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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

A Well-known man of this town has
won distinction in several ways among
which may be mentioned the enjoyable
flavor he can impart to newspaper
column. the skill with which he COM
pounds prescription, or the unmis-
taxable philanthropy he exercises to-
wards cats. And. as to the latter, il
may be of interest to note that on a
recent Sunday when he visited Ham,
mond's Grove he took along n package
of catnip and when he came across Il
pussy he proceeded to make friends
with her and excite, her gratitude, the
sort of gratitude that has been termed
4 lively expectancy of faVors to come.
One cat to which he was seen making
advances was extremely shy. A by
stander. who thought he knew all about
that cat. but didn't know of the pack
age of catnip deity palmed by the phi
Ianthropist. laughed and remarked that
il would be "a cod day when he
caught that cat. Shed been wilder n
a hawk all summer" Much to the by
stander's establishment, indeed he look
ed upon the worthy man as hypnotist
or evil magician, the concealed catnp
completely won pussy's confidence and
she permitted herself to be taken and
handled with impunity. The philan-
thropist, while waiting for the car. en-
loved that sort of distinction which the
average crowd would yield to one they
supposed to have the BLACK art con-
cealed somewhere about his person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
ElGHTY=FIVE CENTS
FROM AUGUSTA TO
LEWISTON,
Via. Augusta, Winthrop 6 Gar
diner Railway to Winthrop.

me Augusta, Winthrop G Gardiner
railway IS now in operation to Win
throp and until further notice cars will
,eaVe Augusta for Winthrop every halls
hour from 5.45 A. M. to Gas p. M.
ana WI leave Winthrop for Augusta
every half hour from A. NJ. to II p.
w. connecting at Augusta with electric
ears tor the National Home at Touus.
Ha'loweli & Gardiner. Connections
mace at Augusta and Winthrop with
trains on NJ. c. r. r. This is the short :
est and most direct way from Augusta
70 Lewiston, Pennington and ell points
land. = -
ne most Of the distance from Au-
sussa to Winthrop is over our own
,'9nt OF way ard skirts the shores o.
lake Maranocook and Cobbosseecontee.
TWO OF the most celebrated lakes in CEN
ga ~" MAINE, passing by the HaIloweIl
~esrr'es and State Muster Ground.
connections made at Lake Maran-
veo0K with steamer for Maranoccok.
'"e RIDE from Augusta to Gardiner is
a'one by the side of the Kennsbec river
ana Us admitted to be one of the most
p'easane electric car rides in the State.
70 going from Augusta to the National
uome at Fogus the road passes by the
H'a'e insane Asylum and the view from
'ne cars at this point on the line is
most pleasing to the eye. taking in the
~no'e City of Augusta, the State Capt.
''' ana the valley CT the kennebec for
distance of several miles.
,ogus speaks for itself. as it's repu-
.a''0n as point Of interest to tourists
- very widely known. The Home
Sana' Prof. Theme leader. is enc OF
me pest in the country And concerts
are gwen every day except Monday at
NJ. The deer park containing
many kinds of animals, and the beauti :
u' grounds are all that can be desired.
thousands of people visit this Home
Every month in the year and are shown
Every courtesy by the officers OF the
nome and the guards on duty.
me shortest way to reach the State
rair Grounds at Lewiston from Au-
susta is by this road.
s4a's L. :. TAYLOR,
aroao,,. Superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
PERSONAL MENTl1N.

J. w. Beck is in New York for a few
days.
Charles S. Downing is on business
trip to WaldobOro.
Miss Carrie Martin is enjoying a va
cation at Ocean Park.
Miss Louise B. Robinson has gone to
Fryeburg for a few weeks vacation.
Miss ARA Soule returned yesterday,
| from a visit to Benton and Winslow.
Miss Elizabeth Halicon of North
Whitefield, is visiting friends in the
| city.
Miss Charlotte Partridge has re-
| turned from visit to friends in Port
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Lyman have re-
| turned from month passed at Ken
| nebunkport.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi T. Williams have
! returned from a two weeks sojourn at
! Ocean Point.
Miss Ethel Withee of Pennington, is
| the guest of Mrs. Sadie Whitney OF
| Bridge street.
| Misses Harriet Enright and Kath-
crime Doyle of this city, are visiting
friends in Boston.
Eugene Peva and Mrs. Peva of
Weeks Mills, are the guests of Mr.. and
| Mrs. George L. Fletcher.
| Prof Munson of Orono, professor OF
| botany at the University of Maine,
was in the city, yesterday.
| Charles r. Lewis, contracting agent
for the Eastern Steamboat Co., was a
visitor in the city, yesterday.
The Misses Faith and Catherine Ran
dali are visiting their sister, Mrs. B. V.
| Thompson, at Cape Newagen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grant of Phila-
| delphia. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
| John f. Redmond, Winthrop street.
Walter Il. Ayers Oh the nostoffice
| force. was called to NeTthport, yester-
| day, by the serious illness of his little
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lynch Of
| Springfield. Mass, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. I. A. Buckley for few
weeks.
H.. S. BlaisdeIl of Pittsfeld, Mass,
formerly in the clothing business in
this city, was visitor in the city, yes
terday.
Mrs W. H. Dunton and MI. and Mrs.
Herbert Dunton, who have been visit
ing friends in Newport, returned, yes
! terday.
Right Reverend w. II. O'Connell,
bishop of Portland. was the guest of
FIR. A. A. Hamel at St. Augustine's rec
tory, Monday night.
John Totman of Boston, formerly
employed in the office of the American
Ice Co., in this city, was visiting
friends in town, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griffin of Wa
tertown, Mass. who have been visiting
in the city for n few days, Will return
to their home on todays Boston boat.
MIR. and Mrs. c. 3. Friend, Etna,
and Mrs. c. c. Whitcomb, Camden. re
turned to Etna, yesterday, after visit
ing friends in Augusta for several days.
Mrs. Lucy. Joseph H.. Lester and the
Misses Leona and Georgia Labreck
We're called to Fairfield. yesterday. to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Labreck's
sister, Mrs. Mary King.
T. ]. Southland and Miss Marie Max
we'll of Richmond, were in the city,
yesterday, calling upon friends at
Camp Hill and attending "Old Jed
Prouty' in the evening, at the Opera
house.
Sergt M. E. Roberts, who has had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
About Sol members OF Canton Augusta

About 80 members of Canton Augusta
and their ladies left, yesterday morn
ing, on No. "A for the annual pilgrim
age of the organization to Rockland
and Vinalhaven. The party was joined
by several members of the order from
Waterville. Hallowell and Gardiner
who will make the trip with the local
members. The itinerary of the party
has already been announced and the
members were all expecting at the
time of departure a pleasant time dur
ing the two days required to carry it
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

Tom McRae was the sole person to be
brought before the municipal court fol
drunkenness. yesterday morning. Tom
was very anxious to get out into the
open air after passing some time in the
police station. The duties of general
utility man at the Jail We're not at
tractive to him and when the judge
said Ninety days he begged for an
opportunity to leave for other parts
He was finally given that privilege and
started. But he fell by the wayside
and was run in again in the afternoon.
The judge ordered that the mittimus
in the first case be issued and Tom will
be at home with his friends at the mat
tress factory on the hill for 80 days,
minus whatever he may have RENTED
for good behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

Nearly every day one will hear the
merchants on Water street remark on
the noticeable increase OF trade from
winthrop. The other day an old man
who had never been to Augusta before
although he has been a resident OF
Winthrop all his life, came to this cit )
to have some legal affairs Strengthened
out and afterward visited one OF
the clothing stores on Water stree
and, besides buying suit OF clothes
made other appreciate purchases
This is only one incident of the many
similar ones which happen every day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

Yes, I'm really getting tired vaca-
tioning, said a man who stepped from
the Winthrop car, yesterday. "YCl
see I'm tolera bly, busy when I'm at
home and have never had longer than
two weeks for q vacation in years. and
there was a time when didn't get that.
This year I've had month and my
surroundings have been about as pleas
ant as anyone could wish. You know
this part of the world is hard to beat in
pleasant surroundings. Nevertheless, l
feel good deal as | did once wher Il
boy. In n big .feld of fathers farm was
a great Eastwood tree and when | was
perspiring out in the hot bayfield, and
couldn't get five minutes in which to
stretch out in the grateful shade Of
that tree l vowed that after haying |
Would get Il half day off and spend it
lying there. | tried it, but after -
minutes grew 50 restless that returned
to the house and went to work. What
punishment it would be if some peo-
PIE had to devote themselves to what
reems to them, seeing others doing it
like fun"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

a meeting OF the Delta ri win be
held at the home of Gardner Heath ut
$50 next Friday evening. 1t is earn
estiy requested that all active members
and alumni Of The fraternity be pres
cnt, rs plans for building the club
house At Lake Ccbosseecontee will be
discussed and decisive action taken
The land has already been leased on
the east shore of the lake, below the
cottage of f. G. Kinsman, and has been
cleared, ready for the building, which
will he started right away. 1t is the
intention of the fraternity to have II
ready to be occupied before the open
ing OF Cony High school for the fall
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

The mayor and members of the city
government have been invited to be
present at the meeting which will be
held by the Labor unions of this city
and Hallowell at City hall, Labor day
The mayor has received and accepted
an invitation to preside and introduce
he speaker, G. A. Lafayette of Chi
cago, H., who will address the meet
ing. 1t has been decided by the Of
ficials at the Edwards mill to close on
that day in order to give the members
of the four unions among the employees
of that concern the opportunity to par
ticipate in the days festivities. The
arrangements for the day have now
nearly all been completed and what
ever there remains to be done in this
line will be attended to at meeting in
Carpenters hall. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

Grand Master Workman Charles S
Cummings of the Grand Lodge oil
Maine, A. o. U. W., has issued cal
for a field day to be held, Labor day
at the Maine State Fair grounds, Lew
iston. This is done at the request OF
several lodges of the order and it is
expected that there will be q general
attendance of the members from all
parts of the State. The State Fair will
be in full swing at the time and this
will add great inducement to those
who would not otherwise attend. The
usual reduced rates on the railroads
have been granted for the occasion. 1t
is hoped to have a good holiday as well
as a general conference upon the work
of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

A meeting of the Weavers' Union
was held last evening, at G. A. r. hall
for the purpose of making arrange
ments for taking part in the Labor day
celebration A committee of arrange
ments was appointed and it was voted
that the members of the union turn
out in force in the parade. AS the
union numbers at present nearly 200
members. good showing will be made.
as they will wear the insignia of their
order. The weavers will also have sew
eral floats in the parade, decorated and
occupied by the ladies. Another meet
ing will be held, next Wednesday even
ing, for the purpose of making final
arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

A party of about 25 left the square
or the special car, Tuesday evening,
for Lake Cobbosseecontee to enjoy the
moonlight sail down the lake in the
steamer. The lake was without rip
pie and bright moon served to ma xe
the trip one not soon to be forgotten.
The course was down the east shore to
karr'S cove, across the lake to Carle-
toms cottage, then back to Jersey S
island. then going by way of the Horse
shoe and the islands back to Hersey S
island, the whole trip taking about IN
hour. The party arrived in the city
about II o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

All roads will lead to Oak Grove
Monday for all the Amembers of the
Grange in Kennebec county will be
turning their attention in that direc-
ton. There VIII be others in attend
ance. for the invitation is a general
one to attend the annual Field day of
the State Grange which will be held at
that place. The occasion will be made
a memorable one in the history of the
order in Kennebec county. Hon. ]. II.
Brigham of Washington, d. c.. assist
ant secretary of agriculture and an ex-
master of the National Grange, will be
present and deliver the principal ad-
dress. Other speakers will be there,
including State Master Obadiah Gard
ner of Rockland, and State Lecturer
w. j. Thompson of China. Mr.. Brig
ham is one of the ablest men in the
country and the State Grange has been
very fortunate in obtaining his services
during about two weeks for the sum-
mer meeting being held in the State.
He has already spoken at various
places in the State and his engage
ments for the coming few days include
meetings at Jacksonville, today, Houl-
ton. tomorrow. F6xeroft, Friday, Oak
Grove. Monday and Lakewood. Tues
day. Those who attend the meeting at
Lake Grove are requested to bring
lunch and drinking cups and the COM
mittee will furnish hot tea and coffee
on the grounds for a basket picnic.
The Olympia Band Of Augusta, will
furnish music Reduced rates. on the
Maine Central have been obtained from
South Gardiner and Monmouth and in
tervening points. Those attending this
meeting, the sessions of which will be-
gin at 1890 A. NJ. and LEO p. NJ, will
appreciate the new train which will
enable them to get home at an early
hour in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
Those who attended the Watar ca-

Those VINO attended the Water Car
niVal at Craig's Point, Lake Marano-
COOK, tuesday evening, report the event
splendid success. The long process
SION OF boats, decorated as they We're
WlthJ&p anese lanterns of various design
ana pattern, and each gotten up in its
own unique style, presented a most
brilliant spectacle. AS the boats
passed the Sir Charles Hotel in tow
Of the steamer Maranocook. from which
the Winthrop Band was playing Fair
harvard, they We're met with q fusil-
ade OF Skyrockets, candles and red fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

An invitation has been received in
this city by the local fire department
requesting it to join the Bath fire
fighters and those from other parts of
the State in grand fircman's muster
in that city on Labor day. The pro-
gram includes q parade of all the par
ticipatins companies and apparatus in
the morning at 10, to be followed by
steamer and hand engine playing con-
tests. a hose reel race and hose
coupling contests. The steamers will
compete for a purse of $780, the first
class tubs for a prize of 500 and a
second prize of $50, the second-class
tubs for 800 and $50, the hose reels for
500 and $50, and the hose couplers for
$50. 1t is expected that some individual
members of the local department will
visit the Shipping city on that occa-
sion, although neither the department
nor any of the companies will attend
in a body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
ROYAL Blue line-Gettysburg and
Washington.

Personally conducted tour leaves
BOSTON September 18th, via Fall River
Lire. So. 90 covers all expenses, includ-
ing visit to Gettysburg. Drives over
Battlefield. beautiful scenery of Pen
Mar ana Blue Mountain. and stop in
Washington. Fer itinerary and fun
particulars call on or address JOS p.
Taggart, \. +. p. A.. 211 Washington
St e lsostop. as- i.as-a, = p. *
aug21 ,eodtosept10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
Rev. Raphael Wissel, o. S. 3.

Word has just been received in this
city from Subiaco, Italy, announcing
the death of Rev. Raphael Wissel, O.
s. B., formerly the pastor of st. Mary 5
Catholic church in Augusta and lately
pastor of St Joseph's church in Gar
diner. For several years Father Wissel
had been connected with st. Benedicts'
monastery at Subiaco. A general
breaking down of the system was the
cause of death. His age was 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

The keHneheG Light a Heat Co. has
put over 100 gas fahges into houses il
this city. People are Beginning to APP
preciate thesvahus ofsthese stoves, and
the advantage to be gained over the
old styles of coal stoves. Besides be-
ing much more convenient the fact that
they are much cheaper ito run and
easier to cook with is a big factor in
their favor. They are endorsed by
every housewife who has given one a
fair trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

AS the moonlight excursion to Lake
Copbosseecontee, last Tuesday evening,
proved such success, another has been
arranged for this evening. A special
car Will leave the square at IFS and
the fare for the round trip will be 30
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

The following marriage intentions
have been filed at the office of the CITY
clerk: Pearl +. Fuller of HalIoweli, and
Miss Maud A. Peacock of Augusta;
Frank Ferland and Marie Laliberte,
both of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

1t has been decided to hold the French
fair at City hall, Sept. 6-1e The usual
arrangements for this event are being
made and a successful fair is looked
forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
Fewer Gallons; Wears Lcnqer.

You can paint a building with fewer
gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc thai
with Mixed Paints, and it VIII wear
twice as long as lead and oil mixed by
hand. Sold by ]. II. Cogan & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

James j. Maher will leave, today, for
Denver. Col. where he will attend the
National Fraternal Congress as rep
resentative of the American Benefit So
ciety. He will be absent about three
weeks Ina vfR pl4nned to make short
stay at COLORADO Springs after the adj
iourn h r : gtft q ths congresf. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

The Green Street Methodist church
will be open for services. next Sunday.
Rev. Willis Luce of the East Maine
Conference. will preach, both morning
and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

|. 1t is understood thatH B. Viewer of
fthisacity. will run the restaurant at the
State House, during the coming ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
Local and Business Tips.

The Deleon-a is with us. Soft
and stiff mats for the fall trade Nobby,
Natty-$300 Hat The Beck Clio. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

The Lafayette Band will give a con-
cert at Lake Maranacook, Sunday at
ternoon. if the weather is suitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21
Daily kennebec Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Z. w. Church has received another
lot of Petingilfs famous cheeses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-21

With all the bargains advertised last
week, and a few more exceptional bar
gains added to the list this week.
Theresare grand opportunities here for
shrewd buyers in every department Of
the store, as all seasonable goods are
marked down to quick selling prices.
Think of buying the best Standard
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-01-24
LAST STRUGGLE.

Maryland Avenue M. f. Church, An.
napolis, Md, has had hard struggle to
save the unfinished Church from being
sold to pay debt OF SIS 900. Through
the heroic efforts OF the members who
made great sacrifices, with outside help,
the debt has been cancelled. The pastor
and members OF the Church feel grateful
to all the denominations in Annapolis for
help given in the struggle. An effort is
now being made to finish the Church. To
help in this present and final struggle a
Bazaar will be held in the Assembly
Rooms, March 1921, 1902. All are re-
guessed TO donate something for this
cause. Donations may be left with the
pastor. 80 Prince George Street, George
w. Jones, 90 Main Street, or at the
EVENING CAPITAL Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-01-24
Picture Mounting.

Mounting pictures is quite fad. To
accommodate the trade the CAPITAL has
on hand Photographic mounting board in
various colors, passe partout. hangem
and crystal crepe paper. For sale at
moderate prices at this Office. oIs-*r2s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-01-24
Night Was Her Terror.

al would cough nearly all night long,
writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alex.
andria, Ind, land could hardly get any
sleep. had the consumption so bad that
# walked block | would cough fright
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed, three $500 bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and gained So pounds. It's alb
solutely guaranteed to core Coughs,
Colds. La Grippe, Bronchitis and all
Throat and Lung Troubles, Price soc.
and 81 90. Trial bottles tree at Field
meyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-01-24
In society's Whirl.

Mrs. Schouler. wife of Commander
Schouler. U. S. NJ, was eat home" to
her friends yesterday afternoon. There
we're numerous callers.
Mrs. Goldsborough, wife of Pay In
spector. Worhington Goldsborough, u.
S. N, gave tea this afternoon to meet
her daughter in law, Mrs. Robert Colds
borough.
Misses Kate and Adele Randall gave
another OF their receptions on Thursday
in January, yesterday afternoon at their
home Randall Court. They had assist
ing them Misses Mary and Hannah Ran.
dali, Mrs. j. Writ Randall. Miss Mary
r. Magruder Miss Lockwood served
chocolate. and Mrs. Hood poured tea.
The Shakespeare Class, with a mem
bership of twenty-one ladies, under the
instruction of Miss M. Louise Edwards,
OF the State Normal School, will assem-.
BILE tonight at Mrs. Fells. The class is
now studying "The Merchant Of We
NICE" and has been afforded much i'm
struction. and entertainment, by Miss
Edwards who is a literary artist Of rare
culture and attainmeuts.
Mrs. Parker, wife OF Lieut.. Com. I.
p. Parker. u. S. N. entertained friends
at her home Blake Row, Naval Acad-
envy last night by giving a poster par
ty." There were fifty guests from the
Naval Academy and Annapolis, who
thoroughly enjoyed the unique entertain
ment, which consisted OF guessing titles
of advertisements converted into posters
Lieut.. Gates, u S. N. won The prize for
best guesser. A delightful supper was
served. Among those present out in
town were: Miss Lucia Grady, Baltimore
Miss Mcbride. Mrs. Lyon, Miss Pru-
dence Ridout. Mr.. Sam Brooke. Mr..
and Mrs. Nevett Steele, Mr.. Sam Den
mis-, the Governors Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-01-24

The character Of "Bill Malone" in the
sensational melo-drama. "a Gambler S
Daughter" which is TO be at the Opera
House next Monday night is one of the
most fascinatinglY, repulsive stage re-
presentations OF the day. 1t is of the
same style as the murderous and moral
less Bill Sykes whom Dickens made fam
Gus; or notorious rather, in Oliver Twist.
The part is ideally played by Van o. Barr
rett, an actor of wide experience and a
great popular favorite.