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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
ALMOST CAST AWAY.
Augusta Skipper Has Thrilling Exper-
fence, Monday Night, on River.

story was going the rounds, Tues
day, in Augusta yachting circles,
which told of the narrow escape, Mon
day night, of one of the local motor
boat owners, from the privations
which would ensue from passing the
long hours of a December night in an
open boat on the cold and unsympa-
thetic bosom of the Kennebec river.
But Fate willed otherwise, and the
man was rescued in the nick of time,
just as he and his craft were passing
out of sight into the blackness of the
night. 1t is not understood that any
Of those who have heard of the Incl
dent have yet had the temerity to
mention the matter to the castaway,
but have contented themselves by
learning what they could from other
sources.
To make the story brief. suffice it to
say that the man had o. motor boat
on the river, and was preparing to
take it out of the water for the win
ter. He had removed the engine and,
Monday evening. he hauled the boat
up on the shore near the clubhouse,
preparatory to loading the craft on a
jigger, Tuesday morning, and hauling
| 1t home. He is very fond of the boat,
and as it lay with the bow on the
shore, so tits said, he got into 1t and
| was doing some work in the way of
making the craft ready for the morn
ing's journey.
| He did not notice, as he worked his
way toward the stern, that his weight
| lifted the bow off the sand SO that the
craft floated free, and he did not notice
that the floating process had begun
until he was several rods away from
| the shore and that the boat was get
ting out into the current. Then the
truth dawned on him, suddenly, as it
sometimes will. He was not scared
when he found himself adrift, but it
| must be admitted that after a hurried
search of the boat to find something
that he might use for paddle, he was
| unable to find even a boathook, he was
| a trifle worried. Not a boat of the
| fleet was in commission, and no ship
| ping was at the wharves-he was
alone on the river, and the night was
dark, and under such circumstances
he had a license to be worried.
There was possibility that in drift
| ing down river the boat would go
ashore somewhere, but the time and
place of landing were of such an I'M
certain nature that he didn't want to
take the chance. In the face of these
conditions, therefore, he did the next
best thing, and lifted UP his voice and
called, hoping that someone would
hear him, and come to his assistance.
Just how many times he called has
not been recorded, but at last the
steward of the yacht club heard the
| outcry from his seat by the clubhouse
stove, and upon going out on the piaz-
"a shortly took In the situation. Hur-
rying down to the shore, he took a
small boat and went to the rescue, and
soon succeeded in towing the runaway
craft and it's occupant back to safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
AMUSE MENTS.
KATHERINE RIDGEWAY.
Great Artist Coming to Augusta.

An evening with Katherine Ridge
way, the highest paid and without
doubt the most successful lady en-
tertainer ever known to the great
American lyceum, will be fitting
opening next Tuesday, at City hall,
for the largest lyceum course in the
east
Miss Ridgeway has won her way to
her place of supremacy after dozen
years and more of thorough testing,
during which time she has appeared
before over three thousand audiences.
Born in Georgia, her parents moved
to the state of Washington when she
was a small child. There at the town
lecture course" twenty years ago, she
heard the then most celebrated reader
and impersonator of the day, and with
snap of her black eyes said to her.
self: "Tll be one too, and I'll do a
better job of 1t than she did," and that
was her start.
After desperate struggles with pow
erty and adversely of all kinds, Miss
Ridgeway, one day a number of years
later, walked into the office of the
great Redpath Lyceum Bureau, where
thousands of aspirants apply for en-
gagements. and then her success be-
gan, for the same power that now
moves audiences to thunderous ap-
plause moved the manager to offer
her a "tryout" with male quartet.
On her first appearance the slender
girl, plainly but Hastily dressed, came
timidly upon the platform, and before
two minutes had passed the people
We're motionless and almost breath
less in their intense anxiety to catch
every word. She told story of life
as only she can tell it. Her heart was
in it. She was the character, instead
of describing one, and the story went
home.
Thus began her wonderful career, or
what so many now call it her Minis
try of JOY" for more than two millions
of people have since shared in the joy
she spreads. Cities by scores place
her on their lyceum courses year after
year and refuse to- stop even when
she protests and asks them to try
someone else. One city in r. l. has
had her for twelve consecutive years
and she has never repeated single
number there,-AdV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
ed SATURDAY. to her home in Augusta

ed, Saturday, to her home in Augusta.
Mrs. Olive Lewis accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Florence Jones of
East Vassalboro, passed Thanksgiv-
ing with Mrs. Lewis brother, j. Mel
vim Wiggin of Albion.
Llewellyn Wentworth of Augusta
was a caller on the HILL Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Ballard were
visitors, Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ. Dickey of South Vasalboro.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Austin were
guests, Thanksgiving day, of their
son, F. H. Austin and family of Wa
terville.
Mrs. C. B. Tobey, who has been
visiting friends at Riverside for sew
eral weeks, returned to her home in
this place, Wednesday afternoon.
belmont Briggs passed few days
recently with his sister, Mrs. George
Crowell of Smithfield.
Mr. and Mrs F. j. Ames and daugh-
ter Luna, also Mr.. and Mrs. w. M.
Cobb of Vassalboro were Thanks
giving guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. s.
Lander.
Mrs Clara Perley has returned to
her home after passing several days
recently with relatives in Waterville.
Elmer Perkins was a business visi-
tor in Waterville, Tuesday.
EAST-Carol Bragg of Boston mas
been passing week at the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Bragg
Mrs. Wallace Doe of Providence, K.
l., arrived Saturday, for few weeks
stay at the home of her mother. Mrs.
Rebecca Murphy.
Mrs. Celene F'orsythe and sister,
Miss Eva Butterfield, passed Thanks
giving with relatives in Waterville.
Mrs. Bradford of Augusta has been
visiting at the home of f. A. Marden
for a few days.
The drama "Topsy Turvy' will be
given in the Grange hall, Friday eve
ming, Dec. 5, by students from Erskine
Academy. This play was given in
South China, few weeks ago. and
was very highly praised by all who
saw it. Many should avail themselves
of the opportunity to see the drama.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. O. Lamson, who
have been visiting their sons in
Rhode Island, have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Colby passed
several days in Cooper's Mills, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole of China We're
Thanksgiving guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. F.. Hussey.
The special union services which
have been conducted for the past two
weeks by Evangelist R. S. Smith of
Boston, assisted by the local pastors,
closed, on Sunday evening. Much in
terest has been manifested during the
entire series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
DEXTER.

Postmaster Freeman D. Dearth has
had a large window arranged in the
post office for the handling of parcel
post matter at Christmas time. The
Office force will undoubtedly be rushed
to the limit, this year, and four sub
stitute clerks will be employed in adj
dition to the usual force. The growth
of the business at the office has been
large during the past year and 1t Will
not be many years before Dexter will
need a larger office for the handling of
the mails.
Ralph Jackson of Silvers Mills has
received notification of his appoint
ment as postmaster in that portion OF
the town of Dexter.
A large number of Dexter's young
people who are attending college, this
wear. have been here at their vari-
Gus homes for Thanksgiving and re-
turned to their several colleges, Mon
day. Among them were Harold Samp-
son, Clifton Boudoin and Clarence
Crosby from Bowdoin, Hugh M. Brew
ster of Bowdoin Medical school, VIII
liam Keyte, Earl Brockway, Albert
Hutchinson, Omar Edes and Morton
Billiard from the University of Maine.
The convention of the Central Maine
Christian Temperance Union, which
| was to have convened in Corinna, at
an early date in December, has been
postponed until March.
Erwin w. Farrar, who has purchas-
ed the Mudgett farm in this town, is
collecting a fine herd of cows and haV-
ing them tested preparatory to en-
barking in the milk business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
VASSAlBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Pope passed
Thanksgiving at Pleasant Valley Farm,
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Tufts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Turner and baby
who have been visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner of China,
were overnight guests, Sunday, of Mr..
and Mrs. E. Elwood Jones while en- route
to their home in Haverhill. Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Marden were en-
tertained, Thursday, by Mr.. and Mrs,
F. A. Austin of Waterville. Mrs. Clara
Perley of Seward was also a Thanksgiv-
ing guest and on her return passed the
weekend at Maple Hill Farm.
Mrs. Clara Pope and J. T. Weeks were
among the Thanksgiving guests at the
home of J. A. Jenkins of Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs G. C. Ingraham and FAM
lily passed Thanksgiving day with Mr..
and Mrs. George Traviss.
Christine Weber of Augusta was a
caller Sunday, at The Naples.
Misses Irene and Sara Tufts were
guests at tea, Sunday, of Miss Marion
Pope.
Mrs. Sarah Marden and granddaugh-
tiers, Irene and Sara Tufts, passed
Friday with Mrs. Olive Pope.
c. E. Tobey and Elmer Perkins of
Cross Hill were Sunday callers at E. e
Jones'.
Among the business callers. Saturday.
in Waterviile from this place were e. w.
and f. J.. Pope and E. Z. Jones.
Friends of Mrs. Mary Holden learn
with regret of her serious illness at
the home of her son, j. F. Washburn,
and hope for her rapid recovery.
Robert Weber of Providence, r. l..
passed Thanksgiving with friends in
Maine
Miss Maude Weber. who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, and Bath, Me-.
has returned.
CROSS HILL-Mrs. Annie Cannon,
who has been passing few days with
her sister, Mrs. Henry Austin, return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Auuusta Retail Market.

Strictly fresh eggs scarce and high
er. Flour from 1915 to $3.50; corned
beef from 10c. to 1Sc. Id. These prices
are for the best heavy meat, lighter
beef might be quoted for less. Steak
zoe. to 4Oc. h.; top round soc. h.. UNI
der cut 22c.; hamburg, 15c. to 1Sc. h.;
ham sliced, use. h.: West spring lamb,
14c.-22c. h.; pure lard, 16c. in bulk, in
pail lbs. Soc.; compounds, Id. pail
7Oc., 20 lbs. sails; fresh pork, zoe. h.:
sugar, bag, s1.20; butter, 35c. to 40c.
h.; eggs, native, soc. doz.; fowl, &c.
h.; brother, Csc. lb.; cheese, 24c. to use.
h.: old-fashioned yellow-eyed beans,
lac. qt.: California. lac. qt.; potatoes,
new, zoe. PIX. cabbage, &c. lb.; tur-
nips, &c. h.; squash, &c. h., beets, &c.
H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Mayor Newbert stated, Tuesday af-
ternoon. that the light and power SER
vice for the people along the upper
Bangor road would be certainty, and
that the wires of the Central Maine
Power Co. will be strung from a point
about 500 feet north of PettengiiFs
Corner as far north as the line Of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Railway runs parallel with the
Bangor road. The wires will probably
be strung on the poles of the street
railway company. Solicitors for the
Central Maine Power Co. visited the
section to be covered by the service,
Tuesday. for the purpose of ascertain
ing how many of the property owners
along the line would install the light
ing service. 1t is understood that at
least one Of the mills at Kennebec
Siding will have the power service In
stalled. From the petitions which
have been presented to the city coun-
ell, asking for the lighting service, 1T
would seem that the people generally
in that section will avail themselves
Of the opportunity offered to enjoy
advantages Of the modern light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Blauvelt Coming,
Great Artists to
Assist Soprano,

Perhaps the best news to Central
Maine music lovers that the Journal
has for years had to offer is that Dr.
rector William r. Chapman has de-
cided to include Augusta as one of
the ten cities which will this season be
privileged to hear the great American
colorature soprano, Nine. Lillian
Blauvelt.
Nine. Blauvelt is easily one of the
greatest drawing cards in the world
to day, and it will truly be an honor
to have her visit our city when she
comes to City hall on the evening of
December Is.
The ten concerts, arranged for
during this month will be her last ap-
pearance in America for several years.
for she is soon going to Russia to ap-
pear by request before the Gar. Aft
er this, she will sing in opera through
out Europe during 1914. Nine. Blau-
welt Is the only American soprano
ever knighted by the King of Italy
and is not only noted for her superb
bird like voice, but Is one of the most
beautiful women living to-day.
To be heard with Nine. Blauvelt
will be two great artists who alone
have proven themselves to be stars of
the first magnitude. Mr.. John Fin
negan, the celebrated Irish tenor.
whose songs created such a Juror at
this years festivals, and Mr.. Jaime
Overton, the phenomenal violinist, just
returned from triumphant tour of
Europe.
Director Chapman will accompany
these artists and his enthusiasm and
inspiration never fails to bring out
the best in his soloists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
That ''Tired Feeling
is Often Unnatural.

An extra hard days work may tire
YOU But If the close of every day
finds you worn and weary-your sys-
tenn needs a TONIC.
IL. f." Atwood's Medicine taken
daily, drives away that tired feel
ing" 1t has helped New England
folks earn the name of being "tireless
workers." and Mrs. Browns letter
tells why it has become their favorite
tonic.
West Pennington, Me-:
LAS my mother, Mrs. Smith, Is writ
ing in praise of your IL. F." Atwood's
Medicine, /, too would like to tell you
that think it one Of the best house.
hold remedies. consider 1t one Of
the best tonics on the market"
(Signed) Mrs. Ida Brown.
The Big Bottle costs only 35 cents.
Trial Bottle FREE.
Il. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland. Me.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
COLONIAL THEATRE.

AT the mid-week offering at the
Colonial, a new kind of feature is
on exhibition, that without a doubt
is a most wonderful drama. In
Hand with Death" or. THE Mission
ary's Sister," a sensational tale of
Arabian trickery and cunning. The
Black Sheep" is a Broncho offering
dealing with the remaking Of Jim,
the black sheep, into real man. An
Indian picture in 1.-THE Efficacy of
Prayer, 1.-TWO Men and a Mule" and
1.-THE Bracelet" with the Mutual
Weekly makes up the program for
Wednesday and Thursday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Opera House.

The following list of picture sub
jects will be presented with the vaude-
vile at the Opera house, today: 1.-The
Battle Of Fort Laramie a powerful
Kalem drama, and Bumps and Will
lie," Selig comedy. The vaudeville fea-
lures, Jack and Forris, acrobats; and
Ralph Markee, singing comedian, will
present their specialties for the last
time here, today. Manager Cuddy has
booked two new vaudeville acts for
Thursday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
The poles for the standard lighting

The poles for the standard lighting
system on Water street have all been
set with the exception of those on
Rines hill, and all of the material
to be used in the system has been
shipped, although some Of it has not
yet arrived. The crew of linemen
began, Tuesday afternoon, the work
Of installing the lamp sockets on one
of the poles in front of the federal
building, and the work will be carried
ahead as fast as possible, with view
to having the system in working or
der for Christmas week. The light
which will surmount the Baker Me-
mortal fountain in Market square will
be an ornamental standard five feet
in height, and will support single
globe containing a Tungsten lamp OF
500 kilowat power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

With no cases before it since Friday.
in the way of violations of the city or
dinances, ETC., matters at the munich
pal court have been rather quiet, thus
far, this week. This does not mean,
however, that there has been nothing
doing at that tribunal, for with the
other lines of business which the court
handles the presiding judge does not
find many idle moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Funeral Of Manley Smith.

The funeral Of the late Manley
Smith was held, Tuesday forenoon, at
Sidney, prayers being offered at the
home, at 1890. followed, at II o'clock.
by services in the Advent chapel,
conducted by Elder L. T. Brown of
Auburn. Interment was made in the
Cottle cemetery, in Augusta, Daniel
Blaisdell. Emery Blaisdell, George H.
Weeks and H. G. Gilmore acting as
bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The Woman's Baptist Missionary
Society will meet. at P. NJ, Thurs
day. Dec 4. with Mrs. J. C. Roule, SO
Western avenue. Leader, Mrs. B. U.
Stackpole. Subject: THE New Amer
ica-Asiatic Influences" Mrs. Fos-
ter organizer of mission circles and
superintendent of mission bands in
Nova Scotia, will speak at the meet
ing. 1t is hoped that there will be a
large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Have mothers" inspected Russell 6,
Weston Co.'S Baby department so as to
know how complete 1t is? 1t is one of
the most interesting features in this
grand store. The stock covers every
thing the little ones require to make
them too sweet for anything" Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

People love to select their jewelry
presents and diamonds for Christmas
gifts early. It gives extra pleasure to
anticipate the joy they will give friends
who are to receive them. Chester A.
Fuller has prepared for these early
shoppers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The Christmas sale at the Unitarian
church will be re-opened, at 10 o'clock,
this morning and continue into the
afternoon. Supper will be served at
the Unitarian church parlors. at $50
o'clock, this evening.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The members Of the missionary So
cieties of the Methodist church, and
their friends, are invited to meet with
the womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Hallowell, Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. w. H. Perry, 90
Second street. Take the 7.30 car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Mrs. Georgia Richardson, who had
for the past three weeks been visiting
her son, Clarence, at Belgrade, was in
town, Tuesday, for a few hours, on
her way to Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

"Artbrass." Well to call at Harry P,
Lowells Jewelry store and admire the
desk sets, book racks, smoking sets,
calendars. flower holders and fern
dishes. New line Just arrived.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The w. D. Hutchins Co. has sold
the Warren L. Hartman farm at Mon
mouth, to C. N. Reed of Sanford, who
will occupy it at once as a permanent
home.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Osgood Crawford went, Tuesday
afternoon, to Lewiston, to attend the
meeting of the Maine Dairymen's As
ISOLATION, and took with him some OF
the milk and cream from Whippoor-
will farm. Mr.. Crawford always gets
high score on his cream, and two
years ago, at Portland, the score was
Of,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

william Dolloff, formerly of Lisbon,
died, Monday, in this city, aged II
years. The remains were taken, on
Train 112, at SOB Tuesday evening, to
Lisbon, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Mrs. Hichborn and Mrs. A. H.
Sturtevant invite the Armitage Club
to supper at the parish house, Mon
day, Dec. s. at $50 o'clock. VIII the
members kindly send their acceptance
to Mrs. Hichborn, Friday. Dec. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The county commissioners held their
regular meeting, Tuesday, in their
office at the courthouse, and trans
acted routine business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Finest china at one-half price
Royal Doulton, Old Ivory, Jap and
French and Haviland china-at
Quimbys Art Store-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Daily kennebec JournaI
LOCAL BRIEFS

Instead of attending a show
If early to shopping you go,
You'll save all the worry
And furry and scurry
Which makes Christmas shopping woe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist church will meet, Thurs
day afternoon, with Mrs. Farrell, Hig-
gins street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

At the Murray Alliance sale, Wednes-
day and Thursday. clothing for Girls
from infancy to eight years will be
found on the Girls booth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
Joseph Borque.

Joseph Borque died, at go Tuesday
morning, at his home, 10 Laurel street,
aged SO years. Funeral arrangements
will be announced, later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Chicken Pie supper at the Congrega-
tional chapel, at $50 P. NJ, Friday.
Price 80 cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03

Charles E. Tobey of Vassalboro was
in Augusta, Tuesday, for portion of
the day.
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a warning emphasis that gave the
girl pause.
Nobody knew I did it--nobody in
the world!" he declared. And no.
body had anything to do with the
killing but me-"
Burke put a question that was
troubling him much. concerning the
motive that lay behind the shooting
OF Griggs.
Was there any bad feeling between
you and Eddie Griggs?'
Garson's reply was explicit.
Never till that very minute. Then
i learned the truth about what he'd
framed up with you" The speakers
voice reverted to its former fierce
ness in recollection of the treachery
of one whom he had trusted.
s'He was a stool pigeon. and hated
his CUTS! That's all" he concluded,
with brutal candor
The inspector moved restlessly in
bis chair. He had only detestation
for the slain man, yet there was
something morbidly distasteful in the
thought that he himself had cQntrived
the situation which had resulted In
the murder OF his confederate. 1t was
only by an effort that he shook on
the vague feeling OF guilt.
Nothing else to say7" he inquired.
Nothing else" he declared. Il
croaked him and Tn glad I done It.
He was a skunk. That's ALL and it's
enough. And it's all true. so help me
God.''
The inspector nodded dismissal to
the stenographer with an air Of re-
lief.