Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-17
GARDINER. April


Fred Taylor of Randolph has been ap-
pointed assistant keeper on the g. and p.
bridge.
Mr.. Frank j. Busch Of Tilton, N. H.,
agent for the engraved society charts, was in
the city yesterday. Quite large number of
Re Men INDUCED in the engraved emblems
of the order.
The accommodation train, which has been
such a benefit to our citizens and those Of
our sister cities. Augusta and Hallovell, will
reach the first quarter of century mile post
THURSDAY The train was for nearly the en-
tire time under the conductorship CT the late
John F. Holmes. who was one of Garliners
most respected citizens, and a faithful and
hone at employe of the railroad He took charge
of the accommodation train on its first trip and
with the assistance of Mr. W. W. Wight as
baggage master handled the train up to the
time of his death. which occurred few
months ago. Mr.. G. II. Holmes was then
appointed baggage master, and Mr.. Warren
W. Wight was promoted to the position Of
conductor. and will complete his twenty fifth
wear of ser vice in the companys employ to-
morrow. He has always been faithful ser
want of the road and the Journal extends its
hest wishes for as pleasant twenty-five
wears to come as have already passed.
There will be q special eonvocation of
Lebanon ROYAL Arch Chapter this evening.
Two candidates will receive the degrees
Work in Past and NJ +. NJ degrees.
one of the most serious accidents whic b
has bappened in the city recently. occurred
Yesterday forenoon at about s 45. While at
work Gle sning out beneath the shingle saw,
Mr.. Walter C. Wardvell an employe at
Jewetts mill caught his left hand in the saw
and the fingers were so badly mutilated as to
necessitate amputation. The thumb will be
saved. Drs SAWYER and Norton dressed the
wound which is very severe and painful
one. Mr. wardwell is q young man of ex-
eellent qualities and his many friends will
extend to him their deep sympathy.
| A. l.. Stephenson vas called to Tosus
| Yesterday by the sudden and severe illness
of his father, Gen. Luther Stephenson
/ Mrs. NJ. Z. Robinson has an attractive
advertisement in another column OF the
Journal, announcing her opening sale OF
spring sty les in hats, comets. trim minss, etc
/ Miss Macaig, an accomplished Boston mllll-
per. is now connected with the house. Read
the ad. and see for yourself the excellent
things to be had at Mrs. Robinsons spe'
ciaI offer of prizes is one of the attractions
he 1cullu8DON iut tHS tfe ~ ePt'7N Ss''N
on Church stree, is nearly completed and
the carpenters have already commenced OF
the superstructure, which will be of wood
excellent in design and sure to make an At
,rsctiye and imposing church ediice. j. W
Lash has the contract
| Ned White returned from Presque Isle
Yesterday, on a weeks vacation.
Bank Examiners Geo d. Bisoee and [
ID I.tch Of Ruckfield. were in the city yes
terday on official business
Il Rev. Z. c. Bass, pastor of the Methods
Episcopal church in dis city, has recent,
iheen elected pastor Of the First Methods
church at Taunton. Mass, and will aceep
the position. During his pastorste in THU
cits, Dr. Bas. has conducted the AFFAIRS o.
fhe church in . most successful manner ant
has made hosts of friends among those o
hi. own and other societies, and, should n
leave Gardiner, will carry With him the uni
, yersal respect Of all Who knew him and th'
best wishes for all possible success in hi
new field of labor. 1t 10 understood TIA