Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-18
GARDINER.

4 J. l.. Stoddard leaves to- morrow on q ~
weeks business trip through the South. Du
ing his absence he will visit Philstelphi
, Baltimore, Washington and Richmond, VI
Mr.. Leland T Powers. the popular impe
senator, appears this evening st the Johnso
Opera House in David Garrick." The sal
of seats has been rather slow and our citizen
; should brace up a bit and assist the Y. NJ.
A., for whose benefit the entertainment
given.
Misses Jennie Haynes and Mary Parshle
left for Boston SATURDAY, where they wi
spend a vacation of two weeks with friend.
Mr.. and Mrs, q. NJ. Chandler of Bosto
srrlved SATURDAY. on visit TO Mrs. Chandler
father. Mr.. J. :. Lsrnbard of this city. Mrs
Chandler is quite sick with a severe attack o
neuralgia
An error in Fridays issue announced tha
Charlie Lamont had been appointed new
agent on the accommodation train. IL shoul,
have been Charlie Morrison.
Certificates for tickets 10 the Ruggle,
Street Quartette and Miss Couthoui enter
tsinment can now be obtained of Prof
Wright and members of the senior class OF
the high school,
Samuel Woods of Augusta, special exam
iner OF pensions was IN the city Saturday OF
official business.
/ Quite large number of our citizens will
attend Mr.. Thomas F. Murphy's lecture ii
Meonian Hall at Augusta this evening
Special rates sre offered on the railroad.
/ Mr.. +. +. Lewis returned from Skowhe
gan saturday. 1t is understood that the
contract for the building of the new librar,
( in that city will be awarded 10 SkowhegaI
parties,
| Business meeting of the Y NJ. c. A. this
evening. All the active members are re-
quested 10 be present as important business
will be transacted.
Mr.. John W. Berry, who for the past two
years has held the position of mayor of thi,
city, gives up the sceptre of authority today.
During his term of office Mr. Berry has
been guided solely by unseliish desires to
promote the welfare of our city and its citi-
zeDs, and to this end he has instituted many
improvements which have been comparative
ly inexpensive and which have been produc-
tive of good results. His official acts have
been characterized by sound judgment and
prove the city he has been supported by an
able board of aldermen. councillors and sub
ordinate officers summing up the munich
say that it has been successful.
1t is understood that the Randolph shoe
factory will soon be occupied by manutac-
turing concern ont of the state. Owing 10
the ileness of the factory during the past
winter business has been exceedingly quiet
and the citizens are anxious for great en-
terprising irm TO occupy the building,
The tenth annual anniversary of Dirigo
Lodge No. /, A q. L W, of this city will
take place tins evening in Grand Army hall.
An excellent Entertainment has been provided
and each member has the privilege of invit-
ing lady friend. A fine collation. will be
served at the conclusion OF the literary eI-
ercises. The order has increased in mem
bers and strength during the past year and is
now one of the aiding benevolent organize
tons in our citv.
Mr.. 5. l.. Coombs, formerly porter at the
johnson House, was in the city Saturday.
MIR. Coombs is l. ow connected with the Dewey
House, Lewiston.
Miss Grace Barilett left Saturday for
Lowell, Mass.
DR.. Philbrick is now at the johnson House
on his monthly visit and will remain week
The DIR. is very popular in this city and since
his first appearance has worked up large
and lucrative practice. About one hundred
patients consult the doctor during his stay
IN the city.
1t is understood that the stock exchange,
which now has an office over the American
Express Company's office. will be moved to
Rogers block where larger and more con
vencnt rooms will be fitted up. TIE busi-
ness of the company operating the Gardiner
branch has increased already a number of
our business men having commenced dealing
in stocks
TIE new city government with Mayor
Spear at the head of municipal affairs, will
be organized today. The Mayor will deliver
his address at 10 O'Clock in the city govern
ment rooms, after which the branches will
proceed to the choice of subordinate munic.
pal officers for the ensuing wear. The pres
ent incumbeats are in the main good men
for their respective positions, and but few
changes are anticipated.
The second Entertainment given by the first
aud 2nd classes Of the High school occurred
Friday evening and was in every way sue
cess. The music furnished by the Bowdoin
College Glee Club was highly appreciated
ard the recitations by members of the clas-
ses were superior in selection and execution.
! The fifty charter members of the new i'm
| proved Order of Red Men met in the wig
wan of the Knights of Pythias Friday
evening and instituted Nahaumkeag Tribe OF
this order with the folowing as officers: A.
J.. Stephenson, Sschem; J. G.. Lander,
| Senior Sycamore Geo. II. Mari, Jnnioi
Sycamore II. A. Fuller, Chief of Record.
and Seals j. W, Berry, Prophet; r. A
Jewett, Keeper of Wsmpum; VIM. Wiley,
j. W Lash, W. G.. Prcble. Trustees. The
tribe will be organized tomorrow evening
when it is expected delegation from the
Grand Lodge will be present.
The Iialnes & Lawrence Company com
pany completed the filling of their new
house in Randolph Saturday and have stored
| in both houses 10, 600 tons of as good ice as
will be put up on the kennebec this season.
/ The ice harvest on the river will probably
be completed by the middle of the week.
The members If the United Order of Pil
grim Fathers hold sale at their hall il
Davenport block tomorrow evening.
| large number of useful fancy articles be
sides cake ard ice cream will be on sale
Everyone is invited to come and have
good time.