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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
AUGUSTA BOY HONORED.
Frederick L. Thompson Chosen Asso
ciate Prof. Of History At Amherst.

Augusta people will be interested in
the following clipping from the Spring
field. (Mass) Daily Republican of May
"a, announcing the appointment Of
Frederick L. Thompson as associate
professor Of history at Amherst Col
lego. Mr. Thompson is a son Of the
late DR.. William l.. Thompson of this
city and is a graduate Of the Cony
High school. class of 1888:
Frederick L. Thompson has been ap-
pointed associate professor of history
to fill out the vacancy in that depart
ment caused by Prof MOrse's rcsigna-
ton. Mr.. Thompson graduated from
Amherst in 1892. He taught history
at DR.. Sachs school for boys in New
York city from 1895 to 1903, stuffed in
the University of Paris in 1894 and
1895, and for the last two years has
been assistant in history and has been
studying at Harvard University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
William Cahill.

William Cahill, q well-known COM
positor, died at his residence, 40 Revere
street, West End, Saturday morning,
aged 81 years.
For some time Mr.. Cahill had suf-
fered from a cancerous growth, and
six weeks ago underwent an operation
at the Massachusetts General hospital
for its removal. He was unable to re-
gain his strength, however.
From his boyhood he had been iden-
titled with the printing business. At
Halifax, n s., where he was born. he
founded and published the Halifax
Mayfiowcr. For a time he was III the
publishing business at Yarmouth, and
then removed to Augusta Me-, where
he became associated with the publish
ing houses of Z. c. Allen and 2. o.
Vickcry.
On coming to Boston he took charge
of the printing of the Harvard Echo,
the daily paper at Harvard college,,
predecessor of the Crimson.
After working with a number of
printing firms. he finally became asso-
ciatcd with the wCll-knoWn house of
Alfred Nudge & Sons on Franklin
street.
For over % years Mr.. Cahill was a
member of Boston Typographical
Union IS.
A widow, daughter and a son,
Arthur f. Cahill, manager of the Allied
Printing Trades Club in Brattle square,
survive.
The funeral will take place at his
residence, 20 Revere street Monday af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock-Boston Sunday
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
MAINE UNIvERSALISTS.
Program Of State Convention to be
Held in Biddeford.

The State convention of the UniVer-
sallst church will be held at Biddc-
ford, June to 6. The official program
is announced as follows:
MONDAY, 7.SO P. NJ.
Sermon-Theme, What We Need"
Rev. Levi VI. Powers, DID, Haverhill,
Mass.
TUESDAY. 10 A. M.
Opening prayer, Rev. A. Gertrude
Earle, Dover.
Calling of convention to order, Hon.
Morrill, n. Drew, president.
Addresses Of welcome: On behalf of
the city, Hon. Gilman P. Littleheid.
mayor of Biddeford; on behalf of the
Biddeford parish. Hon. Frank Foss.
president Of board of trustees.
Response and presidents address,
Hon. Morrill, n. Drew, president Maine
State convention.
Reports: Executive committee, Rev.
HeSvey II. Hoyt; treasurer, NJ. II. Cool
idge; Sunday school convention, Fred
l.. Tower; State Y. p. c. L., Miss Maude
+. Cleaves; Westbrool seminary, Rev.
Henly Blanchard, u. D.; district super
intendents, Rev. Charles G.. Miller,
Woodfords; Rev. ]. H. Little, South
Paris; Rev. John NJ. Paige. Livermore
Falls; Few. John B. Reardon, Oakland /;
Rev. Nellie Mann Opdale, Orono.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Occasional sermon, ~ Good Univei-
salist," Rev. Charles Il. Tenney, Au-
burn.
Communion service. Rev. Herbert F.
Moulton, Biddelord; Rev. Harry Z.
Townsend, Westbrook.
Service Of song, led by Joseph Etch-
els, Jr., Biddefprd.
Our Church and It's Laymen:" 1,
Our Finances" Harold Fobcs, Port
land; ,. Our Religious Life" DR.. G.
NJ. TwitchelI, Auburn; 8, Our Lay
mons League" Hon. Frank T. Ben
nett. SauguS, Mass, president Univer-
salisr general convention.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
5.0G~-Praise service, topic, 1.-THE Quie:
Hour" c. S. Snow, New Gloucester.
9.c0-Conference. topic, The Value Of
Prayer" Rev. George III. HoWes, Car
diner; convention business.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
GOETHE Wonen's Universalist Mis-
sionary society. The president Mrs,
Henry Bernard Smith of Mechanic
Falls, will preside. Convention bust
ness.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
7.Cc-Service of song, led by Joseph
Etchells, Jr.
Address, "Some Good Reasons for
Missions" Rev Nancy w p Smith
NeWiields, Y. II.
sermon. Rev. William II. McGlauflin
ID. d, Minneapolis, Mimi, general
superintendent Of the Universalis;
church.
THURSDAY MORNING.
5.06-Praise service, topic, Daily
Communion With Jesus" Rev. G. H.
Bowie, Hartand.
3.O0-Closing business session. Par;-
ing conference, topic. THE Helpfulness
Of Heing Together" Rev. Frank g
Barton, Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
HERE AT HOME.
Augusta Citizens Gladly Testify and
Confidently Recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills.

It is testimony Ike the following
that has placed Doan's Kidney Pills so
far above competitors. When people
right here at home raise their voice in
praise there is no room left for doubt.
Read the public statement of an Au-
gusta citizen:
Mrs. E. G. Folger, proprietor OF
boarding house. sc Northern Ave, Au-
gusta, Me, says: In the spring Of
1896 1 got Doan's Kidney Pills at Chas
X. Partridge's drug store, now Willis
r. Partridge, and they cured me of eX-
CIRCULATING backache which caused me
to lose rest and sleep at night and
made it difficult to attend to my
household duties during the day !
allowed my testimony to be published
i'm our local papers, and now, fully
eight years after, am only too pleased
10 confirm what l said about Doah
Kidney Pills in my first statement.
The cure they made has been per-
manent In my case they proved TO De
a true kidney remedy.
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for tie United
States.
Remember the namc-Doans-ah1
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
COUNTY NEWS
kENNEBEC
READFIELD,

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Z. Beanc were III
town on business last week.
E. A. Morgan has moved into the
Judge Bean house.
NJ. W. Manter has .re-shinglcd his
house. +. T. Brown is having his
buildings repaired and painted.
At the meeting of the First Metho-
dist Chapel Society on Tuesday last
the old set Of officers were elected to
serve another year.
Mr. Barker from Norrdgcwock was
in town Friday adding new cemetery
work to the Readfield Corner cemetery.
This burial place has been put in first
class order for Memorial day.
Amid Carson from Mt. Vernon pass
ed a few days last week at his brothers
home in this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
a Correction.

Editors Kcnncbcc Journals:
In your issue Of May end appeared
an error in regard to the Perkins
school hearing. | want it distinctly
understood that l was not represented
ut the hearing as opposed to the re-
opening Of the town school. by c. d.
Newell. He had no authority what
ever from me. | am heartily in favor
of schools and for the children to have
every educational privilege possible. |
have wanted to oren the school but the
other members of the school board
would not agree with me.
Mr.. II. Il. Drew had authority to look
after my interest if occasion had re-
CURED It at The hearing.
c. F. WADE.
Chairman S. $. Committee.
Perkins, May "a. 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
MAccABEEs STATE CAMP
Will Hold Its Annual Session In This
City Tomorrow.

The State Camp, knights of the
Maccabees, will meet in *. of P. hall
this city at 10 A. NJ. Tuesday. Hon. ID.
p. Marley of Michigan, the supreme
commander of the order, will be pres
ent, as well as Hon. A. S. Leonard, the
State commander. There will be a
large number of delegates present from
the SO lodges in Maine. kennebec
Tent, No. Is, of this city will provide
entertainment Tuesday afternoon.
Mayor Plaisted will receive the dele
gates in X. of P. hall at 10 A. NJ. Tues
day in his usual happy manner. A
splendid session is assured. Head
quarters will be at Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The French Stars baseball team has
been re-organized for the season and
played the cutters from the Eaton shoe
factory at the Driving park Saturday
afternoon, defeating the shoemakers,
IL to :. The battery for the French
Stars was Grier and Elmon. and for
the cutters Dickson and Alberson. The
Stars will go to Waterville Memorial
day to play the Nationals of that city.
The boys would like to arrange games
with any team in Augusta except the
league team, and a letter addressed to
Jerome Goodchild. IA Bond street. or to
Arthur Cormier. manager, Laurel HILL
will receive prompt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
The Kidneys and the Skin.

In the spring, the kidneys have
much to do. If they are weak or
torpid. they will not do it well, and
the skin will be pimply or blotchy.
That is telling the story in a few
Ords.
Hoods Sarsanarilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys, cures and
prevents pimples, blotchcs and all
cutaneous cruptions.
DOnts fail to take it.
Buy bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Capital Grange.

Capital Grange held its regular meet
ing Saturday evening with a large at
tendance Of members, also many Wis
itors from nciShboring Oranges. In
spccting Officer Mrs. A. +. Fellows,
State deputy. being present the Third
and Fourth degrees were conferred on
4 large class Of candidates in very
impressive manner After the bust
ness meeting refreshments were served
and social time enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
AMUSEM ENTS.
New Pictures Today

Another new set Of pictures will be
shown at the Opera house today. These
pictures will continue Tuesday and
Wednesday. Wednesday evening will
be amateur night, some firSt-class tall
ent has been secured and fine per-
Torrance is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

EXAldcrman and Mrs. George a.
Cloutier of IS Washington street are
receiving the congratulations Of their
many friends on the birth of Il fine
boy baby weighing 10 pounds. which
occlrrcd sunday morning, May 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The launches Of the Augusta Yacht
Club arc nov going into the water AMI
several We're put overheard last week.
The latest additions to those afoat is
the power dory belonging to Joseph
Folsom which was put into the water
Friday night ana Joseph A. Lees
launch which followed on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the Asylum Lodge |. 0. o. f..
and the a. O. L. ". and Seth Williams
Post G \. r., and to all our friends
and neighbors for their kind sympathy
and help in our late bereavement, ana
for the beautiful floral tributes
MRS. II. f. FOSSETT,
MISS RUTH FOSSETT.
may27d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
DaiIy kennebsc Journal
Monday, May 27, 1907.
Cards of thanks, obituary notices, rss.

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, rss.
olutions Of respect. ETC., Will b
charged at the rate Of ten cents PEI
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF ems
tertainments, whose object ia the
raising Of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, will b
excluded from our local columns, ex.
cept such as refer to advertisers &C.
cupying space in our advertising
columns, and will be run under q
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive ths
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
DIssoLUTIoN OF PARTNERSHIP

The undersigned hereby give notice that
Roger North has retired from the late
firm of Quimby & North, and has sold his
mess to his former partner George w.
QuimbY. who will continue in business at
the old stand. Mr.. QuimbY will collect
all bills due to. and Will settle all liabili-
ties of said firm.
Augusta, Maine, Nav .. 1907.
G. W. QUIMBY.
ROGER NORTH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

At the regular meeting Of Jcphtha
Encampment, I. o. O. F., Tuesday eve
ming. there will be work in the Gollon
Rule degree and all members are re
Quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The little steamer Lizzie Snow, owned
by capt. Robert Westman, has ar
rived in port and will be moorcd dur
ing the season above the White coal
wharf, where her owner will use her
fur sleeping quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Watervi!Ie Notes.

The little Mi-o-na tablets sold by
Geo. w. Dorr. the druggist, have be-
come dese-vedly popular. Mr.. Dorr
guarantees that Mi-o-na will make
thin people fat, regulate digestion, and
increase health, or else there will be no
charge for the remedy, and the pur-
chase price will be returned on de-
mand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Train No. 10, the east-bound local
leaving Augusta at 3.23 r. NJ, was
over a half hour late Saturday after
noon on account Of pulling out a draw
bar at Iceboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
EDWIN DUDLEY
BANKER
No. 3 Meonian Building
AUGUSTA, NE.

l offer subject to sale
Cleveland, O.. A 4per cent. bonds to
yield $50.
Nashville, Tenn. Az per cent. bonds
to yield 3.92.
spartanburg. S. G.. Az per cent.
bonds to yield 405.
Schenectady, Railway Co. Az per
cent. bonds to yield 407.
Utica &c Mohawk Valley r. r. Az
per cent. bonds to yield 4.25.
Cleveland Electric Railway per
cent. bonds to yield 40.
Ontario Power CO. 8 per cent. bonds
to yield 5 per cent
Particulars furnished on application.
mon we'd sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The light Of a fire was seen to the
northward of the city Sunday evening
which gave an impression that some
building in that section might be
burning, but it was ascertained later
that the light was due to a brush fire
on the farm of Charles VeilleuX on the
River road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Social Dance given by the Augusta
Yacht Club at the Yacht Club hall
evening. May IS. Tickets 50
cents. ladies free. Dancing s to Il.
may25, DIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

a. W. Whitney has completed the
construction Of 4 garage at his resi-
dence on State street and expects 70
scou receive a motor car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Among the successful fishermen at
Cobbosseecontee yesterday was Ernest
Wright. who captured handsome a.
pound salmon, w. A. Smith, whose
prize was 3 Y pound trout, and David
DiplOck, who landed two trout which
would weigh about two pounds each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Lewis Cheslcy, who lives on the River
road, has purchased Of S. c. Manley
the pure bred Jersey bull Greenwood
Briggs, A. J. c. c. 1865
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

A 5-ycar-old son Of Walter Newell Of
Norridgewock is reported to be i'll with
dihpthcrin at the residence of John Mil
!cr in West Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia
not only digests what you ear. it tones
the stomach and adds strength to the
whole body. Makes rich, pune blood
Kodol is made in conformity to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law
Sold by John Coughlin of Augusta and
Beane's Drug Store, Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Patrons Of the Island Park thcatcr
will BE interested to learn that tho
theatcr will Open for the summer sea-
son the first Of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mrs. Andrew Kcene Of Sidney was i'll
the city Saturday on matters of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The Susanna Wesley Society will
meet with Miss Leila Hutchins and
Miss Mae Murtrie, No so Winthrop
street at 730 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The funeral of the late Virgil Serb
ner of Monmouth will be held at 100
o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the
home on the Readfield road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

There has been a marked falling off
in the Sundays school attendance in
New York city in the last five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Harry p. Lowell is painting and
otherwise improving his cottage on
the north shore Of Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Vice CommOdore George W. BoYntoa
of the Augusta Yacht Club is now the
owner Of ore OF the very best launches
Of the fleet. The new craft was put
overheard 1t about o'clock Saturday
afternoon, and was admired by all who
saw Ter. She is few inches over %
feet in length. with a beam of abou; I
feet and in style is very similar to the
"Elna L." owned by Harry +. Lish-
ness. She is equipped with en- S-ho,sc-
power Buffalo engine and sits on the
water like a duck. She is finished III
oak. maple. walnut and several other
woods, and trimmed with brass. she
should prove a very comfortable ana
able craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Hon. George +. Macombcr has at his
residence on state street rather un-
usual specimen Of arboriculturc for
Augusta to the shape of Il banana
tree. The tree, which is ut present III
the carriage house but will soon be set
out. is two years old and about Il feet
III height. The leaves are fully eight
feet in length and about two feet in
width, and the tree is very ornamental
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Owners of cottages at Weber ponI
ar" doing Il lot Of work this spring in
the way of improvements and the foot
If M pond will Be u busy place Tor
some tim" to come. Assistant Post j
master Hall has the work Of remodel
ling his cottage well underway and 1T
is understood that Major Charles f..
Sturtcvant ana also DIR. Dollivcr and
II. l.. Morrill, are planning extensive
on their summer homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Cut flowers and bedding plants, o. P.
Robbins & Son. Tel. 4-3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

FRESH CUT FLOWERS EVERY
day. F. D. Hartshorn. tai. ASA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The Curtis Daughters will meet this
evening with Miss Eugenia Griffith,
North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Mrs. David Burbank. at whose place
on the Middle Belfast road the police
seized a quantity Of liquor Friday at-
tCrnoon, was before the municipal
court Saturday morning on a charge
of search and seizure. Mrs. Burbank
pleaded not guilty and testified that The
liquor was for home use, but from TIC
evidence submitted the court found
probable cause and imposed a fine Of
500 and costs, from which an appeal
was taken and bonds furnished in the
sum Of 500 for appearance at tie
September term Of the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The '07 Club will meet this evening
with Miss Myra Cram, SO School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

APPLEWooD TAVERN, MEALS ALL
hours. Boats to let.
may16dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

5.06-Praise service, topic, "Daily
Communion With Jesus" Rev. G. H
Bowie, Hartiand.
3.U0-Closing business session. Par;
ing conference, topic THE IIelpfulness
Of Beng Together" Rev. Frank =.
Barton, Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Remember the name-Doan's-ahj
take no other.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-02-14
ANOTHER INVENTION.
John r, Dreher Applies for Letters
Patent on a Rotary Engine.

Two weeks ago we gave an account
OF an invention by Mr.. Eddy who is
an old man. Now we have an account
OF one by young man but Is years
OF age. John II. Dreher, son of God.
frey Dreher living north of Audubon
showed us the blue prints and des-
cription OF rotary engine he has
invented and for which he has applied
for II patent through. Orwig a. Lane of
Des Moines. "The object is To pro.
vide rotary engine Of simple, dur.
able and inexpensive construction, so
arranged that the movable parts may
be easily packed To prevent leakage
OF steam and the friction necessarily
accustomed may be reduced TO a
minimum. John says he has been
working at this now for about four
years and believes he has something
that will he worth while. He has not
attended any but the country school,
but has u great liking for machinery
We advised him 10 go TO Ames and
take course OF training Ia civil
engineering which would give him
chance to develop his talent in that
direction and open up To him one OF
the best fields OF opportunity there Is
for the young men OF today.