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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
GIVEN HANDSOME CLOCK.
A. n. Chadbourne's Friends Surprise
Him with New Years Gift.

One of the local events which had
its place among those of the first day
of the new year occurred Thursday
noon at the barber shop of A. H.
Chadbourne under the Cony House,
when a number of that gentleman's
friends called in and presented him
with a handsome clock for his place
of business. The occasion was very
informal and was a complete surprise
to Mr.. Chadbourne even though quite
a number of his friends had assembled
"a thing somewhat unusual at the
noon hour, and he did not mistrust
that anything was in the wind until
Judge f. NJ. Thompson arrived from
across the way bearing the clock.
1t was the judge who made the pre-
sentation speech, and in his graceful
and easy manner he presented the
clock, saying to Mr.. Chadbourne that
he had been requested in behalf of
few of that gentleman's many friends
to present the clock in recognition of
the gallant service which the latter
had rendered his country from 81 to
'65, and expressed the hope that Mr..
Chadbourne might be guided by the
timepiece for many years to come
Continuing he said that while the gift
in itself was not of especial value it
might serve it's owner as a reminder
as he gazed upon it, of the many
friends who had received courtesies at
his hands. In closing the judge ex-
tended to Mr.. Chadbourne the greet
ings of the New Year and said that he
was voicing the sentiments of the lat
ters many friends in hoping that he
might be permitted to enjoy many
years to come.
Just what Mr.. Chadbourne said by
way of acceptance will probably never
be recorded, but his feelings will be
understood when it is said that his
surprise on receiving the testimonial
of friendship was no greater than his
pleasure.
The clock, which now graces the
wall of the shop, is circular in de-
sign, with 12-inch dial and is finish
ed in white enamel. Across the low
er part of the dial is gold plate
bearing the inscription: "A. H. Chad
bourne, from a few of his friends. Jan.
/, 1914" The gift was an inspiration
on the part of Ex-Gov. Frederick W.
Plaisted. Mr.. Chadbourne had ordered
the clock, but unknown to him, Mr..
Plaisted and a few others took the
matter into their hands with the re-
suit stated above
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

The Charity Tea given Thursday
afternoon in the courtroom of the
Kennebec county Court house on State
street, for the benefit of the Augusta
Anti Tuberculosis League, was COM
plete success in every way, not only
because the object for which the tea
was given was attained, but also be-
cause when judged from a social
standpoint it was one of the greatest
and most enjoyable occasions that has
been given in the city for long time.
1t was representative gathering OF
Augusta people, democratic in its ma
ture, calling together as it did people
from every section of the city, all ac-
tuated by the same motive, and who
having got together, devoted the time
to making the occasion one of pleas
ure to all concerned.
The courtroom, a thing of beauty in
itself, was tastefully decorated with
carnations in honor of the occasion and
presented a beautiful spectacle. In the
center of the room tea and coffee were
poured and at the booths around the
room cake, sandwiches and candy were
on sale. Music was furnished by Den
mis- Orchestra of eight pieces.
Although no admission was charged
to enter, sthe people on leaving were
asked to make some contribution and
in this way about 5000 was received.
AT the candy booth about SEQ was TAX
en- and at the cake booth about $50.
During the latter part of the afternoon
the carnations We're sold, the amount
swelling the entire contribution to
over $500.
Great credit is due to the ladies who
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Augusta P. N. to
Pay Income Tax.

The Augusta postmaster will have to
pay his income tax like all the rest of
those unfortunate persons whose incomes
are in the $30O0-or-more class. Five post
masters in Maine are affected by the new
national income tax law, according to a
ruling by Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo He holds that in all cases where
the salary of the postmaster is in excess
of $1,000 per year the disbursing officer
must deduct therefrom the amount of the
income tax.
In Maine there are five offices which
come under this ruling. They are Au-
gusta, Auburn, Bangor Camden, Lewis
ton and Portland. Each of these is
first class office. The postmasters at all
first class offices receive salary of $500
or more per year. The salary OF the
Augusta office is rated second in the
State in the matter of salary, that here
being $500 as compared with $500 at
Portland.
Sec McAdoos letter on the subject to
the postmaster general follows:
Dear Sir: have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of the
18th instant, requesting that your depart
ment be advised whether under the in
come tax law the disbursing officers of
the postal service should withhold the
amount OF the tax from the salaries of
postmasters and other officials of the
service that exceeds 5000 per annum, and
in reply you are informed that it is the
opinion of this department that the dis
bursting officers of the postal service
should withhold the normal tax on salary
payments to pestmasters and other Off
eials when the annual salaries of such
officers are in excess of 5000.
If the officers to whom these salary
payments are made file certificates CAM
ing the exemption TO which under the
law they are entitled, the tax will be
withheld only on 50 much of the annual
salary payments as is in excess OF lie
exemption claimed.
If no exemption is claimed, it will be
the duty of the disbursing officers to
withhold the normal tax on the entire
amount paid.
Respectfully,
W. G. McADOO.
| Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

News has been received in Augusta
of the marriage of Miss Gladys Davis
of Monmouth ana Henry Russell of
Greene, which took place Saturday
noon, Dec. q, at Monmouth. The bride
is a former resident of Augusta, hav-
ing been employed as stenographer
at the Viekery & Hill publishing house,
while the groom is the Maine Central
ticket agent at Greene, where they
will reside. They enjoy the friend
ship of a large circle of acquaintance
who will wish them many. years OF
happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
CaIanthe Lodge, No. So, Elects Officers
At Meeting Wednesday Evening.

Calanthe Lodge, No. So, K. of p.
held its regular meesing Wednesday
evening and elected officers as follows:
Chancellor commander, Oscar II.
Brann; vice chancellor, Leslie j. Da-
Wis: prelate, John c. Hill; master OF
work, Peter Bush. Jr., keeper of rec
ords and seal, George e. Frye; master
of finance, Charles H. Young; master
Of exchequer. W. Frank Herrick; mas
ter-at-arms, Fred S. Chase. inner
guard, Arthur L. Smith; outer guard.
Harry Hanks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Alton Packard Comes Once More
And Again Delights His Audience.

Alton Packard. If he ever comes
to Augusta again, not a building in
the city will be large enough to hold
the audience" This was the state
ment made last year on the occasion
of his appearance in this city. He re-
turned to our midst Thursday evening
at City hall and the above prediction
nearly came true, for old City hall
held an audience such as it has sell
dom held before. The overhanging bal
comics were filed with people, men,
women and children, all sizes and
ages, the same conditions existed on
the floor, and all listened to one of
the worlds greatest cartoonists, Alton
Packard His exhibition was the best
ever seen here and certainly of the
highest class that the Augusta Enter
tainment Course has offered it's pa
irons since its organization. and that
is saying a great deal
His audience laughed and then cried
and at times the people would be
breathless, wondering what was com
ing next Packard was both humorous
and grave, a chalk artist such as Au-
gusta people would like to see again
and again.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and
girls, little babies," All sat up and
took notice, the evenings merriment
was to begin. My subject this evening
will be Funny People" Funny it was
and it continued to be funny through
out Some of the sketches that Pack
ard placed upon the sheet would make
the most pessimistic person put aside
his cares, forget his sorrows, if he
had any, look at things in the right
light, and in fact join in with the
crowd for a good laugh. Probably there
were no pessipists present Thursday
evening, or if there were they did not
make the fact known.
Zone Lung Willie" from Hong
Kong was the first subject sketched
He was transformed into several
scenes, all of which convulsed the au-
dience with laughter. A scene was then
drawn upon the chart that resembled
a cake of ice. This is not dry goods
box, neither is it a cake of ice. 1t Is
one of those pictures where you have
to tell the audience what it is" With
lightning like use of the chalk the ap-
parent block of ice had been trans
| formed into a bust of Cupid. Then
the typical reproduction of an infant
with a face not at all pleasant, one
that was suggestive of facts, such as
father walking the floor for instance
to smooth the rufiles of the little one
caused perhaps by some ailment, OF
better still a youngster afflicted with
a bad temper
Then came the experience Of the en-
| tertainer on the occasion of his firs'
visit to the country with lady whe
had never been into the rural dis
tricts. Her views of the country sur
roundings her chat with the farmer
the questions put to the gentleman II
overalls that fairly made him fall from
under his hat. The girls conversation
with the farmer was a self-evlden
truth of some of the incidents tha
occur tndav. For Instance her ask
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Officers of North Augusta Grange
will be installed Saturday evening, the
installing officer being r. M. P. En-
right, master of Capital Grange. The
exercises will be private. The ladies
are requested to provide cake and
pies.
Mrs. Helen Cummings will leave on
Saturday for Dorchester, Mass, where
she will visit her children for several
weeks.
Eugene Bennett, who was recently
seriously injured while at work at the
Hayward gravel bank. was able Sun
day. to sit up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

\ minstrel show in which two olive
wires" have the handling will be pull
ed off in this city at some date in the
near future. Those who are to take
part in the same have been selected
and it is the aim of the management
to produce a first class show. The
event will be staged at City hall at
some date yet to be decided upon.
There are a number of comedians to
ensure a good exhibition, among them
being Charles Hopkins. Alfonso Tyler
and others. Rehearsals will commence
soon and it is thought now that about
the first of February will be the date
set for the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Master Paul Devine, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Devine. No. 81 Green
street, was rendered a birthday par
ty Thursday afternoon by about 2t
of his young girl and boy friends. The
occasion was in honor of the lads
sixth birthday and proved to be one
of tremendous enjoyment 30 all those
present. Master Devine wasNthe recip-
lent Of very many pretty and useful
gifts. The afternoon was passed in the
enjoyment of various games and dainty
refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

The status of DIR. miller, should he
decline TO resign, would seem to be de-
pendent upon the trustees. newly ap-
pointed. They would have power. under
the law, to elect a superintendent
should DIR. Miller decline to resign
They would not, however. be empow-
cred to remove him except upor
charges proven. That is the substance
OF the analysis of the laws governing
this and like institutions, by the law
yer who has given his opinion to DR.
Miller and several of the trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
DR.. GORDON WILL RESIGN.
Chairman of Board of Trustees Will
Not Contest Official Request.

Portland, Me, Jan. DIR. Seth C.
Gordon of this city. chairman of the
board of trustees that has just been
under investigation, said this morning
that he had just received a copy of
the order passed by the Governor and
Council, and presumed that all other
trustees had duplicates for New Year s
presents. He said that he should send
in his resignation this week. that he
had intended to do so for some time
as he does not sanction the policies of
the administration in respect TO these
institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Deputy Sheriff Fred w Atkinson of
Topsham was in town Wednesday aft
ernoon, having brought up one Joseph
Richie from Bath for commitment to
Kennebec Jail. Richie was sentenced
that morning at the Bath municipal
court on charge of pocket peddling
and also on a charge of single sale,
the combined sentences being suff1-
cient to keep him in Jail until the
grass is once more growing green up
on the hill sides and the birds are
singing in the trees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Mrs. Anna N. stoeknole.

Mrs. Anna N. Stackpole, wife Of the
late Joseph Stackpole. passed away
Thursday noon at the home of her
nephew, Eugene Stackpole, on the
Church Hill road, after short Illness,
aged 73 years. Funeral services will
be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at her late home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Albert FELTON, of West Virginia, a
student at the University of Maine,
who has been the guest of his room
mate, Fremont B. Fletcher, left Thurs
day morning for Boston on a brief
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Miss Florence Lyman, who had been
enjoying the Holiday recess with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Lyman of
Winthrop street, left Thursday after
noon for Boston on her way to New
York to resume her studies at Column
bia University.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

The usual New Years observance
was held Thursday at ST. Mary's
Catholic church, masses being cele-
brated at $50 and 7,30 A NJ. At the
conclusion of the latter service the
observance of the 40-hours devotion
began.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Miss Hope Wheelock, who had been
visiting her parents at Milltown and
was returning to Boston, stopped off
in Augusta Thursday afternoon for q
short stay with her grandmother, Mrs.
NJ. E. Wheelock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

The bowling match which was sched-
uled for Thursday evening at the Colo
NAL alleys between the Commonwealth
Shoe Cutters of Gardiner and the Eaton
Shoe Cutters of Augusta has been post
poned until Monday evening. Jan. s. And
the date of the match between the Uni
Club and the Nahadawich five has
been changed TO Wednesday, Jan. z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Augusta Locals.

Albert Taber of South Vassalboro was
in the city for a portion of the day
Thursday on businetss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Fff1eld Bros. CO. Capital Garage, say:
Now is the time to have your auto
mobile looked over. Do not put it off
until spring rush, when 1t is impossi-
BILE to give as good service as now"
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

The thanks of the Journal Might
Owls" are due the members of King
Co., No. 4, U. r., K. of p, for gem
erous donation Thursday evening of
some excellent oyster stew.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Millinery January sale so trimmed
hats now, $500 and $3.50: untrimmed
velvet and plush hats, S195; all un-
trimmed felts, SO cents; fancy feathers
and flowers below cost. All work done
without charge. A lot of birch rim
frames at cents. Also a great mark
down on hair goods. Marion A. Caret,
l33 Water street, Augusta, Me.
nooona1,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Walter c. Emerson was in the city
for awhile Thursday, and returned to
that city on the afternoon express.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Dec30d4t

The increasing goodness Of Huyler's
bon bons and chocolates is worth re-
membering whenever you want can
dy. New Years supply now in. De-
vine & Chadbourne, Agent. dec31eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
Augusta A. A. Is,
Hazard Club IL.

In a hard-fought game Thursday eve
ming at the Skating rink the Augusta A.
a. defeated by a small margin the Haz-
zard Club of Gardiner The score % to
II shows in itself that the game was
closely contested from start to finish.
Long passes featured the game and the
fouls were few. Pitcher played a great
game for the Gardine. aggregation.
while among the Augusta boys Cooper
and Brown deserve especial mention.
At the very first of the game the Au-
gusta boys seemed to have things their
own way. However, it did not take the
Gardiner boys long to come to and the
game was full of excitement. The sum-
mary:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Mrs. Daniel e. Foster of the Bangor
road who underwent surgical treatment
at the Augusta General hos
pital, was reported Thursday to be doing
we'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
L OC AL NOTICES.

Dance Saturday evening, Jan. 8, For
esters' hall, Gardiner. Music by Gem
orchestra. jan2-3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02
REMOVAL

DR.. G. A. cooMBs has changed his
,fice TO No. 3f7 Water street, Masonic
Temple.
Hours: II to 1870; 2 to 4; and to
$50 p. NJ.
Phone, 1Se-Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

There are more Jewels in the city
of New York alone than in any other
city of the world
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

Copying manuscripts and other
typewriting promptly and carefully
done. A. III. Farnham, IL Spruce st.
Tel. 363-W. decl7eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

AUGUSTA a. A r. P HAZARD
l.. cooper, RI ..................... 10. Mann
u. IeFTy, III OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. TDt Jones
Il. Brown, ...................,. C, Pitcher
Grenier, rb Observation-Disclosures. If, Sears
DIXON, 10 ..................... IF, NJ. Scott
Score-Augusta a. a. %, r. Z. Hazard
Il. Goals from floor-Pitcher 5. Cooper
A. Brown 3. Dixon 8, Scott 2. Grenier 2,
Sears. Goals from fouls-Brown, Pitcher.
Referee, Anderson. Timer, Towle of
Gardiner. Time, Ism. periods. Attend
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-02

jan1d1mo
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-02-19
Resolutions.

Whereas Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Darlington are about to move to
Bogalusa, making it their per-
manent home, and whereas
Mr.. Darlington has been Superin-
tendeht of our Sunday School for
nine years and has given it his
faithful and efficient service dur
ing this time, and Mrs. Darlington
has been member of and teacher
in the Sunday School for several
years, and whereas their depart
ure will be a source Of great
loss to the Sunday School the
church and the town, in social
and religious influence, therefore
be it resolved; that
we, ueslrouS or showing Oui'
appreciation, offer this resolution
of thanks for their faithful and
efficient service, and be it further
resolved, that we regret that cir.
cumstances necessitate their de-
parture and trust that in their
new home a field of greater use.
fulness and service awaits them.
Sunday School of The M. E.
Church, South.
Franklinton, La.
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Rio Notes.

Misses Efie and Eva Mathews
of Bogalusa, spent the weekend
here with their parents.
Miss Agn es Wood was a week
end visitor to Madisonville, the
guest of Miss Cora Carter.
Mesdames L. p. Byrd and J.
L. Pounds were visitors to Tall
sheek last week.
Mrs. w. P. Guidry and Misses
Leona Huckleberry and Nellie
Jenkins were Bogalusa visitors
Saturday.
Mr.. H. Pounds, of Columbia,
was a Sunday visitor.
Mrs. Ed Loflin, of Columbia,
visited here last week.
Mrs. G. W. Davidson of New
Orleans, is the guest this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. David
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Mathews
spent Saturday in Bogalusa.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Shawl, of
Talisheek, and MeSdames Mon
taeue and Burnett, of Chicago,
we're guests Sunday of Mrs. G..
W. Davidson.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-02-19
Sheriff Sale.-No 1912.
Wilson E. Grain
Versus
w. Alexander Sheridan,

| w. ALEXANDER SnerlQd0.
Notice is hereby given that py virtue
of writ of seizure and sale, issued out
of the Goth, judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in and for Washington Par
ish, in the above entitled cause, and
to me directed, 1 will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder on,
Saturday. March 81, 1914
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between the
legal sale hours for judicial sales, the
following described property to. wit:
First; Fifty acres of land described
as beginning at point on the west
line of the John Mizell under John
Dumford headlight No, IS in Up, Q,
S.. r. II e., which point is equal dis
tant from the NV corner and the sw
corner of said headlight, thence S
70 1-2o 80 cnns, thence 100 49, "
20 chns, thence 10 1-2o W 80 chns to
headlight line, thence north to point
of beginning.
Second: Also beginning on the W
line of the John Mizell under John
Dumford headlight No. 80 in Up. So,
R, IL e., at a point equally distant
from the NV corner and sw corner of
the said headlight, thence 100 IL
west on old line 1851 chns, thence S
500 6.32 chns, thence n to the sw
corner of the land owned by Mrs.
Sophronia Hunt, thence $40 east to
point of beginning, containing 10
acres.
Third: 1882 acres of land in Sec
tions 30 and 80, TIP 2 S, R II e, St.
Helena Meridian, and described as
follows: Begin at old quarter section
corner between sections q and 80 and
run 2.75 chns to stOb, whence
pine 36 inches in diameter, POO so
links, pine Is inches in diameter, S
81 $40 w67 links. theLce 80 81 W
20.50 chns to stob, whence a pine 81
inches in diameter, north f4o e 20 IL
links, pine L. inches in diameter, S
SO $40 W 147 links, thence 10 Lac e
5.91 chns to point of beginning, thence
104o 1.19 chns to stob, whence a
pine 10 inches in diameter, 2ao W
A links. pine Is inches in diameter,
n 30 1-20 W SS links, thence 13-4o
W 1915 chns to corner whence pine
30 inches in diameter, 81 1-2o 10
links, whence a pine 30 inches in d.
ameter. 24o 30 links, thence $40
east 1925 chns to a stob, whence q
pine "a inches in diameter. n II $40 e
"a links, thence n = 1-2o east 1894
chns, thence W 1882 chns to the point
of beginning. Variation of needle
1-2o east.
Terms of sale: Cash with benefit of
appraisement.
This 18th day of February, 1914.
I. J. Simmons, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-02-19

Little Jennie Kerr is well
again alter a rather severe at.
tack of cold and fever.
Mrs. Carp and Miss Carp of
TylertoWn are guests of their
brother, VIM. Carp, this week.
Houston Wood had an enjoy
able pleasure trip last week when
he visited friends in Sorrento.
La.
G. G. Simmons has purchased
the Robert Darlington residence,
just vacated by Mr.. and Mrs.
Babington's moving to Bogalusa.
Mr., and Mrs. Simmons moved
into their new home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Struggled
and little daughter, Brownie,
spent last week in Tangipahoa
Parish, visiting their daughters,
Leona and Nancy, who are teach
ing at Lewiston ana Spring
Creek respectively.
S. H. Burris gave away the
fourth dinner set on Saturday
last. You'd better get busy and
see that you get one of these
sets yourself, for they are an
attraction to any housekeeper
and are given away absolutely
free of cost
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Sur IF candy:
Babington's Drug Store.

Carl Darlington came home
this week for a short visit with
relatives and incidentally to look
after his interests as centered in
the local faculty.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Magee our
popular and much loved Post
Office officials here, celebrated
their Thirteenth Wedding An
niversary on Wednesday the1oth.
Will have to discontinue giving
away the Dinner Sets until we
receive our new shipment. Keep
your cash tickets and votes the
new sets will be here soon.
S. H. BURRIS.
Inc Eastern Star benefit given
thru the courtesy of Mr., Ulmer
proved a splendid success. The
pictures were good and were
followed by program of unusual
interest presented by the local
talent.
Little Miss Rebecca Carp won
the hearts of her entire audience
on Tuesday evening by her
charming songs and dances.
The little lady has a voice Of un-
usual volume and sweetness and
rendered several numbers which
we're greatly appreciated.