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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
GOLDEN WEDDING
Col. and Mrs. 0. n. BlackingtOn
Celebrate Event in Con-
necticut

An event of much happiness in which
Augusta people were identified was the
celebration Saturday by Col and Mrs.
! Oliver y. Blackington of this city. of
their golden wedding anniversary.
which took place at the residence Of
their daughter. Mrs. Eert Athoe of
Limestone. Conn. Friends of both the
colonel and his wife who were unable
! to be present will extend congratula-
tions and best wishes for continued
! happiness. Col. Blackington was for
many years connected with the United
States pension office in Augusta until
its discontinuance and has recently been
appointed to clerical position in the
hospital at the National Home at To-
gus.
Col. Blackington is veteran Of the
Civil War and one of the well-known
members of Seth Williams Post. No. IS,
G. \. r. of this city. He enlisted April
"a, 1861, as a private in Co. c of the
4th Maine Volunteer Infantry and was
soon promoted to the position OF cor
poral. 1t was the nrst promotion in
. the company and in speaking. Of lit the
colonel said that it was the proudcst
moment of his life. He was subsequent
ly promoted to sergeant, sergeant-maj or.
captain. major and lieutenant colonel.
He was finally mustered out Nov. 80,
1866. while in command Of as fine a
volunteer regiment as ever offered its
services to the government. making q
continuous service of over rye years
and seven months. with one exception
being the longest service of any vol
unteer.
Col. Blackngton was in IA battles and
claims the distinction of having been
present and ready for duty whenever
his regiment went into action. He was
severely wounded a the battle of Fred
erickSburg, when his regiment charged
and lost So per cent of its members in
killed. wounded and prisoners Refus-
ing second lieutenancy in the ith
Maine he with other non-commissioned
officers and DrivateS Of Maine troops
were recommended to the secretary of
war for promotion, and he was commits
stoned captain in a corps of colored
troops, it being one of the first regi-
ments of such troops ever organized.
Mrs. Blackington is native of Phila-
delphia and before marriage was Miss
Matilda Worrell. In her early life she
went South to teach and they were
married in New Orleans. She has long
been an active worker at st. Mark s
Episcopal church, faithful teacher in
the Sunday school. member of the Ar
mtage club. Mothers Chapter. former
president of the Relief Corps and a
loyal helper in the Howard Benevolent
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
BELFAST
Senior Class Play a Great Sue
cess-Large House in
Spite of Storm

Belfast. Me. Nov. 2l.-{SpeciaD.-
Notwithstanding one Of the worst
storms of the season, when the streets
We're rivers and the heavens opened to
let forth sheets of rain, the Colonial
theater was nearly filled Friday night
to witness the play. given by the SEN
iors of the Belfast High school. Farm
Folks" was the title and the play was
an interesting story illustrating the
adage, True love never runs smooth
Each member of the cast played the
part assigned in a fine manner, and
with one to two exceptions, this was
the first time any of them had ever
taken part in a big production. The
play was in four acts, the parts We're
long and it was no little task to learn
and execute them. The coaching of
Mrs. S. A. Parker was quite in evil
dence, however, and to her is due much
Of the success Of the play, her work
bringing out the very best in the boys
and girls who were cast for the parts.
The following had parts: Byron NJ
Slater, Richard W. Stephenson, Har-
old L. Coombs, Arlo l.. Redman, Will
liam T. Norris, Marguerite D. Coombs,
Marguerite H Owen. Lillian H.
Knowlton, Marian p. Waterman,
Maude L. Field, Doris A. Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

to aid chance passerby took him to
the home of a physician. The cords and
muscles of the left arm were badly
lacerated nearly the whole length of
the arm, but no bones were broken.
After the wounds were dressed Mr.
Morse was taken to his rooms and is
now quite comfortable.
Mr.. Thompson of Madrid was hailed
before Judge Frank Withee Friday
afternoon on complaint Of George
Palmer of Embden, charged with SELL
ing horse on which there was bill
of sale. +. y. Merrill of Skowhegan an
peared for the defendant and w. p.
Brown for Palmer. Thompson pleaded
not guilty. In order to get some needed
witnesses the case was continued I'M
Ill Nov. %. Thompson was allowed to
go on his personal recognizance.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Gray and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Dinsmore went Friday aft
ernoon to Waterville to attend the flu
neral Of a relative.
The heavy rain OF Friday night
badly damaged the foundation wall q,
the west side OF the new building to
be erected by the Madison Motor co
SO that a portion of it will have to he
rebuilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
Students LEAGUE
ENTERTAINS FOOTBALL
TEAMS after GAME
Both Cony High and Gardiner
High Boys Given Banquet at
Y. M. C. A. Building, Followed
by Dancing at Assembly Hall,
Cony High School

Good spirit prevailed between the Cony
High and Gardiner High football teams
at banquet given to the members of
both teams by the Student League of
the Cony High school Saturday evening
at the Assembly hall of the Augusta Y.
NJ. c. A. building Immediately after the
Gardiner High-Cony High football game
at Gardiner the members of the teams
came to Augusta and with other athletes
from the schools enjoyed chicken din
ner. Principal Thomas c. Chaffee of the
Gardiner High school was present and
about 50 students from the two schools
were in attendance. Principal Henry w.
Cobb Of the Cony High school. who pre-
sided at the meeting, spoke briefly upon
the good feeling existing between the
schools, and following this the members
of the two schools cheered each other.
The entertainment of the Gardiner High
students was continued with dance
given in the evening at the Assembly hall
of the Cony High school. A large num-
Der of the boys and girls from both
schools participated in the dancing and
the occasion was enjoyed by all. Music
was furnished by Dennis orchestra OF
three pieces Refreshments of ice cream,
and cake were served at intermission.
The patronesses were Mrs. H. W. Cobb
and Misses Annie Torrey and Emma
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
MADISON
William B. Morse Has Harrow
ing Experience in Mill
Accident
HORSE CASE OCCUPIES AT
TENTION OF COURT

William 3. Morse of this place went
through an experience late Thursday
evening in which the qualities of sheer
grit and nerve were displayed in a
manner seldom equaled in this COM
munity. Mr.. Morse is the night crew Of
one employed at the new shoddy mill in
the Lessore paint shop. While going
around the machine a loose end from
his overallls caught in a gear and
pulled his left arm into the cogs. Real
izing that some strenuous action must
be taken, Mr.. Morse managed to brace
himself. in some way not quite clear
to himself. and with his right hand
reached into his pocket, fished out his
jack-knife and opened it with hie
teeth, cutting the overalls and some
of the flesh from his arm loose. He
then started to the home of the nearest
physician, and when near the home of
Fred Withee. fell to the ground with a
groan. Mr.. Withee hearing what he
thought was groan. investigated. first
thinking it was a badly intoxicated
man. but noticed the blood and calling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Fridays storm while it was not a
very lengthy one. was about the snap.
piest thing in the storm line thai
the season has produced. and was a
regular "southea ster' Of the old sort.
Beginning in the afternoon it main
tanned the features of an ordinary
rainstorm until after o'clock. when
it cut loose. and from then until mid
right there was something doing, the
rain coming down in torrents for the
greater part Of the. time. while the
gale made everything bow before it
and wrecked umbrellas without num-
her. Luckily the wind did but little
damage. Few branches of any size
were blown from trees and the tele-
phone lines. which usually come in
for damage from a storm Of that kind,
escaped. The storm cleared up so that
at 4 O'Clock Saturday morning the
moon was out and the air still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
Sk0WHECAN
Paren t. Teac her Association
Meets and Elects Officers
Proficient High School
Orchestra
CRISP NEWS ITEMS OF GEN
ERAL INTEREST

The Parent Teacher Association me-
| Saturday night in the Opera house
| Prin. r. w. Leighton Of the High schoo
who is also the president of the organ
| ization, presided. There were severa
fine selections played by the High
| School orchestra, while pupils of Grade
VII furnished piano solos and duets. A
| discussion upon topics of importance
educationally was taken up by the Off
cial board
| Funeral services for Miss Eugenia
| Leger aged about II years, were held
| Friday afternoon from ST. Mary's Cath
| Ole church.
| About 375 people were served at the
| supper given by the Changers in con
| nection with their fair Friday night
! The committee in charge was: Mr.. and
| Mrs. y. A. Withee, Mr.. and Mrs. H. II
Steward and Mr.. and Mrs Frank Green
Robt Cole after the supper auctioned
off articles not sold during the two
days fair, and TONNES Orchestra fur
nished music for the annual Grange
ball, which closed the evenings festiv-
tiles.
The Working League of the Congre-
gational church meets this Monday aft
ernoon in the church parlorS in prep
aration for the coming fair, Dec. 1.-THE
Social Circle of the Methodist church
meets at Mrs. F. p. Pencils. on West
Front street.
c. B. Hight was host to the members
of the Bethany Brotherhood. an asso-
citation connected with the Bethany
Baptist church. Friday evening at his
home on West Front street. In spite
of the heavy downpour of rain, there
was an attendance of % and a pleasing
program was presented. Among those
appearing in the musical numbers We're
Mrs. W. II. Halves who sang two solos;
Raymond Fogg. who played a guitar
solo and Ralph Merriam who played
mandolin solo. The accompanies
were Mrs. Ethel W. Ames and Miss
Helen Merriam Mrs. Hight served a
dainty luncheon of sandwiches. cake.
doughnuts and coffee.
Clyde n. Smith. first selectman of
Skowhegan. who has become the owner
of the store in Athens formerly con-
Quoted by himself and Jas. Dysart. has
engaged Z. A. williams to make some
necessary changes upon the same. w.
F. Witham of Norridgewock, formerly
a clerk in the John f. Currier store.
here has been engaged to manage the
store.
Mrs. w 3. Fletcher of Cedar street,
who has been i'll for several weeks, is
now somewhat improved.
Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Page have re-
turned from their extended western
trip to California.
Mrs. John Maxwell of st. Adams is
passing several days with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Jewett.
Mrs. Thos. Deane. who has been crit
ically i'll and who recently underwent
surgical operation. is reported as i'm
proving.
There will be a program at the meet
ing of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, Tuesday afternoon, in Ii
brary parlors. upon Work Among Lum-
bermen. Soldiers and Sailors" directed
by Mrs. Cora Nye. the superintendent
of that department of work, in the Tn
ion.
A. NJ. Percival has purchased the Min
err property at Norridgewock and will
greatly renorate the same. The pur-
chase includes a sawmill with its equip
ments, the land and power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

NorE: You've all undoubtedly heard
OF the famous Dr.. Pierce and his we'll
known medicines. Well, this prescrlp-
ton ID one that has been successfully
used for many yelss By the physician;
and specialists of DR.. Pierce's lnveilds
Hotel and Surgical Institute, OF Bnhaio,
n. Y, for kidney complaints, and dis
eases arising from disorders Of the
kidneys and bladder, such as backache,
weak baek; rheYmatim, dropey, con
Restion Of the Kidneys, Inflammation
Of the bladder, scalding urine, ana
% to this time, rAnuric" has not
been on sale to the public, but by the
percussion Of many patients and the
increaeed demand for this wonderful
healing Tablet, DR.. Pierce has finally
decided to put it into tho drug stores
of this country within immediate reach
of all sufferers.
/ know of one or two leading drug
sist. in town who have managed tc
procure a supply Of "Anuric " for thei,
anxious customers in and around this
) locality. III not obtainable send one
dime by mail to DR.. Pierce for tria
package or so cents for full treatment
EDITOR ~ Please insert this letter II
some conspicuous place in your paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Officer McFadden of the Bath po-
lice force came to Augusta on Train
10 Saturday afternoon. which train
goes east from Augusta at 3.19 p. NJ.
and brought with him one Roy Hig-
gins. a former promoter and organ
iZer of the Order Of Owls, for commit
ment to Jail. Higgins was arraigned
Friday afternoon before Judge Kee-
gan Of the Bath municipal court on
the charge of having obtained money
under false pretences from Bath
members of the order, and on being
found guilty was ordered to pay a fine
and costs amounting to s176l and al
SO to serve 50 days in kennebec jail.
1t is said that Higgins at one time
worked in Augusta i'll the interest of
the Owls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
VASSALBORO

Mrs. Harry Doe. Mrs. Fred Perley. Mrs.
Will Randall, Mrs. E. E. Dow. Mrs Mil
lard Waldron, Mrs. Lillian Leighton,
Miss Lila Randall, Miss Mildred Smi-
ley. Miss Mildred Doe. Miss Alice Brown,
and Miss Florence Jones, members Of
March Review, No. 3, of the Women's
Benefit Association of the Maccabees, at
tended the third State rally which was
held in Dexter Nov. 1911. All report a
good time and returned much pleased,
bringing the prize for second largest per
cent. according to members present at
all business meetings.
Mrs. Harriet Bragg of South China,
who will pass the winter in Massachu-
sets and who is visiting her niece. Mrs.
Clara Williams, was a guest Friday OF
her sister, Mrs. Dan Clark,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
Misery in Back, Headache
and Pain in Limbs.

Dear Mr.. Editor For more than .
year :! suffered With misery in the oacs;
dull headache, pain in the limbs, was
somewhat constipated and slept poorly
ct night until I was about ready 70 COZ
lapse: Seeing an account OF the won on
derful qualities Of "Ann.ic," prepared
by Doctor Pierce, Of Buffalo, n. y, l
sent for . box, and before using the
whole box I felt and still feel improved
My sleep is refreshing, misery reduced,
and life il not the drag it was before. l
most cheeffully recommend this remedy
to sufferers from like ailments.
Yours truly, W. A. ROBERTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
PITTSFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Baker anil
two children. who have been visiting rel
atives at The Forks, have returned home
Leon Haines Will leave Monday for
Hartland, where he will assume the dr..
ties as superintendent of the Linn WOODEN
Co. mill.
Deputy Sheriff F. S. Burril, and so,
Elmer Burril. OF Hartiand left here Sat.
urday on business trip to Bangor.
Walter F. White and son Foster have
returned from a successful hunting trip
Mrs. George Mills Of Palmyra left here
Saturday for visit in Someryille. Mass.
with her daughter. Mrs. Gertrude Nick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Steamship Corporation announced to
the Bath Times Saturday morning
that the steamer city of Rockland
was scheduled to make her last trip
Of the season from kennebec river
landings to Boston next Tuesday,
when she will haul off in Boston for
a general overhauling before coming
to Bath for the winter. The Rockland
was detained at Boston Friday night
on account of the severe storm along
the coast, and was expected to make
a special trip to the kenncbec river
Saturday night, returning to Boston
Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

On account of the latenass OF the
season and the liability of cold wealth
er on short notice. the stevedore's
crew worked Sunday in order to finish
up the job of discharging the barge
Tulpehocken at the Purinton coal
wharf The barge Penneypack should
be along today with another cargo of
coal for the same firm and in addi-
ton to that there are two barges to
be discharged at Hallowell. which will
give the stevedores a pretty lively
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
South Parish congregational Club

The postponed annual meeting of the
South Parish Club will be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A. Monday evening, Nov. %,
instead Of tonight as stated in last Sat
urday's kennebec Journal DR.. Forrest
c. Tyson. superintendent of the Augusta
State hospital, will deliver an address on
Habit Forming Drugs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

The following surgical patients from
the Augusta General hospital were
taken Saturday to their respective
homes: Mrs. Amanda S. Parsons of
Fairfield. Miss Martha Cooper of
North Vassalboro, Miss Lulu Tibbetts
of Belgrade and Mrs. Bertha NJ. Cook
son Of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Work on city sewers is now nearly COM
pleted for the season and the street de-
partment is now making up the list of
assessments to be levied upon each abut-
ting owner. The committee feels well
satisfied with the assessments which are
running lower this year than for several
years, according to the work done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Bradbury NJ

erson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Bradbury :"
visitors in Waterville Saturday.
Manager Arnold Dodge of the Pitts1a
A. A. basketball team announces u
following schedule: Nov. =. Old TOW
at Pittsteld; Dec. 10, Dexter AT R''.
feld: Dec. l.. Old Town ~ Old ToT'
Dec. "a, Dexter at Dexter: Dec. d, b.
Iarbor at Bar Harbor, Dee 81, EllsT@'
at Ellsworth: Jan. :. il. y, open; J''
y. Augusta at Pittsfield: Feb. 4. H. oP'
Feb. II, Augusta at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Tracy & Metcalf began work Saturday
on the cellar of house which they will
build at the corner Of Western avenue
and Drew street for Miss Inez Cre!gh-
ton. The house will contain l. rooms and
will be of the two-tenement type, one up
stairs and one down. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Z. Barrows and
their infant daughter who had been in
the city for the past week. called here
by the death OF Mrs. Barrows' father,
Hon. Treby Johnson, left on the Saturday
afternoon express for their home in
Brooklyn. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

The graduating exercises Of the No
joke High school will take place at the
Penney Memorial church next Thurs
Gay evening at o'clock. The gradual
ing class is said to contain some most
brilliant CD and extraordinary pupils.
Plan TO add to the enjoyment Of
Thanksgiving day by attending this
funniest entertainment of the season.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Col Blaine Owen left on the Sat
urday afternoon express for Camden
for an over Sunday visit as the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Wilcox.
joining Mrs. owen and his little
daughter. who had been their guests
for q number of days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Eearce & Jones, the Sewall street
crccers, will beginning today, conduct
their business on strictly cash basis.
To reduce the expense of doing bust
ness deliveries will also be stopped. II
is believed by the partners that these
changes will benefit mutually all con-
cerned-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Miss Roberta Belcher. who had been
visiting her cousins. the Misses john
son Of IS Winthrop street. left Saturday
morning fer New York and after visit
ing Mr.. Taylors brother. Edwin f. Tay-
lor of North Augusta. They made the
trip in seven hours, coming by way Of
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Golden Cross hall was the scene Sat-
urday evening Of another of those en-
joyable dancing parties. the party be-
ing of goodly size and composed of
some Of the nice young people Of the
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

UnimpeachabIe-If you were u
the unequalled volume of unlmpsar;
able testimony in favor OF NV
Sarsa parilla. you would upbraio wv,
self for so long delaying TO take y.
defective medicine for that bloou
Vase from which you are suitef'"''
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
Bankruptcy Proceedings

Petitions in voluntary banKrups.
have been filed with the clerk u :"
United States district court by;
Orrin Colferm, Augusta, laoU'n
Liabilities, $500. Assets, SIS. lre.
tors listed for small amounts. J"
torney, Burleigh Martin, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
A Chanae Of Policy.

We take this opportunity to an
nounce to the buying public that on
and after Monday. Nov. %. our BUSH
ness will be conducted on a strictly
cash basis, and in order to provide
the maximum advantage to the cash
purchaser we have eliminated the de-
livery expense. This. we believe, will
prove to your advantage. Quality
goods. cash prices. mutual advantage.
Bearce and Jones. Sewall street.
nov20d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Hon. w H. Gannett has decided to
install private fire alarm box al the
publishing house on Willow street and
the box has already been ordered. The
box will be installed as soon as it ar
rives and will be known as box Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

Fred Edwards, who had for some time
past been up in the big woods doing
some work for Boyd & Harvey in the
way of repairing some log haulers. re-
turned Friday to his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
WINDSOR

NORTH-Rev. E. \. Davis VIII Nv
his last service at 80 on MONDAY
At the Baptist church at ; r.
Tuesday a special service and the To-
ular service at 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

! Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard George. who
| had been on a hunting trip TO Blanchard
returned to Augusta on Train Ga at 9.3a
| Saturday morning and brought with them
| handsome doe which weighed 1i3
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
LOCAL NOTICE

Special cars will leave Wilson hall,
Hallowell, Thanksgiving eve. Nov. "a,
after the grand concert ball given by
Steamer Co. No. 8. Hallowell. nov22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22

| H.. w. Damren. has the batter-boards
| up for a two-tenement house which he
| will build at the corner Of Western av-
enue and Pike street, each tenement of
which will contain six rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1856

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