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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FIRE.
F. w. Cole Tenement on Laurel Street
Damaged-Building Insured.

The fire department was called out
at 1.42 Saturday afternoon by an alarm
from Box 3d. due to a fire in a double
tenement house on Laurel street owned
by f. w. Cole and occupied by Henry
Bessett. Philip Dostie and a family
named Cloutier.
The first caught upstairs in the rear
tenement occupied by the two parties
first named, and was undoubtedly due
to defective chimney. 1t had worked
its way up in the wall and had broken
through the roof before discovered.
The roof of the rear tenement was
burned off and there was considerable
damage by water. The total loss may
figure up about $3.50, with insurance
on the building in the Charles e.
Downing agency. The all-out sounded
at PA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
RESOLUTIONS.

"A special, Parish meeting was called
and held Sunday, May Is, 1909, for the
purpose of taking appropriate actioa
on the, recent death of Honorable
Joseph A. Homan Of Augusta. The fol-
lowing resolutions were presented by
w. H. Gannett on behalf of the trus-
tees and unanimously adopted by the
parish: .F
RESOLUTIONS. Il
Whereas our cherished brother, Jo-
sepK A. Homan. having fought the good
fight, on the 10Th day of last April ter
minated his long and useful service in
the church militant by being called to
his reward and to higher duty in the
church triumphant, and
Whereas, though with Christian
faith and resignation we accept this
dispensation of Divine Providence
which has removed from our midst a
man of noble character whose faults
were so few and inconspicuous that We
could not name them If we would
whose virtues We're so many and not
able that,he was universally respected:
whose kindness of heart, generosity and
charity won him the love of all who
knew him; man of uncomprOmising
integrity who at all times had the cour-
age of his convictions and the energy
ever to battle for what he believed to
be right; in word, a Christian gentle-
man; nevertheless, it is fitting that the
members of this church which he SO
constantly attended and in which ne
was so much interested, and this parish
of which he was SO long a prominent
Syix IN
expression of their sorrow and sense
Of personal loss at his decease; there
fore
Resolved, That by the death of Jo-
seph A. Homan the community in
which he lived has lost a good citizen
who will be missed and mourned by all,
but more keenly will his loss be felt
and his memory even more reVered by
the members of the Universalist church
of Augusta who have known him as
an active worker for the church and an
ardent advocate Of the faith; and fur
Their f
Resolved, that this parish express its
appreciation of the rinterest which, he
manifested in it's welfare by the liber-
atty. of his contributions to it's support
while living, and it's gratitude for his
solicitous care for it's future by means
of his generous bequest of $4,000, and
further
Resolved, That this parish deems it
a privilege and an honor to place con-
spicuously in the church which he loved
such tablet, as he requests in his WILL
in perpetual memory Of one whose life
and character is an inspiration to those
who knew him. and further
Resolved, That we extend our sim
cere sympathy to his bereaved widow
in her loss of a loving and devoted hus-
band, and further,
Resolved, That these resolutions be
extended upon the records of this par
ish, and that the clerk be and hereby
is instructed to convey certified copy
thereof to his widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Theatre Comique.

Russell and Davis, singing. talking
and dancing commedians. have been
engaged for Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday and will present some in
teresting features of vaudeville for the
entertainment of the patrons Of the
Comioue during the next three days
at every afternoon and evening per-
Torrance. Mr. Morrill, has also secured
the versatile artist, e. l.. Haines, sing
err and character impersonator, and
those who are fortunate enough to see
him will not regret it, as he commands
the highest salary of any "single act
vaudeville artist in the circuit, but he
is well worth it as an who have seen
and heard him can testify. Mr.. Halnes
will appear at every performance Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday and is
sure to please both young and old. The
new pictures are entitled Rowe $
Heart" innocent but Found Guilty,
1.-THE Wooden Leg" and Musicians
Dream" the best pictures shown yet,
New illustrated songs and Perrys Or
chestra complete a program that Will
interest all theater goers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
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GENERAL ORDERS
For Uniform Rank, K. of P, Field Day
At Bangor, June 1917.

General Walter e. Reid of Water
vile has issued the following orders
regarding the Brigade Field day, which
will he held by the Uniform Rank, X.
of P:
I. Pursuant to and in conformity
with vote taken by officers of the
Maine Brigade, U. r., X. of p, at an
assembly of the officers of the Maine
Brigade held in Waterville, April 2S,
1909, to hold a Brigade Field day in the
city of Bangor during the month of
June, 1909 The brigade commander has
selected the dates of June 16 and IL for
holding Field day exercises.
II. The regiments comprising the
Maine Brigade Uniform Rank,
knights of Pythias, are therefore here
by ordered TO assemble. in uniform, at
Bangor, Maine, not later than Wednes-
day afternoon, June is, 1909
III. Regimental commanders will,
upon arrival in Bangor, at once report
at Brigade headquarters, which will be
established at the Bangor House.
". Officers desiring mounts for the
parade, which will take place Thurs
day, June II, will please advise these
headquarters as soon as possible. State
whether or not equipments are desired
with mount.
V. Detail instructions and informa-
ton will be published in future general
orders, and regimental commanders
will issue such orders, as they may
decy necessary, for the assembling of
their commands and the further car
rying out of these general orders.
BY command of
BRIGADIEE GENERAL REID.
EDO AR I BROWN. ASSt Adit Gen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

George r. keene. passed Sunday at
the Isle of Springs.
James Murray was a visitor at
Boothbay Sunday.
w. F. Durham and daughter. Miss
Lillian. were guests Saturday of friends
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. WEIGH of Bath
passed Saturday and Sunday with
relatives in the city.
I Miss Pearle E. Moncrief has, accept
ed position as proof reader in Port
land and will leave for that city this
morning.
Prof. and Mrs. Pierre Pianelli of
Boston are in the city for a few days,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles -.
White.
Mrs Mary A. Hopkins and grand
daughter, Miss Anna Hanson. are Wis
iting in Portland for a few days, the
guests of Miss Mary +. Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Boardman, who
have been the guests of Mrs. H. G.
staples on lower State street, return
ed to their home in Bangor Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Melvina Parker of Belfast, for
nerly one Of the teaches in the Cony
High school, was in the city Saturday
morning on her way to Watervi!le, af-
ter having been the guest of Hon. and
Mrs. S. w. Carr at their cottage at
Pine Bluff, Cobhosseecontee.
Frank l.. harrington and daughter,
Miss Letting M. harrington, also his
granddaughter, Miss Mildred Earring
ton, went to Squirrel Island on the
Islander Saturday morning for a short
visit to the seashore, Mr. harrington
going down for the purpose OF getting
his cottage ready to open for the sea-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Company7M Banquet.

Company NJ. I'd Infantry, will give a
complimentary. banquet at o'clock this
evening at Marstons cafe to it's retir-
+ ing captain, Edward c. Perry Prac-
tically the entire company will be pres
ent. The company will meet at the
armory at 1899 and after donning dress
uniforms, will march in a body to the
cafe. Adjutant General Elliott c.! Dill,
EX-Inspeetor General Charles E. Davis,
and the four ex-captains Of the com
pany. Frank E. Drake, Blaine Owen,
Frank -Bilodeau and Edward c. Perry,
have all accepted invitations to be
present, and will help the company
celebrate its annual spread Quite an
elaborate menu has been prepared, and
the, boys look forward to an excellent
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

SCHOOL STATISTICS,
INTERESTING Figures Given in Board OF
Education Report.

Interesting figures in regard to the
schools are found in the second annual
report OF the Board of Education which
has Just been issued The. following fig
ures are taken from the report:
Number between and q years of
age 1910
Total enrolment in public schools 1721
Cases Of truancy investigated "a
Per. cent. of attendance in 4, all
schools (March II, 19OS-March l.,
1900 .... "a, 30
Total approved school bills for cur
rent year ..asts $50. 53l OF
Cost per pupil of legal school age 1906
Cost per pupil based on total en-
rollment ,, $685.
Cost per pupil based on actual at
tendance 1927
Supervisors s
High school teachers, including
principal 10
Teachers of Grammar grades, in
Guiding principals II
Teachers of Primary grades Is
Teachers of kindergarten and pre-
paratory classes .r 5
Teachers of rural schools IL
Regular substitutes. 1
Total 81
Number of pupils enrolled per
teacher. High school 20
Number of pupils enrolled per
teacher, elementary urban schools 43
Number of pupils enrolled per
teacher, rural schools II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Funeral Of Late Henry S. Turner.

The funeral Of the late Henry S. Tur-
ner was held at st. Marks Episcopal
church at 1880 Saturday forenoon IN
the presence of the relatives and a
large number of the friends Of the de-
ceased, among whom were members of
the Odd Fellows, the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen and the officials
and employees of the Augusta postoffice
The service was conducted by Rev.
Brian c. Roberts, rector of st. Marks.
and music was rendered by the church
choir The Odd Fellow service was read
at the grave. also the Episcopal COM
initial service. The bearers were from
the odd Fellows. the A. Q. u, w, and
the postofice. Interment was made in
the family lot in Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Opera House.

In preparing the bill for the firs1
three days attraction at the Opera
house. Banager Cuddy has selected the
finest entertainment ever attempted
in this city, having as feature card
Woodfords trained animal circus, con-
ssting of monkey and baboon that
are almost human, a pony that is quite
versed in mathematics and two dogs
that are both acrobats. This act is 4
very costly one The price of it would
support an ordinary repertoire show.
The other act is that of Miss Mae Max
field, the clever and dainty coincidence,
whose work is one of the greatest APP
plause getters on the legitimate stage.
Then there is AL Reeves, the popular
singer, who has surg only in the lead
ing theatres in Boston and whose beau
titul voice with sufficient range will
be heard in new song richly illustrat-
ed entitled when | Marry You" AL
so Tom Townsend, one of the cleverest
piano players that ever left the Hub, "
will amuse yau with his work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The steamer Islander has been doing
u good freight business from Augusta
ever since she started on her seasons
run two weeks ago. and now the pas
scnscr business is picking up, Quite a
number of people from this city went
down to Squirrel Island and other
points around BOothbay HarbOr Satur-
day morning to stay over Sunday, and
yesterday morning she carried another
party down for the day. In about two
weeks the busy part of the season will
begin in earnest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The residence of John English at 26
state street narrowly escaped serious
damage by fire Friday evening, owing
probably to a match which had been
left on some paper before being fully
eNtinguished The discovery of the fire
was due to family living upstairs,
the members of which smelled smoke
and upon investigating found the fire
just getting under way. The damage
resulting was about $40 or s12 and is
covered \ by insurance in the G. E.
Downing. agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The following petition was received
at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcv Saturday afternoon: ROdolphe
Chenevert of Watcrvile. laborer. Pc
tition flied May IL, adjudicated May Is
Liabilities $6.l1 assets $11, all of
which is claimed to be exempt, Prin-
cipal creditors, Granite National Bank
of Augusta, Pomerleau & Huard Of Au,
gusta, Emanuel Laurie of Lowell
Mass, and Julius Gamache of Water
vile. First meeting of creditors Fri
day, June 4. at 10 A. NJ. John =. Mel
son of Waterville, attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
INT0LERABLE ITCHING
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
professional Treatment Failed.
APERFECT CURE BY CUTICURA

"When my little girl was six months
old noticed small red spots on her right
cheek. They grew so large that | sent
for the doctor but instead of helping, the
eruption, his ointment seemed to make
it worse. Then went to a second doc
tor who said it was eczema. He also
gave me an ointment which did not help
either. TheSdisease spread all over the
face and, the eyes began to swell. The
itching grew intOlerable and it was a ter
rible sight to see. l consulted doctors
for months, but they were unable to cure
the baby. paid out from $50 to $50
without relief. One evening began to
use the Cuticura Remedies. The next
morningsthe baby's face was all white
instead Sf red, I continued until the
eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs. P. E.
Gumbins Sheldon, Ia, July 10. 1908"
Potter Dr,E & Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The Mitchell-Cony Co. of this city,
publishers of town directories, histo-
RES. registers. maps, etc, has become
the Mitchell Publishing Co. through re-
organization and the filing of the
change of name with the secretary of
State. II. F.. Mitchell. the president
ard general manager, has purchased
the stock Of the other members, John
Clair Minot, who.is leaving the city for
Boston, and +. \. Cony, Jr., who is in
Washington a large part of the time,
and will conduct the business as before
at the same office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
While nearing the railroad staff

Whle nearing the railroad station
at North Berwick Saturday night
George W.. Reed, a fireman on a b. &,
NJ. freight train, which left Portland
late Friday afternoon, was struck by
an overhead bridge and. killed. Reed,
who was Is years old, and a fireman
of about !four-years experience had
climbed on top of the tender where
the coal vas piled and was loosening
a portion. of it SO that it would drop
to the opening where it could be
reached without much effort when re-
'qulred.. For some unexplained reason
he forgot to drop, as is the custom
when approaching bridge, and he
was struck directly in the face. His
head was badly crushed and he died
almost instantly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Daily kennebet Journal
Tslophone-13S.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
entertainments whose object IL the
rsising of money, viii be charged st
tho rate Of fifteen cents . line.
Advsrtisina notices, news form will Be
excluded from our local columns,
except such ~ refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and win be run under .
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
9ubscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The remains of the late Charles w.
Hammond of Sidney, which were found
in the Kenncbec river near the Chelsea
shore Friday afternoon, were brought
to this city Saturday afternoon and
taken to the undertaking rooms of
Trouant & Bates. Sunday they were
taken tn Sidney for burial, prayers be-
ing said at the grave at O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Funeral of Late George w. Hicks.

The funeral of the late George w.
Hicks was held at his late home on
Belfast avenue at o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon, the services being conducted
by Rev. w. +. Livingston in the pres
ence OF relatives and many friends The
lnterment was made in the Riverside
cemetery. East side, Daniel A. Hewins.
John f. Church, Charles Fletcher and
owen Dow acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

Deputy Sheriffs Vicllery and Wey-
mouth were out in the Togus district
again Saturday afternoon and arrested
Chris Miller on charge of Illegal pos
session, capturing also a pint of liquor
which will without doubt appear as
evidence in the case. Miller was
brought into the city and taken to the
police station, but afterward furnished
bail for appearance before the mu-
nicipal court this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

Warren knowlton of Vassalboro is at
the City hospital where on Saturday
he underwent an operation for appen-
dictis and was reported last evening
to be doing as well as could be expect
ed. His father. Wayland Knowlton,
and brother Marshall Knowlton of Bel
fast, came over Sunday to be with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The Patriarch Militant degree will be
conferred upon two candidates at the
regular meeting of Canton Augusta, z.
NJ. l.. O. O. F., Tuesday evening with
refreshments after the work. All men,
bers are requested to be. present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The meeting of the Augusta Chorus
held last Tuesday evening was the
final one of the series and no further
rehearsals will be held until next fall
when work will be taken up again
preparatory the Maine Music FEES
tival at Bangor in October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

A message was received yesterday
by Turnkey Jabez S. Tyler from Sher-
if Colby Getchcll stating that the
sheriff and party. who are fishing at
Sebec lake, caught % salmon Satur-
day. The sheriff is expected to return
home and assume the duties of his Of
fee the last of this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Mrs. Martha Piummer.

Mrs. Martha Plummer wife of the
late Stephen p. Plummer, died at her
nome, rs Bridge street, Sunday morn
ing, aged IS years Two sons. Frank
}. OF East Winthrop and Henry w. Of
TINS city, one daughter, Mrs. Fred S
jackson of Winthrop, and one brother,
Jesse ]. Wilson of Damariscotta sur
vlve Funeral services will be held at
her late home at 2 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

The three-masted schooner LeOra NJ
Thurlow, which had been loading lum-
Der at the mill of the Augusta Lum-
Der Co., was towed down river Satur-
day on her way to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

W. H. Holmes has purchased of Mrs.
Frederic Hamlin her residence at II
Summer street, the transfer of proper
ty having been made Saturday. Mr..
Holmes will use the house for renting
purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

A. W. Hough, late manager of the
Capital Case Co, which suspended bus
mess in this city some time ago. ship
ped mis- household goods to Bangor Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

Capt r. n. Pernette hauled his new
launch, the Alcedo II, out to the lake
Saturday forenoon and put her over
board She will make a welcome ad-
ditlon to the lake fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Monday, May II, 1909.
LOCAL MATTERS.

The E. F. Newbert agency has sold
two houses in s5Hallowen for Sarah
Waldron to Ben Tenney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

Berry the tailor" not only knocks
out the spots but is an expert in re-
storing old garments and giving them
new look. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
SOCIAL MEETINGS

The Susanna Wesley Society WI
meet at $50 this evening with MISS
Emma Murch, at II Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
James Harry Worth.

James Harry Worth died in this CITY
Saturday morning. Funeral services
will be held at the Congregations
chapel at IL o'clock this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17

Mrs. p w. Cole of Stetson. formerly
of Augusta, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Kervin R. Hanks, Eastern avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
Notice to Gas Customers.

The gas will be shut off on Water
street. north Of Bridge street, from s
A. NJ. until II A. NJ. this morning, for
repairs.
KENNEBEC LIGHT & HEAT CO.
w. H. WILLIAMS. Superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

Ope1ing Ball at Lees auditorium,
Loudon Hill. Tuesday evening. May
18th, 1909.
May1 1f}St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-17
James Dyke.

James Dyke died in this city at 2.1j
Sunday morning. of pneumonia, ageG
IS years. Funeral arrangements viii
be announced later. t'-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-01-22
Okra Experiments in Paper-Making

Buena Vista; Va.-The Columbian
Paper Company, having plants located
in this city and in Bristol have been
making several experiments recently
in making paper from okra and SO far
they have been very successful. Okra,
which is a vegetable, has shown in the
recent experiments to turn out as good
paper as that made from poplar wood
and if it can be grown successfully it
will cheaper the cost of chemical fibre
very much.
1t has long fibre and the cost of
aikalI in cooking and bleach in the
bleaching process is much cheaper than
In the use OF poplar wood.
The Columbian Paper Company has
been so well pleased with tie result of
the experiments that it will plant sew
eral acres of okra next year and carry
on the experiments on a larger scale.
Only one crop per year can be grown
IN this section of the country, but in
the tropical regions two crops per year
can be grown and if the season is long
enough the stalk reaches heigh of
twelve feet.
While there is still enough poplar
wood to last several years, still if the
okra can he used successfully with pop
lar the stock of wood will last seueral
years longer. Men who are interested
IN the manufacture of paper will await
the further experiments of the paper
with interest.