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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15
Funeral of Late Mrs. Hiram X. Choate

The funeral of the late Mrs. Hiram
X. Choatc was held at the home. 107
Northern avenue, ut , O'Clock Saturday
afternoon. in tn" presence of many
relatives ana friends, the houS" being
filled. Tn" services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. BlaiSflcll. and selections
were rendered by Miss Helen Small.
There was i rrofusion of beautiful
floral offerings. The intcrm"nt was
madc in the family lot at Mr. Pleasant
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

One of the Srecdicst automobiles
which has yet been seen in the city ar
rived in town at about 3.15 Sunday af-
t"rnoon. it being Il Peerless flyer own
ed and driven By II. G. Boyer Of Pos
ton. The car was built on the racing
model and had but two seats, ana the
fact that Mr., Ecycr left Boston Sun
day morning ana arrived in the city
at the hour he did shows that he did
not linecr very long by the roadside
on tn" tlip. He stopped ut Fiticld's
garage long enough to get Il supply Of
gasoline and oil. ana then resumed his
journey I" Wdteivillc. leaving for that
city at $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

A uarty from kent'S Hill incluning
some of the instructors and students
from the seminary came down to the
city Saturday afternoon. and after taxi
ing supper at the COny House ana fi"-
fol North. attended the theatre III III"
evening. Tho personnel OF IN" rarty
v.,s ~ follows W. ~ Jones. W. c.
Corey, Anna Dyer. Anna Alien l. Il.
Toolc. Ethel Mdlksom, ID. A. hIahcH-
ard. +. Ryder, Prof Oliver MIS- M"rS"
Toe Willcttc. Fred Gregory MlIircl
Damrcn, William Elmen ana Ether
Winters. The party came by way OF
Winthrop on the ElectricS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

IN" drcdgc which uses the appliance
known as the 'grahbcr." ana which IS
stationed below the purinton wharf
has been partly out of commission for
the past few days because Of the
breaking Of two Of the sections Of the
ulsSer. y spare section was carried
with the drcdSc, but this was broken
ana also another section, and il be-
came necessary t. send to Boston f.
get new section. This arrived Sat
urday and work was resumed in The
afternoon. new digger was tried
last week in thu shape of a scoop bur
Willie tins worked like q charm the
hosting apparatus was not heavy
enough, and after two or three breaks
had occurred the scoop was aban-
doncd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

An auto party Of four Massachusetts
people arrived in the city sunday tore
noon. on their way tn the gam" lands
in the northern part of the state The
car was a Knox, the property 81 =. +.
Shattuck Of West Newton, ana with
him were Mrs. Shattuck and Mr. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Davis, also from West
Newton. The PARTY was bound for the
region around Square lake and left
Rcston for Name Thursday. stopping
at various places along the route. Trey
stopped here long enough I" take IN
some gasoline and then resumed their
Journey. intending to go as far as Ban
gor yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Friday night WAS the record thus far
for cold autumn weather. and brought
with it the first real frcez" Of the sea
son. Ice formed To the thickness OF a
half inch in various places about tn"
city, and at 80 Saturday morning the
journal thermometer indicated only
three degrees ;ti,uvo the freezing point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The burlington Pros. 60. has a crew
of men at work on the wharf ming
IN that structure and making it of
more permanent nature imam y Is az
present. by filing in with rocks at The
rear of the cr:hhing in place OF the
logs which have been there heretofore.
This will make solid foundation and
a lasting one 1t is probable that the
wharf will be rcplanked in the spring.
and another Improvement which viii
be made on the wharf is that OF r9is-
inc The floor of the coal pockets about
four feet. the material used being ne
Garth and rocks which are being taken
from the river BY The dredSe'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15
Mullen Lowell,

Miss Eff" Campbell Lowell ana Will
liam +. Mullen were married yesterday
afternoon at the parsonage OF the
Green street Methodist church by Rev.
III. +. DunnaCk. the pastor After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen left for
a short honeymoon trip. After their
return they will live on Maple street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Many Of the Augusta Yacht CLUB
launches we're out for cruise down
the river sunday afternoon, and the
day Was On" Of the most beautiful Of
the season. The shippers Of tt" feet
are taking advantage of the autumn
days. and several of them ar" planning
cruises for the present week. as the
season is drawing to clos" ana the
time will soon come for placing the
boats in winter quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The failure of tn" municipal hak'r''
ut Catania. Italy. is reported by MI
Churchill. the British consul at Palermo
There was Il $4,000 deficit in tn" halhnc
sheet. ana the request governing q i''''
Of 500 was refused by royal commas
son; in consequence" the institution has
l,n.,, rlnSnl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

A dancing narty was given Satur-
ray evening by the students of the
Shaw business college, in the school
room at the college. 1t was an infer
NAL affair ana those present We're stu
dents, but it was q great success ana
"vcryon" had 4 good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

+. -. Gctch"li OF this city. VIII" las
been shipping il" t" Providence, II. l..
10y rail. has nearly completed the work
ana expects to finish sometime this
week as he would have finished last
week had it not been for the stormy
weather He is loading about 81 tons
to a car and ships about carload 4
1ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The ladies Of the Winthrop street
BAPTIST church Lad their turn at the
Hunmage sale fad Friday and Satur-
day, and disposed of 4 lot Of household
bric-a-brac in the store at the corner
of Water and Bridge streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

William BrannaGan, who had for the
past six weeks been receiving treat
ment at the Augusta City hospital,
was sufficiently recovered tn be able 10
b" taken to his home at Pleasant hill
SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Some Of the Augusta teachers are
making preparations for Attending the
convention of the state Teachers As
sociation which will be held in Lewis
ton. oct. %. 20 and p. and the city
should be represented by a good dele
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Associate Justice William Penn
htchousc of this city and Hon. lie
roy L. Carleton of Winthrop chair
man OF the commission of inland fish
erles and game, are on their annual
hunting trip i'll The game regions in the
northern part Of the State, AMI Will
pass two weeks i'll tn" wilderness
around Square lake. As both gentle
men are past masters In woods lore
ana good hunters withal, it is likely
mat both will bring home q moose on
thelr return to civilization. 1t viii be
remembered that on the occasion of
thclr trip to Eamcland last fall the
Juus' lost fine moose which he and
MS guide had yardcd and We're wait
ing 1or Monday morning to come be-
lorc Killing the animal. by another
hunter coming in and killing the moose
on sunday, which is close time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Til" last freeze did the business for
the leaves. Now look out and not mis-
take your nciGhbor for a deer. Brook $
Hardware COS. big stock Of guns, ii
fies. coats, boots and ammunition is
falling away like the leaves and yet
there is plenty for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Byron Boyd. who has been occupying
his cottage at Hammond's grove. Cob
bosseecontce, during the summer
months, mas closed it for the winter
and moved into the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Some say that city girls arr Po''
ignorant things. Some OF lf'"i '''i''l
tell horse from Il COW. put ''''S
know that HOLSTERS Rocky N"u il.''''
Tea is one of the greatest hcau'iii''
known. Tea or Tablets. 80 GEMS
Bowditch, Webster d 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Dan W. Sexton, clerk at CouShlin's
dug store. who had been enjoying a two
weeks vacation which was passed in
massachusetts,. has returned home and
resumed his duties in the store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

WOrkmen have begun the work of
stripping the interior of the second
floor Of the Augusta Trust Co. building.
preparatory to the reconstruction Of
the upper floors into Offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Thomas Regain, former resident of
this city, who has been working in
Lewiston the past year. has secured
q position i'll Boston and will begin his
duties this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Invitations are out for the weekly
assembly of the Augusta Yacht Club.
which will be given at the hall of the
clubroom. Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet at $50 this evening with Mrs.
NJ. f. Fuller, IL State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15
CHILDREN THRIVE

y, good cooking. No matter how G""d
.,h,o yoI set now. YOU can improve
=, /, ny reading the HousckecpcrS
~. ~ IN, BOSTON Daily and Sunday
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Every second man you meet nova
days signs for chance to get into the
woods. The smaller his chance of 60
ing, the more he growls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

c. +. stevens Of Readtield. proprietor
of the ElmwOod hotel in that town.
was in the city Saturday on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The Claiming Guild will meet at
o'clock this afternoon with Miss
Myrick. S Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Are you going to get mar
Red? Then don't fall TO reao
the bargains in the want coll
umns this morning. There arc
OPPORTUNITIES there wT:h VIII
be snapped up by young PeO-
ole who hsve an eye Tor the
eutura.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

hereby rotify ara warn al persons
AGAINST harhnrnG or trusting my son; son
Frank II. Grady. rs | ShnI PN u" INNS
"1 n,S 80 ''o JOHN GRADY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
city government will be held this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

The Curtis Daughters will meet this
evening with Mrs. {. L. Haskell, No.
"A, Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

Hon. George T.. Macomber of this
city was in Portland on business Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

=. +. Kr"sky of Portland has begun
his duties as manager Of the local
WonlWorth store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, F. & a.
NJ. Special communication at Ma "a 10
Temple Tuesday evening; oct' ~" uIrfrosh
ments. All sojourning brethren cofui'is
invited TO attend. -, =,
cI.ATDE ". TOWNSEND. SEC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-15

NEW cUsHNoc TRIBE. NO: II !. o.
r. NJ, meets every alternate I MIdii nt ny
nj the Wigwam in Forester nan d. 'lo
eighth run setting Of sun1,,,1c coo,on,
e. W. BANKS, c. of K.
F7dtf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
CONFERENCE or AGENTS.
New Feature to Be lnauguur ated by
the Baltimore & Ohio.

A new feature in the passenger de-
partment OF the B. & o. railroad
has been inaugurated and those inter-
ested are of the opinion that 1t will
prove successful and result in the bet
terment Of the service. Il IS the in
tention to have an annual conference
in baltimore Of passenge: agents Of
the entire system These conferences
will be held at the general headauais
tiers building for the purpose of Ell
changing ideas that will result in the
betterment of service. The first of
these conferences will be h,l' on No.
vember 20 On the 2lst he entire
delegation will be taken in special
train to Washington for an inspection
of the new terminal building under
construction there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
WILL REMAIN IN BALTIMORE.
Headquarters Of 3. G. o. Will Not Be
Removed to Chicago.

Officials of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad emphatically deny the report
that the headquarters of the company
were to be removed from Baltimore to
Chicago, as reported. Rumor had 1t
that since e. H. Hartman gained con.
troll of the Baltimore & Ohio he in
tended to remove the general offices
of that road to Chicago This report
was probably started as the result of
the announcement that the headauar-
tiers of the Illinois Central would be
removed from New York to Chicago.
1t was pointed out that, according
to the terms under which the charter
for the Baltimore & Ohio was issued,
the headquarters were to remain in
the State of Maryland and that it
would be impossible to make the
change. Reports from the East had IL
that the change would be decided
upon at meeting of the Baltimore &
Ohio directors to be held at Baltimore
on Monday. 1t was also reported that
several changes would follow the
meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
NEW POWER PLANT
AT MELVILLE WILL SOON BE
COMPLETED.
Big Concrete Dam That Spans the
Shenandoah River and the Power
House Nearly Finished.

After years work the great plant
of the Winchester and Washington
City Railway company, situated near
the banks of the Shenandoah river,
two milels from Millyille, Jefferson
county, is about completed. the work
men engaged at present being employ
ed in putting the finishing touches to
the big concrete dam which spans the
river and the brick, stone and cement
power house containing the electrical
machinery which is to transmit the
current for lighting the streets, bust
ness houses and private residences IN
Charles Town, Berryville, Winchester
and smaller communities within a RAJ
dius of 20 miles or more.
This week the big dynamos are be-
ing installed in the power house, re-
Gently finished, and men have been
busy for some time past stringing the
wires in all directions. 1t Is an
nounced that the machinery will be In
regular operation within a month.
1t is stated as soon as the com
pany has it's electric light feature well
in hand it will devote its energies to
financing the proposed trolley line
from Winchester through the rich and
fertile Clarke county district, as well
as those of Loudon county and on to
Washington, as the board Gil directors
has received offers of the most fiat
tering character from property owners
and county officials who recognize that
untold benefits are to be derived from
such line between Winchester and
Washington by the country interven-
ing.
Already. it is said, trolley com.
pany is building a line from the Ma
tional Capital eastward into Virginia
as far as Aide, and has its route to
Bluemont, Loudon county, definitely
decided upon, at which point 1t is the
intention of the Winchester and Wash
ington City Railway company, to make
connection with it or operate through
cars to and from Winchester to Wash
ington.
Some OF the wealthiest and best
known men of that section are behind
these enterprises. The fact that a
farm in Clarke county through which
the proposed trolley line is to run
was disposed of at private sale a few
days ago at nearly S115 an acre for
less than 200 acres is regarded as sig
nificant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
SUCCESSFUL SEASON.
Mercersburg Foot Ball Team Won All
But One of important Games.

One of the most successful football
seasons at Mercersburg Academy was
closed week ago Saturday, when the
varsity met defeat at the hands of
the Penn freshmen eleven. MERGERS
burg began with poor prospects,, only
three members of last years team be.
ing back at school and the new mate,
rial light and inexperienced.
Frank b. Banner, of Johnstown, was
chosen captain, and his selection
proved fortunate one. Not only was
he a star end, very little ground being
gained around him, but be also proved
himself to be an excellent leader. His
selection was very popular with the
student body.
DR.. M. S. Bennett, last years sue
cessful coach, again took charge of
the team, and his work speaks for it.
self. Crippen and Smith were the
other two men back at school. Both
played star games at quarterback and
tackle, respectively.
Last years scrub team contributed
Comfort and Beatty, candidates foi
centre. Both were good men and both
got into the big games. The remain
der of the eleven was developed from
the new men.
The season closed November 10.
when the strong Penn freshmen were
played. After a bitter struggle, which
will go down in football history at
Mercersburg as the best game ever
played on the oval, the visitors left the
field the victors. At the end of the
first half, the score stood so in Meg-
cersburg's favor, but in the second per-
iod the tide OF the battle was changed
in PENIS favor The Quakers scored
one touchdown on a fuke and though
Mercersburg fought gamely, superior
weight told, and the first was soon fol-
lowed by a second score, giving them
the game.
The only important game lost was
to Penn freshmen and Lafayette
scrubs were held to a tie. The COM
plete summary for the season follows:
October 6, Western Maryland Col
lege 5, Mercersburg g.; October 10, La
fayette scrubs o.. Mercersburg O; Oc-
tober 16. Carlisle Indians %; MERGERS
burg O.; October 20. Princeton fresh
men 0; Mercersburg D: October 81,
Wyoming Seminary O., Mercersburg 6;
November Z, Conway Hall 4, MERGERS
burg %; November 10, Pennsylvania
freshmen IL, Mercersburg s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
IMPROVEMENT NOTES.
Another Concrete Building to Be
Erected In This City.

Work on the new two-and-a-half
story residence house of Deputy Sher-
iff ID. III. Stuckey on West Burke
street is now fully under way, the
heavy concrete foundations being
about completed. The house will be
double. with eight rooms on either
side and will be built of concrete
Another new house for which
ground has been broken is that of Mr.
Ponton, corner of Raleigh and Bow.
ers street. Mr.. Ponton has also con
tracted for an artesian well on the
premises.
Contractor Burns will shortly begin
the erection Of double frame resi-
dence on South Water street for Mrs.
Mollie r. Martin. of East King street.
Mr.. Burns viii also erect two-story
frame. house on North Queen street
or Mr.. j. f. Roberts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.
dr. and Mrs. William Pyne Gave a
Pleasant Euchre Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pyne enter
aimed number of friends at a euchre
arty at their home on North Queen
treet, Friday evening. Music was
lso feature of the evenings pro
ram. Refreshments were served at
0 o'clock. The house was tastefully
ecorated with potted plants and cut
lowers. Among those present were
dr. and Mrs. Harry Philippy, Captain
md Mrs. Orem, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
fartin, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Burch.
1r. and Mrs. Joseph Lloyd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamilton Chambers, Misses Es-
ellie Orem, Pauline Pyne, Ethel Burch,
Nellie Chambers, Ella Van Metre,
Blanche Rush, Minnie Philippy,
Messrs. Glen Burch, John Pyne. viii
lam Chambers, Earl Lloyd and Newton
hambers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
CHANGE IN CANAL FORCES|
President Said to Be impatient
Of Present Delay.
WANTS The WORK TO BEGIN
Trip to Panama For the Purpose Of
Ascertainlng Exactly the Con
dltions Obtaining There
Special CORRESPONDENCE.

Special Correspondence.
Washington. ID. c., Nov. 17.-Will
there be shakeup in the Panama
canal force when President Roosevelt
gets back to Washington?
In many quarters in the adminlstra-
ton the belief grows stronger that
the President went to Panama be-
cause he had become impatient with
the wonderful amount OF prellimin-
aries before the actuual work OF con-
struction should begin. For more
than two years the United States has
been in possession of the ditch that
was begun by the French and pur-
chased from French company in
the early summer of 1904. Judge
Parker, of New York, who was the
ID, mocratic candidate for the presi-
ldency in 1904, called .ention to the
fact that Their deficit in the
Operations of tL Treasury during the
fiscal year which ended juno 80, 1904
That deficit was due TO the fact that
the Treasury paid out in thar fiscal
Year s50,000,000 for the oanal--$40,-
100000 going to the French canal
company and s1o.0o0000 to the re-
public of Panama for certain territor-
lial concessions.
Ever since the campaign year, Pres
ident Roosevelt has been watching the
government spend millions getting
READY for canal, but there has been
comparatively little actual construc-
ton. He has been unable TO see for
himself just what the cause of the
delay in getting down to hard and
fast digging and he wanted 10 find out
for himself--see the LAY OF the land"
and then he could judge when he
was informed as to certain things. He
had been compelled to accept the
statements made to him and has done
so with confidence in his appointees.
At the same time his strenuous make
up has been unable to harmonic the
delays and little work with the large
Expenditure of money.
The actual net expenditure on the
canal to this time-money paid out
of the Treasury--is $S1 ,301 465 which
includes the original $50,oG0,000. BY
the end Of the present fiscal year the
total will reach between s90,000,000
and s100,000000 and the work OF
building the canal has been hardly be-
gun. IN short time bids will be
opened for placing the work OF con-
lstruction at private contract. and
this is expected, If carried out, to
mark the beginning of dirt throwing
in husky fashion.
| The Presidents object III going to
Panama without too much company,
Especially of the newspaper frater-
nifty, is said to be due to mis- desire
to shake up some of the officials and
give some tips that faster and better
work is expected from now on.
| When the President ge.s back he
will fill two vacancies ON he canal
commission and If there are many
gaps that need closing the expectation
is that he will hunt for able men for
the work SO as to impair fresh blood
to the undertaking
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
WILL co TO MEXICO.
Baltimore s. Ohio Brakeman viii
Take His Bride With Him.

James II. Bonner, well known
Baltimore & Ohio brakeman. has re.
signed his position with The railroad
company, and win leave next week
for Mexico. where he VIII take q DO.
sition. as trainmaster OF one of the
divisions of the Mexican Central rail-
road under his brother who Is super
intendent of the road. Before leaving
Mr.. Bonner will be married to Miss
Dorothy Smith Of TunneltCn. w. Va,
and the couple will spend heir honey.
moon on their TIP to their new home
in Mexico.