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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
SUIT OF $1,000
For Care, Board. ETC., from Estate Of the Late
Miss Taught.

There was nearing. Saturday. in
the office of Heath & Andrews in regard
10 a suit of Mr.. a. S. Bigelow of North
NaSsalboro, against the estate of the
late Emily Taught. to recover $1,000 for
care. board, etc, which the claimants
assert was due them, during the years
from 1881 to 1894. when the late Miss
Taught resided with them Part of
time Mr.. and Mrs. Bigelow occupied a
house on Eastern avenue. owned by
Mr. O. O. Stetson.
The commissioners before which the
case is placed, are Lorng Farr and F.
j. c. Little
Miss Taught died about two years
ago at the age of Sc. For a short time
previous to her death she did not re-
side With Mir. and Mrs. Bigelow. At
the time when she did. however, the
plaintiffs claim that she promised them
ample remuneration in her will. This,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The following new corporation FLED
its papers at the secretary of States
office, Saturday:
The International Fire Hose and Fire
Manufacturing Co, organized at Port
land, for the purpose of manufacturing
and selling tires. and firemen's supplies
Of various kinds, with 5000, 600 capital
stock of which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President, ]. F. Preston OF
Boston; treasurer. George L. Mcgowan
of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

A cat recently had d remarkable eX-
perience. not far from Augusta. and q
physician was called upon to perform
some delicate operations upon him
to be in great pain. There was evi-
IDENTITY something in his stomach. which
of the cat felt so badly that they
would not give him up. SO determined
to have an operation performed on him
The animal was given ether. cut open
and darnng needle found inside OF
him. He got well. and really seemed tc
enjoy the operation. At any rate he
was soon again in the same fix An
other operation was performed. and
again a needle was found in the stom
ach The cat. the doctor thinks, MAY
have swallowed needle number two or
purpose to get another dose of anaes-
thetics, that being the result of his
swallowing the first needle. SO. il
given a show the cat might be a good
subject for morphine fiend. ard might
not make bad specimen for a dime
museum to pose as the first and only
living cat that can eat needles, glass
and not unlikely ne might take in
swords. if there was ether to go with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Haskell Bros. realize that the public
appreciate their endeaVor TO please
That lot of ladies' fine kid boots they
are advertising is diminishing so fast
$50, !, viii be difficult to get nice tit
from this line in a short time. Now is
The time. come before the rush fol
christmas goods begin and secure
what YOU want al 1872 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

they state has not been forthcoming.
and they consequently make claim
against the estate. G. /. Andrews OF
Heath 3, Andrews appeared for them.
There was no decision given.the hear
ing being continued la next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

An alarm was rung in about TO- 10
o'clock. last evening for fire in an
unoccupied store at the North end of
Water street. owned by Lendau Tit
comb, caused by two electric wires
crossing each other and coming in con-
tact with gas jet. No damage. The
all OUT was sounded at 11.25 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
Old cony Hall Burned.

Cory hall situated about four miles
out on the River road, was buraed, carly
Sunday morning
The old hall is famous. Many high
old time has it witnessed. many dance
and fight. too, FOR that matter, in days
gone lly.
The loss is about 5000; with about
$50 Insurance. 1t was owned by Frank
Moore and William Walker The lat
ter lives in That vicinity and was
awakened shortly after it got under
way. 1t was too late. however, ana the
hall WAS soon in flames. The fire evil
IDENTIFY started from the kitchen in the
rear and is supposed to be the work Of
tramps
Lyndon II. Stevens of Stevens & Bal
lard. is sick at ais home in Exeter with
f-nIaii foyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Elder NJ. G. Huffman will give tenn
perance lecture at Pettingill's corner.
this evening Monday Dec. II. The
subject will be presented from a Bibli-
cal standpoint. and illustrated by large
charts. showing the affect intemperance
has on the different organs of the hui
man system. All are cordially invited
Seats are free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The Journal received a pleasant call
Saturday from Ansel Holway, Esq. of
Skowhegan He was in the city in at
tendance on the meeting of the eXecu-
tive committee of the State grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The Rogers group representing the
foot ball players, which has been in
the show window of Harry p. Low
ellis jewelry store, will be presented
to the most popular Cony High player
al the Chizzle Wizzle fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Miss Grace Elliott gave q most sue
cessful exhibition of oil and water colo,
paintings at so State street. Saturday
She will continue the exhibition, today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Deputy Sheriff c. b. Hoyt of Carroll
county. was in the city Saturday and
secured requisition papers for James
Flake alias Peter Smith, who is wanted
on two complaints for burglary in Eat
on. n. H. Blake has been confined IN
Alfred iail. He has served term in
ThonaStOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The Non-P Partisan "" will meet, this
evening, with Miss LIE Prohon, As Win
throp street. Special business will come
before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The proposed classified assessment
plan will be discussed at the meeting
of Augusta Lodge, A. Q. L. W., this
evening. Both the affirmative and mega
tive sides of the discussion will be re-
presented by able disputants. full
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Miss Sadie l.. Wood of Pettingill' S
Corner who lost her gold watch. on
have the most kindly regards for Mr..
Thomas Shea OF the American Express,
who found it. There will be equal pleas
ure for Tom in return TO the young lady
the watch. so highly treasured by her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

James +. Wade visited the poular con.
ductor on the Maine Central, +. f. San
born, at his home in Portland. Il few days
ago, and found the latter very much i'm
proved from his recent severe Illness.
Mr.. Sanborn is able TO he up and about.
and expects to get back to business about
the first of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Put out the flags and bunting, today.
and let the Changers feel the good
fellowship of Augusta for this. the
farmers organization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

All the shoe dealers have. in conse-
ulance of the meeting of the grangers
in this city next week. determined to
keep their places of business opened
every evening until after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
4 Card.

We the undersigned. do hereby agree
of Greene's Syrup of Tar If it fails TO
cure your cold or Cough. We also warrant
astwenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay. Bowditch & Webster.
John Coughlin. f.. X. Courtemauchr.
Arthur Tetrault. J. NJ. Mixer. d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

1t is a noticeable fact that while
ia and Haliowell, there is none in Gar
diner. This last city is on the whole
tn he congratulated. as the snow here
is a poor apology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The Wilbur KirWin Opera Co. left for
Bangor on the go train. Saturday
morning. in their special cars one pas
senger and one for scenery, baSga &c
...,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Mrs. z. A. Mason accompanied by
Miss Margaret Mason. will leave Bos-
ton. Monday, with a Raymond excur-
sion, for California. where they will
pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
STATE Hou Sc.
Officials Will Pay Tribute to the Late General
George [. Beal.

AS tributes to the late Gen, George
L. Beal, the officials at the State House
where Gen. Beal was for several wears
in the states service, have united in
sending beautiful flowers. to Norway
where the funeral will take place Mon
day afternoon. The clerks in the
treasurer's once. who were there dur
ing Gen. Beal's service as treasurer,
will sent. a wreath of flowers.
Several of the officials intend to he
present at the funeral services. Among
them will be Hon. S. w. Matthews.
Hon. S. w. Carr, Hon. B. F. Chad
bourne. Mr.. l.. S. Fogler, Col E. c. Far
rington and Col. G. A. Philbrook
Those going from Augusta will leave
on the $50 morning train.
Several OF those who are now at the
State house were we'll acquainted with
Gen. Beal, and the sentiment is ex-
pressed that the deceased was man
that was always admired and respected,
and the longer one knew him. the bet
ter one liked him. His loyalty to his
friends is a characteristic of his re-
called hy many VINO have known him,
in his civil and social life.
The flag on the State House will be
raised at half mast, Monday. from 10
A. NJ. to p NJ, in observance of the
funeral. and the treasury department
will close from noon until Z. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Miss Mary l.. Allen arrived from Bos
ton, Sunday. for a visit in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Mrs. H. O. Mcguire had an attack of
nervous prostration. last week, but was
better. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

r. w. Soule, the hustler, announces
that his store will be open evenings I'M
til after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Polo at Gardiner, this evening, at the
Coliseum, Augusta VS.. Bath, regular
championship game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Mrs Kirvin r. Hanks went to
Somerville, Mass, Saturday, for 10
DAYS visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

George E. Frye who has been seri-
ously sick with typhoid fever, is now
able to sit up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

The railroad commissioners have APP
pointed December 20 as the date of a
hearing to be given the company which
has petitioned for articles of associa
ton of an electric road to run from
Bangor To Garland, a distance of 50
miles. The hearing will be held in Ban
gOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

MI and Mrs. Win II. Johnson are
making a visit with the latter's parents
in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Mrs H. NJ. Breen returned. Satur-
day, from Boston. where she HAS been
making a weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Everett NJ. Mower is on hunting
trip in the Moosehead lake section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Blanks for returns are being sen
out from the insurance commissioner
department 10 the several companie.
doing business in the State. The re
turns are due the last of January ant
cover the year of 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

". p Bennett of Montvlle, was in
Augusta, Saturday, visiting Mr.. James
+. Wade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Mrs. N. w. Cole returned, Saturday
from weeks visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

c. w. Jones of emma. was in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
Notice.

Whereas, my wife. Mabel D.. Hood, has
left my bed and board, therefore | notify
all persons not to trust her on my ac-
count. as l shall not pay any bills that
she may contract after this date.
EI4MER HOOD
North Monmouth, Dec. 5. 1896.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

F. L. Staples, Esq, has returned from
a business trip in oxford county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Woart Lancaster is rapidly recover
ing from his recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Tne many friends of Benedict f.
Maher Of l.-ls city will be pleased to
learn that he has been elected on the
editorial board of the Journal. pub
lished by the students of Georgetown
college, Washington. d. c. ana has
been chosen as one of the participants
in the Merrick debate These are high
honors. Maine men seem to make a
success wherever they may go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
TWO NEW COMPANIES.
National Guard will be Represented at Machias
and Westbrook.

The following general orders have
beer issued from the office of Adju-
tant General Selden Conner. granting
he petitions received for companies OF
Machias and Westbrook.
In these places there is great inter-
est in the organization of the COM
panies. and their formation will be
soon accomplished.
Each company will nave A. men.
The following are the orders:
State of Maine.
Adjutant Generals Office.
Augusta. Dec. II, 1896
Special Orders. No. IS.
The petition of W. f. Gardiner, A.
Thomas G.. Albee and one hundred
others. supported by the petition of T..
II. Bryant. w. II. Phinney, H. r.
Taylor. n. II. Wilder and GA others.
all citizens of Machias, for the organ
ization Of company Of the national
guard at Machas, is hereby granted.
Upon the recommendation Of the Sc
lectmcn of Machias. f. ". BoWker is
hereby authorized to enlist company
of Infantry of the national guard, with
station at Machias. in accordance with
the letter Of instructions accompany
ing these orders.
BY order of the Commanders in Chief,
SELDEN CONNOR.
Adiufant General
Special Orders No. 50.
The petition of Albert A. Caldwell,
Francis A. Cloudman. Marshall l..
Bahb and others, exceeding sixty in
nun Der, citizens of Westbrook. fer the
organization of a company of the ma
tional guard of the State of Maine at
Westbrook, is hereby granted.
c. a. Moses is hereby authorized to
enlist a company of infantry of the
rational guard, with station at West
brook in accordance with the letter Of
instructions accompanying these or
d6rS.
BY order of the Commander in Chief,
SELDEN CONNOR,
Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Through tickets 10 California and al
points South and West may be had of E
IT,. Walker ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via al
routes and checking baggage free of ex.
pense GEORGE +. EVANS. Genera
Manager; F. +. BOOTHBY, GenI Pass
and Ticket Agent.
Portland. Sept. 2S 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains in Effect
October 4. 1896.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.

Passenger trains leave Augusta as follows
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING VESTED A NJ for Lewiston
I arInlngton. Rangeley, Rockland Port
land Brldgton. Boston and Montreal; 100;
A. NJ. Daily for Brunswick Lewiston
Portland and Boston. week days con-
meets also for Pennington, Phillips
Rangeley. Carrabasset, Rockland, Mont.
real Toronto and Quebec; 3.05 and 350P. NJ
teXpressl for Bruins wick. Bath, Lewiston
Portland. Boston: HOO p. NJ. might Pull
mani every night for Lewiston, Bath
Portland and Boston; 150 A. NJ Portland
and Boston.
GOING EAsT-L5o A. NJ. might ex-
press) for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor
Bar Harbor. St. stephen, st. John, Hall
fax and Aroostook county; $40 A. NJ for
Naterville, Skowhegan. Bangor. Vance
boro, st. stephen and ST. John; LAP p. NJ.
for Watervile: 235 +. NJ. for Bangor Bar
Harbor. Old Town and Houlton Via Il. q
A.: 3.41 L. NJ. for Waterville. Oakland,
North Arson. Bingham. Skowhegan, Bel
fast. Foxcroft and Greenville, Bangor,
Old Town and Mattawamkeag; 7lS p. NJ
for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only. 915 A NJ. and 2.55 P.
NJ. for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at / 50
A. NJ. "oing east does not connect for Show
hogan on Monday mornings, or for Bel
fast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor, Sunday
mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

W. j. Langan of Gardiner. was in
the city. Saturday. on his way home
from the woods. where he has been
looking after the lumber business. Mr.
L.anigan says that there is about eight
inches of snow in the section about
Moosehead Lake Moose river The
very much encouraged. as the yarding
is going on with a hum. He says the
large one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-14

Boarding house keepers having
rCcns to spare Will do we'll to notify
Dr. G. NJ. Twitchell of the local com
mittee, as the present indications
point to an attendance upon the state
Grange beyond the capacity of the
hotels. A call for 20 rooms from the
extreme of York county, indicates how
the members of the order are coming
to Augusta, this week.
The evening times., 1896-08-20

seminary in Cardiff At fifteen she was
converted. Not long after that sofne stroll
iBs Salvationists came to Cardiff and Miss
Watkins became interested in their life and
work Finally she went to London, entered
the Salvation Army training school, and
upon leaving school was assigned TO work
in London. Her fine soprano voice made
her in great demand at all the London meet
ings.
In $50 a call was sent out for volunteers
to go to America Miss Watkins Was the
first to volunteer She came here as
lieutenant, and was sent to Taunton. Mass.
From there she was transferred to Boston,
then to FAN River, and five years ago she
was ordered to New York Three years go
the command Of the Bowery corps was Civ
en- 10 her There were then only ten active
members OF the corps.
When she was semitic Newark two sears
ago, there We're 15o. When she went to
the Bowery the corps was $4,000 in debt
When she gave up the command there was
a surplus in the treasury OF $500. She has
ar olive complexion, small oval fa"'.
dark hair and large, expressive eyes. She
is small In stature and has a figure that Is
remarkably graceful.
The evening times., 1896-08-20
RoBBEp a FA1sr1SG WOMAN.
While in Swoon Somebody Stole
Her Poe efbOok.

While in "A SwOOn Somebody Stole
Her PockefbO
Philadelphia, Aug 20.=A young woman,
becomingly dressed, but closely yeiIed. so
that her features were only dimly visible,
seated on Il bench in Fairmount Park at
1890 Sunday night, suddenly threw up her
hands. her head falling back and grad
ualy sild limp and unconscious to the
ground.
Two young men. who hl no.eI Il general
air uf detection in the young wonan's tle-
meanor, ran TO her ASSISTANCE, and found
her in dead faint. A handkerchief and
an uHcorked four-ounce vial were on the
ground be.. J her naryeiess hand.
With purpose To learn the facts the young
inen, one after the other, po1re so N, OF the
conten's of the bottle into the hollow of
their hands. and then wished they had not
been curious, for the stuff was solution
Of carbolic acid. and it burned as well as
made itself known by its odor. A trirling
matter 81 burning hands did not bak the
young samaritans, however They gave the
alarm and started the story that the young
woman was dying frhfn a duse OF carbolic
acid. IS5I
! biV pau" dtIS tici
I the hurry call promptly, and the supposed
suicide and the young man with the burning
palms were driven to the German Hospital
On the way thither the young woman. re-
! gained Consciousness, and seemed ercntIy
vexed at the publicity that the condit ioas
seemed to promise. At the hospital she said
| that she was Blanche Haight, twenty
years old, OF Cramer Hill, n. J. She sai.i
| she rad become faint aud diosteonscious1ess-
Very considerately. she was not ques.
toned about the uncorkeI bottle OF car
boiic acid. A stimulating draugiht was I'D.
| miais,ered TO her4by The house physician,
| who could detect nothing In the case except
| a plain. ordinary raiit. The young woman,
| unassis,ed, got into the patrol wagon five
minutes after she reached the hospital and
was driven to the police station at twenty.
| third and Brown streets.
No questions OF an embarrassing nature
were asked her there, and the young wo-
man recovered confidence so far is 30 ask
what became Of her pocketbook, contain
ing So 80. which she said she held in the
| same hand with the handkerchief ard acid
vial. Thinking that possibly the Young
samaritans. who had stopped at the hos
pitsI to t:ave their burns dressed, might
| know something about the missing proper
| ty. the patrol sergeant very considerably
helped the young woman into the patrol
| wagon again and drove her 10 the German
| Hospital.
One of the strangers lad already gone,
and the other was descending tho hospital
| steps on his way home. He declared that
| he had seen nothing Of the n issng proper
| ty He and the young woman started down
town in company, and the patrol agon re-
turned to the station,