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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

The Memorial day programme was car
red ont IS announced At 8 o'clock the
line was formed, and E. P. Pratt post and
Patriotic Order Sons of America. with
orator, eleTgymen, and prominent citizens
in carriages, escorted by Waterville Mill.
tsry Band, proceeded to the cemetery,
where the fuaerAl orders we're read by
Post Commsudsr Emery, after which
prayer WAS offered by the chaplain, and
appropriate selections rendered by the
band The graves were then decorated by
the comrades Of the post. Return
log to the monument, on the
Park, the band rendered War Memories -
descriptive piece representing . day In
camp in 1852. after which the monument
vas decorated in due form, ard then the
procession marched to the Opera house
which vas filled by an audience comprising
the best people in tosn. The regular
Grand Army service was resd By the post
commander. followed By = selection by the
band. Prayer WAS ffered by Rev. S. g.
Davis, followed by q beautiful quinte tie,
very effectively sung by local musicians.
TIE band then rendered another piece,
after which an able Grafton was p,osCuaced
by W. f Parsons, Esq.. of Foxcroft.
Mr.. Parsons spoke ex,smporaneously,
and with m ,re earuestness and power thsn
is possible from manuscript. 1t was clearly
apparent that the orator was strongly in
sympathy with his patriotic u,teraucss. He
spoke Of the kind Of country saved, the
advantages cur government offers to the
aspiring. the superior condition of the
masses, drawing illustration after iIlustrn.
ton from the past examples, showing
clearly to his hearers, that ours 10 coun-
try worthy the mighty sacrifices of the
past The speaker reviewed briefly some
of the sdsring events Of the late conflict,
paying slowing tribute to the brave de-
fsndsrs Of the Union. the living - we'll ~
ihs dead; and % he dwelt upon the
present condition of the country, our
grandeur - people, and ~ IN example and
light among the nations, his hearers could
see more clearly the great loss to them
selves and all humanity had the South been
yictofius.
He wss full Of high hopes Of the future,
yet rot without the belief that there were
dangers to be encountered worthy the
grave confederation Of our thinking men,
he pointed out some Of the dangers to De
guarded sgaiust. The speaker referred to our
rapid growth in population, the influx from
other nations Of class unfamiliar Nth our
free institutions and the history Of the past,
aed he believes in keeping alive the fires Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

psarissism and pespsfsatirg the slsrioas
memories Of ths past BY The Pa1ienc Sons
ef America aid al ether orders o. me
character Looking 70 the Strengthening OF
ouf govsRansnt aed perpetsisy Of tae re-
public He spoke for about N hou3.
In the afssfnocn the past vent 70 me
cemetery in Benton, where the graves o.
dead con1sdes vefs decorated. MR. Az
gustus Bradbury aad Mrs.. willard Joass
were early On duty as the operA house:
where they supervised the making Of
vrraihs for decoration. The contributions
Of flowers for this purpose vss senesoas'
- il aiwsys h in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
GOSSIP OF THE oRANoEB.

Bodwell Grange, Phipsburg, met Sat-
urday evening with sad hearts occa-
stoned by the death of Brother NAL
colin, one OF its charter members.
Wescustogo q range. North Yarmouth.
takes proper action on the death of it's
former master, Charles Mitchell, and
passes resolutions appropriate to his
| character and memory.
Forty-tive members of Richie Grange
of Waldo, were entertsined by Seaside
Grange, Belfast, on Saturday evening
Martin Is. Hunt, Esq, master Of the
State Grange, with his wife were pres
ent. A supper and literary entertain.
ment were among the exercises OF the
evening.
The programme at the last meeting of
West Bath Grange was: Music by the
choir, paper by A. Il. Williams on the
practical method OF bringing up run
down farm when the owner has very
limited capital. Discussion of the sub
jet by members. Reading by Mrs.
Lincoln williams. Report from Pomona
Grange meeting at Bowdoinham by Fred
Wright. Music by the choir. Reading
by Mrs Fuller. Report of his trip to
Bodwell Grange by Joseph White. Song
by Annie Wylie.
The programme for the meeting of
Somerset Pomona Grange mt Pittsiield,
Tuesday, June ., will be rs follows !:
Forenoon: address Of welcome, sister
G.. W. Narney; response, brother Ansel
llolway; question ".tt what price eau
farmers afford to sell hayg" opened by
brother \. p. McMasters. Afternoon !:
onierriDg degrees; essay, Sister X. j.
Patten; subject: The importance and
best methods OF keeping farm account :"
opened by trother Oramel Murry; Cen
eral business. Evening: Lecture by
Brother q. M. Twitcheil, lecturer Of
State Grange!
Hancock County Pomona Grange held
n meeting with Narramissic Grange
Orland, on Saturday, May I'D at which
the following programme was carried
out: Address of welcome by the worthy
master of Norromissic Grange; response
by the worthy master of the County
Grange; report OF oranges; question,
Is the grange store success, if not
why? query. Can VIC make creamery a
success in Hancock county? comforting
fifth degree; entertainment by members
OF Narramissic Grange; quotations and
three minute speeches; report OF com.
Initfec on programme; music.
The meeting OF Sagadahoc Pomona
Grange with Merrymceting Grange.
Bowdoinham, on Wednesday, May q.
was largely attended, and the following
programme was fully carried ont Open
ing exercises; reading records; reports
from oranges; music; address of well
come BY Mrs. NJ. w. Hinekley, response
by J. +. Upton, VI. L.; music; new
business. Noon recess. Music; unfin
ished business; census and collection
MUSIC; Paper on sweet corn culture by
Y. $. Adams. discussion Of above paper
music; Would shoe factory in Bow
doinham be benefit to the town: affirm
alive, w. Is. Kendall and q. G. Page,
negative, G. II. Reed and j. +. Buker
entertainment by Merrymceting Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Granting some people the privilege OF
contributing to the columns of a news
paper is very much like placing stick
IN the hands of small child. They i'm
mediately have an irresistible desire to
hit somebody or break something. 1t is
so convenient to sit comfortably at their
own desk and bring down ringing
whack on some ones defenseless pate
that they cannot forego trying the ex-
rarimpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01


order;
Squad OF Police.
Perry's Band.
Chief Marshal James II Lowell and Aids.
Hildreth Post, No. 50, GA. r.
Members OF city Government OF Ward 6.
Invited Guests.
Children of Common School and Sabbath School
Citizens in Carriages
The procession started At 3 o'clock and
proceeded down Wster street to the depot,
where IL couuter-marched and returned TO
the upper cemetery where the graves were
decorated with appropriate ceremonies
TIL h-e reformed and moved in the same
order 10 Mt, Hope cemetsry where similar
exercises were held. Returning 20 Grand
Army Hall the procession was dismissed.
At noon the members of the Post took
carriages for Libby Hill cemetery, where
the graves of departed comrsdss were
decorated. The public exercises Of the
day we're held in Grand Army Hall .. 30
O'Clock. A large audience Of members Of
the Post and cit zens Of Nh, town were in
atsenderei. The following programme
was carried cut;
Music By Perry's Band.
Siagigg
Grafton. Comrade f. 4. Lewis OF Gardiner.
Music by btnd
singing o, America" by audience.
Beuedictfou-
In his Introduction Mr.. Levi. referred
to The events usually celebrated in She
years prior TO 1850 in which the Declaration
of Independence was slsays read. despite
all other exercises. and drew thsrefrom the.
conelusion that 10 these teachings couiinue 4
from year TO year was due ia no small
degree the heroic devotion to tie
Union and the Flag. which WAS displayed
from 81 to IS. He thea spoke of the
conception, birth and growth Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic which grew out of
xni was the natural sequence of the great
struggle He referred 10 the election Of
President Lincoln, the mal-admin-
isiration Of President Buchanan and the
bankrupt condition Of the country at the
outbreak Of the Rebellion a. factors in
bringing about the grest struggle and eusen-
defing the spirit which eliminated in the
organization of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. Continuing be said s'Is 10 not
my purpose to go into the details of tie
great struggle. All the evenings Of year
might be devoted to telling Of individual
deeds Of heroism on the battlefield and the
halt would not be told. The events Of
1876 viii always fern . c,nspic-
nous rsrt Of American history. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Boils, cafbuncles, and efuptioGs Of al
hit6s are natures e6arts to throw CD
poison from the blood. This result may
De st complished much more efectuaily, ~
well IS sgresseiy, through the tryper
sxcre,ory crSI male, By the uss of Asefs
SarssparilA. June lsod&y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

City Clerk Geo. Stafford came near hsv.
ing serious accident Friday night. While
driving on Second street near the overhead
bridge the axle on his road cart broke in
the middle and Gsorge was slowly lowered
to the ground Fortunstely he was driving
slowly and no serious result occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
Delinquent Subscribers Must Pay In.

One of those unreasonable men who
take Il newspaper for year or two and
then send it back refused or mot
wanted was sued by publisher in
Michigan short time ago, and the
judge gave verdict for the plaintiff of
full amount and costs. The court de-
cided that notice to discontinue was not
sufficient if the subscriber was in ar
rears. He must pay first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

"Why don't you give this fellow or
that fellow fits?'' why don't you touch
up this or that concern!' These are
questions addressed to the newspaper
man by persons unable to fight their
own battles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The graduating exercises Of the Skowhe-
gan high school occur on Mordsy and Tuee-
day. June Is and Is instead Of Thursday
and Friday IS usual. There are % mem
bers in the junior class and 20 in the senior.
They have secured ,he services Of the young
ladies' orchestra of Waterville for both
evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

TIE Y. n G. A. ssss ball team will Try
. soshes game Of bail nsxs Wednesdsy
sst~rnoon On the common sad hope to have
better luck than or their HFss appearances.
their opponents Will be the Y. u. G.. 4.
team Of Wsse:vfiie. collection Of good
pIsy srs vho will give the Gardiner boys an
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Saturday afternoon, Eddie Hurd, aged
sbou. six years, whose parents live near the
Maine Central depot, left his home. and not
returning, bis father made 3 search for him.
but without success. He then notified the
police Of the state of things, and word was
given out at City Hall of the loss Of the child
AZ about O'Clock the FIRE bell was sounded
until large crowd Of Of people had Assem-.
bled, and searching parties were organized
and scattered over the city, but no trace
Of the little fellow was discovered. Sunday
morning, however, Mr.. Towne, the
milkmsp, who lives in Winslow, about q
mile from the bridge, brought the boy
to ihe city, where he was restored to the
parents, TO their great relief. He came 10
Mr.. Towne's late in The evening. OF
course he got bewildered, and starting off
the farther he went the farther he WAS from
home. 1t is singular that he should have
slrsyed off in this direction, but the way Of
the small boy is pas, finding out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Harry W. Gardner, secretary and treas.
urer OF the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Co., 50 Milk street, Boston, was in town
Saturday Mr.. Gardiner was q member of
Company T., lathe 81 Maine Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Mrs. II. NJ. Meservey of Kansas City,
Mo-, is tue guest of W, Church on Mid
die street. She will spend portion Of the
summer here, going later in the season to
York Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
Cant swindIe Newspaper Readers,

1t has been reliably ascertained that
out of 1S5 cases of successful swindling
throughout the state by travelling sharp
ers, in various ways, by which people of
the rural districts were robbed, some to
the extent of thousands of dollars, only
nine or ten were subscribers or readers
OF the home county papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
WATERVILLELOCALS

Waterville Military Band meets tonight
for rehearsal. Arrangements will be made
TO. the first outdoor concert of the season,
which will be given on the earliest avail
able evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Business in the wooden mill has been very
qaies for the past week. on account OF the
change from heavy to light weight goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
Daily Kfnnebft Journal.
nansn JuSe !. iW.
GARDINER LOCALS.

fsps. aaa MYs. Rich. Of FAfminedaie,
presented the conductors and ssosoTmen On
the electric railroad s;ss hAadsone bcr-
tonnieSs. Saturday. fer which the boys
wisit>i the JsvxSAL 10 return kssy'y
thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

"Give us u I.ift :"

"Do send down something to help us.9
"Those little Pleasant Pellets. you seus
before, were just what We wanted" "They
helped right where We were weakest
Don't send anything else"
Nature, abused and neglected, does her
best to overcome exhaustion and. ward Of
threatening disease, but sometimes calls 10,
help, AMI knows just what she's about Ths
sysiem takes kindly to the mild, wholesoms
influence Of Pierce's Pleasant Psllsts, "a
often their timely assistance correcss evils
which would soon lead to serious results.
With the first signal Of distress. nature will
thank you for tmembering her rqusst
II efeiore, IL lspguid. easily tired, bad
taste in mouth, bowels irregular or con.
siipated, give nature lift by taking d..
Pierce's Pellets. Best Liver Pill made.
juneld&vfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Rev. l.. II. Hallock delivered his fifth
lecture in the series at the Congre gstional
church last night, and there was another
great audience in attendance. The lecture
YVES instructive snd entertaining and the
speaker put q number of his points in
way which sent smiles over the
house The rendering of the "Sweet
Bye and Bye" upon the cornet was most
beautiful feature, and Mrs. Haliock's solo
was artisticsAy sung, the effect being
heightere ed by Prof. Halls cornet obligsto.
The choir selections were all very fine and
a credit to all the singers and the accom-
plished organist, Mrs Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Rev. Pitt Dillingham;. who has been
visiting relatives in town, returned to his
home in Boston Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Miss Fannie Weeks, who has been visiting
the family Of Judge Priest for the past few
~eeks. returned TO her home il Boston
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

There will be reunion and bsrqust Of
the alumni of the Skowhegan and Bloom
field Academy at Hotel Coourn on Friday,
LIMA IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
piltston Band
Daniel Brookingi Post, G.. A. k.
School schOlars.

f0Il0ws.
Marshal Eben Bookings and Aids.
piltston Band
Daniel Brookingi Post, g. A. k.
School scholars.
The procession moved to Maple Grove
Cemetery through Water. Third, Central
and Pleasant streets. At the cemetery the
following order Of exercises was carried
out
Dirsc by the band.
Prayer
Decoration of grave.
Uration by Rev. W W. 0gier.
After the exercises the line re- formed and
marched to Grand Army hall, where it WAS
dismissed. In the afternoon details of
members Of the post decorated the graves
OF departed comr .des who are inferred in
the sneteries in Piitston and in Randolph
outside Of the town proper. The Grafton
By Rev. Mr.. Ogier was most excellent QUE
and was sttenlively listened to by the large
audience who asse nbled at the cemetery
despite the threatening weather. Mr..
Ogier'- subject was Attention, Forward
March He called the attention of the
audience 10 the four great epochs of nation
al history. The first IL the formative epoch
which rhe speaker enlarged upon along the
lines of the discovery Of the ustior, the ad-
ventures and hardships which the early set
tiers underwcnt, the landing of the pilgrims
ard other occurrences prominent in the
early history Of he country. He REGARDED
i. as an unparalleled epoch 10 the worlds
history The second was the revolutionary
epot h in which the sneaker sketched the
struggle when brought on the war of the
Revolution and finally resulted in the birth
OF the nation. The third IS the emancipa-
ton epoch and in its consideration
Mr.. Oyer poke Of the institution
Of slavery, the call to arms. the response
Of the North the whole-besrted devotion Of
the men who responded and the conflicts
and victories which ultimately saved the
Uni m. 10 this connection he paid glow
iug tribute to the nations dead. The
fourth ia the testing snd jasting epoch.
This is the present age, and the speaker
referred TO the new regime as an outcome
OF he set ing ssde OF the old manners AMI
customs ard the adoption of more modern
ideas He referred 10 the advancement Of
the age and Method. Of growth and wealth
Shich have c1ntrbu ed to this condition of
affairs, also rhe intellectual, moral and re-
ligious progress which had characterized
the period SIEGE the close of
she war. He referred a. consider
able length to the dangers that
threaten stionai life and the necessity of
being on duty and of -aining the risiDg
generation for the performance Of their
duty when it shall devolve upon them to
conduc- 'he affairs of ne In order to
meet all these test is required which will
call out the broadest and wisest American
statesmen. He closed his address with a
glowing tribute to the lag. the nation and
the nations dead. II wss patriotic, stir
ring address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

They were camping out, and oEe Of the
men missed his tin cup. Some Internal
thief has stolen my tin CAP" he lain ID i.
Then opening the Zap of q tent he added :.
ANY of you gentlemen got it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Tbs people Of Esst Madison have engaged
Rev. MIR. Goodrich Q student at Yale for the
coming season. Mr.. Goodrich preached
his first sermon yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Gen. r. B. Shepherd Who has been On .
business "Trip to Bosson returned home
Thursday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Messrs, Woodbury. Il Gage recently pur'
chased about 20o0 lbs. Of wool in Mercer,
paying 25c par pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
sKoWHEcAN LOCALS.

Mr.. John ]. Eaneking. the Boston artist.
Is in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Charlie B Paine Of this city. who lie at
tending school at Westbrook, spent the
Sabbath at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The Crescent Base Ball Club Of this city
were defeated Saturday, by the Clippers Of
Skowhegsn in game played in the latter
place, the score being 10 to 4 This is the
first time the Crescents have sustained q
defea. this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Mr. II. II Stevens is to add new trout
and plate z ass windows TO his new store in
the Wells block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The second annual meeting Of the Ken.
nebsc Unaon, Y. r s. z. viii be held ..
the frs. Baptist church In this city to
morrow ai.sfnaon and evening in accord
anee vith the following programme tP,
M.-Dsvotionai service. address Of vel
CONF, Rev. c. p. Owen; response, Jeba
u Bossdman business; rep5its Of presi-
dent, secretary, corresponding secretary
ana treasuser; roll call OF societies; topic,
THE Society and Pastor. Rev. J. NJ Wy
man Of Augusta question boz; general dis
cussion. : r. Mediation. Z 80 p. M
report Of commits ss; election Of cftiesrs; )
praise service. II, l. Peabody. Augusta !
poem. AIMS Sargent Hunt, Augusta; Ad-
dress. Pleasant Opportunities for Chris
Ian EndsAvor. BY Rev. l.. II. Hailoek. OF
Wststviile conseeration service. conducted
~ Rev. j T. CochrAne. Of HsiIovelL A
very cordial Invitation is extended for ali
societies In the county To seEd delegates
Indications are that IL gill be very largely
attended and successful meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
HAlLOWElL LOCALS.

W. W. Vaughn aud wife left Saturday
afternoon for their home in Cambridge,
Msss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Though sorne women have golden hair,
others have but plated hair.-The jew
elers' Circular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

"Heals all cuts, burns and bruises like
magic " That's Johnson's Anodyns Lini,
ment surely. Juneld&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

VIyANTED-We want one agent 10 req
w sent our publishing house at Augusta, ~,
Ia eveiy city and town in Maine Apia,fM ion'
are to be made ~iih tho understanding thst ~
ties can work nil or n part Of ,be time ~ insM
circumstances will permit. Also all Who epfar
with us can have the chance, after Seiing -.
tam number OF books, TO fepr, scht DOR hssr ~. ~
crease according TO capasiiy developed 700 "
business. For particulars. address. y.
ksowLEa Co.. Enirf' ID Ne. nsy2d1sM-
n large and ever growing communities 49, ~
i OF one kind another are perennial. ~
advertising columns are bureau OF i0fofmsh"-
never TO be closed - Philadelphia Ledger.
See the JouEsAL Want Ads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

As soon % church members begin 70 rive
more money for missions than they do for
cigars and tobacco the devil will begin 10
feel upeAav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
RANDOLPH LOCALS.

Memorial day in Randolph was observed
in the usual manner. The comrades of
Brookiogs Pcs: turned out in goodly num-
Ders, and conducted the usual exercises OF
re'pec; tn The memory Of departed COM
rades. At 10 O'Clock in ire forenoon a
procession vas formed on Water street, the
right resting nesr Grand Army Hall. The
organization Of the procession was Sc
follows:
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TO LET

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+ rooms, siiy water. rental reasonable. agV
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