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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
Jerrard-Clark.

Many Augusta people will be inter-
ested in the following extracts from
the Caribou Republicans account OF
the wedding on Wednesday. of Miss
A. Clark, eX-pension agent stationed
in this city. and Mr.. John F. Jerrard,
formerly of Bangor. The marriage
occurred at the residence of the brides
parents.
only the near relatives of the family
We're present at the marriage ceremony.
but this was followed almost Immediately
dred invitations had been issued.
The house had been transformed into
a perfect bower OF lowers, mantels be-
ing banked with evergreens. ~hydrangeas.
window where the wedding party1ycon-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. ClarR and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Jerrard. with. the
bride and groom, stood to receive the cor
pletely filled with apple blossoms, %.dEhilc
suspended in the arch directly ove{s the
bride was a beautiful marriage bell, also
made of these pure and lovely lowers,
NJ Atwood G. Spaulding and AtAir.
Richard Gardner acted as ushers ssnd
presented the guests in, a graceful Man
ner. & g
The bride was c~hariningly attireWs in
an elegant gown of white satin en- ID
the bodice trimmed with chiffon. ribU6n
and rich lace, and carrieda large bouquet
of brides roses and maiden-hair ferns.
The bride has been prominent aunhg
the young people of Caribou becaus3kO Vi
her beauty. accomplishments. lovely dis
position and charming manners, and No
womanly qualities that yendear her 10
| young and old alike
THE groom. a member of the Geof
successful BUSINESS institutions of eaak-
ern Maine, came from Bangor two yeAns
ago. He has ~delevoped a Wpnderful bust
ness ability for a young man, and for in
qualities. ranks hiah in this %community.',
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
cony High Tennis Team.

Charles l.. May and Warren b. San
born will leave for Portland. Monday
a where they will represent
the Cony High school in the inter-
scholastic tennis tournament They
will remain until Friday.
They have been putting in some
strong work of late. and they will
carry with them the best wishes OF the
school for success. Iney VIII play III
the singles and doubles.
R,aine Owen will accompany the
team as manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
STATE HOUSE.
Good Roads Agricultural Bulletin
Has Received Much Attention.
Vital Statistics Systems Of Maine, Other
States. and Countries.

Secretary Il. w. McKeen of the State
board of agriculture. is at work pre-
pairing the repcrt of bulletin Number ;
the goods roads number. This also in
cludes questions on various kinds OF
fruit trees, and hay crops.
1t is the road question, however,
that is today puzzling the brain of all
who try to settle it. Some of the opin-
ions, the secretary says. are widely di-
verse, and numerous enough; and he
promises a very interesting bulletin for
the next report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
Rucklen'D Afn1caL SalvA.

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
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
augl6eod&wkyfOlrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

At the semi-annual meeting OF the
South Kennebec Agricultural Society
held at South Windsor, Saturday,
Arthur N. Douglass of Chelsea, was
chosen secretary to fill the vacancy
caused by h resignation of F. II.
MoOers. Mr.. Mooers has served this
society a long time but has now re-
moved to Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
Nm. ]. n. Marley Leaves for St. Louis.

Hon. 7. II. Manley left for st. Louis,
Sunday morning, on the 10 O'Clock train
uo will arrive there, Tuesday night,
uis return can be expected IN about
three weeks.
Mr.. Manley will be Joined in Boston
nv Senator Lodge and Committeeman
r+r.na Of Massachusetts, who will pro-
coed with him to st. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

Apopros Of the systems of England
and the states of the unions, a case
was recently reported where an Eng
fish duke or some other highpersonage,
was about to marry an American. For
some reason an official record of her
birth was wanted. Investigation
showed that none could be found, which
was. veryAshocking, if is said. to the
parties across the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

Rev. c. f. Wilson, the superintendent
of the Maine Bible Society, gave a
very interesting address, Sunday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

RECORDS.

Illustrated confirming the Bible by REV.
HENRY MASON BAUM. o. c. l., Augusta,
Congregational Chapel, June 8 and 8, 7.45
p. NJ. Reserved seat for both lectures, so
cents. For sale at J. Frank Pierce's Book
store, Water street.
sal, mon&tues & sat, mon&tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

Major c.. u. House will leave, Mon
day, on a trip connected with the
labor bureau. He will visit the tan
cries throughout the State with a view
of getting statistics on tina industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
Or. Baum's Lecture at Togus.

The Rev. DR.. Baum, who is TO give
the first of his two lectures On the
monumental records recently discov-
cred confirming the Bible, tonight, in
the Congregational chapel, lectured
In the Opera house at Togus. last even-
ing. :rwas n of the largest au-
diencA1lever present. and the only one,
it WIS said. that was ever held by a
lecturer for two hours. DR.. Baum drew
from both his lectures and used
nearly $50 illustrations, thereby length
ening out his lecture. He told the au-
~diencesTthat he had never had a more
attentive n in his five years expert
ence in the lecture field. He was
heartily applauded at the close of the
lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

w. II. O'Brien, formerly of this city,
and now of Boston, was in town last
evening. returning home on the Pull
a Mrs. OBrien and children ac-
companied him from Boston and will
spend a few weeks at her old home in
Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

An interesting question is that of
vital statitics, when one comes down to
think about it, with all due seriousness.
AT first consideration, it doesn't APP
peal to one rs mattering much BECAUSE
a birth here, a birth there. or a mar
riage or two in a community fails be-
ing reported. Yet, when it is 'rtalized
that, on some system, a state Of COIN
try largely depends for it's -pehnlation
statistics, it becomes a differept' affair.
Now in China children are born, and
people die. but no official record of it
is ever made. There might seem to be
reason in this. as there is suclr an ever
lasting lot of them there. anyway. that
is beyond anyone's comprehension. at
best. However. it is t. the utility if
the thing, that the people: Of this coun-
try especially, are awakening,
Dr.. Young. the secretary of the State
board of health. says hat the physi-
clans, clergymen and justices, of Maine,
are evidently giving this subject much
attention. 1t is their duty to send in
to their respective city or town clerks,
the returns of births, deaths or mar
riages within their personal Informal
ton inside Of six days. DIR. Young says
that he is assured thai they are show
ing a continued improvement in this
line. Other New England states, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecti-
cut and Rhode Island have practically
the same system. as do many of the
Southern and Western states. While,
OF the other hand, in some states of
the union, there is very irregular sys-
tenn, which is quite as bad as none at
all. In Minnesota, returns are made,
every month. Unless fluctuations are
made. accordingly, which is not the ease
in Maine, and for which there seems no
present call, there is no benefit in this.
over the yearly returns as now made.
England has a fine system. The doe
tors, clergymen, etc, make their re-
turns to the parish clerk, or whatever
he is called. If they fail to do this,
inside of the prescribed eight days, he
is liable to a fine. This keeps them
right up to the mark and the conse-
quence is a perfect system. France
and Germany have first-class systems
while Russia has a very poor one, so
poor hat his mightiness, the Car, has
mighty little idea as to how many sub
jects he has. He makes up, however,
by seeing to it hat they are his sub
jects, in every sense Of the word.
Whatever may be the future in other
states, of the systems employed, GER
tain it is that all concerned seem in
clined to cordially cooperative in max
ing Names system all that is should
be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

Miss Sybil As-FIowe, stenographer o
the bank-examiner, returned from
Philips, Saturday evening, where sh'
has been during the past 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

,,,s Daniel V. Thompson and child,
arrived from Newark. N. j., Saturday
afternoon. and will spend the summer
here. Her husband. who holds a pro-
fessorship in a New York college, VIII
come to Augusta, as soon as the term
closes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

A. L.. Wellman and Carrie Turner,
spent Sunday at Miss Turner's home
in Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

The exercises at the First Baptist
church, Sunday evening, were Of a
very interesting character. Mr.. Cages,
an agent of the Home Missionary
Society, from Waterville, gave a most
practical and instructive address. Ar
rangements for the baptism were most
carefully made. Members from both
junior and senior Christian Endeavor
societies gathered ferns and flowers,
and the appearance Of the baptistry
was tina of a veritable woodland nook.
-Four candidates, n man and three
young women, followed their Lord in
the ordinance. The service was inspir-
ing to the large and attentive audi
ence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
HAPPY BASKET PICNIC.
Lake Maranacook and Surroundings Over-run
With Merry Pupils.

The Trip to Lake Maranacook, made
by the school children along the Ken
nebec valley. Saturday, was a great
success. The day was warm, and the
outing vas highly enjoyed by the
pupils of various ages and sizes.
The early train for W~aterville, was
a perfect flower garden of little girls
with bright colored dresses. and straw
hats with broad brims. and flowers
galore. The boys, too, turned out in
great numbers. filing a good part OF
the eight cars, five extra ones being
gut on for the accommodation.
Augusta was we'll representated. at
least 100 people from the various
schools being at the station.
There We're Prof. S. l. Graves of the
William r. Smith Grammar school,
and Prof. Weston Lewis Of the Vii
liams district. There were also the
following from the Village district
schools: Miss Elliott. Miss bearing.
Miss Doherty and Miss Voter.
AS the train rolled UP to the plat
FORM. the joyous multitude inside
looked gu and cheered at the gather
ing on the platform; the gathering on
the platform cheered back at those
inside and they were' f9fthwith all
one and the same army. .
The psrty arrived shortly after Il
c'clockNotames We're played and a
general ~joiiGcation followed. The
Maine Central railroad. under whose
directioTthe picnic ssconducted.
had st4aM launches and row boats
provided. and all of the merry gather
ing We're given a ride.
The party returned Y a special from
Watervile, the Augusta pupils arriv-
ing shortly before Z o'clock.
The only casualty to mar the &C.
casion. was a most unfortunate acct
dent, which happened to Ellis Ell
bridge of Gardiner. He had been rid
ing in one Of the swings. On attempt
ing to get out, he fell, and had q leg
broken. Attendance was at once sum-
moned, and every are shown him.
Maine Central men made every
accommodation for his comfort, one ac-
ccmpanying him to his home. At last
accounts the 10y was getting along
we'll.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09

si@zied and the crowd yelled. His speech,
of iecoure, or harangue or what ever you
enoSse TO call it was simply unreporta bl Q
=: As lar as logic or argument is concerned
! IL ,r could best DO reported by a big
ne ratified along in his disconnected
way LOT nearly two hours. All the old
Mmeis OF the old Democracy who had
wandered into the hall by sheer force of
aD.e saw nothing homelike and quickly
Inc enthusiasts of the new revelation
seayeu y out and yelled themselves hoarse
anu under tho influence of the orators
81 yer hypnotism saw In their imagine
elon tne national banks demolished, the
supreme court busted, silver running
rioe IN the streets, everybody with plenty
Oh ~, honest money and the Republican
parry gone to its final resting place,
OleVeiand's memory forgotten. every body
"a s5ate OF eostaoy, anarohiasm making
love TO the police department and the
millen ium at hand.
when they got out Of their trance and
reach 60 the open air they begun to pinch
themselves and ask themselves what 1t
was oil about.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09

plete surprise to him) the camp colors
were used for the order, white bristol
and blue print, the work Of the Lake.
side Press. The band stand was also de-
corated in blue and white, in the osntre
OF which rested large shield with
Colum bia across It,
The members Of Camp Edgewood at.
tended in large number and helped
to make a merry party. The music.
furnished by Welcomes orch estra, was
first GLASS and received great praise dur
ing the evening.
The party broke up at II p. M. with
everybody. HAPPY, yet sorry the season Of
'96 Is over. Three rousing cheers were
given BY the boys for Mr.. Gordon and
employees OF. the rink.
During the evening Mr.. Gordon was
presented with bouquet by friends He,
being the proprietor of the rink, lie yer
ready to help entertain, amuse and man.
age, and the success of last evening is,
in good part, due, to. him.
The following people who have DON.
neotions with the rink will soon leave fol
home and say goodbye till '97: Frank
Gordon leaves for New York to make ar.
rangements for a trip South in tho near
future. Mr.. ami Mrs. Geo. W. Gordon,
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr.. Dennis aud
Mrs. Ookington go to Nsw Hampshire,
while Mr.. Bennett and Mr.. and Mrs. K.
L. Burnham remain at the island the
balance of the month.
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DEATHS.

In Westbrook, Sept 8. Bertha H.. daughter OF
Benz. F. and Eva NJ. Knight. aged l year, 18
days
Funeral Thursday afternoon. Services con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Harmon.
: At his summer mouse. Ipswich, Mass, Sept. 8.
his 18th year.
In Augusta, Sept. 3. George w. Savage OF
West Woolwich, aged SO years; Moses Choate.
aged 81 years; Sylvester Ellis of West Charles
ton. aged rs years.
III Ellsworth, Sept. 2, John Reed, aged 80 yrs.
In HaynesvIlle, Aug. rs, John II. Reid, aged
80 years.
In Hodgdon, Sept. LIST. Mrs B. E. H. DurnelI,
aged Sc years.
In Bridgton. Aug. 81, Mrs. Maud A. Smith,
aged &c years.
In Naples, Aug 20 Warren SaDborn aged
~ years. Sept. i, Barzila Stroilt, aged 60 yrs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
Westbrook Seminary.

Yesterday was the first day Of the term
at Westbrook seminary but it will be
several days before the new class reports
In Its entirety, and the other mem bers of
the class get to work. At chapel yester-
day morning there were 20 young lads
and three girls In attendance. Iniiioa-
lions point to q new class Of some 40
mem ers co close the century.
The buildings are all in good condition
after the vacation and the term promises
to be one Of great success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
Columbia Ball.

The closing ball given at Forest City
rink last. evening will long be remem-
bered by those pr esent. A hundred
couples entered the march. which was
led by President Of Camp. Columbia and
Miss Alice Trott, followed by other
members Of the camp. The light suits
made very pretty sight indeed.
The order had fine likeness of Mr..
Miller on the first page, (being CON-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
A SAD CASE.
Zenas r. Harrington Cuts His Own
Throat.

Found by a Lumber Pile Near KeIley's
Mi11-Temporary Insanity Undoubtedly
spected and Loved.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Albert r.
Mann Of the firm Of harrington & Mann,
house fnishers and moulding manu-
faoturers. located at No. 10 Brackets
mill, Kennebeo street, left the shop for
his house in Deering about O'Clock. He
saw his partners, Mr.. Zenas R. Earring
toms, horse and wagon standing In
Kelley's lane at the rear Of the mill, and
looked through the shop to sec If Mr..
Harrington was there before closing for
the night, but as he did not find him he
concluded he had gone off somewhere and
would be back later for his team.
About O'Clock some Of the neighbors
in the Vicinity and Officer Moulton, See
ing that the horse and wagon were still
standing in the lane made search for the
owner and telephoned to the station.
They hunted in the shop and finally the
body of Mr.. harrington was found. II
was a most grussome sight. Mr.. Earring.
ton had gone in to the rear Of the lumber
piles and with STRONG, powerful slash
that went through whiskers, flesh and
bone, with an old pocket knife made an
awful cash in his throat. He had then
evidently walked up and down, scattering
blood In every direction, until he had
dropped from sheer exhaustion. How
long he had been dead or whom he CON-
mitted the deed no one can tell.
Deputy Hartnett and Coroner Rich
went to the mill and made q thorough
search. The deputy also notified Mr..
Mann who came in at once. Mr.. Mann
said he could see no occasion for Mr..
Harrington q suicide. He had appeared
all right ind tho business affairs Of the
concern were oil right. He said, however,
that he believed that Mr.. Harrington had
been somewhat worried by the business
affairs of his son who is engaged In a
sheep ranch in the West.
Mr.. Harrington was So years old and
leaves family Of wife and six children
He was an indomitable worker, man
who took his business with him every
where and the great strain he was undor
undoubtedly produced a temporary In
sanity which led him to commit deed
he would naturally have the greatest alb
horr ence Of. He was a deacon in the
Bethel church, man of strong Christian
character and full Of kindness and love
for his fellow men. One of his intimates
said last evening, You can't say any
thug too strong Of. his high character
and noble qualities. His friends were
legion and enemies he had not"
His sons who are in the West were
autographed for.
His children arc Albert, John, William
and Herbert and his daughters ara Abby
and Ella. Albert and John are in Mon
tana at present. Both of the daughters
live at home at his residence on Smith
street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
W. G. T. .. Fruit and Flower Mission

SAA~A
These September days, with their fros-
ty suggestiveness, make the closing of
the W. U. 7. u. Fruit and Flower Mis-
sion a necessity. Even now the
blaokene flower stalks with their shriv-
elled leaves and flowers that one sees
through <certain sections Of the county
are evidences that the frost touch has be-
gun its beauty destroying work.
And 1t 10 with genuine regret that the
committee announce that the coming
Thursday, Sept. 10th, will close the work
Of the season Of 49,
They wish 1t were possible to continue
1t throughout the year. Perhaps when
our scientific townsman will have per-
footed his system of aerial navigation and
tine Fruit and Flower Mission committee
at the end of each seasons work. with no
cost Of time, scarcely Of money, can be
transported to the tropical country,
where flowers never freeze nor blight,
the work can DO carried on uninterrupt-
eddy. Until that tIme.oomes the middle
of September must, inexorably, mark the
closing Of the bright days with the flow
ers, and the beginning Of long pc Rod
Of flower work inactivity.
IL has been suggested therefore that the
occasion be made q memorable QUE
memorable in the true sense. And that
1t may be made suoh the committee soalls
upon the frisnds and patrons of the mis-
sion to make large donations of fruit,
flowers and reading matter. which will
be received any time Thursday forenoon
by those in attendance at the rooms 36
Oak street. They have dared to ask for
generous gifts, for the whole number of
benefloiaries is large and not one must
be neglected. 1t will be remembered
that all gifts sent to the Mission over
the railroads are flowed free transporta-
ton. Farmers whose trees are loaded
with delicious fruits are asked to note
this fact, as are all others who may look
with interest upon the work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09

majority Is no larger than the figures of
some silver men.
When asked II he had any personal In
formation from any of the states outside
Of Maine In addition to that given by The
press he said he had: "There has never
been any doubt about the resniA Of this
election. There has not been a particle
of doubt from the beginning. Il Is ali
settled and has been. MCKINLEY will be-
elected without any doubt There has
never been the slightest question upon
that point.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
Cherryfeld Fair.

Cherryf1eld, September 8.-The annual
fair of the West Washington Agricultural
society opened today at the Cherryfisld
park. The attendance was large. Tn 9 ex-
htbit in every department. Is the best in
the history of the society. The O. 40. raoe
was won by Hildea, owned by N. B. DYER
Of Milbridge. Best time s.89H.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
A Bridgton Democrat Leaves His Party.

The number Of prominent Democrats
who are leaving their party does not
diminish as eleotionssday approaches. One
of the most important Of these changes
is reported from Bridgton. Geo. W.
Newoonab. leader of the Bridgton Demo-
Gratis for Is years, has declared his inten-
ton to vote for the Republican state and
national tickets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09

The body of John Tierney of Auburn
who was drowned in the Androscoggin
river last Tuesday while picking drift
wood was found yes terday one mile from
where he was last seen alive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY.

The Fall Term of this Institution will open
Sept 15, 1896. Special attention to prepala-
ton for Bowdoin, Harvard and other leading
Best facilities for scientific and business. For
any desired information address the principal,
REV. B. P. SNOW,A. M. aug21d3w&wSw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-09
MANSON G.. LARRABEE.
AUCTION SALES.
By f. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOneers.
Important Auction Sale of Fix.
lures, Tools and Material, at
Forest City Sugar Re.
finery- Portland. Me.

On Thursday, Sept. oath. at 10 a. m. and 2 p
M, we shall sell machinery, tools and fixtures at
of about sixty tons of shafting. hangers, pull
leys and gears Thirty-6 five. wrought and IRON
tanks. 8 copper troughs, about 3 tons leather
one 35 horsepower engine, built by Babcock &
Wilcox. sectional boilers, about 15 tons Of iron
rails, iron columns, floor and portable scales, 2
pump. large lot of valves, copper floats, steam
gauges, thermometers, cast iron pipe, cast and
wrought iron fittings. dies and pipe cutters.
tackle and falls. MANILA rope, elevators.
sprocket wheels, beam scales, floor plates.
blacksmith tools, forges, enc large folding door
iron safe. and many other articles too numerous
to mention.
Terms Cash. Sale positive and without re-
serve.
For further particulars inquire OF the auction
GERS. septS. It'd