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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Prof. Roberts
Dean at Colby.

AT the mid-Winter meeting of the board
of trustees held Jan. IS. 1898, the question
Of the selection of a dean from the fac
ulty. to serve as such when President
White is absent from the city, was re-
ferred to the committee on professorshps
This committee unanimously chose Prof
\. j. Roberts Of the English depart
ment for the Office. Professor Roberts
prepared for college at Limerick academy
and entered Colby in the class Of 1890 wit Il
which class he graduated after four years
distinguished work i'll college In the
year 1S991S90 he pursued a graduate
course at Harvard and since that date
has been a member of the Colby faculty.
Professor Roberts has the best interests
of Colby and Colby students at heart and
is one of the most popular members OF
the faculty both with his associates and
the student body. The Arthur jeremiah
Roberts lecture course recently esta blished
was named in his honor by a friend of
the college. Professor Roberts will begin
the duties of his new office at once. Much
satisfaction is expressed among the stu
dents at the selection OF 50 popular pro-
fessor to the office.
Rev. Paul n. Cayer, pastor Of the Mis-
sion Baptist church, addressed joint
meeting OF the Y. W. c. A. and Y. NJ
c. A. in the chapel last evening. The
meeting was well attended and Mr.. Cay
er's eloquent address was listened to at
tentively by all
Invitations are out for the annual re-
ception o. Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta
Theta. to take place at the fraternity
house Feb. n.
Tho Varsity basketball team will line
up against the Maine Central Institute
five next Friday evening in the Colby
gym. NJ. G. ]. has strong team this
season and the game will be very inter-
csting. The Colby team has improved it.
self materially by faithful practice. as
was shown in the recent game at Lewis
ton. and since then there has been no let
III of practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

There was large crowd at Wilson
hall :3st night and those that were
one Of tin finest exhibitions Of moving
pictures that they had ever seen. Per-
haps tn" most popular subject was
Blue Heard" all colored. and a fine
picture. by special request there will
be o'clock matinee this afternoon
for the school children. Admission five
cents; adults, 10 cents. For tonight tho
popular picture "A Trip Through
Switzerland" This picture had a run
of two weeks at the Premier in Bos-
ton. Admission, 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

infantry and was given the rank OF 1st
Lieutenant. Before leaving Augusta
he was made Captain Of his company,
which was enlisted for nine months,
but served one year.
Mr.. Garland at the close Of the war
again made Winslow his home and
was always prominent in the town
affairs. He was a kind, generous man
and made friends wherever he went.
one Of the grand old men Of that town.
He was a member Of the w. 8. Heath
Post Of this city and was noticeable
figure on all occasions. He was a
staunch member of the Congregational
church in Winslow.
Besides his widow. he is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Robinson.
The funeral service will be held Fri
day afternoon from his late residence
and will be conducted by Rev. W. J.
Mcneil of the Winslow Congregational
Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

At 4 harmony meeting of the leading
candidates for state and city offices at
the Roosevelt Club of st. Paul. Mimi.
Monday night. resolutions were adopt
ed favorng an instructed delegation
from Minnesota to the national con-
yention, in favor Of the nomination of
William II. Taft for the Presidency.
Three frcmen were hurled against tho
walls of W. o. Fosters burning garage
on Washington street, Lynn. Mass. with
such force Tuesday night by an electric
brass nozzles of the hose they were hold
ing, that they had to be removed to their
quarters suffering from many bruises
The blaze was caused by defective In.
sulation.
Two small boys. Henry F. Sutcliffe.
aged years and John A. Dawson.
aged years. were drowned in three
and Z half feet of water in the sluce-
way at South Watuppa pond near Fall
Rive. late Tuesday. The youngsters
had been playing on the thick ice Of
the pond, when they ventured into the
sluceway, where warm exhaust water
from the mills had softened the ice.
The boys broke through the ice and
sank into the soft mud so far that
they could not extract themselves.
When employees from nearby mills.
who had seen the accident, reached the
spot the tops of the children's heads
were just visible Efforts to revive the
boys failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Desrocher- Paradis,

\ very pretty wedding was solemn
lied yesterday morning by FIR. ]. E.
kealy at the Sacred Heart Parish
church, when Ephreme Desrocher and
Miss Rosie Paradis were united in
marriage in the presence of immediate
relatives and friends. The bridesmaid
was Miss Lena Paradis sister of the
bride and the best man was John
O'COnnors of this city.
After the wedding a breakfast was
served at the home of the groom's pa
rents on Collins street. Supper was
served at the home of the bride on
Brook street. In the evening a recep-
ton was held and a large number was
present to congratulate the happy
couple.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Desrccher and is employed in
the machine shop at the Maine Central
shop, where he has many friends to
wish him happiness The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. Adele Paradis of
Brook street and is one of the most
popular young ladies of the city. Mr..
and Mrs Desrochcr will for the pres
cnt make their home on Ticonic ave-
nue. in this CitV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
CHARGED With Serious Crime.

In the court of Trial Justice Dana
p. Foster yesterday afternoon was en-
acted a scene, which, thanks to the de-
cencv which generally permeates this
section of the State, is not frequent.
George a. Hodgdon Of Clinton in this
county complained that one VIII Nc
Nally. aged So years, a resident of
Clinton, mad twice committed serious
crime. the compartments 14-year-old
daughter, Angie Dell, being the VIC
tim.
The story of the child. who is de-
veIoped rather beyond the usual de-
gree at her age, was a most pitiful ono
and the details of both instances, told
fully by her, point clearly to the real
character of the respondent in the
case.
McNally was held in $1,000 bonds for
his appearance at the session of the
April term of the superior court. He
furnished bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Granite Lodge, No. 80. knights Of Fyth-
las. was held last evening at j.. of =.
hall. "A large number was in attendance
and several from out of town. Speeches
were listened to and banquet enjoyed
after the ceremonies in the banquet hall.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Edgar Brown
of Waterville was the installing officer
The officers installed are:
Chancellor commander-Frank Talpey.
Vice chancellor commander. Arthur 3.
Church.
Prelate-Luther F. Gray.
Master of work-Webster Gatchell.
X. of r. and S.-George Cole.
NJ. of FL. ]. Donovan.
M. of Exche.-Trott F. Davis.
NJ. at arms-Emery l.. Smith.
Inner guard-Everett Blanchard
Trustee for three years-F. E. Beane.
Trustee for one year-H. E. Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
WARD POLITICS.
Street Commissioner Contest Almost
Oversh adows Other Matters.

The Ward II caucus has been called
for Thursday evening. February "
This completes the list. calls having
now been issued for all of them. The
caucuse3 in Wards I and III are to be
held Thursday evening and the others
Friday evening Of next week. 50
much interest is manifested i'll the
CITY caucus and the contest for street
commissioner with five candidates in
the field that thus far there has been
but little talk about ward politics
To date in each of the wards but one
A!dc-m&nr candidate has been men
toned and i is MT thought there will
~ any contests. In Ward |, where
Aldermen Coombs has served two
terms John Kelley is mentioned for
alderman and tn" names OF FRANK
HoGgl,iEs. John Chase and L. Il. Har-
rimau have been proposed for council
mon. IN Ward II there is talk of NAM
ing Alderman c. W. Douglass Tor a
second term. In Ward III Alderman
i. +. Harmon is likely To be noni-
mated to succeed himself as is also
Alderman Glazier in Ward " Alder
man Billings Of Ward V has already
served two terms and Councilman
James II. kecnt is said to be the man
most likely to receive the Aldermanic
nomination in this ward. In Ward vi
it is quite likely that Alderman Farrell
VIII be renominatcd. The only ward
contest, which appears to have de-
Veloped thus far is in Ward where
Frank Locke is mentioned for Con-
stable in opposition to Warren l.
Tozier who has held the position foi
number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
TO REGULATE BOOMS.
New Brunswick Hopes to Clear Up
Some Existing Troubles.

st. John, n. b., Feb. IA special
from Ottawa says that Hon. William
Pugsley Of st. John. minister Of pub
lie works. has given notice of his
intention to Introduce into the Canadian
Parliament a measure to regulate tho
setting ana maintaining Of booms In
International streams. The effect Is in
tended to re that in the case of rivers
on international boundaries, such as
the st. John river, lumbcrmen would
be bound to take precautions to insure
that their logs should go only into
the section of the river which belongs
to the country in which the logs were
cut. The bill, although a national one.
IS to apply chiefly to the st. John
river but many. also have application
to the Rainy river district
When attorney general Of New
Brunswick Hon. Mr.. Pugsley was In
charge of an action arising out of
boom troubles involving Canadian and
American waters. 1t was never con-
Guided in the courts but 1t is thought
here that the proposed bill Is being
framed with this matter in mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
George Maxim.

George Maxim. Il veteran Of the CIV
il War. died at his home in this city
at 8 O'clock yesterday morning at me
age Of Is years. Mr.. Maxim was one
Of the prominent characters about me
city ana made his home on Merchants
court. He had been in i'll health 1or
some time and the cause of his death
was due to a general breaking down
AT the time of the Civil War he enlist
ell in the Union army but his com
pany or regiment is not known. He
was not a member Of the ". $. Heath
Post Of this city. One daughter, Mrs
John Hale of this city. survives.
The funeral service viii be held thi:
afternoon from the Universe list
church, Rev. f. z. Barton officiating
Burial will take place in Pine Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
The Henncbec Boarding House.

Citizens in general will he interested to
know that the Kcnncbcc boarding house,
which has been iGle the past few months.
is soon to be opened. w II. Perry of the
Kcnrebcc Realty Co when interviewed
yesterday admitted this fact that it had
been leased by responsible parties from
ont Of town ana would probably be open
ed to the public early in the spring 1t
has quite recently been refitted through
out with steam heat and electricity and
has all the modern improvements; and
with the expected business activity in tho
spring VIII most certainly do Il successful
business. From other sources it has been
learned that parties from Hurricane Is
land are tie interested ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
DELIGHTFUL AT HOME.
Lincoln's Birthday Party at Methodist
Parsonage Last Evening.

Tile parsonage of the Highland avenue
Methodist church was the scene OF a de-
lightful AT Home given under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church, which was attended by about 100
people. The affair took the form of a
Lincoln's birthday celebration and the Ia
bic in the dining hall was arranged in
view OF the day. The chandelier was
surrounded by wreath OF evergreen and
small flags and from the center of the
chandelier to the four corners of the ia
Bile streancrs of red. white and blue were
twined AT the base OF each streamer
was small picture Of Lincoln ard AT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

There is very sick family at the
residence of Insley G. Jones. No. 2
Middle street. Mr.. Jones, himself is
i'll with double pneumonia and no
hopes for his recovery are entertained.
The only daughter. Miss Emma. has
had the grip, which has been aggravat-
ed through her anxiety for her aged
father and her condition is serious.
Thomas Morey, an aged uncle. a third
member of the household. has the grip.
threatened with pneumonia. Dr.
Beach of Augusta is in attendance
with trained nurses and the friends
of the sick ones are present in their
willingness to aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
CAPT. Joseph Parsons Garland.

Capt. Joseph Parsons Garland, one
of Winslows oldest and most esteemed
citizens passed away at his home on
the river road yesterday morning after
a short illness of the grip. Capt. Gar
land attended the Congregational
Chui ch, of which he was a member,
Sunday morning and was taken sick
shortly afterward. He was 81 years
old and born III Winslow, the son of
David and Miranda Parsons Garland.
His early boyhood was passed in that
town. At the outbreak of the Civil
War. he enlisted in Co. D. 21st Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Officer Paul Burgess. while pa

Officer Paul Burgess, while passing
tie shoe shining parlors Of Benjamin
Frank on Main street yesterday noon
noticed that the place was full Of
smoke. The store was closed and the
officer Immediately broke in the door.
He discovered that an oil stove was
smoking badly and on the verge OF
explosion. This he hastily threw into
the street and the score was over 1t
was q piece Of luck that the officer
was in that vicinity, as the building
is of wood and would have burned
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Methodist Fair Entertainment.

The program for the entertainment to
be given at the Methodist fair Feb. 20
has been arranged and the numbers are
given below:
Piano solo, Miss EZma Morris
Vocal solo with autoharp accompaniment
Rev. r. A. Rich
Duet. Misses Elsie and Sophia Davis
Tenor solo NJ c. Edwards
Reading Mrs. Lottie Edwards York
Piano sole, Miss NJ. Hazel Shaw
Duet Messrs. Rich and Parkhurst
Solo. Miss Elsie Davis
Reading. Mrs. York
Accompanied by Miss Shawl
Ddct, Jack Horseworth and Harry Jewett
Soprano solo, Mrs. Z. w. Taggart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

To those who remember tt" severe
be interesting to know that George
Lord. William Johnson. Mark Grimes
and Jack McGilvery tramped across
country to Trainers pond and when
they returned home Sunday night
brought back string Of Sc pickerel
and two large ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

According to their usual custom
Thank offering day will be observed
by the w. c. T. T.. by public meet
ing held in TIE Baptist vestry at 40
Thursday evening. Mrs. Blanche NJ.
Friend OF Augusta and Mrs. Ella NJ.
Keith of Worcester, Mass, will each
have part in the program, and il
is expected that Mrs. Jennis Johnson
of Wayne, the new company president,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

The young people of the Methodist
Society assisted by the members of
the Ladies auxiliary will give a Valen-
tine and Chatting Dish party at the
vestry tomorrow evening. Some very
handsome booths are being arranged
and will be presided over Ivy the
young ladies and gentlemen of the
parish "A large attendance is expect
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
MIN NJ Keith nf NNnrn,

Mrs. Ella NJ Keith of Worcester,
Mass. will give Il lecture on Domestic
Science in the vcstry of the Congrega-
tional church from go to ) O'Clock
this afternoon. She will use Il chatting
dish and will cook and serve eight
or more dishes. All the ladies' are
invited. If stormy postponed to Fri
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Tn moving pictures at Wilson hall
are pleasing the people, old and young
a special o'clock matinee will be
given today for the school children
and 'Blue Beard" the fairy tale, will
doubtless attract many older persons
az well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Lieut.. james T. Bagley, chief clerk
at headquarters. left Tuesday, for
Concord. Mass. where he will be mar
ricd ut noon, today. To Miss Winfrcd
Stumbles Of Wollaston, Mass. Upon
the return from their wedding trip,
Lieut.. and Mrs. Bagley will reside in
the now vacant quarters near the hos
pital, which are being made ready FOR
their occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Bayard Co, No 9. L. r.. X. of F.,
viii give q grand ball Thursday even
ing, Feb. - at Messalonskee hall in
Oakland. Harlow's Orchestra will fur
nish music. No pains will be spared
to make this one Of the most enjoya-
be social functions of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

a very handsome memorial window,
has recently been placed in the rear
of the church over the pulpit 1t is
of very beautiful design and in the
center OF the window is Il cross and
crown. The new window adds con-
siderable to the attractiveness of the
auditorium and it is greatly appreciat-
ed by all who attend the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

John II. Brann, city teamstcr has
quite 4 severe case OF blood poison in
his left hand which he damned two
weeks ago While loading rocks which
he WAS hauling to tho stone crusher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Little GLADYS McCausIand. who I'M
derwcnt an operation for appendicitis
at her homo in Gardiner. Feb 2, is
reported TO be doing nicely. Her nurse
Mrs. y. s. MCCausland OF this place is
expected to return home today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

a still alarm sounded at II 40 o'clock
yesterday noon for a chimney fire on
the house occupied by Y. Pomerleau, :,
Temple Court. The chimney was an
old one and well filed. The contents
OF TWO oxtinguishers were used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Local Notice.

The Junior class of the II. II. s. will
give Il masquerade assembly at City
hall at O'Clock Friday evening. Gents
and lady 80 cents lady Is cents. Seats
in balcony for spectators - cents
Music by Lee. All please mask.
feb1 2d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Ten new freight engines OF the Glass
o type have been received at the Maine
Central shop in this city and two Of
them, rs ard $50, have already been
assigned to runs between this city and
Bangor. They are all Of the 10-whecl
variety and weigh about IT,, 900 pounds
The machines We're constructed at the
Baldwin Locomotive works in Pniladc,-
pha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

At the session OF the municipal court
Yesterday morning, the man who gave
Officer Albert such hard fight Mon
day night, was fined for intoXiC alton.
He paid the necessary amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Miss Mary Helen PelIetier.

Miss Mary Helen Pelletier, daughter
If Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pelletier of
Carey lane, died yesterday morning.
eight years. She underwent an oper-
alton last week for appendicitis, the
effect OF which caused her death. The
funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon from the st, Francis de Sales
church. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Mrs. f. E. Webb attended the recital
given by Mrs. Alice Bonney Record at
the Universalist church last Monday
evening. Mrs. Record was assistant
teacher at the High school here for two
years. Her recital of Monday evening.
assisted hy Miss Lillian Bearce, sopra-
10. and Frank Holding, violinist, was
one of the finest entertainments given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Mrs. T.. NJ. Johnson and daughter Lille
left yesterday afternoon for Hot Springs,
Va. Miss Lillic will journey farther
south into Florida, where she expects to
visit former classmatc, Miss Ruth Far
ley OF AIalabar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Tho Old Folks dancing school hello
forth at City hall Monday evening and
after the usual lessons all adjourned
to Boucher cafe. where q bountiful
supper was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

There was 10 meeting of the trustees
of the Maine Industrial School yesterday
as announced in the Journal. 1t was
through mistake of the officers that the
announcement was issued. The meeting
will be hell next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

The Ladies' Aid of the Gardiner Bap-
fist church met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs John Mari. Second street.
There was 4 large attendance and
plans We're perfected for the concert,
which is to be given Thursday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Fresh pie, cake and hot rolls every
day Tablebcard 81 per week, also
special sc combination dinner every
day al W. S. 'BOucher's ladies and
gents restaurant, Wilson hail block,
Water street. Hallowell. Me 1eb6d1vy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

The Decimal Club will hold a social
Thursday evening at the home Of Rev.
c. +. Sargent instead of at the Con-
gregational vestry, as was previously
planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

A party Of electricians are reWireing
for the lights at the fire department
and the ajoining tenement they esti-
mate it will take nearly one week to
do The work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12
Out of Work?

That's too bad. But don't
lose your nerve. Keep try
ing and you will succeed.
Try an advertisement under
Situations Wanted" in the
daily Kennebec Journal.
Your adj will be read by re-
sponsible business men who
need competent help. The
service Is free to you. Drop
in the Office and insert your
ad any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Rev. F. Ernest Smith, who has been
confined to the house with u severe
cold for the past two weeks, was
able to take charge of the service
last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Mrs. Willis Jordan of Kingiitld, who
has been visiting her sister, Miss Jo-
scphinc Thompson, at tn" Industrial
School. returned to her home yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

The funeral Of the late Isaiah G.
Purington was held from the Home
chanel at O'Clock yesterday after
noon, Rev. II. s. Burrage conducting
the services Capt. McAdams had
charge of the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

in the two cities this season. Mrs. Rec
ord'S friends here will be pleased to
hear that she scored a great success
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

The literary Society was entertained
at the home of Mrs. c. F. Sargent
Monday evening. The next meeting
viii be with Mrs Newall Strout next
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-12

Representatives from Stevens Bartlett
co. Of Naterville were in this city yes
tcriay with 4 sand sprinkler for snowy
and icy sidewalks for exhibition to the
city fathers.