Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-06
G RDIN Err.
The Caldwell & Libby Boycott -
Change in the Methodist Services.
Base Ball News.
GARDINER, June 5.

c. A. Woodwad has leased the Rogers
store or the corner of Water and Main streets
and will occupy it as a jewelry store.
G. W. llinkley of Boston. specie, agent
and adjustor of Php1i1 Insurance Co.. was
in the city to LAY at the johnson house.
viii Thompson of this city has recently
opened barber shop in Jewett's block. Ran.
dolph in the room recently occupied by r.
S. McCurdy
The members of the official board of the
Methodist church held meeting at the
church last evening. 1t decided to dis
continue the holding of two meetings on
Sunday.
The bids for the proposed changes on the
Congregational church have not all been re-
ceived as yet Two parties are now begin
ing upon them and the result will probably
be known in few days.
john II Berry is doing fine piece of
fresco work on the interior of the Oakland
National Bank office. When his present job
is finished he will DO some work on the in
terror of the residences of Mr. David Dennis
and Hon. John Mitchell.
News was received in the city today of the
destruction by FIRE of the farm buildings of
Mr. Johu W Hunt at East Pt;ston They
were burned Monday night. Loss $500;
insured for $3.50.
Major Geo Sully of the Salvation Army
of Portland will be in this city Tuesday
evening and will conduct the services at the
barracks
Miss Dsisie Tablet while playing on the
bank Of Cobhosses stream near its mouth
Monday found euriously shaped stone.
which was carried into Geo. Cross store. 1t
l. h.
served Indian implement which was used for
pounding corn. 1t is quite a curiosity.
A heavy shower struck the city this fore
noon at about nine o'clock Tradesmen were
Obliged to use gas and kerosene, and the
streets were miniature rivers for some little
time. floating all sorts of debris into lower
Water street
The Johnson House still continues to grow
in popularity among the travelling men.
Mr.. Young has evidently proved himself an
able landlord during his management of the
Oakland House and his patrons continue their
patronage with him in his new situation.
G. F. Stevens is putting a stone foundation
urder A. j. Hooker's residence on Maple
street
The first bunch of field strawberries has
arrived and are now on exhibition at Mol
rison's They were picked by the little
daughter of Mr.. Fred Taylor, assistant on
the G and 2. bridge.
DIR. A. G. Young, of the State Board of
Health, was in the city today.
"Jef" Davis returned this forenoon from
tiying trip to Boston. He brings with him
his mascot 'Pansy. who Sc ably assisted
the Gardincrs in winning victories in lSse
The John P. Lowell Arms Co.'S base ball
team which pls with the home team on
Friday afternoon is the strongest New Eng
Lar d team outside of the Bostons and Wor-
ce.ters Many rack players are found in
this team. prominent among whom might be
mentioned their pitcher, Burke who did such
effective work for Lowell last season, and
BILLY" Long, the second baseman OF last
wears Salems and formerly of the Bangor
team in this State. 1t is expected that the
home team will not be easily doVued, and a
good game is anticipated.
The tug Stella. which has been repairing
at the Gray wharf for the past few weeks
was steamed up today for the first time She
is TO b, Inspected Saturday and will be all
resdy for work Moudsy morning.
Mr.. E + Lewis returned today from DeI-
ser here he has been for the past few days.
Mr.. Lewis plans for the new high school
hnilding in that town have been accepted by
the committee of citizens having the matter
in charge. They show the outline of a neat
and artistic building of the Queen Anne style
two stories in height. and it is expected that
the building when completed will cos, about
$40 900.
The little son of of John Shannon Of Ran
dolph had narrow escape from a severe &C
cident today In attempting to board pass
ing coal team he was thrown between the
wheels hut as the horse was walking at the
time the little fellow had presenee of mind
enough TO roll along between the wheels nm
III he ror,ed out from under them. 1t was
rather close shave
Elder Bridghsm aud wife are nov visiting
friends in Randolph. He vas formerly the
Methodist minister IN that PLACE.
Horace Hildreih of Boston arrived in the
city today He is patrolman on Station {.
at the Hub and is well known in this city.
The dam of the G. & P. bridge is receiving
its annual coat Of paint
I The programme Of the graduating exercises
of the Gardiner High School class of 80 are
as A 10 be some of the finest ever seen in the
city. They have fine photogravure Of the
I school building at the commencement
/ Miss Cora NJ. johnson of Skowhegsn is in
! the c:tv today at the Evans Miss johnson
was former ph sician 10 this city and for
the past few years has been meeting WIFE
much success in Skovhegan.
/ The doctors report large amount of sick
ness in the city at the present time Bul
fsu cases of contagious diseases are reported
rheumatism being the most frequent source
of trouble.