Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-25
Mr. Charles b. Johnson of Augusta, added
greatly TO the impressiveness and solemnity
of the occasion Err.
Hallowell. March e2, 1889.
GARDINER.

Mr. W. +. S,udley left Saturday nigh, for
a business trip to Boston and New York.
The friends Of Monsghan's orchestra gave
them benefit ball in Grand Army hall.
South Gardiner, Thursday evening
Hon, J. NJ. Carpenter of Randolph men,
Der of the BoSrd Of County Commissioners,
was in Waterville the latter part Of last
week on business. lie reports the citizens
of that city as much delighted at securing =
term of court for ths, place. Mr. Carpen.
ter returned Saturday afternoon.
MIR. Frank Boston, superintendent of the
Holhngs~orth 4 Whitney psper mills in this
city returned SATURDAY from 4 weeks busi.
ness trip through New England.
| MIR. win g. Treble and wife leave today
for an extended pleasure trip through New
England and New York. MIR. Prcble In
tends combining business with pleasure and
| viii visit many Of the leading furnitur,
'holesshng houses of Boston and New
York IN the Interests of the firm of Preblc
heene in this city, and intends Ia return
with M tne a line of furniture aui furnish
/ ing goods as were ever displayed on the
river. Before purchasing spring goods wait
10 see the latest STYLES from the leading
cities which are sure TO be opened on MIR.
rreble's return.
| ihe mcmocts OF the Randolph base ball
nine gave another of their p easant sociables
and entertainments in Jcweit's hall. Saturday
| evening. A fair ate nlancc was present to
listen 10 the entertainment and partake Of
the ice cream AMI cake served during the
| evening,
Business At the shoe factory of Benncr.
Cheiis Robinson in this cit, has continued
TO improve snce the factory was established
and the firm is now turning out the largest
number OF cases since the factory has been
IN op ration.
Mi" Hattie rownc OF Augusta 10 In the
cit, visiting Miss Minnie Tra.k
Many remarks have been heard recently
concerning the improved quality of our elcc-
tric lights, For some time past they have
been extremely fckle minded and weak and
on several occasions have refused to run at
all. A slight defect in the system was dis
covered and reincdicd since which time the
improved condition has been very apparent
On FRIDAY evening A. J. Mather of Rock
land, assisted by MIR. Frcl llrrsev Of Angus
ia. instituted a nourishing tr,bc of x a Men.
which has been undergoing formation for
some time past. In this cit, dty charter
members were in attendance aud were greatly
pleased with the secret work of the order.
Following the installation EXERCISES the com
pany aiourned to Hotel Douglass where an
exc, llent banquet had been prepared The
order is now ready to raise the scalp of any
white men who are dcsirous of joining. A
committee has been appointed TO procure the
ou'ht for the lodge and It is expected that it
will be one of the finest IN the city
Mayor Spear has been engaged to deliver
the Memorial address in South Framinyham,
Mass
Prof q, A. Stuart of Lewiston was In the
city yesterday. on n visit to his family.
Miss Molle Benjamin is in the city having
recently returned from an extended tour
through New York.
A, Moore vas before the police court Sat.
uriay for drunkenness and given fine. lie
thought the penalty unjust and appealed. Il
is expected he will have abundant chance to
pay the costs of another trial us he was sadly
demoralizcd.
In conversation wi'h Captain Davis Of last
years Gardiner base bail tnm few facts
concerning the GU look for ~ were jot,ed
down. Davis is himself under trn.nirg and
takes daily spin out lathe country of about
ten miles. lie is IN exc llcnt condition aud
will he able to deliver the same swift, puz-
zlihg ball M won him rcnown
last season. DOYLE, the plucky catcher
IL also in training. and Soule
will soon come to Gardiner to prepare for the
seasons work Mr.. DAVIS thinks he can
secure the old players at the same salaries
for the coming season, sud says their play
ing together last season will greatly aid them
IN this years work. The only difficulty now
IN the way is the Uli DEBT standing against
the association iot expense. a.t year. II this
can be paid mp Mr.. Davi, ia nk- one hundred
stockholders could be easily secured and
team engaged which would be credit to our
city. The debt ought to be pnd and some
move made tou.r,ls securing 'eaui before
all the best men have signed in other places.