Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
GARDINER
Temporary Organization OF the Ken
nebec Ceotfal-Improveme ents OH the
EvaDs-Johnson House Leased
Opening OF the Commercial Union.

pAhDiNER, sept zo
Those interested in the kennebec Central
Railroad held meeting at the City Council
rooms Monday afternoon. at four o'clock,
and formed a temporary organization with
Mr.. s. n. Maxcy as president, and George
w. Heselton as secretary. The following
business was transacted: 1t was voted to
increase the capital stock to $40, 900; a com
mittee consisting of Capt 4. ID. Haley, II.
W. Jewett and Frederic Danforth, were ap-
pointed to advertise for proposals.; COM
mt,ee was appointed to collect twenty five
per cent. of the subscribed stock a com,
mttee was appointed to draft code of by
laws; other minor business was also tran
sacted and the meeting adjourned.
The Good Templsrs Lodge will have a
sociable at their hall next Friday evening
The Richmond Lodse will be represented
by number from that city
David Hughes VINO recently died in Phla-
delphia. was quite well known in this city,
living at the residence of Mr.. Joseph Perry.
He left three sons. John D., of this city,
Evan and David, the wel-knowu vocslists,
who are well known in kennebec county,
from their connection with musical cJnce rs
in 1879 These two latter brothers are now
located in Philadelphia, where they have
be en- engaged in the music business for The
past FIVE years. Mr.. Hughes, the deceased
died from dyspepsia being sick but rine
davs, age seventy years.
Charles Douglass, the new proprietor of
the Evans Hotel, expects 70 take possession
os his new property in about two weeks
Mr. Douglass eontemplates making num-
Der of improvements on the hotel, so that
when they are completed it will be one of the
finest. 1t is proposed to light the hotel with
the incandescent light, while large electric
arc light will be placed in front of the house
Mr.. Douglass understands how to manag
and conduct first-clsss hotel. and he un-
doubtedy will be successful in his ne " ven
tnre.
There were W drunks tried in the poic-
court Monday. They registered as follows
Mike Kelly, not the "Only," and Tom Mitch.
ell. Of Bangor; Garret. Fitzgerald, Chelsea
Frank Dovlan, Whiting; and one from
Gardiner. All paid their fines but Dowlan
Who can be found when wanted at the county
jail Augusta, for the next thirty days.
The funeral of Mrs Merrill was held
Monday afternoon at deceased's home or
Highland avenue.
Gardiner horsemeI who went to Boston
last WEEK 10 Nit'fSs ttit EfNht "tdiitDU race III
that city were feeling pretty Indignant at The
course pursued By the managers. and came
home in anything but pleasant mood. but
the resul, Of the contest Monday in Boston
was most sratifyirg, and cur horsemer ars
nov more than happy.
II is now expected that the first sermon in
the new Congregational church. will be
preached the last SUNDAY 10 October, smile
the sunday school will occupy the new ves-
try about the first Sunday in the sama
month
A. G. Young, rho has been running the
johnson House for some months past, ha.
decided to lease that hotel for term Of ten
years and will purchase all the furniture
and furnishings of the present proprietor Mr.
johnson.
The Kennebec left her wharf at 2.40 Mon.
day afternoon, and the pass ngers on the
Della Collins joined her Richmond. The
Kennebec took an un1suai.y large load Of
freight on her trip. including six nice horse.
for Boston parties. owned by DIR. Bowman
of Sidney.
The newspapers As veil - the people are
and have been. continually complaining oi
the sawdust and refuse matter which 10 be.
ing thrown into the river. but some of the
mill owners in this section are paying bu'
little attention TO it ard the sa~dusr con
tiuues to be dumped in with the same regu
larity
Quite = numbe. from this city will aitene
the Richmond Fair, which is held Or Tues
day from this city.
The freman's muster to be held in Rich
mond, Thursday oc. Sd. is looked forvar'
20 with . great deal Of interest by our loca
fremen- The ContinentAls will enter tn
running race, and possibly the Eagles. II I
hoped both clubs vill enter against eac
other, ~ great sport would be witnessed
such should be the case
| James Stone Who has been 10 the dr.
goods business in this city for gress man