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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
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marks anywhere to be found, with three
kinds of mineral water and many other
attractions too numerous to mention. II
is not a great business center, put very
cordial, nice people, who seem lnchheo :"
eet the most out of life rather than to see
how much money they can get togetner
to leave when they die
John and wife call upon us frequently
and we 20 to see them quite often. Ihey
live about six miles from US, when is
only a few minutes ride in an auto. Ine
main road from Ashland is as smooth
and good as Water street in Augusta and
extends for miles to Medford, Central
Point and other places along the line
"All kinds Of berries and most all xmas
If fruit and vegetables are abundant ana
very fine in quality here and we are
lust enjoying everything here, but OF
course we miss our friends in our ola
home. l have been writing these Few
lines before breakfast, which is no"
ready. and 1 must close, with best wishes
for all Augusta friends"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
FROM FAR OREGON
James e. Fuller, Former Augusta Man
Writes to Friend

The many friends of James e. Fuller
and family, who some time ago left Au-
gusta and moved to Ashland, Oregon, will
be interested in the following abstract of
a letter written by Mr.. Fuller to an
Augusta friend under date Of Aug. 2. A
portion Of the letter reads as follows:
I'VE. the Elmores. Mrs. Fuller and self,
are very pleasantly situated in Ashland.
South Oregon. in good house with five
sleeping rooms and a fine sleeping porch,
two bath rooms. very light living room,
etc, so you see we are all prepared to on
tertain any and all Of our Eastern friends
any time they can make 1t convenient to
visit usA
The climate here is line, with beautiful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

A group Of boys from Camp Kenne-
bee at North Belgrade visited the city
Friday, having come Thursday eve
ming on a hike from the camp. The
boys thoroughly enjoyed their stay in
the city, taking advantage Of the op-
portunity to go through the State
House and other public buildings
They also made a visit to the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Togus and In
the afternoon went to the movies" at
the Augusta Opera House. In the
evening they left for a place short
distance out Of the city, where they
intended to camp over night. and they
planned to return to camp today. c.
H. Behle Of Gettysburg, Pa, master a.
the camp, was in charge Of the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
FOOD SENT TO THE
SOLDIER BOYS IN
TEXAS KEEPS WELL

Augusta mothers who have been
worrying about the keeping qualities
of cooked food sent to the boys in
Texas can get a great deal Of COM
fort from letter from c. E. Bickford
of Co. Nj, which was received short
time ago by Mrs. George Courte-
manche, his sister.
He says, in part:
Dear Sister:-I received that letter
George sent, yesterday, the box OF cup
cakes and gum got here also and
everything was fine. 1t was on the
road quite a while and I thought 1t
would be hard and stale, but the
cakes we're just as soft and good as
II they had been cooked a couple OF
hours before got them. I gave re"
of the boys some and they thought
they were great. also gave Lance
Cooper one and he thinks you are
come cook.
ct should like to know when we are
going to be paid, as everyone Is broke.
and whenever the boys hear an auto
coming they all start for 1t. as they
think it might be our paymaster
received a lot Of stamped envelopes
from Mrs. Johnson, so am doing
little writing, and I was certainly
pleased with them. We expect to leave
this place soon for Laredo, according
to latest reports. Give my regards to
all. Must close now as the mail only
leaves once a day, and I have other
letters to write before the auto ar
rives, as it will in half an hour.
Your loving brother,
c. E. BICKFORD."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Driver Corbett of Cushnoc Hose
No. 1 received fine letter on Thurs
day from Private Edward Dugan, with
Co. M at Zapata, and with the letter
came the first comprehensive map OF
Laredo that has been received in this
city. This map gives fine idea of
the towns size, and the place where
our troops are staying is designated
on the map. 1t will be on display to-
day in the window of Bithers
pharmacy. so that Augusta people
will have a chance to form an idea OF
the place where some Of the boys are
now stopping. The first thing that
impresses one is the absolute lack Of
any hills in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

parts are omitted. But in the picture
every detail is shown you in . pic
turesQue manner.
The story is that Of a successful
man of business who neglects his
young wife. She in turn listens to the
pleadings Of an ardent admirer, a
friend Of the family. but nevertheless
remains true to her husband. The lat
ter. however, catching the couple In
suspicious circumstances over which
neither have control, seizes the oppor-
tunity of divorcing his wife. But at
ter much unhappiness the couple are
united.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Services are held at the Baptist
church. Winthrop street, each Sun
day in August at 1890 A. M. and 7.3O
P. M, and weekly meeting for
prayer and praise is held each We'd
nesday evening at $780, The church
endeavors to minister to the religious
needs Of Augusta during the vacation
month. The pastor, Rev. E. s. Phil
brook, will be glad to be of any pos
sible service while several of the min
listers are away upon their vacations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Harry Bridges, manager Of the
Lodge House at Dead River, which
house is owned by Hon. Blaine S. Viles
Of this city, arrived in town Friday af-
ternocn for a brief stay. Mr.. Bridges
reports that the season is proving a
good one and that quite number OF
guests are booked ahead. some OF
whom are coming to the house for the
second time since the season opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Three respondents lined up Friday
morning in the municipal court to an
swer to the charge Of intoxication and
upon all three being declared guilty one
was allowed to go upon the payment OF
costs while the other two were each
given 80 days in Jail, which latter SEN
fences were suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Those who keep a diary may record un-
der the date Of Friday. Aug. u. first
frost of the season. That there was a
frost there is no doubt, as one Of Angus
ta's ladies who is an early riser found
the roof Of the shed white with frost
when she opened the house door Friday
morning. And this in spite Of the fact
that autumn does not begin until Sept q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

The steamer Islander Of the Augusta
& Boothbay Harbor route, which was
held at her Augusta landing Thurs
day because Of the river being filled
with floating logs, resumed her service
Friday morning, with a big crowd of
passengers who were going to the sea-
shore. Among those on board were quite
a number of people who intended to
take the steamer Thursday morning
but who were prevented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

L. H. Worthley, who is in charge Of
the scouting work in New England un-
der the United States Department Of
Entomology. and his assistants are
making q stay Of two or three weeks
IN Augusta and vicinity. They are car
rying on the work Of looking over the
territory to determine its condition
from Penobscot bay to the New
Hampshire line, making the trip in a
touring car. Mr.. Worthley's headquar-
tiers are at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

The schooner Wesley Abbott, Capt.
Peterson, on which had been finished
the work Of loading lumber at the mill
of the Augusta Lumber Co., was towed
down river Friday morning by the tug
Ariel, bound for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

L. S. Young, phone 5ss: Roast beef
1920. Id; nice loin roast beef 22c
lb.: beef for stiles 1920. Id; roast
pork, lamb, hamburg steak 15c. Id;
smoked shoulders 1ec lb: fresh sword
fish, halibut, salmon, butterfish: native
string beans sc. at: beets, carrots
radishes, lettuce, turnips, squash. Gu
cumbers, cantaloupes, for 25c. blue
berries 15c. basket; sweet potatoes &c.
lb. Home baked beans.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Ira H. Randall left on the Fridey af-
ternoon express for Bath on his way to
Squirrel Island to remain over Sunday
with his family, the members Of which
are summering at that resort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Charles B. Haskell Of Pittsf1eld
passed a portion Of Friday in the city.
calling upon friends, and left late in
the afternoon for Turner. where he
has accepted the position Of principal
CT Leavitt Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

A choice lot of native fowl at E. w.
Church's today. Native cukes and
native ripe tomatoes, also new cook
ing apples and native green corn. Just
cut a fine Coon cheese.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
COLONIAL THEATRE
1.-THE Butterfly on the Wheel" "Miss-
ey," Two reel Drama; "Her Cellu.
Ioid Hero" a Nestor Comedy, and a
Drama, "After the Play"

Last times to see that spectacular
scene Of a theatre in flames in the
photoplay. "The Butterfly on the
Wheel" There are many who have
either read the book or have seen the
play on the legitimate stage but few
have seen the photoplay Of this SEN
sational drama Of matrimonial strife.
In the book you have to imagine the
scenes. On the stage many interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

First meetings Of creditors were held
Friday morning at the Office Of the
referee in bankruptcy for Kennebec
county in the following cases:
In the case of Selden B. Seekins Of
Waterville no assets were found, no
trustee was appointed and no further
meetings will be held until ordered by
the court. In the case Of Walter J.
Norton Of Benton, same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

The number Of prisoners Friday in the
Kennebec Jail was "a. of which number
one was a woman. Three Of the prison.
ers were committed from sagadahoc
county. OF the number also seven were
bound over and one was committed on
an appealed case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

The August clearance sale at Red
ington's is now in full swing, and the
discounts range from 20 to so PEI
cent on the various lines offered. The
bargains are such as are seldom found
in a time Of increasing values and
money can be saved by buying now.
Refrigerators, hammocks and summer
chairs and rockers are one item at 20
per cent. discount. Read the ad. this
morning.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

On account Of the illness Of Judge
Harold e. Cook Of Gardiner Judge
Charles o. Small Of Madison. Judge of
probate for Somerse. county, will pre-
side at Mondays session Of the pro-
bate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Capt E. c. Dunton Of the three
masted schooner Lizzie ]. Call left on
the steamer Islander Friday morning
for his home on Barter's Island, Booth
bay, for a visit of a few days while the
schooner is loading lumber at the mill
Of the Augusta Lumber Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mrs. F. L. Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Weber and George Weber
will leave on the steamer Islander this
morning for Squirrel Island where
they will enjoy a vacation Of two
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

At Fl. ]. Merrick's: New white wolfe
shirtwaists with pretty old rose and
| delft blue embroidery, regular $l.2o
/ values for SOC each. New nightrobes
in plisse and crepe at SOC and big
line of bungalow aprons in light, medi-
I'm and dark colors at SOC each.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

William Butler has returned from
trip to Fort Fairfield where he went
Tuesday morning. to attend the cen
tennia, celebration of the town. He
saws that they had big celebration and
a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Augusta friends Of George H. French,
formerly of this city but who has been
living at Mechanic Falls, will be inter-
ested to learn that he has taken up
the life of an agriculturist and has
moved on to a farm at North Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ellinwood. accom-
panied by their guests. Mrs. Jane West
Benedict and Mrs. Jessie Benedict Cess
ner of New Orleans. La. and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Henry A. Moultrop Of Provi-
dence. r. l.. have returned after passing
a few days at Belgrade Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Alice g. Hanley Of coopers Mills.
who on Thursday underwent surg zeal
treatment at the Augusta General hospi-
tai, was reported Friday evening as do
ing we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Melville A. Merrill has sold his house
on North Belfast avenue to Charles F.
Sabin, who will occupy it as a home.
Mr.. Sabin in turn has sold his house
on Murray street to Mrs. Annie L.
Kennedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Finley Mcdonald. formerly Of this
city, but who has been employed in
Massachusetts for the past five years
has accepted a position in town and
has moved here with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Hose / of the fire department res
bonded to still alarm at $50 Friday
morning which was due to a chimney
fire at the house at Gage street place
owned by E. E. Parkman and occupied
bv Mrs. Oleson. Two chemicals were
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mrs. William E. Beard of South
Chestnut street is visiting relatives and
friends in st. .Johnsbury and East
Hardwfck, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Martin Damborg. distributor for the
Nissen Baking Co., has purchased a
new Ford commercial car to use in his
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Going up" say Hersom & Bonsall
Of many grocery items. The new ad.
today presents bed rock prices. with
special items for today only.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rollins Of Dan
bury, Conn, passed Thursday in Au-
gusta as guests Of Miss Blackwell,
Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Marya. infant daughter Of John and
Julia Szady, died Friday morning at
their home, SO Murray street. aged
eight months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

E. L. Worcester Of the State Farm
Agency has sold the Charles Cummings
farm on Maine avenue. Farmingdale,
to W. N. Shaft Of California.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

William Strong Of Baltimore. Nd. is q
patient at the Augusta General hospital
where on Thursday he underwent surgi-
cal treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Burgess have
returned from Boston and Connecti-
cut, where they had been on their
wedding trim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Jersey ice cream in many f1avors at
Coughlin's-at fountain and in triple
seal bricks.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

| A nice $3.50 patent or gun metal
pump for ladies' wear, at $3.50. Well
mans, Darby Block.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Margaret L. Bamford Of Fay
cite is visiting in the city as guest of
her brother. T. H. Dodge, II Murray
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
Local hlatterS

A 20 per cent discount today only on
all boys knee pant suits at e. E
Davis & Co's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

ner and Hallowell today on business ane
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Kodaks and kodak supplies at Geo.
w. Merrilrs. 221 Water street. Also
developing and printing.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Capital Grange, No. 24s, will hold a
regular meeting this Saturday evening
in Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Paine Of Passa-
dena, CAL, we're visitors Friday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.

Last Times Today Mae Murray in
"The Dream Girl" Ninth Episode,
mysteries of Myra," Comedy Car.
toons, with "krazy Kat" and 9th
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Jenkins Of Bos-
ton were visitors Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

State Horticultural Clyde L VIII
kins left Friday afternoon for Waldo
county. where he win continue the
work OF inspecting the. orohardofn the
| GrekorY contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12

Levi c. Barker OF East Vassalboro
was a business caller Friday at the
probate court.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-05
ROBBINS
COMES OUT
FOR HUGHES
(Cestinsed from Page One)

the Progressive candidates Of 1912
merely as the representatives. OF a
protest and that Roosevelt merely
interpreted this in refusing TO run
In 1916. II became necessary. there
fore. for Progressives TO consider
which OF the old parties offered the
best In the mass drift" OF opinion,
for voters OF Progressive tendencies.
The primary mass control OF the
Democratic party is in IL southern
and southwestern states and in the
industrial cities OF the nation" he
asserted THE fixed southern con
troll OF the Democratic party is indi
vidualistiC In It's thinking. sectional
in It's sympathies and inherits a ira
dition against common labor "a ser
vile. The Democratic primary voter
mass control In the industrial cities
is the most Heterogeneous OF our ma
tional groups and the excessive pres.
sure OF living and industrial condi-
tons renders II the most fertile field
for Dos. control in the service OF
selfish personal and corporate inter.
ests.
The primary v>tsr mass control
OF the Republican party is in the
rural communities OF the central.
western and New England states.
This group represents the highest
l;teracy IN America"
Robbins cited Republican achieve
.nenis and how Republican Progress.
sives ia New Hampshire. California
Wiscor SIN and Pennsylvania broke
boss control" He denounced the
present Illinois Democracy as being
more completely under control OF
a corporation boss who represents
the worst in our political system,
than az any time in 20 years"
The Detroit times., 1916-08-05
French Once More
Masters of Fleury
BY UNITED PRESS.

PARIS. Aug. THE Germans at.
tackled furiously on the Verdun
front throughout last night in vio-
lent attempts TO recapture THAI
mont work and TO drive the French
from Fleury. The war ONCE an
nounced today that the Teuton
counter assaults were checked with
heavy losses.
The Germans launched a particu.
larly heavy attack against Thiau.
mont work al 9 o'clock last night,
after violent bombardment along
the ThiaumontFleur front. The
lighting continued until early this
morning.
Every enemy attempt was re-
pulsed" said an official dispatch.
The Germans did not gain an inch,
though they suffered heavy losses.
In Fleury village the situation re.
mains unchanged, despite heavy
fignting."
on the Somme front only minor
III WHO N'NFldi
man patrols were dispersed. oc-
Cured last night East OF Pont-a.
Mousson. southeast Of Verdun, a
German attack in Sacq forest was
checked by French machine gun.
fire.
In II air fights yesterday, two
Germans dropped 20 their own lines
damaged, and two others were
brought down in the region OF
Verdun.
The Germans again attacked on
the whole F1eury Thiaumont front,
repeating their tactics OF the preyI.
Gus night when they moved forward
In dense columns against the newly.
won French positions
Desperate bayonet hghting again
occurred cal the streets OF F1eury
the war once indicated The Ger
mans charged repeatedly hut were
rppulsed by the French who defend
ed themselves with bsyonets. rife
The Detroit times., 1916-08-05
RIOTS MARK
SPREAD OF
CAR STRIKE

demands to be presented to the
companies Monday.
At noon the number Of cars In
operation on all lines In Manhattan
had materially decreased. Officials
OF the railways said this was due
to lack Of police protection. They
maintain that strikebreakers have
been mobbed and inundated until
il has been necessary for them
stop the operation Of cars in many
sections OF the city. Additional pc
lice protection IL assured, however,
and this afternoon they hope TO be
able TO cope with the Saturday aft
ernoon traffic.
An ultimatum was issued to all
gangsters TO-DAY.
Deputy Commissioner Lord or
dered az. detectives 10 Issue orders
that ali gangsters known TO the po-
ice were not to be tolerated in the
strike.
Greatest trouble in operating cars
running was experienced in the
heart OF the crowded east side,
where many OF the strikers live.
Enormous crowds OF women. hoys,
men and even little girls poured out
OF close built, many stored tene-
ments and swarmed TO the streets
and tracks.
These crowds carried chairs,
stools, buckets and all kinds OF
portable furniture Al times, II was
necessary for cars 10 stop 30 min
utes before police reserves could
pass and shove passageway
through the mob.
Police arrangements have been
completed. with Aging strike squads
as the important unit OF the force.
Police Commissioner Woods said
today he anticipated no necessity
for calling on Gov. Whitman for
troops
Big firms whose employees are
multitudinous were using autos to-
day 10 transport their workers.
The subways and elevated roads.
the only ones continuing regular
schedules on New York were
jammed and packed almost beyond
human belief during the morning
rush hours.
Ofhcials OF the New York city
railways announced this forenoon
that fully 80 per cent OF their cars
are in operation.