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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

success Of the outfit depended largely
upon hlM. Secret meetings were held
and the boys became enthusiastic.
MGcn re hearSing was necessary to
bring the outfit up to it's former con-
dition of efficiency, but by strict appli-
cation the desired result was attained.
Monday night the residents of Benton
station were aroused from their sup
per rest and quiet by most inspiring
and far reaching music. The valiant
band, composed of the original cOrnet
and trombone players. nearly all play
ing as they did 10 years ago, was under
the leadership of Harry Libby OF Fair
field Center. its old leader. A triumphal
march was made to the residence of
Frank Clifford of Benton Station. where
Mr.. Parker was taken by surprise In
q neat speech he told the BOYS how
the affair made him feel. Speeches
were made by many of the boys. Re-
freshments We're produced and the
evening was spent telling stories of
the early days Of the existence of the
p. q. :. of A., and the times then en-
iOVel;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
The Taconet Club.

Under the new management Of the
Taconnet Club in Winslow. which went
into power the first of September. the
interest In the club affairs has greatly
increased in every branch. For several
months there has been practically no
interest taken, it having all died out
with the exception OF an occasional
darce in the ballroom. The reason ap-
pears to he in the fact that there was
dissatisfaction with the management.
But since the new organizatio
things have been different, the en-
ployees once again flock to the Club
house during their idle moments for
recreation and enjoyment and appear
to he satisfied. The directors Of the
club are on hand every evening to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
Contract for Carrying the Mail.

Euba A. Pratt of this city has re-
Gently been awarded the contract by
the Timed states government for the
TRANSFORMATION of the mail to and from
the station to the post office as he
WIS IL" lowest of five bidders. The
contract also calls for the transporta- :
ton OF the secOnd-class mail matter
from the Sawyer Publishing Co. from
the pest Office to the storage mail car
near the station For the past five
wears this work has been done by
George II. Vigue, who also transported
the mail matter from the Sawyer Pub
fishing Co to the post Office. This part
of the work he will maintain hut after
it reaches the office and is weighed
it is then in charge Of the government
and it is necessary for them to provide
for it's return. This change went into
effect Monday morning. The other four
bidders were: George H. Vigue. }. "A.
Visue. Winslow Frost and ]. IL. God
dard all of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
The Kennedy Comedy Company.

The Opera house was crowded to
the limit last evening. when the James
Kennedy Comedy Company opened a
weeks engagement in this city. The
special attraction was the appearance
Of Miss Adelaide Boothbay (Smith).
waterville actress. who mas won for
herself great renown on the stage
Miss Boothbay, her stage name. again
delighted the vast audience by her
clever acting and again in her special
ty a wtistling solo. She was pre-
scented with handsome bouquet OF
flowers by her former school friends
during the evening.
The play staged last evening was
entitled why Women Hate Women,
in which Miss Boothbay takes the
leading part. with James Kennedy. The
play was well received. being well
staged and all parts were we'll enacted
The company carries the finest line OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
Farmers Institutes.

Farmers Institutes for Kennebet
county under the direction Of the State
commissioner of Agriculture will be
held in Winslow. Friday, Nov. IS, in
the Grange hall at 1890 a. NJ, and
1870 ?. NJ, also at Oakland, Saturday
Nov 16 in the Grange hall at 100 and
40 p NJ.
The speakers will be Prof. w. Card
of Sylvania, Pa, Mr.. Andrew Elliott
Gait. Ont, and other well known men
Dairying, stock raising. fruit culture
soil fertility and management, cror
productions, business management on
the farm and other practical and
scientific subjects of special interest
to farmers. will be the themes of the
speakers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
GENERAL GOOD TIME
Attends Visit Of Old p. q. s. A. Band
To Ed. Parker. Just Married.

When the announcement of the com
ing marriage of Edwin Parker. superin-
tendent of the Somerset Mills of the
United Box Board & Paper Co. was
received the boys decided to be present
at the ceremony and remind him of
days gone by, but Ed scented danger if
the time was made known and wisely
kept his own counsel. He was married
and en- route for Boston before the boys
We're aware of the fact. Scouts had
been out, but were not successful.
An idea entered the head John
Bragg He knew that Mr.. Parker
could be found at home and so he got
busy. All the old members of the orig
inal Patriotic Order Sons Of America
Military band were interviewed. The
idea was to bring them together once
more to give a rousing serenade. Ed
was a drummer in the band and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The following clipped from one of
the Boston papers will be of great in =
,erest to many of the Waterville read
ers: CLOSE upon the announcement of
the appointment of DR.. Cotton of the
Danvers Insane hospital staff to a po-
sition in the State hospital at Tren-
ton. n. j., comes the resignation Of
DIR. Earle T. Bessey Of the Danvers
hospital, who will take charge of Cor
don Perry hospital on Boylston street,
Boston. beginning Nov. I. DR.. Bes-
sey's departure from Danvers will be
greatly regretted by all with whom
he has been associated either profess
sionally or socially-from the humblest
patient to the highest official. Dur
ing his stay of four or five years in
Danvers he has won the devotion of
the unfortunate people in his charge
and the high regard Of his fellow prac-
toners A capable physician and a
kind and sympathetic friend. his alb
sence will be keenly felt by all and l,
seems superfluous to say that he has
the most sincere we'll wishes Of every
body to his new field" Dr. Earl T.
Bessey is a brother Of DR.. NJ. w. Bes-
sey and made his home in this city
several years ago. His many Water
Vile friends also Join in wishing him
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
Threw Away Good Advice.

The invcterate smoker entered
Main street drug store the other alter
noon. He called for heart tablets sucE
as used in cases of palpitatlon. Inc
drug store keeps it's own special praho
and the proprietor and lnNe'erate
smoke are good friends. the Trend
shir between the two is SO close anu
warm the proprietor didn't 1eei at an
bashful about making suggestions. Al
ter he had prepared the tapie'S' pu.
them in a little envelope. he handed
them across the glass case with 'his
remark:
"ThoSe will cost You a quarter. hut l
can give you advice that will COST You
nothing"
"Well let her rip"
"Stop smoking"
Good enough. but the person want
these for don't smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Keep things booming and to see that
the interest does not lag. Bowling. poo
ana billiards once almost discarded, ex-
cept by those who were non-merbers al
the club and found that they could not
play the game at the club rooms at a
cheaper price. have been resume with
gre alter interest and contests are now
being arranged in each, which VIII keeI
the members busy during the winter
months.
basketball win not be played at the
club this winter is the decision of the
directors. who think that some othor
branch Of sport in which more will be
able to take part. would be more eff
Gent
A new department has been added
and and this is a musical or Glee Club
and it is meeting with great favor.
This club has already % members.
which number no doubt rapidly in
crease. II. r. Page of this city, the
musical instructor, has been engaged
and regular rehearsals are being held.
This new branch is proving to be bene-
fetal as well as entertaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

tematic way to make an inventory of
the articles missing. A fur lined coat
costing at wholesale over 500 was the
most valuable article. Caps, dresssuit
cases, suspenders. ties, underwear,
shoes, in fact every thing to properly
equip man.
An examination of the exterior of the
block revealed foot prints under a side
window which opens into a press room.
A pane of glass had been removed to
allow oil the releasing of the window
fastening. The means OF exit was fur
niSh'd by the rear doors, which lead
10 the rear of the National Bank and
on 10 Lawrence avenue. This route
was probably taken.
1t seems very clear that the men en-
sag-d i'll the job We're not in any haste.
for only the best articles were taken.
NV" cosby sweaters We're taken from
a display window. The articles were
taken tn the retiring room and tried on
before selecting and deciding.
Sunday night at SO Dr. c. +. kidder,
who conducts dental parlorS directly
above the store. heard some one NOV
ing about the store but did not attach
any Importance to it for the clerks and
Mr.. Pooler are present during the Sun
day. The services of the night watch
could not have been Of The least value
as there We're no lights on in the build
ing and as no noise was made to at
tract his attention, no protection was
afforded.
The loss as estimated by Mr.. Pooler
will reach nearly $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
BURGLARY AT FAIRFIELD.
Unknown Parties Take About $500 Worth
OF Goods From c. w. Poolers Store.

A burglary was pulled off late Sun.
day night or early Monday morning
which discounts all previous records of
similar crimes on record at the police
headquarters, in that it was the most
successful and most skillfully executed
The gentlemen OF the Jimmy chisel
were able to avoid arousing the sus-
picions of the vigilant night officer,
Joseph Quincy and did not arouse the
community by unnecessary noise The
scene was the gents furnishing depart
mert store of Charles w. Pooler on
Main street Loss about $500
The first in,imation that anything
was wrong IN or about the store was
received by the senior clerk. George
Leonard. Monday morning when he en-
tered to prepare for the business Of the
day. His attention was first attra ct ed
toward AN open door at the rear of the
stone which is never left open at night.
Going quickly To the open door he
found that the two outside rear doors
are open. Suspicious of a burglary
We're aroused and when the lights were
switched on a confused, chaotic condi-
ton Of things stared him in the face.
ir the private office of the proprietor
he found large quantity CT clothing
strewn all over the desk and floor.
Then returning to the main store he
saw number Of coats, trousers, vests
near the middle of the floor The hat
rack WAS depleted. the window which
he rad 50 tastefully decorated, COM
pletely upset and the cap counter de-
ranged.
Mr.. Leonard then began in a sys-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The social ard entertainment, given
in Grange nall Saturday evening by the
ttsfield Grange was much enjoyed by
an attendance of about $50 members
and their friends. AS a result of the
small admission fee $l4.25 was added to
the treasury. Following the program
which consisted of readings. vocal, in
strumental and violin selections, a So
clal WIS given in which both old and
yGl.ns, Eartieipat ted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh. of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by ceti.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement Of the kidneys ala
a cure.is obtained quickest BY prop1F
treatment of the kidneys. II you are feek
ing badly you can make no mistake ~
taking Dr. Kiliner's 6Wamp.Root, tie
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to bold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, and> ovsf.
comes that unpleasant necessity of beiiik
compelled to 60 often through the aaf.
AND to get up many times during IN
night. The mild and the extraordlu1ty
effect of Swamp.Root is sosu ssaat4
It stands the highest for it, wosdefA0
cures Of the most distressing casss. ~
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and14
sold by all druggists In fifty-csnt an0
one-doilar size bottles. You may hAvGA
sample bottle of this wonderful newdjo.
covery and book that tells oil about 4,
both sent free by mail. Address, Dr.. III.
mer & Co, -Binghamton, N. Y. w.
writing mention reading thie 4Ono1co0
offer In this paper. Don't make .Ait
mistake, but remember the nages awsGnSh
Root, br.. Kilmsr's Swamp IRA 4, nd -
addreas. DaaGheons Ill., - e1olR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The friends of Don Edwards of Ben
tn station gave him a very pleasant
surprise birthday party Monday night.
Don is very popular with the boys and
girl, and il was fitting that the event
of his 18th birthday should be properly
observed. About 30 were at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Edwards for the
evening Mrs. Edwards had been
qdic tly informed Of their intentions and
had provided monster cake. The
evening was passed in the pla wing of
games and the partaking of the bounti-
full refreshments. The party wished
Don many happy returns of the occa-
sion,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

When one Of the police officers was
making his usual round on West Tenn
pie street Sunday morning. he discover
ed the east end of the display window
in the store owned by F. :. Brown. the
electrician, badly broken. He made
inquiries in that vicinity. but there
was no one who seemed to know any
thing concerning it. The proprietor
was notified and boards were fastened
across for protection. Whether it
was an accident or not will probably
remain mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The people are getting so accustOm-
ed to the new electric car service, the
running of the quarter-hOur cars. that
they feel not a little disappointed when
one ear is taken off. This happened
yesterday afternoon when Il large
number of passengers collected at a
certain corner to await the arrival Of
the car. but no car appeared Some of
them were loud in their acclamatiOns
against the company, but soon forgot
their troubles and took the next car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

"a An alarm from Box 80, near the
S.hridge on Western avenue at 1245
O'Clock Monday noon. called out the
4 d6partment Tor a chimney fire on the
sliOfiae on Burleigh street. owned by
Mrs Bessie Healy and occupied by A
w. Bartlett. Hose companies l and
also Hook & Ladder No. l Responded
promptly but the contents Of two ex-
tinguishers put an end to the blaze and
no damage of any Importance was
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Rev. Paul Revere rockingham OF
the Arlington street church, Boston.
will preach in the Unitarian church at
8 o'clock this evening. This is the
first of Il series Of lectures. which will
be given at this church during the
coming months. \ special service has
been arranged for This occasion with
music by the quartet of the church.
Mr.. Pag,. will sing as an offertory solo,
Arm, Arm, Ye Brave from Han
ders "Judus Maccababeus." The pub
lie is cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

A grand ball will be held at Clinton
Town hall. Thanksgiving evening, un-
der the auspices Of Pine Tree Lodge,
No. SO. l. o. o. +, and arrangements
have already been made to run a special
train from this city after the dance
The Rebekahs will serve a fine supper
in the banquet hall. one for which they
are famous The Leahy Sisters full Or
chestra OF this city has been engaged
to furnish music and this should at
tract a large number from here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The meeting Of the Civic Improve
ment committee Of the Woman's Lit
erary Club, which was to have been
held Monday evening, was Indefinitely
postponed and q notice regarding the
same will be given at the next regu-
lar meeting of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

!, Prof. v. Van. Houten. a phrenologist
and lecturer of Pomona. Cal. gave a
brief address ID the Young Mems class
Of the. Methodist Episo opal Sunday
Acnool. Sunday, Oh the subject of
Character Building" The boys were
not willing to 60 home when dismissed,
but kept the professor talking as long
AZ he would stay and urged him to give
other LECTURES In .Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

a meeting of the Library committed
O: the Wnman's Club will be held this
afternoon ut 3 o'clock at the home Of
the chairman. Miss Florence f. Dunn,
40 College avenue. 1t is hoped that all
former members Of the committee and
all those who wish to be members for
this year, win be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
LOCAL ITEMS

Watervile citizens will confer favol
by leaving or telephoning items or new
interest to the Journals Waterville edi
tor. The Office is open during the day
In case the editor should be- out at any
time during the evening news items may
he left in the mail box on the door ant
will be found by him in season LOT the
next mornings Issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
Funeral of Late John 3. Manson.

The funeral Of. the late John B.
Manson was held Monday afternoon
from his late home on Oak street. The
bearers We're ]. Colby Blaisdell. F. NJ.
Stacey, Howard w. Morse and
LleWellyn Morrill,. Burial took place
in the Pine Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The regular meeting of the Water
Vile Lodge No. 5. Ancient Order of
United Workmen, will be held this eye
ming at the regular hour. 80 o'clock.
There win be work in the lnitiatory de-
gree and all members are requested to
he present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The fourth and last Of the series of
assemblies under the auspices Of the
Tarpsichorean Club will he given at the
Eik's hall next Saturday evening. Al!
wac have, received previous invitations
al cordially invited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

TEe funeral services of the late James
hurry We're held at the home of his
brother Warren at Benton Station
Monday. Rev J. II. Roberts officiating.
The remains will be taken to Frank
fort thi; morning for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Mrs. Sarah Rogers. who has been WIS.,
ting relatives in East Newport return
ed home Monday. accompanied by Mrs.
Maria Loud Of Etna. who will visit
Mrs. Rogers and others relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

In the municipal court Monday
morning, three were before the judge
to answer for their misdemeanors. One
paid his fine and the other two were
taken u Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Edward Rrawn and James Coyne
both engineers in the employ of the
Maine Central Railroad. returned yes
terday from q two-weeks' hunting triT
in the VICINITY OF Indian pond and
brought With them three small deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The U. C.Girls' Club met last evening
at the home OF Miss Stafford on College
avenue, and another delightful evening
was passed. Sewing held the attention
Of the members for a greater part Of
the evening. Light refreshments were
served. - Fs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

y spcclal conclave of st. Omer Com
rnandery will be held at the Asylum
Wednesday evening, Nov. IL at '."(
O'Clock sharp for work in the order OF
tire Temple and Malta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

l.. II. Pratt and Charles Pcnlergast
Of this city, also Bert Greeley Of Gin
tor. have returned from hunting trip
in the Maine woods. For the past
t:ru weeks they have been in camp in
Somerset county and report deer as be-
ing ph ntiful. Three deer was the re-
suit of their expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12
School CLOSING Exsreiaes.

South China school closed the past week
with Miss Grace Jones AZ teacher Thurs
day evening the schoolhouse was filed
with parents and friends to listen to the
exercises prepared by the teacher:
Music.
opening Spfach. Herman Haskell
ihe DEAD Doil, MelSena Masse
song. Alice Halves
Barbara Frietchie Exercise
Song. Cecil and Lila Harrington
THE Poet and tho Children"
Marion Jones
Six Times Nine" Gladys Starrett
song. Mary Jones
Music.
MISUNDERSTANDING for the 40 Train"
Miller OF the Dee, BY several boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Ora Mcader of WinslOw and Edward
Pollard of this city, employees OF the
IIClling.Worth & Whitney Co. started
Monday morning for Moose river for a
weeks hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen G. Bean. who
have been visiting at the home of Mrs
Beans parents. Rev. and Mrs. George
Hruce Nicholson, for a few days, have
returned to their home in Norridge-
WOck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The water in Snow pond has been
deeper during the recent storm thar
a, any time in recent years. About
a foot of water is running over the
flush boards which give about six feet
more than the usual level. In spite Of
the high water very little damage has
been done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Mrs Addie Emerson has accepted a
position as manager of the Waterville
steam Laundry and has entered upOr
her new duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The members of tho mems class of the
Free Baptist church will meet in the
vestry Of the Free Baptist church
Friday evening. All men interested are
cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Miss Amy Peterson, who has been the
guest Of ihe Misses Mary and Eliza =
beth McMhhnn Of this city for several
days, returned Monday afternoon TO
her home in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The paraphernalia for the chemical
Labratory at the Lawrence High school
arrived Tuesday. The outfit is in eight
pieces. the total weight being over two
tnHS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Sick Dolly Marjorie Maxwell
Serenat1e. Hauf Y Chadwick
Song, VIM. Sprague
The Elders Dilemma Iva North
when Tommy Goes ~ School,
Frank Sprague
DramatiZed Readings
TableauX.
"Irettiest Doll in the World" '
Lila Harrington
Goodbye Exercise. BY the Primer class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

The social which was to have been
given by the Ladies' Aid of the Free
Baptist church will be given Wednes-
day evening at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. ii. Leach at SO Oak street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

specialtios that has been seen in this
city this season.
The play for this evening will be
kidnapped in New York." and an
other packed house is anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-12

Mrs. l.. +. johnson of this town re-
Gently had the misfortune to fall and
fracture her wrist and is now under
the care of DR.. V. c.. Totman.