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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Of Interest in WaterviIIe.

The following item was taken from
the Portland Press and will be of
interest to Waterville and Winslow
people. Mr.. Small was well known in
this city as he was graduate from
the high school in the Glass of '96. Last
fall he was married to Miss Alice Bas-
set of Winslow. The item:
A Manchester, y. H., dispatch to the
Boston Globe tells of the promotion 70
Deane B. Small to the position of divis-
ion superintendent of the New England
Telephone Co., which was announced in
these columns a few days ago. The
article also gives an interesting sketch
of his business career, and is as fol-
lows:
Deane B. Small, who returned to
Manchester in September, 1906, to the
duties of superintendent of the Man
chester district of the New England
Telephone Co., has been advanced to
the position of division superintendent.
with headquarters at Portland, Me.
Mr.. SmalPs advancement with the
company has been very rapid, for it
was scarcely 10 years ago that he en-
tered the service as a collector and
night operator for the local exchange.
During the years intervening between
the time of leaving and his return here
as district superintendent, however, his
work extended over wide field, giving
him a practical experience and insight
into all phases of the service, which
in his position will be of incalcuable
value.
Supt Small, though native OF
Maine. lived a great deal of his life in
Manchester He is member Of the
DerryGeld Club. Intervale Country
Club and Cygnet Boat Club and both
he and Mrs Small have been prOmi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
nent figures in society during their

nent figures in society during their
residence here.
During Supt. Smalls term of service
here the district has been aprreciably
enlarged, IA exchanges being added
bringing the number of subscribers
from approximately 10000 to fully H.
600 There are now SO exchanges.
After serving nine months as collec-
tor and operator of the local telephone
exchange, Mr.. Small was transferred
to the department having in charge
the underground lines. and subsequent
" became instrument man of the COM
pany's central division headquarters al
Lowell. Mass. The year 1899 found
him back in Manchester as station in
spectcr, and a few months later al
Salem, Mass, as chief operator OIL a
new plant there which had the first
common battery switchboard, which
was installed outside of Boston. lie
was next manager of the exchange al
Milford, Mass, and when an acting
manager was needed at Lawrence, IN
the spring of 1901, he was the man
selected for the position. The fall al
ter he went back to Lowell as service
expert of the central division. and in
February, 1862, became manager OF
the Lawrence, Mass, exchange, where
he was stationed for three years. be
fore coming to Manchester to beSill
his work as district superintendent MI.
Small was for a time chief clerk i'll the
coapany's executive offices in Boston
and organized the Fitchburg district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Champine have

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Champine have
returned from Montreal, where they
have been spending the past month.
Stanley Brown left Monday for Sc
bee lake, where he will camp with
friends for a few weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank ChOate and
daughter Annie left Monday for Peaks
Island, for weeks vacation.
Miss Lillian Brooks left Monday for
South Brewer, for a short visit with
relatives
Charles Danforth, who is i'll at his
home, IS reported as somewhat bet
ter.
Joshua Emery, mOtorman on the Wa
terville & Fairfield road, who has been
spending his vacation in Canaan, has
returned.
Charles Danforth is confined to his
home by illness, threatened with ty-
phoid fever.
DR.. and Mrs L. P. fash, have re-
turned from Windemere Park, where
they have been passing a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wallace Files of New
York are making a visit in town at the
home Of Mr. Filess mother, Mrs Flora
Files.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coffell have
gone to Unity Pond, Windemere Park,
where they will pass a two weeks va
cation.
Rev. and Mrs. H. +. Brady and
daughter, of Milton, Mass, are visiting
at Fred Howe's. Western avenue.
Dr. and Mrs. c.. F. kiddei are passing
their annual outing at Owlshead at the
cottage of II. T. Winters, the contrac-
tor. of Waterville.
ElWood A. Howe, Maine Central
stenOgrapher, stationed at Waterville
is on short business trip to Lewiston
and Portland.
Mrs. Virgil Bell of Portland is in
town, called by the illness of her faith
er, CorteZ Smith.
ing Il barber shop near the restaurant
of Warren Whittier on Laurence Ave
nue., has moved into the shop recently
operated by Harry Bates in the Burgess
block
Preston Dclano has purchased the
entire stock of the shop recently run by
Harry Bates, and has opened Il shop Of
his own at the end of the bridge at the
foot Of Laurence Avenue.
Miss Sadie A. Williams of Fairfield
Centre, is Passing a few days in town.
John S. Brophy has entered the en-
ployInent of the f. H. Brown Clothing
Co. of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Pleasant Pond Notes.

Postmaster q. Dexter Libby and fam
lly are at OakhurSt cottage. Pleasant
pond. They We're joined yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Wight of Wellesley
Farms, Mass. who will be their guests
Fred Loring is at the Brown cottage
Pleasant pond.
occupying Pioneer" cottage.
Miss Alice Radcliffe and Mss Avis
Shaw have returned to Gardiner, after
a weeks outing ut Pleasant pond
Miss Natalie Radcliffe and Miss
Grace Tuck passed Sunday at Pleasant
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
A TERRIFIC STORM
Sweeps Nova Scotia Coast-Heav)
Damage on Land and Sea.

Halifax, ~ S, Aug. 3. Dispatches
reaching here tonight tell of great dam
age having been wrought by The most
destructive gale for many years that
swept over Nova Scotia last night. Tel
eg1aph and telephone lines are down In
all directions. barns We're unroofed and
crops levelled, fruit trees damaged, and
several vessels are ashore, while the
fishermen suffered heavy losses.
At Guysboro, Lieut.. Governor Fra
sers private yacht was sunk at her
moorings and the schooners Maggie
Bell and Colonel Otter are ashore at
Red Head. Several other vessels are re-
ported ashore at Queensport, lsaacs
Harbor and Larry's river.
At Liverpool several boats filled and
sank at the wharVes, and the South
western Railway track at Hunts point
was washed away and traffic impeded.
At Truro the railway tracks we're I'M
dermined and an engine and van top
pied over the band and now lie on their
sides in the ditch. The engineer and
tiremen had a close call both jumping
from the upper side and escaping in
jury.
Great damage has been done &c
standing hay and heavy grain. Much
of il has been beaten down and may he
ruined. Hay on the marshes cut ready
tor housing has been swept out into the
bay. The loss will be many thousand
dollars.
Antigo.lish also reports heavy dam
age to the crops. The wind reached a
velocity of Al miles an hour, and the
total rain fall during II hours was five
inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Soldiers Go to AUGUSTA.

The special train bearing the State
militia to the annual encampnent at
Augusta passed through this city at
go yesterday morning and there was
a large number of people at the station
to witness the departure of the boys.
The special came from Bangor and the
car bearing Co. j. from SkOwhegan was
transferred from the regular morning
train. Company II from this city, UNI
der the command of Captain II. l..
Pepper marched from the armory to
the station and embarked in special
car. The companies will remain III
camp until Saturday. The hospital
corps under the command of Sergeant
DR.. J. G. Towne accompanied Co. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Eliza Ccvell is stopping at the
home OF her brother, d. M. Paddack's.
Alonson Bickford of Belgrade is Wis
Using his son, Amos o. Bickford.
Earle Palmer OF Hinckley and Miss
Fay Foster of Canaan called on friends
in this place last Tuesday evening
Mr., and Mrs. Ernest l.. Gray have a
baby girl born July - She weighs
pounds. They will call her Ruth Es-
telle.
Mrs. Eta l.. Gullifer has returned
home from Boston after an absence of
sIvrral weeks. Mr.. Gullifer went to
accompany Mrs. Gullifer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The six-masted schooner Alice NJ.
Lawrence, which was reported to have
gone ashore on middle ground in
Chesapeake bay Friday night was
floated by the tugs Dauntless and
Margaret and towed toward Norfolk,
Va. She was leaking a little, but 1t
was thought that she would soon be
able to resume her voyage. The Law
renee. which is one of the largest of
the Winslow fleet having gross ton
mage of 1882 and carrying 10 men. is
commanded by Capt. Wormell. and she
was on her way to Portland from Bal
timore with cargo of coal. She was
built in Bath in 1906.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

One of the big electrics was sent 70
the New Mills yesterday morning and
about so of the laborcrs, who have been
working on the Lewiston branch Of the
road We're taken aboard. their baggage
Icing taken on the freight car. and
taken to Augusta, where they were
met by teams and taken TO the work
on the Watervllle division There is
some work yet to do on the Lewiston
division, but the track is all laid and
the crew could be reduced. There Is
some ballasting to do. the abutment OF
the bridge to complete and the bridge
to erect at New Mills as we'll as the
wires to be strung before the work is
finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Pittsfield Granqe.

An interesting meeting of the Pitts
field Grange was held Saturday even
ing. The following two questions We're
well discussed: what Are the Best
NJ .thods in Use for Canning Fruits
and Negetables?' and should Oxen
BE I'aed on The Farms?" On account
OF Col. W. G. Morrlrs races. it was
voted to change the date of Children's
day from Aug. to Aug %. The qucs-
ton for discussion at the meeting to
be held Aug. Is will be What Is the
Most Profitable Stock to Raise in this
Locality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Auckland, New Zealand, A

- Auckland. New Zealand, Aug. 3--The
address of welcome which will be pre-
scented to Rear Admiral Charles S.
Sperry, commander n-chief of the
American Atlantic fleet, when the YES
sci arrives here is Handsomely illum-
mated. being surmounted by the
Rritish ensign interviewer with the
Star Spangled Banner. The address
which is surrounded by a handsome
border OF warships in vignette of
American blue jackets and floral dec
orations, heartily welcomes the fleet
ana appreciates the fact that New
Zealand, conceived in the highest in
terest Of International amity. tending
to preserve the peace of the world and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
PROTESTS FROM LET'S
Against Certain Boston Police Metho DDS
Answered BY Gov. Guild.

Boston, Aug. Ex-Governor Curtis Guild
today received communication fiom the
Lettish Ncrkingmen's Society of Boston
protesting against the brutal tactics OF
the police in raiding houses of Lettish
laborers and making numerous arrests of
persons or suspicion that they were con-
cerned in the shooting up of Jamaica
Plain The society also condemned the
newspapers for their treatment Of mem.
hers nf the Lettish race.
In his reply Gov. Guild said in part:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
THE AMERICAN FLEET
Is Nearing Auckland, N. z, Where
Royal Welcome Awaits II.

Sava, Fiji Islands, Aug 3-The
America n fleet at s o'clock this even
ing was in Lat. 1929 south, Long. 49,
81 west. with Auckland distant 1860
miles. Wireless communication will be
held with the fleet every night until
Auckland is reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Tired M others.

It's hard work to take care OF
children and to cook, sweep. wash. sew
and mend besides.
1t makes a shop Of the home-a
shop, too. where sixteen hours make
day and yet there is much working
overtime.
Hoods Sarsaparilla helps tired
mothers in many ways-it refreshes
the blood. improves the appetite, and
assures restful sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Union Grange Will Meet
At Plymouth, Aug. IS.
Interesting Session Of Pitts.
field Grange Saturday.
Personal, Items Of Local People
And Visitors In Town.

=. VI. Hersey, who has employment
in Waterville. passed Sunday with his
family here.
Mrs Susan Wright and daughter
3. Daisy Of Portland are guests Of Mrs
W'rights brother, Allen Hackett.
y Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Melvin and son
Wiihcrt went to Temple flights Nor
day to enjoy their annual outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The local Hebrew congregation held
services at their hall in Randolph yes
terday ana Sunday, which were largely
attended by those of that nationality.
Rabbi Max kiutzky of Bingham and
Rabbi Hymen Chohet of Portland were
here to assist i'll the services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Giroux.lashus.

At the rectory of the Sacred Heart
parish Sunday evening a quiet we'd
ding was solemnized when Nelson &.
GirouN and Mrs. Emma Lashus We're
united in marriage by Rev. FIR. kealy.
Both are residents of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The new films at the Iris today and
Wednesday are, THE Brides Dream"
The Remorseful Son" ALWAYS Too
Late THE Magical Armor," "Those
Scandalous Boys THE King Of the
Gambia! Islands" Arthur +. LaFren.
ierc will sing, Dixie and the Girl |
Love"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The Taconnet baseball team will play
the North End team next thursday af-
ternoon on the college field at o'clock.
The following Saturday the aconnet
team will go TO Gardiner where they
will play return game with the mill
employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Evelyn Dickinson Of Waterviro
has been the guest Of Mrs. L. A M
Master, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Dr. NJ S. Goodrich. Fred Simpson
and Charles E. Warren left yesterday
for Augusta, where they will take DR..
Goodrich's motor boat and go to Owls
Head They will remain about two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Constipation causes headache. nausea
dizziness, languor heart nalr;tatiom'
drastic physics grippe. sicl<en weaken the
bowels and don't cure Doan's Regulat.
act gently and euro constipation. Is Cents
Ask your druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

John p. Henderson, who is passing
his vacation at Southport. came I'm
yesterday to attend the meeting Of the
Board of Missions at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John McHanna of PAT.
ten are guests Of William J. Iickev
Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Elder S. Knmball of Bangor will open
Gospel mission "Wednesday evening
in the store on Water street formerly
occupied by Asbury. johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Isaac a. Croker ard Rosie De Wolff
both of this city. wers married satur.
day evening by City Clerk Charles O
WadsWOrth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Irving Williams of Winslow is clerk
ing in the cooperative grocery store
during the absence of George McCaus-
land. who is on his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

All regular back road trains We're
sent out yesterday afternoon via Au-
gusta, on account of the fire at Au-
burn. Many of them were late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mayor l.. G. Bunker left yesterday
afternoon for Boston to attend the
knights of Pythias convention. Az
the meeting of the city government
this evening. Chairman OF the Board
Charles d. Sayward will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mrs. e. j. Pratt and son Harold q,
Leominstor. Mass. are visiting at tn.
home of l.. F. Blake, High Holborn
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

X. T. Hazard left yesterday morn.
ing for business trip to Portland and
other points to the westward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Walter ID. Chamberlain. clerk in the
Pincau drug store on the Plains, will
sever his come ION with that firm and
will leave ii.Nt week for Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

HAD dyspepsia or indigestion for vears
NO appetite, and what l did eat distressed
ne terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured
mel. H. Walker. Sunbury, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mrs. G. +. Huntington ana Miss Rec
sic Murray passed Sunday at the home
Of Clifton Grey, Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The interior of the store formerly
occupied by II. c. Haskell as d grocery
store is being remodeled for the use of
\. l.. Holmes. who will conduct boot
and shoe store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Louis Barker will this morning open
Il fruit store in the place formerly used
as Il restaurant by j. Fields Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Irene, the five-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henrie Veilleux of
Green street, died yesterday morning.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
this morning from St Francis de Sales
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The condition of O. O. Cross, who
was overcome by the heat last Friday
morning while on Main street, is very
much improved and a speedy recovery
is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The regular monthly meeting of the
city government will be held at 7.3;
this evening. Important business will
be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson have
returned to their home in Brooks, af-
ter Il short visit at the home of Mrs
Cora Fitzgerald in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sore or airy itching Of the skin. Doan:s
ointment gives instant relief, cures quick
SiSts sell 1t. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Bessie Murray of Charlestown
Mass, is visiting ner cousin. Mrs 4;
l.. Huntington, Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Several of the members of the M.
maine Club held an enjoyable outing
last evening at Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

When u home made cigar is better
;llan the foreign made. why not patron.
ize home. Try The Oaklands."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Lillian Averili il passing A vsa,.
with friends at East Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Hazel Kelley Of Bangor is vis,.
ing her cousin, Miss Maud Barker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Marietta Parshley went :.
WestbrOoi vest erday to visit iriends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Never can tell when you'l mash fin
Ger or suffer cut. br,ise. burn or ecald.
re prepared Dr. Thomas Eclectric oil
the wound. ~'S CURES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Harry Kiddcr, who is employed al
Dover during the summer, was in the
city yesterday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
WATERv|LLE.

Carl Cook of Kelleys book store is
on his annual vacation and will remain
for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

A j. Long, who has been in the city
for a few days, returned yesterday to
his home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

j. II. McCone went to Augusta yes
terday to attend the opening of the
National Guard encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
GARDINER.

Miss Olive MouIton went to Bosto,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Miss Maude Lewis left yesterday for
New York, where she will remain one
month with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

stated convocation of Taconnet
Chapter, No. 50, Il. A. NJ, will be held
at 100 this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Louis i;ancoUrt has gone to Boston,
where ne viii pass u short vacation
with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Stain If it's LAWRENCE, means to I'm
prove not destroy. C. l.. Thompson
Agent Monmouth, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Union Grange.

The Union Grange will meet at Ply
mouth Aug. ~, at which time the fol.
lowing program will be carried out
Address Of welcome, Miss Dora Dow
rcarnnse. Nellie Butler, North New.
pot: question box; question for dis
cucson, What Improvement is Need
ed in Our Public Schools" to be OPP
encd by NJ. J. Dow of Plymouth. The
remainder Of the program will be fur.
nishcd by the host Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. harrington and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Conner spent Sun
day at Morrill's pond.