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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
AUGUSTA WOMAN'S ASSN.
The "Rest Room" and Other Objects
Of the Organization.

When the soliciting committee from
the Current Events Club began its
canvass, for the necessary funds to
successfully undertake such an or
ganizationa this fact became evident:
That it is not generally understood for
just what purpose the women intend
the Augusta Woman,s Association te
be organized for. The impression
seems to be that it is simply to pro-
vide a rest room for women, whereas,
if that were its only object, the plan
would hardly be considered feasible.
The rest room is an important part
of the work under consideration. but
it is only. one of the many uses for
ization is needed 1t is the intention
to carry on the work along the prac-
teal lines of the Young Womans
Christian Association.
Perhaps just a few words will ex-
plain so that il may be better under
stood and save time in the canvass
1t will be remembered that Twelfth
Night" was given under the auspices
of the Current Events Club, last
spring, and a considerable fund was
realized from that entertainment IL
was the desire of many of the mem
bers that this sum be devoted to some
civic need OF the city and attention
was called tc the fact that there
seemed to be no place for women or
girls, who were seeking employment
in our city, who wished to remain
over night, or detained even for q few
hours, to be made comfortable, except
ing at the hotels, where the expense
is more than they can readily meet
and where with many it is an impos-
sibility Incidents We're related which
really emphasized the need of an in
formation offifficfiie. 1t was suggested
that we add to this fund from time
to time and open such a room as
would meet this need. To secure 6
list of names OF persons who for 9
small remuneration, would let rooms
land thus find homes for strangers I'M
til such time as our services could
be dispensed with, the small expense
te be borne by themselves and MOI
| by the association, unless it wa:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

III An eye and ear test for the student
y&odv of the school, is in progress every
3s9fternoon. this week, in the CONNER
4zial room. This test is given by Prin-
mpal Stuart, and Prof. Gibson. The
Eenjors and Juniors have already had
Sgheir examinations sand the Freshmen
Ind Sophomores Will have theirs on
"Wednesday and THURSDAY afternoon.
gsThe monthly rank cards have besn
distributed, this week, to the scholars.
THE football men of the school are TO
hold a banquet, Thursday evening, at
4fotefs North, and about 40 persons are
expected to be present. A banquet OF
rhis sort is customary, every year. for
the football squad and it is looked for
ward to by them, with great interest.
The debating class met, Tuesday
evening, at Principal Stuarts house
and a large class was present. ln44e
est seems to run very high in the
school, this. year, in debating, and IT
is probable that fine debating team
may be formed, this winter.
The school win close, Friday noon,
for the Christmas recess of two weeks,
and it will not be in session again un-
til Jan. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

found to be worthy case, and ex-
IRENE circumstances
There was also discussed the great
need of rest rooms, where packages
could be left. refreshing cup of tea
or coffee procured for a few pennies,
and where one could get information
, regarding steam and electric car SER
vice, and receive other courtesies and
suggestions that save time. A place
to meet friends by appointment. also
for club and committee meetings when
necessary, to wait for train or car;
| where any woman or girl would be
! welcome to bring a. lunch. use the
| serving machine provided by the as
ISOLATION or TO read the books and
magazines donated by its members.
These rooms are not designed to
meet the need of Augusta women
alone but more especially for shop
pers from the surrounding cities and
| towns, farmers wives, whose hus-
bands are obliged to pass more or
| less time on the business streets. and
| for all visitors who come to this beau-
| tifHl capital city, there will be a vel
| come and a comfortable place in
| which to wait.
These plans have been quietly ma
| turing since last September but no
definite action was taken until very
recently, when the executive board OF
the Current Events Club met the
Board of Trade and placed the mat
| ter before them. asking if such rooms
seemed desirable. Their answer being
| favorable to such a proposition, 1t
was thought wise to proceed.
A matron will be secured later TO
| care for the rooms, whose duty it
shall be to maintain order, cleanliness
and respect for the rules of the asso-
citation and to promote the interests
| of its patrons so that it will reflect
credit upon the city
This association is non sectarian.
every man, woman and child may
| feel an interest and assist in its work,
| either by becoming sustaining OF
working member, but the rooms are
ia be used by and for women alone
and always under the supervision OF
the officers and competent matron
| These rooms are possible only as the
generous philosophical citizens oil
Augusta meet and respond to the call
| of the soliciting committee. Those who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
have already given financial support

have already given financial support
are as follows:
: Mrs. j. Manchester Haynes. e. c. Bur-
leigh, Geo. f. Macomber, w II. Gan
nett, Heath az Andrews, Mrs. Hope NJ
II. Wheeler Augusta Lumber Co, Judge
Oliver G. Hall, Williamson, Burleigh x
Mclean, John V. Lane, G.. A. Perley,
r r. Wellman. Swift & Turner Co, r.
J. Moves, William II. Reid, Blaine Owen.
Everett Hall. Governor Frederick Plais-
ted. Central Maine Power Co., ". y.
Hutchins, Treby Johnson, Prington
Brothers. DIR. w. Johnson. DIR: w. II.
Harris, A. ID. Weeks. J. E. Fuller, John
r. Gould, Frank L. Smith. Il. G. CARL.
Weber & Hewitt, Merrill Brothers,
Chas. r. Written, Rev. b. p. Hope. II.
E. Dunnack. Brian c. Roberts, e. w.
Church. Knowlton & Hewins, Rev. Chas
H b. Seliger. White Cloud Laundry, G.
f. Hoxie & Co.. "a friend. Mrs. Frank
Adams, Judge G. T. stevens, c. Il.
Downing, John Coulghlin, DR.. r. l.. Me-
Kay, Harry Lowell, II. T. Sawyer, f..
w Thompson. DIR. o. H.. Brann, j. a.
Guptill, Rev. c. ID. Boothby, Orrin l..
Choate, Abbie c. Johnson, Worthing x
Parmenter
Other names will be added as solicited.
Anyone wishing TO help the cause may
send contributions to the treasurer
MRS. CfIAS. p. EMERSON,
Scott Street
Augusta, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

graph CO. building, Augusta Flower
shop building, II. c. Barker store,
Miller & Clicks fruit store, j. II. Co
gan & Co.'S. building, Johnsons candy
store, Coughlin's drug store, Perry $
restaurant, City Hotel, Central House,
chernowsky's department store and
Tetreanlt's drug store.
A diagonal line of lights will extend
from the Alden building to the wait
ing room and from the south end of
the Granite Bank building to the
north. end of Truant & Bates under
taking establishment
Each wire will cross the street and
will contain is lights. equally divided
into red, green and white, except
where the lights cross Water street at
Bridge street, the street being so wide
there that more lights will be used.
This work has been accomplished
wholly through the efforts of the
Board of Trade and too much credit
cannot be given them for their ear
nest and faithful work in this mat
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Lights and Decorations Will
Make Water Street Attractive
For Christmas Week Visitors,

The Board of Trade is planning to
decorate Water street for Christmas.
Walter Wyman, manager of the Cen
trail Maine Power Co.. had kindly Of
fered to the city, through the Board
of Trade, free power, if the mer-
chants on Water street desire to dec
crate the street with electric lights,
during the week preceding Christmas.
The directors of the Board of Trade
have taken the matter in hand, and
the contract has been awarded to
Webher Il Church of this city. 'Fhe
Board planned to make the installa-
ton permanent, and will purchase the
outfit outright, so that any time the
lights can be used for Illuminating
the street. The work on the installa-
tien of these lights will start, Wednes-
day morning.
Lines of lights will run across the
street at the following points: The
Fuller Holway building, the Opera
house, Augusta Trust Co. building. j.
p. Squire Il Co. building, Pierce
Clothing Co. building. Postal Tele-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Chief John A Buckley of the Au-
gusta fire department, Tuesday, re-
ceived a letter from District Chief w.
J. Coffin, secretary of the Concord, N.
H., Firemens Relief Association. in
which he stated that Concord has a
Firemen's Relief Association, which
has been organized for 20 years and
now has $4,000 in the treasury. The in
come and donations provide for the
assessments and benefit of 81 day
is paid. He advised the organization of
such an association by the Augusta
department. The bylaws of the Con-
cord Association and those of Port
land, Lewiston, Bangor and Biddeford
will be considered by the Augusta fire
department at the meeting which has
been called, Thursday evening, for the
purpose of forming a Firemen's Relief
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
AMusEM TENTS.
New Pictures at Opera House.

A new change in pictures win take
place at the Opera House this after
noon and evening. The subjects Sc
leoted are of the choicest and the
photography of the most advanced.
This afternoon and evening will af-
ford the last opportunity of witness
ing one of the most finished acts of
It's kind ever exhibited in this city,
that of Les Valaadons. who perform
on a wire with Bicycles In most
graceful manner and executing feats
that are nothing short of marvellous.
Baby Isora is the most wonderful
child contortionist at present in the
hIsfness. Miss. Gilman continues to
please with her excellent singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Mrs. ]. B. Labree is i'll with a bad

cold.
Mrs. Freeman Deering is visiting
relatives in this town and Parkman for
several weeks. from Augusta.
w. w. Qdlin and bride (nee Mrs
Emma Keith of Phiiadelphia) have re-
turned to Cambridge to reside They
have the best wishes of a large circle
of friends.
Next Saturday a FARMERS Insthnt
win be held I'm. Grange hail at l6.30 and
100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
.
Red. Cross Seals
At the Post Office

The Red Cross seals will be for sale
at the post Office. Monday, Dec. Is,
and the remainder of the week. The
following ladies' will have the care OF
rfle eale of the seals: Mrs. Harriet
Blaine Beale, Mrs. Frank II. Smith,
Miss Helen Child, Mrs. Richard Good
win, Mrs. Ernest II. Wheeler, Mrs.
Charles Penney, Mrs. George Brick
EFT. Mrs, Dennis Donovan, Miss Ethel
Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Talk about suction sweepers, until
You see the diamond in Swift & Tur-
ner Cos, withhold your opinion of
which are best and cost but little COM
paratively. This attaches to your
electricity and is said to be a wonder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Perley C. Brown of Pressure Isle,
county attorney of Aroostook county,
arrived in the city, Tuesday, in order
to be on hand when the Aroostook
county cases are called, Wednesday,
in the law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Hon. Oliver G. Hall reports that the
thermometer registered 20 above upon
the piazza of his residence on Elm
street, at noon, Tuesday. He finds
from weather record which he kept,
last year, that the thermometer on
the corresponding day of 1910 register
ed degrees below zero,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Hon. Leslie Boynton of jefferson
was in the city, Monday. Senator
Boynton was on his way to Boston,
where he will join a party. who will
take trip TO California. Senator
Boyntpn will return in season for the
proposed special session of the Legis-
lature in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Elmo NORM, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John NORM, died at A.
NJ. Tuesday, at the family residence,
% Bond street, of pneumonia, aged l
year. 6 months Funeral services will
be held at 2 p. NJ, Wednesday, from
St. Augustine's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
Daily kennsbee Journal
Wednesday, December 13, 1911.
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
] eIephone 1856.

cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate OF ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising OF money will be charged ct
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly win confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Miss Blanche NJ Baldwin of st.
John. n. B., arrived in the city on
train No. 102, Tuesday afternoon. to
pass the winter with her brother, VIM.
S. Baldwin, at his home at No. 154 Wa
ter street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Quite an attraction in the Maine
Optical Cos, window. The demonstra-
ton of Parker jack knife FOUNTAIN pen.
This is one of the best of the many
automatic window displays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Charles p Barnes of Norway, for
mer assistant attorney general, was
in the city, Tuesday. on legal bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
NORTH AUGUSTA.

The dance to have been held,
Wednesday night, by North Augusta
Grange, has been POSTPONED, on ac-
count of the bad travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Vose piano is carried at the
Charles f. Downing warerooms. Cor
respendence solicited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
LOCAL NOTICE.

Rebekah Aid will hold Christmas
sale of fancy work, aprons, fir wreaths,
cooked food and candy at /. o. o. i.
hall. from II to 6, Dec. 1914.
1ec9-11-13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

| Matrimonial intentions of Edward L.
| Smith and Flavie A. Tyler, both of
| Augusta, were filed, Tuesday, at the
Office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Philip Velanske and Miss Bedelia
Hubley, both of this city. were united
in marriage, Tuesday. by. City Clerk
NeWbert, at his Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Don't forget the chicken pie dinner
at the Universalist vestry at $50 to-
night. served by the Murray Alliance.
Tickets may be purchased of members
or at Fl. f. Goodrichs Pharmacy. Get
your tickets early as they are limited,
The Christmas sale will continue this
afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
CAM BRIDGE.

Mr. and Mrs. Alverdo Small of Port
land are in town for week.
Fred Burdin of Dover is in town.
High school, for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Bean are receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth, Dec.
g. of a daughter.
DR. j. II. Wilson who was thought TO
be improving is not. so well at this
writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
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WANTED IN LEWISTON.
City Marshal Fletcher Arrests Lisbon
Falls Young Man.

City Marshal Fletcher. Tuesday
forenoon, captured a young man py
the name of Tony Miller of Lisbon
Fails, who WAS wanted by the Lewis
ton police upon the charge OF iar-
eeny of $40 from his brother. OF that
city. The city marshal found him
standing in front of II. M. Springer
grain store, and the young man went
TO the police station with him without
making any remonstrance. He was
searched at the station, and about
$i7 was found in his clothes
City Marshal Fletcher notified Lew
iston police headquarters that. he had
the man, whom they wanted, and an
officer from that city came to Au-
gusta and took the prisoner back to
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

The Rcbekah Aid Society will have
fhe Red Cross Christmas Seals for
ale Wednesday, in connection with
la cole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13
coNY NOTES.

"a million for tuberculosis You
an afford a millionth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Exhibition and sale of hand-painted
china at 20 Sewan street, Friday and
Saturday. dec13d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

The Red Cross stamps may be OBJ
tanned of Miss Stephanie Lancaster at
the Office of Charles A. Milliken. Opera
House block. Telephone 220. decl2dlf
n EiSfi Alan
Miss Lottie Stafford began her an
nual Holiday Sale Dec. 2 and will con-
tinue until Christmas at her rooms,
No. IL East Crescent street.
dec2dtodec25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

The next assembly of King Co., No.
4, Uniform Rank. will be held, Thurs
day evening. Invitations are already
ont for the event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS for
the holidays and for Christmas gifts.
Style card with prices sent on request.
Kennebec Journal, Augusta. Me.
dec5, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-13

Try Wendenburg's cough candy.
Sold by l.. c. Cochrane. 259 Water st.
dec6d6t
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-10-13
GRHC CLLIfH
AT MRHZDNLY

In 1881 a centennial celebration OF the victory
over CORVALLIS was held at yorktown ana tne
cornerstone Of the national monument was iaiu
with elaborate ceremonies in the presence VI
great concourse of people. On the pase Oh IIe
monument the following inscription is engraved
eat York on October IS, 1881, after siege oi
nineteen days by $500 Americans and I,ooo
French troucs of the line, $500 Virginia militia
under command of General Thomas Nelson anu
&c French ships of war, Earl CornWal4ls, coiA
mander of the British force at York ana Giou-
caster surrendered his army, 1921 omcers anu
men. $40 seamen, 244 cannon and "a STANDARDS
To his excelency, George Washington, COM
manderin-chief of the combined forces OF Amer
team and France; to his excellency, the Comte
do Rochambeau commanding the auXlllary
troops of his most Christian majesty In AmeElc~
and TO his excellency, the Comte de Grasse, COM
manding in chief the naval army OF france ID
Chesapeake
Grace church, which figured prominently I'D
the historic events just related is still used as
q Mace of worship. The edifice is of mari rock
construction and was built in 1900 The old bell
was gift from Queen Anne In 1725. Inc orig
inal communion service is still in use. Curlously
carved designs of head and lion are easily
discernable but the emblems on the service are
indistinct On the quaint tombstones In the
churchyard are the names OF many Oh the ldinous
Nelson family.
The oldest custom house In the United states
is situated at Yorktown and is one of the most
interesting of the historic buildings. 1t was built
in 1871 and was the port of entry for New YORK.
Philadelphia and many other of our great citfes
when they were in their infancy.
Yorktown was also the scene of considerable
activity at one period during the Civil war
When General Mcclellan began the Peninsula
campaign April 4, 1862, he found Yorktown for
titled and a line drawn from the town across
the peninsula to the mouth of the Warwick
river. Gen. j. B. Magruder in command OF the
Confederate forces, had hardly more than 11,OOt
men in all, of whom. 5000 were at Yorktown
General Mcclellan, who very much overestl
mated the Confederate forces, awaited rein
forcements and began sege operations. At the
end of the month Mcclellan had in position lis.
600 men while Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. who hat
assumed command of the Confederate forces on
April IT, had hardly more than $4,000 men on
the peninsula Just as Mcclellan was ready tt
open fire. General Johnston withdrew May
His rear guard was ovsrtaken near Williams
burg on May 5, and an indecisive battle wal
fought.
Yorktown is the county seat of York county
Virginia, and is situated about 70 miles south
east of Richmond, on the York river. Although
one of the oldest and most historic towns in the
country, Yorktown has never attained the prom
inence and Importance commercially that its
founders had prophesed for it, and today 1t has
a population of but few hundred.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-10-13

Washington brought to close by having the
draft of the agreement copied, sending it on
the morning of the 18th, and demanding that 1t
should be signed by eleven, and the garrison
march out at two o'clock.
Rochambeau describes the surrender: The
Americans and French took possession of the
two batteries at noon. The garrison marched
out at two o'clock between the two armies,
drums beating carrying their arms, which were
stacked, with about twenty flags Lord Corn
wallis being i'll, General O'Hara marched out
at the head of the garrison. When he ap-
preached me (Rochambeau) he presented his
sword. I pointed to General Washington OPP
posite to he as the head of the American
army, and said to him that as the French army
auxiliary this continent, that it was
from the American general that he must
take ORDERS
The manner of the capitulation was modelled
on the harsh terms CORVALLIS had imposed on
General Lincoln at the siege of Charleston, the
previous year. The colors were cased The
defeated army not permitted to play an
American French tune, and it was to Lin
coin himself that the formal surrender was
made.
In his general orders of the goth Washington
congratulated the army on the glorious events
of the day previous, and expressed his warm
gratitude to the French king and his officers,
naming each in his orders with suitable phrase
and commentator, and requested the Count de
Rochambeau ito present in his name to the
regiments of Agenois and Deux-Ponts the two
pieces of brass ordnance captured by them las
testimony of their gallantry) in storming the
enemy's redoubt on the night of the 18th inst,
when officers and men so universally We'd with
each other In the exercise of every soIdierly
virtue"
The victors found the little town of York,
which at that time contained about sixty houses
in state of absolute dilapidatior They were
literally honeycombed by balls. + The British
officers somplimented the French on the pre-,
cision of their fire, and confessed that they
were the first artillerists in Europe, while the
French were equally amazed at the wonderful
proficiency the Americans had ACQUIRED with
their limited experience. The house of Secre-
tary Nelson of Virginia. which lad served as
CORVALLIS headquarters, and the most stately
building in the town. remained fer years sig
nlncant witness OF the accuracylof the fire OF
the allies. "a @1
Inls rare specimen OF architecture, built In