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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Blanchette & Cyr do not run ten
cent store but they can save you
many ten cents on valuable Christ
mas goods. All kinds furniture. fancy
chairs, ladies' writing desks, art
squares, rugs. Stoves are a Speciality
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

The operating room of the New Eng
land Telephone and Telegraph Co, on
Winthrop street will, during the week.
be open to public inspection, each
morning and afternoon. Excellent OPP
purtunity viii be offered all Christmas
shoppers to inspect a modern tele-
phone plant, at a busy PERIOD and
every attention will be shown visitors.
and the workings of central eX-
planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
Funeral of Albert S. Nichols.

The funeral of the late Albert S. Mich
oils was held, at , p. NJ. Monday. from
the family residence q Bowman street.
Rev. w. r. Livingston officiated and the
interment was in the family lot, River
side cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

By an arrangement between the
Board of Trade and the management
of the Lewiston, Augusta IL Water
vile street Railway. the Winthrop
car will, beginning Tuesday morning,
run as far as the overhead bridge on
Water street instead of stopping at
the corner of Water and Bridge
Streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
List of Unclaimed Mail.

Women-Demont, Idly; Frye, Miss
Elizabeth; Grey, Miss Mary j.; Ginks,
Miss Mable; Lovcjoy, Laura; Onel-
lette, Mrs. Stephen; Page, Mrs. Alice
NJ. Is.
Men-Bean, Mr.. Felix; Cunningham
MIR. Weston; Deland, Mr.. Melvin,
Henderson, Mr.. J. H.; Jones, Mr.. b
f. c.; Miller, William X, ESQ.,; Pierce
Mr.. w. H; Rose, John; Walker, Mr.
II. H; Young, Mr.. Billy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Elbridge Jones and Herman Martin
both of this city, recently enjoyed d
days hunting trip in North Manches.
ter bringing back with them 10 fine
rabbits, which they had shot ahead
of Mr.. Martins rabbit hound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

How can shoppers with money
burning in their pockets" even hope
to escape leaving ii goodly portion in
F. L. Davis & cos. after seeing those
attractive windows?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mrs. f. S. Hamilton and daughter,
Lucretia, of Ninalhaven are guests
of Mrs. Hamilton's sister, Mrs. T. j.
Lyons. East Crescent street MT.
Hamilton is expected to arrive. sun
day, and will be the guest of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Lyons over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Hon. n. a. Luce of vassalboro, for
Incr state superintendent of schools
was u visitor in the city, Monday. and
called upon friends in the department
of education at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Alfred Hanson of the firm of Alfred
Hanson 4 Son, left, Monday morning,
with crew of men for Kineo, where
he has a job of mason work, on the
addition To the kineo House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

W. H. Davis, who has been for four
years clerk at the New Eastern ho-
tel, Machias, has entered the employ
of Proprietor Dorsey Of Hotel North,
as night clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

George Ward of Mount Vernon was
in the city. Monday forenoon, on a
brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Frank Goodale of Vassalboro was
business visitor, Monday forenoon, in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Smith of
East Mt. Vernon We're in the city,
Monday, attending to Christmas shop
ping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Chester a. Fuller's specialties are
making lively work to keep pace with
the demand for marking the gold and
silver sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

James and Walter Dunlap. both OF
Nassalboro. were business visitors ir
the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Capital Grange will hold a Christ
mas tree. Saturday evening, for MEM
bers and their friends. the program
for which will be furnished by the
children. Members are requested to
bring presents to hang on the tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mr., and Mrs. Elbridge Trask of Mt
Vernon were in Augusta. Monday
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Miss Marjorie Marshall of Riverside
was a visitor. Monday. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

The Whitman & Adams cos. large
AL. gives new interest to their Christ.
mas sale which was interrupted for u
few days by the smoke sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

l.. F. Waldron of Dexter was among
the out of-t town visitors to register.
Monday, at Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Miss Edith Collins Of Readlleld was
the guest, Monday. of Miss Annie Rob-
inson and Miss Inez Wright, Perham
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

H. c. Barker Cos. well-known cor
rect" taste in the selection of gents
furnishings calls in lots of ladies who
are particular"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Miss Manila Damren and Linwood
Wells of Mount Vernon were callers,
Monday. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. NJ Damren, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
Daily kennebec Journa.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Candle speeialties in Swift & Tur-
ncr Co.'S, tiny ones TO 2t2 feet in size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

e. +. Stuart and J. W. Blunt both
Of Skowhegan, We're visitors in this
city, Monday, on their way to Lewis
ton. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mrs. Helen Robbins of Orient was
in the city, Monday, visiting friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mrs. j. w Robbins of Livermore
Falls is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
l.. j. Delano, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Miss ARA Soule left. Saturday. fol
Boston, where she will pass two weeks
visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

G. w Harper of Foxboro was bus
mess visitor, Monday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Il. T.. Jordan of East Nassalboro
was business visitor, Monday, in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

A farewell party was given to Miss
Rita Coonan, Monday evening, at the
home of Miss Mabel Wright, 10 Gage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
CoNY ALUMNI ORGANIZES
Basketball Team, and viii Play at
Roller Pink. This Wintsr.

4 meeting OF the Alumni OF the
Cony High school has been held at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Box paper. latest styles, Eaton,
Crane < Pike, in handsome holiday
boxes. .25c., 45c., 75c., $500 and $3.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

oner October s last He was charged with various offenses, ranging from de- struction of property and assault and battery to kill to murder in the first de- gree Mrs. Dietz and Leslie were defen6- ants in the murder case. They, Myrs and Clarence and John Dietz. are code fendants in other actions pending against the Dietz family Judge Reid informed Mrs. Dietz and Leslie that they were discharged.
 MT. Dietz." asked the judge, have you anything to say before sentence is passed?'
 With a calm manner Dietz faced the judge
 Do you suppose" he asked, q haven't known that sooner or later the trust, be- cause 1t is big and l am little, would kill me or put me out of the way? have fought my fight and defended my home and family.
 The trust has one creed one law one purpose. That is rule or ruin. It could not rule John Dietz. So they tried for six years to ruin him. Now it looks as if they have got what they were after.
 T have done nothing wrong and tbe< state has. And yet it is the statsdshat sends me to jail
 Tt Is the state that waylafd my chill dren, took one away to jail and put a bullet through the other-a young girl.'
 T cannot see, Mir Detz, that that has anything to do with the killing of Oscar Harp said Judge Reid.
 Judge Reid overrued Dietz' motion for a new trial, but gave him ten days in which to file exceptions, after sentencing him to prison for life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
The Benefit of ocean Traveling

It is said that a trip abroad will do more toward making new men and new wo1nen than all of the Theories ever ad- vanced by medical men. The cures effect ed by the bracing yet soothing. unadul- terated ocean air, due to it's saline and other chemical ingredients and it's great or amount of oxygen and ozone, are at tracing universal attention to the great advantages of the ocean trip. Besides being natures workshop on the most im- proved scale. it also gives wider vision
 and different view of men and things
 In regard to the benefits and advantages of ocean travelling there Is no doubt; hut the perplexing question heretofore has been the expense and how to overcome It.
 The Anchor Line offers a solution of the problem in It's low rates and unsurpassed steamships and service, Once on board one of its new commodious twin-screw steamships the passenger seems to, ex- perience a higher and better. life and forgets that trouble ever existed The 71k days voyage is one of pleasurable com ranionship and activity, or of absolute rest and seclusion. according to the de- sire of the individual-a trtp for those who wish to retain their health as much as for those who have lost their health. The excellence of the scuis- tions and comforts provided on all steamships of the Anchor Line have won for it an 'enviable reputation among ocean travellers. All the ships in the cer- vce are equipped with the Marconi Wire Hess Telegraph. The Anchor Line illus trated Book of Tours may Joe had free upon request to the general agents. Hem derson Bros, IT and 1s Br6adwey. New York. S 4 h f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
Lafayette's Body Inferred

Glasgow, May 13.-After formal and official Identification. the body of La fayette the Great, the vaudeville per former who lost his life when the Empire Music hall at Edinburgh was burned, was cremated here today and the ashes taken to Edinburgh for i'm terment in the tomb which the actor had prepared for himself and his pet dog, Beauty" M
 Iafayettes body was recovered from the fire ruins only yesterday. It was easily recognized and made plain that the body cremated here yesterday, was not as then supposed. that of the illu. sionist but of Richards, another mem Der of the company who appeared a. Lafayette's daughter in one of his illi sfons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
MUSIC FESTIVAL
 GREAT SUCCESS. Florence Institutes Annual
 Event With Eclat STARS IN CONCERT
Elaborate Programmes Under Eff cient Management Assure An nual May Day Celebration
 for Three Cities

Florence. May 13.-(Special) )-The e first May musical festival of Florence passed into history last night with the verdict Success" passed upon 1t by the large crowds that heard the three per formances Thursday and Friday even ing and Friday afternoon. Florence is the first city in northern Alabama to institute an annual musical festival, and perhaps no Sther city Is so well qualified to bring the undertaking to successful fruition. The climax of the festival came Friday evening when Cowen's Rose Maiden" was given un- der the direction of Miss Gabriella Knight with a chorus of 40 voices. The soloists were Miss Neida Humphrey of New York, soprano; Miss Florence Odil of Nashville. contralto; MT. Raymond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
DE|Tz GETS LIFE
 LABOR SENTENCE

Hayward, Wis, May 13.-John F. Diets will spend the rest of his life at hard labor in the state pententiary at Waupun by the verdict of the jury today for the murder of Deputy oscar Harp in the bat tie of Camorondam on October last. The Jury brought in the following yer dict
 John F. Dietz, guilty of murder in tho first degree Hattie Detz, his wife, not guilty of murder in the first degree; Les lie Dietz, his son, not guilty of murder in the first degree.
 The smile with which the ''old man" has always faced the things that have happened to him did not desert him. He smiled as the judge read the verdict handed up by the foreman of the jury. He made no demonstration.
 The trouble between John F. Dietz and certain lumber companies, operating in Sawyer county, Wis, began in Febru- ary, 1904 through Dietz' refusal to allow the companies to float logs over the Cameron dam on a quarter section bought by Mrs. Dietz without paying him the toll he demanded.
 In the last of his principal attempts to capture Dietz on various charges and legal processes. Deputy Harp was killed In others several men were wounded Myra Dietz was shot through the body, Clarence Dietz was wounded in the fore head and John himself was shot through the hand. In addition the shooting of Bert Horel at Winter, Wis, by Dietz September last was more or less closely traceable to the original fracas. The tenth armed effort to take Dietz was successful, and he became pris-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
Recommendations of Executive

The president recommended that the convention instruct the committee on his tory to prepare histories of the division covering yearly periods and issue these books to every chapter of the division; that more systematic work be done for the Alabama room In the Confederate museum at Richmond. as the United Daughters of the Confederacy holds its national convention in Richmond in No vember, and the room in it's present con dition would be a discredit to the state division; that Mrs. Bashinsky be assisted in preparing a cook book, the proceeds from the sale of which are to be used ira eridowing a scolarship; and further rec commended that the histories used In the southern schools and colleges be care fully examined. in view of the present crusade for more impartial histories of the war period.
 The report of the treasurer Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw of Montgomery, showed re- ceipts during the year to have been $s,161 IS; disbursements, $2,606.76, and the amount on hand. $547.22.
 The report of the registrar showed that very few votes had been lost by the in- auguration of the registration system.
 The committee on the Soldiers Home reported that $400 was on hand for fur nishing the 5000 extension, provided for by an appropriation of the state leg1s- lature. The annex is expected to be ready for occupancy by June.
 The report of the scholarship commit- tee showed that at present the Alabama division of the United Daughters Of the Confectionery Is endowed with IA scholar ships The committee will work in con- section with the officers of the state di- vision during the year for the endow- ment of several other scholarships.
 Monument Funds
 The report of the Arlington monument fund was made by Mrs Chappelle Corey, chairman for Alabama, showing that the total amount contributed by the chapters of Alabama was $1,17s.03, and that the Yancey chapter of Birmingham had made the best record with contribution Of SIS s5 Mrs. Corey also read report from the central committee showing that the sale of Confederate stamps for the year had amounted to s444. Report of the Shiloh monument fund was made by Mrs. F. w. Webster of Huntsville, state chairman of the Shiloa monument com- mittee, and Mrs. A. W. Newson of Huntsville reported on the Gettysbura monument fund, of which she Is chair man. Several reports from chapters were read, showing good financial condition and progress in the work.
 The closing day was devoted to the election of officers during the morning followed by a luncheon at the Cawthor hotel. and in the afternoon the session was devoted to exercises by the children of the public schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

 Williams of Oklahoma, tenor, and MT. S. w. Brierson of Florence, bass. The chorus has been practicing the beau tiful Rose Maiden" for the past four months and with the splendid acoustics of the First Baptist church, where the festival was given. was as effective as much larger chorus ordinarily is.
 The performance Thursday evening presented trio of stars in concert, the performers beiEg Miss Humphrey, Mrs. c. W. Best, harpist, and MT. Best, or ganist. Mrs. Best was heard for the first time by Florence audience and her exquisite. playing called for num- erous encores, as did that of the other performers.
 The matinee Friday afternoon was given by Fritz Schmidt's orchestra of Nashville, and MT. Raymond Williams, tenor.
 The Florence Choral union, under whose auspices the musical festival was given, is an organizat ation of which ev cry Florentine is proud. It was or ganized last December at the request of the Florence Commercial club, the idea of such an organization and an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

MT. Samuel Mckinley, 1215 Grand Ave, Kansas City, Mo, writes: T can honestly say I owe my life to Peruna
 Travelling from town to town. hay ing to go into all kinds of badly heated stores and buildings, sometimes stand ing up for hours at time while ply ing my trade as auctioneer, 1t is only natural that I had colds frequently. Last December I contracted a severe case, which, through neglect on my . part, settled on my lungs. When all most too late I began doctoring, but without avail, until heard of Peruna. It cured me, so I cannot praise 1t too ] highly" .fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
FOURTH DISTRICT
 OPENS EXERCISES
Dr. Hubbard Will Preach Commence ment Sermon and Andrews De-
 liver Address at Sylacauga

Sylacauga, May -(Speciai)-The Fourth District Agricultural school com mencement exercises began Saturday. May IS, with an art and manual training exhibit ct the college auditorium. Sunday. the 14th, the Rev. Dr. w. D. Hubbard of Birmingham will preach the commence ment sermon at the First Methodist church. Monday at 10 o'clock the gradu- atil,g exercises will take place at the auditorium Frank S. Andrews of Bir- mingham will deliver the address to the graduating class.
 The public schools are concluding the first years work since being removed from the agricultural school; the work done by both schools demonstrates very clearly the wisdom of separating them. The exercises given by the public schools Friday were the most unique and inter- esting ever seen here before, hundreds of little tets assembled at the home of T.. J. Matthews at 4 o'clock Friday after noon the little girls with their doll carts and dolls and the boys with bicycles, all of which were beautifully decorated They formed line and marched through the business part of the town to the g hool grounds, and there engaged in the May pole dance. The prize winners were little Miss Louise Hightower for the best decorated doll cart and doll; Foreman Sntf for the best decorated bicycle: Will lie McDowell won the prize for the freak, he driving a large Angora goat to a agon, both of which were profusely dec orated. Little Miss Vivian Johnston, daughter of Mfr T. P. Johnston was queen of the occasion having won bys a large majority of the votes cast for. the most popular little girl in town. This contest was inaugurated by the School Improvement society, who received quite neat sum for the school improvement work for which they are laboring so faithfully. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

MT. w. J. Harper, Lehigh, Cleveland Co, Arkansas, writes: T do not know how to express my thanks to you for the good you have done me in treating me for catarrh.
 'I was a great sufferer from the effect of chronic catarrh of the head and nose. I was continually hawking and splitting, and l had entirely lost my sense of smell. I had tried various remedies, but nothing did me any good
 At last I tried Peruna as last re- sort, and I am thankful to say that after using ten bottles of Peruna I am once more we'll of catarrh of the head and nose." &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
ID DOUBLE SHOPS ELECTRIC POWER
IL. & N. Plans Extension. Lumber Company Re : builds Plant sd sss

Decatur May 13.-(Special.)-Chie Mechanical Engineer Sterns of the fIouisville and Nashville railroad with in the city today, stated that tomorrow morning work would commence on the installing of supplementary machinery and boilers in the power house of the -company's shops in New Decatur. This addition to the machinery and the rboilers, he said, will double the pres ent capacity of the electrical machinery of these shops.
 The McI.ain Lumber company of Chattanooga is rebuilding their saw mill here, which was destroyed by fire about two weeks ago. A modern fire proof, steel building will take the place Of the -framesone that was destroyed by the fire. This is one of the largest sawmills in Decatur, using annually about 100000 feet of saw logs. They cut mostly quartered sawed oak for the export trade. ff
 w T. Daniel died this morning near Trinity, where he had been for his health for some time past. The funeral will take place tomorrow and will be attended by members of the Junior order United American Mechanics, Masons and Odd Fellows, to which lodges he belonged.
 z Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock Winona council No. 8, Junior Order United American Mechanics, will hold their annual memorial and decoration services at the city cemetery. Appro- priate addresses will be delivered al the cemetery and the graves of the 10 or more deceased members of this council win be strewns with flowers, as Is the annual custom.
 ,.. Joe Wheeler chapter, United .Daugh ters of the Confederacy, have just elected. officers as fo1lows: Mrs. w. A Curry, president: Mrs. o. B. Cartwright first vice president; Mrs w N. Hall second vice president; Miss Carrie New man, secretary; Mrs. J. M. Collier treasurer.
 :. Frank Julian, state railroad commfs missioner, has announced that he wfl be at the courthouse in Decatur oI May 16 for the purpose of hearing an, complaints that may be placed before him by the people, of the Decaturs ol .of this section of the state.
 ,,a Little Alma D. Martin. the 2-year. old daughter of Mr. and Mrs -L. ID Martin. died yesterday at their home