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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
rEmPLAR CHRISTMAS SERVICE.
The Sir Knights Of Trinity comman-
derry Will Observe the Day.

At noon Of Christmas day the Sir
knights of Trinity Commandery, No.
Z, X. T., will meet at Masonic Temple
for their usual Christmas observance
in common with Knights Templar in
all parts OF the world.
The following sentiment has been
prepared for the coming Christmas OBJ
servance of the Grand Encampment,
knights Templar, L. S. A.; To our
most eminent grand master. George
NJ. Moulton: A merry Christmas, and
may he always remember the love and
friendship of his fellow soldiers OF
the cross"
The grand master sends the follow
ing response: ITO the $4,000 Sir
knights Of our jurisdiction on Christ
mas day. the most memorable of all
the days in the Christian calendar,
this sentiment is dedicated Man
should ever seek his earthly reward
for deeds done in the approval of hi;
conscience which is the voice of God
and next to gain the esteem of his
fellOw-man, which. when wOrthly
done. is a priceless treasure"
AS Recorder James f. blanchard is
absent from the city no notices are
sent to the individual members, bur
il is hoped there will be larger at
tendance. The program will be pub
lished in tomorrow's Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Capt. P. d. O'Brien
Of the Chicago police department, Civ
ing n description of a lot of jewelry
stolen from Hinsdale. ILL.,, Dec. 10, and
also of one Frank Hellenberg. alias
Hellberg. and wife who are wanted for
the theft thereof. Hellenberg is Il
German, 80 years old. feet inches
tall and weighs 100 pounds: is Of sandy
complexion. red face. blue eyes, blond
mOustache, King William style; neat
ly dressed. black stiff hat or Stanley
cap. speaks French and English. Wife
Josie is 80 years old. 5 feet 4 or in
ches tall and weighs $50 pounds; dark
complexion. brown hair. dark circles
under eyes. badly decaycd teeth. Wore
black suit. white shirt waist, black
hat. black astrachan coat and muff.
Coarse features. nose slightly turned
UD,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
Funeral of Late John n. Granger.

The funeral Of the late John II.
Granger was held at the home. 80
Water street, at 2 o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon, in the presence of relatives
and many friends, among the latter
being the members of Capital Aerie.
No. 1860. F. 0. E., of which order the
deceased was 4 member. who attend
ed in Il body. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. David II. Evans. pas
tor of the South Parish Congregational
church. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful, among them being a
large set piece representing the en-
blem of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Roy FogS. Charles A. White, William
Fox and George +. Snow. officiated as
bearers. and honorary bearers We're al
so furnished by Capital Aerie. The re-
mains We're placed in the tomb at Mt
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

George Eckcl and John O'1iare lined
up before the judge at the Saturday
morning st Ssion of the municipal court
on a charge Of drunkenness. but there
was no money coming to the county
treasury in either case. Mr.. O'Hare eX-
planned that he was on his way from
\.wport. where he claimed to have
been working on the railroad. to the ice
fields down river. but fell from grace
on reaching Augusta. He was fluent
speaker and pleaded for his freedom at
a rate which forbade the court getting
A word in edgewise. and finally he was
allowed to go. just for the sake of get
ting rid of him. Mr.. Eckel was given SO
days in Jail. He wanted three months.
but he did not have the proper Gre
dcrti1ls. and as he did not want to go
IN fey nine months as Il tramp as the
court suggested. he was obliged TO ac-
cept the short time sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

George II. Morecroft left the Guy
Saturday to pass Christmas at ms
home in Pittsfield.
Miss f. 3. Dunton has gone 10
Skowhegan, where she VIII pass
Christmas with her parents.
Miss Edith Tetreault. who is attend
ing Bates College, is at her nome IL
this city for the Christmas holidays
Ralph Brann of the clerks force at
the Augusta postoffice. will pass
Christmas with his parents in kittery.
Miss Jennie Cottle arrived from
Massachusetts Saturday night to pass
the Christmas holidays at her home in
this city.
Miss Clara F. Hunnewell. teacher Of
the William r. Smith kindergarten,
will pass the Christmas holidays iii
Boston.
Maurice w. Russell, who is studying
at the University of pennsylvania
School of Dentistry, is at his home in
this city for the holidays.
Miss Mabel Johonnett of the Journal
book room left the city Saturday at
ternoon for her home in PittSield,
where she will pass the Christmas
holiday.
The Misses Mary and Dorothy True
| left on train 332 Sunday forenoon for
Boston, where they will pass the
| Christmas holidays as the guests of
| their brother.
Dana W. Lovejoy Of the force OF
| clerks in the newspaper room at the
Augusta postoffice. left Saturday foI
| Maiden, Mass, where he will pass
| Christmas with relatives.
Miss Edna E. Townsend. who is at
tending school ct Northampton Acade'
my ut Northampton, Mass. has ar
rived in the city and will pass inc
Christmas holidays with her parents
MIR. and Mrs. James Il. Townsend, OF
Oak street.
Miss Fannie Orne of Boothbay. who
has been the guest Of Miss Henrlett1
THOMPSON in this city for the past fcH
DAYS, left for home on train 6i Satur'
day forenoon She was accompanied
by her brother, who is student ~
the University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
Tufts College GIee and Mandolin Clubs

Tho success of the concert by the
Tuft" College Musical Club in this city
last year insures a warm welcome for
them at City hall Dec. -.
Their concerts this season are calling
forth enthusiastic praise from the pa
pers III the cities where they have APP
reared. The Murray Club has decided
to have no reserved seats. The admis-
SION of 35 cents is good for the best seat
in the hall. Tickets are on sale at
Means and Goodrich's drug stores. At
ter the concert there will be Il dance.
which is expected to be one Of the
most pleasant features of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Warren s. Malcolm has purchased
Of l.. A. Bartlett Of Belgrade the chest
nut mare Nelsonita. ana in company
with Fred Perkins. went to Belgrade
Friday and brought the animal home.
Nelsonita is years old, stands d.
and weighs about 100 pounds. She
was sired by Nelson and her dam was
Phoebe. the dam of Comora, Bertha
Wilkes. who had a mark of 2.2ili as
Il 4-ycar-old. and Phebeson. the sire "f
Harry Miller. c24A. Nelsonita has a
mark Of 223L. and made half ct
night on the Central Maine track at
Waterville. She is a PAGER and MI.
Malcolm purchased her for brush
horse. with the intention of putting
UP a good proposition to some Of the
speedy ones on the Hallowell ice track
this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
A Word from the Referendum League.

To the Citizens of Maine:
We are about to submit bill to the
Legislature asking them to submit to
the voters of this State a constitution
al amendment which, if ratified by
them, will permit the people here
after to directly participate in the en-
actment or repeal of legislation to
such an extent as they think their in
terests require. The term by which
this Legislation is known is the initia-
tive and referendum. This has the
endorsement of the Maine State
Grange. the Maine Federation Of
Labor and it was specifically mentioned
and approved of in the State platforms
of the Republican. Democratic, Pro-
hibtiOn and Socialist parties OF this
State during the last campaign.
VIII you share in the work which re-
mains to be done TO make certain that
the wishes of the people of Maine find
expression in the passage of the Ref
erendum Resolve by the next Legisla
| ture? Volunteers are needed to circu-
| late. petitions and distribute literature;
| will YOU be one of them? Funds are
needed for printing, for postage an" the
general expenses of the league work
| will you furnish portion?
| Send us your name with information
of what may be done in your section OF
| the State and how you can cooperate
| with the league in doing it. II able to
| do So send contribution for the league 5
| treasury The blessings of truly DEM
| ocratic government. where each may
| readily impress his will upon legisla-
| ton, are worth almost any sacrifice
| that could be named. but fortunately
| yery little sacrifice is needed. A very
| little of your time and very little OF
your money will be ample but the ne
cessity for that little is imperative. Get
| in touch Write us, telephone or tc'e'
praph us, or better still, come and see
| us. but be sure that the work OF the
referendum, the paramount issue OF
the hour, has your assistance during
the next few weeks.
Yours for Majority Rule.
State Referendum League of Maine.
| HERBERT c. LIBBY, President.
KINGSRURY Il. PIPER. Secretary.
| Waterville Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

One Of the postofiice clerks reports
that he saw n robin Thursday near the
spring on the Norton lot on Sew2ll
street, and that he was sure it WAS a
robin. Someone suggested that perhaps
the bird seen was a pine grosbeak. but
the man said that he knew it was a
robin and could prove his statement by
others who saw the bird at the same
time that he did. 1t is Il little late for
robins. hut they have been seen in Au-
gusta during the winter time before,
and it may be that one or two neglect
cd 10 go South with the rest last fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

one Of the newest acquisitions IN
the speed line of Augusta horses is the
bay gelding Antonio. which was pur-
chased. by T.. r. Wcllman Saturday. of
Leslie Hisler Of Washington. ana
which is said to be a good one. An
tonia is by Nelson out of a dam by
Matchmaker, stands 15.2i. hands and
weighs 1000 pounds. He has mark
of 2.o64, which was made in Il win
ming race at the Windsor fair. while
driven by Walter +. Webb of this city
II is probable that he will be stepped
some to the ice this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
Charles ScanIon.

Charles Scanlon, son Of Patrick
Scanlon, died at 1915 o'clock last night
at his home. Is Perham street, after a
lingering illness Besides his wife and
infant child, two brothers. John and
Stephen Scanlon. survive Notice Of
the funeral will be given later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The advertising sheet of the Augusta
police department, which was publish
ed in connection with the coming con-
cert and ball to be given by the mem
bcrs Of the force at City hall on Mon
day evening, Dec. 81, has been issued.
1t contains in addition to the advcr-
Using matter the concert program for
the evening and also half-tonos of the
members of the force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Miss Henrietta Thompson. who has
for some time past been associated
with the law office of Cornish & BaS-
sett as stenographer. has resigned her
position and will finish her work at
the office the last of this week. Miss
Thompson will be at the State House
during the legislative session as pub
lie stenOsrapheA and will have her
Headquarters in the State library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

p ]. Cronin. clerk OF the board of
ov"rscers of the POOR at Lewiston. and
Cyrille LaBranche, superintendent of
the Lewiston City farm. came over 70
Augusta Saturday forenoon, having
with them Albert Fl. Mctcalf of Lewis
ton. whom they committed to the In
sane hospital. This case was the cath
which Mr.. Cronin had brought to the
hospital within the past 20 months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Melville Smith is greatly pleased
with the trade results Of the Grange
meeting in this city last week. He
shipped instruments as far as Aroos-
took and Waldo counties, sold to
Patrons He has beautiful Kings
bury piano player in his south window
that attracts lots Of attention. His
rr,s sent stock of new pianos is large,
also. quite few slightly used pianos
for sale Music hall is i popular
resort on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Repairs have been made at the pow
or house of the Augusta, winthrop &
Gardiner Railway and regular service
will be resumed on the Winthrop line
today. In addition to the regular SER
vice today car will leave Augusta for
Winthrop at 4.55 and P. NJ, and will
leave Winthrop for Augusta at and
10 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The Augusta boys in Bowdoin are
nearly all at their homes in this city
for the Christmas recess. Among them
are Robert A. Cony and Chester S.
Kingsley of 1907: Nathan s. Weston of
1908; Gardner X. Heath of 1909, and
Leon s. Lppincott, Sewall Webster,
Cony Weston, Geo. II. MacomDer,
Ralph w. Small and Bert c. Morrill, of
1910. Burlcish Martin. 1910. is spend
ing the holidays with his grandparents
in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
WatervilIe Notes.

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, 1906-12-24

II. H. Lee of this city has accepted
a position on the Turf, Farm and
Home of Waterville. in the line of So
Letting subscriptions. making col!ec-
tons and also writing for the columns
of the paper. Mr.. Lee is well known liz
this vicinity as writer on matters per-
tanning to the horse. and his contribu-
tons will no doubt add to the interest
of the publication which he represents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

At the regular meeting of the Car
penters Union, which will be held to-
night, nomination and election of Of
ficers will be in order, and it is hoped
that all members who possibly can will
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The public are invited to call into
c. S. Downing & Sons music ware
rooms and hear the famous Simplex
Piano Player also to look over their
stock of new and secondhand pianos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The many friends Of Miss Mary
Poole. who has been receiving treat
mont at the City hospital for some
time past, will be gratified that she Is
steadily improving and that It IS ex-
ppected that she will be able to leave
that institution in about one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

II. G. Barker Co. are showing in their
window a very handsome Alaska fox
rug. Even in that country it is seldom
they are found as richly marked as this
one,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The Aroostook turkeys, ducks and
geese to be served for the Christmas
dinner at the Augusta House, made a
fine display in Weber & Hewitt's
window Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

The mild weather of the past few
days has not done any particular good
to the ice fields on the river. and while
those above the dam have only been
affected by the melting of the sap ice
the wear of the fields down river has
come on the under side as WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

The Green street Methodist Sunday
school will hold its Christmas tree en-
tertainment Tuesday evening at 80
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24

Miss Ella A. Barton. teacher Of sew
ing in the Augusta public schools. was
passenger on train No. Ga Saturday
forenoon. going to Boston to pass the
Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-24
Lodge Directory

-pIN,rY coMMANDERY, NO. 2, x.
IT Snecial Christmas Observance at Ma
IL. Ternple at noon Tuesday. Dec. y.
so. e.. I,nicnts will assemble at 1l.30 A. NJ.
s,n sniourning Sir Knights are cordially
invited to attend.
l. T.. BLANCHARD. Sec.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-05

Civil engineer Branton of the
A. B. & A. took his departure
today for Brunswick.
DR.. and Mrs. C. Stanton. of
WASHINGTON, D. c., stopped over
in this city yesterday while en-
route to Palatka, Florida.
Sickness-picnics etc, are
some of the obstacles in the way
of Saturdays issue-and we
could not overcome them with
four of the force absent.
Mr.. S. D. Orser, a practical
p1ummer, has located in Fitz-
gerald and we hope will find suf-
fcent employment to encourage
him to make this his home per-
manently.
Night.policeman Collier is
somewhat elevated. having moved
his quarters to- the second story
of the city hall. This will give
more jail room which of course
will be needed right along under
high license rule.
DR.. J. r. Gum writes that he
expects to begin the tent meet
ings in this city as soon as his
tent is completed and delivered
which he thinks will be ready by
the second Sunday in June and
hopes to have the earnest coop
Grafton of all who desire spirit
ual uplift in our community. He
wants to organize large chorus
composed of at least 100 of the
best singers in our city.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-05

Rev. Carl Minor came in Fri.
day from cambridge, return
ing same day.
Miss Hessie Turner of Prison
Park Hotel, Andersonville. is the
guest of Miss Virginia Bryan of
this city.
FOR SALE:-Fresh Cow.
J. P. Patterson.
South of town.
We can't expect God to work
Miracle and keep US we'll if we
break his health laws which are
as binding as His spiritual law.
If we persistently breathe the
poison air from decayiug vege.
table or animal matter we need
not be astonished if we have the
fever or some kindred filth dis.
care.
Mrs. F. A. Spil1er and her
daughter, Miss Ann Spiller, of
Roanoke Drive left yesterday for
Philadelphia and other points in
Pennsylvania, their old home.
Their pretty home is in charge
of Antonio Garcia and Mr.. and
Mrs. McCorkel, the latter rent.
ing and cultivating the land
while the wandering couple are
visiting with friends.
For Sale: A complete saw mill
outfit, consisting of one Is H. P.
return tubular boiler and one 20
H. P. engine Schofeld make, one
No. 2 saw mill, wire table feed,
one so inch, 9 gauge, inserted
tooth saw. Belts and other fix
lures. Will sell same for $500.
Can be seen one and a half miles
from Fletcher's siding on A. B.
& A. railroad.
100 12t. A. j. SWORD.
The decision of the senate
com mittee on privileges and cleo
tons, declaring that Reid Smoot,
from Utah, was not entitled to
his seat in the U. S. Congress,
scores another victory for the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, whose petitions went in
by the thousands from every
state in the Union and their
friends de1uged the congress-
men of each state.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-05

Rev. J. F. Yansey, of Ny site,
reports to the Enterprise that
Henderson Chaple has been sold
by the Methodist Congregation
to the Primative Baptist and the
Methodists will build at Osier-
field. The material for the new
church is being put on the
ground. Saturday before the
third Sunday in June the fourth
quarterly conference of that
church will be held at Osierheld
by Presiding Elder Morrison,
who will preach Sunday morning.
Mrs. Arthur Jones is in Chi
cago visiting with relatives and
will probably go on to Seattle,
Washington before her return,
and visit Mr.. Jones' parents.
Mrs. J. Stevers and children &C
ompanied her to Indiana where
they will spend the summer.
In many ways Gen. 0. 0.
Howard. Of the Union, and Gen.
Stephen D. Lee, of the Confed-
eracy, the last commanders OF
the Blue and Gray, are linked
together by the melancholy dis
tinction of being sole survivors
among the many leaders. Both
of these old generals are hale and
vigorous and useful beside.
Both are as busy, energetic and
progressive as any one fired with
the wine of youth. With palms
won ia war they have twined
the olive crowns won in the game
iof peace.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-05

The most fastidions house
wives buy Royal -four. If.
Chief Smith who has been
|ai1ing for the past week is out
again.
The Misses Eaie and May Day
are spending this week in Nor
man Park.
Mr.. James Pridgen, of Moul-
trie is in the city greeting hosts
of his old friends.
J. G. Knapp wife and children
are on their way to Cumberland
Island to enjoy the salt sea-air
and surf bathing.
Miss Sue V. Portmess starts
today on her journey northward
aud as far as Indiana and Chi
cago, Ills.
Mr.. E. Haley, of Townsville,
lately arrived to fill the position
of foreman in the Fitzgerald
Iron works.
Judge S. A. Fisk and wife, re-
turned from Douglas, and took
their departure for Hobart,
Oklahoma, Sunday, where they
will reside in the future.
Policeman Golfers heart was
made happy by the receipt OF a
letter from his sisters and
Mother in Canada, from whom
he had been separated for
eighteen years. During his
service in the Spanish-American
war he was lost to them until a
few weeks ago when a letter
found them at the old homestead
near Quebec.
The commotion on Friday
night was caused by shooting
dogs. The slaughter is likely
to go on until there is some
chance for weary people to sleep
and those who are obliged to
travel to and fro on the sidewalks
to do so without being over
whelmed with packs of snarling,
swapping, barking dogs. There
are whole blocks in this city
where it is about all your life is
worth to pass the dooryard. No
matter if they are tied up they
frighten timid children and wo-
men-yes even strong men.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-05

nutrition, motion and
in the stomach, bow
pancreas and splice
which regulate the kid
b ladder; ano. her coutl
ovaries, tubes and utter
err the lungs and their
work; another which lIlf
process of systematic
rest, repair and ref
better known collect
sleep; still others whic
the other processes Of 4
organism.
Furthermore Oste0f
discovered the pathy
which to reach these
aud manipulations tha
their various functions
We go dire ct to the
these power-houses OF
ergy, to find and ren
evil, what ever itanaS b
Our medicine" is 4
ica1 connection-not 4
We do not believe in co
symptoms-[but we d
in going down after the
and when the CAUSE is
the symptoms will dlsal
AS long as practitions
different therapeutic 4
upon the treatment of 81
as they arise, to effect
that long they are not
diseases of the human b
entifcally, But only exp
ing. M
Consult us, we will
strate and explain the
your trouble to you, AM
will proceed to effect a {
DR.. G. A. Towns
Osteopathic p
Davis Building, opposit
Fitzgerald, Ga.