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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Members Of Local No. 4s3 of the
BARRIERS Union, enjoyed themselves
Thursday evening when special meet
ing was held at Carpenters hall for
the purpose of listening to the report
of George H. Beckham Of this city
who was the delegate of the union to
the recent national convention at In
dianapolis, Ind. President Ellery H.
Folsom presided, and presented the
speaker, who gave a very interesting
account of his trip, Following the
business of the evening refreshments
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

The members Of Henry g. Staples
Camp, S. of ", have changed the date
of their camp fire and initiation to
the second Wednesday of December
and are now doing a lot of work in
the way OF preparation for a good
time. They will have as their guests
on that occasion the members of
Seth Williams Post of Augusta and
Cutler Post, G. A. r., of Togus, and
also Division Commander Cobb of
Gardiner. The program for the even
ing win include the initiation of a
large class of candidates followed by
q supper served in honor of the guests
of the occasion and the boys are PLAN
ming for grand good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

A full size bed spread for SIC and a
SOC sheet for AZ cents at Russell & Wes-
toms today. Thanksgiving linens occu-
Ply prominent place in the displays
for the week. It is desirabl to antici-
pate on linens on account of the threat
ened advance. At the waist department
on the second floor you will find an
extremely big value in waists. Made
in different styles. Imported snow
flake crepes, striped voiles and organ
dies. Plain or embroidered collars
Today only $780, Good value. at 81. so
c. F. Bilodeau, the clothier, sug-
gests heavy union suits for the men.
Regularly sold for 81 today 7sc.
With a Victor or Victor Fictrola
in the home no one is ever at a loss
for something to do. G. w. Quimby
will take pleasure in telling anyone
all about the different instruments as
well as playing the latest records. He
carries large supply always in stock
Best grade dollar neckware for 75c
today at the Pierce Clothing Co., reg
ular soc quality 39c and 25c value for
19c. Have look at the big stock OF
suits and overcoats which this store
handles. This is the home of Style
plus SIT clothes.
l.. S. Young's prices are pleasingly
low, % pounds sugar when delivered
with other goods SIPS, lambs fores 12c
binds 16c. hamburg Ice, pork to fry
Ice, salt pork 12c. Sixteen Florida
oranges 25c. Grape Fruit 25c, CLANS
in the shell 35c peck.
E. E. Davis & Co. offer the timely
suggestion Of mittens for boys who
like to snow ball. Csc value 19c-
wooden or leather.
The Bowditch- Webster Co. declares
there is nothing better in sweets thai
Marie Saunders candies. It's a fac
they are delicious. For smokers Ced
ulars SC cigars are extra value.
For Saturday at H. j. Merricks. a
few more of the shirtwaists at 29c
| (genuine bargains) sizes 28-30-32 and
"a. Boys and girls wool pants and
| drawers, 75c. value for 45c. pair. Bic
value in hats at csc. and $I.sS. s
Merrill Bros inducements for toda,
are: Legs of genuine lamb, either ma
tive or western, zoe. h.. small fresh
hams Ice. h., apples zoe. peck, for
Baldwins, Greetings and Bellflowers
or $1.75 per barrel. One quart jail
olives Csc, quart jar of fancy
pickles 25c. Sweet cider, all kinds
| cheese and sailed nuts.
N. T. Folsom & Son offer a treat in
| "Creoles"-a molasseS Jacket with
peanut butter filing, lie. pound.
| full pound of Acc. chocolates in fancy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
SATURDAY LOCALS
tAdvertisements)
The Merchant Who Anticipates.


To anticipate is to think and to act
ahead,
It is not only looking to the future
lit is acting before the future hap
pens.
The clever retailer is the one who
anticipates the wants of the consumer.
Here in these columns, Saturday
Specials and General Advertising will
be found hundreds of daily needs.
particularly at this time are stores
bright in Holiday attire and thorough
~ awake to the needs of the times.
Melville Smith & Son had such a
demand for the songs they offered last
week at the popular price of 10 cents
per copy or three for % cents that
they are making the same offer this
week and for this sale have selected
three songs that are very popular
everywhere. 1t would be well to go
early before the supply is exhausted.
The songs today are Good Bye Moth
err" "Erin's Isle and YOU" "A Girl l
Know" Add one cent extra per copy
when ordering by mail Read their
ad. Two demonstrators.
Regular S1.25 Casserole at Ellinwoods
Furniture store today for CSC. white
lined Gurnsey ware with nickel plated
holder. Extra values in cups and sau-
GERS Of Japanese ware.
Hot drinks such as lime, chocolate,
coffee, tomato and beef bouillon, matted
milk and clam bouillon are doubly
pleasant these raw days. 1t is becoming
quite the fad to step into Bither' s
Pharmacy, after the theatre or shop
ping. for a refreshing and warming
glass of soda. Marden's Ice Cream
with hot fudge or hot butter scotch
are other favorites.
E. w. Church has an excellent value
in Grape Fruit, for Csc. and II Flor
ida Oranges for Csc. Saltsea oysters
(packed in glass; are solid meat al
ways fresh and perfectly clean. Honey
raisins. fancy eating apples and all
the fixing for Thanksgiving.
H. G. Barker Co. again offer $500
pants for men at s149 at both the
Augusta and Gardiner store. A full
range Of sizes.
Sixteen sweet Florida Oranges al
the Augusta Fruit Co. stores for Csc
| Sparrows 4Oc chocolates 19c pound
pounds mixed nuts for 25c. Severa
other low-priced offerings for today
in the ad on the Thanksgiving page
| Swift & Turner Co. again have 8
| large supply of covered roasters fol
Saturday selling, two sizes, choice
29c. A special value in baking Cas-
seroles at CSC. Two sizes in brown
Gurnsey ware with white lining ant
| nickel plated holder. A large size
aluminium mixing spoon 10c. Carving
sets, Rogers Bros. 1S47 silver plate
and all Thanksgiving necessities.
More of those delicious Crisps al
J. G. Johnson's today. Everybod,
1 enjoys them. Freshly made In thre,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Weber & Hewett are making ex-
tensive preparations for Thanksgiving
with mince meat Csc. per lb), plum
pudding and all kinds of pies in the
bakery. = For special today they
offer broken or ribbon candy at cents
pound, but on sale only between Z and
9 p. M. Grape fruit 6, or for Csc.
according to size. Citron. raisins,
nuts, figs, chickens for today Order
Thanksgiving supplies early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Two dodgers shared the confines Of
the police station Thursday night and
one OF them Friday morning was, at
his own request, taken before the
municipal court and given a sentence
of 30 DAYS in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Octavia Dumont, formerly Of Show
hogan. passed away Thursday, Nov.
49, in Augusta at the age of 81 years
and months. The remains were TAX
en- on the early train Friday morning
to Skowhegan for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
his bg ad. on the Thanksgiving page

J. B. Farrelps little store Of big
values makes an inducement in 81
mems dress shirts today for 79c. Great
values in gloves for heavy work and
cold weather; 15c Middlesex hose to-
day, 10c pair. Many extra values in
Mackinaws and all winter wares for
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the ONCE of the city
clerk are the following: Nov. ID. to
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel e. Burgess, a
son; Nov. Is, to Mr.. and Mrs. Auguste
Dauteuil, a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

La Marca Cigars head the list at
the Rexall store today. This is reg
ular 10c smoke for SC. A holiday box
of % for SIPS. For the CONNECTIONS
Mr.. Coughlin has Maines Maid sweets
at 20 cents. &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

DR.. w. F. Sawyer. who is confined
to his apartments In the Augusta
Trust Co. building by illness, was re-
ported Friday morning to be feeling
somewhat better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Rev. VIM. H. Brokenshire Of the M.
E. church in Hallowell will speak at
g P. NJ Sunday at the Water Street
Gospel Mission in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

f1avors: vanilla, molasses and straw
berry lac pound. A big supply of
Ribbon Candy ready in time for
Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

box for 2sc. Hot sodas, bouillon,
chocolate, coffee, matted milk, egs,
chicken and ham sandwiches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

]. F. Bilodeau. the shoeist, has one
lot of misses $500 lace boots in vici
and patent feathers with nature
toes, sizes liz to 2, which he offers AZ
S1.45 today. ts5.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Low prices shout loudly at j. F..
Turner's today. You can't miss seeing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

man. Lewiston. Theodore Eaton
Bacon. New Hampton, N. H.: Herbert
Ernest Hinton. Providence. r. Il;
Perley Wise Lane. Milford. Mass.2
Arthur Leonard Purintqn, lewiston:
William c. osgood, M/fon; Arthur
Slade. Chelsea. Mass. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

G. w. Wadleigh has some astonish-
ingly low prices in his ad. this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

E. l.. WiI:slow, in the Maine Farmer
block. has assorted chips at II cents
for today only: kisses 15c. pound; pea
nut brittle 10c; fancy ribbon candy
13e. A fresh line Of Apollo and Lenox
chocolates in packages for Thanksgiv-
ing and holiday trade. Hot sodas at
the fountain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Beane & Cross are showing a SUI
perior line of Hart Schaffner & Marx
overcoats for men and young men who
like to appear among the good dress
ers." Thanksgiving requirements in
haberdashery have been thoughtful
ly anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

An After Supper Sale" is something
new for Augusta. The d. w. Adams
Co. introduce this unusual departure
by special attractions for this eve-
ning's selling. The fun list of bar
gains appears in the advertisement.
This store is already taking on a
Christmas atmosphere and many at
tractive novelties and odd presents
have been snapped up-new garments
constantly arriving for the coat and
suit department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
Quality Wins
Newest Winter Suits $500
Redingote Styles

These stylish Redingote Suits are
made from Poplins and Broadcloths.
Several models and come in Black,
Blue and green ............ $500
WARM SUITS AT $1,000
The Suits in this lot are made up
from fine materials and best Innings
throughout. They are not the very lat
est style but most serviceable These
suits were formally priced between
$40 and $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
Children's Good Coats

In our splendid selection of Chill
dren's Coats is reflected the same care
and thought that is characteristic of
our Ladies' garments. Sizes to IA
years at $8.75 to $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

1t is good economy to pay trih'
more for an article, particularly wher
one is assured of double or triple. thu
service. Stevens & Ballard put Golt
Seal rubbers in this class. If you hav'
trouble in obtaining a serviceable rub
Der it is very likely that you can fint
satisfaction in the Gold Seal brand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
A
Glance

at our Linen window will
remove from your mind
any doubt as to this stores
leadership in showing the
best and most beautiful
linens to be found in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

N. T. Folsom & Son offer a treat in
"Creoles"-a molasses Jacket with
peanut butter filing, lie. pound. A
full pound of Acc. chocolates in fancy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

More of those delicious Crisps at
J. G. Johnson's today. Everybody
enjoys them. Freshly made In three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

e. Locke has good supply of ma
tive pork for today and is selling at
the low price of 1Sc pound for good
cuts. Forequarter lamb 12kc per
pound, plenty native chicken and
fowl, homemade sausage both common
and small, all pork. Boston lettuce
and celery, spinach, fine grape fruit 8
for 25c; fancy cranberries. four quarts
for 25c. oGod time to place your or
ders for native turkeys. plum pudding
and mince pies for Thanksgiving. a
good assortment in the bakery depart
ment, also beans and brown bread.
venison today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
WOmen's Silk Dresses
Several Models
SOS
LOVELY WAISTS-NEW

Every incoming express brings more
and more interest to this section.
Lovely, hardly does justice to the new
lots that just came in. They brought
with them charm that is Catching
At 81 we show many new styles of
corded crepes and voiles with the latest
idea in collar and cuffs.
At $1.98 and $2.9S, waists that will
delight your eye, indeed, the crepe de
chine in colors.
At SIS to $40, the Chiffons and Silk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Notice the window of books at the
j. r. Pierce store. Here are Boy
Scout books and Camp Fire stories fol
girls-an appropriate selection at 25t
volume. A special assortment of pen
ellis, pens and erasers in handy leath'
erette case, marked at %, so and 75c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

c. F. Bilodeau. the clothier, sug-
gests heavy union suits for the men,
Regularly sold for 81 today 7sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

You do your Christmas
shopping now, while as
sentiments and varieties
are at their best. Many of
the most interesting novel
ties can not be duplicated
this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

For Saturday at H. J. Merrick's. a
few more of the shirtwaists at zoe.
(genuine bargains) sizes 2S-30-32 and
"a. Boys and girls wool pants and
drawers, 75c. value for 45c. pair. Big
value in hats at csc. and $1.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

Another small lot of College Coats
obtained at very low price from the
makers allows us to sell these $1,000
coats for$4.98
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE,

BinghImton, ); Syracuse. 4
Utica, s.; Elmtra. Il.
Scranton. >; wilkeSbarre. I.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04
The Game We Won.

The Natiopals lost no time going after
run registering in the first inning Noel
Ter singled Foster slashed to right CEN
ter, putting Danny on third. Milan
grounded to Scott and MoeIler was
thrown out at the plate. Williams flied
to Speaker. Shanks hit sharply to Scott
and when the attempt was made to force
Milan at second Yerkes dropped the ball
Foster scoring on the error.
In the third Washington, a pass to
Moeller. together with Eddie Fosters
single and Al Williams double netted two
more runs. Ainsmith's pass, a steal.
Johnson's two-bagger and MoelIer's
single gave the Nationals two runs In
the fourth. and when the fifth opened,
Guy Cooper was in the box.
Cooper survived this chapter, but in
the sixth the carnage was awful. Four
ringing blows punched with a pass
netted a quartet Of tallies. In the Ma
tionals' eighth. three more runs were
chalked up when Harry Harper singled.
Milan hit safely to left, and Rippy
Williams again cleaned up with a triple,
scoring himself when Rehig's throw was
badly aimed.
With a nine-run lead Manager Griffith
was perfectly justified in yanking Wal
ter johnson at the conclusion Of the
seventh and substituting Harry Harpef
who finished the game, and allowed but
one hit.
The score:
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04

GAMES TODAY.
MORNING.
Buffalo at Brooklyn.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh.
Chicago at Indianapolis.
St. Louis at Kansas City.
AFTERNOON.
Buffalo at BROOKLYN
Baltimore At Pittsburgh.
Chicago at Indianapolis
st. Louis al Kansas CITY.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04

Nationals only five hits and when 1t
came to a show down was invincible.
Boehling also twirled great ball, ana
II was a pity that he was beaten.
With two down in the Nationals first
inning, Milan singled and stole. but
Williams famed, and from this time
until the seventh. when Washington
scored its only run, not man reached
first base.
Foster and Milan had been safely
tucked away in the seventh when Ava
Williams shot a single to left. Shanks
followed suit and Morgan jammed one
through Gardner when Smoky Joe at
tempted to sneak over a quick strike.
This waIlop scored Williams.
The Red Sox tied things up in the
eighth, with a double. single and fielders'
choice, and with the winning run on
third base in the person Of Milan in the
Nationals NTH, Gardner robbed Morgan
OF a hit by playing close to the bag. The
ball would have gone through and the
game over IL the Red Sox infielder had
taken his usual position. Instead, Nor
gan made the final out
Boehling blanked the Sox in the other
half of the ninth, but in the tenth with
two down, Yerkes singled. and scored on
Cady's high fly to deep left. Shanks just
getting the tips of his fingers on the
ball Wood followed with a smash to
left and Cady scored as Shanks' throw.
although perfect so far as direction was
concerned. took a bad hop and the ball
shot through Henry's legs.
Wood resorting to his fast ball blanked
the Nationals in the final half of the
tenth.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04
Nationals Break Even
With Boston Red Sox
Walter Johnson Humbies His Namesake in Opener
II to 0, but Joe Boehling Is Beaten in the Tenth
Inning of Final Battle by to |.
ny WILLIAM PEET.

An even split in yesterdays double blu
with Boston was the Nationals portion.
Walter Johnson triumphed over his name
sake, Rankin, by II to in the first game,
but the Bean Brigade tripped up Joe
Boehling in the tenth inning of the final
frolic. nosing out 3-to-1 victory.
Fourteen hits for a total of twenty
bases was the bombardment recorded by
the Griff hitsmiths against Rankin John
son and Guy Cooper, the relief hurler.
Smoky" Joe Wood was doing business
in the other game and hits were scarcer
than offers of marriage to an old maid.
At that, the home guard could have Won
with Just a wee bit more timely hitting
and a few lucky breaks.
No better defensive work has been seen
here this year than was uncorked by both
sides in yesterdays twin sketch. Milan.
Shanks and Mcbride for the home folks,
Speaker, Scott and Janvrin for the visi-
tors being very much In the sunlight all
the time
Rankin johnson, whom it will be re-
membered beat the great and only Walter
here on opening day." only lasted four
innings He was almost annihilated. Guy
Cooper, who relieved him, Jared little
better
BoehIinE, in the second game, did not
allow a safe hit until two were gone In
the seventh inning. He was rudely jolted
in the eighth and also badly bumped In
the tenth.
On the other hand Joe Wood seemed
to be the same old tough nut to crack.
He did not appear to have his former
speed, but there was nothing the matter
with his curve ball, said curve causing
q vast amount Of trouble to the Grin
club swingers.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-04
Big CROWD TO See
RITCHIE!WELSH fight
Eght-weishts to Grapple for Worlds
Title Next Tuesday in
London.
ALL THE TICKETS ARE SOLD

Special Cable 10 The Washington Herald.
London, July 3-At least l5,000 persons
will see Champion Willie Ritchie. of the
United States. and Freddie Welsh. Of
Wales. battle for the lightweight title
at the Olympia stadium in this city on
next Tuesday evening. The promoters
are unable to cope with the demand for
seats. Thousands OF seats have been en-
gagged by telegraph. while hundreds of
bookings have been made by cable from
the United States and the Continent. The
big demand from women has aroused the
clergy Of London, and many sermons
will be preached on Sunday on the text:
| Should women be allowed to attend
prize fights?''
The newspapers daily contain interviews
with clergymen and others on this burn
ing topic. Blood will unquestionably fiow
at the Ritchie-welsh fght. for the ami
mostly between the two pugilists is grow
ing.
Ritchie at his Brighton training camp
today said: II am going into the ring in
! the fittest condition l have ever been In
since started fighting. I am so sure
that / will win that / am willing to
stake anything on IT.
From the camp Of the no less confident
Welsh at PorthcawL in South Wales
comes the message: Il will be light
weight champion of the world before
midnight next Tuesday night"
Betting Even Money.
At the gathering places of sporting
men betting continues heavy. Most of
/ the wagers are made at even money.
Neither man has any apparent advant-
age. They are evenly matched in every
essential particular.
| Public interest in the fight Is growing
and by the time for the youngsters In
take the ring II will be al fever heat.
| This is shown by the increasing do
mand for seats. 1t is evident that manJ
persons will have to be turned down.
according to the information given out
by the promoters.
| A dollar and a quarter will be charged
for standing room after all the seats are
sold.
Ritchie, who is using the big gymna-
sium at Brighton, where Bombadier
Wells trained recently. is giving his
| sparring partners a rough time Of IL.
Reports from Brighton say that the lit
tie American tears into his trainers as
| though he wanted TO knock them cold.
The American and Welsh have sampled
each others wares before. On November
| 20, 1911. Welsh won a twenty-round bat
tie from Ritchie in California. The pres
| ent battle is scheduled to 60 twenty
/