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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24
SHALL IT BE ]?
viii Fourth Of July Celebration Ma
teriaIize-.-AII Hope It Will.
One HeId Ten Years Ago Was A Very Sue.
c.ssiul Affair.

The renewal of the agitation of the
proposal to have grand celebration
of Fourth of July at Augusta, ha.
caused much favorable comment Mos
of the citizens remember the extraor.
binary success of the mammoth cel..
bration of 10 years ago and on ever.
hand people seem to be interested anc
| willing to assist in the present move.
mcnt.
preached in a spirit of fun; but some o,
the citizens. calling n public meeting, q
well-defined plan was made and CON.
mittees announced on all Of thcs.
| committees were placed workers win,
We're there to do a share of the reai
| labor and it was due to this willing
ness that so much was accomplshe,
| in so satisfactory a manner All of on,
citizens worked together without frc.
| ton or jealousy as they evidently in
tend to do this year.
The celebration of Sc was one to b,
long remembered. The morning was
ushered in by a National salute and
the ringing of bells. Prizes had beer
offered for the best hits in a parade Of
antiques and horribles and fully a mile
of floats, horsemen, vans. etc. wound
slowly down from Cushnoc Height.
early in the morning. The immens.
crowd that came to Augusta was wei
provided for and the general committe.
wisely kept entertainments going n
once in three parts of the city, which
crowding.
In the forenoon We're literary exer
cses. and a grand civic. military and
fireman's parade, while games and con.
tests were being carried on at the driv-
ing park. Open hogsheads of tret
lemonade We're standing for the multi
tude in various parts of the city. i,
the afternoon there were aquatic col
tests on the river, a fireman's mustel
on Water street. simultaneous with
base ball match. races and a balloon
ascension at the State grounds.
The whole concluded with a magnli
cent display of fireworks by Boston
contractor at Fort Point below tll.
bridge. The most remarkable featur,
of the day was the good humor am
good order of the visitors and citizens
there being no disturbances whatever
The whole cost of this celebration
was comparatively small considering
the amount of money returned to The
city by visitors The city gave $3o(
and $500 was raised by contribution.
sum probably not equal to what is
carried out of Augusta every Fourth
out of this was paid every expense in
Guiding dinners for all uniformed
bodies. So good was the management
that a sum nearly as large as the city.
official contribution was returned am
handed over to the charities of tbs
city.
The scheme now is to have a big celebra
ton here 4th of July of this year, and
have the city hall dedicated. The majority
of the citizens are in favor of the project
they wishing to keep the people at home
The Journal, Wednesday morning, will
contain interviews with several of the bust
ness men ON the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Mrs. n. l.. Perkins makes another an
nounccmcnt in this issue of her closing out
sale of groceries, and candy. The store is
once The prices given in her al will con-
vince you of this. \ little cash invested in
in this way yields big interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Augusta has several men who walk
recreation. A well-known professional
man walks eight miles every morning
before breakfast, not even the severest
storm or the coolest weather prevent
ing him from INDUCING in his strolls
Mr.. and Mrs d. p. Foster of Bangor,
We're in the city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The first of the four song recitals to be
given by Gilmore Cooper Bartlett, Kate
Vannah and John J.Turner, will occur at the
Congregational church, April I. Tickets
for the event can be obtained at the store of
J. Frank Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The BARRIERS say business is first
rate at this time of the year. In the
summer months. however, their trade
is best by a long degree. The laundry
men also make their money in the
summer time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

St John the Baptist Society is stead
lily increasing in membership, it now
being one of the largest organizations
in the city. Meetings are held the
first Sunday of every month at st.
Augustine's church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Until further notice the w. G.. II. L
will meet every Tuesday AT $50. Member:
please notice change of hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Augusta Lodge, y. o. L. w. held n
supper. entertainment and dance at
Union hall. last evening. A most en-
joyable time was had. Fl. l.. Stone fur
niShel music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

City Marshal Bean and Mrs. Bean
returned, Monday afternoon, from
visit to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Mrs. Richards Shakespeare class. which
was appointed to meet at Mrs. Blaine 5
house, is postponed until the afternoon of
Thursday, March 20, at 3 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The French Musical, Literary and
Dramatic Club has disbanded but viii
revive as soon as the cold weather
again sets in when better results can
be obtained than in the summer
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

J. J. Mahcr has been elected by Court
Capital No. | l. Order of Forcsters AS IL del
cgate to the grand convention of the lodge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24
Died.
kENN EBEC

March 10. Jairus Do'lotf. aged Is wears.
months, Is days; March %, Hannah S.lLadd
aged 81 years, Al ,io. tns, Is days.
kents Hill March ~, Miss Susie ,daugh-
ter of w. W. More oss, steward of the NJ
W. S. and f. college.
LINCOLN.
Dresden Mills--MarCh %. Mrs. RosiGa Call.
Whitefeld-- March II, Lorenzo Philbrick
March Il, Alonzo Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The druggists say trade is first class in
their line, there being large amount of
illness at the present time in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24
TOWN ELECTIONS.

EDGECoMB-M Moderator, Joseph A. Merry;
clerk Fran kiln sherman selectDan, SCISSORS,
overseer of the poor, Eben Chase, Albert r.
Baker, Frank NJ Dodge; treasurer and collec-
Tor, Fred W. Clifford Appropriations: Sup
port of poor, S300: town officers and inciden-
tails, 500; school books. $50; fuel and repairs
OH school houses. $3.50: schools, $500; high
WAYS and bridges in money $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Miss Kate Shea has returned to her home
in Lewiston, after a short visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Bags for the W. c. +. L. Birthday
party Thursday evening can be obtained at
the rooms by those already not supplied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The Universalist Ladies' Aid will meet
this afternoon at go o'clock with Mrs.
SIR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Mrs. Lucie A. Smart Gage street
is very sick with the grippe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The result of the various base ball
games of the New England league will
be received nightly at J. H. Good
rch's tobacco store as soon as the
;enSon openS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The fire alarm apparatus for ringing
the signal at 1870 NJ, was changed,
Monday. from II. p Lowell's to G.. O.
Nickery's jeWelry store. That accounts
FOR the various alarms given, yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Don't forget the beautiful entertainment
at the Methodist vestry this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Miss Corinnc l.. Lord has returned to her
home in Biddeford after u short stay in the
city. She was accompanied by Miss Edith
Tetrault who will visit her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The literary 10-cent driver has re-
turned to his duties after short alb
sence. This man does not read litera
ture of the Dare Devil Dick" or other
sensational character but devotes his
leisure moments to perusing with a
keen relish the novels of Walter Scott
and others of a high class. He can al
so recite any passage Of Millions Para
disc Lost without consulting the text
and in the works of other well-knoWn
authors he is thoroughly converSant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24
Born.
4 ENNEBE,

Mount Vernon. Mar. 10. to the wife Of S
F. Fairbanks, daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

The L Mon Veterans Union will meet to-
night at 229 Water street. These meetings
have been of late highly interesting and
well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

An exceedingly pleasant home wet-
ding took place last week at % Patter
son street, where the new home will be.
The groom was Mr.. Fred NJ. Spearcn,
bride, Miss Carrie S. Saben. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert p. Saben. A
ent A profuSion of beautiful gifts teS-
titled to the esteem in which the newiy
welded pair are held by their friends.
Rev. Mr. Hayes officiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

Atthe next meeting of Capital Grange. No.
24S, 2. of II. the following subject will be
discussed: Salaries and Municipal Ex-
.Dpnsps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24
AUCUSTAL LOCALS.

a.
f. f. Drake is in Boston on a visit.
+. II. Lord was. on the sick list, yestcr-
day. -
Henry S. Haskell is in Boston on
business.
l.. T.. McMahon is visiting in Belfast for
few days
Albert "A Thorndike is laid up with
the mumps.
Miss Alice NJ. Doherty went to Portland
yesterday, on weeks visit.
lorenzo Chesley of West Mount Yer
non, was in the city. Monday.
Edward ODonncll of Boston, is in the
city for few days, greeting his old friends.
There are IL members in the senior class
of Cony High school, who will graduate in
June.
IL l.. Beale left for Belgrade Mills,
Monday He will do job of painting
there for Henry Colder
Lewis T. Dickson spent Sunday at his
home in this city. He returned to Albion.
Monday, where is running sawmill.
Atthe next meeting of Capital Grange. No.
2is, 7. of H. the following subject will be
discussed ..Salaries and Municipal EX-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

/ Lewis T. Dickson spent Sunday at his
home in this city He returned to Albion,
| Monday. where is running a sawmill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

IL L. Beale left for Belgrade Mills.
Monday. He will do a job of painting
there for Henry Colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

of Cony High school, who will graduate in
Junp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-24

| Edward O'Donncll of Boston, is in the
city for a few days, greeting his old friends
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
EaTIelEs FoRTEeenIEe.

TIE TERMoyT BRIGADE IN TIE
VIZ DERNESS By Breoct Nej.-Ges
l. a. Grant, commander Of lie brigade,
end late assistant Secretary Of Hiar.
The B17TLE OF FAIR OAKS. OF
SETEg PINES. By Maj.Gen H. d.
Tgaisted, formerly Liewtemani-Cclcnel Of tie
zIsA sfe, and a;sesreard Aajor-Geaessi Of
JioIaTfeesa
F7gIgG on FORT SUMTER. 4 thrilling
story Of youHg Ohio mechanic scho scos
an Charleston at the time, and scas compelled
10 ieia Tie yebels, b,if acho afterwards escaped
and sc7ved three gears an Union regiment.
liz AID OUT OF CHARLESTON By
II. O. B., yonng Connecticut Ssan, sho
ros eaagM an Charleston at the opening Of
hosfiFitios
"REMINISCENCES OF GETTYSBURG.
By Jas Fslson. IL D., Neu London. Pa.
SzBERs AGAIN 30 TIE FRONT An
Account Of the Gauairy Raids Ground Cor
snfh By Ei,aey Mclean. I'd loara Car.
1HE KAMA VIVA DIVRsToN And IT'S
sdU[6s1Asa- L"cSUe"s"f<S W Ing "A f&1N"' y
Serrfccs Of afcj. HIM. Mckinley. BY K. b.
iIiison, Toledo. o.
REBEL DEFENSE OF FORT WAGNER
efc. Bg James II. Harold. Lieutenant. Lei
a. y Eng.
CHA fTd KO0GA. LOOKOUT MOUNT
AIN. AND MISSION RIDGE. By Col
Lan,oa Bridges, Chief of artillery, Foarti
Cor1ss. Sea- LcsHdre, Cal.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
the humor for nice Constitutional cues
tons, but will insist on something decisive
being done at once, and it will be done,
President or no President.
THE SERVICE PENSION.

IF we should not succeed in getting q
Service Pension Bill through this session,
we must in the next, which will follow at
once.
We can get this bill passed by q
united effort. Every veteran and son
of veteran should take deep personal
interest in it. 1t will give immediate
relief to hundreds Of veterans and theiI
dependent ones, whose claims are now
pending in the Pension Bureau with
more or less remote prospects OF settle
ment. This will give them something
to live upon while waiting for the allow.
ance of their claims. If, when thell
claims are allowed, the rating is greater
than the pension, they can drop the
latter and take the other.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24

farmer Of very ordinary means by force of character
achieved several walks of life He made distinct sue
cess took hold Of 1t few men to be gnaiy
successful in walk of life He richly endowed that
he achieved several He credit to the volunteer soiley OF
the country produced many eminent His natural
worth brought the admiration and friendship OF hosts OF
the most distinguished in the country No who knew HIM
could helm becoming warmly attached him. for he all things
noble. upright, generous and sincere
Capt born in Wbesboro New York 53 years ago.
He was bent securing and with much difficulty gained
the means enter Polytechnic Institute Troy Y and
there prosecuting his studies call he
at once sacrificed his career and enlisted His company
elected Captain and he entered with it the 125h N T. he
showed great courage and fidelity duty and severely wounded
at Bstoe Station October After somewhat he
turned the field the opening of the Wilderness Campaign where
the fatalities made him senior officer Of his regiment But
his wound broke aes he ordered back Washington
While on duty began attending the settlement of the
counts of his brother He showed much ability
in this great amount of business sent him after his muster
out though had contemplated that calling he found
himself virtually into He then prepared himself thoroughly
for among other things graduating law from Columbian Unver
ty being the barand speedily became known the
leading attorney his line Soon he added patents and other branches
of business in of which he unusually successful
In 1877 he started THE NATIONAL TRBusEat first small
way The paper took from the start constantly enlarged and
improved and of the few really weekes of the
country circulation reaching Of the Nation 1t be-
great building up the Grand Army OF the uoc
and promoting pension legislation
The following editorial tribute from the Washington Daily Post
shows the esteem which held the National Capital
man of kindly the best
Nangon was always the ms a1a aaa a1 whose
loyal constant friend and his snaly and co1anionalle
,u, he s, more pleasure as re. the joy which d
wealth the business He
d n e1s Is where
s tar sa1 Of SogeifulneA
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
ARE YOU COMING
TO THE
Inauguration of Mai. Vim. rfckinley?
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF VETERANS ARE.
Every Comrade Wants To.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WILL HELP YOU TO
A TICKET.

There general desire the Of people all over the country
present at the Inaugu
a;onof Mai Mckinley President of the United States 1t will
ndody be the greatest Inauguration witnessed in this country
Gen sicks promises present the head of 10000 veterans and
thinks the number ought o greatly exceed that
r NArosA1 TRIBUNE will help everyone the
~ of getting rstcas roundtrp ticket All asks that club Of
subscribers be raised propornae the distance of the place from
Washington will be for who desires to come to
secure his every community there numbers OF vet
s Veterans who want take TRIB and
will dose if they asked
let the Inauguration at write to
for terms and sample copies canvang With the two papers be
win have little trouble providing himself with ticket We have fur
n;bed thousands those desiring to attend National
gatherings and everybody he's been satisfied Wte
at
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
1929 New York Ave. washington =. -
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
NAMES OF SONS OF VETERANS.


We want the name, postoffice address
and occupation of every young man in
the country who is eligible to member
ship in the Sons Of Veterans. We want
this for the purpose of communicating
with him in regard TO joining the Order,
and giving his help toward building it
up. We earnestly hope that everyone
who reads this will take an interest in
sending us these addresses, and SO help
forward the great work. Let every son
of a veteran send lis his name and those
of his acquaintance. Let comrades Of
the GAR. send as lists of those whom
they know, so that our list Of them may be
as complete as possible. This may in time
grow to be a great advantage to every
body, for it will put in The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE Office nearly complete direc
| tory of the sons Of veterans of TIT
country, which viii be Of great help t.
many people, and to no one more thar
the sons Of veterans themselves, who vii
| thus be enabled to come into easy com
munication with one another every
| where.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, d. C., DECEMBER "a. 1896.
SAMPLE COPIES.


49, The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE 10 those who are not subscribers
10 the paper, but who should be interested
in il. We ask every one who receives
cepy 10 give it careful examination, anu
compare il vita other family weeklies- We
are sure they viii find 1t q better paper for
themselves and families than any either that
they can find. IL lisa superior paper inevery
respect. and constantly strives 10 lead ail the
other publications IN the country ~ ths
higher ouality of the matter IL furnishes 1is
readers. 1t spends mere money Ia getting
slp paper OF the highest possible class teaa
an, other. and aIli matter which appears IA
It's columns is written especially for 1t IL
hss NO "boiler plate stuff or Syndicate
matter. il is bright, live, able, progressive,
and independent. IL serves no party, ana
has no entangling alliances with any men
or faction. It aims only TO represent the
LOYAL. working, progressive people OF the
country, to aeli sbe truth Of histery, and
champion the cause Of The men whose yaiof
s,,d blood made tbe country rs great and
prosperous Is it is.
The naper should be in every family, and
we ask ali who read this to not only sub
,crii,e for it themselves, but to endeavor to
get Others interested in it. 1t costs but 81
avear-fruo cents a areek-and so is within
me reach of everyone. No other paper in
the country gives SO much of the best read
ing matter for the money.
Address all communications TO
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The National tribune., 1896-12-24
TRIBUNE TS.
POOR EILLY p.

By HARVEY ". MILLER. MISSOURI VALLEY. IOWA.
The votes are counted and Billy Il.
The Popocrat, more we'll see.
For be- us dead as dead can be-
Poor Billy Il.
He said to the people "You vote for ms
And better times you'll surely sec.
For hold prosperity's sitrer Key"
Said Billy y.
But the people with him did nnf agrco
That silver coinage should be free.
Nor ruled by mols and anarchy
Or BiJy L.
So they buried him deep beneath the sea
OF ballots. rs he OUCH. 10 he,
And the resurrection he'll never see-politically
Poor Billy Il.
re
The question is asked whether Queen LII Is
going to lecture She might give an interest
ing talk on :" How a Queen Lost Her job
Human nature is the same the world over.
What we call "chronic kickers" in this coun-
try are termed "Irreconcilables in European
politics, where they are even moro numerous
and annoying than with rs. They are men
without sufficient ability to formulate or carry
ont plans of their own, bat who are forever in
opposition to whatever auybodyelse proposes
to do. They are. perhaps, necessary part OF
life, and may do some good in way not easily
understood. All the same, hey are very tire
some and disagEeeable.
The startling news comes that Ireland is
ceasing to be Irish During the last 50 years
more than 6, ooO, 900 Irsl, have migrated to this
country, aud their places have been largely
taken by English, Welsh, Scotch. Spanish
French, Germans, and Italians All these be
como English in speech, manners and methods
and the true Irish decrease toward minor
ity. The census Of 1891 showed that the Ro
man Catholic population had decreased ovel
10 per cent. in 10 years. The total population
was 4,7O4,75o. of whom 3.547, 307 were Roman
Catholics, SOC, 900 Episcopalians, 444, 974 Pres
byterians, 5000 Meshodists, Sill Baptists
1862 Quakers, and 1,79S Jews. This Uonit
show that 1.l57.443 of the people were non
Catholic or nearly one-fourth.
So
They say the educational qualification
works to a charm in Mississippi. 1t require
the voter to be fable to understand and ex
plain some portion of tho Constitution" Whsl
Democrat presents himself he il asked ho'
old man has to be in order to vote but whc'
Republican presents himself he is required
explain in detail the provisions for electing
| President of the United States.
Stop making fun of the broomstick. Las
week stalwart street-sweeper in New Yor
was instantly killed by q blowsfrom broom
stick ia the hands of another sweeper.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24

LIE comrades Of Kansas are stirring
themselves carly about the selection of
q Kansas man for the Topeka Pension
Agency. Theterm of the present Agent
does not expire until next October, and
doubtless no man will be selected for
the appointment until the time APP
proaches for the end Of the present term.
Among the soldiers within the jurisdic-
ton of that agency are many men
sualiised and deserving. and the com.
rades should not be too hasty in giving
premature petitions and Endorsements
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
IMPORTANTLY 0iALL CLIENTS
OF GEORGE E. LEMON.

This is To-" announce that
proper steps,lMil at once be
taken 10 preserve all their
rights and TO save delay i'm the
prosecution of their claims. In
u few days each client will res
ceiye u circular letter of advice,
giving full explanation and In
structiOns.
In the meantime, all persons
interested should WAIT for the
said circular Of instructions
and be guided thereby, They
may all rest assured their
claims Will be prosecuted flsitla-
fully and diligently, and no
delay ensue therein.