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R. R. ENGINEERS
 GET INCREASE
ARBITRATION BOARD DECLARES MEN SHOULD ee PAID
 MORE.
Special Nugget Service

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-The board of arbitration has decided in favor of the railroad engineers and h1s declared for an advance in tbe wages of 30OO0 men now employed in that capacity on fifty Eastern rail- roaa-- ra. .'s.n,iemen Tn o~.ra.'~
 wer. strongly represented before th' board and succeeded in showing thai high wages were necessary 10 keeI those who drive locomotives al fiHf standard of efficiency. The members of the board seemed to believe that position of such tremendous respon- sibility should be advanced in status and that the verly best men obtainapi' should be cnticed into the service
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mites.
 The fact that the ,Iti's have found it necessary to 20 around with t ti,"t tu attack C"ustantiuopl, x taken tg mean that the BulgariIus hay" a5un- doned hope of taking tho city from the land side This. under the ,.: um- stances. shows that th. Turks ara ny nc means beaten.
 The great powers arv still busy in the work of mobilization. Russit Is now said to have put in motion or to have notified to be in readiness s4O.JCO men.
 The war department of Germany IS busy every moment of the day and France has it's reseryists already on tho move. All eyes are now turned 'n Austria. Its movements against Str
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SOCIALISTS BUSY. Special Nugget Service.

BASLE, Switzerland. Nov. 26.- Tho delegates to the international con gress of socialists which is TOW Ia session here have declared thu: they will resist to the utmost ':'e war measures of the government of their respective countries.
 It is possible that the socialistic members of the various parliaments throughout Europe will take action but it is also probable the result will be that they will be ordered out to fight for their countries, willing oE unwilling.
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Special Nugget Service.

CHICAGO. Nov. 26.-Pursued by her teacher for dishonorable purposes Miss Maud Vandussen, q beautiful young girl, rushed to drawer today and shot him dead. Driven almost crazy by the horror of the event she then jumped from the twentieti story of the Mccormack building and was mashed to death on the pavement.
 Miss Vandussen had been attending lessons in music and language with tho man for only few days. The full truth of the affair can hardly be ex- pected to be known immediately. The teacher Is not yet dead, but the bullet
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CHINESE MAKE
 MONEY CHANG
BIC REPUBLIC WILL TAX WiTh
 COLD AS BASIS.
!. ,laet Special Service.

PEkIN. No.. 26. II Is now pro posed by the government to establish taxation throughout the republic on A sota bas.s. Ihe sy zten is contaInpiat- e with a view altering aAtogeensr ' tn, arrangements n,'N.rso s..ssins oS which taxation in this country was rendered a good deal of joke. Tn. heads "f th" republic are dis playing most remarkable statesman ship in reorganizlng the financial and political conditions.
 They are getting down [" the work m tn. most determined way and tho deep philosophy for which the better ,ss of Chinese has been famous for centuries is showing now brilliant, sine. the responsibility of government was placed on their shoulders.
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SALEM, Mass, Nov. 26.--The court . house here was converted into d re- production of scene at the trial of the Camorrists in Italy when the jury brought in verdict of not guilty against Giovannitti. Ettor and Corusu today. The three men began to weep like women as the foreman of the jury his colleagues had come. one man in the gallery got a fit of mysteries and
 shouted like a maniac causing sever
 erican court witnessed a performance
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which might well have been thought impossible.
 Judge Quinn immediately afterward they were later arrested on a lesser charge. Bail. however. was given and they are now at liberty at least for the present.
 Giovannitti adopted a theatrical at titude when he had ceased weeping and made speech that would havs done justice to a melodrama. Ettor followed him with another dramatic effort and while a great crowd of hysterical working men and womea
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spesisi Nugget Service.

NEW YORK. Nov. 26.-The four the gambler. at the bchest of Lleuten- ant Becker. were sentenced today by Judge Con to ca~esricutiou An the first wceN III JsnrTnry. BecNer. the w~o who instigated the deed will meet his death in December.
 Rose and his doomed companions heard calmly the sentence of death
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JURY FAILS TO
 CONVICT GIBSON
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 NEW YORK, Nov. Z6 -BurtO' W. Gibson. charged wit ;. the murder of Mrs. Szabo in Greenwood lake, was n joyous man today when the jury faile to agree and was discharged.
 Gibson. who is a lawyer, was a:- cused of having drowned Mrs. Szabo by throwing her out of a boat in which Sncy w~~~ ~~-a--1- S3s-..- ss---= ~-~s-- s-'- body was found several bruises and scratches were found on her face and body which indicated that she had made a struggle to get back into :he
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EUR0PE'S VOLCANOES SMOKING
PEACE NOW HANGS ON
 THE SLENDEREST THREAD

via are being kept secret as u.u .h us possible. The next great danger is expected ta come when th. Austrian wrrships that left Constantln1 1pl" ar rI,r in th" Adriatic Shodsd they then command the SeryD,us To Va eat. tb. Albanian shores and shculd Servia refuse th. crisis will have ar rived.
 All messages from Vienna are now being ncnsored and all messas re- lating To the Seryian affair ars written iu secret code 80 that an unusua' se- ,r.,y Is being observed.
 Today. however. nothing naS Oc. cured which alters materially tho conditions prevailing yesterday.
 I .t Hsk st ehman's
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FOURTEEN CANDIDATES.

Fourteen candidates will be initiated in the Arctic Brotherhood next Friday night. The royal malamute, who has usurped in A. E. circles the place of the historic goat. has had nothing to eat for some time and an awful or deal Is certain for those who have had the temerity to go in.
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MUROERERS
 ID DIE IN JANUARY

pronounced Each was asked II he had anything to say but all maintain ed silence except to answer in the negative. \ large morbid crowd w"s present IT the court ruuu as sentence was pass.a and low buzz of approVa, ossssaa Ns. assro the fstaN ~oras were spoken.
 THE NEW EAGLE.
 The home of straight whi skeys.
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TO WORK MADELINE.

Brennan and Solga took an outht in the Madeline claim on Dexter creek this morning. The Madeline Is nuIy on. of the old famous claims ,vhieh are again tn he operated thi- season.
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TO CLEAN STREETS

Al the meeting "f tl" city council last night the only bid presented for cleaning the streets during tn" winter was that of Joe Montgomery for the C. l.. Morris company at $240 per month. II was referred rn the com mittee
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EIGHT BLOWN-UP
 IN STARCH PLANT

ploycs who had lost their employ ment hut ther" seems tn be no good reason for this belief and that tn" af- fair was an accident pun" and simple is th" general belief
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AT THE NEW EAGLE.

Old Lewis Hunter Rys and the Fs nous Atherton Bourbon whiskeys. Distilled spring 1904 1905 bough: m bond and reduced to 90 per cent by u S. government by tho bo,tls CT gallon.
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SHOT TEACHER AND
 JUMPED TO DEATH

, has struck him in a vital place and
 his recovery is not expected.
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CROWD WEEPS LIkE.W0mEl
 WHEN GIoVANNITTI RELEASED

demonstrated the former prisoners be- gan to weep again. The new charges preferred against the men are merely ones of rioting and may not be pro- ceeded with.
 The whole scene gave rise to quite a little amusement. one man with . moving picture machine stood outside as the hysterical crowd came out and probably obtained a picture which will be a curiosity in it's way.
 We have a large ass 'rtment of fancy holiday gift books. ready for mailing. lomen Bros.
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boat but had been beaten back brutai ly. It was even charged that Gibsan had hit her over the head with an oar as she attempted 10 chamber back to safety. The motive for the murde; was said to be the effort to secure money amounting to 5000 which she possessed.
 Gibson will be tried again and the e-o..s...sos. hopss eo able by that time to secure further evidence.
 Fresh 1912 S. q w. 6travsbslries aic Raspberriss at Breeding q 0orosn.
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LIVE CHICKENS AND TURKEYs AT THE NEVADA TONIGHT.
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Nome Nugget s2.0o per month.
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Turkeys tonight at the ess''.
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lut fisk at Lehman's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Tuesday evening, May %, a recep-
ton was rendered the new pastor, Rev.
Samuel Needlenan b. D.. and family.
The front part of the church was
tastefully decorated. Hymns were
sung and remarks made by various
members of the church. Among them
were Rev. Mr.. Brooks, the local
preacher, Nathan Grover, Frank Dam
ren. Mrs. Ralph Percival and others.
ID. c. Lambert was the presiding Of
fcer.
On the same evening was also oh
served the Crystal wedding of Mr.
Needleman. He was requested to
make remarks in reference to married
life He responded, speaking of the
matrimonial voyage that had been I'M
dertaken and with great Pilot-Jesus
Christ-on board success had attended
the journey.
One of the beautiful features OF the
evening was the composition of an
original poem for the occasion by the
gifted member of the church. Mrs.
Mary Dana Lambert. 1t is in IL
stanzas.
After the exercises in the church
the people repaired to the parsonage,
where an agreeable surprise awaited
the pastor and his family in the form
of a donation. Cash and provisions
were donated by the kind parishioners.
for which the pastor heavily thanked
them.
The young people of the North Au-
gusta church planned to surprise their
popular Sunday school teacher, Mrs.
Esther r, Shute, by hanging her a
tastefully filed May Twenty
two young people participated in this
event.
After this, the admirers repaired to
the home of Mrs. Schutes parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Nathan Grover, where
refreshments We're served, and a very
pleasant evening was spent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
NOM SUPPORT CASE.
Father of Two Young Children Placed
on Probation by Court.

Thaddeus c. Little, an inmate of
the National Soldiers Home and a
Civil War veteran, was arraigned,
Wednesday forenoon. before Judge
Lancaster upon the charge of nom
support of his two minor children. a
boy of II and girl of Sine years.
Mrs. Albertine Albee. at whose home
in Windsor the children had been
cared for, testified that Mr.. Little had
not sent her regularly remittances of
50 week for the board of the chill
dren, which had been previously or
dered by the court. She also claimed
balance due upon an old account for
care of the children. previous to the
order of the court.
Mr. Little testified that thore had
been two remittanccs of SO each sent
to Mrs. Albee, for which he had not
been credited, that he hid sent her
clothing for the children and that he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
AUGUSTA DIRiGo CLUB.
w. n. Brooks Member of Cast in Per-
Torrance of Sept. 10, 1856.

The recent article in the Journal in
regard to the history of old Waverly
hall brought to The Journal office as a
visitor. Wednesday, VIM, III. Brooks of
the Bangor road, who has in his pos
session a program of the performance
by the Augusta Dirigo Club, given in
Winthrop hall, Sept. 10, 1856, of the
melodrama, THE Eddystone Elf, and
tho extravaganza" The Happy Man.
MIR. Brooks took the part of Harry
Grapnell, sailor. in The Eddystone
Elf.r and appeared as Run-Phaster in
THE Happy Man.
In some other performances the COM
pany had been unable to secure local
girls to take the female roles, which
were attempted by young men, but in
the case of this bill the services were
secured of Mrs. A. Morse, a talented
Bangor woman for the roles of Lucy
Clifton and Koket. Others taking part
in the two plays were: G. r. Blake. G.
II. Bailey. j. T. Patterson. Fl. G. Slap
les II. c. Wadsworth, w. c. Morgan,
II. Brown, C. Patterson and f. Il. Wy
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Memorial Day Car Service.

Supt. Sherman w. Dunn of the Au-
gusta division of the l., A. & w. St.
Ry.. announces. that all Grand Army
veterans wearing the G. A r. badge
viii be given free transportation on
Memorial day on the lines of the L. A.
& w. ST. Ry.
Half hour service will be main
tanned from a. NJ. to l 2. NJ, be-
tween Halloweil and Togus. on ac-
count of the Memorial day services at
the National Home, and additional
extra cars will also be run in connec-
ton with this service.
Double service will be given in the
afternoon between Augusta and Gar
diner. The hourly service goes into
effect on Memorial day on the Win
throp line and in addition to this extra
cars Will be run during the entire day
between Augusta and Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
"Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party" a
Conversational Chapel.

Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party will
be given at the Congregational chapel
Friday evening, May Slst at o'clock,
with the following caste:
Jerusha Dow, Mrs. r. 3. Stevenson
IIepsibah Spooner, Miss Elinor IIamlin
Mrs. Josiah Stubs gossip,
Hannah Pike told maidD,
Mrs L. L. Weber
Johanna Hines (widow) Mrs. o. A. Tuell
Rachel Gray tquakeressl,
Mrs ID. d. Sewel
Patience Peabody told maidl.
Mrs. Everett Hall
Priscilla Thompkins decturer),
Miss G. r. Sanborn
positively her last appearance)
Charity Cooper (oid maid)
Miss Marguerite Brooks
Mrs. Deacon Simpkins
Mrs Treby Johnson
Mrs. Aaron Pride, Mrs II. c. Turner
Phebe Miranda Pride,
Miss Susan johnson
John Dow w. II. Fisher
Deacon Simpkins, Samuel Titcomb
Squire Pride w. II. Davis
The Preacher, +. G. harrington
Tickets for sale at the Granite Bank
and at II. J. Turner's. 1872 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Home Testimony
Convinces

Many Augusta sufferers from Rheu-
matism, Sciatica and Neuritis testify
that they have found "Nurito" so ef-
fective as an antidote to uric acid that
almost immediate relief and complete
banishment from pain has been secured
What is better to comfort our Rheu-
matcs than this home testimony?
thousands of old-time Rheurnatics are
now IN the best of health after using
Its satisfied users are its best ndver-
tlsers-prettN good advertisers. too, as
this home testimony will prove
Crawford, Me- April 1872
The Magistral Chemical Co, New York
City.
Your powders, ''Nurito," are ALI you
claim for them They gave me the only
relief ] had in three years and YOU can
use my name to back that statement
anyway you wish.
Yours truly,
H. F. ASHE.
Come to Bowditch. Webster & Co. IS;
Beane's Drug Store, Gardiner; W. c.
Hawker & Cos, Waterviile, get a 81 box
of "Nurito. a physicians prescription
not patent medicine-that contains
neither Opiates nor Narcotics. and # it
doesn't relieve YOU your money viii be
refunded.
Compounded by the Magistral Chemical
CO., F'latiron Bldg, New ork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
MUST TAKE CHANCES.
Referee Holds Phillips Co., Common
Creditors Boat G. Engine Co.

Referee in Bankruptcy Fremont ].
c. Little, Wednesday, announced his
decision in the case of the Phillips
Co. of Oshkosh, Wis., VS.. National
Boat & Engine Co. which was that
the Phillips Co must take its chances
along with the other creditors of the
bankrupt boat trust.
The Phillips Co. furnished sprink
ling system for the Truscott Boat
Manufacturing Co. OF St. Joseph,
which was later merged into the Ma
.ional Boat & Engine Co. and claimed
d lien for balance OF $4,000 due in
connection with the installing of the
sprinkler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

A very pleasant occasion occurred at
the home of Miss Maud w. Whitman
Western avenue, Monday evening. be-
ing her birthday. The house was very
prettily decorated with potted plants
and cut flowers. Coffee, sandwiches and
cake were served. Miss Whitman re-
ceived very handsome presents. Prof.
l.. G. Cottle and p. j. Caldwell fur
nished fine music through the evening.
it being highly appreciated by the
guests. Whist was enjoyed. Mrs.
Charles Greasy and Harry True won
the first prize; Mrs. Hattie True and
winthrop C. Hysler the second prize.
Audrey M. Whitman of Manchester
won the first prize for guessing. The
party broke up at a late hour, wishing
Miss Whitman great many happy
birthdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Col. Clarence III. Cram. senior vice
commandments chief of the Sons of
Veterans received word, Wednesday,
that at the meeting, Friday evening,
the Eastport Camp of Sons of Vet
Grams will take in a class of As mem
bers. As that camp has suffered no
losses during the year that appears to
entitle them to the banner. which is
to be awarded at the annual encamp-
ment at Gardiner. Hon. Herbert NJ
Heath of Augusta will address the
Eastport Sons of Veterans upon the
occasion of this muster-in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

All of the spooler tenders who quit
work, Tuesday morning, at the Ed
wards Mill. returned to work when
the mill opened, Wednesday. 1t was
stated by the mill management that
they returned under absolutely the
same conditions as prevailed before
they walked out. 1t is said by those
acquainted with the situation that un-
der the present conditions it is possi-
BILE for the spooler tenders to make as
high as $3.50. while 1t has been
claimed by some of the employees that
they could not make over $3.50 per
week.
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RECEPTION TO DEPUTY
Followed by Banquet and Working of
Degree by Emeth Chapter.

Emeth Chapter of Rose Croix at
p. NJ. Wednesday. rendered a reeep-
ton to William c. Mason, 33d, of
Bangor. deputy for Maine, which was
attended by large number of MEM
bers of the chapter and visiting
knights.
The 18th degree was communicated
at $50 Z. NJ, upon class of , candi-
dates. banquet was served at G
T. NJ. while at 7.3o. the Rose Croix.
or 18th degree, was worked in fun
form with the complete paraphernalia
and music. The Bangor Orchestra,
Horace NJ. Pullen, conductor. and
Trinity quartet, Edward H. Wass,
leader, assisted in the musical part of
the program.
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AMusEM ENTs.
Memorial Day at Rink.

Memorial day will be a great day at
the Select Roller rink. Special fea-
ture films VIII be shown, Thursday
afternoon and evening which cannot
fail to delight the patrons of this
popular resort. The admission price
in the afternoon will be five cents to
women and children. as usual not
witfstandins the enlarged program.
The feature of the afternoon will be
the couple race. participated in BY
Miss Summerton and Prof Carpenter
Miss Burnell and Lawrence Roderick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

~ The Pacific ocean covers 6S, 600 600
square miles; the Atlantic. 100000; the
Indian. Arctic and Antarctic, 42,0o000o
: The oil fields of Louisiana are proving
unexpectedly rich. Near Vivian, which
Is near Shreveport, the Standard Oil
aprospectors recently struck .gusher''
9 of almost the first magnitude, and the
q gas pressure is SO great that no way has
vet been found of controlling it, The
borers were taken by surprise. and no
provision had been made for storing the
flow, which is estimated at between H.
900 and 1900 barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

had understood the previous order of
the court to be $50 per month and not
IS a week. The agreement signed by
Mr. Little was produced in court and
found to read IS per week.
Judge Lancaster imposed fine of
800 upon the respondent to be paid
to the person in custody Of the chill
dren, Mrs. Albertine Albee, and. in
case of failure to pay. a sentence of
six months in Jail. The respondent
was then put on probation for six
months and the order made subject to
modification by the court at any
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
CHELSEA.

WEST Miss Elizabeth Smith of
Gardiner was the guest of her uncle.
II. c. White. over Sunday
George NJ. Gordon returned to his
home in Union, Saturday. after an ex-
tended visit to his daughter, Mrs. II.
l.. Hayes.
Quite a few of the patrons in town
are going to visit Pittston at the Union
Grange, Saturday. June l.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J.. Hayes and Miss
Grace Powers went 10 China To Silver
Lake Grange, Tuesday. to the Pomona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express many thanks
for the Kindness and sympathy shown
us by our neighhors and friends in the
hours of our deepest sorrow and be-
reavement in the less of our wife and
mother. also for the beautiful floral
tributes, and all who assisted us in
any way through our sad affliction.
FRANK w. ROBERTS,
MR. & MRS. E. W. SOITLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
New Brick Block
Will Be Erected
In Burned Section,

1t was announced. "Wednesday after
noon, that the Beach & Whipple heirs
viii erect upon the south end of their
lot in the burned district at the South
end. upon the site of the City hotel
annex. a two-story brick store with
basement.
The details as to the nature of the
store and who viii be it's occupant
have not vet been fully settled. 1t is
understood that the contract will soon
be awarded and work upon the block
follow as soon as possible after the
awarding of the contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The United States engineers at New
Orleans. are awaiting a normal stage
i'm the Mississippi river before begin
ming the work of restoring leVees
swept away by the recent floods. They
state that much caying and sloughing
of remaining levees is TO he expected
as the water recedes. For the repair
work on the Mississippi south of
NicRsburg, the Mississippi river com
mission has allotted 100000. The
government began thee distribution Of
$4,000 rations at New Roads, Tuesday.
1t is believed this is the last distribu-
ton to be made by the army officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express many thanks for
the kindness and sympathy shown us
by our neighbors and friends in the
hours of our deepest sorrow and be-
reavement in the loss Of our husband
and father. Also for the beautiful
floral tributes and all who assisted us
in amy way through cur sad afliiction.
Mrs. C. w. Stafford
and Family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Funeral of Mrs. Carrie A. Roberts.

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie A.
Roberts We're held at 10 \. NJ,
"Wednesday, from her late residence, u
Chapel street. Rev. II. e. Dunnack
oficiated and very beautiful floral
tributes We're in evidence. Interment
was in. the family lot in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
The pail bearers were Hiram Steb-
bins George II. Maeomber, Frank Jew
EFT and Frank Hewins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The new mana Cement has made
many Improvements at the boudon
Hill pavilion, including the installing
of new floor. Dancing is advertised
at the pavilion for Memorial day af-
ternoon and evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Fred NJ. Priest of Manchester the
new keeper OF the Cobbosseecontee
Club light house. is putting the lamps
and machinery in order. preparatory
to lighting UP on the evening of Me
morial day