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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.
The "Dekes" Royalty Entertain al
Their Chapter House.

There was one bright spot at least on
q dark, rainy, disagreeable evening like
that of Monday. and it was the chapter
house Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fra
ternity on College avenue. This was
the first social event of any size ever
held by the "Dekes'' at their CHAPTER
house and their first attempt at enter
tanning in their own home. The chap
ter house was formerly the residence of
the late Benz. Bunker and was known
to him as Castle Bunker" 1t is a fine
large house, conveniently arranged for
its present purpose and the first chapter
house at Colby is certainly a fine one
The event. last evening, was a recep-
ton in honor Of Professor Carleton b.
Stetson, a member of the fraternity,
and at present the head of the Greek
department at the college. The first
thing to greet and welcome the guests
was large escutcheon Of the fraternity
red and white electric lights taking the
place usually held by jewels. The en-
trance was also prettily decorated in
bunting of the fraternity colors. Then
there was the professor" with his
genial smile to direct and supply all
wants of the guests.
The three parlors on the first floor
were very prettily arranged. there being
a profusion of cut flowers and other
decorations in the good old fraternity
style. In the large hall the Colby or
chestra, enlarged with several pieces
from Halls. was located to furnish
music through the evening.
The receiving line was station in the
southwest parlor and consisted of A. l..
Mitchell, who introduced the guests,
Prof. Stetson, the guest of the evening,
the patrOnesscs, Mrs. +. l.. Thayer,
Mrs. A. J. Roberts, Mrs. NJ. w. Bessey,
Mrs. L. w. Johnson and Mrs. E. j.
Proctor and the committee, Herbert L.
Gray. ]. Perley Dudley and Edward B.
Winslow.
Refreshments We're served in the din
ing room. which is finished in the
"Deke" colors, the tables being decora-
ted with cut flowers and beautifully ar
ranged.
During the evening, Prof. Stetson was
presented with handsome "Deke" fob
as a token of esteem from the members
Of the fraternity in college.
Nearly 100 guests werer eceived dur
ing the evening, the fraters in urbe be-
ing well represented. There was a
number Of guests from outside the city
among them being Miss Drummond of
Portland, a niece Of Hon. Josiah Drum
mond, the founder Of the Colby chapter
of the fraternity and president of the
Colby board of trustees.
The "Dekes" are certainly to be con-
graduated on the success attained by
their first reception, as it was one of
the most pleasing of the college social
events held in the city in years. The
chapter house will doubtless see many
more such events, but few perhaps will
be more enjoyable than the first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
The Man of Ready Made Opinions.

Jacox is known among his friends as a
fastidous man. His coats, his shirts,
his boots are specially constructed for
him after anxious deliberations with his
tailor, haberdasher, and bootmaker con-
corning quality, styles-no detail being
too unimportant before the final order:
Yet Jacox, who could not conceive Of
himself wearing ready-made clothes, is
wholly content with readymade opinions
and slop-shop views. These he buys for
two or three cents on the street ana
wears them unblushingly. In matters en-
gaging public attention there Is no man
with stronger convictions or more
prompt to assert them. While the news
paper is stil damp, he has run down the
editorials, had a shy at the headlines,
and is stocked up for the day. To people
who regard with some anxiety the APP
parel of their minds ii is dscouraging 70
find Jacox thus early and easily equipped
That he is ignorant of everything thar
goes to the support of his opinions is OF
no more consequence to him than 70
know where the wool was grown for mrs
trousers. The intimatioh that his views
are not in fact his own, that he Is PAIN,
Ing off the opinions of another, wouid
convey no reproach to mind stepped III
sloth, ungroomed at loose ends. though
his speech may be fairly rampant In us
yigor.-ScsihnSr's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
Opens With Junior Exhibition Of the
Class Of 1908.

The commencement season in the city
opened, last evening, with the annual
junior exhibition of the class of 1908 of
the High school. 1t rained-that's get
ting to be a matter Of course of late. But
even with the rain and the darkness
there was crowd of people waiting out
side the doors for the general admission
and when the hour arrived the church
was filed.
The window at the rear of the platform
was banked with ferns, having the fig
ures "19B' in the center, with a border
of the same along the front edge of the
platform itself. The railing in front Of
the organ was draped in purple and
white the school colors, with a school
baner in the center. Another banner was
suspended over the platform. Music was
furnished by Halls orchestra. The open-
ing prayer was made by Rev. L. l..
Marsh of the Congregational church.
The long list of speakers that has been
customary with the junior exhibition i'll
years past was cut this year SO that
there were just enough to make a COM
Portable program for one evening. In a
way the evening was favorable for it was
nice anu CpOl iIlSlttiu VI Opp4 1oSlNtl )
warm as is usually the case. The speak
crs did very finely and the evening was
greatly enjoyed by all present. The one
night program is voted a success and the
exhibition is considered one of the best
ever held. TIL following is the program:
Robert Burns. Curtis
Fred w KenniSon.
A True Story of the Revolution,
Tomlinson
G. Ruth Bowker.
In the Guise of Charles Aunt Wood
Ralph III. HoXie.
The Fiddle Told Franklin
Inez Bowler.
A Message to Garcia, Hubbard
*Prcston w. Whitaker.
Abraham Lincoln, Garfield
oscar J. C. Tubbs.
Race for the Sunset Limited, Bowen
Harold y. Mitchell
Baby and |, Evans
Helen 4. Morrel
Dikkon's Dog, Lunit
Ralph E. Young.
| Her First Appearance, Davis
Carolyn ID. Noyes.
| The True Orator. Howe
Philip \. Mason.
| The Boat Race, Wilson
Emma l.. Johnson.
Haunted by a Song, Arranged
| Adelaide NJ. Johnson.
1.-THE Kings Pardon. GoodN in
| Walter NJ. Vose.
Excused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

he could be on the ground to oversee
repairs to be made. He denies that he
agreed to pay Mrs. Stevens anything
except for some little extra work that
she might do. In regard to the electric
wiring, he said he did not agree to pay
young Mr.. Anterior anything but as
he got the premises quite reasonable, he
and his wife decided to make him a
present of $50 so that he would not be
out anything on the work he had DONE
He also claims that it was agreed be-
tween him and Mrs. Stevens that the
value of whatever services she rendered
him should be applied towards payment
Of the doctors bill against her husband
for professional services in his family.
The testimony was about all in at
adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
SITE SELECTED
Fer the New Maria Clark Grammar
School Building.

The special committee appointed by Tho
city government some weeks ago, has ar
rived at a decision regarding the site for
the proposed Maria Clark Grammar
school building, a fine plot of ground
having been secured on Middle street OPP
poste property owned by b. +. Warner
and II. Z. Clearwater.
In the estimation Of the committee this
site, which includes go feet frontage on
Middle street and $50 feet west. is the
best that could be secured considering
lots, as available building lots 80 and 9th
er matters which had to be considered.
The proposed building will be 71X40 feet
ard will face the east. Thomas & Crowel
Of Bangor, were the successful architects
The estimated cost of the building is
81 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
Please, Mr.. Weather Clerk.

Now please. Mr.. Weather Clerk:
AS you probably know Watervlle will
be just 100 years old, next week. You
are of course much older and perhaps
have celebrated a few centennials
yourself and know how essential good
weather is to the success of the event.
You haven't been giving us very good
weather of late, humbly begging your
pardon, but we take it you have been
working off the damaged days so as
to get down to a couple of nice, fresh
ones for the above mentioned event.
Several other places, two at least will
be celebrating similar events on the
same days and others during the same
week, so perhaps a half dozen good
days would suit the majority best Of
all.
We realize the multiplicity Of your
duties and of the many pressing de-
mands made on your generosity and
we think you are the best man for the
place we ever saw, and that your wis
dom and ability are truly remarkab'n.
We believe, furthermore, that Watc! :
Vile submits to your judgment on or
binary occasions with the best of
grace, but in this particular instance
we are terribly anxious and some Of
the citizens are really getting into a
serious condition on account of worry
ing about your decision. But the ma
jority have implicit faith in you and
believe that you will graciously grant
our request.
We should like to have a good day,
Sunday, June %, but if that will in
convenience you too much, let 1t go,
but we earnestly pray that you may
see fit to send US two good ones for
June 90 and "a. The city humbly
awaits your pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The managers of the narrow gauge
are planning to erect large pavilion
near the track and on the shore OF
China lake which will be a regular
stopping place for trains in thu sum-
mer season and will be known as Lake
side. There will also be q boat house
with a number of boats for fisher
men and ample accommodations of
every kind for picnckers. This viii be
but seven miles from Watervilie and
will make an ideal place for an out
ing, just the place for Sunday school
picnicS and all others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

In years that have passed, Halo
well was famed far and wide as a
cherry. town and hundreds of bushels
of the delicious black and sugar hearts
were sent annually by local dealers to
regular customers in various parts of
the State and to Massachusetts. Year
by year the crops seem TO have grown
smaller. There are many younS trees,
but not enough to replace the old set
tiers which seem to be gradually dis
appearing. The present season has
given promise of fair crop in some
localities, although the present out
look is said to be less favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
SUPERIOR COURT.
June Term-Hon. o. G. Hall, Presid-
ing.

Waterville, June 16.
No. $3.50, Marshall VS.. Romeo, Brown &
Brown for plaintiff; Chas. +. Johnson
for defendant.
The jury returned a sealed verdict,
this morning, for the defendant.
No. 40S Anna w. Stevens VS.. Nj. s.
Goodrich, w. T. Haines for plaintiff;
Brown & Brown for defendant. Both
parties to this suit live in Waterville.
Mrs. Stevens brings suit for services
she says she rendered the defendant in
getting his house ready for his occu-
pancy: for the trouble and expense Of
having the house repaired while she
occupied it; for general oversight and
care of repairs being made by work
men, and for selecting carpets and
looking after furniture that was moved
into the house. She also asks pay for
outside windows, window screens and
storm door. She says she bought these
things herself: that they We're reserved
when the house was sold to DR.. Good
rich, and that he understood it and
agreed to pay for them.
No. 400 Atherton w. Stevens VS.. the
same defendant was tried at the same
time. The plaintiff is the son of the
plaintiff in the first suit, and sues for
balance of S25 he claims is due him for
electric light wiring, chandeliers, etc,
in the same house. This claim is that
the doctor agreed to pay him $15 for
the wiring, etc. that he had put in at
his own expense before the doctor
bought the house, but that he paid him
$50, and has not paid the balance.
DR.. Goodrich's statement is in effect
that he bought this house, then occu-
pied by Mrs. Stevens, who had the right
to remain in it until May LIST. and went
there to board about March 10th, so that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The sophomores of G.. II. S. were dis
appointed in their ride to the Outlet on
the CampaiSner and took Il ride to South
Gardiner on the "Scoot," Monday after
noon, ana walked back, visiting Rolling
Dam brook on the way and enjoying 4
picnic lunch ut that place. \ fine time
was had by all who went. The class yell
was given at the depot before the party
left, to let the people know that there
was something doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss Della A. Collins of this city, was
chosen as one of the members of the
committee to make arrangements for
the presentation of a silk banner to the
new battleship Maine, at a meeting Of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, at the Field day at Merrymeeting
park, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The work of cutting down the big
elm in the middle of the sidewalk in
the rear of Whitcomb & Cannon's COM
menced, yesterday. To say com
menced" may sound queer to a gen.
uine woodsman who is accustomed to
fell the monarchs of the northern
woods in less than an hour, but with
scores of wires in the way, several
buildings and constantly passing teams
and people it's no small job to get a
big tree down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

S. A. Cobb, formerly agent of the
Eastern Steamship Co. at the wharf in
this city, has been ordered by the man
agement to Boston and the position is
now filled by John Ryan, who was the
agent, last season. Mr.. Ryan commen-
ced his duties, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

IL you are planning to take part in
the parade. remember to notify Dana
Foster, this morning. 1t is the inten-
ton of Marshal Thayer to indicate
just as accurately as possible the ex-
act spot for every participant to take
for the formation and in order to do
this it will be necessary to know just
who and what are to be provided for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The 'old boss" Nelson and ms
famous owner will head one DIVISION
of the big parade. Mr.. Nelson may
be able to make a large display of fine
horses from his stock farm, but the
old king is going in, anyway. and VIII
be 20 years old when he does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Cony High and Gardiner High bali
teams will meet at Quimby field, at $50
this afternoon. and an exciting game is
looked for as the game started two weeks
ago would have been good one If fin
ished. A large crowd will doubtless be
on the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

| On account of the new logs not arriv-
F., ing, caused by the delay in sorting of the
/ logs in the Hallowell boom, the Berlin
Mil in Farmingdale did not start, Mon
i day, but will probably do so, today.
Gray's mill is shut down for a few days
on the same account
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mrs. F. II. Kennedy Of Farmingdalc.
met with quite an accident Friday, fall
ing when part way down the cellar stairs.
striking on the side of her head. DIR.
Cobb, who was called, did not find any
bones broken, but both wrists were
sprained and the muscles torn and LAGER
ated badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

At the caucus held in Randolph, Mon
day evening, Fred A. Aver was chosen
moderator and Charles Clark secretary.
DR.. p. E. Lamb was nominated by ac-
clamation as representative to the Leg
islature from the classified towns Of
Vassalboro, Pittston and Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
Rev. w. A. Robbins Resignation Is
Final

Rev. w. A. Robbins Of the Free Bap-
fist church. has given his final answer
to the parish committee concerning his
resignation rendered about four weeks
ago. The parish and society unani-
mously voted to ask Mr.. Robbins to re-
main as their pastor. but he gave his
answer that his pastorate will END
about the first of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF St Joseph's
Lyceum will entertain their friends at
a dance in the rooms of the club, this
evening. Monaghan's orchestra will
furnish the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The decorators had to work, Sunday,
and may have to work some nights
to fulfill their contracts. With the
work laid out by the committee and
citizens they have about all they want
to handle. Several blocks at the lower
end of Main street are already in
holiday attire and the effects are very
pretty indeed. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The narrow gauge is considering the
advisability of running trains over it's
road every two hours during the CEN
tennial celebration. This may not
prove feasible, but if it does it will
probably be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

w. p. Anterior, the famous apple
grower, says that present conditions
indicate Il satisfactory hay crop, but
that the weather is not so favorable
to apples and garden truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
WATERVILLE.

There was another volcanic erup-
ton among the college boys, early
Monday morning. and the campus was
literally strewn with the debris when
the people began to stir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Old Maids Convention, under the
auspices of the young people of the
Free Baptist church. at Library hall,
viii be the attraction for this evening
ard will probably be well attended, and
n pleasing entertainment is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ Parlin and son.
W. 2. ParIin Of Kansas City, Mo, have
returned to this city after a few weeks
visit at H. NJ Packard's. East Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The SO offered by Forrest Good
win of Slzowhegan for the best batting
average made by any man on the Colby
ball team during the season has been
awarded to o. ID. Meserve. the center
fielder. Captain Cowing was close
second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The sale Of the reserved seats for the
reception to the graduating class of
the G. II. S. at Jackson's drug store,
Monday morning, was large and the
greater part of the seats were sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Electric Road has just received
some less than 30 miles of wire fencing,
which viii effectually close the line of
the new road against the wandering
sheep and inquisitive cattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Hillard Palmer was elected captain
of the G.. II. s. foot ball team and Ray
Strout manager at meeting Of the
Athletic Association held at the High
School, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Journal was misinformcd relative
to the arrival of Mrs. c. ID. Howard from
Milwaukee, to attend the funeral of her
mother, Mrs S. II. flames. Mrs. Howard
was unable to MAKE the journey at this
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

cofee-leaf smoking is said to possess
the Dropcrty of imparting to smokers
an intense dislike for the flavor OF
tobacco. This is the meanest thing yet
sprung by the anti-cofree people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Rev. and Mrs. w III. Varney of
Goodwin's Mills, are visiting Mr.. Var
ncy's former home in this city for a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will be entertained, at p. NJ.
Wednesday, by Mrs. George Goodrich
at the New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mr. and Mrs. c. p. Bennett of New
Gloucester, have been spending a few
days with -Ir. Benefits sister, Mrs. E,
w. Weber of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Journal understands that there
are soon to be better crosswalks and
sidewalks in the vicinity of the new
post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

MIR. and Mrs. John n. Taylor returned
to Boston, Monday after a 10-days' visit
to the Michigan Club house, Lake Cob
boSSeccontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss Esther Wyman has returned to
her work at the Nickery & Hill Pub
fishing House, after few weeks va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss PcndctCa Of Boston, is the guest
Of Mrs. Lucrctia Tyler and Miss Fannie
Ring at their home in Farmingdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Paul Ferry went to Lewiston, Mon
day, after passing Sunday at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

James Mooney. who has been visiting at
his home in Whitoiield. has gone to
Portsmouth, y. H., for visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss Mary Atherton of Boston, a pupil
of Cowles Art School, is making visit
| to her father, w. r. Atherton, Granite
Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss Nettie NJ. Spear returned to
her home in West Gardiner, vest erday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. Reed on
PlaistCd street, Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Miss Edith Bradecn returned to heI
home in South Lincoln, Monday, afteI
d visit with relatives in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Clinton G. Smell returned to Madison,
Monday. after a visit to his home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

The Democratic caucus held at City
hall. Monday evening, was not very
largely attended. The delegates chosen
to attend the State convention at Ban
gor. today. were: NJ. A. Haraden, John
+. Cunningham and VIM. Fl. O'Brien.
Those chosen to attend the county con-
vention were: F. NJ. Noyes, John Mil
ton and John +. Cunningham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mr. ana Mrs. George Fuller Of Ban
SUr, are the guests of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

visit with his brother in Prince Edward (;
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mrs. Arthur G. Robinson is making 4
two-w"cks' visit with friends in Boston
and Everett. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Harold Wing passed Sunday will
home in Fairfield, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17
PeptirOn

Winthrop, were the guests of relatives
in the city, over Sunday and Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-17

Mrs. Henry Richards went to Boston,
Monday, for a visit with friends in that
city.