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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

ping room is on the ground floor, while
the baking is done on the second floor.
where they have a splendid equipment
of special machinery and devices for
handling their goods in a most sani-
tary manner. They make a speciality
Of their Superior Milk Bread, which
is made of the best grade of flour, and
wrapped in wax paper, making it a
strictly sanitary package. In addition
they make delicious rolls, cakes and
pastry of all kinds. over 1000 loaves of
bread are delivered to the family
trade, to leading hotels and restau-
rants.
George W. Wiley is a native of
Skowhegan and has been a practical
baker for II years. His partner, Dom
aid H. Davis, learned the trade under
Mr.. Wiley and is thoroughly skilled.
Both gentlemen are members of fra
ternal organizations, Mr.. Wiley Of the
Masonic aud Mr.. Davis of the l. o. r.
NJ. order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
LIE CASH MARKET co. INC.
esale ana Retail Dealers in Food
supplies of Every Description

>, '' result Of It's cash sales policy.
y. ASA Market has become one of
Ma. is'S' ana most popular trading
.,a.'S with its customer.
d.. '''''''S coming from all parts of the
sn., ana from all adjoining towns and
e.n rot forgetting scores of farm
pl.o. w." ma II pleasure and profit to
-, ~ '1e-f orders with the Cash Mar
Cd 49, mere is nothing comprehend
+. u''uer the wide range of staple and
h !! groceries that you cannot find.
an pest quality here. Specialties
csn, "l'ue OF the newest and finest
son.s me- bottled and jar goods. reliable
qras. ana fancy biscuit. and, in a
p,jma department. you will find
s,ma iea'S. provisions, and in season
' r and poultry.
t,a,n courtesy is extended to pa.
b.ra IL addition to which customers
len, a't benefits of prompt and eff
,sany a service afforded by two
n, "ao an auto for special delivery.
sr uiReeTs of the Cash .aarket Co.,
liessr,... esldent, NJ. E. Brady, and
H. is anu Manager, H. F. Marson.
the native Of Maine and a long
nerh -eSicent Of Gardiner He is a
l. ~ p u the F. & A. NJ, and Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
BRANN'S MARKET
For IS Years : Popular Food Supply
House-331 Water Street.

1t is a pleasure to visit the 'Brann
Market, if you wish to fill your mar
ket-basket with the choicest Of the
seasons dainties. Fancy and staple
groceries, the most reliable brands of
flour and fancy biscuit and the prime
cuts of meats and provisions,-all these
and multitude of pleasing specialties,
in most attractive assortment, you find
at "Brann's," and at just the prices
you like to pay, fon the very hest.
Could you ask more? Then, too, when
you place your order you are sure Of
prompt and efficient delivery service
A. A. Brann is a native of West
Gardiner. and one of the city's sub
stanrial and progressive business men.
He is an active member of the Board
Of Trade and member of the Retail
Merchants Association of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
bl kERS BOWLING ALLEYS
4 Popular Place of Amusement at
Gardiner

]" h'se days when there is so much
'"'h'lon paid To that healthful amuse-
At"' bowling, we find alleys in all
'''' cities. Gardiner is not behind
we times IN This respect. for the Buker
A'fyS on Depot Square are among the
's' equipped and most popular in the
'0i'y- Ihorc are three of the finest
equation bowling alleys. with every
.'3"!si'"' Here the leading business
"'7,' travellers and others resort to
want, 1,dAe Their hest strings" Here the
.1aine state League bowl their
= ,''efFS when they are booked for
U''c!nHr- 1t was on these ALLEYS that
WY "ardlner team won its pennant
ss ~ year. Special daily and weekly
r.'1'N are given for the highest rec
h.. .'' ana III every way Mr.. w. G. Bu-
n.y., encourages bowling as a healthy,
'. =. sport, for young and old.
" huk"r is 4 member of the Ma
''iF !. -. .. F.. the X. of P. the
" = ~ T.. ana the B. p. o. f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

most pleasing variety; choice confec-
tons, fruits and nuts; and meats and
provisions that could not be surpassed
in variety, quality and fair prices. No
where could you better supply your
table than at Clarkes Market Fur
thermore, you are at all times guar
anteed the benefits Of prompt and
efficient store and delivery service
Orders by telephone receive especially
careful attention.
A native of Watcrville. Freeman l..
Clarke has been in business here for
the past three years, and has made a
splendid success of his enterprise. He
is an active member Of the Gardiner
Board Of Trade. He is also affiliated
with the F. & A. NJ. Of which he is q
Knight Templar and Shriner, also be-
longs to the B. P. o. E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
LANGDON G. PAUL
Carpenter and Builder and Dealer in
Building Materiai-436 Water Street,
Gardiner.

= Ore of the best known carpenters
and builders in this part of the state
is Langdon G. Paul of Gardiner. Dur
ing the past II years he has been
awarded many of the most important
building contracts in Gardiner and vi
cinity, always filling the contracts
strictly according to specifications.
About seven years ago, to facilitate his
building operations he built a modern
wood working shop at 436 Water
street. This is 25X40 feet. equipped
with the latest improved machinery,
operated by electric power. Here is
done all kinds of general mill work
for building purpOses-sawing, planning,
interior finish, etc. In addition Mr..
Paul deals in all kinds of building ma
terial, handling shingles, spruce and
pine lumber, interior finish, etc. Mr.
Paul will be pleased 10 submit esti-
mates for all kinds of building con-
struction, with special attention given
to JOB, alteration or remodelling work.
In and about Gardiner you will find
plenty Of evidence to convince you that
Mr.. Paul is a capable workman, for
he remodeied the original factory,
also building the second addition
to the Hazard Co.'S shoe factory; he
built two additions for the Common
wealth Shoe Co.; he built the Coliseum
Building, additions to the paper and
pulp mills, 4 splendid residence for G..
w. Lawrence and others.
A native of Farmingdale. Langdon
G. Paul has been a resident of Gar
liner for many years. He is hustler,
a man of his word and an active mem
Der of the Gardiner Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The Harvey Scribner Estate

.,.r ~,+,.,v sixty years the products
f,s,s oouccrn have had fame that
&c.. frosted "a demand for them in all
.,,. If the country, the trade in gen.
.-.1 ,e,,.uiz.uG them as standards in
-. lines most effected by them.
rio -p.clalti"s comprise improved
,'...a,rd vertical ami horizontal shin
1.ta and box machines, gang
-tasr.. ,tN m,1l dogs, steam feed and
~-,o ar dulihle rotary board mills.
-,..,. ,.,,,uus machines are known on
-. market IS Scribner machines and
as.-, ID standard of value.
r.,4 pl.u.l was originally located on
u4. * known as Dam No. >. where
VT Harvey Sclihner commenced the
..mces H. 1>-@. Here it remained I'M
- Janm!r, i>a0, when it was burned
a,. v4 r. h-er Mr.. Scribner purchased
IT., factory If capt. Joseph Perry To-
-t,1 az. fu' e"JHcl Of Bridge street
"A }i.ll4At avenue, and this has
..., SINCE. h.,.a the home of the Serb
-.- mt,l,Hc>
T40 Hu.!dl:- Is three stories high and
Wv, fpet .,, dimensions. II is equipped
viii mo!rla wood and iron working
.,.n.r. ,,a .,.cial devices and
.,rla4c.~ tor producing the we'll
7,,, ,,.,,.l.ner Nachipas" Tho
@..rr5 a..t. is occuuied as a machine
I.a n4..... ..s tInds If general iob
,.I +. t.r. oA short notice The
'..,.a.,,..,. d,,.ar,mant j. On tho
.,a a..r ..,.i tho ,bj,5 g usnd fnr
en-. ,.-.......r ..,t,.rrs .,,nnl;es and
.n..,a ...da.,s
Tr..r.',.,. ..,,..,,,od ,,,. ,,,ta, no,,,o,.
..... f,.9. 4 M \u ,hr Shaft
,, .+.. ,,. r,. j.,orn,rd f,,,, tho
..,, ,.. A.. n,,l ,rba,.a io also ,
,... ........ ,,....,, oo rho a,o,rd a,or
.-.. .,-.r a.. r.~4... of e.ncroencv
49,. t-.,.. s..o 1ha oriafral newer
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-osJ.st.,., -. r. other w,,l-knnu,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
l. Il. SEAVEY & SON
Manufacturers of the Famous Oxford
Baskets at Randolph.

One Of the busy and unique indus
tries Of this part of the state is that
maintained at Randolph by the firm
of |. r. Seavey & Son. The concern
was established at Naples some II
years aso. 10 better facilitate manu-
facture and shipments the business
was moved to its present location in
1907. II is near the Glidden Mills
Here is occupied a two-story building,
1SX36 feet in dimensions. This shop is
a new one, built in November last, and
is equipped with the latest types of
wood working machinery and special!
devices for the manufacture Of the
firms wcll-known specialties. i1lcc-
tricity is used to operate the machin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
L. A. PERRY
Conducts Randolph's Largest Food
Supply Concern, in Business % Years

For a period of - years the house of
Perry has been popular headquar-
tiers for the finest quality food prod
ucts, and today is patroniZed by the
best people OF this section who find it
practical economy to trade here.
At "Perry's" is carried one of the
larges: and choicest lines of staple and
fancy in town. They also have we'll
equipped meat and provision depart
ment, where is to be had all the meats
and provisions at fair prices. Part of
the store is also devoted to the storage
of floor, feed and the heavier gro
ceries.
MIR. Perry is an esteemed member of
the F. E. A. NJ, of which he is a Shrn-
er and a knight Templar and mem
Der of the Eastern Star, also is affili-
ated with the l. o. o. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WALDO G. PREBLE
Deals in the Best Quality Staple and
Fancy Groceries at South Gardiner.

One Of the hustling, progressive bust
ness men of South Gardiner is Waldo
&. Preble. Since 1908 he has been Civ
ing the people Of this section the best
possible values in food supplies of all
kinds. His attractively arranged store
is spiendidly stocked with the finest
staple and fancy groceries, country
produce, etc., all carefully selected to
meet the special requirements of the
people of this particular section, and
very fairly priced.
A native Of Fairfield, Me-, Waldo G.
Preble has been a resident of South
Gardiner almost all his life. He is
popular member Of the 1. o. r. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CLARKE'S MARKET
One Of Gardeners Most Popular Food
Supply Concerns, at a21 Market
Street.

Just place your next order with
Clarke's Market and see how we'll
pleased you will be with results. While
carrying everything comprehended I'M
der the wide range of staple and fancy
groceries, you will find at "Clarke's"
an especially choice line Of the new
est canned. bottled and jar goods; de-
pendable brands of flour and fancy bis
cult; condiments and table luxuries
from all parts Of the world, and in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

cry equipment. They produce in con-
siderable numbers, the famed Oxford
baskets. made in standard sizes, from
a peck to two-bushel sizes. used large
ly by farmers and produce people for
carrying and measuring farm produce
and garden truck, etc. The goods have
. widespread demand in all parts of
New England, where they are shipped
at the rate of about $50 to 1000 each
week. This requires the services of
from six to eight trained hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WILEY & DAVIS
Makers of Fine Bread, Cakes and
Pastry at 1872 Water ST., Gardiner.

In these days of the adultera ton of
food products ii is a pleasure to refer
to concern that has built up a trade
by turning out product that is known
for its purity and wholesomeness. Will
ley & Davis commenced business here
in May last. They occupy three
story building, 40x75 feet in dimen-
sions. The retail department and ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Gardiner Has New Theatre
The New Strand Splendidly Equipped Photos
Play Seating Capacity of 625-Un-
der Management of Ernest j. Keller.


the people Oh ~
Of
all VINO Kn" n" ne
ahd tho are
other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
The Wakefield McNaugbton Co.
Carry Everything for Furnishing
House, from Carrot to CelIar-292
Water Street-Boot and Shoe Store
at 275 Water Street.

For twenty years the name Of this
house, in the minds of the people of
this part Of the state, has been asso-
cated with the location of one Of the
largest and most reliable house-fur-
nishiflg concerns in Kennebec County.
The Wakefield McNaughton Co. de-
vote four floors each in two buildings
or 1900 square feet of floor space to
the exhibit of the newest ideas in fur
niture and decorations for the home.
There is no part of home, the modest
or :he more expensive, that cannot be
satisfactorily provided with furnish
ings from the Wakefield Nc Naughton
stocks. They are first in the local field
with the newest fads and fancies in
every department, and a visit to the
shoWroOms is revelation to even
those who have visited the stores of
the larger or metropolitan cities. Goods
are sold for cash or on the most liberal
terms Of payment, and every piece of
goods that leaves the establishment is
backed up by the Wakefield McNaugh-
ton guarantee as to style, quality and
workmanship.
The Boot and Shoe Store.
Eleven years ago. D. S. McNaughton
opened shoe store at 296 Water street
iob ho
They specialize in the famed boots and
shoes from the best-known manufac-
turers Of the country. carrying them
in assortment of sizes and styles that
enables anyone to secure a perfect fit
without annoying delays. At the same
time prices have been such as to make
it both pleasure and profit to buy foot
wear at this store. 1t is at 275 Water
street. almost opposite the big furni-
ture stores.-dont forget the address.
Funeral Directing and EmbaImine.
Still another important department
Of the Wakefield McNaughton enter
prise is their undertaking and embalm-
ing rooms, ever 292 Water street. Both
members of the concern are skilled
funeral directors, and assume full
charge of funerals, furnishing caskets,
robes and other accessories, as re-
quired. Both Messrs. Wakefield and
McNaughton are graduates of the n.
+. Institute Of Anatomy, Sanitary Sci
ence and Embalming. They have one
of the best equipped undertaking es-
Establishments in Central Maine, with
every modern facility at hand, includ-
ing reception room and chapel and
private morgue, etc.
Both members of the concern are
popular in fraternal orders, Mr.. Wake
field in the I. o. o. F. and the Modern
Woodmen, and Mr.. McNaughton in
the F. & A. NJ, of which he is knight
Templar, also the X. of p. the n. E.
o. P. and the Modern Woodmen. They
are also both active in the affairs of
the Gardiner Board Of Trade.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-02
MOUNTAINEERS' DYEING
SECRETS tempt TRADE
Educational Worker Tells of Conditions
in Southern Highlands.

BE ye one of them dyeing people?'
was the question addressed by an old
woman in the mountains of West Vir-
ginia to Miss Neal of the Southern In
dustrial Educational Association.
These mountain people know the Sc
cret of making true dyes. and men are
trying to steal their secret, just as he
has stolen their coal mines,'' said Miss
Neal before a meeting Of the Patriotic
Educational Committee of the State D.
A. r. yesterday afternoon.
After relating some of her experiences
among these people, Miss Neal said:
There are 100000 of our own people
in our Southern mountains, with some
of the purest blood of our country, who
are loyal and willing to come to answer
their country's call should they be
needed. Twenty-Five dollars a year is a
large income for a family in the noun
tains."
The Southern Industrial Educational
Association investigates the mountain
schools and aids tho most worthy Of
them. ,-y..z , .-.-'r =.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-02

from Washington woman and a money
order for 81 from a third source.
As result of The Washinxton
Herald's effort in Mr.. Gibson's behalf
a considerable amount has been sent
him Mr.. Gibson in his letter thanks
this paper and those who have aided him
in his fight against tuberculosis In
Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Mr.. Gibson is a Washingtonian. He
went to the Southwest some time aeo
to regain his health. About a month ago
he appealed to The Washington Herald
to publish his letter requesting financial
assistance. promising to repay with in
terest whatever money he received as
soon as he was able to work.
Through the kindness Of many Wash
mgton people Mr. Gibson has been
enabled to continue his fight against the
white plague and he writes that his
health is being restored, saying:
expect to leave this sanitartum be-
fore the New Year and then take a
hardening-up for a month or so on a
ranch. Then shall be able to work
again. Ones gratitude Is not easy to
express in words. under such ciroum-
stances, for the assistance I have re-
ceived through The Washington Herald"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-02
CHILDHOOD COURTSHIP
BUDS into MARRIAGE
Chorus Girl with Mutt and Jeff" Show
Weds Fort Myer Soldier.

Courtship dating from the time they
went to school. he in knee trousers and
she in short dresses a single Interrupt
tion Of one year; two post cards ex-
changed, and a leave of absence of
twenty-four hours tells the story of a
wedding yesterday and prove that
romance Is not dead.
L. w. Perry, years old. used to walk
to school in Brooklyn with Rose Pocille,
years old. They grew up together and
lived in adjoining homes.
Perry went to high school. Miss
Pocille did not. But the friendship CON
tinued and gradually ripened into warmer
affection.
A quarrel came in December of last year
and Perry went away to Join the army
He disappeared two days before the day
set for their wedding.
Four weeks ago Miss Pocille Joined
the chorus of Mutt and Jefrs Wedding, -
the offering at Polls this week. Last
week at Richmond she wrote to Perry,
now a soldier at Fort Myer.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock they
were married in Baltimore.
Miss PoCille is vivacious, petite and
pretty. She dances we'll and sings better.
But she thinks she will quit the stage
now. Upon the return of the couple from
Baltimore yesterday they were given a
reception and dinner by the chorus of
Mutt and Jefr's Wedding"
The bridal couple are the guests of Miss
Kittie O'Keefe, who was Miss Pocille' 5
roommate before her marriage.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-02
Baltimore ON fire, y
SAY TANGLED Wires
Telephone Messages Get Twisted and
Rumors of ConAasration Spread.

Baltimore, Dec. IA report in Will
mington that soon spread to Philadelphia
and New York that Baltimore was again
in the grip of fire that was beyond the
control of the local fire department re-
suited from a conversation which a busi-
ness-like, gary-haired man. the last per-
son to be suspected of anything like a
practical Joke. had over the telephone
from Union Station with a number in
Wilmington. A few minutes later per-
picking kilograms and telephone messages
began to reach the city from Northern
points.
A query came from the fire chief in
Wilmington to the fire board in Balti-
more as to the extent Of the fire and the
amount of apparatus to be sent here to
help save the city from destruction. Then
kilograms were received asking about the
damage
Two policemen were sent to Union Sta
ton to run down the guilty person. but
did not find him. When a reporter called
up the exchange at Union Station and
asked about the man who had talked
10 the fire chief at Wilmington the man
was Still there near the exchange.
he asked questions and seemed a bit
amazed when he learned about the ex-
citement in Wilmington and the down.
right annoyance in Baltimore.
why. never said a word about Balti-
more being on fire. never did get the
hre chief. l wanted to ask him what
firm had the fire in Wilmington near the
railroad tracks I am interested in ma
chtnery and wanted to know the name of
the firm"
The man said that he was ]. L. Lucas,
Of Bridgeport, Conn. He said he was 60
ing on to Washington.
J. L. Lucas. when seen last night at
the National Hotel. where he is stopping.
declared he was on a pleasure trip to
Richmond. Va. and when he saw some
machinery in the ruins of fire in Will
minSton he wanted to find out the name
of the owner. Mr.. Lucas is a dealer IN
machinery at Bridgeport and makes a
business of buying old machinery.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-02
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

conducted by the board of representa-
tives, the meeting will be open to any
member who wishes to hear the Cali
fornia Congressman discuss prospects for
increased pay legislation at the coming
session.
Veterans Fear Discharge.
Certain superannuated employees OF the
government are watching the effort for
increased pay with some misgiving They
fear favorable action for higher wages
will be followed by wholesale discharges
of veteran employees. Representative
! Nolan and union officials who advocate
minimum wage say this disquiet Is
unfounded
The special retirement committee Of
the clerks union has completed it's draft
of the retirement bill for the government
employees and 1t will be presented to Con-
gress for action during the early days
Of the session. 1t Is a compromise be-
tween the contributory and straight
pension plans and will be submitted for
final approval at meeting OF the union
officers next week.
Affidavits were fled yesterday with the
union showing that one employe Of the
Treasury Department who went to work
in 1874 at a salary OF 81, 900 a year, and
through promotions based on civil ser
mum of $1,000, now is working for 500
year
Among the watchmen at the Treasury
is one who has worked thirty-eight years
on a salary of $50 a month and nine who
average more than eighteen years ser
vice at the same salary. All Of these
men are married, with families Of from
one to FIVE children.
Board of Trade Helps.
The special committee OF the Board Of
Trade. which was appointed to consider
! the advisability Of aiding the movement
for higher wages. has engaged a statisti-
clan and Is collecting information and
| figures on the cost of living in the Dis
trct of Columbia. When this material
is secured a definite recommendation for
increased salaries will be made and filed
with report with Congress.
Business men were warned last night
that there is nobody authorized to solicit
| funds to aid the higher salary movement
| An imposter has made a number Of calls
! upon business houses, seeking contribu-
tions for a fund to advance the better
pay legislation. The union treasury Is in
| a healthy condition and the incidental ex-
penses Of the campaign will be met with
out outside contributions.
Call the police IL anybody seeks money
! in the name of the union or the other af-
fliated bodies who are working to better
the condition of the government en-
ployes," was the notice sent out last
night.
Plans for the mass meeting to be held
at Convention Hall in January are now
4 being made. 1t Is planned to have 1t the
largest meeting ever held in the District.
with senators and members of the House
as speakers.
| E. ]. Newmyer, Of the Department OF
Agriculture. who is directing the work OF
obtaining signatures to a petition to be
presented to President Wilson. said local
unions have started getting names and
It was hoped to have the petition COM
lpaeted and ready for presentation at ths