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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Llewellyn Parks and wife. Warren
Parks and W. p. Martin of Pittsfield,
went to Augusta, Thursday. to attend
the funeral of DR.. Geo. w. Martin.
The doctor was born in Pittsfield, and
it was here that he began the struggle
for an education. The doctor had
many warm friends here among the
older ones, who remember him as boy
of more than ordinary ambition and
determination to surmount whatever
obstacles that appeared in his pathway
to offer resistance to the accomplish
ment of his purpose. That his life has
been that of a successful man all we'll
know and there are many here who
sincerely mourn his death. The name
of Martin possesses more than a com
monplace significance in the history of
Pittsfield. II was David Martin. father
of Doctor Martin. who is accredited
with being the first settler in town.
He is said to have come up the Sebas-
ticoOk river with some Indians and the
fancy which he took to the land lying
along it's shore about one and one-half
miles from this village led him to To-
cate here and in due course of time
log cabin was reared and his family
brought here. The property is now
owned by w. P. Martin. and those who
are interested can see, today, where the
old log cabin stood and some of the
marks which have been spared-sort
Of reverentially. by the younger gen.
erations. David Martin is spoken of
as being endowed with more than or
binary mental capacity and his inter-
est in the little settlement as it in
creased in point of numbers was un-
equalled by any of the later arrivals.
He left a number of children. and the
Parks brothers are grand children, D..
NJ. Parks being named for him.-Pitts-
field correspondence in Bangor Com
mercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
STATE HOUSE NOTES.
News and Gossip Gathered In the Various
State Departments.

Deputy Secretary of State A. d. Rus
sell states that all the ballots to be
used at the election on Tuesday next
have been sent to the various towns
In the State.
The nomination certificate Of Carl c.
King of Caribou, in place of Represen-
tative Judah D. league. deceased. has
been received at the Office of the sec
rotary of State. The election will oc-
cur December 7th.
Secretary of State Fessenden win
leave for Fort Fairfield on Friday to
cast his vote for Mckinley and Hobart
and sound money. His son, Mr.. s.
Fessenden will accompany his father.
and will vote for the first time.
State Librarian Carver. who is on a
hunting trip in the woods will return
to Augusta on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
kcnnehec Pomona.

A regular meeting Of kennebec Po-
mona Grange Will be held with Cascade
Grange, Oakland, Nov. H. with the
following programme: Ten A. NJ.
opening exercises and business: II con-
ferring fifth degree in form: reports of
subordinate oranges: II. noon recess
$50 T. NJ. music. Question, What State
and national laws, if any are directly
or indirectly unjust to farming inter-
ests, and why? Opened by S. c. Wat
son, Oakland. followed by NJ. l.. Gray.
Readfield. Discussion. question. How
can farmers best secure the enactment
of such legislation as is needed to give
a greater degree of prosperity to ag-
ricuitural interests? w. j. Thompson,
South China: c.. NJ Twitchell, Augusta
Discussion Lecture. "A Glimpse at
Mexico" by Miss Annie A. Nicksrson.
Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
LAID Il REST.


The funeral of the late DIR. George
w. Martin was held from the residence,
on State street, Thursday morning. In
accordance with a dying request of DR..
Martin. Trinity Commandery. X. T.,
conducted the ceremonies.
At IL o'clock, Thursday morning, the
members of Trinity Commandery.
clothed in full regalia. assembled at
Masonic Temple. and escorted by the
Augusta Cadet Band, marched to the
late residence of the deceased. where
a large concourse Of the most prom
inent citizens of Augusta and surround
ing towns had gathered to pay their
final respects to the memory of the
deceased, who was known and loved by
them all.
The beautiful burial service of the
Knights Templar was performed by
Eminent Commander Frederick w.
Plaisted, assisted by Rev. Charles A.
Hayden, prelate. The ceremony was
grand and impressive. The eulogy pro-
tribute to the worth of the
deceased, and was favorably COM
mented upon by the large number pres
ent. The singing by the Winthrop
Street Quartet was finely rendered.
After the ceremonies at the house
the remains We're escorted by the
knights Templars to the Hallowell Gem
etery, where interment was made. AT
the grave the usual knights Templar
services were performed.
The honorary pail bearers were DR..
F. c. Thayer. Waterville; DR.. c. W.
Taggert, Winthrop; DIR. w. p. Gid
dings. Gardiner; DR.. w. Scott Hill,
Hon. John w. Chase, George A. Cony
and DR.. VIM. NJ McDavid of Au-
gusta and Gen. c.. w. Tilden of Hal
lowell.
The various organizations, to which
the late Doctor Martin belonged. We're
represented at the funeral. Capt S. w.
Lane, Capt. II. T. Blanchard, Major j.
E. Maginnis, Col. Elias Milliken and
Major c. ]. House represented the
Loyal Legion; Capt. r. w. Black, Ma
jorP. NJ. Fogler. Capt. George Doughty
and Lewis Selbin, ESQ., represented the
Grand Army. and the order of United
Friends was represented by Chief
Councillor Seth Gay, Messrs. Dantorth
Davis, George A. Parks and Henry A.
Smith.
The lioral tributes We're very beau
tiful. They were sent by many friends
and by the various. societies of which
the deceased was a member. The fam
lily was deeply touched by these ex-
pressions of love and friendship from
so many friends of the deceased.
The remains We're incased in a solid
oak hand carved casket, and was one
of the finest ever seen in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

portion of the letter that Palmer the
murderer of Mrs. Hobbs. at West Par
sonsfield. sent to his mother has been
made known. In this letter he tells his
mother that he murdered Mrs Hobbs.
and Charles Savage to secure money that
mother that he had mace a clean breast
OF the matter to the jailer and asked his
mother not to desert him in his trouble
He also requested that his parents should
visit him while at the jail where he is
confined. Mother. he said Il know
what | have done and | know that | shall
have to spend the rest of my days in
State prison. but, mother. my punishment
will not be greater than ! deserve There
is one thing that | must tell you mother
and that is, that Charlie Savage lied aw-
ully. He was just as guilty as l in in
tention. but he did not actually do the
deed. although he had agreed to and
would if Mrs Hobbs had not turned
around and said stop, just as he was
about to fire County Attorney Emmons
and Sheriff Hurd returned from Parsons
field Wednesday evening. Their visit to
the home of the Savage boy was for the
purpose Of securing the s. secreted in the
barn. The money was found where the
officers were told by the young miscreants
it had been hidden. While at the Savage
home. the county attorney interviewed
Arthur, the brother of the prisoner.
Charles Savage Further developments
in the case are liable to follow as the re-
suit of which was learned from the talk
with the boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
S. J. COURT.
October Term, Hon. VIM. P. Whitehouse.
Presiding.
w. S. Choate, Clerk.
T.. +. Norton, Sheriff.
+. A. Small. Stenographer.

w. S. Choate, Clerk.
e. T.. Norton, Sheriff
F. A. Small. Stenographer.
Augusta, Oct %.
Libby vs.. Blaisdell. This case was
given to the jury at 12.15. On the COM
ing in of the court at 2 O'Clock the jury
reported a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for $56134.
John Ludlow, aplt. VS.. The City of
Waterville c. +. Johnson for petit
toner, w. Il. Haines for defendants.
This is a petition for increase of dam
ages over the amount awarded him by
the city council of Waterville for land
taken for street. extending from
Main street, just above the railroad
crossing to North street. Counsel for
the petitioner opened his case, and by
request of the parties the jury proceeded
on the afternoon train to Waterville
in charge of an officer where they will
take a view of the location and return
by the Pullman this evening.
Court adjourned untilmorning at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

A large manufacturer this year in
tends to utilize the top part of one Of
the front forks of the bicycle as a re-
ceptable for matches. He realizes that
every cyclist should be provided with
matches with which to light his lamp,
and comparatively few riders carry
match boxes. The matches are in most
cases carried loose in the pocket, and
this is always a dangerous practice
AS the tubing of the front forks is
hollow and hinged lid can be made in
the crown of the fork, the idea seems
to be a particularly happy one. This
same manufacturer has also patented a
device by which the cyclometer can be
carried on the crown of the front fork,
thus bringing it much nearer to the
rider and enabling it to be read so
much easier. He will also have at
tached to all his ladies' wheels a recep-
tacle for holding little articles requisite
to womans toilet, such as hair pins,
needles and cotton, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

The favorite actress Mora, known as
the Comedy Sunbeam" supported by
q good company. will play an engage
ment of one week, commencing Monday
Nov. 8, at Meonian hall, playing six
nights and four matinees, with change
of programme at each performance
and all at popular prices. At every
performance, songs, dances and artistic
specialties, will be introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

AT Belfast. Wednesday. the contested
divorce case of Vina NJ. Black and Ho-
bart Black of Searsport. was begun.
Lawyers White and Pierce of Bangor,
and Hartman of Belfast for plaintiff
and Thompson and Fellows for defend
ant. Case of Betsey Perkins. libellant.
vs.. Jason c. Perkins; case dismissed.
Case of Catherine Thurston. libelant VS.
Albert r. Thurston: dismissed. Inhabit-
ants of Frankfort VS.. George W. Dwell
ley: judgment a previous trial satisfied
Mabel r. Thomas has been granted di-
A. Ladd was divorced from Hiram A..
Ladd. Mary l.. Burgess was divorced
from John N. Burgess. Ida NJ Cole was
Nickerson has been admitted to citizen
shin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

AT yesterdays session of the board of
registration about a dozen names We're
added. F. J. c. Little, Esq. acts as a
member of the board during the alb
sence of l.. A. Dyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Watches should be wound in the
morning, says an experienced jeweler.
The handspring of a watch should al
WAYS be relaxed at night when the
watch is still, and tight when the
watch is carried about in the pocket
during the day. Winding every morn
ing will effect this purpose, and inva-
riably secure the most accurate time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
----4--------- ;
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and pos
itively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
aug II. cod&w, folrm,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
Grange Notes.

Readfield Grange at it's next meeting,
Nov. I, will confer the first and second
degrees upon several new members. 1t
is expected that County Deputy c. w.
CroWell and wife of Riverside will be
present. The meetings are quite inter-
estlng and our best farmers are apply
ing for membership at nearly every
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
A Gard.

We sincerely thank the many friends
who extended to us their sympathy,
etc, during the illness and death of our
son and brother. Charles.
Chas. Jenkins, Mary E. Jenkins, Lizzie
Jenkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

While one of the city bakery carts
was coming down Bridge hill, Thurs
day noon, something gave way letting
tho shafts down. The horse became
frightened, started to run away, and
broke the shafts. No other damage
was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30
Supper at Universalist Vestry.

That supper given at the Universe
list westerly by the Ladies' Aid of the
church was pronounced success. Those
having the affair in charge We're Mrs.
G. S. Hitchborn, Mrs. A. NJ. Goddard,
Mrs. c. r. Written. Mrs. E. Z. Park
man, Mrs G. M. TwitchelI. Mrs. L. T.
Williams, Mrs. A. I. Murphy, Mrs. w.
r. Smith, Mrs. W. Scott Hill and Mrs.
p. w. Brown. Supper was served
many persons partook of the excellent
food furnished. A goodly sum was
realized for the ladies' work of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Hon. S. A. Nye of Fairfield, was in
the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Mrs. r. C. Murray returned, yester-
day, from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Cant. J. P. Carson of Mt. Vernon, was
in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

Notice is hereby given that warrants
ana IN. lists i OF voters have been posted in
me dinerent wards of this city for the
me ward rooms for this election will be
as as follows: Ward l. Capitol Hose house;
ward = Concert Hall, State Street; Ward
2. Cushnoc Engine House; Ward A. Bal
Iard Schoolhouse: Ward 5. Schoolhouse
corner Middle and East Chestnut streets
Ward s, Atlantic Engine House; Ward Z.
rose House The polls will open at A.
M. and close at 4 p M.
d,oct2Stonov3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-30

The schooner Mary Dow still lies on
the ledge near Rockland where she
struck. Five hundred tons Of coal have
been taken out. but 14OO yet remain to
be removed before the vessel can float.
The windlass and machinery hav. been
tahan out
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-05-15
GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla-fOr the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. B. RAINS
Protect the Fish.

Some people in the county are
given to the unlawful habit of eX-
ploding dynamite in the streams.
The mind of man could not evolve a
method of catching fish that is more
destructive. By this practice the
price of the few pounds gained is
the killing of hundreds of minnows
and fish too small for use. If it is
continued, but a short time will
elapse until the water courses will
be as destitute of the "speckled
beauties" as mud puddle in the
middle of the big road. The courts
should protect them by making the
expense so great that even the most
wealthy could not afford to fish
with dynamite.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-05-15
THE DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE.

Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: "To DR., Kings New
Discovery l owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the physi-
clans for miles about, but of no avail,
and was given up and told could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
gan to get better, and after using three
bottles was up and about again. 1t is
worth its weight in gold. We won't
keep store or house without it," Get a
free trial bottle at Woodbridge Il Irvine's
Drug Store. mayS-ly. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-04
A SPECIAL OBLIGATION.

Men whose sincerity is beyond suspicion and
whose interest In the electoral contest Is IN
tense are occasionally heard to say that they
would rather have Mckinley beaten than just
barely elected Their reason Is that narrow
margin on the side of honor and order would
leave the country exposed for four years at least
TO n demOralizing and destructive agitation.
They say that as unsettled questions have no
pity for the repOse Of nations" 1t would be
better TO obtain a settlement OF the mOmento's
questions involved in this campaign at whatever
cost the election OF Bryan might exact than 10
endure the consequences Of a conflict prolonged
far beyond November ..
Without discussing the wisdom Of this view.
we want TO remind those who express it that II
the number Of voters who agree with them is as
large as they seem to think, it is within their
power To make the thing they dread impossible.
We confidently believe that Mckinley Is TO be
elected by an overwhelming majority, and that
with Bryan will be buried the last chance or
turning the United States over to Anarchists
and Repudators Bur II there are rs many ar
dent patriots who. on the whole, prefer Bryan
election 10 a slender ma ority for Mckinley rs
there are sometimes represented tn be- II Is abs0-
utely certain that they can prevent either calanl-
ity They can do this by making an effort corrc-
spending 10 their estimate of the magnitude OF
the crisis and the stake. They will probably do
little good by merely putting their view of the
ease before the country. and they may even do
some harm by suggesting TO others apprehen-
sions which they themselves do not really feel
But if they will multiply their political activities
To the limit of their powers. toiling ncessan'ly'
even terribly" as Raleigh put 1t. they can make
Rryan's defeat an utter rou'
This does not strike III ~ an excessive de-
mand Men whose desire for the humiliation Of
the Popocraic cause j. 81 ardent as to make lis
success appear To them more tolerable than It's
lnconcluslve defeat practically acknowledge an
Immense personal obligation. They are bound
by every conceivable consideration OF patriotism
and personal honor to exert themselves 10 the
uiermost 10 avert supendous catastrophe
VIII they do their duty: We hope and believe
they will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-04
THE CZ4R N FRANCE.

Believers in omens are having a chance to
crafty their propensity during the Russian En-
perors travels. They did not fail to observe
that his visit to the British Queen at BalmOral
was timed as to coincide with the date on
which Her Majesys reign became the longest
in British history. Practically. he was particl'
pant in the celebration OF that august OCCASION
This week he goes 10 Paris. en- the anniversary
of the day on which the wild mob of Menadlc
market-wonen brought Louis WI and his ram
y from Versailles to Paris. 1--WE are bringing
yOu" they screamed. 1.-THE Baker, the Bakeress,
ana the Bakers Boy. Such procession. as
Carlyle shows it in his panorama OF lampblack
and lightning. the world had never seen before
and has not since. miles long. and OF breadth
losing itself in vagucncss. Slow; sagnating
"along like shoreless Lake, yet with a noise like
Niagara like Babel and Bedlam. The truest
segment of Chaos, seen in these latter Ages.
q" One boundless inartculate Haha;-
"transcendent WordLaughter: comparable to
1.-THE Saturnaa Of the Ancients.
VIII any memory. of that pOrtentOus day vex
the brain and soul Of Nicholas III, and point with
grim foreShadowing 10 some possible Russian
Revolution of the not far distant future! Per
haps not. Assurctlly not. if French politcness
and hospitality and unstinted enthusiasm can
prevent it, Yet Paris will he adorned with au-
tumn flowers. especially with chrysanthemums
the imperal Japanese flowers which. because
they were then a rarity in Europe. Marie An
toinette went TO see in her Conservatives on that
same fateful October day. the last day she ever
visited the Trianon. Something OF eighteenth
century Bourbon gorgcOusness will be seen. too,
i'm both Versailles and Paris. in the garb of the
imperial visitors attendants. for the positions,
coacllmen. footmen. Wallets and others Will he
arrayed in royal blue red, and white, in most
picturesque pattern The decorations OF city.
town and country roads will be such as France
has never seen before in our day; such as. per-
hapS she might have seen had the Man OF Sedan
been the Conqueror Of Berlin.
The proc nSSions and reviews the Car will see
will surely differ much from that wild march OF
the Menads. At Chalons he will see in one mass
10000 French troops, with one possible exception
the finest in the wOrld-cer,ainly the most i'm
pressive military array he has seen or will see
in his travels. He will see vast crowds OF peo-
pie, free and self governing, yet more orderly
than his own Mcujiks; the people Of a repub
lie. yet more cultured and polished than those
of any Continental monarchy. 1t should be- ia
him an Object-lesson Of the highest value, such
as neither he nor any other Car has ever seen
before If it could only persuade him TO make
even a little movement toward similar liberty
i'm his own realm the result Of his visit would be
incOmparably more benecent 10 Russia and t.
the human race than all the diplomatic under
standings and alliances and all the military and
naval demonstrations he has ever known OF
| planned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-04
THOUIS l.. JAMES AT HONE AGAIN.
THE ENGLISH DO NOT LIKE MklNLEf'
But THEY REALIZE THAT BRA AHS
ELECTION WOULD BE A WORLD
WIDE DISASTER.

x.Postmaster-General Thomas l.. James reacneo
Nswyork on the Anchor Line steamer CITY OF
Rome last evening about O'Clock Mr. James was
accompanied by his wife and by his daughter. N's'
Henry G. Pearson. He sailed from New-f On
the Campania on August Is. and has visited Scot
land England and Wales. Ills primary object IN
going abroad was to the hay fever. TO whicn
he had fallen a victim, and on his return ne says
that he Is cured and ready TO resume business as
president Of the Lincoln National Bank.
In speaking OF the political situation ne SAID:
THE English people dislike Major Mckinley. be-
cause he is a proectionst. and they feel that his
election would injure them. but they also believe
that the election Of Bryan would be a blow TO the
whole civilized world Better to take the deviI that
you know than one that you don't Know II me
motto OF the English people. ! believe that Rryan
will be the worst-bcaten man that this country d,
ever seem He has not any ground Under ms ,pS.
to stand on | am stanch Republican ana souiu'
money man, as | have ever been. and am Tor NC
Kinley first. last and always.
I'm regard to the Armenian agitation. the Eng
lish people thoroughly aroused over the fright
full scenes of carnage that are being daily WIZ
messed in Turkey. When the Established Church
Of England takes hold Of a question. and the minis
ers from their pulpits say that II must be settled.
then Is the time when settlement must come:
There Is scarcely a church I'm the land that Is not
proclaiming the doctrine OF enough me Speed SPEED
Of Mr.. Gladstone n, Liverpool expresses to nicely
the feelings OF the English people on this burning
question It finds sympathy IN every quartz, ho OF
the Great Assassin must 60 the Engish Pe1'pSes
echo his sentiments The Sunday before l leit
England I heard the Rev. Pr Arbuthnot' III .
sermon in the Church Of the Holy Trinity az stta..
ford on Avon where Shakespeare Is buried. utter
the strongest possible invective against the mac
lion of the English Government