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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
GIVEN FINE PORTRAIT.
DR.. E. j. Roberts Surprised by Friends
In Methodist Church.

The friends of DR.. E. J. Roberts
gave him surprise Sunday morning
at the Methodist Sunday school con-
cert by presenting a fine portrait of
himself to be hung in the vestry Of
the church as a token Of their regard
and respect for him. DR.. Roberts has
been connected with the church for
the Apast AZ years and has held sew
eral different offices. He recently pro-
cured a fine portrait of Elihu Robin
son, who founded the Green Street
Methodist church in the year 1907,
by instituting a class meeting which
expanded until 1921 MIR. Robinson
founded Kent's Hill Seminary and also
at one time conducted a private school
in this city to aid young men in OBJ
tanning an education. In 1924 Luther
Sampson of Kents Hill came to Au-
gusta and induced Mr.. Robinson to
move his school to Kent's Hill and
with the gift of $4,000 the school
was built and placed in operation. DR..
Roberts presented the picture of Mr..
Robinson to the church at social
gathering.
The portrait which was presented to
DR.. Roberts is now being displayed in
the window of the Messer clothing
store and is a fine picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Madawaska Training School.

The graduating exercises of the
Madawaska State Training school
took place in Madawaska hall Tues
day night, when 81 Seniors received
diplomas from Hon. Payson Smith,
State superintendent of schools. The
parts" of Della Charette, Ella Daigle
and Grace Hebert was the preparation
of a lunch for the trustees, in the do
nestle science department. Recita-
tons We're given by Mary NJ. D. Ram
say, Delina Daigle and Victoire M.
Boutote and essays by George f. Mar
tin, Louis o. Cyr and Laura Bolton
Mallett Musical numbers included a
song by sextet, Rosa Cyr, Chris
tine Cyr, Laura Ouelette, Thresa Sau-
cier Helen Allen and Leanna Daigle.
In the symposium, Home Economics
Does it Pay?" parts were taken by
Cecile Bouchard, Azelia Cote. Reeve
Cote, Elsie Liable. Gertrude Mlchaud,
Mary Roy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Giddings and
sons of Augusta were weekend guests
of Mr.. Gidding's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Giddings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce and chill
dren of Bridgewater. Mass, are spend
ing a few weeks at the home of Ed
ward Pierce on Deer Hill.
DR.. w. F. Brown. who has been sick
for the past two weeks, is somewhat
better.
Mrs. Addie Baker of Augusta passed
Saturday and Sunday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. William Hisler
Mrs. George Merrill of Coopers Mills
was calling Saturday afternoon on
Mrs. w. F. Brown.
Mrs. Jennie Adams. who is passing
the summer at Capitol Island is spend
ing a week with her granddaughter.
Mrs. William Hisler.
The Busy Bee Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Geo.
T. Foster All members are request
ed to be present as new officers are
to be elected for the year.
Rev. and Mrs. John Robert Hall have
gone to Friendship and Monhegan Is
land for an indefinite time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
VAssALBoRo.

SOUTH-Mrs. Mary Ingham return
ed home Sunday evening after passing
the day with her sister, Mrs. Davis.
George Tobey of Cross Hill is help
ing o. P. Davis for few days.
M. L. Sabin was on the sick list sew
eral days last week.
Mrs. Minnie Sabin is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Arthur Casey of West
Windsor.
Dan Weber was planting potatoes
Wednesday for c. NJ. Dickey and F.
B. Taylor.
Wesley Nelson and family of Paler-
mo were calling Sunday on his broth
er, Q. d. Nelson and family.
Mrs. Harry Miller visited the Cap
ital city Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Mason and son
enjoyed Saturday night and Sunday
at their summer home, The Pines
Andrew Weber was in Augusta Sat-
urday for a portion Of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Richardson
and daughter of Gardiner were guests
Saturday night of Mr.. Richardson's
sister and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. C.
II. Morse. Sunday accompanied by
Mrs. Morse they visited scenes of their
childhood near North Vassalboro and
were met here by other members of
the family where they held a sort of
reunion. Although the buildings were
destroyed by fire several years ago
they roamed the fields, pasture and
forests and so many loved places
which recalled pleasant recollecuons
of days gone by.
CROSS HILL-Mr and Mrs Lewis
Johnson and Charlie Morton of West
Dresden were visitors Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Ballard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Farwell of Win
slow were calling on relatives and
friends in the place Sunday.
Henry Richardson of Waltham, Mass,
is spending few days at his farm.
Mrs. Emma Packard of Augusta passed
Sunday as the guest of her friend, Mrs.
Alice Randall
Miss Lottie Richardson of Waterville
and sister, Miss Edith of Augusta, were
guests Sunday OF their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. ]. N Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mariner are visit
ing relatives for few weeks in Canada
A branch of the library at East Vas
salboro haa recently been received in
the place. The books are in the care of
Elmer Perkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
AMUSEM ENTS
Onera House.

At the Opera House Saturday after
noon and evening only, you may see
Denmark's most distinguished actress,
Miss Daguy Tyson, occupy the screen
with one of her stage masterpieces
entitled Queen of the Forty Thieves
a thrilling photo-play after the style
of "Zigomar." Miss Tyson is at her
best in this active drama and this
feature of four reels is worth many
times the price charged for the en-
tire program which includes the fol-
lowing: "a Real Helpmate," Edison
drama; "Grey Eagles Last Stand" a
Kalem feature in two reels; THE
Nurse and the Counterfeiter," strong
Kalem drama and THE Tango Craze
a rollicking comedy in two parts. The
tango microbe is discovered IN this
jolly film.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
West Minot Granoe

West Minnot Grange held their reg
ular meeting on Saturday evening,
June Is. The gate keeper having gone
away, Chesley Hatch was elected and
installed for the remainder of the
year. The first and second degrees
were conferred on one candidate. The
worthy lecturer presented the follow
ing program; Singing, choir; clip
pings at roll call were read by sever
al members; reading, Eva Cooper; pi-
ano solo, Carrie Millett, with encore:
question box was interesting. There
We're SO patrons present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Election Notice.
June 10. 1914,
City of Augusta SIS

June ~, 1914,
Notice is hereby given that election
warrants, lists of voters and candidates
cording to law for the Primary Election
to be held June 18th, 1914 in the several
wards Of the City of Augusta, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
the following offices to be voted for at
the election to be held on the second
Monday in September next, viz:
Governor, Auditor, Representatives to
Congress, Senators. Representatives to
the Legislature. and County officers.
The polls will be open at twelve o'clock.
noon, and continue open until nine
o'clock in the afternoon, when they will
close.
Voters not enrolled as members OF a
political party entitled to nominate can
didates VIII not be permitted to vote.
But voters entitled to enrolment may
polling places during the primary cleo
ton on taking and subscribing the oath
required by law.
Enrolment blanks will be furnished by
the City Clerk on application.
The polling places in the several wards
are as follows, to-wit: Ward I, Hose
House. Grove ST.; Ward q. Garage near
Kennebeo County jail; Ward 8. Willett's
Barber shop, Cor. State and Winthrop
streets; Ward 4. Cushnoc Hose House,
Bridge street; Ward 5, Ballard School
House, Ward g. Middle Street School
House; Ward 7, Atlantic Hose House;
Ward 8, Pine Tree Hose House. Bangor
Street.
City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Quiet Day at Camp of Instruction
On State Grounds in Augusta

during the afternoon by Lieut.. Butcher
in actual packing of a company wag-
on and this work proved of interest
to all. A conference in the evening
completed the officers instruction pro-
gram for the day.
Today will be the last full day of
the encampment and the following
program will be carried out: 6 A. M.
reveille; setting up exercises; 1850 "A.
NJ, drill, one hour; 8 A. NJ, troop
leading, all officers 2 P. NJ, field fir
ing problem, all officers; $50 p. M,
drill, one-half hour; 6 P. NJ, retreat;
730 P. NJ, conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Thursday, while it promised during
the early morning hours to be hot
one, developed into one of the finest
summer days of the season, thanks to
the influence of a northwest wind. AT
o'clock in the morning the tempera-
ture was at " in the shade and with
but little air stirring, and everything
indicated a hot day. At $50 the mer-
curry had risen to so and at 10 O'Clock
to 49, but in the meantime a breeze
had sprung up and had gained suffi-
cient strength to offset the disagree
able effects of the heat. From that
time the mercury rose but slowly and
at noontime had only reached SIS de-
greeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The officers instruction camp at the
State campgrounds was comparative
ly quiet Thursday and the men found
more hours for recreation. A lively
baseball game was played early in
the afternoon between teams repre-
senting the Hospital Corps and the
officers of the line and the last report
gave the score tied.
The visitors at the camp during the
day were few on account of the heat,
although the drill in saluating at 5 P.
NJ was watched with interest by a
good gallery.
The officers were given instruction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The Titcomb Real Estate Association
is making some alterations and i'm
provements on the building at 1874 Wa
ter street. a new plate glass front and
new door have been put in on the street
floor a new hardwood floor will be laid
and when the work is completed the
place will be occupied by b. L. Nicho
las as a barber shop. The building
now occupied by Mr.. Nicholas on the
east side of the street and, adjoining
the Maine Central railroad bridge will
be torn down to make room for the
new bridge now being erected. In
addition to the other work being done
on the Titcomb building two feet will
be taken off the northwest corner, the
change being necessitated by the NOV
ing of the railroad tracks in the APP
proacn to the new bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
ALBION

SOUTH-Oscar Sebans of Pa
lermo visited Sunday at Mr. and Mrs.
Orrin Trasks.
Miss Eleanor Richardson of Freedom
called on friends Sunday in this place.
Miss lola Allen visited Saturday and
Sunday at her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Aliens.
William Osgood and Horace Black
of Palermo were In TINS town one oay
last week.
Charles Crommett visited his sister,
Mrs. II. L. Mclaughlin, Sunday.
Charles Trask returned home sun
day from South Vassalboro and Wind
sor, where he has been visiting rela-
tiyes for the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The recent burglary loss at the
Waterville residence of Donald b.
Cragin, NJ. D., which occurred while
the house was closed, DR.. Cragin be-
ing abroad and Mrs. Cragin at Au-
gusta, has been adjusted under their
burglary policy in the Massachusetts
Bonding & Insurance Co, through
their general agents for Maine, Ma
comber, Farr & Written. This is the
third recent loss paid by them in this
vicinity. which occurred while the
houses were temporarily closed
Adyt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

A woman who had been arrested
Wednesday night by the police was
arraigned Thursday morning before
the municipal court to answer to a
charge of intoxication. to which she
pleaded not guilty but was by the
court found guilty and given a SEN
tence of 80 days in Jail. An appeal
was taken and bond furnished in
the sum of $3.50 for her appearance at
the September term of the superior
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Work has been commenced on the
brickwork of the addition to the brick
building on Water street owned by
the Augusta Real Estate Association
and located between the Macomber-
Hill-Wight building and the Maine
Farmer building, and is progressing
we'll, The work consists Of a new
west wall to the building to be built
flush with the west walls of the other
two buildings and will be carried up
to a point higher than the present
west WALL the roof sloping so as to
give central drainage. The work
in hand will give to the building two
additional rooms, on the second and
third floors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
at C. f. Donnell's.

z,
Mrs. E. L. Sawyer with her three
children, Leonard. Dwight and Rena,
of West Pembroke, are visiting Mrs.
L. E. Colburn.
Mrs. Villa Dutton and children of
Newcastle were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs II. A. n. Dutton.
C. F. Donnell has been chosen ira
verse juror to attend court June 8
at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
BELGRAD c.

Mrs. Salome Bean, wife of the late
Joseph Bean, died early Wednesday
morning at her home here, aged about
80 years. The funeral will be at
p. NJ Friday at the house. Three
daughters, Mrs. II. l. Strickland and
Mrs. Vesta Stilphen of Belgrade and
Mrs. Mamie Day of Augusta, and sew
eral grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Leeds GRANGE

Leeds Grange will have lawn par
ty at Leeds Grange hall on Saturday
evening, June IS. This is an annual
affair for the members of Leeds
Grange and friends. A brief entertain
ment will be given and a dance will
follow. Refreshments Of ice cream and
cake will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Wales Granue

Wales Grange met in regular session
Saturday evening, June 6. Owing to
the busy season not many were pres
ent. There was one name received for
membership. A committee was ap~
pointed to see about an entertainment
and dance. The program consisted of
reading. Laura Belle Stinson, who re-
sponded to an encore: paper, Win
ter on the FARM Mrs. Georgia l..
Dixon. To-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The city schools will be closed this
afternoon in order that the students
may have an opportunity to attend
the Fete Champetre at Ganeston Park
on Western avenue. The Cony High
school will close at 12.1e, the last period
being suspended in order that those
students who are to participate in the
fete may have time to get ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Rev. J. M. Foss of Auburn, super
intendent of the Augusta district, Will
occupy the pulpit at the Green street
Methodist church next Sunday June
A. and on the following Sunday, June
q, Rev. William r. Leslie of Auburn
will be the preacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The members of one of the local
whist clubs. of which Mrs. H. l.. Sher-
burne is president. enjoyed their an
nual outing Thursday by taking a
trip to Brewer where they were for
the day the guests of Mrs. Charles w.
Curtis, formerly of Augusta. The party
numbered about 20 ladies and the &C.
casion was to them one of much en-
joyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
YOUR ROUNDUP BOWELS

favorite family cathartic. Best for con-
stipation. biliousness and all liver ills.
Mild but thorough. Little but strong.
Sugar-coated, pleasant to taste, and
easy to take. Get bottle today Csc,
of all druggists or promptly by mail of
c. l. Hood Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

A. w. Weeks and Miss Edna M.
White were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. J. White.
Fred Weeks and family are at pres
emit at Litchfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Reed were bust
ness callers Monday in Augusta.
H. P. sylvester of Freedom was
the guest Wednesday and Thursday of
DR.. w. +. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Ellery H. Folsom and Fred Bailey
left on the early train Thursday
morning for Caratunk where at Pleas
ant pond they expect to enjoy about
two weeks of trout fishing. This pond
abounds in some of the choicest trout
to be found in Somerset county waters
and is the favorite fishing grour~, for
Mr.. Folsom, who has been there an
nually for number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Steward and Mrs. Fred Wight of the
Augusta State hospital were passen-
gers on the Thursday afternoon ex-
press, going to Brunswick on the way
to their home in Rockland for a visit
of a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Probably the youngest owner of an
automobile in Augusta is Rodney
Turner, son of DR.. and Mrs. Q. w.
Turner of Stone street. Young Tur-
ner is the owner of a Saxon car and
though he has had it but short time
handles it like q veteran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
The Westbrool< Centennial Closes.

The third and closing day of the
Westbrook Centennial was crowded
with interest and great numbers at
tended from other towns and from
Portland The opening feature was a
parade in which there were many
we'll designed floats. There were about
1000 uniformed men in line. In the
afternoon River Pank park was dedi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
tune12d1t

Gated. The exercises took place near
a great boulder, with bronze plate
suitably inscribed sunk into the face.
Rev. DIR. G. B. Ilsley offered prayer.
Hon. F. NJ. Ray read an historical
sketch of westbrook as town and
city, and an address was delivered oyt
Hon. John E. Warren. In, the evening;
there was an elaborate ,ispiay ! OH
frpvyorirs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

e. NJ. Thompson returned on the
Thursday morning Pullman from Ma
chias where he had attended and was
one of the speakers at the Washing
ton county Progressive convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

PURITY OATS are as different from
ordinary oats as black is from white.
For purity and cleanness they are in
a class by themselves. You don't pay
for any waste-any indigestible matter,
bulls or shorts-in PURITY OATS. They
are 100 % clean. PURITY OATS are ster-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Capt and Mrs. F. o. Getchell re-
turned Thursday afternoon from Port
land where they had been in attend
ance at the Field Day exercises of the
Patriarchs Militant of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Miss Grace Mcneil of Brookline,
Mass, formerly of Augusta, is visiting
in Hallowell and this city for the
summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Asylum Lodge, No. 20, /. o. o. F.,
will hold its regular meeting this eve
ming with work in the Second degree.
A good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Morrill, Glidden of Somerville, an ex-
deputy sheriff Of Lincoln county, was
a business visitor Thursday in the city
for portion of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

ilized. You find them always in per-
feet condition. They stay fresh and
perfect in the original round Purity
Package. 1t is paraffine-lined and sani-
tary-practically alright. When
emptyitmakes a fnereceptacle forkeep-
ing coffee, rice, beans and such things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Mrs. Julian Wilder of this city is
at Orono this week in attendance at
the Commencement exercises at the
University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

l.. W. Cottrell of Boston was a WISH
ter in Augusta Thursday on matters
of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Charles S. Hichborn of Augusta will
entertain the brokers of this city at
dinner at the Falmouth Friday noon.
Portland Press, June Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Friday, June IL. 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

F. B. Purinton is building a garage
at his residence at the corner of Sew
all and Green streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
WINDSOR

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dunton, Mrs.
Annie Donnel, and Miss Elsie Parker
of South windsor were callers Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Telephone 1876

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices, res
buttons of respect, etc.. viii be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

North Vassalboro, June 10-The
Hon. Chas. w. Jones of China is gain
ing friends every day in his canvass
for sheriff of Kennebec county, and
things are looking very favorable for
his nomination on the 18th of June.
He is man well fitted for the posi-
ton. He has almost always been a
farmer, served on the school board,
been several times deputy sheriff, and
we bespeak success for him.
@ ARNO LITTLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
PURITY OATS
"7Ae BoumtifI Breakfast -otaAy different

some. PURITY OATS cook in half the
usual time. They make more appe-
thing dish than ordinary oats and have
a rich, nut-like flavor found nowhere
else. PURITY OATS are extensively
used as food in hospitals, where other
oats are excluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Everybody likes PURITY OATS

It's ideal food for the growing youngehe hearty food for the
hard worke-the satisfying food for the vigorous spomanh
right food for the business and his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Regular Size Package 10 eents-Fan,ils Siss
Pockdse, containing four pounds, 10 the largest
package of real good oats eper sold for rs cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

In PURITY OATS you get all oats
oats that are entirely digestible.
You'll be delighted with PURITY OATS,
from the minute you open the package
and catch the tempting aroma. Never
before have you seen such perfect, I'M
broken flakes, so clean, sweet and whole