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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-18
McCABE' 8
Third Avenue Through to Second Rock Island, III.
both Avenues.
Sale of Pen and Ink Tablets
Gales Lead Penc


500 tablets at &c, Sc and .1c
Twenty different kinds tablets at &c
Fifty kinds of tablets at Zoe, Sc
Lead pencils, per dozen ...... sc
Rubber tip lead pencils, per dozen &c,
each ...............- ........... lie
All 4c pencils. dozen, 33c, each. Sc
All sc and Sc pencils, dozen 55c.
each .-........ ........ 1890. &c
Now's the time to buy in quantity.
Book Dept, Second Floor, New
Store.
Hosiery--February Special Sale.
y money saving event for our Gus
toners. Our immense stock is priced
for this sale after this fashion.
Ladies' fine black cotton hose, extra
double sole, spliced heels and toes,
value soc at , pairs for. S1.OO
Ladies' fast black cotton hose, dou-
bic sole, high spliced heel, very
special for 25c
Ladies' Moca yarn black hose, dou-
bic sole and ankle for .... 1Sc
Best quality infants cashmere hose,
silk heel and toe, every pair prac-
ticalIy perfect, only ....... 15c
The latest novelties in fancy hosiery.
including blacks and whites, lace
effects. etc, always 69c values, for
this sale .......... ..... 47c
Tomorrow and all week if they last,
ladies' 15c medium weight, fine
guage hose double heels and soles,
at half price Observation-Disclosures. &c
nr,,or Cundriae Coean
+ Lay in a supply now at these
prices
Rochelle salts, large box. ....12c
FlaNseed meal, large. .12c
Washed sulphur, large ...... 12c
Licorice powder, can ........ 12c
Sweet and castor oil, large -. 12c
Syrup rhubarb,, 25c size .12c
Seidlitz powders, per box ..... .12c
Electric cleaner, 25c size $50. .12c
Eau de Quinine Observation-Disclosures. 12c
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NM STATE HOUSE.
CONTINUED from page 81


Leather Board Co. organized at Bangor
for the purpose of manufacturing pes
and shanks for boots and shoes, with
$4,000 capital stock of which nothing i
paid in The officers are: President and
treasurer John Lewis of Brownville. Ger
tificate approved, Feb. Is, 1907.
The Erownville Electric light and Pow
er Company organized at bangor LOT lne
purpose of supplying electricity IN BrOWH-
VILE and Milo, with 5000 capital stock o.
which nothing is paid In. Inc oncers
are: President and treasurer, John Lew
is of Brownvflle. Certificate approved
Feb. Is, 1902
Campbell Perfume Co. organized at Au-
gusta for the purpose of manufacturing
Derfumery and extracts, with 800 600 cap
ital stock of which nothing is paid in
The officers are: President, F. L. Duttor
of Augusta: treasurer. NJ. Il. Ward of Au
gusta. Certificate approved, Feb. 20, 1902
Alfred Nudge & Sons, Incorporated, or
ganized at Portland for the purpose o.
carrying on a general printing and pub
fishing business, with 100000 capita
stock Of which nothing is paid in. TIL,
officers are: President, George II. Went
worth of Portland; treasurer, Perciva
Proctor Baxter of Portland. Certificate
approved, Feb. q, 1902
Colonial Manufacturing Co. organize
at Augusta, for the purpose of manu-
featuring clothing, with $4,000 capita
stock of which nothing Is paid in. Tn
officers are: President, Horace Mitchell
of Kittery; treasurer, A. NJ. Meloon .
New Castle, n. II. Certificate approved
Feb 90 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
PROSPEROUS GRANGE.
Capital Of Augusta Has Been in Elk
istence Since 1888.

OF the hundreds of oranges in the
State there is none which is more pros
porous or more alive than Capital
Grange of Augusta. 1t was instituted
in April, 1888, by Gov. ROBBIE, who was
State master. All these 10 years it has
met regularly in hall on Water street
and it is doubtful if there is another
Grange in the State which has kept
alive and flourishing for so long a
period on the business street of city
There are IL charter members who
are now members in good standing. The
list is as follows: Charles and Mrs
Sylvester. Charles f. and Mrs. Fletcher,
d. Byron and Mrs. Savage, w. p.
Anterior, ]. II. Manley, S. L. Board
man, Horace b. Cony. w. A. Newcomb,
Maj. C. II. House and John H. Yeaton.
who are still members. were initiated
the same month.
Among those who have been long,
time members are Thomas J.. Lynch.
William c. and Mrs. Fineld. G. NJ
Ewitchell, G. G. Hunt, 9. A. Robert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
MAINE SAVINGS BANKS
Hold Annual Meeting Of State Asso
citation at Portland.

The Maine State Association Of Saw
ings Bank men held it's annual meeting
at the Portland Savings Bank, Satur-
day afternoon. There We're present
representatives from most of the Maine
savings banks. President Edward A.
Noyes presided. The secretary was w.
G. Boothby of Augusta.
Various topics of special interest to
savings bank men were discussed,
among them being the movement for a
reduction of interest and taxes. There
was little difference of opinion on these
questions, but the members expressed
their ideas freely and the meeting was
lively and interesting throughout. The
following officers were elected:
President, Edward A. Noyes, Port
land; vice president, Alpheus G. Rog-
ers. Portland; secretary, w. G. Booth
by, Augusta; treasurer, A. A. Mont
gomery, Portland; executive commit
tee, L. C. Cornish, Augusta; John L.
Crosby, Bangor; Edwin Stone, Bidde-
ford; Seth NJ. Carter, Lewiston; Weston
Thompson, Brunswick.
A resolution was passed expressing
sympathy with John l.. Crosby of Ban
gor, on account of an accident, the eff
fects of which prevented him from be-
ing present at this meeting.
A resolution of thanks was passed to
the Portland Savings Bank for the use
of it's rooms.
After the meeting the delegates were
invited to partake of lunch, which was
served in the banks dining room in the
basement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
POLICE COURT.
Gustavus Schoope and Daniel Sheehar
Found Guilty of Single Sale.

William Fisher. Who went to Jail fol
30 days, Friday, became anxious, Sat
urday morning, to get out into the
open air once more and sent for County
Attorney Thomas Leigh and Judge A.
G. Andrews in order to relate his story
He was in for drunkenness and desired
to make an assignment" as giving
testimony of this sort is sometimes
called. Consequently he testified that
he purchased the liquor with which he
got intoxicated of Gustavus Schoopc,
clerk for Charles E. Sturgis. Schoope
was called in and sentenced to 80 days
in Jail and costs of prosecution for SELL
ing liquor to a minor. Daniel Sheehan
was given the same sentence for a
similar offense, Fred Mariner furnish
ing the testimony. Both men appealed
their cases.
Judge A. G. Andrews tried three
men on charge of drunkenness, Sat
urday evening. Maurice Borthol of
Lewiston. was given 80 days in the
county JAIL George Snyder of Bristol,
80 days. and Michael ]. Carey of Lewis
ton, so days Borthol was inclined to
resist the officers who started toward
the Jail with him, but the resistance
was short. All three were committed
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POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Maine Created a Division Of the Com
pany's Service.

Arthur L. Edgecomb, for the past nint
years manager of the Portland office OF
the Postal Telegraph. has received a sub.
stantial promotion. and his friend.
throughout the State will be glad to con.
graduate him on his prospective advance
ment. Up to the present time the Eastern
district of the Postal has consisted of six
divisions. but now a seventh has been
created taking in all the territory an
Maine east of Portsmouth.
Mr.. Edgecomb has been made superin-
tendent of the seventh division, and will
after the first of March have charge of
the lines and offices all over the State.
He will retain his headquarters in Port
land and will act as manager of the Port
land office for the present. at least, as
sisted by G. NJ. Boothby Maine boy,
whose home was at Buekneld, and who
has been stationed in the employ of the
Postal in this city, Bar Harbor and Bos-
ton. The division which included Maine
has heretofore been superintendent by Ed
ward 3. Pillsbury of Boston.
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Something That Will Do You Good.

We know of no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them of something that will be
of real good to them. For this reason
we want to acquaint them with what
we consider one of the very best RENE
dies on the market for coughs, colds,
and that alarming complaint. Group.
We refer to Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. We have used it with such
good results in our family 80 long that
it has become a household necessity.
BY it's prompt use we haven't any
doubt but that it has time and again
prevented Group. The testimony is
given upon our own experience, and we
suggest that our readers, especially
those who have small children, always
keep it in their homes as a safeguard
against croup.-Camden Is. c. Messen-
ger. For sale by John Coughlin, III
Water street;J. c. Houlehan, Gardiner.
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On account Of the death of Judge
Togler. who was to have opened the
regular term of court in Piscataauis
county, this week, Judge William p.
Whitehouse of this city, will preside.
tie VIII leave for Dover, today. and,
tomorrow, will open court at that place.
me most important case to come be-
fore the court will be that of Mrs Zero,
who is accused of shooting her husband
at their home ncar Chesuncook lake,
Few months ago. Hon. J. y. Peaks
of Dover. will defend Mrs. Zero and
County Attorney Durgin will represent
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The largest audience that has yet
been present was delighted, last even
ing, with Rev. c. A. Hayden's lecture
on Paris and Scotland" the last of
the series on his recent European trip.
The entire course has been thoroughly
enjoyable, but last evenings was de-
clared by many to be the best Of all.
on Sunday evening, March Q, Mr.. Hay
den Will deliver a lecture on "win 1t
Pay?" @it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

speaking of cats, a local business
man claims to own one that carries off
the palm among the feline tribe. This
cat has not been taught to perform the
trick credited to her but does it sim
ply through her special faculty of
imitativeness Every time she hears
the telephone bell ring she will run
TO the desk, Jump upon it and do her
pest 10 take down the receiver Not
being endowed with the hands of a
human being this operation is not sue
cessful but the owner of this cat pro-
poses to fix up an attachment for the
receiver which will not only enable her
70 take II from the hook. but to hold
II easily at her ear so she may take or
GERS 1or liquid, soap or any OF the
otner articles which he carries in stock.
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ANIpRosls. skoWHEeAN. IND

has become national method and is now
prepared to mail indisputable eviden :
to every deranged body, that the conju
late corrupt elements, which clcg and
disease, can be promptly dissolved and
disinfected. Regardless of names given,
various symptoms, all must realize tie
fact that nature will cure and heal, ii
pure blooded body. Her reconstruction is
impossible if secretion without excretioiD
of waste matter, is allowed, to accumu-
late to her defeat None would wonder at
the efforts of would-be imitators, after
learning the efficacy of this Tuning and
bathing. Twenty years of quiet introduce
ton, without blowing of trumpets, has
made this method the reliable physician
Of over one hundred thousand grateful
persons. Some have thought to econo-
mize, by leaving out the Tuning and bath
ing supplies, but are fast learning, that
it was at their own loss in good health
and returned for supplies. True guide to
health and wealth mailed to all who send
ten cents for postage. feb22, DE-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

A gentleman and lady were riding
down Water street, last evening, and
when opposite the Augusta Savings
Bank the sleigh caught in the railroad
track and spilled the occupants out.
One of the sleigh runners passed over
the lady but, though somewhat
frightened, she said she was not in any
way injured. The harness was broken,
but otherwise no damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

General Manager George N. Law
renee states that 100000 tons of ice have
been housed by the American Ice Co.
on the Kennebec river and elsewhere
in southern Maine. He says the har-
vest will be completed. the middle Of
the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

| Washingtofs Birthday was not. gen.
orally observed. Saturday, in this city.
The banks We're closed but the other
business places were open as usual. A
few flags were displayed by business
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
Ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted once
for Is cents and cents for each subse-
quent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT
In sending by mail, remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order, as
the charges are too small to open ac-
counts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Interesting reading for every economical buyer It's very
satisfying feeling all have when make good trade and
we enjoy having patrons pleased with quality of goods
offered by us from time time in this Journal We realize that
satisfied customer is lifelong friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

At the meeting of the Maine Society
lof the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton in Portland, Saturday, Hon. Les
lie c. Cornish of this city, was elected
president and Major Charles J. House
vice president for Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

DIR. Young went to Saco on the Pull
man, last evening, to investigate case
of smallpox said to have broken out
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The Rebekah whist party has been
postponed until next Monday evening
instead of Saturday evening as stated
| in our last issue.
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Local Natter,
Journal Telephone Call, 1864

Rev. c. a. Hayden and Rev. E. E.
Newbert exchanged pulpits, yesterday.
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ror tne next 10 days shall sell 10.
i1N ana lac. Hamburgs for only Sc. per
Saro. Maude M. Mosher. ~ Cony st.
fob1Seo1tf
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son, J. e. Blanchard and NJ. S. Camp
bell. This grange now numbers 81
members.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

THE ANTIQUE STORE is NOW
settled at 1874 Water Street; all are invit-
ed to examine our large stock. We a,So
have an intelligence office connected with
store. Bruce & Ward. feb22 div
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NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Halloweil Granite Works will take
place at their Office in Hallowell, Maine.
on Tuesday, February 18th. 1902. at four
o'clock p NJ The following business will
come before the meeting:
First-To hear the report of the Treas
urer and take such action as shall be
deemed necessary.
second-To choose seven directors for
the ensuing year.
Third-The transaction of any other
business that may legally come before the
meeting
Secretary.
HalloweIl. Maine. February II, 1soz,
febl9d1w
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Marden's Ice cream. Telephone DOLL.
jan6dtf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY,

John Coughlin.
Hostetter's Bitters.
Lost-Medicine case
For sale-Wardrobe.
Devoe Zinc and Lead
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WARD 4.

Augusta. Me-. Feb. 10, 1902.
A caucus of the Republicans Of Ward
Four will be held at the Engine House.
Bridge Street. on Thursday, February
q, at rs y. NJ. for the purpose of nomi
mating candidates for Alderman, Council
men, and Ward Officers.
Per order ,
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
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WARD 6.

Augusta, Me-, Feb. 10, 1902.
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Six will be held at the School House on
Middle Street. on Thursday, February n.
at p. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
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AN CITY COMMITTEE.
WARD 2,

Augusta, Me. Feb. ~, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Seven will be held at the Engine House.
Cony Street, Thursday, February a. at
300 p, NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward Officers.
Per order
= REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE |.
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WARD 8.

49, Augusta, Me-, Feb. IS, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans Of Ward
Eight will be held at the Hose House.
Bangor Street, Friday, February %, at
4.3O p. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
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WARD 1.

Augusta, Me, Feb. 10, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans OF Ward
One will be held at the Hose House.
State Street, on Friday, February -, at
7.30 p NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Lung Kuro auiekestrellef for consumption.
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WARD 5.

Augusta. Me-, Feb 10, 1902.
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Five will be held at the Ballard School
House on Thursday, February q, at P.
NJ, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for Alderman, Councilman, and
Ward Officers.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE. /,
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WARD 2.

Augusta, Ne, Feb. IL, 1872.
I. A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Two will be held at Randall's Paint Shop.
on Friday. February 18th, at 7N p. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Alderman, Councilmen, and Ward
Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
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WARD 3.

Augusta, Me-. Feb. 10. 1902
A caucus of the Republicans Of Ward
Three will be held at the Court House,
Friday, February 2Sth, at 80 +. M, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
Alderman, CounciImen, and Ward OFF,
GERS
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
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CAUCUS NOTICES.

CAUCUS NOTICES.
Augusta, Me-, Feb 10, 1902.
The Republicans of the City of Augus-
"a are hereby requested to asrem 81 1s
at eight o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Mayor to BE-
supported at the polls on March IT, lS'1-
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
WARD 1.
Augusta, Ne, Feb. 10, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans OF Ward
State Street, on Friday, February %, NJ
7.30 p. NJ. for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmerr
and Ward officers.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE. !
WARD 2.
Augusta, Me-. Feb. 10, 1912.
|. A caucus of the Republicans OF Ward
Two will be held at RandalFs Paint SHOP.
on Friday February 18th, at 7.3O r. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Alderman, Councilman. and Ward
Officers.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE. !
WARD 8.
Augusta, Me-. Feb. 10, 1902.
"A caucus of the Republicans Of Ward
Three will be held at the Court House,
Friday, February 18th, at 40 +. M, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
| Alderman, Councilmen, and Ward OFF,
GERS.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE. j
WARD 4.
Augusta. Me-. Feb. 10, 1902.
9 tI4 Do. 1f1. ~ ard
Four will be held at the Engine House,
Bridge Street on Thursday, February
q. at rs p NJ. for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidates for Alderman, Council
men, and Ward officers.
Per order 4,
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE. !
WARD S.
Augusta, Me-, Feb. 10, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Five will be held at the Ballard School
House on Thursday, February q, at p.
NJ, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for Alderman, Councilmen, and
Ward Officers.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
WARD 6.
Augusta, Me-, Feb 19, 1907
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Six will be held at the School House on
Middle Street. on Thursday. February n.
DIT NJ, LOT Oh nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
WARD 7.
Augusta, Me-. Feb. 19, 1902.
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Seven will be held at the Engine House.
Cony Street, Thursday, February "a, at
300 p, NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
land Ward Officers.
s''4-r Per order
| REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
WARD 8.
Augusta, Me-, Feb 49, 1902
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Eight will be held at the Hose House,
Bangor Street, Friday. February %, at
43O p. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman, Councilmen,
and Ward Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
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Augusta, Me-. Feb. 10. 1902.
The Republicans of the City of Augus-
ia are hereby requested to assemble IL
City Hall on Thursday, February ~. lSjz.
at eight o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose OF
nominating a candidate for Mayor to b
supported at the polls on March 10, 1SH.
ati Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-03
Some Of CITY Council Want Municipal
Ownership Of system
STATEMENT |s' REQUIRED
Gas COMPANY Must Give Option To The City For a
Future Purchase Of Thek Plant

made some few years ago. Alderman
Cufrier made long explanation Of
the actions of the street committee
upon it.
A deed from L K. Averill for
land In connection with the widening
OF Hill street was accepted and
warrant for $3.50 to pay for the
same was approved and ordered pail.
A resolution was introduced by
Alderman Currier providing that no
franchise be granted to gas COM
pany until II shall contain provision
Tor the purchase OF the plant by the
City at some time IN the future and
the payment Of an annual re. tai for
the use Of the streets from the time
the company begins operations.
A 'lerman Currier explained his
reaS ns for the resolution. The fran.
chise was not worth much today, but
it might be later. Besides the streets
might be damaged. lie did not be-
lieye that franchises should he given
away. The city should receive rem
tai oased on the gross receipts OF the
company.
He further claimed that the books
Of the company should be open to in
spection by the city. The gas COM
pany should draw up proposition en-
bodying these features.
Alderman Mackenzie endorsed part
Of The above remarks. He offered as
au mendment that the petition Of
t'se Montpelier company be dismissed
ant that the city treat only with the
Barre company.
Remarks we're made upon the queS-
tion by George and Fred Blanchard OF
Montpelier after which Alderman
Mackenzie introduced as an amend.
ment proposition calling for state
ment from the Capital City Gas Co., rs
to the right OF the city to purchase all
or part of the plant The resolution
was adopted. Both companies will be
furnished with certified copy OF the
resolution.
Alderman Currier brought up an
agreement made with Wallace G.
Parker to build bank wall on Cable
ST.
A deed drawn up by City Attorney
Wishart.for portion sof Cable ST.,
was read and accepted.
1t was voted to give the water com.
mittee full power in extending the
water main to McD Jnald Il Buchan S.
The meeting then adjourned.