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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15
BeIqrade Grange.

Belgrade Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening. Feb. 10. and
a very large crowd awaited themselves
of the fine sleighinG and moonlight to
go to Grange meeting and they came
from all directions with in a radius of
10 miles, till one of the largest crowds
OIL record had assembled. The princi-
pal business OF the evening was the
comforting of the Third and Fourth de-
grees on six candidates. after which
the regular Harvest supper was en-
joyed. The program for the evening
consisted of a recitation by Sister
Maude Farnham: An original paper
Tales Of An ex-Whaleman." by Bro.
Wilbur johnson. This paper occupied
about 81 minutes IN reading and was
devoted to Mr.. Johnson adventures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15
50 MANY PEOPLE SPEAK

in the highest terms of D-Zcrta Quick
pudding that you should give it trial.
There are numerous ways Of preparing
and serving 1t. For pudding dessert
add one quart of milk to contents of one
Dackagc, bring to Il boil, cool and serve
with cream and sugar or any good pud-
ding sauce. For making pies. prepare
according to directions on package. add
two tahlcsuOonfuIs of sugar and put in
crust which has been baked. Cover with
neringuc made with the whites of two
eggs This is enough for two large or
three small PIES. For cake filling, prepare
as above and spread between layers TO
the desired thickness. Five choice flaw
ors-I Ii mon Tapioca. Vanilla, Orange.
MacarOon. Chocolate and Strawberry. All
Grocers 10 cents. Order today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Hon s. W. Carr of BowdOinham.
who is spending the winter in Augusta.
ard who owns cot,LGe on the shores
Of Cobbosseecontec. was out at the
lake "Wednesday getting things into
ro adincss for the coming summer. Mr..
Carr is an enthusiastic and successful
fisherman. and in speaking of the fish
ing at the lake gave his opinion that
the coming season will furnish the best
trout and salmon fishing ever enjoyed
at the lake. Last season was IL good
one. but this year. Mr.. Carr thinks,
will exceed il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

The Grand Lodge of Maine A. o. H..
W. is in session at Portland at its
annual meeting having commenced
Wednesday. and will continue through
today. and quite a number of the Au-
gusta members of the order are in at
tendance. among them being Judge a.
G. Andrews. who holds the office of
grand recorder, I. c. Buckley, who is
representative from Augusta Lodge.
and Mrs. Annie Tabor, who is the rom
resentative of the local branch of the
Degree CT Honor. Others who were of
the party We're Mrs. Chas. Philbrick.
Mrs. a. G. Andrews. Mrs. E. ]. Roberts
and Mrs. Job Springer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

The members of the Augusta chorus
announce Il concert, which will be
given at the Universalst church in
this city. Tuesday evening. Feb 20.
The concert will be given entirely Of
local talent, and the program which
has been arranged is IN excellent one.
The first part will consist Of mis-
ccllaneous musical numbers including
a male quartet, ladies' trill, IL solo by
Mrs. w. e. Atkins of Gardiner and
also by Miss lola kearney of this city,
and an oboe solo, and the second Tar;
will consist of readings by Miss Maud
Andrews, with piano accompaniment
by J. F. Mac Nichol. The concert will
furnish a musical treat which all
should hear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15
GOSPEL MISSION.
Evangelist !. T. Johnson Being Greet
ed by Crowded Houses.

Evangelist |. T. Johnson met his APP
rointncnt Tuesday evening and with
a full house. His message then and
Wednesday night was mostly directed
to the Christian people. the theme be-
ing the Holy Ghost" as set forth in
Acts Chap. and .. Several expressed
IL desire to receive this gift. He is a
man who has his own personality and
willing to express the truth as God
reveals it to him fearlessly. His man
ner may be different from some others
but the seed thoughts are wonderfully
plain and clear. Should you wish a
scat tonight come early. Strangers
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Tho frce-f0r-all class at the races on
the Iallowell speedway this afternoon
should be a good orc. for in addition
to the fastest horses in the three cities.
1t was announced Wednesday that M
all probability two flyers from Show
hogan will come down for the purpose
of competing. they being the chestnut
Gclding Milo s. with mark Of FL x.
and the bay marc Nettie w. Both
these horses are we'll known on Maine
race tracks, and their presence at
Hhllowell should make the race an in
tcrcsting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Charles Black who. it will be re-
mcinbered, was seriously injured
about three weeks ago by having a
tree fall upon him while he was at
work in the wood lot on the Scribner
farm. is reported to he slowly i.lprov-
ing. He is able to sit up in bed lit
tie while each day and his leg which
was paralyzed by the blow which he
received is somewhat better. but
whether the injuries to it will be per-
manent or not cannot at this time he
stated. although the attending rhvsi-
clan hopes that he may recover the full
use of il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Two cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported to the local Board of Health
Tuesday noon. the ones affected by the
disease being two little girls named
Dorr residing at - Capitol street and
aged respectively about six and eight
years. Both have the disease I'm q mia
form. The children are pupils at Mo
Nash Schoolhouse at the corner 80
Sewall and Capitol streets. but did not
break out with the disease in scboo,
and while the physicians feel that
there is little If any danger Of con.
tagion existing in the school rooms N.
school board had Sanitary lnsnao,or
Bean 80. to the building last eyen;ne,
ard thorough: fumigate it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Wcbber & Hewctt are selling those
splendid California oranges received
by Il. W. Soule at prices which are re-
markedly low. They offer the 200
count oranges at % cents PEE dozen.
the lie count at 80 cents, and the $50
count at So cents. They will also
sell whole boxes for 1926 and half
boxes for $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Frank Farnham Of this city has rur-
chased the cottage owned by Charles
W. Kicker on the shore of Weber
pond in Eassalbcro and will occupy it
as a summer Home. The cottage IS To-
Gated near the south end of the pond
and is one of a colony owned by Au-
EuSta people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

One victim of intoXication was be-
fore the municipal court Wednesday
morning, but as ne promised to do bet
ter III future he was allowed to go
without the payment Of a flne, ana was
placed on probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

III the Sandwich Islands some 20 years
ago and was very interesting. The third
chapter OF Mr.. JOhnsOns story Will
probably be heard at the first meeting
III March. Arrangements have been
made for an all-day meeting March 10.
Wncn it is expected that the officers
and members Of Rcadfield Grange will
visit Belgrade Grang" and furnish the
entertainment. At the next meeting
FEB. Il. there will he a discussion. sub
jet. why Should a Parcels Post Be
Established by the Government:
King Edward used t. wear a No : hat.
Now he wears IA. his head :fpG,r"ntiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Among the Out-of-town people who
were in the city Wednesday morning
was Rev D. Il. Phelan of Danforth,
who was on his way to Portland to at
tend the annual session Of the Grand
Lodge of the Maine A. o. L. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Sheriff Ham reports that there are at
present confined in the county Jail. 26
prisoners, 4 remarkably small! pOpu-
lation, and for the first time in many
there is not one representative
of the fair sex eXpiating offences in
the CORE tive institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

According to the mail carriers. there
was an unusually large amount of val
cntine mail Wednesday morning.
Tuesday evening rush at the stamp
window was a reminder of Christmas
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Harry Breen, who has been engaged
during the winter at the Rines car
riage mandatory, will resume his
position as a member of the Maine
Central crew of painters, and will
leave for Rockland Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

The Augusta members Of the Gen.
j. Il. Hubbard National Relief Corps
who are going to Gardiner to the whist
party at Mrs. Bobbns this evening,
will take the $50 car from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Quite Il party OF Augusta young poo
pie attended the dance given by the
North Augusta Grange, "Wednesday
evening, at the Grange hall, and good
time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

The Augusta Water Districts crew is
engaged in making some necessary re-
pairs oil the hydrant at the corner of
Middle and Stone streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Current Events Club will meet for
social afternoon, Friday, Feb. ID. at j
o'clock with Mrs. j. L. Blanchard. ~
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Reserved seat tickets for the con-
cert of the Bowdoin Musical Clubs at
City hall, Feb. IA, are now on sale at
Means drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Charles w. Kicker has purchased a
lot of land at the corner of Pearl and
Patterson streets and will erect a
dwelling thereon in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

Charles T.. Purinton of the firm of
Purinton Bros. Co. was in Lewiston
Wednesday in attendance at the con-
yention of the Maine coal dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15

II. f. Capen of the Augusta House
is on a short business trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

Repairs are being effected on the
Rines hill railroad crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. & A.
NJ. Special communication Tuesday even
ing, Feb. IL, at 80. Work in +. C.
degree. All sojourEing brethren are cor
daily invited to be present
PERCY GRIEG, w. II.
CLAUDE w. TOWNSEND, Sec.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
cLARksRoRo.

The /. o. o. F's. will attend divine SER
vice in ST. Peters church in body next
Sunday morning.
On Sunday May 9th, Rev. L. R. Davis,
rector Of ST. PETERS church will appeal for
an extra collection for the benefit of the
SanFrancisco sufferers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Lentz and son,
Charles Edward. of National Park, were
Sunday guests Of their parents, Mrs. and
Mrs. Charles Test.
Mr.. Joseph Owen, Jr., of Mt. Royal
moYed his family to Frankfort last week,
where Mr.. Owens is at work on the trolley.
Mrs. George Walter has been recent
guest Of her sister Mrs. Sedgwick Shoemaker
near Bridgepors.
Miss Nettie E. Smith attended the ded-
ieatory service Of the new Court House in
Camden on Tuesday.
Miss Maud Ayars was an over Sunday
guest Of friends at Haddon Heights.
Miss Ethel McElwee of BROOKLYN il
spending sometime with her grandmother,
Mrs. James McElwee.
Miss Lora Dole and Miss Mable Gosnel
Of Philadelphia we're guests over Sunday al
the home Of Mr.. Joseph v. Clark.
Mrs. James Hollis and daughter Edna
were guests OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Steward.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
TURNERSvILLE.

Mrs. Edward Spain and son George spent
a few days with relatives in Camden last
week.
Mr.. Winfield Cook Of Glassboro visited
friends Of this place on Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Fowler Of Blackwood visited
Howard Williams on Sunday.
Mr.. John Sharp Of Gloucester has returned
home after few days with bis grandparents
Of this place.
Miss Viola Hagerman Of Blackwood
visited relatives Of this place one day last
week.
Miss Edna Turner and Mr. Lumis Stew
art are confined TO their rooms with very
bad cases Of measles.
Mrs. Albert Turner is suffering with
blood poison in her ARM
Mrs. Daniel Wiltsey is very i'll in the
Pennsylvania Hospital.
$12 40 was taken at the entertainment
on Saturday evening
Mr.. Roscoe Haines and family visited J.
K. Powell and family Saturday and Sum
day.
The young man from Hurtfville who
thinks himself just it, had better use his
manners instead Of doing such an ungentle-
manly u rs he did when leaving church
On Saturday evening
SIS. 0ewas raised Sunday il the ~. E.
10 help aid the sufferers ia San
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
NEWBoLD-WEsTvILLE

The Ladies' Aid Of the Newbold Baptist
church will give strawberry festival,
Saturday evening May 26th, in the base
ment of the Church.
Mr.. J. Campbell,a resident OF Westyille,
met with serious accident last Thursday
at Woodbury. Heights. Mr.. Campbell was
employed in the construction of the third
rail system and was hit by train. He
was taken to Cooper Hospital Camden, but
died during the evening. Mr.. Campbell
lost his wife a few years ago, and this
together with the fact that two children
survive him, makes the case most pitable
one.
The suicide of Mr.. Emil Engelhard a
resident Of WestviIle, was a sad surprise to
the whole community. Mr.. Engelhard
seemed to be of cheerful disposition, and
his sudden change of mind is unaccounted
for
The big metz at Washinton Park made
its initial dip into the river Monday for the
season of 1905. To people who have never
seen the working Of this mammoth affair,
the sight would be quite interesting.
The many friends of Master Charles Dore
who broke his leg recently while coastlng
were glad 80 hear OF his home coming last
Saturday. Charles is at present confined
to his bed, and it will be sometime before
he will be able to walk.
For the benefit Of the Union Fire Co.,
there will be two performances given in
Prosperity Hall, Saturday evening, May
18th, Mr.. Sam'l A. Ehrenzeller will pre-
sent Camille, +" and Monday evening May
21st, The Ideal Dramatic Co., will presents
1.-THE Professors Folly
The 4th Of July Committee held another
meeting April Goth and considerable busi-
ness of Importance was transacted.
Mr. Hurff and family and Mr.. Draper
and daughter have returned from California
where they had been spending the winter.
There are more young folks to bebaptised
in the Newbold Baptist church, Sunday
evening, April Gosh.
The Junior Christian Endeayor Society
of the NeWbold Baptist church realized
$4,000 from the sale Of SOAP The money
was spent in purchasing book case for the
church library.
Mr.. P. Aug. Anderson, Of Newbold, is
back again after an absence Of nine months
travelling.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
PAuLsRoRo.

G. G. Thomson is laying concrete walk
in front Of his Broad street property, and
down Pine street. David Hickman is doing
the work.
Leroy Densten and bis mother went TO
Wilmington Tuesday to attend the wedding
of Mrs. Densten's son Enoch, who lives in
that place.
William Rinear moved to Philadelphia
Monday, where he has good position at
his trade carriage painting.
Two Of our young men were married last
week, and have gone to homes of their own
Harry Adamson to Miss Emma Parker,
and William Adamson to Miss Carrie Apple
back. The boys are brothers. sons of
Henry s. Adamson, Of this place. We
wish them much happiness, and best
wishes.
Mayor w. J. Adamson has issued call
to the people of this borough for relief
fund for the San Francisco sufferers.
George Ham, Of Chester, was in town
Saturday visiting friends and relatives.
The two hrst grade rooms in our school
celebrated Arbor Day on Friday afternoon
last by parading the streets and going to
the woods.
The shad fishermen did some business
this week. The catch ran from ten shad to
fifty Monday morning last, but since then
there has been scarcely any caught.
William Casperson has purchased a
dwelling house and lot on Billings avenue
from Emanuel Hambright, price 81, $50, and
will make it his permanent home.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
MIcKLEToN.

Miss Nellie John Of Paxinoa Pa, il
spending sometime with J. Omar Heritage
and wife.
George Heritage and family entertained
friends from Camden last week.
Mr.. and Mrs S. Mason Carter with their
children recently visited their parents Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Somers at Monroeyille.
Miss Florence Stackhouse of Salem has
been re-engaged as teacher for Friend
school,
a number of our residents attended
Pomona Grange at Swedesboro last week.
Among those from this township who par
ticipated were Mrs. J. Herbert Brown who
read well prepared paper on Rural Tale-
phone. Miss Jessie Brown gave an enjoy
able recitation and Herbert Borden gave an
interesting talk on Practical Dalrying as
taught at the Wisconsin State University.
Friends First-day school recently re-
ceiyed circulating library from Phila.,
Yearling Meetings. First-day School Asso-
citation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Hoffman
received cablegram this week from their
son, Lieutenant ,Corbert Hoffman announc-
ing their safe arrival at the Philippine
Islands on Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Lieu
tenant Hoffman took side trip en- route
OCCUPYING about two and half days and
visited the pyramids Of Egypt.
Several Of our young people spent Friday
evening most PLEASANTLY with Miss Anna
Fl. Pancoast in honor Of her birthday.
The guests were unexpected by Miss Pam
coast but none She less heartily enjoyed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
swEDEssoRo.

Misses Carrie Thompson and Frances
Locke, Of Phila., and Mrs. VIM. Knowles,
Of Washington, D. G. have been visiting
Miss Lucy A. Welsh, Of South Swedesboro
Miss Belle Howey and Mr.. Lawrence, Of
Merchantville, and Miss Chaplin, Of Phila..
have been recent guests of Harry G. Howey
and sisters, Of South swedesboro.
J. Rufus Eastlack and wife, Ct Camden,
and their daughter, Miss Gertrude, of
Orange, spent last Friday with B. R. Mof-
fet6 and wife.
Miss Emma Rigner and George Thomas,
OF Rogers Ford, and John Ortlip, of Potts
town, Pa, were over-Sunday guests of
William Dilkes, Jr., and wife.
Ralph Z. Headley has been suffering with
q severe attack Of grip.
The entertainments given in Guests Hall
on Thursday evening of last week for the
benefit Of the public drinking fountain,
was thought to be the best home talent
entertainment ever given in Swedesboro.
The hall was crowded to the doors, and the
sum Of $1l6 was cleared--a splendid start
toward the fountain The committee in
charge, and all who assisted deserve the
thanks of the community for their effort
Don't forget the town meeting to be held
in Lippincott's Hall on Tuesday evening,
May LIST, in the interest Of lecture course
for next winter. The University Extension
Society desiles full attendance.
Deputy Grand Master Walter r. Shoe
maker attended meeting Of Deputies in
Camden on Friday evening, April 20th, at
which the Grand Master and his staff from
the upper part of the State were present.
Henry K. Shoemaker will take possession
of the store purchased of Lippincott & Gas
kill, on April 30th.
Fruit trees are in full bloom, and the
country just now presents beautiful APP
pearance. The prospect Of abundant fruit
is good.
Washington Camp No. 80 P. O.S. A..
celebrated its first anniversary on Tuesday
evening. Rev. Charles FL. Elder, of Tren-
ton. made fine address; Joseph Moreland,
of Paulsbero, gave several Rotations; good
music was provided with Miss Florence G.
Pither at the organ, and the evening closed
with fine banquet which the members
and their families and invited guests thor
oughly enjoyed. Washington Camp No 80
is increasing its membership, and bids fair
to be one Of the largest orders in Swedes-
boro.
A few farmers have put tomato plants in
the field, and we hear that one or two have
nearly all their plants out. The cold rains
and high winds Of the last few days have
been hard on the tender plants.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
PEDRicKToWN.

The spring examinations will be held in
the. public school beginning on Monday
morning, April 80.
Mrs. Ruth Justice ssill continues ill with
rheumatism. Mrs. Stanton Of Pennsgrove
is with her.
The District Epworth League Rally will
be held in the M. E. Church on Wednesday
evening, May 8. Bridgeport, Centre Square,
Auburn, Penn grove and Pedricktown
Leagues are included.
James Mclaughlin has bought Albert
Sparks small house.
Contractor Davis Stanley is building a
wagon shed for John Jordan.
Frank Gates house has been newly
painted.
Dr. James B. Ware Of Bridgeson was in
town last week.
The many friends Of John Shultz were
pleased to lee him on She street on Sunday
after bis tedious sickness
Miss Carrie Strimple visited her father at
lie Warnersgille, Pa Sanitarium, on Sum
day. Mr.. Strimple has but slightly inn
proved.
Mess Vim. Rurk and VIM. Hunt are
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