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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

and those who did, slept with one ear
open. The police were on the alert, and
the waters, as they rose and fell, accord
ing to the vagaries of floods, were
measured as no dixie in Holland was ever
watched by the inhabitants Of threat
ened hamlet,
Officer Thompson was tho first to get
news of the tidal wave and at 2 40 rang
in an alarm from box rs. He was on
the bridge, and heard from up river tn 3
sound of the advance crush. at was like
an avalanche" Mr. Thompson said to a
Journal reporter.
''It came tearing and ripping along
with things all coming its own way until
q short distance below the city, where the
ice had not been broken up. The flow OF
water was for short while choled and
there was rise of five feet in almost as
many minutes.
The ice soon gave way below, and the
water fell somewhat.
Il the st II night air, the ominous
whistle sounded, and pen( tr ted into
every home. 1t was generally re-
sponded to. Men, women and chill
dren 1.-THE latter were among the first)
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are near the river, the water was over
ones head, and boats were the order of
the day. The bolts were removed from
the pnlleys, and everything movable was
taken away in season SO that the damace
is really slight.
The mill at the extreme end near the
canal as flooded out in the lower story.
but contained nothing Of value.
The river was too high to allow the uso
of the wheels, and the mills were shut
down, there being nothing for the en-
ployes to do with tho exception Of a few.
who We're required to help put things in
order Those who didn't worl, appeared
to enjoy the show, and were all over the
city, some 100 strong.
The view Of the river from the mill
break water was the best in the city
Shortly after the ice started over the dam.
when it came In unbroken fields. the
sight was grand one. The great pieces
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flooded to the depth of foot or more.
and large stock of doors had to be trans
ported. The loss is confined to the
building, aud estimated to be about $50.
The Edwards Manufacturing Com
pany's mills escaped with little damage,
due to promptness in removing the
machinery and other matter from the
Easements in season. In the basement
of No. MILL there was about geo looms
from which the warps Were cut; this
basement was also used for storing some
of the cloth, and about 200 bales of the
material were taken.
In the basement of No. mill, the
warps were cut from the four sells Of
mules, which are operated there. This
mill is on the opposite side of the mill
street from the river, and no water en-
tered il.
In many other places machinery was
removed, including five stitching ma.
chimes, valued at 500 OF $500 apiece, and
a dynamo worth $1,000. The latter niece
was taken out just In time to escape a
wetting, which would have done it much
damage.
In the Easements of the mills which
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came pell-mell down to the water front
half dressed, half scared. and naturally
anxious to know the worst.
The streets were thronged with people
THOSE what few there were, who had no,
aroused themselves at the first alarm
turned out on the second, ana third
which closely followed
The electric lights were out. the
motors having been stopped by the flood
But the gas was still available, anl the
stores were well lighted either by that, OF
the lamps. Men with lanterns were
hurrying III all directions giving the
streets the scene Of former times, when
street lights were not as common as they
now are.
At the post office large crowd
gathered. The water filled with ice of
every size, was slowly, but yet perceptibiy
crcopng up the incline; and al realized
the worst
The river did not rise ut the rate of five
feet an hour, as was so often reported,
but it came plenty fast enough.
The foe struck the dam about the time
the alarm was given, shortly after 2. 80 A.
NJ. The vast field of ice, in some places
II inches in thickness, with tremendous
surge broke loose, and was hurled by the
advance wave Of the food, over the apron
of the dam. The water, which had been
rising during the day, first at the rate Of
two inches an hour, and later three and
four, took sudden jump. II had been
approaching the seven feet mack. when
on the arrival of the tidal wave it jumped
to / / feet.
The mighty mass of broken ice, of
varying thickness in its onward march
broke down, down past the city. The
water like the far east tides. came in one
continuous wave, and carried all before it,
The kenuebec bridge staunch on its
foundations OF stone, shook like a train
in motion, and through every part of the
city could be heard the crunching and
Kissing Of the foe, rs 1t swept along the
steep banks carrying with it trees, sheds
and all kinds of debris.
Bond brook, made things decidedly
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chinery for pumping, the water service
will be necessarily suspended. Tuesday Ar
ucon, to be resumed as soon az the condi.
tions will permit.
The almost total suspension of business
gave the CITY the appearance of holiday.
But there was certainly, in the hearts of
the thoughtful, feeling of gratitude that
Augusta had been spared from any seri.
Gus calamity, and hopes that, for all con-
cerned, the worst has been and gone.
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HEAVY FRESHET.
Kennebec River Breaks All
Records and Makes Trouble.
Augusta Business Men on the Alert,
and Were Well Prepared.
The Edwards Mills and Pulp Mills Com.
peiled TO Shut Down.

Fore warned is fore-armed, and the
citizens Of Augusta were not caught nap
ping. Monday morning. when the avail
anche of water came flooding down the
kennebec river upon her industries and
her business interests. Many of the
traders, it is learned, entertained grave
suspicious as early as Saturday night, OF
the seriousness Of the situation and some
of those who had valuable property in the
easements of their stores on the water
side of Water street were prompt in NOV
ing their goods to places OF safety
Those who did not fall into line, Satur-
day night, when Sunday morning broke
with Il driving rain, and everywhere
flooded, the main street was scene of
unaccustomed activity, for a Sabbath
morning
Those who were supposed to know
what they were talking about, and of
these there We're many. and the older
citizens who recalled with painful dis
tinctness the freshet of Sunday Feb
ruary 20, 1870, when the Nennebec valley
was visited with disastrous flood, caused
by the blocking of the river between
lIallowell and Gardiner. thought much,
and spoke out their thoughts for the
benefit of all concerned.
1t was the talk OF the town, that IN
forgotten disaster. People remembered
the blockade Of ice in the quiet streets of
Hallowell, and the flooding that came
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of lee, with logs here and there inter
apron Of the dam. made scene that was
certainly impressive
Mr.. f. s. lyman, the agent Of the
Cushnoc Fibre Company reports that the
damage Gone his mills by water are very
slight The mills were, however, com
PEELED TO shut down on account Of the
superabundance OF water. The water
damaged the blacksmith forge belonging
to the company to the extent of $50.
There are about 100 men in the employ Of
the company, and these, with Others were
out ANA about taking in the sights.
However easily Mr. Lyman's mills have
escaped, the cellar of his dwelling on
Winthrop street was overtlowcd to the
tune Of five feet
The logs which belong to the company,
and which were stacked above the dam
were saved, rot one escaping. They were
lashed down by ropes
h1 " ia'fA NC9 st4iNi ibiiio VI tut augusta
Lumber Company, suffered the most dis
astrous overflow that the company has
ever experienced. the water flooding the
boiler room, and many Parts of the mill.
The damage could not be estimated on
account of the absence of the members of
the company. Il will undoubtedly be
great both to the buildings and contents
About 100 900 feet of lumber was stacked
on the wharf, and was secured as strongly
as possible. At last accounts it had not
been carried away The lumber is of
spruce joists, and other timber
The steam has been cut off, the fires
having become extinguished, and the fire
alarm whistle will not sound with the
bell until the water shall have subsidized
and fires are rekindled.
The wharf of the insane hospital on
which are about 100 tons of coal, had
stood the strain, and promised TO hold
out, as its position is not badly exposed to
passing ice.
1t is in the business portions Of the city
that the lively scenes occurred, Monday |
morning.
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learned lesson from the disaster that
came upon it.
The burnt baby cries at the fire. and
likewise had Augusta learned her lesson.
All Sunday night, the stores on the
water front were a scene of activity.
Some waited not anticipating the worst
at once, as according to all presidents the
greatest height is not reached until at
least II hours after the cessation of the
rain. But even the most sanguine by
midnight had become alarmed, and re-
moved their threatened stores to higher
regions out of the wet.
One well known tradesman had his
force of clerks stationed on the watch
during Sunday afternoon and evening
At 11.30, Sunday night, the situation
had become so alarming, that, without
further delay, the work of removal was
commenced.
Capef of Fire Department c. W, Kicker
was on the alert advising the people of
any i'll turn in events. 1t was noise3
abroad, that, on the advance wave OF the
food, should it come, signal should be
sounded by the fire whistle aud bell, and
the news spread through the town like
wild fire. Many didn't 60 to bed at ell,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
The following are the rains axoe,

On Feb. 20, 1870, 6.75 inches of rain
fell, the highest water ever known on the
ksnnebec. The railroad bridge was swept
away at that time. 1t will therefore be
seen that that freshet was due to the
melting OF enormous banks of snow and
breaking up of the ice, and not so much
to the rain fall
All rain falls that have exceeded five
inches, with the exception of the last one,
occurred during the summer or fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

interesting for the jewellers of that neigh
borhood. This brook, like the main
river, had swelled its banks and came
thrashing down its winding course; but
still was not disastrous. When the rise
in the river came, there was no outlet, rs
had been. The mouth, where a great
eddy had formed was DO longer a mouth,
and the w alters We're pushed back
The houses at this place. facing Bond
street, and Northern avenue were com
pletely flooded in their lower stories, and
considerable damage was done The
houses are owned by the Edwards corpo-
ration, and occupied by the mill hands
In some cases, the tenements which were
at some distance from the street were en-
tirely cut Off from an exit except by boat
There being no current, there was no
danger to the buildings, and the inmates
took things about as they found them,
and made tbs best of the circumstances
by moving into the upper stories.
Weber Il Cages sash and blind factory
on the first of the flood removed the
lumber and other material which was
stored in the basement to dryer regions.
The material moved is valued at about
$500. The next floor above was also
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To Contractors.

Plans and specifications of new buildings
lot the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital to be
built on the Hospital lot at Bangor
Maine. are now ready for estimates,
and can be seen at the office of the Architect.
John Calvin Stevens. 1S5 Middle street. Port
sioners in Mcguire building at Bangor.
Maine. Full particulars regarding method OF
estimating may be obtained from the Archi-
tect. Bids for construction will be received
until II A. NJ. Wednesday, March Is, 1856.
4. LLIT TILE. ComamissIi.o s'
feb2id3weeks
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Notice to Water Consumers,

Owing to the high water the Augusta
Water Company is unable to run its
pumps, and therefore, it will be impossible
to furnish water after twelve clock today
until the water Is lower in the river.
W. II. WILLIAMS, Supt.
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HEAVY RAIN FALLS.
Statistics from the Records Since 1850.
Kept at Insane Hospital.

Through the kindness of Treasurer
M. 3 Campbell of the Insane hospital,
the Journal is enabled to herewith give
the figures of the heaviest rainfalls since
1850, from the records kept at the hospi-
tai. The following are those exceeding
three inches at one fall:
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Tickets for the lecture at the Unitarian
church, Thursday evening, are ON sale ct
the Fuller drug store and at Harry
Lowells. Adults, csc. children, 16c.
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The Susiae. S Section.

Those who had been up all night, and
all the morning, and of these there were
many, gathered about the places of in
terest which commanded good view of
the rushing torrents.
About dsybreak, the ice became more
broken and the water on the dam was
reported to have fallen from | feet to %;
and after the first flow the water below
the dam also dropped considerably.
This treasured the majority, and they
were confident that tho worst had come
They watched with pleasure the floating
masses of ice and debris which came down.
Thousands of logs helplessly floated with
tho swift current, large lot passing
about $50, evidently from some boom
" ica had broken loose. 1t was an exas.
perating sight to watch the logs as they 50
swiftly moved on, valuable, yet worth
nothing, and beyond all power of human
agency. Needless to say, those whose in
terests lay in those logs more keenly than
any, felt their departure for the deeper
waters below and beyond.
"Stutf" of about every conceivable des.
cription was seen floating down. There
vera boxes and baskets without number.
The remains of two bridges were also
noticed, and were claimed to be recog.
nizcd by old acquaintances as what
once were the good old bridges at
Winslow and Fairfield. Later reports
said the Winslow bridge was safe and
sound.
In the stores there was plenty of hustl-
ing done Many who had removed their
goods, rs they thought, to sufficiently
safe place, had to go one higher.
r. w. Soulc. the hustler, did in no ways
go back on his reputation. Sunday, he
was among the first to look after his furni-
ture stored in the basement of his former
store in Masonic block. There was q large
assortment which was removed to safe
place.
TIE Kennebec Light & Heat Co. also
had been hard at work, and had taken
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
a7resbyty,a,,a chut.oh.

ga N ttt yt4 tsff * s--.-f---
'rbp adtion of the congregational
mee'ips held touching tile resignation
ofli,Ssg VI. ? alley is cmbodiedSinthe
following com mmunication:
= .issnnet,sYille, s. o., Teb. II, ! 1896.
Rex u Bailey,
y DsErBrotller: Ata congregational
NEE ing heid IN the Hresbyterian church
this 's the following motion was
pass,a unanimously:
hat Gfr. Bailey be requested to
withdraw his resignation, and to gil
out h's upexpired time us oprs supply.
fhara COMMITTED consisting of.the
of1icSfsef The church be appointed to
cortoppsnicate to Mr.. Bailey the desire
Of she;eo7gregation.'
nsastilns Ethatisyou may see your way
olsa,j tocsnecede q to our request, we are,
Fratefnally y yours,
Jf..T JENNIN as, ( Ruling Elder,
~ q, DUDbE Ruling Elder,
llot.uGI.As5 j JIsN NJ II as, Deacon,
On. Deacon,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
At Hymen's Altar.

The wedding bells are ringing
at Beauty Spot, and the young
folks have decorated the church
for two grand events to take
place this week-one tonight, the
marriage Of Mr.. Clarence Hub
bard, Of Hebron, to Miss Mary
Heustess, the lovely daughter Of
Mr., Joseph B. Heustess, and the
other tomorrow night, the happy
union Of Mr. Reid Childress, Of
Fountain Inn, Greenville county,
and Miss Carrie May Cottingham.
THE DEMOCRAT extends hearty
congratulations and best wishes.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
Time to Stop, Boys.

We regret sincerity that we are
again called on to say q word
to the thoughtless boys and young
men Of our town about bad be-
havior n our churches, but they
seem to forget that there is any
law to prevent it. We now warn
them that unless they do stop it
and at once the next court will
find some Of them indicted for
their thoughtless and wicked dis
regard for the solemnity of Gods
house. We heard an official say
on Monday that the grand jury
were anxious to get hold Of some
of these cases and make an OK
ample of them. Do, young mon
Of Bennettsville, stop before some
Of you are brought up in court.
1t will be your fault if it does
happen, and we warn you in time.
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Marvellous Results

From letter written by Rov. J. Gun
derman, Of Dimondalo, Mich, we arc per.
mitted to mako this extract: "I have no
hesitation in recommending DR.. Kinga
Now Discovery, rs the results wcrc almost
marvellous in the caso Of my wife. While
was pastor Of tho Baptist Church at
Rives Junction sho was brought down
with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe.
Terrible paroxysma of coughing would
lsst houis w,ih lit!o mtmruption ana 1t
arcmo0 ~ i shc conld not e,upiyo tupm.
q friend recamnendnd Or. Kings i..w
Diacoyery; ii was quick i'll its work ana
highly satisfactory in results" Trial bot
ties free at J. T. Douglas drug storo. Regu
lar sizes 500. and 81 90.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
Dr.. Carradlne Coming.

This noted evangelist has fixed
the 9th Of April as the date for
the commencement Of his prom
ised meeting in our town, and the
committee have secured tho va
cant lot on the northeast corner
Of the public square for the tent.
Let all who feel an interestin the
success Of this meeting begin to
do little "l1nee work" that it
may be owned and crowned with
success.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19

The littlo daughethr Of Mr.. Fred Web
ber, Holland, Mass, had very bad cold
md cough which no had not beon ablo to
curo with anything. gave him IS cent
bottle Of Ohambcrlain's Cough Remedy,
says W. P. Holden, merchant aud postmas.
tor at West Brimfeld, and tho next
time I saw him he said it worked like
q charm. This remady is intended espe~
cially for acute throat and lung diseasea
stloh as colds, Group and whooping cough,
and Ito famous cure. There 10 no danger
IN giving it to ohildron for 1t contains notho
Ing Injurious For sale at Jonnings' Phar.
,naoy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
VIII Locate In Rook Hill.

Mr.. w. G. McAlister, of Tatum.
has finished the law course at the
University Of North Carolina and
passed the examination before tho
Supreme Court at Raleigh. He
will locate in the prosperous city
of Rock Hill and become the jun
ior member Of the firm of Nc
Dow and McAlister. He is now
spending a few days at homo be-
fore entering upon the work Of
his chosen profession. Claud is
q bright young man and we ex-
pect to hear from him in the fu-
ture.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
ss.ee,sas<a'ts,:sa :sa3ssu.,ya,,.@t;. ~,
ooture 'ro.nlorroM Nighy.

Owing to inclement weather the
lecture Of the African Prince Fu-
mu Chechechi, which was billed
for last Thursday night will pos
itively take place tomorrow night
at McColl's Hall. An attractive
program has been arranged and
tho price is SO low that everybody
can go. The exhibition and lect-
ure is exclusively for the whites.
Tickets, Is and IS cents, are now
on sale at jennings Pharmacy.
The proceeds are for mission
work i'll Africa.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
His Stock ie Fresh.

The friends and patrons Of former
years will undoubtedly find it
to their advantage to call on L.
Strauss at the brick store opposite
the Presbyterian church for cloth
ing, dry goods, groceries, etc. Maxey
is in charge and will do you right.
Call and see him.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
Four for the Price Of One.

We have made arrangements to
furnish the patrons Of THE DEMO
OCRAT the New York World three
times a week with THE DEMocRAT
fof the low price Of $1.G5. Just
think Of four papers every week for
this little sum. Can you afford to
let this pass? Begin at once.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
Rellgloue Notes.

Religious Notes. as
Rev. D. O. Bailey, who has
been serving the Presbyterian
church OF ourtownsome months
as q supply, rendered hif resig
nation some two weeks ago and
on Sunday night preached his
farewell sermon. A large con-
gregation turned out and many
regrets were heard that lie bad
determined to leave us. He goes
to Tlmmonsville, Florence coun-
ty, and carries with him The
best wishes Of all who mad liis
acquaintance while here.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
The State Of South Carolina,
County Of Marlboro.
I'm COURT COMMON PLEAS.

ExI IParte. Harriet Ann Brigham in
her own right, and on behalf OF Lille Z.
Brigham, Corrie L. Brigham. Minnie
Brigham, Josie M. Brigham, Edgar
Brigham. Arthur Brigham, Nettic Brig
man and Curtis Brigham, her infant
children, who reside with her. in the
matter Of the estate Of Curtis Brigham,
deceased, petitioner
Whereas, Harriet Ann Brigham in
her own right and on behalf Of her chill
dren above named. who are infants and
who reside with her, has filed with me
as Clerk OF the Court her petition 10 have
a Homestead set apart to them out oil
the land Of said Curtis Brigham, and
also Che personal property Of hel tltccas-
81 sh0f'"tnd ChYts Brignan, the iatner
Of sad infant children, set apaftaad
eHcm2ted Tor the benefit Of said wi<tcw
and MINOR childfan in accordance with
tie i8W in such case made and provided
which said petition Is on file in my Office.
Notice is hereby given unto all whom
1t may concern, that after the publication
OF this notice for tour weeks, as by law
provided, | will proceed to appoint ap
praisers to appralse to appraise and set
of said Homestead out OF the lands oil
said Curtis Brigham, and set off and
exempt the said personal property in ac-
cordance with the statutes in such case
made and provided. Witness my hand
this 18th day OF February A. D. 1895.
J. A. DRAKE, C. C. p.
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-AarlatAb amp leso asbit result
proapGeaS t1y Amal i ns is found IA
whiy9ts u oFeats {
acdaS,4 ss siisInsll
ply pfAsS MS ~: Il
IS lors55sIt iSa3 exhaus ted tn1 ho sS;4f
.Wovlis s IA /; order has just besn
placS>S ,b d noted \ German firm u.
pcnotl-maikers With d California llim-
ber company for3a large quah tity Sof
g%Qocia tsood, which found "a be-
tho fiestSyood now ayailable for pen.,
cils.ti'f5o 8 7squoia Is the big tree OF
NNitfcnnle. 1T seems too bad 8that
The 2rapd old giants should be sac-
ft1fs,l,aand especially that their end,
shouldbella aad-pencil shavings. 81 Il
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1896-02-19
Died In Darlington.

We regret to learn from the
News that Mrs. M, Adams, nee
Weatherly, formerly Of this
county, and wife Of Mr.. Jesse
Adams, who moved to Darling
ton two years ago, died in that
town on the 10th from heart fail
ure. She leaves a husband and
five children to mourn her sud
den death.