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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The work of cleaning up the trees OF
the city removing the browntail moth
nests and the dead limbs has been pro-
crossing rapidly under the direction OF
Street Commissioner Estey. Mr.. Estey
has had the work done by profes
sional tree climbers and they have
worked rapidly. so that the costs OF
cleaning up the trees OF the old and
dangerous limbs at the same time as
the moth nests were removed, has not
been great deal more than the usual
expense for removing the nests only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
COLONEL E. 0. FOSS
SAW LINCOLN AND
GARFIELD SHOT

Dover. y. H., March 1.-Coloney Ever
EFT o. Foss, So. died at his home here to-
day. He held the distinction of being the
only man in the United States to witness
the assassination of two American Pres
idents. He was at Ford's theatre when
Lincoln was shot. and also witnessed the
shooting of President Garfield. He receiv-
ed the title of colonel from Governor Me-
Diary of Minnesota while running a news
paper in st. Paul.
He started the first morning paper ever
printed in Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. W. $. Oak
man.
Capt. E. l.. Clark went Wednesday
to Portland to attend a banquet of the
LDyal Legion.
Anthony P. J. Henry left the Branch
Wednesday on furlough to visit rel
afives in Westboro.
sThe funeral Of the late Charles E.
Andrews will be held from the Home
chapel at 9 A. Nj. Thursday, Rev. c. H.
Temple officiating.
Robert w. Henry left Wednesday on
aspass to visit relatives in Rumford.
sHarry A. Leonard of Co. B has been
admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Harry B. Bates and Charles H. Sta
pies have been transferred to Co. B
from the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
ELKs GRAND LODGE
Auousta Members Interested in Com
ina Session at Baltimore

Although it is not probable that many
of the members of Augusta Lodge. NO.
S4 r. p. o. Elks, will attend. there IS
great deal of interest felt on their part
in the coming Grand Lodge session and
reunion of the order to be held al baHi-
more. Md, July 10 to Is. Everything fndi-
Gates that it will be one of the greatest
conventions and reunions ever held py
The order. The Baltimore committee mas
made ARRANGEMENTS and plans for an at
tractive entertainment for the guests, in
Guiding a stop of four days In Baltimore
at the best hotels. There will be trip
to Washington, including Mt. Vernon,
sieht.seeing tour of Philadelphia and two
nights in New York at the Hotel Bit
more. George H. Bangs has been named
"a delegate to represent Augusta Lodge,
and Hon. Frederick w. Plaisted as alter
nate.
Augusta Elks will join the Boston par
ty, which has made reservations Tor no.
tel accommodations. etc. The itinerary
is as follows:
Sunday, July g. Members will assemble
at Boston lodge headquarters. Somerset
street, at 4.30 p. NJ, and be escorted by \
band to the South station. Special coach
es are attached to the Fall River line
express leaving at P. NJ. Upon arrival
Fall River wharf, 40 P. NJ. one of the
nalatial steamers of the Fall River Line
will be boarded.
Monday, July 10. The early riser will
be amply repaid by the interesting scenes
of the East and North rivers. The route
| 49, $,rlh rid
view Of the picturesque sky line of lower
New York to Pier IA, North river. which
point is reached at A. NJ. Table d'hote
breakfast is provided. after which the
party disembarks and leaves by ferry
from Pier II to Jersey City. connecting
with special train Of Pullman cars.
The route is through Philadelphia, Will
mington, etc, and Baltimore is reached
at 1890 noon. Transfer by automobile
provided to Hotel Belvedere. Grand Lodge
headquarters, or the Stafford.
Monday, July 10. Tuesday, July H..
Wednesday. July 12. In Baltimore, at
tending the Grand Lodge session and re-
union.
Thursday. July Is. Baltimore lodge, No
Z, has arranged varied and interesting
program. The parade will take place on
Thursday.
On Wednesday an excursion to Wash
ington will be provided. leaving Baltimore
at s.45 A. M. via Washington, Baltimore
& Annapolis Electric Line.
Upon arrival Washington. 1915 A. NJ.
sightseeing automobiles will meet the
party, and a comprehensive tour of the
city will be enjoyed.
Headquarters rooms provided at the
new Ebbtt House. where table dhote
luncheon and evening dinner will be serv-
ed. At z. NJ. special train of electric
cars will leave 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue for an excursion to Mt.
Vernon.
Shortly after the departure from Wash
ington, the train leaves the main line for
a side trip to Arlington, also visiting Fort
Myer. At Alexandria,, which is soon
reached, is Christ church where Washing
ton worshipped; Carlyle House, the head
quarters of General Braddock in 1852;
Marshall House. where Col. Ellsworth
met his death tearing down Confeder
ate flag in the spring of 1861, and other
interesting points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

All members of the ~" National
Rife Club are particularly requested
tn annear at the ~" range sometime
during this Thursday afternoon VI
evening, so as to shoot the targets U
be used in the match between the TO-
cal team and the Provincials. Those
who cannot come, in the evening VIII
he allowed to shoot in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
AUGUSTA YOUTH !,
and MAID MAKE A
JOURNEY TO BOSTON

Deputy Marshal Glidden Of the An.
gusta police force left on the lo4a
train Wednesday night for Boston,
armed with the necessary warrants to
bring back to Augusta Morris Brad.
ford, aged IS years, and Miss Edith
Nichols of the same age, both of whom
are residents Of Augusta. 1t is alleged
that the young people went to Boston
on the Monday night Pullman. Deputy
Marshal Glidden is expected to return
with them tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
DULUTH'S SCARE
PROVED TO BE A
BIG TOY BALLOON

Duluth, Mimi. March 1.-The mys-
terious acceptance which for several
nights has been seen soaring over
grain elevator and ore docks here,
causing authorities to investigate, was
a big toy balloon. it developed today.
The balloon burst into flame last
night and fell on the docks. prac-
teal joker it is believed released the
balloon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

in the city Wednesday. the Standard
Oil Company and the two others in
the city announcing their advance at
the same time. The retail price is now
% cents per gallon. the highest that it
has ever been in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The regular meeting of the commit
tee on accounts to prepare the roll for
the March meeting Of the city govern
ment will be held Thursday evening.
This is the final meeting Of this COM
mittee for the year, and the next roll
will be considered by a new committee
to be appointed by the incoming city
CoVernment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
sun could get at it. but on the whole !
the shedding is holding in good shape. |

A number of local people are plan
ming on going to Boston on Friday and
Saturday evening. The attendance
from this city during the week will ap-
parently be larger than for several
years, the people taking a great inter-
est in the new models this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The track was q quarter mile of good
smooth going.
Judges and Timers-Fred Hoare of
Newport. Fred Wescott of Bar Harbor,
Hurbert Pratt Of Waterville.
Following the classed races the fea-
lures were brush events, with no speci-
fed time There was a large crowd.
The race was in charge of Waterville
horSemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
What They Saw While in the South

What They Saw While in the South
Hon. Horace Purinton and family
have just returned from an extended
tour of Southern states and cities and
will describe their trip and the Billy
Sunday meeting. Thursday night al
the First Baptist church. The public
is cordially invited. They visited
Trenton. Washington, Savannah, st
Augustine, New Orleans Memphis and
other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The Ladies' Baptist Social Union
was entertained Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. Arthur J. Roberts at her home
on College avenue. An exceptionally
pleasant afternoon was passed by the
ladies and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

A linen shower was given to Miss
Freda Rainey by a number Of her
friends at her home Wednesday eve
ming in honor of her approaching mar
riage. Miss Rainey was the recipient
Of a large number of beautiful and
useful articles. a social hour was en-
joyed by those present and dainty re-
freshmentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
BLAME GERMANS
FOR EXPLOSION
ON STEAMSHIP

Rio Janeiro. March IA dispatch from
Bahia says that the police authorities
there. as the result of an investigation
which they have made. place the respon-,
sioility for the bomb explosion on the
kamport & Holt Line steamship Tenny'
son on two Germans named Neworth and
Phesdiman.
The police say the men cannot be foun0
and that the Bahia Office of the siemans
company. Of which Neworth was tire
agent, has been closed.
On Feb. q the British steamship TeF
nyson put into port at Maranhao baby
damaged as the result Of bomb explo-
sion which caused the death Of three o.
the crew, an American, an Englishman'
and a Dutchman. 1t was later statea
that box containing the bomb had been
put on board the steamship at Bahia by
instruction Of German merchant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Rev. H. S. Truman of Oakland will
speak at the Maine Central car shops
meeting which will be held Thursday
noon under the auspices of the Rail-
road Y NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The weather warmed up a little
Wednesday and during the middle Of
the day in the sun it was quite warm.
but the cold wave is lasting in good
shape this time and Waterville people
now will be pleased to see the warm
weather come. The snow melted q lit
tie in places during the day where the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The whist party to be given by the
Goth Century Club will be given at the
Masonic hall Thursday evening Of this
week instead of Friday evening as had
been talked Of. A large attendance is
looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The Ladies. Aid of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs. Sarah B.
Cannon at the Woman's Association
rooms, Thursday afternoon. A large
attendance is looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The corridors of City hall were
filled all the forenoon and afternoon
with people hanging about to see what
the board of registration was doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Thursdays Concert Program

Marcl1-''Capparian" Cary
Observation-Disclosures" Reissiger
Waltzes-"Glacier Gardens
Keller Bella
Selection from "Ship Ahoy' Miller
March-"Patrol Of the Irish and Eng
I ueh" Cone
~. Hunting Scene" Bucalossi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

One drunk was before the police
court Wednesday morning. He was
given a fine and costs which he paid
and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The regular March meeting OF Silence
Howard Hayden Chapter, D. A. r. will
he held Friday afternoon at o'clock
with Mrs. Edward w. Heath, 60 Front
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Edgar J. Brown returned Wednesday
from a business trip of several days
to the northern part of the State in
the interests of the Knights of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
The Ice Races

The first ice race of the season was
held Wednesday afternoon. One organ
lied race was the chief attraction at
the ice races on the Kennebec river.
just above the Waterville railroad
bridge This race was of the 80 class
go PACT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Rev. S. W. Browne. pastor OF the Bap
fist church. showed the correspondent Of
the Journal an egg laid by one of his pull
let's Tuesday which measured eight inches
in circumference and five inches in diam
eter.
At the annual town meeting which will
be held next Monday the voters Of the
town will have a choice of two sets Of
candidates for selectmen for the coming
year. The present first selectman, s. Reed
Allen. and with him will run Harry Ia
Tarr and William NJ. Dingley. Mr.. Allen
has served as first selectman for the past
two years. Noble Maxwell, II. F. Smith
and Robert p. Stewart are candidates
Mr.. Maxwell has served the town as first
selectman II different times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Miss Helen Simpson who has been
visiting at her home in the city, re-
turned to the University of Maine.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The ladies of the Unitarian Alliance
will hold cake sale at Meservey's
market Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Fred Is. Perley who was the guest
of friends in the city returned home
Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

NJ. +. Holmes of Lewiston who has
been in the city on business returned
home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Mrs. Fred LaChance and child of
Rockland are the guests of her moth
er. Mrs. Austin Bragg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Charles II. Seiqars

Charles II. Siegars. postmaster at So.
Dresden. died very suddenly at his home
at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, death
being due to n shock. Funeral services
will be held Friday afternoon from the
Methodist church at South Dresden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
WATERv|LLE

Frank D. Robinson went to Portland
Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

Carroll n. Perkins was in Augusta
Wednesday on legal business for the
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

80 PACT
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
MRS. T. EWING

wishes ic announce that she has an ex-
elusive lire of'pRESS GOODS for spring
and summer wear. several thousand sam
piles TO select from NEW YORK manu-
facturcrs and importers. also latest ma
terials for MEMS SHIRTS and table linen
from the famous mills Of Belfast, ireland.
Retaining the Position as Corsitere Tor
sPIRELLA coNpASy.- phche sis. 4.
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wide. Upon the same theme he has
spoken from almost every noted
chautauqua platform in America. and
his published temperance addresses
have been scattered over the nation
by the ton.
No man has made more exhaustive
scientific study OF alcohol and the ap-
palling effects OF the drink habit on
the human race. than has Richmond
Pearson Hobson.
His mastery address. The Great
Destroyer" has been delivered In
every quarter OF the United States
and in printed form has been scat
tered from coast to coast. II is one
OF the most terrific arraignments OF
the curse OF strong drink ever deliy'
cred on the American platform.
On Dec II. 1918. on behalf of the
committee of one thousand, author
lied by the National Anti.Saloon
League convention at Columbus. Ohio
the previous month. Mr.. Hobson intro
duced In the lower house OF congress:
an amendment to the constitution Of
the United States prohibiting forever
the manufacture. sale. importation
expectation and transportation OF IN
toxicating liquors.
Mr. Hobson will lecture at the Frs
Baptist Church at o'clock and tn
lecture will be free to everybody an'
everyone is invited.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15

dizzy spells. headaches and irregular
urination. Kidney weakness becomes
dangerous II neglected. Use time
tried kidney remedy-Doan's Kidney
Pills. Hosts OF people testify to their
merit. Read Bryan case:
Mrs. L. f. Hearn. 800 Dallas street,
Bryan. says: Il had backache dread
fully. could hardly turn over. was
so sore and lame. also had spells OF
dizziness and the kidney secretions
were scanty and irregular in passage.
Four boxes OF Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured at Emmel's Drug Store. re
lieved the backache and rid me OF kid
ney complaint"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Hearn had. Foster-Milburn
Co, Props. Buffalo, n. Y.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
BOB AST|N MAY
RUN FOR CONGRESS

State Senator Bob Astin OF Bryan
was In Austin Friday visiting the cap
itol and chatting with odd pals. as
he expressed II. While Senator Astin
admitted that he lust dropped over
TO Austin" on private business he In
timated that the congressional bees
were still buzzing around his head
and he was likely to enter the race
for congressman from the Sixth Dis
trict at almost any time in the near
future.
Senator Astin declared that Presl.
dent wilson's decision to send troops
across the border to capture villa met
with his approval and proved the wis
dom OF the presidents preparedness
policies.
Il believe In preparedness and
want TO see the United States In a
position to guard every inch OF her
territory. both by land and sea-" Sen
ator Astin declared
The above Is from the Austin
American OF March II. Bob Astin
has thousands OF friends In this dis
trict who would be glad to see him
enter the race for the office Of con
gresham from this district and who
would 20 their full length to see hin
elected.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
WANTED.
LOST.

WANTED Roomers and boarders
COS Ursuline ave. Mrs. u +. Clark
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
GRAND JURY REPORT.
Makes Report to Judge Scott. Who
DISCHARGED Them Yesterday.

Discharged Them Yesterday
The State OF Texas, County of Braz'
os-In the District Court OF Brazos
County. March term. A. d.. lsi6-To
the Honorable Judge Of said court:
Now comes the. grand jury OF said
county and STATE and beg leave to
make the following report to your
honor:
l. We have been In session seven
days and during that time we have
diligently inquired Into an violations
Of the law that have been brought Ia
our notice and we are delighted to re-
port to your honor that In so far as
crime is concerned this county is in
excellent shape.
We find that our county attorney
Che sheriff's department and the con
stables throughout the county have
been wideawake TO their duty and
have kept close tab on the INSIDE
meanor yiolators OF the law In this
county.
2. We have visited the jail and ex
smined the same carefully and lind
that II is in good sanitary condition
that the prisoners therein contained
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15

are being well cared for by our
sheriff.
3. We wish to thank the district
attorney and the county attorney for
the valuable assistance they have
rendered us during our deliberations
and Investigations OF the various mat
ters that have come before us.
We desire also to extend our thanks
to the sheriff and the different bail
ifs that have so promptly executed
the processes for witnesses who were
to come before US.
4. As a result OF our labors for the
last seven days we beg leave to re
port that we have returned into the
honorable court thirteen felony cases
and three misdemeanors and now that
we have finished our labors for this
term. we beg leave to be finally dis
charged. Respectfully submitted,
|. NJ. COOK, Foreman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
NOTICE. POULTRY RAIsERs.

Use vicks' Chick Mix fof layins
hens. vicks' Baby Chick Feed Tor
chicks. meat scraps, blood meal
ground bone and oyster shell for a
balanced ration. Car chicken wheat
milo maize and cracked corn.
Our stock Is large and complete
and our prices right. We give auto
mobile vouchers. Phone 3I6.
WICK BROS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15

IN Illinois physician has invented
A device which receives and records
wireless messages, even when coming
from far distant points.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
non. RICH. PEARSON
H0BS0N COMING
VIII Lecture In Bryan Tomorrow
Night-All Should Hear
Him.

Hon. Richard Pearson Hobson, ex'
congressman from Alabama. and one
OF the great Southern orators and lie
bators OF thct state. will lecture in
Bryan tomorrow Thursday night.
and every citizen in Bryan and Bresos
County that can should come out and
hear him.
The name OF Hobson has become a
household word throughout the Ameri-
can nation His dare devil heroism ut
Santiago In the Spanish-American
war. when. with few like minded
comrades. he sunk the Merrimac UNI
der fire and lead.yomiting guns OF
both the Spanish fort and fleet, first
brought him TO the attention Of the
American people.
With no less patriotic self.abandon
he has served his country as con
gresham from Alabama. his native
state. From his first entrance upon
the halls OF congress, he has bravely
and persistently pressed the question
of prohibition upon the attention o.
congress aud also the entire county
Hobson is an orator OF extraordinary
ability and has frequently addressed
congress upon the urgent Importance
OF prohibiting the liquor traffic nation
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15

To hold an dancing slipper secure
is the purpose OF a recently patented
piece OF rough fabric to be fastened
inside Il at the heel.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15
MYSTERIOUS PAINS AND ACHES
Make Life Hard to Bear for Many
BRYAN Women.

Too many women mistake their
pains and aches for troubles peculiar
to the sex. More often disordered
Kidneys are causing the aching back.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-15

Extensive deposits of asbestos with
a longer fiber than any mineral fiber
heretofore known have been discov'
cred In the Transyaal.