a growing and
profitable industry. The natural ad-
vantages of location and facilities for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

oevotes most Of his time to outside
work. the office being in charge Of his
son, charles E. Downing, assisted by
TWO clerks. In addition to his insur-
ance business. Mr.. Downing owns and
controls one Of the largest renting stock
OF pianos and organs east Of Boston,
the warerooms Of which are on the
opposite side Of the street from his
insurance ONCE. A large stock of
instruments is constantly on hand for
renung purposes, and while no spec
iaity Is made Of selling, still the public
may reel assured that good bargains
can always be obtained. Mr.. Downing
was born at somersworth, N. H., and
nearly thirty years ago came to
Augusta. where he has since resided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
CUSHNOC PAPER MILLS

these commodities are to be used.
Few New England manila mills man.
ufacture both wood pulp and sulphite
fibre for their own paper The best pa-
per is made by these few as greater
care is taken in both departments.
The best of modern machines are used
and the art Of modern paper making ia
highly understood by these makers.
The market is all over this country and
some Of the product is exported also
to China, Japan, Australia, South
America and Africa. The logs aggre-
gate about 100000 feet a year that 60
into paper, and two tons of lime and
two of sulphur are used daily. Mr..
Lyman is president and manager. He
has been actively engaged in the busi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
B. F. PARRoTT & co.

Wholesalers Of Flour. Grain and
Feed. also Sugar, Tea and Coffee: B.
F. and A. F. Parrot SO Water street.
This firm does big business in one Of
the finest stores of its class in the en-
tire State. The arrangements are
ideal and the business Is one of the
established sort that help in the solid
ity Of a town more than can be esti-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

and new work in great abundance.
his stock of furniture is also complete
and includes everything needful for
use in home. He carries various
grades Of goods and one can hardly fail
TO be suited by some Of the styles
SHOWN. no matter what the preference.
lie employs four men In the sales and
workrOOms. he has been here eight
years and is known by purchasers in
his line both in and near Augusta. Mr..
SOule was formerly in Waterville, his
native city, where he was engaged in
similar business for six years. He is a
young man and is Mason and
knights Of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
JOSEPH F. YOUNG.

Apothecary, Manufacturer Of Young's
Witch Hazel and Almond Cream, SO
COny street. Mr.. Young has the only
store Of pharmaceutical commodities
on 1.-The East side" His store is adj
mirably located and finely stocked, and
=. :zszz..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
GRANITE NATIONAL BANK.

John w. Chase. president; Treby
johnson, cashier; John w. Chase,
Horace H. Hamlin. George E. Ma
comber. Edwin c. Burleigh, Thomas Z.
Lynch, Treby johnson, directors; 246
Water street. This was organized as
a State bank in 1896, and was capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
BUCKLEY & GOODRICH.

Dry and Fancy Goods, Millinery,
Cloaks. Garments and Furs: Thomas
c. Buckley and Harry E. Goodrich,
1913 and 200 Water street. This firm
has become an established factor in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

Roberts Is one Of the best known OF
Maine dentists and is at present chair
man Of the State board Of dental
examiners, this being his ninth year Of
service. 1t shows the appreciation Of
his experience and knowledge He is
treasurer Of the Maine Dental Society
and has been secretary, vice-president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

THOMAS c. BUCKLEY.
Capital City" because Of eleven years
Of prosperity and growth. 1t was first
located several doors away but their
crowded store. and large increasing
business. necessitated moving to larger
quarters. They secured the three-story
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

200 Water street, and had same thor
oughly renovated and fitted up in a
new and modern improvements, and
now have one Of the finest stores in
central Maine. They have dedicated
their new store to the people and call
1t The Peoples Store and they bid fair
to outgrow even their present quarters.
judging from their continued increas-
ing business. There is force Of twen-
ty or more employees; Of this number,
six being dressmakers and four milli-
ners in the season. The dressmaking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
MERRILL BROS.

Grocers, George A. Merrill and Eu-
gene L. Merrill, 173 Water street. This
is a new firm that has established it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

and president, and has been treasurer
eleven years: also a member Of the
Academy of Medicine and Science Of
Portland. His son is associated with
him. DR.. Roberts was born in Brooks,
is a Mason and knight Templar.
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GOODRICH'S STORE.
came a member of the hrm and re-
manned until 1883. Mr.. PARROTS son,
A. F. Parrott. became associated with
him at that time and was. admitted to
the firm. The new buildii was erect
ed in 1882 and is a me6eaf its class
and there is none in Api1e setter To-
Gated or built, all things considered.
The spur track of the Maine Central.
which hauls the merchandise to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

venient method Of preservation and
transportation. Here are all such.
George A. Merrill was a clerk In q
Haverhill. Mass, store six years. and
his brother was q clerk in Augusta q
like time before they established this
store. They are natives Of Pittsfield.
but have lived here largely since boy
hood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

INTERIOR BUCKLEY &
portion Of the business is deservedly
popular, as all kinds of women's gar
ments are made here in prevailing
styles and by skilled makers who are
proficient in all its branches. The out
put Is large and includes every sort Of
garment that woman wears. The
urn makes speciality Of cloaks. suits.
.urs' millinery and underwear. although
II can hardly be said that there II any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-29
eeCODFISH .ARISTOCRACY."
Topeka Given Glimpse of it at ''The
Crawford"

A larger audience saw the Nei1 COM
pany at the Crawford last night than on
Tuesday night, but the increase was not
great enough to give the company the
house they deserved.
tocracy," labeled as a comedy, but which
from the view of the audience is decid-
or perhaps three real bright comedy lines
in the piece and the audience lost no
a satire the play is a success today. MN
Howard has held up for public satire the
poverty stricken "aristOcracy' of the old
countries and what is known as the cod,
fish aristocracy' of our own country and
to sandwich with them a a typical suddenly
rich western family. The father OF the
family, Jefferson Stockton" played by
Mr.. James NeNill, buys his way into the
ar5ftocracy of England, which entities him
to- enter the same class in New York.
Some of the characters held up to ridicule
the better to carry the point.
The play reeks with the immortality of
certain characters, the insipidness of 9TH
ers. the villainy of a designing mother and
the unmanly character of certain MEM
bers of the upper circles of society
There is not a character but takes some
social step which any Self-reSpe man
or woman would be ashamed to own and
~ tls No., II is done without I11,1sh
Even Mr.. Stockton who defends his
family honor. buys his and his family's
way into the good graces of .taristOcracy-"
There does not seem to be a man of his
word, woman who is not weak nor
man who is not false in the entire cast
When the curtain drops on the last act
the audience goes away with q depressed
feeling not the buoyant spirit which is
impaired by the bright, clean lines of
IAN American Citizen" which was the
bill Tuesday night. None will deny that
the play was well acted, admirably cos
TUNED and handsomely mounted, but be
more reason why one should feel dis
susted. The company undoubtedly carries
better plays in the repertoire
Mr.. James Nein and his company de-
served much better audiences than they
received. AS a star Mr. Neill is a sue
cess He is an actor of unquestionable
ability, his supporting company is excel
lent The costuming of each play is
strictly in accordance with the time and
place of the plot. Different scenery is
carried by the company for each play.
Every act of the two plays seen in To-
peIxa was handsomely and appropriately
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-29
TURKEY ALARMED
Arrival of the Kentucky Has
AFr0nsed the Porte.
Arrangements on Foot to Pay
the Bill.

Constantinople. Nov. 29.-The arrival
of the United States battleship Ken
lucky at Smyrna has so shaken up the
porte that indications are accommodating
of q desire to hasten a settlement to the
satisfaction of the United States. An
trade has been issued calling for the pur-
chase of a cruiser at Philadelphia, the
price for which is to include the $50, 900
Armenian indemnity. This is regarded
as a subterfuge designed for local con-
sumption, in order to save the face of
the porte. Nevertheless it is now be-
Heved that Turkey will find the money
and order a cruiser in the hope of pro-
pitiating the United States. Despite the
dispute the relations between the United
States legation and the porte continue
cordial
TO IMPRESS THE SULTAN.
New York, Nov. 29.-Under instruc-
tions from Secretary Long, says a. Her
aid dispatch from Washington, Captain
Chester, commanding the Kentucky,
will formally invite the Sultan of Tur-
key to visit the American battIeship.
It is thought that acceptance of the in
vitation will give the sultan an oppor-
tunity to form an idea of the formidable
character of the latter warships of the
American navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-29
REBEL ACTIVITY.
News From Colombia Escapes
the Press Censor.

New York, Nov. ga dispatch from
Guayaquill, Ecuador.to the Herald says:
News of rebel actively on the Pacific
coast of Colombia, not permitted to pass
over the wires controlled by the gov
ernment, has been received at Es-
meraldas-
Although driven from positions COM
manding the port Of Buena Ventura. by
the expedition brought from Panama on
the steamer TabOga, the Liberal forces
are operating in the interior east of
that city They hold the road to Cali,
which is now besieged by a strong in
surgent force and must soon surrender
unless relieved.
Reports of the fighting at Buena Ven
tura show that the port had been close
1y blockaded by the GaiJan and the Sa-
dnas for three weeks. when the Tabogs
expedition arrived. The Taboga which
few the British flag during the action
was equipped with artillery. She was
reinforced by the gunboats Boyace and
Darien which had been held in the har-
Dor by the blockade and the three bonn
barded the positions on Points Bazan
and Soldado so that the rebels retired
into the interior. An advance by the
garrison resulted in the capture of
Generals Salamanca and Hoves who
fought to the last. Three guns were
also captured The Taboga took to the
port a cargo Of arms. ammunition and
provisions The artillery it carried win
be mounted for the defense of the port
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-29
REFUSES THE CROWN.
Hanna Says Presidency For Him
is Out of the Question.

Cleveland, O., Nov. ga committee
representing the NJ A. Hanna club of
this city, which recently passed resolu-
tions, endorsing Mr.. Hanna as a candi-
date for the presidency in 1904, called
upon the senator today at his Office to
present the same. President Gallagher,
of the club. who acted as spokesman re-
ferred to Mr.. Hanna as the Hercules Of
the Republican party.
IF Mr.. Mckinley had been defeated"
he said, Senator Hanna would have
been held responsible. The victory was
a remarkable one, though not unexpect-
ed and the credit lay with the man who
is entitled to his reward"
The reception accorded the committee
by Senator Hanna was most cordial. In
replying to his visitors he laid stress up
on his appreciation of the honor con-
ferred upon him and said:
Il believe in my heart that have on
~ done my duty to the country-to my
people. seek no public Office and 1
seek no reward. Although I deeply ap-
preciate the feelings expressed by my
neighbors and friends, it can not be the
crowning act of my life to sit in the
presidential chair. I am growing old and
expect to retire after my senatorial term
expires. Your kindness and consideration
in what you deem to be the proper
course deeply touches me, but my can
didacy for the presidency is absolutely
out of the question and is not even to be
thought Of