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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

vice. We shall never forget his upright
Christian virtues, his professional, bust
ness and civic attainmcnts, and his long
continued work for the unfortunate in
sane. The high esteem in which his
memory is held by all sheds lustre on
his many years of toll for the welfare
and progress of this venerable institu-
ton. f *,$tAle
in discharging the duty which has
been assigned to me. as president of the
board of trustees of delivering the diplo-
mas of this institution to the nurses who
have been through the qualified course
of study, and passed satisfactory eX-
animation, it does not seem necessary
that should trespass on your time and
make any further remarks on the sub
ject which has been so ably considered
by DR.. Seth Gordon, whose long and
faithful experience gives him a broad
and personal acquaintance with facts
that he has so ably presented for our
consideration.
His thoughtful presentation of the
subject recommends it to your future
consideration, in the calling which you
are now prepared to pursue with honor
to yourself and with benefit to those who
seek the employ ment Of educated and
competent nurses.
1T now becomes my province to dciiT-
cr to you the diploma of the Maine State
hospital the Oldest insane institution Of
our State. AS we look into the future
we feel confident that the ability and
worth Of this graduating class will show
itself in multiplied benefits for the un-
fortunate who will reap the fruits Of the
years you have spent here in sincere and
faithful study
DR.. Seth G. Gordon nI Portland adj
dressed the graduates il words well
chosen. He Impressed them with the
gave them many practical suggestions
in their work. He related from his
experience the eorly work Of nurses.
His account Of the evolution Of pop
ular sentiment about the nurse was
most interesting. DR.. Gordon's address
was exceptionally well delivered and
received close attention.
The program for the evening was as
follows
Music. orchestra
Reading of Scripture.
Rev. Brian G. Roberts
Address and Presentation of Diplomas.
Hon. Frederic Robe. NJ d.
Music. Orchestra
Address to Graduates, DR.. $. {. Gordon
Music. Orchestra
Prayer Rev. Icnry f.. Dunnack
Reception.
Dancing until Ii L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
The Christmas Observance
at The Churches.
Condition Of The Ice Prevents
The Scheduled Race.
Royal Arcanum Election Some Of
the Christmas Personals.

Miss Grace Gatchcll OF Somcrvillc,
Mrs. Geo. Gatchcll. James Gatchell of
Watcrvillc. a brother Of Mr.. Gatchell.
is also their guest.
Henry Putnam is at home from
Rcadficld for a visit.
Mrs. Emery Ward is at home from
Augusta.
Miss Vera Jackson Of Wesleyan
Academy, Wilbraham. Mass, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. c. w. Taggart.
Mrs. Annie Tucker and daughter.
Marian. of Stoughton, Mass, are
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. I-ongfellow spent
Christmas in Augusta.
ii. Claire Miller of Boothbay, and
Miss Minnie Miller of Massachusetts,
are at their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
p. Millcr's.
Miss Addie French of Augusta visit
ell her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. S.
French on Christmas .
Mrs. Matte Gilkey Of Pennington, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. +. II.
Badge. +''
Thomas b. Perry OF Bedford, Mass,
is a guest at \. Fl. Webbs
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stockford have
returned from their honeymoon trip.
They will reside on Highland avenuc.
Ralph Iced Of Ontario Canada, is in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery HeSarty Of Wa
tervillc, We're Christmas guests in
town. 80
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Bishop and
son of Auburn, are guests of relatives
here.
G. E. Thomas of Boston. is a guest
|ot his brother Leroy Thomas.
Both Junior and Y. p. S. c. f. were
united for the Sunday services at the
Congregational church.
{. X. Berry has obtained employ
ment as carpenter for the Maine Cen
trail Co. ut .Watcrvillc
William Beale of Chicago is "a guest
OF Mrs. Lucinda Beale and Miss Luella
Beale. his mother and sister.
Hazel and Waldo Lovejoy Of Rum :
ford Falls are visiting their grand
father. j. r. Flanders.
News of the death of Mrs. Cynthia
Getchell in Alfred has been received.
She was formerly resident here, and
a sister of Chester and Charles Shaw
OF this place.
Miss Anna Smell has returned to
Melrose after visit with her mother,
Mrs. ]. Fl. Bates.
Mrs. Blanche Knox Of Monmouth,
was the guest the last of.-the week of
relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
FOUND DEAD.
Remains Of George Il. Allen Discover
ed in Home on Valley Street, Tuesday.

The lireiess remains Of George II.
Allen We're found at his home, No.
Vale! street, at about go Tuesday
afternoon. by Charles Smiley and r.
Russell Heath. The man had not
been seen since SUNDAY, and fearing
that he might be i'll Mr.. Smiley called
at the house. Receiving no response
to his knocking at the door he Sc
cured a lantern and on looking through
the window discovered the body in L
chair close to the stove
Securing assistance an entrance 10
the house was affected and it was
then ascertained that the man was
dead and apparently had been for
some little time. The body was fully
clothed and was huddled close to the
stove. About the head was a cloth
which 0Lr. Allen usually wore during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The death Of Il former Bangor patrol
man and restaurant keeper, Nathaniel
W. Ladd, occurred at Bucksport Monday
morning, as the result of injuries receiy-
ed by falling from ladder in Bucksport,
last week. Mr.. Ladd joined the Ban
gor police force about Is years ago and
served for four years. then engaging in
the restaurant business. keeping cafe
on Exchange street. and also the Balti-
more lunch OH Harlow street. Five
years ago he sold his home on Pine street
and removed to Bucksport. first keeping
a summer hotel in Verona. and then a
bakery in Bucksport. A widow survives.
Mr.. Ladd was member of the Elks and
of the A. O. L. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
Christmas at the Churches.

The Christmas celebration at the
various churches began with the an
nual party and tree Saturday evening
at the Congregational church. The
ladies' of the Circle served a delicious
oyster supper at six O'clock, followed
by the tree and n short entertainment.
which included a violin solo by Roland
Stockford; selections By the chorus.
and rccitations by Cheney Cobb. Leola
and Bonita Tollc, and Helen Maxim.
A German aviator brought Santa
Claus in his airship. and he distributed
the present from the we'll laden tree
Sunday morning at this church a
beautiful Christmas service was held
with appropriate sermon by the pas
tor, and selections by the chorus choir.
| The evening service was especially in
tcrcstng. Miss Ida Morrill, read
Kingslcys shepherds Story" very
nicely and the reading was illustrated
with selections by the church quar-
tet. The church was beautifully dec
GRATED with evergreen and Christmas
stars.
At the Methodist church the usual
services were held An appropriate
sermon was preached sby the iNpastor
and the musical program included.
the christmas HERALD by Coombs and
Angels from the Realms of Glory" by
Midlinger. At the evening service the
choir also furnished music THE
numbers included, Grown Him with
Many Crowns and "Oh Little Town
OF Bethlehem" Messrs Walton and
French. cornetists, also assisted with
the music. 1866 ..},5{f. ,.llf5ts,5
At the Friends church. Winthrop
Center. the sermon was Upon /" Jesus
Waiting to Find toem'' and 50 Zine
musical progtaeh Was rendered. ID
A vesper service was 'iaellitat this
church at $40 With a pleasing Bro
gram. t4f t3'& ,H.s6at - b
The following Officers :; iave:sskeen
elected at the Royal sArciinum: Regent.
/ DR.. s. NJ. dover, vice regent. 3 L.
Crane; past regent; TIT. Mcnamara;
secretary, T.. wv. rWentworth; treas
nrcr. G. p. Rawell; collector, l. o.
Gage; guide, ". C. Rowe Is warden, +.
r. Laird; secretary. e. H Buzzell:
trustee for three years George Stew
ems. Installation Jan. 4, at y. e. ..
p. hall. aags.i go .r...-
AS the ice was not in good condition
the race scheduled for yesterday was
not held. The race will be pulled off
as soon as the condition OF the ice will
allow. II ''.--..e.e.tss
F.Mr. and Mrs. John Foster are visit
ing relatives in Aliston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
GIFTS OF FlREMEN
Chief Buckley Presented With Fur
Coat and Cap Tuesday Evening.

Chief Engineer John A. Buckley OF
the Augusta fire department was given
a surprise Tuesday evening when he
was made thc recipient Of a fine fur
overcoat and cap, the gifts of the
members Of the department
The presentation took place at the
Cushnoc hose house on Bridge street
and tho chief was completely taken
aback when he was called upstairs
and the articles presented TO him.
The honors Of the occasion Were
carried out by Arthur Fitzgerald, who
also gave several recita:ions during
the .nfornal good time which fol-
lowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
LITcHFlELp.

.tlbert &. Baker. who came from
MasascE usetts about six weeks Ego to
his fathers. Fred T.. Baker, with II
Very bad throat trouble. passed away
Monday night. The funeral services
viii be tleld at | p. N. Thursday. from
the residence OF his father, +. t..
Bakers. 4 widow and one little son
mourn his loss, besides the father,
two brothers and one sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Jephtha Encampment, No. 8, !. o. o. F.
Makes Choice Tuesday Evening.

Jcphtha Encampment, No. 3. l. Q. o
r.. held it's regular meeting at Ode
Fellows hall Tuesday evening ant
elected officers for the ensuing tern
as follows:
G. PC. w. Poor
II. PA. d. Weeks.
S. Wv. l.. Hayden
J. W.--D. w. Lovejoy
Scribe-G. W. Merrill.
Treas.-J. f.. Keller.
1st Trustce-W. p. Getchell.
I'd Trustee-.A. NJ. Drummond.
Cd Trustec-F. ]. Ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Enoch Merrill.

Merrill was held at the home on
-Gannett street at ~ O'Clock TUESDAY
morning. Rev. G. g. Mosher Of the
Penney Memorial church ofilciatng
The house was filled with the reia-
tives and n large number of friends
aud the ,ilcral tributes We're beautiful.
Intarment was made in the family lot
in the. Bolton hill cemetery. r. +.
CARL, w. ]. Skehan. John Parker ana
+. A. Howard acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

the winter months. The stove door
was open and 4 small dish was lying
On the Goals. He vas a son of tho
late Mrs. Cynthia J. Allen ana sine
her death last March he had been
living alone.
Coroner II. w. Plmmer was called
ana after making an examination OF
the remains decided that death had
been due to natural causes and that
the man had probably been dead fer
about As hours. The remains We're
later removed to the rrouant g. Bates
undertaking rooms TO be prepared for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
Kennebec Central Driving
Club Holds Meeting.
Series Of Cup Races Will Be-
gin Thursday, Jan. 5.
Track will Be Laid Out Above the
Kennebec Dam.

The annual meeting of the kennebec
Central Driving Club was held at the
Stilkcy stable Tuesday evening with
good attendance and a lively degree of
enthusiasm was manifested among
those present. Officers We're elected for
the coming year, the OLD board being
chosen as follows:
Presidont-Oscar II. Anderson.
Vice president-W. f. Currier.
Secretary-Harry II. Lee.
Treasurer and manager--CuSnnlan
Walker.
Directors and trustees-S. +. Stilkey,
W. :. Malcolm, II. r. Lishness, Cush-
man Walker and +. r. Wcllman.
The matter Of ice racing was taken
~ and it was voted TO hold Il series OF
ST.: races for tine cups. the races 10 be-
Sin Thursday. Jam. ). 1911. weather Der
hitting and to be held on each sue
Cc"dine Thursday until the series is
| finished. At the conclusion OF the series
| the cups will be awarded for the Year.
1t was also voted to have the track
| this winter located above the kenncbcc
| dam at this city instead OF at Halo
Wen rs heretofore, and to nave the dis
| tanco for the cup races Il quarter Of q
mile instead OF IL third of mile as had
| been the rule i'll past seasons
| Work will be commenced on the ice
| track above the dam this week. and
! everything will be in iirst-clas5 condi
| ton when the time arrives Tor the
| opening Of the series. It is intended TO
ll," the coming series the best that
tie club has Vet held. The list OF horses
| owned in the CITY this winter is better
| than ever before and there is every
| reason to believe that the coming,
races viii be Of quality that will
| make them good to look upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
WINTHROP CENTER,

Chdrles Tobey OF Portland was the
guest Monday Of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Baxter Tobey. tF =
Mrs. w. H.. Frazee and daughter
Ethel of Bangor are passing the hol-
idays with Mr. Frazet. - ,egs
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard lockwood OF
Waterville are the guests of Mrs. Ellen
/ +. lockwood. ..essfff
The cantata presented at the church
Monday evening by the young people
was especially fine. All the parts were
well taken and the GESTURES added
much TO the success Mrs Brickett Of
Augusta acted as orsarist In her usual
pleasing way. Ballafd's Orchestra gave
several choice selections and Mr.. favis'
cornat solo was much Appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Services beginning with tonight will
be held at the Green Street Methodist
Episcopal church ut 30 "Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings These
meetings are preparatory to the Rodg-
crS EvanEelistic meetings to he held in
this church beginning next Sunday,
Jan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs. ii. T.. Prescott always has in
stock full line Of the popular models
of Gossard & Boston Hygienic cor
sets. also De Bcvoise waists; and
may be found at her parlors, 40 Grove
street. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday afternoons. Eve
Wings by appointment. Tel 354-12.
octoe NJ wodq Set
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

= The many friends Of r. W. Brann,
Tor many years II resident of Augusta,
but who now makes his home with his
son. i. NJ. Brann of l[ittcry. will be
sorry to learn that he had the misfor-
tune to fall last Friday morning and
break his right hip. AS he is almost 90
years OF age the injury is a Very scr-
Gus one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Master Lester Levi Poor son of Mr..
AID Mrs. G. w. Poor, celebrated his
eighth birthday by giving party t"
his friends Tuesday afternoon at his
home. . Gannctt street. About - of the
Youngsters We're present and the time
was passed with games ana other
amuscments. Refreshments were scrN-
ed during the afternoon and the oCca-
sion was voted to be q decided success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Maine Central ear 1900. tn" ,rvat"
car Of Morris Mcdonald. vice president
ana general manager Of the road, was
Side-tracked in the Augusta yar! from
noon until :; O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
Will" Mr. Mcdonald was in the city
, on business connected with the Rincs
dill cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

d The boys of Cu*hnoc Hose SO. t.,
i are very grateful To Miss Katharine
= Langdon iliil, Miss Dorothy l.. Hill
: ana Lawrence LigGctt for their kind
!. remembrance on Christmas day. These
&. gifts t" the boys who protect our
homes are always appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

SevcntE-livc commitments to the
kcnncbcc jail have been recorded 50
= far this month, and Al of these have
7 been from Watervillc. This makes a
: total oil 100 prisoners in the Jail at
? the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

The Third degree of the knights of
. Columbus will be cXcmpliGed at Pert
land next Thursday. Dec. %. and quite
+ a number Of Augusta members of the
order ar" planning to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Col. f.. {. Milliken, clerk ut the State
PENSION Office. who had Decn ut his
home in Portland over Christmas re-
tirncd to Augusta Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
LOCAL BRIEFS.

q Ned Beane returned to Augusta
Tuesday, after having passed Christ
Ssmas in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

l.. l.. Shackford. VIII" has been en-
p,oycd as third trick operator at the
station of the Maine Central
Railroad, has been transferred to the
Augusta station to act in the same ca
pacity until a regular operator is as
signed to the position. Mr.. Shackford
began worl; in this city Tuesday eve
ming,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

u Miss Mary Morton, formerly of Au-
gusta but now Of Bangor is passing
the holidays at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Miss Hazel Lewis has returned to
ABoston, after having passed Christmas
at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Miss Belle Smith, formerly OF Au-
gusta but who is now living at Man
chester. n. H., is passing a few days in
town, the guest of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Til" X. Il. O. p. lodges of Augusta.
Hallowell and Gardner will hold a
class initiation ut Grand Army hall i'll
this city Thursday evening, Dec. %.
Supreme and grand officers will b.
present and good attendance is re
uurSted Of all members. Refreshments
and 4 GanCc will follow the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Matthias Lindsay returned to his
duties in Waltham, Mass, Tuesday
after having passed Christmas at his
home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

State Highway Commissioner and
z Mrs. Paul ID. Sargent passed Christmas
q at their old home in Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

IT Will De gratifying to- the many
friends Of Mrs. L. A. Burleigh To learn
that her condition last evening showed
an Improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Miss Lena Murray, formerly Of Au-
4 gusta but now of Bangor, is passing a
v two weeks vacation in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

TIL" r"gular meeting Of the W. G.
=. t. will be held Wednesday after
noon, the devotional meeting at ,
o'clock ana business meeting ut $50.
All mcl..bcrS arc requested to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Miss Helena Marco. who passed
Christmas At hey homo in this cts,
rctIrncd to Newton Center, Mass,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

j Miss Sadie Beaulieu, who passed
Christmas at her home in Skowhegan,
z returned to Augusta Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28

Miss Carrie Murch OF Lewiston, is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs D..
T. Murch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
REDUCTION IN RATES FOR
ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

Beginning January lst, 1911, the Kennebec
Light & Heat Company will reduce its rates on cleo
trio lighting and heating from 10 cents per klowatt
hour to 9 cents per kilowat hour, with the same
percentage Of discount for prompt payment pre-
viousy.
The Company is able to do this through its
connection with the Central Maine Power Company
1t is the aim Of the Central Maine Power Com
pany to furnish its customers with the best Of service
at as low price as is possible.
This is the first step in general scheme for re-
ducon Of rates as fast as the growth Of the business
will permit.
kENNEBEC LIGHT & HEAT co. .,.
by W. S. Wyman, Treas.
w.. H. Williams, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-28
Just a Little Fire

Will cost you many times the cost OF Il
fire insurance policy in good COM
pany. Moral Get insured. Have us
issue Il policy today. You are liable to
have Il little fire anytime and maybe
u big one. In either case you'll find
our policy the most profitable invest
ment you ever made. Don't put the
matter off. It's too risky.
t 7lt ga.
Macomber, Farr & Written
AUGUSTA, ME.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES

PUBLIC library examination--An examination
of candidates for positions in the public library
win he held January % 1910; applicants must
be between the ages of IL and 80 years, and
must register with the secretary of the board
of trustees at Hayes and FRANKLIN SITS. before
January 2S 1910.
PACIFIC HUMANE SOCIETY, 234 Pacific build
ing, win appreciate being notified of any case
of cruelty to children or animals l. CLAUDE
PERRY President.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-14
LEGAL NOTICES

ST. FRANCIS Girls Directory Orphan Asylum
hereby gives notice that the following or
phans and half orphans have been admitted to
1910: Bella Black, years months; Fran
ces isabelle Burnett. 2 years months; Made
line catherine Burnett, Z years ) months:
Viola Marie Burnett. years 10 mouths :
Stella Martini, 8 years 10 months: Harry
Cartwright, months; Frederick Cartwright
wears months; Victoria Macy, years 3
months; Imre Macy, years months; Elsie
Rose Fernandez, ! year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-14

Cali, for free car tickets to see the Schwerin
Addition: so minutes ride: 5c fare: all city
improvements; easiest terms; low prices; free
refreshments every Sunday. W.. E. STAN
FORD CO.. 2o9 Humboldt Bank building.
e. o71-Rarrajn. , flats of rooms each; modern
improvements: lot 25x70; near 18th and Cas-
tro cars; 1se Douglass St, upper dat. Owner,
14I6 Market st.