Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-04
OPENING GARDINER
GENERAL HOSPITAL

The opening Of a general hospital
marks an event of supreme Importance
to the city of Gardiner and an achieve
nent that viii link the name of Doc
tor A. b. Libby with GARDENERS dis
tingtished benefactors. The need of
just such hospital became c<,parent
to DR.. Libby soon after he came to
Gardiner. Keeping this need in mind
the first step to its accomplishment
was a generous gift from John b. Dem
mis- of New York. This was the incen-
tive to others and presently other
gifts in money and furnishings con
WINGED Dr. Libby the time had come
to go ahead. The John Dumphy house
on River avenue was purchased and
removed to site given by Mrs. H. G.
White on Dresden avenue. Henry
Richards was chosen as the architect,
The main part of the house was re-
modelled and an entirely new wing add
ed. The result has justified the high
est hopes Of all concerned. No ce-
tail has been overlooked nece0cary to
a we'll appointed hospital, Everything
is new and UP to the last minute in
the advance of science.
The location Of the building is I'M
usually beautiful. Besides acres of
ground with many beautiful trees. an
unobstructed view of the kennebec riv-
er greetS the eye from three sides of
the building. The -parlor is a most
unique feature.
The value OF such an institution to
Gardiner can better be imagined than
described. All the local doctors are
enthusiastic over the outlook for the
better carrying on of their profession.
The mills and factories see the best
provision for the care OF their men i'll
case of accidents. The whole city real
ICES a new sense of public responsi-
bility in the future welfare Of the hos
pital as well as a just pride in its pub
lie ownership.
List Of Donors
The following list Of donors will give
some idea OF how this work has been
brought about: Cash, DR.. and Mrs. A.
z Libby. Charles Swift, John B. Dennis.
MI, and Mrs K. H Gardiner, Mr. and
Mrs. Weston Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
S Maxcy, Mrs. NJ. Hazen Chase; rooms
furnished, DR.. ". G. Alexander, J. Walter
Robinson. Mrs. c. H. Gray. Mrs. ]. 5.
Maxcy. W. E. Maxcy. DR.. r. .. Simons,
DR.. Fred E. Strout. Mrs. II. G. White,
Cobbosseecontee Lodge, Loyal Order Of
Moose; land, Mrs. II. c. White: N-ray
appar atus Mr.. and Mrs Henry Merriam
and friends; cabinet for sterile goods
Miss Helen B. Maxcy: gas stove Gem
ira, Maine Power Co: kitchen range, a
friend; radiators. W. f. Maxcy; linen,
Hospital Aid Society; furniture for
dining room, Amesbury-Twombly
Co: wheel chair, Mrs, Henry Richards
chair Wakefield Mcknight co. mag
azines, papers, linen Mrs and Miss Web
ster; linen. Miss Harriet Bennett: lamp
Louis Witham; palm, Robbins, florist of
Augusta: pictures a friend; Nictrola, c.
A. Drawn; entire architects work, Henry
Richards: plans, Miss Eleanor Lewis; pic
ture, Miss Marion Lawrence.
Naturally this is but the beginning As
In other places, so in Gardiner. gifts and
requests Of varying amounts will flow in.
Such an Institution will call out the most
patriotic support. A "lfe membership
lis. has already been we'll started This
means the gift OF $500 of more. Some
elf hit or 10 such gifts have been made to
date.
Officers Of Organization
OF the organization the following list