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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
A SURPRISE PARTY.
Friends Pay Unexpected Visit to Mr..
And Mrs. T. p. Dearborn.

A very happy social event was that
of surprise party to Mr.. and Mrs. T.
P. Dearborn Of Fairfield street last Fri
day evening. Mr.. Dearborn has recently
purchased farm nearer this village
than that upon which he now lives and
Is soon to move to the new home
Nearly 60 of the friends Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Dearborn dropped around sudden
ly Friday evening and took possession
Of the establishment The very kindest
words. of neighborly respect and friend
ship were spoken by Professor A. Mar
quardt and George Tracy.
The program of the evening was 4
very interesting one and included ex-
cellent duets by the little Cornforth
girls, defamation by little Helen Full
Ter and very excellent readings by
Master Oral Wheeler. The presentation
poem was by A. H. Rice. At the close
of that part of the program
refreshments were served, after which
the party enjoyed games of all kinds
until Il late hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Dearborn were the re-
cipients of many useful gifts, which
will be valuable in their new homo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dearborn are most re-
spected townspeople and they will be
welcome to the inner circle OF the viii
lage proper, to which they will have
drawn closer when they are finally set
tied in their new abode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
CONGRATULATIONS.
General Satisfaction with Verdict in
Dunbar. Thayer Case.

E. B. Dunbar, the engineer. who with
II. E. Thayer were indicted on the
charge of manslaughter, charged with
causing the death Of Frank Belanger
in n wreck of the Maine Central near
Benton, Oct. 2. 1907, returned to his
home in this city Saturday evening on
the s o'clock train. fully exonerated by
the jury. The jury was out only a
short time when they returned the
verdict Not guilty" The result in The
minds of the railroad men of this city
and terminals could not have been
otherwise and that knowing fully the
circumstances no jury in the country
would have convicted these two men.
Pledging their support, the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen, The Order
of Railroad Conductors, and the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
three of the strongest railroad organi-
cations in the country. stood ready to
fight the case Not little interest was
conferred in the case and it might be
added that their sentiments were those
of many Of the citizens Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
SOUTH CHINA.

The d. D. d. Club met and celebrated
the 10th marriage anniversary of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Lincoln Jones Saturday evening.
Jan Is. The evening was very pleasantly
passed by vocal and instrumental music.
Mr.. Jones entertained by telling OF the
places Of interest he visited while In Cali
ifornia. He also had views Of different
places which he visited, which was very
interesting. Refreshments were served BY
the hostess, cake. cocoa, fancy confec-
tionery and nuts. and the best Of all waa
delicious oranges which Mr.. Jones
brought home with him. All then de-
parted to their several homes. all wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Jones many years OF
happy life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Total
TWO SMALL FIRES.
One Saturday on Mechanic Street
One Sunday on HalIoweli Road.

The fire alarm sounded at 7.5O r. NJ
Saturday for small blaze IN tne
house, 72 Mechanic street. owned by
W. II. Ring and occupied by Mrs. Mary
Erickson When the department re-
sponded they found fire in the parh-
ton back of the parlOr stove, probably
caused by an overheated stove. To get
at this and prevent its running through
the entire structure it was necessary
TO rip off the most Of the partition on
the front room and some Of that in the
upstairs part. Considerable water was
used and the entire structure was
drenched. All the household goods were
removed with but little damage and
Mrs. Erickson's loss will be small. Inc
damage on the building will probably
be about 5000. Mrs. Erickson, VINO was
very i'll at the time, was removed pS
the police to a nearby house and seem
ed TO suffer none by the shock.
The home OF Walter Curtis on the
Hallowell road, little ways from
French's Corner. narrowly escaped de-
struction by fire Sunday morning Inc
chimney burned out and occupants no
ticing the odor Of smoke made inVesti-
Eations and found that the chimney
had heated sufficiently to set the par
titlons afire. Luckily several persons
about at the time, and with their heip
and a liberal supply OF water. the hre
was soon subdued, but not before the
main part Of the house had been Well
drenched. Mr.. Curtis cannot place his
loss at present. but he was insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
AN ARDENT WORKER.
Rev. William J. Couzens Has Had
Much Experience in Evaneelistic Field.

Rev. William j. Couzens, who will
begin evangelistic work Feb 16 in the
Getchell street Baptist church. is high
~ recommended by the wisest leaders
Of this country and England. He was
born in Canterbury, Eng. in 1868 and
converted at the age of Ii. through the
instrumentality of Christian parents
When later he became local preach
er. his interest was aroused In the
work of the Salvation Army and IN
1884 he was commissioned as officer in
that organization. He was one of the
earliest officers TO be sent to the Unit
ed States from England, commencing
his services in Troy. y. Y. in Jan.
1885
After several years of labor on the
Pacific coast, he introduced the Saliva
ton Army into Salt Lake City and
throughout Utah and Idaho. This
pioneer work was followed by Ia years
of unbroken service in a number of
states east of the Rocky mountains.
from northern Michigan down to
Florida including New England. In
1901 he resigned his commission as
lieutenant colonel in the Salvation
Army. while stationed in Philadelphia,
Pa, in order to engage In evangefistic
work among the churches. where Ills
labors have been marvelously owned of
God. Will not all Christians unite in
asking Gods blessing upon his work in
Waterville?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Somerset CHAPTER. r. A. M.

The annual meeting Of Somerset Chap
ter. No. Is, Royal Arch Masons. was held
in the new hall Friday night The report
of the building committee was submit
ted and accepted. The following officers
We're elected: High priest. d. II. Per-
kins; king. f. C. Butler: scribe. G. III.
Plummer; treasurer. G. f. Sampson; Sec
rotary. c. N. Lambert; captain of the
host. D. W. Bunker: principal sojourner
George Simpson; royal arch captain. A.
p. Merrill: trustee, j. c. Griffin. Those
were the elective officers. The appointive
officers were: master of first veil. L. A.
Parker; master of second veil, Carl Plum
mer; master of third veil, Adam Simpson
sentinel. E. c. Dunton. The officers.
elect were installed by G. Wallace Nash
past high priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Sewing One Seam for IS Years,

1.-THE ease with which people can be-
come habituated to any kind Of untn-
teresting work. no matter how
monotonous 1t Is. may be seen every
day in any shoe factory" says Q
gentleman connected with this 1T.
Louis industry. y.
I'm a shoe factory the division Of
labor Is carried to the utmost possible
extent. AS. rule one operative per-
forms one operation and no more.
There Is one woman in our employ
who for fifteen years has sewed the
seam which begins at the right Of tho
eyelets runs to the top, then around
and down on the other side. Tho
machine works so rapidly that she
actually spends almost as much time
in picking up and laying down the
shoe and adjusting 1t to the machine
as Is required to do the sewing, and
this work she keeps up day after day
during all the working hours. One
might suppose the monotony OF the
task would wear on her health and
spirits, but it does not seem to do
anything Of the kind. She is one &C
the most cheerful women In the
factory."-St. Louis Globe Democrat,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
l am entitled to vacation, and do
not want to be a candidate again.
FRANK L. ANDREWS
To the Citizens of Gardiner.

10 the Citizens of Gardiner:
Observing in Saturdays issue Of the
DAILY Reporter-J Journal. that Marshal
Andrews will not again accept the of.
nee, 1 take this opportunity of an
nouncing to my friends, that / shall be
candidate in the Republican caucus
TO be held this month / am aware that
MI Andrews has been one of the very
best officers Gardiner has ever had. and
should not have made this announce
ment had he not refused to be a candi-
date for reelection. In these days it is
the fellow who stands for the enforce
ment of all laws who makes good. and
II anybody intimates in any way that
there is anyone who has a string upon
me, l wish to say In all honesty that
ne or they will be treated to a beauti-
ful surprise if l am elected. My plat
form is then the rigid enforcement of
all laws, never mind whom it may hit.
and l believe that the only way in
which man can obtain and retain the
respect and assistance Of the desirable
citizens is by Obeying the law and
keeping his word good. have had
many of that class Of voters come to
me and urge me to run and knowing
their good will toward me. have de-
cided to do So
S. w. QUITS.
Gardiner. Me-, Feb. /, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Officers of French Artisans and La
dies Court Indicted Into Office.

A public Joint installation of officers
elect of The French Artisans and the La
dies Court was held last evening at the
Opera house The officers We're installed
by Ludger Gravel, president of the Arti-
sans. The following was the program:
Selection, st. Cecilian Orchestra
Installation Ludger Gravel
Address, A. j. PonSant
Vocal solo. Edmund Clukey
Address, Rev. FIR Narcisse Charland
Vocal solo Joseph DeLise
Address DR.. Ducharme of Lewiston
Declar ation-"Mon Piano. Ida Talbot
Chorus, Children OF UrSuline School
Address, 1-udger Gravel of Montreal
Selection, Orchestra
Address. L. G. Bertrand of Montreal
Declamation-'Ste Agnes Ida Talbot
Solo. Silvio Paganucci
Address Rev. FIR. .Juuvin Fairfield
Solo. Ludger Gravel
Address, Alfred Fortier. Auburn
Selection, orchestra
Closing address, A. j. Ponsant
The following were installed in the La
dies Court:
Presidnnt-Anna Roderiuue.
LIST vice PreS.-AntOinette GirouX.
ID vice Pres.-Seraphine Audet
Secretary-Della Pepin.
1st comrlander-LiarricM Matthew.
I'd COMMUNICATIVE Pouin.
LIST censcure-Marie Poulin.
I'd censeure-Alma Bouchard.
I'd cenSeure-Flordia PoNlin.
Medical examincrS-Drs j. A P!nea and
Gideon Rancourt.
The following We're the officers installed
in the French Artisans:
Chaplain Rev. G.. Chabot
Rep. to High Contributes Gamache.
Presidential. j. POnsant.
LIST vice Ires.-Porscaid Ferland.
ID vice PreS.-AmbrOisa Denis
Sec. and Treas.-Francis Roderique.
Marshal-Jean Letereneau.
Trustees-James Rossen. Thomas Pou-
ill., Moses Denis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
LIewelIyn Reynolds.

The death Of Llewellyn Reynolds OF
Burnham occurred at the Eastern
Maine General hospital in Bangor. Fris
day night. His age was 2S years and
was unmarried. Mr.. Reynolds had
made his home in Pittsfleld for the
past two years, being in the employ
of Parks Brothers. About three weeks
ago he met with an accident, receiving
injuries he did not fully recover FROM
and death was due to heart trouble.
aggravated by other ills. The remains
We're taken to Burnham and funeral
services held Sunday at the church
there a mother, who lives in Camden,
two sisters, one of whom lives In Cam
den and Mrs. Dell Reynolds who lives
in this town, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Miss Bertha Wentworth, assistant
teacher at the Winthrop High school,
entertained the Junior and Senior
classes at her home on Royal street
Friday evening. Music and games filled
up the evening and several guessing
contests created a friendly rivalry Re-
freshments were served of confection-
cry, sailed nuts, ice cream and cake.
just before the party broke up the
young people We're invited to the dining
room. where cocoa was served At the
table each found at his or her place a
dainty souvenir, containing a prophecy.
the reading of which caused much
merriment. Everyone reports an OK
ccedingly enjoyable evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
the CITY MARsHALsHIP.
e. Andrews Not Q Candidates.. W.
Cutts Announces Candidacy.

The following letters will probably
be q great surprise to all:
Editor Of the Kennebec Journal:
wish through your paper to an
nounce that shall not be candidate
for reelection this spring. I announce
1t now, as many have taken it for
granted that would be, and expressed
themselves as desiring me to. so that
there will be no misunderstanding in
the matter.
Il wish also, to express my apprecia-
ton Of the honor that the citizens have
done me in electing me to the office
for six consecutive years. / have en-
deavored to do my duty. and Will be
ready to render any assistance in my
power to my successor. but feel that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Samuel Howard, s., Madison, Loses
His Life In Snowstorm.

Samuel Howard of Madison, IS. q deaf
mute. was killed Saturday morning by q
train. while walking on the track OF the
Somerset extension three miles north OF
here. The train Is due here about . a.
NJ. The accident happened while the
binding snow storm Yves at its height.
The engineer blew his whistle as soon al
he saw the man on the track, but could
not stop in time to avoid striking him.
The remains were brought to Oakland
and an inquest will be held today. Mr..
Howard was harnessmaker and was
employed In Madison. He was unmar-
ried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

John Holden. who has been in town a
few days on business. returned Saturday
to his home In lockwood. Hhe was ac-
companied by G. l.. Smith of Augusta.
who represents the numbering interests of
the J. Manchester Haynes estate. and
Francis X. Herman and Frederick s. KEEL
logg of Utica. N. Y. These gentlemen
are interested in numbering and desire
to buy a piece of timberland in the
northern part Of the county. Should they
succeed in purchasing what they are look
ing for they will erect a large saw mill
and ship the product to the city mar.
ketS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Paul Vincent, one of the second hands
in the finishing room at the Marston
worsted mills. was given a surprise Sat-
urday noon, just before the whistle blew.
He will Tuesday join the ranks of the
benedicts and the help in his department
presented him with handsome gilt par
lor clock that he may always be or
time after his weddid life begins. The
presentation speech was made by the
foreman of the room, Charles North. and
although taken completely by surprise
Mr.. Vincent feelingly responded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

The Hotel Gerald has been pur-
chased from A. F. Gerald by the Wat
erville Trust Co. for other parties. The
sale includes The Gerald, the livery
stables now occupied by A. p. Morrill,.
and the Fairfield hotel, now under the
management of A. B. Smith. The pres
ent proprietor. w. j. Bradbury, will
continue for the time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald who have been making their
home there for several years are to
remain until spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

All is in readiness for the grand en-
tertainment to be given by the young
ladies Of the Sacred Heart parish this
evening at the Elks' hall. Arrange
ments were completed at n meeting
held yesterday and the Leap Year
Party" as 1t is called. will be one of
the social events of the season. 4
fine musical and literary program has
been arranged by the committee in
charge and some of the best talent of
this city will be heard. Following the
program. whist will be enjoyed. The
latter part of the evening will be de-
voted to Il social hop and music will
be furnished by the I.eahy Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
St. Matthews Choir Notes.

The proceeds from the recent supper
given at X. of T. hall amounted to
some over SEQ.
Ia meeting of the choir was held yes
terday directly after service in the
morning and it was decided to consider
of presenting flag early In May. A
committee was also appointed to look
after Il new cross.
A rehearsal will be held in the
church at 100 p. NJ. Thursday. All
members are requested to be present as
Il business meeting VIII Immediately
follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
co. N. VICTOR
In Shoot With Co. A. OF Gardiner Sat
urday Evening, Score 3o1.

In the team shoot between Co. NJ OF
Augusta and Co A of Gardiner Saturday
evening the visitors were winners. hay
;,p =. score of sOl against GARDENERS to-
tai OF el6. difference of IS points.
Sergeant Hunt of Co. A made the best
aggregate score. making total OF SO in
the offhand. kneeling and prone posi-
tons, while Private Lewis Of Co. NJ was
the leader In his squad with a score of Oh
Great interest is being taken In these
shoots by the boys of Cos. a and NJ and
there Is considerable good-natnred rivalry
over who will make the best scores at the
rhnots The scores:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

The reception of the Philanthropic
Union VIII be held Tuesday afternoon
at Grand Army hall. One of the speak
ere will be f. w. Lord Of Boston. who
viii take for his subject Child Labor"
and this will be very interesting. as he
has made a thorough study Of the
subject. There will be other speakers,
and refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Gait. McKenna of Co. A of this city
has received word from the adjutant
senerars office at Augusta that the
new Springfield rifles for the indoor
shooting have been shipped to this
c,,y and the members of the company
vim have them for use at their rifle
nractlce this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Tying Libby.

The death Of Tying Libby. late of d Co..
5th Maine Inf. occurred Friday night in
the Home hospital. MIR. Libby vas born
in Gorham. Ne. May 30, 1895, and was by
trade stonemason. He enlisted Nov. :.
1861 and was discharged Dec. -. 1864 He
was Il resident Of Portland, Me, being
admitted to the Home from that city
MAY .. 1899. The funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Rev. c. f. Sargent spoke from the
subject BE Strong" at the Congresa-
tional church Sunday morning a
special song service was given IN The
evening, a custom which has been IN
troduced at this church for each first
Sunday in the month. The pastor made
brief remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Mrs. Helen A. Files.

Mrs. Helen A. Files. widow of the
late G. w. Files. died at her home in
Winslow Saturday. after long ILL.,
ness. Two daughters and a nephew
mourn her loss The funeral service
will be held at o'clock this afternoon
and burial will take place in the family
lot at the Drummond cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Fir. Teams chanoed to Runners,

A quick change was perfected Satur-
day evening when all teams in the fire
department were changed to runners
on account OF the snow storm, which
made the use of runners preferable.
The lateness of the change will go
down in history, as usually all teams
are changed long before this. It re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Bills for the II. z. Hallet benefit
concert and ball to be given by the
men of the W. & o. Feb. 10, are now
being posted. The committee on music
reports that nearly 40 musicians have
volunteered their services. From Is
to 20 will be used. F. NJ. Pullen will
act as prompter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Funeral Of Late George PhiIbrick.

The funeral of the late George Phil
brick was held at II o'clock Saturday
morning at his late home on Madison
avenue. There was a good sized attend
ance of old friends and neighbors Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. George
Merriam, pastor of the Bethany Baptist
church. Burial was in the family lot
in the North cemetery. The bearers were
B. A. Sawyer, L. C. Emery, Z. W. Mar
BILE and L. j. Addison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Much interest is taken in the lecture
to be given at the Congregational YES
try at 80 Tuesday evening by Pay
son Smith, State superintendent of
schools. His subject will be Problems
Confronting Maine Schools" The lee
ture is public and is given under the
auspices Of the educational committee
of the Woman's Literary CLUB. 1t is
hoped by the committee that there will
be q large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

The date of the prize speaking con-
test to be given by the members of
Winthrop High school has been set
for Feb. q. The concert will be given
nj the Town hall Competent and dis
interested persons will be secured as
Judges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03

Hose Co. No. 1 and Hook & Ladder
Co. No. ! will hold their regular
monthly meetings this evening at their
respective rooms. All members are re-
quested to attend as there are several
matters of Importance to be brought
to the attention of both companies. The
meetings will be called at 100 o'clock
sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-03
Funeral of Late Warren Whitman.

The funeral of the late Warren
Whitman were held at the home of his
brother Herbert Whitman of Palmyra
at 10 A. M. Saturday, Rev. B. w.
Russell officiating. Selections were
sung by Mrs. Charles Tibbetts and
Fred Goodrich.
The bearers were Evart Varney,
Charles Maxim. Clarence Grover aud
Harry Collamore. The remains wera
placed in the Pittstield receiving tomb.