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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

we desire to call attention to the
method Of making payments of state
ala TO towns, called for by this bill
we nave never liked the present sys-
TEN OF compelling towns to carry The
Htatcs share of the cost of the work
until January LIST next after the work
was performed. It seems as though
TINS work should be paid ior like any
other transaction-cn completion. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The first of series of dancing as
semblies Under the auspices of the
Armitage Club was held at Woodmens
hall last evening, and was complete
success. There was a good attendance
OF dancers and some who went to
watch the dancing, and listen to the
music by Dennis orchestra, the hours
passed most happily. Light refresh
ments were served at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The many Augusta friends OF Rev.
Samuel Upjohn Of Germantown. Penn,
a former rector of ST. Marks EpsicopA
church in this city, will regret to learn
that his residence in that place Wa
partially destroyed by fire one nisnl
last week. The fire originated IN 2
girls school which was situated very
near Mr.. Upjohn's residence, ats pou'
one o'clock in the morning, and ne VIA
his family had to flee from tne'L
dwelling before they were wnoiv
dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The date of the reception and ball 10
be rendered the Governor. Executive
Council and the members of the Legs-
lature by the citizens of Augusta viii
be Tuesday evening Feb. II. 1t was
at first decided to have the reception
on the evening of Feb. 10. but after =
further consideration Of the matter i
was decided to set the date one week
ahead and it will accordingly be hea
Tuesday evening, Feb. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
ton nine of the bill so provides.

Ahother very important matter
| which our present law says nothing
about is the maintenance OF state
roads. From the fact that our law
refers to the improvement of these
roads as permanent improvements ;,
any people have, without giving the
matter particular thought, decided at
once that there would be no necessity
OF further work upon them after thew
were improved. Maintenance or prop
er care is what keeps anything good.
STATE roads are no exception to this
| general rule. We know that road
commissioners in some towns have
peeh severely criticised for resurfacine
ana otherwise repairing State roads.
| we do not believe any commissioner
mas made unnecessary repairs on State
| ROADS. We believe that many sections
| VI STATE road are in need of slight re-
PAIRS winch If made will save many
times their cost and at the same time
keep the roads continually good. With
this provision in the law, commissioners
| would nave no hesitation about max
ing repairs. We hope the day is not
far distant when towns will realize the
value OF careful and systematic main
| tenance of highways. We are con-
Vlnced that for the amount of money
now expended on maintenance work
Under the system of annual repairs.
much more satisfactory results would
De obtained if certain percentage of
the money raised each year was used
in thoroughly reconstructing some Sec
ticn Of road and the balance used in
maintaining that same section of road
together with all other roads in the
town by system Of daily, weekly or
| monthly maintenance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The officers-elect Of Jephtha En'
campment. No. 3. 1. o. o. F., will be ~.
stalled this evening, and all members
are requested to be present. Iae
ceremony will be conducted by D. "
G. p, Reed of Kennebec Valley En.
campment of Richmond, assisted Dy
his staff, and the ceremony viii &C
followed by the service Of refresh
ments. There will also be work In tne
Golden Rule degree. The meeting VIII
open at 7.30 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

w. P. Berry. the agent for Lewan.
does famous dye-houSe of Boston.
finds that people in Augusta appreciate
and take advantage of the opportunity
this agency gives them for forward
ing fine goods they are particular
about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Whitman &, Adams Co. make re-
markable showing in their north win
dow of very elegant corsets and even'
ing dress gloves. In the south window
is ample evidence of the tremendous
values this last cut to lust half price"
means in stylish coats. First choice
means much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

what does comparison show? We
nave had a State road law since 1901.
our area exclusive of water is % ss5
square miles; valuation, 1904, was SAGE.
5l4,ol4; population 4.4s6; we have o.
$50 miles Of highway or 0.s54 miles Of
highway per square mile Of area: an
assessed valuation per mile Of highway
OF sl4,S5s; and 27.2 inhabitants per mile
Of highway.
Our Appropriation for State roads for
tContinued on Page Nine.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Daily ksrlnsbse Jour
Tuesday, January q, 1907.

cards Of thanks, obituary netIaa.. ..
olutions Of respect etc, N
charged at the rate Of ten cent
line. No charge less than IS ~.
All advertising announcements =
tertainments. whose object = -
raising OF money, will be cha.sas =
the rate Of fifteen cents q I'm.
Advertising notices, news form IN I.
excluded from our local column. !.
cept such ~ refer to advertise. :.
cupyfn1 space In our advertSss-
columns. and will be run up6e, |.
separate head on one Of t. -,
pages.
Subscribers who fall b rsss;v, =.
Journal promptly will confer : ~
BY notifying the once immediaAss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

missioners' designation Of state road,
and review and hearing on the mat
ter. We have provided a board Oh re-
view which ought to be able after
hearing all parties interested to make
an impartial decision on locations and
this at a small expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

At the regular meeting of Augusta
Lodge. No. 1854, B. P. o. Elks, We'd
nesday evening, it is expected that the
degree will be conferred upon Is can
didates, and nine applications for
membership will be balloted upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The continued first meeting of the
creditors Of Charles G.. Murray Of
Waterville, bankrupt, will be held at
the office of the referee in bankruptcy
for Kennebec county, Jan. 25, at 10 A
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The lTniversalist Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. A. G. Andrews, Oak
street )a Tuesday afternoon at 2.3O.
A full attendance in urged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Among the intentions of marriage
which have been recorded at the office
Of the city clerk are those of Abilene
Perry and Delvina Perry, both of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

BY order of Mr.. Dockstader himself
100 of the best seats in the Opera
house for Thursday evening have been
reserved for the Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Henry A. Hanson, was given very
PHEASANT surprise party at his home
48 State street, Friday evening in
horor of his 18th birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Two prisoners were before the mu-
nicipal court Monday morning, Fred
Britt being up for intoxication ami
Batiste Mayo for disturbance, and both
were allowed to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

John Winfield Scott Busha, who has
for some time past been suffering with
trouble in one eye. has gone to Lynn.
Mass, for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

We have kept as closely IN touch
with the highway departments OF otner
states AZ was possible by correspond
ence and have been constantly stuoy,
ing and investigating their laws ana
the operation Of the same. to learn INC
good and bad features OF each law
The results Of these investigations nave
heen nut into the form Of a bill to De
presented to the Legislature, copy Oh
which is found in the report.
II has been worked out after STUDY
of MANY state road laws already III
operation and the aim has peen -
draw n bill applicable to the needs OF
the work in this State by taking what
has appeared to be the best features Vi
the several laws consulted ana COM
bining them.
In the first place we have always
thought that any state road law 1or
Maine should be general in its scope
that is, so designed that every city
town, organized plantation and town
ship might be benefited by it. we
feel that the expenditure OF state funds
in each town should be applied to I'M
proving the main artery of through
travel in that town in order that after
n series Of years something approach
ing continuous lines of improved road
may be realized.
Again we feel that the commits
sioners Of each county. from their
knowledge of the general business OF
the county. it's highway system as a
whole. together with their knowledge
of the special business of each COM
munity, must be in possession OF the
facts necessary to enable any board or
commission to make state road de-
signations impartially for the best
interests Of all concerned.
Each year finds an increasing num-
Der of business and professional men
from our cities seeking the absolute
rest from care and worry which can
only be found in hunting. fishing or
driving as far away from civilization
as It is possible to get. 1t seems to us
that state money expended on these
roads would not only benefit every
class of people within the State bu:
would also tend to attract the ever
increasing army of tourists and sports
men from without the State.
The new bill provides for succeeding
lines Of state road to be laid out upon
completion of the lines under construc-
ton. This appears to US to be the only
systematic way of accomplishing re-
suits. We also provide in the bin for
an appeal from the county COM
- r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Marden's "Pure food law" Ice cfs.s
Power freezer. Supply uniimfse'
Phone DOLL. Prompt service. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Augusta Lodge American Roya! ~
Gle will hold a dance in Golden ~
hall on Wednesday, Jan. %. MUSIC y.
Dennis. janlsoss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

AS VIII be seen by referring to the
nnancial statement accompanying this
OIL. the sum Of $s54,135 is necessary to
meet the payment Of State aid under
Its provisions. If all cities, towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Thibodeau are
the happy parents Of a daughter, who
was born to them Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Fresh cut flowers every day. = J,
Robbins q Son. Tel. 49, os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
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LOCAL NOTICES.

The Old Schoolnaster by w.
knowlton for sale by Pierce,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Young Women Wanted

At the Worcester Insane Hospital as at;
PENDANTS Good wages with two years
course in training school For circuiar C
Information address DR.. II. N Qutmby,
6lipt,, Worcester. Mass. IfoU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
new ADVERTISEMENTS.

The following classified advertise
ments appear for the first time this
morning.
Wanted-Porter.
Wantcd-Traveler
anted-Demopstrators
Wantcd-tiood housekeeper.
For sale-Pair rabbit dogs.
Iost-Pocketbook with money.
Wanted-Girl or young woman
For sale--A Cypress incubator.
For sale-Engires and machinery.
Wanted-Situation as housekeeper.
Wanted-1 made $50 900 in five years.
Fer sale-Ohe pair double wagon sleds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

All through the year we have attend
ed to calls for advice as they have been
received from the towns. In a few
cases special plans have been pre-
pared. but in a majority Of cases we
have found that the instructions con-
tained in our specifications for State
road work drawn up year ago have
proved sufficient. We have always
felt that the roads Of Maine suffered
more from lack Of drainage than from
any other one thing. Indeed, we nave
recently been receiving reports from X.
F. d. carriers in the State IS to the
condition of the roads over which their
routes run and in reply to the question
"locate worst piece of road and give
reason" fully nine out Of ten carriers
give as reason for bad condition OF
roads mo side ditches-water runs IN
middle Of roads"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

During the early part of the year ar
rangements were perfected through
each board Of county commissioners
for holding the county road meetings.
Considering that these meetings were
an entirely new feature and that many
were held on stormy days and at a
season when travelling was the worst
in years the attendance was very
gratifying to the commissioner.
The meetings were made as informal
as possible and one Of the principal
benefits Of them came through the
commissioners getting acquainted
with one another and in small groups
exchanging ideas on methods of doing
different kinds of road work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ron.x

Postum.
Fifield Bros.
Messer-Perley Co. -
Cooper Medical Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Paul D. Sargent Presents
State Road Problem.
The Salient Points Of New Bill
Form Prominent Part.


Paul D, Sargent, State highway
commissioner. has submitted his sec
ond annual report to the Governor and
Executive Council. 1t is devoted
largely to an explanation of the new
good roads bill, giving at some length
the salient features of the measure. A
review Of the work done in 1905 is ap-
pended as are also valuable papers on
practical good road construction by the
following Maine men: S. Litchfield Of
Brunswick. Robert Mckenzie Of st.
George, F. A. Peabody Of Houlton.
Frank Alingham and Frank Durham
Of Sherman Mills, on macadam con-
struction; John Anderson of Lubec. c.
A. Carleton and H. NJ. Bennett of
Rockport, ]. F. Wilson Of Belfast and
Z. F. Littlefield Of Hampden on gravel
and stone foundation construction; II.
W. Gilman Of Pennington, on sand
hardened with clay; F. p. Sanborn Of
Standish on dirt roads and the King
split log drag.
An abridgement of the report fol-
lows:
The work of the Office during 1906 has
been conducted along the same general
lines that it was in 1905. Early in
the year the commissioner was called
upon to make examination and inspec-
ton Of the completed bridge over the
Scbasticook river at Benton. Later
on, similar service was performed at
the Bingham Concord bridge. In both
places first class jobs have been conf
pleted. The first was built under the
direction of the Kennebec county COM
missioners who employed, as their
special representative and inspector on
the work. Charles E. Warren of Wins
low. The second was built under the
direction Of the Somerset county COM
missioners with E. E. Greenwood, c.
E., Of Skowhegan, as engineer and in
spector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Hard coughs cured with Lung Kuro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
WANTED

A coop NICE HOUsEkEEPER
from % to 40 years old by widOwCr with
10 family. Work very light. Box II,
East Winthrop, Maine. ian22d1wr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
FOR SALE

A NICE EASY SLEIGH IN GUvO
repair. Apply at s. Bangor street.
jan1Sd1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
FUR SALE

A FINE ICE BOAT AT A BARGAIN.
nearly new. very speedy. For price and
Weston St, Augusta, Maine. jan2ld1w
MAHOGANY HIGH BOY, H. BRUCE
Willow street. augusta. jan21dtf
S. c. r. I. RED coCKERELS FINE
strain. G. W. Williams. Augusta, Me.
lei. olb-o. jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

NEW "AUTo-sPEED" SLEIGH.
slightly used. will be sold at q bargain.
Also six Roller Noye Mill Elevator and
Bolter, Extra set of rollers. Very cheap.
INQUIRE of Geo. D. Haskell Phone 80,
East size. janSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
FOUND

A LADYs BRACELET. OWNER
can get it by proving property. and pay
ing. for this adv. at Walter A. Wileys
barber shop. Depot So, Gardiner, Me.
jan19d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

SMALL FARM SITUATED IN AU.
gusta-5 acres more or less of good land,
Wen watered. Buildings in good repair
ADDRESS. A. j. Woodward. R. F. b. 4.
Augusta. Jan1ed1 wls /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

AN ORIENT GASOLINE BUCK
board. Coed condition. A bargain if
taken at once. Address H. J. Cross Tel
2o-2 jan14d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

SLEIGH, ROBE AND HARNESS
Telephone 415-2. NJ. D. n. Stafford. Gage.
ST. opp. shoe factory. Jan19d3t+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

A GOOD HEAVY WORK HORSE At
a reasonable price. Weighs 400 and is a
good worker. Inquire at Cummings sta
ble Bowman street. jan1dtf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-11-22
THAT ELLIOTT MATTER AGAIN.

As noted last week Rev. @. w.
Elliott was under Investigation at
Brookihgs two weeks ago charged
with conduct unbecoming a minister,
dishonest business methods, etc. Our
statement of the matter was purely
as a matter of news and without bias
or opinion. The only place where we
might have made a mistake was in
printing the item from the Brookings
Press in which it was stated that the
committee for certain reasons, would
probably exhonorate Elliott that he
was not what he should be as a minis
ter or as a citizen.
Mr.. Elliott has sent us a part of the
committee findings in which is con
tanned the exhonoration from the
charges mentioned, and asks us to
make corrections and do the fright
thing" We have no corrections to
make. Our statement did Mr.. Elliott
no injustice, and the item taken from
the Brookings Press was fully borne
out by the investigating committee
in that part of their findings in which
they recommended that Mr.. Elliott
leave the state for the good of the
church in this state, which part of
the findings Mr.. Elliott failed to send
us along with the exhonoration, and
furI her fact that Mr.. Elliott is about
to, or has already, departed for Cor
pus Christi, Texas, in conformity to
the committee findings.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-11-22

The popular Doughery, Stock
Co. that has played all the large cities
and made for themselves a hit that
will not wear off, will visit our city
next Friday, Nov. 18th, and will pre-
sent for the first time in this city a
beautiful four act melo- drama entitl
ed "A Slave Girl. This play is
headed by Jim Dougherty, supported
such artists as Hattie Dougherty,
Harriet and Burdi Bertram, Baby
Clara, VIM. Stanford, Dane Curtis,
Jack Dougherty, Chas. Vinton, E.
West, and j. Grant Tromely, all being
very clever in their parts throughout
the entire performance This play
is also supported by good comedy
parts, such as Chas. Vinton and Jack
Dougherty as the twin gossips which
are very funny parts and this mean
continuous laughter. Aside from all
this there are specialties such as sing
ing, dancing, monologues, moving
pictures and illustrated songs, There
are no curtain waits, something doing
all the time. Prices, 25c, Soc and SOC
Seats on sale at Miller's hardware
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-11-22
GOLDEN RULES.

Here's a short set of rules for good
painting; good thing to follow:
|. Puton coats enough; two anyway,
probably three. The second to protect
the first; the third - if you paint
three - to protect the other two. 1t
makes one perfect coat that lasts for
ever, if you take care of it.
2. Take care of it by repajnting
often enough to protect the first coat.
3. Often enough depends upon the
paint you use. Lead-and-oil goes
off in three years, on the average;
chalks off; washes off. Devoe lead
and-zinc Paint will probably do well
twice as long; maybe three times;
and the first cost is less.
In other words you get about two to
one of lead-and-oil wear if you use
Devoe lead-and-zinc Paint.
Real wisdom is not simply to know,
but to do what you know.
If you don't know, take advice from
somebody who does. Book here on
paintine free.
Robinson Bros. sell our paint.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-11-22

until next spring when he may go up
again.
To illustrate the prosperous con
dition of the state a few figures from
the state bank examiners report will
be of interest. On August II, 1907,
(the date of the last CALI there was
deposited in the state banks through
out the state $16,9S9,55l.lO subject
to check, and Sl7, 739,O77.54 on Ger
tificates of deposit. On September 4,
1906, there was $l4, l9O,S77. 92 deposit
ed subject to check and $l3, 1851 ,4O3.10
deposited on time certificates. While
this year shows an increase of over six
and one half million dollars, had the
call came on September 4, making an
even year, the gain would have been
fully Tsp r cent more. These fl yures
do not include the national bank de.
posits.
At Huron last week vas formed
a state organization of the Y. P. S. G
E. to take the place of the organization
practically abandoned some years ago.
Two DeSmet people were recognized
in the new organization as will be seen
from the following list of officers
President, Rev. j. p. Anderson, Hur.
on: vice presidents and supervisors of
districts: southern, Rev. T j. Wood
cock, Elk Point; central Scott Blod-
gett, Arlington; northern, Rev. O.. l.
w. Kilbon, Ashton; Black Hills, Rev.
II. R. Upton, Rapid City; secretary,A.
III. Seymour, DeSmet; treasurer, J.H.
Hubbard, Castlewood; superintend
ents of departments; Christian citizen
ship, Rev. w. H. Thrall D. D Huron;
missionary extension and Tenth legion,
Rev. f. W. Long, Huron; quiet hour,
Rev. G. H CRUDE, Miller; transporta-
ton, Rev. S j. Beach, Redfield; junior
work, Mrs. Z. H. Smith, DeSmet.
F. w. Rice received a telegram
yesterday announcing the sudden
death of his niece, Miss Mary B. Leslie,
at Oakland. California, on Tuesday,
Nov. II th. Some of our people will
remember that Miss Leslie and her
mother resided with Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
at their farm home for a number of
months a dozen or more years ago.
Later, Miss Leslie accepted a posi-
ton in the schools at Iroquois, going
from there to Oregon and then to the
present home. The mother has been
little more than an invalid for years
yet the two enjoyed their home life
together. Miss Leslie was educated
in the east and had considerable ex
p~erience as a teacher before coming
west. In high school work she was
especially fine and h,rpromotion from
one position to another gave evidence
that her ability vas appreciated The
sad news of her death is a severe blow
to every acquaintance. Noparticulars
have been received. What the aged
and feeble mother will do out there
alone, cannot even be guessed. Lake
Preston Times.