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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The members of the Augusta fire
department, the boys who stand ready
at all times to protect the city from
the rayages of the fire fiend, ana who
have never in the history of the de-
partment been found wanting when
duty called them, found Wednesday
evening that little innovation had
crept into their lives when they were
the guests of the city at banquet
given in appreciation of their services
and complimentary to the city's new
chief engineer of the fire department,
Charles G. Hunt, The occasion was
planned and carried out under the
personal supervision of Mayor New
bert and the members of the joint
standing committee on fire depart
ment, themembers of which are AL
dermen Ward and Kinsman, Council
men Buckley, Brown and Mari. and
that it was a success of a brilliant
type need hardly be said. 1t was the
first affair of the kind that has been
given in the city and was a fitting
testimonial by the city of it's appre-
citation of the services of its firemen.
The banquet was appropriately
given in the aldermens room at City
hall. and the room when all had been
prepared for the enjoyable occasion
presented pretty appearance. The
room was filled with tables, all draped
in snowy white and each table bore
wealth of floral decorations in the
shape of bouquets OF carnations. Cow
ers were laid for 120 and at the open
ing hour of the banquet, o'clock,
every plare WAS filed the companV
including in addition to the firemen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

by the firemen- AS simple illustration
of this, this meeting has been brought
about and this banquet arranged. I
would have it known that Augusta
gives this banquef to her firemen. /
understand that you have not been to-
gether on such an occasion as this
since Immediately after the Meonian
hall fire. This is not as it should be.
1t would be good for Augusta did the
firernen meet annually under auspices
like these. 1t means a good deal for
you IS men to meet together, to meet
each other, to become better acquaint-
ed and to feel yourselves more thor
oughly welded into fre-fghting
unit Citizens generally would agree
with me when I say that Augusta can
not do too much for its volunteer fire.
men. Perhaps we have not done
enough, and ] am sure we have not
been very ready to give public express
sion to our appreciation of your ser
vices. 1t means a good deal to city
like Augusta to have 70 odd men vol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
MEETING BELGIAN
RELIEF COMMITTEE

The Belgian Relief Committee met
in the Assembly room of the Y. M. C.
A. building at 7.S0 Wednesday evening
The disagreeable weather prevented a
large attendance. Considerable inter-
est and enthusiasm was eyinced by
those attending, however. and the
business at hand was readily carried
out.
The committee is very anxious to
bring to close the soliciting work by
the end of next week, Dec. IL, and
urges that the solicitors in all organ
izations take notice of this fact and
finish and get their contributions in
as soon as possible.
The receiving room is situated on
Water street nearly opposite the CO.
lonial theater. James Orrick is in
charge there to receive goods all
through the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
E. TARBOX
HELD ON CHARGE
OF NON-SUPPORT
Troubled Matrimonial Sea of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Poulin Now
More Smooth

On complaint Of Oyerseer William
W. Jackson of the poor department
Mrs, Sarah E. Lovejoy) Tarbox was
arraigned before Judge Lancaster of
the municipal court Wednesday morn
ing 10 answer to the charge of non
support of her infant son, Charles
ork, aged one year and nine months,
TO which charge she pleaded not
guilty.
MIR jackson said in his statement
to the court that he was paying the
bills Of the child, that it had to have
special care because it should not be
boarded with other children because
OF its physical condition.; that he
coulo not have it at the City farm:
that ordinarily a child could be board
ed for 81 per week. His opinion was
that the mother of the child should do
something toward taking care of it.
Mrs. Ada F. Hunt. State agent for
the Society for the Prevention of Cru
city to Children, was called to the
stand and testified as to the condi
ton of the child. She said that the
child should be separated from other
children, and also that the people who
now had it could not keep it,
Mrs. Tarbox, the mother of the child
said that she was married and that
her husbands name was Arnold Tar
box, he being a sailor by profession
but that he was now at work cutting
cord wood. In her opinion he would be
willing TIC pay for the support of the
child
at the conclusion of the hearing the
court decreed that Mrs Tarbox should
furnish SO per week for a period OF
one year for the support of the child
and that in case of failure on her part
to carry out the order o the court she
would be committed to Jail for six
months.
Another case which claimed the at
tention of the court was that of Ed
die PoIlin. who had been arrested
Tuesday night on complaint of his
wife, Eva Poulin, who alleged that he
intended that night to desert her and
leave town. AS neither of the parties
concerned were very fluent in the use
of the English language the services
of An interpreter We're required. The
husband pleaded not guilty, and as
the facts in connection with the case
were drawn out 1t soon developed
that the family troubles of the Poulins
were due to the fact that they lived
at the home of Mrs. Poulin's mother
Mr. Pouiin offered as a remedy to the
existing troubles to take his wife to
his fathers home, but she would not
listen to that proposition, but final
ly after talking the matter over she
said that IL her husband would get
rooms she would live with him, to
which he readily agreed. This arrange
ment seemed to smooth the troubled
sea of their married life. and Wednes-
day morning it looked as If there might
be smooth sailing henceforth in the
Poulin family, butathe court in or
der to be prepared for contingencies
In case of possible equals. continued
the case for one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

to have the confidence Of tsie public and
the cofnmendation of Insurance under
writer's 9sss
Firsmen's Relief Association
You now have Firemen's Relief As
ISOLATION which was organized two years
ago. ] understand that about one-third
of the membership in the fire department
are enrolled In this association. I COM
mend this Organization to your serious
consideration. 1t is organized for mutual
support. / understand the association
now provides a death benefit of $50. and
IS week because OF injuries suffered at
a fire or going TO or from fire. Today
there is on deposit in this fund about
$3.50 Some citizen who may read this to-
morrow may be interested enough to ask
about it and be glad to make contribu-
ton to swell this firemen's fund. Fur
Their, I believe Augusta as a. municipality,
could well afford to make small annual
appropriation for this object. Certainly
there should be some provision provid-
ling against accidents Detailing our fire.,
men in the line of duty. The man who
gets ST. a year from q grateful public
should, as least. be encouraged to look
forward to some compensation IL laid off
from his work because of accident suffer
ed at fire.
May this meeting do US all good. For
whatever is good for the flremen of Au-
gusta is good for the city. Go home as
sured that the department has had and
does have the confidence Of the Augusta
public. and accept my prophesy tina. bet
ter things await you all in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

his subject was Fires From the
Standpoint of the Underwriters" He
spoke as follows:
Il am invited to represent the un-
derwriters. While all underwriters are
insurance men all insurance men ar,
not underwriters, 1 prefer speaking
simply as an insurance man. The dis
tinction is difficult to define and ~
minds one of Tom Reeds definition %
q statesman as "a politician who Is
dead"
Mr. CARL spoke of the common in
terests Of firemen and insurance men
in connection with modern ideas Of
fire prevention. The French failed to
dig the Panama canal on account II
yellow fever. Americans maintained a
death rate lower than that at home.
In the Spanish war our men in camp
died like flies while with our army
encamped along the Mexican border
typhoid is unknown. Preventive medi-
cine accounts for it. Along similar
lines fire prevention is enga ging the
best modern thought with firemen, in
surance men and the public. Encour
agement is given for improvements
tending to lessen fire losses by very
considerable reduction in insurance
rates The new system of schedule rat
ing about to be applied to the city of
Augusta having been in force several
years in Portland and Bangor was re-
ferred to as the most important step
yet taken for fire prevention. Much
benefit is certain from the new plan
of turning over the duties of building
inspector to the chief. The two things
we use in starting fire in the stove
are kindings and a match. When
basement is full of waste and clutter
one of the two necessary factors Is
prepared. The match may come In
many ways, but is harmless unless the
kindlings are there. Under the new in |
spection requirements the dangerous
Easements will be reported and under
the new schedule rating will imme-
diately increase the rate on the build
ing and all contents. In many other
ways cooperation between you and
us may help in reducing more and
more the appalling fire waste OF the
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The Cony nigh school Assembly con-
vened at 1910 Wednesday morning. In
the absence of Moderator Lewis Burleigh,
Robert Williamson was elected moderator
pro tenn. The chief business of the SEES
sion was the appropriation of funds
necessary to close the finances OF the
new ended football season. The appro-
priation of $45 to meet the expenses OF
the debating team in its trip to Belfast
was held up for considerable discussion
The opinion, was voiced, and seemed in
favor with the majority. that the amount
of the appropriation was excessive to
meet the needs. Only $40 was voted for
the appropriation. 1t is probable that
another session of the Assembly will be
held today at which, it is inferred, con-
tinued discussion of the debating team
appropriation is likely to follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Alderman e. w. Hanks

The second speaker was Eldea w.
Hanks. whose subject was Fire Elk
tinguishers and Sky Rockets"
s Mr.. Hanks stated in opening that
he had always taken a great interest
In the fire department, but he felt
sure that Augusta had not enough
interest in it. And he contrasted the
attitude taken in almost any small
town, where the biggest man in the
town is the chief of the fire depart
ment. He expressed the belief that the
getting together" spirit of banquet
would result in great benefit to the
Augusta department.
Fire insurance rates." he stated,
ARE based on the opinion that the
fire insurance companies have of the
fire department. And he stated that in
the West the insurance rate is lower
than in the East. He showed that on
this account every house in the city
must live up to certain standards and
all work for the benefit of low rates
Mr. Hanks stated that the city
should have fire truck for two rea-
sons: First, for better and more eff
Gent service: second, for lessening the
cruelty to animals. The latter rea-
son holds especially well in this city.
where the hills are so numerous and
the horses run until their breath al
most fails them. This city more than
any other city in Maine" he said,
needs fire truck"
Hon. (. c. CARL
E. C. CARL was the next speaker and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
AUGUSTUS FIREMEN GUESTS
OF CITY AT GRAND BANQUET
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, CITY Hall

to New Chief Engineer Charles
G. Hunt-The Event, First of Its Kind to Be
Given in Augusta, Characterized by Good Re-
sults-Post Prandial Exercises Enlivened by
Good Speech Making-Mayor Newbert Tells
of the Needs of the Fire Department and
Sounds the Keynote for Needed Improve
ments- Other Speakers Advocate the Same
Occasion a Great Success and One That Will
Long Be Remembered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

The first of the series of popular
"Sings" will take place this evening
in the library before the large comfort
able fire in the fireplace. Willard Pur-
linton will play the piano for the sing
ing. A short talk, lasting no longer
than 10 minutes, on Paul the Phara-
see" will be given by Mr.. Goodman.
The entire meeting will not last more
than so minutes. The object of these
meetings is to afford men, who would
care to devote a half an hour each
week to practical thinking and con-
sideration of some of mans problems,
the opportunity to gather for such a
purpose in the library of the Y. NJ
c. A.
The bowling match in the Associa-
evening, is the State House VS.. Hal
lowell.
To assist the local physicians in their
examinations of the members of the
association suitable blanks have beer
given them for their filling out
The finals of the ping pong tourna-
ment were played off Wednesday aft
ernoon and were notable in the close
ness and length of the sets. The Roy
al Ginks were the final victors, the
White Mice came out second and the
Beavers were third in the tournament
Particular interest was conferred in
the match between Norman Toas, rep
resenting the Royal Ginks, and Dom
aid johnson, representing the Beav-
ers. Seventy-four games were neces-
sary to decide the two sets upon
which the championship depended
Both sets were won by the representa-
tives Of the Royal Ginlxs. They were
as follows. 1926: and 11-9.
The ever swelling tide of membership
in the Y. NJ. c. A. had Wednesday
night reached the total of 64S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Wilharf s. Wilson.

The next speaker was Wilbert 8.
Wilson. who spoke upon Fire Fight
ers and Other Fighters"
In opening Mr.. Wilson showed that
harmony was the prevailing note be-
tween the common council and the
board of aldermen in Augusta and
that the common council was con-
structive body and not in the least
destructive.
He stated that the city had greas
asset in the fire department. and that
the chief would be boosted by all the
Continued on Page Ecol. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
s141.so

The westbound iron on the new double
track Maine Central Railroad bridge has
now been laid and the workmen are now
attending to the last details to be COM
pleted before THE track is opened for
traffic. 1t is said that the first train to
pass over that track will be Train 764
next Sunday morning, which train goes
west from Augusta at $40 A. M. Sum
days only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The dance to be given by the ladies
of March Hive, No. 5, Cross Hill, will
DO postponed on account of sickness
and death in the family of one of its
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The Augusta General Hospital acknowl-
edges the following donations on account
of Hospital Day; Five dozen pillow slips
from D. W. Adams, several dozen tum-
blers from w. E. Swift and box of chill
drens clothing from a friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Modern invention and science has
robbed picture making of its myster-
ies-but left in the charm. 1t is a sport
full of Infinite fascination and with
out pang. John Coughlin, the Rexall
druggist, has the Kodaks and all the
equipment for amateurs. Think OF
what pleasure the gift Of camera
would bring.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Capt. James sprrick. who during the
summer months acts as assistant to
Agent Cunningham at the wharf of the
Eastern Steamship Corporation. complet-
ed his duties Tuesday afternoon for the
season and is now employed at the head
quarters of the Belgian Relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Sometimes a housewife patronizes
a particular grocer from force of
habit--often having a sense of being
penalized for ii in the matter of both
costs and qualities of goods. There's
awlays best place to buy groceries;
and the best places usually advertise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The members of the Roger Williams
Club will give one of their usual de-
lightful plays. THE Romance of Phyl-
lis. or Love and a Way" at the Win
throp Street Baptist sale Friday eve
ming. Admission 10 cents.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Michel st. Pierre, one Of the employees
of the Edwards mills. was taken to the
Augusta General hospital early Wednes-
day morning suffering from an injury to
his right hand whereby the end of the
middle finger had been severed. The end
was sewed on and it is hoped that it can
be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mrs. j. ]. Cote OF Nequasset, who had
been the guest of Misses Mary and Nell
lie Frawley in this city, left Wednesday
afternoon for Portland. Before marriage
Mrs Cote was Miss Nellie Brown Of this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Women can thank the weather and
trade conditions fer the remarkable
markdown sale which Russell & West
on are holding. Suits, coats. dresses
and dress skirts have all succumbed
to the price making pencil. The event
is too important to be omitted.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The annual meeting of the St. Barna-
bas church will be held at 7.30 this eve
ming at the Parish hall. the business of
which will be the reading of the reports
and the election of officers. meeting
of St. Barnabas Guild will follow the
parish meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Don't forget the sale at the Win
throp st. Baptist vestry this after
noon at o'clock. Supper at 6. linn
tied number of tickets at rs cents, on
sale at the door-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Raymond Dennis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank A. Dennis of this city. is patient
at the Augusta General hospital, where
Wednesday morning he underwent sursi-
cal treatment for an attack of appendi-
citiS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mayor Newbert and other city Off
partments and also few specially
invited guests. A pleasing feature AMI
one which added to the pleasure of
the occasion was the presence of six
pieces of Dennis Orchestra, which
rendered a number of selections dur
ing the dinner hour.
The banquet was served by and un
der the personal supervision of w. p.
Perry and was excellent, being Ven
ison dinner as the menu, which was
a neat illuminated folder printed in
red. the firemen's color. and which
contained the following list of good
things. will show: Olives, celery, pick
led beets, roast venison with mush-
room sauce, mashed potato, currant
jelly. Hubbard squash, Boston baked
beans, cabbage salad, hot rolls, as
sorted cake, ice cream, coffee, cigars
and cigarettes. The banquet was
opened with little formality and the
way in which the different viands dis
appeared was a mute testimonial to
their excellence. At the conclusion OF
the feast cigars were lighted and then
came the post prandial exercises. City
Treasurer Niles l.. Perkins acted as
POSTMASTER and in his usual graceful
manner introduced the speakers of
the evening. Mayor Elmer E. Newbert
being the first.
Mayor Newbort
AS Mayor Newbert arose to speak
he offered the following toast appro-
pos to the occasion: ITO the boys who
fight our fires: Augusta would not for
get you. By this token it desires to
express it's gratitude for your long
and faithful service. Ready for instant
duty, you are ever watchful by day
and are trusted guardians while the
city sleeps. May your zeal not slacken.
Although slow to reward, Augusta
does remember and will yet be gem
erous"
Continuing, Mayor Newbert spoke in
part as follows:
Augusta should be better acquaint-
ed with its firemen. This meeting has
been arranged that we may known
each other better. Speaking for all our
people I greet you by companies, as
individuals and as q. great department
Of our city's life. The Augusta fire de-
partment, in addition to its chief and
assistant engineers, is made up of 70
men, divided into six companies. This
is entirely volunteer force. That this
force Is adequate and competent the
record of fires in Augusta for many
years past will bear witness. Augusta
knows that she has a coed fire depart
ment. she knows that the men are 10y
al and faithful and efficient, and
knowing all this, the city goes on its
way without any particular expression
of interest or appreciation. And yet
Augusta does care, is interested and
does appreciate the service rendered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred 8. Rand and FAM
lily Of Columbia street have returned
from Portland, where they had been call
ed by the death of Mr.. Rand's mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The officers-elect OF Abnaki Council.
No. 1874, X. of c., will be installed. this
evening by District Deputy William Dig
nam Of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

There will be no dance at North
Augusta Grange hall Friday evening,
it being postponed until a later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Funeral services for the late Joseph
Romeo will be held at o'clock this morn
ing at st. Augustine's Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

John Viewer Of Belgrade was in the
city Wednesday for portion of the
day on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Harry Austin of Philadelphia was
among the business visitors Wednes-
day IN the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Remember the Christmas sale at the
Congregational chapel today and to-
morrow. Chicken pie supper Friday
evening ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Squires of Boston
were visitors Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

There's best place to buy-a best
time to buy--a right price to pay. And
the ad-reader learns all these things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

John Lerette of this city underwent
surgical treatment Wednesday morning
at the Augusta General hospital for an
attack of hernia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

G, Bernard of Rockland was among
Wednesdays business callers in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Fred Weeks of Litchfield was in Angus
ia Wednesday on matters of business
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mrs, Iva Bean of Bingham was brought
wedntsday to Augusta for surgical treat
ment at the Augusta General hospital.