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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The 1000 women suit makers and
5000 tailors, who have been ON strike
in Berlin, since Nov. %. Thursday.
abandoned the struggle, which has
been unsuccessful. The leaders of the
trades union advised the workers to
return to their employment for the
present on the old terms. recommend
ing them to renew their demands la
ter on when a more favorable oppor-
tunity presented itself.
The navy collier Sterling, beaehed
inside Cape Henry, Dec. 8, following a
collision with the steamer Dorothy In
lower Chesapeake bay, was ioated by
a wrecking company, early Thursday.
and towed to the Norfolk navy yard,
where she was locked for repairs.
The three men arrested, Wednes-
day, at Atlanta, Ca, on suspicion of
having been implicated in the Har-
deeville, S. c., train robbery, Tues
day, were released, late Wednesday
night The police decided they had
no cause for holding them further.
The men are Ed and c. G. Gibson and
j. l.. Parker. farmers.
Only executive action by Gov. Foss
and Council stands between Silas N.
Phelps. the murderer of Deputy Sller-
iff Emmett F. Haskins of Franklin
county. and the electric chair, during
the week of Dec. 81, as the supreme
court, Friday, dismissed his appeal
for q new trial. Phelps appeal for
clemency comes before the governor
next week. The appeal to the supreme
court was taken when Phelps was
sentenced on Oct Is. but, today, when
the matter came UP before the full
bench his counsel did not appear and
the en- sc WAS diSrniSsad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

President Noyes of the Board of Trade
is to interview the. store keepers on
Waser street and ascertain if they will
contribute towards having Water street
Illuminated during Christmas week. The
lighting company will supply the cleo
trcity free but the cost of lamps and
wiring will have to be paid for. The
cost would probably be $3.50 or $500. 1t
would make handsome picture to sec
the streets illuminated as suggested. OF
course lot of people would come down
town to view it. and it is hoped the plan
will be successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

mas showing of gents furnishings
that deserves a liberal expenditure of
the Christmas money, one of the
stores that ladies are particularly at
tracted TO as they remember their
many gentlemen friends. 1t is nice
to know when buyng that the neck
wear, gloves, fancy suspenders. etc,
etc, are all the very latest in correct
STYLES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Union Peace and Watch NIGHT Service.


ON the evening of Dec 81, the last
night of the year Union Peace ser
vice will be held by the churches of
this city III the Congregational church.
Eight churches have already sgnified
their purpose to join in this service.
The meeting will be held in accord
ance with the wishes of the Interna-
tional Peace Society and special mes
sages upon Universal Peace" will
be delivered.
As this is the last night of the old
year a Watch Night service will be
held, from 10 to u o'clock, in the in
terest Of a religious awakening At
both these sermons the addresses will
be given by the different pastors Of
our local churches.
At the close of the services. as the
hour of midnight approaches, the rite
of Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

A number of little friends and their
mothers were entertained, from 2 UNI
Til ;, Wednesday afternoon, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah ED
ridge the occasion being in honor Of
the first birthday of their son Dana.
Master Dana received many pretty
gifts Refreshments of ice cream
cake and fancy crackers We're served
and each of the little guests were pre-
scented with a souvenir OF the occa-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The manufacturing of shoe findings
which was begun some time ago in
the building ct the foot of High street,
which was % have been used for
Manual Training school. has grown
until the building is entirely made
quate- for it, Fifteen persons are en-
ployed there, and it has orders from
the shoe factories here, Augusta and
some in Auburn. The proprietors want
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Despite the fact that most of the
churches of the city have crowded
in their Christmas sales and suppers.
during the past two weeks all have
enjoyed success. The ladies of the
Baptist church, who were last on the
list and held their annual bazaar and
supper in X. of p hall. Thursday af-
ternoon and evening, were not behind
in reaplng good profit for their toll
Various fancy articles were on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The funeral of the late Frank T.
Yeaton will be held at the Methodist
church in Randolph, at 1.31. Friday
afternoon, instead of 1 o'clock, as an
nounced, Thursday. The services will
be conducted by Rev. James King,
pastor of the church. All Masons are
requested 20 meet at their hall in Gar
diner at 1 O'Clock. to attend the flu
neral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Mrs. Lucy V. Morton of 81 Summer
street left, Thursday, for the home of
Mrs. Joseph White, about one mile
from Randolph, on the River road,
where she expects to pass the remain
der of the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
LOCAL NOTICES.

Miss Frances Mitchell of Randolph
is prepared to do all kinds of art
stenciling on draperies, pillow tops,
etc, at reasonable prices Please call.
dec15d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph
Methodist church held their annual
Christmas sale ard supper, Thursday
afternoon and evening, in the church.
The affair was a success in every
way. a neat sum being realized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

which is thought will be adopted in
the High school, has been postponed
until the opening of the next term.
The object Of the city government is
to instruct students in he way city af-
fairs are carried on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Two skaters, Thursday, went
through the ice on the Cascade pond.
With the exception OF d good ducking
and some fright, they escaped with
out injury. The ice is hardly safe for
skaters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

THE BEST REASON FOR TRADING AT LEIeHToNs is THAT
YOU GET MORE VALUE IN EVERYTHING you BUY
HERE THAN ANY STORE IN MAINE CAN GIVE YOU AT THE
SAME
THIS is TRUE-EVERY WEEK THE YEAR-AND ES-
PECIALtY AT CHRISTMAS TIME LEIGHTON SELLS THE
SAME SERVCEABUE GOODS AT CHRISTMAS THAT is Of
FERED THE YEAR ROUND-THE SAME STANDARD
VALUES-THE SAME CORRECT STYLES.
there doubt of the and quality of article
bought
The following indicate way
gentIenens herenany
to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Painters were at work, Thursday. OH
the new fourth story OF the Glidden
box factory. painting the sides. which
have been sheathed The additional
story adds much to the appearance OF
the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

tables and soon disposed Of The
apron table was well supplied and lib
orally patronized A good supper was
nicely served. The whole affair was Il
success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The hearing on the contested Gardi
ner election for mayor will be held at
Augusta, Friday and many Gardiner
citizens will probably be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

j. Frank Cole of Winslow was in
the city, Thursday called by the i'll
ness of his mother, Mrs. Catherine
Littlefield, Mt Vernon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The Corinthian club gave its see
ond in d series Of dances Thursday
evening, in Masonic hall. About 90 or
more couple were on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

\ car will leave the City hall. Au-
gusta. this (Friday) evening. at the
close of the Band dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Mr. and Mrs William Niles of Hal
lowell were guests. Thursday of Mr..
and Mrs. George Woodland. Highland
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Gardiner Grange will have special
meeting. Monday evening. when
class of 10 candidates will receive the
Third and Fourth degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Rehearsal at 7.36 2 NJ, Friday. of
st. Matthews choir at home of Harold
c. Fuller. Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
HALLOWELL.

Miss 1mogene Larrabee of Dexter
is visiting Mr. and Mrs ALEX Morey.
50 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The Star Club will meet Friday aft
ernoon, with Mrs. r. T. True, IS Wind
sor street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Auction Sale
Personal Property
SAL, Dec. Is, 1911
10 A. M.
At the Roy Ballard Farm
fBetter known as Jesse Becilwith
FARM
On East Pittston Road, Pttston, Me.

On East Pittston Road, Pttston, Me.
Mr. Ballard is going back to Aroostook
county and will sell the following per-
sonal property to the highest bidder
without any reserve whatever
one pair work horses, II years old and
Weighing 400 lbs. each, good workers and
kind every way; Percheron colts 2 years
old, 2 cows about years old. regular
cream pots, 3 hogs months old, 25
Rhode Island Red Hens, geese, tur-
keys. 3 tons of hay. 100 bushels of oats
l iigger wagon, only been used years
/ horse rake. / horse hoe / pair double
harness. 1 single harness, / pung, chains
hoes, rakes, forks, etc, 1 fur robe, /
sideboard, dining chairs, 2 rockers, 9
stands, white iron bedsteads springs,
2 mattresses, | cook stove, % yards oil
cloth, II yards straw mating, % yards
wool carpets, window shades, erockery
ware and cooking utensils of all kinds.
Free luncheon at noon.
If stormy sale will be held first fair
day of next week.
GOULD G. SMALL, Auctioneers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Mrs. Charles Dwyer and child ar
rived. Thursday, from Conway, n. H,
to visit at her former home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Gould & Small advertise an i'm
portant auction sale for Dec. 10, read
particulars in ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Nahumkeag Camp. NJ. w of A.,
Tuesday evening, will take iii a class
of II. \ banquet will follow the init
fatfon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Gardiner Lodge. No. 3, /. O. o. f.,
Thursday evening, worked the FIRST
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Mrs Walter Beals and Inez Johnson
are the guests of Mrs Ida V. Rogers.
at her home on Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
GARDINER.

II. A. Jones was in Portland on bus
mess, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

r. p. Hazard left, Thursday, for
Boston, on business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Mrs. Whitney is critically i'll at her
home on Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
PAJAMAS

In Pajamas this store offers
the standard lines of mems high
grade night garments. in a most
unusual variety. The range.
=. $3.50. $1,000. $500 to $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

The city schools will close, Friday,
for a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
MEMS SOCKS

We carry all the best lines of
Mems Sox and in fine silk
stockings can give values un-
edualled by any store. These
are the leaders Csc. and soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

the Armory building for their bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A report was current in London, Thurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
GLOVES

IN most value in the city. and
every pair of gloves guaranteed
to give satisfactory service.
-Four great glove specials. SOC.
Dress ....... $3.50 and $3.50
Fur Lined .... ........ $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
SHIRTS

Anybody buying shirts here
gets bargains. Every correct
style and at prices less than any
other store. Every shirt spe-
cially made and neck shrunk 81.
...=.-.... =.=..... 4sc., St.0o, $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
NECKWEAR

The Leighton reputation for
,lassy neckwear will be main
tanned this season. Every style
from plain silks to the finest
knitted wear. Assortment un-
limited, all made to slip easily in
any style collar. 25c. and So.
1r. $500.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
oITIzRNs ANp sANITATIoN.

II supposed hth-by taking the
bit its teeth compelling do mildly
queed during year stamp
promptly superintendent
public fifty Thousand dollars carry necessary sanitation
schemes cograuoy
comfort
This cleaning up. money available
part
mental The citizens actively cooperate willingly will
being decency
observance sanitation the plumbing but such decency only
goes dency
the condition prevailing principally through
dscredt There
city conditions
surrounding extremely Heretofore
inntary the othfuness Of the
a nothing
particular
either
There of be drained filled in; there
within which pcolate the DRAWINGS all
ps blocks there pggees which smell to high heaven there
breeding
until sucked by the
sum-
this epidemic before there reasonable safety from
authorities freely
military things win
be remedied.
The cost will be many thousands The territorial can not under
consider it, citizens
be asked the protection of the defenders of the
Key of the Pacific to do for what he did for Panama
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
ARE DEPARTMENTS PROVING rnnmsB1vngq


individual
possible the mobilization
critics.
% recall uniforms Philippines cutting
the President secretary
militia
fact that golfers ships taking supplies
with
issour.''
Representative Hb the howles
ability
navy criticized
Mc1ah
southern California, Hawaii Machan
folows
81 wretchedly
inised that it modern military that it
would still without military
81 and challenge dena that the whole of the United
States entirely without tactical organization and that it grOue
pord aggregation of armed training
of a minor
military
merely in of useless military erected
millions political
time of officers and is expended taking of these properties instead
acquaintng themselves with the attributes soldier
which n
who has balanced
socaed Until the army entirely
organized placed military basis appropriations
constitute criminal The entirely
organized Immediately dsbanded
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
DEMOCRATS AND SUGAR TARIFF.

According correspondent OF calling
special congress passage reciprocity agreement
help hold the afforded 1t
hardly possible
there waiting that
the question imposed sugars
danger
Through their ehieanery officials of the have them
selves generally country taking
mainland might feel disposed back the
had
ealings of hunderin
serving penitenay public
Of the
pines and the South the beet the
sufer
is probably threat than determination the
protection the time Rnho
not the moeratm may do
changes coming changes
well
than realization The cut Cuban
appabe portion of
Philippine a ke surface.
The United growing supply
the
billion brought
the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
oUrsfioN 81 nnsroNniuIfdrY

sty clearly points 81 ms characteristics N Hawai-
s references yesterday 20 he u made BY The authorities times o.
epdeulea apathy m' ssa mss hardly
place bhme upon territorial health Things way
toward improvement but during th past h board has been
tremendously handicapped BY definite periods epdeme
through the citizens willing In the majority
actively result being shat
health conditions normal which
gradually getting tho epidemic point Of the Of the board
resisted authority provided
whereby The board could force obedience Of its rules
the Of 1902 tho legislature expansion
heretofore the
was responsible poi shops
have getting dirte cumber with succeeding
although their condition repeatedly this paper The
question building regulations city,
ydayng extension Of limits question until
time has been afforded practically
ict be built in the majority with hretrap
that be kept in sanitary condition.
tys department tape politics
that useful it hndrance Under it, dirt accumulated
fshmar garbage accumulated in the aewnys and inspectors
of their pull tolerated conditions that invited pnce
guarding health the community placed back where it be
longs in hands Of the territorial board Of health
city graduated.
passed
department b after repeated warnings from the fire chief and the secretary
the that fighting
equal they perform any time thanks
the criminal neglect that has allowed such structures jam the
blocks between Nuuanu and Liiha streets
spared by
The result of the cholera has been gvan legislature
result health power
money WHILE doubtless despaing by city
going through regulate the poi shops and other nuisances
with all the the board of health
cooperation citizens make work
long of best people, permit conditions to exist they do
long leading citizens"
law hinder ordinances
city health department to divide responsibility and insist
gnons instead getting busy just that long win Honolulu be backward
n health condit
city guard
guard protection
derry may of the unheathiest
The epidemic have just passed through brief as it has cost Homo
lulu than would have fairly
condition cholera only
pocket but viii continue to do SO for months to
Again. what few dollars the city roadwOr keeping
department its inadequate condition viii be
times should fire of from the
ment in the business section OF the city Chinatown
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
CORPORATIONS AND CANE LANDS.

number with years
plantation
attempt grasp What ready
necessity coming
insecurity
has the leading home
stead at cost' policy
What whereby
plantation
going special education sanitation
o. SINAI
this will
looking
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
BRO. BENJAMIN HAS GREAT
IHTER-ISLAAD TRADE

Stepping into the wholesale packing
department of the Honolulu Drug Com.
pany we found young Bro. Benjamin
and his assistants busy directing the
packing of remedies for shipment to
the other islands. 'eYou do quite a
trade outside of Honolulu" we re-
markell "oh, yes" hs replied,
"and it is growing every week, espe-
'eially since the people have found ont
it will be some time before l reach
the other islands, owing to the great
demand here in Honolulu. Now last
week 1 ran out of remedies, but luck
lily another shipment arrived in time to
bridge the gap and fill the demand
have shipments coming regularly now
and there is no danger of me running
short of medicine. Every mail brings
in orders for the Bro. Benjamin Rene
dies from the outside and we pack and
ship at once by first boat or train i'm
mediately on receipt of the order and
remittance. You know / pack, ship
and pay freight on all orders over S.,
and great many families outside of
Honolulu are taking advantage by or
dering an assortment of the different
remedies 1 sell, as they ara good to
have in the house and If taken n time
save You many a doctor bill, besides
preserving your health Money in all
cases must be sent with orders Send
an mail TO Bro. Benjamin, Honolulu
Drug Co, Honolulu. Money can be
sent by money order, Wells Fargo Ex-
press or registered letter.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

detailing
officials of their hard labor has
ked Hereafter according
imprisonment jail being exoc yardbOy to
tative people. re-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21


degp Sin Delegate Kuhf should be appointed
reported equally authority that Diaz
abducting
den in a perambuator''
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

going dropped employment
the
paper. All that Mr. piam viii do win vacation
of health
lvldenty asOeiatng Of people
Hawaii a which he viii that "wel-eamed vacation
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

Shingles of competent
competent commission all civic busnesG
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

There altogether of the pubic advertising
this
does make difference The Advertiser
doing
legislative
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

Austrian scientists forbidden
chaste embraces willing lips The unfeeng doctors that
spreads Evidently
feet.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

Mr.. and Mn william Weight Of
Hilo announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Alice Marian, TO Delbert =.
AfetzRer, the well-knoWn nilo man, who
has gone for two months vacation
h the mainland.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21

Hilo excited of the
attorneys jury without knocking
they Thought sap
of jurymen n Honolulu
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
FllIing KewalO PONDS.

Referring to the matter of filling in
the Kewalo ponds, President Mott
Smith of the board of health yester-
day stated that it would be some time
before this work eo1ld be started and
then when commenced 1t would take
from two 10 three months to complete
it, Before the contract can be let it
must be advertised for ten days. Ii
win require about 10000 yards OF ma.
terial 10 I'LL inthe ponds and provision
for transportation from the westerly
side OF the harbor by seow to the east.
erly side must be arranged for. From
there dump ears win convey the ma
terlal TO the ponds.
MottSmith said that Admiral
cowles has placed at the disposal OF
the board thirty dump ears for haul.
ing the material and that the rapid
transit company had volunteered 10
lay a third rail to accommodate the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-03-21
Nine Patients.

There are now nine patients in the
Kalihi quarantine hospital under the
care of Doctors Wayson and Moore.
These are those who have been seized
with cholera during the epidemic, all
with the exception of two, having been
contacts and consequently taken in
time. 1t is possible that they win have
to be kept in quarantine for two or
three months or until the bacteriologists
prove without doubt that they have
ceased to be carriers of the cholera
vibrios.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-28

1.-THE ieweler set my watch within
tho,Isandth of 9 second when he gave
II 70 me today" said rhe man with
new timeplece. 'anu this is how be
did It.:
He has q clock wired up with the
bir chronometer III Washington. At
n. m. this clocl, was corrected to
the thousandth OF y second Al i:O0
be- was ready 10 deliver my watch
His master clock naS Il Sd inch pen.
drlum. so il tickS seconds. Each OF
the first fifty-five ticks in each minute
is announced by II telegraph sounder
in the clock. thrlI the last i've seconds
are silent. The matchmaker rested 4
camerS hair brush OF the balance
wheel Of the watch 10 stop il. then set
all the hands, hour. INFINITE and second
M 100000 and waited When the 81
Iepce of the S0l!udrr indicated ano:oo
he got ready. ;;nd i've seconds later, on
the first tick oil :Ui. be lifted Inc
brush and the watch started. by
looking at the second hand with
glass and lislenin" 10 the CLOCK an
nouncer proved their ldentlcalness
EXCEPT for the time il took the SOUND
TO travel from the clock TO my ear
New York Sun.