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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
MANY UNN0T|CED
IMPROVEMENTS -.
POST OFFICE
Alterations and Additions
Make Far Greater Con-
Veniencc

The new vitrified brick paving at the
north end of the post office, the new
mailing platform at the rear, and the
redecoration in the lobby are all appar-
ent to patrons of the Office, but there
are many improvements which the
public does not see. The interior of the
structure at the rear of the post Office
enclosing the mailing platform is very
pleasing to the eye and altogether sat-
isfactory to the men who work there.
Instead Of a finish of white paint orig
inally planned the interior Of this new
big room presents a natural finish and
the handsomely grained pine gives a
warm cosy appearance to the place.
The mail chute is a broad steel slide
beginning at the base of one Of the
east windows and terminating in a
square concrete table with a platter
shaped top. The bags of outgoing mail
are dropepd down the mail chute and
come to rest in the concrete table.
Where was formerly green lawn
there is now a paved court of vitrif1ed
brick onto which the mail wagons are
driven to receive the mail. The paw
ing pitches four inches from back to
front to allow drainage and the catch
basin back of the post office has been
lowered several inches to insure an
outlet for the water draining from the
paving and the street adjoining it. A
steel ladder is to be placed in the new
mailing enclosure to give employees
passage from the platform to the main
mail room without going outside.
A great improvement has been made
by alterations in the registry room. BY
moving a partition, space formerly
given over to an employees wardrobe
has been adopted for the registry room
and as soon as the new space is prop
erly furnished the south window in the
main lobby which has always been
clcsed-marked "Inquiry"-will be
opened as the registry window and the
windows in the alcove at the south end
will all be used for money order win
dows. This will be much more conven-
lent for the clerks in the money order.
registry and postal savings depart
ments and will greatly increase the ef-
ficiency of the Office. The registry
clerks can by reason Of the alteration
pass registered mail to the carriers by
turning about and stepping few feet
to the back of their window where a
receiving window opens into the mail
ing room. Formerly the registry clerks
had to pass behind the other clerks to
a receiving window almost behind the
money order window. @
A new and more spacious table has
been built under the apertures where
patrons drop their mail into the Office
and close to it narrow door has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

built so that clerks can receive large
packages without any extra steps. This
also affords exit into the main lobby
whereas formerly clerks travelled a
roundabout way to arrive at the stair
case leading to the second floor. There
are no partitions on the new receiving
table. Postmaster Frederick w. Plaist-
ed says that the partitions would only
be in the way, for in the first place
mail is not allowed to remain on the
table long enough so that there is any
considerable amount to sort at one
time and in the second place the pat
rons of the office apparently pay little
attention to the mailing directions over
the drops; city letters and outbound
letters come in through all drops and
every letter has to be examined as
carefully as if the drops were not
marked. He says that the patrons of
the office would make things a little
easier on the inside if they would take
note of the designated use of the drops
and put their letters in the proper one.
With an eye to conserving space new
furniture has been obtained which fits
between posts or in hooks and corners
where formerly there was dead space
that could not be used. Several new
pieces Of heavy furniture, such as can
ceiling tables and letter cases, have re-
Gently been received and put into SER
vice. In short, there are as many or
more unnoticed improvements, made or
in the process of making, in the local
post Office as those which are appar-
ent even to the unobservant patrons,
who, no matter how little they appre-
ciate the efficient service Of the local
post Office, can hardly fail to detect
the smell Of new paint or note the lay
ing of new, bright red, vitrifled brick
pavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
Eureka Grange.

me first all day meeting for tho ~
season Of Eureka Grange, Durhah
was held Saturday. In the absence 2
the master. past master S. B. LiD0'
occupied his chair and Mrs. Williap
Eveleth the lecturers. A dinner va
served at noon. after which the Tor
lowing program was carried OUT
selection. girls orchestra; readlns
Marietta Stackpole: piano solo, Ever
EFT Osgood; reading, Laura Merrlnl
piano solo. Cornelia Libby; readins
George Warren: song. Samuel Liops.
reading. Mrs. Millett; reading, -
warren; song. girls chorus; reaolns
Louise Warren: story, Mrs. Osgo0.,,
recitation, Effie Gale; singing
America,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
WINDSORvILLE

Mrs. Sara Weber Of New York CITY
Is a guest Of her niece. Mrs. Eugenia
Sampson.
X. II. Willis Of Gardiner was a re-
cent visitor in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brown were
Sunday visitors in Palermo.
Noah Bruce Of Somerville was in
town on business Wednesday,.
Stanley Brown and friend who
passed last week at the summer resi-
dence here. have returned to Salem.
Mass
Walter Allen Smith Of Boston recent
ly visited his wife and son. Walter.
Jr, at the Colby homestead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

dred Patterson and Alice Barentzen of
Augusta were Friday evening callers
at Frank Patterson's.
Quite number of young people from
this place attended the drama and
dance at Branch Mills Friday night.
A very pleasant time was reported by
all.
Miss Myrtle Getchell, who is attend
ing Coburn Classical Institute at Wat
erville, was at home over SATURDAY.
and Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

with her daughter Mrs. Florence
Brown Woodsum. e
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bailey and son
Nelson left last week for a trip to
New Haven, CT, and New York City.
Miss Edith Washburn, who has late
ly taken a position as teacher in
Hampden University, Virginia, writes
home that she enjoyed fine voyage
down and is much pleased with the
school and it's surroundings.
SOUTH-Miss George Mccain Of
Somerville, Mass. and Miss Vesta
Baily are the guests of Mrs. r. C.
Maxwell.
Master Maynard Maxwell returned
home Sunday. after two weeks vaca-
ton in Massachusetts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Halves and lit
tie daughter returned home Monday,
after visiting relatives in Massachu-
sets for time.
Mrs. L. r. Bragg and sister, Mrs.
Trickum, have been visiting friends
and relatives in Litchfield and Lis
bon for a few days, returning home
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Thompson en-
tertained rs Of their neighbors Sat-
urday evening for the purpose Of hav-
ing social time before the depar-
ture Of some of them, also for the pur-
pose of getting acquainted with the
new ones coming in. A fine supper
was served. after which music and
games were enjoyed. A very pleas
ant time was passed.
Mrs. H. r. Sargent returned to her
home in Falmouth Wednesday, after
passing several weeks with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. ]. Thompson.
Mrs. L. a. Masse of East Vassalboro
and Mrs. c. N. Weber were guests Of
their mother, Mrs. S. C. Starrett, on
Wednesday.
c. o. Purinton Of Bowdoinham, who
spoke before China Grange Wednes-
day evening, was entertained by Mr.
and Mrs. w. j. Thompson.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
are harvesting their potatoes. A very
than others.
Mrs. Wesley Haskell was the guest
of Mrs. J. H. Mosher Thursday.
Baldwinville. Aug. 20.-Mrs. A. Cert
rude Shepardson, Forest street. an
nounces the engagement Of her daugh-
ter, Grace Gertrude. to Leroy Star
ret Of Athol, Mass.
CHINA NECK-Fred E. Denico had
a very narrow escape Friday as he
was getting in a large load Of millet,
the top Of it slipping off. taking him
with it, throwing him behind the
horses and in such way that both
wheels on one side Of the rack passed
over his body. He was dragged some
distance before letting go Of the reins.
Fortunately no bones were broken, but
Mr.. Denico will not be able to work
for some time. as the muscles and iiga-
ments of his back and stomach were
so badly sprained and bruised.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Pinkham were
visiting friends in Waterville Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Francis Libby Of Pittsfield is
the guest of her niece, Mrs. Ida s.
Jones.
Miss Annie M. Bailey of Augusta
and Robert Clark Of waterville were
Sunday callers at E. c. Bailey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hamlen. Mil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. L. J. Croker. who. because of
poor health. has been away the entire
summer. announces his return and
that he will be in his office, 2S3 Wa
ter street every day including Sum
days. Hours DR.. L. J. Croker
from 1890 to $50 P. M. DR.. l.. J.
Crooker. Jr., from 1890 A. M. to 1890
p. M. and 7.30 to $50 p. M.
oct1dtf t-r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

The annual convocation of Cushnoc
Chapter. r. A. NJ. will be held Thurs
day evening. Oct 7th, at Masonic Tenn
pie for the purposes of hearing reports
and the election Of officers for the next
year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

The Amos H. Higgins Agency has sold
the Robert Hanson place on the Cony
road to Melvin r. Hall of Augusta
Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Sale at the remnant store Of all
yard goods at cost. Handkerchiefs
marked way down. Other bargains.
oct2d1Ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Halpen 4.
Haverhill, Mass, are among the lats
arrivals In town and are guests at tho
nome OF their parents. Mr.. and Mrs
'onn Halpen, for the week, and latef
VIII pass a week with relatives
Woolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
Open Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday
evenings
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1876

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res.
olutions of respect, ETC.. Will De
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 10 cents,
Subscribers who fail to receive thu
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Ulysses G. Merrill, Arsenal street,
left for Boston Tuesday afternoon on
a short business trip. He also plans
to attend Brockton fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
Wednesday, October 6, 1915.
LOCAL BRIEFS

The regular meeting of Rose of Sharon
Chapter. O. e. S., will be held this eve
ming with work and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

We cordially invite you all to this opening. We
offer bargains that have been known IN the his
tory of Augusta or any other city in Malne On the
opening days. the 9Th and 9TH we shall have special
bargains on full sized double Blankets regular ~ val
ne at ST. 81 blankets at Soc; comforters 81 value at
81; Administer rugs beautiful patterns 28in. by 81,
So value at 81. We have beautiful line of chdrens
hats and bonnets, 81 value at 81.
Beginning with this Opening call at our store
for all merchandise from Csc to $780, as we spec
alize in these prices and will endeavor to give you
the best possible values for your money. Lots Of
new items for the Csc department..
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Mrs. G.. H. Brickett, Teacher of
Piano, n State street. sept23d2w
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10

oooa - the curtain went up On ~
next act. which was to b the last. ID
stead Of doing 20. however. he M
gered to the end q the play. secure -
his conscienceless espionage. 1t hs1
come to him that u he met them ID
front Of the theater - they came cot
he could invite them to Join him at
supper in one Of the nearby Eestau-
rants. The idea pleased him. Ae
coddled 1t until it became a sensation
When James Brood and his wife
reached the sidewalk they found hin
there, directly in their path, a. they
wedged their way to the curb to await
the automobile. He was smiling
frankly, wistfully. There was an hea-
est gladness in his fine, boy,sh fooe
and an eager light in his eyes. He -
longer had the sense Of guilt in his
soul. 1t had been = passing qualn.
and he felt regenerated for having ex-
%perienced it, even SO briefly. Some
how it had purged his soul Of the one
lingering doubt as to the sincerity Of
his impulses.
"Hello!" he said, planting himself
squarely in front Of them.
There was q monetary tableau. He
was wildly aware OF the fact that
Yvonne had shrunk back in alarm. and
that a swift look of fear leaped into
her surprised eyes. She drew closer
to Brood's side-or was It the jostling
Of the crowd that made It seem to be-
SO? He realized then that she had not
seen him in the theater. Her surprise
was. genuine. 1t was not much short
of CONSERVATION, a fact that he .
allied with a sudden sinking OF the
heart.
Then his eyes went quickly to his
fathers face. James Brood was r.
garding him with a cold, significant
smile. as one who understands and
despises.
They told me you we're here" fall
tered Frederic, the words rushing bur.
riedly through his lips, and l thought
we might run in somewhere and have
a bite to eat. IL want to tell you
about Lydia and myself and what"
xHC NdAlluoC AluA va lieu u uuluUGT
in his ear and jerked open the door
OF a limousine that had just pulled up
the the curb.
Without a word, James Brood hand
ed his wife into the car and then
turned to the chauffeur.
Home" he said, and. without 70
much as a glance at Frederic. stepped
inside. The door was slammed and
the car slid out into the maelstrom.
Yvonne had sunk back into a corner.
huddled down as II suddenly deprived
OF all her strength. Frederic saw her
face as the car moved away. She was
staring at him with wide-open. re-
proachful eyes, as il to say: ooh, what
have you done? What a fool you are!"
For a econd or two he stood as IL
petrifed- Then everything went red
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10

how ineffably happy. how peaceful life
would be II his father were to lay his
hands upon his shoulders and say, my
son, l love you'll love you dearly"
There would be no more lonely days;
all that was bitter in his life would be
swept away in the twinkling Of an
eye; the world would be full of Joy for
him and for Lydia.
When he entered the house that
evening he was full Of resentment
toward his father. and sullen with the
remains of an ugly rage. And now to
be actually craving the affection Of the
man who humbled him. even in the
presence Of servants! It was unbe-
lievable. He could not understand
himself. A wonderful. compelling ten.
derness filled his heart. He longed TO
throw himself at his fathers feet and
crave his pardon for the harsh, venge-
full thoughts he had spent upon him
III those black hours. He hungerod
for q word Of Kindness or OF under
standing on which he could feed his
starving soul. He wsnted his fathers
love. He wanted. more than anything
else In the world. to love his father.
Lydia slipped cut Of his nlnA,
YSonne Sas - 49, q this iEmnnnaj
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SYNOPSIS.

In the New York home OF James Brood.
his son, Frederic. receives a w~ireless
rom him.. Frederic tells Lydia Des-
nfond. his 1ancee, that the message an
Hrs. Desmond. the h~ousekeeper and
hydia's mother, to prepare the house for
q Immediate homecoming. Brood and
HIS bride arrive. She wins Frederic's Tx
and yelled hostility 70 his son. Lydia and
Mrs. Brood met in the jade-room. where
Lydia works ~. Brood's secretary. Mrs.
Brood Is startled by the appearance OF
makes changes in the household and gains
Der husbands consent to send Mrs. Des-
non and Lydia away. She fascinates
Frederic. h begirA to fear Ranjab in
bis uncanny appearances and disappear
onces, and Frederic, remembering his
fathers East Indian stories and Arm be-
lief In magic. fears unknown evil. RAN
lab performs feats OF magic for Dawes
and Riggs. Frederic's father. jealous. un-
g drunk. Brood tells the story. Of RAN
IN" who was unfaithful to him. Yvonne
plays. with Frederic's infatuation for her.
must not go on. She tells him that he
still loves his lead wife. whom he drove
from his home. through her, Yvonne:
Yvonne plays with Brood. Frederic n
srood. ma ShtH jealous asIos e tell. ' Lydia 00 that
Frederic = not his SON., and that he has
brought him up to kill his happiness at
the proper time with this knowledge.
Frederic takes lydia home through
mothers house. His wavering allegiance
70 her 10 strengthened by a day spent
With her: .Yvonne, over the phone rousee
Frederfc's i~nfatuation for her again. Lydia
his unhappy ~parentage. but is turned from
0or purpose.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10
Vogue Of White Paint.

A clever decorator who remodeled
the dining room In q New England
farm house has ever gone SC far in
her use Of white paint as to finish the
floors with 1t. The woodwork and
furniture were also white. but plenty
OF color vas introduced by bright
chintz-patterned paper and plain
bright green rugs. The white dining
room table was always bare, which
allowed the mistress to use many at
tractively colored dolly sets. Her
china showed up to splendid advaM
tage on this white ground, and tho
flowers from the garden seemed un-
usually bright and pretty in the midst
OF all this white. A country house
near Cleveland has all its floors paint
ed white, with bright green. blue ana
purple rugs used to carry out certain
color schemes. or course, using v6Slo
on floors Is practical only when -
are far from the city's smoke o. -
tors dust.-Ths Countryside Ha0b
zine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10
CHAPTER XIV.
Sensations

Sensations.
Lydia stopped for q moment in the
hall, after closing the door behind her.
to pull herself together for the ordeal
that was still to come. She was
trembling; q weakness had assailed
her. She had left Yvonne's presence
In q dazed, unsettled condition OF
mind. There was q lapse OF some kind
that she could neither account for nor
describe even to herself. The black
velvet coal that formed q part OF her
trig suit. hung Imply in her hand,
dragging along the floor rs she moved
with hesitating steps In the direction
Of James Brood's study. A sickening
estimate Of her own strength Of pur-
pose confronted her. She was sud-
denly afraid Of the man who had
always been her friend. Somehow
she felt that he would turn upon her
and rend her. this man who had al
ways been 20 gentle and considerable
and who had killed things!
Ranjab appeared at the head Of the
stairs. She waited for his signal to
ascend. somehow feeling that Brood
had sent him forth to summon her.
Her hand sought the stair rail and
grfpped It tightly. Her lips parted in
. sti6 smile. Now she knew that she
va turning coward. that she longed
20 put OF the meeting until tomor-
row-tomorrow!
The Hindu came down the stairs,
quickly. no~iselessly.
THE master say to come tomorrow.
tomorrow 10 usual" he said, as he
paused above her on the steps.
TIT must be today" she said. dog.
gedly. even - the thrill Of relief shot
through her.
Tomorrow" said the man. His eyes
were kindly inquiring. "Sahib say You
% - rest-. Theirs va . pause. .To-
0oGTow viii mot Be too hate.
She started. Had 10 read the thought
thak vas u her mind?
xAank You. 10niab " she said. 49,
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ID e3cheS Of almnsiO0, however. -
lined up with others who were coatent
to stand at the back to witness the
play. Inside the theater he leaned
weakly against the railing at the back
Of the auditorium and wiped his brow.
What was 1t that had dragged him
there against his will, in direct oppo.
sition to his logged determination to
shun the place?
The curtain was up, the house was
still, save for the occasional coughing
Of those who succumb to a habit that
can neither be helped nor explained.
There were people moving on the
stage, but Frederic had no eyes for
them. He was seeking in the dark
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10

For q Second or Two He Stood az II
Petrified.
before him, a wicked red that blinded
him. He staggered as ii from a blow
in the face.
MY God!" slipped from his stin
lips, and tears leaped to his eyes
tears of supreme modification. Like
a beaten dog he skunk away, feeling
himself pierced BY the plying case
of every mortal in the street.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-09-10

am thinking OF, Mrs. Brood, bu OF
Frederic. Why have you done this
abominable thing to him? Why?"
IL did not realize what it would
mean to him." said the other. desper-
ately. IL did not count all the cost.
But, dearest Lydia, 1t will come out
all right again, l promise you. have
made = horrible, horrible mistake. !
say no more. Now. let me lie here
with my head upon your breast. l
want 70 feel the beating Of your pure.
honest heart-the heart that l have
hurt. / can tell by its throbs whether
1t will ever soften toward me. Do not
say anything now-let US be still"
It would be difficult to describe the
feelings of Lydia Desmond as she sat
there with the despised though to be
adored head pillowed upon her breast,
where it o rested in q sort OF conf
dent fepose, ~ II there was safety in
the very strength Of the young girls
disapproval. Yvonne had twisted her
1.-THE body on the chaise Tongue so that
she half-faced Lydia. Her free arm,
from which the loose sleeve had
fallen. leaving It bare 20 the shoulder,
was shout the girls neck.
For . long time Lydia stared
straight before her, seeing nothing,
positively dumb with wonder and ac-
knowfedging a Of dismay over
her own disposition to submit to this
extraordinary situation. She was ask
ing herself why she did not cast the
woman away, why. she lacked the
power to resent by deed as well as BY
thought. Life-marvelous, adorable
life rested there on her breast. This
woman had hurt her-had hurt her
wantonly-and yet there came steal
ing over her, subtly. the conviction
that she could never hurt her In re-
turn. She could never bring herself
to the point of hurting this wondrous.
living. breathing, throbbing creature
who pleaded. not only with her lips
and eyes, but with the gentle heart
beats that rose and fell in her throat.
After a long time, in which there
was conflict. she suddenly pressed her
warm lips 70 Yvonne's. Then in IN
abrupt revulsion Of feeling her arms
fell away from Tho warm, sweet body
and almost roughly she pushed Yvonas
away from her.
IL didn't mean to do that" she
gasped.
The other smiled. but It was a sad.
plaintive effort OF her part. Il knew
that you would" she repeated.
Lydia sprang to her feet, her face
suddenly flaming with embarrassment.
Il must see Mr.. Brood. I stopped IN
to tell him that" she began. trying
to cover her confusion. but Yvonne IN
4 know that you could not help It.
my dear" she said. Then. after .
pause: "You will let me know what
my husband has to say about 1T"
"To-say about it,"
about your decision to marry Fred
eric in spite OF his objections"
Lydia felt . little shiver race yer
her as she looked toward the door.
you will help us?" she said, trem-
ulously. turning to Yvonne. Again she
saw the drawn, panied look about the
dark eyes and was startled.
you can do more with him than
l." was the response.