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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

1t is understood that encoura ging
plans are on foot for promoting the
manufacture OF delivery autos. For
this purpose no better property can
be found, and it will bring great ac-
tiyity to this city The Halloweu
Garage Company, which is in reality
a department of the O'Brien Electro
phone Company. has taken on the
agency for the well-knoWn Regal and
Elmore automobiles and the Packard
trucks, for this vicinity, and are also
prepared with splendid facilities and
large garage space to sell cars of any
description on commission basis.
The lower floor which is given up
almost entirels to the manufacture Of
automobile accessories, such as cleo
tric horns, Whistles, dynamos, search
lights, etc, has attached a foundry
for turning out brass and aluminium
castings, also nickling ana copper
baths. The O'Brien Electrophone
Company are also placing other manu-
featured novelties, one particularly
which is destined to have a very large
sale is the Electrocure, which is an
arrangement of an electric producing
apparatus, and is approved by physf-
cans generally, also the Electro
Massager These are finding sale
throughout the entire civilized world.
Added to all this, Mr. OBrien, the
president and manager OF the com
pahE will have q line Of autos In
charge OF competent chauffeurs for
the purpose Of conveying persons to
and from CobhDsseerontpp and atbar
Maine resorts this coming summer.
Altogether Halowell is proud Of the
energetic head of this great estah-
Ilshment which offers every induce
iheh' lef Aaine s citizens and saIaHaer
tourists To come and see Whal ~eegf'
things can be wrought at our doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
MADISON.

David Norton, who had been i'll FOR
the past week with pneumonia. died
Sunday at the home of his son Henry
Norton in North Arson. Mr.. Norton
was n native of the town Of Industry.
but for many years been a resident
of North Arson. Four children Mrs.
Alice Mitchell, Mrs. Lena Witham and
John and Henry Norton, all being
residents of North Arson: and two
brothers, J. NJ. Norton of Arson, and
Warren Norton who resides IN iowa,
survive Mr. Norton was a soldier IN
the Civil War serving as sergeant in
Co. X. 24th Me. He was a prominent
worker in the Somerset County Vote
rams Association. Mr. Norton was 20
years and months old The funeral
services will be held Tuesday after
noon at the house.
The first baseball game of the sea-
son in Madison was played Saturday
between teams from Madison and In-
dian Spring Wooden Mills. The score
was 8 L. > in favor of the indian
Spring team. Arrangements are being
made for Il game next Saturday after
noon between the two pulp mills.
Llewellyn Fish and family left town
Friday FOR Santa Barbara. Cal, where
they viii make their home in the flu
ture.
The remains Of The late James
WEIGH who died II the insane hospital
in Augusta Friday, We're brought here
Saturday The funeral services and
burial were at the old cemetery Sat
urday afternoon A widow and two
small children survive. Mrs Welch
underwent a surgical operation at her
home on Jones street Saturday morn
nG.
An alarm of fire was sounded at
$50 a. NJ. Sunday for a blaze in a
stable owned by f. W Hamilton at the
rear of the Pastime theater on Main
street. A number of other large wood
en- buildings are in close proximity to
the stable and had it not been for the
timely discovery of the fire nothing
could have saved the business section
of the town from a bad scorching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

The scribe who first saw the O'Brien
Eleetrophone Company. only a few
years ago in its incipiency housed in
small building in a small way on
Second street, and who has had occa-
eioa 10 watch its growth and see it
long for larger quarters and add new
enterprises to the once baby institu-
ton until it is now known as the
o'Brien Electrophone & Hallowell
Garage Company, was indeed greatly
surprised when he visited the place a
few days ago. to find it So firmly es-
tahlish ia the old cotton mill. recently
purchased by Charles H. O'Brien,
there To find such an air Of activity
with score Of busy workmen, and
prospects for much more to follow.
As soon as one enters the building.
ard surveys one complete floor. 275
feet long by As feet wide, and sees the
facilities for storing, handling and
producing everything in the automo-
bile line as shown in the above cut.
ne will al once see that it is the larg-
est and most complete garage in this
part Of the country. You 90 from this
room into another, where, in connec-
ton with the machine room, is a sup
ply department where you can get
what you want while you wait. The
paint room, in charge of skilled
workmen under Melvin Burns. fore
man. who is an expert in his line, is
so thoroughly finished that an old
auto dome over can hardly he told
from the new. Being situated as the
building Is, near Augusta and Gardi-
her. il is an ideal place as above
mentioned. It is just what is needed
in this section. owing to the rapid
growth Of the auto trucking sup
ply business, fof4 ie stgis 5lH'a n
s4h sfW n36i @8amf t1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
A Pound Party.

The members of Halowell Com
mandery. L. O. G. c., visited the home
of one of their members. William H.
Frost Al Second street, Monday night
and rendered him a surprise Pound
party.sa The pounds were many. one
bulk alone, barrel of -four had the
required 1876 of the finest quality 9TH
er useful table necessities completely
filled the larder. This was q gracious
act on the part of the donors and their
visit and gifts were much appreciated
Mr. Frost is a most worthy citizen,
who has been the victim of a severe
attack of rheumatism that has pre-
vented him from earning anything for
many months and his friends were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
DEXTER.
Deaths of John Nj. Hill and Frank
SawtelIe-Both Well Known.

Dexter, Me. May S,-tspeciaD.-
John M. Hill, one of the old and re
spctted residents of this town, died
at his home on Spring street early
this morning after an illness of two
weeks, following a shock Of paralysis.
His age was about 70 years. For
many wears the deceased was mem
Der Of the firm of Jenkins q Hill,
grocers. doing business IN the Par
sons store on Main street. now oc-
eupied by Jesse Slmbail as a variety
store After retiring from The gro
lc1N business be has held several dlf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
WEST GARDINER.

Mrs. Frank Burns and son Thurs
tol ard sister, Mrs. Clark Of Augusta
AMI Herbert Johnson of HalloWell were
sunday guests at James = Collins,
Airs. Sadie Southland Of Revere.
Mass. and Mrs. Georgia Blake Of Prov
idence, T. l., are visiting their father,
George Dixon.
Waiter e. Curtis is making arrange
ments tn visit California in the near
future and if pleased with that state
may make his future home there
Mrs. LYDIA Rice, who has been absent
in Hailowell during the winter. has re-
turned and opened her house ON the
HalloWeIl road for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Townes visited
friends in Winthrop sunday
Mrs. Alfred Newman. who passed
the winter in Richmond Va, and has
returned 10 her fathers. \. w Fullers.
for the summer, received Il letter last
wsek from her husband SAYING he had
gone from Richmond to Mt. Aerie. $.
{. where he will work al stone cutting
this summer.
SPEARS CoRNER-Mr. and III.
L. ". Rice entertained guests Sundek
If0f1 Lewiston.
Erwin Horne made a. business trip
Saturday to Gardner
f. G. Allard of I.tchfield was call
er FRIDAY at the Corner
The pulpit of the Free Baptist
church was furnished with a supply
on Sunday in the absence. of. the pas
tor, Rev. NJ. c, Minor.
Alvin Spear and John Annis Spear
are engaged in setting fruit trees on
the farm of l.. T. Wing.
Miss Bernice Ban, teacher of the
Longfelow school passed Sunday with
Augusta friends,
Mrs, George Martin entertained out
of-toWn callers asst week..
Hiss Edwina Jordan, teacher of the
Lcnefellow Primary school, was the
recipient of a Naybasket from her pu-
pills on the evening of May L
HIGHLAND AVE.-The Good Cheer
Club will NEE Thursday afternoon.
May II. with Hrs. Eta Merrill.
Mrs. Jere Swift formerlEt OF this
place who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs NJ. c. Vadsworth for the past
two weeks. rturnd Saturday to Rich
mond.
Rev. Mr.. htes and son are building
new housg on the property which
the son recently purchased of Miss
Elizabeth Chry. 1t is said that when
completed l. will be most modern
one. The rafters are. up and the
sides BOARDED in. 1t probably will be
rushed to completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
state of OHIO, city of Toledo, Lucas

state of OHIO, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, s.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior parner of the firm of f, j.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that aid firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLORS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be-
cured by The use of Hall Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn b before me and subscribed in
my presenee this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1856
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consttpa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
4 Warning.

Mayor Became has authorized notices
to be posted warning all persons
against setting tire. or allowing to be
set any unnecessary fire. during the
continuance OF the dangerous condi-
tons now prevailing. The police de
partment is notified to enforce the ne
cessary precautions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

d. IS. McNaughton has a plan for
customers to profit by the coming l.
weeks. Read the ad. carefully and if
You do not understand It fully call at
the store and obtain a circular with
cuts This is a pure and simple free
gift each week of Il A. piece set OF
nice dishes. These With the Mission
furniture set can be seen at the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Loren :. James. Hallowelfs aged
iewelcr who sustained a parylitic
shock last fall, from which he has
been housed all winter was able to
be on the street Monday with the aid
OF crutch and cane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

John J. Maloney. who has been in
charge of the construction of The new
depot. has been transferred 10 Port
lana To take charge of a contract there
for Cunningham & Son. by whom he
is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Mr. and Mrs. w. c. johnson and
daughter. Miss Vira, with their ehauf
feur Roscoe A. Baeelder, made "A de-
lightful run TO Boothbay Harbor and
return in their steamer auto Saturday.
Tie running time was two hours. The
roads were i'm splendid condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Ray H. Chadbourne of this city is
touring the West. He writes to the
Journal reporter from Salt Lake City,
Utah, under date of May 4. saying:
Great country. having good time; am
WE'LL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Preparations for the 18th annual
convention q the Maine State spir-
itualist Association. which meets in
Id Town May 20 and 81, are about
10 complete, and the attendance bids
fair to be larger than in the past
wears. The same delegates elected for
the Belfast convention hold over for
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Miss Sadie Sinclair, trained
nurse of Portland, has been in this
city for several days. the guest of her
parents at No. 40 Greenville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

The barge Thomastou. which has
been discharging her cargo OF coal at
Wingate's sheds, finished the work ana
was tewed sea ward Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
Advertised Letters.

The following letters for the week
ending May 8. are at the post office
unclaimed Women. Mrs. Eta Allen,
Cora NJ. Wright; men, !. c. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

has just been put on the stage which will
greatly add to its attractiveness. No
pains Will be spared to make this one of
the best plays ever given by the Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

HAttdYHtll:.,,,,.-.js,....
saw go =
4 Warning to All Persons
About Setting Fires,
4 Surprise Pound PaIty--AuiO
Drivers Being Watched.
Something About the 0'Brien EIec-
trophone Co.'S Plant.

The Y. w. c. T. L. will meet at
30 Tuesday evening with Miss Lot
tie Johnson. Is Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

BED bug bitters" euphonius name
surely. At Beane's drug store they
say it is guaranteed death to bugs,
etc. only 25c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

thoughtful in assisting to lghton his
burdens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

The barge Draper with cargo of
coal for W. d. Harrington arrived at
the dock Monday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

ton where ON Monday he joined Mrs.
Haines who is returning from a two
months visit in Oklahoma. They will
return the latter part of this week.
Mrs. Maria L. STEVENS is visiting in
Burnham with Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z.
Stevens before going to Newburgh for
a visit.
Miss Mary Moalton Of this town,
who was n the railroad accident in
Bangor and received slight injuries
Sunday was taken To the hospital in
Bangor. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Moulton went Monday to Ban
gor.
on account of the supper to be serv-
ed Thursday in the Universalist
church by the Rebekah Lodge to the
lodge of Newport the annual meeting
of the Ladies Aid Society of the
church will be held Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Everett II. Ever of Dover, n. H.,
was the guest over Sunday Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac d. Ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

Mrs. Eugene Longfellow and her
grandmother, Mrs Elizabeth Nark. 4
LEFT, Monday for Lancaster, \. III
Where Mrs. Wark is to spend the S0P1
mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09

One man was before court, Monday
for ntoxcation. A fine of SO and
costs was imposed and paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-09
GARDINER.

Arthur Minister returned Monday, to
Hebron Academy after spending sun
day at his home in this city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05
Aquatic Meet Will
Not Be Unionized
Events Will Be Allotted in Small Par.
cells to Various Clubs Want
ing Sanctions.

NEW YORK. Feb. 4.-The movement re-
Gently made toward holding all the Ma
tionai Amateur Athletic union aquatic
championships IN one big meet mas asain
fallen short OF It's purpose. The committee
IN charge discussed the matter at length a
few days ago and eventually reached the
decision that the best interests Of ,he sport
would be served by allotting the events in
small parcels 70 the various clubs ap9;y as
for sanctions
Eight organizations have already bid for
some Of the national events The New
York Athletic club and City Athletic club
OF New York. the Chicago Athletic associa-
ton and Illinois Athletic club OF Chicago
the Illinois Athletic club Of ST. Louis and
Argo Swimming club OF Philadelphia and
two Pittsburg clubs. The governing body
win wait uLtl ali others have been heard
from before making the distribution.
In assigning the various events the com
mittee win endeavor 70 facilitate matters
for all concerned by placing each IN the
district which is likely 10 give must entries
mus. the breast and back stroke races
which have in recent years filled pIin.
cipally with western contestants. viii prob.
ably 20 to Chicago or st. Louis. while the
straight sWims. az which fasteners ars
strongest. viii IN an likelihood be granted
10 New York Pittsburg is expected 10 sei
the water polo championship. as the pros
pect OF both the Chicago Athletic assl.la
tion and the New York Athletic club send
has teams makes n advisable 20 fad !
neutral pool for the contest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05

punch IL h different The Kidneys no fairly
near the surface. and Il must be evident 20
any doctor that continued heavy blows
In the vicinity Of these oreans may lead 70
disastrous results consider that the &C
tual substance OF the kidneys may sustain
injury. And the probability Of the sur
rounding tissues sustaining injury v sti
more likely contingency. Acute inflamma-
ton may BE- caused, and that may leave
to strip the explanation o. medical termin-
ology. actual enduring diseases. The result
Is that injury. not transitory, but deep
rooted. has been inflicted on vital organ.
think you would find that doctors ss
body would be practically unanimous in
oondemning the kidney punch a. risky
and dangerous blow"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05
People Of ALI
Nations Love the
Game Of Base Ball
All Countries Have Heroes of the
Diamond for the Fans to
Root For.

In the United States base ball deserves It's
title Of national game. not only because
Il has more devOtees thany any other out
door amusement and not alone because
this country perfected the sport and
brought Il 70 tie present form. but also
because II is essentially a game Of no one
race OF creed. In looking over the rosters
Of the big teams, while the Irish. German,
French and English names predominant.
still the patronymics Of the Indian. the
Pole. the italian. the Swede and the Gu
ban may be found there.
This has been 50 almost since the time
that leagues were formed and base ball
came into prominence, which has increased
with every playing season. In the early
eighties Vincent Nava. a Cuban. was one
Of the first-string oatchers on the Provi-
dence team. Another Cuban will train with
a big league team this spring.
In the eighties Sockalexis flashed like a
comet across the major league horizon.
This indian leftfielder batted .SS1 for Cleve-
land In 1897 and fielded like a whirlwind
He and Pappalau proved that the red man
could profltably desert the warpath for the
base ball path. The original Americans
are represented in the major leagues to.
day. Charles A. Bender. a Carlisle uni.
versity man. led the American league
pitchers last year by winning twenty-thre'
out OF twenty-elght games for the Ath'
letics.
Zach David Wheat. whose mother wal
the daughter Of Cherokee chieftain. wal
one OF the finds OF 1909. and will ado
strength to the Brooklyn team again thii
season. John T. Myers. a full-blooded In
dian from Riverside, Cal. won many
contest OF 1910 by his work with the wal
club and has proved himself as well gooC
catcher for the Giants.
The Poles cheer for Harry Covaleski
the Italians for Edward j. Abbauechio
the swedes for Otis johnson. and mel
from almost every other country find com
patriots TO encourage with advice an,
praise. Two National league teams are 4
have Japanese on their training squad
this spring. In the stress Of a contest
however, all nationaities merge and rae
prejudioes are forgotten. as every fan re
members only that he Is an America
watching his favorite team play the gam
OF games
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05
PennSy to Hold an
Athletic Meeting
Will Open Saturday, April %, and is
Open to All Colleges of
the Country.


PHILADELPHIA, Fen. 4.-T'he athletic
association OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania will give its seventeenth annual in
tercoilesiate and interscholastic relay race
meeting on Saturday, April 20. open to all
the colleges and universities OF the United
States and Canada. There will be three
races 10 determine the college champion
ship OF America. and they will be open to
any college or university that desires to
enter, One race will be for distance Il
a mile, each man to run a quarter mile
The second viii be a four-mile race, each
man to run q mile. The third will be q
two-mile race, each man TO run half mile
The University Of Pennsylvania teams viii
be found in all three, and It is expected
that Harvard, Yale. Princeton. Cornell
Columbia, Chicago, Michigan, Wisconsin
etc, viii also enter than. There win be
in addition. . number OF other races be
tween colleges. A division into groups Ia,
been made Of the institutions usually rep
resented that the teams may lie wei
matched. This seasons classification has
been announced, There are fifteen groups
In the first Yale. Harvard. Princeton. Chi
cago, Michigan. Cornell. Columbia and
Pennsylvania appear. The Canadian col
leges Toronto and MeGni, are grouped will
the westerners. Stanford. California, Wis
cousin. Minnesota. Illinois and Kansas. An
other easteSa division Includes Syracuse
Amherst. Brown, Dartmouth. Wesleyan
NJ /. r.. Virginia and Georgetown.
! There will be the following crack mattel
track events open TO college men. Sraluats
OF undergraduates, in which the first lriz
will be a gold watch: l0O-yard dash. 40
yard hurdle. high jump. broad jump. sho
put, hammer throw. discus and pole vault
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05
REGATTA GOES TO PHILADELPHIA
American Rowing Association Ar.
ranges for Event.

American Rowing Association Ar
ranges for Event.
NEW YORK. Feb. AT the annual meet
ing OF the American Rowing association, Il
was decided that the regatta will be held
this year at Philadelphia on Saturday, May
q. over a course one mile and $50 yards.
The special interclub race. for which six
teen crews entered last year. will be open
this year as usual to club crews. but not
TO university or college crews. II is hoped
this year to have a larger entry list than
last.
For the intercollegiate Cornell Columbia
and Pennsylvania have already entered,
Harvard and Yale are expected to follow
soon, and it is thought that possibly Prince
ton may send crew for the first time.
Hitherto the Princeton faculty has not
permitted the crew to race on any waters
but those Of Carnegie lake.
The program win be the same as last
year, with the exception that the race for
pair oars has been cancelled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05

declare their affiliations with one or the
other Of the two leagues. Missouri VALLEY
students would be delighted 60 see Iowa
choose the big Eight and let the Mis-
souri, valley league 20 rejoicing along its
way. Results would be more satisfactory
In this section, Il is thought.
The rules which Iowa has forced upon
Missouri. Nebraska and Kansas are nearly
unhearable, and Il IL likely that a move
msnt win be started 20 force the Hawk
eyes 20 declare themselves. Nebraska
alumni and undergraduates are ready to
begin the merry game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-05

and its worth as hill-climber cannot be
bettered, these qualities proving the cor
rect balance Of weight and power, The
116-inch wheel base, compact power plant
and double drop frame permit the mount
ing of bodies Of ample size with exceed
ingly low hung doors, while the long and
flexible springs smooth out the toughest
roads. The 1880 model is Stearns in
everything that the name implies power,
speed, flexibility, ease of control and quiet
ness in operation. Well balanced and
highly efficient, the car is ideal either as
touring car, toy tonneau runabOut with
removable tonneau), limousine or landau
let.