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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
PERSONAL Mention.

Sewan Clark of North Sidney. was
making calls on the street Saturday.
George Buzzell of South Vassalboro
was in Augusta, Saturday. on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas e. Croweil OF
Riverside, were in town on business
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Whitney and
son, returned. Sunday afternoon, from
i trip to Massachusetts,.
Miss Annie Quinn arrived home, la st
evening. having passed Sunday with
her sister in Lisbon Falls.
D. Cromett Clark of the Watervi!le
Sentinel. was calling on some of his
Augusta friends, Saturday afternoon.
d. c. Robinson of Boston, arrived
in the city, Saturday afternoon. on his
way TO his cottage at CobbOsSeecontee.
Mrs. J. G. Wilton. who has been in
Lynn, Mass for several weeks past,
returned to her home, in this city, Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Jeanette Selbing. who has been
spending the spring vacation at Wash
ington. D. c., with Il party of teachers.
arrived home, Saturday evening, OH
train No. ..
Mrs. L. A. Burlciyh and son, who
have been visiting Mrs. Burleigh's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. 5. 5 Brown. at
Waterville, returned to Augusta, Satur-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The ice is thought to be pretty well
out of the upper Kennebec. and was
reported, Saturday night. to be gone
as far up the river as Scion. Ice com
menced coming over the kennebec
dam, late Friday night. the river be-
ing completely filled with it. but it
had been broken up so by coming over
the different dams that it was like
mush. The condition of the river was
the same at o'clock. Saturday MORN
ing. but the ice gradually thinned out
during the forenoon, although stray
CLING lots were coming all day. Re
ports from down river stated that
there WAS a wide channel through
Merrymeeting bay. but that the shore
ice was very heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
Just the Time for Washinqton,

1t is at this season of the year that
the National Capital presents unusual
opportunities for the tourists to see
that city urder the best possible condi-
TONS Many persons VINO have a lin
tied amount of time at their disposal
are obliged to enjoy their seasons of
travel within the space of few days.
ard to such the personally conducted
tours of the Royal Blue Line instantly
appeal. The sum of $500 covers all
expenses for a week of luxury not pos
s:ble by any other means. These tours
are just such as would benefit the tired
worker who needs a brief respite from
business cares at this time.
The dates from Boston are April IA
IS. Nav Il. The tour leaving Boston.
April IA. will cover the period of the
Daughters of American Revolution
Convention.
Drop a postal for details and timer
airy to JOS P. Taggart. N. r. P. A.. 36O
Washington Street, Boston.
Apr.7,S.10,12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The following petitions in bankruptcy
We're filed. Saturday. ut the Office of the
referee for Kennebac county: Max
Braveman of Gardiner. fruit and con-
fcctionery dealer. Liabilities. SS17.53
assets, goods valued at $50. First
meeting Of creditors appointed for Fri
day. April %, at 10 4. NJ. John r.
Rance of Waterville, truckman. Liza
blities. 1862 so: assets. sI36.50. on which
there is a mortgage of $500. First meet
ing same as above. Willis C. Adams Of
Gardiner. lahorer. Liabilities. 1921. 95
assets nil. no deposit being made. the
petitioner was ordered to appear for ex
animation on April II. at 10 A. NJ. IN
the following continued cases. deposit
having been made. the first meeting Of
creditors was appointed for Friday.
April q: Pcrley F. Lane Of Waterville
Geo. s. Cunningham Of Oakland;
Timothy Kerwin. Henry w. Butler.
Fred T.. Southland and Lewis n.
Trundy all of Watcrville and John
Donna Of Winslow. Orange NJ Penney
of Augusta. first meeting April %. at
10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
j. =, Smith of Boston repreSonting

j. =. Smith of Boston. representing
an attorney of that city. was in town.
Saturday. looking for a man known as
Charlie Brown, John Anderson, as well
as by about a half dozen other names.
The gentleman Of the many names is
an heir to several thousand dollars of
an estate of which the Boston attorney
is the administrator and the object of
Mr.. Smiths visit was to find the man.
III order to take measures toward max
iEg a settlement with him. The object
of his search was finally located at
Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

scribed to guarantee the building of
starch factory at Mora, in this State.
The stockholders consist principally of
farmers. who. realizing the experience
they have had with their potato crop
the last season, not being able to sell
their crop ut any price. are anxious Tor
d factory. There are thousands of
bushels of potatoes rOtting in the farm
ers' cellars, for which they are unable
10 get any price. AS this is a good po-
tato region. a starch factory is neces-
sity in emergency years.-St. Paul Pi-
Cneer-Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

A. A. SOule is gettin;, settled in his
new quarters, and a look into the show
window where the artistic samples o.
the fashionable mission furniture is
displayed, gives one a desire to enter
anu look over the display within. Ana
it is well worth while to visit the four
doors of this new place of business, and
get an idea Of the completeness of the
line of house furnishings which is car
ricd. One Of the special attractions is
in the way of carpets, art squares and
rugs. The patterns are all of the latest,
and the grades are arranged to suit
every taste and pockcthock. In spite
of the increased facilities for the dis
play of goods. the store in many cases
shows only samples of tic goods. the
stock of which is carried in large
stOr"house, ready for delivery to th..
customers order. Old T'atrCns and new
are assured of a cordial welcome at the
new store at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

company will be seen tonight, an
equally brilliant entertainment is as
sured. The following from the Port
land Press of April will be of in
tereSt:
I'm the musical comedy class there is
nothing better than the Isle of Spice
which is here. on its second presentation
in Portland this year. for two days. There
is nothing especially novel about the
piece 1t is IA mixture Of pretty girls
dazzling costumes. catchy, 'whlstlcable
music, dances, a miracle of whirlinE
skirts and the gorgeous scenery of the
program. OF course nobody ever knows
or cares for the story of Il musical COM
cdy. 1t is entirely unnecessary and SUI
perfluous that he should. All that is need
ful is that the comedians should have Il
fair chance and that the action should
never lag
"All these things The Isle of Spice has
1t has besides Il musical score uncom-
monty attractive and the whole company
carries things along with rush and
spirit eminently pleasing.
THE march of Uncle Sans marines in
The first act ard the sextette in its finale
were especially good. Peggy Brady in
the second act was encored again and
again. At this point the audience in
sisted that the play should stop and re-
peat the song over and over. Mr.. Maley
and Mr.. Watson, the comedians. had
some funny lines and their business and
mllsc-up were funny all through.
1.-The electric light effects were novel
and beautiful, particularly in the finale.
while the costumes and stage settings
were worthy Of all that has been prom
Used for them.
The Isle of Spice will be here. Satur-
day afternoon and evening. For those
who like lively music and clean. whole
some comedy it is piece well worth see
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

For the convenience Of those who de-
sire t. see Wright Lorin,er in the pro-
ductiOn of the great drama, THE Shop
nerd King ct the .IefteI son theater
Portland. the Maine Central offers Ia
sell excursion tickets. Tuesday. April
IL. at one fare for the round trip, the
rate from Augusta being s1.75. Tickets
will be sold for the forenoon train, No.
"a, leaving Augusta ut 30 O'Clock, and
will be good for a return on the 18th.
which will afford people who desire. an
opportunity to attend the Wednesday
matinee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
EAST PITTSTON.

The announcement has been made of
the engagement Of Miss Ida F.. Reed
Of this town, and Ira f. Mosher of
Boston.
Joseph Perham and family arrived in
town, Thursday. from California
where they have been for several
months.
Z. A. Hanley of Boston. has been Wis.,
iting friends for Il few days. in the vii
lage.
In anticipation of going to California,
John Fl. Bailey is dispOsing of his
stock, having sold eight head. the past
week.
Horace r. Weeks and DR.. A. r. G.
Smith were in the village for few
hours. recently, upon business.
Isabel Reed has returned to her du-
ties at the Gorham Normal school.
Arthur l.. Harris has gone back to
'0S Bates College.
LITcHFlELD PLAINS.
The selectmen have given notice
that they will be in session afternoons
on the first Saturday of each month,
to adjust affairs of the town.
Miss Achsa Williams returned to
Massachusetts. Friday.
llTCHFlElD.
Mrs. John Gilman is visiting relatives
i'll Massachusetts.
Miss Lola Merriman will return to
Turner. the first of the week, to re-
sumo her duties in Leavitt institute.
Miss Mary Allen is stopping with her
brother Wallace Allen, for few
weeks.
Ed Smalrs little daughter, Elenora
who had slight attack Of appendicitis,
is on the convalescent list.
O. a. Turner. who has been on the
sick list, is reported as convalescent.
Mrs A. c. Holden passed Saturday in
Monmouth.
A. D. Bartlett is running his saw mill
with a full crew of men.
A little boy arrived at Wallace
Aliens, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The Augusta meet between the
Pianrlli and Bangor Fencing Clubs
will be held on Friday evening of this
week. in Grand Army hall. There is a
particularly keen interest in this meet.
as il will be remembered that in the
three contests which have been held,
the Augusta wielders of the foil have
come off victorious. but each succeed
ing time by little narrower margin.
The secretary Of the Bangor club writes
that their team is coming to Augusta.
this time. prepared to take back some
scalps with them" and the disciples of
P;anelH are in no wise certain that the
intertion Of the Bangor gentlemen will
not he carried out. The members of the
Augusta team are all popular men, and
the public knows from experience that
stiff fight will be put up to keep the
State championship mere. All lovers Of
clean. lively sport, should be on hand,
Friday night. to witness the bouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

man from Sidney, who was in the
city for a few hours, Saturday. was
overheard delivering a recital in the
presence OF "A small but sympathetic
gathering, the details of which con-
tanned all the sOmbre cOlOring of Il YER
liable tale of woe. The recital COM
menced with the utteranCc of the be-
lief en- the part of the man who was
giving it. that true friendship in TINS
20th century was a very scarce article.
He doubted very much that such a
thing existed. except in theory. and his
reason for being so skeptical on That
subject was the result of an experience
which he had undergone at the hands
of one of his so-Called friends. during
a recent visit to Augusta. The Sidney
man. according to his story, had come
into the city for the purpose of getting
a two-callon jug of stimulant. which
he had ordered for medicinal purposes,
on account of the prevalence of the grip
in the neighborhood where he lives. He
got the jug all right. and had started
toward home with it. when he hap
pened to think of "A call he had to
make. on the east side Of the river. The
distance was quite long and the jug
was heavy. but as ne ala not care ~
leave it anywhere. the only thing to
do was to carry it along. In few
moments. however. friend happened
along with a team, and upon being
asked, took the man with the jug in.
and in course of time arrived at the
house where the Sidney man wanted to
go. The two men were well acquaint-
ed and the owner of the jug. suspect
ing nothing. got out of the team. ana
going up to the house.-knocked on the
door. AS he did SO, he heard the crack
of a whip and the rattle of wheels be-
hind him, and on looking round. saw
the old horse making as good time as
he could out of the yard and down
the road, while under the seat OF the
wagon was his jug. 1t was of no use
to shout, as the drivers ears were deaf
inst then. and with forlorn hope. the
owner of the jug started across the
fields, hoping to head the team off be-
fore il could reach the railroad cross
inc He was lust too late. however. and
though he got one more glimpse of the
ing that was all. The two men nave
not met since that day. but if the CLINT
in the Sidney mans eye means any
thing. perhaps it is just as well that
I. they have not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
FORGET About Your Stomach.

IF your digestion Is bad the vital or
gans of your body are not fed and nour-
ished as they should be. They grow weak
Cure digests what you eat. cures indi-
eestion and all stomach troubles; you
forget you have a stomach from the very
day YOU begin taking it. This Is because
it gets a rest-rccuperates and gradually
crows SO strong and healthy that Il
troubles you no more. F. 1. Babcoek.
graat many remedies for indigestion but
h nave found , nothing equal 10 Kddol Dys-
pepsia Cure" Kodol digests what you
eat cures Indigestion: Dyspepsia. Sour
Stomach Troubles. It's preparation is the
result Of MANY years Of research. Sold
by Bovditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The following item, clipped from the
Breckenridge, Col. Journal, will be IF
interest to the Augusta friends of Mr..
BlacknaE. who left here some four
years ago. to take up the mining bust
ness i'm the West. Mr.. I";:ckinan now
has large interests i'll Color ado mining
stock. and this new appointment adds
another to his list of successes:
Mr.. Garlic Lamont Bla; llman, who has
for some months past been located at
Frisco. looking after the interests of
the Masontown Mining and Milling
co,npanv there, has been appointed
secretary and treasurer OF the summit
County Mining Exchange, and on Mon
dav last came to Breckenridge to take
M his new duties. He will in the
future make cur town his headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The register at the Lit1guw library
SHOWS the names Of the following out
of-to"n visitors for the past week: r.
+. Eaton of Boston; ]. j. Lentz of CO.
lumbus. Ohio; Warren H. Woodward Of
Bloomfield. N. j.; F. \. Lyford of
Charleston. w. Va: and 5. A. Conner
of Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
A Tried and True Friend.

One Minute Cough Cure contains not an
atom of any harmful drug, and 1t has
heen curing Coughs. Colds, Group anJ
Whooping Cough so lorg that It has
proven itself to be a tried and true friend
to the many who use it. Mrs. Gertrude
Fl. Fenner, Marion, Ind, says: Cough
ing and straining so weakened me that
RIM down in weight from las to g. pounds.
After trying a number of remedies to no
avail. One Minute Cough Cure entirely
cured me- Sold by Bowditch, Webster
& Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The funeral of the late Geo. o. Lam
con was held at his late home. in Vas
s.Ihoro at II O'Clock. Sunday forenoon,
in the presence of relatives and friends.
Tho services being conducted by Rev.
NJ crosyenor of Augusta. The bear
orc uora n. G.. Dickey. Chas. Dickey.
Id,v.,rd Jones and Geo. Russell. The
;nt.r,nent was made in the family lot
at Cross Hill cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The livery and boarding stable of
Roscoe L. Penney, corner of Oak and
DickTan streets, is about to receive eX-
tensive alterations and repairs. l.. l..
Weliman has taken the contract. and
will soon begin operations for raising
the building five feet, making a large
and convenient room for the horse
stable. while the second floor will be
kept neat and clean for the storage of
carriages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Landlord Capen of the Augusta
House, accompanied by E. A. Hussey
OF this city, and James Rafter of Car
diner. started. Saturday, for Mr.. Ca
pens summer cottage on Deer island,
Moosehead lake. The party expected to
be joined at Bangor by some other gen.
tlenen and will enjoy a few days in
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

koussinoc Chapter. daughters of the
American Revolution. Will meet. this
afternoon. ut 4 O'clock, with Mrs.
Charles Jones, Chapel street. The SUBJ
ject Of the papers to DE given by Mrs.
Abner Small and Mrs Charles Howard
arc the New Nation Thomas JEFF
ferson," and "AleXandar Hamilton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
The shipping season of the wear 1908

The shipping season of the year 1905
was opened, yesterday afternoon, by
Tie arrival Of the three masted schoon-
er Annie F. Kimball. which was towed
up the river by the tug Perry, arriving
at $40. The schooner lies at Purin-
ton Bros. wharf, and is laden with 500
tons of iron pipe for the Augusta Water
district, to be used in constructing the
pipe line to Carleton pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

William Sylvester. living on the
South Belfast road, suffered disloca-
ton OF one shoulder. Friday afternoon
while handling a horse. The disloca-
ton was reduced by DR.. Lincoln, and
the man was reported. Saturday, to be
as comfortable as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Cushnoc Royal Arch Chapter will
hold its second annual Past High
Priests night Thursday evening, April
20. on which occasion the degree will De
worked. and all of the offices will be
filed by past high priests. The ccre-
monies will be concluded with a BAN
uuet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
SOMERSET.
NoRRIQGEWOCk.

Charles Wright has moved into Clar-
erce Harlow's house on upper Main
Street.
Erban Emery. of Fairfield. is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Clarence Rogers.
Mrs. L. J. Allen. who has been stopping
in Skowhegan for some time. returned
home. Tuesday.
Whiting Brothers sent carload of
hogs to Lewiston, recently.
Henry Williams. of Fairfield Centre.
was in town. Wednesday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
"shepard's Greatest Moving Pictures

"Shepard's Greatest Moving Pictures"
The program to be presented at the
Opera House on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. April II and II, by the Archie L..
Shepard Moving Picture Company is
said to be the last ever offered in this
line of entertainment and will Surpass
all former exhibitions.
One picture in particular that every
one SHOULD See is d drama of capital
and labor entitled The Great Mill
Strike" 1t contains fourteen vivid
life-like scenes and is said to be the
greatest production of it's kind ever
offered. Other new subjects that will
interest are: Scenes of Niagara Falls. :
1.-The Soldiers Return THE Pick
pocket" 1.-The Only Man. THE Great
Cab Accident Engaged by Tele-
phone" and a thrilling, realistic. and
sensational picture called THE Yegg-
men, This picture is said to be better
than the famous Great Train Rob-
berry" Two Elatinees will be given an
2 special matinee for children at p.
NJ, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Augusta Camp. HOO, NJ. W. of A.. will
work both degrees. this evening, and n
large attendance is desired. The mem
bers will be pleased TO know there is no
assessment for April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

G. =. HoXie is making some improve
ments at the residence Of DR.. o. s G
Davies on Stone street, among them be-
ing the relaying of the hall floor +,
quartcred oak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
AMuSEM ENTS.
"The Isle Of Spice" Tonight.

"The Isle of Spice" will be presented
at the Opera house. tonight. This is
the second visit of this popular musical
comedy to this city. this season. Only
words of praise were heard for the
initial presentation, and as the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Augusta mllliners are now i'm the
,,,idst IF preparations for the Easter
nnor,res which will come. this week.
,rha hats this spring. are acknowledged
- ha The most beautiful creations. ac-
'ording to the feminine standpoint,
T n,oh have been shown for several sea-
snns and with the decoratios which go
,,.;t,, Tho openings. the display will be
,oSt brilliant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

L. L. Wellman has crew of seven
men at Work in Winthrop, moving the
house and stable Of Mrs Morrill, who is
planning to erect a new house durin.,
the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Lee Johnson. leaves town. this MORN
ing for Portland, where ne will take the
boat for st. John n. =. He will spend
several weeks with relatives previous 10
entering upon his duties as tonsoriaI
artist in one Of the leading hotels at
Ran2elcy Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Among the late bookings which Man.
ager owen has secured for the Opera
house. is The Fatal Wedding" which
will be presented Thursday eyenir,p
April y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The friends of E. ". Prescott, who
m At the City hospital for sew
a an, weeks past will he pie ased to learn
&c. 49, condition has so far improved
. . ,,e expects to be out in the course
Of a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

~, Uernabec Ponon.. Grange will
ny CLINTON. Wednesday. The
NEE man+raI Railroad has furnished
Niaii'e s;nn rate tickle for all who
,y;sb to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Thomas NJ. Baker, who was seriously
injured by being thrown from his car
rage on Water street. March ~, has
SO far recovered as to be able to re-
sumo his cab business once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Street Commissioner Trask of the
Western district. was out, Saturday,
after having been confined to the house
for several days with an attack of the
grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

trinity Commanderv, No. Z, K. II
VIII go to Gardiner. Sunday. April %
to join Maine Commandery, No. If
that city, in the observance of Easter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

LOCAL MATTERS.

Allen & Enright announce their
spring millinery opening for Wcdnes-
Gay, Thursday and Friday of this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

MISS lola kearney has accepted a no.
sition as clerk in f. NJ. Thompson's law
ONCE and will enter upon her duties
this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Mrs. J. E. Hammond and children re-
NJ, ME-. saturday afternoon. on train
turhed' -, visit 10 their former
nom. in Salem. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

r.o Murray Club will meet, this ev-
lie :,h Miss Florence katon, 123
Bridge street.