davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

About l o'clock. Monday afternoon,
an alarm of fire was sounded. The
department Immediately responded and
found the blaze to be in one of the
tenements of Putnam 4 Closon, Just
below the steam mill. The building is
a four tenement one-story structure
but occupied by only one family, Benz.
Butterfield. Mr.. Butterfield is en-
ployed by the concern to look after the
different buildings and was repairing
the roof of the mill, his wife heating
some tar preparation with which to
work. 1t became rather too hot and
boiled over. Mrs. Butterfield in at
tempting to remove the matter spilled
some on the stove which immediately
ignited and set everything about on
fire. Before assistance came, the flames
had spread so rapidly that only a few
personal effects We're saved and it was
with difficulty that the surrounding
buildings We're also saved. The build
ing was almost completely Quilted but
was insured with Maxcy of Gardiner
fer $780, Mr.. Butterfield places his
loss at 5000 with no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
City Council Meeting.

The regular meeting of the city gov
eminent was held, last evening. In the
council, Councilmen Fuller, Jones. Tai
bot, Steward. Mcnamara. McCausland.
Foster, Jewell, Cross. Lunt, Went
worth, Potter Decker, Lennen and
Blanchard were present and Aldermen
Wells, Maxcy Harraden and Picker
ing.
The order in regard to a sewer from
Washington street to a point near the
residence of Edwin Dill received pas
sage in concurrence in the council.
This sewer will be about 325 feet long
and will be entered by at least 10 resi-
dents. y report on the electric light
to be placed on the Causeway was
favorably reported by the joint stand
ing committee on lights but was laid
on the table in the council room.
A report from the special bridge COM
nittee in regard to the breakwater
above the Gardiner and Pittston bridge.
was that the loose ballast be removed
and the repairs be put on until spring,
as one to be of any service to the new
piers must be larger. This was passed
by both boards.
Councilman McCausland introduced
an order for the mayor and committee
on lights to confer with the Augusta,
Hallowell & Gardiner Electric Railroad
Co, in regard to supporting an electric
light on the Causeway, on account of
its rails running so near the public
thoroughfare. This received pa esage
by both branches.
A bill of $23.25 from John Walsh for
care of the common was referred to
the committee on public buildings.
An order that the vouchers of the
street commissioner be examined and
referred to the joint standing commit
tee on highways, streets and bridges,
was given a passage.
In the board of aldermen, permission
! was granted to the Time and Weather
| Pillar Co., to erect one of their pillars
in this city, the same to be located and
| set up under the supervision and di-
| rection of the board of aldermen. Ad-
| journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
ton'T GIVE W THE snIp.
What HELPED N Ausssis Citizen whs -.
10 Il.

Don't give up the ship while there.
plank to float on. Discouragernan.
has cost,many life. Fight II out ~.
every means. Failure In one case a..
not mean that success is an irnpos.,.
bility. A complaint pronounced IN
durable often gives way to the prona,
remedy. It's tImply matter Of gettir.
the right thing and using 1t. An e,'
ample of this is found here at home T.
the experience Of an Augusta citizen
The circumstances surrounding 1t were
told to our representative and are re-
peated here in his own words. We
refer to the case of Mr.. e. L. Dow wbc
resides on Northern avenue. He says.
Physicians examined me and pro.
nounced my case TO be a genuine ola
time Kidney complaint My back acbed
worse i'm the mornings II hurt IN
stoop; to straighten after cold or anv
unusual exertion 1t always became
much more active. Last March / went
to the old reliable drug store Of Chas.
X. Partridge and obtained a box ~
Doan's Kidney Pills and took them AZ
the directions called for. Relief came
speedily and / believe permanently for
my backache, lame back or what ever
you choose to call it disappeared and
have not felt it since. l could not say
anything that would fatter Doan's
Kidney Pill any more than they de-
serve. Mrs. Dow joins me in recon-
mending them to the public. Her back
ached so, it fairly made her sick She
used box and they brought her relief
almost as quickly as they brought it
to me-"
tbs evidence like this that starts
people talking about Doan's Kidney
Pills. They cure. and grateful people
are telling their neighbors about them
Merit will tell. and no medical COM
peuad can show SO many proofs OF
merit as can be produced by the pro-
prietOrs of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers-price 80 cents
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
y. r., sole agents for the u. S. Re-
member the name. Doan's Kidney
Pills and take no other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

-Four years ago a young man en-
tered the drug store Of County Treas
urer Il. T. Patten and asked the loan
Of 81. nledging a ring that he said he
thought the world of because it was
given him by his sister. He thought
he would be able to redeem it in three
or four days. He came not and Nj
Patten Kept the ring. Monday the man
walked into Mr.. Patterns store and
wanted to redeem the ring saying that
he had been all over the country, had
been many times dead broke and had
thought many times of the ring. He
was well dressed and evidently pres
Porous. He got the ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Miss Minnie Cross, through wholly
personal interest in number of Arme-
mans, relatives of Mr.. Yacobain. sue
oeeded in raising $35 or more in this
city, and that sum was several weeks
ago forwarded to the company, which
were awaiting instructions in Mar
sailles. France. Miss Cross has since
learned more about them. A wealthy
lady in Marseilles presented the sum
of $3.50 to the party. and with the
amount received from this city, enough
more was received TO secure passage
for ALL TO New York. One young lady,
cultured and we'll educated, died en-
route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The Republican city committee has
decided to receive the returns, this
evening, for the benefit of the citizens,
but in just what way will not be
learned until sometime this forenoon
The committee hoped to secure a stere-
optican and in this way throw bulle-
tins on a screen, but as yet Is not
known whether arrangements could
be made or not. In case they should
not, returns will be received in City
han. all hot from the wire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
REFUSE TO TALK.
Democratic Leaders in Ohio
Are Very Mum Indeed.
Republican Chairman Claims State
for Mckinley by Good Majority.
Ohio, Home Of Candidate. will Surely Roll Up
Big majosity.

Columbus. Ohio, Nov. 2.-Chairman
caren of the National Democratic state
committee. and Chairman McConville OF
the Democratic state committee. will give
no estimate of the election result In the
state. Chairman KurtZ of the Republi-
can committee. lets his statement OF Sat
urday night. in which he claimed the
state for Mckinley by 5000 to 100000,
stand unamended. Leading Republicans
here are inclined to regard this claim as
too high but all think the state liz safe.
The betting seems to support this, as
odds are 10 TO in McKinIeys favor.
The Republicans have a much better
organization: in fact it Is perfect. Chair
man Kurtz IS inclined to accept the state
ments Of his local committeeman, rather
than reports from casual observers to the
effect that there are big Republican de-
fections 10 free silver among the farmers
and workngmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Temperance.

At South Noridgewock. Nov: 4-Somer-
set District Lodge Good TempIars
At Jackson, Nov. Waldo District
Lodge. Good TemplaIs. - ,
District Lodge Good Templars.
Al Caribou Nov. 11-12-Aroostook Nom
Partisan w. c. T. U. Convention. ~.
trict Lodge Mdi Good Tempiars.
At Perry, Nov. 17-Washington District
Lodge. Good Templars 20 vor, D,s
At Goodwin's Mills. Nov 1S-1ork DIS
trict Lodge Good Templars.
AT Rockland, Nov. H-hnox Dlstrlct
Lodge Good Templars.
At Presque Isle. Nov. 2lmNorth Aroos-
trict Lodge Good Templars.
At Poland. Nov. 25-Androscoggin Dis
trict Lodge Good Templars.
Educational.
At Skowhegan Nov. 4-5-Somerset Coun-
ty Teachers Association.
At Belfast. Nov. 6-Waldo County
Teachers Association.
At Durham. Nov. 4-Androscoggin Po-
mona Grange.
At Oakland, Nov. 11-Kennebec Pomona
At North Yarmouth. Nov u-Cumber-
At East Knox, Nov. 17-Waldo Pomona
At Columbia Falls, Nov. 17-Washing
"a At V Cornish, Nov. 1sNYork Pomona
Grange.
mona Grange.
At Augusta. Dec. 14-19-Annual Meeting
Maine State Grange.
Miscellaneous.
At Searsport, Now 5-Waldo County
Veteran Association.
At Goodwin's Mills. Nov. 1S-York Dis
trct Lodge, Good Templars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

the eluestIon. tlen Followed another seIec-

the question. then followed another selec-
tion by the Glee Club.
Messrs. Thomas Raymond Pierce, Ar
thur Wordsworth cIeives and William
Hawthorne were confident In their espou-
sal of the cause OF the sound money fac
tIon and brought great force 70 bear upon
the question In a manner that some OF
erett Carlton Herrick George Atwood
Martin and John Edward Nelson were on
the other side. and right manfully did
they strive for the mastery. All the ben
cfitg to be derived from free silver and
free everything were deliberately dwelt
upon and IL looked as though they had a
very chance 10 win. The judges were
Hon. Nathaniel Meader. Harvey ID. Eaton
and Il. 4. Wyman. The question was de-
cided In the negative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

during the last few weeks a series of
experiments has been made at I.ydd. in
England. with a new explosive and a new
proJectlie for artillery purposes The
iiring at fixed and moving objects. have
given very important results, it is said
the projectile having produced effects
iar greater than any now in use.
ana the new explosive proving
itself exceedingly powerful. without
giving out any smoke. In consequences OF
the success of these experiments large
quantities OF the prOjectiles and the new
explosive are to be manufactured AZ y.rsiJ
under the supervision Of a committees OF
artillery officers. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
known the results. Everybody is in

r. Connors was made happy. yester-
day. by being presented with watch
which he lost in one of the Knicker-
booker Ice Cos. houses, near this city.
By accident the watch dropped out Of
his hand. two years ago, and went
down 35 feet. When it was handed to
him by one of the men employed in
the house it was apparently uninjured
and on winding went all right and
now keeps just as good time as 1t did
before it was lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Lady Henry Somerset and Mrs. Ormis-
ton Chant are preparing a school for the
instruction of women in public speaking.
The curriculum proposed includes: THE
necessary preparation for public speak
ing. the choice of subjects. the best at
titude of mind of the speaker toward her
work the management of the voice: ges-
lures dress hygienic rules to be OBJ
served. the necessary tact. how 10 CO.
operate with other speakers, how to meet
any emergencies that may arise, length
of speeches. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

A good game of foot ball was played.
Monday afternoon between the local
and G. II. S. elevcns. Both teams put
up a snappy game, the former winning
by score Of 10 to 0. The local team is
now in very good condition to meet
the Coburn Classical team, Wednesday
afternoon. This team is so far, the
best one OF it's kind in the State and
the game is promised to be one of the
best of the season. The contest will
take place on Rich's field at Farming
dale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Changes in the routes of tho ,etter
carriers OF this city have been made.
IN the change the service is somewhat
extended as towards the north the ex-
tension covers all of the Central park
section and the section lying on the
east SIDE OF College avenue toward the
railroad shops. All the new streets in
the western part of the city are covered
ana the carriers will go farther west
on the Oakland road than before. Here
we see that the service has been ex-
tended but no move has been made to
AGA an extra carrier or two to the
force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Too bad that the new coach for Col
by cannot arrive in the city in season
to help the boys out a little before the
Bates team plays here. The Colbys
VIII be obliged to go into the game
somewhat handicapped by cripples and
not having had a coach for three
weeks. However, the boys having been
dolng some excellent work under In
structor Bates and win put up a good
sun game with lot of snap in il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

If Oxford county doesn't look out.
Washington will be close after the
championship on the question of bears.
which are said to be more numerous
than ever in that coast section of the
State. Two ''gummcrs" who were out
near Marion the other day. changed
their trip into bear hunt when they
saw an unexpected pair of bruins, and
the record in that vicinity is said to
reach ten bears for one week, recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

United states Inspector of Stone ID.
C. McCarty will, this week. again take
up his residence in Vinalhaven. The
Bodwell Granite Co. of that place have
recently closed government contract,
and he goes there as official inspector.
Mr. Mccarthy and family have made
their residence here for several months,
and during that time have made a
wide circle of friends, who will regret
that they are to remove from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The members of the class of '9s, G. H
p are circulating paper for dance
10 De held at Library hall. Nov. 13. the
proceeds to gos towards defraying the
expenses of their graduation reception.
- Is meeting with good success. and
anyoody wishing to sign can do SO by
cai'lng on Harold Giddings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Colby will meet and defeat Bates.
tomorrow, on the Colby campus. Bates
is no easy mutton for they have the
best team that Lewiston ever put into
the field. There will be hot work from
start to finish and everybody that has
particle of foot ball blood in his
veins will want to see the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
The Election Easily Settled.

The ,all-important question. Resolved:
The election of William Mckinley would
pc for the best interests of the American
people, was settled. last night, in the
college chapel by the members of Colby
who We're chosen to decide the matter.
The gathering was a representative one
and the disputants were in fine form.
HIS Honor the Mayor was the presiding
officer. The College Glee Club was present
and sang selection. and prayer was
offered for those on the negative side of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Christian Endeavor Superintendent
Geo. r. Morse OF the Friends society,
IS making arrangements for a quarter
" meeting of the Christian Endeavor
conference to be held In North Fair
field, next Saturday evening. Quite a
number from this city will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

OF the town teachers who take part
in the Somerset Teachers Convention
held at the high school building, Nov.
and G. will be Mr.. Frank 4. Earring
ton, principal of the Skowhegan high
school. Miss Aida c. French of Leavitt
street school and Miss Zaidee Morrison
who has charge OF the drawing depart
mcnt in the schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

1t is rumored that the Odd Fellows
Will ask Hon. w. 7. Haines to add two
more stories TO his proposed two-story
block on Common street and they will
lease the two upper floors. The snua-
ton is the best that could be asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The condition of Mrs. Mary Bacon.
who slipped and fell down a flight of
stairs, last Thursday evening. is much
improved. The right elbow and the
right ankle We're broken which will lay
up Mrs. Bacon for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The Republican Club of this citv h..
made arrangements to have the ful, re-
Cn,:n VI the election received at the
,onseum, this evening. On account Of
a,. s SIZE OF the building and the diff
o. a,.y with which one is heard, stere-
op''con has been engaged to help make
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Saturday evening Is schooimates and
friends of Miss Eldena Smith. Pine
street. made her a pleasant call and
an enjoyable social time was quickly
passed. The merry party left several
choice gifts as a token of their esteem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The two boys who We're taken to the
station, Saturday afternoon, for an as
sault on one of the brakemen of the
train. We're allowed to go, yesterday
morning. no one appearing against
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

BY special invitation the members of
Sergeant Wyman Post, G. A. r., the
members of j. Wesley Gilman Camp
5. of v. and the Woman's Relief Corps
attended divine worship at the Univer-
salst church Sunday morning. Rev.
}. +. Rhodes OF Fairfield, occupied the
pulpit and delivered an excellent ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

When the smoke of today's battle
shall have cleared away, Simeon Keith
of this city, will have voted for Ii
Presidents of the United States and he
hopes to vote for few more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

BY the large number of pupils now
In the grammar schools, it has been
necessary to add IL new seats to the
Highland avenue school and u more
will be placed in the Central street
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Albert Smith. the popular chef Of
the Hcselton, was called to Bangor
last week by the death Of his wife who
had been a sufferer for many months.
Mr.. Smith returned to his duties Mon
day noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

murder case at Waldoboro, and re-
turned to his home in this city on the
I. 10 train, Monday evening. after piac-
inr Henry c. Soule, the alleged muir
derer under arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Republicans, and all who believe in
the preservation of national honor.
should be at the polls early. today, to
cast their ballot for Mckinley and
sound money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Miss Winnifred O'Donnell, who has
been in town for the past week, has re-
turned to her home in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. r. Mcdonald of Topsham, and
Mrs. Orrin Hinkley of Boston, who were
called here by the death of their sister,
Mrs. August Peterson, returned to
their homes, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Shannon was in bed up to last night.
since the Colby Maine State game on
account of injuries To the tendons of
one Knee. He will not he able to play
again this week and Colby needs him
tornDrroW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. l. p. Brann of Washington, D.
c., and Mrs. w. B. Coombs of Chelsea,
Mass, who have been the guests of
Mrs. James Brann. in Farmingdale,
have returned to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

telegraph Operator p. r. Fuller Of
the Maine Central depot will be among
those who will report for duty at the
Augusta Western Union office. this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

DR.. Jolly returned yesterday morn
ing. from an expedition through Pitts
field. Hartland and North Fairfield.
giving the tuberculean test to cattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Twenty people from this place ae-
opted the kind invitation of j. g. Shaw
y Hartland and passed a most delight
ful day at Castle Harmony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Extensive preparations have been
made for game supper at Wards
Place, this evening, and all the deni-
IONS of the woods will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Rufus Burns of the Lancey house.
Pittsfe!d. passed Sunday IN town. the
guest of Landlord Haines of the Co
Stirn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Al the auction sale of horses. held
Saturday al the Heselton house stables.
~ horses and three mules were dis
oosed Of at fair prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

George Batchelder returned, Satur-
day. from a short visit to his daughter
at North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

j. II. Withereii returned, Saturday,
from business trip to Massachusetts.
and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. Arlie shay arrived IN town
Saturday evening from Portland. where
ar. and Mrs. Shaw resided several
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. Lucinda Metcalf of Montana
and Mrs. Henry Smith of Monmouth.
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Marion
Mills of Pine street for several days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Morrison will
leave, this morning, on a weeks vaca-
ton at Boston. They will take in the
food fair now in progress at the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. NJ. d. Stevens was a passenger
on train No. GA, Monday morning, for
Winchester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Is dangerous disease. 1t may lead
directly TO consumption. Catarrh is
caused by impure blood. and the true
way To cure it is by purifying the blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh be-
cause it removes the cause of it by
purifying the blood. Thousands testify
that they have been cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mrs. Frank Wing. who has been pass
ing several days with friends in town,
returned, Monday, to her home i'll
SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

There were no sessions in several
school houses, Monday, owing to the
election paraphernalia having been
previously placed in position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Warren q. JemorCs. suburban editor
II the Daily Eastern Argus. Portland
passed last week in town. guest at
he Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Joseph Murray Of this town. fireman
from Skowhcgan to Portland. passed
Saturday and Sunday in Boston on n
visit to his sister. Mrs. Louis Plunke.t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Waterville W. c. r. t.. viii
be held this afternoon. at the Women :
reading rooms at o'clock