Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-22

arrest made last Saturday evening on our
streets. Deputy Sheriff Stinson, who will
measure about Eve feet Ave inches in height,
arrested big fellow, who At least, stood six
feet and four inches. that was somewhat in
toxicated. The fellow was built on the Sui
liysn plan and struggled hard with the officer
but was downed, his liquor taken away, and
finally lodged in the station house. W hen
the officer got the fellow into his cell it was
found that he vas not III, and conse quently
his legs had to be hauled up in under him
before the cell door could be shut. Monday
morning the fellow was brought up for trial
and gave his name - John Hart of Bangor.
He said he was fifty Ave years old and that
he 'scould clean out the whole Gardiner po-
lice force" He will clean ont cuspidores at
the county Jail for the next fifteen days in
stead though. Matt Connors of this city
also received thirty DAYS for drunkenness.
Monday afternoon fellow named Norris,
who lives down the river, walked into the
house OF John Nevills on Mechanic street,
with whom he is somewhat acquainted, and
the two engaged in friendly chat. During
their conversation Nevills asked Norris il he
could change FIVE dollar bill, and receiving
an answer in the Affirmative, he handed the
bill over to Norris. Who took it and started
towards the door. Nevills started after the
man to stop him but was knocked down, and
Norris escaped. The police were notified
and the City Marshal soon found the man
At the lower end f-Water street He had
been drinking and WAS taken to the station
house where upon being searched the bill
was found crump.ed up in one of his pockets.
He will be tried this Tuesday morning on the
charge of larceny.
The Poverty Ball. at South Gardiner,
Friday evening was 4 success in every way.
There was splendid music, fine supper and
good dancing. which vas ali that could be
asked for or desired. The best represents
tons Of poverty we're given by Miss Prentiss
of Randolph, and Charles Pres of Waterville,
who took the first prizes in their respective
classes.
The delegates to the Y. NJ. C. A. conven-
tion At Waterville, from this city. returned
hume Monday and report most satisfactory
and beneficial session.
H. Eben White, who has Just resigned his
position - assistant postmaster, on Monday
next will open an insurance. real estate. and
commission business, in the Office over the
American Express.. Co.
local dramatic entertainments the coming
winter. We have some of the finest drama
tic talent to be found in the State in our
midst and all that 10 needed is organization
By all means let somebody start it.-Daily
News
The second in the series of 'workingmen's 8
sermons was delivered Sunday afternoon at
the Methodist church by the pastor Rev. G.
W. Hunt. The subject was, "The Work
ingman's Home: what it should and may
be-" and was listened to by large audience.
We are informed that previous to his enter
ing the ministry Mr.. Hunt was connected
With . labor organization for some time, and
consequently 10 we'll fitted and able to deliver
these sermons which are proving Of so much
interest to sorkingmen.
Marshal NoFton's "Trip to Boston Friday
night after the thief Rscheleau was fruit
less one. II seems that about the time Rach-
elesussstole the money and watches in this
city fellow whose right name was John,
was arrested for drunkenness and soon after
left for Boston where he pretended to the
lady who wrote to the marshal. that he was
| the thief Rachelesu in order 70 frigbten her.
| The case is still unsolved and remains to be
unfaveled.
Dr. T. N Frost ply sician Of Brooklyn,
| N. Y, formerly of Augusta has opened IN
Office over Bickneil and Meals clothing
store.
| There 10 nor talk being made relative to
F., holding Y. n. C.. A. district convestion in
Gardiner the coming spring.
| Mics Carrie Bachelor left for Boston
Monday on . short pleasure trip.
| Charles Clifford. the veil known horseman
left for Boston. Monday.
| This Thussday evening the Red Men have
their regular meeting. An unusually large
| amount Of work 10 on the docket Adoption
of Warriors will also take pisce.
c. L. Trask. the horse dealer left OF
Monday for Bostsn On business trip.
The ten cese team business has been over.
worked in shis city snd svo have already
vithdrsvn from The deld.
J. E. Wafdvell and VI. C. Cshill vers
guests 1t Yosng's. Mooday.
AZ there has been 20 much complaint Of
late about The dust flying around in on,
principal business streets, hov would il do Z,
|, put The matter in the charge of the mayor, .
in former years. The probability 10 that on
streets would then be spfinkled when the,
we're dusty.
C. N. Daley, Richmond. 8. H. Sleeper
Belfast, and " H. Reed. Philadeiphia, yer,
registered as The Evans. Monday.
/ o. n. Bisaehasd has on exhibition h hi
show vindSss . Ane, large framed photo
gssph Of shs Aaiss party vho ssaended ID
, 0estyseu1g Anniversssy taken on The ground
atGesty bUr9. With IL soldiey's wouuuer