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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
s. ]. COURT.
October Term, Hon. VIM. P. whitehouse
Presiding.

w. S. Choate, Clerk.
T.. L. Norton. Sheriff.
+. A. Small, Stenographer
Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The October term of the supreme
court opened this morning, prayer be-
ing offered by Rev. Mr.. Williamson of
Augusta.
The following members of the bar
were in attendance:
A. NJ. Spear. G. w. Heselton, F. e.
Beane, A. c. Stilphen, l.. T. Carleton
F.. A. Waldron, G. w. Chapman, w. T.
Haines, w. c. Philbrook. +. w. Clair.
G. X. Boutelle, H. d. Eaton. c. r.
johnson, F. l.. Staples. Lendall Tit
comb, w. II. Fisher. l.. c.. Cornish, Z.
w. Jones, A. G. Andrews. Joseph VIII
hanson Jr., NJ. S. Holway. A. M. COD
dard and C. l.. Andrews.
Hiram Gilman of Mt. Vernon ana
Melvin Gordon of Vienna, are the Of
ficers in attendance.
The Jury will not report until the
9th when the civil docket will be taken
up. Judge Whitehouse returns to Do
yer today, to finish out his term there.
The forenoon was occupied with
call of the docket and an assignment
OF cases for trial.
An absolute divorce was granted to-
day to Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beale from
Beale of Washington. d. c..
b. Judge Whitehouse in the supreme
judicial court, upon a libel filed by her
I - - Il; ~
upon the ground of support. The
custody of the child was granted to the
mother, but all claim to alimony was
waived by her. Mr.. Reginald rendall
Of Washington, was counsel for Mr..
Beale. but the divorce was no. con-
tested.
Court took a recess until Tuesday,
the 29th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Oxford.
BETHEL.

There were two sudden deaths in
Bethel. Monday Mr.. Elijah Brown. an
old and respected resident. aged "A
years, died suddenly at o'clock. He
met with an accident three weeks ago
and was thought to be getting along
well until his death, Monday morning.
He leaves one son. N. f. Brown, a
hardware merchant of Bethel, and one
son in the West. He had been living
for several years with his son in Bethel.
Miss Cora Twombley of Gray. who
came to Bethel some time ago to teach
school, was obliged to leave her school
on account of illness. The danger was
thought to be past. but she died sud-
denly. Monday morning. She had a
complication of diseases, but it finally
terminated in typhoid fever.-Messrs.
J. & e. A. Wyman have this year made
the largest pack of corn in Bethel of
any year they have done business here.
Some 5000 cases have been put up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

The writer. while riding yesterday in
thinking how comfortable and nice it
was as compared to few years asa.
when one, in the largest cities even,
was obliged to ride in the horse cars
with cold feet. the straw often to be
seen in the car. only being a delusion
and reminder of the cold. without allie
and sight distracted by the efforts of
the poor horses in keeping up the snaifs
pace, while the driver was desperately
Do we appreciate the new blessings
each year brings?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
PARADE. TONIGHT.
Capital Drum Corps Will March Through
Streets in Their New Uniforms.

The Capital Drum Corps will parade
through the principal streets of the
city, dressed in their new uniforms to-
been practicing with might and main
for several weeks and ought to make
an excellent showing.
The parade will start at 1.30 O'Clock.
at the headquarters of the corps in the
rooms over the Granite bank. Nothing
but inclement weather will prevent a
fine showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

The stability of a community is al
WAYS greatly UNCHANGED by it's solid in
situations, and as such the Augusta
Safe Deposit and Trust Company of
this city, adds not a little to its bust
ness strength With its officials chosen
from the best known business men Of
the city, as well as the State, it's affairs
have been skillfully and carefully
handled, until it has become Unidentified
with the growth and prosperity Of our
city. It's statement, in another column
gives every evidence of prosperity, and
a growing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Temple Pharmacy has not been es-
tablished very many months. but for
to have great confidence in its pre-
.scriptions. whether it be it's pure drugs,
neat and elegant appearance of the
interior, or conscientious and faith
ful attention to business that gives it
this large prescription business, who
can tell?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

II must be a pleasure to cut up such
soft, rich cloths and then see them
come out of the work room, fashioned
into such nobby garments. The writer
saw one in l.. H. Dudley's that was
about as stylish and hobby covert
overcoat as the heart of man could de-
fortunate ones of earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
u..r,.n,. Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and pos.
is Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. PRICE 70 cents per
box. For sale by Chas. K. Partridge
aug l2.eod& ". folrm.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
DAILY KENNEnEo JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY. ooToBER g. 1885,

estate with a view of buying, ard made
some offers for places. but It is not
known whether they bought.-The
Union convention Of Sabbath
schools will be held at the
Congregational church on the day and
evening of Oct. o.
MONTAGUE.
rarily absent from the room. Thurs1lay.
her little girl. aged about years in some
way procured some matches and set fire
70 her clothing. Before the mother could
verely burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Cumberland.
HARPSWELI..

There are number of cases Of Ciiph-
iberia on Orr's island and the schools
have been closed. Ore death has &C.
Cured, that OF the 0-years- old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. Lord.
PEAKS ISLAND.
j. Ii. Littlejohn has sold % cottage
lots on Central avenue to 4 syndicate of
Chelsea Mass. people who intend to
build. Several cottages viii be erected
this fall.
DEERING.
a dwelling at Deering. owned by Royal
Leighton and occupied by Daniel Nc
Cam. was damaged Saturday by fire
Loss. $500; no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Penobscct.
GARLAND.

GAKIAND.
ID. +. Knight had serious attack of
neuralgia of the heart last week but
recovered soon, and is able to attend to
his business.-Mr. Avery has been MAX
ing quite extensive repairs on the
Preble house.-Frecman futile and
wife of Athens, have been visiting their
relatives, MIR. and Mrs. Avery During
their visit they looked at some real
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Professor II. c. Emery, professor OF
political economy at BowdOin college,
and a son of Judge Emery of the su-
preme court, was at the State House,
Tuesday. looking over the law books
in the library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

a very neat, cleanable, raisin seeder
is on the market this fall. 1t operates
very much as the one that sold in such
en- heater, and is capable of being TAX
en- apart when it needs cleaning Swift
& Swift are selling them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. Zenas II. Poole of Do
Yer, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary
of their wedding on Sunday. Mr.. Poole
is sheriff elect Of Piscataquis county.
and at present IS deputy sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

a neglected cold. DIR. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup cures coughs. bronchitis,
asthma, and all lung troubles down to
the very borderand OF consumption
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
KENNEBUNKPORT.

A tWo-year-Old son of Frank Pierce
OF kennenunkport was left up stairs
asleep when his parents got I'M one
morning recently. 1t is supposed that
he awoke and was lighting matches
when his nightdress caught fire. His
little sister tried to put it out but could
not. She rushed down and told her
mother. who found the little fellow at
the head OF the stairs, his nightdress in
flames. When his clothes We're taken
off the skin and flesh came with than
on one side. The doctor who dressed
the burns thought it was hard chance
for the little fellow, but he Is more com
Portable now. and if nothing new takes
place he viii recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

The board of managers of st. Mark S
Home desires to express most sincere
thanks to the many kind friends, whose
generous gifts on the occasion of the
pound party have largely added to the
resources of the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
A Card.
Augusta.

Augusta. Oct. 10, 1896
We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends who have kindly
remembered us, also to the Order of
Red Men. for their many floral tributes
and assistance in this. our time of
trouble and bereavement.
Signed:
MRS. RUMNEY and family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Mr.. Charles B. Paine, who is attend
ing the school of Technology at Boston
is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
York.
B1DDEroRD.

DR.. John s. Fogg of Biddeford has
asked the city for damages in the sum
Of $500 for injury to himself and team
sustained Sept. 80, by driving into a
trench upon Union street, which was
left by the Water Company. The mat
ter has been referred to the CITY solic-
itov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Aroostook.
LIMESTONE.

The young daughter Of VIM. Tricat-
rem of Limestone, while at play in the
room over the kitchen, fell through the
hole in the floor that lets heat into the
upper room. and into pan of hot lard
and was burned badly. The little girl
is recovering rapidly now reports the
Northern Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Have you ever seen a man drive a
nail through his finger and not leave
any mark" asked a trampish looking
man walking into meat market. We'll
it is done as easily as this and taking
a common board nail from his pocket
he held it up for observation. Then like
a flash he had driven it through the
tleshy part of his left fore finger, and held
it up for observation. Everyone shud-
dered. The nail apparently went right
through it. You could see where it
pressed into the flesh above where it
came out below. There was just the
slightest show of blood, or redness
trickling down the lower end of the nail
For q moment he held the hand out for
inspection. Then he twisted out the
rail and showed the hand uninjured
The folks looked surprised, and one old
gentleman present paid for a pound of
tenderloin for him. When he was gone
some one asked Don't you know how
that trick was done?" No" We'll
he had two nails, one straight, and the
other crooked to slide on his finger as if
ii went through, when as a matter of
fact it went around on the backside
from you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Mrs. John Il. Mills and daughter OF
Somerville, Mass, are in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
STATE NEWS.
Andfoscossia.
LEEDS.

William, Churchill of Leeds. aged Il
years and blind died suddenly at his
the lungs. Tuesday morning. he MIXED
his cows and did his chores as usual. bat
was taken sick suddenly during the d;,y
and died in the evening. wife. two
brothers and two sisters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

STATEMENT OF TIE CONDITION OF
THE AUGUSTA SAFE DEPOSIT AND
TRUST COMPANY, AUGUSTA, SEP
TEMPER o. 1896.
j. MANCHESTER HAYNES. President.
+. Il. SMITH. Treasurer.
Trustees-J. Manchester Haynes. Edwin
G.. Burleigh, Payson Tucker. Ira II.
Randall, i. S. Lyman II. NJ. Heath NJ.
w. Farr, f. w. Kinsman. Charles II.
White. L. ] Croker. Nathaniel w.
Cole. George N. Lawrence, w. II. Can
nett. w. Scott Hill. Grin Williamson.
Byron Boyd
Organized January o. 1894.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
ELLSWORTH.

a boat was found anchored in the
river near the cottages at SHADY Hook
which have been burglari2ed lately. and
many OF the goods in the boat have
oeen identified by the owners John ~
Dawes. a member of q family residing
III Tinkers island. who are well known
about town has been arrested for the
,'obbery. At first Dawes proclaimed his
innocence. but later confessed that he
was the thief. He is held for trial be-
fore the grand jury.
TRENTON.
A summer cottage at shady Nook.
known as the Haslam cottage sheltered
from the main road by growth of
shrubs. was robbed of some of its con-
tents Thursday forenoon. The thieves
we're seen by several persons In the
vicinity of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Hancock.
WALTHAM.

While Alexander Moore Of Waltham
was shoveling vegetables from a wagon
1t the Hall farm above Ellsworth Falls,
Friday afternoon, the horse started
quickly, throwing Mr.. Moore backward
upon the stable floor. where his head
and right shoulder struck with great
force. His head was badly bruised and
mis- shoulder was dislocated and injured
severely in the cords. lie will be in
capactatcd for work for about three
months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Mr.. Matthews in North Carolina.

In q letter to gentleman in this city,
Hon. W. S. Hyams, secretary of the
North Carolina Republican executive
committee, says:
Mr.. Matthews is making an active
canvass of this state with telling effect,
and his speeches have made a good i'm
preston upon our people. He was the
right man for the appointments we
made for him. / verify believe that
North Carolina will send greetings to
Maine with II electoral votes for Major
Mckinley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
A Card.

MRS. RUMNEY and family.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02

men, such as fine vegetables and vegetable seeds aree exhibited o perfection,
and then there is a endless array of farm seeds, eorns, wheats oats we barley.
sand vetch. Iupine. lathyrus, sacalne, amber cane, kafr corn, Jerusalem corn
and hundreds If other varieties OF seeds and crops on exhibition. Particular
is due to their marvellous collection of heavy cropping potatoes. their
81 900 oat, Just imported from Russia, and Silver King barley, cropping in 500
different places lin America in 1895, i've 100 bushels per acre.
The ar is visited daily by hundreds, yea we may say thousands of people,
and nothing so catches the eye and rivets the attention Of the farmer than the
great bed of different varieties of grasses, clovers and fodder plants that are
exhibited in n end of the car or as me great dairyman of Elgin, Ill, said upon
seeing this magnificent display of grasses, Il lave seen the Worlds Fair and
Barnums Circus, but this exhibit beats them air.
1t is only possible in a newspaper article to give but a faint idea OF the
beauty and auractfveness of this car. 1t must be seen to be appreciated but it
exhibit such excellent products, grown from their W SEEDS o their own farms.
is The firm to tie to when o want choice northern grown seeds. Seeds that
never dsappoint! They issue a large catalogue of farm and vegetable seeds
which is mailed to any address upon receipt Off cents, for postage. ". N.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
WORK OF CONGRESS-

washington, Dec. 22.-Dy n unani.
nous vote the senate passed tie house
OH appropriating 100000 for the ey.
penses OF the Venezuelan commission
TO be appointed by the president
Many patriotic speeches We're mace
anu while war was deprecated, all the
speakers said America would not
SHRINK from a war IL it was necessary
TO uphold the honor and dignity or
the nation.
The first silver vote In the senate
was taken. IL was on a motion TO re.
Ter to the finance committee Aliens
silver bill directing an inquiry as TO
the ACCESSIBILITY Of opening the minis
70 free coinage in view Of the strained
relations over Venezuela. The mo.
ton was dcfeated-ayes "a; NAYS. &c,
the silver men voting nay. The reso-
luton was then adopted without al.
vision.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
Desire

Chicago. Dec. 81. -. In the Times
Herald to-day is published an inter
view with President Sanford b. Dole
Of Hawaii, had by Miss Kate Field.
Miss Field called his attention TO the
fact that his government had been
said to be characterized by an insane
desire to perpetpate itself in office.
Mr.. Dole said: The fact that the
government is working for annexation
TO the United States is n good denial
OF that charge" In reply 10 IL state
ment by Miss Field that she had been
told IL the United States did not an
mex the Hawaiian islands they would
be offered to England. Mr.. Dole said:
.'Our sole policy is annexation to the
United States"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02

Oshkosh. Wis. Dec. 31.-The annual
convention of the Welsh Christian
Endeayor Societies of Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan closed last even
ing after a two days session. Cam
hria. Wis. was selected as the place
for the next annual convention. which
VIII be held on the last Saturday and
Sunday in December, 1896. The new
iv elected officers are: President, Fl.
w. Griffith. of Ripon college; first vice
president. Robert Humphrey. Chicago;
second vice president, Miss Phoebe
Holland. Bangor. Wis: third vice pres
ident. Mrs. II. w. Owens, Dodgeville;
fourth vice president, David Edwards,
Cambria: secretary. Miss Mary F.
Williams. Waukesha: treasurer, Miss
Mamie Williams, Milwaukee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
B8ND SYNDICATE.
H. May BE organized by j. rIerpont
org

Morgan.
NGw YORK. Dec. 81.-RegarYing re-
portE in bTnkinG and financial circles
that the plan for q lew government
loan for 500, 600. OOo has been agreed
UDon, the Evening Pos; says
i. 7. Morgan is willing TO help the
government by floating a new loan Of
100000. 900 This he will do in con-
Junction with, and by the cooperation
OF. the banks, If it is desired by the
government Negotiations have been
advanced by him with enough Of the
banks TO enable him to enter into
such an arrangement with the treas
ury. The plan is fog Mr.. Morgan ana
Il syndicate organized by him TO take
so. 006.000 of the bonds at once. pay
ing gold for them in inStallmentS, as
non may he required. and also to
take so, 100000 more on the same
terms II the treasury should later on
need further gold. in only depends
now on Mr.. cleveland whether such
an arrangement shall be carried out.
Persons in q position TO know the
facts TO some extent said it was UNI
derstood that Messrs. Rothschnd did
not care 10 have anything to dc with
the loan, and that. therefore. MI. Bel
mont would not be a party to the
transactions as their agent. although
his rrm might possibly take some OF
the bonds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
SHOT A LEGISLATOR.
A POSTMASTER KILLS the Man Who
BrOLkc Tn His EanlilY

Broac Up HIS Family.
weldon, Ill, Dec. 31.-PoStmaster J..
A. Face shot and killed DR.. w. T..
Taylor, member of the Illinois legis-
latnre, because Of family troubles.
People VINO were on the street say
they heard the shots. Then they saw
POSTMASTER Pace dash out of the door
and run down the street, revolver in
@and. CHANGING 10 meet the town
u1irshal, he stopped and said he had
shot DIR. Taylor. The marsha! rushed
TO the p~csr6ftice and found Taylor ~
ing dead in the back room OF the of
flee, with his Own revolver clutched In
his right hand. Postmaster Pace ex-
planned that he was working at his
desk when he heard TIE back door
open and say Taylor standing at or
near the inner door leading 10 the
main office. He demanded Of Pace Il
letter written by the iatter's wife 10
Pace; and. the postmaster declares,
also offered to give him $500 to with
draw a suit now pending for damages
for breaking up his family. Pace
ordered him out of the office. saying
ne wanted nothing to do with him.
Taylor then said he would blow PAGES
brains out If he did not give up the
paper. He drew a revolver and went
on to say that he had come there to
talk with him and was going 70 stay.
Pace went 10 his desk, apparently to
get HIS papers, and, reaching into his
dra aver, got his revolver. He began
at once to IRE and Taylor fell dead
nGar the back door Of the Office.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02

sumption act to as to permit the issue
OF 8 per cent coin bonds redeemable
AFTER hve years at the pleasure OF the
government and payable in fifteen
years, with the specific proviso that
nothing in the bill shall be construed
10 repeal the act OF 1878 for the re-
Issue OF the greenbacks. and the the
bonds shall first be offered for sub
scription at the subtreasuries and de-
positories Of the United States. The
second section of the bill provides for
the issue of three-year 3 per cent debt
certificates of denominations of $40
n multiples thereof, in amounts not
exceeding $50,OO0,0O0 to meet the tenn
porary deficiencies.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
To Fight for the UospifnI

st. Paul. Dec. 31.-The state COM
mission appointed by Gov. Clough to
locate the fourth hospital for the in
san will have a legal battle on it's
hands. A delegation Of Hastings citi-
Zens called ON Attorney General
Childs and secured from him permits
sion to use his name in an injunction
proceeding 10 be brought against the
commission to restrain that body from
closing the contract locating the fourth
hospital at Anoka.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
s,has,lins and the Psow.

Td The question of subsoiling is receiv
~ - . GOOD deal of attention at some OF
= agricultural experiment stations
nd mspy good farmers r testing II
81 VOL and it is 10 be hoped that
Ico Lomethgng practical may result from
n Ebose experiments, just whea the
,Ma I,rork of suksoiling for the different
.ov s,nds of crops should DE done is a
,ce fnootel question, but is seems that the
,ot kreicst of opinion is in favor OF sub.
Hoairr In the fall, so the soil can get
aSs I'D with water, which will Then be
.an All in store for crops the following
m @[rmper. Every farmer who cal should
on B.So sbe subsOil plow. 10 Il limited eX.
ia ksnt at least, and try and End out
a v%Uhetler or not his crops may be in
It'll creased thereby
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
His Treat.

Mrs. Bingo-"I should like to know
why you weren't home to dinner last
night" I
Bingo-"I happened to meet Bilkins,
BY the way, he said he thought you
spent more money on your clothes
than any woman he ever saw"
Mrs. Binga-"The horrid, insulting
thing! What did you say TO him."
Bingo-'I insisted on his dining,
with me.''-New York World.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02
Dunrayen Goes Home.

New York, Dec. 31.-Lord Eunraven
who came to America TO testify be.
fore the yacht club committee regard
ing the charges against Defender, has
sailed for home. 1t is reported that
the investigation ended in a very alb
rupt manner and that Dunraven is ex-
tremely angry. The facts cannot be
obtained.