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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
WALLACE DIPLOCK co.
Furniture
Bridge ST., Augusta

Whether you are contemplating
furnishing new home. or refurnish-
ing an old one there is nothing which
you may desire that cannot be found
In this establishment.
This store is one that attracts the
eye by the window display and on
entering the store one is struck by
tho splendid array of furniture and
household furnishings that would do
credit to any city store. Here you
will find all kinds of over-stuffed
parlor suites. chamber suites, dining
suites, odd beds in brass, steel. ma
hogany and walnut, the very best
makes Of mattresses in felt, hair and
silk floss. cedar chests, boudoir
lamps, and all other furnishings that
give comfort and convenience in
sleeping-rooms.
If you are looking for rugs, either
in linoleums or congoleums. In well
selected patterns in color and design,
and the we'll known famous Bigelow
Hartford rugs, washing machines,
electric irons and vacuum cleaners,
YOU will find them at this store.
In addition to the things already
mentioned they have a fine line of
davenpOrts, lamps, pictures, mirrors,
glassware, Glenwood ranges, gas
stoves and electric heaters.
Mr.. Diplock is we'll known and
progressive business man. Being out
of the high rent district he is en-
abled to sell his goods at an approx
innate saving Of $50 to his custom
ers. Here too you will find plenty
of room to park your car while you
are shopping, privilege which you
are not given in the down town dis
trict. Another pleasing feature Of
this store is one Of their obliginS
statesmen, Mr.. Horace Smith. Prompt
and courteous delivery service is
guaranteed to all customers in Au-
gusta and its environs.
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AUGUSTA MARBLE 6 GRANITE
WORKS
If Bridge ST., Augusta

For many years the Augusta Mar
BILE & Granite Works under the man
agement Of Mr.. Preston W. Brown
and Albert G. Hopkins has been
recognized among the finest in the
State. At the death of Mr.. Hopkins
last March a partnership of 80 years
standing was dissolved and the bus
mess is now being carried on by Mr..
Brown.
1t has done a fourishing business
in Augusta and throughout the State.
/ This firm are manufacturers and
dealers in domestic and foreign mar
BILE and granite. They have shipped
to their yards large quantities of
gray granite from Barre. VT. This
is the granite used for polished work.
They also have black Quincy gran
lite, Scotland red granite and pink
granite from Westerly, r. |. All
kinds Of cemetery work is done to
special order and is unexcelled in
fine specimens of handicraft. They
have wide selection in the line of
monuments, markers, tablets, etc,
and are skilled in designing any orig
inal design presented to them. They
do especially fine work in Hallowell
granite and Vermont marble which
is the best in the world.
In these monumental works they
have all the latest equipment for
carving and lettering work. In all
the cemeteries in this vicinity you
will find beautiful specimens of their
craft.
MIR. Brown, the proprietor. was
born in Haverhill. Mass. He is
prominent business man, having been
engaged in business here for thirty
two years.
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pERRY'S WHITE, FRONT
RESTAURANT
.9G Water ST.. Augusta

Perry's White Front Restaurant is
conveniently located to accommodate
their many patrons and offer many
inducements. The palatable dishes
are made up of the best food stuffs
the market affords to the complete
satisfaction Of those who resort here
daily.
This popular restaurant is not only
white without but white within. the
laws Of cleanliness and sanitation
being strictly observed. This is sure
a busy place during the rush hours.
where a large number can be accom-
modated at their lunch counter and
tables. Their quick lunches at all
hours fill need that is much appre-
ciated and their regular meals are
sure to find regular guests. Their
stews, roasts of all kinds, steak din
ners are all known for their excel
lence by the daily frequenters of this
fine restaurant.
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RAND & STEARNS
Bakers
AZ COny ST., Augusta

One of the concerns that has been
rendering an appreciated service to
the people of Augusta for the past
fifteen years is Rand & Stearns at
43 Cony street. Perhaps the thing
they are most widely famed for Is
the Rand Stearns Milk Bread. The
large demand for this bread shows
plainly how greatly appreciated 1t is
in many homes. The modern equip
ment to facilitate their work and the
best of sanitary conditions which
prevail throughout their bakery en-
able them to put out this Health
Bread in great quantities. Two
teams are kept busy during the day
carrying out large quantities of this
product to supply the demands for
this high grade bread. In a separate
department they carry the finest OF
canned and jar goods in all stand
ard brands
The proprietors. Messrs. A. F.
Rand and w. n. Stearns, have built
up flourshing business. Their
patrons are enthusiastic in their
praise of Rand Stearns Milk Bread.
Try it for yourself and see how much
it resembles "the bread that Grand
mother used to make"
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AUGUSTA DYE HOUSE
13i-14O Water ST., Augusta

MANY we'll dressed men that you
see along the streets of Augusta with
suits that look like new. have a
thrifty turn of mind and have had
their suit recently cleansed and
pressed at the Augusta Dye House.
Your garments are returned to you'
looking like new, whether they nave
been cleansed, pressed or dyed.
Mr.. f. V. Stevens, a Master
Cleanser. is prominent member OF
the Master Overs and Cleansers, al
SO of the National Dyers and Clean
ers Associations.
The extensive equipment and ia
ciIities for expediting. work have
guaranteed prompt service and sat-
isfaction. Fine delivery service is
maintained here.
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ALBERTA HEAD
Imported and New YOrI, Hats
POI Water ST., Augusta

The fall and winter showing in
Miss Heads Millinery Shop in Au-
gusta is attracting much attention
and speaks the last word in millinery.
Many of her hats are imported show
ing models that suggest the wearer
will have the confidence that she has
something out of the ordinary in
headgear.
While specializing in these hats,
Miss Head is an adept in original
ity of design and is thus enabled to
aid her patrons to select hats suited
for their individual style. Those
preferring to select their own shapes
will find large stock of latest de-
sign and the latest fancies and feath-
ers. etc, to carry out their own
ideas.
You will be pleased just to visit
this Millinery Shop and inspect her
most pleasing and beautiful crea-
lions.
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COTTLE BROS,
Trucking
Market Square, Augusta

Located centrally. Cottle Brothers
can be reached at all times for light
and heavy trucking. Many dread
moving day" fearing that their
goods will be SCARED and scratched
by careless handling, but the Cottle
Brothers see to it that all goods en-
trusted to their care are handled
carefully. Pianos are landed at their
destination and placed with the ut
most care. scar-free, much to the
relief of the owners.
In connection with the trucking
business they do eXcavating and
grading and transport sand gravel
and crushed stone from the source
of supply to its final destination.
Needless to say their trucks are al
ways busy and their fine service Is
much appreciated by all patrons.
The Cottle Brothers are both Au-
gusta men. They are very enterprise
ing and have built up fine business
of which they are justly proud.
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D. ". ADAMS co.
leading Dry Goods Establishment
t9D..02 Water ST., Augusta

The house of d. w. Adams Co. of
Augusta has anticipated the demand
for highs grade merchandise and is
fully. stocked in all departments. 1t
a needless to say that their goods
ara strictly up-to-date for this is
widely known to be the policy of, this
progressive company. Especially is
this carried out in the appointments
ind equipment of their fine store
which with roomy aisles, rest room,
ELEVATOR service to the three floors,
goods well displayed. broad entrance
and large display windows invites
the large patronage this store enjoys
IN Augusta and surrounding country.
Within the past few years an APP
rreciated service has been added in
tbe form Of the Personal Service Bu-
reau in charge Of Dorothy Blake, the
eficient shopper for Direct-b Mail
Order business. Many throughout this
section of Maine are taking advantage
Of her ability and judgment in at
tending to their personal wants by
mail. All orders receive the most
painstaking care in each and every
deDartmenC anu are lliiSu pioIilplis
and efficiently. 1t means much to the
out-of-town patrons of this estab-
lishment to know that their mail or
ders to Dorothy Blake will be as sat-
isfactorily filed as though they were
there in person.
Customers are invited to take adj
vantage of the benefits of this help
full service, by means of which their
whole family may be fitted out and
that the service is appreciated is
shown by the continual growth OF
their large mail order business
Service and courtesy are the key
notes of this successful organization.
This Is indeed an enterprise that
maintains ideal shopping facilities.
All departments are replete with ev-
erything desired in their lines, the
stock quickly adjusted to the chang
Ing fashions and the public senti-
ment In regard to them promptly
met. Everything is carried here in
a general line of dry and fancy
goods garments, furs, and millinery.
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MILLER'S HOMEMADE CANDY
AND CREAM
1917 Water ST., Augusta

One of the most popular stands
along the business street of Augusta
Is Miller's. The name suggests at
once to all in this vicinity the best
of home made candies. These are
made under the most wholesome
conditions, the laws of sanitation be-
ing strictly observed. His Saturday
Specials attract a large trade Of
those who want pure candies for the
Sunday family treat. Fancy boxes
of special makes may be found, also.
Here you will find the best of cara
mels, chocolates, bon bons. and five
cent fancies. Also penny goods for
the kiddies.
Another added attraction is the
ice-cream served here, where one
may bring ones friends for an after
noon treat and visit with them. This
is served in the popular flavors and
is made by Mr.. Miller himself.
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room where they are packed into
boxes and bags ready for market.
Mrs. Hersey's orange marmalade
is matchless in color, quality and
flavor and one can estimate the de-
mand for this delicacy, alone, in see
ing the 80 gallon preserving kettle
that is filled with this simmering
"Jel" An ornament to the guest
table is a dish of her nobby sailed
nuts, carefully prepared and handled
and delivered in whole meats to her
pleased patronage.
Mrs. Hersey uses the choicest ma
terials in her productions and her
success is due to the fact that she
never let's down her high standard.
Those who have sampled Mrs. Her
sey's Pippin Potato Chips, her
Matchless Marmalade and Sailed
Nobby Nuts. buy in large quantities
and have their emergency shelf we'll
filled with these unexcelled products.
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GEORGE BLACK
Groceries and Provisions
HillcreSt ST.. Augusta

During the last four years Mr.
Black has been conducting a -four
ishing business at his place on Hill
crest Street. He carries a large
stock embracing everything in the
line of staple and fancy groceries.
Here too one may purchase the best
of butter. eggs. fruits and vegetables
and all other kinds of provisions.
In the confectionery department
one is able to find the freshest and
the most delicious of candies When
in search of pies, cakes. cookies or
bread for your family table look over
the fine assortment displayed in their
bakery department. In addition to
their bakery goo1s they carry a
fine line Of Sunshine Biscuits.
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IDA THERIAUI{T
Millinery
213 Water ST., Augusta

For the past eleven years. Ida
Theriault has ushered in each Spring
and Fall the prevailing styles IN
hats. There are large hats and small
hats, all selected with an eye for her
special clientele, in charming BLACK
always in large demand and in all
the seasons newest colors and
shapes. Besides the wonderful dis
play Of hats which she has designed
and manufactured she has a we'll Sc
lected line of New York and Paris
models. She also carries large
stock Of shapes and trimmings
which she sells at the most reason
able prices. On the second floor OF
this establishment are the finely
equipped work rooms with all the
modern devices for facilitating work
Miss Theriault has had wide eX-
perience in this work and is able to
select the right hat for the right
head.
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r. A. DENNIS
Music and Musical Instruments
233 Water ST., Augusta

Known throughout this vicinity
LOT many years for his musical taste
aao ability. His orchestra is in de-
mAnd for those who desire the best
meslc, which is made up of those
Wy who show marked talent on
scn instrument 1t is particularly
ssuapted for weddings. receptions and
w special church occasions.
Ar. Dennis is also known as
ssacner Of the cornet and violin and
uas mad during these many years,
a;s satisfaction of seeing his pupils
s ssuance to q. place of recognized
swUiity In musical circles. He sells
- Kinds of music and musical in
..auments, violins, cellos, banjos,
AZ SMSnets. saxophones, etc. and han
s ~ al kinds of supplies to meet
we demands in his line.
MI ~. Dennis has built up his large
~ snn',0nage by his intuitive sense OF
tnlngs musical
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j. A. CHENARD
Groceries & Provisions
Al Bridge ST., Augusta

A splendid place to trade in Au-
gusta is at ]. A. Chenards. Here
is carried widely advertised brands
of canned goods, the choicest teas
and coffees, spices, bottle and jar
goods and the best brands of flour
In connection with this store there
is an excellent delivery service,
which is much appreciated by all
patrons.
A fine line of confectionery and
fruit is displayed here. Delicious ice
cream and all kinds of sodas, cigars.
tobacco and soft drinks may be had
from their large stock. Mr. Chenari
is progressive business man and
does a fiourishing business.
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+. Y. TURCOTTE
High Grade Shoe Repairing BY Up
tO-datc Factory Methods
Near Railroad Station, Augusta

Shoe repairing in all its branches
is done by +. y. Turcotte of Angus
ia. even to rebuilding them and he
also does fine work on rubbers for a
longer term Of service. He under
stands the science of making them
comfortable and durable. His shop
is equipped with the Lands sys-
tenn of repairing, and he is fitted up
with all modern devices for the do
ing of a first-class job on your shoes.
Many dollars are saved in the fam
lily in a year by the thrifty habit of
taking partly worn shoes to Mr.. Tur-
cote. and thereby saving for a rainy
day or towards an education for the
growing family.
All work done here is expert and a
prompt service is appreciated by his
many patrons.
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SPRING BROOK ICE, co.
5St. Mt. Vernon Ave, Augusta

Those who buy ice from the Spring
Brook Ice Co. of Augusta have the
satisfaction that they are using a
pure product for the health of the
family from source of pure water.
Spring Brook. This water has been
analyzed by the state chemists with
the report that it is as pure as can
be found and consequently the ice is
in great demand.
A big business is done by Thomas
Gagne who distributes ice through
out Augusta, and employs two teams
and one truck to supply his custom
ers in his daily rounds. An appreci-
ated service is rendered his many
patrons who from year to year find
him most satisfactory to deal with
a prompt and efficient service.
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Mr.. Adams was travelling salesman.
In May 1900. Mr.. Henry n. Whitman
| and Mr.. Adams organized corpora
ton under the name of Whitman e
Adams Company. They took over
the dry goods business of Fowler &
Eamlin, located in the Meonian
Block at 211-215 Water ST, Augusta,
where they made extensive altera-
items. When completed they had a
thoroughly modern and up-to- date
drys goods establishment. 1t was
opened on September 9Th. 1900 with
, first floor and basement. In 1904 this
, entire building, together with stock
and fixtures was destroyed by fire.
A new and modern building was
, erected to take it's place, which gave
| them about double their original floor
| space: all departments being en-
| larged. They continued their policy
of keeping up-to-date in stock,
/ equipment and appointments At
| that time they We're known as one
of the largest retail dry goods stores
| in the county. The new store was
: where they enjoyed a steady increase
in business.
In January 1918. Mr.. Adams ac-
quired Mr. Whitman's interest in the
business, at which time the name was
| changed to d. w. Adams Company.
In the latter part of 1919 the Russell
& Weston Co. decided to go out of
business and the d. w. Adams Co.
saw an opportunity to acquire larger
quarters for their rapidly fncrea sing
business and in January 1920 they
/ took over the business and location
! of that old established firm who had
conducted a SAcGcssful business for
more than 30 years and at that time
was doing the largest business in the
! county.
The combining of the stocks Of the
| two stores necessitated the rearrang-
ing of the floor space of the entire
building, and the addition Of many
new fixtures resulted in one of the
best equipped retail dry goods es-
| Establishments in the State.
The II. w. Adams Company also
own and operate n store at Gardi-
ner Me, formerly known as Bell
/ Brothers. This store was taken over
l in April 1919. During the summer
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Continued from Page CD

During an April freshet in 1916 the
point of the dam between the old
and new parts gave way and a break
of 100 feet occurred. 1t was re-
paired in 10 weeks at an expense of
$4,000. In July, 1S47. the Augusta
Water Power Company was incorpo-
rated to take the place of the Locks
and Canals Company. The company
was continually in financial trouble
and just as it's industries We're get
ting on sure basis in 1855, the saw
mills, machine shops and flour mills
were all burned. Work on rebuild
ing commenced, but in June, 1866.
before the mills were completed
again, a break occurred in the dam
where it had been repaired after the
1916 freshet. Mortgages were nee
essary but the money was secured
TO repair the break and $4,000 was
expended in making the dam whole
once more.
In 1867 the property was sold to
the A. &c w. Sprague Manufacturing
Co. The city of Augusta took part
in this transaction by loaning its
credit in aid of the purchase to the
amount of S250,00O. The beneficial
results of the purchase were immedi
ate ana To-Day, dIler Il HUMBER oi
changes, the great mills of the Ed
wards Manufacturing Company and
the big paper mills and others now
utilize the power of the river.
In February, 1870, the dam again
was swept away partially. At this
time the whole structure was rebuilt
and put in the condition in which
1t remains today. the gross outlay
being $150,OOO.
Augustus Great Fire
Fire, Sunday, September II, 1860.
swept clean both sides Of Water
street in Augusta from Winthrop to
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WHITE CLOUD LAUNDRY
Super-fine Work
Augusta

This finely equipped laundry was
for eight years under the manage
ment of G. A. Dow and for the past
twelve years under the firm name of
Briggs and Genthner.
This laundry is conducted under
the latest and most sanitary meth
DDS and the hands trained thorough
ly in high class work. They make a
speciality of family washings, either
rough dried or fiat, which are re-
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THE HANDY SHOP
One OF the Highest Test Ice Creams
In Purity in State
State ST., Augusta
Where Quality and Cleanliness are
Paramount

For the past decade The Handy
Shop has fulfilled its mission in a
most approved and acceptable man
ner. Not only those in the immed-
late vicinity have appreciated the
service but the many passers-by find
it a handy" place to run for the
many different things that are on
sale at this shop. Klondike bars.
also bulk and fancy boxes Of candy,
cigars, tobacco and cigarettes, school
supplies. newspapers and periodicals.
But especially has this store come
into prominence all over the city
and vicinity for its superior quality
tce-cream that has passed one of the
highest tests in purity and butter
fat in the state. When you consider
the food value of the excellent ice
cream made by Percival Bragg, made
of the best ingredients. you do not
feel extravagant in ordering it for
dessert. 1t is much in demand for
luncheons, clubs, orders. etc..
Mrs. F. H. Bragg is also a member
Of the firm who with her son .Perci-
val are members Of the Chamber of
Commerce. This business is under
the active management of Percival
Bragg.
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Stafford & FERRAN'S
Garage
Dickman ST., Augusta, Tel. 1517-M

Within the past year the above
partnership was formed to do Al
repairing on all makes of cars. maxi
ing a speciality Of spring service.
Reburnishing is also done to a high
degree of excellence by efficient and
experienced men. and who guarantee
all work done. Those who have had
their repair work done by this firm
speak in the highest terms of their
prompt service. They guarantee all
work done in this garage. 1t is fully
equipped with modern machinery to
facilitate every detail Of their serv-
ice.
In connection with their garage
they run a blacksmith shop where
ironing Of all kinds is done by those
who have had long experience in
this line of work.
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A. Ii. SIOSBERG
Fruits, Confectionery, Papers,
Magazines
800 Water St, Augusta

A most handy shop in Augusta is
that run by A. b. Slosberg who sells
the daily papers and all the popular
magazines. Also n large stock of
post cards is carried with views of
the town and vicinity. Confectionery,
cigars. tobacco, fruit of all kinds arc
carried here.
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MRS. JESSIE HERSEY
Pippin Potato Chips - MatcIIess
MarmaIadc-Salted NObby Nuts
81 Cony ST., Augusta

Within the past year a new enter
prise has started up in Augusta con-
Quoted by Mrs. Jessie Hersey who
saw an opportunity in the demand
for the best in potato chips, marina
Iade and sailed nuts and proceeded
to meet it with high grade, home
made products.
Her potato chips are pippin,
crisp, with an indetinable taste that
her skill and experience has evolved
into this popular and appetizinG
product. An interesting process. in
deed, to watch are these chips in the
making, peeled. sliced and fried in
short order, ready for the assembling