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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Fairfield g.
TaCOnnet 5,

1t was the same old story Fairfield
iTaconnet 5. Despite the efforts of Capt
McGraw of the Taconnet team to get {
winning team his hopes fell fiat Saturday
afternoon when he saw his pick from al
over the State and some outside go dowr
| TO defeat at the hands of the fast Fair
field aggregation. McGraw spent the en-
| tire week in communication with players
and had some of the best Saturday, but
| individual playing does not win games
| 1t was Fairffeld's game in a walk an(
| the large crowd that was in attendance
| seemed very much pleased over the re-
suit.
1t was a game such as the fans like tC
see, plenty of hitting and base running
and there were several other side features
| that made the game warm at times. and
| if it had not been for the COOL quick ac-
| ton of the players it is doubtful if a
row could have been prevented The
decisions of Umpire Knowlton were al
| times doubted and the Taconnet players
| thought that they were getting the wrong
end every time.
| In the sixth inning Harris hit to Greg
DRY, who threw wild to first, the ball
going into the crowd that swarmed the
| first base line. The ground rule was that
the runner could take one base beside the
base he was going to, but had to make
the base. When the ball went into the
crowd Josceyn thought that it would be
called blocked ball and picked it up
and threw it to Howard. Howard threw
the ball to Gregory at second and tagged
Harris. The umpire called Harris out
The Taconnet players put up a protest
that the ball was blocked and the runner
should have been safe. The umpire ruled
that it was another play altogether, as
the ball was thrown to the pitcher, and
declared the man out. The very next play
was similar. The ball was nit to Greg
ory who threw wild to Joscelyn, the ball
hitting the corner of the grandstand and
returning to first base. The runner, Nc
Hale. thought that the ball went into
| the crowd and started for second only
| to be thrown out at second by Gregory.
The Taconnet crowd again roared their
disapproval but the umpires decision was
| final and two were out
| The rc,.i fun did not come until the
seventh inning. when Taconnet came to
| bat. Dustin, the third baseman. walked
| to the first base coach line near the
crowd. McGraw came to bat and hit to
| Gregory. Josceyn missed the throw and
| the ball went into the crowd and was
| chased by Dustin. When Dustin, the
coacher. put his hands on the ball he
| threw it to center field. Josceyn Crap
pied with him but was good natured
| throughout the entire action. The UNI
pire did not see Dustin throw the ball
and McGraw went to second. The crowd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
George A. Hussey.

News of the sad death of George
Hussey. a Watervillc boy, was receiv-
ed in this city Sunday afternoon and
vas Il severe shock to his many friends.
While canoeing on the Rangcley lakes
he was accidently drowned His body
was recovered and was taken in charge
by the undertaken at Upper Dam
where the deceased has resided of late.
He had been acting as guide on tn"
lakes. The deceased for some time
was employed in this city and at the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co, and
Turing his residence here made a large
circle of friends.
In his room at Upper Dam a letter
was found addressed to him from CAP.
II. L. Pepper of this city and as moth
ing was known of his relatives. Capt
Pepper was notified. Capt. Pepper
found that he had sister in Pitts
field by the name of Boyes and she
was notified. From her it was learned
that his father, John Hussey was liv-
ing at Canaan. The deceased was
about "a years of age. He was a mem
Der of co. II of this city and was pop
uIar among his associates. The funer-
al will be held at Pittsfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Citv Opera House.

The management of the City Opera
house assures it's patrons that on Far
week they will have program that
will be as good as any other attraction
that is; booked for the fair ground. For
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,
Goodwin & Warren in a singing and
talking act and the Sully Trio, the Gel
ebrated comedians and burlesque skat-
ers have been secured. These acts are
both high-class and should not be
missed.
For pictures complete line has been
secured and will be shown for the first
time this afternoon. A line has been
secured that will be equally as good
as the vaudeville making in all big
performance for little money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Mr.. REID WILL RESIGN,
Prominent WaterviIIe Man to Enter 6
New Field.

w. f. Reid of this city, who for num-
Der of years has been district manager
for the American Tobacco Co., is about
to resign his position and go to New
York. where he will enter into business
Mr.. Reid is we'll known not only in this
section but throughout Maine and ad-
joining states. He is at the present time
at the head of the Uniform Rank of the
Knights of Pythias in Maine and will
probably resign from this office because
of his proposed removal from the State.
The American Tobacco Co. has offered
Mr.. Reid a substantial increase in salary
with a good position in the New York
office, which he has declined.
Mr.. Reid during his residence in Wa
tcrvile has taken an active interest in
the affairs of the city. He was once a
candidate for mayor on the Democratic
ticket and only failed of election by a
very narrow margin. He has served the
city well as a member of the board of al
dermen. Mr.. Reid is widely known as one
OF the ablest travelling statesmen on the
New England circuit. He Is a heavy
stakeholder in the Seguinland Land I'm
p"ovement Co Mr.. Reds resignation
will probably be announced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

revolver from his pocket and fired a
blank cartridge point black in his faith
ers face and then left the house.
Mr.. O'Brien was painfully injured by
the POWDER, WHICH entered his face
and eyes, but was able to go to the
once OF Judge Shaw, who made out a
warrant for the arrest. The paper
served upon OBrien as he was walk
ing down Main street about noon and
he was locked up to await hearing.
which will be held this morning.
Harry O'Brien is well known about
the city and is an employee of the Hol-
linesworth g., Whitney Co. He was
always considered to have borne a
good reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
SOCIETIES UNITE.
Several French Organizations ConsoIi
dated Into One.

An important meeting of French socie-
Opera house. at which time L'Union ST
Joseph and the Franco American Lodge.
formerly Court Canada. Foresters Of
America. were amalgamated into st. Jean
Eaptiste of America. The new order will
be known as Consiel St Joseph No. 27l.
L'Union st. Jean Baptiste of America
The hall was well filled with the members
|of both societies and friends. The stage
was decorated with flags and banners of
each society. The officers of the new
consel are:
Director spiritual-Rev. r. w. Lavan-
|ture.
Doyen--Amdee Verville
Pres. IIon.-Juies Gamache.
Presdent-Louis Marquis.
Vice Pres.--J. Z. Tardif
Sec.-Napoleon Loubier
Adjoint-JuIes Letourneau
Ieas.-George Tardif
Iercepteur-Joseph Hebert.
Medical Ex.-Dr. J. L. Fortier. .
Inspectors-Jean Rodrigue, Geo Gran
! din.
Maitre ceremones-D Pilon
| list Com Ord.-Praxede Ferland
I'd Com. Ord.-T. B. Pouln.
| The officers were installed by j. A. ID.
Caron. high secretary of the order from
Woonsocket, r. l. He was assisted by
Louis Breton. Victor Robischaud and Ar
thur Daviau. The new organization
starts with membership roll of over
loo.
During the evening a fine vocal solo
was rendered by Felix Lacombe entitled
"Ouvere Tes Yeux Bleus." He was ac-
companied on the piano by Miss Maude
Frye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
1INE CENTRAL R. R,
I. IN ,eFFEcT JUNE Fl, 1eoe.

"a in EFFECT JUNE 81, 1860.
sngsrs trains will leave Waterville
~ daysrexcept as noted, as follows.
b ( n -GOING EAST
n A. 81. for Bangor. Old Town and B.
II r R,t Bar Harb0r, Aroostook Coun-
John and Halifax. Runs to Ban
daily including Sunday. But does
Efdn beyond Bangor Sunday mornings.
~ M.. daily for Bangor, Bar Harbor
Washington County Railway and week
d for Aroostook County.
j A. M, for Skowhegan (mixed).
- A. ~. j. for Hartland. Dover and Fox
and Bangor, Moosehead Lake via
|NA. NJ, daily for Bangor, Ellsworth,
~ Harhor and Southwest Harbor.
A. NJ, for Bangor and way stations.
A. M, for Fairfield and Skowhegan.
MA. NJ. Sundays only for Bangor and
A. NJ. Sundays only for Skowhegan.
j P. NJ. for Foxcroft. Bangor. Aroos-
j County, via B. & A., Calais, East
J 4 w. Co Ry.; Mattawamkeag
neeboro. St. Stephen. Houlton, Wood
=, st. John. and Halifax. ,..a--
- p M. JExpress) for Bangor, Bar
m, Old Town and Greenville. Daily
HI HArbor. .,-e 49, 73ss L.
10 ?. u, for Fairfield and Skowhegan.
VI = u, for Belfast. Dover and Fox
~. Bangor. Old Town and Mattawam-
Us P. H. TOR Skowhegan.
III -GOING WEST
Ina ~, daily for Portland and Bos-
WA lewiston. @e.a l"r
a. NJ, daily except Mondays for
6A M Cor Oakland, Winthrop. Lew
and Portland
IA. M, for Augusta, Rockland, Bath,
Hand and Boston. White Mountains.
~, Montreal and Chicago.
A. NJ. for Oakland.
VA. M. for Oakland. Bingham.
oehead Lake. Pennington. Phillips.
1eley. Lewiston. Rumford Falls. Dan
Junction. Portland and Boston.
A. M. for Augusta, Brunswick,
a4nd for North Conway. Fabyans,
e9ster. North STAFFORD. Colebrook
Becher Falls. 1
A. NJ. Sundays only for Augusta,
!ston. Bath. Portland.
r.. M. for Oakland, Kineo and
r N. 1Express) for Oakland, Win
Lewiston. arriving Portland 4.5O p.
6eston $50 p. M.
PIP NJ. for Augusta. Gardiner, Bath,
eNick, Portland. Sehago Lake.
ION. North Conway and Bartlett.
ri N. for Oakland, Lewiston. Rum
Falls. Portland and Boston. via Lew
P NJ. (Express) via Augusta for
nd and Boston with parlor car fol
connecting at Brunswick fol
"a H.. for Lewiston. Portland. Bos-
and except Saturdays for New York
T. NJ. Sundays only for Augusta
1WtCk and Portland
M. Sundays only for Lewiston
NOS Boston and New York. vis
r ~, for Augusta and South Gar
~ daily for Lewiston via Bruins
nstn, Portland and Boston. via Au
Nth Pullman sleeping car.
B0OTHBY,
~, General Passenger Agent
ME- NJ sMcDONALD, -
Vice President 4. General Manager
Portland. Maine. ......
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Sunday WIS very busy day at the
Central Maine fair grounds in getting
ready for the strenuous week that is
coming. Everybody was working, eth
er in the departments or on the Mid
way, where the exhibitors were busy
pitching their tents and arranging their
wares. The day was very cloudy and
threatened rain, but the people kept on
just the same and did not mind the
rain, as it laid the dust and placed
things in a better condition for the
coming four days.
The track was closed all day to Wis
tiers and MANY who took cars from
this city, thinking to obtain an advance
view of the work, were sadly diSap-
pointed when they were affronted at
all entrances by officials or police OIL
GERS Only those who had permission
or exhibitors tickets were admitted.
The plan was a beneficial one, for the
MANY curious onlookers were not in
the way of those who wished to work.
The same rule will be enforced today
Secretary George r. Fuller was about
| the busiest man on the place Sunday
| in assigning the Midway attractions
| to their proper locations. Almost every
piece of available ground is taken or
spoken for. Many new persons appear
| ed Sunday and had to be content with
what was left. This goes to show that
| the fair will be bigger and better than
| lever. Secretary Fuller stated Sunday
| that in all departments the exhibits
will be better than ever and Will sur
pass any previous attempt. I'VE have
| the biggest and best string OF trotting
horses ever shown in the State saio
Mr.. Fuller. as several of the best ones
were working out on the track
j. G. Fuller, superintendent of tht
coliseum, was everywhere at the same
time and has not known what rest Is
| for the past few days. He has had per
Ihaps the hardest work in the fair. The
coliseum. which was almost totally de
stroyoI last winter by the heavy snow
storms, has been rebuilt and If any
thing, surpasses the old building. Man,
pillars arc throughout the spacious hal
and will add materially in the con
struction of booths. The hall has beef
arranged differently from former years
much to the liking of those who vii
occupy the booths. The people were a
worl, like beavers Sunday putting II
their exhibits and already the plac'
has assumed one of beauty. The wall
have been carefully covered with pa
per and painted. The windows at tn
top of the hall are regulated with rope
land operated from the floor.
The hall in the evening will be mos
brilliantly lighted. as large lo-candle
power light have been installed. tn
booths will be more attractive tha
ever
The Agricultural hall will be vel
filled with the best produce that tn
Estate affords All the space has bee
engaged. C. f. Baldic was at the ha
Sunday with his exhibits that won s
mary premiums at the Bangor fai
last week. Today will see all the eA
hibits in place. s ,-4
The poultry department will be III
der the management of II. l.. Hunto
of Oakland and bids fair to excee
any previous attempt. Over 1000 bird
Twill be on exhibition and this Is abor
, 200 mere than last year. The tent is 60
300 feet. The livestock exhibit will /
about the best ever.
i Harry Hilton of North Arson and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
HARRY O'BR|EN CHARGED WIfH
I USING REVOLVER ON HIS FATHER,

Harry O'Brien, son of Alfred O'Brien
OF Spruce street, was arrested Sunday
afternoon by Officer Tavernier on a
warrant sworn out by his father who
charges that Nilsson assaulted him on
Sunday morning with dangerous
weapon. The trouble took place at
their home on Spruce street. Young
OBrlen, despite the demands of his
father that he attend church, persist
emily refused. His mother likewise
tried to persuade her son to go to
church, whereupon, it is understood,
that he hit her. His father picked up
bat and intended to chase his son
from the house, but as he approached
him Harry is alleged to have drawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

was up in the air in a minute and swarm
hand and rescued Dustin from the crowd,
before they had chance to do things to
| him. The umpire did not see the mixup
and allowed McGraw to go to second on
| the play
DOC" Abbott, castoff from Taconnet,
joined the Fairfield ranks and played a
great game. He redeemed himself from
one week ago and Saturday Taconnet
wished that they had him. All the other
players on the Fairfield team were the
same. The invincible Howard was in the
box and allowed but four hits He was
ably supported by Emerson
Taconnet had Charles Allen and Stone
from the Aroostook League. Stone was
behind the bat and Allen was at short
McGraw covered first Blair second and
Dustin third. Tibbetts was we'll enough
to go into left field and at the bat got
two hits. Harris was in center field and
Neil Violette was placed in right. In the
box was McHale, the University of Maine
pitcher, who has been playing this sum-
nler at Pittsfield. Mass. But he found
he was up against a heavy hitting team
before the game was over
Taconnet came to bat first in the first
inning and scored one run. Fairfield in
her half went them two better, getting
three. Errors were common and a two
Dagger by Joscelyn drove in two runs
Taconnet scored one in the second, one
in the third and two in the fourth; but
Fairfield kept right at them and scored
the same number of runs in the same
innings Fairfield again scored in the
seventh.
Both Allen and Dustin of the Taconnet
team were a trifie off Saturday and both
were credited with three errors. All were
costly and resulted in runs Blair made
two errors at second.
The large crowd enjoyed the excitement
of the game but would have liked to
have seen Taconnet win after the report
has been sent out as to the quality Of the
men that had been secured.
The two teams will meet again at the
fair grounds Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday mornings of this week for a
series of games for $50 a game The fol-
lowing Saturday the teams will meet on
the college field and on Labor day after
noon the final contest will be played
The score.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The Public library has recently re-
WE'D as a. gift. from the publishers,
y fourth annual edition of Thomas
I6tiaer of American Manufacturers
~. First Hands in All Times. The
WI Is. arranged with indexes and
ESfreferences showing the lines man
|iSflurcd by each man. One can easily
nSrtajn all the manufacturers and
w rates for their respective articles.
Contains about 1900 pages and will
Rinc doubt appreciated by the bus
IS men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The committee who have charge Of
conducting the w. c. r. IT,, ladies'
rest and lunch booth at the Central
Main Fair, have arranged to have a
table of the leading ladies' magazines
as an attraction in their tent. with
lady who will demonstrate their use
fulness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

A special meeting of the Central
Labor Union will be held this evening
at 7.30 o'clock at the Union hall, to
which all union men are invited. This
is the last meeting before Labor day
and it is desired that the attendance
may be large in order that for Sunday
at the Opera house and the Labor day
celebration at China lake may be COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Deputy Sheriff C. c. Weymouth went
to East Vassalboro Sunday afternoon
and in company with Constable AL
bert Scott of that place searched the
Lashus cottage on the lake also his
residence about one mile from the cot.
tage. The officers found nothing IN,
eitner pace. ~AAA>.. astGi.Isx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

George Perry. driver of Hook and
Ladder No. /, will act as marshal Of
horses at the Central Maine fair, which
position he has filed capably for sew
eral years. He will have as assistants
Carl Jones and Clayton Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Rev. f. L. Marsh Of Providence. r.
J.. was in theacity for short time Sun
day on his way to Skowhegan, where
he will join his family, who have been
visiting in that town during the sum-
mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

-. your visitors to the Lawn party on
"a Methodist church lawn this evening.
~ will have a good time. That Is as
90 < Gypsy will tell them the dark
,crets OF the future; Candy. cake ice
,ssm aprons and flowers will be on sale.
- forget the time and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

sunday was the final day at the
lakeside campmeeting and the attend
nee at the services was iarser than
NJ other day. The rain interfered very
~ with the program. A special train
INN from Skowhegan and large
ber went from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

. c.orae Gamache, who has been visit
= n lewiston, Portland and Old Or
~ for the the past two weeks. has
esr,ned and will resume his duties at
~ s,orc of Jules Gamache this morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. William Spiller Of up
per College avenue, returned home
Sunday morning from New Brunswick
and Prince Edward Island, where they
have been visiting for several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

horse owned by Vaughn Mayo Of
Front street met with a mishap Sun
day morning by falling through scut-
tie in the barn floor, which boy had
left open. The animal was not injured
and was pulled from its position by
several men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Sam Herd. George Stobie, John
Stobie, Misses Florence Stobie, Mary
Abbott and Miss Horne, who have been
passing short vacation at Capitol
Island, have returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Mrs. NJ j. Heminer, local operator
at the Postal Telegraph office, has re-
turned to this city after a vacation
passed at her former home In North
Arson. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

DR.. F. c. Gilmore Of Columbia, S. c.,
is visiting at the home of George Perry
of Percival Court His family has been
in this city for many weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Park Closed to Visitors Sunday, August 29th.

athon held from Ashland to Boston,
and has won two Variations since then.
He ran second to Tom Longboat in the
memorable Boston Marathon in 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

IA one half of the large poultry
the Central Maine Fair grounds
5own Sunday evening, damaging
81 and crushing many crates. The
n can easily be replaced before the
M Of the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

~. W w. Berry and family, who
~ teeu at their summer home on
~. MessaIonskee, have returned to
This city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

-,...r. and Mrs. Leslie f. Tyler. who
has been visiting friends in the city
for several weeks, left Saturday morn
ing for their home in Brockton, Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Charles Tyler, who has been pass
ing the summer at the home OF his
aunt at Belgrade Lakes, is in the city
during fair week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Judge and Mrs. F. X. Shaw, who
have been passing their vacation at
Ocean Point. have returned to their
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Misses Mamie, Katie and Nellie
Leahy, who have been on their annual
vacation at Peaks Island, have return
ed home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

80. yNolman, who Is employed by
Eoa !. r,,o,,r Co. in Lewiston, was Wis
,n ., Ills home in this city over Sun
Iav tfss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Henry Mcveigh and H. M. Hutchin-
son of North Vassalboro were in Lake
wood on a pleasure trip Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Miss Matte Clouthier of Worcester,
Mass, is the guest at the home of her
cousins, the Misses Bison of Veteran
Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Fred Estes left Saturday for Boston
and New York, where he Will visit fof
two weeks. .;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Written of Port
land. were visiting friends in the city
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Harry l.. Haskell of Portland was
visiting his former home here Sunday