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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Advanced MOVING Pietures,

The Introduction Of Manager CudGy's
new pictures took place at the Opera
house, yesterday afternoon and last
evening and if indications do not fail
it will be the most popular entertain
mert ever produced in this City as the
pictures exhibited are the best ever
shown and are entirely modern in
every respect. they comprise every
thing that is clean, wholesome, anus
ing and instructive in comedy, pathos,
spectacular and science. Above all is
tie marvellous, elaborate, Spectacular
and gorgeous cOlored film OF Pathe
Bros. entitled THE Pearl Fisher a
tremendous achievement in the pro-
duction OF animated picture films
This picture alone is positively worth
three times tho price Of admission. and
today will be the last opportunity of
witnessing this clever picture. An
other new and extremely fine SIT is
promised for tomorrow. New songs
and new music Will be heard this week
and a better show for the money can
not be found. Admission 10 cents,
children ) cents. Every adult admis-
sion will he given 4 coupon which en-
titles the holder to try his o.: her luck
ii drawing n fine sold watch to be
drawn next Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Mt Vernon Grange.

Mt. Vernon Grange held an all day
session. Saturday, Feb. 5. Two carldi-
dates were accepted and considerable
routine business transacted.
The Worthy Lecturer, Mrs. Blanche
1ngham mad full program consisting
of the topics: what is The True Pur-
pose Of the Granger" and How to
Make Farm Life Attractive Indoors and
Out" discussed by c. e. Weber, H.
S. Russ ana others; recitations were
given by Sisters Jacobs and Harmon;
a lecture by Prof. Campbell Of the
University of Maine was the principal
feature Of the afternoon. His subject
was Economic Dairy Feeding" which
was well received; Bro. Butterfield OF
Hiawatha Grange spoke interestingly
on the dairy question; Clarence Cole
ratified his bones" Mrs. Nina Weber
played an accompaniment.
Several visitors were present from
Pennington Falls and New Sharon
oranges. Charles Z. Weber was APP
pointed choristcr and Mrs. Nina Web
Der organist for the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
ReadfieId Granqe.

The entertainment announced by
Readfield Grange for Thursday even
iI.S, Feb. c. was postponed one day on
account of the storm. The exercises
were held Friday evening and gave
general satisfaction to all present.
Supper was served from 6 to s, after
when the audience went to the hall
when the following program was an
nounccu by Worthy Master Weston:
Piano duet by Miss Lillian Russell
and Mrs. Ruby Record, encored; reci-
tation by Dorothy Robinson; select
reading, Miss Hodskins, cncored; vocal
duet, Misses Greeley and Hackett;
vocal sole, Miss Edwina Stevens, en-
cored; vocal solo, Miss Laid; orches-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
SAGADAH0C.
BOWDOIN.

Mrs. Abrer Coombs who has been in
town, visiting relatives and friends
has returned to- her home at Damaris-
Gotta.
Bert HolbrooIl Of Richmond was in
town Friday on business.
Fred Roberts and Albert Curtis have
finished starting out their cord wood
from the woods. and are now hauling
it to Lisbon Fails. where they have a
ready sale for il.
Z. Carver has been quite ill.
Jonathan Craven returned home
Saturday from his work quite i'll.
Jeremiah Prince is very i'll with but
verE' little horc entertained for his re-
cOvery
Mr.. and Mrs. William Green Of
Lisbon were in town Sunday the guests;
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred J. Roberts.
S Leonard Of Auburn was recently
in town hauling hay from the Thomas
Shaw farm to that place.
Hon. n. s. PurintCn of Augusta has
former home.
The recent snow is helping the farm :
ers to get out cord wood and logs from
the woods and they are improving the
opportunity.
The grip is still raging in this sec
ton.
The selcctmen will meet at the
grange hall here at BOwdon Center
Monday Feb. II to settle up the town
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

F. w. Clair Of Waterville was a cal
Ter in this city Monday morning.
Hon. Charles F. Johnson of Water
vile was i'll the city Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Laforest Hayes is visiting her
sister. Mrs. George Sawyer of Dorches-
ter, Mass.
Miss Harriet Allen of this city is
passing a few days at her old home
in Bangor.
Miss Ethel Russell Of this city is
making visit in Berlin, n. H, as the
guest of friends.
J. II. Gregoire was called to Roches-
to-. n. H, Monday by the critical ILL
ness Of his mother, and left for that
city on train "a in the forenoon.
Mrs. George NJ. Young Of Boston,
Mass. who had been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. J. Frank Pierce of this city, re-
turned to her home Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Owen Savage of North
Arson, who have been visiting J. w.
Harlow and also Mr. and Mrs Charles
F. Tibbetts in this city for n short
time past, returned home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
SOMERSET.
LARONE.

On Feb til. Dr's. Dascomb Of
Skowhegan, Smith and Beane of
Norridgewock operated on Mrs. Fred
Mcfarland for appendicitis. The
operation was successful and Mrs. Nc
Farland is getting along well under
the care Of a trained nurse from the
Portland Hospital. In this case
short delay must have proved fatal
E. H. Tobey is not recovering from
the effect of the grip as well as could
be desired
Inez Tobey is home from Waterville
while her father is i'll.
Mrs. r. II. Stackpole IS stopping
with Mrs. Ketchum at Norridscwock
for a few weeks.
There was no doubt about the Maine
winter when the mercury dropped to
% degrees below here last week.
MERCER.
Mrs. George Burr, who has been liv-
ing at Mrs. H. S. Ford's recently
suffered shock and is very ill.
Atwood Blaisdell has been confined
to the house the past week by Illness
Mrs. A. 3. Dunton is improving in
health.
= Mrs. E C. Chamberlain received
news Saturday Of the death Of her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

father B. +. Fields, who was living
with her sister in Worcester, Mass.
Calvin H. Allen of Boston and Mrs.
Carrie Woods OF New Shaplicr We're
called here last week by the death OF
their sister in law, Mrs. c. X. Allen.
Albert Yeaton of Norridgewock has
bought the farm of Rufus S. LeemoI.
Charles Brown was in Norridge-
wock on business one day last week.
Charles Bigelow of NOrridgewock
was in town last week buying hay.
Mrs. Charles Gray, who has been
very i'll for the past two or three
weeks, is a little better.
Yeaton Brothers of Norridgewock
have been in town the past week
pressing hay.
Mrs. Perley Otis is taking care of
Mrs. Sarah Woodcock and her
daughter Ella, who are both i'll in bed
Mrs. G. w. Morse, who has been sick
with grip for the past two weeks is
able to be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Harrington We're callers with Mrs
Hattie Hammond. Wednesday.
The patrons in Readfield of the New
England telephone line &c celebrated the
first anniversary of their service in a
very unique manner, Friday morning.
about nine O'Clock a peculiar ring un-
derstood by all, called every patron on
this line. 4 short program was rem
dered by each one from ring to ring
Il, giving a quotation, or proverb, or
passage of Scripture, music, original
prose and poetry. Only few mo-
nIents were occupied by the whole pro-
gram. but each and all expressed
satisfaction with the service which
they are receiving.
E. A. Robinson Of Mt Vernon
shipped stock from Readfield station
to Brighton last week.
NJ. S. Collins has more than 400 cords
of hard wood cut and being hauled to
his mill near Hoyt siding to be sawed
into barrel stuff Mr. Collins has Is
or 20 men still cutting lumber for him
In Readfield, Belgrade and Manchester.
Charles Fifield is working for E. NJ
Dudley yarding wood and getting ice.
NORTH WAYNE.
Abner Wink, who has been ill with
the grip, is improving.
E. L. Stevens and G. w Ladd were
in Winthrop Thursday on business.
A Mank is confined to the house
with sciatic rheumatism II. D. Mason
is caring for his stock.
c. NJ Lovejoy is still confined to he
house by illness.
Mrs. Lettie Foss returned to hcr
home Saturday after a few days visit
with relatives in Oakland.
Charles Maxim of Wayne has been
visiting his brother, H G.. Maxim, who
is now gaining. after being confined 20
the bed for several weeks with The
grip. He can set up an hour each day.
c. P. Huff returned from Oakland
Saturday. after visit with his sisters
there His hand is much better and he
will soon be able to return to his work
in the SHOP.
MIR. and Mrs. Hollis Bickford were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A n. Wing
Sunday.
A. n. Wing, T. S. Coolidge, I. D.
Lincoln, Kendall Page and Clinton
Groves will ship a car load Of apples
to Boston Wednesday. 1t is hoped that
by the cooperative deal goodly sum
will be realized by them.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
The Ladies' Aid Society Will meet
with Mrs. L. G. league Wednesday
afternoon If stormy the meeting will
be Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

In the local Monday morning in
reference to Revenue Inspector Dyer
a slight discrepancy occurred where
the statement was made that the AL
bany division included the States of
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and
Vermont. 1t should have read Maine.
New Hampshire and Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The committee appointed by the
Hospital Aid Society to visit the men
OF the city for the purpose of soliciting
their dues as members Of. the society
has begun its work and it is earnestly
hoped that every man called upon Will
respond by giving one dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
NEW THEORY ON
HEALING FLESH

1t is possible to heal any sore by
wetting it with X-Zalia. This LIQUID
which is sold at druggists and put up
by the X-Zalia Corps, Boston is so
soothing that it stops all the irritation
and quickly heals the flesh. 1t is 50
healing that even the worst kinds of
sores can be healed, and the fact that
this liquid can be used on the most
sensitive skin, even in cases Of babies
rashes, makes it mos: wonderful
discovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
To Resume Full Time

Lowell, Feb. 10.-The cotton mills of
this city will resume operations on a
fulltime schedule of IS hours week,
beginning the last week in February,
according to a statement given out to-
day by William S. SouthWorth, secrc-
tary of the Lowell Man lecturers AS
ISOLATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Announcements have been issued for
a ceremonial session of Kora Temple,
A. A o. n. M. s.. to be held at Lewis
ton. Friday, Feb. IA. and it is probable
that quite a number of Augusta Shrin-
ers will go to Lewiston that day for
the sake of being in attendance. 1t is
understood that a large number of
novices will make the journey over the
hot sands and that ample assistance
will be at hand to make the journey
as pleasant as possible for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
Valley Driving Club will be held at
Hotel North at 80 Wednesday even
ing, for tho election of officers and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly be brought before the
meeting. and it is earnestly requested
that there be a large attendance, not
only on the part of the members but
also everyone who is interested in the
ice track at Hallowell and the winter
sports that are enjoyed upon il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Hon. Charles A. Milliken will leave
for New York the latter part of the
week to attend military banquet to
be given Saturday evening at the Muir
ray Hill hotel by the alumnae of Nor
wich University, Mortified. VT. the
military school from which Admiral
Dewey graduated. 1t is expected that
Gen. Frederick D. Grant and Gen. o.
Q. Howard. also other prominent mill
tary officers will be among the guests
at the banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

DR.. Bigelow T. Sanborn, superinten-
dent of the Maine Insane hospitals,
who had been i'll at his home in this
city for the past four weeks, has so far
recovered as to be able to be out and
was over town yesterday, fact which
his many friends everywhere will be
pleased to learn. 1t was something of
a novelty for DIR. Sanborn to be on the
sick list and in speaking of his late i'll
ness yesterday he said that it was the
first time that he could remember of
having been i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Russell and Mrs. Record

ira. Miss Russell and Mrs. Record
pianists: Walter Williams and Henry
Cole bones. encored; vocal solo, Mrs.
JiIliettc L. Mastcrman. encored; Illus
trated song. Everybody Works but
Father" There was good attendance
and 4 goodly sum was added to the
grange treasury. Much credit is due
the committee for the success of the
enter tainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The final arguments in the Roscoe E
Penney bankruptcy case will be heard
in the United States district court at
Portland, before Judge Hale, Thursday
forenoon, Feb. -. Among those who
will DC present from Augusta will be
Orville D. Baker and NJ. E. Sawtelle
counsel for the bankrupt, and Arson
NJ. Goddard and Charles L. Andrews,
counsel for the creditors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The w. d Hutchins Co. sold at pri-
vate sale Monday a valuable piece of
property near Grove street to the Cap
ital Associates, the purchase being
made as an investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
CHEEKY
Children

cheerful child will grow into a useful man or woman
Let them have good start in the morning.
Give them all they of EliJahs Mamma the sweet,
crisp flake food made from White Corn.
Their eyes get bright because tastes good; they be-
cheerful because as Mamma does make them late
to school'-its all ready cooked.
The Of the Old Prophet good for everybody and
pccialy for making children cheerful.
Sold BY Grocers in large Family pkg. I5c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

A number of Augusta young men are
going to Belgrade Wednesday night to
furnish the entertainment at the sec
ond night of the annual Belgrade
Grange fair. They are not the Cony
High Ministries as has been stated,
but an independent organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

J. Hobar. Harrison who has for
some time past been employed in the
box office at the Augusta Opera house,
has accepted position as advance
agent of the Murray-Rostell Co, which
appeared in Augusta last week, and
left for Bangor Monday forenoon to
take up the work of his new position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The work of repairing the break in
the water main on Arsenal street,
which has been in progress for the
past few days has been completed and
the system on that street is again in
working order. The break was said to
have been due to fiat rock on which
the pipe rested near the center, and
the settling of the earth on either side
of the rock caused the pipe to break
short off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The sport of snowshoeing for which
the Augusta devotees had long been
waiting is now in full swing and is be-
ing enjoyed by all who own the neces-
Sdry adjunctS for it's success. The
trails of the snowshocrs are seen in
many fields. and in some places. which
give unmistakable evidence of some
one having wallowed there. would
seem to indicate that there are some
beginners in the art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The cold weather with which the
month started is holding on we'll and
yesterday morning was one of the
snappy ones. the Means thermometer
indicating Is degrees below zero at {
O'Clock Thus far there have been but
three mornings when the mercury was
not at or below zero, they being Feb.
2. when it was 20 above, Feb. s, five
above. and Feb. Z, 16 above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
REACfiEL-D.

The first three days of last week were
the busiest among the farmers for the
winter. The lack of snow was the
cause of many farmers being behind
with their work and the snow that fell
Feb l made fairly good shedding and
every available man and team was at
work. Some were hauling apples to
ship to Boston. others frewood. lumber
ice, etc. Telephones were kept busy
trying TO get more men and teams.
Thursdays storm put stop to the ice
cutting and teamng for a while.
Miss Ruby Hammond. Miss Mar
garite Gordon and Miss Mary Beatrice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The regular session of Augusta
Lodge No. 964, B. P. o. E, will be
held Wednesday evening, Feb. -. Bus
mess of the session. balloting upon ap-
plications and acting upon DENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

y. H. Holmes, Jr., superintendent of
schools at Westerly, r. l., passed the
Sabbath at his old home in this city
and left yesterday for Portland, where
he spoke before the Cumberland Coun-
ty Teachers Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Capital Grange win give a social
dance in Woodman hall, Friday even
ing. Invitations have already been is
sued for this event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Duncan & Co. Of Boston, who have
the contract for putting in the steam
heating plant at the new Augusta
House, have received the piping for
the job and a crew of men is now at
work installing the plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The array of fancy box Apollo choco-
lates and confectionery, Weber &
Hewett display in their window should
call attention to the magnitude of
their confectionery department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Severe attack cured by
Father Johns Medicine

Miss Ellen Mccormick, 80 Orange
street. Fan River. Mass, is just re-
covering from u severe attack of the
grip and pleurisy. Il used nothing
but Father Johns Medicine. 1t is
a splendid remedy" says Miss Nc
Cormick- Cures grip and all throat
and lung troubles ana is Il grand body
builder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Leonard Hall of East Dover has
Plymouth Rock pullet that recently
laid an egg which measured six and
seven-eighths inches by eight and one
fourth inches and weighed five ounces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The Ladies' Circle of the Winthrop
street Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. j. M. Arnold, IL Wyman street,
at 2.30 this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Miss Bertha Brown, bookkeeper for
+. Locke, who has been i'll for two
weeks, returned to her work in the
store Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hon. George Weeks. of Fairfield, was
a business caller at the court house
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

w. P. Walsh, manager for the West.
ern Union Telegraph Co. in this city
is i'll at his home on Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
THE MAN-A-LIN TABLET.

This Tablet is composed of the princi-
pal herbs, roots and berries that consti-
tnte the medicinal ingredients of Mana
lin, with the addition of some cor
receives. An effective remedy for con-
many forms of indigestion, and are re-
commended for dyspepsia and sluggish
bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEC.
EAST PITTSTON.

Mrs. Arthur MarsOn. and daughter.
Miss Sadie are spending a few weeks
with relatives in Boston.
Miss Eulela Little, Bates II. came
from Lewiston, Friday, for a short
visit at home.
The cantata, entitled "The Merry
Company" under the direction of r.
A. Conant, will be given on Tuesday
evening at Clark's Hall. At the con-
clusion of the program a supper will
be served. followed by a sociable.
L. j. Hewey and Miss Myra Hewey
left Saturday morning for Weld, called
there by the death of an uncle.
DR.. l.. H Dorr of Dresden was in
this place Sunday in consultation
with Dr.. J. T. Odiorne.
r. a. Conant and Miss Flora Jones
have been spending a few days in this
village in preparation for the cantata
to De given Tuesday evening. Mrs.
Conant and daughter will also assist
and are expected to be here at the
final rehearsal.
saturday was the most disa greea BILE
day of the winter here. The high wind
in combination with the cold made out
door life anything but desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
|iijjah's
M anna

easily the delicious fake food made Trial proves
Be the food the table crisp. When package
allowed open the moisture of the air makes
tough In such be dried per di
recons package. then is delicious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. e. A.
NJ Special communication Tuesday even
ing, Feb. II. 80 o'clock. Work in the
X. A. degree. All sojourning brethren are
cordially invited to be present
WINFRED a. JACKSON. w. NJ.
CLAUDE W. TOWNSEND. Sec'y.