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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-20
AUTOMOBILES.
HEATING AND ROOFING.
CHIROPODIsTs.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES.
TATE.

Notice IS hereby given that. pursuant
to license which issued from the Pro-
bate Court of kennebec County dated
the tenth day Of January, A. D., 1916. all
the right, title and interest of John J.
hunt. late of Augusta in said County of
scrihed real estate will be sold at public
sale at the house Of said John J. Hunt
situated in Wilton Village in the County
of Franklin and said State of Maine, on
Friday. the 18th day of March, A D. 1916,
at three o'clock in the afternoon, namely:
certain lot or parcel of land and all
buildings thereon situated in the town
of Wilton in the County of Franklin and
State of Maine and being the same prem
ises conveyed to said John ]. Hunt by
Frank E. Leighton by his warranty deed
dated the third day of April. A. D. 1914,
and recorded in said Franklin County
Registry of Deeds. Book 100, page 400, and
conveyed to said Frank E. Leighton by
Roscoe Dudley by his deed dated the
twenty second day of December. A. D.,
1913. and recorded in said Franklin Coun-
ty Registry of Deeds. Book 100, Page 273
The said real estate being stand situat-
ed in said Wilton Village and on the
Easterly side of the street leading from
Main street to the Weld Road, and being
subject to a mortgage from said John ].
Hunt to c. F. Blanchard for twelve hun
bred dollars and interest, dated the four
:eenth day Of April. A. D. 1914 and re-
corded in said Franklin County Registry
said deeds. and record thereof reference
is hereby made for a more particular de-
scription.
Dated at Augusta. Maine. this four
teenth day of February. A. D. 1916
J. LESLIE HUNT,
Estate of John j. Hunt.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

II was some cold Monday morning
and while the mercury may have
dropped a few degrees lower on some
Of the mornings this winter there has
been no time when the cold was felt
more keenly or when the wind drove
the cold into every crack and crevice
more than it did yesterday. not only
during the morning hours but through
out the day. The coolest reported Mon
day morning was 10 degrees below zero,
which report was received from sever
al sections of the city, and 1t might
be said that the temperature about
town ranged from 7 to 10 degrees be-
low zero. Although the day was prac-
tically cloudless the temperature did
not rise much during the day and at
noon had only reached II degrees
above zero. At 100 it began to fall and
at o'clock had dropped several de-
grees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL.
Laurant Tonisht-Has Entertained
Millions Of chiIdren-carries Lara.
est Magical Outfit in the World,

Laurant. who comes to City hall to-
night with his big company Of enter
tanners and tons of magical equipment.
Is on his seventeenth successful year
before the public. No mistake can be
made in seeing his performance, for
he is nightly delighting capacity
houses in every city where he appears,
Not content with his eminence as
the worlds greatest magician, Laurant
brings a high class company Of six
people which present musical and
spectacular scenic numbers, all
grouped around his wonderful magic.
Mr.. Laurant has today the largest
and most expensive magical outfit in
the world. He operates a workshop
the year around where his equipment
Is constructed and repaired.
His beautiful illusion, THE Phantom
Bride" has been called the MASTER
piece Of magic. It is without! doubt
the most startling and mystifying IL
fusion ever produced. A beautiful
young maiden. dressed in bridal at
tire, is placed by the magician on a
couch in the center of the stage, and
is carefully covered by a bridal veil.
At his command she slowly rises until
she is seen to float in mid-air. Then,
while floating in space, she is made to
leaving behind her only the
bridal veil as evidence that she was
once really there.
Laurant has entertained millions Of |
children as we'll as adults. Take the |
children tonight and give them the |
best time Of their lives. incidentally |
:'ou will have one Of the most delight |
Jul evenings a long memory will re-
"a n ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
STOCKHOLDERS
.RAT|FY DIRECTORS
PROCEEDINGS
In Matter of First National and
Granite Bank Consolidation.
Though Main Question Awaits
Appraisal, Hitherto Delayed
by the Illness of President
Hichborn

At Stockholders meeting Of the Gran
lite National and First National Banks
of this city. held Monday forenoon, fur
Their progress was made in the matter
of consolidation Of these two institu-
tons. The illness Of President HIGH
born Of the First National Bank, who
has but recently been abfe to resume
his duties, has delayed the matter Of
appraisal, but under the vote passed
yesterday by the stockholders Of both
Banks, it is to be completed in season
for submission to the stockholders at
the adjourned meeting to be held on
March Is.
At that time the stockholders are
expected to finally pass upon the ques-
ton as to whether the best interests
of the two banks will be served by con-
solidation.
The following resolutions and votes
We're passed by the stockholders Of the
First National Bank:
Whereas. the expediency Of CONSOLE
dating this bank with the Granite Ma
tional Bank Of Augusta may depend
to some extent upon the result Of the
appraisal Of both banks; and whereas,
said appraisal has been necessarily de-
layed by the illness Of President HIGH
born of this bank, and requires time
for it's thorough performance, therefore,
Resolved, that action upon the first
call of this meeting relative ito such
consolidation be postponed until the
adjourned stockholders meeting to be
held on March IS. 1916, at II O'Clock
A. NJ"
Voted, to ratify and confirm the APP
pointment of Charles S. Hichborn and
Lewis A. Burleigh as the two First
National Bank members Of the joint
wise provided for
Voted, to ratify and confirm the ac-
ton of the Board Of Directors on jan
uary "a, 1916. whereby they passed the
following vote:
Voted, to request Frank f. Smith,
Treasurer of the Augusta Trust Com
pany, and William G. Boothby, Presi-
dent of the Granite National Bank. to-
gether with Charles s. Hiehborn on the
part of this bank, to act as appraisers
of both the consolidating banks, for the
purpose of consolidation proceedings.
with authority to employ such assist
ance as may be necessary. In case OF
disagreement between the appraisers,
the decision of a majority shall gov
ern.''
Voted that said appraisers deter |
mine values, and make their appraisal |
as of March Is, 1916
voted. that this bank do not increase
its capital stock, or increase it's number
Of directors. or change it's name"
Voted. to adjourn until March IS,
1916, at II o'clock A. NJ
Similar resolutions and votes were
passed by the Granite stockholders, ex-
cept that relating to increase of stock,
change of name and increase of di-
rectors. Under the revised >plan Of
consolidation, if the stockholders Of
both banks decide on March is to con-
the Granite will increase its
stock. change its name. and increase it's
Board of Directors, while the First will
liquidate. In accordance with this plan,
the Granite stockholders voted yester-
day that this bank do not so into Ii
quotation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Tor who died many years ago. His
second wife was Miss Mary Ann
Smith Of Monmouth. Two children
We're born to them, Ida wife Of Ralph
Bickford who died about seven years
ago, and Miss Jennie who with the
wife survives. He also is survived by
one brother, David Of Monmouth, two
sisters, Mrs. Olive A. Tinkham Of
Lewiston and Anna Of California. The
family have the heartfelt sympathy Of
the entire community in their sorrow.
The floral tributes were many. ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
Letters Advertised

Men-M. E. Birker, Mr.. Charles A.
Brick, Mr.. Geo. P. Brown. Mrs. A. H.
Brown. Mrs. E. P. Bowling, E. L. NJ. B.
r. Farm Co.. Mr.. D. H. Fuller. Mr. Al
win Glidden. Mr.. John Griney, Mr.. Bur-
leigh Jones. Mr.. Alexander H. c. Kerst-
ing. Mr.. Benjamin S. Pierce. H. P. Priest,
Mr. Clarence Thompson. H. G. Wilson.
women-Mrs. Leroy Carter, Mrs. Addie
H Healy. Miss Alice Kennedy. Miss Ha-
eel E. Lane, Mrs. S. c. Morrett, Sara
Piellem, Mrs. Emma Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The matches Of the league scheduled
for this evening are Y. M. c. A. VS..
Colonials and Gardiner VS.. Mallowell.
The individual averages of the bowl
ers in the State League are as follows:
Russell. 1O4; Ivers. 100; Pooler, 80; Nc
Donough, 80; McGovern. 80: Beaumont.
80; Murphy. SO; Landry, 90: Reynolds,
81; Cyr. 81; Bumps. 90; Cloutier, 9S;
Perry, 96: Reny, IS; Googan, "a; Par
lin. So; Tibbetts. SO; Partridge, 90;
Wood. 80; Golden, 80; Harrington, 92:
Bushey, 81: Norcross, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
Attorney General and Mrs. William

Attorney General and Mrs. William
r. Pattangall of Bradbury street an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter. Miss Grace. to Arthur w. Abbott
of Portland. Miss Pattangall is a
graduate of Coburn Classical Institute
at Waterville and has been student
at Colby College for the past two years.
Mr.. Abbott is a graduate Of the Uni
versity of Maine and was prominent
in athletics during his college course.
He is a member Of the Phi Delta Gam
ma fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
NOTICE..

Having been associated with
Messrs Andrews & Nelson, Attorneys,
Of this city, for the past fourteen
months. following five years Of prac-
tice in Somerset county, have opened
an office in the New Purinton Build
ing, for the general practice Of law.
including the organization Of cor
porations, commercial and probate
HAROLD l. GOSS.
feb16d1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The summer home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Newman on the shore Of Web
Der pond was the scene of festivities
Monday when Mrs. Newman entertain
ed about 10 of her lady friends from
Augusta at cards. The party left Au-
gusta on the II o'clock car and re-
turned late in the afternoon, and in
the meantime enjoyed one of the best
of good times possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
laurant at City Hall Tonight.

In addition to the regular car SER
vice on the Winthrop line, an extra
car will leave Winthrop Center at 7.15
this evening running ahead Of the
regular car leaving Winthrop at Z
O'Clock. Both will run direct to City
hall returning from there after the
Laurant entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
BELGRADE
Funeral Of Joseph e. TiIlson.

Funeral OF Joseph &. tIISoh.
Funeral services for the late Joseph
E. Tillson we're held from the home
at II A. NJ. Friday. Rev. c. G. Mosher
Of the Penney Memorial church Of
Augusta spoke words of comfort to the
mourning ones. Mr.. Tillson has been
an invalid for more than Is years, be-
ing tenderiy cared for by his wife and
daughter. He was born in Belgrade
Oct. Is, 1886. In early life he was
united in marriage to Miss Lydia Tay-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The Happy Family" group are plan
ming chatting dish party at the club
camp the latter part Of this week, and
if the tobogganing is good it is proba-
BILE that they will include that In the
evenings program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The business Of the Ideal Lunch
room, opposite the new Crossett shoe
factory has recently changed hands,
Earl Mcdonald having bought out
Storey 4 McCloud. Mr.. Mcdonald has
had many years of experience in Mas
sachusetts restaurants. and will be re-
membered by many local people as the
young chef in the Capital Cafeteria
last wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

4 basketball game will be played
Tuesday evening at the Assembly hall
in the High school building between
the Cony girls and the girls team from
Winthrop. Both teams have been play
ing lot lately and fast game is ex-
pected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The business before the municipal
court Monday morning included the
disposition of two cases of intoxica-
ton. The respondent in each case was
found guilty and while one was allow
ed to go upon the payment of costs
amounting to s2.62 the other was
obliged to pay 81 and costs in order to
regain his freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Rev. Q. W. Stuart will hold services
at go this afternoon in the Gospel
Mission and will also be there in the
evening. Thursday he will hold
meeting at 73O in the evening in the
schoolhouse just above the North Par
iSh church. All are very cordially in
Vited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Hugh Patterson of this city has pur-
chased Of Frank p. True the team I'M
til recently used by Mr. True in his
meat business and will engage in the
same business, beginning this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

to Kent's Hill last Saturday to attend
the Senior reception, and then went
over to the conference at Fairfield, re-
turning to Augusta Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Mrs. w. b. Getchell Of this city went
to the Senior reception at Kent's Hill
last Saturday, visiting her daughter
Irene. a former student at Cony, who
is now a Senior at the Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
Local Matters

Myron Haskell passed Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Miss Beulah Philbrook Of Brewer.
principal of the Islesboro High school.
is passing a few days in Augusta. She
is the guest Of her brother, Rev. E. S.
Philbrook, at the Baptist parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

The Ladies' Circle Of the Winthrop
Street Baptist church will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. E. P. Hewett, Can
nett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Charles r. Written left on the 4.o7
express Monday afternoon for Portland
to attend the automobile show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
beautiful.


We wish to express our heartfelt.
thanks to the many friends who 30
kindly assisted VI in our recent be-
reavement. Also to the LAdies' I'D
and others for the many beautiful
flowers.
MRS. JOSEPH h TndAON
A1m ~ QQHT1A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

Vincent Dunning who went to Kent's
Hill Friday to attend the Senior recep-
ton, returned Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
BOWLING NOTES

The standing Of the four teams COM
posing the Trolley League is as fol-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

outlasts other roofing; also why the General
can safely guarantee it for 5, 10 or IS years,
according to ply. Experience has proved
that CERTAIN-TEED will out-last the
period of guarantee.
The General makes one-third of the rolls
of roofing made in America. Enormous
production, economies due to cheap power,
modern machinery and favorably located
mills, combine to produce the best roofing
at the lowest cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

MRS. RICHARD H. STUBS
TEACHER OF SINGING
-, State street, Telephone 1910
Augusta. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22
Certain-teed
Roofing

CERTA1N-TEED is made in rolls; also
in slate-covered shingles. There is a type
of CERTAIN-TEED for every kind Of
building. with fiat or pitched roofs, from the
largest sky-scraper to the smallest residence
or out-buildine.
CERTAIN-TEED is sold by responsible
dealers all over the world, at reasonable
prices. Before you decide on any type Of
roof, investigate CERTAIN-TEED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-22

I33 State Street,
Augusta, Ne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
Gilbert-Sullivan
Opera, the Mikado,
Comes to Lyric

Gilbert and Sullivan's most famous
comic opera, The Mikado' with its
wealth OF grogeous costumes and pie
thora or merry. lifting melodies. is
to be reviewed at the Lyric Theatre
this week
The classic OF the musical stage,
whose scenes are laid in the tlowery
Kingdom. remains one of the most
popular productions OF opera houfre
ever written. The Mikado" will be
presented by the largest and most
artistic company of opera singers that
has yet appeared In vaudeville Man.
ager Rex has secured the company
for three days engagement and the
opera will be given as single feature
of the vaudeville bill for the first half
OF the week.
The sMilSado" has been condensed
to a one act opera TO meet the limited
time that can be allotted TO a single
feature on tho bill. but all of the prin-
cipal musical numbers have been re
tanned in the vaudeville version. In
GLIDING The Flowers That Bloom In
the Spring" "A Wandering Minstrel
L." Three Little Maids from School,"
I'm Going to Marry YUM Yum"
The Lord High Executioner" and
''Titwillow."
Twelve capable singers and actors
will represent the characters OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
STORY OF WEDNESDAY CLUB
PROVES OF GREAT INTEREST
Presentation Was june 1898 Music of Gucks Opera
"Orpheus Being Rendered BY Organization-Has
Grown Year BY Year In Popularity
and Usefulness

Discussing the Wednesday Club, an
officer of that organization said yes
terday:
The Wednesday Club was organ
lied in February. 1893, by a few
kindred spirits, linked together In the
common bond of musical appreciation,
for the purpose of providing more ex-
tended opportunities for gratifying
their desires for musical advancement
In Richmond.
Its success was instantaneous,
meetings being held at the home OF
Mr.. Henry r. Meloney, for many years
it's president, and so much interest
and enthusiasm was manifested in
these 'rehearsalS that membership
became an eagerly sought-for and
valued privilege.
"On June IA, 1898, the first con-
cert was given, the music of Gluck's
opera 'Orpheus' being the vehicle
selected to show the acquired pro-
ficiency of the organization and the
liberal applause that greeted its rem
dition showed in no uncertain man.
ner that Richmond was ready to well
como with open arms the efforts of
this little coterte of musical
pioneers.
"One can hardly realize that It is
from this modest beginning that the
glorious May Festivals of recent years
had their origin. Hardly a celebrity
of the operatic stage but what has ap-
peared under the auspices of this or
ganization and the lofty ideals and
high character Of the programs pre-
scented annually has won for Rich
mond universal recognition as one OF
the musical centers of the world.
TN the future no Q, effort will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

spared to make our May Festivals
events of unusual interest and import
ance in the world of music, and the
artists who contribute to the
brilliance of the program for this year
are but the forerunners OF many other
equally great stars in the operatic
armament who will follow.
The opportunity of hearing the
great masterpieces of music, sung by
the foremost opponents OF song cannot
fail to leave Its impress upon all dew
otees OF musical art and serve as an
inspiration and an incentive to greater
efforts upon the part of all local music
lovers and students With this object
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

scintillant, airy comic opera A bevy
of pretty and shapely girls, all good
singers, will supply the chorus num-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

scintillant, airy comic opera. A bevy
of pretty and shapely girls, all good
singers, will supply the chorus nuns
bers. 80 =
Another noetd feature OF the new
bin viii be the Lightner Sisters and
Newton Alexander. known as That
jolly Trio" Thy have a diversified
mental interpretations.
Fiske, Marlborough and Scott two
capital comedians. and q singing COM
edienne. who is also graceful dancer,
will offer a great laugh-making turn,
RolIcking knockabout fun will be
furnished by Naery and Miller, an
original team of blackface comedians,
who sing. dance and bid for laughs
with variety OF absurdly funny
FRANKS They are niger" comedians
OF new type. The act has been a
tremendous success in the larger
cities.
Startling and sensational stunts are
numerous and frequent in the novelty
aerial act in WHICH the Aerial Eddys
appear. The Eddys have a number
of daring feats created by themselves
and which have never been success
fully initiated.
The semblage OF big time acts
announced for the latter half OF the
week is also imposing. Among these
Is the most unique act of its kind
ever offered in vaudeville Rex's Com
euy Circus. which was one of the
most pronounced hits OF last season
at the Lyric. The circus has been re-
organized since 1t was seen here and
Is returning bigger and funnier than
ever.
Four clever speciality performers are
QnnAarinR in tho ring al NJ "a
best features have been preserved in
tact. Besides the difficult feats per-
formed by dogs. ponies and cats there
Is revolving table, which is a veri-
table whirligig Of mirth for the spec
tators A reward OF s25 is offered
TO anyone who will stay on the table
one minute. The clown mule. Dyna-
mite. is also good comedy feature.
and as unrideable as ever
Frank Ortiz and William J. Dolby
will present the nonsensical skit. The
Fool Detective" which has to do with
the clumsy sleuthing of an embryon
Sherlock Holmes The skit il eh-
livened with songs and dances.
David Hall and his associate play
ers will present Just Gone Out" a
comedy sketch with laugh In every
minute of the action.
Orren and Drew have a splendid
variety act. which includes q dozen
different forms OF entertainment. Tha
comedy. singing and limitations of the
versatile man and woman OF the team
make up a complete vaudeville show.
Daring feats in midair will be the
contribution Of the Orion Troupe.
The wirewalking and lofty gymnastics
of the men and women Of the troupe
are sensational in the extreme This
aggregation Of midair performers has
been featured in all the principal cir
cuses Of America and Europe in re-
cent seasons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
SOPHIE BRASLAU,
COnfraltO.

Miss Rraslau, the brilliant young
contralto who will appear in the con-
cert OF Wednesday night. May 10, Is
an established favorite in this city.
having endeared herself to local music
lovers by her superb rendition of her
roles in the Festivals Of 1919 and 1914,
Possessing voice of remarkable
quality and timbre. together with
fascinating presence that never fails
to win her audience, Miss Braslau's
return to Richmond will be hailed
with delipht by every member OF the
Wednesday Club.