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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

had general charge. Born in Aubufsl,
As years ago, he came to this city when
la mere boy Being full of energy and
aspiring to the highest things he struS-
gled to improve every opportunity "f
his life. Electricity, with all its
mysteries, vas his delight and he
studied it every spare moment At IL
years of age he became telegraph
operator in this city. lie WAS said to
have been the Youngest operator in the
country at that time and it is doubtful
il ever one 50 young has taken upon
himself the responsibility of sending
and receiving messages over the wires
since that time. At the time to which
reference Is made O'Frirn and Frank
A. Muuscy the publisher, who WAS then
a bpJ. also Il telegraph operator in this
city, were great. chums and the friend
ship thus formed between the anib-
tious lads has ever remained.
During the famous campaign for the
presidency of the United States be-
tween James G.. Blaine and Grover
Cleveland Mr.. G'Bricn became the
private telcgrapher to Mr. Blaine. go
ing with him in all of his tours of
speechmaking. Toward the close of
that great battle between the con-
toStants far the highest office in the
gift of the people, when private of
flee Wa$ cstablis he'd in fine Blaine
mansion, Brien kept his fingers on
m key ard he will never forget when
| 1t became his duty On that memora BILE
night of November. 1883, to announce
| I" his chief, who was standing by his
side that he was defeated in the con-
| test. During the count out" O'Brien
Was operator in the State House.
FRANK y. Munsey was the manager of
the western onion in Augusta.
Anecdotes of those days are pleasantly
| told by Mr.. O'Bricn
| Mr.. @ Rrien left Augusta in the
| eighties and went to New York. los
ton and other places where he worked
at toleGraphy during which time his
| leisure hours were devoted to the study
OF electricity and he became assoc;at-
ed with Edison, but upon the death of
his father he returned to his former
! home and little while after he cs
tablished tn" Dirigo Telephone Com
pany with headquarters at Augusta.
The Drigo later was absorbed by the
| New England co. which at that time
| hetV 'tp'u' if' SuDSt flDerS, DuJ Hdo
since Increased to about 200 under
the IS years management OF Mr..
OBrien.
| Mr.. O'Bricn leaves the New England
| Co. with the confidence and esteem OF
1.-THE officials of the concern and with
the kindliest feelings of all the patrons.
His resignation became necessary so
that he might devote all of his time to
the O'Brien Electrophone Company
which he has established in this city.
the rapid growth Of which as been
phenomenal
Mr.. O'Brien might be called a
prodigy. Besides being interested in
things electrical he takes great pleas
ure in spending his evenings with his
her son and rejoices that he remaf' !
piano, being a musician far above the
ordinary. He has a most interesting
family, consisting of a wife and two
sons His beautiful home on Second
street is a place of pleasure for his
family and friends. Haliowell honors
her son and rejoices that he remains
| in the town of his childhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
OAKLAND,

w. P. Parker of Ellsworth was calling
on friends in town Thursday.
Miss Nora Rowell of Madison Is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Ned Small.
Miss Kate Allen has gone to Pittsfeld
to visit her sister. Mrs. M. L. Damon.
Mrs. Edwin Plumnner has returned to
her home in Bingham. after few days
visit with Mrs. Harry Cowan.
Word was received Thursday from VIM.
Aver that he had reached Italy. va
Yrs VIM. Dow. who underwent an OPP
Grafton in a hospital in Portland about
three weeks ago. Is reported as getting
along nicely and Is expected home soon.
Miss Natilee Pattee Is confined to her
home with illness. -.. }.
Mrs. Eugene Rackllffe Is packing her
to Madison. where she intends to live In
future. "
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Roy are rejoicing
over the birth Of an 8-pound boy, born
Wednesday night.
The Merry Eats" met Thursday after
noon with Mrs Charles Thomas, Summer
street. A fine program was carried out
and all reported a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bagley are moving
into their new home on Water street.
Miss Hattie Dyer Is reported as very
i'll with the grip.
Miss Eula Ellis returned Thursday from
Skowhegan, after visit with her mother.
Winnie Towie. who had a piece Of ssteel
cut out Of his hand Wednesday, is getting
along as we'll as can be expected.
Mrs. Oscar Getehell. who has been sick
for the past two weeks with rheumatism,
Is reported as not so well.
Mrs. Alice McKenny Of Lowell. Mass.
has secured position as spooler In the
Oakland wooden mill. -1H
A dance will be given Saturday veening
in Memorial hall by the COOS" Music
will be furnished by Puilen's Orchestra.
Admission will be by invitation. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
Gus Hague Goes to Providence, r. l..

Gus Hague. the local long distance
runner. who has been making this city
his home for nearly two years, will
leave this morning for Providence, r.
l.. where he, will join his parents. He
will return in July to run off race
with Ernest E. Shepherd and Frank
'Pretti. Mr.. Hague has proven him.
self so free from the common vices
and has shown himself thorough
gentleman since his stay here by
which he has gathered about him the
best people of the town for his friends,
who regret to have him leave. He has
been in the employ of johnson Bros.
for several months but his trade is that
of goldsmith. to which work he eX-
poets to return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
WATERvlLLE.
The National Wo=
mans Relief Corps.
And Its Work.

The National Relief Corps is an
organization which works quietly and
without ostentation; therefore. the
good work being accomplished, bv it
is not wholly appreciated BY the pub
lie. while the following gives brief
outline. it cannot give even an idea
of the kind and loving services rem
dercG bv members who devote time
and money. going as Sisters of
Mercy to sootfc the sick and dying,
comfort the sorrowing. and assist and
encourage the unfortunate: A.
In 1883. the Society was organized
in Denver. Colorado with q member
ship of fifty eight and only a few dol
lars IN the treasury. and was accepted
bv vote of tho National I1ncampne ut
as The Auxiliary of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. The work of assist
ing thc Posts and organizing Depart
ments was started at once, and has
steaai,v advanced until at the pre- S
ent time it stands as the largest relief
organization in the world with IL
membership in good standing of over
136 600. divided as follows: Mass
1865. Ohio 12,325. H. 1851. Iowa 1851
New. York 9SG1, Mich. aH4O, Kan. $40.
Indiana 1852, Wis. 6S44. Cal. and Mex.
$40. Minnesota 1915, New Hampshire
36.5. Nebraska 32.9. Pennsylvania 324S.
Connecticut :ll2, Washington and Alas
ka 2S2a. Vermont 2656, Maine 1865 Col
oratin and Wyoming z057, Missouri 1924,
Oregon 1852. South Dakota 1882 Okla
ho,oa $50. Kentucky 535. Rhode Island
77G. Potomac G22, New Jersey $40. IDAHO
544. North Dakota 5S4. Louisiana AMI
Mississippi AZ, Maryland 419. Montan.
ssi. West Virginia eos Texas 1s7. Ten
nessec III, with many Corps in South
ern ard Western states having no state
organization as follows: Arizona, Ar
kansas, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico.
Utah and Virginia, showing that the
worl, extends from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. and from the Great Lakes to
the Gulf
During the past year $131, 1854 was
expended for relief, and since organiza-
ton over three million dollars has
been expended for the same purpose.
No unfortunate veteran nor his fam :
i!v is neglected, but all possible is be-
ing done to make them comfortable and
happy.
Patriotic teaching is being advanced
and hundreds of dollars are expended
each year in placing flags and holding
patriotic exercises in our schools. thus
doing much toward making more pat
riotic and better citizens of the pupils
The order owns ands.as improved the
Andersonvlle. Prison grounds located
at Ardersonyille,s Gaa and what was
once a barren spot, telling of horror
and suffering is now a beautiful PARK.
cottage having been erected and
caretaker placed in charge. This is ore
of the places OF. interest in that sec
ticn Of the country, ipid is visited by
thousands each year.
Through. the efforts Of the: organize
ton homes have; sp@n established IN
many states where veterans ana thelf
wives may pass the declining years of
their lives in peace and comfort, anu
substantial support is given many
philanthropic institutions.
LOIS M. KNAUFF,
Special National Press Correspondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
NATIVES AGlTATED
At Reports Of Impending Dismsmber.
ment of China. 81 80,

Victoria. b. c.. Feb. missionaries
returning from China report that cir
culars are being widely scattered
the Powers are about to divide the en-
pire. The natives are told that FRANCE
has an army on the kwangai border
and that Russia Is about to take Man.
churia, while fleets of many nations
are gathered in Chinese waters. each
nation ready to assist In the disrnem-
berment OF China. The natives are
greatly agitated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
Debating Society Wants
To Debate Other Colleges.
Winners in Hanlin Prize Con-
test Are Announced.
Delegates to College Convention
will Be Well Entertained.

A meeting of the Debating Society
was held yesterday ard a petition YVES
read from those who are to take pa i
in the Freshman Sophomore debate
asktnA that it be pat off until after the
,nid-tern examinations. The petition
was granted and Feb. II selected fer
the debate.
Corresponding Secretary Dow re-
ported that he had written to most Of
the New England colleges and that he
was able to arrange a debate with
any of them this year, as their sehed-
ules were either MADE out a year in
advance or that they were to 90 moth
ing in debating this year. The society
voted to instruct Sec. Dow to arrange
two dates for next season if possible
and to enter into an agreement with
two other Maine colleges to see if there
is any possibility of having q triangular
league. Il was also voted that the sec
retarv write the Maine colleges to see
If there would be any possibility of ar
ranging debates for this season.
Whether the club is able to arrange
q debate with the other colleges or not,
there will be the interclass debates as
has previously been planned. and the
officers hope that the members show
their interest by being willing to take
part in any debate that the standing
committee may assign them.
Arrangements are being made by the
different fraternities to accommodate
the delegates to the Y. VI. C. a. College
convention at the different fraternity
houses, and hope to show the repre-
sentatives Of the Maine college and
preparatory schools that Colby hospi-
tally is like Colby spirit, second to
none. A very interesting program has
been arranged for the conference that
will include reception in addition to
the regular sessions of the conference.
Several of the Y. NJ. c. A. men of the
college are taking part as personal
workers in the evangelistic campaign
now being carried on in the city. 1t is
unfortunate that the meetings comes
at this time as the boys are in the
midst of the mid-year examinations,
go cannot take their part of the work
that might rightfully be expected OF
| them.
( The Oracle board held an important
meeting yesterday. Plans for the new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
Death at Augusta Last
Evening Of CyTusDoI|off.
Cottage Prayer Meetings This
Evening al Several Residences.
Augusta and Grrdimer Divide Score
In Trolley Bowling Game.

After an illness Of less than week
cvrrs Wilbur Dolioff, son OF Mr.. and
nIra L NJ DoIloff Of Farmingdale,
died late Thursday afternoon at the
Ang,sta General hospital. cerebro
.rf,,a1 meningitis being the cause of
death He was born in Dixmont, April
Il, 1885, but had lived nearly all his
life I'm this city and Farmingdale. He
was graduate Of the Gardner High
school in the class Of 1904 and In the
fail, of that year entered Bates College,
from which he was graduated in 1908
While in college he took an active part
in athletics and vas assistant manager
Of the Varsity baseball team in his
Junior year and manager in his Senior
year. lie also attained high rank in
scholarship and had one OF the Com
ncncement parts at graduation. He
also took much interest in debates and
vas an able speaker.
In 1908 Mr.. Doiloff was elected prin-
cipal of the High school at Easton and
so well did he succeed that he was re-
elected at substantial increase in SAL
airy, although il was his purpose to
enter the Harvard Law school next
Easton.
While at Easton this year Mr.. Dclloff
took an active part, in several plans
for pubic Improvement. He was en-
Gagged in the foundation of Carnegie
Public library there and a town meet
ing was to have been held there last
Monday but was postponed owing to
his illness. He also was active in
teachers institutes and in all things
pertaining to school matters. This
winter he wrote a drama to be pre-
scented by the Senior class to defray
expenses for class trip to Washing
ton.
BESIDES the parents two sisters and
two brothers survive, Mrs. Homer r.
Dill wife of Prof Dill of Iowa Uni
versity, Fred d. Dolloff. student in
the Iowa University, and brother
and sister who live at home. He was
IL young man known by nearly every
one in this city and was very popular
with all.
The funeral arrangements will be
announced Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
The Races.

Hallowell regrets losing the winter
races on the kenenbec at this point
but rejoices in the good fortune Angus
TIA will have by enjoying the sport on
the river above the dam" Manager
Walker is still happy and has asked
the Journal to say that some fine sport
may be expected on the new track
Feb. II, when Is good horses will be
on the card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
For Census Enumerators.

All candidates for census enumera,
tors are notified to meet at the City
hall at 2. NJ. Saturday. Feb. 5. hav-
ing with them their admission cards
also furnishing their own pen and ink
Candidates must be on hand at the
hour named. The examination must be
completed in three hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
Coburn VS.. Belfast This Evening.

$ All lovers of basketball should not
forget the game at the Institute gym
nasium this evening at which time the
Coburn and Belfast High teams will
come together and the contest promises
to he warm one. The Belfast team
will come to this city with a long rep
utation, but Coburn will put their
strongest team on the floor and will
go in to win. The game will be called
at s O'clock. A preliminary game be-
tween Coburn Cd and team from the
High school will also be played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

New York & Boston Dispatch Co. will
withdraw from all local points on the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad and will handle only through
business between New York and Bos-
ton, as an independent subsidiary of
the Adams CO. The Earle G. Prev co.
will cease to exist. AS the Adams Go.
has a contract covering the entire New
York, New Haven & Hartford Road.
the merger will provide for ono
through rate, where there We're for
merly two separate charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

owing to the storm there was not
very large attendance at the enter
tainnenr given last evening in the YES
try OF the Universalist church under
tho auspices of the Ladies' Aid. War
rem. ne Great. with his mysterious en-
tertainment, was the attraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Cottage prayer meetings will be held
this evening in several places as a
preparatory for the eVangelistlc
services which open next Sunday. The
meetings will be held in the following
homes: Nathaniel Machelder. North
street: Oscar McCausland, Maine ave-
nue., Farmingdale; George Sager. Fro
mont street: Mrs. Elnora Jewett. High
street. Mrs. Sarah Meader, Water
street. All are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
CI1as. II. O'Brien
Resigns from the
Telephone Service,

After long and faithful service,
Charles II. O'Brien of this city has re-
signed as manager of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company
In the passing of Mr.. O'Brien from this
important position a little story as TO
who he is and from whence he came
may be of great interest to the readers
of the Journal and to the thousands of
telephone subscribers throughout the
territory of Maine over which he has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

In spite of the storm nearly all of
the members of the Cobbosseecontee
Teachers Club attended the Poverty
Social held b, the club last evening IN
Forcsters hall in place of the annual
banquet There were some astonishing
cos tunes worn. not the least of them
being that of the dignified superinten-
dent &C schools. Games. charades and
dancing were the means used to pass
Il pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

tended in spite of the storm and the
text discussed by DR.. Granstaff was
Entrance or Exclusion" This even
ing. Old Home night, the subject of his
sermon win be Heaven, Home and Re-
union" 49,. G..
A meeting. will be held for children
at 40 this afternoon at the, vestry Of
the Methodist church, conducted by Mr..
Pugh. The children will be entertained
with stories and songs and will have a
delightful hour. All children in the
city are invited. r..-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
ToRTuREs OF PILES.
It !. Unnecessary IL suffet This Ter-
ribIe Trdubie.'1 ~ .>'

Keen torture is the everyday lot OF the
sufferer from piles.
And yet that suffering Is needless.
Bowditch. Webster & Co. win sell you
Hem-Roid and later return your money
IL 1t fails. ~
We have sold Hem-Roid that way for
two or three years and refunds ASKED
have been Hess; than sqs. We therefore
1t with connde1t3e. e n it;,A'
Hem-Roid - IN Internal remedy. the
prescription OF Df. /. o. LeonhaIdt. 81
for large bottle. DR.. LeOnhardt Co., Sta
ton 3, Buffalo, N, X. Wrtte tor booklet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Horton w. Kierstead, a graduate of
the High school in the Glass of 1902
and later taking Il course in engineer
ing at the University of Maine. was in
the city Thursday. He has lately re-
turned from Panama, where he had a
position with the engineers on the
canal. He left Thursday afternoon for
Bangor. but will return shortly and
intends going West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Preble e Keenc annbunce an import
ant clearance sale which Will help
the family finances in getting ready
for spring. Better buy little in ad-
vance at such prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

river team took the second ands third
strings butsby smaller leadss ma large
scores were1nade. Gross Of Augusta was
high with 102 for single and 2S7 for total
for the visitors. Blair with 100 for sin
gle and a65 for the total was high for
Gardiner. The scores:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

The Friday Bible class will meet at
2 O'Clock this afternoon with Miss Car
RE Macomber, No. 81 Second street.
Rev. Henry F. Harding is the teacher.
The study for today is: 1T is Finish
ed" St. John XiX:30. God coming into
man-Man coming into God.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
THEY BREAK EVEN.
Augusta and Gardiner Divide Score in
Trolley League Bowling Game.

Gardiner and Augusta split even in the
Trolley Leas.l bowling gah1s plsyed last
evening ION tifa focal alleys. The Gar
diner tsanpcaptured the first stffhg'b %
9Iss AND this was: snfficisnt, to sive7 them
the total pinfall by three pins. as the up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
CHEAPER EXPRESS RATES.
Merger Of Companies Between New
York and Boston After March I.

Boston. Feb. Express rates be-
tween this city and New York will be
reduced considerably after March ],
when the merger o: tine New York &
Boston Dispatch and Earl & Prev Ex-'
press Cos. into tks Adams Express
Co. Just announced, goes into effect.
After the first II next month the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

The many friends of Alton w. Blais-
dell in this city, where he is very pop
uar are congr atulating him on his sue
cess in securing the position of freight
clerk in the Maine Central offices in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04
LOCAL NOTICE,

Persons having accounts at the City
Drug Store. Hallowell. can settle dur
ing month of February by calling at
me store After that date aec6iints
will be turned over for collection.
feb3.d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

'rhe regular meeting of the Eureka
club was held in spite of the storm
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Pome-
roy of TarminGdale and a pleasant af-
tcrnCOn passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

The choir of the Congregational.
church will meet for rehearsal from
Z to T. NJ. this evening with Miss
Imogenc Wood, No. IL Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

John Burns, the present efficient
street commissioner. announces his
candidacy for reelection to that i'm
portant Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

The HalIowell Dry Goods Co. will
soon De without bargains to offer.
Their present low prices are doing the
business ...tt[. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Miss Martha Webster entertained
party of friends at tea Thursday after
noon in honor of her guest. Miss
Chandler Of Plymouth. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Mrs. Raymond Gatchell has reached
her home in this city, after having
passed siX-weekS visit with her par
entS i'll Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Miss Cleora Churchill. money order
clerk in TIE postofice, is confined tC
her home at No l Summer street by
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Many repairs are being made on the al
leys, which when completed will place
them in first-class condition for the use
of the bowlers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

itcuben a. Wentworth has returned
from a two-weeks visit passed with
relatives and friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

The Initiatory degree was worked on
four candidates at the meeting last
evening of Gardiner Lodge. No. .. I.
-. o. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-04

Mrs. Annie l.. Dixon of Richmond
has been passing a few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Perley F. Joy, corner
of Water and Maple streets.