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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13
SOULS GOT HIS TEAM
But Pooier and His Lady Companion Arc
smong the Missing.

L. j. Soule. Waterville stable
keeper, arrived in the city at / O'Clock.
Monday noon, and returned a short
time afterward with a team which was
hired by one Frank Pooler, Sunday af-
.ernoon.
Ii seems that Pooler, in company
with woman. hired the team Of Soule,
saying they were going to North Vas
salboro, but when Sunday night had
come they We're not to be found. while
;he team was in the possession of Fred
.5oynton. who lives near Togus.
Boynton brought the team to town.
Monday morning. turningi it over to lily
Marshal Morse. He said that Pooler
and the woman had been at his house
sunday and had disappeared leaving
the team behind them. The marshal
telephoned Mr.. Soule at Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

after his breakfast at Viewers and met
Hopkins at his door. and that Hopkins
called him a id dirty cur and a
bluff; that he laughed at him and went
on and got his breakfast. Intending to
so to Lewiston, he went back to his
home and changed his clothing and got
ready and started. and as he went past
Hopkins place. Mrs Hopkins was lay
ing for him in the door and commenced
calling him State prison bird and all
the names in both Webster's and John
sons dictionaries; that he smiled at her
and passed on, but her voice followed
him along the street. and as he pro-
ceeded he became excited, when he met
Hopkins Then the thing all occurred
to me in a moment. and | shot at him.
After that ! don't actually know what
did do He stated that when on the
road it was his practice to carry about
him large sums of money. and he then
carried a revolver: that he put it into
his pocket on this occasion because he
was going away: that he had no idea
that he should meet Hopkins or his
way to the train because he thought he
was IN his store.
Mir. Heath briefly addressed the court
, in mitigation of sentence and was fol-
lowed by Mr.. lIesclton on the other
side.
Judge Hall then said: Michael Burns
l Will spare You extended remarks at
this time. They are not necessary You
had a fair and impartial trial assisted
by untiring and learned counsel who
saw to il that every fact which could
by any possibility alleviate the offence
,or mitigate the punishment was
brought out. And now. year and
three months or more from that time of
the commission of the act you are here
for sentence. The jury found that you
We're guilty of assault with intent to
kill. and / have listened, and ! think
with charitable ears. 10 every sugges-
, ton which has been made by your
counsel which has any tendency to mi
| tigate the severity of the sentence
which the law imposes.
THE jury found by their verdict that
you We're in a responsible condition of
mind at the time OF the act and must
have understood clearly what you were
doing Immediately after the commits
sion of the act you gave yourself into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

the hands of the law. with the state
ment that you had shot a man, and /
think that all the circumstances attend
ing 1t and following Immediately after.
show that at any rate at the time YOU
fired you did really intend to kill Mr..
Hopkins.
1T is not my desire to impose severe
sentences. But l have a duty to the
public which / must perform, and the
sentence which impose and which will
now be read to you by the clerk is not
in my opinion, more severe than the
offense calls for
The clerk thereupon read the sentence
which is three years and eight months
at hard labor in the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

w. F. Shepherd returned, Monday.
from two weeks cunning trip in the
Sebois Lake region. He was accom-
panied by F. p. Fuller of Boston. and
brought back two deer Much of
the pleasure Of the trip was spoiled by
the cold and wet weather. Mr. Fuller
will come from the woods. today. Mr..
Shepherd and his family, who have
been stopping at Mrs. Shepherd
parents. Gov. and Mrs. Charles knowl-
ton, will return home to Boston, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

r. b. Capen lodge, Daughters OF Re
bel1ah. will have banquet at oau REL
lows hall. Wednesday evening. An eX-
qualification Of the work Will be given
,d o,t.of-tovvn members of the order
will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

,rhe next meeting of the Union Vet
Grams Union will be held at the armory
Of Co. f.. LIST Regiment, N. G. S. M,
at City hall. by invitation OF capt.
ceoree Doughty. The meeting will be
held, Get. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs Walter McCausiard OF
Pittsfield, who have been visiting mere
left. Monday morning, for Lowell,
Mass. where they will be the guests OF
friends before returning to their home
at Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

The next meeting of Capital Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held
al Golden Cross hall, next Saturday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Prof II. NJ Pullen requests all those
who have been solicited to attend his
dancing class to leave their names at
Pinkham & Sherburne's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Captain Thomas Clark of the adj
jutant generals department at the
State House. has for sale the history of
the 18th Maine Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

4 strip of concrete sidewalk. 20 feet
long is being laid on the east side of
Sewall street near the residence of
Horace North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Gideon Halowell shipped to the
Brighton market from this station,
Monday, a carload and half of cattle,
including ~ COWS and about 30 calves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Warren Seavey and Claude Nottage,
Electric Railroad employees, have gone
to Brunswick, wller they will help get
tho brunswick street railroad started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

The Sagadahoc County Fair opens at
Topsham, today. The programme Of
amusements for each day is an excel
lent one. The Maine Central X. K will
sell excursion tickets at one fare the
round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mrs. w. +, S. Whitman and her
daughter. Mrs T., G. Hendee left on the
Pullman. this morning. for Bucksport,
where they will attend the funeral Of
Of Mrs. Whitman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Chase and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G.. Boothby returned, last even
ing, from a weeks trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13
and found that the team was his prop

erty.
The woman is described as wearing a
red dress. black hat and black cape
trimmed with fur
At all events Pooler and his COM
panion cannot be found while Mr. Sule
is happy because he recovered his
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

W. n. Foss has returned from Tur-
nor. where he was employed for a
week, roofing a schoolhouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

\ girl has made its appearance at the
residence of Charles H. Daley. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Miss Nina Price of Fredericton. n. B.,
IS the guest of Miss Sylvia Stevens on
Franklin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

The Sewall street road from West
ern avenue OF Capitol street is in a very
poor condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mrs H. X. Hallett and Miss Ruby
Eallet Of Oakland, were visiting in the
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mrs. Fred Damren, who has been sick
at Belgrade with typhoid fever, is now
out of danger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Fish and Game Commissioner earle
ton is in Bangor on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Samuel Chute has made several i'm
proVements on his barber shop at the
North end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

A. S. Bowker returned Monday after
noon. from Lewiston. where he passed
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Mrs w. n Foss is gradually recov-
ering from an illness of rheumatic
fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

D. T. Mills of Scion, was in Augusta.
Monday.
c. II. Nelson was here from Portland,
yesterday.
John l.. Chase Of Standish, was in the
city, Monday.
J. T. Chase of Litchfield, was in the
city. yesterday.
#. W. Titcomb was a Houlton visitor
20 the city, yesterday.
J. N. Fogg was in Bowdoinham. yes
,erday, on business.
------------------.----
Miss Cassie Robertson of Boston. was
in Augusta, Monday.
Miss Alice Clark will return, today,
from visit at Boston.
Edward Morton of South Pittston.
vas in the city. Monday
Judge Emery O. Beane of Readlleld,
was in Augusta, Monday.
Mrs. w. n Foss is gradually recov-
ering from an illness of rheumatic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-13

Judge Emery O. Beane of Readlleld,
was in Augusta, Monday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

he Kent coun-y gunner has solved. 20
some extent, the English sparrow problem,
by making the b ave little Briton sue
cessor e the pigeon in live bird shooting
contests.
The sparrow, because he attacks peas
and other early garden vegetables. and be-
cause he has driven several sorts Of insec
tivorous birds away. is recognized as a nui.
sance.
Last winter Kent county shooters exper-
imen'ed with the birds for trap shooting
and HE trial was in every way satisfactory
The English sparrow canght here is u
vigorous flyer and when sprung from tr ?
at once tries to fool his marksman and
darts of like flash Then. too, he is
smaller than the pigeon, and il requires
greater skill n bring him down.
There are millions Of the birds in Kent
and their capture is easily accomplished
The favori'e roasting place is in stable or
barn lofts and hundreds Of them may be
found in a single building. A large Ian.
tern with a strong reflector, a large net and
half dozen boys fprm the catching force
and its machinery.
The birds become daZed and bewildered
by the light, and may be Melted by the
duZen.-!Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

About p m. Christmas day. Mr. Peter
Guy, Jr., rode into Leonardtown ard in
formed States Attorney Camalier that the
body Of John Nelson had been found in
the woods on the Nelson farm, near Leon.
ardtown. and II was thought that he was
either dying or dead. Mr.. Camalier ut
once started for the scene snd when he
reached the Nelson homestead was inform
ed by Mrs Lee. sister OF Mr. John Nelson.
that while on her wav 10 get bucket {
water, she had discovered her brothers
body in IA small clump If pines not far
from the house and being afraid g. 90 To il
had gone across the country aud told
MesSrs. Peter Guy, Jr. and George Downs
and asked them To see what was the mat
ter, and that they had then cnme over and
Mr.. Guy had gone 10 town To notify Mr.
Camalier The States Attorney was told
where to g. and following directions
about 900 yards back If the ckuus dis
covered the bady The man had evi
IDENTITY been knec.ing when he shot took
effect and the head had fallen forward
between the knees \ short single harielled
shot gun wis living To- the lcft If the body
aud the ground WAS torn by its recoil when
fired The left ear and side of face was
blackened by powder and the right side If
the head was blown ont and the brains
were scattered over Tie adjoining pine
chaff The thumb au3 fore finger of the
right hand was also blacSeaed with powder
After carefully view ing the body and hear
ing the statements II The friends cf he
deceased the states Attorney determined,
a there was nO evidence or suspicion OF
fou! play, that an inquest was unnecessary
and directed that the body be buried. The
deceased was about IS years Of aye and
lie YES a wife and eight children Decem.
Der -. fS94. he was sent D. Montevue
Hospital aud was released from that inst.
tuition atsJut six wrsks Ego.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

Our Thanks (!

During The year 1895 it was our earnest
endeavur t. give 10 the people Of st Ma
ry's county newsy, readable and inter
cstiBg paper The BEACON never sings its
own praises and we leave il to our patrons
q say how we succredei. 70 all friends,
who during the past year, sent Us news
lems or in other ways aided u, " take
this OCCASION ot returning our sincere
thanks, and trust they will be equally kind
in 1896 To the two regular contributors
To- our columns -"Contiiina" and "AZzl
na"-we are especially grateful, aEd houe
they will be with us for many years T.
come, and that trcir writings may ever
have the vim and sparkle they possessed
in 1895 May success, prosperity ard hap
plncss ever attend them. and a the BEA
cons patrons and frierds, il the heartfelt
wish of the editors.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

We have received a c4py of Csmp5eTs
Illustrated Weekly, which il tue sue
cessor 20 aud inheriis the prestige and
circulation Of the Official ORGAN Of
the great Worlds Fair. This l. the
only high class illustrated weekly pub.
lished In Chicago or west Of New York
As an illustrated Journal, IL il q marvel Of
beauty and art The illustrations are the
nnest eopperplzte engrsvings printed on
the richest enameled paper. The plan OF
the weekly is entirely original II Is de-
Walton from the time beaten paths Of jour
nalism- IL Contains the news Of daily,
accompanied by the attractive features o.
an illustrated Weekly In addition to
having a complete, recapitalation of the
worlds History for the week, it covers the
neld OF news contained in = Cosmopolitan
daily, giving 10 a condensed and classified
form under Department Headings, the lat.
est telegraphic news. including Domestic.
Foreign, Washington, Political, Financial
educational. Musical. Dramatic and Fine
Arts, also continued Stories by the most
noted authors. IL il an ideal Journal, Civ
ing It's readers information on all impor
tant subjects in practical and attractive
business like form Reading It's pages Is
equivalent 70 liberal education. Itshnuld
be in every home. II is a revolution in
price. While equal % an illustrated week
", II Is sold for only 3 cents q copy or
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places II within the reach of all. The pub
fishers want agents in every town On re-
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wilt send sample copies and full particu-
lars.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02
Falling From the Sun to the Earth.

The philosophers have figured out some
queer problems since the time of H"ratio.
but pone Of them are more curious or more
appropriate in department of this char
ac;er than that relating to the amount of
time IL would take an object u f>ll from
the sun or moon to The earth 1t has been
decided, alter an immense amount of fig
uring, that If bowlder weighing n tpn
should tall from the sun, it would take j.
90 years. months. 7 days and 2 hours TO
reach the earth. The same bowlder could
make the trip from the moon to the earth
in four and one half days.
4 beam Of light shoots through space
with the prodigious velocity of 10000
miles a second. occupying eight minutes in
making its trip from the sun to the earth.
st Louis Republic
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02


What fairy-like visions float through the ball
room,
Mid light ripping laughter blent with music's
soft tune,
And white slippered feet glide DER the smooth
floor
And hand rests In hand that was meier clasped
before.
Perchance. fate meeting fate. and hearts parted
forever,
For the broad sea of life is dark brIdgeless
river,
And a word or a look may part us i'm pain
That years may pass over and unite never
again.
fro,
with bright, sparkling eyes and cheeks all
aglow.
Does "a light. happy heart beat beneath the
soft lace
That rises and falls with a luminous grace?
nd the calm, smiling lips. does there lurke a
secret expressed,
A grief hidden deep in the depths of her breastt
cheek,
Who can tell? Tho the flower bear a bright
blooming face.
What canker may lie meath its net work OF
lace
And the face IKE the fewer, who can read IL
Alright,
Whether sunbeams enshroud it or the shadows
of ni9htI
Lightly the dancers drift here and there,
Lightly the music floats on the air.
swiftly, too swiftly, night dawns into day,
And the dancers have vanished on the way
through life's vale
viii those who have met i'm the bathrooms
glad life
Join hands and glide on down the valley of
strife?
Or sever like rain clouds that tremble I'm air,
With only a memory enshrined in prayer!
VICTOR STCLAIR.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

Since last published the following Licen-
ses 10 Marry have been issued by Circuit
Court Clerk James J. Greenwell.
WHITE:
Richard A Barnes and Mary r. Collins.
Greensberry Dunn and Matte j. Drum.
Charles s Overton and d. Maud Jones
James B Unkle and Amy f. Bono
Charles Wood and Mamie E. Drury.
joseph r Langley and Maud Thompson.
John T. Alvey and Mary Ella Wood
burn.
John w. eugene Bennett and Mary Z
Chesley.
Dennis Thompson asd Katherine T.
Johns n.
John T. Harris and josephine Whaling.
Charles H. Bennett and Rachael A.
BriscOe
Igns A. Fenwick and Annie Thomas
Josiah Barber and Rebe ca Butler.
Jas r. Uhesley and Maggie Smith.
VIM. H. Green and Ella r. Carter.
VIM II Wilson and Annie Sophia Coat
ney.
James Thomas AID Sarah Queen.
Jcs 4. Giadden and Rachael E. john
son.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02
Hop.
(ReTsorEed for The Beacon }

One Of the enjoyable parties Of the sea
son tonk place at the residence Of NJ. and
Mis- William Il Redman, near Valley
Lee. on Thursday, Goth uliimo. Dancing
began at an early hour. Refreshments
were served at frequent intervals during
the evening Among the ladies present
We're, Misses Helen, Blanche, Bessie. Ve'-
tie and Maggie Reiman, Mary Hewett,
susie D.snn. Sadie Tar't,n. Maud and
May Cecil, C.rrjc Adams Lizzie Pome
roy aud J4ric Bn4n. Mrs Adams. Lee
Russell. BENZ aud d Ollie Adams. The
gentlemen we're tpD numsr ms % mention
Before the happy crowd returned TO their
homes they did not fail to heartily thank
the host and hostess tor their delightful
evenings enjoyment. VI.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

Some time ago Mr.. Simon Goldbaum Of
San Luis Rey, Cal, was troubled with a
lame back and rheumatism. He used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and prompt
cure was effected. He says he has since
advised many of his friends 10 try il and
all who have done so have spoken highly
oft Ii is for sale by VIM. T. Greenwich
i Son, Leonsrdtown; Jos 5. Matthews,
Valley Lee ard ali country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02
Localwise and Otherwise
neglect to write il 1896.

Don't neglect to write it 1896.
Miss Nora Duke, of B,limore, is visiting
her parents, this district
The Mary land General Assembly con-
vened wednesday, the LIST, instant.
Rev. Z Vail Spinoza preached his fare
well sermon at ST An rew's church, Sun.
day last
A mild form Of measles is prevalent
among the children Of this section Of the
county
Mr. Track Herbert and sister, Of WASH
iogtln, are guests of Moore's Hotel, Leon
rrdtown.
Misses fillie Morse and Ida Biscoc, If
Baltimore, spent their Christmas with Mrs.
l. A jones, of this town.
To all of our readers and patrons we
heartily wish happy and prosperous
New Year and many joyful returns.
Mr. George Combs. OF Washington, spent
his holidays in Leonardtown, with his
parents, DIR and Mrs Charles Combs.
We return thanks to kind friend for a
cepy Of the Ebbett House bill of fare The
Ebhe't Is the finest hotel in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Maddox, of Rock
vile. spen, their Christmas at Solitude"
the residence of Mr.. Jos. T. Cough, Med.
ley's Neck
Read the new schedule of the Weems
Line Steamers and note the change in the
hours Of sailing from Baltimore ami inter-
mediate landings.
Christmas eve, while wrestling, Richard
Dyer fractured the tibia of his left leg
DR. +. F Greenwell rendered the necessary
surgical attention.
Misses Marie Fenwick and Dettie Spald
ing. of the State Normal School have been
spending their Christmas Holidays with
their mothers, Leonardtown.
Mr. Chesley. of this county, nominated
5. L Mudd for Speaker in the Republican
caucus The Herald says Mr.. Chesley's
speech was earnest and eloquent
Rev Henry Yates Saterlee has announc-
ed his determinati m IN accept the Bishop
rio of the new Washington Episcopal
Diocise Of which this county is part
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry spalding. of this
town, have our sincerest sympathy uron
the death of their baby which occurred
Tuesday morning last. the 3ist, instant
We invite the special attention of our
| farmers b. the advertisement of Baugh &
SINS Company on our first page. This
firm has reduced the price of their fertil
izers.
We invite especial attention To the ad-
vertisement of Mr. Frank Crook, published
in this issue Of the BEACON Mr. Crook
has cabbage plants and Spring onions for
sale
Beginning With Monday next the st.
Msry's Reading Rom aud Debating 81
ciety will resume its regular meetings
which were interrupted by the Christmas
| Holidays.
Collector fohn w. Williams will be in
| Leonard own for the purpose Of receiving
/ taxes Tuesday next, the 9Th instant at
OakvIlle, on the sth and at Hollywood, on
/ the OH
Tn Leonardtowu postnffice. has been
removed to the Brown Store and is now
located IN the room formerly occupied by
Mrs. L. A Jaues as a millinery Mrs.
Jones his moved her store into the adjoin
ing room
Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage of Miss Nellie Davis Hogan,
Of Washington. D c.. to Mr.. Samuel z. +
Palmer, Of Milesiown district The cere
mnny is TO be performed at Trinity NJ e
Church, Washington, January Tth, 1896.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02
a Tlsoa Of Grabs.

AS remarkable result of the recen,
storm thousands Of soft shell crabs have
besn washed upon the beach at Coney Is.
land. Hundreds of men were at work
Yesterday gathering the crabs, which we're
subsequently, sold To hotel and saloon keep
ers for little or nothing
In Coney Island Creek and Gravesend
Bay hard shell crabs were caught by the
hundreds. They sold for less than a cent
apiece. Nothing like this large catch Of
both species of crabs has ever been known
before. and the fact OF soft she'll crabs be
ing caught on the ocean front is phenom.
enon for which no one is able to account.
Neaes
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-02

The Rev. r. Vail Spinoza will preach in
st Mary's Parish ee next Sundsy. Janua
ry 9Th, a. follows:
Trinity Church, ST Mary's City, 1t II
a m. Morning Prayer and Holy Commu
MON.
81 Mary's Chapel. The Ridge, at p. N
Evening Prayer. The public invited.
MILLARD =. MIESIcK,
Minister in Charge