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The Washington times., 1925-12-07
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The Washington times., 1925-12-07

Even II Harlan Randall, baritone.
did get lost Saturday night when
il was time for. his duet with Hazel
G. Arth he made up for II when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
RICHMOND'S APPAREL SHOP
Splendid Values in Ready-to-Wear
2S6 Water ST., Augusta

This exclusive Style Shop for
Ladies' Apparel has long been recog-
nized as leading headquarters in gar
ments Of style leadership in gowns
and coats. All in attendance render
q most pleasing service in helping
you in making your selections.
It is this extra amount Of service
that has made this shop popular and
been the Keynote of building UP
their long list of patrons. Combined
all times Of the best clothing that
stands for quality and Mt.
Here you will find suitable gar
ments for street and home wear, and
the most wonderful evening gowns.
The newest novelties in the new
est styles distinguishes their stock
and you may rest assured that they
are the latest from the metropolitan
style centres.
They have q fine line Of fur coats
a selection that is sure to please Mi
lady.
The Millinery Department connect
ed with this Shop displays hats that
show originality in design, either in
Cloche style or for more dressy oc-
casions. Ready-to-wear hats are to
be seen in nobby styles.
Mr.. Nathan Richmond understands
handling this line from A. to q. hav-
ing had a score Of years experience,
known as a merchant Of fine business
policies and progressive in up-to date
methods of doing business. He is a
member Of the Chamber Of Com
, merce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
II. o. PARMENTER
Real Estate 4 Farms
325 Water ST., Augusta

Within the past three years Mr.. H.
o. Parmenter has built UP fine bus
mess in the handling Of Real Estate
and Farms.
If you are thinking OF buying or
selling farm or town property. Mr.
Parmenter will advise you as to the
best investment opportunities. He
will give you the best service possi-
BILE in the buying and selling of prop
erty and you may put your dollars to
great earning capacity by a timely
visit to his office which may prove 10
be a most profitable one for you. His
understanding of local conditions has
given him n working knowledge of
actual values and he offers the pub
lie the very highest real estate Sc
curities.
Mr.. Parmenter fulfilled the office
of Deputy Marshal of the City Gov
| eminent most acceptably for a term
of 3 years and is widely known
throughout this section Of Maine.
, handling as he does properties
throughout Kennebec County. He
was President of the Board of Alder
men for years, served the city gov
eminent 6 years, in grocery business
10 years, resident Of Augusta 80
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

JOSEPH KIRSCHNEH
Meat Market
16S Water St., Augusta

The above meat market does u
hustIing business which the enter
nrising owner has built up WITHIN
the past eight years: .,..
Here the utmost degree OF SANTA.
tion prevails and all purchasins
meats at this store may be sure tnat
no contamination can touch these
products. His large stock which m
cludes heavy Western beef, native
nork, veal lamb. choice fowl, ETC., -
always palatable and your own par
ticular cut may be had for the ask
ing. Here too, you will find delicious
homemade sausage. sugar cooked
ham and bacon. In his Silent safes.
men" cases, which are models OF
sanitation and refrigeration, are dis
played all kinds of plattered meats,
tender roasts, and juicy steaks. TINS
meat department is fully stocked
A delivery truck is constantly com.
ing and going, thus you are assured
that your order will be delivered
promptly. At his store prudent
shoppers know they will find the
lowest and most reasonable prices
as we'll as the best OF meats. HIS
motto is 1.-THE best the market al
fords at a fair price"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MRS. ELLA MCINTOSH
Real Estate
259 Water ST., Augusta

In business for square deal is the
business policy of Mrs. Ella. Mcln-
tosh who opened her new business
Office within the past two years. Mrs.
Mcintosh is a Maine woman who has
an aptitude for the real estate bus
mess and has chosen it for her career
in Augusta and vicinity. She deals
in farms and city property and is
able to advise as to exchange OF
property. or for those thinking of
purchasing.
During the comparatively short
time Mrs. Mcintosh has been in bus
mess, 1t has been a success and is
rapidly growing. Any one desiring
to look at property may take advan-
tage Of her car service which is at
their disposal.
She is thoroughly capable Of TAX
Ing charge of property and those 60
ing out Of the city for a season will
do well to leave 1t in her care. She
also collects rents and in all branch
es gives the best service possible.
Property is bought and sold on
commission and she has investment
opportunities, offering the highest
real estate securities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
ROBBINS-ELLIS co,
Wholesale GrOcers
8 Bangor St., Augusta

This substantial company was Or
ganized two years ago with Robert
Morang. President: c. D. Ellis, Vice.
President; E. p. Robbins, Treasurer.
Mr.. Morang is well-known in the
business life Of the city, having been
formerly Agent Of the Edwards Mill.
and later President Of Fuller Holway
Co. Mr.. Robbins was with Fuller
Holway seventeen years and Mr..
Ellis connected with the same firm
for seven years.
All men of liberal ideas and sound
business principles, as wholesale
grocers. they have built up a largo
patronage, covering a trade between
Brunswick and Skowhegan.
They are distributors for the best
Of food supplies and sole agents for
the famed Grafton flour. This Com
pany receives. daily, large consign-
ments Of supplies including tobacco,
cigars and confectionery.
The best products on the market
are offered to retailers at prices that
make it possible for the public to
have food supplies of quality. as
they deal in the finest grades of gro
ceries and provisions obtainable.
They do big business in town and
surrounding territory and have two
trucks for their trade. Their patrons
find 1t profitable to trade here for
they are accorded prompt service
and price quotations that compare
favorably with the metropolitan con-
Germs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
WILLOW DINING ROOM
Home Cooking a Speciality
2S3 Water ST., Augusta

This fine dining room was opened
six years ago and Is already not
ed for its fine cooking and prompt
service. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Condor
have four dining rooms in operation
as well as modernly equipped cui-
sine. These dining rooms are listed
IN the Blue Book. They have a seat
ing capacity for 116 persons. The
tables are covered with snowy lin
ems. cleaning silver and sparkling
glass. Under the management of Mr..
Condon the dining room service is
sure to be prompt and efficient. Mr..
Condor is ably assisted by his wife
Who has complete charge Of the cui-
sine. Mrs. Condor is very efficient
in this department and puts the best
or meals, home cooked and very pal
atable. before her guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
VIEWERS DINING ROOM
H. j. Tetreault, Proprietor
2SO-282 Water ST., Augusta

This location has been a restaur-
ant for a period Of As years and Mr..
Tetrault is the third proprietor with
in that space Of time, taking over
the management seven years ago.
1t is well equipped to handle a
large patronage. having a seating
capacity for 100 people. Especially
to be mentioned is their fine service,
no long waits, courteous treatment
accorded all guests. Their menu in
cludes all the various and tasty dish
es that 60 to satisfy the most fas-
tidious tastes, without the big prices.
Good management Is reflected in
every branch of this immaculate din
ing-room, displaying an intuitive
sense Of what the public demands
and meeting them with the best of
food-stuffs and unexcelled service.
The best of help is employed in every
department who catch the idea of
their policy for the conducting of a
superfine place.
Mr.. Tetrault Is the man at the
wheel who keeps the masters eye
even to the smallest detail on every
branch of his business. lie is a
X. of c. and also an Elk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

In dealing in realty transactions in
Augusta and vicinity, Mr.. Higgins
has listed properties for those think
ing of purchasing either for occu-
pancy, or for investment. He spe-
cializes in farm property and has the
largest agency in the city dealing
in this branch of real estate. He Of
fers many propositions for those in
terested in stock raising. dairying or
general agricultural activity. At his
office may be seen photographs and
full descriptive matter which well
warrants the serious consideration
of those interested in securing a
place in the country. Through this
office one can have his property car
ed for during absence from home,
rents collected, etc.
Mr.. Higgins came to Augusta from
Winthrop in 1910 and has recently
been elected County Commissioner
He is also Justice of the Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
HASKELL BROS. co.
Market
Of Cony ST., Augusta

Located on the corner of Cony and
ket with its two fine display win
dows. is headquarters for the finest
OF food supplies. In all departments
the food supplies are fresh and in
wiling, shipped from the best mar
kets in the country. Widely adver-
tised makes of flour and the best
brands of tea and coffee attract a
large trade. Canned, bottled and
jar goods, condiments. and table lux
uries Of every description, early veg
etables. tropical and domestic fruits
are carried here in splendid variety.
The dairy products here are of the
freshest, as in fact is their entire
stock, due to the rapid turnover of
the supplies in this up to-date Cash
Market.
Especially is this true Of their
well-equiped Meat Department.
where the best of meats are handled
and no expense spared in making it
sanitary and up-to- date. Here you
may get prime western beef, pork,
veal and lamb that make fine plat
ter display in one of their show win
dows. Their fish is kept equally
Sdilitdry anu Is appreciated dS DelnS
strictly fresh.
Phone orders are given the same
careful attention, as though selec-
tions We're made in person.
Bakery goods from five bakers are
received. daily, to meet the large de-
mand of these excellent goods, in the
lightest Of bread, the freshest of
cakes and pies and fancy cookies.
Orders for campers, cottagers, etc.
filled as the daily household orders.
They use trucks for their prompt
delivery service.
Mr.. III. l.. Haskell, president of this
progressive firm, has had a wide ex-
perience in his line, covering a per-
iod Of thirty-five years. and we'll
known in the business life of Angus
ia, and lends his interest in all mat
tiers that pertain to the welfare of
the city. George d. Haskell, Treas
urer, Is rounding out forty-four years
OF active service, not only in bus
mess but as an active leader in the
rapid development of the Cony and
Bangor streets on the east side Of
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

, The slumber room is furnished 4,
a home bedroom and here the loved
one rests and here relatives NAV
stay and feel as though they comb
be alone with them in that OUTLINES
On the first floor also are located
the Office, first call room, recsiyin,
and casket trimming room and On.
Grating room. Closets are conyen,
iently arrayed for the ambulanrs
basket and shipping cases. hardware
! door pieces, and all accessories
, handled by an undertaking firm.
Their large show room on the ~.
ond floor is finished in mahoram
and white. Here is displayed q 1ps
array of caskets from the moderate.
ly priced to more expensive Broad.
cloths, Oaks, Mahoganies, bronze On.
ish and steel.
Here are cabinets displaying bur.
ial garments for men and women
: Mrs. Hewins shows excellent taste
in the buying of the burial dresses
They are of beautiful ouslity
and designs of latest models ii
Black. White, Orchid, delicate pink
and all the soft shades Of brown and
gray.
This undertaking firm was first
started in the year 1922 by David
Knowlton on the corner Of Oak and
Flagg streets. At the death Of
David Knowlton, his son carried On
the business under the name Of
Charles Knowlton. until Joined twen.
! y years ago by his son-in-law,
. Frank Hewins. Since 1905, this con.
Germ has been doing business under
Mr.. Charles Knowlton,t the senior
| member of the firm who is n yean
old, is retired from active duty with
much honor for his many year, Of
faithful service to humanity; w.
Frank Hewins, the active member Of
the firm besides being deeply Inter.
ested and devoted to the enlarge.
! ment and upbuilding Of his chosm
profession has taken a very keen ID.
terest in State and National Funeral
Directors Associations affairs.
Associated with the firm Is H.
Horace +. Staples, as assistant en-.
balmer and funeral director. A younS
man who by his genial personaun
is making host of friends.
Another instance of the proCes.
siveness of this firm Is shown BY
the fact they were the first in Their
line to add the Limousine type o.
hearse to their equipment.
1t is their earnest desire to exterl
to their patrons friendly personal
service. sympathetic and courteous
understanding, direct personal atten'
ton to all details and to give con.
scientious thought to sanitation and
the safeguarding of the communiu
at all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
CAPITAL WET WASH
90 Mt. Vernon Ave-, Augusta

The Wet Wash Laundry is rec
ognized in the city and vicinity
for the superior work it turns out,
under the most approved and sani-
tary methods. Mr.. Napoleon f. Ton
dreau. the proprietor, has, during the
IL years he has been in business,
eliminated lost motions and made
every step count in the handling Of
n large number of wet washes every
week. He has an up-to-date equip
ment in washing machines and ex-
tractors and all clothing is delivered
free from germs and dirt to the de-
light of the homekeeper who is pleas
ed with the results Of the service
given by this laundry. Two trucks
are used in the collecting and deliv-
cry. All clothing is carefully handled
by trained workers and those who
patronize Mr.. Tondreau find their
household duties lightened, the work
all that can be desired and the prices
just right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
KNOWLTON q HEWINS
Funeral Directors
Augusta

The beautiful Funeral Home OF
Knowlton and Hewins marks mos
effectively the transition from the
old days OF undertaking to the pres
ent day Of efficient funeral directing
The home Is ideally located for Its
purpose. 1t seems like a beautiful
posm with an accompaniment OF al
that nature and science with her
wealth of gifts can bestow. From
the moment one enters the grounds
feeling is thrown around one Of
that cherished atmosphere Of home
1t is surrounded by wonderful ole
trees, the lawn Is dotted with shrubs
flower beds. walk of stepping stones
lily ponds. arbors and pergola.
Exceeding pains has been taken tc
have the grounds attractive from
high purpose. that ones first and
lasting impression Should be one OF
beauty and comfort to those bereav-
cd. In building they We're actuateo
by the ideal Of making the funeral
home a fitting agency for Tightening
the burdens and sorrows Of the be-
reaved and to aid the public In Its
hour Of sadness. That they have
been able to carry out their ideas In
every detail is evidenced by the COM
Portable, home like atmosphere thai
pervades the home and the care with
which the appointment and accom-
modations have been made. 1t is
funeral home dedicated to unselfish
service.
A visit to this funeral home re-
veals the total absence of any.
thing suggestive Of death. everything
having been done to assuage the
grief for the loss Of a loved one.
From the central hallway which
creates very pleasing first impress
sion, direct access is made to the re-
ception room and chapel. The re-
ception room offers the hospitality
of a private home where the families
IF the deceased may quietly rest and
discuss funeral arrangements.
The whole arrangement Is one OF
beauty with its panels finished In
silver grey. its old rose draperies, its
ornamental baskets OF flowers and
its soft low glow of lighting from
candles and floor lamps.
The Chapel is dignified in its SIM
plicity with it's sacred altar and tai
candles from which radiates the at
mosphere Of devotional and spirit
ual service and from which words
of deep strength and comfort are
given those who mourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
History of Augusta --- Continued

was allowed to pass through on Oc-
tober l..
With a view to make Immediately
available the valuable water power
created, 10 saw mills were contracted
for by the company. In the spring
of 1880, with the saw mills nearly
completed a late freshet raised the
river to an unusual height and on
the morning of May so the water
worked it's way through a breach in
the west bank wall and soon found
n channel around the dam. The
bank and canal walls were washed
away and all the unfinished saw mills
swept into the wild torrent. The
high west bank was undermined and
the mansion of Judge Bridge, 80 rods
from the original course of the river
and 100 feet above it was plunged
| into the river and swept away. Only
an extensive ledge prevented the
washing from being more extensive
! and disastrous TO the city.
Nothing was done to repair the
damage due to the disastrous losses
of the company until in 1910 General
Alfred Redington offered to raise the
money to extend the dam across the
lew channel of the river, repair the
bank wall and build a mill. Work
| began in September. that year, and
| completed the following summer at
Il cost of $4,000, the dam having
been made 400 feet longer upon a
ledge as a base.
Several saw mills and machine
shops We're built at the ends of the
dam. In the spring of 1916 the COM
nany began the building of the first
kennebec cotton factory of a capac-
ity of 10000 spindles and completed
the following year. This was the
era of the building of the old factory
boarding houses one of which is still
standing.
CONTINUED on Page y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

After a continuous business OF
nearly twenty years. the L. Z. New
bert Agency is justly recognized as
the leading real estate firm in Au-
gusta. By fair dealing and because
Of its excellent service to its clients,
this Agency has won the confidence
of the home buying public. Although
limited in the main to operations in
Augusta and vicinity, the sales OF
this enterprising Agency totals more
than 100000 since 1905. This
amount represents many clients and
embraces a large variety of proper
ties. 1t is a source Of pride to the
sellers that in this extensive dealing
no real estate title has gone wrong.
no\mortgage of Importance has been
defaulted, and no home buyer Of SER
ious intention has failed to complete
his transaction.
Certain outstanding features in the
work of this Agency are especially
worthy of mention at this time.
Davenport Street
The Ballard Field, so-called, 'front.'
ing on Stone Street and Eastern
Avenue. was purchased in 1910. Stone
walls and fences we're removed, ex-
tensive improvements made. and the
new location opened to the public.
Many lots were sold and the large
programme of construction involved
the building of Davenport Street and
its line of handsome modern houses.
This section is now an attractive and
valuable part Of Augusta, and the
extension is growing eastward.
NeWIands
Newlands will always rank among
the really big real estate develop
ments In Augusta. This promotion
called for courage and business abil-
ity. 1t was in 1921 that the Newbert
Agency acquired the Charles H.
White farm on Riverside Drive. De-
velopment on a large scale was at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MRS. VICTORIA LeCLAIIs
Millinery
11S Water ST. Au1uSta

For the past four years Mrs. Lee
Clair of Augusta has been usherins
in the prevailing style in Fall, Spring
and Winter hats. The display of
hats in this shop is very select and
smart. Mrs. lie Clair keeps her
showing constantly changing by the
new models which she is daily de-
signing. Her Imported and New
York hats attract much favorable
comment and attention.
Mrs. LIE Clair is close student OF
the advanced styles and Is consider
ed an artist in her line. by her many
patrons who demand the latest style
and finest workmanship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

once begun. Three miles OF streets
were built and nearly half the big
field was sold in lots. Since that
date streets have been accepted by
the city. city sewers and water mains
laid and street lights installed. Fiji
teen new and attractive modern
houses have been built and plans are
in shape for increased construction.
This promotion at Newlands. includ-
ing construction, represents an ex-
penditure of not less than $4,000.
Newlands is destined to be Augustus
leading suburb and continues to in
vite lot buyers and home builders.
Ocean Point
In 1922 this Agency took over by
purchase the real estate holdings of
the late DR.. L. J. Croker at Ocean
Point. In line with its usual prac-
tice and active business methods, de-
velopment of this large tract was at
once undertaken. Streets were
cleared Of trees and underbrush and
road building begun. Ocean Point
was widely advertised and the public
responded. Many lots have been sold
during the past two seasons, and in
the summer of 1924 twenty or more
new cottages of an improved and
modern type were built. This is but
the beginning, and Ocean Point I'M
der it's new ownership is sure to go
ahead to a rapid and large growth.
Because of this development, prop
erty values show a marked advance
at this popular summer resort.
This old and reliable Agency is
prepared to undertake real estate
business of all descriptions, and out
Of its long experience is able to guar
antee to it's patrons right prices and
satisfactory service.
In addition to it's extensive dealing
In real estate, the Newbert Agency
does an increasing appraisal bus
mess and is considered an authority
on real estate values.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
pURINTON BROTHERS co,
Coal and Building Materials
1913 Water ST., Augusta

One of the largest concerns in this
vicinity is Purinton Brothers Com
pany Of Augusta, whose successful
career extends over a period of thir-
ty years.
The question of fuel is an import
ant one in these days and calls for
foresight and. we might say, patience
and good temper. This concern has
always met the needs Of its patrons
during a shortage in a most liberal
way. distributing that all might have
a share according to their supply.
Purinton Brothers Company IL for
tunate in its location being situated
to receive their supplies by rail or