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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Napoleon Laliberte arrived nome
from Dawson City, Alaska, Thursday.
He came in answer to a telegram an
nouncing the sickness of his wife, put
when hes reached New Hampshire he
met Charles S. Downing on tram
and learned the news that she had
been dead more than a week. He mas
not settled at yet upon what he Will 90
with his two little boys, or whether ne
will return to Alaska or stay in the
East He tells interesting stories OF
the rugged life that men are living IN
that northern cline. He attended a
hanging of two murderers when the
thermometers recorded y below zero.
At the time he left, his affairs there.
including the mining claim, We're
n1,cad in the care of his brother,
Joseph Laliberte. He started on the
morning of Feb. 9, and was "a DAYS en-
route. 1t took six days by team ~
make the three hundred miles from
Dawson through White Head pass TO
Skaguay, where he took the stealfipo oa.
for Vancouver. 1t was 65 below zero
at the hour that he left Dawson FROM
Vancouver the ride east was over ,he
sCanadian Pacific as far as montreal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Five more naturalizations were made
in the Supreme court, Friday, as fol-
lows: George Joseph Omerplante, JOS
eph r. Nadeau, Henry Beaudet, Joseph
Poulin and Percy Greig. Like the
others made at this term of court,
these new citizens are all residents OF
Augusta and all natives of the Prov
inoe of Quebec. There are also -FOUR
entries of declarations of intention 10
become naturalized: Paul Dareterlai'
Joseph G. Pooler. John LemieuX, Mar
tial Michaud. all living in Augusta.
Judge Emery went home, Friday AFTER
noon. Court will reopen on next tues
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The following appropriations for
graduation parts have been announced
to the Senior class at the Cony High
school: Grace Bascome, Walter Craig,
Harlow Davis, Grin Frost. Flora Hayes
Hazel Huxley, Abbie Knowles, Mary
Langston, Frank Pierce and Edna
Townsend. The appointment is based
on standing attained during the course
but the arrangement of the above list
is alphabetical and gives no lndlca-
ton of the relative rank of those APP
1,nintpd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

At the recital, next Tuesday even
ing, at the Universalist church, Miss
Sara Miller will sing the celebrated
"Cavatina" and Jewel Song" from
Faust" and Farewell, Ye Mountains
by Tschaikowsky. Miss Miller will be
accompanied on the piano by Mr.. Fred
eric A. Dunster, with whom she has
been studying for the past year. Mr..
Dunster will lalso accompany his pupil,
Miss Georgia Clark, who will sing a
group of two songs. Other numbers
Will include a solo by Mr. J. w. Beck,
piano solo by Mrs. G. II. Brickett, and
organ solo by Mr.. George Goodridge,
and two numbers by the Abnaki Quar-
tet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

At a meeting of the State conference
of the Bricklayers and Masons In
ternationaI unions of the State OF
Maine held at at Lewiston, Feb. 8, 1903,
the order was passed that after Apri!
/. 1903, eight hours shall constitute a
days work. 4 notice of the action of
this union will soon be sent to the
contractors and builders in this vi
entity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The Sunday evening discourse at the
Baptist church on Winthrop street
will be on Does God Provide a Uni
versal Salvation?" 1t is the sixth in q
series on Live Questions of Present
Theological Thinking.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The session of the board of registra-
ton closed at 5 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. During the four days on which
the board was in session. about $50
names were added to the lists. 35 of
which were either second or third reg
istration The board will be in session,
Monday, from 9 A. NJ. to 5 p. M. for
the purpose of making corrections of
clerical errors. if any occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The interest at Water Street Gospel
Mission continues good since the series
of special meetings conducted by the
Rev. John Pennington of Providence
r. l., closed nearly three weeks ago
This winters work at the mission is
one of which those interested may wei
feel proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Walter H. Barker of Providence, r.
l., underwent a successful surgical OPP
Grafton for appendicitis, last week, at
a hospital in Providence. His brother,
II. G.. Barker of this city, did not know
of it until the sick man recovered from
the operation enough to write himself
He is well known in Augusta, having
formerly lived here and is now in the
drv goods business at Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

r. w. Soule, THE Hustler" says hi
never had so many people respond K
an "ad." as came in yesterday. Ant
all went away happy with their bar
gains. Today, he will be better pre-
pared to handle the crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Walter F. Webb has purchased of w
S. Malcolm. his half of the three
year old Nelson mare, Helen Gould
which was heretofore jointly owned by
the two gentlemen. The colt has gooC
style and action and is considered q
promising one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Dr. Estes Nichols of Boston, chief
inspector for the State Board of
Health, will be in town, today, to look
over the situation regarding the pres
ence of contagious diseases in the city.
DR.. Nichols has been in Aroostook
county since last October, and has had
charge of the work in the district in
fected with smallpox, under DR.. A. G..
Young, secretary of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Charles Spearin of Lewiston, is visit
ing his uncle, James Austin, in this
city. Mr.. Spearin is member of the
Lewiston Salvation Army corps, and
is attending the meetings of Augusta
COrnS while here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Rev. c. A. Hayden will give in his
church, beginning, next Sunday even
ing, two or more lectures on Com
mon Sense Views of the Life Beyond
the Grave" He will show the alb
surdity of many of the prevailing
theories in regard to the future state,
and from analogy Scripture and
reason, prove that the life after death
is as real and as natural as the life
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

There will be an entertainment and
dance at Chelsea Amusement hall,
Monday evening March 8. Music Will
be furnished by the Togus orchestra
and refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Two cases of diphtheria We're re-
ported to the board of health, Thurs
day, the parties afflicted being Mrs
Harriet F'ilield and Mrs. Zella Edgerly
both of whom live on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The Jail roof timbers began to loom
up beside the derrick that is perched
on top. Friday forenoon. The pur
lines were put up in the morning and
the rafters began to appear before
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Mrs. Frank Best and little son, Guy,
have arrived from Massac husetts, and
joined Mr. Best. Mr.. Best is the well
known horse man who has recently re-
turned to Maine after a winter in the
Fay state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Contagious diseases have been report
ed to the local board of health to date,
as follows Typhoid fever. about 100
cases scarlet fever, 8; smallpox, 4;
and diphtheria, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Fred L. Bryant asks the Journal to
state that he has no intention of go
ing to California at present, as has
been commonly reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The regular meeting of Koussinoc
Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution,
will be held with Mrs. F. r. Partridge,
Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Does Death End ALP" will be Rev.
C. G.. Mosher's subject at the evening
service of the State Street Free Bap-
tist church, Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07
THE CITY'S POOR.
Annual Report Of 0verseer George
A. CoIburn.
The Details of the Departments Re.
ceipts and Expenses.

Following is the full text of the an
nual report of George A. Colburn, the
overSeer of the poor.
To the Honorable Mayor and Civ Conn
Gil.
Gentlemen:1,7As Ieauired by the City
Ordinance, + herewith submit my report Of
m shs 6pfF sPaEl~Hafnt for the year ending
REPRESENTATIONS AND RECEIPTS.
Appropriation support of poor and
repairs, sc 55o 40
Appropriation overseer's salary. 500, 90
Appropriation city physicians
salary, 1860
IRON 1Sunufy receipts City farm tGiS
FROM sale of hay, City farm, 1O2 40
loii Sdie 81 pigs, city farm, 1890
From sale of chickens. City farm. 800
FROM sale of groceries, almshouse $50
rom SAFE Oh fresh pork, almshouse, 3iN
FROM sale OF clothing. allnShouse 100
+ rom SAFE OF butter, almShouSe, 95l}
From sale of wood, almshouse, 1920
Cash received for board at aims
:, house 14l so
.tSh ielu,locu ana furnished 1909
Amount due from State, burial
soldiers, o. M
Amount received from State for
State paurers, &c oS
Amount due from Augusta Board
of Health, 81 re
Amount furnished cities and
towns for support of poor, as
follows:
Albion. Ct "a
Belgrade, a.,
Buckspoft, 55.57
PASSPORT, ngp
Fairfield, 205O
Halloween, 5000
lewiston lSllS
Manchester, Sis
Poland 60gl
Portland. 1915
Randolph, 1880
Rome, 4S.32 |
SJo,vharap : u |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

r. L. Weber says 1--WE have re-
ceived for todays sale the celebrated
Rose brand of California navels, which
we shall sell today at 21c. a dozen. A
few small navel oranges which we will
dispose of at Ice a DOZEN just as good
for cooking. Remember that only on
Saturdays can you get those large
prunes at TBS. for 25c. A full line of
Heinz pickles just in. Ten big bars of
rib or Dome soap for Csc; G bars of
American soap, 25c.; bars Fair
banks Plymouth Rock soap, Csc:
Polk canned corn, 10c three cans
for Use. If you like coffee, our 1Sc.
Java and mocha will suit you.
Spinach, lettuce, celery, radishes,
parsley, parsnips, cranberries and
Bermuda onions for today. Plenty of
chickens, turkeys and fowls. Golden
rod kisses, today, 17c.: fig squares and
Jelly cuts, both Sc. a 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

G. w. Wadleigh's special for today,
will be very acceptable to all families.
Nice fresh eggs, dozen for only $l.1O.
Also IS good sized navel oranges for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

LOCAL MATTERS.

The Social Twelve whist club was
entertained by Mrs. William l..
Thompson on Swan street, Friday aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Plenty of sweet potatoes, cranber-
ries, navel oranges, bananas, spinach,
celery, lettuce, radishes, etc, also Han S
famous sauer kraut at E. w. Church S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less of Devoe
Lead and zinc than mixed paints.
Wears longer; twice as long as lead
md Oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Mrs. Frank Gidlings was called to
Weeks Mills, yesterday by the serious
sickness of her aged father.7o7 bro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

f. L. Hersey makes a special prize
on good grade rubbers. Chllds, zlc.
misses, 24c. ladies', 29c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Folsoms Candy Parlor last Saturday.
arranged its window for a grand dis
play of its rs or more kinds of delicious
home made sweets, all the kinds, as
high as 40c. bon bons. Today, being
fair, the offer of 10c. per Id. for a
choice will be repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Log Cabin cookies today u price of
+. NJ. Hayes & Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

A. A. Soules fire smoke and water
sale will soon clean out the present
stock, but this does not imply that
there are not yet lots of the best bar
gains remaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Remember the fire, water and
smoke" sale which r. w. Soule has in
augurated. See the ad. See the low
prices and make hay while the sun
shines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

In order to- introduce the standard
bronchial troches, j. E. Devine has
placed on sale, he will today and Mon
day, make the Introductory price, only
sc. per box, other days, you must pay
10c. and will likely be glad to after a
trial box has been used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

John Coughlin has a cute Japanese,
wood handle, tooth brush, it is all right
for teeth. nails, silver ware, etc. The
funny little japanese are experts at
this business and how they can make
it by hand to be sold today, in this far
away country for only sc. is a mystery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07
9.OJ3.lS
EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR ENDING
MARCH 1G0i

T'''N'
50, 055 IS
EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR ENDING
MARCH l, 1903.
| Advertising, $50
| boarding 15f. Sc
Boots and shoes. 1n.5f
Cities and towns, III. %
Clothing, l62. q
| Coal %. 50
Collins and baskets, 2O5.5o
Dishes $50
Drugs, etc, $3.50
Dry goods, 155.43
Fertilizers, Z90O
Fire eXtingu;shers. 4U5O
Fish Gi IS
Furniture and bedding, PISS
Grain and feed, o. u
Groceries and provisions, l,5l9l3
Hardware, 10 ~
lee $50
Incidental expenses, 163 -
Insurance, '3tp
kennebec Journal DAILY 100
Labor at AlmShouSe, 3i3O0
Labor at City farm, 6S29
Labor at City farm with team, -. %
Lumber, 16.iO
Medical attendance, oSl-o
Milk. w
New England Telephone, 1900
Nursing, ti3. 7
p,iIrnad and steamboat fares, 1907
Rent, lotn5
Registered letters, 3.92
Repairs on buildings, loS.ie
Repairs plumbing. tl.l2
Repairs on farming tools, 1912
Shneinsr horse 12.T6
Salary superintendent 3l0,9S
Salary City physician. loo'Oo
Salary overseer of poor, e,W-o0
St1bla dressing 1885
Stool. 120.00
lEnnariptapdent of burial 5000
yatorinorv ar farm 400
Wood ooo'''
$9O53.1 Is
Number of inmates at Almshouse March
| l. 1902 SO; whole number at almshouse Tor
year ending March l, 1905, 50; number at
almshouse. March l, 1903, q; average 1of
| year, q. e
Number died at almshouse, 2; cost OF
running the almshouse for the year mas
| been s., $50 40, or an average Oh $lbo per
| week per inmate.
The cost of maintaining the poor out
side of the almshouse has been $2J02.I -.
! AMOUNTS OF INVENTORIES.
AlmshoUse, S5'aao.o o,
| City farm, i'oS''1'
| $36l5. So
Showing $41241 more than year ending
| March |, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

A full size toilet set of ten pieces,
your choice of colors. green, blue or
brown; usual price $3.50. For special
sale today and Monday, only $1.9S at
Aliens, 81 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

the scribe by saying $2.49 only. A
large, serviceable turkey feather dust
er only 21c. Remember spring and
summer dust is at hand. A new china
line, choice only Zoe. will surprise you
as you see in this assortment, a lovely
cup and saucer at this price.
Locke, HeWett & Co. are making the
most delicious and pure candies and
today, offer you a few samples for a
test of their superiority. Wish you
could see the nneness OF the cream in
these assorted chocolates they today
sell at only 19c. per H.; easy to be-
lieve them to be Ace. goods. Cream
mints, checkerberry and peppermint
tiavors, delicious and pure goods just
made, lie. per 10. Crisp molasses
chewing candy, only 12c. Fresh dan
6elions for today, for a novelty; also
cukes, Strawberries and all the fresh
green stuff as well as the finest of the
meats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Showing s412.n more than year endini
March /, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Merrill Bros store never was more
attractive to the buyer. Their line of
meats, including native chickens, fowls
and nice turkeys, is a chief attraction
among a multitude of good things.
All the usual fresh green stuff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Bargain in mems suspenders. All
csc. suspenders, 19c. All soc. suspen-
ders, 3Sc. All $1.00 suspenders, 75c.
These are all fresh, new goods of the
best makes such as the president"
suspender the Atwood" suspender,
&C. For Saturday and Monday only
at H. Noel Sleeves cash store, Halo
well. Remember his cut price medi-
cine department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The Augusta Fruit Co. has Jumbo
grape fruit that weighs Tbs. each
and sell for Csc. See them. Also very
fancy large tangerines. Today, 20
nice navel oranges for 25c. Straw
berries, today. The nut display is ex-
ceptionally fine, lots of Malaga grapes,
etc. Five punches of red bananas have
just been received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

e. c. Leighton announces a sale of
shirt waist patterns in soft wool ma
terials at greatly reduced prices; also
ruffied hose supporters in all the fancy
colors. at only II 1-2c. per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Whitman & Adams Co. marked their
$3.50 and $500 wool waists down to SO,
great was the sale. Those remaining,
and they are many, in all colors and
sizes, have suffered another cut and
you will wonder to such q line Gf you
call early) to select from, choice
CSC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Swift & Turner have an amazing
bargain in decorated lamps, both lamps
and globes. Rochester burner, lamp
complete standing some two feet high.
OF course you would expect it to be IS
after such a description. They amazed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

March has so far been kind, and you
may tlatter yourself that the skin and
complexion are to escape the usual
ravages and irritation of March winds.
P. w. Means Goes 3,fot believe this, so
like the good Samaritan, offers n balm
III the celebrated violet lotion at the
low cut price of 15c. per bottle, other
DAYS 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

&c. kirkpatrick's jewelry store
watches, silverware, &c, is now at the
mercy of the buyer on account of thu
fire and water damage. See his ad ant
start early, for the low prices will in
sure a quick sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07
SPECIAL SALE LOCALS.

SFECIHL SHIE EOCHEOs
Log Cabin cookies today u price OF
f. NJ. Hayes & Son.
f. l.. Hersey makes a special price
on good grade rubbers. Childs', 2lc.;
misses, 24c.; ladies', 29c.
Plenty of sweet potatoes, cranber-
ries, navel oranges, bananas, spinach
celery, lettuce, radishes, etc, also Han s
famous sauer kraut at E. w. Churchs
G. w. Wadleigh's special for today,
will be very acceptable to all families
Nice fresh eggs, dozen for only $1.1O
Also IS good sized navel oranges for
25c.
Remember the fire, water and
smoke" sale which r. w. Soule has in
augurated. See the ad. See the low
prices and make hay while the sun
shines"
A. A. Soule's fire smoke and water
sale will soon clean out the present
stock, but this does not imply that
there are not yet lolS VI tiiC pSSl DS'i
gains remaining.
A full size toilet set of ten pieces
your choice of colors. green, blue OF
brown: usual price $3.50. For special
sale today and Monday, only $1.9S at
Aliens, zS1 Water street.
E. G.. Leighton announces a sale OF
shirt waist patterns in soft wool ma
terials at greatly reduced prices; also
ruffied hose supporters in all the fancy
colors, at only II 1-2c. per pair.
The Boston clothing store is the
place where advertised prices anc
window displays of boys suits, mems
shirts, &c. all indicate it as the place
| to save money. G. F. Bilodeau, the
proprietor, means business.
J. C.. kirkpatrick's jewelry store
| watches. silverware, &C, is now at the
| mercy of the buyer on account of the
fire and water damage. See his ad ant
| start early, for the low prices will in
sure a quick sale.
| Merrill Bros store never was NOR,
attractive to the buyer. Their line o
meats, including native chickens, fowl
1 and nice turkeys, is a chief attraction
| among multitude of good things
All the usual fresh green stuff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

The Boston clothing store is the
place where advertised prices and
window displays of boys suits, mems
shirts, &c, all indicate it as the place
to save money. G. F. Bilodeau, the
proprietor, means business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-07

Can you match them? Buckley &
Goodrich offer today a beautiful assert
ment of 25c. hat pins, two for 25c. The
hat pins they are running for sc. each
are sold in many places for 10c. Those
II 1-2c. ladies' embroidered handlier-
chiefs they are running at &c. each
are fast disappearing. A beautiful
showing of new wash waists and white
goods at the Peoples Store.