davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
|DDIzrowH. BEL, AUGUST II. isol
Nor 4 QUESTION OF REVENUE

:
gke EUcgy Erening in comment
this week on what it is
sed to consider our ''tempd
and practical editorial on e
cense or no license, insl %
hat the question of cost must De
considered by the voter in fram-
ng his conclusions. We admit
that this is true. But we cannot
admit that it should have great
influence. AS we said last week,
the question is larger than one OF
mere money. It is one affecting
THE moral, social and every day
life of every citizen and, paftlcu-
larly of those parents who have
young boys and girls just eHter-
ISing upon a life that may be mined
hihrough the temptations Of the
present system. The test OF
strength must come this year on
the law as it now stands which
our contemporary admits is sadly
deficient both as to administrs- Z
! ton and revenue. The liquor
men had their chance last winter
to have placed themselves on
record for better license law,
but their selishness made the
choice. Having made it, they
, are bound to try it and must en-
ter the fight handicapped.
The Everg EUening asks if this
80, 900 now derived from liquor
les be wiped out by the vote
e people, "what form of tax
win it be necessary to adopt
der to supply the loss?" and
6y that it is not proper an
to say that decreased court
nses and police costs will
e the deficit for our court
ges which are. met by the
tiles, and policemen are paid
municipalities, neither Of
b shares in the revenue from
br. This would suggest that
Legislature has provided a.
mission to answer this ques-
and that commission will
ably devise way without
riding a tax on real estate,
ch our contemporary fears.
source of revenue that has
capped its fair share of taxes is
e public service corporations.
or instance, the Delaware Rail.
bad with nearly a hundred miles
bed and right of way
Fery moderate valuation
per mile, pays $15, 900 an
n lieu of all taxes on this
on. IF it paid the same
abutting property owners
ich in this county is S1.05
D, its taxes would exceed
which would more than
L the possible deficit.
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Dinner Sets

Charles Field Haviland Dinner and Tea
Sets, 100 pieces, in dainty decorations with
burnt gold trimmings
Reg. price, $25. August price, 2200
German China Dinner and Tea Sets, loo
pieces.
Reg. price $4,000 August price, S17 90
100-piece Dinner and Tea Sets, in different
decorations, with stippled gold trimmings.
Reg. price, $1,000. August price, s1o. 90
Reg. price. $1,000. August price, $1,000
Reg. price, $l8 90. August price, s14.oo
Reg price, 5000. August price. s18 %
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Cut Glass Bargains.

inch Olives, Renaissance pattern,
Regular price, s1.75. August price, 81 100
5inch Olives, Rennaissance pattern,
Regular price, $500. August price, s125
5inch Olives, Star Cut pattern.
Regular price, 81. 25. August price, 81. so
Finch Bowls, Renaissance pattern.
Regular price, $3.50. August price, So 25
8.inch Whirlwind cut pattern.
Regular price, $500 August price, s4.oo
Canada Cut Water Bottles.
Regular price, So so. August price, ST.. IS
Water Pitchers. Star Cut,
Regular price, so. August price, $500
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Bed Coverings

Including Sheets, Pillow Cases, Bolster
Gases, Crochet and Marseilles Spreads, cot
ton wool and down Comforts, Lace Bed Sets,
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Hand Tailored Blue Serge Suits.

Afeucion per in these popular and seryceabe BIZ
Serge sas They reduced $780, s65o and 81
quick selling.
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17

Cotton Comforts, full size Regular price,
81 25 to So so Now 81 IS to$3 IS
Down Comforts, full size. Regular price,
S. SO to SIS 90 Now 81 95 to S1S 30
Lace Bed Sets Regular price, So 90 to
81 90 Now 50 70 to SO rs
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Our Great
August Reductions.
Every Piece Of Clothing
In Our Store is Reduced

Clothing with more STYLE workmanship, more
quality than the ordinary kind found in most Cloth
ing Stores but everything must be turned into cash
during the next IS days, and in order to move them
rapidly we have slaughtered all prices regardless
of costand are now ready to offer yourea bargains
in dependable Clothing.
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-17
Cashmere and Worsted Suits.
NEGLlGEE SHIRTS.

Soc 75c Shirts for 45c Some have been exchanged am
are little up others slightly soled Most OF them are QUO
nc Shirts some few $780, all 20 at 45c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
Church N Offices.

Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street, Rev c. W. Bradlee pastor: Morn
ing worship at 1870 with sermon by til"
pastor; Sunday school and pastor s class
at noon; EpwortE League service at $50;
evening service at 7.3O, prayer meeting
at 145 Thursday evening.
First Baptist church. Elm street. Rev
i. c. Whittemore. ID. D., pastor: Morn
ing service at 1870 with sermon by the
pastor; Bible school at noon: the Junior
Christian Endeavor Societies will meet
Mrs. Whittemore at $50 p. NJ. in the
chapel: Young Peoples service at $50:
evening service at 40 with sermon by the
pastor.
Unitarian church. Rev. George Dana
Sanders minister: Morning worship at
1890; Sunday school at 11.45: the minis
ter's class at Il; vesper service at =.
NJ. There will be special music and a
brief address.
Winslow congregational! church, Rev.
W. J. Mcneil pastor: Morning worship
at 1870 with sermon by the pastor: Sun
Gay school at noon: Christian Endeavor
by the pastor.
George Bruce Nicholson rector Twenty
fifth Sunday after Trinity. Holy El,-
charist at 80 and 1880; mathis at 10 A.
NJ: Sunday school at noon; evensong at
80 P. NJ.
Advent Christian church. Pearl and
Nudd streets, Rev. 4. J. Coolbroth pas
tor: Morning worship at 1880 with adj
11.4s: evening service at 73O: PRAYER and
social service Thursday at 7.30 P. NJ.
st. Francis de Sales church (Catholic)
Elm street: Mass at 60, 9 and 1879 A.
NJ: Sunday school at r. NJ. The Chill
dren Of Mary meet the first Sunday Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
Colby Notes.

Tie class in geology under the
direction of Prof. Simpson went on the
last field trip OF the season Friday af-
ternoon.
Hi-ginbotham II is in Richmond for
a short time.
Ralph Good. 10 was recently elected
captain of the football team for the
season of 1909. Good has played a star
game a. left half back this season and
will make good man for the position.
Professors Hatch, Hedman. and Law
ten are in Boston for few days where
they will confer with the heads of sew
eral scientific schools concerning edu-
cational questions. The party will
probably be met III Boston by Pres.
White.
Herbert c. Libby, '03 is preparing
for publica ton soon book of Colby
verse. The volume will contain contri-
buttons from prominent graduates of
the college and will doubtless be of
great interest to Colby men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

side OF the street from where he began
to get acquainted with hard work, Mr.
Whltcomb entered co-partnership
with George L. Cannon and this firm
has since conducted well appointed
grocery and meat store. Mr. Whitcomb
became member of the local fire de-
partment many years ago and served
III years as fireman and captain of lad
der truck No. l. He claims to hold the
record for Waterville in point of SER
vice and attendance upon duty. Dur
ing his 10 years as fire laddie he miss
ed but two fires and three alarms. The
firemen of Waterville had no tappers
in their homes then.
Mr.. Whitcomb has served two terms
as member of the common council and
is today the Republican alderman from
ward five. Mr.. Whitcomb is a MEM
Der of Haverlock Lodge, X. of p, the
present captain of Bayard Company,
U. r.. X. Of p, and a trustee of the
subordinate lodge. He is president of
the Waterville Retail Grocers' Asso-
citation and treasurer of the Waterville
Driving Club. He is good looking but
is married and resides at No. 20 West
ern avenue, where he erected a hand
some residence a few years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term Held at WaterviIIe,
Hon. o. G. Hall, Presiding.

OLIVER G. HALL. Judge.
CHARLES W. JONES, Clerk.
FREDERICK w. PLAISTED. Sheriff.
FRED F.. BEANIE, County Attorney.
FRED W. LEE. Stenographer.
WaterviIlc, Nov. Is.
+. A. Strout Co. VS.. Leslie Hubbard.
Williamson & Burleigh for plaintiff:
H. H. Patten for defendant.
The testimony in this case was COM
pleted this forenoon. and went to the
jury at II O'Clock. At O'Clock the
jury was called in and given further
instruction. At $50 O'Clock the jury
reported no prospect of an agreement,
and was discharged from further con-
Sideration of the case.
The case of Russell e. TAYLOR VS..
Mary a. Crowell. 6. w. Field for
plaintiff; w. G. Phlbrook for de-
PENDANT. This is an action in trover.
Both parties reside in Oakland. The
property in question is claimed by
plaintiff to have been the property Of
his father. Alden e. Taylor deceased
and consists of Il number of articles.
mostly household goods, etc, valued
at $72.75.
Only a part of plaintiffs testimony
was in at adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Miss Ethel II. Butler, '09. presided in
her usual able manner, adding much to
the enjoyment of the occasion by her
Introduction of the speakers. The fol-
lowing toaStS were responded to:
"Chorague' Pearl l.. Davis, 90: "The
Present Hour Nettie Runnels. '0S:
Through a Cloud" Marjorie buchanan
II; within the Mystic Circle" Eva
Plummer. '06; THE Ideal Alpha Girl"
Ruth E. Wood, 10; Queen of Hearts,"
Sadie e. Young. '09; "Alpha's Emblem"
Pearl Davis, '09; Retired with Honor"
RACHEL, eX'10; 1.-The Farther View"
Eleanor Creech. 10: "Angled," Irene
Dore Nelson, II. The initiates at this
meeting: Hazel Bowker Cole. Irene
Dore Nelson, Alice Dudley Holman.
Marjorie NIillil>en buchanan, Mildred
Myra Jordan. Helen Elizabeth Warren.
Choragus. Pearl Davis. The committee
having the banquet in charge deserve
praise for all details were carefully
cared for. Theye We're Sadie 3. Young.
Ahbie f. Weed. Abbie S. Hague, Fannie
Crute, Addie T. knight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
A PlONE
Seldom E. Whitcomo Has Been Thirty
Years In Business.

The Bangor News of Friday morn
ing contained the following sketch of
one OF our most prominent business
men, Seldom +. Whitcomb. who in part
nership with George C. Cannon con-
ducts a grocery store on Main street.
Tie sketch was accompanied by a fine
picture.
Thirty years on one business street
ought to give a man right to be
counted among the Oldest and most
successful business men in Waterville
Young men may be old business men
if they follow the course which has
been pursued by Seldom +. Whitcomb
of the grocery firm of Whitcomb &
Cannon, Main street. Mr.. Whitcomb
was born in Belfast. Aug. 6. 1867, and
was christened Seldom Eli Whitcomb.
His parents moved to Waterville when
the Belfast train stopped at the Wins
low station and when maSonS were
placing the foundation for the first
Lockwood cotton mill. Mr. Whitcomb
was tut five years old when he took
up residence in Waterville. He has re-
sided here over since. He was educat-
ed in the common schools in the days
worked afternoons and evenings and
attended school during the remaining
hours of his waking. Mr.. Whitcomb
at the age of 10 years began working
foreno in the famous old Derucher
market. then managed by Peter De-
rucher on amin street and where the
store Of Stewart Bros. row is. Mr.
Whitcomb attended school in the after
noon.
He we'll remembers the first barrel of
-four he was ever able to take up stairs.
Much of the light groceries were car
ried to patrons in baskets and the
grocer's boy was the fellow who logged
ii on his arm.
MIR. Whitcomb remained with the De-
rucher market until years after the
original proprietor died and was for
several years with the firm of Stewart
Bros. Ten years ago on the opposite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
Another Break.

A man by the name of William Rance
arrived in town THURSDAY in an in
toxicated condition. He went TO the
mill of the United Box Board and Paper
Co, and sought rest and quiet, falling
asleep. Complaint was made and the
1colice officer detailed on the case. The
man was lodged in the police station.
Friday morning Judge William opened
court to try the prisoner.
On the arrival of the officer at the
station it was found that Rance had
made his escape. This makes another
break from the station to add to the
long list The fasterings are of no
value. being old and antiqudtel. The
huiloling has been in existence for years
and a new one should be built TO be in
keeping with the other town buildings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Ralph H. lockwood. whose home is
in this city, has been in Bangor this
week. Mr.. lockwood has returned re-
Gently to Waterville from Boston hav-
ing completed his work on the valuation
of tbs New York. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad. which was begun last
spring. by John. F.. Stevens. formerly
chief engineer of the Panama canal.
now one of the vice presidents of the
New Haven system. The valuation of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad was the first ever made by
any railroad in the world to ascertain
the present value if it's property. Mr..
lockwood was one of the first engineers
engaged for this work and personally
inspected much of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Attendance Is Large and Much Inter.
est Is Shown.

The farmers institute for KennebeC
county under the direction Of A. w
Gilman, State commissioner of agri-
culture. was held yesterday at the
Graneg hall in Winslow and was large
tions. In the absence of Mr. Gilman
the meeting was presided over by f.
p. Mayo of this city.
The first speaker was Andrew Elliott
of Gait, Ont, woh spoke on general
agricultural conditions and made a
comparison between Maine and Can
ada
Prof William Card of Sylvania. Pa,
gave Il talk upon the renovation of the
soil. This was one of the best talks
ever given in this State before ii
farmers institute.
The next speaker was Prof. E. F.
Hitchings. the State entymologist who
reviewed the progress thta has been
made in the determination of the
brown-tail moth in the State of
Maine.
At the close of this address the la
dies Of the Winslow Grange served a
fine dinner in the banquet hall.
The afternoon session was opened
at 100 P NJ, the first speaker being
Mr.. Elliott. who spoke at the fore
noon session. He took for his sub
iect THE Bacon Hog and the Dairy
Cow" He referred frequently to
charts showing ideal animals. Prof.
Thompson of the State Dairy Associa-
ton spoke of the necessity of a Cow
Testing Association in Maine after
which Prof. Card spoke on "Orchard-
ing in Maine"
Hon. r. W. Ellis Of Portland was
called upon to pronounce the benedic-
ton and gave a very short talk sum-
ming up the speeches given during the
day.
At the Grange hall in Oakland. the
same speakers will be present at a ses-
sion to be given there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

throughout North America this weel-.
NOV. 10-17. is being observed as a week
vi prayer for young men. Special ex-
erclses in observance of this event have
oeen conducted during the week by the
Students of the city. AS elimination
VI thls work. a meeting open to both
.he students and the young men of tho
.own was thought to be most fitting.
IN me speaker for this meeting will be
Harence c. Robinson. student secretary
VI tne Young Mems Christian Associa-
uon Tor the State. Mr.. Robinson is a
very interesting speaker and the meet
lug promises to be one of special in
est ard helpfulness. The service will
ned at the Congregational church
"'m r. NJ. A male quartet from Colby
WI assist in the song service and
sender several selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
The day following the break into I

The day following the break into the
furnishing store of c. w. Pooler reports
We're circulated to the effect that four
men, nicely dressed enjoying rest and
leisure and well armed were located
at 4 camp which had been built by tho
boys Of the town on the Horseback. :"
Little crcdence was placed in the story
by the officers on the case. Finally
it was decided to nike an investiga-
ton Chief of Police Harrington and
night officer Quincy visited the scene.
There We're no Indications of any one
having been at the camp in question
for some time. The officers had been
criticised, but their course is endorsed
by tho Sc who We're 50 eager to find
fault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

month at 40 P. NJ; the Soldiers Of the
Sacred Heart the third Sunday of the
month at F. NJ: tie Ladies of st. Anne
the fourth Sunday of the month at :
p. NJ.
Christian Science Hall, Savings Bank
building: Services at 1870 A. NJ: subject,
Soul and Body" Children's sun
lav school at 1l.4'. Experience and
testimonial meeting Wednesday. 80 T.
NJ. Reading room open daily, except sun
day, from to 5 p. NJ.
J-niversalist church. Rev. F. A. Ear
ton rastnr: Subject 1.-THE Gospel of Co
ing on" Service at 80 P. NJ. Mus
sic under direction of ]. c. Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

John Hyland driving a light carriage
w Main street yesterday afternoon
met with an accident. When about OPP
posue the Central fire station he met
another team coming in the opposite
direction. the driver of which evidently
n"iscaiculatcd the distance between the
e"o teams when passing and collided
win Hylands team taking off one Of
Inc wheels. The funny part of it was
mat after the collision the person that
run into Hyland did not stop to view
ire damage but whipped up his horse
ana went down Main street at a wild
emp. The wheel was smashed into
Nndlng wood but fortunately no one
was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
"The Pride Of Newspaper Row."

James Kennedy in "Thc Pride of
Newspaper Row was the attraction at
the Opera house last evening and the
house was well filled. High class SPEC
ailties delighted the audience between
the acts. The play Larry from Ire
land" will be presented at matinee
this afternoon and in the evening "The
Mocnshiners" will close the engage
mcnt in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mis-, Louisa Pease, the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Ivory Pease. gave a birth
dav party to her friends Friday night
The marty was in observance OF her
12th birthday. Refreshments were
served and the evening spent in the
p]aying of the games so well liked by
the Younger people. Many happy re-
turns If the day was the desire of all
the friends present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The University of Maine football
team passed through this city yesterday
afternoon on their way to Brunswick
where they are to play Bowdoin this
afternoon. On the same train were the
members of the Bangor High school
team, accompanied by a large number
CT students, going to Portland where
they will play the High school team
Of that city TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The chicken pie supper given last
evening at. the Baptist church vestry.
nader the auspices -of the business
,nen's class Of the Sunday school was
largely attended and everything was
disposed of. A fine supper was served
consisting of many delicacies The pro-
ceeds of the supper We're given toward
the defrayins Of the expense of the lay
ing Of the concrete walk around the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Handsome and valuable prizes were
won at the Progressive Whist party at
B,Irxes' nall, held by the Lodge of Mac
cabees, Thursday night. David Cham
nine winning the gentlemen's prize,
Miss Henrietta Magee the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

], The South Grammar school team will
l4AIesthis morning for Augusta, where
thy Will line up against the strong
Wi4lams Grammar school team of that
CIV this morning. The local boys are
confident of winning but realize that
they will have to play football from
the start. A large number of support
ers are planning to accompany the
team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

At the annual election of the St Jean
dc Baptist, held at their hall on lower
Main street, resulted in The election Of
the following officers to serve for the
ensuing year: President. Peter Baker:
LIST vice president. Joseph Baxter; End
vice president, Joseph Zero; financial
secretary, Neil Gregory: recording sec
rotary. Napoleon Audet; treasurer,
jerry LeClair; janitor, John Gilbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

1t looked yesterday morning as if
-four was on the drop for one of the
grocery boys had the misfortune to
lose from his wagon barrel while
making the turn into Thayer court
from Main street. The barrel rolled
cohsidSfanse distance spreading the
pcecfors article all over the ground. 1t
was something of a loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
LOCAL ITEMS

watervi,le citizens will confer a. 1 ns%s
In case the editor should 1o De G items IS may
time during the evening news r. doc, door and
Be left in 9a the % nv him in ~ for the
nert mornings issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The work on the new steam saw mil
undar construction at Taylor's Point.
under direction Of Hume and Newhall.
is going forward rapidly and it will not
Re IL great while before this fine INDUS
trv is added to the string which Is
making Fairfield famous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
Alpha Epsilon
AnnualBanquet,

The fourth annual banquet u the Al
phu Epsilon Sorority WAS held at the
Gerald Friday night. Nov. Is Landlord
Bradbury prepared one of his most
elaborate menus. The banquet was
gratifying to the committee. Il, the OH
Icct Of the chapter was attained. Til"
post rradial speeches were delivered in
rare style. showing thorough Irt para
ton and study. Tho toaStmistrcss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The speakers at the Farmers Insti
tutes which were in session at the
Winslow Grange hall yesterday and
are to be at the Oakland Grange hall
today have been invited by George
Fred Terry to inspect his farm on up
per Main street. Carriages have been
engaged to carry all desiring to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

At the regular services at the FIRST
BAPTIST church Sunday morning the
nostor Rev. J. L. Clark. will take for
his eubiect. What Should be our Pur-
nose in Attending Church" The even
ing subject: The Year of Popularity
This is the fourth sermon in the series
on the Life Of Christ. The ordinance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

A whist party was held last evening
at the Taconnet Club house in Wins
low. eight tables being filed. Playing
lasted from s until 10 O'Clock after
which pianola hop was enjoyed.
The winners at the party were award
ed suitable prizes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The fourth and last of the present
series Of assemblies given by the Terp-
sichoreln Club will be held this even
ing at the Elk's hall and another de-
lightful evening is anticipated. The
Leahy Orchestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Roscoe Haywood. who recently pur-
chased the Mutt place on OSBORNE
street has purchased the Billodeau resi-
dence III Water street of Smith and
Murriil