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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS MAIL.
How It Will be Delivered to Augusta
People Christmas Day.

The fact that the Christmas holiday
comes on Monday this year changes
in some slight degree the conditions
of the delivery of mail. AS all know
the Augusta post Office is never closed
to the public, mail being delivered at
all hours day and night, SUNDAYS as
well as week days. Some, however,
do not realize the amount of time
needed in sorting heavy mails and get
ting them ready for delivery. This is
apparent to every one seeing as fire.
quently happens, Il gOodly number of
people at the post office enquiring for
mail ten minutes after the arrival of
the train bringing same. AS a matter
of fact it is, of course. impossible for
those people to get their mail until it
has been sorted This feature is es-
pecially worthy of consideration when
the mails are unusually large
Sunday will probably be a very busy
day at the post office for the reason
that he carriers can make but little
team delivery of mail before Monday
morning. The carriers time is limited
to eight hours, his regular routine of
duty covering about that period, so it
is practically impossible for him to in
crease his work and accomplish it
within the eight hours. AS result
the bulk of the team delivery has to
be made on the holiday when the car
rier does not have regular routine of
duty and can take the amount of time
required for team delivery.
Arrangements will be made to get
the mail ready for delivery at the post
office Sunday as quickly as possible.
For the information of the public who
may wish to call for mail, not caring
to wait for the delivery Monday morn
ing it will be of interest to know at
what hours they may best call for it.
Sunday morning between 9.15 and
1045 the city carriers will be at the
office and in readiness to deliver from
the carriers window. Persons calling
after 9.15 can get any mail there may
be in the office at that time. Those
who expect mail on the Sunday p
M. trains cannot be assured of obtain
ing it till after P. NJ. notwithstand-
ing as the Journal is informed, the
entire day force of clerks in the main
office will be assigned to duty Sun
day afternoon. The mail is likely to
be so large, however, that it cannot
possibly. though all the clerks having
room in which to work are to be en-
ployed. be sorted before 5 P. NJ.
1t may be added in conclusion that
more clerks than ever before will be
assigned to Christmas work, and the
number of carriers engaged in it will
be one more than heretofore. SO that
every possible effort will be made to
effect as prompt a delivery as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

In order to accommodate the many
people along the lines of the Maine
Central railroad who will want to visit
the Sportsmens' Show at Boston, which
will be held in the Mechanics building
in that city, from Dec. 25 to Jan. 6. the
management of the road has decided 10
run an excursion to Boston. Thursday,
Dee. IS, on which date tickets will be
sold at Augusta. good for a return until
Jan. s. and including an admission to
the show, at the low rate of $3.50. The
rate from Hallowell will be $50. and
from Gardiner $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

George NJ. Beane, Jr., a rural letter
carrier covering a route between the
Augusta pOstoffice and Sidney, received
a pleasant surprise yesterday after
noon, when he appeared in the corri-
dor of the pOstoftice and was met by
Mcssrs. Peter COrron, Arthur Smiley
and Logan Clark. These gentlemen rep
resented the people to whom Mr.. Beane
delivers mail daily and on their behalf
presented him with fine fur Overcoat
and a pair of gloves. Mr.. Beane, while
overwhelmed at this unexpected taken
of friendship and good WILL managed
to express his gratitude and he will
probably appear In his new Christmas
gifts when he delivers holiday gift
packages over his route today. and his
friends will be afforded practical
demonstration of his appreciation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The dance pavilion at Pettengilrs
corner came very near going up III
smoke Saturday night, and it is only
by unexplained circumstances that the
building still stands In its entirely.
The pavilion is managed by Harvey Z.
Buber, and is heated by an air-tlght
stove. A dance was held in the place
Saturday night, and on going home
after the dance Mr. Buber placed big
stick of wood in the stove and left II.
He did not have occasion to visit the
building again until Thursday after
noon. but when he did so was surprised
to find that big place had been burned
in the floor around the stove. and was
still smouldering. The floor and TIM
bers was so badly burned that when
Mr.. Buber touched the stove 1t feii
through into the cellar. 1t is supposed
that the fire caught from the stove be-
coming overheated. and that only a
complete absence of draft saved the
building from being damaged or de-
stroyed by the flames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

Commodore Daniel Robinson of the
CObboSseecontee Yacht Club is passing
the holiday season at the lake, and is
waiting until 4 smooth ice surface is
furnished, SO that he may take his in
augural spin in his new ice boat. The
boat is unlike any other that has been
seen on the lake and is of the pattern
known as the "scoot," Its principal
claim for distinction lying in the fact
that it is just as applicable to water
us to ice. When one is in the scOot and
sailing over the ice at the terrific speed
that is sometimes acquired, large
open space i'm the ice, or an unusually
large air hole occasions no distress or
Inconvenience for the body of the scoot
is so constructed that it takes to water
like the proverbial duck. and it as
quickly changes over to ice again.
There is big and enthusiastic colony
of ice yachtsmen- who make the big
lake their rendezvous in the winter as
well as in the summer and they will
watch the conduct of Commodore Rob-
inson's newcomer with no little inter-
est.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

AS the result of the pension payment
at the National Home, this week, the
Friday morning session of the munich
pal court was a busy one, six of the Old
soldiers lining up before the judge.
VIM McElwin, Albert Mahoney, John
Game and Fred Folsom, who were in
for intoxication, We're each fined 81,
while John Aldrich. who had been in
toxicated and quarrelsome was given
like fine. James Mcclure or Mcdonald,
the sixth on the LIST, was fined 81 for be-
ing drunk, and IS additional for strik-
ing an officer. Matilda Goodwin. the
proprietor of the dam house" and her
husband. ]. F. Murphy of Lewiston,
were also in for intoxication. Mr..
Murphy was given 60 days on the hill'
and as the court did not wish to separ-
ate him from his spouse the woman
was given like sentence, and both
went UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

Directing Engineer 3. L. Potter has
finished his labors on the pumping ma
chinery for the Augusta Water Dis
trict at the CobbOSSee lake pumping
station and returned last night to his
home in Holyoke, Mass. Mr.. Potter will
probably return to Augusta in few
days to conduct the official inspection
and test. The pumping machinery was
installed and furnished throughout by
the Dean Steam Pump Co. of Holyoke
with which concern Mr.. Potter is con-
nected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Eli S. Higgins Held in $30o0s for Up1t
ed States Court at Portland, =

Eli S. Higgins of Oakland, was Civ
Ell hearing before United States
Commissioner L. A. Burleigh, in the
latter's office yesterday afternoon
charged with fraudulently obtaining
letter and arraigned at the in
| stance Of United States Deputy
Marshal Winfield S. Hasty of Portland.
Beside Mr.. Hasty, two other witnesses
We're examined, and after listening to
the testimony, Commissioner Burleigh
found probable cause, and held the. de-
PENDANT for the February term of the
United States district court at Port
land, in the sum of $4,000, in default
of which young Higgins was commit
ted to Jail.
from the testimony given, it would
, appear that Higgins presented him
self at the post office in Oakland, and
handed in what purpOrted to be Il let
ter. signed by his grandmother Eliza
beth H. Penney, ordering the postmas-
ter that letter addressed to her be
delivered to Higgins. The letter in
question contained pension check
drawn on the United States treasury
on account of widows pension.
that the letter, alleged to be, signed
by Mrs. Penney was a forgery, and
Higgins was arrested by officers for
the State. 1t was only yesterday that
he was taken into custody on the ac-
count of the federal government, by
Deputy Marshal Hasty. The Witness
es examined yesterday We're Mr.. Has
ty, William f. Nigue of Oakland, and
Dwight P. Mccartney, assistant post
master at Oakland. as
The offense of which young Higgins
is charged, is considered very grave
one. and the penalty provides Il severe
penalty, involving a sentence of from
one to five years in State prison at
hard labor. Higgins was given plenty
of opportunity to defend himself at
the hearing, but he said that he had
nothing to say, although he appeared
to fully realize the seriousness of his
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The ice fishing at Long pond in the
town of Somerville. is reported to be
good this winter, and several parties of
Augusta fishermen who have visited
the pond lately brought home good
strings of fish. A party of two who
passed the day at the pond, Wednes-
day, brought home Il string of % fish,
IA Of which We're pickerel and the bal
ancc perch. Some of the pickerel were
big ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
A Fearful Fate.

IT is a fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of Piles. i can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson'
of Afasonville. Ia, that for Blind.
bleeding, Itching and Protruding Piles,
Rucklen's Arnica Salve, is the best cure
made" Also best for cuts. burns and
;niuries. CSC at BoWditch & Webster
CO.. Augusta; Simpson Drug Co..
Watervilie: druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
"A STOLEN CHRISTMAS"
Great Christmas Stories in Next Sun
days Boston Globe.

Mary E. Wilkins a Stolen Christina :.
Ruth McEmery Stuart's Solomon Crou.
Christmas two great Christmas stories
in next Sundays Globe. What is tho
greatest Gift Jesus Brought the World ;, !
Christmas discussion by foremost Ameri
cans on the signed editorial page in new
Sundays Globe. Kitty. Danny anJ
Percy: Billy, the BOY Artist; Old We.
winkrrs. Merry Christmas to all in nevt
Sundays Globe.
Be sure TO get next Sundays BOSTON
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The Hustler" while some Of his
goods came very late, is determined
that you shall have the benefit of his
great purchase. Read his ad. and pro-
fit thereby. One rug will admit you to
the contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

Overseer Benz. b. Wentworth of the
poor department, has awarded to j. H.
Gregoire of this city, the contract for
furnishing supply of 100 cords OF
green hard wood for the use Of the de-
paItment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

Augusta Grange, which was postponed
from Christmas night, has been as
signed to New Years night, one week
from Monday. Billiards. orchestra will
furnish music, and everybody is antici-
pating a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The enforcement deputies visited
the Hopkins place on Water street and
the Cormier place on Laurel street
yesterday afternoon in search of con-
traband goods, but found nothing at
either place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

Looking into A. d. Wards windows
reveal beautiful samples of his high
grade cutlery in carving sets, pocket
knives, etc. Also. in the south window.
those elegant brass and black fire place
sets and the fine nickel plated ware of
unique patterns make fine presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

]. F. Turner is ready for all calls to-
day. Turkeys. ducks and chickens are
the staples for the Christmas dinner.
Sweet cider is also very acceptable to
many. Spinach, celery, lettuce, fine
sweet potatoes S lbs 25c. Plenty apples,
grapes, nuts in shell and shelled, etc,
etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

If we cannot live among wild ami
mails and study their peculiar ways, we
can hear Ernest Thompson Seton tell of
his unique experiences among them at
City Hall, December q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

In the list of new telephones on the
rural lines there was one error in the
list of those on the Hospital road ex-
tension. The telephone of c. G. Dom
dero is 239-31.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The Young Peoples Union Service
will meet as usual Sunday in Wood
mans hall at p. NJ, led by Rev. C. G..
MOSher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

c. S. Downing & Son have just re-
ceived new stock of pianos and or
gans for their Christmas trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

A subscription to the Kennebec Jour-
nal makes a Christmas gift that can
not fail to be heartily appreciated by
the recipient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

The members of Court Capital. No
II. F. of A.. will give a sunlight hop
Christmas afternoon in Darby hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
''.,is1A LODGE DIRECTORY:
..,,,MnFRY. NO. 7, K.

ssecial conclay at ii 80 4. NJ. for the
cl 4. c iidlshts are sordIaIy invited
sas Sir n +. 5. MERcH,A.,NpTii ri, E rec c;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

|t!pTAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
h Meetings I'd and 9TH Saturday even
+ Of each month at Modern Wood
N. W. DENNIS. w NJ
GERTRI-pF DAMREN. Sen'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

~,u AND LODGE, No. rs, A. 0. U.
vets % and 4th Tuesday at 10
~ 20 Kin in G. A. r. Hall
st"A !" IL W. HASKELL. NJ. W.,
w MAXWELL Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

,us1A CAMP, NO. 7400, MODERN
49, n Augusta. Regular meeting
Monday evening of each month at
ocinis'i \. a. COLE. Consul.
2. NJ. LEWIS. Clerk.
II. w. HASKELL. IA nker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

|u,lsTA LODGE, NO. 46, A. 3. S.
], sI,y Of each month.
ioHN ]. WHITE, Pres.
TpS MARY A. HOPKINS. Sec.
THJ-RSTON. Collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

-,oM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
srV"r ling Company. No. a. Regular
|iss i:rst THURSDAY s " Of Zach month";
C9plaiIh. HARRY VI. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

H,,uTs OF THE MHCCNbEEo,
e Tent. No. H. meets in Golden
on first and third Mondays OF
nySs'C c. c. WARD. Com.
TTGENE MERRILL. IL: K:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23
ann FELLOWS HAIL.,

,,opGE, NO. 70. REGULAR
|EYLU"r r,day evenings at ~ o'c n,iac
-tsg ,f fT.''5 nomination and election
GERS. VIZ r NJ. HAYES, Jr.. n. G.
I F. +. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-23

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-02
RAVENA
From our regular correspondent

(From our regular correspondenU
July 81, 0'5.
T. +. Gerleman has rented the D..
Jack farm for three more years.
Several from here attended the
Johnson-Egeland nuptials at Nord-
ness Saturday.
Wenzel Lansing and Seamon Hoff-
Juan were at st. Lucas Sunday.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Eano has been quite sick.
Miss Lou Thopmsen of Ossian was
the guest of Ravena friends the latter
part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Holtey and Theo-
dore Holtey were down to Pleasant
View Sunday, visiting at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. Peck.
Miss Carrie Pope of Ossian was a
guest az Ed. Dowd's several days OF
last week.
Miss Anna Barthelme returned to
her home Saturday.
Miss Barthelme has been visiting
her sister Francis in Colorado.
Louie Felke of Ossian, accom- anied
by Miss Ida Youmans. were calling
on Pleasant View friends Sunday
evening.
Bonnie Eimers is on the sick list.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-02

Establishing thu grade of Maple Avenue,
Tin the 5th Ward in the City of De-
corah, Iowa.
BE ii Ordained by the city CbuncH of the Csty Of
DEBORAH.
SECTION l. That the grade of Maple Ave
nue. lin the 5th Wardl in the City of DEBORAH,
Iowa, shall be and is hereby established as
follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point at the intersection
OF center line of said Maple Avenue, with the
which point is $40 feet east of east line of East
street, and at an elevation of 2S.SS feet above
low water as datum, thence west, descending
at grade of feet per 100 for distance of 40
feet, where grade is at an elevation OF 2S.5S;
thence west ascending at grade of OH feet
per 100 feet for distance of $50 feet, where
grade Is at an elevation of 2i.30 feet, thence
west, ascending at grade of LII feet per 100
feet, for distance of 200 feet, where grade Is at
an elevation of PIP feet, thence west ascend.
ing at grade of 096 feet per 100 feet, for dis
lance OF 500 feet, where grade is at an elevation
of 1910 feet; thence west ascending at q grade
of o. feet in 100 feet, for distance of 1900 feet,
where grade Is at an elevation of 81. 90 feet,
thence west descending at a grade of OLA feet
in 100 feet, where elevation OF grade is $3.50
feet; thence west ascending at a grade Of $50
feet in 100 feet, to east end OF (Tavener'sl
bridge, where grade is at an elevation Of $3.50
feet.
SEcTIoN2 All ordinances, and parts Of or
dinances, In conflict herewith, are hereby re-
pealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in force
and effect from and after its passageand pub
LEGATION, according to law. 2S-4
Attest F. w. DAUBNEY, Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-02
- NOTICE
OF Special City Election.

WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of DEBORAH. Winnesheik
County, Iowa, at an adjourned regular meeting
OF the City Council of said City held July IL, 1905
for the purpose OF submitting TO the electors of
the said City of DEBORAH this question, namely,
viz:-"Shall the City Council of the City of De-
corah, winnesheik County, Iowa, grant to W. II.
BurtS for himself. his associates, or assigns,
the authority to erect, maintain, and operate in
the said City OF DEBORAH for the period of IS
years; an electric light and power plant. with
all poles. WIRES burners, machinery. apparatus,
and all other requisites for co nplete electric
light and power pant in said City of DEBORAH
for the production and distribution of electricity
for municipal, commercial, domestic, and manu-
featuring uses. and TO bring electric current
from without the said City limits to the said
plant?"
Now, THEREFORE,, You ARE HEREBY No
TILTED that by said resolution the date for such
special election Is set for Tuesday, the 18th day
OF August. 1905, at which said ecti0n the fol
lowing question will be submitted 10 the vote of
said electors, yiZ:-"Shall the City Council of
the City of DEBORAH, Wnnesheik County, Iowa,
grant to w. III. Burtis for himself his associates,
or assigns. the authority to erect, maintain. and
operate in the said city of DEBORAH, for period
of Is years an electric light and power pla.lt
with all poles. wires, burners, machinery, APP
paratus, and all other requisites for complete
electric light and power plant in said city of De
cOrah for the production and distribution of
electricity for municipal, commercial, domes-
VIC, anu MdnuidctuTlne uses, anu 10 Drlng elSc-
trio current from without the said limits to the
said plant?"
AND THE FORM OF THE BALLOT SHALL BE.
Shall the following public measure be adopted ?
"Shall the City Council OF the City of Decorah,
Winneshiek county, Iowa. grant to w. III. Bur
is, for himself, his associates. or assigns, the
authority to erect. maintain. and operate in the
said City of DEBORAH, for period of % years an
electric light and power plant. with all poles,
wires. burners. machinery, apparatus. and ali
other requiSitesfo for complete electric light and
power plant in said City o. DEBORAH for the pro
ductiOn and distribution of electricity for MUM.
cipal. commercial, domestic, and manufacture
ing uses. and to bring electric current from
without the said city limits to the said plant?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-02
BURR OAK.
From our regular correspondent,

From our regular correspondent
July. 31st. 1905.
Rev. E. Lee spent few days of last
week at Fayette.
DR.. Emmons went to Sumner We'd.
nesday and will accompany his wife
and children home on the End.
Owing to the illness of Mrs. Goforth
the l.. AS. met on Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Reta Kimball. The
Society will meet the 9th of August
with Mrs. Bennett.
The community was grieved to
learn of the death of Ed. Blackmar of
Utah and deeply sympathize with the
bereaved ones.
Miss Reeves of DEBORAH is visiting
friends here.
Miss Retta Whitney departed for
her home in Dakota Thursday, news
coming that their only child could not
live but few days being a victim of
that terrible disease consumption.
Miss Lulu Taylor of Button is a
guest of Misses Daisy and Ruth Sharp.
Rev. Lee spends this week in Ossian.
Miss Maude Fossom and Geo.
Perry of Mabel Were Sunday guests at
Fred Schoonmaker's
The l.. A. S. will give a sociable
SATURDAY. night on Mr.. Schanck' lawn.
A program is being arranged and a
large crowd is hoped for.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Feltis went to
Frankville Saturday for visit with
his brother William
Mrs. Harry Webstery and Master
Lyle of DEBORAH and Mrs. Harry Har-
vey and daughter Eloise of Eagle
Grove were over Sunday guests with
their brother, G. III. Kimball.
Donna, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. E. Sharp underwent sue
cessful operation for a growth in her
throat by DR.. Houdy of Harmony
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Decker and daughter are
visiting at the Baker home south of
DEBORAH.