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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

An Augusta lady writes to the Jour
nal as follows: LAS warning to the
housewives of Augusta. | will cite an
everyday incident that the residents
of this city are subjected to. Some
weeks ago an agent. offering self
w;inging mops. visited one of the res
licences on the. east side of Augusta
ard, after cndeavoring to impress the
superior qualities Of his wares upon
the housewife without success, went
his way. In two weeks he returned to
this same home and said to the owner:
81 have brought the mop you ordered
of me two weeks ago. To this came
the reply that she did not order a mop.
but hc insisted by saying: Yes you
dill and here it is. You are the same
lady and these are the same children
/ saw here when YOU ordered the mop,
and you must take it, She again re-
piled in the negative, asking what
name he had on his book. The name
given was not hers. but to this he re-
piled: This is the name you gave
me. and the number of the house. and
you will have to take the MOD" Just
then the husband of the lady ill ques-
ton appeared. ready to eject the in
truder, but the agent disappeared-to
insult others in like manner. per-
haps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
Cony Hiqh Notes.

This is u busy time at the school. not
only for the students but for the teach
ers, who will have to rank the ex-
aminations which are now taking
place.
Among those who will return to
school the second half, which will open
Monday. is Willis Townsend. Young
Townsend has for the past few months
been employed in the confectionery
store of N. T. Folsom 4 Son, and his
fellow students will be pleased to hear
that he is to return to the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
sic 9o4.9J $14.S34.54 90.
RIVAL WATER COMPANIES
Give judiciary Company an Interest
ing Hearing.

The judiciary committee held hear
ing FRIDAY afternoon on the bill To III
corporate the Sangervillc Water Sup
ply CO. John 5. Williams of Glilford
appeared TOR the measure. The Dill
was opposed by the bondholders of the
Sangervil!c Water Co, who think that
the now organization would put the
old one out of business and render the
bonds valueless. The bondholders were
represented by Joseph Il. Peakes OF
Foxcrcft and Cyrus w. Blancllard oi
Wilton. John NJ. Taylor of Wellesley
Mass. who is graduate of the Uni
vcrsity of Maine and largely interest
ed in Maine water companies, is the
presiding genius of the new com :
pany, which also seeks to hay" all oil
it's acts UP to date made valid. Henry
Hudson of Guilford. who has Dill
for the creation of the Guiltord Wa
ter District. offered some suggestions
which those interested in getting tho
ncH company incorporated agreed TO-
The following corporations haV" hicd
certificates Of organization at the Oh
tee of the secretary of State:
4. IL. Holmes Incorporated "rSan-
izcd at kittery for the purpose oi car
rying On the business of general con
tracing and manufacturing. with So
nD6 capital stock, of which nothing Is
uaid in. officers: President. Horace
Mitchell of Kittery; treasurer. I. T.
Smuthers Of Portsmouth,, y. H. Ccttifi-
cate fled Feb. ]. 1911.
Grant Realty Co, organized at Au-
GIi&ta for the purpose of purchase ana
sale of land. water rights and water
with $3.c0o00o capital stock. vi which
nothing is paid in. Officers President.
z. :. Buzzell OF Augusta: treasurer. Nj.
NJ. Tarrar of Augusta. Certificate filed
Jan. II, 1911.
Dispatch Gazette Co. organized at
Portland, for the purpose of carrying
on general printing and publishing
business. with $4,000 capital stock of
which nothing is paid in. Officers Pres
ident. David NJ. Little of Salem. Mass;
treasurer. F.. Y. Mann of Portland. Ger
tificate filed Jan. 81. 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Warren tnce
Viola Grant, who were recently mar
ried at NorridgeWock were the guests
for Il few days of Mr. Warrcn'S aunt
Mrs. o. :. Perkins. \ part of Mr.
Warren's boHhood days were passed
in this vicinity and his friends join in
wishing them many happy and pros
porous years.
Mrs. L. r. Tilson who was reported
quite i'll is improving.
Mrs. Nora Bragg who has been con-
fined to her home since last October
is able to take a short ride.
Mr.. and MIS-. c. c. Black are re-
ceiving the congratulations of friends
on the birth of son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to personally thank cacl
and every one of our neighbors ant
friends for their kindness in so MANY
ways in our late bereavement of the
transition to spirit life of our mother
and for the very many beautiful
flowers which were the expression ol
Your kindest thoughts to us at this
time. which we ever shall remember.
Mr.. and Mrs, g. L. HERR1Ck.
Mr.. and Mrs. EDGAR w. HASKELL
Mr.. and Mrs. HENRY j. TYLER.
Miss VERA TYLER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
La Grippe Coughs

Strain and weaken the system and If
not checked may develop into pneumonia.
No danger Of this when Foley's Honey
and Tar is taken promptly. It Is a re-
colds, and acts quickly and effectively
In cases OF Group. Remember the name
Foley's. Honey and Tar for all coughs
ness and for racking. lagrippe coughs.
No opiates. Refuse substitutes. Bow
ditch. Webster g. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
Speedy Relief From Kidney Trouble.

II had an acute attack of Bright's dis
ease with Inflammation of the kidneys
and bladder and dizziness" says Mrs.
Cora Thorp, Jackson. Mich. "A bottle of
Foley's Kidney Remedy overcome the
attack. reduced the inflammation, took
away the pain and made the bladder ac-
ton normal. ] wish everyone could know
of this wonderful remedy" Bowditch.
Webster G. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
Pneumonia Follows a Cold.

But never follows the use of Foley )
Honey and Tar. which checks the cough
and .expefs the cold. NJ. Stockwell. Han
nibal Mo-, says, ut beats all the RENE
dies ever used. contracted bad cold
and cough and was threatened with pneu-
nionia.. one bottle OF B,oley's Honey and
Tar completely cured me- No opiates.
jtst reliable household medicine. Bow
ditch, Webster d Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The funeral of the late Mrs. Nettic
Moore. whose death occurred Friday
afternoon, will be held at 253 Water
street at 10 o'clock Sunday forenoon
and the intcrment will be made in the
family lot on the Mud Mills road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

First meetings Of creditors were held
at the office of the referee i'll bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county Friday
forenoon in the cases of Charles T.
Milton of Nassalboro and C. f. Mat
thieu of WatervilIe. No assets were
found in either case, no trustee was
appointed and no further meetings
will be held until ordered by the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

DO not forget that tomorrow is to be
Church Going day for all the people
of Augusta. Now is the time to show
that there are none too many churches
in eur city. and that our church build
ings are no larger than are needed for
the accommodation of those who be-
long to the various congregations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The next monthly meeting of the Au-
gusta Board of Trade will be held al
the Augusta House on Monday even
ing. Feb. 6. with supper at $50 o.
clock. The representatives Of the press
in Augusta have been invited ITS guests
Of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The Mems Club of the UniverSalst
church viii hold its proposed Ladies'
night on Tuesday evening, Feb :.
Howard Davies. representative to tho
Legislature from Yarmouth, will be
the speaker. 4 buffet lunch will be
served by the committee which con-
sists of Elmer L. Parkman. c. c. Met.
calf and b. F Newman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Worthing & Parmenter are building
u new refrigerator and office in their
store on State street. This makes
much more room, and adds to the APP
pearancc Of the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Swift Il Turner Co. sell you if YOU
buy today. regular II quart grey
enamel ware water pail for only 39c.
also Wetty initial tumblers for sc.
each. The window showing will he
worth seeing. Lots of 10c. and some
25c. articles choice only &c. Just re-
| ceivcd Il new lot of those pretty paper
doilies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

y. \. tiarcelun of Auburn and Geo
E. Shorey of Lisbon Falls are in the
city for Il short time for the purpose
of correcting and revising the kcnne-
bee County Directory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Russell Il Weston Co.'S greatest OF
silk sales in their history comes to ii
close tonight 1t is almost sure
some will be "a little too late" These
are exceedingly low prices in the
goods as well as the silk waist mari,
downs. Look for the ad. announcing
values in other goods, no one economic
cally inclined and needing these arti-
cles within year should neglect this
surprising offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

AIls Charles Il. Ely of No. Patter-
sun street is to attend the Dam Goldet
wedding anniversary in Liv. rnort
Falls Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
LINCOLN
WEST DRESDEN.
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks for
the many kindnesses shown to us by
our friends and neighbors in our late
bereavement; also to those who sent
flowers.
CAPT. and MRS VIM. G.. CALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

one ease was heard before the mu-
nicipal court. Friday morning. on TIL.
charge of intoXication. in which the
respondent admitted his guilt and was
allowed to SO on a continuance OF
sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Friends of Fred Patrick. who has
been quite ill at his home on Glcndon
street, suffering from an attack of the
grip, will be glad to hear that he is
i'm proving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

DR.. O. w. Turner. who underwent
surgical treatment for appendicitis a
short time ago at the Augusta Gener-
al hospital, has SO far recovered that
lie was taken to his home on Stone
street Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Lyle l.. Brown Of this city left OF
train No. Friday night for Boston
where he will take a civil service ex
animation Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. 'ienry Cole are the
happy parents of q son. Frank Everett,
who was born to them Thursday at
their home on the Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The residence of Lester c. league OH
the Sidney road, about q half mile
above Coombs' Mills. was slightly
damaged Friday afternoon by fire
which was said to have started around
funnel hole in the living room. The
loss will be small. The insurance on
the house is carried by Charles l..
Downing and on the furniture by Ma
comber, Farr q Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Leroy :. Starrett. who has been tlI'
guest for the past week Of his friend
Don H Fitield left Friday for Athol
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Miss Winifred Bearce will leave this
morning for Portland, where she will
pass II few days as the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

James ellison and Frank Dow left
Thursday for Dexter, where they will
work for Vilcs & Perkins, destroy ing
brown tail moth nests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

NJ. and Mrs. Edwin Riley OF State
street are entertaining their daughter.
Mrs. Elmer Littlefield of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The final mark down on furs ant
mems clothing at II. CT. Barker Co. s
II is surprising to sec the values one
can obtain in furs now and furs thai
are SO reliable as Bankers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Frank J.. Thrasher. chief clerk of the
railway service at the Augusta office
left for Boston on train 102 Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

George W. sylvester has had teIe
phone installed at his residence. 3:
Gage street, the call for which /,
204-H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04
Daily ksnnebsc Journal
Telephone 1876.
LOCAL BRIEFS

Sheriff Richardson has at present ia
guests at his hotel on Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Read Melville Smiths ad, for special
music announcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Whitman & Adams Co.'S great sill,
sale closes tonight and this promises
to be the greatest day of them all
Coats and suits never to be lower this
winter and all millinery at almos,
your own price. Don't wait longer, 8
choice" is of less value each week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The many friends of Everett NJ.
Mower. who had been improving
steadily since his recent surgical
operation at the Augusta General hos
pital. were sorry to learn Friday that
he had passed a bad night Thursday
and that his condition was considered
serious. 1t was stated at the hospital
Friday evening, however. that there
appeared to be slight Improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

The residence of Daniel :. Young.
on the North Belfast road. was the
scene of a slight blaze Friday morn
ing. caused by a chimney fire. The
fire worked its way through the wood
work of the upper rooms. which made
1t very hard to get at, and some time
elapsed before it was cXtinguished. Mr..
founs's residence is outside the city
limits. consequently no alarm was
sounded. The loss was small and is
covered by insurance in the Macom-
Der, Farr & Written agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

@G@@N4N 1910 the Maine Coz connected the
M ~ lines of the Kennebec Light Heat Co. with it's water
"a ~ the Sebasticook River elsewhere,
0MYE and has this than doubled the
sources O the Kennebec River towns, at the
making possible manufacturing purposes
of the largest manufacturing plants Augusta
has been buying
depending upon the Central Maine Power for the operation
of considerable part of it's mill.
During year Company has secured additional rights
sufficient undeveoped water be able
ply communities which doing business with cleo
trio Land has been bought the
plans completed large plant be located Farmngda
and to with the the Company system The
building plant will absolute reliability of SERVICE and
electricity produced cheapy by cobm
alton of power and steam.
supply electricity for in quantity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

y. +. Folsom & Son are exceedingly
generous today in providing those
rich and delicious peach blossoms
for only lie. lb. For a Sunday
candy exceptionally fine. Also the
genuine Carlisle 40c. grade chocolates
a. 27c. More glory" than profits" in
both of these at this price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

BOWditch z Webstcr Show an clc-
giant and extensive line of bath
sponges at extremely low prices. a
small one costs Zoe. ii medium size
one can be bought for &c. while great
large ones may be had for Coo. anc
1Oc. They are all first class goods,
perfect in shape and quality and the
only thing cheap about them is the
price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Of course the announcement that j.
g. Johnson has made a batch of his
pure delicious golden nuggets in 3
tlavors. for today's sale will create a
big demand. the price being only Il
cents pound and the nuggets so crisp
and brittle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-04

Lots ground green bone at J.. 5.
founS's today. pounds Robbins
sauer kraut, % cents. nice country but
ter 2S cents, fresh eggs 80 cents today,
clans and oysters plenty. Also fine
storage eggs PC doz.. ) dozen 81.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-21
,5sSFHTGHEN
THE CORAL CRANBERRY.

|THE ruby cranberry is in it's hey
day now. Containing as it does
Il good proportion Of acid. 1t is
available. Cranberry sauce to serve
with poultry Or game. cranberry pies
or tarts and cranberry jelly are as good
for the stomach as they are agreeable
to the palate.
Stewed cranberrics uIy be served as
side dish. One way Of stewing them
Is as follows: Wash Il quart OF cram
berries. place them in granite stew
pan and add two cupfuis of granulat.
ed sugar and two sills of water. Cook
them ten minutes after they begin to
boil.
Have the cover on the saucepan.
but avoid stirring. The berries should
be SKINNED while cooking to remove
the skum. They may be served as
they are or strained when taken or
the fire. The cranberrics can be run
into individual molds or into one large
mold Serve with sprigs of mint.
Cranberry Jelly.
For cranberry jelly take quart Of
cranberrics, a half pint of water and
pound of sugar. After washing boil
, the cranberries for ten minutes. Mash
and strain through flannel bag. Put
! the juice back in the kettle or porce-
| lain saucepan and stir in the sugar.
Let it boil for about fifteen minutes.
| Then try it to see II It will jcll. IL
DONE turn out to cool.
/ To make a good cranberry pie place
uncooked cranberries in IL pie dish
. lined with pie paste. Add four table
! spoonfuls of sugar. half cupful Of
molasses and after putting on an up
per crust let it bake in brisk oven
! for about half an hour
! Candied Berries.
| The little folks adore candieh cram
berries. Here is Il recipe for them.
| Take a quart of berries and lay them
/ in a pan that will hold them evenly
! on the bottom Cover with ten cup
! fuls Of sugar and water enough l."
colnc to about oncthird the height of
the berries and bake slowly until the
berries are tender. They must retain
their shapes.
/ Pile very neatly upon glass dish
| They should look like candicd cher
ries. with Il small amount OF thick
sirup and should be Il scarlet color
These are nice to serve with poultry.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-21

Coroner was presented to thc Board anC
accepted.
They adjourned To meet Friday, Dec.
:, 1871.
Friday, Dec :, 1871.
The Board oi County Commissioner,
met in adjourned regular session, witt
all members present.
They continued throughout the day
checking the accounts Of County officers.
The bond OF L. !. Dolell as Judge oI
the Comfy Court was approved by the
Board.
They adjourned to meet Saturday Dec.
9. 1911.
Saturday, Dee. ., 1912.
The Board of Couoty Commissioners
met in adjourned regular session, witt,
all members present.
DR.. W. &. Davidson WAS appointed to
the Office of Coroner to take the place
made vacant by the resignation OF Mr..
Il. J. Dobcll
The Board completed the work oi
checking the saccount> OF the several
County officers.
The following claims were audited and
allowed:
Ordinary Fund
I. W. Sherman, commissioner
fees and mileage ;;33. 40
W. 7. Johnson. commissioners
fees and mileage, 2S.20
Finley Dye, commissioner fees
and mileage, 25.
q. :. kinsman, freight on County
Exhibit, 1922
II. J. Erickson. refund OF taxes IS
Ont West Printing Il Stationery Co.,
supplies, l2.lO
G. +. Richardson, expenses on Col
orado Springs exhibit, 9.27
Road Fund
Charley Stockham. road work, 22.Go
Price Maupin, '' H.4O
{. {. Moore, 1900
Clark Taylor, '' '' 1000
W. ii. Ray, '' 2O.S0
G. \. Brobcrg, 50 s. 22.4O
Earl Frink. g 24:4O
The John Cass Lumber Co.. post,
tile, cement, 1860
The Board adjourned to meet Friday,
December, %, 1911, unless sooner called.
LILY z. LABAREE, Clerk.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-21
...,~ M Mar~~~/
For Sale

S.W. l. IA g. AZ Sedgwich Comfy
Colorado, Clear Title $1,000 per acre
cash, Choice land miles from HaNtum
Sl6O. 90 to Broker who closes sale.
]. +. Durham, Owner,
Wenona, III.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-21

GlVen by OvlQ ,. ,. SATURDAY even
ing Dec. %, AT Ovid Hall
Every One Invited.
Part One.
Music
Chorus Sunday School
Scripture Reading Mr.. Dawson
Prayer Mr.. Cannady
Singing Congregation
Recitation Laura Alexander
Recitation Lewellyn Burton
Chorus Sunday School
Recitation Elvar Carroll
Recitation Earl Alexander
Recitation Margaret Morgan
Chorus Sunday School
Recitation June Truax
Recitation Phillip Hessler
Recitation Katie Lenck
Chorus Sunday School
Recitation Mamie johnson
Recitation Dwey Reeder
Chorus Sunday School
Recitation Mabel Short
Recitation Beatrice Drummond
Singing by Quartette
Part Two
Mother Goose Cantata Seventeen
children
Santa Clause.
Mother Goose.
| Two Scholars
Little Boy Blue and Little Bo Peep.
Jack and Jill.
Jack Sprat ana Wife
Little Miss Muffet and Spider
Mary Quite Contrary
| Tommy Hooks and Betsey Brooks.
Wee Willie Winkee
Man in the Moon
/ Chorus by School.
Distribution of Treats.