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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

The rebuilding Of the old Third
Female Wing at the Augusta State
hospital Is now completed and by the
completion of this building the State
of Maine is the possessor of one of
the most modern hospital buildings,
Of this type. in New England, both
from the standpoint Of construction
and proper arrangement for the sci
entiffc treatment of the insane.
The wing was originally built
about 4s years ago and without
doubt at that time was a master
piece for institutional work, but the
years Of advancement, up to the time
the rebuilding was begun, had rem
dered the old building obsolete and
entirely unsuitable to meet the mod
ern requirements.
In working out the reconstruction
work.. the granite walls and founda-
tons and the slate roofs We're left in
their original positions and We're dis
turbed only where necessary to prop
erly receive the new additions and
alterations. All exterior and interior
wood finish, all floors, plastering, etc,
in fact, every kind of material within
the granite walls, from the basement
bottom up to the roof, was removed.
New fireproof floors have been in
stalled throughout the building, con-
sisting of steel, flat arch tile anu con-
crete and fireproof stairs Of steel and
green unfading Vermont slate, have
replaced the old wooden stairs, and
the entire building has been re-
plastered with Kings Windsor &C.
ment plaster and keenes best i'm
ported cement. All interior wood fin
ish, doors, etc, except baseboards, is
the best of selected western yellow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
CHIZZLE WHILE FAIR
Thursday and Friday Of This We

Thursday and Friday Of This Week
Chizzie While is one of the Augusta
events without which no winter would
be complete. CIizzle While has grown
from an experiment to an established
institution.
Intended originally as an aid to the
athletic department of Cony High school
it has come to contribute substantial
sum to the varied activities and de-
'partments of the school. The manage
ment Of the Fair, by custom, falls on
the Senior class end there is a vigorous
and friendly attempt to Guido each pre-
vious record and establish a new stand
ard. This years class Is entering upon
its duty with a tremendous effort to ac-
complish greater things than has yet
been DONE.
Everybody who heard Lawrence Pur-
inton sing Get Out and Get Under" last
year was nearly overcome with laugh
ter. He's back again. this year, with the
latest song hit, I'm That Mississippi
Cabaret"
Lewis johnson, another of last year,
favorites, will sing "A Hundred Years
from Now" This is bound to please.
Every joke this year will be new
Every chestnut has been discarded and
an entirely new list of subjects Sc
lected.
The second night of the fair. Jan. %.
will be taken UP with play, "On Parle
Francois, ici' and the Grand Chizze
While ball.
Season tickets (50c) are now selling.
Reserved seats are on sale at Bithers
pharmacy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
PITTSF|ELD

Powers hall was the scene Friday
evening Of a very pleasant affair, the
occasion being a reception rendered
Prof. and Mrs. Stanley Oldham by the
students at NJ. c. I. Those in the re-
cciving line were: Prof. and Mrs. Old
ham, Dr.. and Mrs. E. A. Porter and
the presidents and vice presidents Of
the four classes. During the evening
music was furnished by NJ. G. l. Or
chestra and a program was given con-
sisting Of a piano solo by Dorothy
Crawford violin solo, Sanger Cook;
reading, Dorothy Smith, song, Martha
Tucker and a short farce by members
Of the Junior class. Refreshments were
served. Prof! and Mrs. Oldham, whose
marriage took place in December, We're
presented with set of old ivory by
the students.
Miss Ethel Patten left Saturday for
a short visit in Boston with her broth
er before going to Worcester. Mass,
where she will train in the Worcester
City hospital.
The members Of the Pittsfield Tues
day Club rendered a reception to the
town school teachers and to the teach
ers at Maine Central Institute from 5
TIC O. clock Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. f. L. Mayo. The affair
was very enjoyable and proved one of
the pleasant events Of the season. Mu-
sic was furnished during the recep-
ton and a delicious luncheon was
served.
Mrs. T. +. Conner passed Saturday
in Nassalboro with her father, who
observed his birthday anniversary.
DR.. A. K. Il. Smith has gone to Ban
COR. where he will locate. His family
will remain here for a time.
L. G. Hunter and Charles F. Seek
ms have been chosen traverse jurors
to serve at the January term of the
supreme court at Skowhegan.
j. NJ. Dysart has purchase the
store. stock and fixtures in the Z. c.
Huff general store in West Athens.
Mr.. Dysart has recently purchased a
lumber mill in that town.
Beginning Monday the river water
will be used for a time with the en-
ception of Wednesdays of each week,
When the water from the new system
will be used for the day
The next meeting of the Pittsfield
Tuesday Club will be held with Mrs
A. H. Burse and the afternoon will be
devoted to arts and crafts, the men,
bcrs contributing to an exhibition of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Animals. Lewiston.
Jan. 2l-Maine Sportsmens Fish and
Game Association, annual meeting at 2,
State House, Augusta.
Jan. 21--Inspections Of Coast Artillery
Corps, State Militia. begin
Jan 22--Maine> Forestry Association,
Jan. 25-29-Convocation Week at Ban
COR Theological Seminary, Bangor
Jan. 26-3o-Belfast Board of Trade fair.
Jan. 27-Maine Veterinary Medical As
ISOLATION, annual meeting, Augusta.
Jan 21-Annual meeting Maine League
of Loan and Building Associations. Au-
gusta.
Feb 4-Kora Temple. Mystic Shrine,
Ladies' Night, Lewiston.
Feb. 4-5-Maine Grand Lecturers Con-
ference. Bangor.
Feb lash Wednesday.
Feb. 2l-first Sunday in Lent
Feb -Washinston's Birthday.
March City election in South Port
land, Saco. Rockland. Lewiston. Auburn.
Waterville, Ellsworth, Hallowell. East
port and Bath
March 5-G-7-Boys' Conference at Port
land.
March 22-City election. Old Town.
March 2S-Palm Sunday.
April GOOD Friday.
April 4-Easter Sunday.
April City election. Calais.
April 6-United States District Court.
April 1s-supreme Court convenes.
Portland.
April 14-1s-Maine Methodist Confer
ence, Bishop Hamilton of Boston. presid-
ing, Waterville.
April 19-Patriots Day.
May 4-Superior Court convenes Civil
and criminaD, Portland.
May 20-Memorial Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
the same.
HAMM SENT TO
INSANE ASYLUM

Bangor, Me, Jan. 17.-Charles Henry
Hamm of Hudson, the aged Civil War
veteran who shot and killed Mrs. Marcia
Whitmore, the wife Of a neighbor m
Jan. !. was Saturday transferred from the
county jail to the Bangor State hospital
for observation as to his sanity, Justca
A. w. King granting a petition bY
Hamm's counsel.
Hamm, at his hearing and since thu
shooting, has shown marked signs of de.
rangement and has reiterated that hs
killed Mrs. Whitmore because the Lord
told him to. He is in much impaired
health, said to be suffering from can.
Ger. He is technically held without bail
for the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

for transporting sick and invalid
patients, an electric elevator, manu-
featured by the Otis Elevator Co. has
been installed This elevator is he
signed to carry load of 1900 pounds
at Il speed of 100 feet per minute.
The semi indirect system of cleo
tric lighting is used throughout the
building.
The interior arrangement of this
building provides a large day roorl
for the general assembly of the pa
tents during the day time, and two
large dormitory rooms for sleeping
quarters. A three story sun parlor
is located on the south side of the
building, and forms an addition to
the DAY room and dornlit cries Ample
toilet, bath, and continuous bath
rooms have been provided. together
with serving room and dining
room, fitted with new tables win
Nitrolite glass tops and bent wool
dining chairs. This building has also
been fitted throughout. with neN
beds, mattresses and furniture. Tho
necessary coat and linen rooms are
provided for each story.
The plans for this building Wer9
drawn by Harry S. Coombs, architect,
Lewiston, Maine, and this work has
been superintendent By him under the
direction of the committee of the
Governors Council of which the Hon.
Charles W. Coffin of Bangor is chair
man, Hon. Il. F. Colcord of Sears
port. and Hon. Beechcr Putnam Of
Houlton, associate members. The
general contractors We're Geo. H. VIII E
bur &. Son of Bangor, and the con-
tract for lighting was with the Cen
trail Maine Power Co. of Augusta.
Patrick German of Lewiston has been
The inspector
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Social Club Meetings.

Unity Club will meet at Z. 80 Monday
evening with Mrs. II. w. True Elm
street.
The Woman's Board will meet at ,
o'clock Monday afternoon, with Mrs
Everett Hall. - Sewall street.
The Claiming Guild will meet at .
P. NJ. Monday with Mrs. H. L. Pishon
1G4 Winthrop street.
The Murry Alliance will meet Monday
evening with E. P. Hussey, Western ave-
nue.. A special car will leave the wait
ing room at 7.30.
The Susanna Wesley Society will en-
terrain the Ladies Aid at 40, Monday
evening, at the home of Mrs. Catherine
Fisher, Z West Crescent street All
members Of both societies are cordially
invited to be present.
The Armitage Club will meet at 73o
this evening with Mrs. Stewart on West
ern avenue. Florence Brooks White
house will speak on Equal Suffrage"
The Young Woman's League will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Hot Tea Breaks
A Cold-=Try This

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful OF
the tea, put a cup OF boiling water
upon 1t. pour through a steve and
drink teacup full at any time 1t is
the most effective way to break a
cold and cure grip. as It opens the
pores. relieving congestion. Also loos-
ems the bowels, thus breaking q cold
at once.
It is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table, therefore harmless-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
LOCAL NOTICES
DISPLAY YOUR PICTURES

Now is the time to look over your pic
lures taken during the summer and have
them permanently mounted in an album.
Our display OF albums and facilities for
making prints and mounting is of the
best Bring in your films and let us
from small films. GEO. w. MERRILL,
22 Water st. Augusta Flower Shop.
jan1SeodSt
Trimmed hats reduced from S375 to S,
now $1.SY; trimmed hats reduced from
IS to SIS. now ssI to $3.50: untrimmed
hats. real velvet. at sec. to $3.50. All
trimmings at very low prices. Through
the remainder of December and January
a discount OF from g per cent. to 80 Is
per cent. will be made on all Gossard
corsets-regular price $3.50 up. sold
either from stock or special orders Mrs.
II. e. Prescott. 243 Water st. dec22dtf
Home Made Sweets-Orders taken
for chocolates, bon-bons, mint and
fudge. 81 Western Ave. Tel. 432-N
.. Jan13eod4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

In consequence of complaints having
been received Of the presence in some
of the places of business in the city
OF a gambling device known as a
punch board" Mayor Newbert Satur-
day ordered them all removed and
City Marshal Colgan forthwith car
ried the order into effect. Mayor New
bert stated that the first knowledge
that the device was being used in the
city came to him Saturday and that
any disohedience to the order issued
by him would be followed by prosecu-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

p. E. Worthley Of 81 Cony street is
suffering from injuries received Wednes-
day evening Of last week as the result Of
a fall and while he is able to be out of
doors he is still under treatment. He
had occasion to go out in the early eve
ming and as he stepped from the front
doorstep onto the walk he slipped on
some ice and fell, striking across the
doorstep in such way as to break one
rib and crack another
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Some Of the taxes which were as
sessed last fall because Of oiling GER
tain streets of the city as a dust pre-
tentative yet remain unpaid. and Niles
L. Perkins, city treasurer and collec-
tor, will take measures to have these
bills settled, as they must all be paid
by Feb l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. f. Hawk are the hap
py parents of fine boy baby who was
born to them AT SIS Sunday morning at
their horne, Is High street. The young
man weighed eight and one-half pounds
at birth and has been named sJohn Mar
tin Hawk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
cATARRH LEADS
TO CONSUMPTION

rs scrofula or rheumatism. It may
be relieved, but it cannot be removed
by simply local treatment. It causes
headache and dizziness, 1mpaira the
taste, smell and hearing, Affects the
Voice, deranges the digestion. and
breaks down the general health. It
'weakens the delicate lung tissues and
leads to consumption.
Hoods Sarsaparilla goes to the
seat Of the trouble, purifies the blood.
and is SO successful that it Is known
~ the best remedy for catarrh.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
tones the whole system. It builds UP.
Ask your druggist for Hoods and in
eist on having it. There is no rea.
substitute.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Buaiuess and professional
mn evayvhsse have BEEN
won BY the cham Of this
nev Hadaon Sir. In fair
weather the car Is an open
1oedster les saoxn). In
fa5n a dun The top can b
Eaiaed IN q minute and you
have Q Completely enclosed
car ofthe coupe type. Men
who own Largo crs buy tho
Hudson CoavutibIc Road
steF for pessnua1 driving to
and from their Offices. For
afternoon shopping or
theatre use for Two or three
It b vary populaE. Physi-
clans find It ideal. s
P.ik "a Do hmsu Hudson
Eh& s. ds.ais. Cnne and
90 IL a&11s1y asiped
ad6su b De Hxpn Inc
80 - ~
F. p. M. LAWRENCE, Dealer. "
Phone SAW.
AUGUSTA MAIN
5an1Sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Division No. !, A. o. H., will hold an
open meeting Thursday evening at which
the State president, Senator Edward r.
Flaherty of Portland will be present.
State Secretary Carroll of Lewiston has
been invited to DE present, as has Past
State President Hugh r. Gallagher of
Bangor. Delegates are also expected
from Waterville and il is planned to
make the meeting a large one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Coming Events
1915.

1915.
Jan. 15-17-Sebec and Eexter Confer
ence of Free Baptists. Bangor.
Jan. 1S-Methodist pastors and laymen
Of Bangor and vicinity hold ''follow-up"
conference, Bangor.
Jan. 1s-19-Annual retreat Of Maine Uni
versalist ministers and conference on
evangelism at Riverton.
Jan. DAT Waterville, annual meeting
OF Christian Civic League Of Maine.
Jan. 20-Annual meeting Of Androscog-
gin Sociaty for Prevention Of Cruelty to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

the janitor's force at the Federal
building. who is very i'll at his home
on Jefferson street, scattering from
pneumonia, was reported Sunday to
be about the same as it had been for
the past two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

The Bowditch-W Webster Co. will con-
duct, all this week. a demonstration Of
Armour's Bouillon Cubes and similar
products. The publice is cordially To-
vited to participate and become better
acquainted with the Armour products.
A demonstration from Chicago will be
preSent.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

meet at 80 Monday afternoon with
Mrs. Ira Randall. East Chestnut
street.
The annual meeting of the Debo-ahs
will be held at 7.3O Monday evening
with Mrs George Gay. 80 Grove street.
A full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Fred Hefernan, grand sub-chief
ranger for the State Of Maine, Fores-
tiers OF America, left Sunday after
noon for Biddeford where in the eve
ming he attended a public installation
Of the officers of Court City Of Bidde-
ford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Recently Brunswick Me.) railroad
mileage book issued in 1890 was pre-
sented by a passenger on the branch
line Of the Canadian Pacific railway
between Pressure Isle and Aroostook
junction. The book. containing 10 miles,
was bought as a souvenir by the sta
ton agent at Pressure Isle.
An angora cat owned by Bath, Me-,
family has figured that just pressing
the door latch will open the cellar door,
so now whenever she is in thel cellar
and wants to come up. Marietta will
shin up the door post and rattle the
latch, when sure enough the door
opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
KHEDIVES FLAG BECOMES
NEW EGYPTIAN FLAG

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Cairo. Dec. 26-The new Egvptian
flag, which was hoisted on the Govern
ment building for the first time with
the announcement of Egypt's divorce
from Turkish suzerainty, bears three
white crescents with their backs to the
staff, each with a e-pointed white
star between the horns, on a red field.
This flag was formerly the personal
standard of the Khedive and now takes
the place Of the former national flag,
which was distinguished from the
Turkish flag by a star or five instead
of six points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

1t is probable that one of the most
novel trips which will be made to the
Panama Exposition at San Francisco
by Augusta people will be that taken
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Packard, who
will start from their home on Dayton
street at 9 o'clock Thursday morning,
July 1, in an automobile for the Pa
cif1c coast. They do not intend to
break any records in covering the dis
lance but will devote about two
months to the journey of 1000 miles,
making brief visits at various points
along the line. They will go by the
central route and upon arriving at
San Francisco Mr.. Packard intends to
dispose Of his car and return home by
way Of the Panama canal. Mr.. Pack
ard has made many long journeys in
his car apd last summer made a run
Of 1410 miles through Canada. He will
make the California trip in an auto
mobile which he has owned for the
past Ave years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Canton Augusta, No. 9. p. M. I. o. o.
F.. will hold its regular meeting Tuesday
evening. and included in the business
of the evening will be the inspection of
the canton, work in the P. NJ. degree
and installation Of officers. Refreshments
will be served at the conclusion Of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Kennebec Lodge, No PSI. N. e. o. p,
will hold its regular meeting. with in
stallation Of officers, Tuesday evening,
Jan. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Bethlehem Lodge, No. IS. F. and A. NJ,
will hold q special communication at
40 this evening with work In the En-
tered Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Capital Aerie. F. o. Eagles. will hold
Its regular meeting this evening and
q good attendance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

The Woman's Charitable Association
Of st. Mary's Catholic church will give
q Whist party Tuesday evening at st.
Mays hall on State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

The Number of Greeks in the city
has been increasing considerably in
the last few years. 1t is estimated
there are $50 here and nearly 20oO in
the State. A number work in the cot
ton mills, some conduct restaurants,
barber shops and more particularly
fruit stores. A number of Greek news
papers are taken here. Most of the
Greeks in Augusta come from Thes-
sally, Macedonia or Crete. those To-
calities which have suffered so much
from Turkish oppression. The Greeks
are good scholars and easy to learn,
many of them attending the evening
schools One of their chief recreations
in the residential neighborshods is the
throwing Of shot, at which they are
very proficient. Greeks are loyal to
their compatriots and seldom let one
Of their number come to want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
LOCAL BRIEFS

F. 8. Lyman was q passenger on Train
1@ at 4N Saturday afternoon. going to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

A. j. Raynes, general auditor for the
Maine Central Railroad, was in the city
Saturday on matters of business connect
ed with the duties of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

The English government has forced
further reduction in retail sugar
prices to cents pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Mrs. Nellie E. Emery

Mrs. Nellie e. Emery. formerly OF Au-
Gusta. died Saturday evening in Haver-
hill, Mass. One brother, Frank d. To-
hey of Kansas City, Mo, hat brother
George Mari and sister. Mrs. Frank
Giddines of Weeks Mills. China. sur
vive The remains will be brought to
Augusta today and funeral services will
be held at 80 Tuesday afternoon at 253
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

Two remarkable cases Of unbroken
succession Of tenancy were mentioned
at the sale of part of Sir David Delves
Broughton's Cheshire estate at Crewe,
England. The Parton family had been
tenants on the estate more than 200
years, while the Cooke family had
been tenants in unbroken succession
for PCT years.
The custom has been started in some
western cities Of printing the maiden
name of a woman after that of her
husband in the directory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
THIS LITTLE AID
LOCAL NOTICE.

LOCAL NOTICE. = ."
At = the remnant store, Indian
blanket samples, Is cents. Orders
taken for sewing Of all kinds.
Aprons cut out by any Of my pat
terms for cents.