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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

There is evidence that tennis will be
more popular in the city this summer
than in several years previous. Work
on the Burleigh court on the corner of
State street and Western avenue has
been completed and High school stu
dents who played upon the court Sat
urday say that it is in excellent con-
dition. The court in the State field,
which was used last summer by the
girls employed in the various depart
ments OF the State House, was de-
stroyed by the erection of the new mill
itary storchouse, but the girls have
been promised another court and al
ready are making plans for the COM
ing matches. A treasurer will soon be
elected by. the girls to take care of
the finances of the Tennis Club and it
is expected that early in the season
a tournament will be played to deter
mine the girl champion of the Capitol
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
City Solicitors
Report for 1913

The annual report of Ernest L. Nc
Lean. city solicitor, for the munich
pal year 1918 which has been submit
ted to the city council, reads as fol-
lows:
In concluding my report for the
municipal year of 1912 and 1918 l stat
ed that there were no suits and no
claims for damages pending against
the city. The same satisfactory con-
dition existed at the close Of the year
covered by this report. Indeed, the
year has been remarkably free from
litigation.
THE most important matter claim
ing the attention of this department
was that relating to the raising of
the bridge OF the Maine Central Rail
road Co. where it crosses the north
end of Water street. The city desired
that the bridge be raised sufficiently
to allow clearance of the large cleo
tric ears now generally used. The
matter came up before the railroad
commissioners on the petition of the
Maine Central for a location for its
new bridge over the kennebec river
The petition was set down for hear
ing shortly after / had undergone
surgical operation and 1 was, there
fore. unable to attend to it AS this
was very important matter and one
requiring careful preparation, the SER
vices Of Hon. Joseph Williamson were
procured and he represented the city
az the hearing, which resulted in a
decree favorable to the city.
During the year a controversy arose
between the City of Augusta and Mad
5r.-,-
Fred Gasne, Augusta claiming that it
should be reimbursed for S125.g0, which
II had expended for pauper supplies
furnished Mr.. Gagne, his wife and six
minor children. Suit was brought on
this claim. but before trial it was set
tied. The settlement of this suit not
only resulted in the city being reim-
lursed for its expenditures, but also
in establishing the pauper residence
of the Gagnes as without Augusta
AS several close questions of law
were involved in this case much time
was spent ON its preparation. / feel
that the city was very fortunate in
securing a settlement on its own terms
without litigation.
In September, 1913, Frank E. Che
ney presented, through his attorney,
claim of s. for damages resulting
from injuries to his horse occasioned,
as he claimed, by its being frightened
as result of the negligent manage
ment of one of the city steam rollers
after investigating the facts and law,
/ was convinced that no liability at
tached to the city and so advised
Mr. Cheney's attorney. 1 think this
case may be regarded as finally dis
posed of.
During the year the services of
this department have been sought sew
eral times in collecting claims due the
city. a collection has resulted in
every instance.
Besides the usual subjects requir-
ing the attention of the city solicitor
number of important matters con-
nected with the public service corpo-
ratons have come to be investigated
and reported on from time to time.
Several opinions involving the con-
struetion of statutes relating to the
city's affairs have been asked. I am
pleased to state. however, that in
every instance the construction con-
tended for by the city has been ac-
cepted and followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
coBsossEEcoNTEE OPENS.
Ice Goes Out Saturday Nisht-Few
Fish Taken Sunday.

A report received from Cobbossee-
contee stated that the ice went out
of the lake Saturday evening In the
afternoon the ice moved up into Man
chester bay, which had been open that
morning, and during the evening the
ice went to pieces. Augusta fishermen
had been on the lookout for this event.
and the Sunday morning cars carried
a lot of them out to get try at the
trout and salmon on the first day of
the spring fishing season.
Owing to the cold and disa greeable
weather but comparatively few fish
ermen yentured out on to the lake
Sunday. So far as was reported last
evening but two fish We're landed near
the upper end of the lake. George Dix
on of Hallowell taking a handsome
5-pouad trout and Charles P Kinsman
OF Augusta one that tipped the scales
at three pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
FOR STEALING CLOTH.
David Matthew and Arthur Poulin
Found Guilty by Court.

David Matthew, aged Is years, and
Arthur Pouiin, aged IS years, were
arraigned before Judge Lancaster of
tie municipal court Saturday forenoon
on complaint of l. w. Curtis, an over
seer at the Edwards mills, for the
larceny of As yards of cloth each from
the looms at the mills, the value of
each lot of cloth taken being about So.
Both boys admitted the theft and
the court ordered them to pay for the
cloth. The case of Matthew was con-
tinned for sentence. he agreeing to
pay 81 per week until the cloth is paid
for. Poulin was given 30 days in Jail,
execution of sentence being suspended
ON condition that he pay 81 per week
until the cloth is paid for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
Brennan's Pitching
Enables Augusta to
Land the First
League Game
King Baited Out Of The Box In
Eighth Session

Lewiston, Me-, April 25.-(SpeciaD.-
Brennan's mastery pitching and the
hard hitting of the Cony team enabled it
to defeat Lewiston High Saturday fore
score of to 0. AT no time was the red
and white in danger Brennan, the star
southpaw of the Cony team had the Lew
iston batsmen eating out of his hand
and allowed but two scattered singles.
Cony scored one run in the first inning
and from then until the eighth there was
nothing doing in the run-getting line. In
that session the balloon started on its
long journey and when the clouds cleared
away Cony had crossed the plate safely
seven times.
1t happened this way: Taber first man
up in the eighth for the Augusta team,
singled to left and subsequently showed
himself to be such a good stealer that he
was on third by the time Frohberger
sold out. Brennan and then Haskell sin
gled. filling the bases. passed ball
brought in a run. Thyng flied to King
Then Wyer's hit forced in another run.
Passed balls brought in both Taber and
Murphy. Hit by pitched ball. Folsolm
got on first and after around to third in
time to come in after Taber at his second
time up tapped out a hot straight one.
Frohberger. to the great relief of Lewis
ton supporters. had a very good fly taken
by Wiseman.
Lewiston had changed pitchers in the
thick of the batfest Phillips taking
Kings place. King walked in from the
box in the middle of rhe eighth session,
declaring that he was through. Lewiston
was not demoralized by the onslaught
but repealed further scoring in the ninth
They were, however, unable to score de-
spite the fact that Walsh went to first on
four balls and stole second, and, hit by
a pitched ball, Douglass reached the mi
tial sack
Douglass was hit in the head and
Hewey prepared to run for him.
Brennan, Cony's southpaw, pitched a
great game as the summary testifies.
His control was as good as his speed.
Dufail made his work in short notice
able.
In the opening inning Cony began big.
Wyer's double scored Thyng.
Weather was basebally and attendance
discouraging. 1t was Lewiston's second
league contest.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
ALBION.

A very quiet home wedding took plaza
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John C.
Parlin. Albion, at high noon, Friday.
April "A, when their younger daughter.
Hildred Eileen, was married to Horace
Lyman Worden of Canton. The day
was also the 18th anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. Parlin and the
ceremony was performed by the same
clergyman who OBLIGATED for them. Rev.
Charles A. Hayden, pastor of the Univer-
salist church at Oakland.
Owing to the illness of the groom's
mother. none of his family could be
present. The only guests were Mrs.
George o. Carr of Norridgewock and
Miss Erma G. Smith of Bangor.
The young couple received many valua-
BILE presents of money, cut glass. silver,
china and linen. After luncheon, Mr.
and Mrs Worden left for a short visit
in Springfield, Mass, the grooms former
home. After May 1 they will be at home
at Canton Point.
Homer Gould, student in Albion
High school, met with a painful ac-
cident while playing ball Wednesday
morning. Irving Weymouth was bat /.
tAiiS etiAh tiC beit SliPptu HUH
hands, striking Gould in. the face,
decorating it badly. He was imme- :
diately taken to the office of Dr. A.
c. Ross, who found it necessary to
take four stitches to close the wound.
Eli Crosby and Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Swears went to Unity Tuesday to at .
tend the burial of Mr. Crosby's broth
er. whose remains were brought there
from New York.
The class parts in Albion High
school have been assigned as follows:
Valedictory, Viola Knight; salutatory,
Lucy Wood; class essay, Jessie Could
class orator, Kenneth Meader; history,
Velma Byther: prophecy and class Z
ode, Edith Weston; presentation of
gifts. Gertrude Davis; essays, Iola /,
Allen, Vera Chalmers, Mary Barnes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
SMITH GRAMMAR Wins
FROM 9Th GRADE, 14-7

A very interesting game of baseball
was witnessed Saturday at the Cony
grounds between the Smith Grammar
and Grade TX, which resulted in a
victory for Smith. II to T.
Both teams played good ball up to
the 9Th, when Smith began the call
throw" game, which worked very sue
cessfully
The leading features of the game
were Soule's control of the sphere, al
lowing but one man to take the first
bag on balls and Cyr's fast fielding
and good headwork on bases
1t is predicted that the Smith Gram
mar will make a good showing this
season after the youngsters get in
form and learn few more tricks of
the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
State Library Progress.

State LIBRARIAN II. G. Prince has re-
ceived recently some very valuable addi-
tions to the State Library. Among them
are two letters written by Sir William
Pepperell at Piscataquis to Thomas
Kerby, dated March /, 1741 and January
20, 1742 and also a novel entitled 'Ferdi-
nand and Elmlra" by Mrs. Sally Say
wood (BarreD Heating Wood. Mrs.
Wood was the first novelist in Maine and
was born in 1859 and died in 1855.
Mr.. Prince has been doing an immense
amount of work in the library. He has
had completed card index of the Pri-
vate and Special Laws of Maine and this
is the first time since 1903 that the work
has been brought up to date. A very
valuable map collection has been bound
and he is now getting up a State and To-
cal list of genealogy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
Auto Kills Woman at Portland.

While, it is supposed, she was try
ing to avoid one automobile, Miss Ann
L. Cassidy stepped in front of another
at the corner of Danforth and Emery
street, Portland, about 5 p. M. Friday
The automobile that struck the woman
was operated by George Shackley,
chauffeur of many years experience.
Chief of Police Dresser Investigated
the whole affair and declared that it
was his opinion the car was being
driven at very slow speed Mr..
Shackley has been in the employ OF
Col. Fred N. Dow for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
George Hodaon

Leonard H George of Hallowell and
Eva NJ. Hodgdon of Augusta were quiet
ly married Saturday evening by Rev
Charles G. Mosher of the Penney Memo
rial Baptist church at his residence. "a
Green street, the full ring service being
employed. They We're unattended After
few days in this vicinity Mr.. and Mrs
George will leave for Lewiston, where
they will make their home. The sincere
wishes of a host of friends for happiness
and prosperity will so with them to their
new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
WHEN YOUR CHILD CRIES
USE COMFORT POWDER

Ten chances to one it is because
he is suffering from a sore, chafed
skin which Nurse Carson of Barre,
VT, says may be quickly healed by
Comfort Powder-no matter how Sc
we're the case may be. Get the genuine /!
with signature Of p. IS. SXkes.-Ady. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Augusta youngsters have adopted a
new fad this spring which seems to
some extent to have sidetracked for
the time being some of the other jul
venile forms of sports, and that is
roller skating on the granolithic side
walk on Water street, and numbers
of them are seen daily enjoying them
selves. AS none of them have thus
far been able to exceed the speed linn
it their flights along the street have
not been accompanied by any very
great element of danger to pedes-
TRANS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

International Shoe and Leather Co.
organized at Portland for the purpose
OF manufacturing. vending and distri-
button of shoes and all other kinds of
footwear, with s450,0o0 capital stock,
of which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, Ernest f. Noble of Port
land; treasurer, E. " Mann of Port
land. Certificate filed April "a, 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Work on the new houses to be
erected on sewall street by S. T. Still
key and w. H. Stilkey, the contract
for which is held by II. NJ. Damren,
will soon be commenced and the lum-
Der is already being hauled for them.
The houses will be similar and of
modern style of architecture, and each
will contain six rooms and a bath.
They will make very pretty and COM
Portable homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

a contemplated improvement en- the
part of the Augusta Real Estate Assoc
citation and the work in connection
with which will be commenced as soon
as the warm weather arrives is a
change in the arrangements for taking
IN scenery at the Augusta Opera
house. TO this end it is intended to
cut through the south wall of the
building and in line with the stage
and there install door through which
the scenery will be taken. This change
Will DO away with the custom which
has heretofore been in force, of taking
In the scenery on the Water street
side OF the building. which necessitats
the hosting Of the scenery up three
stories, and which aside from the dam
ger which accompanies the act IL
blocks the sidewalk and portion of
the street and is Of the nature of a
nuisance, the abatement of which will
be appreciated by the public in gen
eral. 1t is understood further improve
ments will be made in that section
by filling in some of the windows on
the south side Of the building occu-
pied by the Soule Emporium that are
now roughly filed in and giving to
that wall a uniform and much heater
appearance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
Mrs. Hannah E. Casey, Cid Orchard

Mrs, Hannah E. Casey. formerly of Au-
gusta, passed away Saturday evening at
the home of Emma +. Guild of Old Or
chard, with whom she had lived for many
years. Funeral services will be held ut
2.20 this afternoon at Old Orchard, and
the remains will be brought to Augusta
Tuesday morning for Interment in Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

tire past been a patient at the Au-
gusta General hospital, where he un-
derwent surgical treatment, has so
fa- recovered that he was removed
Saturday TO his home on jefferson
street. His friends will be glad to
learn that he is reported to be stead
lily improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
STATE HOUSE.
Continued from Page Nine)

George A. Welch of Machiasport,
Democratic candidate from the class
district comprised of Whiting, East
Machias, Machiasport, Dennysvjlle,
Marion, Crawford, Edmunds and No.
IA Plantation.
John w. Trueworthy of Brewer,
Democratic candidate.
Hugh T. Gallagher of Bangor, DEM
ocratic candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

The New England Tel. & Tel. Co. has
rendered to Adjutant General Green
law its good offices in getting In touch
with the several companies of the End
Regiment of Maine Infantry and the
Coast Artillery, and also locally in the
way of making provision for calling
the men of Co. M to assemble at the
armory in case a call should come for
modifying the regiment preparatory to
starting for the front. In connection
with the above the promptness of the
telephone company to act was shown
Thursday of last week when follow
ing request that a telephone be in
stalled in the armory of Co. NJ in the
City building, although none of the
men who do that part of the work
Were available at the time the phone
was up and in commission in an hour
and five minutes after the order had
been received for its installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Allen Whitney returned Sunday eve
ming to Cambridge, Mass, to resume
his studies at Harvard College. after
having enjoyed a portion of his va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur W. Whitney Of State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mrs. Richard Toas and children,
Norman and Emily, of Montreal, P. O.,
arrived in the city Saturday afternoon
and have taken rooms at the home of
Mrs. E. G. Briggs, Melville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Word was received Sunday by Mrs.
H. NJ. Beale of the death of her BROTH
err J. Fl. Thompson of Boston, when
occurred Saturday, April %. He once
was resident of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Miss Eva A. Libbey, who had for a
short time been visiting her home in Au-
gusta, left on Train 7O2 at 3.42 Sunday
afternoon for Maiden, Mass. where she
is teacher in the public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Charles F. Stone. formerly of Lisbon
Falls. died Saturday night in Augusta
at the age of IS years. The remains
were taken Sunday afternoon to Lisbon
Falls for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

One of the nuisances which should
be eliminated is the rubbish heap at
the rear of some of the houses at the
south side of the lower end of Court
street. Ashes, old paper and other
waste material are dumped there in
discriminatory and present a very
pleasing view both from Water street
ard from trains arriving at the Maine
Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Wyman were
passengers on Train I'll at ESQ Sunday
afternoon returning from trip to Bos-
ton. where Mr.. Wyman had been on mat
ters of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Calsnthe Lodge, No. 5, K. of P, will
hold It's regular meeting next Wednes-
day evening with work in the rank of
Esquire, and good attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
Monday, April 27, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mrs. Lawrence J. Colgan returned
Saturday evening from a brief visit
liz Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.
Good Sized Maine Delegation to At
tend the National Conference.

Secretary James F. Bagley of the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tons stated Saturday morning that it
is very probable that good-sized del
ton from Maine will attend the an
nual convention Of Charities and Cor
rections to be held May SIS at Mem
phis, Tenn. Ten related organizations
are to hold their annual conventions
at about the same time as the national
conference, although the sessions will
not interfere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
LEWISTON HIGH.

Two-base hit-Wyer Three-base hit
Calvert. Brennan. Walsh. Base on balls
BY Brennan 2, by King 5, Struck out.
BY Brennan u. King 5. Hit by pitched
ball-Folsom, Douglass, case. Fassei
baIls-Calvert /. Matthews 4. Umpire,
Keegan. Bowdoin. Time, 1.5O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John o'ConneH returned
Sunday afternoon from visit with
friends in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mrs Horace Sturgis and Miss Florence
Parrot. who had been enjoying week
in Boston and vicinity returned Sunday
afternoon to their homes in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Deputy Sealer of Weights and
Measures Levi s. Pennell announced
Saturday morning that the National
Conference of Sealers of Weights and
Measures, which was to have been held
May go in Washington. D. c.. has been
put forward to May 26-29. State Com
missioner of Agriculture J. A. Roberts
and Mr.. Pennell will represent Maine
at the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

supt. Farnsworth G. Marshall of the
public schools of Maiden, Mass, return
ed Sunday afternoon to that city after
having enjoyed few days at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ora B. Redman are
the parents of a daughter who was
born to them Thursday at their home
on Bridge street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

John C Coughhn. who had been en-
joying a few days at his home in this
city, returned Sunday afternoon 10 Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Miss Grace Haskell of Everett,
Mass, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Percy Wing. left Sunday aft
ernoon for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Green
Street Methodist church will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 with Mrs.
De Bow, Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Augusta Lodge, No. 46. A. b. s., will
hold it's regular meeting this evening,
and all members are requested to be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Kenneth C. NJ Stills, dean of Bow
doin College, passed portion of Sat
urday in the city on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Mr., and Mrs Nathan Weston returned
sunday afternoon from brief trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
New Corporation

Tho following corporation has filed
it's certificate of organization at the
Office of the secretary Of -State:.. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

Womens skirts cleaned and pressed
for 75c. during April at the Augusta
Steam Dye House. i40 Water street.
anrIa3sf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27

T. L. Hersey's shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt efficient service
and highest class workmanship.
aprTG1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-27
LOCAL NOTICE,

A May Festival at City Hall, May
LIST from to P. NJ. promises great
pleasure to young and old. Troops of
children take part in the grand march
and May-pole dance. and fancy dances
VIII be attractions. apr23d4tx