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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
GIFT TO the Gun CLUB.
A Handsome Rifle Given 10 Ticonic Club by
WaterviIie Firm.

The accompanying letter speaks for It.
self. The firm of Hanson. Weber C
Durham ank among the first in the
city, which accounts for 1t All. The rifle
was used, Thursday. at Bath.
by Editor Wyman of the Waterville
Evening Mail, and he led the local team
IN the shoot.
Waterville, June II, 1896.
To the President and Members of tho
1iconic Gun Club:
Gentlemen: To encourage the manly
sport and healthful recreation of accurate
shooting. we hereby present to your club
the FL. e. Smith" gun which we have. to-
day, placed In one of our windows. This
gun is described by the makers as the
l.. c. Smith. Damascus steel. double
hammerless. full pistol grip, English wal
nut stock. $50 grade. 1t was selected for
this occasion and we believe II to be one
of the most accurate and scrviceable
arms made.
The only condition that We impose will
the gift Is that 1t be awarded to the mar
who shall make the highest rating in .
dates and handicaps in which shall bt
arranged by your club committee. W.
beg you 10 accept the gift as "a token OF
our appreciation of the liberal patronag,
we nave received from the members OF
your club. and of our recognition Of the
clean and gentlemaniy quality OF tina
membership.
Hoping thai our action may create new
interest in the club. and bring you an in
crease of membership of that same higt
grade. We are,
Yours sincerely.
Hanson, Webbcr IL Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
Chasing the SQUARED.

Officer George Simpson had a s%printing
match on Main street. last evening. Ar
thur Lessor. formerly of this city. who
some time In April committed larceny at
Lisbon. Me. and WAS badly wanted for
hat act. returned to this city. yesterday.
officer Simpson WAS riding on the box
of the Bay View hack going up Main
street when he saw Lessor on the street.
The officer jumped from the hack and
gaNe chase. Lessor starting to run the
moment he SAW Simpson coming. Lessor
lodged about on the street and finally
made a break across the street. the officer
close AT hand. Up against the store of
the Moody Dry Goods Go. with Il force
almost enough to throw him, he broke
into the street and was headed of. He
whirled and started down street when
he saw Officer Nollier coming up on the
run to assist his brother officer. Lessor
turned again. but this time right into the
arms of Simpson. who had quite Il str'Ig-
gle with his man until Vollier came up.
The officers locked Lessor up ana the
Lisbon authorities We're notified Of the
arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
orr FOR 81. LOUIS.


Hon. Fl. NJ. Heath: w are In ii
vet despite the indiscretions under
which we labor"
Hon. Harold M. Sewall: II have
nothing to say except that we Will do
our part under the circumstances
II. w. Kicker: we are not dis
couraged, and we Will do our level best
TO obtain recognition for Names fore
most citizen
similar expressions to these were
made by all the delegates and alter
mates.
Hon. George =. Wescott. Of this sity,
found at the last moment that he could
not accompany the party and Mr.
ThompsOn. the alternate, VIII &C foi
him in the convention.
This is the makeup Of the Maine
delegation:
G. S. Whitney, Gardiner; NJ. c. Fos-
ter, Watcrville; a. u. Nickers"n
deford: Wainwright Gushing, Fox
croft. A.. NJ. Spear. Gardiner; Fad
cliff II. Ford. Biddeford; G. J. Mari
Boothbay Harbor; Herbert NJ. Heath
Augusta: James Cunningham, Port
land: George w. Hcselton. Gardiner,
william r. I%Iaincs, Waterville; At
| wood w. SpauldinE. Caribou; J. w
Wakefield, Bath; walker w. Head
Bath; Isaiah *. Stctson. Bangor; q. -
Despeaux, Brunswick; Byron Boyd
Augusta: John d. Printable. Port
and; George r. Wescott, Portland
Henry b.. Cleaves, Portland; Thomas
T.. Shaw. Portland; Edward S. Mar.
shall. York; John NJ. Burleigh. Soutf
BERWICK: Llewellyn Powers. iIoultoii'
Fred V. Chase. Portland; Edward J
Mayo, Foxcroft: George NJ. Seiders
Portland: Edward Il. Chase. Bluehili
w. NJ. Nash. C~herryfield; Gen. r. w
Hyde. Bath; $. w. Carr. Augusta; II
s. Kempton. Boston Herald: C;corg,
y. Dunn. Houiton; S. u. Plummer
| Portland: G. Fred Murch, Portland
| Charles ~. Foge, Houlton; H. "
Kicker. Poland A. j. Kicker. Poland
Clarence Burleigh. Augusta: f. d
Selden. Portland, +. c. Burleigh. Au-
gusta: C.. W. Parcher, Boston Journal
C.. f.. Littiefield, Rockiand: John J
| Sturgis. New Glocester; J. T. David
| son. York: c. f.. Townsend. Bruins
wick II. NJ. Sewall. Bath: J. o. Pattcn
Bath; Forrest Goodwin. S~kowhegan
r.. b. Rodick. Bar Harbor: Stanle,
Plummer. Dexter: William f.. Wood
Portland: Apollo Club of four, Bangor
Fred n. Dow, Portland: Horati,
| Clark. Portland.
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BURGLARS Return TO Skowheqan.

Burglars are again abroad in our town,
On Wednesday evening last some an
known person entered the house of ST.
mon Nudd. who lives on West From
street. The entrance was effected
through u window on the ground floor,
The dining room was the only room Wis
tied. n hunter case watch and Il piece
OF tobacco WAS all the property coniis.
Gated.
1t Is a matter of some wondcrment that
nothing else was as silverware
and other valuabies Were within easy
reach.
The midnight maranders mex made a
call at the residence OF r. w. Wilson. AL
der street. 1t seems there was but one
who entered and he proceeded to the
sleeping room OF Mr.. Wilson. where he
evidently searched for money. When the
bureau drawer was opened. the noise dis.
turhed the inmates and Wilson started
in hot pursuit. Two mon were last seen
running oward the foot bridge. No clue
as to who the men were has as yet been
obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
FLAG Raising at Highland Avenue School.

The Highland Avenue Grammar
school flung to the breeze a handsome
flag at 10 Is O'Clock. Friday. The pupils
were assembled on the lawn under the
flag pole and opened the exercises by
giving three cheers for the red, white
and blue. Judge Larrabee in his usual
happy way presented the flag to the
school, the pupils singing Flag of the
True" Wilbur f. Church of the
graduating class accepted the gift for
the school in the following well chosen
words and the exercises were closed by
the school singing. Guard the Flag"
Mr.. Superintendent, Teachers and
Schoolmates: 1t gives me great pleas
ure, as a member of the Highland
Avenue Grammar school to accept this
beautiful flag. We feel a pride n a
just pride, we believe in helping to
bring about this happy occasion and
we wish to thank our friends, h citi-
Zens Of Gardiner. for their kindly in
terest and contributions which made
it possible.
Among the flags of the nations we,
as Americans feel hat ours is the
choicest of them all. The flag which
costs so much blood and treasure at
the outset and still more to preserve it,
is dear and should be to every patriotic
citizen. We must honor the old flag.
increasing our love for country each
day as we behold il floating proudly
DER us, n as w grow to manhood
and ~womanhood we shall become a
part of the great patriotic multitude.
n join with them in the poets beauti-
full tribute:
Flag of the free hearts hope and home,
BY angels hands toP vdlor given.
Thy stars lave lit the welkin-dome.
And all thy hues were born in heaven
Forever float that standard sheet
Where breathes the foe that falls be-
fore us.
I With freedoms soul beneath our feet,
| And freedoms amer floating DER us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Coroner Charles r. Dyer of Farming
ton went to North Jay, Thursday up
on a from the seleCtmen of
jay to investigate into the circum-
stances surrounding the suicide of Miss
Ida Burnham of that town by hanging
the day previous. Coroner Dyer made
Il thorough examination into the case
and reached the conclusion that an in
quest was unnecessary.
Preparations are in progress for the
opening of Maranacook hotel at
Maranacook grove. which will be held
on the 2Srd of this month The Win
throp Military Band has been engaged
for the occasion. and is to give a con-
cert on board the steamer Winthrop
II at the hotel. Following the con-
cert a ball will be given. A large num-
Der are anticipated at the formal OPEN
ing.
The citizens of Houlton are cxcrting
every effort to make the grandeSt Gel
ebration. in this town. July 4th. ever
held in the county. A grand parade,
with races of different kinds in the
square. will occupy the forenoon. One
of the best horse races ever held In
the county will take place in tho after
noon. while between heats bicycle
races will be run. to be followed by
a brilliant display of fireworks in the
evening.
The State fish and game commits
sioners gave an important hearing the
Hotel Willows at Pennington. Thurs
day forenoon on a petition requesting
h a some restrictive measures be
adopted to stop the determination of
salmon in North or Varnum's pond in
Temple and Wilton and in Clear Wa
ter pond in Pennington and Liberty.
The commissioners decided to prohibit
salmon fishing in North or Varnum's
pond in Temple and Wilton until June
1888. They further decided that no
prohibition was necessar in Clear
Water pond. They are to hold a pub
lie meeting in Temple in regard to this
same matter at F'uller's hall, probably
June 26 next, which is to be addressed
by Commissioner Stanley. and they de-
sire that all citizens of Franklin
county. who are interested should at
tend. A hearing before the commission
ers. was held at Rangeley. Friday, on a
petition asking for the closing of South
Bog stream on Rangeley lake and the
pool between Round and Dodge ponds
to all but fly fishing. There was no
opposition n the retetion was
granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Governor Stephenson of the Togus
Home, had a narrow escape from
drowning, yesterday. He was intending
to take the afternoon train from Gar
diner. and was late in leaving Ran
dolph. so took a small boat rather thar
wait for the ferry. He reached the
Gardiner shore all right. but when he
went to GO ashore the current carried
the BOAT away from the wharf so that
when he stepped. he could not quite
reach the wharf. He lost his balance
and went into the water. Tom Clark
the Randolph mail carrier. happened
to be handy and helped the governor
out. All who saw the affair declared
it to be a close call.
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Railroads and

LEAVE Portland, HOO P: M; Augusta
1 I59 A. ! ~ M; Watsrville. 245 A; NJ; J., Ban
~ RToxnv Vii A't SIS "A Aas NJ: ka tai il
Iron Works. $40 A. M; Norcross, 9.55 A
NJ: Sherman; 1o.5s A. NJ; Island Falls
M 1a:as a; Nj i.s sP p. m.; M Ashia,n T.? rs & p. NJ Il
Houlton, 1920 P. M; Bridgewater, LIS A.
A.; Presgue Isle, 2.o5 P: NJ: Caribou
2;S5 P. NJ; Fort Fairfield, 225 r.: NJ:
9.A5 A: M. Monsoon. 1925 A. M. Green.
vile, 11.O5 A.. M.
LEAVE Portland, LOO P. M: Augusta,
5tas s +. NJ; MrriSe Bro VA Ri Nj s;ss SPfn p! n.
Norcross, 7.47 p. NJ; Sherman, SO, P. M.
Island Falls, oil r. NJ; Houltoi.. 1905 p.
LEAVE Bangor, 1855 p. M.
NJ; Guilford. 100 p. M; Monson juno
tion. 7.1s P; NJ: GreenyiI!e. $50 P. NJ.
Junction. 7.o5 <. NJ. Gailford. 7.s2 4. NJ
Dover and Foxcroft. 7.A A. M; Brown.
vile Junction. 7:3O A. M; Brownville. "a;
A. A Nj; Lagr1n snso siss ,d a NJ (. M: Water.
E Ei,,si s;1s Z; J M + Augusta. aH p: NJ.
LEA ! q Fort Fairfield; $50 A: NJ; Car:
Monticello, so a: NJ; Houlton, $40 4. n.
Smyrna Mills. SIS A. NJ: ISLAND
M Mans, Nor s;ss a. nj :. NM: ka s;s a
Iron Works. 1900. A. NJ; Brown.
vile, 11.W A. M; Arrive Bangor
1.2O I: M: -Waterville. 3.13 P. NJ; Angus.
ia, 3.47 PM: Portland, h.35 p. NJ.
Leave Caribou; 11.05 A: M; Pressure
NJ; Bridgewater. 1925 PM: Houlton, In
7. M: Ashland. $50 A. M; Masardis. 10. 2:
A. M; Smyrna Mills. LIS p. NJ; Island
Fails. 2.15 +. M; Sherman, 2.39 p. NJ.
Norcross. 342P. NJ. :Brownville. 4.40P. M.
Lagrange, 5.17 r. NJ; Greenville. 2.35 p
NJ: Monson, $40 p. M; Guilford. 3.55 p
M; Dover and Foxcroft. AIS r. M: Sc.
bee. 4.42 P. M; Arrive Bangor. GAO +. NJ.
Waterville, 1000 p. NJ; Augusta, 1852 p
NJ: Portland, lao A. M:
GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON,
Gen1 Pass. and Ticket Agent.
r. w. CRAM,
v. +. and General Manager.
Bangor. Jan. 6. 1896. july13dtf
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Eastern Steamboat Co.
Bath I Boothbay Line.

Now runs two boats each way daily
leaving Bath at S.45 A. NJ. and S.15 L. NJ,
Boothbay at 500 A. NJ, and 2.30 7. M.
The S.i5 A. NJ. BOAT lands daily at
Isle of Springs, Mouse, Capitol and SPUR
rel Islands and Ocean Point. Afternoon
boat from Boothbay makes same land
ings.
The 3.l5 z. NJ. BOAT from Bath ana
500 A. NJ. boat from Boothbay. lands at
Isle of Springs and Squirrel Island. Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday.
FULL SUMMER SERVICE BEGINS
TUESDAY. JUNE 23, with changes in
time table. j. E. DRAKE, Prest.
H.. w. SWANTON, Treas.
Bath. June ,. sc. june5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

At a special meeting of the Con-
tinental Hook and Ladder Company.
last evening, it was voted to attend
the muster at Augusta, July 4, and to
take the ladder truck. The city horses
will take the truck up and through the
parade. returning Immediately after.
No running team will be sent as pre-
parations could not be made In SO
short a time. Special meetings OF some
Of the other companies will be held
next week. when action will be taken
on attending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

The management of the field events,
today. will confer a favor on a long
suffering public and win the eNerlast-
ing gratitude of press representatives,
If a sufficient corps of assistants be
employed to help arrange events 50
that there will be no long waits be-
tween acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
GARDINER.

Leave Augusta at Z A. NJ. Halloween
7.15. Gardiner s. and Richmond at aL.
every day. Sundays excepted. landing on
Signal each way. at Ice Houses. Vessels
and Wharves. arriving in Bath at II a.
NJ. Returning. leaves Bath at 2 T.. NJ.
Richmond $50. arriving in Augusta about
. T.. M. During the month of June. will
make regular trips to Boothbay and the
Islands Sunday. Monday and Wednes-
iowell fla, Gardiner. s. Returning. the
Steamer leaves Boothbay at l. Bath. BIS.
Richmond. asa. arriving In Augusta about
6.15. II. +. BOWLlTCH, Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
DANA WINS.
Defeats His Competitor in interscho'astic
Tennis Tournament.

Portland. June FIN the inter-
scholastic tennis tournament today,
Dana of the Portland High school beat
Pcndleton Of the same school. thus
winning the first prize in singles. This
afternoon. in the doubles, Pendleton
and Dana of Portland. defeated Stinch-
field and Summerbell of Lewiston. The
victorious pair are thus the champions
in doubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Following are the junior appoint
ments of Colby for commencement:
Mems college, MeSSrs. BaSsett.
H%arthorne, Watson. Snow. Holmes and
Cross; women'S college. Miss Hanson.
Miss Hanscom, Miss Brann and Miss
Gatchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Ross NJ. Haggett was arrested at
South Norridgcwock. Thursday. charged
with entering the Quinnebasset house
and stealing cigars. Who was placed
under $500 bonds for his appearance at
a trial. Friday. but has disappeared. II
is thought that he left town, early
Midday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Augustus will try conclusions at the
Augusta Driving park. this afternoon.
The game will be called at 3 p. NJ. The
batteries will probably be Wcekes and
Common for the Augustus and Lincoln
and Rupert for the Fall Rivers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Albert Simpson of North Nassal-
bore was thrown from his carriage
on Main street. Friday morning. by a
wheel caught in the electric car rack.
Mr.. Simpson was somewhat bruised,
and q shaft was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
Up 10 Their Old Tricks.

Thursday night a large number of fly
ers were distributed about the city
which read as follows: "~Postponcment,
The Colby sophomore prize defamation
will he postponed one week. and will oc-
eur Friday evening. June ~" Yesterday
the following flyer WIS distributed: The
freshmen are liarS,, The sophomore dec
lamations shall take place tonight. Moth
ing short of an earthquake or Il tornado
can stop it" Lots of fun for the boys
and considerable work for the printers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Brigadier General Wesley G. Smith
of Portland. Col. II. w. Stewart of
Hartland. Col. Harry d. Stewart of
Bangor, and b. T. Chase of Lewiston
were in the city. yesterday, for the
purpose of adjusting matters relative
to the regiments of Uniform Rank K.
of p, in the Maine Brigade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Every New Haven. Conn. policeman
keeps a diary for the information of the
officials of the department. lie is re-
quired to record every arrest he makes,
with "A full description of the prisoner
and the circumstances nnder which the
arrest was made. The record also in
cludes the disposition made of the cas-.
in court. Besides this the patrolman will
be required to note any observations h,
may make. with the date thereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
ARRANGEMENT Of TRAINS IN EFFECT
MAY 3, 1895.
Passenger trains leave Augusta a. fol-
THROUGH TRAIN,

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-6.30 A. NJ. for Lewiston.
Pennington, Rangeley. Rockland. Port
land. Bridgton, Boston and Montreal; 1905
Daily A. NJ. for Brunswick. Lewiston.
Pennington, Phillips. Rockland, Portland
and Boston; 305 and $50 P. NJ. (express)
for Brunswick, Bath. Lewiston. Port
land, Boston. Montreal & Quebec;
100 p. NJ. might Pullman) every night
for Lewiston, Bath, Portland and Boston:
lbs A. N. Portland and Boston.
GOING castillo A.. NJ. might ex-
press for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor.
Bar Harbor. st. Stephen. st. John. Hail.
fax and Aroostook county; 912 A.. M. for
Waterville, Skowhegan n Bangor:
1912 P. NJ. for Waterville; 2.45 P. NJ. for
Bangor, Bar Harbor, Old Town and
Houlton via b. & A.; 37 p. NJ. Green
vile via Foxcroft for Waterville.. Oak
land, North Arson. Bingham, S~kowhegan,
Belfast. Bangor. Old Town. Vanceboro.
Houlton. Woodstock, st. John and Hall
TAX: 7.1S p. NJ. for Waterville: 9.l5 A. M.
and 310 p. NJ. Sundays only for Water
vile and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train going Fast
does not connect for Skowhegan on Mon
day mornings, or for Belfast, Foxcroft or
beyond Bangor. Sunday mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Capt. Jordan of the steamer. "Frolic''
Of Great Pond informs the Journal that
the fishing at the lake is at it's best.
Henry s. Pickett of Boston. took two
pounds respectively. William l..
Hyde of Salem. and,S. B. Brar of Bcv-
erly, Mass. are the guests of Capt. Jor-
Thirty gentlemen from all over
New England are at the hotels on the
shore of the lake and all are having fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

which met IN this city, Thursday, that
passed. The examination in scholar
ship was conducted by DR.. s. X. Smith
and Col. /. S. Bangs and the medical
examination by DR.. f. G. Thayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

The foundations for a new paperhousc
40x100. at the Hollingsworth e. Whit
ney paper mill is nearly Completed,
and j. c.. Hodgkins will nave a crew
of men at work, the first of the week,
to do the wood work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

The invitations for the graduating
exercises of the Hallowell High school
are being sem out and right neat and
tasty they are. The outside cover is
embelfished with a fine half-tohe cut
of the High school building. and the
inside contains the class membership
list, and the formal invitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

in large numbers at the ball game at
the Augusta driving park. this after
noon. The opposing batteries viii
probably be lincoln and Rupert for
the Fall Rivers and Weeks and Con
nor for the home team. The game will
be called at 3 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

pairing the Coliseum for the High
school reception. It, was found
necessary to renal = h entire
floor, to plane Of some of the
boards, and some new ones had to be
put in. This has all been done and now
the whole is being s~andpapered, SO thai
when 1t is finished, 1t will be as mooth
as a be made and dancing will be
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Sanborn Lodge. No. SO. /. o. O. F..
will attend the memorial service at
the Methodist church. Sunday. in a
body. and all members are requested to
meet at the hall on Water street at
$50 O'Clock. odd Fellows from other
lodges are invited to join Sanborn
lodge and attend these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Sunday is .Children's day" at the
Methodist church, and the subject of
the morning sermon will be Chris
tian Education" with a brief talk to
the children. At Z o'clock in the eve
ring a Sunday school concert will be
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Rev. Mr.. BARRIERS sermon, Sunday
morning at the Universalist church,
will be on THE Religious Aspect of
Fear" The "ChiIdren's day concert
will be postponed until one week from
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

The Fall Rivers and Augustus will
cross bats at the Augusta driving
park, this afternoon. The batteries will
will probably be Weekes and Conner
for the home team and Lincoln and
Rupert for the visitors. The game will
be called at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.. Boston, DR.. and
Mrs. F. f. Strout. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Tyler, Misses Eta johnson, Grace
Stackpole, Josie Shepherd, Blanche
Lawrenceg Jennie WoOdcock, and
Messrs--W. D. Whitney. l. after. G..
c. Brown. were present at the recep-
ton OF the graduating class of the
Richmond High school, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class of the Hallowell High
school will be delivered by Rev. l.. w.
Cooms. tomorrow evening in the South
Congregational church, at 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

A boy named Rue was thrown from
a grocery team. yesterday noon. and
striking the paving on his head was
rendered unconscious for some time
but met with no serious injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

delivered to the graduating class of
the high school, Sunday morning, at
the Episcopal church, by Rev. r. w.
Plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Miss Lizzie Ch,ifch. who conducted a
mission here, last winter and during
the spring, has closed her work for the
p~resent,and is engaged with the Church
of the Diciples. at South Gardiner.
preaching there, Sunday afternoons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Preparations are being made to pro
duce the operetta. "A Clichy." by
Adolph Adam, in the month of July,
for the benefit of the National Band
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-13

Hon. A. M. Spear, Hon. G. w. Hesel-
ton and c. w. Whitman, left on the
f, renoon train, Friday. for st. Louis,
to attend the National Republican
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