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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

w. Fl. Densmore Of Iceboro, book
keeper for the American Ice Co. passed
Sunday at his former home in this vii
lage.
Mrs. T. j. Southland has been i'll at
her home on Main street for the past
few days.
4. e. Small is enjoying a weeks va
cation in Boston attending the
SDortsmen's Show.
Several carloads of boards have been
received at the freight depot during
the past week.
Dorothy Fish, a pupil in the seventh
grade, has been confined to her home
by a severe cold for the past few days.
Benjamin Clark. who with a crew of
men has been numbering in the town of
Perkins. finished his work Monday.
There are efforts being made to or
game a full bowling team of twelve
men to bowl a series of games at
Favor's alley during the winter.
Rebecca Perry, aged IS years. died at
the home OF her brother, Thomas Mer-
r,nan Monday night. The funeral
will be held Thursday at ? o'clock at
the house. Rev. /. A. Beane will be
the officiating clergyman.
3. +. Curtis recently sold a valuable
horse to George Libby.
Miss Daisy Starbird, teacher In the
grade building. was called to Bowdoin
Center Wednesday to attend the
funeral of brotner-n-law.
Several falls have been reported on
slippery Sidewalks although the hills
and grades have been well sanded.
Simeon Tarr has a COW at his farm on
Pleasant street whose milk has been
tested and found to be the richest of
any milk in the State so far reported
or recorded Mr.. Tarr has other cows
in his herd which are worthy of men
ton also.
A Masquerade ball will be given Sat-
| urday, Jan. 8. at curtis hall, Richmond.
Goldberg's Orchestra will furnish
music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Mrs, Frank T.. Tobev.

The many friends of Mrs. Frank d.
Tobey will be shocked to learn of her
sudden death which occurred at her
home on Northern avenue early Thurs
cay morning. Mrs. Tobey was beloved
and respected by all who knew her.
her Christian life speaking for itself.
The husband and five children Mrs
a. H. Moody, Mrs. L. n. Moody, both
of Appleton, w. w. Tobey, Mrs. VIM
F.. Bradford and Miss Alice Tobey, be-
side one brother ard sister, are left to
mourn her loss. She was 63 years
and % days old. Funeral services will
be held at her late home at P. NJ
Sunday. Friends invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
The Messer-PerIey Co.'S Big Sweep.
ing Out Sale Opens Tomorrow
at ga. N.

One of the greatest bona fide money
saving opportunities ever presented to
the men of Augusta to secure high
grade clothing at unparalleled sacri
| flee prices will be offered at 8 O'Clock
tomorrow morning at the MesserPer
ley Cos gerat sweeping out sale at 23S
Water street. In this vast stock of
high grade merchandise men from
| every walk in life, bankers, brokers,
| tradesmen and mechanics can find the
greatest bargains in mems overcoats
that were ever offered in the State of
Maine. This firm finding themselves
crampcd for space are absolutely forced
to make this monster sacrifice, right in
the very heart of the winter season.
Hundreds anG hundreds of this sea-
sons choicest overcoats, the output
from some of Americas foremost
clothing manufacturers, will be offered
at this great sweeping out sale at
prices that would not come anywhere
near paying the cost of the raw ma
torial, to say nothing about the cost of
making. Any man within radius of
thirty miles of Augusta can certainly
visit this great protitless sacrifice sale
and secure high grade overcoat at
less than what they would have to pay
for an inferior make. This sale will
go down in history as one of the big
geSt Strengthening OVercoat sales ever
held in this part of the country. Car
fare will be allowed to all patrons of
this sale that purchase merchandise
to the amount Of 5000 or over. Extra
salesman have been engaged SO that
all that attend the Messer-Perley Co.'S
monster sweeping out sale can be
served promptly. The usual guarantee
of this fra (moncy back if dissatis
fed goes with every sale made at this
great sweeping out sale Readers of
this paper sould carefully read the
Messer-Perley Cos advertisement
which appears in this mornings issue
OF this paper 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
AMUSEM ENTS.
At the Star Theatre.

Fully 1,360 people gathered in front
of the Star theatre Wednesday to wit
ness the remarkable feat of Peter La
Prise pulling against the strength of
two horses The horses each weighing
100 pounds were from the stable of S.
T. Stilkey & Son.
Mr.. La Prise is only here for today,
so that those who haven't seen him
ought not to neglect this last opportun
ity. About one half of the people that
wanted to get in could not do 50 as the
place was packed to the street all the
evening.
The orchestra will play again Fri
day night. The pictures are fine, bet
ter than the average with the Lady
or the Tiger" for feature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Whitman & Adams Co.'S big ad. tells
the story with an. attractive array
Of low prices Of one of the greatest
real clean auce sales ever inaug-
urated on the Kennebec If peo-
pie can be stirred to invest money
whore the returns are big and sure.
then certainly they will call at this
store today and look the stock over,
see and compare regular prices with
the present ''cut prices" If merchants
make such low priced sales in January.
why should not the public profit by the
offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

1t is announced that j. f. Nc
Cormick & Son of Readfield, the local
agents for the International Harvester
Co, have leased the Penney stable at
the corner of Oak and Dickman streets,
and will move their business to this
city some time in February. 1t it
understood also that the lease of the
building is taken with the option of
purchasing if desired. The building
will be used as a storehouse for the
company's machines and will be re-
modelled throughout to suit the pur-
poses desired. The basement will be
used for storage purposes and the
second floor for an agricultural store
and the display of samples. while the
third floor will be fitted up as repair
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
'"rhiS sale for 10 DAVIS only from Ian


s." Read T.. f.. Davis & Cos large ad.
and you will know what a "trenNndous
slaughter sale" means to you IN a saw
ing of dollars and cents. This reduc-
ton is for clothing. fur coats, hats, and
gents furnishings. Prices cut as never
before for this seasons first class up
to-date' merchandise" You know also
f.. =. Davis & Co.. have big, and i'm
nense stock to select from and advcr-
tise prices they ask you to call and in
spect and compare with the quality
and style of the goods they offer you
Be wise. "A square deal to every
body" they declare. Remember they
are all this seasons goods" This fact
is worthy OF consideration. Really this
is one of the most important sales adj
vcrtised on the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
KING CO., U. r., K. OF P.
Officers-Elect Installed by Major Ware,
Thursday Evening.

At the regular meeting of King Co,
No. 4, U. n. K. Of p, held last eve
ming, the ottcers-elect for the ensuing
year were installed by Major T. NJ
Ware in the presence Of a large num-
Der of members, the ceremony being
followed by the service of refresh
nAents. The officers installed were as
follows:
Captan-James A. Woodward
First I.leutenart--H. w. Carleton.
Second I.ieutcnant--H. ]. Merrill
RecorGer-H. l.. Hersey.
Treasurer--A. a. Soule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
New Pictures at Opera House.

An exceptionally fine program of
moving pictures has been secured by
Manager CuGdy for today and tomor-
row, including the following subjects,
'1he Angel of the Nativity" Christ
mas Burglary, Thou Shalt Not Love"
and "A House of Cards"
johnson Brothers and Johnson have
an act called "a Few Moments in
M;rstrelsy" which is very pleasing and
introduces the two smallest end men
in the world The miniature ends get
off, a number of jokes which do not
fail to produce laughter while the in
terlocutor has a most pleasing voice
and stage presence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
PERSONAL MENTION

Fred Smith of Crescent Beach was a
visitor in the city yesterday
Charles S. Webster of Portland was
business visitor in the city for a few
hours yesterday
Mrs. Gilbert King of Newport, r. l.,
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon
and is the guest of relatives
c. f. Hewitt and Fred Small of
Providence, r. l., are visiting in the
city as the guests of relatives and
friends
Pitt E. Averll and Jacob Bagley of
Prentiss were in the city yesterday to
attend the inauguration of Governor
Fernald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
The basketball games this afternoon

The basketball games this afternoon
at the Chizzle Wizzle fair will draw Il
large attendance. Three games Will
be played, the first between the Fresh
men and the Seniors the second be-
tween the Sophomores and Juniors and
the third between the winners of the
first two The matinee will begin at
2.30 o'clock The fair will come to 4
close this evening with the play. "Mcr-
chant of Venice" followed by a grand
ball with music by Dennis Full Or
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Augusta Lodge No. al, f. & A. M.
VIII have its annual inspection next
Tuesday evening Jan. II, with work in
the Master Mason degree followed by a
banquet. The Inspecting officer viii he
Hon. Charles A. knight of Gardiner
the district deputy grand master of the
18th district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Patrick Frederick of nowhere in par
ticular was up against the municipal
court yesterday morning for overin-
diligence in alcoholic stimulants, anG
admitted the truth of the charge when
brought into court He was given
sentence of 80 DAYS in Jail. and al
though he allowed that he would get
out OF town if allowed to do so it was
the order of the court that he be COM
m.ttcd. He had the opportunity of
getting out a short time ago when re-
leased from Jail. but neglected to do SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Among the express for Augusta on
Train No. II yesterday afternoon was
the carcass of game animal that was
probably the first of the kind that was
ever brought into Augusta, it being a
wild boar The boar was taken to the
store of Weber & Hewitt, where it is
now on exhibition and will probably
later be cut up and sold. The boar IS
the property of Blaine Viles Of the for
cstry firm of Appleton & Viles of this
CITY and came from Corbin park IN
New Hampshire. of which Mr. V1ies
has had charge for the past i've years,
and Mas one of a drove which is main
tanned on the preserve. The park IN
cludes $4,000 acres fenced In and va
rious kinds of game animals are bred
there, including wild hogs, 5uffaloes
and deer. and the boar In question was
one of a lot that We're imported from
Germany. Mr. Niles said In speaking
Of the animal that there were prob
ably 1000 or more in the park. They
breed readily and each winter some of
them are killed off for the market,
there being quite a demand from New
York. The flesh is not wholly unlike
that of the common hog. but Of course
more lean. and it also has q decided
yamey favor. The boar received was
about three years old, weighed about
100 mounds. and was covered with a
thick coat of coarse grayish black
hoir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Inc members of Abnaki Council, K.
OF e., are naking arrangements for a
dancing party to be given at Wood
mems hall on Tuesday evening. Jan.
IL, and good time is anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Edwin l.. Harvey. of the city staff OF
the New York Times is in the. city
visiting his mother Mrs. Clara H.
Harvey. Mr.. Harvey is on his way
back to work after month in Cherry
field where he has been convalescing
from an attack of typhoid fever. He
graduated from Bowdoin in 1905 and
has been very successful in making his
way to the front in New York journal
ism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

recital will be given under the au
spices of the Cecilia Club at Library
nall at IL o'clock Wednesday forenoon.
Jan 20. Mrs. Bertha Cushing Child, one
OF Bostoh's leading contraltos, and Mr.
Holding. violinist, of Lewiston, will b,
the artists. Tickets are now on sale
at j. Frank Pierce's bookstore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Arthur KNIT, who formerly con-
Quoted a pool room and shoe shining
parlor In this city, but who had for
mere that year been living in
his native country Greece, has returned
to Augusta. bringing his family with
him, and will make his home here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Among the recent marriages which
have been recorded at the office OF the
CITY clerk is that of Elvin Turner Of
Augusta and Elsie B. Glidden of Pal-
ermo, who We're married in Palermo
Jan. 2. the ceremony being conducted
bv Rev. Edwin Shorey of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The members of the North Augusta
Grange will give another dance in the
Grange hall in that section Of the CITY
next Tuesday evening, Jan. II. for
which music will pc furnished by Bal
!ard'S orchestra. An old fashioned
baked bean supper will be served at
intermisSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
SAGADAHOC.
RICHMOND

The Methodist vestry was filled to
overfowing Sunday evening. Many
We're turned away for want of room.
Services at the BAPTIST church we're
omitted 50 that all could =" IT, ~~"
Miss Adams at the Methodist. Meet
ings every evening this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Wednesday nights freeze was just
what was needed to provide good ice
Yachting at CObbosseecOntee and now.
it is said to be the best of any that has
been enjoyed for the winter. Quite a
number Of the owners of ice yachts
were out at the lake yesterday for the
enjoyment of the sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Charles F. Downing of this city VIII"
has had the agency for the celebrated
Vose e Sons Piano co. of Boston FOR
s-,-,thern kenr abec county. announces
that he has extended the agency IL the
entire county and also Lincoln county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

A special meeting of the municipal
officers was held at the aldermen's
room in the City building last evening
to act upon the case of Julia A Car
ron of Sanford, conmorant in Augusta,
~'!coad 10 he insane. and it was voted
to commit her to the Insane hospital
f,r treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Hon. +. Marion Simpson of Bangor
and Hon. H.. Z. Powers of Fort Fair
held, who had been in the city in at
tendance at the opening of the Legis-
iatlve session, left yesterday noon for
their respective homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Daily ktnnebet Journal
TsIsphons-135.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Tonight dance and moving pictures
Wilson hall, Hallowell, 7.3O to -. Adj
mission 10 cents. Dance 25 cents
Ladies free to dance. Good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ashley of Nor
wood. n Y, who had been the guests
of ihei~ daughter. Mrs. S. S. Patten on
Winthrop street, left on train GA yes
ter(lay forenoon on their return home.
They were accompanied as far as Bos-
ton by Mrs Patten and Mrs. Harriet S.
LambarI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Friends of F.. l.. Weber of the firm
Webber & Hewitt, will regret to learn
that he is confined to his home on Sew
all street and is suffering from blood
poisoning which resulted from cut
on his right foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
"Ihe Shoemaker" Jan. II.

The Portland Advertiser has the fol-
lowing to say regarding The Shoe
maker which has just finished an en-
gagement in that city
despite the iEclement weather
good sized audience testified to the
hit which Lew Welch made on his
first appearance Monday evening, in
The Shoemaker by according him
ard mis- supporting company liberal
amount of applause for the capable
manner in which all portray the strong
characters which Hal Reid has pro-
vided to display the unique talents OF
the different members of the organ
ization. Three acts of the play are
interspersed with the liveliest comedy.
and a pleasing love story is 50 deftly
woven in the play that the comblna-
ton holds the interest of the audience
to the end.
",The play opens in a cobbler's shop
in a cellar on the Bowery where the
inimitable Lew is plying his trade. The
story finds him happy but poor. with
his only daughter to love and q way
ward lad whom he has taken IN
There is a scheme to kidnap the
daughter and take her to the West
in the carrying out of which there IS
a murder committed which she wit
nesses. The shoemaker follows her to
the West and after many adventures
he finds his child demented and de-
serted, but he succeeds in resculng her
and furnishing those who wronsed
them both The company in the sup
pert of Mr.. Welch is a capable one,
and as a deineator of the Hebrew
character he is refined, versatile and
finished"
'"rhe Shoemaker" comes to the Au-
gusta Opera House Jan. H. Prices 70,
35. so and 10 cents. Seat sale opens
Saturday morning, Jan. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby
agree to refund the money on a So
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory OF
money refunded.
po,,d;+cb G, Webster. jackson Bros.
Kinsman Pharmacy Z; n. I.eane' ~
Arthur Tetreault, ChaS. w. q w.
Willis r. Partridge, 0a'uiAei'
John Coughlin.
Temple Pharmacy.
Augusta.
aodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

II. O. Barker Cos ad should be read
and fully considered for the mark
down prices are real and for goods
beyond criticism in style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
LINCOLN.
SOM ERVluLE.

Eleanor Crummctt, who had a bad
hemorrhage from the stomach. is still
very ill., She Is attended by DR.. A. Il.
G. Smith.
Georga Glidden has been engaged in
getting out cord wood for Levi Brann,
who lately moved to Cooper's Mills.
MI. ard Mrs. Levi Bram visited Mr.
Biann's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. P.
Braun, of this place recently.
Mrs. Ahbe j. Brown, Mrs. Isabelle
Peaslce ana Miss Oracle Brann are ill
at the home Of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. Z. Brann.
Mr.. Harrison and John Turner of Au-
gusta visited their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ Turner, last Sunday.
Harold Hislar is working driving
team for A!bian Lewis hauling stave
stuff to A. J. Dodge's mill.
Fred r. Hislar is chopping lumber
Oh the Crummett lot for Albian Lewis.
Flo1a Hislar is reported very ill. Mrs.
Nancy Shorey is caring for her.
J. H. Mclaughlin was in town on
business Monday.
Fred A. Turner was calling on his
brother John NJ. Turner, New Year 5
day.
Edwin French is shaving hoops for
his brother. Frank G, French.
George w. Erving is getting up a
large pile of wood.
Hosea Gliddcn is working in the
woods for Waterman Dow Of Cooper's
Mills
Arthur Glidden is getting out nail
cask hoops.
Charles NJ. Erving has got out a
large pile of pulp wood this winter
G. i. Achorn of Cooper's Mills was
business caller in town Monday.
c. T. Brown and A. J. Dodge have
each lately purchased new sleigh Of
Mr. Prescott of China.
- NJ. Turner purchased four nice
steers recently,
Mrs. Edwin French. who has been
very i'll, is reported as gaining at pres
ent.
Mrs. Lucy Gliddcn lost her horse re-
Gently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
O'clock Inspection Of canton Tues
day evening Jan. 10.
VIM p TARER, Capt
r. II. IfOXIE, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
euEs CURED in 6 70 a DAYS

p.yO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
Irr,Iiny bird Needing or Protruding
Piles in 6 TO "A days or money refunded. 5cc
inf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
JOICE.

Miss Ina Henry closed her school at
CoOper's Mills Thursday, Dec 81.
Mrs. Louisa Dunton with her little
granddaughter Grace spent Monday with
her daughter Mrs. Carrie Fossett, in
Pittston.
Miss Gertrude Skehan closed her school
in this district Thursday of last week
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lewis visited rela-
tives in Augusta Saturday and Sunday.
Roger Tranor spent New Years with
his parents in Bath.
The Kings Daughters will hold their
next meeting Thursday afternoon, Jan.
"A, with Mrs. Annie Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
ALMA.

Henry Smith of Richmond was In town
Wednesday.
DR.. A. r. G. Smith of Whitefed was
in town Thursday.
Eugene c. Ford of Everett, Mass. Wis
tied his aunt. Mrs. Woodbury. Parsons,
last week.
Forest Brown is visiting his sister in
Chelsea.
Miss Helen Stetson and Miss Adelaide
Benner of Damariscotta and Ralph Jack
son and Lester Weeks passed New Years
evening with Miss Maud Parsons.
c. A. Lewis of Pemaquid was in town
on business Thursday.
Capt. and Mrs Tarbox went to Damar-
iscotta Friday.
Mrs. Ella Abbott returned home riday,
after spending a few weeks in Pittston.
Mrs. Ruth Jones has returned home.
after spending the holidays with her son,
Rev. j. Frank Jones of Windsor
Miss Maud G. Parsons returned to
South Gardiner Saturday, after spending
two weeks at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Installation of officers Jan. g. Refresh
ments. All Odd Fellows visiting in city
are invited to attend
''' c. A. FREEMAN, N. C.
+. +. WESTON, Sec.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
THREE CARS IN H CRASH.
Queer Collision adds to Woes of
Scared Brooklyn Passengers.

one woman seriously injured and others
slightly. following the blowing out Of a fuse
a Vanderbilt avenue car. bound from Coney
Island Manhattan. at Fort Hamilton and
Gravesend avenues. Brooklyn. last night. The
car was bowling along at fair rate of speed.
when the circuit was broken and the car plunged
in darkness
Instantly there was a wild scramble to get
out, and several women jumped Mrs Nary
Mclaughlin. Of No 157 Garfield Place, Brook
lyn. fell on her head receiving fractured skull,
and Evelyn Fulton. Of No. 81 Thomas street.
Newark y j. received a compound fracture Of
the left arm. fracture OF the left leg and other
bruises
Soon after this flatcar drew up within
few feet Of the stalled car and settled down 10
wait for the arrival Of the wrecking car. The
latter approached at rapid rate. and the mo-
tornan evidently misjudged the distance, be-
cause ne bumped into the fatcar with sufficient
force to send II crashing into the surface car
Nobody was seriously injured in the triple col
lision. but traffic was tied up for about an hour