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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08

Observation-Disclosures st.
a Rooms-$3000-Paved st.
Good four-room house with hall. very
close-in, on Matagorda st. Has gas. sew
ers. water and lights. Well-built: good
condition. Owner anxious to sell.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
$500 Cash
2-R- DupleX. $1,000

Two baths, water heaters. large south
east sleeping porch, polished floors.
beautiful paper. enameled WOODWORK,
nice electric fixtures new shades ana
iinoleum. well located. lot 50xi40. double
garage, the rent will pay 1t out. Mis-.
3IS6-W.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08

s275O BUYS NICE HOME
North side. outside city units in
Los Angeles Heights. four rooms and
bath, four-piece plumbing, closets and
built-in features, almost new. new
paper and paint. close 10 street car.
Gravel street. will sell on easy terms
to reliable party. Call Mr.. Csnaday.
LAUREL HEIGHTS BUNGALOW
Seven rooms and sleeping porch.
two baths, front and back porch, nice
floors. paper and paint good, garage
for one car, two servants rooms with
bath. laundry with built-in tub, place
less than three years old. built for
home. party leaving city and wants to
sell. Call Mr.. Glass.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
Preston Ave.

High on the hill we have a
beautiful five-room bungalow
which is priced TO sell; II you are
really interested in a good home
at the right price call Mr. Biggs.
ALAMO DEVELOPMENT CO.
e07 Travis Bldg. or. $50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
"A Home Like You Have Eonged to Own
And Priced Within Your Reach!

Success is what everyone strives for! In
BODYBUILDING like every other business your
success Is when you have sold your product.
We built nine homes on beautiful Kayton
Avenue in the 400, 500 and 900 blocks and
we have sold six of them While these
homes were open hundreds of San Antonio
families inspected them and admired their
beauty. and we feel if you are in the
market for home you owe it to yourself
to inspect the three homes we have unsold
and ready for occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
STONE & COOPER COAL co.
l Winthrop Street, Augusta

This old established concern has
been under the active management
OF Mr.. Everett Stone for the past
forty years. 1t became the Stone &.
Cooper Coal Co. on the entrance of
Mr.. Llewellyn L. Cooper into the
hrm. ten years ago.
Recently they have opened a new
office. l Winthrop ST., north OF the
postoffice, where they are finely
equipped to look after their patrons
interests. They are amply equipped
10 MI large and small orders. having
a storage capacity for 5000 tons of
anthracite coal and 1000 tons of BIZ
luminous.
A large business is done through
out Augusta and vicinity by this
concern. who have to meet the de-
mand for this most important COM
modify IN the face of impending
strikes ana consequently high price.
Ihey operate five teams and two
trucks for their trade and are prompt
In this important branch of their
business.
They deal in Old Company's, Le-
high Anthracite and Consolidation
Company's. Big Vein. Georges Creek
Bttuminous, which is weighed for
their customers on a new, latest make
Fairbanks ten-ton scale. Those who
use coke for heating and cooking
purposes will find the best grades
here.
They are members of the Mer-
chants Association. Mr.. Cooper was
a member of Governor Plaisted's
staff in 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
ALFRED HANSON & son
MasOns, Contractors
Augusta

Persons requiring the services OF a
thoroughly competent mason will do
well to see Alfred Hanson & Son.
They have had long experience IN
this line having been in business for
the past II years. They will give
estimates and make contracts for all
kinds OF mason work. brickwork,
foundations, plastering. sidewalks,
etc. Many fine jobs of mason work
about the city may be seen, done by
Mr.. Hanson. Some contracts of note
were the mason work for the Angus
ia State hospital. Y. NJ. C. A. build
ing, Elks building. Lincoln school,
the addition to the burlington Block
and n"merous residences. Their lat
est work is on the fine Augusta rest
station on Commercial street that is
being built for the public.
All work done by Alfred Hanson &
Son stands the test of time and their
reputation for solid and substantial
work. has been built up by their
strict attention to business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
CLAIR Il. MARSTON
Distributor for Franklin, Paige &
JCWctt Cars
81 COny St. Augusta

Under the management of r. l..
White this agency has completed two
seasons as distributors for the
Franklin, Paige and Jewett cars.
These cars increase in popularity
from year to year, the new advances
adding measurably to quietness Of
motor and body, efficiency of lubrica-
ton, perpanency of adjustment,
restful driving. complete protection
and known for comfort, easy hand
ling and road ability.
The service department is under
the management of II. Il. Jose who
employs only skilled machinists. afr.
Jose's personal supervision of this
department makes for the reputation
they sustain for turning out Al
work All leaving their cars here
are confident that they are in eX-
pert hands
The sales force is building up an
organization of progressive men who
are familiar with every detail of the
mechanism of these cars. Mr.. III. G..
McCausland who is well-known in
Augusta and long connected with the
Nlccitttiii''i' clh an" p II. W hi'o' WIZ
has been connected with the branch
since its opening, are now on the
sales force. Firestone and U. S.
tires are featured here.
To Mr.. r. l.. White who has been
with this concern since this branch
was opened, may be attributed the
large degree of success which has
been achieved during Il short space
of time. building up as he has a
strong cooperative organization Of
trained, experienced men, all special
lists in their line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
FIRST NATIONAL GRANITE BANK
Augusta, Maine

The First National Granite Bank
of Augusta is the oldest and largest
National Bank in Genital Maine with
assets over 100000.
A Commercial and Savings Bank.
With a large organization and pro-
gresSve management, this bank IS
able to handle any Or all of your
banking business. Every form Of
banking service is conducted under
state and national supervision. It's
facilities include checking and saw
ings accounts, investment of funds,
handling of estates and an especially
appreciated service in the convenient
safe deposit boxes.
The banks quarters on Water
street are dign:fied and as staunch
as the name implies. with complete
modern equipment for The carrying
on of the many sided activities of a
strong financial institution Of this
kind. The consolidation Of the First
National and the Granite National
resulting in a banking organization
of which Augusta ma: well be proud.
Its affairs are directed By high type
of business men, an efficient staff
having charge OF the workings of the
bank.
With total resources exceeding
5000, 1896, Undivided Profits 1885,
S47.3l, there is no circumstance
wherein the depositors and patrons
of this strong bank are not album
dainty guarded and protected. Alb
solute security, absolute permanency,
conservative management and pains
taking service are guaranteed to all
+ who place their business in their
hands. They receive active business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
augusta Postoffice, Largest i'm the State

The Augusta post office, one of the
finest OF, it's kind in the country, was
erected by the national government
and opened for business January /,
1890. It's original cost was about
; 100000.
The building when first completed
did not contain the northern wing
which now houses the Office of the
postmaster. nor was tho concrete
area to the north of this, then in
place. The second story was first
devoted to the use of the national
pension department for Maine with
General Selden Conner as pension
agent. This agency employed 10
clerks. and the postoffice proper first
employed so clerks. The present
personnel of the office includes: the
postmaster and assistant, 4S regular
clerks. IL city carriers. rural car
riers, 4 substitute clerks. substi-
tute carriers, ! special delivery mes
senger and 10 on the Janitor force.
The second story of the building is
now devoted to the U. s. Internal
Revenue. Department of Maine.
The first postofflce Of Augusta was
kept in the back room of a little
wooden store and dwelling house on
the site of the present Union Hall.
James Burton was the first post
master. appointed August II. 1904.
He held the Office for II years and
in 1906 was followed by Samuel Tit
comb, grandfather of Lemuel Tit
comb. Esq.
For 20 years before the present
building was erected. the postoffice
occupied the first floor of the Gran
lite Bank building. When the great ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
SHAW'S BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Augusta

An honest and straightforward
policy has made the Shaw business
college into the largest and best
known educational institution along
business lines in Maine. Their cours-
es have been arranged to meet the
demands for thorough training and
in business principles to
meet the demands of the commercial
world. The extent Of the patronage
by those desiring a liberal education
Is apparent, when we note that in
the Portland, Bangor and Augusta
school. they have training facilities
for over 500 students.
The Augusta Branch was estab-
lished in 1894 and for the past four
years has been under the manage
ment of Miss Flora johnson.
There are five complete courses
Business Course, Shorthand Course,
Complete Combination Course, the
best prepare ton for the demands
along commercial lines; and a course
known as the Shorter Combination
Course. Also a course in Telegraphy.
Students may begin at any time, no
examinations being required. Even
ming courses Oct LIST to April 80.
Catalogues are sent on request or
Miss Johnson will gladly give any
information desired by telephon,ng
4?6-W. Many students have been
placed in important and lucrative
positions throughout the state by
this college and those going to TIE
larger cities find themselves qualified
by the splendid training given AT
this college. To Mr.. f. l.. Shaw, tho
president, may be accredited the sue :
cess of his educational enterprise,
that has prestige wherever known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
FLANDERS GARAGE.
jackson ST.. Augusta

With the prestige of a wide exp"r-
fence in the handling of cars, M
Flanders of Augusta pledges to give
you the utmost in conscientious ANA
satisfactory service, at prices con-
sistent with expert workmanship and
immediate attention to your troub-
les. Your car left in his hands will
receive the most painstaking care to
its most intricate parts, by machin-
lists who take pride in turning out
Al work. They will see that all
parts are perfectly adjusted fer
smooth operation for they aim at
satisfaction. This garage is also
sub service station for Chevrolet
cars and offers the best of service,
quick in detecting the trouble AND
correcting it with efficient work.
The best Of tires and tubes famed
for their good wearing qualities are
among the accessories always to he
found here. with gasoline and also
oils graded for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

mel which Is the daily mirror of
events for some 5000 subscribers in
and around Waterville.
The Maine Farmer came into the
hands of the Gannett's in 1921 who
made of it a greater agency as a
spokesman for the farmers.
On June list of this year it was
consolidated with the Sunday Edi-
ton of the Portland Press Herald
serving a larger audience than ever
before since its start In 1882.
Especially interesting in their
plant is the Gannett Press modernly
equipped for the handling of all
kinds of commercial printing.
Efficiency is the keynote here in
the latest additions of the Kelly
Press and the Cleveland folder and
work right into the general policy
of the extra measure of service en-
tertained by this organization.
The 175 employees can be used in
rush orders to advantage in this
room, also, as they recognize them
selves as essential to keeping up to
the high standard of service wher-
ever they can be the most useful
Last, but by no means least, would
we speak of the latest acquisition to
this Company's enterprises.-the
Portland Press Herald, the CONSOLE.
dation of the Portland Press and the
Portland Herald, bought in 1921 by
Mr.. Guy p. Gannett, the son Of w. H
Gannett. The circulation has in.
creased from 1900 to $4,000 in this
comparatively short period of time
This is called "Maine's breakfast
Table Paper" Again the humani.
tartan side of these publishers came
out one morning with the words do
YOU know your newsboy?" Many
there were who would complain al
few moments delay in the receipt
Of their morning paper, who had not
given thought to the small boy al
the door. and only needed a hint to
think of him in the terms OF his
own boy.
Thus we are proud to say that one
OF our biggest organizations in the
state believes that the open door to
success Is to adopt a generous and
humane attitude toward all con.
nected with their enterprises and
that this policy works who would
question? The founders OF this or.
ganiZation are and always have been
leaders in the city's commercial and
business activities. keeping in touch
with the best in the life of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
nkyNETT PUBLISHING co.
AZ Augusta Achievement
Augusta

one of Augustus most distinctive
.,ssrnrises is the great publishing
Sous Of Gannett. which has been
rwhn,hing COMFORT since the year
sxaS Comfort to-day holds a circu-
,.t,os Of a million copies and the
raa year paid the Augusta Post
m,re the sum of $4,000 in second
e,ss hostage. The magnitude of
M circulation of this magazine is
srnressed when we say that CON-
rnRT Is known throughout the
l.nrth and breadth of the country,
raci,mg many Of the smaller towns
"a communities, where it is much
sppreciated as family paper. A
buw place Is this plant, the organi-
nticn all intent on getting out the
monthly magazine on time. and
working together as a unit, in a
spirit Of cooperation. For this is
ne policy of the,GANNETT HOUSE
10 have their workers work with
them, a. was expressed in a recent
mseasine-.You can buy his muscle
and mental ability but you can't buy
lii loyalty and enthusiasm-you
lave to win those assets. the most
important ones there are, by your
treatment OF him as a human being"
50, We cannot express the magnitude
o. this organization in statistics,
only. but speak of the spirit of the
employees which has been developed
BY considering them as important to
tho concern and receiving in return
their loyalty. This has grown with
tho increasing consideration shown
toward them in making a home-like
atmosphere, providing a rest room
Tor them where twice a day for fif-
teen minutes they may relax. Or,
perhaps they prefer a walk in the
fresh air, listen to the photograph
Or spend the time in dancing. Again.
their individuality is recognized,
each to her choice. Especially are
they pleased with the substantial
ray envelopes, $4,000 being paid
weekly to their employees, a large
proportion of which is spent in the
Augusta stores making it possible
for them to keep up their stocks to
1 high standard Of excellence.
Also comprehended under the
head Of Gannett Publishing Com
pany. Inc, is the Waterville Senti-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
"a. AND j. X. PARTRIDGE
""eral Contractors & Builders
Augusta

wv master builders Of this part Of
~ ~ state are better or more favor
49, Known than ]. A. and J. X.
No.. 0ss Of Augusta. They esti-
- W building work of any de-
3. 'on, and do their work in a
,0ushly efficient manner, and as
/. ut have the confidence Of lead
!. cnitects, and of property own
M. \. nave been three years in
''ns of work and are building up
SuInr business with their complete
Eom.s and skilled workmen.
A ~ Of their latest contracts are
Il asS,Ie state school at Hebron, Me-.
haldirs on the administration
lAtior tnere and the Augusta rest
M,s. which will have all modern
q s" us for the strangers who
~ Ht'nnally making stops in Au-
are men of well known bus
esrlty. capable and reliable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
4l AUGUSTA Me-

might affect them. A thorough
knowledge of the State insurance
laws, rules and regulations affecting
insurance companies has peculiarly
fitted this company for the success
full conduct Of their business.
In addition to their insurance
business, d. w. Cony & Co. are
agents for the United States, French.
White Star and Cnnard Steamship
Lines. They are skilled through long
experience in arranging foreign and
domestic tours, including Bermuda,
West Indies and Florida.
The d. w. Cony Company was es-
tablished in 1920 by Dan w. Cony
who later purchased the J. w. Beck
Agency, q well-known general in
surance business.
Both members of the company
enjoy City and a Statewide ac-
quaintanceship. Thomas o. Cony,
after several years connection with
Portland branch of Richardson. Hill
Co., brokers. came into the company
in May, 1924. and is devoting his
efforts to that branch Of the bust
ness that includes the Connecticut
Mutual Life and The Interest
Business Mems Accident Association.
Dan w. Cony is City Clerk and Au-
ditor and active in civic affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

States. The Association also carries
in stock, bed blankets, yarns, sweat
erS, ready-tO- wear shirts pants,
stockings, mittens, and auto robes.
That the entire line of goods meets
the needs and desires of the people
is evidenced by the fact that they are
shipped, not only to the New Eng
land States, but into many Of the
Western and Southern States as well.
From the beginning of few yards
of pant cloth and suitings, and u
small number of bed blankets he
production has been increased to
hundreds of yards. annually, and
other lines in proportion.
The Organization was started with
q membership of about 800, and at
the present time, has a membership
of $40, with a remarkable record Of
only two Withdrawals, because of
dissa tisfaction with the Association.
A large percentage of the products
are shipped out of the State, thus
bringing into the State, an increas-
ed revenue to our farmers, to be
spent among the merchants of the
State.
While the total number of sheep,
during this period of years, has not
increased as much as was hoped or
desired. the quality of sheep kept,
and the wool produced, have shown
remarkable improvement in quality.
and has resulted in a substantial in
crease per capita.
Since the Association has been or
ganized, it has earned for itself, and
paid to the members, an increase of
approximately $4,000 over the amount
that could have been obtained in the
usual manner of selling wool, and
each year, it has grown much larg-
err and stronger, until it is expected
that in the near future a sufficient
surplus may be created to take care
of the financial needs of the men,
bers during the season.
The Association has recently opon-
ed new office and salesroom at BIS
Water street. Augusta. Me, under
the management Of c. II. Crawford,
of Dexter, Me-, who himself. has a
l75 acre farm, with flock of 81
sheep.
All goods may be ordered by mail,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
KENEEI:EC OIL co.
Maple ST., Augusta

Less than three years ago Il. r.
Emery. with one man and one light
tank trucks started 20 develop the
kennebec Oil Company into an Or
ganiZation for wholesale distribution
of gasoline kerosene. motor oils, gen.
eral oils and other petroleum prod
uctS. What success has been
achieved cane be judged best from
the above illustration which shows
the original four hundred and fifteen
gallon tank truck replaced by two
tank trucks and tank wagon with n
combined tank delivery capacity of
sixteen hundred and tfty-five gal
Ions. and convenient side racks for
carrying oils, geasers, etc.
Tie kennebec Oil Company 6istrib-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
HUDSON & ESSEX SALES CO.
Sales & Service
ZOE State ST., Augusta

For the past two years the Hudson
& Essex Sales Company. under the
management of Mr.. F. S. Carpenter,
has rendered the people of Augusta
an appreciated service. Any person
contemplating the purchase OF
high grade car should visit the show
room of this company and tnvesti-
gate the merits of the Hudson and
Essex cars. Each of these cars are
standards Of efficiency and durability.
They are widely known for their
high class construction Of the best
materials. superior workmanship and
their economical use of gas and oil.
A complete line Of parts. accessor-
les, gasoline, oils, tires and tubes are
carried in stock. Their service de-
partment is equipped with all neces-
sary appliances for the making OF
quick and efficient repairs.
They are the sole agents for these
cars In Augusta and lower kennebec
County. They aim to give satisfac-
tory service.
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OWEN a. TURNER
Groceries, Provisions, Meats
North Belfast Ave, Augusta

A visit to this store will assure one
that the large line Of groceries, pro-
visions and meat obtainable here Is
Of the best on the market. The cam
ned goods of well known manufac-
turers are displayed here as well as
the best brands Of tea, coffee. cereals.
etc. Other Nspealable features are
the vegetables and meats of scrupu-
lous cleanliness. At this store the
tandy-eater may select from a large
display of confectionery and the
smokers may take their pick from
the best brands of cigars and tobac-
co. In the seven years that Mr..
Turner has been in the business he
has established Il store rendering u
very complete service in foodStuffJ
to his customers. .--------------
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COTI.'Ss PRODUCTS
o. Northern Axe. Augusta

This is one Of the most widely
known stands in this vicinity. Mr..
Cote has hocn engaged in business
for more than twenty years and is
now known all over the country.
Do YOU use Magic Water when do
ing your family wash? If SO be
sure and purchase COtes Magic Wa
ter FOR when clothes are rinsed in
this specially prepared solution they
come out snowy white. When your
clothes are stained or badly soiled
Just pour = little Of Cotes Magic
Water into boiling water and place
your clothes in it for few minutes.
You will be surprised then to find
how easily they can be washed.
There is also a splendid stove poll
ish ana a widely reputed Bug Killer
put OUT by this same man, also blu
ing.
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r.. T.. McCCRDY
Electrical Contractor
IS Bangor ST., augusta

1t is the business Of Mr.. McCurdy
to make installations of electricity in
househoulds and places of business
and for the past two years he has
done this in the most efficient man
ner. All phases of electrical wiring
is done and he installs all kinds of
telephone systems, annunciators. call
bells, speaking tubes. electrical fans,
etc. He is also an electrical engineer
of ability who thoroughly unde:-
stands repair work. The National
Mazda lamp is carried by him at all
tines.
Modern housekeeping demands
modern methods and in no way can
more complete service he render
ed than by the power of electricity
in the way OF washing and ironirs
machines, vacuum cleancr ETC. Thus
rendering a service that is distinctly
satisfactory.