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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
BOXING SEASON
OPENS FRIDAY, FEB. 4,
SP. N. At CITY HALL
K. o. Sweeney and Don McDon-
aid Will Be the Headliners and
There Will Be Enough Other
Attractions to Make a Good
Show

Augusta sports and others will have
an opportunity next Friday evening,
Feb. 4, for the first time in q year, Of
witnessing a fistic carnival in Augusta,
the occasion being a meeting at City
hall between K. o. Sweeney, claimant
to the welterweight championship Of
America, and Dan Mcdonald. welter-
weight champion Of New England. Both
these boys are good ones and this bout
in itself should be worth the price it
costs to see the whole card. Other at
fractions for the evening will be fur
nished by Kid Colin. 130-pound cham
pion of Maine and Dummy Burns. the
same weight champion Of New York,
and there will also be good prelim
to fill out the bill. Tommy Bergin Of
Lewiston will be there and while he
appears in the role Of matchmaker in
stead Of his favorite place in the ring
he has many friends in Augusta who
will be glad to see him. A new pro-
moter will also make his bow to the
public Friday evening. It being Harry
NJ. Slosberg. but he hardly needs any
introduction. being an Augusta boy. and
as he is familiar with the game and
it's requirements and means to give his
patrons their moneys worth he should
not be long in winning their favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Extensive alterations are in pro-
gress in the Joseph Theberge store just
south of the overhead bridge on Water
street, which when completed will open
to the public patronage one of the fin
est stores in the city. In order to pro-
duce this change MIR. Theberge has
leased the building just north Of his
and until recently occupied by ]. Haag,
and already has crew of men at
work. \ new front will be put in, with
a double entrance, one door leading to
the drug store and the other to the
store at the north. and the wall be-
tween the two stores will be removed
for a distance of % feet from the front,
making the two stores into one. p. j.
Begin will continue to run the drug
store as at present, while the other
store will be run by Mr.. Theberge. who
will equip the same with a handsome
soda fountain, together with an ice
cream parlor, and will also carry a
fine line of confectionery. Mr.. Theberge
also intends to establish a news stand
and circulating library, together with
such other features as he may decide
upon later. The numbers of the two
stores are 101 and 1903 and Mr. Theberge
states that they will be up-to-date and
first class in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
DecideYourself
The Opportunity 10 Here, Backed by

The Opportunity 10 Here, Backed by
Augusta Testimony.
Don't take our word for 1t.
Don't depend on a strangers statement.
Read Augusta endorsement.
Read the statements of Augusta citt-
sens.
And decide for yourself.
Here 10 one case of 1t.
Frank E. Chase, farmer, 143 Northern
Ave-, Augusta, says: II had lame and
aching back. The trouble was so bad at
times that was obliged to lean against
something for support. never used an
other. remedy that gave such quick and
lasting benefit as Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured at Willis r. Partridge's Drug
Store
OVER SEVEN YEARS LATER. Mr..
Chase said: 1.-THE endorsement I gave
Doan's Kidney Pills some years ago. still
holds good. / am glad to confirm it,"
Price Soc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask TOR a kidney remedy-sst Doan'a
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Chase
has twice publicly recommended. Foster
Miburn Co.. Props. Buffalo. N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
AUGUSTA TRUST co.
| WILL ABSORB FIRST
| NAT, BANK, RICHMOND
Negotiations for Change Are
Now Pending-Augusta Insti-
tuition Will Establish a Branch
Trust Co. in Richmond

Negotiations are pending whereby
the Augusta Trust Co. of this city, OF
which Hon. George E. Macomber is
president, and which institution al
ready has branches in Winthrop and
Madison, will shortly take over the
First National Bank Of Richmond, To-
Gated in the town Of that name, and
establish a branch similar to those
mentioned.
The First National Bank Of Rich
mond is one Of the older banks Of Sag
adahoc county and it's absorption by
the Augusta Trust Co. will remove the
last Of the individual banking institu-
tions. Hon. Noble Maxwell is president
of the Richmond bank, and with T. j.
Southland and Henry F. Smith form the
board Of directors.
The capital stock Of the Richmond
bank is $4,000 with surplus Of $10,-
900 and undivided profits of s15.6s8. The
bank has circulating notes outstanding
to the amount of $4S,295 and individ-
ual deposits subject to checks of $47,-
707. Joseph NJ. Odiorne is cashier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Public Utilities

The papers in the gas fight in Lewis
ton made their appearance Monday al
the Public Utilities office. being the
matter Of Margaret M. Hines against
The Lewiston Gas Light Co. and the
charges being:
1st-That the rates charged consum-
-ers for gas for light. heat and power
are not reasonable and just.
2d.-That the service is inadequate.
The following signatures are append.
ed:
Margaret NJ. Hines, Mrs. w. S. Gar.
celon. J. A. Giroward, VIM. Ness. F. H
Doughty. Mrs. G. Gagnon,s Mrs. J. A
Draper, Charles Egan. Sam E. Conner
Mrs. r. B. Cumming. Mrs. Cyrille La
brauche, Mrs. G. W. Meserve. Mrs. a
L. Templeton.
The attorneys for the petitioners are
W. R. Pattangall and Herbert E. Locke
Of Augusta.
A reparation claim was filled Monda!
with the commission. the case Of w. E
Cobb against the Bangor & Aroostool
Railroad, the amount involved being
$4079 on a car of salt and fish scray
for fertilizer, from Bucksport to Carl
bou.
The Bethel Light Co. petitions fol
authority to issue new stock to thu
value Of $4,000, the proceeds to be de
voted to the purchase of the property
Of the Morrill, Springer Co. Of Bethel
A hearing has been ordered for 10 A
NJ. Feb. Is. at the Public Utilitie:
office at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Forestry Department

The forestry department has received
letter from united states Senator
Burleigh stating that the $4,000 asked
for to fight the white pine blister rust
had been inserted in the agricultural
bill by the committee and that it would
undoubtedly go through the House all
right. though opposition might be found
in the Senate.
The department is utilizing the sleigh
ing to get into the woods the material
for a wooden lookout tower on Hard
wood mountain, in the northern part of
Somerset county. The mountain has
long been used as a lookout station,
but the only tower the Waterman ever
had was a tree. Whoever has the job
will appreciate the tower.
Material is also being taken into the
woods for the repair Of the State tel
ephone lines from the foot Of Spencer
lake to Dead River dam. In both these
cases, the work will not be done until
spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

O, D. Bubar had an experience at
about 1890 Monday noon while cross
inc the kenrebec bridge in his auto
mobile that was somewhat unpleasant
and came near being accompanied by
results that were disastrous to his car.
He had partly crossed the bridge when
a car belonging to the Central Maine
Power Co. passed his car He thought
nothing of the incident but when the
other car had gone a short distance the
driver stuck out one hand, and think
ing he was going to stop his car. Mr..
Bubar put the brakes to his own car,
the distance between the two cars be-
ing very short. AS he did so, the bridge
being very slippery, his car skidded,
swinging about a quarter way around
and bringing up against some of the
frame work of the bridge. One OF the
mud guards was bent but luckily the
car escaped without other damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
John Gilbert Rowe

Death Monday afternoon removed an
other good man from our midst when at
go O'Clock John Gilbert Rowe passed
away at his home at No. "a Bridge street,
where he had been ill since Friday. Jan.
q, with pneumonia, complicated at the
last with asthmatic trouble. A widow,
a stepson, Fred B. Turner. and three
cousins, Joseph and Herbert Woodman of
Somervlle, Mass. and Rev. FIR. John
Mahoney Of Charleston. S. c.. survive.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Thursday afternoon at the residence,
Rev. H. w. Haines officiating. Inter-
ment will be in the family lot at Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
John Gilbert Rowe was born April II,
1865, in Augusta, son of John w. and
Helen Bates Rowe. He received his ed
ucation in the public schools and when
a Young man learned the trade Of sash
maker. at which he was considered an
expert. With the exception of about a
year passed in Portland, after the de-
struction by fire of the old Wyman. Web
Der & Gage mill, he had always resided
in Augusta. After his return from Port
land about 13 years ago he entered the
posteffice as a substitute clerk in Sep
TENDER, 1903, and became member OF
the permanent force on Nov. 9 Of the
same yean He held. the position OF
weigher in the newspaper department for
about 10 years previous to his death. He
married, "a years next March, Mrs. Mary
Turner who survives.
He had been a great sufferer from asth'
ma, yet always cheerful and patient
thoughtful of others and ready to put
himself out for the pleasure or welfare
of someone else. he was beloved by all
who knew him. The expressions OF sor-
row and genuine regret heard on all
sides Monday following the announce
ment of his death testified to the uni
yersal high regard in which he was held
by all. He will be long and tenderly
mourned by many a friend.
He was a member Of the Masonic ira
ternity, being a past master of Bethle-
hem Lodge of Augusta. and always great
" interested in the workings and well
fare Of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

The cash receipts for the month of
January of 1915 were $2s,ss7, while s51,4es
was taken in during the month just
passed.
Secretary Of State Bunker says the per-
sistency with which he kept after every
one in insisting that their automobiles
should be properly registered. he has no
doubt has been very largely responsible
for the way the registrations have this
year come in. Mr.. Bunker in doing this
himself wrote and sent out $50 letters on
the subject. no small amount of work in
itself,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Potato Inspection

E. A. Rogers, in charge Of the seed
improvement work. in answer to an in
curry as to the cost of the inspection
Of seed potatoes, said that he couldn't
just now give it for the entire State for
the past season. because it has not all
been done. The number Of acres apply
Ing fer certifcation was so great. that
the department was unable to handle 1t
ALL Then the funds gave out and Mr..
Rogers was obliged to do some Of the
inspection when he was in q section on
some other business, thus making one
trip do for both purposes. Thus the
inspection has dragged along.
Aroostook county, however. has been
figured up. The inspectors went over
1857 acres in that county at an ex-
pense Of $2.66 per acre. In 1914. 222
acres throughout the State were in
spected. at cost Of $3.50 per acre. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Nominations by the Governor

The following nominations by Gov
Oakley c. Curtis were posted Jan. 81:
Justices of the peace-John E. Small
Stonington (Com. EXP. Oct. 30, 1850; Muir.
ray E. Brigham. Machias (Com. EXP
March 9, 1876: James H. Tolman. West
brook; Omar w. Chase. New Portland.
Notaries public-George r. Bradbury
Fort Kent (Com. EXP. March 9. 1875: Fl
D. Bates, waterville (Com. EXP. April 2
1870; Joseph E. Harris. Oakland (Com
Exp Feb 10, 1876: Rowland L. Hanna
ford, Winthrop: Walter ]. Greenleaf
Portland; George A. Priest, Brunswick
Harry R. Withee, Auburn; r. ]. McGar.
rigle, Calais; Omar w. Chase, New Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Voluntary petitions in insolvency have
been filed in the United states district
court by:
Otis H. Henderson, Oakfield, farmer.
Liabilities, s2s42. Assets, $3.50. Principal
creditors listed: National Fertilizer
COMPANY. F. G. Webster, Oakland
Smith & Brewster, Ashland. Attorney
W. r. Roix, Pressure Isle.
Elbridge D. Lovely Mapleton. farmer
Liabilities $647 Assets $35. Attorney. j.
o. Smith, Presque Isle.
Discharges from bankruptcy have been
allowed by Judge Hale in the United
States district court in the cases Of:
Ralph G. Hayes, Portland; Elmer L.
connick, Auburn; Eddie Millet. Lewis
ton; NJ. Willard Moulton. Embden: Ed
ward c. WEIGH, Lewiston; Nahum Drew,
Bangor: Isaac Batter Gardiner; Joseph
Covla, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
GIVEN SHOWER PARTY
Miss Elizabeth O'Connor Entertained
Monday Evening by Lady Friends

The home of Miss Beatrice Cough
lin on Cony street was the scene of a
Jolly occasion Monday evening when
a shower party was given by dozen
young ladies TO their friend, Miss Eliz-
abeth O'Connor in honor of her APP
preaching marriage. The principal fea-
ture of the evening was the presenta-
ton to Miss O'Connor of a half dozen
silver teaspoons, with which pretty
gift that young lady was delighted.
The entertainment for the evening in
Guided cards. refreshments We're serv-
ed and the entire evening was one Of
rare pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

The moving pictures which We're
shown Saturday morning at the Colo
NAL theatre for the school children un-
der the auspices of committee or the
Parent Teacher Association, were very
satisfactory The attendance was very
good and of quality that held the in
terest of their audience. Supt. Stuart
of the public schools said. Monday, that
if the present attendance continues the
mana cement of the theatre could MAIN
tain the attraction for the children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Mrs. Katherine Mosher

Mrs. RATHER inc Mosher, wife of the
late Hartwell Mosher. passed away
Monday at her home. y Northern ave
nue.. aged IS years. One daughter. Mrs
Eeile Hopkins of Newcastle. Lincoln
county survives. Funeral services will
be held at o'clock Wednesday after
noon from the residence Of Frank
BRAIN. Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

reduction In expense was due largely.
said Mr.. Rogers. by the use CT auto
mobiles, enabling the men to get
around faster and therefore cover more
ground and accomplish more work. 1t
was also foufd that the cost Of oper-
alton OF the auto was but 10 cents per
mile. against IL cents for team. all
Of which counts.
He figures that Maine now has $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Pose of sharon Chapter, No. 10, O.
f. $, will hold its regular meeting al
90 sharp Wednesday evening ana the
business of the evening Will mclude
the reception of petitions, ballottlh2
and initiation. All visiting members of
the order are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Walworth Simpson, assistant engineer
OF the state Highway department. re-
turned to the city on Train lo2 Mon
day afternoon from Sullivan. where ne
attended the funeral Saturday OF ms
uncle. the late Capt. S. Y. Bennls Oh
that town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Nomination Papers

Primary nomination papers were filed
Monday with the secretary. Of State by
the following: Edgar Gagne of Lewiston.
Democrat. as a candidate for representa-
tive to the Legislature; Eugene e. Jen-
kins Of Kingman. Republican, for the
same The papers Of Mr.. Gagne are the
first to be received from a Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Labor Department

Labor Commissioner Roscoe Eddy left
Monday afternoon for York county,
where he will visit Biddeford, saco, San
ford and Springfield on a factory in
spection trip. He was accompanied by
Miss Minnie hanley Of Lewiston. the
woman inspector and it is understood
that something worth while Is expected
to develop from the visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

NJ A. Haraden Of Bath, superintend-
en-! of the kennebec and Bath & Booth
bay lines of the Eastern Steamship
Corporation, was u business visitor
Monday in Augusta on business mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Avenue Farm begins today the delivery
of sanitary milk in sections south of
Bridge street Anyone desiring to become
q permanent customer should notify by
letter or phone H. NJ Ward. Telephone
4J5-W, or r. F.. ID. 4, Augusta.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Percy Burgess has resumed his du-
ties at the local office of the GloD'
Optical Co. after being confined to
his home in the city week with an
attack of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Lawrence Purinton returned Men
day forenoon to Hebron 10 resume Ms
studies at Hebron academy alter max
ing a short visit with his parents. MI
and Mrs. Charles r.. Purlnton. So Ban
Sor street. He was accompanied by
John Oakley OF Portland student at
Hebron academy. who had been his
DIloSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Albert Smith Of Madison, who had
been visiting at the home of Mrs.
George S. Bates, 20 Myrtle street, has
returned to his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Archibald Wiltsie. formerly Of Port
land, died Monday in Augusta, aged As
years. The remains were taken on the
6.12 train Monday evening to Port
land for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Mrs. H. M. Avery. who is quite ill
with grip pneumonia at the home, of
her sisters, the Misses Frain on Flagg
street. is thought to be slightly inn
proye6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs j.. +. Albce are receiv-
ing congratulations on the blr'h OF
beautiful Il pound daughter. born 10
them Monday afternoon. Margaret Su-
san is the young lady's name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Miss Marjorie Lee is confined to her
home on North street with the grip
and her father, H. H. Lee. has not as
yet recovered from his attack of it,
which has lasted for nearly two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Miss Helen Smith of Bridge street
is recovering from a bad attack of
the grip, with which she has been con-
fined to the house for the past week
or ten days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Miss Mona Wyse arrived in the city
Monday from Bath to take up the du-
ties Of assistant bookkeeper in the Of
flee Of the Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Mrs. Rena Howe. who is confined to
her home on Cony street with an at
tack of the grip. was reported Mon
day forenoon to be improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Charles A. Anderson, formerly of
Rockland. died Sunday in Augusta at
the age Of 81 years. The remains Will
be taken on the early morning train to-
day to Rockland for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

The Riverside Community Club will
meet with Mrs. Lucy Clark Wednes-
day afternoon, Feb. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Mrs. E. H. Ingraham, who has been
a surgical patient at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital for the past five weeks,
returned Monday to her home in Vassal-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Automobile Business for Janu-
airy, 1915, Brought $51, 463,
Against $23, 687 in January,
1915 - Nominations by the
Governor Posted Jan. 81
STATE HOUSE CHAT
The Cost of Seed Potato Inspec-
ton in Aroostook County,
Dairy Instructor Blanchard's
Dates-Public Utilities-New
Corporations

A table showing the automobile regis
tration for the first month Of 1916 COM
pared with the first month OF 1915 was
compiled Monday by Automobile Clerk
Harold Davis Of the secretary of States
office, and 1t furnishes some interesting
figures. It follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

Cony Duncan will return this morn
ing to the University Of Maine to re-
sumo his studies after passing a few
days at his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

II it was found by an honest person,
a classified ''ad' will assure it's prompt
return to YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01
Local Matters

n. F. Smith Of Portland was a call
er Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

frank /. Bishop Of Winthrop was
business caller Monday at the probate
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-01

The Knights Of King Arthur will
meet at'7.3O this evening at the Parish
house.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-24
Politics Warm

The annual pleasantness for city
Office is on in full force and this
years election promises to be one
of the liveliest in years judging by
the number of candidates filed.
There are rumors of more com
ing out between now and Saturday
night when the ticket will close
Up to the hour of going to pres:
the following have advertising
matter out and are in the race:
Mayor-M. Weinzierl, Frank A
Kent and I. G. Cox.
Judge-Jno. Schaefer, David L.
Childers, Thos. Jury, Axe
Mattsson and John Prout, Sr.
Treasurer-Jack Seraphine, H
S. King and Frank Church.
Assessor-John. A. Johnson,
Albert c. Coombe and Fred B
James.
Aldermen, First Ward-J. H
White, Geo. L. Brozich and Mike
Somero.
Aldermen. Second Ward-Frank
Gasperlin, Olof Knutson and John
Erickson.
Aldermen, Third Ward-Wm
Pickavance, John Grahek, Frank
Petek and Paul Buccowich.