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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Col. ID. =. Livermore OF HallowelI, one
Of the veteran printers and publishers of
Maine, is reported quite i'll at his home in
that city, and considering his advanced
age, being nearly 80 years old, fears for
his recovery are entertained. For more
than half a century Col. Livermore has
been identified with the printing business
of Maine, was long a member of the old
printing firm of Masters & Smith, who
printed books at Hallowell 40 years ago
or Boston publishers. and was one of the
first telegraph operators in the State. For
many years he was also publisher of the
old Maine Farmers Almanac He has
son Mr.. G. ID. Livermore. manager of the
Western Union Telegraph, Portland, and
a daughter the wife of Capt. Charles f.
Nash of Augusta Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

this city; last year there were only abont
one half that number; and up to the pre-
sent time only 81 dogs have been licensed.
Perhaps it would be well for the owners
Of these pets to know that all dogs found
at large in this city after May 10, on
" hich the tax has not been paid, will be
killed by the officers appointed for that
purpose. and the owners prosecuted &C
cording to law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

An exciting cane rush followed the
freshmen reading, Friday night. The
freshmen outnumbered the sophomores,
but the latter made very pluoky fight
and the tussle continued for over hall an
hour The honors belong to 9o, FRANK
Adams of that class making pretty run
with the cane from DR.. Dunn's house to
the campus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Manager o 'Brien of the Dirigo Tele-
phone Co., was in this city, Friday, look.
ing after location for the company s
office. The company now has about 40
subscribers here and is pushing the work
ahead as fast as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Alfred Flood is utilizing the rock which
Contractor L. Bushey is blasting from the
cellar of Hanson. Webbber & Durham S
new block to build cellars with. He has
Just completed the cellar of DR.. Abbott S
new house on Temple court and is now at
work on that for A. H. Libby's house on
Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The entertainment committee of the
grand carnival and fair sent out 100 in
vitations, Thursday, and 200. Friday, to
parents to enter their babies for the exhi-
bit in the baby show. Thursday after
noon, May SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The anniversary service of Sanborn
Lodge, No. 90, l. O. o. f.. will be held.
tomorrow evening, at o'clock, at the
Universalist church, and will undoubtedly
be very largely attended. The members
of the lodge are requested to meet at the
hall at 6 o'clock, from whence they will
march to the church. Asylum Lodge Of
Augusta, and Gardiner Lodge uf Gardi
ner, have been invited to attend. Special
signging will be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The conductors on the electrics have ap-
peared with new uniform caps The style
is slightly different frorA Che old ones AMI
the letters are wv. & r. Ry." instead of
conductor OF nrotorman."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Mrs. John Osgood received a telegram,
Friday, stating that Mrs. A. S. Pease of
Fairfield. was seriously ill, and left on
the afternoon train for that place. Mrs.
Pease formerly lived in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

At the Congregational church. Sunday
morning at 1890, the pastor, Rev. J. L.
Quimby, will preach on 1.-The Kingdom
of Christ" Young peoples meeting. 6
z. NJ. Preaching service and communion
Mt o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Edward Powlow, who has fitted up his
place on Water street In the most ap-
proved style, is soon to add to his bu-i-
ness by opening a restaurant. He has
one of the best situations for that bust
ness in the village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Freddie Jordan of South Gardiner
while playing ball. Thursday, ran into a
passing team and was knocked down, the
wheels passing over his shoulder and
breaking his collar bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

George Burns of Madison, has returned
to Midway, where he has fine position
in fruit and provision store. He took
with him good horse for use in the
firms business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Harry Dubois who was for long time
salesman for z. S. Head. but for the past
few months has been with Lesser Bros.
has returned to his former position in MIR.
Heald' store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

ball on the campus today. At 10 o CLOCK
the interscholasticl league is opened III THIS
city by the GARDENERS and the Watervliles'
and at p NJ. the Colbys play the MUIR
ply Balsams of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Dr. Fairbanks Of Augusta, was in town,
Thursday evening. called here to see the
horse of Randall ktmball, which was very
sick with Indigestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

At the first Baptist church, Sunday
morning, tho subject of Rev. Mr.. Rim
COLDS sermon will be Fruitful Christian
Lives" Y. p. S G. f. meeting at p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The schooner Emma Cotton finished
loading ice at the Haynes Il Lawrence
houses in Randolph, Friday, and was
lowed down river on her way to Camden,
n /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Nathan Fowler, Esq. register of pro
bate, went to Boston, Friday. to visit his
daughter, who is still at the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Rev. Frederic W. Farr, A. NJ, of
the New York Missionary Training In
stitute, will supply the pulpit of the First
Baptist church, for Rev. Mr.. Cochrane,
Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Miss Partridge is acting as assistant in
the Leavitt street schools, in place of Miss
Goodwin, who is suffering with severe
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

There is to be no preaching service at
the Methodist church, Sunday, on account
of Mr.. Thayer being in Saco to attend the
State conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The W. G. n. u. gospel temperance
meetings will hereafter be held in Good
speed block. Depot square. There will be
IA meeting ut T. M, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The house and stable of the late FL
bridge Webber on Water street, will be
sold by auction, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Misses Laura and Louise Rackham of
Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island,
arrived, Friday, on n visit to Mr. and
Mrs j. f. Stanley on Highholborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

returned from up river, Friday. 1t took
them just 10 days to get the logs through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The New England Telegraph and Tele-
phone Co. has a crew of IL men at work
putting up poles for it's service in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

st. Matthew's Episcopal church, third
Sunday after Easter: Sunday school at
9 A. NJ; evening prayer with sermon by
Bishop Medley of Portland. at 3. 80 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

"Transcendental Character of Chris
tianity' will be the topic of Rev. Mr.. Bar
ber's discourse mt The Universalist church,
Sunday, at TO- 30 A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The school census has been completed
and S37 names appear upon the list, seven
more than last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

W. Fred p. Fogg went to Pennington,
Friday, on business trip of few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Mrs. c. X. Howe and Mrs Charles
Mason have gone to Saco, and after brief
stay there they will 60 to Boston, to re-
main q while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
Daily Kenuebte Journal
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
II ellel0ua.

II Religious.
May 2-Maine Methodist G inference, Saco.
May EAST Maine Methodist Conference,
Bucksport.
May s-Somerset Sunday School Association,
South Norridgewock.
May 2s-Piscataquis Baptist Convention, Gar
land.
June 4-5-Penobscot Congregational Confer
June 4-6-Universalist State Convention ,Dex-
ter.
June l2- Cumberland Congregational Confer
ence, Standish.
June il-i2 Piscataquis Congregational Con-
ference, Brownville.
June 11-l2-Somerset Congregational Confer
ence. Scion.
June Ii-12-Union Congregational Conference.
Casco.
June Il-i2-waldo Congregational Conference.
Sandy Point.
June li-I2-Washington Congregational Con-
ference, Machias.
June Il-i2-York Congregational Conference,
Biddeford.
June f1-12--North Cumberland Congregation
al Conference. Brunswick.
June l1-l2-Franklin Congregational Confer
ence, Aliens Mills.
June 1l-I2-Hancock Congregational Confer
ence, Orland.
June Ii-l2-Kennebec Congregational Confer
ence, Winthrop.
June 1l-12-Lincoln Congregational Confer
ence. Boothbay Harbor.
June lI-l2-Oxford Congregational Confer
ence, Bethel.
June l1-r2-Aroostook Congregational Confer
ence. Houton.
July 22-2s-Christian Workers Convention,
Ocean Park.
Temperance.
May 8-Annual Convention OF York County
VIC. r. u, Biddeford.
Educational.
May 23-2i-York County Teachers Associa-
ton, South Berwick.
June 6-Anniversary Eastern State Normal
School, Castine.
June 6-20-Commencement State College,
Orono.
july g-i2-American Institute OF Instruction,
Portland.
July 29-Aug. 25-Eastern New England Chau-
tauqua Assembly, Ocean Park.
Aug. H-2i-Chautauqua Assembly, Northport.
Grange.
May 1-Androscoggin Pomona Grange, Lis
bon.
May 7-Oxford Pomona Grange, Norway.
May Waldo Pomona Grange. LIncolnvllle.
May 15-Kennebec Pomona Grange, Oakland.
May 29-SagaGahoc Pomona Orange, Phipps-
burg.
Miscellaneous.
May Meeting of Governor and Council.
May l0-Arbor Day.
May l5-Meeting OF the Grand Lodge OF Maine
Knights of Pythias, Waterviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The freshmen prize reading of Colby
took place at tho Baptist church, Friday
evening. Each of the tho speakers did
their parts nicely. The following Is the
nronramme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The G. II. S. base ball nine will go to
Waterville today, to play the High school
team of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Ned Collins, formerly connected with
the Daily News, arrived, Friday, on a
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Open car No. was given a trial trip
over the W. 81 F. Electric Road, Friday.
Everything about 1t worked nicely and it
will be put on regular trips in day or
two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Some of the members of the Gun Club
were shooting at the muster field, yester
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Rev. J. Il Cochrane has returned from
his trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

The Lawrence Bros. mill at South Gar
diner was started up again, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Rcv. George ID. Lindsay returned to his
home in Portland, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. Ida NJ. Ridley Of Athens, was in
town, Thursday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
The rite of confirmation will be admins
tered at this service to several candidates.

The last meeting OF the Matinee Whist
Club was held, last evening. at the home
of Mrs. Charles Wells. Middle street, and
large number of the members were
present. The event was a social delight
to all participating and they were right
royalty entertained by the hostess. Dur
ing the winter many pleasant hours have
been spent playing this scientific and in
terestiDg game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Mrs. NJ X. Haines is home from her
Boston visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
GARDINER.

Randolph is now talking up a board of
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

II. r. Drummond went to Saco, Friday
to attend the Methodist conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Miss Ellie Stevens will sing soprano at
the Baptist church, Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Prof. A. J. Roberts left on the Pull
man, Friday night, to pass Sunday at his
home in WATERFORD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Hon. ID. ID. Stewart is expected home
about the middle of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

attend to his professional work, after
severe attack of la grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

"False orders for the freshmen road
ing appeared, Friday. the first time for
four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

G. f. Mcintosh of Dover. N. H., was
calling upon Gardiner friends, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Isaac Berry of Boston, is in the city for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

A new face appeared in the home of
Gideon Pitcher, Friday morning. 1t is a
daughter, and both mother and child are
doing we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

Miss Jennie Haines went to Portland
on o visit, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

AL Thompson went to Boston, Friday,
for O short business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

T.. T. Wyman of the Mail, went to Port
land, Friday, on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
OAKLAND.

Joshua Bowman is seriously i'll.
+. Llewellyn Haskell of Augusta, is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Hiram Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

G. Fl. Pope of East Vassalboro, was in
the city. Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

In 1898 there were s6s dogs licensed in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04

There win be two interesting games OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-04
WATERViELE.

W. W. Carman of Lewiston, was in the
city, Friday
The St. Johns herald., 1895-02-07
IMPROVING THE EYES.
Country Life Is tho Best AntidOte for
 Nearsightedness.

Country Life Is the Best AntidOte for
 Nearsightedness.
 It is satisfactory to be told by Mir. Ellis that blindness in England is slowly decreasing" says the Specta- tor, though Great Britain still stands in this respect behind two other Euro pean countries, and three more come before Ireland. Shortsightedness, however, appears to be increasing everywhere, Germany having signal and sinister preeminence in this re- spect.
 A French doctor has noted the re- markable fact that wild beasts caught quite young or born in captivity become shortsighted. the conclusion being that the eye adapts itself to its habitual sphere of vision, and unless 'educat- ed," to use Mir. Ellis term. to see ob- jects at a distance, loses the capacity of so doing. Even in after life the eyo may be, to some extent, so educated, though probably only when the myopia is not considerable.
 It is thus within the experience of the present writer that his sight great ly improved in days gone by, when he becarle volunteer, by practice at the butts, so that while at first he could not see the target to shoot at without spcctacles at the three-hundred-yard range, after a twelvemonth or so he only needed to put on spectacles at four hundred yards. But beyond that range he was never able to dispense with them.
 Country excursions are therefore ex- tremely valuable as means of strength ening the sight of town-bred children: and the conductors of such excursions should take pains to direct the eyes of the children to distant objccts-to the furthest hill, church tower or other landmark, noting, if possible, any in capacity to discern the selected object, and then selecting some nearer one for the weaker-sighted.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-02-07
KING OF THE GULF.
The BssIdeat aud His Home Among tn
 Motley Crowds of Bashire.

The RssIdeat sud Ills Home Among the
 Motley Crowds of Bashire.
 Busbire Is the capital Of the English protectorate in the Persian gulf, Here our resident lives, who may be styled king of the gulf, and before whom all the petty potentates along its shores, be they oh the Arabian or Persian side, bow down. He has his steam yacht and his steam launch provided for him, British tnan.of-war Is appointed to be always in readiness to do his bid ding, and the British residency, with it's flagstaff and extensive compounds, V by far the most conspicuous build- ing in the town, says the Fortnightly Review.
 Bushire is a truly horrible place, built at the edge of a split of sand rum ming out into the gulf. It's population is very mongrel-Arabs. Persians, Him doos, are all hopelessly mixed up there in. 1t has an English bank. What with it's English residency, English bank, English telegraph, English steamers agents and English men-of- war, Busbire is as English as could well be wished. Lawn tennis may be seen upon the quays, ladies may play and ladies may ride without mourning more than an ordinary amount of star ing from the Mos1ems.
 1t Is confidently asserted that, if the Karoun route is opened out into the heart of Persia, BusHire will cease to be the seat of our resident, and the cap. ital of our Persian gulf protectorate will be removed to Fao or some other spot which has not yet got name. If that time ever comes, and Bushire ceases to be the chief outlet for the Persian caravan trade, the place will not long survive, for it has no preten- sions whatsoever to call itself har- Dor. Big steamers have to anchor at least two miles off land outside a sand- bar, and, if the sea is very rough, landing is next to impossible. Bushire chances to be the outlet for the roads across the Kotals, and if it ceases to be that it's reason for existence will cease also.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-02-07
CASHMERE ShAWLS.
Made by Men-rour Months to Do Seven
 Inches.

Made by Men-Tour Months to Do Seven
 Inches.
 One day we went to town to visit a manufactory of Cashmere shawls, says writer in the Cornhill Magazine. After terribly unattractive approach, we again clambered up some stairs and emerged into a large room full of looms, with about forty men all hard at work. One we especially watched. He had in front of him nearly a thou sand shuttles of different shades, and out of these he would select one and thread it through as many of the fine strands stretched tightly before him as his pattern directed, and after so doing he pulled toward him heavy bar which pushed the last little thread quite<est, before putting in the next
 In old days one man used to read out the pattern to all the rest, but now each has his own design on a slip of papee in front of him. It is said that the E-avy line, so often seen in these shawIs, was originally taken from the curves of the Jhelum. It took four . months, we are told, for four men to 0O oCNCh AAASAlCS O1 -b121S WOTh, OIlS wide, working from five in the morn. ing till five in the evening every day, SO it was hardly to be wondered at that two yards should cost nearly one hun. &red papnds.
 AS we left the worlSroom, so glad to exchange its heated atmosphere for cooler breath of air, it was impossible to check the obvious thought of the contrast such lives are to our own. We mingled with the gayIy dressed crowd gathered to see polo tourna ment, and our thoughts strayed back to that stifling room, with its ceaseless monotony and perpetual grind, where men, more like machines, wove hour after hour varying hues of color into one harmonious whole. And yet the old simile would also assert itself. that we too, in one sense, are hour by hour working tiny threads that go to make up the pattern and color of our lives. The whole design, however, does not lie open before us, but is mercifully withheld by an all-wise master hand.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-02-07
Somewhat Severe.

An exchange prints story which may be commended to the attention of all public speakers who have the dan gerous gift of fluency. A young law yer talked for several hours to a jury in Indiana, to the weariness of all who were obliged to listen. At last he sat down and the opposing counsel, a whitc-haired veteran, rose to reply. Your honor," said he, Il will follow the example of my young friend who has just finished, and submit the case without argument" With that he took his ceat and the silence was oppres- siYe.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-02-07
KILLIES AND THEIR FOES.
Not Only Fish, Fowl and Man DevOur
 But Even Chickens Pillage Them.

Not Only Fish, Fowl and Man DevOur,
 But Even Chickens Pillage Them.
 "Ue doesn't mind little thing like that" said the deacon, kindly, as he passed his hook through the skin be- hind the back fin of the lillie and cast minnow, hook and sinl1er the length of his line to try the effect of fresh bait. If the snappers don't bite any better than they've been doing he'll be swim. ming as lively as ever when we pull up anchor to go home. Look at those kiilies in the bait box. Nothing damper about them than some seaweed since morning. and they'll all be ready to swim away if they stay till tomorrow.
 They are tough and hardy little fel- lows and no mistake" he continued, lifting the seaweed to look admiringly at the wriggling little stumptailed fish packed like sardines in the box. ''They seem to have been created for the good of others. Everything preys on lSillies, from men who bait their hooks with them or eat the minnows as white bait, down to the gulls and herons and bass and blackfish and weakfish and fluke and snappers that follow them among the grass every full tide. And with all this keeping after them they don't thin them out that anyone can see. Why, the very chickens along shore will run from dough trough for the sake of eating killies' eggs"
 Hold on a minute, deacon" said the reporter, who was the pious mariners fishing companion that day. ''I grant ;nil the rest you say. but please explain how chickens manage to get at the killies' eggs. If you'd said ducks or geese, could understand it."