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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

The Augusta Chorus will leave on
Train No Thursday morning for Ban
COR to participate in the Music Ecati-
val which will open on that date. and
it is expected that about so Of the
members will go. Reduced rates; have
been granted on the Maine Central on
account of the Festival. the fare from
Augusta to Bangor and return being
$125, going one day and returning on
the following day, or 1925 to go and
remain during the three days OF the
Festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Two of Augustus citizens who re-
side in the lower part of the city ana
do a little farming in the back yard
in addition to their regular Vocatlons
are having a hard time this season
which may discourage them from con-
tinuing their agricultural pursuits
another year They made a success
of raising vegetables all right but one
had some of his squashes stolen after
he had gathered them, while the other
is having trouble with his cabbages,
The man who raised the cabbages had
some trials early in the season in the
wav Of bugs which appeared in such
numbers that he despaired of saving
any of his plants and abandoned them
to the insect pests. but the cabbages
at last got ahead of the bugs and came
ont all right. His troubles were not
over however for the other morning
neighbor's COW that had been anchor
ed out to feed dragged her anchor and
finding her way to the cabbage patch
etc seven of them before she was DIS
covered and driven out. And that was
not all. for the next day she got loose
again and seeking the cabbage patch
once more. DESTROYED II heads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
MAINE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The Annual State Convention at
Bangor Next Week.

The committee on arrangements an
nounce everything in readiness for the
bic convention of the Maine state
Sunday School Association to be held
at Grace NJ. f. Church in Bangor. Oct.
IA. Is and &c. The railroads have made
generous concessions and it IS expect
ed that an extraordinarily large COM
panv will gather from all parts of the
state. The program will be of IN
usual attractiveness and strength,
DR. II. NJ. Hammiu, chairman of the
Educational Committee Of the Inter
national Sunday School Association
and at the head of the Sunday school
work of the Methodist Episcopal
church South, will give several adj
dresses Or. Hammill is universally
conceded to be one of the finest plat
form men in Sunday school work in
this or any other country. He has
been a leader in this line for many
years and has spoken in nearly every
state in the Union. The program MAX
crs are consratulating the prospective
delegates on their opportunity to hear
so able and practical man. He viii
b.. accompanied by his wife who is
both a fine speaker and an expert on
primary methods Besides her talks on
the children of the Orient Mrs. Ham
mill will conduct conferences in ele-
mentary work
Another important speaker will be
Prof. Mitchell Carroll. of George
Washington University. Washington,
d c. He is teacher of the famous
Vaughn Pible class, one of the largest
mems classes in the United states.
The "original class idea has trans
formed the Calvary Baptist Sunday
School of which the Vaughn class is a
part, and which now enroles more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John Liggett. Miss
Edith Partridge and Harold Hichborn,
who have been on a hunting trip to
Head Pond camps. making the trip in
Mr.. Liggett's touring car, returned
home Monday afternoon after having
enjoyed a most delightful visit in the
woods. Mr. Liggett got two deer and
Mr. Hichborn one, which they brought
home They We're the first deer to be
brought into Augusta this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Mrs. Nellie ]. Weymouth. grand
chief Of Maine, who attended the dis
trict convention of Pythian Sisters held
in this city Monday. left for Kezar
Falls Tuesday to attend another con-
vention to be held in that place. While
in Augusta Mrs. Weymouth was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Arnold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

George Nevins of Brunswick. road
master for the Maine Central Railroad
was in the city yesterday, having come
up for the purpose of looking over the
work which has been done on the line
in this vicinity. He returned to Bruins
wick on Train No. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Shifting locomotive No. II, which
is known among local railroad men as
the goat and which does duty in the
Maine Central freight yard in this city,
was taken to Waterville Monday night
for repairs and her work is now be-
ing done by locomotive No. 244. which
has heretofore been doing the shifting
i'm the Gardiner freight yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Joseph r. Dunton is the latest resi-
dent Of Augusta to pick ripe raspber-
ries in October, and brought to the
Journal office yesterday some nice
ones which he picked by the roadside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

The water on Front street was shut
off for a portion of the afternoon yes
tcrday while the Water District crew
was making some repairs on the line.
The hydrant at the rear of Meonian
block had been leaking for some time
and was found to be in such condition
that it was necessary to set new by
Grant in it's place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
Funeral of Late Valley Paradis.

The funeral of the late Valley Para
lis. whose death occurred Sunday af~
ternoon ut his home, 6 Northern ave
nue.. at the age of 10 years. Vas held
at ST. Augustine's church at o'clock
Tuesday forenoon, Rev Fl. Clouticr Of
;iciating The interment was made in
ST. Augustine's cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

At the municipal court yesterday
morning Charles Spear and Charles
George were arraigned on a charge of
intoxication and on being found guilty,
Spear was given a sentence of s. and
costs or 80 days in Jail and George one
Of 81 and costs or Is days in Jail. AS no
money was forthcoming in either case
the respondents were committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

S. w. Philbrick of Skowhegan, one of
the well-known lumbermen of the
State, was in the city yesterday on
matters of business, returning home
on Train 10 in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Mayor and Mrs. F. w. Plaisted, who
started last Saturday for trip down
the coast to Norfolk. Va. returned
home much sooner than they had eN-
Iected, arriving in Augusta Monday.
the change of plans being due to a
thrilling experience which they had IN
Boston harbor Saturday night. They
had sailed on the steamship ontario
of the Merchants and Miners Line ana
when in the lower harbor the steamer
collided with the barge Elk Harbor m
ward bound from Baltimore. Both YES
sells were seriously damaged and after
living at anchor for the night the On
tario returned to her berth at Battery
wharf. Mayor and Mrs. Plaistcd then
came home, and have now gone TO
Mike Mars camps at Indian pohd.
where they will enjoy woods life Tor a
week or 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
Gard Of Thanks.

l express my thanks and gratitude
to my friends and all the good people
who have given their sympathy in the
misfortune of Mr.. Mchaud
FROM HIS FATHER-IN-LAW f.
SIROIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

General Manager Harry B. Ivers of
Lewiston was in town Tuesday on bus
mess at the local headquarters Of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Watervile Street
Railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

There will be work and refreshments
at the Order of Eastern Star meeting
this evening. All members are re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Mr. James H. Hamilton Of East Saco
has just disposed of a valuable pair OF
oxen for which he received $3.50
During the Fa he has been exhibit
ing them at the different fairs and mas
won 5000 in prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
With the coming of cool weather
there is an increase in the quantity of

fresh pork which is brought into che
city, some of it being very heavy. Prob
ably the largest year-old pig to be
brought into the Augusta market thus
far was one which arrived yesterday
afternoon. having been brought III by
+. S. Kitchen of Palermo for G. w.
Wadleigh. Mr. Kitchen saved out one
quarter for his own use but the rest
of the carcass tipped the scales at BAG
pounds The whole hog weighed about
425 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Close time on straw hats is now in
erect, but a few are still seen occa-
slonally on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
Daily ktnneber Journal
Telephone-135.


Frank f. Brown of Waterviile was
IN the city Tuesday on professional
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

Hard for hunters to get by Brooks
Hardware Cos. display in both win
dows without stepping in the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. p. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday ut
VIM. P. TABER Capt.
r. II. HOxIE. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

r. B. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE
No E2 I. o. Q. F. meets in I. O. o. F.
hail the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings
Of each month at 3 o'clock.
SADIE F.. METCALF, N. g.
CLARA M. TURNER. Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

The skin is beauti.ied. perfumed. FRO
tected, preserved by Satin skin powder 2oc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
Augusta Lodge Directory

Bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, F. G.
A. NJ Special communication at Masonic
Temple the first Monday evening in each
month at 80 o'clock. Work in E. A. de-
gree Oct. s. All sojourning brethren cor
daily invited.
WILLIS E. SWIFT, w. NJ
CHAS. d. WHITE, Sec.
mon Wed-sat If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythias. King Company, No. 4. Regular
meeting first Thursday Of each month.
Captain. JAS A. Woodland.
Recorder. HARRY M. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07
cusHNoc CHAPTER. r.

cUsHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. NJ.
No AZ Special convocation at Masonic
Temple at 7.3O o'clock Thursday evening.
Oct S. Work in p. NJ. and NJ. =. M. de-
erees All sOjOurning companions are cor
daily invited to be present.
GEORGE II. BANGS, Fl. p.
TIIOS II. BODICE, See
U. o. G. c. MORRILL, COMMANDERY
No. ~, U. o. G. c. Regular meeting on
Tuesday evenings at 73O o'clock at Gold
20 TIC JOHN a. GARDNER, N. c.
H. A. HEATH, K. r.
W. 3. CLOUGH. F. X. r.
m-w.f-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-07

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, o. e.
q. Stated meetings the first Wednesday
evening Of each month at 7.30. All men,
bers sojourning in the city are invited to
attend.
LEILA L. HUSSEY, W. NJ.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Decisions Of Two Judges.

A western judge, sitting in
chambers, seeing from the piles of
papers in the lawyers hands that
the first case was likely to be hot
ly contested, asked: "What is the
amount in question:" 1.-Two dol
lars" said the plaintiffs counsel.
"I'll pay it," said the judge. hand
ing over the money. "Call the
next case" He had not the pa
thence of Sir William Grant, who,
after listening for two days to the
arguments of counsel as to the
construction of certain act, quiet
ly observed when they had done.
"That act has been repealed. =
Elk.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

There is fellah here who had
saved up $500 by hard knocks. He
saw a $500 watch unattached
grabbed it-and got four years for
his watchfulness. But he had been
here before. He said when he
saw that time piece lying around
loose he just naturally could not
resist the temptation to annex it
and make it work-do time. But
instead of the watch it is he.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Iuc b DlOW Ou-n " WV 0'A ~
knocked me into the fire along
with the boiling coffee. That was
too much for the Yank and l
started in to clean out at least
part of the British army. The re-
suit was this. Next morning the
captain called the bully out OF the
ranks and stood him up in front OF
the making the follow
ing remarks: "In the future any
of you who wish to have steaks for
breakfast, I would advise you to
get an order from headquartels.'
[ mention this merely to show you
that one is always best amongst
his own class of people.
The most of the Eaglish soldiers
had no time for us Yanks. When
they would get to telling OF all the
battles they had won and that they
had never been whipped, all had
to say was, "How about that tea
party?" l always left Immediately
after. Boys will be boys and SOL
die.rs always like to make their
own country appear the best. AL
most every night the canteen was
opened where the men could get
their beer and ale and I was always
glad when morning came, for if
the Beers had taken a notion to
drop down on the camp but few
could be depended upon for help.
[ don't mean to insinuate that the
British are below any other ma
ton in bravery for they have prov
ed their valor more than once. All
soldiers or most all will never re-
fuse a drink. A little incident took
place at the cook tent one morn
ing which I think you will care to
know. It was this way: The meat
issued to us was supposed to be
mutton, or what is called the big
tail sheep. These sheep each have
a tail which weighs from twenty
to forty pounds. In fact | cut off
one of the tails and it weighed
nearly forty pounds. Any one who
has ever seen one of these sheep
will tell you Il express the truth.
Anyhow they began sending
bunch of goats mixed up with the
sheep-aIl dressed of COURSE
and the only way to tell them
apart is by tue color OF the flesh,
that of the goat being very red
and coarse. One morning one OF
the lieutenants came down where
we were cutting up the meat and
said: IL say, cook, is this bloom
ing sheep or a bloody goat?" l
broke out laughing and told him
some we're sheep and some were
goats. "How do you tell the
blooming things apart?' said he.
[ explained the difference and az
forwards we got mostly sheep. In
my next story I shall tell you
little Of the Kafirs, as they were
around the camp all the time.
IL D
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
The Army.


| would not be sent at once to the
front, l decided to enlist, the regi-
ment being called the Duke of Ed
inburgh's Own Volunteer Rifles.
I was qnartered at a place called
the Castle, along with many 9th.
ers, and was there fitted out with
all I needed. We were given a
short drill every day. and at times
with full kit in heavy marching
order we were marched to the top
of Signal Hill. About the only
name [ was known by while in
the British army was "Yank. "
We stayed in Cape Town quite a
while, organizing the full amount
of men for the different companies.
These, when the right number of
men were secured, were to be sent
out on the line of communication,
or, in other words, to hold the
places the troops in front had tax.
en-.
The city was full of prisoners,
wounded men, and new arrivals
from all parts of Europe. In fact,
Cape Town was under martial law.
At last we were told that ON the
morrow we would be sent to a
place called Magesfontien. This
is small place about 300 miles
from Cape Town and the same dis
lance from Kimberley. There was
great time at the train as we
were leaving, partings from loved
oaes who perhaps on this earth
would never meet again in life.
Twas sad to see the aged mother
clasp her boy and with blessing
give him to her country's cause.
Or to see a bright-eyed girl bid
her lover goodbye, trying to smile
thru her tears. There were no low
ed ones to bid the Yank good bye,
and 1 have always been glad of
that. l will not take up your time
in telling about the trips. only to
say we arrived at our destination
in safety. But do want to say
something about the Kaffir and his
wonderful running ability.
The Kafirs are used to carrying
messages for the army. A message
is wrapped in tin foil and given
to the runner who places it in his
mouth and starts on. his journey.
From what [ could learn the KAT
tir has orders that if captured or
wounded to swallow the message,
and it has been stated that mes
sages have been removed from the
dead bodies of these runners and
given to others who carried them
to their destination. These KAT
frs think nothing of running sew
enty to eighty miles in single
day, aud they are known to have
made one hundred and ten miles
in twenty-fou hours. Whitewater
ing crew of them working one
day [ asked one of the foremen
where they lived. His answer was,
"about Is miles from here" He
said they ran to their work in the
morning and also ran home at
night. We in America take a
street car for less number of
blocks than that, and remember
they only get shilling day.
We finally arrived at our stop
ping place, and got busy pitching
tents and preparing supper. After
things were all fixed and supper
over, sentr;es were placed at differ
ent points and the rest of rs stroll
ed over to see the town. [ was now
in a part of Africa which is called
the Little Carew, a place where
the sun starts to shine at 4 a. m.
and sets at about 9 p. m. The air
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
BY AvIso.
Feeling hippicanariousp

A politician is a person who
promises the earth and grabs ev-
erythlng in sight for himself.
Gilbert, the captain sumner and
Fidus Achates, is becoming more
pulchrltudinous as he grows older.
This is due to his ability to hop
up the stairs five steps at a time
when he summons persons to
court.
Butch says if weight is the only
requirement he might qualify for
the presidency as he weighs more
than 200 pounds figuring at the
rate of 20 ounces to the pound.
Butch believes in full weight at
all times.
A lady in passing thru the print
shop when the golden-haired
plumber was tinkering with the
steam pipes remarked upon OBJ
serving him: ooh, l thought it
was ball of fire and it made me
dizzy" Fact.
The printer who eats pebbles
says that at the rate of progress
he is now making he expects to be
able to digest single nails when
he gets out. After a while no
doubt he will be eating steel rails
fol a midnight snack.
Uncle John announces the
Chautauqua Circle has reached
the limit of it's membership and
has eleven applicants on the wait
ing list. AS the older members
drop out by reason of discharge or
parole the applicants will be adj
mitted to membership.
."Man's inhumanity to man
makes countless thousands mourn"
wrote Burns in the long, long ago.
This is the season Of the year
when all should forgive and for
get. But the modern version is,
"get even with your enemies first
and forgive them afterward."
A fellow with his hand done up
in bandage said: mo, that did
Mt happen in my sleep fixing an
automobile or an airship. One of
the machines in the shop start
ed to fly up and hit me on the
nose and [ slapped it with my fist.
Result two fingers nearly went
the way of all things earthly. I'll
try to sidestep next time
''Had a great time Last night"
said one of the officers. Attend
ed a banquet-had lots of good
things to eat, plenty of Rhine
wine and sour wine to drink-also
25 cent cigars to smoke" "Never
mind the wines" said one of the
boys, "but secondhand smt II of
the whiffs of those 25 .centers
would make us forget very many
things"
The sayings of King Solomon
promulgated thousands of years
ago are as applicable today as they
were when written. Read them.
They will do you good. Here are
few more: "Let not mercy and
truth forsake thee" "Be not wise
in thine own eyes" "Despise not
the Christening of the Lord; nei-
Their be weary of his correction;
for whom the Lord loveth he cor
recteth. Happy is the man that
fndeth wisdom and getteth under
standing for the merchandise of it
is better than the merchandise of
silver and the gain thereof than
fine gold. She is more precious
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
SIDE LIGHTS n. :: vs.:
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
The Whaler has turned mule
teer for the present.
All financial stocks are away up
again-especially railroad and cop
per shares.
As a pungent paragrapher OF
pith and point the author OF Hello
grams cannot be excelled. j..
"Baldy," the gAlleryman on the
fifth tier is thoroIy tanned. He
does not even "whisper in his own
ear"
Tim, the local impressario, says
he never has any difficulty In
drawing packed houses to his per-
formances.
"They had me up to court today
for talking" whispered fellah.
.Learn the deaf and dumb alpha
bet" was the solacing rejoinder.
A prominent actor used to say:
Il love my wIfe-far, far away.
The local electrician says he takes
no stock In that kind of sentiment.
Lincoln's birthday falls on Fri
day, February 12-and Washing
toms on Monday, February ~.
The Fourth of July comes on a
Sunday.
One of the .-up-to-second boys
saws he uses cold tea for hair
tonic-and he certainly has a fine
head of hair-silky and smooth.
No joke.
Davy asks: "What kim O rep
tiles is them bluejays anyway
Keep away from 'em Davy. They
are like alligators. They prefer
dark meat.
Otto's bluejays are being trained
to fight any other birds on the
place. Having put a little salt on
their tails Otto says they have be-
come very peppery.
Mr.. L. at the hospital is STEP
ping high and lively these days.
He will change his place of abode
in about three months as his pres
ent contract expires soon.
The tall librarian cut the cards
for a parole. May happiness at
tend him on his journey thru life.
Christmas JOY for fond and low
ing wife and two fine children.
"Fouah below zero s'mawnin',"
said a Southerner residing here.
at makes me shiveh whenever |
think of it. No mo- Moth Pole
expeditions fob me when get
thru with this one"
The second barber-he of the
light hair and mild blue eyes
who uses Powers soap-speaks
French like a Partisan. He says
when it SHOWS in Norway it raises
the Dickens in Sweden.
A compatriot blew into the print
shop the other day and said, 'good
morning, gentlemen" The print
ers all gasped for breath fearing
the aforesaid party had gotten in
to the wrong room.
Uncle John, president of the
Chautauqua Circle opines the Bull
garians are poor warriors. He says
Mthau are like the Dutch Beers