Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-10

I'll T. 'iifs anu 180ititlN iA1iiiit3s ~ -
shelburn Vt, We're drowned. The only
witneas t. the drowning was Fred Pat
ers1n, step-father of the l<enney girl,
and he was unable to reach the place
III time 10 save the girls The bodies
we're recovered. Miss Cunningham was
pa ssing her vacation with the Kenneys
Baldwin Saylor Fight Draw.
Indianapolis, Aug. 9-Matty Bald
win of Boston and Young Saylor of
indianapolis fought 10 fast rounds to
a draw here tonight. Up to the ninth
round the fight was fairly even, with
a shade in favor of the Eastern boxer.
Ia the ninth and 10th SaylOr had
slight advantage.
WATERvILLE.
Tie marriage intentions of Andrew
T. Stone of Kingston, r l., and Miss
Edith l.. Kennison of this city. have
been filed at the office of the city clerk.
The body of the late Mrs. Servilla b.
Putnam, wife of William Putnam of
Lewiston. was brought to this city,
Wednesday afternoon, and taken TO
China village for burial.
officers Maheu and Baxter had
tussle with two strangers who were
in a mixup Wednesday afternoon on
Lockwood park. The men We're fin
.al1E landed in the station. 1t is said
that the crowd also interfered with the
officers.
All electries and trains carried soodly
numbers To Augusta, Wednesday, after
non to attend the Hanks meet, which
has. in the estimation of the local
hnrsemen, been one of the most Sue
cessful in years. The threatening
weather kept MANY at home.
The subway under the Maine Cen
trail embankment on Front street Civ
ing access to the WaterNille Iron
Works ana places in that section, is
nearly completed. The road is already
being used and is found to be a great
convenience. The work is being done
b. the Maine Central section crew.
The nremen in his city have practic-
ally decided thet they win not attempt
any Labor Day celebration this year,
as has been the custom; but win con
fire their energies to a formal ceiebra
ii IN when their new central fire sta
ton on College avenue is completed
The usual sports on Labor day will be
missed BY MANY but program or
tins kind probably will be arranged tor
another date.
The car inspectors at the Maine Cen
trail station discovered a new kind of
a hobo" while looking over the cars
Wednesday noon. A small kitten was
huddled up on the truck frame and
had evidently travelled considerable
distance judging from the cleanliness
ef the animal.
The Baptist and Congregationalist
Sunday school united and held an en-
iogable Lawn party Wednesday eve
ming on the Colby campus \ large
number of people We're present. The
grounds were trimmed with Japanese
lanterns and presented a pretty APP
pearance. Refreshments were on sale
during the evening.
Frequent blasts. which occasionally
sha5e the business section. are heard
comirp f~6HG he river neal the Lock-
wood nIli, Where the work OF enlarging
the main raeeway is being carried OH.
The hrm of J, l.. Parkin 8 Son Of FAIR
E,!d. " ho have the contract for the
oIk eneage large number of men
and GO not expect TO complete the work
before two months.
An automobile driving through North
NassaIboro. Wednesday morning, ran
over small dog and killed it The
owner of the dog was greatly indignant
and telephoned to Waterville to have
the officers stop the car The man was
seen on Main street and stated that 1t
was an unavoidable accident and that
he was running slow at the time. He
agreed, however, to settle the dam
lagos.
Notices are being posted to the Ell
feet that the Board of Registration Tor
the coming special election will be IN
session at the City building on sept
), 6. : and s at the usual hours Inc
board will consist of Arthur DaVlau'
chairman. Harry Dubor and Dennis +.
Sweeney Mr.. Sweeney is new mem
Der, taking the place of Charles +.
Matthews, who has served for many
years. The ward book will also be
posted Thursday. showing the list of
voters.
The old Armory building on Front
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street is in the hands Of the carpenters
and many much needed repairs Will
be made. An appropriation of $1,000 was
recently made by the city government