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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
An UGLY ABSCEsS
Caused Much Trouble. but was Healed
by Hoods SarsapariiIa.

Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 16, 1875
Mrs. Charles Bearse, who lives at 45
Collins Court, in this city, makes this
statement:
THE beginning Of my trouble was
sore or abscess that gathered in the
corner of my left eye. It discharged
continuously for a year and eight
months. and nothing seemed to heal It.
consulted eminent physicians. who
said the eruption would never heal
without a surgical operation. ] was
much rundown and dreaded to think
Of an operation.
Il remembered that four years before
I had taken Hoods Sarsaparilla with
benefit, and decided to take it again.
seemed all worn out. and my blood
was not right.
after I had used four bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla the abscess had a
more healthy appearance and and the
discharge was less. When had taken
seven bottles the sore had entirely dis
appeared, leaving only a slight scar.
When told the doctor Hoods Sarsa-
parilla had cured me he was dumb
founded, and said Hoods Sarsaparilla
certainly has done wonders for you !
had better appetite and was in better
health in every way"
Remember to ask for Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and insist on having it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

While locking over some old paper;
a short time ago J. Z. Devine Of the
firm Of Devine & Chadbourne, phar-
macists. ran across a specimen Of Old
time advertising. it being a paper
which was published by him awav
back in 1882. when he was in business
At the west end Of the kennebec
bridge. in the building now owned AMI
occupied by John Coughlin. The paper
was four-page sheet publication, the
pages being 11Xl6 inches in size and
the paper was called the Augusta
Druggist" The card at the top of the
second page said that the paper was a
Journal Of laughablc fancies and sensi-
BILE facts. issued in the interest Of the
community at large, and not forgetting
the publishers; that it was mum on
politics, neutral on the issues of the
day hut solid and all right In the drug
business. The sheet was profusely il
Illustrated with wood cuts, a large one
on the first page being entitled RIP
Van Wrinkles Return The sheet was
Enclosed in a fanciful border and its
general appearance was decidedly
novel in comparison with the style Of
printing in favor today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
GIVE ENJOYABLE CONCERT
Pupils of Lincoln School Prove Them
selves to be Good Entertainers

The assembly hall of the Smith school
building was we'll filled Thursday evening
when the pupils Of the Lincoln school
gave a concert for the purpose of raising
money with which to purchase Victrola.
and the entertainment proved a very
pleasing one. The program, which was
furnished by the children and included
vocal and instrumental music, Rotations
and fancy dances, was well arranged and
very nicely rendered and reflected much
credit on all concerned. Refreshments
were for sale at intermission. Among
those present were Mayor Viles, Rev.
Henry E. Dunnack Of the Board Of Ed
ucation, and Supt. H. H. Stuart Of the
public schools of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
GIVEN UNIQUE MAYBASkET
Miss Julia Buckley Remembered
Thursday by State House Ladies

Miss Julia Buckley, one of the clerks
in the department of agriculture, who is
i'll at her home on Page street, was given
a happy surprise Thursday afternoon
when she was made the recipient of a
Maybasket that was unique and quite TN
like the many she had received in the
past In the basket was a flower from
each of the ladies at the State House,
each flower having the name Of the doroc
alta ched, and there were also many mes
sages of friendship and good cheer. This
kindly remembrance from her many
friends was greatly enjoyed and apprc-
ciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

taken a number Of fowls
1t was learned from Manager Waro o.
the farm that the thieves had attempte
to gain an entrance to the poultry house
but were unable tc do so. and railing
in this had entered yard where iot
of brood hens had been placed. and haa
taken them all, some % or %. On the'r
departure the thieves left the gate open'
with the result that when the hens IN the
poultry house were let out THURSDAY
morning they got out Of the yard ana
proved a source of some trouble before
they could be driven into the enclosure
again.
What may or may not have some bear
ing on the case was the arrest Thursday
afternoon Of one Ed Young on war
rant charging him with idle and dsor-
derby conduct and having no visible
means of support. The authorities sus-
pect that he has been connected with
the raids on the various poultry houses
in this vicinity for some time past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
Fish and Game Prosecution

Trial Justice john l.. Howard of Rid
lonville reports the prosecution of Ralph
Bennett before him May 3, charged with
fishing through the ice in closed waters
in March. lie was fined Sl1 and costs.
The arrest was made by Sheriff l.. N
Ilodsdon.
William G. Hunton Of Cherryfield, in
dustrial agent of the Maine Central Rail
road, was at the State House Thursday
visiting departments in the interest of ex-
hibitions at the Maine State Exposition
to be held in Portland June to 10.
Clifford Wescott of the bureau of in
spection left Thursday for West Paris,
where the bureau is interested in an al
legged violation of the dairy laws. Ed
ward Cady of Portland, also connected
with the bureau, was at State headquar-
tiers Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
CONY HIGH NOTES

Cony will hold her final practice before
the Gardiner game at o'clock this aft
ernoon on the Athletic field. The team
went through two hours and a half OF
hard work Thursday afternoon and
showed up in fine form. A short practice
game was played and the way everyone
hit that ball was caution. There have
been made several changes in the lineur
which will greatly strengthen the team
Lefty" Brennan pitched few inning.
and was in fine form. The lineup 70,
Saturday has not been announced as yoI
but will probably with one or two excep.
tons be the same as in the first two
games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
DEMOCRATIC STATE
COMMITTEE MEETS,
THURSDAY EVENING
For Purpose of Electing Secre-
tary to Fill Vacancy Due to
the Resignation of William F.
Curran, But No Choice Made

The Democratic State committee met
Thursday evening at Hottie North for
the transaction of routine business
There was discussion of candidates
for the position Of secretary of the
committee to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of William F. Cur
ran of Bangor but no election was held
The following members of the commit
tee were present: f. J. Carter of Han
cock; Leon o. Tebbetts Of Kennebec;
William p. Hurley of Knox; William
F. Curran Of Penobscot; Fred w
Hartnett of Sagadahoc; Ebcn F. Lit
tlefield of Waldo; Charles T. Read OF
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
STATE HOUSE
Several Decisions by the Public
Utilities COmmissiOn-And
a Game PrOsecutiOn-NO
One Blamed for Pher.
ris Cole Accident
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
MEETING IN BANGOR

In the matter Of the fatal accident
at Eliot, April %, 1915, when Pherris
Cole OF IL years was struck and killed
by an electric car ON the Atlantic
Shore Railway, the Public Utilities
Commission finds that the accident
was one of those unfortunate accur-
FENCES which cannot be foreseen and
mo person appears to be to blame
Cole, with a young companion was
riding along the highway and his
companions bicycle suddenly turned
across the road and pushed his bicycle
to one side so that he was struck BY
the car coming up from behind.
The Public Utilities Commission
has just granted to the Grand Trunk
Railroad Company authority to locate
connection and maintain a branch
trek from Commercial street In Port
land to serve certain warehouses and
storehouses to- be butt on Long
Wharf, whenever on or before July l,
1916. the warehouses and storenouscs
are built. '-..
The selectmen of the town Of Rum
ford have petitioned the Public IT'LL
tiles Commission TO order the abo.-
ishnent OF s~adc crossing on Lin
coin avenue leading from Runford
to Mexico, Us provided under Sectioc
l of Chap.er ~ Of the laws of 1918.
Upon the coinpiaint of John F.
Goldthwaite and others Of Biddeford
Pool charging the New England Tel
ephonc and Telegraph Company with
discriminating against the community
in the matter of toll rates, the Pub
lie Utilities Commission has issued Il
notice Of investigation which provides
that unless the cfslse of the complaint
is remedicd within 10 days an inves-
tigation of the alleged discrimination
ir rates will be in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
PITISTON

NORTH-The stiffness of these beau
tiful May nights is very much broken
by the voices of the Maybasket hang
ers in Their rounds throughout the
neighborhood.
G. B. and A. :. Putnam are painting
tho outside OF their buildings.
The roads in this section are any
thing but comforta BILE for the travelling
public and much complaint is being
made.
Miss Bernice Watson of Chelsea was
a guest Wednesday night at the G. K.
Green's place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
STATE OF MAINE.

City of Augusta, SIS.
Whereas application has been made to
the City Council of the City of Augusta
to accept the streets known as Waben
and Riverton Streets. as public highways
in accordance with the plans made by
Henry F. Hill. on file in the Registry Of
Deeds of Kennebec County, being de-
sirous that the two proposed streets
thereon. running in an easterly direction
from State Street, so called, may be
laid out and established as new City
Streets.
And whereas said Council has directed
an order Of notice upon said application.
All persons interested are therefore no.
titled of the intention of the City Coun-
Gil to accept said streets and are hereby
further notified to appear before the
Joint Committee Of the City Council on
Highways and Sewers at the Aldermen's
Room, City Building, in said Augusta,
on Monday the seventeenth day of May,
A. D. 1875 at 7.3o o'clock in the afternoon
at which time and place a hearing rela-
tive to the acceptance OF said streets wifi
be held.
Dated at said Augusta this sixth day Of
May, A. D. 1915.
City Clerk.
Ynay7dft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS
1.-THE Two Orphans"

'The Two Orphans was presented
Thursday evening at the Augusta opera
house by Kirk Brown and his company
and the presentation delighted a good
sized audience. The feature of the per-
Torrance was the costuming. which was
rich and elaborate.
Kirk Brown portrayed the character OF
"Chevelier de Vaudrey' in an excellent
manner, and Miss Edna Earl Andrews
made hit in the part of "Henriette. "
The character of Louise" was finely
portrayed by Miss Carolyn HUMPHREYS.
Romantic MeIodrama "Red River"
Today
The sensational melodrama "Red River
or the Lost Trail will be presented to-
day, both matinee and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

The recent rains have done lot o.
good in the way of raising the water
in the various lakes and ponds in the
vicinity of Augusta and all have in
that way received a substantial gain.
Lewis CleaVes of East Winthrop sail
yesterday morning in speaking Of Cob
bosscccontee. that the water since the
rain OF last week had gained about
seven inches in height and that on thai
account the fishing at the lake should
be much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
Both Men Give Peace Bonds.

At the conclusion Of hearing at which
DR.. Prince e. Luce was charged with
assault and battery upon. George c. Hal
liday in the police court at Bangor
Wednesday. Judge Blanchard declared
he was unable to decide upon the merits
of the case as It was a question OF We
racity. The men were once partners in
the management of private hospital
there. Dr.. Luce was ordered to pay the
costs Of court and furnish 500 bonds to
keep the peace and Halliday to furnish
500 peace bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Augusta friends Of Charles w Cur
tbs Of Brewer, former clerk in the
land Office at the State House, will
be interested to learn that he has de-
cided to take up the simple life of the
farmer and has this week moved on to
a farm which he owns in Orr;ngton.
UT. Curtis has sold his property in
Brewer, which consists OF mouse and
a plot Of land, to Forrest :. Brh...ner
OF Brewer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
Barn and Contents Burned at Surry

The barn of William A. Davis, at
North Bend. Surry. was burned about
II p. NJ. Tuesday with contents. The
barn was located some distance from
the house, and the fire was not dis
covered until the building was about
ready to fall. A horse. three cows. a
heifer. ono calf and two pigs were
burned. with carriages, farming ma
chinery. harnesses and quantity of
hay There was only a small insur-
ance. The origin Of the fire is un-
known. A canoe owned by Percival
Wescott of Ellsworth was, burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
POULTRY THIEVES AGAIN
Avenue Farm Visited Thursda,
Night-About Is Hens Taken

That the poultry thieves who have for
some time past been committing depre-
dations in various sections of the city.
mostly on the west side of the river, are
still at work was shown Thursday morn
ing when report was made to the police
that thieves had Wednesday night visit
ed the poultry yanls It Avenue Farm.
owned by Hon. George +. Macomber and
located on tho Winthrop road. and had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
Board Of Assessors

The State Board of Assessors met
Wednesday in Bangor with about 10 men
who are interested in the seasons sur
vey work of the department and some
of whom are candidates for positions in
the field. The meeting was held in Ban
gor because the city is convenient to the
majority of the men who attended. The
run-together proved very profitable as
In the interchange Of advice and plans d
long step was made in the organizing O:
the assessment work of the season,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

The Augusta Lumber Co. is now
leading lis first cargo of lumber for
the season, the three masted schooner
Lizzie j. Call, Capt. Dunton. having
been lowed to Augusta Wednesday
evening. and to the company's wharf,
where she now lies. The Call will
load for Fall River, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Roy F. Leach and Mrs. Arenda
Cushn,an returned to Augusta Mon
day, after a few days here on bust
ness.-Penobsco letter in Ellsworth
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

The pupils of Miss Caroline Fenno
Chase will give their spring recital at
100 this evening at the Parish house
and cordial invitation is extended to
all who are interested in the work of
young students. Keith Ryan Of
Gardner viii give two groups Of songs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Miss Rose M. Keller, aged about 70
years, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Keller Of Melville street. is patient at
the Augusta General hospital, where
Thursday morning she underwent surgi-
cal treatment for an attack of Appendix
citis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Henry Flood, who had for about four
weeks past been a patient at the Augusta
General hospital following surgical
treatment, has so far recovered that he
was able Thursday morning to leave that
institution for his home in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
Funeral of Miss Grace Mary White

Funeral services for the late Miss
Grace Mary White were held at o'clock
Thursday morning at st. Mary's Catho-
lie church in the presence of the relatives
and large number of friends. Rev. FIR
Thomas j. Nelligan officiated and inter-
ment was made in the family lot in St
Mary's cemetery. The bearers were Jo-
seph E. P. Dunn, Charles M. O'Connor,
William P. Fox and Thomas H. Cuddy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
NOTICE

To the Citizens and Merchants of the
City of Augusta:
Notice is hereby given that the Sealer
of Weights and Measures will visit every
place where merchandise is sold by
weight or measure and every place where
weighing or measuring devices are in
use, to test, correct and seal the same
according to the State law.
FRANK M. DOW,
Sealer Of Weights and Measures.
As State ST., Augusta. may6d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Miss Shea of Biddeford, who had
been in the city on account OF the ILL.,
ness of her sister, Mrs. Henry let
reault, left on the 9.39 train THURSDAY
morning for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Among the Augusta people who will
attend the teachers convention at
Waterville today is Mrs. 4. S. Bigelow
of Patterson street She was former
" a teacher in the Waterville schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

John H. Lathe, who had been IN
Portland for brief visit, returned
Wednesday evening to his home IN
this city. -...-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Miss Florence Tolman, teacher OF
Grade 4 at the Williams school, will
leave this morning for Waterville to
attend the teachers convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Mrs. Henry Tetreault, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia at her home
en- Middle street, was reported Thurs
day morning to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07
LOCAL BRIEFS

Miriam Circleswill meet at o'clock
this Friday evening with Mrs. S. A.
Glidden Of 10 1Noyes place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Deputy Sheriff w. v. Nash Of Vas
salboro was in the city Thursday
morning on matters connected with
the duties Of his Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

The Degree Of Honor will meet at
2.30 this Friday afternoon with Mrs
Lovina Springer. Sc Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

DR.. and Mrs. w. ]. Pennell Of Au
burn were in the city awhile Thurs
day, coming by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

Henry H. Hay Of Portland was In
the city Thursday on matters Of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-07

maY1-3-S-1-l0
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES PATENT.
Mineral Survey No. 1898.

mineral survey NO olSo.
Serial No. o2sJeo.
Omitted States Land Office, Phoenix.
Arizona, October Q, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Alfred
Paul, whose post Office address rs
Douglas, Arizona. has made applica.
tion for patent for the followine
named mining claim, situate in the
Warren Mining District, Cochlse
County, Arizona
LITTLE JACK"
Beginning at corner No. l, the
Northeast Cor. whence Corner OF
Sections is and 10, TIP. % s., r. % E.
and Sections Is and "a, TIP. % s., r
"a E. bears South So 30 E. 1895
feet, thence S. s. So f. 1908 20 feet
20 Corner No. 2, the s. e. Corner
thence s. TO a. W. 13O.4O feet Il
Corner No. 8. the S. ". Corner
thence N. 80 SO West 1O7A8O fee
to Corner No 4. the n. W. Corner
thence North 70 AZ East 500 feet C.
Corner No /, the place OF beginning
containing a total area Of $3.50 acres
expressly excluding area in confic
with Survey No. 1880, Imperial" lode
of .143 acres, an area in conflict witt
Survey No. 1880, Oversight" lode, o
APP acres, and common conflict witt
Survey No. 1880, Imperial" an,
Oversight" lodes, Of OO6 acres. an
area in conflict with Survey No 23gt
"Undersight" lode, Of .126 acres. Tn,
presumed course OF the vein on thi
claim Is from the North end cente
South 21' 50 East 1926 feet
The location notice OF said clail
is recorded in the ONCE of the Count
Recorder Of Cochise County, Arizout
as follows:
Little Jack" Book 50, Record o
Mines, page 400.
The names of the adjoining claim
are: One the North Last Chance,
and BLACK Joe" lodes; on the Eas
the "Red Jacket" and White Horse
I lodes; on the South the 'Uudersighi
lode; and on the West by the "Ove
| sight" and Imperial" lodes
THOMAS T.. WEEDIN, Register
First Publication Oct. u, 1915.
Last Publication Dec. %, 1915.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18
Legal Notices
NoTIcE ID coNTRAcToRs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals viii be received by
the Trustees Of School District No. .
of Cochise Co, Arizona. for the CON
struction and completion of a five
room Grade School Building, 10 be
erected at Warren, Arizona, in ac-
cordance with plans and specifications
prepared by Lescher d Kibbey archi-
tects, Phoenix, Arizona
An bids must be i'm the hands of
the Clerk of said Board at his office
in Bisbee, Arizona, by Z p. NJ. on the
18th day Of December 1915.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned from the supt. Of Schools of
said District at his Office in Bisbee.
Arizona, or from the Architects at
their Offices in Phoenix, Arizona, upon
deposit of $1,000, said $1,000 to be re-
turned upon return Of said plans and
specifications in good condition.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check equal to FIVE per cent
of the amount of the bid, made pay
able to the clerk of said Board of
Trustees, said check to be forfeited
to the Board Of Trustees if the sue
cessful bidder refuses to enter into a
contract and furnish bond as required
by the said Board of Trustees within
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18

ten days after awarding of contract
to him. The successful bidder must
furnish a bond satisfactory to the
Board equal to Twenty-Five (25) per
cent Of the amount of the Contract
The board of trustees reserves the
right to reject any and all bids sub
mitted
Board of Trustees of School Dis
trict No. , Of Cochise County Art
IONA.
c. A. MCDONALD
Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
In the County Of coohlse,
state Of Arizona

State Of Arizona
In the Matter of the Estate and
Guardianship of Georgia Brandon, An
Insane Person.
order toeS Show Cause on Application
Of Guardianship for order of Sale
OF Real Estate.
on reading and filing the petition Of
Richard Brandon the guarian of the
Estate Of Georgia Brandon, An In
sane Person, praying for an order Of
sale of certain real estate belonging
to Georgia Brandon, said ward for
the uses and purposes therein set
forth.
1T is HEREBY ORDERED. That
The next of kin of the said ward and all
persons interested in the said estate,
appear before this Court on Saturday
the 8th day of January, 1916, at 1000
o'clock A. NJ, at the Court Room, at
the City of Tombstone, in the said
County of Cochise, then and there to
show cause why an order should not
be granted for the sale of such estate.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED,
That a copy of this order be published
at least three CD successive weeks
before the said day of the hearing in
the Bisbee Daily Review, news
paper printed and published in said
County of Cochise
Dated December 4, 1915.
ALFRED &. LOCKWOOD,
Judge of the Superior Court
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18
PIANIST & CLAlRV0YANTS

PIANIST. CLAIRVOTANT Prof Al
bertson, Johnson Hotel, Main ST. pa
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-18
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

SAM IT. KYLE, Lawyer office over
Bank of Bisbee. Bisbee. Ariz. 81