Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-24
0ARDINE En-.
City Government Meets - Accident
Horses and General News
GARDNER, April %.

GARDINER, April 20.
Mr.. II. C. Moulton, a representative of
the boot and shoe union of Lynn, Mass.
and f. II. Starbird of the lasters' union of
Richmond, were in the city yesterday. The
gentlemen came on business in relation to
the starting of the shoe factory in Randolph,
and endeavored to hire the factory Of the
representatives of the company. After talk
ing with Mr.. B. A. Cox concerning the mat
ter they were given to understand that no
business could be done and were told to va
cate the place as soon convenient The
Randolph gentlemen who held the converse
ton say that advances were made by the
parties which were uncalled for. The citi-
zens of the to osn are more determined than
ever to uphold the company. In conversa-
ton with Messrs. Moulton and Stsrbird, the
Journal reporter learned that the visit of the
gentlemen vas made in good faith and in the
interest of the various organizations which
they represent. They were indignant at the
treatmen, received. claiming they did not
deserve it. They left for Boston this after
noon, but will probably return to this city
where they will act in the interests of the
unions which they represent. Citizens Of
Gardiner anticipate trouble between the two
factions. but Randolph people are in earnest
and will support Caldwell & Libby to the
last. 1t is said that private marks have been
placed in front of dwelling and business
houses in Randolp ph and on the bridge so that
union men NAV know friends and adverse
ries.
The city government met last evening in
the city rooms, Mayor Spear in the chair
and quorum of both branches present.
The following business was transacted;
The order relating to the enforcement Of
the city ordinances relating to log awnings
and occupying sidewalks, was passed by the
common council and tai led BY the board of
aldermen.
The special committee, to which was re-
ferred the matter of street lights, reported
that from all information they can gather
it will be for the interests of the city, in the
| near future. to provide for street lights and
lighting of the city rooms, etc, by means of
An electric plant to be provided at such
time a. the civ government may deem to be
the most expedient- The report vas re-
ferred back TO the committee by both branch
es of the council.
| In concurrence uith the action of the com
mon council. the board Of aldermen appoint-
ed Peacock and Fuller on the joint special
committee to make plans and superintend
the erection of the new school house at New
Mills.
The invitation from Heath post G. A. r
to participate in the exercises of Memorial
Day, Vas received and accepted.
| The report of the joint standing commit
| tee on finances vas given . passage in the
common council and was tabled by the board
of aldermen on account of lack of time for
consideration
| Henry A. Andrews was granted permis-
sion to plant trees on the north side of Harri-
son avenue in front of his farm.
The board of aldermen appointed the fol-
10 ring gentlemen ~ superintendents Of bur
ial: Martin Peacock. Libby Hill; Sher-
burne lawrence. South Gardiner; s. W
Townsend, Highland Avenue.
Mr.. Van R. Beedle Of South Gardiner,
Was elected member Of the city board Of
health to serve three years.
Adjourned until Monday evening. May
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