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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
Germans Planning to Take the 0Lbs,t
Islapdo

san FRAScIsCo, Jan. Interviews are
published here with persons recently re-
turned from the Gilbert Islands which indi-
cate that the German residents there are
exceeding interests menacing TO natives.
1t is said that the Germans recently opened
two entry ports and closed the port which
has alwsps been used by American vessels
trading at the Island. The persons inter-
viewed state that the impression on Gilbert
Islands and among the natives is that the
Germans are laying plans to take control of
the group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

L. f. Lunt & Co., junk and wreckage
dealers of Portland, have assigned. They
owe So 500.
Charles f. Wheeler of Chesterville ha,
been elected member Of the board of Agri-
culture from Franklin county.
Sheriff Ballou of Ssgadahoc county,
Thursday, reappointed as deputies EIdriige
Cornish of Topsham, and Chas. II. Hodges
of Richmond.
Daniel Mccarthy of Lewiston, has chal
lenged Gus Guerrero, now stopping at Bath,
to six-day's -go-as-you-please race fol
$1,000 side, TO be held either in Bangor
Lewiston, or Bath.
| 1t is reported that the Skowhegan Fiber
lite Company have sold their plant to out.
| side capitalists who are soon to take pos
session and Immediately 80 to manufsctur-
ing the Sims Hay Caps.
A fog bell has been established at Dice.
Head Light station, Castine Harbor, Pc
nobscot Bay, Me. During thick or foggy
weather the bell will be struck By hand in
answer to signals of passing vessels.
Gen. Hyde, of the Bath Iron Works, re.
Gently said that in building the new ram he
would be obliged to more than double the
present force of workmen. This will
bring the number well up to 1000 laborers
at the big iron works.
The largest brass casting ever attempted
in Maine was successfully done at the
Bath Iron Works FRIDAY. 1t was pro.
pellor TO, the steamer Manhattan, and wa.
twelve feet and four inches across and took
l 600 pounds of metal,
Isaac II. Hartman, a very prominen,
ard respected citizen of Bucksport, died
Saturday morning at the age of IS years
after quite severe illness. He had held
many offices of trust and distinction, among
them being a two years term of service in
the legislature.
The county commissioners have audited
the financial accounts of Waldo county
and find them in exelIent condition. The
total receipts for the year were 1928 ,432 "a
and the total expense account, SO $3.50. l6
The liabilities of the county are $500 4t
and the resources, including IS, ji2, Al cash
in the treasury, are $l6.54S.92 The tx
cess of resources over liabili.iesis 50, 1882
The county taxes last year we're $l9,0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
EJslish Postal Clerks VIII Strike foI
Moro Pay.

LONDON, Jan Postal clerks have de-
CT led to strike. The movement 10 nominal
ly TO test the question whether working
over time shall be voluntary or not, but
virtually protest against the increased EN-
ployment of female clerks. Many clerk.
have been dismissed, and places filled with
women, that had been in service twenty
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.


With respectful admiration
That suggested fascination.
The man across the horse car sat and gtnret
across ut me,
Til feeling of citation.
And a sort Of palpitation
OF the heart resulted from his fattering persist,
eucy,
He kept his eyes bent on me-
And his alteration won me-
Till he leaned across and spoke, with apollo
Eetic cough,
The. flushed in every feature
For he said-,hc horrid crssture,-
BEG your pardon ma am, for speaking. but you
oreastpin' dropping OF "
-Someryilie journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

At the Methodist church Thursday even
ing Mrs. Fred Hathaway, Mrs. Jacob Peach
aud Mrs. s.rah LisslefsId will entertain.
Supper will be served from to S o'clock I,
and the remainder of the evening spent in
social enioymeet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
Steamer POLLOK Given up for Lo.t

PHrLApELrHrA, Jan. British Steamer
Pollux, whose Captain. Nav % refused the
assistance offered by the Steamship Mich
gan in mid-ocean, when the vessel wss ly-
ing to in trough of sea with engines stopped
and rudder disabled. has never been seen o.
heard from, the agents here have given her
up for sost. Po!lux was . tank steamer.
chartes larry molssses. Sailed from
RoueEl = this port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Brookings Post, G. A. R, of this place
installs officers at its hall on Wednesday
evening. Eben Brookings will ofiiciate as
installing officer and an oyster supper will
be served after the exercises. Dept. Com.
Anderson will probably attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

II you will send Us your address. We will
mail you our illustrated pamphlet explain
ing all about DR.. Dye. Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belt and Appliances, and their
charming effects upon the xervous debili-
tated sys.em, and how they will quickly
restore you to vigor and manhood. Pam
phlet frse. II you are thus afflicted ve
will send you Belt and Appliances on .
trial.
vnl,.ie Rel, Co.. hsarshst. MGR.
s.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
Cunning, but Tricky.

MMONIA powders claim to
n be "free from alum" etc.
Alum powders claim 10 be :. free
from ammonia, etc Instead Of
saying what their baking pow
ders don't contain. why not state
what they do contain
All that is used in Cleveland S
Superior Baking Powder is pure
cream OF tartar, pure bicarbonate
of soda, and little flour to pre-
serve the strength.
C7erelaAd Bakiag Pa9dsy Co.,
81 d 50 Fulton ST, Neie York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

District Deputy Frank Pond of Augusta,
sill install the offcers-elect Of Gardiner
Lodge X. Of z. this evening. An oyster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Mrs. Frank McGowan who was so seri
ously injured at the railroad depot few
days ago is recovering very slowly. In ad
dition to the dislocation of the shoulder she
was also severely injured in the back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

A young son of Joseph Faulkner, who
resides on Spring street, was badly injured
yesterday while Siding. The lsa managed
to cut his face 30 badly that DR.. Turner 8
services were necessary to dress the
wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Mr.. Chas. II. Pulsifer, of Bangor, who
WAS formerly manager Of the Gardiner
store of II. S. BIaisdell, was in the city
Saturday shaking hands with old friends.
He is visiting his sister in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
" asted Pity.

A Traveller In a back woods community,
attracted by noise in cabin not far from
! the roadside, stopped, and. addressing a
boy that sat on n fence, said;
lyon live about here, SUPPOSED"
"Ycp, jest about"
well, can you tell me what makes that
peculiar noise up yonder in that cabin"
Yep; it's pap an mann"
What are they doing-beating a car.
peti'
Mop; beatin' one uuther"
you don't say so!''
who said didn't"
81 mean, is il possiblep
"That's whut il il"
what are they beating each other fori"
"Cause they're iightin'."
SIS it possible that you sit here so com.
placently and see your father beat your
mother"
- don't see him bea:in' her"
'Iee, but yon know that be is"
II know he's tryin' to. III you're here
TO pity nam, mister, you'd better ride on.
MAINS the boss up thar I'll tell you that.
lfof on, did you hear that thump2 Wall,
that wuz dad a-comin' down on the punch
in TO. Nam hists him, but she let's him
drap himself Reckon you'd better 90 on.
or stay and pity pap awhile. Chicago
Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Eminent Sir J. W. Lash insts lied the
officers of Maine Commandery, X. of p,
Friday evening. A collation. was served.
There was work in the order of the Rel
Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Water stood on the ice Saturday and pre-
vented the growers from doing satisfactory
work. Asa result those who were running
in stopped at noon. Everything will be in
readiness for business this morning and
nearly all the companies will be running in
todav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The social hop given by the Red Mcr
Friday evening WAS the most successful one
bel this season. Over thirty couples par
ticipated, among them, six or eight from
Augusta. The next in the course will be
held Friday evening OF this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Mr.. f. C. Jones, who has ofiicia'ed as
assistant in the tonsorial rooms of II. o.
Sil hers, has been taken in a. = partner, the
firm berg known A. Siphers & Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The days have shorter grown, the nights are chill
The summer girl has donncd q thicker gown
The katydid Is ebirpinz sharply snriIl,
The green grassed hills are blurred and bleni
with brown.
The poet pines n pessimistic lay,
His muse Il moved 10 melancholy means:
The honest farmer also feels that way:
He calls IL ''azer workin in his bones"
--Robley D. StsverAon In Pucs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Mr.. c. G. Carleton. who has been en-
gagged in the photograph business here fol
so msny years, has sold his fine establish
ment 70 Messrs. Jordan & Preble. Mr.
Jordan has been in the employ of Mr.
Carleton since last spring, coming with 8
view to purchasing if satisfied with the
prospect Up TO this time the business
has proved to be much better than Mr.
Carleton claimed, which was of course
very pleasant for all concerned. Mr.
Preble is q native of Maine, as is also hi
wife, and both of them are fine artists
They have been in business in Chicago
but will come here in few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
SOUTH GARDINER,


Nearly all the ice companies ia this
vicinity will be running in ice in day or
two. Supt. Partridge at the Great Falls
houses is to hoist his ice this season with
new machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
WATERVILLELOCALS.

The New Years reception at the Unitar-
ism parsonage is always a very pleasant
ruin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The Free Will Baptist Society will oh.
serve the week of prayer with service
every evening daring the week At : 81
O'Clock, local time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
RANDOLPH LOCALS.

The Randolph schools commence Mon
Law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Schooner Patriot is ashore on the south
side of Pasque Island. A tug and lighter
we're assisting her Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Prof. J. F. Sucking of Quincy, Mass.
Mass, = former principal of the Central
street grammar vas in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Every brulse. every core mu'els, sbesn
BE- freely ba,bed in Johnsoa's Anoeyss
Liniment. jsn5oes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

VAs HourEs's CocoA-Largest sale in
the world. apY30deodnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

In General Secretary Murrsys repo
for the work done by the Young Mems >
Christian Association in December he has
the following Visitors to the rooms, 5s1
class in vocal music average attendance
"; song service average sttendance), 81 ;
class in physical culture, Z; conservation
service, 6; requested prayers, 8; con-
fessei Christ. &; new members, 20. IL j.
most gratifying months work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Lawrence Bros. are now arranging TO
commence saving again in about two
weeks. They will saw the logs piled last
summer. This end of the village has been
very dull recently but the starting up of the
mill will hiring IN business again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

At the last me citing of Granite Lodge X i.
P. of this city, the following officers were
elected Charles Howard Chancellor
Commander; FL. Maddox, Vice Chance
ior; Horace Trundy, Prelste; John Ham
ilton, Master of E1chequer; Geo. Taylor,
of Records and Seals; George White, Mat
ter .. Arms; ii. L Head, Representative
to Grand Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The installation Of officers Of Crescent
Lodge, A. o. L. W, passed off most
pleasantly. The follo~iog officers were
installed by d. D.. Fred Emery
Became: c. W. Howard, Master
Workman; John Leighton, Foreman :;
Alex McNeal, Orerseer; j.. b. Lowe, Re
corder, Ii. \. Tobey, Fin&ncier; E. W.
Whiicomb, Receiver; J. W Whittier,
Guide; c. W. Turner. Inside Waterman !,
James f.. Lee, Outside Watchman; Past
Master Workman, C. Fl: Richards; Repre-
sentative to the Grand Ledge C. II. Rich
ards, alternate, Fred f. Beane. Afrer the
installation the brothers adjouraed to the
Banquet Hall where al oyster supper WAS
heartily partaken of and the rest Of the
evening was spent in general conversation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The Holmes Co. s new building fox the
manufacture of the lubricant bearing is to
be practical illustration of usefulness and
practicsbility of the new device. Every
part Of the building furnishings and ma
chinery will be supplied with the new bear
ing even to the hinges on the doors. 1t
will be ready for occupancy the present
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The stores in tie new Masonic Temple
will not 20 begging. Two Of them have
already been engaged, and a good Offer
made for the remaining one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

W. W. Rowell of the Auburn Gazette
spent the Sabbath with hi. father, Me jor
4. Rowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Major ]. w. Berry had narrow escare
from getting under the car wheels while
boarding the morning train, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Sup't Day Of the electric road informs
US that the company will purchase four
teen horses, making the total number thirty
four. The barges will be all ready fer
business tomorrow, in all probability, an
will make the trip from Gardiner to Au-
gusta in ons hour and half run
ming through without change. See tim,
table published in this mornings Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The installation exercises of the officers
elect of Heath Post, G.. A. X. were held
Friday evening, Mr.. +. + Lewis officiating
as installing officer After the exercise y
the Oiymphian Banjo, Mandolin and CIV =
tar club furnished and excellent instru-
mental concert and speeches were made b =
f. +. Lewis, N. c. Wadswor,h, A. w. Me
Csu.lsnd, Capt. Jane. Walker, Rev. J. l.
Munroe and others. The evenings enter
tainment closed with fine bake bean sup.
per served by the ladies' Of the Relic
Corps. The post i, reported as being in
the most posyerons con lition since its ct :
Enlistment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

made for the remaining one.
Smith, the fresco painter, is getting we'll
along on the job at Bay View Hotel. He
will finish inside of week, and this host
elry will be opened in a few days.
Miss Caldwell will resume her classes in
physical training this week. She made a
good beginning in the last term, and it is
hoped that more will take the course as its
material advantages become known.
Special trains will be run over all the
railroads into Portland on the occasion of
the lecture on the 18th by stanley, the IA
nous African explorer. Waterville peo-
pie will be seen there in good numbers.
The annual meeting of the North kenne-
bee Agricultural and Horticultural Society
will be held at the Aldermen's Room in this
city, on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock, 2. NJ,
The election Of officers will then occur and
any other business be transacted that may
properly come before the meeting.
Mmong the business blocks which will
go up next season on Main street, is a
thrcerstory brick, on the site now occupied
BY Lows drug store and Carleton's photo
graph rooms. 1t will be "a feet front in
the clear ard leo feet deep. thus giving a
spacious store in an unrivalled location.
Mr.. Carleton owns the property and will
nnt nn the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Through the generosity Of Rev. j. l..
Munroe, several new volumes have been
aided 70 the Y. ". G. A. library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Services at t.s Methodist church tonight
at go o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Misses Matte Foster, LenoYa asd Hattie
Asare~s spest Sunday in Portland with
| friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Mics Gertie Walker spent Sunday 4. hsl
home in Bit9eford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

The city schools commence again this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

r NJ RafGsY Of Damafiscofta was in the
city Saturday On brief visi, to bis brother,
DR.. +. w. Rafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Beadle & Wyman shut down Wedne sdsy
of last week but will commence again to-
very large and with the new machines place
in position during the shut down they will
he able turn out large amount of work.
They are now considering the addition of a
new department, which, if finally adopted,
will largely increase the number of men
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

in small wine
es stimulates
rene W e d acl
notes the ac
Kidneys a n d
ami hilatcs
rheumatism gu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05

Saunders & Reeves Concer. Co., which
was booked for Granite Hall. will play at
Wilson's Hall Monday, Tuesday and Wed.
nesIay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-05
GARDINER LOCALS.

Regular meeting OF the city government
tofisf.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03
OUR AGENTS.

0dicial Journal of Green's Brigade Association
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

JOHN F. WEIBUsCH, Burton, Texas.
7. J. PAMPELL, Lyons, Texas.
10 MIKEsKI, Wesley, Texas.
c. q. Campbell, Greenvine, Texas.
10 Wolenta, Latium, Texas.
F. NJ. GRIFFIN, Lyons, Texas.
c. KEssELNG, Caldwell, Texas.
Gus SIEBEL, Csrmine, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

Frank Palmer, of Albany, is
charged with filing false afidavits
to the bounty on eight cayotes that
we're not killed by him. He was
placed under $500 to await the
action of the grand jury. This is
the first case of the kind growing
out of the scalp law.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

DIR. J, L. Hawkins, an old and
respected citizen, died at Navasota
Tuesday from an overdose of chloro-
form, but whether taken accidentally
or not is not known After he took
the drug he asked to be let alone
and was found dead afterwards.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

Five young men of Denton
county, near Argyle, who formerly
stood well in the community are
charged with the serious offense Of
debauching Lula B.CockseY, a fifteen
year old girl, and John White, Earn
est and Jake Clayton have been az
rested and are in jail, the other two
not having been arrested. 1t is
charged that the young lady was
induced by fraud to accompany the
party at night to the house of a
neighbor, where it was claimed
there was to be a dance, she being
accompanied by her two brothers,
nearly grown On their arrival at
place it was found that no ar
rangement had been made for a
dance at the place, and some of the
party, it is charged, made the two
brothers drunk, and taking charge
Of the girl, debauched her brutally
on the way home. Statements.
however, are conflicting in the mat
ter, and the friends Of the young
men are fully confident that they
can and Will be indicated upon an
investigation of the case.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

Frost Hutchcraft, tried at Sher-
man for assault to murder Marshal
Blaine in the general shooting there
last July when three persons were
wounded. was given four months in
jail and $500 fine.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-12-03

George W. King, one of the
LaSalle county stockmen who was
indicted last May in Laredo for
stealing cattle, died in Seguin. A
telegram received there by G. W.
Elhausen, his partner, who is a CO.
defendant. announced his death at
the residence of his father.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-06

1t was through Miss Anna, who had been
stricken with the measles, and through an
incompleteness in the matter of rash which
was supposed to be striking in" instead of
Coming out, was giving her parent the
grayest anxiety.
Miss Anna was not young lady, as might
at first be supposed. She was large doll,
and though she looked young, she was quite
advanced in years-for doll-for she was
IS years old. She had been the doll of
BRIDES aunt, she was universally admired
and respected and her head was made of
china The first tima saw her 1 had driven
out to see Brides mamma at the charming
house in the country where they lived.
think that as soon as entered the room
I saw Miss Anna, and observed that she
was an invalid. She was lying in invalid
state upon a sofa, her kid arms were care
fully tucked away under the shawl that COW
cred her, and her blue china eyes were fixed
rather staringly upon space. Evidently she
was concentrating all the energies of a
gigantic china intellect upon her illness,
whatever it might be. Uhave since thought
that-probably fearing its effect upon her
complexion, which was extremely red and
white-she herself had determined that the
rash should not "come out
Having a strong private affection for dolls
q find it even increases with years. I can
not to-day pass the windows of LIE Petit
Main Bleu in the Boulevard des Capucines
without loitering) could not help casting
an occasional interested glance at the sofa
while talked to Brides mamma and the
Major (''the Major" was Brides papa).
But suddenly my interest was greatly in
creased The door opened and a slender