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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
RENOVATlONS At IN ELMWOOD.
Some $4,000 Has list Beer Expended on In.
terio Repairs.

If you want TO sec some cosy. home
like and withal luxurious rooms just
run into the iilmWoCd and ask Mine
Host JudkinS to show you one of tae
floors that has just been renovated.
The only change to be noted by the
casual observer is in the office down
stairs, but the greatest transformation
has taken place OH the upper floors.
A syndicate plan Of renovation was
entered upon some time ago and this
years work has just been completed
and added to what WAS done last year.
In all something like $4,000 has been ex-
pended. this winter. This is sufficient
to build Il pretty good hotel and when
it is put into the interior of the Elm
wood the result can be imagined.
Travelling men say that a town is
judged by its hotels and they are not
the only ones who think so.
In the first place the house has an
ideal location and was planned and
constructed by experienced hotel men
so that it is very convenient and con-
Portable. Watcrvillc citizens have al
ways pointed to it with good deal OF
pride and now they have more occasion
for this than ever before.
To one who was familiar with the
house before the renovation com
menced the first thing to attract his
notice is the office. This was always Il
very pleasant room but it has been
greatly enhanced. TWO large plate
glass windows have been placed in
front. so that a fine view down Main
ana Elm streets is secured. This is
something unusual for city hotel and
is one of the natural advantages pos
scssed by the Elmwood. The fine lawn,
fountain and splendid clms in from: add
to the attractivencSs.
The room has been in the hands of
Boston decorators for good part OF
the winter. A fine tile floor has been
put in, quartercd oak wainsCotting that
extends up the stairs. elegant leather
upholstered lounging chairs. heavy oak
scttees, palms and all the other odds
and ends that make a room attractive
and homelike with substantial simpli-
city. OF course there are all the hotel
conveniences here il addition to the
decorations.
The upper two floors on the front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

have been receiving special attention
OF late. The rooms are extra large for
a hotel, with large windows command
ing the same view as the office below.
\ All these rooms have received the same
treatment but have been furnished in
different styles. Each was amply
large to allow a commodious bath room
and closet to be built in. These bath
rooms. by the way. are worthy of spec
ial mention for they are the best TO be
had Each room has large roomy
porcelain tub with lavatories Of the
same material Smith & Anthony Of
Boston. furnished the material and G.
L. Learned &, Co. OF this city did the
work. The trimmings arc all nickel
and everything is first-class. Each tub
| has shower bath arrangement. The
walls of the bath rooms have been
covered with tile paper Of different
STYLES and is washable so that the
rooms can always he kept sweet and
clean. A new and complete system of
hot water has been put in 10 provide
for these additional bath. rooms.
The rooms themselves have been fin
ishcd according To several distinct color
schemes. Thus. for instance. there arc
the green. red, blue. 9and bagdad style
rooms The color scheme in each room
has been carried out in the smallest de-
tails ard the hand Of Mrs, .Jrdkins is in
evidence here. Even the window drarer-
les have delicate patterns of the color
of the room to which they belong. The
furnishings are of the most substantial
character and in harmony with the ssur-
roundincs. The carpets are Brussels or
tapestry and the furniture mahogany. "
Each room has Il charm all it's own,
and several have special features. Thus
IN the rcd room there Is a very cosy VIII
dow scat extending across the front that
Will make an ideal lounging place of
Sunday afternoon. This i furnished with
comfortable cushions ana pillows. 50 that
the weary travelling man can lounge ana
smoke to his heart content. Then again
two Of the rooms on ono floor have
roomy old-fashioncd fire places that will
mako a blustcry winters night but a
pleasant dream. Tho effect in each Of the
rooms is very pleasing and is distinct
from the others in style.
Beside the substantial furnishings and
convcnicnccs lacking that arc expected
~ the travelling public. There are cvi-
dcnccs on every side Of the experienced
hotel man who understands what his
guests want. The only trouble is that
when 4 travelling man Il once settled in
one Of these rooms he won't want to 60
out and hustle for business in tho face OF
a hard. cruel world Anyway. those who
have seen the rooms say that there is
nothing better in the State.
In addition to the more extensive work,
minor repairs have been made about the
house 50 that ii is now in better condition
throughout than it ever was before. a.
has been said. the rooms coull not very
well nc improved upon, as nothing for
substantial comfort is lacking. Water
vile can now take 4 just pride i'll its
hotels and if it is to be judged by them
the judgment cannot fail TO be favor
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Tie new City building sinks into
insigniiiCanCe when the needs OF the
schools have the center of the stage.
Business before pleasure and it's q
pretty well recognized fact that SOME
thing must be done. this year. Those
favorinE the building of the South
Grammar building claim that the city
can ~ it. this year. without any
trouble hut that it is not able to cope
with the larger burden of a City hall
or High school building. Accord
ing to present indications the major
ity viii be satisfied if any one of the
three is built. The City hail has APP
parently moved to the rear and the
great question now is whether to
build q South Grammar or a High
school building. one more elimination
will clear the way for this year and it
seems to fall to the lot of the COM
mittee on public buildings To make it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
COLBY BASEBALL PROSPECTS.
About Is Are Now Out Tor Practice. LARGEST
Number Tor Years.

There is q very enCoura ginE inter
cstin base ball at Colby this season.
and the squad is now able to get out
of doors for practice. With Il little
warm weather the field will dry off
rapidly and then work can be COM
menced in earnest. There are now 25
men in the squad. The second team
has been organized with w. w. Drew,
who was captain last year. reelected.
and +. w. Thyng will act as manager
c. c. Church. assistant manager OF
the Varsity. has been instructed to
draw up schedule for this team. Tie
squad starts with the largest number
known for some time and when he
Varsity has been sifted out il ought
to be a pretty Sood aggregation The
outdoor work thus far has been con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
Another Board OF Trade Public Meeting

The committee of arrangements OF
the Gardiner Board of Trade is now
making arrangements for another pub
lie meeting in the near future. Several
wellknown promoters of ideas for i'm
proving a city are being correspondent
with. with view of having them adj
dress this meeting. among them he
ing Mayor Boothby of Portland. y. n
Watson of Brunswick. Hon. H. r. Gar
diner and Guy A. Hildreth of This
city. The interest shown at the ;ast
meeting demonstrated that there is
plenty Of life and energy in the Gardi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
Citizens League Maps Out Work.

The executive committee Of the CIT
liens League held meeting. Iho'S-
day evening, and laid out proSr'' III
for work for some time to come 1hele
was a full attendance of the commit
tee. and much satisfaction was eN-
pressed at the progress being mace
by the league and the very promising
prospects for future good results
A general meeting OF the league VII
be held, next Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Tho falling off in the water of the Ken
nchcc has warranted the starting Of
part of the water wheels which supply
power for the Marston worstcd mill 50
that operations have been resumed in sew
eral rooms. The whole mill will be start
ed as soon as practicable. as the firm II
rushed to keep UP with its orders. Nisht
and day crews will he employed in order
that the goods may be put on the mar
ket as soon as possible. With the large
mills in the other New England states
running on half time and in many cases
paying reduced prices. the Marston MIL
loses nothing by comparison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
FAIRFIELD.

Several changes are being made among
the Offices. G. @. Weeks. who for num-
bcr Of years has had his office i'll the oi'
brick block over the store of e ii. ~
ans, has moved into the Burgess bioeA
l.. "A. Smith, who has had his law oiho7
over the store OF David King. is plann'"s
to move into the rooms now occupied %
Dr. Downs and will share the with JONI
Prcssy. who has recently established Al
insurance business here. pr. DOWNS
planning to move across the street ~.
the rooms formerly occupied by ~ :"
1cr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

&. H. Soule is at present engaged
in getting a guarantee subscription
list for q recital by Mr.. Farland VINO
IS called tho king of banjo artists.
Mr.. Farland is very well known
throughout the West although not so
much in the East. and Mr.. -oule
wishes the music lovers Of the city u
hear him here. He is meeting with
excellent success thus far and viii
no doubt succeed in completing the
arrangements for MI. Farland's visit.
The expense will be heavy. but Mr..
SouIe will be satisfied to come out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
Is CENT DOCTORS,
READ THIS.

s. S. Iightbody & o.. Waterville, Me-,
Gentlemen send You this testimonial
with pleasure for ! have received unto;u
relief from the use of LightbodyS Head
ache Powders. | have suffered all n:y
life with nervous headache and have used
all the remedies could hear of but have
been unable to find in them the relief
your powders give me. ! have also used
the powders i'm my family for rhcuma-
tism with the best results. Mrs. C. f.
McCrllis, Watervilc. Me.
Do not take any other when you ask
for Lightbody's. He will mail you %
cent box on receipt of price.
MARI diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The Easter sale that was held at the
vestry of the Congregational church
by the ladies' of the parish, yesterday
afternoon, was well attended. There
were many pretty articles exposed for
sale and they were soon disposed of
at good prices. The homemade can
dies and the sandwich tables were al
so well patronzed. In the evening. a
Pic social was in order and all kinds
Of pic with tea and coffee We're set
before the hungry ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

John Milton was awakened from his
slumbers, Wednesday evening, by
someone pounding on the door of his
stable. He hurriedly dressed and went
to investigate but found that the in
truders had disappeared. The stable
doors showed where attempts had beer
made to open it. About the lock and
staple. there were very plain marks OF
a hammer. Mr.. Milton has his ideas as
to who was the person and will investi-
gate the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
Tic River Nearing Normal Pitch.

The water in the kcnnebec river III
this place has now rcCcded nearly 10
where it belongs. The last two days
has seen it fall at Il rapid rate ana now
but a little remains over the whar'eS-
The damage done by the freshct VIII
be very triiling as To dollars and cents
but the Inconvenience to which many
vcrc placcl was large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
Funeral OF Late ]. N. Richardson.

The funeral of the late j. Nj. Ricn-
ardson was held from his home. ROD
insOn street. yesterday afternoon
There were Il large number or the
friends present and the services. when
were conducted by Rev. J. l.. Dummy
of the Congregational church. were
most impressive. The remains Were
placed in the receiving tomb at oak
.rnyc rn;nctpYV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
1861. April 12..1901.

The veterans are reminding each
other that it was 40 years ago today.
that the first gun of the Civil War was
fired. when the rebel batteries opened
on Fort Sumpter On the 18th of
April. 81. President Lincoln issued his
first call for troops-15.O00 men for 80
days service and the first blood was
shed on the 18th of April in the streets
of Baltimore by the 9Th Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
lob Couldn't Have Stood 1t.

If he'd had Itching Piles. lne.
terribly annoying. but buo
Arnica salvc will cure the worst
Of Piles on earth. 1t has cured u' ,.,,,
sands. For Injuries. Pains or Oh. III
Eruptions it's the best salve III
world. Price DC box. cure su"
teed. Sold by Bowditch & "eps
Augusta: c. II. Beane Gardiner Z 4
,.Ehthody. Waterville. druggiso
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The bicycles were out in fore, for
the first time this season, yesterday.
They have been in evidence all WIN
ter either on the smooth hard snow or
on the crust, but the regular riding
has just commenced and a good many
are now going back and forth to their
work in this way. The wind has
dried up the mud very rapidly. and it
will soon be time for the sprinkler
along Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The fire department was called out
at II o'clock yesterday forenoon. H. a
threatened blaze in the house on
North street owned by NJ. G. Foster
and occupied by J. q. Lcavitt. The
trouble was caused by Il chimney bu n
Ing out and there was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
New Telephone Quarters.

The telephone office in this city is
now located most comfortably IN IT'S
new quarters in the rear room of The
Davenport block. over the Emporium.
This viii give much more room and
a uuictcr office. As everything is Il W
it will I've 4 day or two before all IL
WORKING rs smoothly as desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Water street. yesterday. presented Il
very different appearance from a week
ago. All the ice has melted away. the
refuse scraped up and carted away. 1t
was dry and dusty and many wished
for the street sprinkler to lay the dust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The reading. this evening, ut the library
by Mrs. Emma Huntington Mason. Is for
the benefit of the Old South church. 4 ~
subject. 'Abnatis." promises 10 be cN-
ccedingly interesting To the people of this
locality. as it is the history and rcmins-
ccnccS Of a tribe Of Indians which once
inhabited this region. and Mrs. Mason :,
reputation as a reader is so well known
that it will bc rich literary treat 10 all
who attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

A schooner. loaded with hard pine for
the Oakland Manufacturing Co. is now
on its way here from the South and is
expected in a few days. The lumber
shed is in anything but a good condi-
ton to receive the cargo. as the freshet
tipped over about all the large piles in
the shed and it will take several days
to straighten it out after the water
goes down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

a good sized crew was at work on the
pavement of Main street, yesterday af-
tcrnoon. cleaning off the mud. Tho brush
was also at work and was considerable
of a surprise to many. as II has usually
been used during the night and has not
before been seen by them. The street
will soon be as clean and dry as in the
middle of the summer tg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

iupt. Cults has his crew of men at
work replacing ana lcvcling the pave
ments that were removed by the Gas
co. when it was obliged to dig for
breaks during the winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The fishermen of this city are now
getting their tackle in condition for an
carly season. Reports come from the
big ponds in this vicinity that they are
nearly al open. and by the end of an
other week they will be free from all
ice. The rains. high water and winds
have worn away the ice at a rapid
rot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Natcrvillc is to have one of Col A. "
Ncwton's famous mock trials in the near
future 1t will he held in City hall under
the auspices Of the Knights Of Pythias,
Monday evening. April %. The trial will
he on the charge of the theft by promi-
ncnt citizen from an equally prominen.
nc'ghhor. Of n Plymouth Rock rooster tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Mrs. Martha S. Fellows. wife of the
late Joseph Fellows, and daughter Of
Noah Boothby. died in Hyde Park.
Wednesday. The remains Will arrive
in this city, Saturday forenoon, and
will be taken to Pine Grove cemetery,
where brief services will be held At II
n '1lnnl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The foot bridge still continues to he an
object of interest and many Were down,
yesterday, to have a look at it. The gap
in the pier has been increased sJmewh3 I
and there is threatening crack in the
stone work. II is a wonder that il has
held so long as il has. but there is hope
that it will hold until repairs can be
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The funeral of the late Patrick
Bragin. formerly of the 30th Maine
Vols. took place in the chapel. at ,
o'clock yesterday afternono. Rev. FIR.
Michigan officiating and Capt. Doten in
command of the ScOrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

6. T. Willis. who was called here
by the serious illness of his sister Miss
Rose l.. Willis, who still remains very
low at the home of her sister. Mrs.
|. w. Smith. North street. returned
yesterday, to Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12
The frs. Vessel Leaves Port.

The schooner T.. l.. Warren, which
passed through the winter and frtshet
uninjured at Grays wharf. VIII san.
this morning. for New York with hcr
cargo Of lumber. being the first
schooner 10 leave this port, this
SprinC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

DR.. ". III. Spencer left town. Thurs
day morning, for three weeks visit
with Massachusetts and New York rel
atiycs. His pulpit in the Bethany Bap-
fist church will be filed next Sunday By
DIR. G.. ID. l.. Pepper of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

l.. G. Fuller. WHO recently organized
the Now century Publishing CO.. and
started the Century Monthly, has
pure hascd Of II. l.. Gilman the pub
LEGATION Questions. which the latter has
been conducting for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Serseaht S. III. Cable Of Fort w lliams.
is at Hotel Coburn, this week, for the
purpose of securing recruits for the Unit
cd States army. An army surgeon Will
be in town. Saturday of this week, to ex-
anime recruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The Epworth League of the Island
Avenue Methodist church. will hold
weighing soCiable. this evening. in the
parlors Of the church. Refreshments VIII
he served and music furnished by the
High school orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

John James. an cmployc of the Amcli-
can Glue Co. met with a severe accident.
Thursday. He was at work upon one or
the machines and in some way his head
came in contact with n revolving metal
fan. cutting Il long flesh wound ON his
forehead. DIR. II. \. Milikcn Was called
ana had to take six stitches to close the
wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

You will notice J. H. Leigh x 90. S new
carpet ad and if you examine their line Of
carpets and rugs ii may be you will save
money and encourage home merchants in
keeping desirable stocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The members of the =. T. w. Whist
Club We're very pleasantly entertained
by Miss Grace Hooker at her home on
Maple street, Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Mrs. Charles Fairbrother and son re
turned to Skowhegan. yesterday, after
a weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
tavus Moore Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

II. Def. Smith came up from Bruins
wick. yesterday, for a short visit to his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith.
Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

There was a lyccum meeting at the
High school building. last evening. Wheh
a committee was chosen t. take charge OF
the debate which will be held, FRIDAY
April "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The returns from Through. ycster
day, were: Edwin +. Gossom from
Portland; r. Il. Morrison, Augusta:
Frank Newton. Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Walter r. Mute of Bath. was a
visitor registering at the Home library,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Miss Gladys Mace, who is suffering
from an attack Of appendicitis. is re-
ported as improving. and il is now
hoped that an operation can he avoid
..I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Miss Belle Walton left town. THURSDAY.
for vtsit in New York and Ohio. she
was accFmpanied by her sister. Miss Ell
sic, WIG returned to her studies al
WheataYf Seminary. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Col. T. H. Andrews has returned from
Boston and, today, will so to Bangor to
attend the reception rendered by the
oueen CITY 10 Governor Hill and his staf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

G.. \. Learned & GO. will complete
the work on the Mile brook bridge in
Winslow FOR the Eastern Bridge and
Structural 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Rev ID. +. Miller met with an accident
one day this week. which confines him 70
the house. lie stepped on nail which
penetrated his foot ana made painful
wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

~ rumorcd that many prominent citizens
arc involved in the case and that the best
OF talent has been secured by the rrinci-
pui-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Stone cutters have been arriving
rapidly during the past few days anc
many more are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Mrs. Weatherly and granddaughter,
Marjory Plant. went to Portland. yes
tcrday, for short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

The recently organized Home Male
Quartet have weekly rchcarsals in TIL"
chapel and are making good progress
in their work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

+. II. Emery. who has been con-
fined to his homo for week by sick
ness. was back ut his store attending
10 business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

c. A. knight returned. yesterday.
from short business trip to Weeks
Mills.