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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION
Given Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Coons by
UniversaIist Parish.

a delightful reception was rendered
Rev. and Mrs. Leroy w. Coons Thurs
day evening by the parish of the Win
throp street UniverSalist church. as
sisted by the Ladies' Aid, Murray Club
and Mems Club. The church parors
1T which the reception was held were
very tastefully decorated with ferns
PAINS and cut flowers while the floor
was made attractive with rugs of pref
ty design.
Rev. and Mrs. CoOns were greeted
with hearty applause when they en-
tered the parlors few minutes after
8 o'clock a receiving line was form
ed which included Rev. and Mrs
Coons, Mr.. and Mrs W. II, Gannett
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi T. Williams and
Elmer f. Parkman. After all had ex-
changed greetings with the pastor and
his wife a brief but pleasing cntertain-
ment program was given In charge OF
Weston Lewis. Hunting Song was
finely rendered by quartet consist
ing of Frank Dyer. tenor; James Beck,
bass. Mrs. Charles Mcnamara, So
pranno; Mrs. c. S. York, alto. The
quartet was accompanied by Miss
Elida Higgins at the piano. Miss
Maud Andrews left nothing to be de-
sired in her spirited rendering to
musical accompaniment Of Paul Law
renee Dunbars when Angelina john
son Comes A-swinging Down the
Line" She was accompanied at the
piano by Mrs, G. II. Brickett. Miss
Andrews was obliged to respond to
several encores.
The floral decorations of which men
ton has already been made We're in
charge of Mrs. c. c. Mctcalf and Mr..
and Mrs w. H. Gannett made Gener-
Gus contributions of flowers for the
occasion. The entertainment program
was followed by the serving of dainty
refreshments. Coffee was poured and
ice cream and other refreshments
served from two tables. One Of these,
which was made additionally attrac-
tive by the aid of carnation pinks and
green sni'ax was presided over by
members of the Ladies' Aid, Mrs. G. c.
Metcalf serving coffee and Mrs
George Potter dispensing ice cream.
A center piece of daybreak pinks was
the chief decoration of the Murray
Club table and here Miss Marion Har-
low poured CoiIee anu NhiH. N'A'Ai 'S
Pettengill served ice cream. The re-
freshments were distributed among The
$50 members Of the parish and friends
present by the young ladies of the
Murray Club and Miss Harlow's Sun
day school class, who performed their
duties in a very satisfactory manner.
The work in the kitchen of Mr.. and
Mrs. Justin Packard, although not SO
much noticed by these present as that
of the housekeepers and mattresses
was none the less effective and con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

From information given out yester-
day at the office of the referee i'll
bankruptcy for Kennebec county 1t IS
learned that the number of cases III
the county for the past year is Ia
against 1O5 for the year 1907 ana 80
for the year 1906 The number OF
cases in the county from the time mat
the bankruptcy law went into erect
on Aug. 1. 1898. to the close OF the
wear 1908 is 1895. The number or
cases during the past year. WINE
larger than for several proceeding
wears is not the record. as during the
earlier years of the act the cases ran
as high as 1870 and 140 on several oc-
casions. The largest failure IN the
county for the year was that OF George
w. Boynton of Augusta. with llapiii-
ties amounting to about $1o'ooo. a."
unusual feature connected with one
case during the year was that sihce
the settlement of the case the pahA-
rupt has died, the attorney VINO con
Quoted the case has died. ana also ti'e
heaviest creditor in the case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
NEW YEARS BALL. =
King Co. Encampmcnt Club Holds
Successful Dance Thursday Evening.

One Of the good times of the winter
came off last evening in the grand
military ball which was given at City
hall under the auspices of the men,
berS of the King Co. Encampment
Club. which is in turn an organization
composed of members of King Co, No
4. U. R., K. of P. of this city. This
club has for the past few months con-
Quoted a series of dancing assemblies
in Pythian hall, all of which have
proved a source of much enjoymen,
to those present. and the ball last
evening was given in honor of the
coming of the new year.
The attendance was large and while
many more could have been accommo-
dated the party on the floor was plenty
large enough for comfortable dancing
The members of the Pythian organ
ization We're in uniform, and with the
varied costumes of the ladies' many
of whom wore light gowns, the picture
was both an animated and pretty one.
Music for dancing was furnished by
Lees Full Orchestra OF Gardiner, and
the dance order, which was an en-
bossed and Illuminated folder bearing
on it's front side the emblems of the
Uniform Rank, X. of p, contained IL
dances and several extras Light re-
freshments were served during the
evening.
The floor was in charge OF Col. f.
II. Gardiner as floor director. he being
assisted by Major T. NJ. Ware and
Capt. J. A. Woodward. and the aids
were Capt. o. f. Douglass. Capt. +. G.
Deering. Lieut. II. W. Carleton. Lieut..
G. f. Frye and Lieut.. H. B. Merrill.
The several gentleman attended to
their duties most gracefully, and lost
no opportunity of contributing in every
way possible to the pleasure of their
guests.
Dancing was continued until late
hour and when the last waltz was
finished all went home with the feeling
that the new year had been given a
most cordial greeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
Marked Improvements In
County Buildings.
New Steam Heating Plant and
Electric Lights Installed.
Annual Report Of Sheriff PIaIsted
Shows Decrease Of Prisoners.

The annual report of the inspectors
OF prisons and jails speaks as follows
OF the kennebec county Jail:
This county has made very mark
ed Improvements in it's county build
ings. expending very large sum of
money the last two years. A new
steam heating plant. with electric
lights are among the material i'm
rrovements at the jail, $500 having
been expended for this work. These
improvements are much needed and
are greatly appreciated. Kennebec
now has modern Jail in all its APP
continents and is particularly we'll
conducted. During the past year S76
persons were committed, AT of them
being for drunkenness, IS for liquor
selling ard 504 for the non-payment of
fines. The workshop here is out of
commission at the present time owing
to the failure of the contractor to
meet his engagements but It IS expec-
ted that work will soon be resumed
The annual report of Sheriff Freder-
icll w. Plaisted, is as follows:
Number of prisoners in the Jail Nov.
80, 1907, Il; number of prisoners in the
Jail. Nov. 80, 1908. So; number of pris-
"ners in the Jail Nov. 80. 1905, for this
county. 81; number of prisoners in the
Jail, Nov. 80, 1908, for other counties,
one: number of prisoners in the Jail
Nov. 80, 1908, for the United States,
none: number of prisoners committed
for the year ending Nov. &c. 1908, SIC;
number of prisoners committed for
this county, S56; number of prisoners
committed for other counties. 10; num-
Der of prisoners committed for the
United States, 10; number committed
for drunkenness. AT: number commit
ted for selling liquors. IS; number of
prisoners committed for the non-pay-
,nent of fines, 5O4; number OF prisoners
committed for safe keeping by police
officers and taken out by them and no
| return made of trial or sentence.
| none; number of male prisoners, SOS:
number of female prisoners, IS; num-
| Der OF poor debtors, nine; number of
| tralnps, 146; number Of prisoners of
foreign birth. 205; number of prisoners
| escaped, one; number of prisoners I'M
| Ger Is years of age. three; number of
prisoners between Is and q years of
age. %; number sentenced for one
month or less. 535; number sentenced
| for two months or less, over one month
81; number sentenced for three months
or less, over two months, 40: num-
her sentenced for six months or
| less, over three months, IS; number
| sentenced for nine months or less over
ak months. one; number sentenced to
States prison, nine; number pardoned
| by the governor and council, none;
amount expended for repairs during
the year, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
At the Star Iheater.

A new set of pictures and a new
song will be on at the Star today. The
song is MY Cow Boy Lady" and is
Illustrated by beautiful slides. Man
ager st. Pierre wishes to announce
to the public that five days next week
beginning Monday. he will put on al
the Star speciality that Is hard to
beat, Peter La Prise, the champion of
New England, in his heavyweight
lifting act. This act is said to be the
hest of its kind on the stage today. He
will appear at the 4 o'clock matinee
and at O'Clock and 915 each evening
A stage is being built for this act. 50
that all can see The price will be the
same. no higher. Watch Monday s
Journal for full details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
Amusements
"The Wolf"

Manager Cuddys Offering at the Opera
house last evening was Eugene Walters
three-act play THE Wolf presented by
Spitz-Nathanson & Mason. and it proved
to be one of the hits of the season. and
one which should have drawn packed
house. The following was the cast:
Jules Beaubien, young French-Cana-
ulan, SEVERN DeDeyn
Andrew McTavish, a Scotch settler.
George O. Nichols
Maybele Estelle
B'atiste LeGrand a Hudson Bay trader
~ w. " " ]. T. Challiee
William Mcdonald. an American ensi-
neer, Henry Duggan
Frank Dee
The play was one that seemed to please
every The company was small. there
being but six people in the cast but they
were all who were needed in telling the
story, and, as is many times the case,
when the cast is small the different menu
bers were all first class. They pas is Il
story of the Canada woods, of the wilds
of the Hudson bay country. and willie il
savors of the meodramatic it is of q
typo SO realistic that there is nothing,
improbable, even in the most thrilling
situations. 1t is the old story of inno-
cence endangered by the man of the
world, of an unsympathetic father. and
of the manly and unfailing lover who
eventually saves his sweetheart from the
william. kills the latter and wins her to
himself. The play is well staged, well
costumed and true in detail to the people
and country involved.
The people of the play were all good.
SEVERN DeDeyn as the young French
Canadian hero has a pleasing stage pres
ence, q good voice and carried out the
part of the rough WoodSman to perfcc-
ton. Henry Duggan as the villain had a
most difficult part. but his Interpretation
of the INSCRIPTIONS man was above re-
proach. George o. Nichols as the old
Scotch father of the heroine, with his
heart full of bitterness for her because
of the fancied misdeeds of her mother,
was another fine actor and irably fit
ted for the part. J. r. Chailliee as
Batiste, French Canadian peasant, was
born to the part, and his dialect was one
Of the features of the production. Frank
Dee had the comedy part and his fun
served to offset in a measure the serious
ness of the play. Maybeie Estelle, the
only woman in the cast, was very pleas
ing and seemed to be all that the part of
Hilda, the daughter of McTavish, de-
manded. Her conception of the part was
a natural one and she was the ideal of
forest innocence.
"The Wolf will be presented at Gar
diner on Wednesday evening, Jan. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
SOMERSET.
sM,rAFiELp.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brooks baby has
been very sick but is better at this writ
ing.
Fred Thompson has bought the west
side of the farm known as the Harper
Allen farm.
Mrs Lorinda Holmes is visiting her
daughter Mrs. L. Thompson.
Rev. James Taylor held a meeting az
the Gould schoolhouse last Sunday and
will hold one every two weeks at 10
o'clock
Mrs Fred Witham has been in West
Mills for a few days visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
was held at the c..urch and a good time
was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Joseph o. Blanchettc. one of Sheriff
Colby Getchelrs deputies, was very
pleasantly surprised last evening at
his home at No 2 Mill street. by IL
large party of friends who called to
extend congratulations on his appoint.
mert and wish him a Happy New
Year To seal the bond of friendship
thus expressed they presented him
with a handsome deputy sheriff's gold
badge. a splendid revolver ana a pair
Of the latest improved Eean's hand
cuffs Mr. Blanchette's Oldest son was
called upon to make the presentation
speech and joe while he was sur
pr:sed. had to face the situation ana
briefly thanked his friends. 1t was Il
pleasant gathering, thoroughly enjoy
cd by everyone present. Refreshments
were served and musical selections and
recitations added to the pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
BEST CATARRH DOCTOR
Has Cured Thousands-WiIIC Cure You
or Money Back.

This is the little
Hyomei inhaler. the little
doctor that has cured
many thousands Of suf-
ferers from catarrh,
bronchitis. asthma, hay
fever, coughs, colds, and
grip.
It's 50 easy and pleas
ant to cure yourself with
Hyomei. Just pour a few
drops in the little inhaler,
and breath it in. The
healing. soothing and an
tiseptic air will reach
every nook and crevice OF
the mucous membrane of
the nose and throat; will
stop the irritation almost
Immediately: will allay
the inflammation; drive
out the foul odor. kill the
germs and cure the dis
ease.
My wife has been us
ing Hyomei for two
months for catarrh and
pulmonary trouble. She
has received more relief
and benefit than from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Henry T.. Capen, who had been
spendine the Christmas holidays with
his family in this city, left on train
No. / yesterday morning, on his way
TO Deer Island. Moosehead lake. MI.
Capen took with him the model OF Il
steamer which he will have built THIS
winter to run between Deer Island AMI
(;reenvillc, and on which work will be
commenced as soon as the contract is
lct The boat will be Is feet in length.
with a beam of about 10 feet and VIII
no housed over It is expected that she
will carry about 100 people. inc rnonei
shows clean lines and the boat Shouio
be fast. Mr.. Capen expects to nave
her ready to go into commission as
soon as the ice leaves the lake next
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

1t is expected that there will be
something of interest to lovers of horse
flesh to he seen on lower Sewall street
this afternoon as there was a general
understanding among the owners of
speed to all come out on the above oc-
casion and show their steppers. OF
course there will be no regular races
but it would not be surprising if, with
the array of talent which will probably
be or hand there should be brush
or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

any other treatment. E. S. Parrett,
Jeffersonville, 0.
"Hyomei cured me of terrible ear
ache and buzzing in the head. l
would not be without it in the house
for single night. Mrs. S. P. Fuller,
Columbia. S. c.
Bowditch. Webster & Co.. the drug
gists sell Hyomei pronounced High
o-me) and guarantee it. A complete
outfit, including inhaler. only costs
100, and an extra bottle Of Hyomei,
if afterwards needed. will cost but so
cents.
Sod and guaranteed in. Waterville
by Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros. -
e e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
Pictures g. Vaudeville at Opera House,

In the new set of pictures which
will be on exhibition at the Opera
house today the leading film will be
the pictorial story of Conan Doyle's
masterpiece. Sherlock Holiness and
entirely new subject by a new firm
that is breaking in to the ranks Of the
leading film makers of the world. The
other pictures are equally as good
and interesting The new illustrated
song will bear the title of You'll Al
ways Be Just Sweet Sixteen To Me-
The Tracys will appear in their sketch
as also will Jim Woods the black face
comedian and parody singer. the whole
forming one Of the greatest bills ever
offered on any stage fer the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The slate at the police station was
clean yesterday morning SO far as
prisoners went but the station was oc-
cupied by nine lusty dodgers who came
in Wednesday night on account of the
storm and in order to rest up before
continuing the hunt for work which
they alleged they We're seeking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The remains of the late Mrs. Mar
garet Burns, whose death occurred at
her home in Bath Dec. %, at the age
Of "a years, were brought to Augusta
on train No. 3 yesterday noon and plac-
ed in the tomb at Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry. where they will remain until
spring, when the interment will be
made in ST. Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs Lewis A. Burleigh and son left
yesterday morning. for a short visit at
Waterville.
Charles Pinkham, the porter at the
Cony House, left yesterday forenoon
for Portland, on the way to his home
in Harpswell, where he will enjoy a
short visit.
Mrs. Elisha Powers of Houlton, who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles p Kinsman since the Christ
mas holidays. left on the noon train
for home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
A party of IA Augusta young peoI

A party of IA Augusta young people
participated in progressive dinner
Wednesday evening which is said to
have been one of the most enjoyable
events of the week. The dinner was
served in seven courses, each course
being served at different house, and
the program furnshd no end of merri-
ment The service of the last course
was followed by cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

1t is expected that the Boyd & Har-
vey mill at Eennebec siding VIII be
shut down in about two weeks and
not started again until spring. -Four
shingie machines are now running, but
the stock is getting low and 1t Is
thought that the amount on hand
will last about the time stated above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

c. F. BiloGeau has quoted prices for
clothing that apparently leaves MOTH
ing more for the economical buyer to
desire. If you wait until sizes are
broken and then see a bargain you
would like, but fail to obtain fit,
blame no one but yourself and pro
craStinatiun"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Tho residence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. i.
Newbert on State street was the
scene OF festivities last evening when
dancing party was given by their
daughter, Miss Theresa, to her friends
about 40 of whom were present. Music
for the occasion was furnished by
Dennis and every dance upon the Or
ner vas full OF enjoyment for all
Dainty refreshments were served at
,r.nr'nission. after which dancing was
resumed, and was continued until af-
ter the hour when the old year went
out and the new was ushered in. The
party was one of the most successful
of the social occasions of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Henry Bradley of Lynn, Mass. who
had for some time past been connected
with the American Express office in
this city, has severed his connection
with the office and left for home on
the Thursday night Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Everett Stone has received something
of a novelty in the way of souvenir
of the san Francisco earthquake and
fire, which is probably the only one
of the kind owned in this section 1t
is what is known as a hyaline, and is
in appearance not unlike an opal. but it
is in reality melted glass and bit OF
what was before the fire the contents
of a champagne cellar The heat
burst the bottles of champagne and
later melted the glass of the bottles,
and the mass in cooling formed the
hyalinc. The entire lot Of the material
was purchased by one man, and II Is
from the melted glass that the stones
are cut and polished, then sold as SOU
venirS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Tickets for the Yaw concert at Wa
terville, Jan. 8. should be secured at
once. One-half of the house will be re-
served for Augusta and other down
river towns until Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

i'll and confined to the house most o
the time since August. is improving
which will be good news to his man!
friends. His friends have been very
kind to him during his illness and h.
deeply appreciates their kindness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Mrs Power S. Mooney entertained a
small party of friends at whist
wednesday afternoon at her home on
Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

invitations are out for bridge
party to be given by the Misses Alice
and Helen Johnson Saturday after
noon, at their home on Winthrop
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
A Card.

We. the undersigned. do hereby
ooree to refund the money on oo-
cent bottle of Greene's warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee n
25-cent bottle to prove sa'isiae'o.'
money refunded.
,.. . Webster. Jackson Bros.
Kinsman Pharmacy C,a ~ tVord A. Co.
Arthur Tetreauit, Cha Ears;ner.
Willis r. Partridge
John Coughlin.
Temple Pharmacy
Augusta.
oodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Among the recent births when nave
been recorded at the office OF the CITY
clor,, is that of daughter, VINO was
horn to Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Paquet
on Christmas day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The sessions at the city schools
which had been discontinued during the
christmas holidays. will be resumed
next Monday morning. Jan. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The Elks will hold their annual
memorial service at their lodge room
at II A. NJ. today All Elks are re-
questcd to be present on this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

j.: Thomas j. Gleason. formerly head
waiter at Hotel North. but now en-
gagged in lumber business at Bangor
is in the city for few days, the guest
Of his friend Jack Lockwood. clerk
at the COny House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The w. d. Hutchins co. mas soiu 'iie
william Weeks farm IN JEFFERSON -
F.. 3. Ramsdell of Labec. VINO VIII oc-
cupy it for permanent home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Inc whist party to. be given by the
members Of Court st. Augustine. C. O.
r., will be given at Woodmen's hall
on Thursday evening, Jan. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

The inclnations are that good
sized party of Augusta people Will at
tend the Yaw concert at WaterVillc
Jan. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01
THE MAN-A-LIN TABLET.

This Tablet is composed of the princi'
"a herbs, roots and berries that constr
ute the medicinal ingredients of Mana
In, with the addition of some cor
seectlves. An effective remedy for con.
supation, sour stomach, biliousness ana
bowels,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Tonight dance and moving pictures
at Wilson hall. Hallowell. Admission
10 cents. Dance tickets rs cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

A special offering will be taken Sun
day morning at st. Marks church for
the benefit of the earthquake suffer-
ers in Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-01

Charles l.. Macurda of Wiscasset
was a business visitor In the city yes
tcrday.