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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
MYSTERY OF A MAINE ISLAND.
A Hermit Englishman Who Ended His
Misery by Cutting His Throat.


Misery by Cutting His Throat.
"Some years ago, up at North Haven is
land, ON the Maine coast" said New
Yorker, Il came across mystery that
haunts me still. A bare rocky point juts
out into the sea on one side of the island,
and the first year that visited the place
there was rude cabin on the rock. Hav-
ing gone out there from curiosity one day
found a man in shameful rags trying out
the oil from the refuse from fish canning
factory. When came to examine the man
his appearance astonished me. He was an
extremely handsome, we'll made English
man of 40 or thereabout. His hands,
soiled with the material he worked in,
were small and well shaped. When tried
to draw him into conversation he at first
answered in moncsyllables, and was al
most sulky in his reserve. He gradually
thawed, however, and l found that no
spoke rare and beautiful English, that of
well read and well bred man. CHANGING
into the door of his cabin, could sec per-
haps score of well thumbed volumes in
library binding. His reserve was such that
could not ask him about himself, but l
left the island deeply interested in him.
81 turned up at North Haven the next
year, and one of the earliest things did
was to go out to the point in search of my
acquaintance. The rock was bare again,
and there was no trace of him or his cot
tage. asked about him of some persons
1 met on the island, and here is what l
learned: He had come to the place mystic
riously some years before, having been
dropped by a schooner. He found work at
the fish cannery, but later quit the place.
built his cabin on the rock, supplied HIM
self with food chiefly by fishing, and OBJ
tanned from the factory the privilege of
trying oil from the refuse. From the prod
uct he obtained a little ready money for
tobacco and other luxuries. At some time
between my two visits his cabin was dis
covered to be on fire late one night, and,
hurrying down, his ncighbors saw him
amid the flames dead, with his throat cut
The fire had so seized upon the hut that
his body could not be removed until it was
nearly consumed. He was buried, and no
solution of the mystery was discovered
Life had evidently become insupportable
to him, and he had taken the way of sui
eide as the easiest one out of misery
New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
A False Diagnosis.

La Grippe is COMPOUNDED by many per
sons with severe attack of catarrh,
which in some respects resembles the for
mer. These individuals suffer severely
with pain about the forehead, eyes and
ears with soreness in throat and stop
page of the nasal passages, and in fact
are incapacitated for work of any kind
for days at time. These are catarrhal
sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been
used with the best results in such cases.
The remedy will give instant relief
mw&f&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Frank Hewins, Cony 90, Will Barrows,
81 Roland Scribner, '97, and Horace
Pierce, have returned home from a very
pleasant weeks outing at Lambert's
Point Togus pond, where they were visited
by some Of their many friends. All enjoyed
the great sport afforded at that place. They
had the best of luck fishing, catching from
100 to 200 perch an bass each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

We call tie attention Ct our readers to
the bankrupt sale ad in another column.
Mr. Morrill, assures us that the goods will
b. sold as stated, regardless of cost, as he
wants the store himself in two wee ks. If
any of our readers want anything in the
house furnishing line, they will do well to
in"cst'sa'c, for some Of the bargains are
very l,w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

A novel advertising scheme, and one
which draws many people, is the display OF
kickapoo Indian remedies In the window
of Partridgc's old reliable drug store
A squaw, whose name is Prairie Flower,
sits in the window, making bead work
and rocking her little papoosc, much to
the amusement of the onlookers Mr.. F.
NJ. Foss has charge of the exhibit, and he
is a most genial gentleman to meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
PROF. WELLS
French oculist-Optician
Of New York.

Begs leave to inform his patrons and the
public generally hat he is again visiting Au-
gusta, aud will remain at the Augusta House
one week. He has with him a large and varied
a. SOFT ment of his well known and celebrated
wea and defective vision, and hose recurring
the use If glasses, should not fail to consult
Prot. Wells and have their eyes examine /
and accurately fitted by him Prof. Wells
and his glasses are loo well known to REQUIRE
any extensive description, as he has been Wis
lting Augusta for over twenty years. Consul
tation and examination free charge Lad es
preferring to be attended at their residen les
will plea. notify his agent, who will call 10
take orders, or send word to Prof. Wei Is
Augusta House, Augusta. Offioe Hours, A.
NJ. to p. NJ. sept3d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

the article to the parties who made the
purchase, has been received by Russell &
Weston. 1t is small, but very desirable,
only costing 1919 cents. Samples bear
the following brand: Made expressly in
Belfast, Ireland, for Russell &; Weston,
warranted all pure linen and hand drawn
work" 1t is gem of handkerchief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

T. c. Buckley If the firm of Buckley q
Goodrich, and S. j. Hegarty, the night
operator at the Western Union Office, left,
yesterday, for Boston and New York.
During Mr.. Hegarty's absence, Harry E.
Murphy of Bangor, will take the United
Press dispatches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Miss Annie NJ. Bailey of Lisbon Falls,
while visiting her cousin. Mrs. e. B. Rich
ards, Winthrop sire ct, died, Monday after
noon, at g. 80 O'Clock. Although she had
been in failing health for some time, her
sudden death was a great shock to her
many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Prof. Wells, the famous French oculist
and opticiau of New York, will be at the
Augusta house, this week only. Notice
ad in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
Proposals for Subsistence Supplies
TREAsuRER's OFFICE,
EASTERN BRANCH, N. II. d. v. s.,

IHEABUKER7S OFFICE,
EASTERN BRANCH, N. II. ID. V.S.,}
Togus, Me-, August IL, 1895.
sealed proposals subject to the usual condi-
O'Clock, noon, September IL, 1895, for FURNISH
ing subsistence supplies consisting Of coffee
tea, sugar. bacon, beef, fresh, beef, corned,
fresh, shoulders, 3. p, sausage, tripe, veal,
butter. cheese, eggs, -four, meal, corn and rye,
and turnips, for three months, and potatoes.
October 1, 1895. -----'--''-.@
Schedules upon which all bids must be
made, giving the kind and estimated quanti-
ties required and conditions to be observed.
will be furnished upon application to the
treasurer.
The Home reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON, Governor. augl9dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Mr.. w. II. Loudon OF Messrs. Loudon
& Wilson, Boston tailors, is at the Hots /
North, and wi BE- pleased to see his GUS
toners and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

home in Worcester, Ohio. Miller has
been playing second base on the Bucks
port team, since he gave up umpiring. He
will spend the winter in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

MAINE CENTRAL RlIlRoie
AaakIaEHEurs Of TRGIxS II EFFECT
JUNE %, 1895.
Passenger Trains Leave Augusta q
FollowE:


GOING WEST-6.25 A. N. for Lewiston.
hockisnd, Portland, Boston and Montreal
y 40 Am and ll.35 o.20 Sundays only for main
.ine points.) express for Brunawick Lewis
p on.ssrmingtop. Phillips, RangeIey, Roc klsnd,
rortlano and Boston, connecting for White
mountain points and Quebec; sos and aso p
NJ uot Brnnswick, Bath, Portland, Boston; II 90
- m Snight Pullmsn) every night for Lewis
SSn, Bath, Portland xnd Boston; l5o A, M.
Fo,tissd and Boston.
stisNd EAST-l45 A. NJ. (night expressly for
I1nnSSwnegsn, Belfast, Bangor, ST. Stephen. al.
W W. an1 Aroostook county; sI2 A. M for
Pa s'8HIsule and Skowhegan 2.E5 A. Nj. Ranger
Pan rlaro or ,Old Town and Bangor a Aroostook
lar HSunroso' @oosehead via Dexter: 2.S5 eYnre..
Wy Va lot Sanger sndBar Harbor, s.47 p NJ Tor
N no,m.negsn. Belfast. Bangor, Old Town and
Ms,.awamseag; us P. M Tor Wstervii,a. ort
a. a., M sundays only for wateryiiie and RAN
Inc Night Pullman Train going East q. p, IN
a: n, going West ut lI.00 p. mt. rms s, s,oo
night, Sunday included, CONNECTING for .n3
from Lewiston, but not to Skowhegan on Nh.
cay mornings. or to Belfast, Dexter or hs-nns
sansor. excepting to Bar Harborl SnnSsv
The day trains going West At sAAw
1910 (Sundaysl li.s5 A. NJ, aud East At a.4sp'
NJ, run daily. Sunday included. between Ros,
ton, Lewiston. Bath, Bangor and Bar Hsrbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Harry Miller formerly an umpire in
the New England League, passed through
Augusta, Tuesday, on his way to his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
TO Sell Your Farm?

Yesi Well, try For SALE" I'D in the
JOURNAL Wait ColUmn. Lots OF Farms
ave hcee disposed OF is that way,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bradbury, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. o. II. Groves, re-
tucn,d to her home in Boston, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Dr. and Mrs. Fl. +. Hill left, ON car
riagc drive across country to Lewiston,
yesterday, where they will attend the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Miss Ellen Hinckley has returned from
Ocean Park, where she spent the month OF
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

William Mccormick and family will
leave, today, for Ocean Point where they
will enjoy weeks outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Alex McCausland and family are occu
plying the Blaisdcll cottage ut Ocean Point,
for a two weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Waiter 5. Harrington of Somerville,
Mas, is visiting Mr.. and NJ RS. Geo. Gan
nett Jr, and other friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

f. W. Andrew has sold his stock of
Temple building, to f. L. Hersey, the
successful shoe dealer of Augusta. Mr.
Hersey will offer the stock for sale at the
store in the Masonic building as soon as
arrangements can be made and the prices
marked. There will be 33M to so per
Announcement of tho sale will be given
in the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Arthur S Runnelis of Halloweil, and
Miss Jennie l. Scanlon of this city, were
married, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

NJ. J. Connors of Boston, who has been
in the city, the guest OF Arthur Tetrault,
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Clinton +. Wing, will leave, this morn
ing, for Lewiston, to attend the Maine
State Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sprague have re-
turned from their visit at Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
SUPERIOR COURT.
September Term, Hon. Oliver G. Hall, Presid.
ing.

Sheriff, E. f. Norton,
Clerk, W. s. Choate,
Geo. W. Heselton, County Attorney.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.
Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The September term of the superior
court for this county convened, today.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Wyman
of Augusta
The following members of the bar were
in attendance:
Lendall Titcomb M. S. Holway,
Thomas Leigh, Jr, W. H. Fisher, Joseph
Williamson, Jr., Frank Staples, F. J. C..
Little, G. p. Fall, c. L. Andrews, c. W.
Jones, A. NJ Goddard, L. II. Carleton, E.
f. Webb, S. S. Brown, +. A. Waldron, W.
G. Philbrook H. A. Priest, Dana p. Eos
ter, Chas. F. johnson, H. d. Eaton, W. Z.
Haines, Loring FAIR, W. D Whitney, G..
w. Heselton, Il. o. Beane. F.. e. Beane
and j. A. Sheehan.
The forenoon was consumed by call
of the docket The grand jury reported in
the forenoon except one member who came
at 3 o'clock and the charge was deferred
until that time.
The following is list of the grand
jury:
Abram Bachelor, Oakland; f. F.
Durham, Vassalboro; Alfred Flood, Wa
tervile, (eXcused); John A. Hamblin, Au-
gusta; W. H. Hathaway, Monmouth
Draper c. Jewell, Gardiner; Jacob Lewis
Albion. I .Enyepe Lewis WinthrOD
Sumner b. McCausland, Farmingdale,
(foreman); John A. Peva, China; La
forest Porter Vienna; Geo. W. Robbins,
Hallowell; !. G. Sampson Manchester
Frank B. Smith, Augusta, (excuscd; H
c. Walker, Augusta, (excused); l. A. Will
ley, Watcrvillc; W. W. Winter. Chelsea.
The traverse jury will not report until
Monday of next week.
Deputies H. W. Hilddreth of Gardiner,
and Melvin Gordon of Vienna, are in at
tendance, the former with the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

J. W. Spaulding and family have moved
to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

A new sidewalk is being built on Ban
gor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04
EASTERN STEAMBOAT co.
DAILY MAIL LINE.
Commencing June IS, 1893.

Leave Bath daily Sundays excepted) at
s.s5 A. M.,s.15 PM, $50 p. NJ. and $50 A. NJ,
daily (Monday excepted,) from Kennebec
Steamboat Company's Wharf.
The S.S5 boat lands at Isle OF Springs.
southport, Mouse and Squirrel Islands, annex
boat at Mouse Island connects for Capitol
Island and Ocean Point. $50 p NJ, boat
makes same landings except Capitol Island
and Ocean Point; Sunday leaves at "a. M.
Commencing July 6, Noon express leaves at
1.4o A. NJ. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Arrives from Boothbay at LOO p. M. same DAYS.
For other details see time tables.
Fare Augusta to Boothbay and return,s1.75.
Il. w. swANToN, Treas.
mayi0eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-04

CUSHNOC COUNCIL No. 1855, o. u. F. meet
" ings LIST ard Sd Tuesdays in each month
It Golden Gross hall. seth GAY, O. O.,
p. q. SEXTON, 3.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-30
More Gamblers Arrested.

On Saturday night last another raid
on the gambling fraternity was made
by Constable Shong. This time it was
the resort kept by \. c. Drew and Geo.
White at pa Tower avenue. The raid
was somewhat unexpected but is sup
posed to have been instlgated by the
parties who were takan in Tuesday
night of last week, by the police. j. II.
Haugner, one Of the men caught III the
Ennis place on that occasion and who
is one of the defendants in the case to
come up in the municipal court on De-
cember 3rd, made complaint before
Judge Steele and the warrants were
placed in the hands of Constable Shong
who with several deputies made the
raid on the Drew-W hite resort. The
men were taken before Judge Steele
and were admitted to bail in the sum OF
$50 each to apprer Monday. Their case
was later adjourned to December ).
Monday morning, on complaint OF
Pau ii. Wood, a warrant was issued Tor
the arrest of George Watson an East
gambler. Wood claims TO have lost
money at Watson's place. The prose
cution is brought by the District at
torner to whom Wood applied.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-30
Criminal Libel Charged.

Chief of Police Luton on Tuesday
John Ennis ond Charles Mosebaugh,
on the charge of criminal libel. The
men are charged with "unlawfully and
maliCiouslv cOntriving and intending to
viilify and defame him, the said George
w. Luton, ard to bring him into public
scandal and disgrace and to injure and
aggrieye him, the said George W. Lut-
ton, did ullawfuliv and maliciousIy
be composed and published GER
tain false. scandalous, malicious and
defamatory libel of and concerning him
the said George W. Luton in words and
figures as follows:
Then are set forth the affidavits
which the men made before Carl NJ.
Wilson, notary public. Ennis in bis
affidavit said:
sworn. do depose and say as follows:
That on or about the Sth day of Nov
ember, 1895, paid George W. Luton,
chief of police of the city of Superior,
i'll said county, fifty $50 dollars for the
privilege of running a gambling house
at SD Tower avenue in said city, in
partnership with Charles Mosebaugh,
and that said Luton in consideration
of this payment. and the agreement to
pay an additional $50 at the close OF
the month promised the protection OF
the police department and that We
should not be molested."
The affidavit of Mosebaugh is simila r
certifying that he paid to his partner
Ennis, on that date, $50, which was in
his presence paid to George w. Luton
| in the consideration of which and the
promise of the additional $50 at the end
! of the month they were to be allowed
to conduct gambling establishment,
and not be interfered with by the police
DEPARTMENT
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-30
Evolutionary Entertainment.

Miss Stella Stanton, elocutioni.t, will
appear in this city, at the Thompson
avenue NJ. f. church, next Wednesday
Dec. 4th. Miss Stanton comes highly
recommended as an exceptionally fine
artist IN her line. Wherever she has
appeared only words of praise are
spoken Of her, a witness as few only OF
long list of testimonials from various
towns where she has been heard:
One of the finest elocutionists of the
present days. ]. White, Pastor NJ. +.
church, Colon, Mich.
An elocutionist of high order. She
excells in the rendition both of the
pathetic and the humorous. T. Lee
Gear. Pastor NJ. +. church, Rochelle,
ILL.,
Miss Stanton is an artist in her line,
and has few if any superiors before the
public today.-Mrs. +. A. Warner, Pres.
Ladies' AID Society, NJ. f. church,
Evanston, Ill.
Miss Stanton is an A No elocutiOnist
ana splendid exponent CT the
Delsarte system. You can guarantee
entire satisfaction.-P. +. Peterson,
Leader Cornet Band, Rushford, MINI.
On Monday the retail price of hard
coal advanced . cents per ton. The
dealers disclaim any combine with the
weather man and say the raise is only
to equalize matters with the Duluth re-
tailers. For some time The price in
Duluth has been $6;5Oper ton delivered
and $6.25 on this side The Wholesale
rate remains the same, $3.50 per ton on
docks
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-30
Money to Burn.

When ever man has considerable
money, SO much that he has no imme-
date use sor it, it is proper to say that
he has money to burn" which is an
expressive phrase. Not many men
have had money to burn during the
past few years. but during all the dull
times the Saint Paul < Duluth Railroad
the tourist and the business man be-
tween st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth,
West Superior, Saltwater, Taylor's Falls
and other points. The truth of the
matter is, however, that the Duluth
Short Line, as this route is generally
known, has always held and attracted
patrons because of the excellence of its
service and it's attention to the comfort
of tourists. The equipment is always
Of the best and latest pattern; the trains
are rapid, smooth running and conven-
lent; the territory is picturesque, and
at handsome terminals close cOnnec-
tons are made with trains running in
all directions. Hence, always take the
Duluth Short Line. For maps, folders,
etc, apply to ticket agents generally, or
write direct to W. A. Russell, General
Passenger Agent, st. Paul, Minnesota.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-30
The Argus"

The first number of The Argue APP
peared Wednesday evening. 1t is
neat little folio published semi month
" by the members of the literary soci
ETY. of the Nelson-Dewey High School,
and in style of make up as we'll as the
character of its literary productions is
credit to the people who have been
instrumental in getting the paper star
ed. Its objects are best set forth in the
following from the editorial column of
the first number:
1--WE do not intend to publish news
paper in its true sense, but literary
paper, containing general interest, and
especially those connected with our
school work.
Cur objects are to more thoroughly
identify ourselves with our immediate
and more remote surroundings; to in
tensifiy and fix knowledge gained from
school studies; to give individuals
wider opportunity for self lnterpreta-
ton, to encourage the correct use of
English; to establish closer relations
between home and school.
Our policy will be fearless, tolerant
and honest.
We thank those, who by their adver-
tisements and subscriptions have
helped Us TO make this financial sue
cess. and we are determined 10 publish
a paper that will not only lie credit to
the Nelson Dewey high school, but to
the people of Superior"
The editorial and business staff OF
The Argus is made up of the following
members of the Nelson Dewey Literary
Society:
Editor-in- Chief-Maurlce Il. Nichols
Business Manager-Edward B. Man
waring, Jr.
Assistant Business Manager-Raiph
c. Pickering
| General Editors-Walter Whipple, Miss
Issie Andrns, Miss Lucy Shields.
Reporters-Miss Mary Cook, Edward
Duff, Miss Maggie Scaulan, Will Smith,
Miss Mamie Bradley.