davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-20
oAprAL RNA SALEM OREGON SATURDAY MAY 90 1916
Alaska Pictures
at BIigh Theatre

The land of the midnight sun where
is found4the most beautiful scenery in
the world to be shown here Monday
May 90, at the Bligh theatre in 1000
feet Of film. This film was taken by
DR.. Leonard S. Sugden, big-game hun
ter, miner and explorer,
DR. Sugden spent seventeen years in
Alaska, and probably knows more
about our northern empire than any
other living man. This wonderful pic
ture is full Of thrills from start TO fin
ish, shooting the White Horse rapids,
scenes from the inside passage, school
of sperm whales, a band of caribou
swimming the Yukon, and the midnight
sun, are a few of the wonderful scenes.
This picture is accompanied by the
"0lson Concert Orchestra Of seven
pieces, five brothers and two sisters,
all of one family, the best family or.
chestra on the Pacific coast. This
combined show is one that pleases the
most critical audience and is looked on
by Manager Bligh as the big treat of
the year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-20

Miss Elva Smith, bride-elect, was
the honor guest Thursday evening at
a delightfully."- informal affair given by
Miss Regina Long. ABOUT fourteen OF
the close friends of the honoree were
guests. ............
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-20

HonOrins their guardian, Miss Re.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
TICONIC BRIDGE
GETS NEW PLANKS

The work of replanking Ticonic
bridge was started in earnest Thursday
morning under the direction of He Try
Butler. Two layers of the I'D planks
are being taken up. 1t was found on
examination that the lower aver of
planks are of hard pine and the string
ers are all in good condition, except
some Of those that are use1 for the
sidewalks and these will be replaced.
The new plank are being laid in tar
and will be covered with Tarvia when
the work is completed. Special officer
John McCue is at the Watervillc end
of the railroad bridge and Constable
H. S. Newell at the Winslow end and
they put in a busy day keeping the
teams and automobiles moving with
the least possible delay. There were
very few kicks heard from the people
who had to use the bridge, and it is
only the delay that woul.l bother, as
the roadway across the bridge has been
put in good shape and a substantial
looking railing guards against any dan
many men as can be secured are being
employed, there being room for a num-
Der more than it has been possible to
hire as yet, it is expected that it will
take about week to complete but it is
planned to have it SO that it can be
opened up at night for the use of teams
and automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
EAST WINTHROP

EAST-Mrs. L. NJ. Green is visit
ing friends at Dixf1eld.
Mrs. E. c. Rabbit OF Fftchburg
Mass. is passing a few weeks with
her sister. Mrs. S. E. Packard.
Miss Elvie Heatey, Miss Clara Jack
son and Miss Alice Whiting are at
tending summer school at Gorham.
E. L. Packard, after passing two
weeks with his father, H. NJ. Packard
has returned to his work in Boston.
Mrs. Asa Jackson Of st. Louis Is Wis
iting at V. c. Jackson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rupp and
daughter Elsie. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hilton ana Mrs. Peaslee, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonas Hallowell and Howard Norton
Of Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Cleaves and son Royal, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Mace were the guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. w. L. Mace at the opening Of
their new cottage, "The Royal" Sun
day.
Mrs. H. A. Forrest and son and
daughter of New York will occupy the
cottage for the next two months.
Mrs. Martha Perkins is very i'll and
at this time her recovery is very
doubtful.
Mrs. Martha Kilbreth and Miss Dor
othy Kilbreth passed a few days with
friends at Boothbay Harbor the past
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
gore to Madison to visit friends and
relatives for a few days.
9. cary-Emerson.

A wedding of interest to their many
local friends took place in the NJ. E.
parsonage in Rocky ort, Wednesday
noon, July 10. when William G. Cary
of Fairfield and Ida E. NJ. Emerson
of Benton were quietly married by
Rev. d. B. Phelan, a close friend Of
both, having been loved and honored
friend Of the bride ever since he was
superintendent Of Rockland district.
and associated with Mr.. Cary in lodge
work when some 20 years ago he was
Grand Master Workman Of the A. o.
Z. w. The impressive double ring
service was used in the presence Of
the necessary witnesses. after which
they left via Rockland for Portlan1
and vicinity and the White Noun.
tains. Mrs. Cary Is a member Of the
Methodist church. the Epworth
League and the Helping Hand I'M
provement Society, and her many
friends will be pleased to know that
she will continue to reside at her
home in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
WINSL0W

John Nivison went to Capitol Island
Thursday for a weeks vacation.
Mrs. Nellie Brann of Benton avenue
is in Waterville in capacity as nurse.
New Concrete sidewalks are being
laid on Mohegan street.
Mrs. Leslie Bugbee received a tele-
phone message Wednesday morning
that her father at Fairfield had been
hurt by switch engine. Mr.. and Mrs
Bugbee Immediately went to Fairfield.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horn, who has been
a guest for several weeks of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Fish, will return to her
home in Fairfield this week.
Mrs. Ralph Homer who has been i'll,
is improving. Mr.. Homer's mother of
Augusta came Tuesday evening and is
caring for her.
w. T. Reynolds is out after being
confined to his home some time by ILL
ness.
Miss Agnes Totman has returned
from a visit with Gardiner and Bow
doinham friends.
Miss Annie Rice Of Bath is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. William Nc
Donald. After visit here Miss Rice
will go to Ocean Point for awhile.
Mrs. James Turbine and children
were recent visitors at China Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence N: Flood, for
merly of this town, who have been TAX
ing an auto trip to Castine to attend
the Superintendent conference, and
are on their way home to Bath. were
calling on friends in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
CENTRAL MAINE
FAIR ASSOCIATION
GETTING BUSY

One of the busiest men in the city at
the present time is Secretary Gilmore
Of the Central Maine Fair Association,
who is getting things in readiness for
the big fair. The prospects are that
it will be the biggest and the best fair
that has ever been held at the old Cen
trail Maine grounds II the officials are
to judge from the requests for space
which have already been received. The
racing which is always great feature
Of the fair will certainly be fully up
to the standard this year as the entries
in all the classes assure that there will
be fast work and some good contests.
The moving of the cattle department
over back Of where the horse sheds are
will make the fair more compact and
will enable visitors to get to this de-
partment without trouble. 1t will also
be much better for the exhibitors as
the land there is high and dry and one
Of the finest places on the grounds.
The building of a new poultry building
is also going to be feature and one
that will be appreciated.
The Midway has not been up to the
past year or two. There have been a
deplorable lack of shows, the usual
chance to spend money has been lack
ing. The Midway has been altogether
too clean to suit the majority of the
people who attended. This year ar
engagements have been made for a
number Of shows which are of a high
grade and which will provide plenty
Of amusement without at the same
time lowering the standard which has
been the ideal Of the directors Of the
fair. The Midway will be one of the
main features Of the fair this year and
it will be we'll worth coming a long
way to see.
The aeroplane will also be one Of the
features this year, as an aviator Of
wide experience who will loop the loop
and allow a passenger to be dropped
from the machine in a parachute will
be here. 1t is also understood that ar
rangements will be made so that peo-
pie who wish and have the price can
take a ride in the machine.
The hall exhibits which it was fear
ed would not be up to the usual STAN
dard owing to the wet weather of the
early spring, now promise to be fully
as good as ever, and a good number Of
the farmers and growers in this vicin-
ity have announced their intentions Of
coming in this year and making an ex-
hibit. There will also be this year spe-
cial exhibits which will be full of inter-
est.
program will be resumed this year and
some splendid attractions have been
secured for this part of the Fair
Taking altogether, the Central Maine
Fair Of 1916 promises to be one of the
best exhibitions that has ever been
held in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
FAIRFIELD
Merrymeeting Chapter, o. E. S.,
Has Annual Outdoor
Affair
KENNEBEC PAST NOBLE
GRANDS TO MEET

The annual picnic Of the Merry
meeting Chapter, No. ga, o. E. S, was
held or the lawn at the home Of Mrs.
A. Fl. Torrnan, Lawrence avenue, on
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
About 80 members CT the chapter as
sembled under the large elm trees
ever Swallowing the lawn and a very
Pleasant afternoon vas passed in a
social way. At $50. those present We're
seated around the tables set on the
green lawn, and el joyed a very tasty
meal in the open air. The members
brought their basket lunches and cof-
fee was served. After the meal, the
rarty gathered in groups about the
lawn and passed an enjoy able eve
ling in different social ways. All pres
ent reported a most enjoyabl time
and proclaimed the affair a grand
success. The committee in charge con-
sisted of Mrs. w. j. Ford, chairman,
anG Mrs. James Flewellyn.
Members of the Kennebec Past No.
lie Grand Association will enjoy Il
rioric at Robbins Grove. Vassalboro,
to-day, and all members planning to
attend are requested to leave on .he
y " SlOIk Cal ilol1l TdlIHetu. "A SpSClei
program has been arranged and a
very pleasant time is promised.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Burgess and
sen William have gone to China Lake,
where they will pass several days at
their cottage.
Miss Margaret Sargil Of Brewster,
n. u, is passing few Gays in town
at the home of her sister, DIR. and
Mrs. 0. B. Ames, High street.
Mrs. NJ. L. Keyes, accompanied by
Mrs. Albert Jew ell, Mrs. Herbert
Brown and chauffeur, Percy King. left
THURSDAY morning for Portland,
where they will pass several days.
They made the trip in Mrs. Keyes'
car.
The regular Friday evening class
meeting will be held this evening in
the vestry Of the Methodist church.
William Doyon has completed his
duties as clerk in the store of J. c.
Rurrs and left last night for Mon
treal. wnere he will be married to
Miss Anna Lynch of that city. Floyd
Marcia will fill Mr.. Doyon's position
in the store during his absence.
Miss Ella Hall and Mrs. John Cur
tbs have gone to Brooks to pass sever .
al days with friends and relatives.
Principal John r. Partridge has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

The Cyr Bros. who have the con-
tract for the Hayden brook sewer ex-
tension are rushing their part Of the
work. The big steam shovel is making
easy work Of the digging across Main
street This place where che sewer will
so IL right along side OF tine old Gull
vert and It had been filled In there
with large rocks and logs and 1t is eX-
ceedingly hard digging but the shovel
handles the big rocks as easy as the
little ones and takes them out with
rapidity that would be impossible
without some kind Of apparatus OF that
kind. The work was rather hanirered
Thursday by the heat. three II the
men at work there being forced to
give up for the day. II 10 expected that
they will be ready to begin the laying
Of blocks the first Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
CITY VALUATION
OF REAL ESTATE
TOTALS $6,678, 800

The taxes for 1916 we're committed
Thursday to Collector Sanvcr n Ar
mis-, after a series of delays owing to
various causes. The books show that
there is total valuation of real es-
tate Of s6,67s,390, on which the tax is
s153,602, 097. The personal estate is val
ued at s1,541, 140 and the tax on that is
35,446.22; and tho polls are 1922 with a
tax of s9s71. The sprinkling tax is
s661s.47, making a total committed to
the collector of $205. 54566. For 1915 the
real estate valuation was $500 800, a
gain for 1916 of approximately Sos, 600
and the increase in tax is about $500
On personal estate the amount in 1915
was $1.497,573, a gain of about $50 900,
and gain in taxes Of a little over
$1,000. The number Of polls in 1915 was
1928. loss this year Of 431 and loss
in the amount committed on them Of
about $1,000. This would indicate that
the city is growing in value but losing
in population but such is not the case.
In 1915 as has been usual for a num-
Der of years the polls were obtained
by the work of the assistant assessors
Der of names Of men who were cut Of
town. had been out of town for years,
and Of others who had never been core
rectly assessed here. This has been car
ried forward from year 20 year until
in 1915 Collector Annis sorted the good
from the bad with the result. that al
though the number Of polls shown this
year is less than for number Of years
past, the number Of real citizens Of the
city against whom a tax can be leav-
led and collected is more. The sprink-
ling tax this year is about $4,000 more
than last year and this is explained by
the fact that everything costs more.
The oil which is used costs about one
half more, all the teams and men have
to be paid more and the whole cost Is
larger. This makes the total tax to col
lect as committed to Mr.. Annie s4.7sS.-
"A more than last year. He is now bus
lily engaged in sending out the bills and
has got a number Of them ready to
turn over to the postoffice for deliv-
cry. The poll taxes were committed
early in the year and good number
of them have already been paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
About the busiest men in waterville

About the busiest men in Waterville
at the present time are Street Commits
sioner Estey and City Engineer Craw-
ford. With the work on the Ticcnic
bridge, the tarvia on Silver street, the
grading on Center street, the Hawden
brook sewer and the work Of resurfac-
ing Ticonic street, along with few
things like locating MIGRANTS. putting
on oil. looking after the sprink,ers and
keeping everything moving these two
attention for the most Of the time at
least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
CHINA

SOUTH-Rev and Mrs. ehelander of
Passaic. \. J., are occupying the Allard
camp on Pines Point.
sale. y. J.. Miss Bertha Haley ana
brother Nelson, Mrs. BedelT and daugh-
ter. also Mrs. Brimijoin and daughter OF
Missouri arrived at J. A. Jones cottage
on Pine Point Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Twelve girls from the Coburn
Classical Institute. Waterville. and
two Of Principal Harthorn's daughters
have been enjoying a few weeks out
ing at The Birches. Several girls
from the same school were visitors
here last season Wilton letter,
Pennington Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

white and colored muslin and wolfe
dresses at the wardwell Dry Goods Co.
Also closing prices on coats and suits In
special lots at IS and $40 each. The popu-
lar new nbre silk sweaters are shown in
all colors. and other seasonable sugges-
tions are made today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

The Past Noble Grands' Association
will go to Weber pond Friday for an
all-day picnic. Members will leave this
city on the $40 car ard will take with
them their picnic lunch and a drink
ing cup. A large attendance is expect
cd and a fine time Is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

The July clearance sale at the L. H.
Soper Co. continues today, and every
item presented in the ad today is
real bargain Each department is rep
resented in the low price inducements.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Rev. Earle Harold Of Lynn. Mass,
spoke at the chapel Sunday morning.
rev. Perry D. Macy spoke at St. Al
bans and at Sidney Sunday.
MISS Bessie Reynolds and her brother
waiter are guests Of Miss Rowland on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Miss Christine Woodrow or ST
Louis, who has been the guest for sew
eral days Of Mrs. Carl c. Jones, left
Thursday morning for Orr's Island,
where she is passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Work on the resurfacing Of Ticonic
street was started Thursday morning.
A considerable quantity Of the loose
dirt over the top OF the street will be
removed and a new coating Of the fine
gravel from the city pit Will be put on
and the whole given a binder coat Of
Tarvia. The work will be rushed as
fast as the men can be secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Rev. I. B. Mower has returned from
a business trip Of several days in
Aroostook county, where he went for
the United Baptist convention in his
cficial capacity as the secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

NJ ' a,n 49,. -. d.shtS
porch party Saturday morning =,
H. w. Jones is convalescing "O''
attack Of malarial fever. A
F. F. Davidson Of Auburndale sp
tho chapel Sunday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

c. p. Richardson is passing the
month Of July and August at Peaks Is
land and is entertaining his daughter
and son -in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Neil An
derson OF Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Jefferson c. Smith, who has been in
the city from the State Y. NJ. c. A.
farm at Cobbosseecontee. returned
Thursday afternoon. He was accompa-
MED by W. A. Bowen. who is assisting
in the Y. NJ. c: A. Offices IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Contractor Michigan started the work
on Center street Thursday. the city
crews having practically completed
their part Of the preparation. Several
trees which were in bad condition were
cut down during the day and this will
somewhat simplify the work there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Principal Drew T. Hathorn or Co
burn Classical institute, who has been
tr the city on business, left Thursday
for his home in Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Neil left
Thursday morning for New Bruins
wick. where they will be the guests OF
relatives for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mr. and Mrs. Henry King OF Ken
nebunk are the guests Of relatives in
the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mrs. Perrie Fortier and son return
ed Thursday afternoon from Caribou,
where she has been the guest of her
daughter for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

D. w Adams Of Burnham was
business caller in the city for the day
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

A clearance sale Of millinery at Lucy
W. Townsend's. and trimmed nat
given to each 10Th purchaser OF 81 or
more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mrs. j. NJ Stevers Of San Fran
cisco ia visiting with friends in the
city for a few weeks. Mrs. Stevens
vas a former resident here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

The Dodge Brothers motor car will be
sold In Kennebec and Somerset counties
by the waterville Motor Co.. telephone
g33 ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mr. and Mrs Clarence Quincy have
returned from a visit Of several days
at Crescent beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Norbert Krutzky have
gone to Ocean Point where they will
remain a time at their cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

DR.. and Mrs E. w Boyer and fam
lily have returned from short stay
at their cottage at Cape Elizabeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Everett Gerald Of China was a bus
mess caller in the city for the day
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Louise Butler and son
vent to Crescent Beach Thursday,
where they will visit for number OF
0ays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

There was a clean slate in the mu-
nicipal court Thursday morning. the
third one for the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Clarence johnson has returned from
a short visit to friends at China Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

=. Boston Of Gardiner was bus
mess caller in the city Thursday Tor
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Miss Esther Eaton and Miss Lulu
A. Prentiss have returned from
visit with friends in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

DR.. and Mrs. A. 3. Borden Of Show
hogan were in the city Thursday call
ing on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Pine Point.
Rev. and Mrs. Perry D. Macy returned
on Thursday from their wedding trip
which they took by auto, visiting Belfast,
Bangor. orono. Milo, Brownvil1e and
other places and camping 4 week near
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

c. L. Tobey Of North Fairfield was
business visitor to the city on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Mrs. Clyde Blake Of Sidney was in
the city Thursday on shopping trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

Vincent ]. Donnelly has returned
from a business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

c. D. Durham Of Bangor IL visiting
with friends in the city for n few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21

DR.. E. c. Whittemore returned
Thursday morning from a short bust
ness trip to his farm in Dexter.