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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
FELL OVERHEARD.
While the Other Occupant Of the Boat Was
Below Deck.

The little 30-foot schooner rugged
fishing smack Clara of Belfast left that
harbor scudding before stiff north
east breeze Saturday afternoon On
board We're William White of Searsport
and Daniel Curtis, a former Searsport
resident but now of Brunswick, Ga
They were bound for fishing and
pleasure trip down the coast intending
to eventually reach Matinicus before
returning, says a dispatch to the Ban.
gor News. sH
The night was clearan after passing
Northport, Curtis took his watch be-
low leaving White at the tiller as it
was plain sailing and one could easily
handle the boat. Curtis was soon asleep
and dozed for several hours, when he
was rudely awakened by a shock and
felt the keel of the boat grating on the
beach.
Rushing on deck, he found the Clara
pounding on the shore and White was
nowhere to be seen. The tender was
still towing astern, which showed that
he had not left the craft for any pur-
pose. The little schooner had been left
to its own devices apparently for some
little time. and White in all probability
The spot where the smack struck was
less than mile north Of the spindle on
Shermans point that marks the en-
trance to Camden harbor. Curtis with
the aid of lobster fisherman got the
schooner into Camden Sunday forenoon
and reported the case to the Rockland
authorities.
There seems to be no doubt but what
White is drowned. but just how he
came TO his end will probably remain 4
mystery. The only theories advanced
are that he fell overheard while at
tempting to overhaul some part of the
sails or rigging, was struck by the
boom orpossbly may have fallen asleep
and fallen over
White was some 60 years of age, but
short time resident of Bucksport and
a Widower with no immediate relatives
save daughter residing in Boston. He
lived alone. worked at the carpenter;
tecedents.
y party Of Bucksport yachtsmen in
the sloop Annie E. Spencer report
passing the schooner at about $50 Sun
day morning while on their way to
Camden. She was well in towards the
Lincolnvile shore with all sail set and
must have grounded within a short
time. From the yacht no one could be
seen on board but ii was thought
possible that the skipper was below for
a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Veteran Apple Trees.

On Richard NJ Libby's farm In Scar
boro on the road to Dustan's Corner. Is
one of the most remarkable apple trees
n Name. 1t is believed that the tree was
bearing apples 300 years ago.
MIR. Libby says that the tree this year
bears about d dozen apples. 1t is Il large
rec standing alone on a knoll in Mr.. Lib
bys field. The trunk is now so much de-
cayed that large Newfoundland dog can
crawl into it.
The apples which the tree bears this
year are a fair sized. smooth skinned.
ed-cheeked. the red verging on a pink
color and are in flavor mildly sour and
very good tasting.
Mr.. Libby says that the early settlers
Of the town about 260 years ago found
this tree growing alone and bearing fruit.
The origin of the tree was then a mys-
terry and it is believed that it was never
Explained.
Such lonely and mysterious apple trees
have been noticed in other places. Sixty
vea ago in a tract of thick woods in
Wiz aven an apple tree was Furnishing
as II it could bearing apples of the
SOU st variety.-Portland Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Waldo.
NONTNTLLE.

Mrs. Herbert Jackson Of Belfast. was
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Choate, recently.-Herbert Han
ion is at work for Frank Sanford COOP
ering,-F. i. Taylor is at work for
t.phraim Bragdon.-Levi Bartlett is
visiting relatives in China.-Sidney
Gould went to Augusta the 18th on
business. William Douglass was in
own the i7th.-Schoolat Whites Corner
under the instruction Of Miss Angie
Dwell This is her second term at tn.
'otner-Will Choatc is at work for
avid TwitchclI.-Mrs Ada Rowe Of
toward, II. L., who has been visiting
Ter parents for the past four weeks.
eturncd to her home the 20th.-Miss
Laura Mason was in Thorndikc, sun
aay.-Mr, and Mrs. Charles Hustus
isited at Woodbury. Marden s in China.
he 19th.-David Twitchcll made a trip
Wales the 18th, returning the 20th.-
Nill Daley of Branch Mills. was in
own Sunday John Bartlett was in
tockland, Tuesday of last wcek-F'red
stowe is at work for Dave Twitchell
epairing his buildings. Matte
Witchell visited at Mrs. James
'Witchclls one day recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
9aily $ruuehft yunru,al,
TWAS A FATAL SHOT.
Joe P. Mckinney Dies from Effect Of
Bullet Wound in Hip,
The Result Of Accidental Discharge Of Revol-
yer in Walter Bascome's Hands.

Joe p. McKenney died at his home or
North street, at 4.25 O'Clock, Tuesday
afternoon. from an injury received, a,
North pond, last Sunday, by the acct
dental discharge of a revolver in the
hands of Walter Bascome. He is sur
vived by a Wife. a father and mother
and a brother and a sister.
The accident occurred, Sunday fore
noon. The deceased in company with
Fred Storer. Walter Bascome and
Frank Haskell were camping out al
North pond. While cleaning his re-
voIver, Bascome accidentally discharged
the weapon, the bullet lodging in Nc
Kenney's hip. DIR. Parsons of Oakland
and DR.. Thayer of Waterville, attempted
to locate the bullet but were uhsuccess-
full. The young man was taken to his
home in this city, Sunday night, on the
Pullman, and Dr. r. j. Martin sum.
moned.
1t was supposed, Sunday evening,
that the injury would not be serious
but from the development of peritonitis
Monday night is became evident that
the bullet which the physicians had
been unable to locate had penetrated
the abdomen and perforated the intes-
tines. After the development of peri
tonitis the patient sank rapidly ard
the end came at 425 o'clock, Tuesday.
afternoon DIR. Martin called DR.. j. e.
Tuell in for consultation but the medi-
cal science of these two gentlemen
could not save the boys life.
Young Mckinney was 20 years Of
age last August and had always been
a resident of this city. He was the son
of James S. McKenney ex-deputy
marshal, and was liked by everyone
with whom he came in contact. His
relatives are Srief-stricken over his
death and they have the sympathy of
a large number of friends in their
bereavement Joe was for a while a
brakeman on the Maine Central Rail
read, fulfilling every trust imposed up
on him With faithfulness.
The date of the funeral will be later
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Combination in Growing and Marketing
Crops.

| The tendency of the times is toward
1 combination. Other branches of indus
| try have long since availed themselves
| of its advantages. and why may not
| combination york well in agriculture?
| For instance, here in the vicinity of
New Haven. the annual product of the
| potato crop is from $4,000 to $4,000
bushels. The sales to consumers in
New Haven alone are estimated at 15,-
600 bushels annually, and yet there is
no perceptible effort made by growers
to supply this deficiency. In seasons
like the last. when potatoes are plenty
and the price low. there is great diff
Guilty in disposing of the home crop,
and yet thousands of bushels of pota-
toes from other sections are readily
sold. To a careful observer the reason
is obvious. The local crop is scattered
in small lots in the hands of hundreds
of growers; each lot is subject to it's
owners peculiar ideas of grading,
measuring and handling. If dealer
who needs a certain number of bushels
daily for his customers depends upon
the farmers for his supply. he must
pick up his stock when and where he
can. Unless he has plenty of storage
room he must buy in moderate
amounts, and often. One day he gets
a prime quality. the next he may have
to use something entirely different.
The result of this is loss of trade and
general dissatisfaction. On the other
hand, he goes to a wholesale dealer and
says. Il want SO many potatoes a week,
right through the season. price and
quality are arranged for and there
after he has only to receive his pota-
toes and pay his bill l have known
dealers to refuse potatoes often. be-
cause they We're under agreement to
use so many bushels weekly from a
wholesale dealer. If the farmer could
supply them in the same way, with
goods of even grade and quality. they
would be glad to deal with him. for
home grown potatoes have a better
name in the market, and on the other
hand the farmers trade in groceries is
worth securing.
Now in view of these facts, what Is
to hinder business partnership be-
tween two or more farmers whose fields
are conveniently located? Usually one
set of tools will do the work of ALL and
with proper system of management
less teams and help would be required.
Buying in larger quantities would save
money on fertilizers. seed, ETC. and the
cost of production could be cheapened,
while crops could be increased. One
partner. with q natural talent, could do
the selling, another could act as man.
ager, and the business might go along
as smoothly as any business partner
ship in the city. and with more than
the average chance of success.
What is true of potato culture is
true of apple growing. Let
two or three of those farmers who own
the rich grazing lands spread out on
the hills and wales of an apple belt.
and produce a crop of a few
thousand bushels, or barrels, of choice
fruit and does any one familiar with
the business doubt their success ?-Ex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

1t is. perhaps, not uncommon that
those who have gone out from a com
munity and prospered have as deep an
affection for the old home as do those
who remain behind but it is quite UNI
common for one whose mind is en-
crossed with affairs elsewhere to still
retain as live an interest in the matters
of the old home State as do those who
have never left it. One conspicuous
instance of this was brought to mind,
Tuesday, in conversation relating to
the recent election in this State. Leon
ard Moody. Esq. of Pittston. through
out a busy and very successful bust
never lost sight of affairs in Maine,
especially those of Kennebec county
and the town of Pittston, where he has
kept the old homestead and retains
residence and where he passes the
summer with his family. He was
thoroughly interested in the recent
campaign in this State and did very
brilliant, aggressive and effective work
fer the Republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

lie Chcrryiield fair.
Tho fast geldinG Mahlun, owned H..
L. T. POolcr and son. will start at Rig
y park Friday in the PA Glass. Thu
Npert reinsman, Ira Woodbury.. viii
rive him.
Thomas Harrison mas opened a new
ldustry for this country. He sends b.
ne Vera an American trotting horse
$ d present To the khedive of Egypt
Nrhaps the first American trotter that
as ever imported into that country.
he horse selected is a three ycar-old
caring the name Of Bay Harrison. by
Il Mahdi. 2259. dam Eldena. by Egg
hornc. 2.12ia, second dam Shearer.
lare. by Major Goldsmith, son of Vol
lnteer. Bay Harrison was bred by
.ichard Baker at WatkinsN. Y Thus
he United States is returning to the
md where the great Arabian steedS
riginated an example of Il still ileeter
orse. born, cultivated and raised in
his country
Frank Il. Fogg's trotting horse, King
gorge, died a week ago at South Par
s. The horse won the $50 race at
'.ridgton. taking the fifth heat in 2.40h
Che following morning, Mr.. Fogg drove
i'm home and he appeared all right till
taken with cramps in the stomach, that
killed him despite the hardest work to
ave him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
and no other reasonable explanation is

and no other reasonable explanation is
possible.
Toward evening Of the 3lst the east
WIND abated; Erie. pressed on by the
outpour OF the Great Lakes above.
slowly resumed its usual level, the ice
gorge gave way; and when / looked
cut on Niagara and Welland rivers be-
fore sunrise of April LIST, both were
bank full. But the little flag of truce.
impotent to stay the onward rush Of
those Titanic forces, had disappeared.
w. Thomson in Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Lincoln.
DRESDEN MILLS.

The fall term of the Bridge acad-
envy commenced, Tuesday, Sept. Is.
This is the largest term in the history
of the school. with an entering class
Of 20. The total number in attend
ance is now as. Mr.. A. W. Morelen,
last years efficient principal is again
at the head of the school. His endea-
vors are ably seconded by Miss Carrie
NJ. Carlton. a sociable is to be given
by the senior class, next week.
Rev. J. W.. Price has been holding
special meetings at the South for two
weeks and is to continue for another
week. The Rev. II. A. Dunnack
preached, Thursday evening, very
able sermon. Rev. w. A. Meservey is
to preach, next week. There is a gen.
cral interest manifested. Several have
started on the Christian life-The
Cochran Oler Ice Co. has shut down
at Cedar Grove and henceforth will
run a light crew, alternating between
the Berry place and Cedar Grove
Rev. j. W. Price united in marriage
Mr.. James A. Goud and Miss Ida
Bickford, at the parsonage. Monday.
Sept. 14.-Arthur w. Price will return
to Wesleyan university. Wednesday,
Sept. 23.-Mrs. George Houdlette made
q short visit to Richmond, Thursday,
Sept. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Somerset.
WEST MADISON.

Apples are very plenty in this vicinity.
KEY; Mr.. HIATT has been engaged TO
preach at the Twelve Corners the ensu-
ing year. Miss May Holway is at North
Mrs. I: +. French were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Hall last Sabbath
IIhey nave changed the open cars for
Closed ones on the electrics this week.
enjoyed by all
SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK.
James Robbins visited his old home last
Week-A reception was rendered Misses
Sarah ana Rebecca Clarke and Rev. and
MRS. Jones at the congregational vestry
last Friday evening by the ladies' of the
v. l. 3 Many invited guests were pres
ent and all listened for about an hour to
!, NcIy interesting lecture by Hon. c. A.
uarfihston on parliamentary Law in
Women S Clubs After the exercises re-
ireshmehts consisting of coffee and cake
were served.-The Somerset Rebekah
Lodge with members of the order from
Madison. Skowhegan, Scion and Athens
met at Ifaydens Lake one day last week
ana mad n picnic.-Mr. Chas. Dole of ia
malGa Liam, Mass was in town last
out Tor the wedding of Mr. Chas. SAWYER
and Miss Mary Anderson which will &C.
cur at the Congregational church on
ednesday forenoon at ten oclock.-Mr
ana Mrs. G. Il. Barker. F. A. Hobbs and
Russell Sawyer have returned from their
trip to st: Paul.. Foster Frye now de-
livers milk to his customers in A new
wagon Herbert Haynes is visiting rel
ltiNeS and friends in town.-Burnham &
morrill, will finish packing corn at their
factory in this town this week The mack
will be a little over 10000 which Is tbn
largest IN several years.-C. l.. Williams
has sold his farm to q. e. Brown Who
VIII take possession at once Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams will leave for Denver col
sometime the last of next week-Tbere
are only liVe aspirants for the honor of
being the next denuty sheriff in this
,QWn-Wm. Wheeler was called to Noun,
vernon last week TO attend the funeral
IF Mrs. Wheelers mothcr.-Old Point
Lodge OF Good Tempars entertained Wis
TORS from Skowhegan and Madison
Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Your Roy Won't Liv. ,ron,h

South Gardner, Mass. was told by the
doctors. His son had Lung trouble fol-
lowing Typhoid Malaria. and he spent
three hundred and seventy-five dollars
with doctors, who finally gave him up.
saying: Your boy wont live a month"
He tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and
few bottles restored him to health and
enabled him to go to work a perfectly
well man. He says he owes his present
GOOD health to use of DR.. Kings New
Discovery. and knows it to be the best
in the world for Lung trouble. Trial
Bottles Free at Chas. X. Partridge's
Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Among the callers at the Journal
Office, Tuesday, was Hon A. l. Brown
Of Belfast. Mr.. Brown was promi-
ncnt factor in the grand Republican
success in the county of Waldo, last
week, as he always is, for that matter.
He is a power in the political affairs
Of that county and has been for years
and is recognized as one of the best
political organizers in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

J. f. Shepherd left for his home at
Lawrence, Mass, Tuesday afternoon
after attending the reunion of the 9th
Maine Regiment. Mr.. Shepherd is en-
gagged in the insurance business at Law
renee and is a good man from the star
He says that the old Bay state will roll
up it's usual Republican maiorities at
the coming elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

A very pleasing entertainment was
given by the members of Morrill, Com.
mandery, II. o. G. c., at their hall
Tuesday evening, which was largely
attended by invited friends of the or.
der 1t was the first of a series OF en-
tertainments which Morrill, Command
cry will give during the fall and win
ter. There were several fine tableaux
presented. with singing by Miss Cross
and readings by Miss Cassie Holmes
and Mrs y. L. Brown.all of which were
heartily applauded. Refreshments were
served at the close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
A Question
for HOusekeepers.

aWelcome Soap" has larger
sale in New England than any
other laundry soap, notwithstand-
ing the fact that no prizes have
ever been offered with it.
Any dealer will tell you the
above statement is correct.
Why is this so?
Is it not a very plain proof
that Welcome" must he the very
best soap?
The reason is-the money other
soapmakers put into prizes, we
put into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
a Night in New York"

dolly Nellie McHenry and her artist,
held the boards at Me1nian hall. las
evening, in the new play, "A Night il
New York" a small audience was pre
sent, far smaller than the play de.
served.
Miss McHenry has been here before
in "A Night at the Circus" and is az
adept at the profession.
The play was replete with good thing.
all around and was much enjoyed by
those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

bridge will star
his brown mare
Hilda in the races
on both days of tbs
Machias fair. This
is one of the mos
promising horse S
in the county and
was a winner AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Psnobscoi.
IITNA

Mr.. A. S. Ames and wife OF Warren.
Maine were in town over Sunday at his
Old home.-Mr Nelson Russell, who came
from Boston to vote. returned last Tues
day.-Mr. John Sylvester returned Thurs
day from the same place.-Mr. Charles
Cochran is quite sick with the fever
Mrs. T.. G. Saunders who has been quite
SICK Is quite comfortable.-The high
poned on account of the sickness of the
scholars, is running quite fairly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Dr.. D. p. LeClair of Lewiston, form
erly of Augusta, is visiting IN the city
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

The old familiar play, Uncle Tom
Cabin will be presented at Meonian
hall. Friday evening. Oct. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

George Ply left for his home at Small
Point, Wednesday evening, after visit
ing j. +, FosSett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Misses Effie Stackpole and Clara
Robbins have ridden over 1900 miles on
their wheels since the bicycle season
opened. They have made trips to Ban
COR, Portland and other cities in the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

The A. @. L. W., held a meeting. last
evening, at which several Gardiner
members of the order were present. The
bah game between the Augusta and
Gardiner orders was not played, Tues
day, on account of rain. The contest
has been postponed till next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

The funeral of the child of Samuel
Carter was held at the residence on
Chestnut street. at $50 o'clock, Tues
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Cummings Ofii-
ciating. The interment was at River
side cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Richard True and Roland Weymouth
were in Augusta. last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Joel Bean of Pressure Isle, was in Au-
gusta. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
LITCHFIELD CORNER.

The county convention of Sunda.
schools was held in this place, Friday
and was we'll attended. The pro
gramme was a very interesting one
DIR. Gallagher's eloquent address an,
Rev Mr.. MARGINS fine singing in tn
evening We're enjoyed and appreciate,
by d large audience. over 200 peopl,
were present Rev. Mr.. Chaplin o
Woolwich, preached at the Conerega
tional church, Sunday.-Rev. Jame
Richmond will attend the State Con
.;regational convention at Fort Fair
lield.-Mrs. Louisa Narney is in tow
visiting her sister, Mrs. Lyle.
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Kennebec.


SOUTH VASSALBORO,
Mrs. f. S. Hall and little Chauncey OF
Augusta, were guests of Miss Dora
Whitehouse. Wednesday.-Mr Harvey
Chisam of Augusta, and Mrs Annie Pry-
er of New York City. were calling on
old friends Thursday.-M Ida White
house and mother of Unity. have been in
the place the past few DAYS visiting rel
atives.-Mr and Mrs. j. +. Twitchell and
daughter spent the Sabbath at South
China with Mr. and Mrs w. f. Hawes
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Dickey returned to
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
MT. VERNON.

The fairs have closed and people ar,
settling down to work again.-ReV
Everett 7. Whittcmore is supplying tn
Baptist church and will do 50 the com
ing months.-The Women's ForeigI
Missionary society will give bear
supper at lower Masonic hall, Wednes
day evening of this Week.-Mrs.. LEM
Fallon has returned from MaSsachu
setts.-Mr. Timothy Currier has com
menced to do some repairing to tn,
grstmill. Here is a good chance for {;
millman to put in good mill and hav,
it pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

N N. s b. oyer ~,,' Of . ~'..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
RIVERSIDE.

E. 7. Mayo Of the Turf Farm and
Home, Watervillc passed through here
Monday, on his way to Augusta.-M
Mary Brown of Augusta, visited Mr.. anc
Mrs. Josiah Brown last week.-Mrs.. Or
ret Husscy and Miss Nora Hussey OF
Nassalboro. We're calling on Mrs. i. r
Merrill last Monday.-Mlss Annie Bur
leigh of Nassalboro was in the place last
Monday.-John Mccormick of Livermore
is visiting friends here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Bath as city will be 90 years ole
next year, and the people down Their,
are already making plans for the propel
celebration of the event.