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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Among the attendants at the Congrc-
gational church, Sunday, was x-Gov.
Robbie. -..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

A. W. Brooks sprained his ankle quito
severely, yesterday, by slipping on pile
of iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05
LOST.

Gladstone bag at Hotel North, Tuesday
night. Jan. s, '95. Book inside saying il found
return to j. A. Parker. Bangor Exchange,
Bangor, Maine. Contents valueess with the
exception OF book. Liberal reward without
questions asked il returned to Chas. l.. Burns,
Hotel North, Augusta, Maine. jan10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

A. d. Libby, prescription clerk in the
Kinsman drug store, is enjoying vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

j. II! Hewitt is here from Thomaston,
visiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Meeting of the kennebee- Natural His
tory and Antiquarian Society, this even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Houses in different parts Of the city, ranging
in price from $500 to $4,000. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the office
Real Estate. jan6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Ralph II. House was home from Colby,
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

The Snowshoe Club will take walk to
Gardiner, this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

"MY FATHER could not have told my past
more accurately;" Postmaster Marshiield, Ind.
Thousan DIS testify that / can read the past and
foretell the future. Send Zoe and date of birth
for sketch of your life. l.. Thompson Astrol-
oyer, Kansas City, Mo. fcb2sat3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

New two story house ell stable and henery, s
finished. and unfinished (attic) rooms.
Lot 6ox145. Buildings erected 1894. A furnace,
bath room, and every modern improvement.
Inquire on premises, Il School st., or of II. F.
Blanchard, 283 Water St. jan29d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

MORE CUSTOMERS WANTED for pure
Jersey Milk. delivered at six cents per quart.
Address Lambard Farm, Hospital Street.
sep13atf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05
-Fo1 SALE

Heavy Paper for Building purposes at one
cent per pound at KENNEBEC JOURNAL office.
nOyqdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Fine residence in Halowell. Formerly oc-
cupied by the late Emery A. Sanborn. Large
rooms, bath and billiard rooms: tennis court.
Most elegant location on the river. For par
ticulars address or inquire of w. H. Perry, al
Hallowell National Bank jan!2Glm+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
Local Matters.

/: Mrs l. r. Clark is visiting at Boothbay
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

THE MORRILL, LIQUOR CURE has 81 insti-
tutes in operation. One at Augusta has
treated hundreds of cases in two years with
wonderful success. Liquor, Morphine, To-
bacco, etc. Correspondence confidential.
H. l.. Johnson, NJ. D., Manager, 23S Water
street, Augusta. jan2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05
girl for general housework. Mrs. A. 5.
Bangs, No. 20 z. Chestnut St., Augusta Ne.
febidtf

A housekeeper for small family; must be
good cook. Good pay and permanent situa-
tion. Address, giving references. Box .. All
gusta. fsbzdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

MONEY TO LOAN-Persons desiring to OBJ
tain temporary loans on personal property
without publicity address LOANS" Augusta
Me. All business strictly confidential.
Lessons given in drawing and painting in
water colors and in oils. Call address
Grace Elliott, 81 State st. jansdlmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Wood, soft aud hard, fitted TO order. dellv-
Ell ed to any part of the city. Orders may be
left with Erskine & Packard or f. Stone 4 Co.
Orders by mail promptly attended to. j. A
Norton. 81 Sewal street. dec2adSrno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Old Papers, whole and clean. at kENNeB
JOURNAL office, price 10 cents per hundred.
janl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

Houskeepers to know that for the next Il
days they can buy S lbs. of gilt-edged butte
for 500 at Lee, Wadle;gh & Co.'S. febldiv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

People to leave orders for awnings, tents,
flags aud hammocks at Dudley g. Lynn's where
a book of sample awning cloths may be seen.
II. S. Lord, lO6 Commercial ST.. Bath. Me.
mavz4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-05

People to call who have cash and want to OBJ
tain wonderful bargains. at my clearance sale
of stoves, for the next 80 days. 81 Cory ST.,
East side. Janl9dlmo
The herald., 1895-05-18
THE WILL CONTEST
Proponents Introduce nore Testimony Favor
ing Their Side

Proponents Introduce Hore Testimony Favor
ing Their Side
The Wilson will contest was on again
Yesterday before Judge Clark. Attorney
Winder occupied the stand once more.
The bequests in the will to Colonel Smith
and Mr.. McConnachie, witness declared
to nave been put down at the urgent re-
quest of Mrs. Bridget Wilson. The codi-
Gil was also made conscientiously under
the directions of testatriX who knew very
well what she was about.
When Mr.. Winder had been cross-ex-
amined with the usual vigor that charac-
terizes Senator Whites interrogatorics.
the proponents placed upon the stand
DR.. Henry Worthington. who was expected
to answer questions respecting Mrs. Will
sons mental condition during her last
illness as he had been her medical at
tendanr. The contestant objected to tho
physician testfying, on the ground that
whatever he had learned respecting Mr..
Wilson's condition while waiting upon
her in his professional capacity was
privileged. The witness was withdrawn.
Mr.. Wnder, recalled for cross .exami-
nation admitted that both McConnachie
and Mrs. Currsn had been III the house.
I although not in the room where the will
was prepared. The bequest OF SIG, 900 to
Judge Anderson was given him AS trust
| iOf .nc EplScOpai cnurcn on Ilco StleeJ,
although the fact that it was trust did
not appear III the document.
Joseph i. llannon one OF the illnesses
TO the will. corroborated the previous
witness in The matters testified to by him.
DR.. Walter NJ Boyd had also witnessed
the will. He was allowed to testify as to
! his personal observations OF Mrs. Wilson 8
| physical condition consequent upon the
| burns received during the accident. while
| he was present with the two preceding
witnesses at tLe completion of her testa-
ment. The case then went over till to-
| Iav
The herald., 1895-05-18
7. 7. STEWARD

DIGIT THINGS AT RIGHT PRICES AT THE RIGHT
~ TIME. Three highly important points in buying Goods
not cheap half price when nobody wants then Upto-
date merchants the upodae advertisers with uptodate
styles and up-to-date ideas.
Today ladies' Swiss ribbed vests are the counters with
up-odae prices, lac 1-3c 1Oc II -2c 49, 2Oc 25c,
price in quality They under value.
HOSIERY
Up date with prices The largest assortment yet shown
II l-2c pair for line of extra heavy ribbed chrens hose
Not &c. heretofore. line of ladies' hose 1Oc; down from
15c. A little lot not }3, but 25c. All sizes.
CHILDRENS HATS
Washable 5Oc 75c; all coors and new shapes. Sun bon
nets white and coloed, 25C Finer grades from 4Oc p to
$125 ChidrenS and Infants bonne and caps in much the
largest assortment of styles yeSown Some of the STYLES
are the handSomest produced All lovers of the beautiful
should see these new ideas in childrens head gear.
Millinery
Saturday always rushing day in the millinery room.
Sailors in few shapes Just out and coulters first
We show choice lot from 25c up to $500 Some extra good
values for soc and $1OO Small odd lots in ladies' hats 25c
to close. Many of them sold up to 81 90.
DUCKS AND DUCK SUITINGS-
By far the largest assortment in the city, Ohe hundred
styles in duck SungS All the shades stock
The price from l' to 3oc yard Large assortmentor 15c
new line of duck suits for Sl25 $780, $685. $3.50 and
the best.
Wash goods for 1-3c yard down from 2o 25 and 35c
Last seasons Styles new lot of checks for dresses waists
and shirts They good for outing suits. The prices a.
1- 10 and II 2c yard We are largely increasing trade.
The herald., 1895-05-18
COURT NOTES
The United States Grand Jury Returns Eleven
Indictments

indictments
The United States grand jury made a
partial report yesterday, returning eleven
indictments. 1t then adjourned till next
Friday. After setting the bond in each
of the eleven cases Judge Wellborn ad-
journed the district court until Monday
next,
In the case of the United States against
Benedict Long, charged with getting up 4
scheme to defraud parties through the
mails. Judge Wellborn yesterday read an
opinion sustaining the demurrer OF At
torney j. " Harmon. on the ground that
the indictment failed to charge that the
intention to use the mails of the United
States formed part of the scheme ITSELF
District Attorney Denis announced that
he would resubmt the matter to the
grand jury. and the prisoner was not or
dered discharged.
Judgment by default in favor of plain
tiff was ordered entered yesterday by
Judge Mckinley in the superior court for
S5l6.34 and interest in the suit of the
Union Hardware and Metal company
against William Mason.
A petition for letters of administration
to the estate of Mary NJ. Barclay, valued
ut $1,000. WAS filed yesterday in che supc-
riOr court,
The herald., 1895-05-18
A FAMILY AFFAlk
Mother -in-Law Schimmei Sues Daughtcr.in-
Law Schimmel for an Accounting

The suit of Sophia Schimmel, widow
of Frederick Schimmel, sr., against Hen
rielta Schimmel, executrix of the estate
OF Frederick Schimmel. r., was on trial
yesterday in department five of the
superior court.
The plaintiff. who is a German woman,
totally unacquainted with the English
language, alleges that she had entrusted
her property to her sou with whom she
resided from 1881 to 1893. She gave him
considerable sums of money and the prop
erty bought with it was nearly all in
vested in the sons name. At the time
of his death, in September, 1894, he had
large tracts of land, Frederick Schimmel.
jr.. was married in 1884. and after his
death it was found that he had willed all
the property to his wife in trust until
the demise of his mother who was to be
provided for during her life time. The
object of her suit was to have the court
declare Sophia Schimmel part owner of
the estate. The case will be concluded
TODAY,
The herald., 1895-05-18

plaintiffs were deprived of an estate,
worth $l2o, 900, plaintiffs pray that all
proceedings heretofore had in the srA p
rior court be vacated on the ground kof
fraud. and that they may be permittec 10
recover the Moerenhout ranch; that
title to said land be quie ed and con
irmed TO plaintiffs, and for an injunc
tion preventing the sale OF the premls es
during the pendency of this action. The
attorney for the plaintiffs is George Reed.
Jr.. ESQ. and the complaint, which is
very voluminous document. shows that
a very great amount of care and scar ch
has been expended in its preparation.
The herald., 1895-05-18
Oil North OF Temple Street

What is considered a big strike in oil
has occurred on the premises of Mrs. A.
NJ Stius on Metcalf street. just in the
rear of the Park Congregational church.
corner OF Metcalf and Temple streets.
Contractor George II. Baisley struck the
fluid at 760 feet depth. One hundred bar
rcls of oil were produced in seven hour'.
The north side of Temnc street is now
threatened with Il score OF new derricks.
The herald., 1895-05-18

of C. f, J. White of 3O3l Melvin street.
this city, was adiudgcd insane yesterday
in department three of the superior
court and ordered to Highlands. Mrs.
White had her first attack seven years ago
ana has steadily been growing worse
since. She has delusions that the Catho-
lies are trying to poison her and her chill
urcn. Her language and actions are very
had. She has shown indications that she
r,ay injure herself and others. The poor
" ,man is the mother of four children,
tht Youngest of which is years old.
The herald., 1895-05-18
Wallace Wants a New Trial

G. Il. Wallace, the Monrovia Don Juan,
who WAS found guilty the other day OF
having ruined young girl under promise
of marriage, came up for sentence yester-
day in department one of the superior
court. The attorney for the prisoner
made a motion for new trial on the
ground that the evidence given did not
Justify the verdict. Judge Smith took
the motion under advisement.
The herald., 1895-05-18
The Sub-Contractor Gets Judgment

In the case Of Little against Kern
county ct al, Judge Mckinley ordered
Judgment again t defendants yesterday
for the sum of S2lS7.22 and costs. Kern
county is ordered TO pay that money out
OF sums held by it now and which are
due for the erection of the county Jail al
Bakersfield by contract The defendan,
was one Of the sub-contractors, and dia
the steel and iron work on the prison.
The herald., 1895-05-18
THE hALSTEAD WAR
A Conductor and His Wife Trying to Saw
tine Marital Cable

tine Marital Cable
The Halstead family is washing its
dirty linen in court. but as is usual in
divorce cases, the Halsteads are not anx-
ious that the newspapers should ventilate
the stories which have long been public
property So the Halstead divorce case
is being tried with closed doors in de-
partment four of the superior court.
James is conductor on The Terminal
road. lie charges his better half with ex-
treme cruelty. Anna responds with a
cross complaint, in which she not only
accuses the conductor of extreme
cruelty, but alleges that James attentions
to certain other ladies went beyond one
of the ten commandments which shall be
namcess, and also that he deserted his
hearthstone and wife. rhe case will take
UP all day today. but nobody can get in
to hear any details.
The herald., 1895-05-18
Sold Beer IN an Indinn

Deputy District Attorney Willis returned
from Pomona yesterday, where he went
on Thursday to prosecute George kirsch,
who Was accused OF selling bottle of in
toxicating liquor, beer, to an Indian. He
was held to answer bt Justice Barnes
with bond placed ut $500.
The herald., 1895-05-18
The Blind Sale

The Wclls-Fargo Express company's g
blind sale of unclaimed packages was a
very tame affair. Buyers were not al
lowed to see the contents of purchased
parcels The latter were sent by the
company to the respective residences and
this accounts for the lack OF excitement
usual upon such an OCCASION.
The herald., 1895-05-18
Preparing for the Buildings

The board OF education met informally
at $3.50 yesterday morning and appointed
its regular building committee to confer
with the special council committee re-
garding the selection of the proposed new
school sites. The two committees will
meet Jointly at . o'clock this afternoon.
The herald., 1895-05-18
The Work Is Done

In the matter OF the sewerlng of Bonnie
Brae street, between Eighth and Tenth
the assessment and warrant has been is
sued and recorded and delivered to A. s.
Heitchew, the contractor of the work
The total assessment for the improve
ment aggregates Sl064.64
The herald., 1895-05-18
Two Cheap Places

In Pico Heights One of , rooms, barn. nice
lot for $4OO; the other, 3 rooms, barn, chicken
yard, nice lot, fenced, for $500; both, no cash
down and $40 and $15 per month.
Twenty acres in Riverside, value $1,000 to
trade for eastern property or salable stock.
Small house and oil lot, Court street, $675
on monthly payments. Langworthy Co., 226
S. Spring.
The herald., 1895-05-18

A. A.. Eckstrom has removed to 1924 South
Spring street with his stock of wall papeL
The herald., 1895-05-18

The Mother of Family Insane
Mrs. Emma White, 43 years of age, wife
The herald., 1895-05-18
MEMS NEGLIGEE SHIRTS.

AfSf
Star make fancy nesligce shirts. laun.
dered collars and cuffs. worth 50 and
$500 On account OF broken Sizes re-
duced to 81.
The herald., 1895-05-18

At 35c.
Mems fancy Jerscy-ftting ribbed Under.
wear reouced from soc.
AT SOC.
Mems 4-thread Balbriggan Underwear,
silken finish and silk cuffs, reduced from
75c.
At 75C.
Mems grey mixed soft Merino Underwear,
patent seams, worth 81.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-05

Ardmorc Has sent Representative
TO Dallas.

Ardmore, I. r.. oct. 4-(speciaD.-
The matter of the Corbett-FitZsim
mons fight coming to Ardmore stlll
continues to be the main topic of com
versation. II the fight Is To be pulled
Off on Indian Territory soil as is now
generally conceded, Ardmore wants it
and Is perhaps the only city in the
FIVE civilized tribes fully capable OF
anording hotel accommodations and
taking care OF the crowd incident to
the night There is no law on the fed
eral statute books to prohibit the mill
taking place here as the Arkansas
laws in vogue here make prize light
ing simply II misdemeanor. punishable
by a 5000 fine. 4 rouslng mass meet
ing was held last night and Judge Mo-
ran Scott, late United States COM
missioner under Judge Stuart, Sc
lected to 90 to Dallas and make the
necessary arrangements with the
management OF the big fight with "a
view OF bringing 1t to Ardmore. An
other mass meeting of the citizens has
been called for tomorrow night, when
the matter will be further discussed
and the fight secured IL any induce
ment can be offered to bring them
here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-05


saw legislature were present. These
Were on their way 70 the opening ses-
sion at TishnmingO and were solicited
by prominent citizens 70 attend the
meteing.
MIR. Stuart and the Santa Fe people
were assured by those present. in
Guiding lawyers and lawmakers, that
Ardmore win do everything reasonable
that may be required to secure the
fight, The opinion seemd 10 be unani.
nous that the fight should be pulled
on there. But, as Is frequently the
case. there was a kicker in the crowd.
This kicker developed in the person OF
young but indlsereot attorney who
spoke his mind. He spoke Fight out IN
mcetin' aud told the assembled nation
that the fight should not come off at
Ardmore II he knew himself and the
law, which he thought he did. The
audience was more surprised than was
the dispenser of cruel when Oliver
Twist called for more" When the
surprise had somewhat worn or and
the spokesman OF the pro prize fighters
had regained his breath, he said:
young man, you are too fresh. You
are entirely too good for this world
or words to that effect, "and II you 20
to meddlin' with this business, wen
Just do you to finish" And as there
seemed no adverse opinion, the meet
ing adjourned and brother 1ourned
with the legislators to the seat of the
law-making body.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-05
is THE FIRST CASE.
ALLEGED PRIZE FIGHTERS lH-
RESTED AT HiLLsBoRo.
They Had Engaged In IA Physioai
Culture Contest ut whitney in
violation of the New Law.

Hillsboro. Tex. Oct. 4.-(Speclai.)--
A sensation was created today by the
arrest of Jack Daugherty OF Kansas
City and Tom Doyle. alias Frank Daley
Of Chicago, and Prof. Jack Barton OF
this city, for engaging In physical
culture or the art OF self defense.
Sheriff Bell received a message from
Whitney last night at o'clock that o
boxing exhibition was advertised to
take place over there. and asked for
advice In the matter. The sheriff an
swered that II II was an exhibition
for prize or II an entrance fee was
charged to arrest the parties and bring
them here and place them In jail. His
message did not reach them until nf-
ter the exhibition was over and they
had left town. returning TO Hlllsboro.
The officers started In pursuit. and
overlook them about four miles out.
Daugherty and DAILY Jumped out OF the
buggy and ran, and were soon lost
In the darkness. Barton. however.
was arrested, and brought here and
placed IN jail. This afternoon the
principals, Daughcrty and DAILY. were
found In a store house recently occu-
pied by Barton as "A music hall. They
we're arrested and placed In jail.
Daugherty claims 20 be originally
from California. and a champion welter
weight The arrests were made under
the new antl-prize fighting law Just
passed by the special session OF the
legislature. The pugilsts now have n
chance TO assist the craft by making
n test case of this, 20 try the constl-
tutionallty OF the new law.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-05

one of the pleasantest events I'm the
history of Fort Worth university oc-
CURED last evening In the new lecture
room OF the medical department, the
occasion being q reception rendered by
the Y. NJ. G. A. OF the university to
the students OF the medical depart
ment. The attendance consisted entire
ly OF men, and a glance would Mt once
convince one that they We're true stu
dents. In addition to the students OF
these departments. many OF the mem
bers OF the faculties were also present.
together with representatives OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. of the city The exercises
OF the evening were as follows:
Prayer-Prof Arid.
Address OF Welcome on Behalf OF
the Y. NJ. c. A.-Kirk Holland.
Responses-Drs. Saunders and How
ard.
Address ON Behalf OF the Athenlan
Literary Society-Percy Willis.
Address on Behalf OF the Athletic
Associn tion--Prof. Kibble.
President Fisher announced dona-
tlon OF $50 TO the Athletic association.
and made n few well chosen remarks
on the advantages OF association be-
tween students Of the different depart
ment.
Refreshments were served and tho
evening most enjoyably spont.