Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-04

A Crasv Man Compels His Family to
Lie Abed Two Days-Citv Bustasss-
That oanitarium Scheme Progresses
Tho stolen Horse Recovered.

A crazy Frenchman at the South End kept
his family in bed two days and two nights
last week He has been in the employ of
Nillken Brothers and has been showing signs
Of insanity for month past. A few days
ago he jumped down stairs and through .
door at the foot. The city authorities took
the case in hand and Tuesday he and his
family left for Fairfield. from which place
he halls, on the 2 A. NJ. express.
The City Council met Monday evening and
the following business was transacted:
Order d, That the use Of City Hall be
allowed the fremen for . ball Thursday
evening next.
The City Solicitor made = statement con-
rerninp one Clark. who some time since
entered suit against the city for injuries
sustained in . runaway accident. The case
comes up for trial At the February term of
court.
DR.. w L. Thompson was present in the
interests of the proposed sanitarium. 1t was
ordered that
The city cf Halior ell exempt the Halo
we'll Clae.ical School property from taxation
for a period of ten years, providing that said
property shall be purchased for the purposes
Of an invalids home. or fer other similar
purposes, ard that the sum of $4,000 shall
be expended on the property within the fret
year of posse sson, else At the expiration Of
said period said property shall revert to tax
able property.
Mr. john II. Lord was granted license to
run . billiard hall.
Mr.. II. d. pipkham was granted license
| to run pool room.
CITY Liquor Agent reported sales Of liquor
hos
amounting to sll2.46.
Roll of Accounts No. 8. amounting to
1896 read and accepted.
Ordered, That the kennbec Light and
Heat Company be requested to change the
electric light pole directly in front Of the
post office.
The proposed sanitarium begins to look
like an assured thing. II it 10 finally estab-
iished, it will be great thing for Hallo~eil.
| undoubtedly. The object 10 to make il
summer institution for invalids and health
seekers. where the advantages of electrical
| and other varieties Of baths can be had. Its
being within reach Of Cobbosseecontee Lake,
Hammond's Grove, and other warm weather
| rende zvoue, makes il even more desirable
| than its healthful location, for the purpose.
| II only we'll advertised il can hardly fail TO
| he A. succeesful a. similar institutions in
other places.
| Al the installation of officers Of Kennebec
Lodge, Monday evening, most excellent
music vas furnished by the Hsllovell
Orchestra Of eight pieces. After selection
By the orchestr. and prayer BY the Rev. Mr.
TYLER Of Gardiner, the following omcers
we're installed, Hedley o. Haves acting a
Installing Master and C. X. Tilden - Grand
Marshal: F. B. Beane. W. NJ; j. "
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n. Henderson. secretaFy; n. L. Miles
treasurer; 8. H. Runnels, 8. D.; !. Hostin
I'D; j. Hall. chaplain; C. X. Tilden
marshal; - Brown, s. g.; X. Rich. J. g.
IL. J. Jones, tyler. The installation cere-
monies we're followed By IN oyster suppel
And collation.. Mr.. Orlando Currier, the re
i tirise secretary Of The Lodge. has served fol
!, thirteen successive years.
The notice Of ths Christmas fair no'
| bSine holden IN he Hundngtoo store oI
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