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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13
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Our Lveruore Fslls reporter writes: One
Of our Prouineas travelling eonm<sriaI nsf-
chants stepped from the train to-day wearing
badly store In, nineteen year old Gs haf,
and Immediately took carriage for oos Of
our well knosn hotels where Journal re-
porter Glanced 10 Be. and hears tbs follow
ing conrsrs4rion-
Where in the d-Ieid yes z<sthe s.yls IN
hatss- asked drummer No. ..
"Doa's szy . voES- | am mad clear
iaFough- Ii there hat store IN ttis so~E.
"certaia'y. ] shoaid Judge yoa desired to
form the acquaintance Of on<"
Il should say I did"
And they hisd themselves 20 place whers
p sAs able 10 purchase 'ssoraethinx later"
in style, sIso 70 leave the wreck Of By gone
days.
"so-. Charles. r. remarked. az they sal
lied forth, Il will let yea into the affair
which has made me feel rather worked up
since nsoFsing. stopped at the e. koas<
last nighs, and, being little late do~n this
morning. vi. naturally the last 90, from
breakfast. and passing into the Office for ny
hzt-skaeh ~as a nevly-paseha.ed silk Gee
Il found ooIy the Plug you sa~ ms have On
a. struck this town. bat I bad the sand to
year Is, isss the same First taking the
matter As a joke Of one Of the boys in the
Office, walked ap to the dssx and demanded
my head gear. What head zearf' asked the
clerk, Why, mine-my hat, Of course.
This Old seab 10 not my kisa Of style.
We know nothing Of your hat, r., bat
II Il has been stolen, we are sorry for you
gill lend you mine vhile you 20 d0vn
to~n 10 purchase one more 70 your taste
Imagine my feelings. wheu I here dis
covered had but eight minutes In which To
catch my train. And the boys all laughing
and declaring that | did not dare to wear
that thing on my head cot of town but
hAd thought. and gra.ping nay grip, started
for the depot, not waiting for the carriage"
And nov you have left it for the right
fai owner To call for Il have you F.i"
"Hs Ia welcome To the old nail pouch"
exclaimed y.
The Journal reporter who saw the article,
says, that hat was one Of the might-have-
was-but wasn't now--just
the article for the dudes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The memory of the early days when she
and John used to ride behind Dobhin to and
from the singing school, was. no doubt still
fresh in the mind Of the old lady, who ~
Gently came into Water street store to
purchase some wall paper. The jingle OF
the good old tunes was still presen, with her
though John had been sleeping the long .leer
for many years. The cut come of those
thoughts Of hers had most lndicrons phase
for the clerk who was waiting on her
though no doubt there was the pathetic 81, ,
underlying all. With half sigh the oil
lady said, "Hase you airy Of them good III
pennyroyai tunes they used % sing:-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Il 10 amusing 10 see how the base ball fever
has spread among the small boys OF the city.
An exciting match game took place between
rival mines Yesterday near the Court stree,
crossing Of the railroad track. As an chserv-
er was passing this diamond, he heard loud
shouts Of play ball. hit him on the nose,
Jake etc. The most striking thing was the
inventive genius of the Juvenile catcher, who
wore a iaty's cas,-os hustle for a mask. a
large piece of brown paper for pad. aud an
old pair Of far-wristed gloves, whose cut fin
gers exposed the rcd flannel lining, served for
ea,ehers gloves. OF such stue are heroes
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The city government originally INTENDED
tina, the sewer now building on Water stree
should empty into the outlet Of the Bridge
street sewer under the store occupied by {
NJ Sturgts They have since determined To
build large catch basin at the corner OF
Bridge and Water streets. for the Bridge
street sewerage. The sewers from hott
streets will then empty into new piece o.
sever which will be built along the south
aide of Bridge street, empvins into the rive
lust below the hridgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The NJ. c. Il. Il. have for some time con
sempia,ed the building Of substantial fence
on Einss mn FROM the Crossing to the Gay
4 Parsons Machine Shop, ha, owing to the
large amour, of work called for along ths
line OF road this has been delayed. but Gen.
Manager Tucker has assured the Mayor that
il shall be done this Fail and In good shape
which means replacing the unsishtly affair
which has been an eycscre to many of cui
citizens hy such job as the NJ. c. arsdei
Mr.. Tucker. management, is noted for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The excursion to Quebec Sep. T. which
Rev Father Plantc is arranging for will 70
tn the white Mountains without change Of
cars. The fair for the entire round trip will
be only g. This will be a splendid oppor-
iunity to see some beautiful scenery, and
obtain a thoroughly enjoyable trip at very
low cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The friends Of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wat
son. widow OF the late Ansel q Watson will
be grisved To learn Of her death which oc-
CURED at her residence in South Boston on
the sth inst The deceased vas aged sixty
three years and seven months. Her remains
we're brought to this city for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

MIR Fred Gannett has received an adver
osement and itinerary of an excursion ie
Gettysburg and the bat,lefells near Rich
mond. Virginia. Washington and Philadet
phis The excursion leaves Boston Sept
AZ, and will spend nine days Sightseeing
The entire charge for = ticket, including al
expenses. is but sts. To persons interested
In the battle elds of the rebellion this will BE-
good opportunity to visit them at little
expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

tine Of oar exchanges recently excited the
sosiety of the people who live ont of town
by the information that they would be I'M
able 10 hitch their horses on Water street,
after the paving is completed. The Mayor
Informs US that when work on the street Is
over, there will be- twice "a many hitohiug
place. between Market Square and Bridge
street as before sufficient number of
d-boxes will also be conveniently placed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

the militia. will have camp fire at the
muster field some time this week. Within
the past few years many Sons of Veterans
have Joined the militia and il IL believed
that this has been means of elevating the
tone Of several Of the companies that could
b. mentioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The y. s. Home Band of Togus, Me, viii
plsy at the serensie of Mr.. Blaine, Fantasia,
Homo sweet Home. with solos for every in
.,ruusens. and the American Overture By
Moses. The former hss been arranged es
r.cisllv for the occasion by b. W. Theme
Rand Master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Rev. Dr. Libby, who was announced to
rreach a, the Methodist church yesterday
being sick. the pulpit was occupied by Rev.
C. A. Libby Of Chftondsle. Mass, from the
text. blessed are the pure in heart for they
shall see Cod and gave a very interesting
discourse. much enjoyed by the congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The present week is to be crowded with
events. Firs, and foremost is the reception
IA he rendered Mr. Blaine. The muster will
draw crowds of people threng Of anxious
pslitielans will attend the eeants convention
a hrSe attendance is expected a, the race,
and the ball games viii be close and exciting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Fave. Periodical Comet cable mes
sage from the European Union Of Astrono-
mers announces the discovery of faye's Per-
,odlcaI Comet on its return Three comets.
two Of them periodical have been discovered
within a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Hon John Neaiey. justice Of the peace
and ex member of the House of Represents
tives from Meredith. n. H.. Vas for twelve
wears . terrible sufferer With rheumatism
He sxvs: cannot obtain any medicine
which does me % much good ~ you
Sulphur Bisfers, and think il ID tie b<s,
medicine made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Owing to the sickness of the cooks. the
the remainder of the season The hosrderi
viii remain bat will take their meals else
where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The improvements on Water St between
Winthrop and Oak sts sill be completed to-
morrow noon and the street will be ready for
the reception 10 Mr.. Blaine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Mr. r. X. Richardson and 400 Of NASHUA.
w. II. are visiting bis sister Mrs. u. A.
Washburne, Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Nj {. II Nelson. the weil-known horse
man Of wateryills, will enter six horse in
the race. this week His celebrated stallion.
ssi.on all be on exhibition at the park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The hay scales, recently purchased Of "
Stone Co, by this city we're removed To
Commercial stree, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Get your lanterns for decoration at soaIe's.
Rockets and campaign hsbis At prices which
you esa afford 20 pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Mr. Elisha y Blaekman fang fine Hn-
r.on and Morton flag to the breeze at hi.
residence on Green Street, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The Bar Hareer express broke the eccen-
tric on her engine. Saturday, rear Bowdoin'
ham. and did not arrive in Augusta I'LL about
pm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

A flag draped in mourning for Sheridan,
-as displayed at tbs arncsy Of the Capital
Guards, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13
SPECIAL OFFER.
Socal 2aallers.

A sslsphons has esss Pat 10 At tbs n~-
muster grounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Mr.. Prescott Wood, who ~orks At Banss'
mill. bad the thumb on his iefs hand com
ple,ely severed BY circular saw Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

fhs corner stone u the new Catholic
eharch on cushnoe Hights will be laid Taes'
day. August ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

A largs party sent TO Hammond's IN I
barge. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

The old concrete sidewalk on the north
side Of Water 81 was removed yesterday and
slll be replaced by brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13

Mr.. Fred Matthews is having his promising
Eeuaebebec col, handled for sPeed By Nj.
Charles Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13
kEssEBEo.

Fdssdlbor0.
The new buildings at Oak Grove are all
done and painted on the outside The furn-
ishing will be complete in less than a month
when the school opens. The principal, Chas.
Jones has gone with his wife ON trip to
South Carolina but will return by Sept. l.
Last Thursday the friends of Capt. j. X. Day
gave him party in honor of his sixtieth
birthday. About one hundred and fifty were
present. The lawn was brilliantly lighted
and sweet music was discoursed BY the bani.
A number of friends were present from
abroad, aud numerous letters of congratula-
tons were received. At a late hour the com
pany retired, leaving many memorials of their
esteem-The grove meeting at Vassalboro
last Sunday was great success, about fifteen
hundred people being present. Rev. Mr..
Gledhill of Gardiner conducted the services
and preached both forenoon and afternoon.
Mr.. Mitchell of Boston sang a number of
solos, and choir from Riverside furnished
good music. The day was perfect, the order
good and the meeting interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13
Brswe-.

Brere+.
Rapid progress is being made upon the
Brewer wafer water works system, and it i:
the intention to have it completed early in the
fall. On Thursday half a mile of pipe va.
laid. The work is under the management OF
Henry T. Sparks, and he has one hundred
and twenty men to direct
0roso.
About ninety of the students of the Maine
State College met in the chapel Friday and
organized Republican Campaign club to b.
known as the Maine State College Tippeca
noe Club. John Reed, 80 was elected Pres
ilsut and George II. Babb, Secretary of the
club. The company officers elected we're a.
follows: Captain, c. G. eastman, Bridgtou
First Lieutenant. G. 5. vickery, Bangor
Second Lieutenant, G.. W EdgerIy. Prince.
ton: Thru Lieutenant, G VI. Gay. Damaris
Gotta First Sergeant. e. II. Kelly, Belfast
Second Sergeant. E. R. HagEett, Newcastle
The club sill meet for drill every MONDAY
and "Wednesday. and viii drill with canes a
day drill and torches in the evening.
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STATE NEWS.
AspRoscos6is.

Auburn.
Thursday night. John, son Of G. W. Roak.
of Auburn. while bathing in the Androscog
gin, lost his footing and being unable TO
swim some boys went to him, but not being
strong enough To help him he was drowned.
Thomas Marshall and Luke Merriman
prisoners in Androscoggin jail, escaped We'd
nesday night by saving of bar in the win
dow and letting themselves down by rope
of blankets
Lepison.
Dea. VIM. X. Wright, for many years Sec
Rotary of the Androseoggin County Agricul-
tural Society, and highly esteemed citizen
of this city, died on Thursday evening from
paralysis. aged "a years.
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DdnIdrtscotfa.


reunion OF the Hanly family will be
August 23. at 10 A. NJ. Should the weather
the first fair day.
kobieboro.
Full arrangements for the Mass. Con-
vention of the Sunday Schools under the
control of the Knox & Lincoln $. S. Associa-
ton have been made. II is to be held at
Nobleboro camp-ground, Thursday August
23d. if stormy. the first fair day of that week
after. The Committee have spent much
time and money to make this exceed if pos
sible the great gathering of former years.
Good speakers have been engaged. A brass
band will be in attendance all day.
Haidoboro.
Mr.. Hodge was severely burned at the
quarry Friday by the accidental explosion of
dish of powder. One hand was disabled his
beard and eyebrows completely singed off
and he narrowly escaped losing his eyesight.
AT the meeting of the Board of Trade,
Tuesday evening. attention was called to the
wants of Messrs. Henry & Daniels in the way
of house rents. The committee stated that
the skilled workmen they would be obliged
to bring here would require at least eight
houses. ne matter was re1erfed 10 tne
committee on public improvements. 1t is
certain that some dwelling houses must be
built this fall. Outside of the few expert
enced hands they will send here. preference
will be given 10 residents of this town. In
case the supply is not sufficient, help will be
received from neighboring towns Sunday
forenoon, DIR. s. C. Gordon of Portland, as
sisted by Drs. Ssnborn, Eveleth and Alden
of Waldoboro, and Parsons of Damsriscotts
removed tumor from Mrs. Cyrus Welt,
who has been a sufferer for several years.
The tumor weighed sixty-eight pounds. The
operation was successful and the patient is
doing as well as could be expected. Miss
Avesia Ferguson, graduate of the Maine
General Hospital, is acting as nurse The
Benner reunion will be held in Moses New.
bert's grove. near Storer's Pond, North Wal
doboro, Wednesday, August 22d. If stormy
that date, the next fair day. All members of
this old family are cordially invited to be
present, and to come prepared for basket
picnic, and merry family gathering The
annual reunion of the Iioffses family will be
held in Burnheimer's grove, North Waldo
boro, on Thu rs lay, August 23d, ISIS. /.
stormy, the first pleasant day.
, 1888-10-18
BURGL LARIZED.

Like the Whitechapel fiend in London,
the gang of thieves infestng this city be-
times, successfully ply their nefarious
trade. On Thursday night they we're on
the north side and visited the houses of
Il. A. Thomas and DR.. Mari.
The burglars entered the house of Mr..
Thomas, which is located on Nation street,
about two blocks west of the courthouse,
by raising window which they found un-
fastened. Searching the bedroom in which
Mr.. Thomas was sleeping; they took pos
session of his coat, vest and trousers,
which they carried into another room and
searched, abstracting a silver watch and
$l,50 in silver. Leaving the garments,
they evidently proceeded to the back part
of the house. where they ransacked the
refrigerator. Sometime before 3 o'clock
A. NJ, Thomas was awakened by the sound
of three pistol shots in rapid succession,
and soon afterw ward he discovered the
burglary.
Dr.. Marr, a neighbor OF Mr. Thomas,
was tn, other victim, the unlimited visit
ors relieving him of about S.,
An unsuccessful attempt was also made
to force an entrance into Cadwell's resi-
dence, the burglars cutting the screens of
four windows, but not being able to raise
the sashes.
Geo,ge N. Barnes, who lives in the vicin-
ity, al,o heard pistol shots at about half
past 2. He went to sleep, but an
hour later was aroused by his wife, who
said that some one was trying to raise the
windov. He thought it was only imagi-
nation, and went to sleep again. but in
half al hour she aroused him again, say
ing th,t she was positive some one was
trying to enter the back door. He then
listened, and heard voices outside, but on
opening the door could see no one.
Several other parties heard the pistol
shots, which seemed to come from point
near th, rock pile west of the courthouse,
but thepoice have been unable to gain
any clu, as to who fred them. or trace the
BURGLAR, but they have their methods of
trailing such outlaws, and are likely to
reach them ere long.
, 1888-10-18
A PLEASANT OCCASION.

The handsome audience.room of the
Methodist church was Friday night thrown
open to welcome the new pastor of that
denomination in Spokane Falls to his new
field of labor. He is Rev. A. G. Wilson,
formerly of Glencoe, Minnesota, and
comes here with the best of testimonials
from his former charge; and those who
had the pleasure Of meeting him last even.
ing felt that ne will be of great service
here. He is pleasant and cordial and made
an excellent impression on all who met
him.
There was no formal programme carried
cut but the best of feeling prevailed and
the reception was made decidedly pleas
ant one.
During the evening Miss ALA Burch
sang Millard's "Waiting" in an excellent
manner, and Miss Hope, the teacher of
elocution at the Spokane college, gave
treat to the audience by her rendition of
q pot pourri of selections including "Poes
Raven" ,Leonora. Charge of the Six
number of others, in a way that showed
her thorough mastery of the profession
she is engaged in.
Among those present were Rev. and
Mrs. W. G. Gray, Rev. and Mrs. Edwards,
Rev. Mr.. Swift, Rev. Mr.. Bucholz. Rev
Mrs. Prather, Mr.. A. f. Keats, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. +. Holman, J. b. Sargent
and family, DR.. and Mrs. b. +.
Burch, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Web.
ster, Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Ansell, Mr.. and Mrs.
U. T. Myrick, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Hughes,
DR.. ID. Davis. Mr.. II. Whitehouse, Rev.
A. r. johnson, Mr.. Fillmore Tanner, Mr..
Samuel Ough, Mr.. G.. V. Tuttle, Mr.. and
Mra Erod Enrtb Mr w n palmer NJ
and Mrs. w. ID. Plants, Rev. DeLasher,
Mrs. DR.. Latham, Miss Hope and others.
The reception was an occasion long to
be remembered and its success aueurs
we'll for the future Of Rev. Mr.. Wilson in
the Falls City.
, 1888-10-18
HONORED WHILE ABROAD.
Colonel w. Feighan Welcomed by
His Friends In Kansas.

Agreeable news comes from Kansas, of
q grand welcome reception rendered to Col.
Feighan late Of that state, who went East
from Spokane with the Grand Army dele
cation to Columbus, Ohio. His high
standing there and the celebration at his
former residence at Emporia, will be read
with satisfaction by his numerous friends
here. Preparing to close his affairs there
in order to locate permanently here, he
rendered his resignation as g. A. Il. COM
mander of the Department of Kansas.
The council Of administration compli-
mented him by declining to accept, but
granted him leave of absence. What
then took place is told in the Emporia
News, as follows.
This complimentary action Of the coun-
Gil was highly appreciated by the colonel,
but still greater surprise was in reserve
for him. Having about the same time ten
dered his resignation as county attorney,
thus severing his official relations with his
brother officers and the Lyon county bar,
the county officers and attorneys of the city
with number of citizens, representing
the city and various parts of the county,
gave him royal reception last evening at
the Fifth Avenue hotel. His friends as
sembled, and at half past eight O'Clock,
Hon. w. w. Scott was called to preside
and in few happy remarks stated the OBJ
ject of the assemblage to be for the pur-
pose of making some suitable and formal
expression of the respect and esteem which
all felt for Colonel Feighan who was soor
to take his departure from our midst Af-
ter the remarks of Mr.. Scott, Judge
Graves arose and in very impressive
speech referred to the high standing. Of
fetal integrity and the many excellent
traits of character of him in whose honor
they had come together, and expressed, in
behalf of the bar, county officials and citi-
zens, the best wishes of all for the future
happiness of the colonel and his estimable
wife and family, and at the conclusion of
his remarks, in behalf of the friends of the
colonel, presented him with an elegant sill
yer water service set. Upon the side of
the large pitcher was handsomely engraved
the following words:
, 1888-10-18

heard Of it and read about it, could not
comprehend it until came here--and
then could not. have recently trav.
eled all over Oregon and California and
remotely was intimate with the growth
of Kansas City and Denver, but | have
never seen any place that equalled this in
its growth and the fine structure of its
buildings On the Fourth of July, 1888, |
delivered the oration under the trees
where these brick blocks now stand. 1t is
surprising to me to see the street cars,
electric lights, hotels, Sail strange things
to me.
when got of the cars at the depot
and came down to where my law office
used to be. got lost three times. When
started up Riverside avenue to the home
| used to live in, had to get guide to
find it for me.
1.-The only sameness that fnd, Is in the
old settlers. They look happier and more
cheerful than formerly; and a kind of big.
heartedness seems to show in their feat
ures. True, some of them have an ad-
ditional wrinkle or so, but think 1t adds
to their good looks,
II the Colonel stays away three years
more his same old difficulty will occur,
for then the back hills and the north side
will be covered with blocks that will as
tonish him far beyond his present amaze
ment.