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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
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In effect Monday. Nov. q. 1905.
Pullman Car Service.
and Caribou on train leaving Boston at
100 P. M; Augusta, 1853 A. NJ: Bangor.
355 A. NJ, and Caribou, 40 p. NJ.
TRAINS LEAVE
LEAVE Portland, 1876 p. NJ; Augusta,
| 2.59 A. NJ; Watcrville, lao A. NJ; Bangor,
3.55 A. NJ; Arrive Millinocket at $40 A.
10. s. A. NJ: Van Buren,. la.4o P. NJ.
LEAVE Portland. 1-oo A; NJ; Augusta.
gor. 100 A. NJ; Arrive So. Lagrange, $40
A. M; Katahdin Iron Works, $50 A. NJ:
Millinocket, 10.25 A. NJ; Patten, lilo A.
NJ; Ashland 215 p. M; Fort Kent. Ais
P. M; Houlton 1855 P. NJ; Pressure Isle.
$50 P. NJ; Limestone, 40 p. NJ: Fort
Fairfield, SOS p NJ; Dover and Foxcroft,
9.17 A. M; Guilford. 94l A. NJ; Monsoon.
1917 4. NJ; Greenville. 1855 A. NJ; kineo.
LEAVE Portland. 1925 A. NJ; Augusta.
1885 P. NJ; Waterville. 10 p. NJ; leave
Bangor. 3.15 p. NJ; Arrive So. Lagrange
~ p; M; Millinocket, sos P. NJ; Pattcn,
Fairfield. lois P. M.
LEAVE Portland. 1886 P. NJ; Augusta,
gor. 4.5O P. NJ; Arrive Dover. 7O3 r. NJ:
Guilford, 7.26 P. M; Greenville $40 2. M.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE Greenville, 535 A. NJ; Dover,
7.02 A. NJ; So. Lagrange, $40 A. NJ; Ar
rive Bangor, 92J A. NJ; Leave Bangor,
80 P. M; Arrive Watervillc. 3.05; Au-
LEAVE Fort Fairfield 500 A. NJ; Carl
bou. 500 A; M; Pressure Isle. CT a. NJ:
Houlton. sos A. M; Ashland, $50 A. M.
Patten. $50 A. NJ; Millinocket. 1915 A. NJ;
katahdin Iron Works, 1915 A. NJ. Arrive
Bangor, 100 P. NJ: Arrive Waterville, 3.05
F. NJ; Augusta, 3.42~P NJ.
LEAVE Van Buren,, go A. NJ: Caribou,
1.45 A. NJ; Pressure Isle, 12.15 r. M: Fort
Fairfield 11.40 A. M; Houlton. 200 P. NJ;
NJ; Patten. $50 p. NJ: Millinocket. 40 i.
M; kineo, 10 p. NJ; Greenvilc, $40 Il.
M; Monsoon, 3.55 P. NJ; GuilfOrd 40 p.
NJ; Dover and FoXcroft, sos p. NJ. Ar
rive Bangor, 7.25 =. NJ; Waterville, 1870
p. NJ; Augusta, lilo p. NJ.
LEAVE Caribou, 40 P. NJ; Van Buren,.
240 r. NJ: Fort Fairfield. 4.1J r. NJ;
Pressure Isle, i3S p. Nj; HOulton, $40 p.
NJ: Millinocket. S.43 p. NJ. Arrive Ban
gor, 11.45 p M; Watervillc, LAO A. M;
Augusta, 2.25 A. M.
Trains leave So. Lagrange for Stockton
and SearspOrt al SIS A. NJ. and go p. NJ.
arriving at Stockton at 1O15 A. NJ. and $50
P. NJ. and Searsport at 1925 A. M. and
$50 P. M. Returning, leave Searsport at
$50 A. NJ. and 1.5O p. NJ. and Stockton at
sos A. M. and 2.05 p. NJ, arriving at So.
Lagrange at sos A. NJ. and 405 L. M.
c. G. BROWN,
G. =. e L. A.
W. M. BROWN,
GenI Superintendent.
Bangor. Nov. 70. 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Saws the Portland Advertiser: one
Of the prettiest dinners of the season
was given in the red room at Riverton
Thursday evening. by the Iwltcheil
European party. in honor of Mrs. Persis
Bodwell Martin of Augusta. Inc party
was arranged for by Mrs. Fred East
man. who was prevented by illness
from being present and her absence
was regretted by every one there. Inc
Mace cards were snap shots or the
marty in some of their picturesque
noses in foreign lands and the WHY
rhyme accompanying the picture
brought forth laughter and applause
as some characteristic act or saying
was thus brought back to their remeih-
brance. They were the work OF MIS-.
Eastman. The company included the
European party and adult members oi
their families, who went out IN pri-
vate car at us. The table was decor
ated with enchantress pinks. After the
dinner a game of bridge wiiist wa.
nlayed. the party returning at -
o'clock. Mrs. Martins son. ona'ieS
paine of Augusta. was present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
Mrs, Ellen Murphy.

Mrs. Ellen Murphy, wife of the
late Patrick Murphy. died at her home,
IL Williams street Sunday forenoon.
Two daughters. Mrs. Hannah COncan-
non of this city. and Mrs. Bridget
Burns of Everett. Mass, and two sons,
Edward H., of Seattle, Wash, and
Patrick c. of this city. The remains
will be at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Coucannon. Howard street.
until the funeral which will be held
from ST. Mary's Catholic church, at
o'clock Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

One of the citizens who has a place
of business on Water street, stated
Saturday morning that it was not nee
essary to make a trip to any of the
neighboring ponds and expose ones
self to the cold and wind in order to
enjoy a little winter fishing, and gave
as a reason for his opinion the state
ment that he could catch fish in his
own home. He then went on to say
that the other day he had some trouble
with the valve of the water tank in
his bath room, and when he got a
plumber to go up to the house and see
what was the matter. the latter found
that an eel about six inches in length
had caught in the valve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The register at the police station
Saturday morning showed that four
dodgers had enjoyed the comforts of
the station on the preceding night. The
names were Chas. Baird of Rockland.
Thomas Kelley of Calais, VIM. John
son and James Eagan. The latter was
one of the men concerned in the Pitts
field post office robbery in 1908. Eagan.
who is said to have been a member of
Boston Shorty's gang which was oper-
ating in Maine at the time That the
break was made. he was sentenced
to a year in ThomastOn prison under
the name of Philip Wagner, ana was
discharged from that institution last
month. On leaving the station Sa.ur-
day morning he said that he was go
ing to Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
Funeral Of Late Mrs. A. M. Wiqht.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha
Osgood Wight, wife of Amos M. Wight,
was held Saturday morning, in the
presence of relatives and friends, Rev.
w. F. Livingstone officiating. Prayers
were offered at $50, at the home, "a
School street. and the funeral was
held at 10 o'clock. at st. Barnabas
chapel The bearers We're Ira H. RAN
dali, Smith S. Randall, A. M. Brown
and Fred M. Harvey The interment
was made in the family lot at Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The following petitions in bankrupt
CIV were received at the office of the
referee in bankruptcy Saturday after
noon: Chas. L. Cushman of Gardiner
laborer. Liabilities. s953.3l. OF winch
s215 is secured: assets, $50, all OIL
which is claimed to be exempt. FIRST
meeting of creditors, Jan. .. 1906 at
10 A. M. Tim Socia. alias Tim saucer
of Vassalboro. laborer. Liabilities.
s199.3S; no assets. First meeting OF
creditors same as above. Frank L.
Brown of China. farmer. Llablllties'
$3.50; assets. sos. all of whlch Is
claimed to be exempt. First mectihs
of creditors same as above. Aipefl
G. Morrow of Augusta, laborer. LII
abilities. s46296; assets. $50. all Oh
which is claimed to be exempt. NO
deposit. Bankrupt ordered in before
referee for examination. Dec. 20 al
10 A, M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

A. a. Soulc announces that he has
bought the Diplock Morrill, Co. fur
niture store at 10 Water street and
a great mark-down sale of the brand
new stock will begin this morning.
The increased corps Of statesmen will
show unusual bargains in entirely new
sideboards. parlor and dining tables,
ladies' desks. chiffoniers. chairs,
couches. lamps. carpets. rugs. stand
mirrors. pictures. hall-stands, etc.
This sale ought to furnish a grand
opportunity to holiday shoppers and
although the stock is an extensive one
the bargain hunters should visit the
new store today to avoid disappoint-
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
EAST PITTSTON

Miss Myra Hewey has gone to Gar
diner to accept position as clerk in
Royal & Cobb's store during the holi-
days.
READFlELD,
At the home of G. II. Beede. Read
field. Monday evening. Dec. II, c. H.
Beede was united in marriage to Bes-
sic V. Jefferds. both Of this town, hav-
ing recently come here from Barre. VT.
Neighbors witnessed the ceremony
which took place at so o'clock p. NJ,
solemnized by Rev. J. Il. Masterman.
The Universalist supper and fair at
Grange hall Thursday evening last. was
we'll attended and good sum was real
ICED.
NORTH MANCHESTER.
School commenced Dec. - with Miss
Bessie Jackson of China as teacher.
The families of NJ. S. Fifeld and r
H. Gilman have been afflicted with yerv
severe colds.
Eugene Ccttle has moved into his fine
new house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
HartwelI F. Mosher.

Hartwell F. Mosher died at $50
Sunday morning at his home on North
ern avenue, aged 60 years. A widow,
and one daughter, Mrs. Wilbert Hop
kins of Damariscotta, and one son,
Fred Mosher of Boston, survive. The
funeral will be held at the First Chris
tian church at 100 P. Nj. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
Augusta, Winthrop,
& Gardiner Railway

Time table in effect october IS, 1906.
Cars leave Augusta from in front OF
e. 81. 3aif ser r M5n! re- &C. g. 5 5 e. & &
!GS II theatre is not over at 1870 car
Ali cars except the s.S p. M. and the
1880 p. NJ. run to NJ c. station week days
but not Sundays.
Cars leave Augusta from in front Of
los. l2.o5. Lss. sos. zs5. sos. 7.s5. s.c5. ioso
II theatre Is not over at 1910 car waits
Cars leave Augusta for HalIowell and
Gardiner daily every half hour on the
nour and half hour from 6 A. NJ. to 10 p.
n and for Hallowell only at II p. NJ.
~ &c. ens i. 1ss !n asP 50 ss aa e VS. 81"
except hrst and last trips when passen-
s9es spa9 5 <. A. snd
| leave from NJ. C. station week days but
Cars leave Togus for Augusta s.z.a
33. II. 1890. 2. $3.50. s. $50. s, $50, II.
cars leave Gardiner for Hallowell ana
augusta daily every half hour from Sis
a. ~. to 1o.15 p. M. 1045 p. N. for Halo
Cars leave Hal!owerl for Gardiner 3
Cars leave Halloween for "a Augusta min
ntes past and ID 2 minutes before every
Sunday time same on all the lines ex-
cept the cars start two hours later In the
morning.
TRAIN CONNECTIONS.
The $50 A. M. car from Winthrop ana
o A. M. car from Togus connects at Au-
guSta with M. e. trains East and West
Inc I4S A. NJ. car from Gardiner the
sos from Hallowell and S25 from Au-
gusta connects at Winthrop with trains
East and West.
The 2.25 p. M. car from Augusta make.
close connections at Winthrop with train
The SIS p. NJ car from Augusta con.
meets at Winthrop with train East
The p. NJ. car from Winthrop connects
II Augusta with train for the West.
Inc $50 P. M. car from Winthrop con-
nects at Augusta with Pullman train
Trains arriving at Winthrop from Lew.
lston way at 1913 A. NJ and 3.16 p. NJ.
make close connections with electric cars
Tor Augusta.
Local car leaves North end Of State
Street for Hospital at S35. 915. o55 1O35
Ills A. NJ. 1215, 1855. 49, 215, 255. az
AS2, 5.!5, 6.15 655. 7.35, S.15. SIS P. NJ.
Car leaves from Post Office ten minutes
i Et every trip; Car leaves North end Of
State st; Tor Grove Street Junction only
$40. 8. S15. II A. NJ. 3.35. and P NJ
Local car leaves Hospital for North end
OF state Street SIS. 9.35. 10.15. 1O.55. LBS A.
NJ l.. !ZS3 LIS. 155, 2.35. 315, Ais, Ass, 535.
6.5S. 1i5 7.55, S.35. 9.15 P. NJ.
Car leaves from P. o. ten minutes later
every trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

County Treasurer ]. f. Blanchard
and a party of friends from Chelsea
enjoyed a fishing trip to Somerville
Saturday in quest of pickerel. return
ing home last evening. AS no official
returns had been made up to the hour
of going to press no statement can yet
be made of the number of fish caught,
although as the members of the party
were all good fishermen. it is expected
that the catch was a good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Piercc's Crockery store 1879 Water
street is where you find, such reliable
goods as Sternan's chatting dishes,
5 o'clock teas, etc. Also elegant china
ware, plates from $24.00 a dozen and as
low as 81 a dozen for pretty patterns in
decorated plates. Lamps, tableware,
jardiniers, cut glass. special pieces, and
all of the most desirable goods that be-
long to this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
In Waterviils

The little Mi-o-na tablets sold by
Geo. W. Dorr, the druggist, have be-
come deservedly popular. Mr.. Dorr
guarantees that Mi-o-na will make
thin people fat, regulate digestion. and
increase health. or else there will be
no charge for the remedy, and the pur-
chase price will be returned on de-
mand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Mrs. B. F. Benson has closed her
seasons engagement as milliner for
Allen & Enright, and left on train No.
1872 Sunday forenoon for her home in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The snow last week spoiled the skat-
ing on some of the ponds about the
city, but the coasting is good and the
youngsters are enjoying it to the limit.
Augusta furnished many hills where
the sport can be enjoyed, and one of
the most popular seems to be the up
per end of Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

1t is quite curious to note what a
great number of lost articles are pick
ed up in the corridor of the post office
during the day. On Saturday this
collection found its way into the lost,
strayed or stolen case; A pair of
ladies' white silk gloves. two keys, one
large wooden glove, a gilt buckle, and
a grey cloth belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Treasurer f. J. Plummer of the Am
erican Royal Circle, paid a check for
$500 Friday to Mrs. Flavia +. Marden,
it being the amount for which her son.
the late Leslie F. Mardcn, was insured
in the order. 1t was the first death
claim which had been paid since the
order was organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
Decree of Honor Election,

At the last meeting of Imperial
Lodge. Degree of Honor. A. o. U. w.
the following officers were elected 70,
the coming year.
c. of H.. Harriet Croker; L. of H.
Fannie Ellis: c. Of c.. Lizzie Percival:
recorder, Nellie Philbrick; financier
Emma Roberts; receiver. Emma Syl-
vester; usher. Marguerite Coulliard
l. W.. Carrie Brennan; o. W., Nellie
Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
Mrs. r. A. Peterson.

Mrs. +. A. Peterson died at st.
Marks Home Saturday. Dec. 16, after
an illness of four weeks, aged 90 years.
Funeral services will be held in the
chapel at the Home Tuesday, Dec. 10,
the rector of ST. Marks church Off
ciating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Unity Club will meet Monday even
ing. Dec. IS at 40 o'clock, with Mrs.
c. H. Mason, 81 Green street. The
program will be as follows: A paper,
Rebellion of 1S4S, The Irish Famine,
and The Brotherhood of The Fenians,"
by Rev. II. T.. Dunnack and readings
by Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Farnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

All retail stores will remain open
until late in the evening, this week.
and special rates over the Maine Cen
trail will be in force to aid in bring
ing holiday trade to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The Susannah Wesley Society of the
Methodist church, will meet tonight
with Miss Inez Hill, at her home, Is
Melville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Several Augusta fishermen went out
to Thrce-mile pond Saturday to enjoy
ice fishing. AS far as could be learn
cd. however. none met with any great
degree of success. although one of the
anglers solcmnly avowed that he got
a mess" of 80 fish of divers kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

Several of the offices in the city will
be closed all day Saturday in order
that the clerks may enjoy a three day
Christmas vacation. Many who do not
close altogether. will plan to remain
open with smaller force than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The next meeting of the Snikgdohadi
Whist Club will be held Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Levi Hal
lowell on Arsenal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

In anticipation of the Christmas
holiday Bowditch, Webster & Co. an
nounce the receipt of some of the finest
holly in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The Murray Club will meet at 7.30
o'clock this evening with Mrs. George
II. Brickett, II State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

The Armitage Club will meet with
Miss Moore, q Sewall street, at go
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

f. L. Hayes and son of Caribou are
in the city for a few days, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18

When Audubon began the publica ton
OF his great work in 1926 he received
from many subscribers $1,000 copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
Do Not
Read This

unless you want your washing
done. Something new in the way
Of getting rid of wash day. Just
let us call and get your wash
and return it washed, rung and
ready to iron for three cents
per pound. No washing less
than fifty cents. Rough dry
washing. four cents per pound
including fiat work ironed, no
washing less than thirty-five
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-18
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch. D. v. B., at Togus
Kennebec Central R. R.

Winter arrangement in effect Sunday.
Oct. 9Th, 1906.
Leave Randolph: ARRIVE Nat1 Homo:
LIE: sos & 1850 A. M. I7.35. 9.25 & II 10 IL. n
LAO. 20 & 40 P. M. 100. 100 & $50 P. n.
Leave Natl Home: ARRIVE Of Randolph:
1.45, go & LIE A. NJ. 8.O5. $50 & II 35 A. NJ.
Lib, BE C 500 Pm. LIS, 1856 & SO p. r.
SUNDAY TRAINH.
Will run as follows: Leave Randolph
at go A. NJ. s'ld 40 p. N. Leave Ma
tional Home u 1905 A. M. and $40 p. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07
NEW POWER PLANT PLANNED.
Board of Trade Hope Soon To Have II
ComPIeted-Money Needed.

AT the meeting of the directors OF
the Gardiner Board of Trade, it was
voted that the proposition of the Com
monwealth Shoe & Leather Co. be ac-
cepted. For many months it has been
apparent that the power plant now
used by the local shoe factory was not
adequate to operate the big shop. and
especially SO since the new addition
was built last winter. The output of
the concern has grown to such pro-
portions that the power now supplied
will not do the work that is required.
Five hundred people are employed in
this factory and to the merchants and
citizens in general. it is the most i'm
rortant industry in the city. With
these points in view, the directors have
voted to accept plans for the construc-
ton of a power plant. The proposed
plant will cost nearly $4,000 and it is
believed that it will supply sufficient
power, not only for the maintenance
of the Commonwealth factory. but for
other industries that may locate here
later. as well.
In an interview with the Journal.
yesterday afternoon. Guy A. Hildreth.
|
1--WE took this step because there
was no other thing to do. 1t is a Ger
tainty that we must get this
power plant. be it in one way or an
other. In the first place the Board of
Trade is bound to do sO by a con-
tract. wherein it was agreed to furnish
sufficient power for the satisfactory
operation of the factory. In the sec
ond place. Gardiner cannot afford to
lose so important an industry as the
shoe factory. and in order to hold 1t
here. We must furnish the power. The
officers of the company in Boston have
agreed to furnish $1,000 to start the
subscription toward getting this money
for the plant, and we are in hopes that
the remainder of the money may be
forthcoming from the business men
and others in the city.
Il understand from Mr.. Hazard, the
superintendent of the factory that the
pay roll is now in excess of $4,000
weekly. and if ttis We're lost the con-
sequences may be imagined. as a great
portion. if not all. of this money is
spent with Gardiner people. We have
appointed committee to solicit sub
scriptions for the power plant fund.
and we hope to see the full amount
called very soon. 1t would only take
two months to build the plant. and as
soon as we get the money we will start
right in
The COMMITTEES which Mr.. Hildreth
referred to is composed of the follow
ing gentlemen: Hon. Freeman Patten,
chairman, DR.. Fred Z. Strout, Sidney
G. Decker. Hon. Edwin l.. Russell,
Frank f. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07

conditions Of the bridge, and more par
ticula;ly of the draw which is now I'M
der discussion. Mr.. Harden said that
while he had no desire to interfere with
the Workings of the board. he would
suggest that provisions be made for 4
new draw to be built this winter while
the river is frozen over. He said that
nve years ago the draw was condemned
py a bridge expert who came here for
the express purpose Of examining the
brldge. Mr.. Haraden stated that the
draw was in very bad condition at the
present time, and that ever since the
examination had been made by the
city government that certain timbers
had given way
Mr.. Clark corroborated Mr.. Haraden's
statements, and he added that he did
not think that the bridge could be re-
pared 70 any profit or assurance of
safety. He stated that should a YES
sci passing through the draw accident
ly collide with certain portions Of the
span and braces on the top of the
parts, the draw would double up like Il
draw, breaking or demolishing these
Jack-knife, and should any persons be
on the draw at that time, they would
be either seriously injured or killed, and
that damages, for which the city would
surely be liable, would amount to mora
than the cost of a new draw. 1t was
explained that the present draw. which
is almost entirely of wood. has been in
use over 20 years, and that in some of
the heavy timbers, fungi has been dis.
covered-a positive sign that the wood
is decayed far beyond repair or preser-
walton.
The report of the committee on high
ways. bridges and sidewalks was ac-
cepted, but no other action was taken
relative to the draw.
The petition of II. f. Arnold for Il
license for the operation Of shooting
gallery to run in conjunction with his
bowling alley was granted.
A number of residents on Lincoln
avenue. near Quimby field, petitioned
for the location of an electric light on
that thoroughfare, near the residence
of John Burns The petition was re-
ferred to the committee on street light
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07
Hioh School Niuhts,

Sundry repairs and a very general
cleaning have been effected in the
High school building, and all is in
readiness for the opening of the regu-
lar fall term, Monday. 1t is believed
that the enrolment of the freshman
class will be very large this year. and
one reason for this desired object will
be the new commercial course, stenog-
raphy and typewriting. The city has
just purchased four type-writing ma
chimes for this course. The machines
We're purchased from a Portland
agency, and are standard makes, Rem
ington and Smith Premier. which will
give the students an opportunity to
gain a general Knowledge of type-writ-
ing as the machines have different
systems of operation. and are
considered the leading makes. The
rest of the supplies for this course
have been purchased, and students
will be started in on the studies next
week,