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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
PARTRIDGE'S DRUG STORE
III. p. Edwards, Pharmacist

This stand has been a drug store
for SO years and was in the Partridge
family from 1866 to 1920. 1t has al
ways been recognized as a reliable
family drug store, and has had the
confidence of the community during
this long period of time.
Mr.. H. p. Edwards, who was con-
nected with the firm for fourteen
years, bought out the business two
years ago and is carrying on with
the same business enterprise that
has always characterized this store.
Here is to be found a most COM
plete line of pure and wholesome
drugs, sick room requisites and hos
pital supplies. Prescriptions espec-
tally are put up in most painstak-
ing manner. for Mr.. Edwards Is a
registered pharmacist. who employees
every safeguard TO insure accuracy.
They also handle a complete line
of perfumes, toilet articles, post
cards and a choice line of choco-
lates cigars and cigarettes.
Especially popular are the sodas
and soft drinks dispensed from their
fine soda fountain for those who
have formed the habit of dropping
into this pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
ORIENTAL TEA GARDEN
Augustus Newest Restaurant
Water ST., Augusta

The chief attraction OF this, "Au-
gusta's Newest Restaurant, Is the
menu of delectable Chinese dishes
that are so popular with the devotees
OF this up-to-date restaurant. The
pleasure of eating at this Oriental
Tea Garden Is more than the mere
gratifying Of the inner man for
here you dine amid pleasant sur
roundings, snowy linen, quick and
polite service. Besides the ample
table space on the main floor there
is balcony comprised of seven prl-
vate booths. These private booths
offer an excellent opportunity for
those who wish to entertain their
friends in a quiet and digniGed way.
The latest of appointments and
equipment add beauty and efficiency
and help to assure their patrons of
quick and faultless service. This
restaurant also caters to a large
clientele by Offering American food,
prepared by an experienced chef.
Popular and very reasonable prices
prevail here.
The proprietor, Mr.. Charlie S.
Wong. is always on hand to see that
prompt and courteous service is ac-
corded to all guests. ---- ---------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
BEAL'S CANDY STORE
H.3 Water ST., Augusta

One of the business stands in Au
gusta that contributes to the pleas
ure of the community is Bears Candy
Store. About a year ago he opened
up his attractive shop where lie dis
penses his home made candies and
ice cream.
All his products are made under
the most clearly and sanitary con-
ditions, his confectionery making a
fine window display. While making
largely for his trade the best of car
amels. molasses and peanut kisses,
chocolate novelties, etc, Mr.. Beal
also carries widely advertised choco-
lates in fancy boxes that have a wide
range in price to suit the purse.
Fully equipped with the best of fix
lures. a fine soda fountain serves
you with the creamiest of sodas, soft
drinks, and delicious ice-cream. At
their immaculate tables ladies are
refreshed with cream of the finest
texture in all the popular flavors.
Mr.. Bcal, the proprietor, seeks to
please his patrons by keeping his
store UP to high standard of clean
illness. using only pure ingredients
in the manufacture of his goods, and
rendering q courteous service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
F. f. HILTON
Watch and Clock Repairing
Specialist
16G Water ST., Augusta

While you select your watch for
finely wrought cases either elaborate
or Of chaste simplicity, your first de-
sire is for accuracy Of performance.
There's no article used so much, con-
suited so often, carried so long. 1t
means much to you in your social
and business life, to have the stand
ard Of railroad accuracy in your
timepiece. From experience we all
know that this means that we must
employ skilled labor in this most
painstaking work. and those who
have had experience as specialists in
this line. To Mr.. f. E. Hilton of
Augusta is the palm given for thirty
years business experience in repair
ing watches and clocks, his patron
age extending within a radius Of 25
miles.
He makes a speciality in his jewel
~ display of watches, diamonds,
chains with pendants, and a large
selection Of rings. These are all Of
standard makes and bought with the
idea of pleasing his patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. j. TARRIO
Pool, Billiards & Bowling
147 Water ST., Augusta

Mr.. J. J. Tarrio Of Augusta is much
appreciated by those who are fond
of playing pool. Billiards or bowling.
He keeps a first-class place for the
men and boys in town, his establish
ment being clean, we'll lighted and
roomy. The six pool tables accom-
modate many players and games be-
tween experts furnish an interesting
pastime for onlookers. There are al
so four bowling alleys here which
have the distinction of being the only
bowling alleys on Water street 1t
is needless to say there is a great de-
mand for his cigars, cigarettes and
tobacco of all kinds. The boys ap-
preciate the soft drinks carried here
which at all times include all the
popular kinds and fiavors.
Mr.. Tarrio by giving his personal
attention to the details of this BUSH
ness has built up a large and perm
anent patronage.
This billiard hall Is equipped with
the Seeberg Orchestrion Piano, which
was installed about a year ago
best music in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Augusta City Hall
GAGE & KING
Garage
Commercial ST.. Augusta

This modern and thoroughly
equipped tire shop is owned by Conan
Gage and William E. King who COM
prise the firm. The best of repair
work on all makes of tires is done by
trained men who have much exper-
fence in this line. A large number
of car owners have found this a most
satisfactory firm to deal with. where
the equipment is the best for turn
ing out first-class work.
Vulcanizing is done in a most ex-
pert manner which is pronounced
A1-work, This firm are agents for
the Mohawk tires and tubes. These
tires have a great tread that take
hold on any surface; they put trac-
ton under the drive of the engine
and safety under the pressure of the
brake. These tires are carried in
large stock in Cords, Fabrics and
Balloons.
With the best accessories of all
kinds, gasoline, oils and greases, this
firm is equipped to render a salts
factory service to it's patrons in all
branches of their service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
HERSONT & BONSALL
Groceries & Provisions
III Water ST.. Augusta

For the past ten years, this store
under the management of ]. E. Her
som and H. p. Bonsall has done q
fiourishing business. A splendid
combination of hustle plus a business
policy of square dealing has given
this store its remarkable success and
large list of appreciative patrons.
The lie Grande -four, all kinds of
canned goods from the leading man.
ufacturers. package goods of great
variety. jar and bottled goods of all
kinds are displayed on their spacious
shelves. Their fine vegetables are
attractively arranged in the display
windows.
In their meat department they
have a fine selection of choice meats.
All kinds of plattered meats, steaks,
etc. are displayed in their fine re-
frigerator. The perfect sanitation
which prevails throughout this de-
partment is very pleasing to all
patrons. Their fine delivery service
assures prompt delivery of all orders.
This concern has two stores, one
in Augusta, the other in Waterville,
which have large patronage. The
Augusta store is in charge OF J. L.
Hersom; the one at Waterville is in
charge Of H. p. Bonsall. Mr.. Her
som has the distinction of being a
member Of the Chamber of Com
merce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
QUALITY SHOE STORE
HilISOn Il Liable Co.
234 Water ST., Augusta

At this shoe store are to be found
the newest styles in shoes for men
women and children that are con-
ducive to comfort.
Everything in footwear in the
highest and medium grades makes
of this store popular headquarters
for fitting out the entire family.
They specialize In the Bostonian
and Glove Grip shoes for men, en-
bodying the best of material with
the finest of workmanship. The
Queen Quality and Cantilever shoes
for women have large follow
ing. The Cantilever is especially
adapted for those desiring comfort.
Buster Brown are the favorites for
boys and girls.
A large line of hosiery is carried
for men and women to. match their
choice Of shoes. Footwear of relia-
bility, service, value and price to
meet the demands Of the public are
the marked features of the Quality
Shoe Store, under the management
of Arthur Liable since starting with
in the past two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
WENSLOW'S
Confectionery g Ice Cream
302 Water ST.. Augusta

The very name of WinslOW's Sug-
gests the most delectable homemade
candies and ice-cream, reputation
that has been built up during the
short space of ten years. Ninslows
does a large manufacturing business
in these lines and makes a fine dis
play in this up-to-date store equip
ped with an attractively arranged
display window. There are six spot
less tables for ladies who on their
afternoon round Of shopping are
wont to drop in here for their fav-
orite dish of ice-cream and to carry
home a box of Winslow's delicious
home made candies. Or perhaps, Il
bag of Butter-Kist pop corn or some
freshly roasted peanuts.
At their modern soda fountain
they serve the creamiest of sodas
and other light drinks. Apollo,
Schraft's ana Blue Banner choco-
lates are displayed in their spacious
showcases and a full line Of sailed
prepared nuts are also carried in
stock. Those who want high grade
home made candies are sure to be
pleased with the assortment display
ed at WinsloW's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
SWIFT & ANDERSON
MaSOnS & Contractors
43 Lincoln ST., Augusta

During the twelve years the above
firm have been in business they have
given satisfaction in cement, brick
and mason work of all kinds. They
make contracts and give estimates in
plastering, stucco work. cement
walks, stone and cement walls and
foundations, guaranteeing Al work
at rock bottom prices.
Those demanding high grade work
will do well to employ this firm and
many fine jobs in this vicinity may
be pointed out as their handiwors,
the new Stone & Cooper building on
Winthrop street standing conspicu-
Gus as a fine piece of contractvworlI.
The firm is comprised of Merton
III. Swift and Oscar III. Anderson,
both men being experienced in their
line and ready to handle both large
and small jobs to the satisfaction Of
all parties concerned. They will be
pleased to furnish estimates at any
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

serves patrons in a nomelike, yet
modern way. 1t has been noted
previously that The North is pre-
eminently for CONNER cial men. These
energetic knights of the gripsack find
here ample sample rooms, where Gus
toners can be met and orders closed.
This makes The North the mecca for
buyers all through this section. The
rates at The North are from $3.50 per
day up. Mr.. Lynn's policies are
broad and liberal, but he maintains a
firm control of affairs, which are con
Quoted in a wholesome, dignified
way, making congen!al surroundings
for families or groups which may
have occasion to utilize a first class
hotel as home for longer or shorter
spaces of time. Mr.. Lynn feels at
home here and since engaging in
business in Augusta he has been
active in fraternal and social affairs.
Needless to say, he is an Elk and his
fellow-members have learned to re-
spect his genial manner and true
friendship. which has been put to the
test and found to be enduring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. L. TURNER
Groceries, Provisions, Fish and
Meats
16j Water ST., Augusta

A successful business record of
twenty-five years testifies to the
ability of Mr.. Turner of Augusta 10
produce the goods and satisfy his
customers. He aims to keep the best
of goods, sell at reasonable prices
and to hold his customers by selling
as advertised. Pure and unadulter-
ated foods adorn his shelves, in fact,
all through the store you will find
quality goods.
The flour. coffees, teas, cereals and
fancy biscuit are of nationally adj
vertised makes. The canned, jar and
bottled goods of well-llnown brands.
Fruits and vegetables in season are
to be found here. Separate depart
ments for their fish and meat MAIN
tain a high standard Of cleanliness,
under the most sanitary conditions.
Here one is sure of getting prime
roasts of beef. lamb, pork and veal,
cut to suit the purchaser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

supervision of O skilled vault en-
gineer, containing boxes of the latest
design, massive, and with every I'M
provement of the lock smiths art and
affordng security for all kinds of
portable articles. The building is
equipped with every moGern banking
facility and is one of the best
equipped, in this section of New Eng
land, including electric bur glar alarm.
Institutions like the ST ATE TRUST
COMPANY are doing greater work
than armies, as building is greater
than destroying.
Citizenship with general financial
independence will be the country's
greatest asset and defence, and an
account with the state Trust Com
pany's bank is a long step toward
eontented old age, and freedom from
distress and worry when one requires
a serene and quiet mind.
Percy V. Hill, President
Nathan Weston, Vice President
Stephen Hegarty, Vice President
Guy o. Vickery. Vice President
George C. Libby, Treasurer
Thomas II. BODICE, Asst Treasurer
DIRECTORS-Percy V. Hill, Nathan
Weston, Fred G. Kinsman, Norman
Il. Bassett. Stephen j. Hegarty,
Willis E. Swift, Guy o. Vickery,
Chas. P. Kinsman, Thos. H. BODICE,
Samuel Titcomb, Geo. c. Libby.
Arthur w. Whitney. Albert M.
Spear Arthur +. PARROT, Nathan
S. Weston.
EXECUTIVE BOARD-Nathan Wes-
ton, Fred G. Kinsman. Norman Il.
Bassett S. J. Hegar;y, Willis f.
Swift, Guy o. Vicliery, Chas. p,
Kinsman.
A small Executive Board from this
body of Trustees gives immediate at
tention to current matters, frequent
conferences from the full Board
keeping all the members in close
touch with the Company's affairs.
Each month brings new depositors
and increased opportunities for the
Company to serve the public. In
quiries are solicited on any Branch
of the Companys activity and these
will be given every courteous atten-
ton.
Too strongly It cannot be i'm
pressed upon the minds of our young
people that habits of saving and OF
economy within reasonable bounds
are the corner stones of the success
of life. Reaching maturity without
some financial reserve is unfortunate
and may easily become a calamity.
The officers of the State Trust
Company hold themselves in readi-
ness to cooperate in ucCess-build-
ing through saving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
PlIIRCE'S PUBLIC MARKET
30 COny ST., Augusta

A fine meat and grocery store has
been opened up in Augusta within
the past two years under the name
of Pierce's Public Market. This con-
Germ understands thoroughly the
running Of an upto date market and
meets the demands of their trade
Each department of their large store
is teeming with goods that testify to
the large trade enjoyed by this con-
Germ. The best OF flour, coffee, tea
cereals, canned. bottled and jar goods
are attractiv6ly arranged on their
shelves.
They justly pride themselves on
their excellent meat market that is
finely equipped. all meats kept in
careful refrigeration. Special atten-
ton is paid to giving the customer
just the cut that will please her fam
lily in prime roasts. in beef lamb,
veal and pork, also the best of poul-
try is to he found at this market
Their two display windows suggest
the high grade products in food sup
plies, carried by this progressive
firm. All orders are promptly attend
ed to and delivered Two teams are
kept busy to attend to their large
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
HOTEL NORTH
Augusta

wheh in Augusta, face direct to
-. North and stop there. You will
s M Roland G. Lynn there, in charge
y me city's leading commercial hotel
!. M an establishment. as well. that
49, ~ Aprusta credit. AIR. Lynn is
ssovn throughout the country as a
.sssccessful hotel man and since COM
~ here in 1913 he has given The
North n, even greater prestige than it
M ever had at any previous time
Srr,rr the nearly 40 years that 1t has
Sssn IN operation. The North is in
~ very centre of things. but a
minutes walk from the Maine Gen.
t,si station and from the postoffice.
fne four story brick building fronts
mora than 100 feet on Water Street.
ma IS sleeping rooms are heated by
.tssm. and especial attention is given
d perfect order and cleanliness. The
ho,,se is lighted throughout by cleo
tricity and the large dining room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
p. S. MOONEY
Leading Tailor
81 Trust Building, Augusta

To hold the Fort as the leading
tailor for period of 43 years is the
business record of Mr.. P. S. Mooney
of Augusta. Many of the best dressed
men In the city look to him from sea-
son to season for clothes that spell
distinction in cut, finish and quality
of material.
Custom clothes reflect individual
ity. The good dresser employs a
custom tailor, knowing he will find
patterns that are different and ma
terials Of superior quality, and Mr..
Moony can always be relied upon to
satisfy even the most fastidious of
men. His importations of individual
patterns are particularly adapted for
those who want something out Of
the ordinary. Mr.. Mooney will sug-
gest the new shades and designs for
the particular young man and the
more conservative cut for men Of
mature years.
Mr.. Mooney is a member of the
Rotary Club and is a Knight Tenn
plar Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
NiURPHY'S
Auto-clcctric 4, Battery Service
80 Bridge ST.. Augusta

At Murphy's is a complete equip
ment for electrical work on all
makes of generators and starters,
lighting systems. and he repairs and
reclhrges all kinds of batteries.
Those who have difficulty in getting
clear line for the Radios, should
try the Willard Radio Batteries
WTAM (Thc voice of the storage
battery. Its function consists of re-
search which is being done to i'm
prove the quality of radio reception
and the broadcasting of radio pro-
grams for your entertainment"
No job or piece Of work is allowed
to leave his shop until the customer
is satisfied. The success which ne
has attained is due to his reliability
and prompt service, combined with
a thorough technical knowledge of
all branches of his work.
Mr.. Il. G. Murphy is n graduate Of
Cony High and Detroit Michigan Au
tomobile school. He is planning soon
to move into larger quarters. having
outgrown his present capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

These two companies, now pub
fishing four monthly magazines with
: combined circulation of nearly
three million copies month-all
edited. printed, bound, and prepared
Tor the mails in this up-to date pub
fishing house in Augustus the out
Growth Of the business founded in
lS15 IN Augusta by 2. o. Vickery.
n 1874 Mr.. Vickery moved from
Water Street to Waverly Hall then
situated on the site of the present
(. n c. A. building. Mr.. Vickery
vas then publishing Vickery's Fire
noe Visitor, his pioneer publication,
snd the parent of the so-called Wick
dy Hill List-the present Hearth
and Home and Good Stories.
In 1873 Mr.. Vickery built the
name building at the corner of
court and Chapel Streets-the site
tne present plant-and from then
o. until the commodious new con-
ciete press-building, housing four
Wo-coIor Miehle presses, and three
Afee Hoe rotaries was built in 1922,
repeated additions to the plant were
necessitated by the always increas-
ns business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
ALBEE'S GARAGE
IS Bangor St., Augusta

This garage is an authorized ;erv-
ice station for the Star and Durant
cars and those owning these cars
may be confident that in leaving
them in Mr.. Albee's hands. they will
be put into first class shape by one
that knows. Mr.. Albee has been IN
business for over two years and has
much experience In general repair
work on all makes of cars.
Mr.. AIbee is an Augusta man and
has always lived here and Is well
known for his thorough and efficient
work.
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years later that steps We're taken to
raise funds. About $4,000 was
needed with only $1,000 subscribed
Accordingly the project was stopped
until 1898. In that year the house
on Crosby street. occupied by Mrs. +
W. kinSman, was taken for the hos
pital. In a short time the hospital
was equipped by the aid of private
subscriptions and the Ladies' Hos
pital Aid Society. The doors were
officially opened on April 8, 1888,
and two days later the first surgical
operation was performed by DR.. w.
il. Harris. The first matron was
Miss Minnie M. Morse who was sue
ceeded by Mrs. Sarah Hayden in
September of that year.
st. GATHERINGS school on the east
side of the river was obtained and
in October, 1900, the hospital was
moved to that location where it is
still located and extensively rebuilt
In 1906, by the will of the late j.
Manchester Haynes. $4,000 was left
for the nurses home which had been
established Il few years previous.
Mrs. Haynes added enough to make
ST., 900 and the whole was used for
the nurses home and equipment.
From time to time Mrs. Haynes has
added to the building. which was
called the j. Manchester Haynes
Home for Nurses and was completed
Sept. %, 1908.
In 1917 a fund for a new wing was
started and about $4,000 was raised
in two weeks time. AS a memorial
to Mrs. William II. Gannett, $4,000
was given for equipping the new
wing by William II. Gannett, Guy
p. Gannett, Grace Craigin and Flor
ence c. Farnham. George Z. Ma
comber and many others. generously
donated large sums of money and in
1922 the new wing was occupied and
the original hospital remodelled.