Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-13
GARDINER.

Geo W IIeselton Esq went To Water
VILE Saturday on business, returning on the
night Pullman.
l. Warren Merrill, Lewiston, and j. IL.
ttaIues. Boston. were registered at the John
son House Saturday.
All quiet a, Judge i.srabee's Saturday.
Dr. ii. II. Hin Of Augusta was called Sat
arday afternoon to attend Mrs William
Cain, who has been very sick for several
weeks past. Her condition ia such as to give
her friends much snxie,y.
Eddie James of Randolph. lad fifteen or
sixteen years old WAS struck in the right eye
By foul bail Saturday afternoon, and will
have black eye for some time in eonse-
quonce.
Mr. A. l., Stephenson returned from Bos-
tou on the noon express Saturday.
The steam pipe at Blossoms mill blew out
Saturday noon, and it was shut down during
the afternoon work being suspended.
II. W. Jewett 4 Co, will shut down their
mills tomorrow afternoon in order to give
their men An opportunity to attend the Blaine
reception At Augusta. There are no more
enthusiastic or devoted proteetionists in this
city than this same active firm of lumber
manufacturers.
Mrs. A. NJ. Spear Is guest At the Serb
ner cottage, Capital Island.
The Islander was heavily loaded on her
down trip 10 the Islands Saturday, fully one
hundred and fifty persons being on board.
Fifty six Gardiner people were among the
number.
A visitor at the public library Saturday
afternoon enquired for the date of Emerson's
death. and 1t was some time before il was
found, A librarian has TO be something of
a school TEACHER; for in fact, so many ques-
tioas are constantly being asked that enc in
that capacity almost needs liberal edaca-
ton in enter to discharge the duties of that
position To the satisfaction of its patrons.
party consisting of Mr.. Ben. shaw. Mr..
Fuller (of Boothhsy), Miss Edith Stanley,
Miss White Of Auburn. and Miss willard,
spent Sunday at Capital Island,
A boom has commenced in the business
Of the Loan and Building Association part
Of whieh is due to the information about the
association given to the lublic through your
columns, and par, due to the late put he
meeting. Il has bad al ireNsse of eighty
nine members since Jaly ist, and an Increase
ST between sfsy ard sixty since August lst
Mr.. Berry, the efficient secretary. his faith
fol clerks. and Mr., Heselton. the active.
wisie-swske president. are working hard for
its sacevss. AMI giving il high rank among
e1her similar associations in the State.
Travelling nsen." as they are termed, who
are the best judges, say they ind 20 hotel in
the S,sts WHICH Is 50 neat, hons-like, and
attractive as the popular Evans in this
city. Of which Mr.. o. C. Rollins has, foz 50
msny years. been the proprietor. The Ev-
ans always sets Fac table; the rooms are
pleasant the beds are clear; and the Whole 1
administration Of the house is irst-elxss. No
bar has ever hsen neciei in the house. for
NJ liquor is seii. or has ever been since Mr.. !
Rollins took charge Of it, The dinins-roeu.
ladies parior, main hall, and Mr.. Rollins
private room are arsssticaliy arranged. eoa-
tanning many sns psiatiass. psesares. vases.
china. etc, and Il 10 real pleasure TO en-
anime them. Mr.. Rollins and his kensie-
msniy clerk, Mr.. Coax. are - asteative 70
the wants Of The saests sAsy all want to come
again. and this Is Que reason why the register