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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

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Everett Bird has entered the employ
of Frank Glass;. szzss
All applications for membership TO
the Spears Corner Baseball Club
should be addressed to A. d, Cole.
Fred p. TRITON has secured prom
Using colt from Forrest Wakefield.
Herman Howard is having his house
painted.
George Brann was a visitor in Lew
iston on Sunday.
DR.. G. +. Fairbanks was a visitor
Saturday in Gardiner.
A. r. c. Cole of Lewis ton was a sun
day caller at the hone of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. d. Cole.
Erwin Horne made business trip
Saturday to Gardiner.
HIGHLAND AVENUE-A double
team owned by r. l.. Snow of Browns
Corner. driven by Harry Cannon and
loaded With grain Friday. II ct with Il
bad accident near the residence of
William Woodward, which is occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. DUNLAP. The
team was heavily loaded and in some
unaccountable way slowed in the ditch
breaking the pole The load was got
ten out only after Levi Foster came to
the assistance with span of horses.
Mrs. Rena Mains of Pressure Isle, is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Merrill.
Judge Lakin of Phillips and E. w.
Hunt of Gardiner, met in Gardiner
Friday on business connected with the
Jr.. o. L. a. NJ. Me.
1t was reported Saturday that Rev.
Mr. Bates of Gardiner has purchased
the farm of Allen Clary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

jeremiah Scannell, a prominent resi-
dent of Lewiston well known in Maine,
died suddenly Monday morning. He was
n native of Lewiston, aged az years
Among his versatile accomplishments was
that Of ball player and for several
years he was in the New England League.
For many years he was in the cigar bus
mess as manufacturer, wholesaler and
retailer. and he had kept store In the
shop on Lisbon street winch was destroy
ed by fire last summer. Since that time
he had devoted his time 10 patent from
which he hoped to bring material returns.
He was an expert telegrapner. At one
time Mr. Scannel served the CITY of Lew
iston as liquor agent. lie was a member
of st. Louis church of the Elks and Diri-
go Aerie, F. 0. f.
The rumor was current Saturday at
Pressure Isle that a man answering to
the description of Dudley a. Conant.
who it was feared was drowned April
Il, had been seen near Patten. Acting
on the strength OF this, Il. Z. Gibersen
left on the noon train to verify or dis
prove the report. Before the train
could arrive there, q telephone message
was received that the man suspected of
being Conant. had written a letter adj
dressed to Mrs. Gonant which would
reach her on the afternoon train The
letter proved that the missing man
was safe He said he had no recollec-
ton Of what happened between the
time he was on the bridge in Presque
Isle and finding himself in Patten Mr..
conant received severe injury on the
head from a falling wrench. about
eight years ago, and has been troubled
some with sleeplessness for several
months Il is thought his temporary
loss OF memory was due to this injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
FAIRFIELD.

Burleigh Ward and Miss Cora An
drews of Thorndike We're visiting MIR
and Mrs. q. r. Ashford over SUNDAY
Harold +. Weeks has returned to his
studies at the Law School in Banaor.
after a weeks visit with his parents,
Air. and Mrs. C. c. Weeks.
Mrs. ". +. l;ackliffe OF Newport is
visiting rei9tives in town.
Miss lila richardson. who Is employ
ed in Slsowhegan, accompanied by her
sister Rosa. are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Richardson, lower
Main street.
Mrs. -Abbie Written has gone to
Clinton to pass the week with her sis
ter, Miss Frances Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Rich have re-
turned from Biddeford. where they
have been attending the Maine Con-
ference.
f. r. Osborne has gone to Philadel-
pllia to attend Ministerial Associa-
ton meeting
Toby Lyons will play return en-
gageInent at the Opera house Tuesday
evening. with the musical comedy
What Wright Left
Mrs. Rollin c, Clark has returned
from three-weeks visit in Boston.
Mrs. ". 2. Palmer. who has been
visit ng her sister. Mrs. George Chap
maI. has returned TO her home III
China.
Harry l.. 8urrill has returned from
week's stay in Boston and New
Hampshire.
Miss Alberta Foss has returned from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
STRIKE AT GEORGE.
Quarrymen and Paving Cutters Lsavs
ing for Other Fields.

Roclsland, he. april 2i.--one hun
dred quarrymen and 100 paving cut
tiers ct Long Cove. St. George, have
struck and Il number of the work
men are leaving for other fields -
employment. There are a number OF
matters in dispute. which caused tta
workn.en to refuse to work. the most
prominent of which is whether the
unioa shall have jurisdiction over the
boss Transfers and engineers. The
company is the only one operating ON
the island. William Booth or NV
York is ut the head of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
Three Young Ladies Prove
Extra Good Fire Fighters.
New Masonic Hall Will Be
Dedicated on June "a.
Mormon Elders in Our Midst--Lihra.
ry Notice Personals.

\ grass fire on the premises OF r. NJ.
johnson, Summer street. sent out Il
threatening blaze Monday forenoon and
was making rapid Roadway toward the
buildings. The fire department was call
ed out but 1t was one time when the lad
dies got left. three young ladies having
proved themselves heroines of the occa-
sion by at some risk getting the fire I'M
der control before the boys reached the
scene. Some damage was done to the
fencing but otherwise there was no loss.
Two of the young ladies had their hands
burned in fighting the names with pine
brushes. The plucky maidens will not al
low the use OF their names, though tney
deserve a Carnegie medal.
The second fire originated in a foul fiue
on hous@ belonging to Geo. +. Randall
on Western avenue. It was extinguished
without causing any damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
so.,o, Boa. viii Arrive rodav.

A call at the Offices and wharf of the
Eastern Steamship Co. Monday showed
that practically everything is in readi-
ness for the first appearance this season
of the boat Tuesday. Agent Harry j.
Stone has the place looking fine and is
prepared to do business from now on to
the best of his ability and to the salts
faction OF all. He will be assisted by
James Lawrence as clerk.
A change is to be made in the coaling
OF the boats this season and where for
nnerIy the boats were coaied up IN Boston
! iris work will be done At The ,Iardincr
end Of the run. To accommodate the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
OAKLAND,
Funeral Sunday Afternoon
OF Laie Ora SibIey.
Marriage Of Roy Ilamren and
Miss Cassie Priest.
Whist Club Meeting Board Of Trade
Banquet Notes.

Miss Cassie Priest and Roy Damren,
both popular and well-known young
people in Oakland We're married April
% in Portland. They will reside here
after a short wedding trip.
Mrs. Edith Lealy of Skowhegan is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Seule.
Mrs. Eva Gauthier has returned
from Lewiston. where she went to at
tend the funeral of friend.
Ralph \. Tuttle has gone to Kennedy
Falls to work
The funeral of the late Ora NJ.
Sibley, the noted horseman and hotel
keeper, was held at his late home Sun
day afternoon. Rev c. A. HAYDEN, Of
floating. Many of the friends and
relatives We're present from town and
out-of-town among them being the
following; Mrs. Eva Bowker Port
land; Collins Eaton. Fairfield: Gran
Vile Sibley. Waterville: W. e. Sibley.
Mt. Vernon; Geo. Stafford and John
Stolford of Bar Harbor Miss Grace
Melvin, Oakland. Representatives of
the q. A. r., X. of P's., Elis and Sons
of Veterans We're present and the G..
a. r. and Sons of Veterans acted as
escort to the cemetery, the latter firing
three volleys at the grave The bear
ers We're W. T. Pride and John John
son from the X. of P's.. Steven Pullen
and Geo. Littletield from the G. A. r.
and T. E. Johnson. Geo. Ormiston. Geo.
Leonard and Geo. Boynton from the
Elks. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful including set pieces
from each of the orders to which he
belonged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Rev. ]. R. Clifford, who has been pastor
of the Highland Avenue M Il. church
for the past five years, is to go to the
,tpastorat,i of the Methodist church in Will
ton. While it will not be as large a
charge as that of the Gardiner field, il
will be fully as good in all other respects
say those whosare in position to know
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

y. Speare Of st. Adams. VT. is visit
ing his daughter. Mrs. Edward Gal
lagher.
The Ladies' Whist Club met Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
chas. Lord. The first prize was won
by Mrs. a. F. Batchelder. second by
Mrs. John Roderick. Refreshments
were served
Tickets for the banquet of the Oak
land Board of Trade may be procured
al A. W. Leonard's grocery store. Fos-
ter's drug store, NJ. L. Stricklands, d.
Il. Wheeler or c. II. Martin. 1t is
hoped that a large number OF tickets
will be procured before Wednesday
evening. April &c. the night of the ban
quet. Good speaking is promised for
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
Gardinerg yGrange had a large at

Gardinerx Grange had a large at
tendance Monday evening. when Is
names We're balloted on. After the reg
uiar u,eeting the hall was opened to
visitors and n short entertainment in
charge Of Frank Hayes was given,
consisting of the farce How the story
Grew" The cast of characters follows:
Mrs. Brown, Sara Moore; Mrs. Green,
Mildred Belts; Mrs. Bean, Mrs. F. p.
Rollins; Alrs. Rice. tiadaline Dill; Mrs.
Dooiittlr Mabel Dill; Mrs Snow.
Frank Hayes: Mrs. Taylor, Grace
Clark; AIRS. White. Lena Staples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

extra coal needed large open-top coal
shed is being built on the lower end of
the wharf about 70x3o feet. AS the shed
win have to be filled at night much lof
the time the wharf is being equipped for.
electric lights and a large arc light will
be located near the end of the dock.
Already some freight for the first boat
has arrived and more is expected Mon
dhy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

c. K. Tilden. l.. d. Merchant and
Judge George 4. Stafford have been APP
pointed committee to make arrange
ments for the formal dedication of the
new Masonic hall in this city. June "a,
St. Johns day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

John Il. Hubbard State Relief Corps,
No 80, viii hold a special meeting
Wednesday in G. A. II. hall at the
usual hour. Commencing May 3. the
Corps will meet every Wednesday dur
ing the month. Members will please
try to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

AR. and Mrs. Charles Jordan of Lew
iston, who were tile guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry ". Reid, 81 Central street,
for several days, returned sunday t.
their horne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
olidden Pathfinder Car Stats.

Wastir gtcn April "a. TIE patti.
finder car of the Giidden Reciprocity
tour started, from here today for
Ottawa, to lay ont the route of the
annual automobile tour. President
Taft was 10 have given the starting
signal from the White House. hus
press Of business prevented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

This Tuesday is the the last day for
the return Of ali books belonging to the
Free library SO that the annual inven-
toy may be taken. All patrons having
books will please return them during
the library hours today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The many friends of Hiram l., Grin
dell. who fell ON the ice in the early
winter and broke his leg, are glad to
see him again on the streets. He Is
able to walk without the use of
orutches. The nice recovery seems al
most remarkable for man Of his age,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

"a ALFs earrie Wyman wasga recent guest
OF Eends. a &
Fred c. Pike passed few days last
week in Boston.
Mrs Georgia J. Williams, Miss Alice
y. Clough and Miss Alma jenkins are in
Boston attending the Missionary EXPOSE
ton that is being held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Mrs Henry d. Austin of Derry. n.
H. formerly OF this city, whose illness
has been noted by the Journal. was
able to write q letter to her daugh-
ter. $. S. Weber of Hallowell. Mrs.
Austins trouble is from cancer in the
face and size is in constant suffering,
Vet sac retains all her mental facul-
ties and IS cheerful, despite her con-
sciousness that the end is near.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Two men were before court Monday for
intoxication. ono went to fail for 20 days
as 1t was not his first appearance in the
local court. The other. a young man,
paid the Il lie and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Miss Henrietta Roberts, who passed
the week end with her sister Mrs. Nc
Quarrie in Portland, returned home
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The First Universaist church of this
city has contributed s. to the children 5
Hospital fund in Portland, which will be
sent through the hennebec Journals list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Two Mormon elders are in the city
making house to house canvass and
wherever they can, put in word in
the interests of their faith and doctrine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Mrs. Arvilla Newell, who has been
sick for some time at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Ed. McMaster, Is re-
ported as being very low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The Samanthas of Augusta and Hal
lowell will meet Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Luther +. Gray, II Union
street. In Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Rev. and Mrs. II. l.. Nichols receive a
hearty welcome on their return to the
Methodist church in this city for the sixth
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
THE VANNAH, co,
J. W. Rafter. manager.

Harry Hamlin was named as a spe-
ciai officer for the Lawrence Brothers
MILL South Gardiner.
Considerable time was spent by the
aldermen in consideration of the sub
ject OF taxation and they are to give
more time to the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The choir of the Highland Avenue
Methodist church will hold its rehears-
al Tuesday evening in ti1e vestry OF
the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
WINTHROP.
Geo. G0Odhue Of Sturle-
want Hill Is Surprised
BY Friends and Aeighb0fS, Who
Help Celebrate Birthday.
A Wedding -Typhcid Fever Cases
Personals and Local Items.

Quite a large party of neighbors and
friends surprised George Goodlue at his
home on Sturtevant Hill Saturday eve
ming and helped him to celebrate his
birthday anniversary. Tie guests carried
substantial reminder in the shape of
Il handsome Morris chair.
Mr.. Goodhue said that the anniversary
would be pleasantly remembered by the
gift of his friends and by the return of II
pet Guinea hen which had been away ali
winter and which returned on saturday
TO help celebrate his birthday
Graphophone selections by Carl Irving,
readings by Miss Grace Howard and mu-
steal numbers in which all Joined, made
up a pleasant evenings program. Re
freshments were served, which included
a handsome birthday cake. Tho
guest; were. Mr. and Mrs. George Crane,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ L. Norcross, Mrs NJ.
c. JOY and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry JOY,
Mrs. Godfrey aud family, Miss Bertha
Hudson. Myron Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burrowes, r. J. Noreross and grand
daughter. Miss Poole Miss Carr, Mr..
Foote. Mr.. and Mrs, Mcdonald and two
children. George Sedgeley, Mrs. Head,
Miss MARY Head, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bates and son Roswell. Ray Bates, c. Z.
stevens and Miss Alice Stevens.
Rev- and Mrs. f. c. Norcross of Ken
nebunk are guests at L. w Wentworth $.
Major l. D. Anderson has returned to
GRAY. after visit with his daughter
Mrs. ]. H. Pinkham.
The Wednesday evening service at the
NJ ,thodist church will be omitted.
The 6. A, L. Club will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Morse
The Methodist Ladies' Aid viii hold a
food sale at > T. NJ. Wednesday at Pink
| hams store.
| ola and Lila Hammond are very i'll
with typhoid fever.
/ Miss Marie Tremblay and Benjamin
! kim, of Lewiston were married Monday
! ,oornine- at ST Francis Javier's church
Mrs tuck and Gladys Worthing OF Au-
,.usta visited Mr.. and Mrs. George tray
| sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The Adelphos Club will meet Thursda,
evening. April g. at the parish house Of
Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Sidney c. Dawbin left Monday morn
ing Tor Bethel, VT, where he has OBJ
tanned work in the granite quarries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

Fresh apple experts last year We're
very large-l 67a, 295 barrels. valued NJ
s5.4b5,sse, qrsainaos- double 'nosesof the
year previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
WINTHROP CENTER.

Rev. Perry Leach of South China
preached Sunday at the Friends church
and also led the service sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The 2. NJ. Club met Monday after
neon with Mrs. Charles Z. II. Became,
III Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

proportion s-of the Insurgent Republic
can strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

The Old South choir will meet in tbs
yestry al O'Clock this Tuesday evening
for rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25

William Cole left on train 81 Mon
day morning for Portland. where he
has secured a position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
!, chiIdren,s Hospital Contributions.

Sup to 8 O'Clock Monday the following
amounts had been received at Beane's
drug store for the benefit of the Chill
dren's hospital in Portland:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
City Fathers Get Busy at
a Special Session,
The Grange Meeting
Local Real Estate Deals.
Brotherhood Of Golden Cross Dis
cusses Prohibition In State.

\ special meeting of the city gov
eminent was held Monday evening. the
principal business being the purchase
of pair of horses for the street de-
partment and this was accomplished
with but little discussion. At the April
meeting both boards were unable To
reach much of any agreement on the
matter and it was decided to have
teams tried out and then purchased
At the meeting Monday evening an or
der introduced by Alderman Hodgktns
to the effect that the mayor be au-
thorized tt draw his warrant in the
sum of $3.50 to purchase pair of
horses, $500 to be taken from the APP
preparation for street sprinkling and
the balance of $3.50 from the contin-
gent, was passed with no discussion in
either board.
The pair of horses purchased have
been seen by many members of the
government and met with their APP
prevail. The horses are black, well
matched, five and six years old and
weigh between 1000 and 5000 pounds.
An order authorizing a temporary
loan OF $4,000, or as much as may be
needed, in anticipation of taxes was
passed by both boards.
on recommendation of the Demo-
cratic city committee NJ. w +. Pray
was named by Mayor Lamb as mem
Der of the board of registration for a
term of three years from May !, 1911.
Charles +. Lunt was named as the Re
publican member of the board. The
third member is named by the Gov
ernor and IL Is understood that Will
liam II. O'Brien VIII be named.
Two petitions were introduced and
both laid on the table until the May
meeting. The petition introduced by
Alderman Lawton vas MS follows:
To the Honorable Board of Mayor
and Aldermen: We hereby petition
your honorable body for permission to
erect and maintain platform scales in
front of our building at 145 Water
street. We agree that these scales
shall be standard size and will be SO
constructed that they will not obstruet
or interfere with the travel on the
street.
GARDINER COAL & SUPPLY co.
By e. L. BGssell treasurer.
The petition by Alderman Hodgkins
read:
The undersigned respectfully repre-
sent to your honorable body that they
have purchased the building formerly
occupied by the Gardiner National
Bank on Water street Gardiner. Me.
and they hereby ask permission to
erect and maintain set of hay scales
sufficiently large to weigh two horse
team loads of hay or coal in and on
said Water street in front of said
building, said scales TO be placed as
near the sidewalk as your honorable
body may direct
THE RAY-HILDRETH CO.,
Frank IL Gray trea sllrer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-25
Toniql,t,s Concert Program.

March-"pr. r H Hunt !" Theme
Overture--"Amaryllis," There
IVaItZ-"Nuptialft Losey
Selection-"M Mary Chiids Marrying Ma
nv" Helm
Eccentric Dance-"The Bird and the Bot
lie" Iueders
Medley" Bomb Won Tilzer