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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Story in Scarlet"

Kirk Brown closed a weeks engage
ment at the Opera House Saturday
evening with the presentation of Sir A.
Conan Doyle's great fiction story. "A
Study in Scarlet. The play drew a
goodsized audience and all were pleased
with the quality of the performance.
Kirk Brown as Sherlock Holmes,
made a hit with the audience and Edna
Earl Andrews as Mary Marston" was
very pleasing. The work Of the entire
cast was excellent The scenery used in
the presentation was fine.
Augusta theatre-goers have been we'll
satisfied with the quality of plays given
by Kirk Brown during his stay in the
city and are pleased to learn that he
expects to play a return engagement
during the month of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

tage at Lakewood for the past ten
years. He leaves no near relatives ana
was unmarried.
Miss Annie Caswell. Miss Eunice
Chase and Miss Lucy Taylor are
home from Colby on their Easter va
cation.
The home of Rufus Collins at the
Eddy was destroyed by fire at mid
night Saturday There were four chill
dren in the house and the efforts ~
the family were directed to saving
them so that very little furniture was
saved. Only the walls were left stand
ing. The place was owned by the
Savage heirs and carried an lnsur-
ance 1t was what was known as the
Eddy House. The loss is about S2,ooo
The cause of the fire is not knoWn
though it is thought to have caught
around the stove. One horse was
burned.
One of the very smart old ladies,
Mrs Mary Holt, has proved this dis
tinction by her activities ia the last
few days. Though she is 81 years
old, lin the past few days she has
boarded the hay pressing crew ana
the wood sawyer's crew doing all the
work herself about the house. She has
cared for the milk and butter from
the herd of cows on the farm and sits
down after it is all over with and
laughs as though she hadn't done any
work. Mrs. Holt lives in Canaan. her
husband, Alden Holt. died about 80
years ago, and since that time she
has carried on the farm. She is the
mother Of five children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Those who have attended the re-
hearsal for Mrs. Odiorne's exhibition
to be given at City hall April 9th
state that it will without doubt be
the best that the children have ever
given. The opening scene in 1.-The
Exhibition Of the Dance will be the
wood nymphs asleep on the darkened
stage, slowly awaking to the sound Of
birds, crickets and frogs. The tots
in this dance are very sweet and
graceful. They are Joan and Mary
Sturtevant, Fredericka Fife Ruth
Pettingill, Ida Fish, Dorothy Gray
and Dorothy Stone. Little Frances
Kinsman will do a solo. The dance
of 1850 is especially pretty, the CO.'S
tune of the times, hoop-skirt and
bonnet, making it very attractive
This will be danced by Mrs. Odiorne's
sister and partner from Bangor-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
AFTER MANY DAYS
Ernest Lunt Hears From, Message
Thrown Overheard in Bottle

Almost II months ago Ernest A. Lunt
of the Haynes lunch room at the west
end of the Kennebec bridge, in cleaning
up around the room one Sunday morning
found a half-pint bottle which someone
had left, and in a spirit of fun more than
anything else wrote note, and rolling
the note up wound a ribbon around it.
placed the note in the bottle, corked the
bottle and threw it out of the window into
the river. The text of the note was as
follows: Sunday. May 10, 1914. The find
er Of this bottle will receive 81 by return
ing this note to E. A. Lunt, Augusta,
Maine" The incident was soon forgotten
and MFR. Lunt never thought Of it again
until last week, when he received the fol-
lowing letter:
Gardiner, Maine, March %, 1915.
Dear Sir: This morning my children
were playing on the river bank and
found the bottle containing the enclosed
note and ribbon. My little 9-year-old girl
found it and brought it to me. Her name
is Maize Alzenia Beckwith. If you
should make any reply to this send to me
as my little girl is not known enough to
be sure of getting mail addressed to her.
handy to the Congregational church of
South Pittston. We live on Mr.. Moody's
farm beside the church.
Mrs. Wayman Beckwith.
''R. F. D. 49, Gardiner Me-"
Just where the bottle had been all the
time. and how it escaped being destroyed
by the ice of the past winter. or picked
up before, Mr.. Lunt is at loss to under
stand, but on the receipt of the two notes
he promptly secured a brand new dollar
bill and mailed it to the little girl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Social Club Meetings.

The Woman's Board will meet at .
o'clock Monday with Mrs. Hazen
Beecher, Cedar street.
The Deborahs will meet at 40 Mon
day evening with Mrs. f. NJ. F'rary. 4
Weston street.
The Claiming Guild will meet at .
P. NJ. Monday with Mrs. Guy c.
Longfellow, % Cushman street.
The Young Woman's League will
meet with Mrs. Lewis A. Burleigh,
Western avenue.
The Roger Williams Club will
meet with Miss Stella Clary, North
Belfast road, Monday evening at 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Bankruptcy Proceedinas

The following petition was received
Saturday afternoon at the Office Of the
referee in bankruptcy for Kennebec
county:
William Williams Of Winthrop. labor
er. Petition filed March %. adjudicated
March n Liabilities $24042: assets ;s7,
all Of which is claimed to be exempt.
Firat meeting Of creditors Friday, April
10, at 10 A NJ. The attorneys for the
bankrupt are Williamson, Burleigh &
Mclean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
AUGUSTA DEFEATED BY
BAR HlRb0R BASKETBALL
TEAM At ELLSWORTH

BY scoring a victory over Augusta,
Bar Harhor put herself close into line
for the State Of Maine Y. NJ. c. A.
championship, in Hancock hall, Friday
night. The game was witnessed by
one of the largest and noiset crowds
of the season. The score was. so to
IS in favor Of Bar Harbor. Augusta
proved a weak contender for the SUI
preme honors. although the Capitol
City boys went into the game favor
ties over the Mount Desert islanders.
The game was So one sided after the
first few moments as to be without
interest.
The keen excitement then lay upon
the probable number Of points Bar
Harbor might be- able to score. Au-
gusta came to Ellsworth with fame as
a passing team and relied upon this
style of play to win. Bar Harbor COW
cred so closely and consistently that
Augusta was early doomed to defeat.
Purington, the snappy left forward ap-
peared to be the only Augusta play
er to be classed in the same category
as the Bar Harbor stars. He shot six
baskets and one foul scoring 13 Of the
IS points made by his team.
A large delegation from Bar Harbor
came for the contest and wildly
cheered their team Throughout. Au-
gusta was such a sad disappointment
to the non-partisan element that the
dash and brilliancy of the Bar Harboi'
play was not fully appreciated The
honors easily belonged to Bar Harbor.
The summary
BAR HARBOR AUGUSTA
ROBERTS, ri ) ............. TO- LlmleJ
Z. Carter, If co ..... rb, Stilphen
RIB, Thompson
DYER, o c, Henri
l.. Carter, RIB ... If, Purington 6 %
Weaver, lb 2 80. ri, Mcdonald %
S. Carter, lb
Referee. Bryant of Bar Harbor. Um-
pire, Goodman of Augusta. Time 20in
periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
MANCHESTER
Mrs. Gsorgie e. Howard

Mrs. George E. Howard died at her
home near the Outlet, Manchester. FRI
day afternoon from asthmatic heart
trouble. The deceased was 81 years
Of age and is survived by the hus-
band, William Howard, and two sons.
Roy and Arthur. The funeral will
be held at II o'clock Tuesday morn
ig from the Friends church at West
Gardiner. Mrs. Martha Osborne Of
that church will officiate. The fun
eral Will be under the direction Of
Emerory Smith Of Hallowell and in
terment will be in the cemetery, south
Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
BOWLING NOTES

The schedule for this week in the
Two Man-Lea at the Colonial al
leys is as follows:
Monday, Mar. 20: Jose and Wood Us.
Pierson and Norris: Bither and o.
Connell VS.. Cross and Haskell; Tues
day, Mar. 30. Wing and Frawley VS..
Perkins and Pomerleau; Wednesday.
Mar. 81, Ladd and Falconi VS.. Norris
and Pierson; Thursday, April l, Jose
and Wood vs. Perkins and Pomerleau:
Friday. April 2, Cross and Haskell vs.
Allison and Georgaklis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

A minstrel rehearsal will be held at
80 this evening at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Mr.. Henna will resume regular in
struction in all his gymnasium
classes this morning.
The emblem contests for the High
school and Junior classes at the Y.
NJ. c. A. will be begun Tuesday. The
contest includes a series Of tests of
physical ability and endurance, the
passing Of which entities the candi-
date to an association emblem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Fred A, Stubs

Fred A. Stubs passed away at 4
o'clock Sunday morning at 81 Chap
ell street, aged 6: years One brother,
Harvey Getchell of Hallowell, sur
wives. Mr.. Stubbs was a member Of
the Carpenters Union. Funeral SER
vices will be held at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon at "a Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Dearborn IonafeIIow

Dearborn Longfellow, an old and
well-known resident, passed away in
this city Sunday afternoon, aged 81
years. One son, Fred F., survives. Flu
neral services will be held at 10
o'clock Tuesday morning at the YES
try of the Green Street Methodist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

George Gilbert. the uncenquered box
er Of Sand Hill. has received a letter
from F.. n. Kincaid Of Evansville,
Ind, manager for Young Applegate,
1s3-pound champion Of Oklahoma, in
which he accepts the challenge recent
ly published by George in the Police
Gazette. and Mr.. Kincaid states that
he will, upon receipt Of two round
trip tickets. bring Applegate to Au-
gusta to box George any number Of
rounds at 1913 pounds for a reasonable
amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Mrs. CIorinda Knight

Mrs. Clorinda Knight died Friday
afternoon at st. Marks Home. aged
n years. One son, Arthur i. Wing of
WATERFOWL, Mass, survives. Funeral
services will be held at o'clock this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The regular drill Of Co. NJ, N. G..
s. NJ. will be held at o'clock this
evening at the armory. An invita-
ton to be present, to all who may
care to look on, is cordially extended.
At the conclusion Of drill the shoot
ing gallery will be open and a general
social get together" will follow An
nouncement is made that during the
last week four young men of the city
have been enlisted in the company
with the rank of private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The residence Of Frank Grant, IA
Fine street which had been quaran-
tined because Of case of scartetina,
was fumigated Saturday and the quar-
antine was raised. and the Blanchette
house on Mill street. auarantined On
ON account of a suspected case Of diph-
iberia, will be fumigated today. This
Will clean up the last case Of conta-
gious disease in town and the city
will be free of contagious diseases for
the first time In five months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The Parish House was the scene
Saturday evening of a very enjoyable
dance, given by Misses Doris Wilder
and Bernice Leighton. About rs cou-
pies were present and all had a most
delightful time. Dennis Orchestra of
three pieces furnished music. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served at intermission. Mrs.
George B. Keene and Mrs. Julian Will
der were patronesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Members Of Augusta Lodge No. 96A,
B. p. o. Elks are notified that fun
eral services for their late Brother
Charles F. Mcnamara will be held at
II o'clock this morning at 16 Court
Street Place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The Augusta firemen wish to extend
thanks to Mrs. E. c. Hendee for her
kindness in serving them hot coffee and
douehnuts Saturday morning after the
fire on Eastern avenue, and also for al
lowing them the use Of the greenhouse
after the fire while they were waiting
for the teams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

At meeting of the Pulp Sulphide
and Paper Mill Workers, held Sunday
E. A. Cote was elected president of
Local No. 81. He is a young man
of experience and will fulfill the po-
sition with credit to himself and the
local.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

About 200 guests attended a recital
OF pupils Of Mrs. Dora T. Nye in Lii
brary Parlors. Friday evening. The
program consisted Of piano solos, duets
and trios and songs by the pupils.
Three of the smallest ones sang ami
played their own piano accompani-
ment. The selections were of various
grades from easy to difficult. Mrs.
Elizabeth Robinson and the Misses
Helen Day and Ella Flanders were un-
able to take part on account Of ILL
ness and Miss Dorothy Day played a
piano solo in place of the two young
ladies. The others taking part were
Phyllis Whiting, Ethel Moody. Mar
garet Longley, Dorothy Nye, Ruth
Viles. Virginia Stinchfleld, Margaret
Smith, Ruth lies. Adelaide Lancaster,
Mrs. Mae Wood, Cora Hopkins. Chan
tai Bison Christine Pooler. Mrs. The
da Cross, and Verna Abbey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Cleo B. Bartlett Of So. Somerville,
who had been passing a few days in
the city as the guest Of his uncle, S.
L. Bartlett, and other relatives, re-
turned Saturday to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The house at II Dickman street. which
had been under quarantine for some
time past on account of the presence Of
scarlet fever in the Pearson family, was
fumigated Sunday morning and the
quarantine was removed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Mrs M A. Colburn and son, Frederick
w. Mcnamara, arrived in the city on the
Sunday morning Pullman from Powell
River, B. c., called here ny the death of
the late Charles +. Mcnamara.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

The Misses Winnifred Coyne and Cath
crime Foley Of Portland are in the cit
for a brief visit and are the guests Of
Miss Margaret Dunn Of Patterson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

DR.. and Mrs. S. J. Beach and children
returned Sunday afternoon to their home
IN this city, the doctor from Boston and
Mrs. Beach and the children from Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Purinton arrived
in the city Sunday afternoon from Bos-
ton, where they had been for the past
few days. Mr.. Purinton having been call
ed there on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

DIR. ]. w. Ladouceur and Joseph
Lahberte were passengers on the Sun
day afternoon express going to Bos-
ton for a few days on matters of bus
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Miss Fannie G. Ormsbee of Providence,
Il. l., arrived in the city Sunday after
noon, called by the death of Miss PENN
nah Judd, and is a guest at the Augusta
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Mrs. Everett Hutchins, who had been
enjoying brief visit with her mother,
Mrs. Jane Sheehan of Court street, re-
turned Sunday afternoon to her home in
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Funeral services for the late Charles
F. Mcnamara will be held at II o'clock
this Monday morning at the home,
10 Court street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Mrs. Joseph Buker

Mrs. Tilda Buker, wife of Joseph
Buker, died Friday night after several
weeks Illness resulting from a para
lytic shock She was about as years
old. She had lived very active life,
her husband having been one of the
prominent farmers here for many
years. At the time Of her death she
was chaplain Of Skowhegan Grange,
an office she had held for II years.
She joined the Skowhegan Grange in
1895 and had been chaplain of Somer-
set Pomona Grange. Besides her hus-
band she leaves three sons, Fred Blu
ker of Boston. Percy and Leon Buker
of Skowhegan. Funeral Monday at
10 A. NJ. Rev. George Merriam Off
Chatting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
The Inspiring Force

But all the while the one central idea Of
Merit" continued to be the inspiring force
Man after man has come to contribute
TO the growth, and each has caught the germ
OF enthusiasm which dominates the institu-
ZION. Each has bent his energies toward
newspaper building "Win on merit" has
oeen multiplied with tremendous force for
successful accomplishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Rev. H. e. Dunnack preached at the

Rev. H. e. Dunnack preached at the
Penney Memorial church Sunday
morning for Rev. c. G. Mosher, who
is confined to his home suffering with
a carbuncle. The lecture on England
which Mr.. Mosher was to have given
Sunday night will be given next Sun
day night in the auditorium of the
church. MacNichol and the Togus
Quartet will furnish special music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Mrs. Arthur w. Whitney, who had been
enjoying a visit of few days in Bos-
ton and vicinity, returned Sunday after
noon to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

John Terrio and son returned Satur-
day afternoon from a visit of week
in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Mrs. William Jewell

Mrs. William Jewell of Canaan died
Friday night after a short sickness.
She was about 70 years Old. Her
name was Sarah Chase before her
marriage. Besides her husband she
leaves a son, Clifton E. Jewell Of Ca
naan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
LOCAL BRIEFS

Frank Caswell OF Windsor was in
the city a while Saturday calling on
friends. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Horace Parkman

Horace Parkman of Lakewood died
Sunday mosnjag after short sick
ness. He had lived alone in a cot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Clifford Weeks Of Richmond was a
business caller Saturday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Ira II. Randall left on the Sunday
morning train for Boston for a few days
on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Mrs. Evelyn Gray Of Brooklin was
in thecity Saturday and took occa-
sion to visit at the State House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
LOCAL NOTICE.

Social dance every Tuesday evening,
Foregtera' hall, Gardiner, Ramsdelrs
orchestra. mar29-30
General Phil Sheridan Circle, No. 8,
Ladies' Of the q. A. r., will hold an
apron sale. whist and supper, Tues
day afternoon at Grand Army hall.
Members Of Seth William Post are in
rited to the supper. mar29d1t
Miss Mary e. Sheetan will not be
able 70 Do any work this week on ac-
couuo. % dllqess. mar2sd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Deputy Sheriff Hollis Jacobs Of
Pittsfield was here Saturday and
placed man in Jail to serve a sem
tence of Is days for intoxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Retrospect and Prospect
The Story of Successful Enterprise

It is human inclination to pause the threshold of each
recurring order contemplate the past and make plans
the future
certain dissatisfaction derived from surveying the past
great satisfaction in anticipating successful future Turn, then
for moment to the story of the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Twenty-Seven Years
OF Accomplishment

In August, 1887, the present publishers
bought the Kennebec Journal The daily
circulation at that time was 1925 copies.
Here began the story Of accomplish
ments. The retiring management had con-
tented itself with printing paper to fit the
circulation of 1125 copies The new manage.
ment Immediately installed the element Of
growth by removing any limitation and
boldly set target which has since kept the
aim higher and ever higher. The experiment
Immediately justified itself. Slowly the cir
culatlon began to gain. Just run your finger
down the column at your left. Nothing
phenomenal, nothing mushroom-like but
steady, upward climb of over a quarter
century. Sometimes it seems to drop
back; again it seems to stand still, but such
periods have proved only breathing spells
Tor greater accomplishments.
In 1902 the rural routes came and with
characteristic energy the Journal set to &C.
curing the new territory. AS fast as Wash
lngton made new route the Journal went
out and signed it up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Referee. Bryant of Bar Harbor. I'M
pire, Goodman of Augusta. Time 20ln
periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

tage at Lakewood for the past ten
years. He leaves no near relatives ana
was unmarried.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-24

Lcme 20 the parent there to become .
family discussion. il might possibly
bring about the exercise or greater
precaution by the parent and suggest
that he go 10 the streets intersection
10 cross and in compelling the parent
to keep his child off the streets
The traffic and transportation com.
Eittee Of the Chamber OF Comm arce
of Honolulu have given considerable
thought to the matter. but they realize
that il is a difficult one to handle.
The object Of this letter is TO bring
the subject to the attention of your
readers and possibly open up some
discussion which may result In sug-
festicns from which definite plan CT
action can be adopted. The system
OF education through the schools APP
peals to me very strongly and IL we
can prevail upon the superintendent
of public instruction to allow every
teacher in every school on the islands
to give 10 minutes some one particu-
lar day to discussion on the subject
of keeping off the streets; being care
full in crossing streets" Safety First"
we have hopes that much coed may
result and many accidents be avoided
Very truly yours.
RAYMOND C. BROWN,
Secretary.