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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
Buckspost

rbu GARY wei anu sit ttOhtt-
less give it u generous patronage.
4 stormy day made il impossible for rs
10 see the thriving little village of
BuckspoIt
to advantage, but. nevertheless we enjoyed
our visit there very much, especially as il
gave us an opportunity to cross the river
and make a visit to Fort Knox This in
completed edihee was never placed in shape
for successful work against invading fleets.
II exists partly as place of interest for
summer visitors. but chiefly as monu-
ment of governmental folly. This fort was
commenced in ISL and work upon it was
pushed with more or less regularity until
sometime into the seventies when il was IL
naliy abandoned. The masonry in il is
magnificent and ii shows some of the finest
specimens of beautiful Maine granite which
can be found anywhere. Beginning from
the river two terraces of solid rock
stretch up to the elevation from which the
frowning guns of the fort command the
river. The second of these terraces is over
hundred feet high and the first must reach
nearly as great an elevation. The only SOL
der about the place is an old sergeant of
the regular arm, who lives in a neat little
house aud who takes great pleasure in show =
ing visitors through the fort He is Hun
garian who has seen service upon many
hard fought fields chiefly upon the other
side of the Atlantic. He is the soul of
hospitality and we shall never
forget the pleasant hour We spent
with him, at his earnest request in his house
waiting for the pouring rain To ahate.
just why ncle Sam should have chosen
IL. I, Al. 4. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Albion Little Of Portland, representing
the Commercial Telegraph Co., was in the
city Monday night to consult with tina d.
rectors of the kennebec Central in regard
to running branch line of the company
to the National Home, hut no definite &C.
ton was taken. Another conference will
be held in a short time when the matter
will be decided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

Rev. s. q Davis. pastor Of the Univer-
ssliss chuschesof this place and ws,erviIle,
started Monday with his wife for OIcuts.
N. r., point sixteen miles from Nisgara
Falls. where Mrs.. Davis people live upon
. farm. They will psss rh-ir vocation ct
I i. place. and uiIl 70 donbs return ia the
early fall greatly rested. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The repairs at Grsys saw mill have been
nearly completed, and yesterday steam was
turned on for the first time. The machinery
works well, but IL will take the remaiad
Of the week TO get matters into shape for
business. 1t has taken longer than wa, an
ticipsted TO do the work, and it will be
necessary to rush business when It is started
in order to make up for lost time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Qnise nunbsr vens fsea hsfs b ~
IsIands yeaerdsy. The paFty incisded
Geo. r. S@ita and relsfivess Mr.. Isssc
PrebIe and wife. Mr. C. A. Paine. Mr..
viii johnson snd sshsss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mr.. Gus lawrence IL building another
lighter for use 10 carrying duanage to the
several ice houses along the river in this
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The steam yacht Arrow is on her way
to this city. She is owned by l.. j. Bird OF
Boston. And Mr.. Bird is accompanying
Mr.. Il. A. Atkinson Of that city who is on
a tour Of inspection of the several branches
Of the Atkinson House Furnishing Com
paDy in Maize 4a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Some seventy ave sxcarsonists from this
city sent on the moonlight excursion TO
Five Islands, Monday evening. Music BY
he Gardiner band and dance furnished
abundant entertainment for the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mr. Nelson. the crack checker player of
Missouri. has been in the city for the past
few days aud has accommodated several Of
oar local experts with games. None of
them have been able to beat him majority
of games as yet. Mr.. Wilson's forte 10
chess, however, and it is said he Is willing
man In Maine at a series of games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

One canse assigned BY several physi.
clans and druegnts for the fact that
many become victims to the opium vice
Is from the use Of antipyrene. A great
number Of young women, and especially
female clerks. take antipyrene in such
Quantities that it finally loses it, rsstosa-
tive power. Then they resort to NOR
nhine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The pondcrous granite monument, moved
70 Pine Grove Cemetery recently from the
'ot Of the Ware family In Athens. has been
place d In position, and the lot where 1t has
been placed will be put into shape as ,oDn
As POSSIBLE. The work done will add much
10 the attraetivenen Of that part Of the
cemetery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

"Few people," said Harry Davis the
other day TO reporter, understand
anything about the tip to u billiard cue
dare say there arc hundreds of the best
players in Pittsburg who know only that
the tip is made of leather. As to where
it comes from. how II is made. or what
it costs. they are totally ignorant. There
are several grades Of tips. costing from
$50 to 50 per 100 The 81 80 kind are very
inferior and are not used in first-cass
rooms. 1t is ecnnorn- in the best bill
lard rooms to use first-claes tips Take
room having from fifteen to twenty
,ables. and The item IF tips is a big one.
In year it will reach mt least $3.50 to
300.
Ordinary leather is not used in the
manufacture of billiard tips. a very
;hoice quality has to be used. and it is
tanned and otherwise ',-etarel hy n spe.
cial process. There are no billiard tin,
made in this country. They come most
ly from Paris. where much care is used
in preparing them. Paris turns out the
best tips in the world There is loss.
however, TO the purchaser in the very
best tips of about 10 per cent because Of
imperfect ones. A flaw il generally the
result. 1t is found in the pasted section
holding the leather tip proper to its
base. A tip with a flaw in it makes a
very unsatisfactory cue" - Pittsbnrr
Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
A Good Idea

for all, when going away on a vacation, is to or
der the Daily Kennebec Journal sent them; then
you will be able to keep run of what is going ON
in your absence. Only 60 cents per month,
postage paid. "s'...s9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

John Gillsn Of Portland, who was arrest
ed SatqfIay came up for trial Monday At
tesnooa And was found guilty. lie WAS svea
Is days in jail and Deputy Sheriff s,inson
carried him up yesterday on the electric
cars. lie is the first Gardiner production
10 90 to jail bv electricity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Ats nseesisg Of the Loan and Building
Association. held Aoadsy evening, ths
money On hand rs readily bid on. A
pes series Of ssock viii be opeoed n<zt
NOR tn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

4 party Of about twenty-five young So
eiety people of our city took q moonlight
sail on the Cobbos,ee yesterday. The
party left the bridge at New Mills about
three O'Clock. going up stream, in Oliver 8
steam yacht and returned in the evening
It was delightful sail, the moon being
especially kind and consenting to shine
during the entire evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The Methodist sunday school excursion
70 Like Msranocook, yesterday, was joined
by a large number of people, and rs tb.
train pulled out of this station at shout
nine O'Clock, il had on board as happy n
looking company as we have seen for
long time. Ooe hundred AMI twenty tick
cts were sold. Msranocook has no equal
N this State for excursion purposes, every
thing being taken into the account.
Waterville people from Squirrel Island.
report that the season there is nearly At its
height, but few of the cottages being unoc-
rupied, and the Chase House full Of hu.
manly and running over. When every
thing is at high wal II marx at Squirrel. the
population Of the island is between eight
and nine hundred. by the pr, sent trans
portation arrangements the place is pretty
near to Waierville-.tart from here 1T 3
2. NJ. aud At 4 you have arrived at you,
destination. Itis a beautiful island and =
very pleasant place to PAYS the hot weather
Rev. J. l.. Seward pre- cached his last ser
''' NV :" '
'"e
which was held immed ,stely after the reg
Mar service was dismissed until the second
, '
wa"
~ ''.' "''
-
Not much has been heard from the
passed on so successfully at the Eimwood
Hot some time ago. but the organization
Is very far from being dead; and its com
m'ttees' though they have been attending
to the duties assigned them in quiet way.
nave been making progress Just the sans.
vac OF the things which ~as settled on
some tune ago was an exposition OF tn.
ou'lne's OF the CITY, and 1t vas hoped TO
hoii II oefofe ms but for good
AMI suihcient reasons 1t had to he
deIefred' Inc comm'ttee IN charge
OF 'h'' matter Me''fs r. hshing'o'' y.
.. ieAi' hhd .. L. hpDo't' nave haen
looking aftef IL ana nae made such pro
q 70 m \ 10 tn0 a( ebe a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

DIR. X. L Donnsii will move into his ne y
house on Water street in few days. 1t Is
nov being furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

iiTbe schooner War Steed. Capt. sDoige
is loading with lumber n Lswrenee's mil
for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Geo. Meltzer, who was badly injured
several days ago. 10 rapidly recovering and
will be able to attend to work again IN a
few lays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

1t is es mated that fully 100 out of town
people came out over the Kennebec Cen
trail Sunday, t, listen to the band concert
in the afternoon. 1t was an orderly. quiet
company who enjoyed the trip very much.
An order ha. been given for number Of
settees to be placed about the band stand
fer the accommooa ion of the s)ldiers and
visitors who wish to listen to the concerts
The inmates of the Home are ad to see
the strangers who are called out by the
concerts, as 1t tends to vary the monotouy
of the lite which they lead.
The cafe in the depot will he opened for
business on Friday, Aug. LIST, with Mr.
Chss Jones, the popular restaursteur, IS
proprietor. Mr.. Jones has fitted up the
place finely. handsome tables, crockery
ware, silver ware, etc, mixing the outer
room look attractive, while the kitchen is
supplied with large range anil everything
in cooking utensils necessary to cater to
the most fss.idous. He will serve all sorts
of ea,ables, ice cream and cooling drinks,
making a speciality Of catering to excur
sious.
Cutler Post hela meeting for drill las:
night. 1t is probable that delegation of
fully IS or so will attend the encsmpmen;
a, Boston rext month. They will go by
steamer Star of the East in company with
the posts from Gardiner. Bath and Bruins
wick. They will be accompanied by the
National Home band and that organization
10 bound TO show the Uubbites that Msssa-
chuseit, doe.n', possess all the fine bands
there are in New Eagisnd. The mem
Der. of both the post and band are antiei,
pating much pleasure from the trip.
The fertile fields of the Home have been
made to yield up their yearly crop of hay,
and the symskers are nov clearing up the
out of the way places. The work vas let
out by contract and commenced July 10th.
Mr. Lynn. the boss farmer. says the greater
part Of the crop has been secured in fce
condition. The amount IL fully up to the
average. some 400 tons being secured.
There are now 90 head of neat stock and
so horses on the farm and this hay will te
fed out to the stock. Other crops are q
trihs backward, owing to continued vet
weather In the early sprinv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
SOUTH GARDINER.

Jadson Hall has placed fine new soda
fountain In his confectionery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The Isias6er 10 the popular boat IT the
. asen. LAT night the Richmond band
uess on q moonlight excursion to Fort
popham- A large patty vent from this
attv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Deputy Sheriff Connor arrested three Of
Tenders yesterday Two were entity of
drunkenness on the bridge, ard were fined
and paid. The third WAS lettering on the
bridge and obstructiug the passage, and
was ordered to move. He refused in rsth-
err rough language. and lively time en-
sued, in which the officer was by far the
best man. The offender comes ny for trial
tody.
The stone work Oh the kennebec Cen
trail Rlilroad line was completed Monda,
night and it is fine lot OF work. Th,
tinishirc touches were al led by contractor
Stevens of this city. He will soon com
mcuce the laying of the new culver,s which
bridge Baby Togus stream at the south
end of Main st. The county road at this
point will be raised several feet and soms
larger and better culverts put in to carry
of the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mrs. +, A. Waliron and sou arc whiting
in Dexter and vicinity, which was the home
Of Mrs. VS. girl hooi. She will meet
many friends there who will extend to her
a cordial greeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

"nffc some Im,graHfs Come From.
visited the vineyards Mt Bronte, in
Sicily. which are 300 acrcs in extent. and
where some 10 men. under Il surveyor.
were trenching the ground in one lon,
line. They were poor looking lot. but
appeared to use their indictments vine,
are more like axes than spades. t. good
purpose. When they do not. ut sr,h
times as English eyes are not uy,on them
the surveyor stick or whip PLAYS pretty
freely about their backs. believe. and
without vigilance they will not work ut
all. They come from their villages on
Monday morning and return on .Satur.
day night. They are lodycd. receive
three meals, and about cigbtpence dav.
The first two meals are given IN the
vineyard, each man having n sardine. a
bunch II excellent bread. and pull"
at the wine barrel. The third meal. be
fore dismissal in the yard at night. con
sists OF porridge, served in a trough.
from which they scoop it out with their
fingers. having discarded the SPOONS orig
inally provided them-EngIish Illusl
trated Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The body OF Mr.. SnAries Stems arrived
here from Alabama yesterday, for burial.
He vas brother Of James Sterns Of this
city, vas veil known and had p~ey friends
here. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

FArmers have nearly all completed hay
ing, the crop generally having been secured
10 excellent condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Schooner Anna v. I.Ampson arrived yes.
terday. to load with ice. She will carry
over 500 tons, the largest cargo to leave
here % far this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mr.. Henry White ntan vas before the
court for drunkenness yesterday. He paid
his dne and departed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The big ssvdast shed which the iIo.linzr
~orth & Whitney Company is building is
all framed and 10 being boarded in. IL 10
the largest building Of the kind Ia this sec
ton Of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Rev. !. l.. Seward has an intelligent
log. Our carrier says that he meets him in
he yard in the morning. and takes the
Daily Journal fr~m hi. hand ard delivers IL
to his mas'er. lie evidently knows "a good
thing when he see il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

The noon IN from Bangor struck 4
team at Lewist Monday, killed the bvrse
and demolishede cart. The drive, %.
capped with sevabrui.es.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

4 OsT- On Water street betwren Winthrop
street ana Leigh 4 wingstr's euat office, u
geld bsJsi BRACELET tiudsr Will eunfer favor
hy leaving at ihoinpson's pharmacY. laly2ntiw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mayor Rowell and wife returned yester-
day from pleasant stay at Old Orchard.
Miss Myna BodweIl OF Andovsr, Mass,
Is visiting Mrs.. J. K. Bodwell in this city
fer few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
SKOWHECAN LOCALS.
Miss Carrie Kallock of Wa,crville was
in town yesterday.

The Methodsts of this place had an es-
cursion to Marsnocook yesterday. Quite a
number went.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mrs HELEN Churchill Of Lawrence.
Maze, arrived Monday evening ssd 10 the
guest Of Mrs CroweII on Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mr. Henry l.. Clearwater, the HAlIovsll
Of the journal. vas in the
city yestsrdsy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Winthrop hui 10 receiving coating of
stone chips aud gravel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

W. s. Partridge, who has been visiting
Mr.. Joshua Nickerson, returns to his home
in Lynn, Mass. to-day.
WORK on the interior of the new depot is
progressing finely, the plastering being
nearly completed. Painter, are sl'o a.
work on the outside of the bnilling, and i
will soon be ready for business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Miss Katherine Andrews left Yesterday
for trip to St. John. n. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Mr.. Fred Bsosn, vho has been visiting
friends here. returned On the Star Of the
East, yestsrday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

M. W. a Rice of Bangor, who will be
remem' c-cd in conn, ction with the bcne,
hciary organizations, Order of the Iron
Hall and United Fellow ship, WAS here yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

CITY Marshal MADDOX Of Hslloveii was
n the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

nv HTVHTy N, I6'T'
Delaware Grape}ery .veeD si.2,
Ae,.
Bartlett Pears.
Tragedy Piums.
Esg Plums.
Prane Plums.
Bananas.
Lemons.
WstermeIo Ions.
Cherries, etc.
Special display DE. Jack hnive. in
our window to-day.
Present your ID visitor with q
Picturesqne Augued
CANNET1 MORSE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

Col. g. II. Alien Of Thomssepu, vsnies
Of the s,sss Prison, vss in the city yestef-
day % business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

A issss deisgs9ea Of Gardiner bos'emen
vii 20 10 Augusta to day 70 witness the
races st the park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
HAllOWEll LOCALS.

J. F. Bcd~ell is On business trip to
kockiand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30
NATIONAL HOME.

1t is es mated that fully 100 out of town
people came out over the Kennebec Cen
tral Sunday, t, listen to the band concert
in the afternoon. 1t was an orderly, quiet
company who enjoyed the trip very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

F. A. Baker, the artist OF East Madison.
Me-. left here for Boston, Yesterday, on a
visit to relatives And friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

journal early every morning and will doubt
less give it generous patronage.
4 stormy day made ii impossible for rs
10 see the thriving little yillage OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-30

afoot. l had my usual weapons, while
he had an army musket. He gave Us
his name as Little Smoke, and was
typical warrior in build and demeanor.
Before we left the fort an old hunter
called me aside and said:
do You believe thar is a cache?'
"Why not?'
"Bekase an Injun says thar Is. Allus
take EN- contrary to what they say. Is
your scalp nailed on
''Do you mistrust the man.
Newer saw one yit that didn't. I'm
going to bet my rife agin keg Of pow
der that you don't come back"
As soon as we were out Of sight Of the
fort / motioned for the Indian to take
the lead. He seemed to take it a. mat
ter Of course, and he led of with . lone
and held it for six or seven miles with
out halt. had not only to keep an
eye on him, but scan the country q
well. He appeared to be on the lookout,
as well he might be il his story was true,
and about II o'clock we approached the
spot where he claimed TO have hidden
his property. had kept him in the lead
all the time, and we had had more or
less shelter along the bank Of the stream.
Half mile from the grove I drew rein
and said:
II will wait here while by brother
goes forward after his property"
is the Swift Rider tired with his
ride" he sarcastically answered.
''One must keep watch for danger. Il
viii do that. for you will be busy"
eff my white brother is afraid he need
not Co."
IF my red brother has . cache In ths
grove let him look for it. II not We
viii return TO the fort
He hesitated moment, and then, sat
isfied that | was on my guard, he walked
away and soon disappeared in the grove.
l had every confidence that the trees
sheltered > band of redskins. and il