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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The Republican city committees Of
this city and Gardiner have united In
making plans for a big Republican
meeting to be held next Wednesday
evening at Gardiner and large dele
cation from this city is planning to
attend the meeting. The speakers will
be Hon. Bert M. Fernald, former Gov
ernor Of Maine. and Hon. William
Widgery Thomas Of Portland. former
United States minister to Sweden and
founder Of the colony Of New Sweden
in this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
JEFFERSON

SOUTHERN. n. S. Burbank VIII
preach in the Trask church next sun
day morning.
Rev. and Mrs F. J. Hale and dausA.
ter Theda returned to their home ..
East Templeton, Mass, Friday maKins
the trip in heir new auto. =.
Miss Florence Hemenway went "
Madison, N. H., Saturday, where Sly
has a position as teacher :.
Fred Russell of Dorchester. Mass y
visiting his sister, Mrs. o. p. Hilton'
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Thayer ~,
Mrs. Wesley Moody Of Pittston vis"''
at Forest Lodge Wednesday.
Marion Brown and Lewis Harte u
Belfast were business callers at H. .
Clark's Friday. =
Ranello Francis Of Everett, Mass y
visiting his family at his summer nom.
Miss Dorothy Newell returned 70 NV
home at Damariscotta last Wednesda'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Col. John c. Howes. division COM
mander of the Sons Of Veterans Of
Maine. left Friday night for Portland,
from which city he will leave at 745
this morning in company with a par
ty for Kansas City, Mo-, to attend the
annual convention with the command
erin chief Of the Sons Of Veterans Of
the United States. The party will make
the journey to Kansas City by way Of
Montpelier. Montreal. Detroit and
Chicago. and the return trip will prob
ably be made by way of Niagara
Falls. The dates Of the convention are
Aug. 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

boys and their parents at heart that No
again invite you to send them to the
y" The boys have come in with
blanks, a few at a time, ever since the
first announcement appeared in the
Journal. but there still is room for
many more. and II is the wish OF the
instructors that today lot of the fell
lows who have not yet done SO will
sign up for a week of healthfuf sport
which may one day be the means OF
getting them out Of tight place. or
be the means of saving a friend who
might otherwise be lost. The very hard.
est thing in the world Is said to be the
having to watch friend die knowing
that you are powerless to assist,
through your own ignorance Of what
to do, and lifetime of regret often
follows such an occurrence which might
easily be avoided through one of the
little slips clipped from the paper this
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The Sunday evening service held in
the auditorium of the Winthrop street
Baptist church during the month Of
August have been Of especial interest
and we'll attended. Good singing has
added greatly to the pleasure Of these
meetings. Tomorrow evening the pas
tor. Rev. E. S. Philbrook, will give the
last Of the series Of sermons upon
Great Questions" While several
churches are closed for the month the
opportunity Is thus given for public
worship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
BELFAST
Mrs. Mary o. littIefield

Mary o. Littlefield died early Frid!
morning at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Ezra Talbot, in Union street, a.
the age of s. years and months. sne
was born ir Castine in 1880, the daugh
ter OF the late John and Mary (Den
of jeremiah Littlefield and is survived
by one daughter. Mrs. Talbot WIZ
whom she made her home. One grand
son. Earl Talbot. and two grand CHI
dren also survive. The funeral viii
take pace on Sunday at 1 o'clock. Rev
Horace B. Sellers of the Methods
church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Alfred Doyon. one Of the public car
rage owners Of the city. had mar
row escape from injury or death dur
ing the tempest Wednesday and is
still thanking his stars that he escaped
with nothing more serious than a
fright He had taken some passengers
over to the Augusta General hospital
and was waiting for them to come out
when the storm broke. His carriage
was near the stepping stone by the
side of the driveway. and as the posi-
ton was exposed to the full fury of
the storm he started up the horse to
seek a more sheltered spot. He had
barely left the place. however. when
there was a crash and about half Of
big horse chestnut tree fell to. the spot
that he and his team had just vacat-
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Miss 'Leona White, supervisor OF
nurses at the Massa chusetts General
hospital, who had been suffering from
an attack of diphtheria. as had many
other nurses and doctors Of that in
stitution. has been released from
quarantine and arrived home Thurs
day evening for a two weeks rest
which will be passed with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. White Of
Jackson street. Miss White was ac-
companied home by her sister. Miss
Gertrude. who had been visiting their
brother, c. D. White, at Haverhill,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

It is suggested, and in view Of the
amount of litter on the city sidewalks
because Of the twigs. branches and
leaves that were torn from the trees
by last Wednesdays storm the sugges-
ton appears to be a good one. that the
occupants Of houses along the various
streets sweep the sidewalks along the
front Of their premises. To do this
would require but little effort and the
good resulting from thus getting rid of
the litter would be widespread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
CHURCH NOTICES

BAPTIST church. Winthrop ST., Eugene
S. Philbrook minister, residence q Yves
ton ST.: Morning worship at 1890 with
sermon by the pastor; topic, Seeing
Rome" meeting of men for Bible lesson
at Has; evening gospel praise and preach
ing service at 7.30 with short sermon
upon THE Great Question: When?" Good
singing and free seats for all. Everybody
cordially invited.
ST. BARNABAS church. Bangor street
Rev. Victor O. Anderson doth Sunday
after Trinity: Evening prayer, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Harry Hanks has the work well
along on a six-room house and bath
which he is building for George A.
Merrill on Linden street. the building
being up and closed In. The house is
23x25 feet on the ground, is modern
throughout and will make a pretty
home Mr.. Hanks expects to have it
ready for occupancy by the middle Of
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Friday was another Of the summer
days. Of which there nave been quite
a number. not uncomfortably hot but
hot enough. The mercury indicated SO
in the shade at noontime. but the air
was good and there was breeze enough
to temper the heat to a degree that
the day was fairly comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club
hold its annual motor boat races and
water sports this afternoon at Cob
bosseecontee beginning at 2 o'clock
and with good weather there will be
a big attendance at the lake to see the
fun. A fine program has been ar
ranged for the occasion and without
doubt lot of people from Augusta
will be on hand to enjoy 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The fire alarm system of the city,
which was interrupted in several ways
during the tempest Of Wednesday af-
ternoon. has been repaired and Is now
all right. again. Chief Engineer Hunt
and some Of his men worked all We'd
nesday night and until early Thursday
evening in repairing the damage done
by the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

lack Cigler. a patient at the Angus
ia state hospital passed away Wednes-
day. Aug. 20. aged SO years. Funeral
services were held at 10 o'clock Friday
morning at the institution and inter-
ment was made in tho Hospital ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Haskell Of
this city have returned from a weeks
vacation at their summer home. Camp
Lookout. on the shore Of China lake.
They made the trip by team. and re-
port that the heavy shower Of wednes-
day did not reach that territory as in
other places nearby. Very few trees
came down. and the roads were not
quilted. Mr.. Haskell made visit at thu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

A small party of boys from Camp
Yukon at Lake Cobbosseecontee were
in the city Friday morning. coming by
automobile The boys spoke with pride
of their junior baseball team which re-
Gently on a three days trip defeated
the junior teams Of Camp Kohut near
oxford, Camp Wigwam at Harrison and
White Mountain Camp at South Casco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
DEXTER & NEWPORT RAILROAD
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Dexter & Newport Railroad Com
pany, will be held at the Kennebec Saw
ings Bank. in Augusta: in the County OF
kennebec on Wednesday, the sixth day
Of September, A. D. 1916, at 100 P. NJ, for
the purpose Of hearing the report Of the
Directors. choosing board Of Directors
for the ensuing year. and for the transac-
ton Of any legal business.
Per order of the Directors.
F. D. HILL, Clerk.
August 18th, 1916.
ausle-2s-septs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

An abundant supply of Golden Ban
tam sweet corn at Geo. L. Weeks a.
Son, Riverside Drive, phone S23-W.
Delivered anywhere in city. Note ad
this morning for otf err products.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Congressman Thomas D. Schall. the
blind orator from Minnesota, who
spoke Friday evening at Republican
rally at Winthrop. arrived in the city
Friday afternoon accompanied by his
wife and they were taken by automo-
bile to the Augusta House. They will
leave this morning for South Berwick.
where Congressman Schall is next en-
gagged to speak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. G. a. Bradstreet and daughter
Jessie. who had been visiting for the
past two months in Massa chusetts and
Hartford, Conn, arc now stopping
with Mrs. Bradstreet's brother, F. ].
Jones of Gannett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

All summer suits at the D. w. Ad-
ans Co. are arranged in two lots for
quick cleanup; note prices in ad
this morning. Advance styles in fall
millinery are on display and offered at
popular prices.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. W. P. Shepard, who had been
visiting her father. Charles Knowlton,
in this city, returned Thursday to her
home in Wakefield. Mass. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Purinton and daughter Virginia,
who came to Augusta with Mrs. Shop
ard. will continue their visit longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. Henry W. Cobb left Friday
afternoon for Bath. where she will visit
Mrs. Lucy Patten. Mr.. Cobb will go
Monday to Bath, where he and Mrs.
Cobb will pass the remainder OF the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

It was learned Friday that during the
tempest which swept Augusta
Wednesday afternoon a barn at North
Belgrade and owned by Elmer ]. Hal
lett was struck by lightning, as was
one owned by Mrs. Orrin e. Palmer Of
North Whltefleld and although some-
what damaged neither barn was set on
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. Samuel Bartlett, who has for
a long time been ill at her home in
Somerville and who for about week
had not been quite as WELL is reported
at present to be a little better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Councilman Frank f. Southland re-
turned Friday afternoon from Sanford.
where he was one of the speakers at
Republican rally held Thursday even
ing. The other speaker at the meeting
was Governor Frank B. Willis of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

y. Richmond has returned from
two weeks visit to New York City Mr..
Richmond spent the time in the mar
kets, selecting the newest and best for
the season a hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Business was quiet Friday at the
court. Recorder Madore be-
ing called upon to pass judgment on
but one case. The charge in that was
and the respondent who
was given sentence Of S. and costs
and was unable to pay. went upon the
hill for so days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mr. and Mrs Frank Wade, who had
been in the city for the past few
days and during that time attended
the reunion Of the 10Th Maine Regi-
ment at East Vassalboro and the 21st
at Togus. left Friday for their home
in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Ellis NJ. Beane Of Bowdoinham, who
had been i'll at the home Of his wife's
mother, Mrs. Rolfe Of Hallowell. was
so far recovered Friday that he was
able to call upon friends in this city.
He will resume his duties this morn
Ing as assistant station agent at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Taupe and Castor, two brand new
shades in mems hosiery for fall, have
arrived; Beane & Cross are showing
these up-to-theminute, big city stock
ings-They are the interviewer, which
really is huff ced. ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

home Of Elbridge Randall Of Sec.
wards Mills, aged SO. whom he had not
seen in 20 years and whom he found
hale and hearty, and he also called on
NJ. F. Davis of South VassaIboro, an
old friend, aged 81 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Miss Julia c. Richards of Richmond
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs c. w.
Richards, No. 100 Water steet. return
ing from a short visit with her niece,
Mrs. Stanley MARI of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Bangor News: Miss Mary Campbell.
trained nurse located in Augusta
who is passing the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Camp
bell. at East Machias. has been the
guest of her cousin. Mrs. John l.
Mallar, at Marshfield for a few DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

| Judge S. S. Lancaster Of the NUM-
cipal court has laid aside the business
of the courtroom for a few days and
left Friday morning for Squirrel Is
land to enjoy a short rest with his
family, the members of which are sum-
mering there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

e. J. Treen, one Of the directors Of
the Augusta fox farm on Mt. Vernon
avenue, left on Thursday for his homo
in st. John. n. B.. and will be In that
city for the next few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Percy J. Stubs Of Athol, Mass, was
in the city Friday having stopped off
on his return to Athol after his vaca-
ton, to see his sister. Miss Dora
Stubs Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
CREWS
STILL BUSY WITH
REPAIRS ON LINES

Necessitated by Wednesdays
Tempest-More Than 500 Tel
ephones Put Out of Order in
Augusta-Hallowell Exchange
Repair Work Expected to Be
Practically Cleared Up BY To-
night, Except Scattered Cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Hon. Frank L. Dutton spoke before a
large audience at a Republican meet
ing at Saco held Thursday evening and
on Friday he went to Waterford, where
he was scheduled to speak in the even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Congressman Augustus P. Gardner Of
Massachusetts, who spoke at a Repuh-
lican meeting Friday evening at Gar
diner. arrived in the city Friday after
noon and made his headquarters at the
Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Miss Marion McMulkin Of Arsenal
street left Friday morning for a brief
visit in Bath and Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
S NJ HOLDS UP
WORK OF REPAIRING
HIGHWAYS IN CITY

The work of removing from the
highways of the city the trees which
had been torn down in Wednesdays
terrific thunder storm was in prog
ress Friday under the direction Of
Street Commissioner w. T. Allen and
was practically completed by night
fall. A number of the trees had fallen
across the streets, blocking all traf
fic for time upon those particular
streets. but by 10 o'clock Wednesday
night there was a clear passage upon
all the streets of the city. The work IF
removing these trees from the side of
the road was difficult and only with
the aid of the steam roller could it be
accomplished. The trunks of the trees
were put on drags and hauled away
by the steam roller while the branch
es were carried off in large moving
vans.
The storm has caused some little
delay in the work Of repairing the
streets, which is in progress in many
parts Of the city. The laying of btu
minous macadam on state street from
Grove street junction to the Augusta
House has been held up in order to
give the street a chance to dry. 1t was
intended that the work of repairing
Bangor street should be started at
once but the storm has interfered with
the plans. Many Of the catch basins
in the city were filled up Wednesday
and a crew Of men is at work upon
them.
Commissioner Allen said Friday
that Bolton Hill and Winding Hill.
which have recently been graded, stood
up we'll under the storm. And he stat
ed that the work of turnpiking and
crawling the Oakland road would be
commenced in a few days. He also
spoke Of the bad weather conditions
with which the men at work on the
Augusta highways have had to con-
tend this season, the heavy rains tear
ing up many Of the roads upon which
improvements had been commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Miss Harriet Bigelow. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs G. W. Bigelow. has been
admitted to the Mayfair hospital for
surgical treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

A fresh supply Of brakes delicious
purely cakes at E. W. Church's. Plen-
ty Of green stuff, also small cukes for
picking; native tomatoes, cents
pound.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Bray Of Kalama-
zoo, Mich, were visitors Friday in the
city. stopping at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Miss Ethel M. Russell resumed her
duties Friday as clerk at the probate
court after a months vacation which
she passed at Weld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Allen Quimby Of Houlton passed a.
portion Of Friday in the city as the
guest of his brother, George w. Quinn
by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

N. T. Talbot Of Camden passed a
portion of Friday in the city on mat
tiers TO business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Among the intentions Of marriage
which have this week been recorded
at the Office Of the city clerk are those
of Emile Dumas and Yvonne Lambert
Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bond of
Winthrop. Mass, arrived on the boat
Friday morning and will be at Camp
Winona, Bay View, East Winthrop,
two or three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs ]. W. Joyce, William A.
Joyce. Harold Joyce ard Elizabeth P.
Joyce of New York visited Friday in
the city, coming by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. S. w. Perkins and daughter
Dorothy left Friday afternoon for East
Jaffrey, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. Alice Merrill. who had been
visiting relatives in Wiscasset, has re-
turned to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Hersom & Bonsalrs cash prices i'll
the new ad today are money savers
Note the specials for Saturday only
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. Edith Kicker is passing
months vacation with relatives and
friends in Limestone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

1.-THE Glded Spider" with Louise
Lovely; Stella Razeto in Sensational
Society Drama; Francis Ford in
"Chieken- Hearted Jim;" Matt Moore
and Jane Gail in Comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Mrs. Luther G. Straw and daughter
Beatrice have returned from Salem.
Mass. where they had been visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The Nelson Studio will be closed one
week beginning Monday. August 2s.-
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Deputy Sheriff James Tebbetts of
Belgrade was visitor Friday in Au-
gusta for portion Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

j. F. Richardson Of Portland was a
business caller Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Maine Central Railroad station
Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Saturday, August Is, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
WILL SURVEY CANAL

Washington, March 1.-(SpeciaL) )-The VanHoose canal connecting Bessemer with the sea is not completed as yet.
 It is very probable, however, that in the future the war department will au- thorze survey of the proposed project in an effort to determine the feasibility of putting the dream into actual effect. In the rivers and harbors bill, now pending, is contained the following:
 Sec. 2 That for examinations, sur- veys and contingencies for rivers and harbors for which there may be no ap- propriation, the sum of s250. 900 is here by appropriated; provided that no pre- liminary examination, survey, project or estimate for new works other than those designed in this or some prior act or joint resolution, shall be made; provided further. that after the regu-
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