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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-24
For "a Picnic Luncheon.

For a picnic luncheon there should
be plenty OF rclishes and few sweets.
Many people object To meat sand
wiches, and II the party is to start
early in the morning the bread, biscuit
or rolls are better carried uncut. The
butter should be taken in n tightly
covered tin box, which should be
wrapped in several layers OF wet cloth.
and this put into the centre Of n much
larger box and packed tightly with
wads OF paper, so that IL will not come
I'm direct contact with the sides of the
outer box. This will prevent the heat
from hands or sun reaching It. Brown
bread is always especial" delicious
after long walk. and II Is well 10
have loavcs of both IL and white bread.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-24

a large pincapples. the inside OF
which has been scoopcd out, leaving
wall, sweetencd and returned to the
shell is delicious for picnic dessert
A tall. narrow box can be found to ilt
IT, and this, too, should be kept right
Side ND.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-24

Roast chickens and veal loaf are
easily carried and served. A glass of
currant jelly should be taken along.
Salad sandwiches may be made for the
picnic in the woods by mixing finely
ground lobster. chicken or celery with
a little mayonnasc dressing. Cover
ing a thin slice Of buttercd bread with
n lettuce leaf or with crcss, spread this
with the mixture and cover IL with an
other buttercd slice. Such sandwiches
should be wrapped In waxcd paper or
tlnfoil. and carried in separate box
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-24

Stuffed tomatoes are also easily car
ried. Ii is better not to skin them,
lest they crush. Wash and dry them.
cut n thin slice from the top, chop the
pulp without removing IT, leaving a
good thick wall. Add two or three
drops OF onion juice TO each, tea
spoonful of mayonnalse dressing and
one half teaspoonful of chopped pars-
ley Salt and pepper TO taste, and add
n chopped olive If II Is wanted. Place
the cover on each tomato, pack closely
in a box. and carry It right side up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
KENNEBEC LIGHT AND HEAT CO.

Gas and Electricity, Office 1S9 Water
street. George p. Westcott, Portland.
president; T.. G. Hersey, Portland
treasurer; w. H. Williams. superintend-
ent This corporation was chartered
in 1887 and purchased the Augusta.
Hallowell and Gardiner gas companies
The Legislature also empowered it to
furnish light and power in Togus.
HallOwell and Gardiner, and it has two
plants, one for gas on Bond brook and
an electric power station at the east
end of the dam of the Edwards Com
pany. The gas plant makes about l.
100000 feet a month and these three
cities are supplied by it's pipes, Togus
being supplied by this company. Flee
trio supply is generated by water
power in the new station which is in
charge of w. G. Haskell. electrical
foreman. There is a steam plant to be
used in case of emergency, to keep the
current strong and constant. Nearly
all the stores and Industries, using
power. receive 1t from this company
Supt. Williams has been with the com
pany from its start. He has charge Of
the entire business locality. There ara
ABOUT twenty-five regular employees in
both departments. The company has
the contracts for the street lighting ~
these three cities,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
HOTEL NORTH.

Locke & Merrill Augusta, Maine.
Hotel North. after being closed for
some time, was reopened to the. public,
Monday, October 18th, 1889. during
which time the owners OF the property
spared no psins or money to make the
modern; socysn.en I:
spending their entire time and q great
deal OF money to completely furnish
the house. and every idea that could
be thought Of to add to the comfort OF
the travelling man has been carried
out. private writing room with indi-
vldual writing desks has been added
which opens directly out Of the Office
which is double the size of the original
office, being finished in natural cypress
and furnished with comfortable loung-
ll'g chairs. in addition to two large
ol'en fireplaces, one in either end. The
dlning-room includes the entire width
OF the building. and is decorated beau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

ton OF having been unanimously Sc
lected by his party for the position.
Dr. Hill was born at Eliot, Me-, Oct.
~. 1855. Of long American lineage, be-
ing seventh in direct descent from
John Hill, born in England, in 1924,
who settled at Dover, N. H., about
twenty-five years later, his son Joseph
moving to kittery, Me-, In 1896. The
family has been prominently identified
with affairs OF the State during all its
history. Among his maternal an
cestry were such men as Edward Raw
son, secretary of the colony Of Mas
sachusetts Bay from 1850 to 1886: John
Leighton, representative to the gen.
eral court, and sheriff OF York county:
Dea. VIM. Leighton, who raised a COM
pany Of liz men for the Continental
Army in IT'S, and Andrew Leighton.
member of the Maine Legislature and
Senate. His grandmother, Sarah
(Odlorne) Leighton, was a direct de-
scendant OF Sir John Mason, the orig
inal grantee of the province Of New
Hampshire. So from both sides Of the
family he inherits those sturdy char
acteristics Of self-reliance, energy.
earnestness and executive ability for
which he is noted. DR.. Hill was edu-
Gated in the South Berwick Academy
and the Putnam school, Newburyport
studied medicine and graduated from
Bowdoin Medical School, afterward
perfecting his studies and receiving a
diploma from Long Island College Hos
pital at Brooklyn, N. Y. After COM
pleting his education he practiced med
icine one year at Boothbay Harbor.
coming to Augusta in 1879, he formed
a partnership with p. o. Vickery. a
notice Of their business appearing else
where In this issue. In 1889 DIR. Hill
was elected to the House Of Represen-
tatives and was a member of the COM
mittees on banks, banking, railroads.
express and telegraphs where he per-
formed notable service. In 1891 he was
reelected and served as chairman of
the committee on railroads. In 1892 he
represented kennebec county in the
Senate. also the following session.
There he filled the position Of chairman
Of committee on railroads. He has
been member of Governor Powers
executive council for the past two
years. DR.. Hill is one Of Augustus
most public spirited citizens and has
done much for the upbuilding Of the
city. 1t is his permanent home and he
udS OuSIucSS 1LO real estate in
terests here. He is a director of the
Augusta National Bank and q trustee
Of the Kennebec Savings Bank, ana
among his holdings are some OF the
best business blocks of the city. He
also has extensive business and real o.
tate interests in other parts Of Maine
and in other states. That he has the
entire confidence and respect OF the
community goes without saving
they have hOnored him with positions
of trust. and are proud of the dis
tinction he has gained in the, govern.
ment Of the State. In 1880 DR.. hin
married the daughter Of his partner
p. o. Vickery. and has one son seven ,
teen years old. His wife died ten years
later, and in 1898 he married Mrs. Lig-
gett Of st. Louis. He lives in the ,
handsome house formerly occupied bv ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

Cd Co.,. = HUN. E. 2.
and ra.e,a treasurer BY the Legislature
p peen nominated for Govarnor hv he he
republicans Of Maine \. ras;on.d ~
sasurership. He was elected Gov
81 oy large ..oritv and re-alact-
60 by larger one IN 1000 a"u ~ go
inentIv cra5,. soserhorship were en-
factory ~ ~ himself and salts
chief mag,s. peopie Of Maine and no
tired fron, 80 oI the State ever re-
founder rasn. sn Office with pro-
ernor RnrIa;.-S "nu esteem than Gov
portant featun hong the more i'm
We're the crao.. his administration
,;s ass the adoption % 81 D a,r.uo -
IN i . ballot. the retention nf ne ran,,a,
dou nugusta and its enlarre m" "p the
priatinn OF the State pension anpro.
'A''on and the permansn, S1 1ocat ap o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
MAYOR ]. w. LANE p

can see the stately residences Of our
thrifty citizens. erected more with a
view to comfort and convenience than
any lavish display of wealth. More
than two centuries of cultivation has
given to Augusta shade trees and
grounds whose equal cannot be found
in America. Many Of our citizens be-
ing descendants Of the founders of Au-
gusta. take a just pride in maintaining
the original appearance Of the home
stead. their principal improvements
being in identifying the lawns and sur
roundings, but always with a view to
preserving the characteristics which
years of association have made dear
to them. This spirit Of respect and
veneration for the works and acts of
their progenitOrs pervades much Of
the life of Augusta and produces a So
ciety and caste not usually found in
American cities. But Augusta is an
exceptional city. and has much in its
hi tory of which to be proud. 1t dates
its original foundation away back to
the days of the Pilgrim Fathers and
a along down its history, including
the present time. are names of men
famous throughout the nation. They
have been prominent in its councils in
both peace and war. and have shown
loyalty. patriotism and ability.
Augusta is admirably situated at the
head of navigation on the Kennebec
river. nights ride from Boston by
steamer and on the main line Of the
Maine Central Railway Its com
merce Is chiefly confined to Water
street on the river bank, while the
hills in either direction are dotted with
the homes if its citizens. 1t has every
advantage and improvement Of mod
ern cities. electric cars connecting II
with Hallowell and Gardiner to the
south. and new electric line project
ed to Lewiston to the west. II ia not
manufacturing city. though several
extensive enterprises flourish here. It
is the home Of several Of the largest
publishing houses in the country which
are mentioned at length in another
article. Augusta does not celebrate
Old Home Week" with cannon, bands
ana rockets. but the hospitality of its
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

Office 1888 Water street. Probably this
is as pure water as is furnished any
city In Maine for it is pumped from the
middle of the Kennebec river above
the city into a large reservoir about
$50 feet from the banks where 1t Is
thoroughly filtered before 1t is deliv-
cred. The two big pumps each with a
capacity of 2,0OOOO0 gallons a day, are
run by water power from the dam and
the mains are twelve and sixteen
inches in diameter. There are twenty
five miles Of pipes, owned by the COM
p1ny. The reservoir has capacity Of
100000 gallo $ and is on hill, 325 feet
above the river and there Is always a
strong pressure on Water street, and at
all the hydrants in the city in fact.
The Devine Water Company 10 also
consolidated with the Augusta COM
pany. This water IL furnished through
pipes from a series of springs among
the hills and Is for drinking only. The
Company was organized in 1856 and the
works put in that same year. Both Mr..
Westcott and Mr.. Manley have been
connected with the enterprise from the
first. There is q pipe running to Togus
and wells are unheard Of In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

tiluliy, which makes it second to none
- me state. The kitchen has been
noiousniy overhauled and fitted with
.ne iatest improvements so as to give
.ne oest possible service. The
nl.chen is in charge Of a COM
p cnef, and they are pre-
t 10 take care of a large num-
Der OF guests. The large seating
capacity of the dining-room places them
;. position to cater for banuuets. and
r.. WI oe made one Of their features.
ne pililard room will b. opened with
h;ui ireiy new furniture, Including one
.. and two pool tables. In addi-
fun.. .neS also havetwo large completely
.urhished sample rooms o1Anine from
~ once hoor. The rooms throughout
ina, house are entirely newly furnished.
na.;as brass trimmed ron beds.
~ fabric iron springs and full
toi,a. mattresses. Extra baths and
house. 'li'oue' 'oul the
h." n. b. Locke Of the mana cement
in en connected with The Worthy
~ Springfield. Mass, for the la. four
Manrs;, and with the help Of Mr.. ]. P.
evar,,r, VIII endeavor to give the ! ,iblic
NAL ling 10 add to their comfor, and
cnn,. motel North the home Of the
commercial traveller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

the State National Guard encampment
in Augusta. 1t is commonly conceded
that Maine has never had a Governor
with greater executive ability, Of more
businesslike methods. and with more
watchful care Of the interests of the
State than Governor Burleigh.
After his retirement from the gov
ernorship he devoted himself to the
large business interests involved in the
ownership Of extensive tracts of tim
berland and the possession Of a con-
trolling proprietary interest in the
Kennebec Journal. In 1896 he was a
delegate to the Republican national
convention at st. Louis. Upon the
death Of Congressman Milliken. in the
summer Of 1897. the Republicans Of the
third Maine district turned with one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

this city has been his home, and no
man is more closely associated with
us interests or more Jealous in pro-
noting its welfare. No man in the
city is better known or more high
ly respected by his fellow citizens. He
is self-made man, a man of the peo-
pie in all respects. sprung from the soil
of Maine. reared in the woods and
fields Of Maine. and he has eversaevot-
ed the energies OF Il - buzz sre> 49, nd
vancing the interests of his native
State
Congressman Burleigh comes Of
hardy, English ancestry, being a de-
scendant, in the eighth generation, Of
Giles Burl, 'gh who came from Eng-k
land to Ipswich, Mass, in 164S His
grandfather Colonel Moses Burleigh,
came to Waldo county from New
Hampshire in w 1epoving to Aroof
Of his county anG State and deal
1889 at the ripe old age Of 81 years.
al'er pussy and well-spent life Ed
win Chick Burleigh was born in Lin
neus. November q, 1913, was educated
IN the common schools and Houlton
academy and in early life was a. school
teacner and land surveyor. At the
outbreak of the war he enlisted. but
was rejected by the examining sur
seons, as his health was impaired at
tnat time. He was, however, given an
appointment as clerk in the office of
the state adjutant general and re-
NAMED there until the war closed
when ne returned to Linneus and re-
sumed farming and land surveying for
several years.
IN 1870 he was appointed clerk in the
'hice OF the State land agent where he
remained six years. For three years
Iohowing he was State land agent. at
ne same time serving as assistant
ilerk OF the House of Representatives.
n 1851 ne accepted clerkship in the
''ice OF the State treasurer which he
eld Tor five years. when he was elect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

sues u. Blaine. which adjoins the
'e Rouse. Here In the most his
eulic spot Of Augusta, he and his
farming wife entertain their friends
oh all over the State. DR.. Hill Is a
eai' companionable gentleman,
peasant' sympathetic and generous.
anu when this is added to his COM
manning personal appearance. the
secret OF his abiding popularity is re-
vealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

and. pleasant cOterie of gentlemen
as can be found anywhere; also
sketches Of their lives and mention Of
the business in which they are engaged,
the articles have been carefully pre-
pared, and like the illustrations are
true representations of the business
men of Augusta. A careful perusal will
show that the city can boast Of having
large stores, handsome buildings and
stocks in keeping with the demands
of the best class of customers. This
issue is also an apt illustration of the
resources Of the Journal office,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10


NJ, the Apnaki Club, and Augusta
Lodge A. o. u. w. He is a director Of
the Granite National Bank and trustee
Of the Augusta Safe Deposit and
Trust Co. If one were to mention the
chief characteristic Of Congressman
Burleigh it would be his tireless energy
and the persistent determination with
which he keeps at whatever he is
about. But he is never too busy to be
cordial to all visitors and considerable
of their wants. and he never forgets
promise that he has made. He is the
most democratic and approachable Of
men. Deserving charity never appeals
to him in vain. and his large hearted
ness is proverbial all over the State.
In the upright, public spirited and
hard working representative from the
third Maine district. Augusta has a
citizen whom 1t is proud to honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

accord to Governor Burl,He has a Iarg,
Successor He was nOmins great interest
clamation at the -1t:fsif1ct dewd bushes.
and his election followed at tfnd engaged
fal efection June II, 1897. He W. consider
nomtmated and reelected for his been IL
full term In 1898, and again at tnas Z
co1iveVaon OF June. 1900, he was nameoant
as the unanimous choice of the Repub- n
[ means or the district. In Washington
ne has won recognition by his un-
swerving party loyalty his tireless at
tentlon TO all the details Of legislation
ahd MS faithful devotion to the inter-
ests OF his constituents. During the
term OF his service in Washington he
mas personally looked after over 1900
pension claims for his constituents.
eacn case demanding much corre-
spondence and careful examination of
records In the present Congress he e
,mi.1s places on tfree ima 49, -
mlttees. census. militia IND pubifcV
buildings and grounds.
congressman Burleigh is man
whose unusual ability has been ofte,
demonstrated and whose integrity has
never been questioned. In private as in
public life his character is above
reproach. He has ever been
consistent temperance man, never
using TOBACCO or liquor in any
form He is eminently of a
nature and when surround
ed by his children and grandchildren
MS home to him is the dearest and
happiest place earth. In 1863
he married Miss Mary j. Bither
a woman of rare attainments
and their union has been an
ideal one. Their six children all
live in Augusta. within a stones throw
Of their residence. They are Clarence
b; Carrie Frances, MRS r. J. Mar
TIM; Vallie Mary, (Mrs. Joseph Will
hanson. Jr.); Lewis A.; Lucy Emma
Mrs. Bryon Boyd: and Ethelyn
Hope.
Congressman Burleigh is a member
Of Augusta Lodge No 141. F. and A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

citizens is proverbial. The "latch
string always hangs out" and those
who return to their old home or those
seeking sureease OF the din of the civ
away from the madding crowd "
hnd here such a welcome as only Maine
people know bow to extend. not only
during old Home Week." but at all
times. We give on the accompanying
pages many photographs Of the men to
be met here. as genial, sociabl4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
HON. E. G. BURLEIGH.

non. Edwin c. Burleigh. member Of
oonsress from the third Maine district.
anu an ex-governor and ex-treasurer
oI the state, is one OF the leading men
OF augusta and Of Maine. For 20 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

has been here five fs and has es-
tablished a sterlin= equation thus
early The principal work is Of monu-
ments and tablets for granite has fall
len into disuse. largely. for building
work. Very handsome designs are
worked out here and Examples of Mr.
Browns work are to be seen in almost
every cemetery for a dozen miles
around Augusta and in many other
states. Mr. Brown is a native of Mt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10

which w. H. Turner was proprietor
for thirty years and b. has succeeded
to both the location>a the excellent
patronage which Mr.! Eurner enjoyed
nearly all that time. \ II eminently
fit ng that Mr.. BrowA should be so
successful for he is 0holly qualified
to attend to all classe Of cemetery
and building work. re has been in
this business twenty years. first in
Quincy, Mass, the ho5Nof the famous
and Incompatible oalaey granite. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
DIR. JOHN F. HILL.

We publish herewith an excellent
likeness Of DR.. John F.. Hill, the next
governor of the State OF Maine. and
take pleasure in giving brief sketch
OF the life OF our honOred townsman.
VINO has achieved the notable distinc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
AUGUSTA WATER COMPANY

George p. Westcott, Portland. pres
ldent; J. H. Manley, Augusta, traas-
urer; w. H. Williams. superinter1pn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
J. X. BROWN.

Mr. pro ana Granite; II Bridge sire. /.
Drown is located in the shop tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
Beautiful Capital City Of the
State Of Maine.
Charming and Delightful Spot Where the
Laws Are Made.
The Home Of Prosperous and Contented People Amid Pic
turesque and Ideal Surroundings

~ +: :: :: =: :::: ::
tractive abiding place than
our own beautiful Augusta. From
the numerous hill tons command
ing a s1ew of the Picturesque
valley sf-the-KenEebec, one
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-22
to the polls and. without interference.
record their pleasure; pleasure which,
II they see At. may remove from public

to the polls and, without interference.
record their pleasure; a pleasure which,
II they see At. may remove from public
life every member OF the administration
and every representative in congress7
Are these the marks of the empire? Ans
if not. where does empire appear?
Abroad the case is as clear as at
home. The people OF Puerto Rico are
living under government more lib
eral and more observant of constitu.
ticnai guarantees than that of the ter
ritories II the constitution was violat.
ed by the act creating that govern
ment, it was rent to pieces by the
Alaska act; in fact, it has been tori
and tattered ever since there was such
thing as territory in existence. The
people OF the Philippines win come I'M
der a government as liberal. The I'm
structions OF the president to the com.
mission are explicit and cover the
ground. Personal liberty and municipal
government are guaranteed imme
diateiy. All else win come as they are
ready for it. No one, rot even Mr..
Bryan. contends that they are ready
now. And meantime al power rests
with the people. who can give orders to
their representatives In congress- what
to do with the Philippines two years
from now, or four. or at any other BIZ
ennial period. And every American. in
Guiding Mr.. Towne. knows that those
orders win be obeyed Meantime we
have an army of e5.00o men for 5000. ooc
people, and no appropriation Of money
for its maintenance can be made for
longer period than two years
Now. since we assume that our crit
les are serious, we ask them seriously
II this Is the empire. II not, where ir
the empire? What are its marks and
the evidences Of its dispensation? How
shall we know 1t IL we chance to meet
II In the street? Mr.. Towne does not
say 1t IL coming. he says 1.-THE empire In
here" Is he honest? Is he sinceref
II not, Is he not a constituencies dema-
gogue. who deserves fiaying for his
crimes? With a man OF his gifts. pa
tience under these circumstances ceases
to be a virtue.