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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE
Given by Murray Alliance Opens Sue
cessfuiiy, at Universalist Parlors.

The annual Christmas sale given by
the Murray Alliance of the Universal
list church, opened. Tuesday after
noon. at the church parlors. and was
attended by a large number of peo-
pie, who bought many of the pretty
articles from the various tables. ~
The committees having charge OF
the tables were as follows:
Apron table-Mrs. F, H. Burgess.
Mrs. 4. d. Ward. Mrs. Alton White
and Mrs. Fremont Deering.
Embroidery table-Miss Jessie Dins-
more, Mrs. w. T. Emerson, Miss
Aileen Morang and Mrs. Leon Tib-
belts. y
Domestic table-Mrs. L. t. Dickson.
Riley, Miss Rena Gushing. Mrs. En-
gene Merrill. Mrs. L. NJ. Staples aud
Mrs. +. l.. ]. Metcalf.
Candy tables--Miss Bertha Flynts
Mrs. Chester Kingsley, Miss Aileen
Morang and Miss Sybil Kittridge.
Doll department--Mrs. Charles Pet
tinsil. Mrs. E. G. Genthner. Mrs. l..
G. Haskell, Mrs. George Brickett, Mrs
Leon Tibbetts and Mrs. Osma Sum-.
ner =
Bag table-Mrs. George Brickett.
Handkerchief table-Mrs Elmer
Parkman, Mrs. Frank Newman. Mrs
l.. w. Coons, Mrs. Harry Hersey and
Miss Grace Little. 80
Art table-Miss Elsie Packard.
The sale so far has been very sue
cessful, and it will be resumed.
Wednesday Afternoon. A Chicken Pie
dinner, which viii be served at Gao
T.. NJ. Wednesday. Will close the sale.>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

The old-time band leader apparently
took more enjoyment out of the oppor-
tunity for a social smoke-talk with the
BOYS at the weekly band meeting,
than in the more serious business OF
rehearsing. When he did wake up oc-
sasionallv, he would start things by a
solemn. We'll, boys, let's tear off an
other piece" Although the results of
such methods could not be musical YET
the unusual good-feeling between men
who are naturally competitors can be
traced to them. Good team work Is
the rule among bandmen. and the most
hearty goodwill exists between them
and their supporters. Everyone who
attends the concert at City hall Fri
day evening will feel the friendly wei
come in the opening strains of the
march
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

as cheaply in Augusta as alta Ban
ger?"
Certainly" replied Mr.. White. ut
isn't our fault that we don't generate
our own electricity at Augusta. We
tried to get the Legislature to give
us an appropriation, but they would
not do So
The matter Of the installation of a
new telephone system 1T u cost of
$4,000, with an operator costing 81 or
s. week, was next taken up.
1t was explained by Mr. Macomber
that DR. KILLER made the contract
with the New England Telephone d
Telegraph Co. for the new system.
THE old system wasn't any ex-
pense as far as installation was con
cerncd. was it," asked Mr. Topper.
only for the batteries.
Mr. White was asked if lie some
times sold goods to the hospital trus-
tees. He replied. Yes. few" and it
developed that the goods sold were
cigars. The purchase of two boxes at
one time was explained by the state
ment that ii was when the members
Of the Legislature We're there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

II of England, growing out of char
ters covering the same territory.
The following outline tells A fearful
tale of destruction, overthrow and
ravage at old Pemaquid; 1880, stock
AIDES built for protection of settlers;
1850, pillaged by pirates; 1876. destroy
ed by Indians in King Phillips War;
1877. fort rebuilt. called Fort Charles:
1899, fort again destroyed and people
scattered; 1902, fort rebuilt by Sir Will
liam Phipps, called Fort William
Henry; 1896 fort again destroyed and
jamestown made a desolation; 1923
fort again rebuilt. called Fort Fred
erick, but the place was not again re-
peopled and after the revolution it was
torn down to prevent the English from
oecupying 1t,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Mr.. Topper, before supper, built up
a house Of cards, which was blown
down later in the evening by the
plain, mater-of-fact and business-like
explanations of Hon. George r. Mia
Comber, former member of the Insane
hospital trustees. This epitomizes the
story Of the first DAY of the joint spe-
cial investigating committee of the
18th Legislature devoted to the probe
of the Maine and Eastern Maine In
saHe hospitals, Ex-senator Macomber
explained the conditions under which
loans were made by the trustees and
how they were paid as soon as the
state received the revenue necessary
tor their payment. Many other details
In regard to financial matters con-
necte6 with the two institutions were
explained, Mr.. Maeomber volunteer
ing information, after he had answer
cd all the questions put to him by
both MIR Topper and Mr.. Pattangall
the attorney general assisting in the
investigation in the evening
Thomas White of Bangor former
ard present member OF the board of
hospital trustees, While in some re-
spects net as good a witness as Nh
MacOmbcr, nevertheless, fully held mis-
own with the inquisitors. That the
committee was disappointed in not
making more telling points in its in
vastigatiors. Tuesday afternoon and
evening. was plainly evident by con-
versaten heard after the committee
tad ddiaprned for the evening. and it
is gons4 fly believed that the hospital
probe Will be completed during the.
Gay 4 evening, Wednesday.
The afternoon session of the investi
eatiiIg committee was held III the old
Engagement Commission room, now
occSied by Legal Counsel Upper OF
the Investigating committee. while in
the evening the committee adjourned
to the Judiciary room. But few spec
tators were present and those in at
tendance took but a languid interest
in the proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Liqht and Telephone Expenses.

"Where does the light come from at
the Augusta nospital?" Mr.. White was
asked.
1.-The Kennebec Light & Heat Co, :
vas the reply. The light now costs
four cents per XIV, at first we paid
20 cents, then TO- and now it has been
reduced to four.
do you use Tungsten lights?'
THE Kennebec Light & Heat Co.,
under the contract. furnishes the
lights
Mr.. White explained that at Ban
gor the hospital generated its own
electricity at cost of about one cent
per XIV.
"cculd you not generate electricity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Trustee White Examined.

1t was 4.45 p. NJ. when the commit
tee settled down to work. Senator
Mullen, the chairman of the commit
tee, was unable to be present, on ac-
count of an important meeting of the
Bangor city council, until Wednesday
morning. Senator Smith of York pre-
sided and the members of the commit
tee present were Representative Traf-
ton of Fort Fairfield, Mallett of Free
port, Macomber of Winthrop. Stetson
of Lewiston and Farnham of Bath.
The first matter to be taken up was
the management of the Insane hos
pitaI. Former members of the board of
hospital trustees, who had been ask
ed tc be present, We're in attendance
for purposes of examination, includ-
ing Hon. George E. Macomber of Au-
gusta, Hon. e Z. Chase of Bluehill,
Thomas White Charles f. Field ana
Raymond Fellows of Bangor. and A.
r. Nickerson of Boothbay Harbor
The examination was conducted by
Hon. Cyrus r. Topper of Boothbay
Harbor and the first witness called
was Thomas White of Bangor, Il MEM
Der of the present and former board
of hospital trustees.
The Witness stated that he had serv-
ed on the board 10 years The only
physician who was a member OF the
old board was Ex-Governor ROBBIE of
Gorham, who had not practiced as
physician since the Civil War Neither
of the other members had any spe-
cial knowledge of medicine. 1t was
the duty of the trustees to listen to
complaints.
: I'VE investigate complaints as we
go about the institution on our visits
! and sometimes have the patients come
before MS, 1t is only seldom that we
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
SiDN EY.

NORTH-Mrs. Clara tCrowelD Field.
wife of Reuel Field. who has been in
feeble health for the past few years.
died very suddenly, Sunday night She
is survived by husband, one son.
James A. of this town, and a daughter,
Miss Evelyn of New York City Funer-
al will be announced later
Mrs. Georgia Coles is visiting friends
in Waterville.
Mrs. Eta Guild of South birmingham
was a recent visitor at James Ciark's
Miss Antoinette Moore Is confined in
bed with the grip.
f. II. Bragg Is in Augusta on a hunt
ing trip. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
PAST MASTERS NIGHT
OF Augusta Lodge Association, With
Election Of Officers.

The annual meeting of the Past
Masters Association of Augusta
Lodge, No Ill. F. and A. M. was
held in Masonic Temple, Dec. II, 1911,
and the following officers We're eject
ed:
President. DR.. o. C. S. Davies; vice
president DR.. Wellington Johnson
secretary, Geo. F. Giddings; treasurer
B f. Smith.
The association will hold its annuai
banquet in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Salvation Army
Christmas Dinner.

The Salvation Army is now through
with its investigation and is arranging to
give 60 families a Christmas dinner in
baskets, the contents of each basket av-
eraging enough TO feed a family of six
The local Army urges Augusta citizens
to make this worthy undertaking a sue
cess by keeping the kettle boiling Every
little helps"
Christmas tree is also being planned
for 100 worthy children, to be arranged
for some time between Christmas ana
New Years. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

This explains the situation fully at
Russell & Weston Cos. during this
money saving sale they advertise.
"If you want style, If you want
workmanship, if you want to save 80
to 50 per cent. come TO u.s." Read the
prices in the ad and remember the
value of an early choice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Weber & Hewett's fancy bakery
department is likely the week before
Christmas to be rushed with orders
for their delicious products 1t is best
10 book your orders this week when
you car and avoid the possibility OF
disappointment for the reputation this
bakery enjoys means a big holiday
liIlsiness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

TUESDAY was the warmest Deem
Der day for great many years. The
thermometer in front of Bither's
pharmacy at noon registered 5S
above. The spring like weather of
the past few DAYS has started the
grass to growing on the courthouse
lawn and some of the farmers in the
suburbs are talking of doing plowing
that they failed to find a Chance to do
in the early part of the fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

f. f. Davis & Co. are alive to the
demands of this Christmas season
Here is a stock that must be consid-
Grad seriously by shoppers. it is too
big and comprehensive TO be passed
over lightly. Do show Your apprecia-
tion of such clothing and furnishings
goods stock. where fair dealing has
met its just reward in the past and
will no doubt this holiday season,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Whitman & Adams Cos. fire and
smoke loss has been adjusted by the
insurance companies and as Will be
seen in the ad the greatest of TINS
years sales will commence Friday
morning, Dec. Is. Wednesday and
Thursday the store will be closed for
the marking down of the entire stock.
They advertise for 80 clerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

capt. George E. Smith of Cushnoc
Hose No. left. Tuesday morning, for
Jacksonville. Fla. He will make
some stops on his way and expects To
arrive there in about 10 days. After
a short stay at Jacksonville he Will
pass the rest of the winter in a COM
bined business and pleasure trip
through the state of Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Officer Corhett, about $40 Tuesday eve
ming. arrested q man on Water street.
near the Granite National Bank. upon
complaint of passersby, who claimed that
the man was accosting them and asking
for contributions of money, The man
arrested refused to give his name to the
officers. He was an able bodied ma In,
weighing about 100 pounds. and Will be
arraigned in the morning upon a charge
of vngrancy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

r. NJ. Brann of this city was among
the prize winners at the Bangor poul-
try show, last week. He had but four
entries and captured LIST on Rhode
Island Red eockerel, LIST on Leghor,l
cock, LIST on Leghorn pullet and I'd on
Rhode Island Red pullet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Miss Mildred Glidden Of Eastern
avenue, who was operated upon, Mon
day, for appendicitis at the Augusta
General hospital, is reported to be
comfortable. Il H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

A special feature of the Christmas
sale at the Methodist church, Friday,
Dec Is, will be the comedy in three
parts by II young men and women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Hon. Albert Pierce Of Frankfort was
a business visitor, Tuesday. in the
city. Mr.. Pierce was member of
Governor Cobb's council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

E. NJ. Freeman has returned from
New York where he has been for
some weeks. He will he Joined later,
in this city. by Guy Durgin and the
two will go on hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Weber
& Hewett
The Up.to-date Bakers.
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s0TO.NIGHT
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WANTED, EXPERIENCED, sue.
CECCEIII
SALESMAN and Wnmen.

odIcsmen and women.
To place the new National Vacuum
Cleaner Gust patentedD in combination
with the Waldo County Herald, local
and general publications
The most attractive combination ever
offered.
The Cleaner is a wonder, can be
operated by woman or child as easy
as a carpet sweeper. The price of the
Cleaner combined with the publications
eight out of ten families
Liberal commission, and GUARAN-
TEED WAGES to right parties.
We have Waldo. Knox, Kennebec
Somerset, Penobscot and Hancock coun.
ties. Quick If YOU want snap. WAL
DO COUNTY, HERALD. Belfast, Maine
dec13-16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Mrs. Fred Tilden of Eagle River
Wis, is visiting her cousin. Mrs w
Turner, Capital street, for a few DAYS
on her way to her former home at
SurrV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

G. w Quimbys art store with its
vast and varied stock, draws the null
titude Christmas seasons. 1t is in
structive and delight to shop here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

The Augusta Flower shop is in a
position to supply all with flowers,
wreaths, trimmings of various kinds.
plants, etc. See adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

J. S. Williams of Guilford and
George C. Weber of Auburn, were
among the out of town attorneys in
the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Hutchings. re-
turned to Portland. Tuesday, after a
two-weeks' visit with relatives i'll this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Daily kennebee Jcuflldl
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Hyman Chernowsky went to Boston
on a brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Do you not think it cheaper to buy
your
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
Bishop Street Openings.

Developments in the opening of
Bishop street through to Beretania
have assumed "a more definite shape
during the week. on Monday there
was Il meeting held in the Public
Works Office. at which a number of
the property owners most directly af-
fected attended. With u few eXcep-
lions, they declared themselves in
favor Of opening the street, and the
speeder the better. Several of those
present will have their property in
terests destroyed by the proposed
opening, AZ II will take nearly all of
their holdings or cut them up to such
an extent that what IL left will be
useless for commercial purposes.
Marston Campbell will name three
appraisers to adjust the claims.
In the meantime the Brewer estate
Is going ahead with plans for its
building AZ Hotel and Union streets,
the architects being at present en-
gagged in making out the specifca-
tons, and II is expected that bids
will be called for in short time.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05

Every steamer that arrives from
the coast brings quantities of material
Of some nature for the Notifications
and harbor work at Pearl Harbor
Work on the drydock is being moved
along, A large number of piles have
been received during the week. A
Cablegram was received the first of
the week from the War Department
at Washington directing the speedy
construction Of two of the proposed
buildings at Pearl Ilagbor These
will consist OF an administration
building and Il warehouse. which will
collectively cost in the neighborhood
Of Sl5O.OOO. 1t is stated that plans
Will be issued for these buildings
early this month and bids called for
The administration building will he
two stories high and located near the
drydock, and reinforced concrete will
be the material used in the construc-
ton of both buildings.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05

LONDON, July Accommodation
concerning Germany's action In Mo
rocco are stiil passing between the
British government, Germany and
France. but little IL divulged beyond
the fact that Great Britain has made
It clear that she intends faithfully to
mlhi her treaty obligations toward
France.
Premier Asquith has promised n
statement In the House of Commons
today but when questioned by Mr.
Balfour he had to admit that the ne
gotiations were still In a state of fiux.
He added:
Il wish II clearly understood that the
government considers that "A new sltua
ton has arisen In Morocco wherein II
Is impossible that future developments
may affect British interests more di-
rectly than hitherto has been the case
I'VE are confident that diplomacy win
find a solution. and In the part which
We shall take therein we will have due
regard for the protection of those in
terests and the fulhlment of our treaty
obligations toward France"
There Is no truth In reports OF split
in the cabinet over the Moroccan ques-
ton.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
MONEY Was
SAVED CITY

The city and county of Honolulu has
saved at least 5000 In taking over the
work Of removal az Puhukaina School
buildings situated ON the premises Mt
the corner Of Punchbowi and King
streets. according to the estimates now
In possession of Supervisor Low.
As chairman of the ways and means
committee. Supervisor Low has taken
a personal interest In the removal Of
the school buildings from the old site
to make room for the erection of the
ncw' Carnegie Library.
Four local bidders entered the lists
for removing the building. the lowest
tender calling for 1889 to complete the
Job Other bids ranged all the way up
to fourteen hundred dollars.
A conference OF the ways and means
committee at the time determined the
board to reject all bids. as II was be-
lieved that the city could carry on the
work at much less figure.
The job has been under the dlrec-
ton of the city and county engineer.
Work has been performed by day Ia
borers, with the city supplying the nee
essary material, The removal Of the
building to n location nearer the street
intersection IL about completed. and ac-
cording to figures at hand II IL believed
that the total cost to the municipality
win not reach figures in excess OF seven
hundred dollars.
As one member of the board put It
this morning. "rhc city has saved
clear 5000 that would have gone to one
of the local contracting firms, while at
the same time employment was given
To number of workers much in need
of the same"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
Practical Defense Work.

Early next week the four big NOR
tars that comprise Battery Harlow at
Fort Ruger will be pu, through actual
warfare stunts. There will be u
month devoted to these tests. The
first part of the maneuvers will bring
into play the scientific instruments
of the watchers at different points
adjacent to Diamond Head and the
tracking of floating target that will
be towed TO the locality for the pur-
pose.
After Il couple of weeks of track
ing" the mortars will be loaded with
the real thing and the gunncrs will
see how near they can come to the
target with round shot. Night work
will figure extensively in the tests.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05

The Hawaiian Broom Manufacture
ing Company is in the capacity of
pathfinder for new industry for
the islands. Broom corn brings a
fairly good price five cents a pound
with IA ready market, and II has been
demonstrated that it can be raised
here. with little or no trouble. As
broom corn natures in ninety days,
there Is sure two crops year and u
chance for three.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05

The collection of license fees for
month of July shows substantial
Increase over the collections for the
same in the same month In 1910.
the gain being $i0.lG9. This does not
include the license fees collected for
the sale Of liduor. which In itself
amounted 10 $4,000,
The collection of licenses has not
been finished vet. and II IL expected
that when all of the money lis In the
amount will easily top 10000.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
Home Insurance.


On Thursday the announceme mt was
made that a local underwriting con-
Germ, TO be known as the Home m
surance Company, had been launched
and was virtually ready for business,
inasmuch ms one-half of the sub
scribed capital hasSbeen paid in, and
the full amount of 100000 has been
subscribed for by some Of the most
prominent capitalists and business
men of the city.
The formal organization Of the
Home Insurance Company is being
effected today at meeting of the
stockholders being held in the rooms
of the Merchants Association.
There are fifty subscribers for the
stock. par value at 800 "a share.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
New Territorial B0nds.

With the arrival of the Pacific Mail
liner China, the new issue OF the Ter
ritorial bonds arrived The" were
Immediately signed M aud started an
their way back to New York with the
departure Of the Sierra on Wednesday
morning
Heretofore the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company of New
York, which acts as agent for the
Territory in matters of bonds and
similar transactions, has sent n per-
sonal representative along with the
unsigned securities for the purpose
of attending to the details on this
end that make the bonds legal, The
present issue was sent through regis
tered mail to the Hawaiian Trust
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-05
Central Market Scheme.

$, T. Starrctt, the small farming
expert, who has been thoroughly over
the islands for the purpose of giving
an opinion on the prospects of small
farming, has made his report to the
Governor, and II is so encouraging
and comprehensive that II is the in
tention Of the Governor to at once
proceed to carry out the scheme of a
central market, and also appoint u
field" man, arrange for the distribu-
ton of seeds and endeavor to enlisS
the services Of some business man
to handle the market end of the prop
osition. These things being done, It
seems to be up to the farmer to do
the rest of It,
In connection with small farming,