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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
RICHELlEU LODGE
Leaves fer Casco Caste-Members 20
Be Guests of Augusta Lodge.

RichcIicu Lodge, NJ. A. Of tnc
American Bcncfit Society Of this city
left Monday morning for Casco castle,
South Frccport. where they will en-
joy tho hospitality Of the Augusta
lodge. Thirty-fve members of the 10
cal lodge went on the trip. After
reaching South i'rccport the party
Viii take 4 trolley ride Of two miles
To- the hotel where they will partakc
ore Of the Castles" famous shore
dinners. II the evening there will be d
dance as the close Of the days fes-
tiViticS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

State Entomologist f. F. HutchinSs
left Monday morning for Augusta. This
morning accompanied by Commissioner
y. w. Gilman and the field worker,
Captain f. +. Philbrook. they Will
leave for Boston. where they will at
tend the International Congress of Sci
entists' meeting. Mr.. Hitchngs will also
attend the session of the National En-
tomological Society, of which he is a
member. They will remain for on"
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Maine Central Railroad Company
has just issued souvenir postal cards
showing many of the picturesque spots
that can be reached via the Maine Cen
trail. The cards are in sets of five and
are quite a novelty as well as an adj
vertise,nent. The pictures show The
Crawford Notch Of the White Noun
tains and the Maine Central Railroad:
Cathedral Rock, Bar Harbor. Nc, The
KIND Of Square Tail Brook Trout th"v
catch in Maine; Along the CaSttre
Coast; and Outdoor Life in the Maine
Woods These will go like hot cakes
as they are given away and not sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
W. =. II. Scckins and two children
Miss Ella Scckins and Master John of
Iiartland and Mr.. ana Mrs. S. $. Seek
ms Of st. Adams ana Mrs Emma Bail
CIV Of Pittston, spent the day Sunday
ut the homo of Mir. and Mrs. Charlie:
r. So kins. West Pittsficld. Master
John Sotkins Will remain for weeks
visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
Preparing for Field Day.

At meeting Of Rayard O., NJ. .
X. Of P. hc!d Monday evening plans
were made for the coming field day OF
the 81 Regiment Of the order To be he'll
in Rockland Aug. 21-23. Between :.
and so men will go from the local
company. The event is looked forward
to with pleasure by local knights and
all anticipate a good time. ono fca-
ture of the affair will be Il shore dime.
at Crescent Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS
JOURNAL TELEPHONE
LOCAL ITEMS

Waterville citizens will confer a favor
interest to the Journals Waterville edi-
tor The office Is open during the day.
In case the editor should be out at any
he left in the mall box on the door ami
will be found by tim In season for the
next mornings iste
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

PittsficId Grange held an interesting
meeting Saturday evening. Arrange
mCnts were completed for their an
nral field day which will be observed
today at Camp Benson, Newport, which
will DC Grange day at the 10Th annual
muster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Edith \. Cakes of FoXcroft and
h"r daughter. Miss Gertrude Oa1icS Of
New York CitH, who have been guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Lewis left Sat
urday. Miss Oakcs went to Northport
To visit hcr sister before returning to
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Mcvcrctt Shacllford and Mis-:
Annie Pitts have gone to Crescent
Beach " here they Will remain tor tW'
weeks. They were accompanied by Miss
Margaret Shackford, who will go tt
Holiday Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Arthur L. Parker has resigned ms
position as clerk in the WatcrViilc post
office. and has entered the employ oil
the United States railway mail ser
vice. He will commence his new duties
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Mary Nohl", who has been visit
i1G friends in Albion for q week, gnin:s
from thor" I" Fairfield whore she pass
81 week With Mrs. George Smell, has
rC Turned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Taconnet Gun Club will hold an
other shoot at the grounds in Winslow
rext Thursday afternoon. Suitable
prizes will be offered in each event and
considerable interest is being taken by
all members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gctchcll have
returned from two-wccks' trip 10y
carriage to Owls Head. Mount Pleas
ant and vicinity. Mr.. Gctchcll Monday
resumed his duties driving his public
carriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

President c. L. White Of Colby Col
lege was in the city for Il short time
Monday. He returned u HAMPSTEAD
Mass, where he is passing the summer
with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Albert Partridge of Waltham, Mass,
who has been visiting friends for a few
days, returned home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

At the session of the municipal couri
Monday morning four DRINKS were be-
fore the recorder. Fines were imposed
III each case. one being paid. One man
was given an additional fine of SO for
contempt of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Columbia reel team held the
regular practice on College avenue last
evening. The next run will be made
Thursday evening and all members ar
requested to be on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Walter Purse and Mrs. Burse have
gone to Gardiner for a visit with
friends, making the trip by Il carriage
drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. y. j. Brackctt, Mrs. w. s.
SlhuIding. Mlss ';lanrhc MitGcc and
Hiss Grace Walker, have returned home
tr pln a few weeks stay At Ocean Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Octavia Gould of BroWnvillr.
v no has been visiting friends here has
Eon2 to Watervillc to visit her son,
Frank Il. Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Uncle Toms Cabin was played to 4
good sized audience Wednesday eve
ming in Il tent near the Park. by Il
travelling company Of very fair abili-
tics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. r. j. Craig departed Saturday
for Waltham. Mass. after a six weeks
visit with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
II. L. Smith She was accompanied
on her return by Miss Susie Steel
broad also of Waltham who has been
the guest Of Hartiand relatives for the
last two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Saxon Club held dance at Hay
den hall last evening ana was attend
ed by a large number. The floor was
in charge of w. I. Stirling. Music was
furnished by HarloW'S Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. $. r. Haincs accom-
lanicd ~ Mr.. ara Mrs. VIM. McGilvcry
and li:tlo son William, were in Dexter
Sunday, making the trip in Mir. Haino s
auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

iiNrnn Cole Of S-bagp, who has been
ViSitin" Mrs. Cole, who is at the hnmc
Of her mother, Mrs. AmaZiah Rowe, re-
turned home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Henry Pollard of this city left
Monday for Boston, where she will
visit her daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Agnes Clark. cashier at the
Maine Central Market is CnjoNing a
months vacation from her duties. Sin
will leave this morning for Mount Yer
non.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Misses Fannie and Alice Angle. Miss
Matte Clark and Miss Della ODonncll
returned Saturday from China LAKE,
where they have been on an outlns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Samuel G. Turner and Miss Eva COOK
of Rumford Falls, returned TO tha'
place Saturday after 4 two weeks Va
cation passed with relatives anu
friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Weymouth
passed Sunday at Moose pond, guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Noble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Adele Webster and Miss Butlc
left Monday for Bingham. where tht.
will enjoy short outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

James Conner arrived home Sunday
from Green Lake, where he has been
occupy ing his cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Sarah Davis of Lewiston has
been for several days the guest of her
niece. Mrs. Il. w. Linn at IIcatlcrcliflc
COttaGC. Moose pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Hartland Guild Of the Methodist
Episcopal church met Wednesday af-
tcrnocn with Mrs. Emma Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Amos Melvin passed Sunday at Tenn
pie Heights with Mrs. Melvin, who is
spending several weeks there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The members Of Hose CO. No. 1 arc
requested to meet at the station ut !
o'clock this evening. The cart will be
taken cut and several lines Of hose
laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

w +. Blair. who has been the guest
Of his brother, Edward G. Blair of this
city for several weeks. left Monday
for his home in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Kate Nash and daughter Marion
have returned home from two-Wecks'
stay at Ocean Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The seats for Quincy Adams Say
yer which will be at the Opera hnuSr
this evening, went on sale yesterday
morning and a large house is lookcd
fnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

George II. Ritchic. who has employ
m"nt at Bradford. passed Sunday with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

blanche Withcc is visiting her sister
Mrs. itadlcy Clark, in the south part of
the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The next band concert will be held
Wednesday evening on Monument park.
Music will be furnished by Boulettc's
Band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

The Frances Chandler w. c. #. L.
will meet Tuesday at = O'Clock i. NJ. in
the vcstry of the First BAPTIST church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Elizabeth Williams of RoXbury
Mass. is the guest of her parents, MI.
and Mrs. II. $. Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Lena Tobcy who had been Wis
iting friends in Auburn, arrived home
Saturday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Genie Scavcr, who ha been the
guest of her cousin, Miss Susan Ward
Of this city, returned Monday to her
home in Brighton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Hose Co. No. . was out for practice
last evening on Silver street. The boys
are getting into firSt-ClaSS shape and
will give Il good account OF themselves
on Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Mary A. Hudson has returned to
this city after a vacation passed at her
home in Lincoln and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Boutclle Wing has entered the en-
.ploy of the kenncbec Water District
at the pumping station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

J. Lewis Eadie and son. Harold Field
Eadic Of Utica, y. Y, arc the guests
Of friends here. Mr.. Fade was for
mcrly superintendent OF the Linn
Wooden Mills in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Albert Williams and daughter
Miss Jennie, have returned home from
Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Private car No. 700. of the 'Frisc'
System was attached to the rear o
train No. 102 yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Flanders of Ring
ham were guests during the past week
of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. W. Linn, making
the trip here by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

l'ratt's Orchestra held & very sue
cessful rehearsal at the Taconnct CiuL
last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

: Frank Learned left last night fol
Minneapolis, where he has secured ;
fine position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Linnie r. Prescott, who had
been the guest of her mother, left for
PittsfiCld, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr. and Mrs. II. \. Smith, Mrs. G.
II. Barton and daughter, Mildred. il.
+. Block. Arthur Wilson and Raymond
Clark have returned from a week )
outing passed at China Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Marshall and
family have returned from their cottage
ut North pond. where they have been
for several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

r. c. Libby left Monday for Leeds
where he will pass short vacation
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
HARTLAND.

A. T. Barnes has arrived from
IIavCrhill. Mass, for his annual vac;-
ton ut his homo here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Howard Leavitt of Bangor was visit
ing friends in this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Mary Hayden left Monday t.
attend the Seventh Day Adventist
campmcCting in Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Thomas kclleher, clerk in Smiths
North End shoe store, is enjoying va
cation Of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

\. II. McCorrison Of Newport is Wis
ting friends ANA relatives in the city
for Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Misses NJ. Gertrude and Stella l. Lib
by are the guests of relatives at Leeds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

W. w. Soule of the post ONCE force
is on his annual vacation of 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Flora Ellis and Miss Rena
Shine, both of Orono, passed Sunday
with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. F.. H Hight of Lynn, Mass, is
the guest of relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Frank LoGr,c Of Oakland was Il
business caller in tpWn Monday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Alfred Flood has returned from
short visit with relatives in Northport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Miss Olive Dyer began clerking at
the White store Monday for a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Herbert Vigue has gone to Portland
where he will pass a tWo-Weeks' Vaca
tiOn.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Tillic CLOVIS Of Providence. r..
l., is tn" guest Of her mother, Mrs. ~.
II. Downs, College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

David NiSuc left Monday to pass a
weeks vacation at the sporting camps
in the vicinity of Birch point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

George A. Maxfield of Canaan passed
Sunday with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

~ Miss Mary Hogan. will leave this
morning for Holiday Beach for short
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20
PITTSFIELD.

William Murphy of Bangor is visiting
Robert kieTstcad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Gideon Picher was in North Vassa!-
bnro yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Herman Crommctt has gone to Leeds
Junction for a short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs Sarah Haskell of Elm street
left yesterday for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Ethel Buker of Boston is II
town. the guest of her sister, Mrs. l.
F. Fairbrother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Lawrence, Mass, are visiting Samuel
PuShOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Monday, after passing Sunday in tow II
with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Augustus ottcn, the Ielilplc SbIS
baker, was born in the city OF ErkelcEZ
on the Rhine, Germany. December 49,
1853. He was educated in the German
schools, and came, at the age OF 10, 10
New York City There he apprcntlccu
himself to one of the prominent bakers
and passed several years in learning the
trade. His trade acquired, he aban-
doned the business for time ana went
upon the road with a theatrical troupe,
touring the country for number OF
years. He visited Europe half score
of times In 1883 he came to Water
vile, and established bakery, which,
with frequent engagements ana IN
creasing success, he has continued L"
the present time. Mr.. often IS a man
much interested in the business pro-
grcSS Of WaterVillc and is well known
to very large number of people in
this city and surrounding country. The
carts of Gus" often are familiar
sights on the country roads within
fifteen miles Of this city.
The building up of modern bust
ness in Il small city is uphill work at
the start" said Augustus Often to the
journal representative. ''Pcoplc take
time to get accustomed to buying their
brcad-stufis and pastry ready-madr.
In 1882 there WAS rur irss d,.nand Cor
the product of the bakers oven than
today. People of the mos: part did
their own baking and did not look with
favor upon the baker and his methods
They did not think the bakers methods
were clean ones. The ONLY vay to over
come this prejudice was to convince
fact. Conservative. NV first and chinf
attention has been To cleanliness. The
public soon began to find this ont. IL
change it's upiniony. and the poduCt,
were bnIIpht moro and moro To-day
people ccpcnd 1Ipor inc bakers
-%cv articles for fine boIler ia make
are gotten ~, an tAn tin,c. in fact
hardly u month masses without inc
list bcinq added ~ The oytrnt If nj
least y few tooths,ne crnotiors TIL,
un-to-I,t. b..L-.r ,.,I,.. hi. tr.,I,-in,,r-
nal ana i,cnu.; himeclf vested ~ thn II
test combinations miyturcs ana fnrn,S
OF bake shop metlin,!s. Besides, he
may devise sorncthinp rryy for hir,s, If
ana hv 1ho v,rvirc. If tro nrnrortinn,
or the oddin, nf nov inrrndi, MS .o,L.
m = hatch of sometime , Ii,tIc diff
frront ar :, trrn,t do,I l;ffnra,,t frn,-
tb,t ~ ~, I,,1.cr
''IiIii' h'nH S"H WIN iil". 'n''
10 -. III 49, D"N IT. "a ','o
"''i. VI ~" ~ -"h'' ~ 'iic VI liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

r, P. Blunt returned to Pennington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs, Lester Weymouth o.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-08-02

The Brethren Of the Dunkard church
have planned for an addition 10 thsir
church and are soliciting the necessary
funds. The addition will be i6 20 r..
with basement adapted 10 introducing
furnace later. Tho addition will be
placed on the east end Of tho present
structure and will b used for Sunday
school classes and social purposes. The
estimated cost Is 5000. Tho subscription
list Is Ia the hands Of Father Reynolds
and those disposed TO mako contributions
to tho good cause arc invited 10 500 him
carly and avoid the rush.
A change took place this week In the
Bish grocery store on South Main. W.
r. Bish has disposed Of the business TO
J. L. Watson and J. L. Kellogg. and will
rest from his labors for a time. The now
proprietors arc well known in this city.
the senior partner having been engaged in
farming horoabouts for several years.
while "Jay" Kellogg has for some .imo
been employed as clork 10 tho store that
he now partly owns. The new firm starts
out with splendid business.
Eli Rodeman was charged in Justice
Chrittons court on Friday with tho wan
ton killing Of quail contrary to law. Tho
specific charge was poisoning the birds.
and the charge was laid by a neighbOr Of
Rodeman's. Tho evidence showed that
Rodeman had put out poison in his fields.
in common with many Of his nciEhoors,
for the purpose of destroying ground
squirrels that were eating his seed. The
death Of some quail was only an incident
Of the attempts to get rid at the squirrels
and not tho deliberate purpose Of Rode
man, and tho verdict was mot guilty"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-08-02
OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
The Contract for Building It Is Let to
La Junta Firm.

The school board met Thursday night
last and opened the bids for the building
Of a new high school. There were five
bids received and they ranged in amount
from S3 $50 to S45.5oo. This lowest
figure was the bid of Blankenship Bros,
La Junta. and they were awarded the
contract. This covers all the material
and all the work of construction except
ing the plumbing and heating, which it is
estimated will be about 5000 additional.
making total expenditure of S56.85o.
The contractors are given until July st,
1908. to complete the structure. The
La Junta Heating & Plumbing Co. was
given the contract for that part of the
work. Their bid being S4,z59.
The plans are for a very handsome
structure. It is e2xz4 feot on the founda-
ton and three stories in height. The
specifications call for basemsns Of lava
stone eight feet above street level. The
superstructure is to be Of grey brick and
trimmings of terra Gotta and white sand
stone. The first floor is entirely occu-
pied with class rooms, with the necessary
halls Of access and closets. The SECOND
| story will be one large auditorium room
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-08-02
had Done II Before.

Judge Chritton says the Enterprise was
mistaken in reporting the recent wedding
in his justice court as his maiden effort in
that line. On the contrary he has offici-
ated on two previous occasions here
abouts. on'those occasions he was called
to the home of the contracting parties
and participated in most sumptuous
Of banquets prepared for the Splicing
The Judge says that as far as he knows
there is as little chafing of the marital har-
ness when it is put on by a Justice of the
Peace as when the team is hitched by a
preacher; but somehow he prefers that
the preachers should handle the business
and get what there is in it.