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The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
The COsm Os.

Another novelty musical playlet is
to head the Cosmos bill for this week.
This time il is to be Irish music that
will be featured. The sketch is known
as "Terry's Return" and is given by
Thomas Ryan and company. The story
is said to have a tender appeal to all
lovers of Erin, and serves admirably
as an efficient background for the
several singing specialties introduced.
Thomas Ryan. who carries the title
role. has a tenor voice Of rare quality.
An element of real comedy will be fur
nished by Orth and Lillian in their
original absurdity, The Dutch in
Egypt" a clever little comedy sketch,
with special scenery and costumes.
Lola and Laird. in a high-class singing
act, play a return engagement. Gere
and Delaney, in a novelty roller skat-
ing act; Kennedy and Williams, in
comedy and pianologue offering, and
Jim Dixon, in his own character oddity.
The Street Singer" and the motion
pictures complete the programme.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
The Virginia.

At the Virginia to-day Reliance picture
drama will be shown along with new
beautifully colored motion TIcture. The
new song by Harry Chick VIII be 81 Am
Looking for a Nice Young Fellow Who
is Looking for a Nice Young Girl" In
the afternoon Master George Moskey, the
boy violinist, will render several solos.
The Virginia orchestra will be heard at
night
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
The Pickwick.

The remarkable biograph picture OF
Dickens Tale of Two Cities will be
shown four times this week at the
Pickwick The picture is in several
parts, but will be shown in full at each
performance on Tuesday Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday. This film was
one of the most costly ever produced
on account of the immense scenic pro-
duction necessary
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
The Casino-vaudevfne.

In the variety Of refined vaudeville acts
engaged for the Casino Theater this week.
the headline feature viii be Harry Joi-l
son, who bears the descriptive title OF
The blackface comedian with the
operate voice" Mr.. Jolson. whose
brother Al Is comedian with Dock
staders Ministries. possesses singing
voice OF remarkable rsnge and merit
Hz specially is an imitation of csrnso
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

Chase's next week win offer a note
worthy bill comprising several of the
greatest current dramatic, comic. and
novelty attractions. the list being led by
the distinguished character actor. Frank
keenan,, the original Jack Rance, In
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

and Melba in the opera, n Trovatore." I"
which is said TO be one of the cleverest
burlesques on the vaudeville stage. An
other equally interesting act. though in
a different class, is that of La Belle
Clark, with her trained dancing white
horse and ten white doves. Other at
tractive features will be the Musical
Brandons, Taylor and Livingston, in a
comedy sketch, "A Smoky Affair."" Bran
don and Taylor, song and dance
comedians; Bill Beverley, in topical songs,
fancy dancing, monologue, and limitations,
and the enjoyable motion picture plays.
Gayety-"Cracker Jacks.e
At the Gayety Theater this week Bob
Manchester's Cracker Jacks Company
will be the offering. Manchester promises
a truly great show in which win be seen
thirty-four people with a chorus OF
twenty-five fascinating girls. The COM
pany introduces five comedians, headed
By Johnny Jess, who Is a whole show in
himself. He has as assistants John Will
Jams, Frank Harcourt- Will Brooks, and
Frank flaming, four well-known fun
makers. The first part opens with an
amusing melange of comedy entitled ''The
Trial Marriage in which two of the
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

foremost brlesque stars on the stage
take part-Ruby Leoni, the model Venus,
and Mollie Williams, the impersonator of
Anna Held. Among the other numbers
is the great European novelty. the Five
Perescoffis Family, introducing one Of
the most exciting juggling acts before the
public. Another novelty is furnished by
Mollie Williams and company in a
spectacular advertisement entitled lie
Dance Du Enticement." A riot of fun
is promised in the contribution of Will
Jams and Brooks, the well-known sing
ers. dancers, and comedians The closing
burlesque is called "Daffydils,' a satire
on New York's latest hits, and introduces
all the latest musical numbers.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
New Lyceum-.wi.e Guy.,

''The Wise Guy in Society the latest
and merriest of the Wise Guy" series
OF burlesques, will be this weeks at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
His Landlady's Advice
Probably Saved His Life.

feel that Or, Kilmer's swamp Root
saved my life | inherited weak kidneys.
Very often my urine was bloody and the
discharge so frequent and painful that |
would have to stay in bed to obtain tenn
porary relief | consulted good physi-
clans but the results were disappointing.
My landlady advised NE to try Swamp
Root as the last resort. which | did and
was quickly relieved.
I continued taking Swamp-Root and my
weight has increased fifty pounds. My
health is of the best and l have told
many Others about DE-. kilmer's Swamp
Root and have done lot of good in this
way Your wonderful medicine is of
great value to mankind,
Yours very turly,
J. II. BRUNBY,
375 Main st. Pawtucket, H. l.
The above statement made before me |
declare to be truthful in every DETAIL
THOMAS MARSDEN,
Notary Public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
THE Text OF GARDENERS
PROPOSED C|TYIcHARTER.
The Measure to Be Submitted to Present
observation-disclosures, by the Citizens
=-WilI Handle Our City's Business in
BusinessIike and Economical Way.

name shall be known in law, and be
capable Of contracting and being con-
tracted with, suing and being sued,
implead and being implicated, answer
ing and being answered unto, in all
courts and places and in all matters
whatever: may take, hold and pur-
chase, lease, grant and convey such
real and personal or mixed property
or estate as the purposes of the cor
poration may require, within or with
out the limits thereof, and may make,
have and use corporate seal, and
change and renew the same at pleas
ure
Sec. >. The act entitled AN Act to
incorporate the City of Gardiner" APP
proved August eleventh in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and forty-ninc, and all acts additional
to or amendatory of the said act, ex-
cepting such portions of the said acts
as may herein specifically be excepted
from repeal, are hereby repealed
Sec. 3. The following sections of
the act entitled AN Act to incorporate
the city of Gardiner" approved Au-
gust eleventh in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and forty
nine, together with the following acts
aforesaid act, shall be and are hereby
specifically excepted from repeal as
aforesaid, and shall be and are hereby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
THE POST OFFICE CLERKS
OF Branch 761 Elect Officers and En-.
terrain Friends at Banquet.

\ meeting of Branch ISL United Ma
tional Association of Post Office Clerks,
was held at PCS Main street Saturday eve
ming Matters of interest were discussed
and the following officers We're elected
for the ensuing year: President. f. II.
Douglas: vice Pres. \. =. Parker, secre-
tary. II. :. Higgins treasurer. A. c.
Clement: finance committee. NJ r Var
ney and G. H. Perry; executive commit
tee, w. W. Soule. + +. Whitehnuse, the
president. secretary and treasurer; enter
tainment committee. :. T. FosS and c.
l.. Jones.
Delegates to attend the STATE convrn-
ton n Bangor April II were elected as
follows: w. W. Soule, NJ. T. Narney and
\. p. Parker. Alternates. G. II. Perry,
+. Z. Whitehouse and :. =. FosS
Two members of the branch, \ G.
Clement and +. II. Douglas, will attend
the convention as state officers.
Following the meeting the clerks Were
Joined hy thu members of Branch 81,
National Association of Letter Carriers.
the assistant postmaster. and repre-
sentative of the rural carriers of the Wa
tervile post office.
The host and hostess of tho evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. 4 c. Clement, had engaged
for the occasion Mr.. NarnrY Of Rome
a reader of known reputation. and follow
inc, a very pleasant social game Of whist
and a delightful supper, the cigars were
lighted and Mr. Narney had the attention
Of an appreciative audience for the re-
mainder of the evening. As the boys
turned their faces homeward at late
hour they one and oil pronounced Mr.
and Mrs. Clement royal entertainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

Following is the text III the proposed
new city charter for the city Of Gardi-
ner:
AN ACT
TO provide charter for the City of
Gardiner
BE it enacted by the people of the
State Of Manet
Sec. ]. The Inhabitants Of the City
OF Gardiner shall continue t. be a
body polite and corporate. by the
name and style OF the City of Gardi-
ner. and as such they and their sue
ceSsers By that name shall have, ex-
ercise and enjoy all the rights. i'm
munities, powers, privileges and fran
chiScs that are now possessed and en-
joyed by tine said cit. and that are
not inconsistent with this act, or are
herein granted and conferred, or that
may hereafter be granted or con-
ferred; and shall b. subject to all the
duties and obligations now pertaining
te or incumbent on the said city us a
corporation hat an not Inconsistent
with this &et, ami may ordain and es-
tahlish. in tho manner prescribed by
law for Other cities in the state, such
acts, laws. regulations and ordinances,
not Inconsistent with the constitution
and laws Of this state, as shall be
neo3ful for the government. interest,
welfare ana @uud order of the said
body polite and under the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

made and constituted integral parts OF
this act:
AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE
CITY OF GARDINER, -
Approved August eleventh in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hum
dred and forty-nine.
Section 7. The City Council shall
have exclusive authority and power
to lay out any new street or public
way, or widen or otherwise alter or
discontinue any street or public way.
in said city, and to estimate the dam
ages any individual may sustain
thereby, and shall in all other respects
be governed by and subject to the
same rules and restrictions as are. by
law provided in this State, for regu-
lating the laying out of public high
ways and repairing streets. And any
person aggrieved by the decision or
judgment of said City Council may.
so far as relates to damages, have
siAS'ii ossCSoCu ny u III J0i
as now by law provided; and the
county commissioners for kennebee
county shall have power to lay out
within said city any part of any new
county road. that shall be by them laid
out in any adjoining town or towns,
and shall pass thence into or through
said city. according to the provisions
OF law; and any highway, townway or
bridge, which has been or may here
after be located within said town or
city. between high and low water
mark, shall nevertheless be deemed to
be legally located and established.
Section 3. The City Council shall
have power. on such terms and con-
ditions as they may think proper, to
authorize and empower any person or
corporation to place in any street for
such time as may be necessary, any
materials for making or repairing any
0"ntinued on Page EighG9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

fer entertainment. Individual creden-
tal blanks which are to be signed by
the pastor, leader superintendent or
some other authorized person. will be
furnished from the State office by
request.
Fred l., Willis, the veteran musical
director of Worcester. Mass, will have
change of the musical exercises
throughout the conference. He will
be assisted by Walter j. McCartt with
his famous Bangor Boys Orchestra,
Il male quartet and other musical tai
emit \ committee in Bangor is ar
ranging sight seeing excursions and
athletic sports on Saturday evening.
An opportunity will be given to visit
the University Of Maine and other
points OF interest
y complimentary banquet will he
served by the Bangor people 70 regu-
lar convention delegates. The ban
quct viii be held in Gaiety hall, begin
ming at $50 o'clock Friday evening,
Feb. - Prominent speakers Will be
heard and good music will be in at
tendance. An opportunity will be Civ
en- as in former years for the individ-
ual delegations 10 give their songs.
NeIlS, etc. It is EXPECTED that Cover
nor Plaisted will be present
The age limit for the boy delegates
is from II to 10 years. Care should
be taken 10 select those boys who are
natural leaders among their fellows
and Who enter into the spirit of ii
gathering Of this kind
The Maine Central. Somerset. Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
Coming Boys Con-
venti0n at Bangor.

Watervillr viii be largely represent
ed at the comiu% sixth annual h'NH
Conference of Young Mems CHRISTIAN
Association and church tlutS 81
Maine. which Will be held in idhSor
Feb. "a - and 70. Delegates VIII DC
chosen from all the churches ana sun,
day schools and represehtatiN " ~
also he present from other orGahl|a-
tions~ in this city. Slale 50 e'a'
Jefferson G. Smith. who mas offices at
the Savings Bank building Staleu Ell
day that the conference VIII ooup'ie9'
be the largest in the history Oh 'he
movement.
Delegates are invited from church
clubs. community clubs. SUNDAY
schools. Young Mems Christian AS
sociations and other religious organ
izatiors for boys Each y delegation
must be accompanied b. an adult
leader. Not more than 10 delegates
can be allowed from each Individual
organization.
Free entertanment will be furnished
by the citizens of Bangor to regularly
accredited delegates Who have com
piled with the obligation set forth
provided that request for the same
has BEEN. made in writing to the char
man of the entertainment committee
Harry l.. Bolton Of Bangor, on or be-
fore Friday, FEB. Il.
\ registration OF 80 cents will bs
charged each delegate as in former
years to cover "A part of the expenses
OF the conference. This is done tc
avoid taking up collections during the
sessions. No offerings viii, be taken
except at the public mass meetings
and even then the delegates will not
be asked to contribute. The TeSistra
ton fee should The sent to the State
Y. NJ. G. A. Office at the same time
the request goes forward to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Benjamin Pooler Falls Down Stairs
In a Critical Condition.

benjamin Poolcr. an iron moul1cr in
the Water, lille Iron Works. met with
a serious accident sunday morning by
falling down the hight IF stairs at
iAe Rowlier holsc on Main street, and
late Sunday night was stu uncon
Sri"Gs. with small hope entertained
for mis- life. The accident occurred
about O'Clock. when it - claimed
b.! Ny. Powker. proprietor ri the
house. that Foolcr in company with
another Young man came up the stairs
together. II is supposed that ON reach
inf the top Pnoler must have trippcd
or lost his balance. for he fell head
long to the bottom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
|DIvvlM13l
|Is41s|a

j RAILROAD IAN % tbdHSpf udl!S
--@ Guiding SUNDAY.
Washington County Try.
- y. NJ. for SkoNhegan and way
stations
Is \, NJ. for HIartland. Dover & Fox
$50 A. M, for Belfast. Bangor. Bucks
80 \. NJ. for Fairfield and skowhe-
gan.
40 r NJ. for Bangor Il. & a. and
Wash co Ry.. Mattawamkcag. Vance
horo 81. stephen. Hoult0n, Woodstock,
st. john and Halifax.
.. t. F. NJ. for Dover and FoNcroft.
Belfast Bangor and way stations. Bar
Harbor, Old Town and MattawamkeaS.
Daily to Bangor.
40 p ~, for Fairfield and Skowhegan.
$40 r. NJ, for Skowhegan.
So p. NJ. for Bangor aud way stations.
SUNDAYS
IS A. n. for Pittsield. Newport and
Bangor
34s \. NJ. for Bangor Express.
10 10 y. NJ, for Bangor.
10o \. M for Skouhecan.
3.45 j. NJ, for Bangor and way sta
tions.
S.i5 p NJ. for Skowhesan.
GOING WEST
e.35 y. NJ, daily except Mondays for
Portland and Boston.
5.i5 A. NJ for Oakland Winthrop. Lew
iston. Mechanic Falls and Rumfnrd Falls
SEQ \. NJ. for Augusta. Rockland,t Bath
Portland. and Boston. White Mountains
Quebec. Montreal and Chicago
S.lo \. NJ. for Oakland.
900 \. NJ. for Oakland. Somerset Rail-
way. Pennington. Phillips. Lewiston,
Rumford Falls. Portland and Boston
9.o2 A. NJ. for Augusta. Brunswick.
Bath. Portland. Boston. connecting at
Portland for North Conway. Fabyans,
Lancaster. Colebrook and Beecher Falls
L. 10 p; NJ. for Augusta. Gardiner and
So. Gardiner
1850 P. NJ. for way stations to Lewis
ton: thence Portland and Boston.
2.V j. NJ, Express. with Dining Car for
Lewiston. Portland and Boston, con-
meeting at Leeds Junction for-Farming-
ton and Rangeley
80 p. NJ, for Augusta, Gardiner. Bath
Brunswick. Portland and Boston.
81 p. NJ. Fxpressl for Portland and
Boston with parlor car for Boston. con-
Meeting at Brunswick for Rockland and
at Portland with night trains for New
York.
b.4Q p. NJ. for Augusta, Bruins wick
Portland and Boston.
1905 p. NJ, daily Express for Lewiston
via Brunswick. Bath. Portland and Bos-
ton, via Augusta. Pullman sleeping car
SUNDAYS.
Los A. NJ. for Portland and Boston
80 \. NJ. for Augusta, Lewiston. Bath
and Portland
30 P NJ, for Portland and Boston.
1000 +. VI for Portland and Boston,
F. F.. BOOTHBY,
General Passenger Agent.
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Niee-President. General Manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
The Ice Racing
A Dismal Failure

Ill, horse racia@ % u" riNcr be
hind lie corn shop Saturday 9ftern5on
proved q dismal failGre. fer after 4
large crowd OF hlrs@men had collected
TO Sc Il matched race. ne II the
contestants failed to show up and an
oti;el on OF then, took his it5Ist from
the ice after scoring several times.
The rtce of the afternoon was L.
have been between horses owned by
y morrill, and y. H. Bragg of Fair
fell and y. Q. Lombard OF this c!ty.
Each has a morse with a good record
ami tAo sports were anxious il see
them start. Just before the race LON
bard set word that or account If
BUSINESS i've would no, start. THIS
left Bragg ANA Morrill,. Who put III
So side tor Il race. This looked
like READ business aid both drivers
brought Sulkies to tn ice. Norrilfs
horse, Fannie Dalmar was driven by
Buster Richardson of CliHton, while
Bragg drovv his own.
The ice was cleared and tire tW'
hersns verl to the starting point fer
the word, I'll" rae N.,s to have beer
three heats They scored many tim. ;
and the people were surprised 70 sec
Rra"" conc down alon" and start right
", the roaI toward nome He claim
cd that mis- hrrsc "; : lot accustomed
to the condition II lie ice and ""Hld
no. start Nothing could pcrsnadc
MIN. Farnic I,cinar VAS scr.t over
tho course f1r threo heats ana Nor -
ril, claimed the money.
1he track was not IN the hest 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

The girls in the public Fairgrounds
OF New York are being organized into
squads of twenty-four. and competi-
tive games are to be encouraged.
Women directors have entire charge
Of the work, and they declare that the
girls are showing as much interest
in the squad self government plan as
the bows. The principal pastimes will
he CHALK games and folk dances.
There is to be q large competitive fes-
tisal in September, when prizes will
be awarded to the best dancers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

The annual meeting of the kennebee
congregational Association viii be
held from ~ A. NJ. until > p. NJ.
Wednesday. Jan. - in Augusta. The
annual sermon will be delivered by
Rev c. F. Stimson. pastor of the con
gregational church of this city. The
delegates from thu church council are
Prof. G II. White, Mrs. II. r. Hanson.
Deacon Increase Robinson. H. {. Lib
by, Mrs. J. f. Chalmers and A :.
Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
BANQUET to Senator johnson.

Naterville Lodge. No sos g. + o.
T.. Hill tender banquet to Senator
oleet Charles f. Johnson OF this CITY
on Thursday evening, Feb. 9. This
banquet will also be compliment AIRY
to Representative w K. Pattangall.
Secro tary of state {. W. Davis and
Sheriff Charles u. Richardson. all Of
whom are members of Waterville
Lodge with the exception of few
members % the Order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
Eva ShaHer.

Eva Shaffer, aged - years. wife of
John Shaffer, died at her home on
Maple street Saturday morning. after
short illness. The husband and one
child survive. The remains We're talk
en- TO New Bedford. Mass. Saturday
night for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
City Opera House.

The attractions ut the City Opera
house for the first three days of the
week will be; Mason and Murray
comecy duo: Great LutZ & Company.
presenting The Arinless Wonder. and
Perkins Lapin Il (ompanyA presenting
FRIENDSHIP A fin" set of pictures
have been secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

\ red hot chimney at the home of
John Provost. who resides near the
brick yard on upper College avenue
about 10 o'clock Saturday evening,
called several of the iiremen from the
Central station. The tiremen took
chemicals but did not use them. as the
inmates had cooled the chimney with
II garden hose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

The Mems Bible class OF the Pleas
ant Street Methodist church will hold
its annual meeting at o'clock this
evening, at which time supper Will be
served. Rev j. NJ. Frost will speak
on Methodist Brotherhood and y. y.
Heald will deliver an address on The
Laymen's Movement" The officers
for the coming year will be elected and
all men OF the congregation are invit-
ed to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

He was picked up and placed IN a
cab and was hurried to his home or
King street, where medical assistance
was summoned. 1t was at first thought
that his neck was broken but on cX.
animation no bones were found brok-
on. 1t is probable that his spinal
cord was effected by the fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

TIE English honorary parts ,VarG
81 ~ the High school last term for eX
celleney in that course, will bc de-
livcrcl at tho school building at 80
this evcning /. mas been the custom
in NeaIs pas to nave these parts
delivered at the end of the fall term
hut Il charge WAS made this year. MI
friends arc cordially invited to l." pres
cnt. Music will be furnished by the
school Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

The executive board of the Church
Workers Federation of the congre
Gational church will entertain all the
ladies of the parish from until ,
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, Jan. -
in the vestry. Mrs. J. f. Chalmers
is president of the board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
Letter to
Or. kiimer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp. Root
Min Ia Enr Van

Send to DIR, Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham ton.
n. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will con-
vince anyone. fou will also receive a
booklet of valuable information. telling
writing. be sure and mention the Au-
gusta Kennebec Journal Regular fifty
cent and one.dolar size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

The members and friends Of the
Florence Crittcnton Circle ara re-
quested TO meet at p NJ Friday to
sew at the rooms Of the Woinan's As
SgcjatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS
JOURNAL TELEPHONE 90

\ special communication Of Water
willie Lodge, No. SO, +. and A. NJ, will
be held at 100 Monday evening Work
in the Fellow Craft degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23

Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank y. Stephens Of
Carroll street will leave ibis Monday
morning for Fast s,dnncr, where they
viii attend the funeral of Mr.. StepA-
CnS father