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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
A Basket of Bloom.

An object of rare beauty which
adorned the office of the kennebec
Journal Monday. was a large basket
fully arranged. This was, following
their generous annual custom. present
ed to the Journal by the Misses Eaton
of Augusta, all the flowers being picked
from their famous old fashioned flow
err garden ON Chestnut street. 1t was
an amazing variety of the flowers of
the olden time. There were huge pop
pies and Persian peonies. ordinary tea
and queen Oft prairie roses. bachel-
ors' buttons, Chinese and American
lilies, scarlet horse shoe geraniums,
columbne. larkspur. Irish daisies ana
the old fashioned sweet garden Glove
pinks Then there We're sprays of the
pure white spirea and fronds of fraS-
rant stock.
The great mass of bloom was partial
Nv yelled by sprays of the delicate
maidenhair and white mountain ferns.
To the older men in the journal
establishment. the beautiful favor from
the Misses Eaton seemed like lifting
of the veil of years that separates the
present from their boyhood days when
the housewife took pride in her front
ward flower garden, and when old fash
Toned flowers We're the only flowers in
New England cities and towns.
After all perhaps the time
flowers are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

BY Taking Too Many Trips in Auto
mobiles


mobiles.
q. According to a dispatch in the New
York Journal on March A. 1910. a
distinguished dermatologist says:
among other things, that motoring is
bad for women's hair. and that they
must either cut down the number of
auto trips, or run the awful chances
of becoming bald" The quantity of
dust. dirt and disease germs that set
tie upon the head and hair while rid
ing in automobiles is something
dreadful. as every rider knows. There
is really but one thing to do. and that
is to wash the scalp and hair thor
oughly. Don't use ordinary soaps or
shampoos. because they often contain
too much alkali, and that makes the
hair fall out. Use Brt's Head Wash
for cleansing the head, and use it just
as often as you please. for it is the
finest and best preparation known for
this purpose. 1t is made of Refined
Soap. Cochin Cocoanut Oil. White of
Eggs. Glycerin and Salicylic Acid. 1t
not only removes every vestige of dirt
dust and germs, but stimulate; the
scalp. removes dandruff. and leaves a
glossy, silky sheen on the hair You
have no idea how refreshing and de-
lightfully clean the scalp feels after
Birt's Head Wash has been used. II
lis now put up in csc tubes for the
of automobilists and
travellers, as well as in the regular
soc. jars. At all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
NORTH AUGUSTA.

WADE ROAD-John Stewart, who
met with severe accident by breaking
his collar bone at the home of his en-
p!6ye, Edward Philbrook. has suifi
GENTLY recovered to return to his home.
Morris Leighton is having extensive
improvements made on his buildings.
George Wade and son have finished
their work on Dr. Wilder's cottage at
Hammond's Grove and are now at
work on Mr.. Reds buildings at the
same place.
Miss Matte Hewitt of Manchester
was a visitor last week at the home OF
Mrs. Gorge Wade
A bluebird recently made a nest fol
itself and family in the mail box OF
Mrs. Jane Wade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

Samuel w. Matthews was a native
of Hampden, Penobscot county, where
he was born MAY u, 1882. He received
his elementary education in the town
schools ana was fitted for college at
Hampden Academy. mainly under the
instruction of his father, Asa Mat
thews, who was an early graduate OF
Waterville College. Young Matthews
having received thorough prep
aratiCn. entered Watervile Col
lcge, now Colby College. in 1850 and
graduated with high rank in scholar
ship in the Glass of 1854.
After his graduation he adopted the
profession of teacher. which he fol-
lowed for number of years, teaching
for time at the Lee Normal Acade-
my. and later in various institutions
in North Carolina. Finally deciding up
on law as his permanent profession,
heecame home and entered the law Of
flee of Hon. John e. Godfrey in Ban
gor. where he diligently pursued his
studies for some time, and in 1860 was
admitted to the bar in PenObScOt
county. After his admission. he enter
ed actively upon the practice of his
profession. locating in his native town.
Hampden, where he built up good
practice.
In 1862 Mr.. Matthews was appointed
assistant assessor of internal revenue,
the duties of which Office he discharged
most acceptably for 10 years. In 1873
he was elected to represent his town
in the Maine Legislature. During his
for nf o hold nncitinne on inn
portant committees and was an active
and influential member on the floor of
the House.
mfr. Matthews removed to Caribou in
1879, where he continued in the practice
of law Seeing the need of a local news
paper in that town, he yielded to the
solicitations of friends and engaged
in the work of establishing the Aroos-
took Republican. which he carried out
thoroughly and}most successfully. I'm
der his management the paper grew
rapidly in circulation and influence, be-
ing now one of the most prosperous pa
perS in the county.
In 1887 Mr.. Matthews received the
appointment to the responsible and i'm
portant position of commissioner Of
the bureau of Industrial and labor sta
tistics Of the state of Maine. which
office he held continuously until his
resignation which took effect in Feb
ruary, 1906 He was from his youth an
ardent Republican and for many years
did efficient work for his party, both
through the press and on the stump
He had an extensive acquaintance all
over the state and host of friends,
all Of whom will regret to learn of his
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

for the Smith pupils, as their oppo-
nents faded away rapidly before the
merciless spelling onslaught which the
Smith scholars opened up. Finally
Miss Jennie Fraser. who comes from
the Hallowell Industrial school. was
the only remaining member of Grade
TX, who had not been spelled down.
Opposed to her were six members of
Grade VIII. She spelled them all down.
however, winning the contest and at
the same time a handsome picture of
the Declaration of Independence. which
was offered by the school board The
Grade TX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
Advertised Letters.

Letters for the following persons re
main uncalled for at the Augusta
pOstoffice:
Women-Bilodeau Md Parry F.
Croker, Mrs. Ida NJ. Daw. Mrs. May
Hawkes., Mrs. Margaret; Kabatchenick
Miss Goldie: Lewis, Mrs. A. j.; Moore
Miss Kate f.; Picanco, Clara Betten,
court; Turner. Miss Alice NJ; Wood
som, Miss Lottie.
Men-Brooks, Fl. W.; Bedar, Mon.
sieur Edourd Chatelle. Ludger; Chase
Fred; CORNER, Arthur; Cowan. c. 2.
Converse, f. b.; Davis, w. F.; Dins
more. William A.: Elliott. f. A.; Esta
brook, d. W.: Farrar, NJ. NJ; Gray
William: Henett. Arthur; krunyrole
JOSEF; Libby. Arthur; Mcclure, Paul;
Nudd. Charles; Page, Harry; Smith
Paul. Jr.; Snow Percy r.; Staples
r. B. CD; Towne. Rev. Salem D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
AN END TO SKIN
TROUBLES
Action of Poslam Is Rapid-Easy to
Prove What II Will Do.

Prove What It Will Do.
ITO think" says Mr. l.. J. Cooper
North Haven, Conn, that I have been
trying everything Ito cure ecZema) Tor
fifteen years, and now poslam has done
it. The first application stopped all
the itching
When a remedy is available like pos
lam, which in all skin troubles stops
itching and accomplishes cures so rap
idly and readily. there is. really no rea-
son why such affections should be al
lowed to go unchecked particularly as
no one is asked to purchase poslam
without first obtaining and trying one
of the free trial packages. rms VIII
be sent by mail to any one who VIII
write to the Emergency Laboratories
80 West 18th street, New York CITY.
While primarily intended for jthe
treatment of eczema. acne. letter. bar
ber's and all other forms of itch, etc,
poslam promptly cures all the les
ser skin affections, such as plmples'
blotches, fever blisters, red noses, in
famed skin, rash, herpes, Sunburn'
clears the complexion and keeps the
skin in healthy condition.
A special 50-cent package of poslam
is prepared for minor uses. and this, as
well as the regular two-dollar jar. is
for sale by all druggists, particularly
Cougblin's Pharmacy. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21


calling on friends in town Sunday.
Miss Emma Hunt passed Saturday
and Sunday at her home in East Read
field. Miss Hunt graduates from Maine
Wesleyan Seminary this week.
John Ballard of Manchester Forks,
who has been critically ill, is slightly
improved.
Miss Effie Bickford of Belgrade was a
Sunday caller of her friend. Miss Rose
Hall
M. S. FifieTd and son Harry were in
Augusta Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
MANCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis arrived
home from their bridal trip to the
White Mountains Saturday afternoon.
NORTH-Belle and Scott Fifield and
Miss Grace Fifield were Sunday guests
of Mrs. G. A. Robertson, Augusta
The Hoyt Hill school closed Friday
June H. after a successful term of II
weeks, taught by Mrs. Maude> B.
Taught of Belgrade. Do, j..
Lee Wade of North Augusta was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

Great Seaback Co. plainly demonstrat-
ed that they have it on anything that
has hit this vicinity when it comes 10
bag punching. The whole bill Is enough
to cause the most exacting to sit erect
and observe. The pictures are excel
lent in subject and quality Of clear
ness and being devoid of flicker. There
will be an amateur contest THURSDAY
night and any one wishing to enter
will please leave their names at the
box office. --s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
AMUSEM ENTS.
Pleased Gatherings at Opera House.

When the weather was oppressive
outside large crowds flocked to the
cool and comfortable Opera house yes
terday afternoon and there listened to
the songs and funny sayings of the
clever colored stars the Marshalls
These headliners are direct from the
big houses in Brooklyn and New York
Mr.. Marshal possesses a remarkable
voice that has tremendous range and
volume of music, he reaches grace
fully the altitude of d above high c
and descendS to +. below the staff. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
SCARED INTO SOUND HEALTH.

Mr.. B. F. Kelley. Springfield. ILL.,.
writes: "a year ago I began to be
troubled with my kidneys and bladder:
which grew worse until | became alarmed
at my condition. l suffered also with
dull heavy headaches and the action Of
my bladder was annoying and painful. l
read of Foleys Kidney Pills and after
taking them few weeks the headaches
left me. the action of my bladder was
again normal. and I was free of all dis
Etress" RoMditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

Yesterdays weather was that of Il
summer day. and a pretty hot one, the
mercury at noontime ranging from IS
to 80 in the shade. According to the
thermometer on the east side of the
Journal building the temperature at
noon was 49, and at go it was 81. At
o'clock in the afternoon it had drop
ped to so degrees The day was the
hottest thus far of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
Ddily k<ai,tbs, journal
Tussday June 21, 1910.
cayde Of thanks, obituary notices, 70

cavds Of thanks, obituary notices, ses
olutions Of respect, ste, VIII be
charged at the rate Of ten cents Per
Ine. No charge less than Is cents
All advertising announcements OF On.
tSrtaipments whose object 10 the
raising Of money. will be charged At
the rate of fifteen cents . line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns.
except such a. refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under q
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fan to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
slpN EY.

The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society VIII
hold sociable at the parsonage Iues.
day evening. June u. Refreshments
will consist of cake and coffee. Lao'e.
will please bring cake. Entertainment
for those who wish on the lava
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

D. S. Young, who had the past three
weeks been receiving treatment at the
Augusta General hospital on account OF
a broken leg. has so far recovered that
he was able Sunday to be removed to
his home on the North Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
WHAT A SUMMER COLD MAY DO.

A summer cold II neglected IS just
apt to develop into bronchitis or pn0.
monia as at any other season. 10 ~.
neglect it. Take Foley's Honey ana ~
promptly. It loosens the cough, soos
and heals the iniiamed air passagcs ~
expeis the cold from the system. bou-
ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

John E. Keller left yesterday after
| noon for West Haven. Conn. called
| there by the sudden death of his faith
er, John ]. Keller, which occurred early
| that morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

The Ladies Aid of the Crescent Sun
day school will hold a Box social this
evening at Kennebec hall on the Ban
gor road and would be pleased to have
all their friends come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

c. c. Babb, district engineer for the
Maine State Water Storage Commits
sion is on business trip in the Dead
River region for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Purinton went
to Waterville Monday to attend the
Commencement exercises at Colby Col
lege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

Mark Gilman of Mt. Vernon, who
had for the past few days been a
visitor in the city, returned home yes
tprClav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21

home of his daughter. Mrs. S. I.
Graves. in New Haven. CT. He was q
years of age and the widow and two
daughters. Mrs. Graves and Mrs Mary
c. Hall of New Haven, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Great hammock weather. great ham,
mock stock at Swift & Turner Cos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-21
ChiIdren's
Drawers

AT ...1oc.. 15c., 25c.. 39c. and soc.
Gowns at . :. .,r.. a~.3sc. and SOC.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
What The Shop Of Quality Hopes To
Accomplish In Modest Way

Following the formal opening of our Shop at 1902 Sec
ond Avenue think it appropriate that the management
should give intimaton the policy under which
the establishment will be operated and the purpose have
in mind concerning the general conduct of the Store
We do not feel that an apology is due anyone for
invading field where legitimate competition desired and
urged, and, in DOING hope to become small working
part the mercantile advancement of city that stands
with open arms reckoning all progressive enterprises and
offering the good will of the entire community.
It is not the purpose of this attempt to
down. from anyone the clientele that they enjoy
byresortng to undehand iegitmate methods but on
the contrary, only hope that advent will meet with
full appreciation and good fellowship of those who feel them
selves in competition with our establishment.
In opening Shop of the character which shall
maintain, actuated by feeling that Birmingham
is lacking in high class establishments but do with
that its people growing in numbers more
rapidly than business openings, and that it support
Mems Shop high in character, and in quality of merchan
disc, as any city in the land.
We shall attempt gain your patronage by under
selling or over-staing the value Of our wearables.
We hope to interest you with the quality and goodness
Of our Merchandise and the Of business
dealings
We want every man when he enters our shop to feel
that he is in the hands Of his friends. We him
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

realize first of ALL that while eager tor his patronage
will soop beneath the dignity of good store ethics
obtain it. and furthermore that he should not consider
the transaction closed until fully satisfied that the purchase
has been satisfactory.
We maintain "a perpetual offer to buy back at full pu
chase price, any article that for any reason, proves unsas
factory in the hands of the
The quality of everything will be of the best Moth
ing offer you here will be sufficiently low in price to
make its goodness impossible and while realize full
well that the stamp of quality often causes mistaken idea
of high price, nevertheless believe there is sufficient
number of discriminating people to make the success
of our shop possible.
Our ready -towear Clothing from the Studios
of Ely Meyer & M C. Simon Rochester, N Y, who enjoy
the reputation of being the exclusive in style, and
highest in quality of any manufacturers in the world.
This is broad but we'll considered statement, and we
make it with knowledge of responsibility.
Our Hats and Furnishings from makers both
foreign and domestic, of equal and the lines
hibt, may be accepted unfaingy authentic in matter
of both quality and style
We hope to gain your patronage by showing you
weaables that thoroughly in keeping with the prevail
ing mode and we shall endeavor retain it by such
courteous treatment will win the good will and admira
ton of all to whom quality appeals.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-05-01
Making Ready
at Miller Park
Tennis Courts and Links Being Put
in Shape for Opening Of Sea-
sons Sport

Two first-class tennis courts are IN course
Of construction at Miller park and when
completed will be as good as any IN the
city. The courts are being laid just in
front OF the club house.
improvements are also being made on
the golf links which will put them in a
class with the other links In the city.
The tees are being raised and the greens
are being sodded.
New applications for membership In the
club have been received during the last
few days and a substantial growth is
looked for before the real season Is on.
Assurance has been received by officials
OF the club from President WAttles Of the
street car company that a perfect fifteen
minute service will be inaugurated between
the city and the park beginning after Sun
day. This arrangement has been eagerly
sought by the club and viii improve the
facilities for reaching the resort to such
an extent as to encourage the members
to spend more time there.
Next Friday evening G smoker will be
held at the club house for the members
and invited guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-05-01
TRANSC0NTINENTAL PATH
FOR MOTOR CARS COMING
Charles J. GIiddeR says Country VIII
Soon Have Magnificent Highway
from Coast 10 Coast.

NEW YORK, April S0-Chsries J. Gid
den donor Of the Glidden tour trophy, who
has toured through nearly every country
on the globe. believes that the United
State win have one Of the most msgnif1-
extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific
ocean before many years. Such high
way. he argues is bound TO come.
When my dream is a reality you VIII
find our rich men who are now going
abroad will say to view the beauties OF
their home country first" said Mr.. Gid
den.
Just imagine with what pride an Amer
lean could look back over a journey across
the continent Every mile Of the 36Oo-mile
trip would unfold wonders such as only
this country can boast Of. Each day he
would pass through interesting country,
and each day the panorama would be dif-
ferent from that Of the day before.
What an ideal tour 1t would be to leave
New York and pass over the historic roads
OF New Jersey. then through Pennsyl-
vania, with its oil wells and coal mines for
exploration. and so on through the middle
west, over the plains. to finally pierce the
Rockies to the Golden West With good
highway, what a magnificent tour that
would be. III tell you there is nothing in
any country that can equal it; but the
trouble is our American motorist does not
seem to take the time to look at the in
teresting places Of his home country. yet
would tour an entire day to look at Some
sight abroad that is not nearly as pic
turesque as those at home
Omaha daily bee., 1910-05-01
CAR FOR LYTLE
Well Known Driver VIII HIVE
sixty Horsepower Automobile.

Well Known Driver VIII Hrve
sixty Horsepower Automobile.
NEW YORK. April SO.-Herbert H. Lytle,
the we'll known automobile racing driver,
who viii be seen at the wheel of the
American motor car products this season.
is reported TO have made recently several
unusual speed trials. Driving the stock
roadster speed model on the Indianapolis
Speedway Lytle was clocked at the rate Of
eighty-six miles an hour. He was tuning
uF she car for coming races when the re-
ularSabla speed burst was recorded.
Lytles car has a siXty-horsepower
en2lHg- it is equipped with the underslung
3rou1 characteristics Of the company's
drg.gas. With Lyle at the wheel Of the
American, a formidable combination is
entered IN the years motor car speeding
He is one Of the pioneer racing drivers In
Ihis country. Lyle declared recently that
he has fully recovered from the accident
in the Long Island Stock Car derby last
autumn. when his mechanicIan was killed
and he suffered severe injuries.
Speaking Of his choice Of a car. Lytle
said: when I began 10 look about for a
connection for the 1910 season had decided
that the car I would drive would be the
American II satisfactory arrangements
could be made. In arriving al this de-
cision I was governed by two things One
OF these is the fact that I have never
encountered a car which I would consider
the mechanical superior Of my present
mount The other is the undressing frame.
In this / believe that the builders have
eliminated the most dangerous factor 10
racing-the tendency Of a car to skid and
upset at the turns.
Successful racing does not depend upon
speed alone for II the car comes 70 grief
whatever speed records It may have made
before the break are lost utterly. And If
this Is true, the building OF a car which
can successfully compete in races does not
mean the installation simply Of a high
powered engine. but as many safeguards
as possible for the car itself and IT'S &C.
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