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

The wholesale and retail trade of the
Augusta Fruit Company covers radi-
us of several miles in all directions
from Augusta and the volume of it's
business is constantly increasing.
1t is by far the largest concern in
it's line. The head of the company. a.
Calzolari is an expert fruit man, of
wide experience, combined with which
qualification is the fact that he is a
pushing business man Of whose com
plete reliability all his customers are
assured. The Augusta Fruit Company
has stores at 21S and 294 Water Street
and another 81 Cony street. The main
store at 218. under the Cony House
was opened some IS years ago. Recent
extensive alterations and improve
ments make this one Of the finest bust
ness places in the city. \ large amount
OF money was expended for new dis
play cases and, in fact. entirely new
Interior finish. The stock of imported
and domestic fruits. confectionery
cigars and tobacco shows Mr.. CalZo-
lari's skill in choosing for his high
class trade just such goods as viii
retain customers confidence and good
will. The store at pa was opened
about 12 years ago. shortly before the
present management came into control
1t has been since 1909 that the busi-
ness has been especially prosperous
and the leading factor in the general
fruit trade here. Three teams and "a
heavy Packard truck are in constant
use for deliveries. Through his large
purchases Mr.. Calzolari is able to
make favorable prices at all times
Since coming to Augusta he has joined
actively In social affairs and is a mem
her Of the Masonic order. He is among
the leading young business men of the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
The NEW AUGUSTA HOUSE, AUGUSTA

connection is a garage under compe-
tent supervision and the New Augusta
House is listed in the official Blue Book
and by the A. A. A. The construction
is brick, with every device for the per-
sonal safety of guests and their be-
longings. The immediate vicinity of
the hotel is unusually attractive. Ref
erence has already been made to it's
proximity to the state capitol. Visitors
are likewise interested in viewing the
Blaine mansion, where lived the great
Republican leader for SO many years
Nearby, also, are several magnificent
mansions with their finely laid out
grounds. Augustus charms as a sum-
mer resort are being appreciated more
and more each year. The lakes which
surround the city are as beautiful as
any in the world and the excellent rail
and water service make travelling here
a delight. With the New Augusta
House offering it's unsurpassed accom-
modations new and profitable feature
of the city's life becomes prominent.
The hotel is a necessity in city of
Augustus prominence and. as usual
with Augusta people, they We're to be
satisfied with none but the best. This
they have received through the cour-
ageous liberality of the city's capital
lists and the artistic ability of builder,
decorator and furnisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
H. G. BARKER co.

From the fact that the H. G. Barker
Company operates two large stores,
one here in Augusta and another in
Gardiner, its prominence in the cloth
ing and mems furnishings trade has
become notable. Henry G. Barker, the
controlling owner. Is president and gen.
eral manager Of the corporation which
has conducted the business since 1901.
The Gardiner store is the original one,
though the Augusta establishment.
through recent additions and extern
sions, occupies the more space. Both
stores are especially strong in their
displays of fur garments, neckwear,
hosiery and linen, all of a reliable
quality and with prices placed moder-
ately Hundreds of suits are stocked,
principally of the Leopold Morse Cos.
union-made and Boston made lines
Through the organization of the Inter-
national Tailoring Company orders
are taken for the very highest class
Of custom work Mr.. Barker employs a
large force Of statesmen, trained to
give the most careful attention to
customers requirements. Families have
traded at the Barker stores for years,
father and the boys finding each sea-
son just the suits, overcoats and ac-
cessories which fit the need of the Oc-
casion. Mr.. Barker is offering mer-
chandise and a service equal to that to
be found in the largest cities and
there is absolutely no need to look
further for anything in the mems
clothing line The cities of Augusta
and Gardiner. as we'll as the many
towns which do their principal trad
ing in these two places, appreciate
what the Barker stores offer and the
volume of patronage becomes larger
each year. Mr.. Barker is native OF
Maine, a discreet but successful bust
ness man and a leader in public mat
ters. He is active in the Augusta
Board of Trade and has interests which
bind him closely to the city's welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The rcmodelling of the old Augusta
House in 1908 gave the State of Maine
the New Augusta House. one of the
notable hotels of the United States.
It does great credit to the city whose
name it bears and it shows the practi-
cal faith which our business men have
in the future Of the city. The capital
for the extensive additions and i'm
provements was supplied by local men.
The president of the owning and oper-
ating company Is G. S. Hichborn.
known all through Maine for his eX-
tensive business interests, especially
through his presidency of the First
National Bank of Augusta. Walter $.
Wyman, treasurer Of the Central Maine
Power Company, is treasurer and gem
eral manager of the hotel company,
while the immediate management is
in the hands of Wilbur T. Emerson,
house manager. Generations Of Maine
people have known of the Augusta
House and within its walls have &C.
Cured some of the political conferences
which have shaped the destiny of the
United States. Maine politics have
always been virile and the states con-
tributions to the national life are his
torically strong. The hotel is placed
but one block from the state capitol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CAPITAL MAGIC WATER co.

This is Maine industry that has grown
with gratifying results. 1t was estab-
hshed by B. w. Cote who was born in
r. O., Canada, in 1877.
Mr. Cote was employed by the Edwards
Mfg Co., remaining with this textile Co.
10 years. Twelve years ago he started in
the manufacture of Cote's celebrated
washing compound under the name OF the
Capital Magic Water Co. He also manu.
features washing powder. Lafayette blu
ing and bug killer. These unrivaled laun-
dry preparations have large and steadi-
ly increasing sale. Three times Mr. Cote
has moved his plant, each time taking
larger quarters. Mr.. Cotes commercial
enterprise is shown by his extensive ad-
vertising of goods made in Maine" It
may be said that he is Familiarity known
as Ben Cote and that the success Of his
product now sold all over New England
was due entirely to his own efforts. He
is member of the Artisans C. o. f.. K.
OF p. b. P. o. E.. U. c. T.. and L. q. O.
NJ, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
RAND & STEARNS
Makers Of the Ever Popular "Snow-
flake Milk Bread" Have an Up-to-
Date Sanitary Bakery at 43 Cony st.

Makers of the Ever Popular "Snow-
flake Milk Bread" Have an Up.to.
Date Sanitary Bakery at 43 cony st.
With a model plant, strictly sanitary
in all departments, and with the new
est improved machines and devices,
this bakery easily leads most of those
engaged in this line in this county.
Messrs. Rand & Stearns are expert
bakers, they believe in using nothing
but the best quality materials and ex-
ercising the greatest possible care In
producing their fine goods. popular with
all classes They have become espec-
tally popular by reason of the thous-
ands of loaves of their "SnoWtiake,
and Gold Trust breads, delivered in
sanitary wallpaper packages. rich in
fine flavor, and keeping their moisture
for days. If you have not tried loaf
of bread from this bakery. you have
missed something to be desired. Just
telephone an order to Rand u otearns
you are sure to become regular ana
pleased patron. as a result.
This is headquarters for bread, PIES
cakes and fine pastry of all KINDS,
fresh daily. The goods are largely
delivered to the best class Of families,
also to hotels and restaurants, ETC.,
and may be found in all leading stores
handling high-grade bakery goods.
Two teams make prompt end efficient
deliveries to all parts of Augusta, Hal
lowell and surrounding towns ana VII
lagos. Telephone 408-W.
A, F.. Rand and w. N. Stearns are
the firm members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

and during Legislative session is head
quarters for members and their friends.
The early days of the Augusta House
We're interesting and during that time
il passed under several arrangements.
The modern hotel, however, vastly diff
fers from the earlier type and the New
Augusta House is splendid example
of a twentieth-century hosiery. The
1908 renovation opened a new era In
the history of the house and, in some
respects, of the city itself. The fittings
are entirely new and the expert atten-
ton given to every item of manage
ment gives Augusta a hotel equal to
that of the very largest cities. The
house has drawn to the city greater
numbers Of summer tourists than ever
before, while it offers extra good ia
cilities to families who desire a per-
manent hotel home. Banquets, gre-
unions and conferences are daily fea-
lures, such accommodations as the
New Augusta House offers drawing
bodies of business and professional
men here at frequent intervals. The
handsome decorations throughout the
house are masterpieces of artistic skill
and the furnishings of the $50 rooms
have been approved by the critical as
superior in every respect. The house is
conducted on the American plan, with
rates from SO per day upwards. In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

When in Augusta, face direct to the
North and stop there. You will find
Roland G. Lynn there, in charge Of the
city's leading commercial hotel and an
establishment, as well. that does Au-
gusta credit. Mr.. Lynn is known
throughout the country as a successful
hotel man and since coming here in
1913 he has given The North even
greater prestige than it has ever had at
any previous time during the nearly 40
years that it has been in operation.
The North is in the very centre of
things, but a minutes walk from the
Maine Central station and from the
postoffice. The four-story brick build
ing fronts more than 100 feet on Wa
ter Street. The SIS sleeping rooms are
heated by steam. and especial attention
is given to perfect order and cleanli-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

taking in his work and fair in his
prices. He undertakes to clean. press
or repair clothes on short notice, and
by the most modern mothcds. On y
recently he installed an electric vacu-
I'm cleaner, one of the few in this sec
ton Of the State, and which produce
the most satisfactory work. with no
possible injury to clothes or fabric 1t is
the only approved way to ha"e your
clothes cleansed. In addition Mr.. Met
calf does fine repair work on and
cleanses sweaters, gloves and other
kindred wearing apparel. He guar
antees prompt and efficient service,
and most reasonable prices. Those
who wish a regular weekly service can
make arrangements by contract at
most nominal rates. Ask Mr. Met.alf
for the details of his popular Ward
robe System, for it is utilized By scores
of the best known business and bro
fessional men Of the city and suburbs.
Donald c. Metcalf has been resi-
dent of the city for 20 years, and is A.
graduate of Cony High schoo! and at
tended the University of Maine He
is member of several COLLEGE frurer-
mites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JOHN F. TURNER

The Turner store at rs Water 4
is pre- eminently one of oua,i,r
everything being strictly high grad.
with attending service and delivo,v
facilities wholly in keeping with suc,
merchandise quality. The stock sbov,
of goods which will suit the fine trad
which he enjoys through careful ma,
agement, and the large volume of bus,
ness always ensures reasonable price,
The canned goods include MANY sns.
cfalities put up to Mr.. Turner's ords,
by packers and Gamers within In
State and outside. Fresh fruits AMI
vegetables are also carried in Season
received fresh each day from neigh,
boring growers and from the grea,
distributing centres. A sampling If
Turner teas or cOffees is pretty sus
to make a customer for this store.
Families depending on the Turner
store for the entire supplying: of the,
tables find this most satisfaction
worthy to be recommended to friend,
additions to his customers list and h.
guarantees a satisfactory conclusion
in such a business relation.
1t is we'll to mention that Mr. Turn.
err does both a wholesale and retail
trade. handling choicest brands q
flour, fresh and smoked meats etc, in
fact, everything in food supplies
In addition to above Mr.. Turner hs,
conducted for three years a splendid
grocery at Pettingills Corner. Over
this store he recently finished COSY
tenement with hard wood finish and
improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

active head Of the growing business
conducted as The Ripley Boat Co..
having headquarters at 81 Howard ST.,
Augusta. Mr.. Ripley began this line
of business fifteen years ago as a
member of the firm of Roberts &
Ripley, but he has controlled the bust
ness alone since 1908. He is an all
round power boat man. equally we'll
informed as to mechanical details
of the engines and the general SAIL
ing qualities of the completed craft.
From the initial sket ching of the plans
to the delivery of the boat at the wat
er's edge Mr.. Ripley assumes full re-
sponsibility for the work which his or
ganiZation has in hand. In this way his
patrons have come to put entire con-
fidence in his recommendations and
prospective boat owners cannot find
more reliable builder Of these most
enjoyable pieces Of property. 1t is not
uncommon for Mr.. Ripley's plant to
put out a 40-foot boat, many of them
fitted with luxurious accommodations.
suitable for a summer home af1oat.
The building of launches and tenders Is
also an important feature of the bust
ness.
This is the local agency for reliable
marine engines. such as the Ferro.
Eagle and Evinrude portable cupboard
motor All kinds Of engine and boat
repairing is promptly attended to. A
specially is made of knock down
frames for boats Of all kinds. Boats
are overhauled and stored during
the closed season. Mr.. Ripley at
times when the boat industry lags.
takes on other lines of work. including
the manufacture of skis and tobog-
gans. His plant on Howard street Is
an interesting place to visit and in
ouiries are welcomed from any part Of
the state. Mr.. Ripley is a native OF
the town of Washington, in Knox
county. He has been at this line of
business since he went to work and
he is naturally thoroughly proficient
at it. He is member of such lead
ing organizations as the Masons and
the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

but he maintains firm control of af-
fairs, which are conducted in a whole
some, dignified way, making congenial
surroundings for families or groups
which may have occasion to utilize a
first -class hotel as a home for longer
or shorter spaces of time. Through Mr..
Lynn's efforts and his capabilities as
hotel man Augusta is blessed with
extra good facilities for the housing
Of the stranger within it's gates, all
of whom go away praising the city and
it's methods Of doing business. Mr..
Lynn feels at home here and since en-
gaging in business in Augusta he has
been active in fraternal and social af-
fairs. Needless to say, he is an Elk
and his fellow members have learned
to respect his genial manner and true
friendship. which has been put to the
test and found to be enduring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

canned, bottled and jar goods, the
choicest blends of teas and coffees.
prime dairy and creamery products.
the most reliable brands of flour etc.
bakery goods and. in fact staple and
fancy groceries of every description,
bought in the best markets, and care
fully selected to meet the special re-
uuirements of the Augusta trade. A
prompt, efficient and courteous store
service is a feature of the every day
trading at Black & Whites. You Gan
not fail to be pleased with the goods
received or the prices quoted.
George A. Black for many years with
Nickery Il Hill and Allen f. White
for many years post master at Wayne
are the firm members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
BLACK 4 WHITE

Have opened a splendid food supply
store on the East Side I'm November
last the firm of Black & White opened
its doors. with line of table supplies
that cannot be equaled anywhere for
quality, assortment and fair prices.
Special values are offered in the finest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Augusta Wardrobe System
2o6 Water Street

If it's anything in pressing, clean
ing or fine repair work for tailormade
clothing for men or women, you will
find it pleasure and profit to send the
work to the Augusta Wardrobe System
at FOG Water street, in the Cony House
Building. Donald c. Metcalf is a
thoroughly experienced tailor, palms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE RIPLEY BOAT co.

Most of the finest power boats and
launches to be seen on the Kennebec
and lakes surrounding Augusta are
specimens of the skill of E. L. Ripley,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07
HUGO MERCHANTS ORGANIZE
RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

Hugo, okla, Feb. "a Me'chahtS
Retailers association wa ORGANIZED
in this city yesterday with a mem
bership of thirty-siX, The following
officers and board Of directors were
elected to serve for term OF on"
year: c. 5. Lambeth, president; u
NJ. Anderson. first yice-president; H.
V. Womack, second ylce-president;
w. A Collins, secretary; j. w. Da"-
ley. treasurer board of directors; X.
V. Wamock, w. \. Collins, o. NJ. An
derson, c, S Lambeth, j. w, DawIey.
Considerable interest was exhibited
at the meeting, each merchant taking
an active part, and the merchants
who could not be at the organization
meeting will be at the next meeting
Tuesday evening next and become
members and supporters of the organ
ization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07

out from Kiel dockyards in October
1905. She has a displacement of
$3.50 tons and carries a complement
Of 557 men. Her armament embraces
four S.2-nch guns, ten 6-inch, four
teen 24.pounders and four machine
guns. She carries four submerged
1S-inch torpedo tubes, bow stern and
broadside. Her water line length is
4O3 feet, inches. her beam is Go
feet 6 inches and her maximum draft
is % feet inches.
If it is the Room that is directing
the operations of the tramp, it will
be seen that she is capable of MAX
ing much trouble and that such an
other tale as the Appam brought may
be, even now, on its way. The Room
would be able to stand off or sink
any small cruisers that would per
haps be chosen for the hunting down
of such a foe as the Moewe. 1t would
be necessary to weave a dragnet from
far stronger meshes than scouts if
the Room We're to be rounded up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07
GERMAN CRUISER AIDED
IN CAPTURE OF APPAM

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 6.-Was the
Moewe. posing as a tramp, merely a
stool pigeon of the German armored
cruiser Appam OFF the Canaries, and
making her eighth victim in a single
weeks raid on British commerce.
An affirmative answer to this ques'
tion was brought Iraoro by credita5le
persons on the Appam. The autn "tiN
was British naval officer, pr's-
oner
Only a few of the members of the
prize crew carry the Moewe's name
on their cap bands. Others carry the
name Tonga. British naval reservistS
say they recognized an officer of the
Room among those who came aboard
the Appam and the name Of this ship
was also heard.
It is declared that some ship was
in constant communication with the
raider. whoever she was. through her
activities off the African coast. Wheth
er she took any active part in the
work of attack and destruction is
matter that has not appeared.
When the raider closed in ON th'
,rrm it is said taat the 1.dise'
re.o1red forty or fifty miles awav
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07
CONSPIRACY OFFENDERS
RELEASED FROM U. S. PRISON

Leavenworth, Kans, Feb. with
the release from the United States
penitentiary here today, of Alexander
AcZeu former street inspector of
Terre Haute, Ind, Edward Holler, for
mer chief of police: Charles Hough-
ton. city hall custodian; Joseph
O'Mara and George Severn, nine of
the men convicted in the election con
spiracy cases will have satisfied the
government for their offenses. Four
of the offenders were paroled on De
cember 21. Twelve remain in prison
Aczel, Holler, Houghton, O'Mara
and Severn were sentenced to one
year and a day each. With sixteen
other men convicted in the same cases
they came here on April 10, 1915,
The five have served full time with
the usual allowance off for good be-
havior.
On December 21, following recon-
mendatiOns by the federal p9role
board, ;he department of justice or
dered Arthur Gillis, John Massel,nk,
Joseph Strauss and Maurice walsh
released on parole. The men left the
penitentiary the next day. 1t is un-
derstood the board at that time also
recommended that Aczell, Ho'lor
Houghton. O'Mara and Severn Ce pa
rolled but the suggestion was rejected
by the attorney general
The men who remain in prison and
their sentences are:
Donn II. Roberts, former mavor
six years: Dennis Shea, former sher
if, five years; Eli H. RedTdn, former
Judge circuit court, Eve wears, Ed
ward Driscoll. former assistant cit,
engineer. three years; Geor~c Enren
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07
CITY OF TULSA is
ABOUT OUT OF CASH

Tulsa, okla, Feb. o.-According to
statements given out from the office
of the city auditor, Tulsa practically
is bankrupt This statement reveals
a condition in city finances that is
without parallel in the history of the
local municipal government It is
given out that the city has less than
$1,000 in actual money upon which
to conduct the business of the munici-
pality during the next five months
before the fiscal year comes to a
close.
This statement was brought out fol-
lowing an investigation affairs brought
on by the removal of Frank NJ. Wood
en as mayor and the occupancy OF
the office by O. d. Hunt, commits
sioner Of water and sewers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-07
CATARRH A BLOOD DISEASE
Drive 1t From Your System.

Because Catarrh affects the nose and
throat, causing sores in the nostrils,
stoppaEe Of passages and gathering
in the throat. it has been common prac-
ticc to treat Catarrh with salves, wash
es and sprays applied to these parts.
This mode Of treatment cannot give per-
manent relief, and is liable to aggraNate
the trouble. Catarrh cannot be tritled
with. II allowed to run on it will dis
ease the bronchial tubes, settle on the
lungs and affect the stomach-indeed
IL i. a very serious disease. Don't treat
il locally. The one treatment that has
proy,n effective i'm the treatment of Ca
fgrrb is = : =. the greatest blood purl-
.l.r aud hloud tonic known. II relieves
-ra cause of Catarrh 10y rtuourISlinE
81. Iiuod. renewing its NIEog .EtNIu-
now .re o. th. rcd blood curruscles and
..frrrllatIrE the. flow 50 that 10 has the
,.f-rrft, o. throw Off the poison and
,-.rrr.s' from the system II rs literally
> blood bath You quickly feel re-UI- -s.
Headaches disappear the: gathering IN
IN throat ~tous. the rustIIlS heal. :. =.
: is a natural blood tonic and has
rr1ytu effective IN the treatment - an
ti.o5 affections "a Eczema. letters. rash,
scrnfuIa. Get = :. $. at your druggist =.
II y1u need expert advice Write the
sv-ift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga.