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Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
RETURNS TO DOUGLAS.

W. J. Hicks. son of c. w. Hicks. of Bisbee, returned yesterday morn ing to Douglas after spending several days with his parents. Will Hicks is a timekeeper for the c. & A. company at its shelter in the Border City.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
EXPECTED HOME.

Mrs. Frank F.. Thomas, accom- panied by her son, Hinson. are ex- pected back from visit of several weeks to Globe Since leaving Bisbee the health of young Hinson has been far from good and Mrs. Thomas re- turn has been hastened by that fact.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
PLANO TIMING ss so.

Repairing, regulating. a speciality Resident tuner Phone 31, Reynolds Music and Gift Shop (2S0)
 Advertisement )
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
Admission 10 and 15c
HIGHLAND PARK AUTO BUS.

An auto bus will connect with street cars Saturday evening and all day Sunday to Highland Park (Formerly Tricks Park. Fare JOG.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
sIsaEE. JUNE 2s. 1916.

To whom it may concern: The part nership existing between B. F. Faust and Geo. Plant was today dissolved by mutual consent. Geo. Plant col lects all outstanding bills and assumes all liabilities Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
BORN-A SON.

The home of Jack Parks. on Naco Road, yesterday. was frightened by the arrival of a baby boy, weighing eight pounds. Both mother and son are doing fine.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

Employment Bureau and real estate office; broom house with lovely lawn for sale. '. C. Byrns, Warren.
 (Adyertisementl
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
MORROW cHIRoPoprsT.

Removes, corns. BunJons ,ingrow- ing nails, without pain; instant re- lief calls made by request Office near City Park, Brewery Gulch. 127
 Advertisement.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
4ROOM HOUSE

In Johnson Addition for sale. $50 down. balance like rent. Walter O'Malley. Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
RECEIVES HUPs.

The Gibson Garage. in Johnson Addition. yesterday. received q car load of Hupmobiles.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
ovERcoMEs THE EFFECT OF
 HEAT
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Strengthens the body and nerves to resist the exhaustion caused by neat Buy a bottle Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
c. & A. BAND.

Dance at Vista Park, Saturday, June 24th. Everybody welcome Dancing soc. (Advertisement)
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

Dr. Playfair, Osteopath, ss Mason Hill, Mason Hill car stop.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

Full line of mems furnishings at Willard & Bateman's, Allen block.
 (AdvertisemenD
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
MAY JOIN NAVY.

Norman Biglow and Francis Stew ems, two local boys. are now on their way to Fl Paso where they expect to enlist in the United States navy.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
HIGHLAND PARK.

Dance Saturday evening and sur day evening. Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24
TRIES TO ESCAPE.

TRIES TO ESCAPE.
 Walter Butler, held to the superior court on the charge of burglarizing locker in the change room at the Junction shaft, had nearly succeeded in digging his way out of the branch county jail yesterday morning when Deputy Sheriff J. l.. Cannon entered the building. The prisoner had man. aged to dig several bricks out of the wall. after being let out of the cells in the morning. The walls on the building are extremely thin, one brick being laid on each side of an air space. This makes is comparatively easy for any prisoner, out of the cells. to effect his escape.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

GOES TO COAST.
 Walter D. Evans, prominent local business man, left last evening for
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

Gerald Debely. "watchmaker" for merly at O. K. Bldg, now at Wat kins & Bergquist, jewellers and op- ticians, Main St.-Advertisement.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

Long Beach where he will join Mrs. Evans and their young son. Evans expects to spend several months. on this occasion, with his family before returning to the Warren District.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

The original Tombstone stage leaves daily at a. m. and 1:30 D. m. from Cochise Motor Co. Phone 444. Leaves punctuslly on time daily. 307
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-24

The nosg idea in the of personal adOnment that Miss Ole NayG bring She n fifth well the earring in that of at idea though modern social life originated among primitive r of interior Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

aforesaid, and will authorize the di-
rectors and officers to take further &C
ton in connection with said CONSOLE
dation.
=. To see if the stockholders will
vote that this bank go into iquida-
ton and be closed, and to take any
and all action necessary or proper in
connection with such liquidation.
3. To transact such other business
as may. legally come before said meet
ing"
The meeting was then adjourned to
Monday, Jan. Il, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
to give the directors of the First Ma
tioral an opportunity to pass upon
the same matters.
When both boards are agreed upon
all details. their recommendations will
be submitted to the stockholders for
ratification at meetings to be held the
latter part of February The proceed
ure involves many details under the
national banking laws, so that it would
not be surprising if the actual con-
soiidation and physical transfer Of the
assets should not take place before
the first of March,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
MACOMBER, FAIR
& WRITTEN
Continued from Previous Page)

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number of people through its fire in
surance department. Here dozens of
the nationally known companies are
represented. These are principally
stock companies, with large reserve
funds, though policies are also issued
in such stable mutuals as the Quincy,
Central Ma2ufacturers, United Drug
cists, Berkshire and Merrimack. Life,
accident health, liability, plate glass,
tornado. automobile, rent, steam boil
e.. registered mail and parcel post,
burglary, marine, physicians defence
end sprinkler insurance are other lines
winch have become a.matter OF 1Nery-
day routine in the Macombc-, farr y
Written office. The Augusta Mutual
Plate Glass Insurance Company is con-
trolled by the men back of this agency
and is the only Maine company in this
branch of insurance.
sons entrusted with fduciary response
bilities. at moderate prices. Courts en-
COURAGE the securing of bonds through
strong bonding companies, such as are
represented here. Executors. admins
traitors. receivers, trustees, guardians,
ca shicrs. treasurers ana other holders
of offices having to do with funds no
longer ask or expect friends and ac-
Guaintances to go on their bond, but
apply in business like way to bond
ing agency. This agency is preparing
10 care for its clients affected by the
compensation law enacted by the
Maine legislature in 1915 and the best
legal advice has been consulted in this
preparation. The new law does away
with the old-line liability insurance as
taken out by employers. So important
is this matter that a strong organiZa-
ton like that of Macomber, Farr &.
Written is by far the safest place for
business men to so for advice in this
matter of compensation. The Maine
law is broad and equitable. but is to
be administered carefully. All Angus
ia people take pride in this great in
surarce concern. housed in the Angus
ia Trust Company's building. 1t is "a
vital part of the life of Augusta and of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The Augusta Trust Company is the
largest commercial banking institution
of the capital city and, in fact. one OF
the most notable in New England. both
as regards its stability and resources.
tho high type of business men who
direct it's affairs and the staff having
charge Of the details of the company
workings. The company's fine bank
ing house is one of the notable stree
lures Of the city. The Augusta Trust
Company was organized IN 1894 anu
from the outset has consistently ana
persistently impressed upon the people
all through the Augusta section of tie
state the advantages of THRIFT and
healthy bank account The dep sits IN
the savings department alone EoW eX-
coed four and one-haif millions, the
property of over LOCO depoSitOrS, to
whom il paid interest this year OF over
S156 900 Through the efforts Of this
company more families are now PRO-
tected against the adversi;ies of life,
through "A financial reserve, than ever
before Safety is the first are when
one is parting with his money and
money left with the Augusta Trust
Company is as secure as ne could
ask. With total resources eAceedin"
$4,000, 0c0 there is no circumstance
wherein the deposltors and patrons
of this strong bank are not abund-
antly guarded and protected. The
savings department mas become the
largest in the state among the trust
compa MES. This service is much moro
than local. as Ver!- large usiness is
done through the nails, depoStors now
being recorded in practically every city
and town in Maine ami in many states
in the Union. So simple is the system
that depositor is served as satisfac-
torily in this. way as if ne appeared in
person at the receivin, window All
moneys are promptly Acknowledged
and put 20 the depositor's creajJ on the
company's books. Tho presan- organ
ization Of the Augusta Trust Company
is as follows: George T.. Maccnhar,
president; Frank +. Smitn, vice-rresi-
dent. secretary and treasurer, Guy 7.
Gannett. vice-presidenf; Hiram l..
Pish0n, assistant treasurer Thu hs'all
Burleigh, George +. MerDmber ". H
Gannett. John r.. Gould. Charles l..
Andrews, Arthur ". Whitney, Frank
F. Smith. Charles H. Clark. E. f. New
bert. Blaine S. Niles, l.. A. Eurleigl.
5. w Philbrick, Charles II. White, l..
J. Crooker, Byron Boyd. w. Scott HILL
II. f. Bowditch. F. S. Lyman, Nathan
Weston, Guy P. Gannett, ". y. Hutch
ms, II. G. Barker and r. J. Moves
These are the names of men of pre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHARLES E. DOWNING
insurance Aesnt-DeaIer in Pianos,
Ete.-Viekery Building.

The Downing insurance agency is
located in the Vickery Building. The
companies represented here are lead
ers in the fire, accident, marine, auto
mobile, liability and other lines, with
aggregate capital into the hundreds
of millions. The automobile branch
OF the agency has grown greatly with
in the past few years and is in itself a
large business. Mr.. Downing places
his risks with companies which are
known to be prompt and equitable in
settlement, without quibbling or con-
troversy. Persons serving in positions
of official or judicial trust can secure
through this agency acceptable bonds
at prices consistent with the under
taking Of the responsible guarantor.
Mr.. Downing has set apart a portion
OF his large store for the retailing of
musical instruments. especially pianos.
with or without player attachments,
and Victor monographs and records.
This has been a notable success in
every way and he numbers his Gus
toners by the hundreds. Mr.. Down
ing is in middle life and very active,
as is required in the close personal at
tention which he gives to all Of his
affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Granite National Bank
One of the Staunch Fidu ciary institutions of Au
gusta Formerly the Granite Bank Of Au
gusta- Resources S1,676,786. W. G. Booth
by President Also Treasurer Of Kenneba
Savings Bank

The Granite National Bank continues
the banking business conducted for
many years as the Granite Bank, re-
membered by the older residents of the
city. The banks reorganization UNI
der the national laws took place in
1864; so for over so years this insti-
tuition has held a very prominent place
in affairs of the city and state as a
national bank of the first Importance.
The banks quarters are at 244246 Wa
available for the carrying on of it's va
ried activities. Remittances are made
and collections of commercial paper
made on every important point in the
commercial world. Among the CORE
spondent banks are the Chase Nation
al, New York and the National Shaw
NUT, Boston. The capital is s100 900,
surplus $4,000 and the undivided pro-
fits amount to s12,617.72. The deposits
in the savings department exceed ST.
100000 and are increasing very rapid
ly. The last official statement to the
national bank authorities shows total
resources of $1,676.7S6. The highest
rate of interest is allowed
on time deposits. Four per cent inter-
est is paid in the savings department
Safe deposit compartments of varying
sizes are available at moderate charges
providing an absolutely safe repository
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE HOLINESS SWIFT CO.
A Steadily Growing Wholesale Concern Engag-
ed in Handling High Grade Grocery Spec
ialties-New Purinton Block, Augusta

most encourae ing trade has been built
Zip throughout Kennebec and Somer-
set counties. which are covered by a
force of travellers. The company is
now occupying its fine new quarters
in the PuriEton block. using some $500
square feet of floor space. There is
complete fire protection, with steam
heat, electric elevator, and. best of all,
excellent light and wholesome sanitary
conditions attending the storage of
stock. The company handles the fam
Gus Stitzers flour, with other reliab
brands: Red Wing grape juice: Gold
Bond mOlasses; H. B. Special teas;
Cheerful coffee: Del Monte California
fruits: Acco peas: Purity rolled oats;
Stacey cheese and Pompeiian olive oil.
OF these and other standard goods this
company is exclusive distributor IN the
Augusta territory and through it's
agency thousands of satisfied users
praise the even quality of the goods
4 feature OF this concern is the prompt
and efficient delivery service and the
promptness and dispatch with which
orders are filled. That the company's
successful efforts are appreciated is
most obvious by the increasing sales
and growing reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

for stocks, bonds, mortgages, did
and other small personal property !
any unusual value. The president l
the bank is w. G. Boothby: vice.nrs|
ident, w. T. Johnson and casher j
Barbour. The Board OF DirecQn h.
cludes the president and viCe-presas-
also George E. Macomber, F. c. Blrsn|
Walter NJ. Sanborn, Percy Y. Hill al
F. Is. Purinton. Anyone familiar vd
present day commercial affairs in Aurs|
ia recognizes these names rs thoss !
men pre-eminent in large and success.1
undertakings and their supervisor 4
the workings of the Granite Matted
Bank assures conservative. vet progrs|
siSe management. This bank invites q
opening of an account of any one Of u
kinds it handles, assuring every ar|
of courteous attention and care nj
can be made ones banking agent 1
there are departments to care for end
ordinary banking requirement n
Granite National offers perfect secEA|
with fair returns on money left viii
The plan for consolidation of this Bal
with the First National Bank Of II
city. which is to be submitted TO Y
stockholders at a meeting TO be. held 4
latter part of February tsee reprint Ell
where on this page) would insure an ed
larger sphere OF activity and usefulHa
to each Of the consolidating INSTITUTED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

There have been few concerns in Au-
gusta which have entered actively in
the business field under more favor
able auspices than those which attend
ed the Holmes Swift Co. in the spring
of 1914, when it began the wholesale
grocery enterprise under the Holmes
Brothers Co. The store firms name
started Jan. I, 1916. These favoring
circumstances, however, signify noth~
ing Of special advantage save that the
men behind the business were vigorous
young men, but old enough to have
shown their ability to put through
whatever trey undertook and with I'M
usual opportunities to know what the
best class of retail grocers required for
their stocks. The Holmes Swift Co.
is a Maine corporation. with capt.
tai stock at $4,000. Ward G. Holmes
is president Willis F. Swift vice
president, and Frank T. Holmes
treasurer. Both of the Messrs Holmes
were for a long time with the Fuller
Holway Company and Mr.. Swift has
become we'll known through his con-
nectfcn with the firm of Swift & Tur-
ner Co. The triple combination of tai
ent is very strong one and already a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The First National Bank OF Augusta,
Maine, has as important function IN
it's field as the stability of its official
name imports. The business OF the
First National historically continues
that carried on for some years, begin
ming in 1854, by a state bank and is
the Capital City's oldest fiduciary in
stitution. After a short lapse in 1864
president George w. Stanley and cash
Ter Robert r. Smith Of the State bank
began in the same capacities in this
national bank. Under both forms of
organization the institution has enjoy
ed confidential, helpful and extensive
relations with the leading firms, indi-
viduaIs and corporations all through
this part of the country. Presidents
later than Mr.. Stanley have been
Joseph H. Williams. James w. North,
Daniel Cony, Oscar Holway and, as at
present, C. s. Hichborn. Before be-
coming the president Mr.. Hichborn act
ed as cashier, being succeeded by T. A.
Cooper. the present cashier. The banks
quarters on Water street are dignified,
but with complete modern equipment
for the carrying on of the many sided
activities of strong financial institu-
stands at 100000. The reserve fund
exceeds $4,000 and both in commercial
deposits, subject to check, and in the
savings department this bank stands
very high among the banks of the state.
Exchange is issued on points through
out the world, coupons and commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CONSOLIDATION OF
FIRST NATL AND
GRANITE BANKS
Provisional Action Taken by d.
rectors of Characterization on
Part of First National Defer
red at Present, Owing to Ill
ness Of President Hichborn

Reprint from? issue of Jan. T., 1916
The consolidation of the First Ma
tional and Granite National Banks OF
this city formed the topic OF discus
sion and action at the meeting of the
newly elected Board of Granite Bank
directors Monday afternoon.
Il had been planned to have a dis
cuSSicn and agreement upon details
by the new boards of both banks at
2 Joint meeting, effect to be given to
the conclusions there reached by sub
sequent separate action by the direc-
tors and stockholders of each bank.
Owing to The illness of President
Hlchhorn Of the First National Bank
however. action on the part of the di-
rectors of that institution was defer
red.
The directors Of the Granite adopt
Cd q provisional plan of consolidation
involving as its principal features the
liquidation OF the Granite after the
taking over of its assets, good will
and liabilities at an appraised valua-
ton, its stockholders to have the priv
stock in the consolidated bank, which
IS 70 have capital of 100000, equal
ing the combined present capital of
the TWO banks. and d board of Is di-
rectors, composed of the present di-
rectors of each bank
The following vote was passed by
tho Granite directors:
Voted, That the cashier be direct
go 70 call d special meeting of the
stockholders of this bank, to be held
at its banking rooms in Augusta at
such time in the month of February
1915, as the cashier may determine.
at least so days notice thereof to be
given by the cashier by publication in
the Daily Kennebec Journal, for the
following purposes:
/. 10 see if the stockholders will
ratlty and confirm the action of the
board Of directors in adopting a plan
Tor the consolidation OF this bank with
the FIRST National Bank of Augusta.
ana all other action taken by said
board or its committees, and by the
officers of this bank prior to the date
IF said special stockholders meeting
towards effectins the consolidation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Kenney's East Side Drug Store

The store at 50 Cony Street has been
conspicuous for many years as a fam
lily drug establishment of the highest
reliability and dependable service. Mr..
kenney became proprietor some IA
years ago, introducing great improve
ments in the store, which has known
increased prosperity since his owner
ship. Especial attention is given to
prescription work. Mr.. Kenney ham
dies the popular A. D. S. remedies.
Here are to be found selected toilet
articles. fine stationery, rich choco-
lates from leading manufacturers. nov
elites. ice cream in plain and assorted
MAYORS, and refreshing seasonable
drinks based on absolutely pure fruit
Juices and extracts. Mr. kenney is in
personal attendance at his store and
his personal warranty goes with ev-
cry business transaction consummated
there. He is native of Maine. of long
experience in his chosen vocation and
MS reputation is fixed as reliable
business man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

eminence in the commercial affairs OF
Augusta and vicinity, as anyone IA
miiiar with conditions will recognize.
Some stress has been lli1 on the mat
ter of awnings accounts, as the genera!
prosperity and security of community
is we'll attested by this feature. Yet
it must be clearly BORA in mind that
the functions of this company have 10
do as well with lar5e matters tf public
concern-the caring for trust estates,
acting as administrator and executor,
the receiving of public moneys in a
fiduciary capacity and the general
financial service with which a powerful
orga niZation like this has to do Ex-
change is issued on all points through
out the world, available for remittance
abroad or by travellers in payment Of
current bills. The safe deposit vaults
are absolutely safe places in which to
store securities, valuable papers,
household trinkets. jewelry and heir
looms. The spaces to be rented vary
in size and the prices are adjusted &C
cordingly but all are moderate and
payable at convenient times. To fur
ther serve its patrons the Augusta
Trust Company has opened sfully-
equipped branches at Winthrop and at
Madison. under the management, re-
spectiveIy Of N. w. Wiswell and X. C.
Gray. Both of these branch managers
are experienced hank men, who are
assisted by subordinates and an or
ganization which assures the same
service as at the home institution in
Augusta. The Augusta Trust Com
pany has a capital of 100000, a sur
plus fund of the same amount, undi-
vided profits of about S125.000 and de-
mand deposits Of about 100000.
This in addition to the vast savings
funds above referred to. The exact
amounts vary with the succ ceiling fire.
ouent reports. so that for all practical
purposes the above approximate figures
give the best idea of the conpany's
present standing in the banking world.
Attorneys and others who have been
entrusted with large financial respon-
sihilities by individuals or by estates
viii recognize the high value which an
institution of this calibre offers the
community. Correspondence with III
terestcd persons anywhere is invited as
to any feature of the company's huSi-
ness. Every officer Of the institution
feels 1t his duty to strive 10 promote
the prosperity and welfare Of the city
of Augusta and the surrounding terri
tory. This is possible only when there
is general public cooperation and to
wards that end the Augusta Trust
Company offers its facilities II every
class Of depositors