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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Tho members of the Nickery Whist
Club left on train g. yesterday forenoon
for BoWdoinham where they were for
the day tho guests of Mrs. stephen w.
Carr. At noon they were served with
one of Mrs Cars famous dinners and
the afternoon was devoted to the game.
The party returned to Augusta on train
p in the evening. This club is one of
the most active of the ladies' clubs in
the city and ono in which the meetings
continue throughout the year, and it
might be said that the members of no
club realize more enjoyment from their
meetings than do those Of the club in
question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
BATES COLLEGE OPENS.
A Fine Freshman Glass and a Total
of 472 Students.

Lewiston. Me, Sept 1.-THE fall
term at Bates college opened NedneS-
day with an unusually large registra-
ton in all classes. One hundred and
of whom 81 are young. men and 81
young women, and it is understood
that there are still more coming. The
students coming from the greatest
distances are two young men from
Baltic. S. ID. There is an unusually
large number from Massachusetts and
New York. The present senior class
numbered 102 last year, the junior 113
and the sophomore 1l9, which number,
if maintained would make the entire
number OF students in college Az, an
increase of II over last year.
The freshmen class includes a num-
her of prominent athletes. including
Frank j. Keancy, Jr, of Marion. Mass
who played shortstOp on the Lewiston
League team this summer; Daniel j.
Mahoncy, from Lewiston, who was
ShortStop on the school team and play
Cd in the same position with Augusta
this summer and Thomas Parle OF
Boston, Il Boston English football
and baseball player. The sophomorcs
issued the annual challenge to the
freshmen in the morning for Il baseball
game Saturday afternoon. In his
opening remarks at the chapel cXcr-
ciSoS Wednesday President ChaS
announced that w. S. Libby, who last
spring promised the college an audi
torium building will also erect another
building for the use of the literary
societies and Young Mems and Young
Women's Christian Association. Work
upon both buildings will be begun
early next spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

The only occupant of the police sta
ton Wednesday night was man who
gave the name of Antonio Arricc, and
who came into the city to make conf
plaint against some one out on Gram
ite hill. That there had been trouble
of some kind in that locality was n
Dictated by some cuts and bruises or
the mans head. there being 2 cut over
his right eye and another near the left
temple. but as he claimed to b" Spanish
and could not understand English
French or Italian, nothing could he
learned regarding the trouble. The
man was kept at the station until
morning. and as the scene of the
trouble was within the limits Of Halo
we'll he was sent down on a car to lay
his case before the authorities of that
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
WELL-kNoWN MADISON CITIZEN.
Benz. P. J. Weston Passes Away
Thursday After Weeks Illness.

Madison. Me. Sept 12.-tSpcCiaD.-
Benjamin p. j. Weston. one of Madi-
sons most respected citizens. passed
away Thursday morning at O'Clock
after q weeks illness Of pneumonia.
Mr.. Weston had been a lifelong resi-
dent Of the town ana q leader in the
business pursuits Of the community,
carrying on numbering, farming and
brick making extensively. lie had
held many offices in different corpora
tions in the town, being director in
both the Madison and Indian Spring
Wooden Mills also of the Somerset
Railway. At the time of his death h."
held the position of president of the
Board of Trade and the Soldiers
Monument Association. He was a
member Of the Congregational church
and it was chiefly through his efforts
that the fine brick structure which they
nov own, was built. Mr.. Weston was
tho son of benjamin and Ann $. Jew
cit. being ono Of Is children. His carly
education was received in the public
schools of this town and in Maine
State Seminary at Lewiston. now
Bates College.
BY his readiness to lend a helping
hand to all those in need, he holds d
warm place in the hearts of many citi-
IONS Of Madison, and his death will
he a great loss to the community
\ widow, Sarah ]. Dinsmore) and
five children, Nathan A.. Ernest c.,
and Susan H.. living in Madison;
Charles =. Of Orono. and Benjamin T..
Of Seattle Of Washington, survive
Clarence A. Weston Of Portland is the
last of the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

"You will find that trip to kenn"bec
County Fair Rcadfield, Sept. II, Is,
and 10. by way of tn" El"ctrics ana
Steamer Maranacook is a most pleas
urable autumnal excursion. Ample
accommodations and efficient service
guaranteed 70 cents for the round
trip. Remember that a full program
has been arranged for all three days.
The program will consist Of Band con-
certs by the Winthrop Band, splendid
horse races. a big baby show. En-
tcrtaininG Vaudeville attractions, and
baseball games every day. Fly" ball
teams will be present. representing Mt.
Vernon, Rradficld. Kcnts Hill, Mon
mouth. and IIallowcll. Entries in all
of the various departments are larger
than ever known before"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

No. 1S7. State versus Charles
Rhoades of Chelsea, single sale
No. 20. State versus Charles Gagne
of Watervile, single sale.
M. 203. State versus Louis Salem
of Watcrville, assault and battery.
No. 204 State versus Thomas Clair
of Waterville, intoXication.
No. 900. state versus Joseph Toulouse
of Waterville. intoXication.
No. 201. State versus Frank II.
Whittier of Nassalboro, illegal fishing.
TIL" sentences in the case of Thomas
Mclaughlin of Hallowcll were as fol-
lows: Liquor nuisance, fine OF $500 and
costs and 50 days in Jail and in default
of payment four months additional;
search and seizure, fine of 800 and
costs and 80 days in Jail, total of 800
AMI costs and 80 days in jail.
The sentences in the case of Arthur
|. Hamilton of Gardiner were as fol-
lows: Liquor nuisance, fine of 5000 and
costs and 80 days in Jail; search and
seizure. fine of 800 and costs and ca
days in Jail. total of $500 and costs
and 80 days i'll Jail.
Mrs. Minnie Arbon of Benton, indicted
for maintaining 4 house of ill fame,
furnished cash bail in the sum of $500
for her appearance from day to day.
Court will convene at 10 o'clock, Fri
laV morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

The first rehearsal Of the Augusta
Chorus since the summer vacation was
held at Music hall last evening AMI
was accompanied by marked success
The attendance was large and the
a,,,o,,nt of interest shown was verv
encouraging. The chorus is nov larg-
or than ever in its history and Its
work last evening showed that nothing
had been lost because of the lnactlVltE
during the warm weather. frol. j.
Francis MacNichol conducted the re-
hearsal in his usual able manner ana
good progress was made in the work
Of The evening. The chorus is now pre-
narinr for the coming Festival. and 1t
is proiablc that when it goes to Bangor
/, will be the hest body Of singers ffH,
has vet renr scented the CITY. sever" i.
r,.IacrsalS OF the chorus WI! u" hc!"
before the dates OF the Festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Not all English children are we'll
posted on live stock. The following
blowers" are from essays exhibited at
a recent show: THE young horses have
long legs, so that it might keep up ID
it's mother when wild lions like the lion
and tiger are after them to devour
them" THE fowl" declares still an
other. when alive is used for cock
fighting and when dead for its beautiful III
feathers" The pig gets its wool coat
off i'll summer Then We get the wool
II it. TIC pig is regarded G9 4 Lad
creature"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the office of the city
clerk are the following: Aug. q. to Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur r. Livingston, a son;
Sept. 5, to Mr.. and Mrs Edward Dam
iels, a daughter; Sept I. to Mr. and
Mrs. Archille Labreque, daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Anne Casavant Of the Casavant &
Cloutier Co, is in Lewiston, where he
was called a few days ago by the ill
ness and death of his father. the late
MaGlOire Casavant, which occurred
Tuesday night. Mrs. Casavant left for
Lewiston yesterday to attend the
funeral which will be held this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Among the hundreds of Augusta peo-
pie who went to Watervillc Thursday
to attend the Central Maine State fair
was Archibald Campbell. 1t was the
first time that Mr.. Campbell had been
to the big fair since it was first held
four years ago and the day was one Of
much enjoyment to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. o. Neilleux of Skowhc-
gan, who were returning from Il visit
to Shcrbrooke, p. O.. where they at
tended the annual fair held ny that
town. stopped over in Augusta On their
way home Wednesday night, and were
the guests of Gideon Matthew. 10 Wash
;ngton street. They resumed their jour
ney to Skowhegan yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

The annual business meeting of the
Maine Free Baptist Woman's Mission
AIRY Society will be held at the Pen
ney Memorial church on Grove street
at 40 +. NJ, Tuesday, Sept II. This
meeting will be public and all are cor
daily invited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

DO people realize the real money saw
lns opportunity the auction sale of the
Augusta House furniture and fixtures
offers? Sept. IS, 10, 90, and remember.
the character Of these goods, YOU can
buy them at your own prices Read
the adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

AIR. and Mrs. Joseph Toulouse have
tn" sympathy of friends in the death
of their infant son. Joseph Matthias
Toulouse. which occurred at their
home, 25 Bond street. Thursday MORN
ing. at the age of four days. Funeral
services will be held this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Friends of George Laplante. who was
formerly employed in the newspaper
room at the Augusta poStotfic' but left
a few weeks ago for Vancouver. Il. c.,
will be glad to learn that a letter has
been received from him announcing his
safe arrival and that he also secured
employment on the day following that
on which he reached Vancouver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

Eearl Maddox of this city has accent
cd a position in the store of Cobb, Bates
HcrXa of Boston. Mr.. Maddox has
been employed IN several of the proyi
sion stores in this city and will doubt
less meet the requirements of his ne;y
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
Waterxille N otes.

TIC little Mi-o-na tablets sold by Geo.
". Dorr, the druggist. have become de-
seryedly nopular Mr.. Dorr guarantees
that Mona will make thin people fat,
regulate digestion. and increase health.
or else there viii lie no charge for the
remedy. and the purchase price will 10
returned on demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

William II. Bennett and Sarah l..
Marston, both Of Augusta, were married
Thursday at the residence of n. NJ.
HemenWay, town clerk of Chelsea
The ceremony was performed by Mr.
Hemenway who is justice of the
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

John II. Hopkins & Co. commence the
fall advertising by making prominent
the special qualities of the HUSTON"
shoe that has made it such seller
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

Guy o. Nickery is giving special VAL
ues to close out his stock of lovely
French and Haviland china pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
Rev. Edward M. SIocombe Will AS
sumo the Passionate Sunday.

Rev. Edward NJ. SlocOmbc. called IN
the early summer to the passionate of
the Unitarian church of this city, will
begin his work next Sunday. Mr.
Slocombe is a young man and comes
fresh from his studies at Cambridge
He comes to Augusta and to the pas
torate of this old church Of fine ira
ditions with the highest recommended
tons of teachers and UNCONVENTIONAL
officials. Mr.. Slocombe was married
Sept. 5, and will bring his bride to
this city where they will make their
home
Services of ordination and installa-
ton will be held at the Unitarian
church on Tuesday evening, Sept II.
The Maine Unitarian churches will be
represented by their ministers and
delegates. Professor w. w. Fem and
Edwin f. Hale Of the Harvard Divin-
ity School will have prominent parts
in the program Of the evening.
On behalf Of the churches and the
citizens of Augusta the Journal well
comes this addition to the intellectual
and moral life of the community, and
without hesitation bespcaks for Mr.
and Mrs Slocombe useful place and
a pleasant stay in the Capital City.
The sale of tickets at the Maine Cen
tral station for the Central Maine
State fair at Watcrville is still piling
up and the number sold during the
week ur to yesterday noon was about
1900, the majority Of which sales We're
made Wednesday and yesterday. The
number sold during the fair last year
was S4i. but this number was exceeded
this year by the sales of the two DAYS
mentioned. The number of tickets sold
yesterday morning for trains II and
the special was :56, but the total for
the day was nearly 500. The number
of low rate tickets allowed at the Au-
guSta ticket office for the fair was 1000
but Ticket Agent Fuller ran short be-
fore noon, and in the rush which cam"
for train No. 5, which goes east at
1o2O, the crowd bought regular single
trip tickets or anything they could get
hold of, while many of the late corners
had to board the train without getting
any tickets. The days crowd was the
largest that has been out of the city
to fair for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

FREDERICK W. PLAISTED. Sheriff.
FIRED Z. EEANE. County Attorney.
FRED ". LEE, Stenograrher
Augusta, Sept. H.
Tho first jury case to be tried at this
session of the superior court was begun
Thursday morning. 1t was that OF
state versus Robert Packard Of Chel-
sea. an Indictment for maintaining Il
liquor nuisance. County Attorney
Beane appeared for the State and Hon.
S. S. Brown of WaterVille for the re-
spondent
The case was heard before the first
jury. composed as follows: David F.
Fuller, Hallowcll, foreman: Fred T.
Bradstrect. Gardiner; James S. Clark,
Vassalbcro: James w. Dana. Augusta:
Charles Doucette. Farmingdale; Fred
Elliott, Readfield; William f. Gage,
Augusta; d. 3. Gordon, Fayette; Will
liam r. Hewett. Winthrop; Mark Holt
Clinton: Abraham l.. Johnson, Au-
gusta; William E. Kelley, Pittston.
Three witnesses, Deputy Sheriff
Frank II. Marshall of Farmingdale;
Martin Burns of Gardiner and Frank
Fl. Meady of Randolph We're sworn as
witnesses in behalf of the State.
deputy SUeTllI MdrSndll was the 1lrSt
witness. He testified that numerous
complaints had been made against
Packard for selling liquor in the vicin-
ity of the Soldiers Home at Togus. On
the 18th day of June last the witness,
in company with Deputy Sherifs
Burns and Meady went to Packard's
house. Packard saw the officers ard
threw away n bottle containing q small
quantity of Whiskey. The liquor was
seized. On Zine - another search was
made of PaCkard's house and the re-
sprndent broke four bottles on the bed
post, but small quantity was seized.
Deputy Sheriff Marshall also testified
to other raids made by the officers.
on cross examination the witness
testified that on June II he found or
saw no liquor in the house. The first
warrant was against Rose Carson
Howard and not against Packard whom
ne arrested. He believed that the Sec
onG warrant was also against Mrs.
Howard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

a little time devoted TO the care of the hair
works wonders. Just use Ayers Hair
Vigor, the new kin l, Systematically and
conscientiously, and see the result. Stops
falling hair, cures dandruif, makes the
hair grow. Ask your doctor about this,
Wo publisl tho formulas Averco
OF All our Freparatioas. Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

The following cases have been placed
on the criminal docket for trial:
No. 1.2 state versus Mayhem has
son Of Chelsea. search and seizure.
No IFS. State versus Gideon Pond OF
Chelsea. search and seizure.
~ ia. state versus George Hln"k-
To-. ii Gariiue'. single sale.
No. ISL. state versus Cc"rEt EIn"i'-
lev Of Gardiner, single sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory
TRINITY coMMANDERY NO. 2 K.
Dose OF SHARON CHAPTER, O. e.
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at s O'Clock
Friday evening, Sept. Is, work in First
degree. ~
E. f. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
SUPERIOR COURT.
Verdict Of Guilty In Pack
ard Nuisance Case.
Respondent Given Fine and
Sentence In Jail.
Rose carson's Husband, Togus,
Will Be Tried Today.

OLIVER c.. HALL. Judge.
CHARLES w. JONES. Clerk.
F!tEDt:RlCK w. PLAISTED. Sheriff.
FkFD r: EEANE, County Attorney.
FRED ". LEE, Stenograrher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

DR.. Bigelow T. Sanborn. superint'n-
dent of the Maine Insane Asylum.
THURSDAY fled his report will; Judge
Hall in the case of Zebulon F. Hysom
of Waterville. DIR. Sanhorn reports
that he no longer desires Hysom for
observation.
Hysom was indicted at the April term
for assault with intent to kill his wife
nv shooting. the affair happening on
silver street in Waterville last jan
nary He was ordered committed T.
tho insane hospital for observation as
IA his sanity. His case will be taken
ND the latter part Of the term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

The testimony Of Deputy Sheriff
Marshall was CorrOborated by Deputy
Sheriffs Martin Burns of Gardiner and
Frank II. Meady of Randolph.
After tho opening by Attorney Brown
for the defence Robert a. Packard, the
respondent took the stand in his own
behalf
The respondent testified that when
tho officers called at his house on June
Il last. that he lid not throw away any
bottle but did hurl a stick with which
he had been playing with dog. The
officers visited the place a number of
times and on five occasions the witness
was arrested and taken to Gardner for
trial. On the second visit of the depu
ties the witness had hcen up the road
and mad procured n bottle of liquor for
his own use. He was in the bedroom
when Mrs. Howard said: Here comes
the ShcriffS." AS he had beer arrest
ed by the officers at the previous time
he broke the bottle on the bcdpoSt. The
liquor seized on tho other occasion were
for his own consumption. lie never had
any liquor in that house for sale and
he had never sold any of the stuff.
On cross-eXamination witness tcsti-
fled that he had been an inmate of the
state prison at ThomastOn for 10
months and was discharged from the
institution last April. The sheriff did
not see him in the act of selling 4
drink of liquor to an old soldier. ON
ono occasion he broke out of the lock-
up at Gardiner but does not remember
the incident as he was under the in
nucncc Of liquor.
Tho jury retired at 3.51 o'clock and
at 40 o'clock returned a verdict .:
guilty.
Packard was sentenced to pay a fine
of $3.50 and costs and 60 days in Jail
and in default Of payment fonr months
in Jail.
Through his counsel, Hon. S. S.
Brown of Watcrville. Packard pleaded
nolo eontcndcrc to six other liquor
cases four Of search and seizure and
one each for common seller and single
sale He will receive his sentence III
these cases later in the term.
The first case to he called Friday
morning will be that Of State versus
Rose Carson Howard of Chelsea. an
Indictment for maintaining liquor
nuisance The case will be heard be
fore the second jury and Hon. S. {.
Brown of Waterville will appear as
counsel for the respondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF

Pythias, King Company, No 4. Regular
meeting first Thursday Of each month.
Captain. o. e. DOUGLAS.
Recorder, HARRY NJ. JERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

KNIGHTS Oe THE MACcABEES
KAnuo bee Tent. No. l.. meets in Golden
Cross Hall or first and third Mondays of
each month, at T.45
l.. II DUDLEY. Com.
EUGENE MERRILL, r. X.
mwf atT7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13
,epHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. :

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. M.
Meets every third Tuesday at O'clock
A. d WEEKS, Captain
A. M. DRUMMOND, Clerk,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-13

UNITED BROTHERHOOD CARPEN-
tiers and Joiners Of America, Local Union
No. 91i Regular meetings second and
fourth Monday OF each month
Pres, MANSON DENNIS.
Pee. Sec'y., CHARLES A. BROOKS.
Fin. Sec'y. JOHN F. SPACLDING.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-10
TOWN OF CRANSTON
To Registry Voters

For convenience OF those who wish to
register in order to vote in November.
1907. the undersigned will be in the fol-
lowing places:
The j. A. Budlong g. Son Co. office,
Monday. June 10. from TO s D. IN.
Auburn, District Hall. Tuesday, June
III. fEom to p. IN.
Edgewood, Voting Booth. corner Broad
street and Norwood avenue Wednesday,
June IL, from to 8 p. m.
I Pawtuxet School House, Thursday, June
49, from to p. m.
Cranston Print Works. Old Police Sta
tion, Friday, June IA, from 10 8 p. m.
State Institutions. Superintendents Of
flce Monday, June II, from TO p. m.
State Institutions. Prison, Monday,
June IL. from $50 TO z p. m.
Thornton. Taylor Building, Thursday.
June 20. from Z to p. m.
Oak Lawn. Searle's Store, Friday. June
2l from Ito p. m.
Fiskeville. District Hall. Monday, June
~ from TO p. m.
Arlington. District Hall. Tuesday. June
% from to p. m.
Knightsville. Town Clerks Office. each
week day, from 2 a. m. TO p. m, and
June n, % and 20, from a. m. TO p. m.
Those who are naturalized bring papers.
DANIEL ID. WATERMAN.
Town Clerk.
Cranston, June 3, 1907. js-6t