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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING
HARTFORD FIRE STATION
AWARDED TO G. A. BROOKS

The committee on fire department
of the City Government has award
ed the contracts for the new fire sta
ton in Augusta to be known as the
Hartford Fire Station as follows:
Building to Charles A. Brooks, $44,-
1856; plumbing. o. B. Frost Co., S.
$40; heating, J. H. Cogan Co, $4.3oO.
The work on the new building which
will be located at the top of Rines
hill, will be commenced at once and
will probably be completed in from
five months to five and half
months. The plans have been drawn
and the entire work will be done I'M
der the supervision of Bunker &
Savage. the architects.
The petition of the housing COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce
asking that the Hartford House
which now sets upon the lot, be
moved to the rear of the lot, has
been refused, the committee finding
that this arrangement was imprac-
teal and not possible. So. according
to the present plans, the building
will be taken down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Swazey re-
turned to their home in Brownville
Wednesday, after passing two-weeks
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Clark.
Mrs. Willie Rolf has been quite i'll
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Withee of
Waterville were guests att MIR. and
Mrs. Irving Davis Sunday.
New potatoes of unusual size and
excellent quality have been harvested
from the garden of Salem Edmunds.
our veteran gardener, who will be "a
years old the 5th of August Mr.. Ed
mundS makes speciality Of raising a
large quantity of early as we'll as late
vegetables. He does all the work him
self and his crops are looking espec-
tally fine at this time. due to intensive
cultivation. He may be found at al
most any time working among his
plants but is always willing to leave
them for a talk with his friends 1t is
with pride that Canaan points to him
as being the oldest as we'll as the most
active in town that is noted for the
large number of very smart old peo-
pie.
Mrs. Nettie Boston of Skowhegan is
the guest Of her brother. Willie Rolf.
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Bowman and
daughter Evelyn of Fairfield. were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Will
Hams Sunday.
Mrs. Mile Foster and granddaugh-
ter, Avis Foster, have returned to
Waterville. after passing a few days
at her farm.
Ashland Williams was at home from
Gardiner Sunday.
Mrs. Nettie Boston Of Skowhegan
and Mrs. Julia Churchill visited Mrs.
Fred Getchell Tuesday
Ancil Booker returned to his home
in Winslow Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
Lewiston and Auburn
Chambers of Commerce Outing
Today at Lake CObbOssee

big doings" is promised today at
the Y. NJ. G. A. State Camp on the
west shore of Lake Cobbossee when
the Lewiston and Auburn Chambers
of Commerce will have their annual
outing together. The stores in those
cities will be closed all day. so that
there will undoubtedly be a big at
tendance of the business and pro-
fessional men, and a feature of the
program of sport events will be a
baseball game in which the Lewis
ton team will endeavor to get re-
venge for the bad beating they re-
ceived by the Auburn team on the
annual outing last year which was
held at Cundy's Harbor.
The trip from Lewiston and Au-
burn will be made by automobiles,
leaving the rooms of the two cham
beers at $50 A. NJ. A seashore din
ner served on the lake shore. with a
clambake and Holsters, and with the
addition of chicken, eggs, water
melon, rolls, coffee and crullers has
its place on the days program. to be
served at l o'clock. With good
weather, the outing should prove a
most enjoyable occasion for all the
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
Drawing For Preliminary,
Round of Ladies' Tennis
Tournament. Country Club

With p players entered. great in
terest is being manifested for the
ladies' tennis tournament of singles
which will be held on the courts of
the Augusta Country Club. beginning
Thursday, July %. The entries in
clude a number of very good players
and the matches to determine first
places promise to be well contested.
Mrs. Robert A. Cony is chairman of
the committee in charge of the tour
nament, and the other members of
the committee are Mrs. Danforth L.
Nash and Miss Maude Barker
The drawings for the preliminary
round have been made with the fol-
lowing results: Dorothy Niles VS.
Mrs. Warren Smith: Dorothy Hill
vs.. Mildred Campbell; Joan Sturte-
want VS.. Katherine Hill; Mary Lee
Whitman VS.. Virginia Holway;
Maude Barker VS.. Lucy Titcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

A news item contained in a recent
issue of the Denver (Col) Daily Ex-
press refers to Donald O. Burleigh,
who with Mrs. Burleigh, both former
ly of Augusta, are now making their
home in that city. The item states
that Mr.. Burleigh, who is publicity
man for the Connor Advertising
agency at Denver and is doing the
publicity fork for Lakeside Park, one
Of the popular summer resort parks
in the vicinity of Denver, acted as
one of the hosts the other evening
when the 125 of the Express newsboys
were the guests of honor at the
park. The item says in part: of
the 40 big attractions at the resort,
the boys saw every one. The ferris
wheel. merry-go round, whip, derby,
windmill and dozens of other features
were centers of excitement. D. Q.
Burleigh. publicity man for the Con-
nor Advertising agency, and Joseph
L. Moore, assistant manager of Lake
side Park, acted as hosts for the boys
and took them around to- every con-
cession. 1t was a night long to pc
remembered by the carriers of the
Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
LTTCHFIELD

Mrs. A. S. Childs of Everett, Mass,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. j. b..
Stevens. Jr.
Mrs Harold Weston is in the Gardi-
ner general hospital, where she was
operated on for appendicitis.
George Brann Of Lewiston is the
guest of his son, Ralph Brann.
An auto party consisting OF Mr.. ana
Mrs George Blume, Misses Linda and
Inez Gowell WILDER Gowell and Miss
Ruth Bowley went to Dresden
Wednesday and returned home with
20 quarts of blueberries.
RAYMOND Harnden and friend are
passing few weeks with his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harnden.
Mrs. G., W. Newell made business
trip to Canton Tuesday and returned
home the following day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blume and
daughter Dorothy and son Joseph of
Lexington, Mass, and Mrs. Blume's
mother. Mrs. A. s. Gowell her broth
er Wilbur and sister IneZ of Boston.
motored to Orr's Island Saturday,
where they were the guests of Miss
Ina Gowell, who is passing the sum
mer there. The return trip was made
by the way of Lisbon Falls where a
stop was made to call upon relatives.
The series of meetings which have
been held at the Steventown school
house under the leadership of Miss
Ethel Boothby. came to a close sun
day evening. 1t is to be hoped that
this community will be again privi-
legged to have the services of Miss
Boothby. Much good has been felt
from her short stay.
Edwin J. Banks of Edgewood,
Mass, who has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Emma Bowley, returned to
his home July II to attend to bust
ness. He is expected to return to
Maine for another short stay in about
two weeks.
Harold Weston and daughter Doris
are staying at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Bowley until Mrs. Weston
is able to leave the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Giverson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Undertake of Auburn
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. d.
Brann Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Boothby and Miss Dodge
of Gardiner have been making their
headquarters for the past week at the
home of Mr.. end Mrs. Robert Belyea.
CORNERS-Miss Jessie Libby of
Hallowell was the week end guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Libby.
John Becker of Boston and family
are at the Callahan cottage for a few
weeks.
Mrs. Eldora Robinson of Water
bury, Conn, was visitor at the home
Of Mrs. Wilbur Starbird last week.
Mrs. Fred Abbott and children Of
Clinton. Mass. are guests at the home
of Edward True.
Capt. and Mrs. Henry Reed and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Reed of Richmond
were callers Sunday of A. S. Ash
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Batchelder of
Roslindale. Mass, are visitors at the
home of Seymore White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Drake and two
children of New York were guests at
the home of Mrs. Wilbur Starbird last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
WEEKS MILLS

c. ]. Malcolm and family of Wind
sor visited at F. S. Malcolm's Sunday
afternoon.
E. S. Noyes returned recently from
a business trip to Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Brown were
callers in Somerville Sunday after
noon.
Miss Fidelia Banks Of Augusta is
passing few days vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Banks.
Miss Eva Hatherway of Augusta
passed the weekend with her par-
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Hatherway.
Miss Alice h. Mosher passed the
weekend with friends in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earlon S. Moves and
children returned Saturday from a
few days outing at Ocean Point.
Mrs. c. w. Giddings is very i'll.
Mrs. Stephen Plummer went Fri
day to the Augusta hospital to have
her arm treated for blood poisoning.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McLaushlin
and Mrs. Alice Mace were callers at
f. s. Malcolm's Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
ALL-DAY REUNION
First M a n e Heavies
Aug. Z at The Oak
lands, Gardiner, with
Big F e a ture Pro-
gram

The First Maine Heavies always do
things in 10 days. The regiment was
raised that way, and on Aug. 7 an
all-day reunion and blowout will
take place at Ludor Gardeners home
stead in Gardiner, Me.
This will be the second regimental
get-together, the first having been in
Portland last winter. On this oc-
casion of week from next Saturday
the boys from all over the State will
assemble and fight the war over
again, laying particular stress on
the German situation. All the mem
bers of the First Maine went to Bow
dom College one fall and so the dis
cussions will be erudite to say the
least.
There is "a large delegation coming
over from Bangor and another from
Portland. Kid Shea has promised
some mules and with Harry Sears
training them the entertainment will
get under way. Dinner at l o'clock
daylight saving. time, and after that
there will be obstacle races, sack
races, ginger ale races, Dali game
and all will round up with a swim
before supper.
For those too enlarged in avoirdu-
pois to engage in the games, lunch
will be served continually A f1y-
swatting contest has been arranged
for all those who used to get out
of real fatigue by swatting flies and
some ex-members of the First Maine
N. F. A. ball team are expected to
make an exceptional showing.
Everyone who was ever a member
Of Names First Regimental Heavy
Field Artillery are expected to be
present and all those who attended
the old Battery E reunion know
what a grand day is in store for
those present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
RIPLEY

r. c. Wakefield finished haying on
his farm in Ripley Thursday and
went to Bangor Friday for the week
end before returning to his work in
Dexter.
Mrs. Myrtle Rumery recently fell
from load of hay and broke her leg.
Charles Ross of St. Adams moved
on to the Fred Hanson farm last
week. Mr.. Hanson has moved to
Pittsfield.
Miss Elizabeth Wakefield was TAX
en- suddenly i'll while at her work in
Dexter Thursday and was brought to
her home in Ripley Friday morning
in an automobile in an unconscious
condition.
Mrs. Blanche Whitney and children
OF Saco are visitors at w. A. Pratt's
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Felker, Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

1t would seem to the average per-
son that Indiana, Florida and Ohio
are quite distant points to ship lum-
Der. which is manufactured in Au-
gusta. Yet the Augusta Lumber
Company is at work on three large
orders for Ringing Bros. and Bar
mum and Bailey. Hagenback and
Wallace, and Robinson's circusIS
and the lumber is shipped to these
points Several years ago when
Ringing Bros. played ins this city,
they noticed the saw mill on the east
shore of the river and went over to
see if the Augusta Lumber Company
could manufacture seats for their
arena. The lumber had to be all of
one width, perfectly sawed and
planed, and free from knots. They
found by experimenting that the
spruce which grew in the State of
Maine is tighter in proportion to- its
tensile strength than any wood in
the United States. So in the past
few years all of the large circuses
have ordered all of their lumber
from Augusta, as the mill here is
the only one in the State which
makes a speciality of this variety Of
lumber. During the war the Gov
eminent reauisitioned all that was
available for aeroplane work. but
now it is being shipped to the big
shows again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

ing value of life. Each Of three plans
worked out by the special Forum
committee were considered, the one
day historical celebration, receiving
the unanimous approval Of the di-
rectors.
Blaine Owen was approved as
chairman of the Housing committee,
which is considered as one of the
most responsible appointments within
the power Of the Chamber of Com
merce. This committee will study
carefully and, scientifically the grow
ing need in Augusta for more hous-
ing, and will bring in its report in
due time.
George A. Ellinwood presented a
plan for giving holiday to the needy
children of Augusta in corporation
with the Y. NJ. c. A. State Camp. A
program of sports is part of the ten
tative program, and Messrs. Ellin-
wood and Clarke were appointed as
a committee to report on the advis-
ability of such an outing for the Au-
gusta children.
-
Commerce work was introduced by
Secretary Clarke in the proposed en-
ployment bureau. For the present,
free service will be rendered people
in need of employment, and firms
needing employees, thus keeping the
people of Augusta in touch with en-
ployment possibilities without charge.
The committee on membership re-
ported excellent progress in collect
ing dues, turning their previous small
balance into sufficient total of funds
to meet the current expenses. Much
credit is due to A. n. Soule, Henry
Dunnack, and c. F. Bilodeau for this
achievement. 1t was voted to advance
the necessary funds to cover the sum
mer school expenses of the secretary,
who leaves early in August to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Saturday for Five Islands where =
will pass a few days n ,hei: SUI
cottage. They made the trip u 7
steamer.
Joseph johnson is out from IVA
on a furlough. He is at his nsPa'''
Elmer Johnson.
DR.. and Mrs. J. W JACKS" i
Barre, Vt. are expected taS y. 4
Besides visiting relatives '"sl
pass a part of the time al 10
Hilarity." their cottage BESIDE Inv
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
Country Club Notes

Drawings for the mems singles Ten
mis- tournament will. be made FRIDAY
afternoon at the Club. The names
names that are now on the challenge
board will be used. Any others VIM
wish to enter will please notify the
members of the tennis committee
William Johnson. Kimball Flsher
and Arthur PARROT. Jr. A handsome
loving. cup will be awarded the win
ner of the tournament. There Will
be keen interest and competition IN
the tournament, as there are grsan
many well known players already en-
tered. The preliminary matches Will
commence Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
ST. ALBANS

William G. Batchelder had a slight
shock Friday. night. He has been an
invalid for a long time.
Miilard Field of Winthrop Beach.
Mass. made a week end visit with his
sister. Mrs. Maurice Tyler.
DR.. and Mrs. +. o. Mathews are
making an extended visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs, E. E. Mathews.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Batchelder left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
WITH DIGNITY
Capital to 0 b S nv e
States Centennial

Commeree-PIan Such Observance
Some Time in Late September or
Early October - Sunday Probably
Day with Orator, Music and School
Children Taking Part
At the meeting. Tuesday afternoon,
the Directors of the Augusta Chamber
Of Commerce upheld the recommen-
dations of Henry A. Dunnack, State
librarian, and speaker at the Open
Forum on Celebration that the Angus
ia observance of the Maine Centen-
NAL be kept dignified and educational,
rather than brilliant with the carnival
spirit, that satisfies for the moment
and leaves no lasting impression of
historic Maine. Such a celebration of
Names Tooth year will be undertaken
by the Chamber of Commerce some
time late in September or early in
October. The assistance of the school
children in the matter of music will
be sought. There will be an orator
of noted ability who will speak on
Maine. its past, present and future,
and there will be good orchestral or
band music. Sunday will probably be
favored as the day. This turning
away from the light frolicsome .holi-
day to the true significance of these
observances will be a new departure
in the MATES of celebrations. but it
should do much to bring to our people
a true understanding of the real, last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

The remains Of Freeland Andrews.
who died Monday evening at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Togus, were
brought Tuesday to this city and
were sent on train No. last night to
Norway, where fune>l services will
be held and interment made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Gay, Miss
Hattie Holmes and Mrs. Richard Up
ton of this city left by automobile
Tuesday morning for Worcester and
Boston, Mass, where Mr.. Gay went
to attend to matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

cepted two youths for navy service
yesterday in the persons of Carl
Yeaton of Belgrade Lakes and AL
fonso Tracey of Augusta, both of
whom will be sent to Newport for
training Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

c. ]. Oberly of Philadelphia. who.
with his wife and daughter. is visit
ing at Winthrop with Mrs. Oberly's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Simp-
son, was a caller Tuesday upon
friends in this city. Mr.. Oberly is a
member of the reportorial aft Of
the Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

For the benefit of those. who do not
know about it. the merchants call at
tention to the fact that the stores are
closed every Wednesday afternoon
during the months of July and Au-
gust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Loyal Order of Moose No. 145s, will
meet this evening at G. A. r. hall.
All members are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Leavitt of
Somerville are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Leavitt at Gannett
street, for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Sawyer of Ban
gor were visitors Tuesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Miss Elizabeth Craig of Chelsea,
Mass. a registered nurse. has arrived
in the city for a few days stay with
friends Tuesday. she was the guest
of Mrs c. 0. Tebbetts ON Melville
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Chief Justice Leslie c. Cornish and
Associate Justice A. NJ. Spear have
recently returned from Portland
where they had been sitting at the
July term of the Maine law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Arthur Allen. John Riley. and Will
liam Keiffe of Vassalboro were in
Augusta, Tuesday, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

A man who resides in Fairfield
was arraigned Tuesday before Judge
Robert A. Cony at the Augusta mu-
nicipal court on the charge of in
toxication. Respondent pleaded not
guilty and at the conclusion Of the
hearing the court found him not
guilty. The mans son came to Au-
gusta in the afternoon and accom-
panied him back to Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Island Park, Friday eve-
ming, under direction of Girls Club.
Same music. Every ticket you buy
helps the girls.
juIy2sd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

George w. Field of Oakland and
Orrin Sproul of Weeks Mills were
business callers Tuesday at the court
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

The county commissioners met
Tuesday in the courthouse to transact
routine business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

William Parent of this city has
gone to Oakland where he is visiting
his sister Mrs. George Hallett for a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

Regular meeting of r. B. Capen,
Rebekah: LODGE at s o'clock this
evening. Entertainment and refresh
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

the school of civic experts in Madison.
Wisconsin. hence bringing to Angus
ia the best thought Of modern times
relative to municipal matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

The time limit for the playing OF the
preliminary round is one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28

and Mrs. Earl Felker and children
were callers in Williamantic one day
recently,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Burleigh Martin was caller Non
day at. Readfield on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28


THE spiritual and material success
i of your girls and boys depend upon
their schooling. For over ITO years
Hebron Academy has guided amoi-
tious girls and boys into the paths OF
prosperity and happiness. Here the
student is taught fearless honesty, a
Christian independence of thought
and action, and the principles OF good
citizenship.
Located in billy country, with the
MAGNIFICENT view of Mount Washing
ton and the White Mountain Range
forty five miles away, the Academy
is ideally situated for developing ooth
" Ten Buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-28
Hebron Academy
HEBRON, MAINE

the minds and bodies Of its s,ud.,,
The school has ten buildings iprri
ing two spacious dorml,ories on. :.
girls and one for boys, W
In this wholesome and hcn.I...
atmosphere the student prosn.a
The courses include English, MI.
mates, Science, Physics, I,,;'
Spanish, French, Home Ecopon;.'
Domestic Chemistry, EloStion, Rs,,
ness English and Arithmetic. IN
sports. Faculty changes are MN /.
quent. Pupils always under ~
perienced teachers, masters in ,s.,
lines.