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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Walter A. Hodgdon of Pretty Marsh.
| day. his body was found by dragging
brook in Round pond a mile from home.
lair hole in the ice. He was 10 years old.
His father lives in East Machias.
Active preparations for the accommo-
datiOn of those members of the State of
Maine Reed club who are to make the
trip to the st. Louis convention. are still
being made. Within the past few days
tmany important details have been
PLANNED. The contract for decorating the
Southern hotel. where the club viii make
| its headquarters. has just been closed.
These decorations will be on a magnif-
| cent scale. and there will be none hand
somer or more attractive. The train of
sleepers which will convey the members
| from Portland to ST. Louis will be eab-
orately adorned with flags and bunting
and these coaches will eclipse in beauty
any that have ever been drawn out from
New England TO any political convention.
The work will he under the supervision
| of Captain George Z. Brown of Portland.
An elegant banner will be made at New
ark. \. j.. has been ordered. This will
be carried in the parades at ST. Louis.
The following are the important cor
| rections made during the month of March
on the coast of Maine charts published by
the photographic office: Mount Desert
lsand.-Bar Harbor.-The breakwater
has been extended about 400 feet beyond
Dry Ledge in the same direction as that
and the charts have been changed ac-
cordingly Charts affected SIS. 800, 3S.
and 103 Sheepscot River.-The first-class
bell buoy. painted black. moored in AZ
feet of water about $50 feet S. J. w from
Clous Ledge Spindle. has been discontin-
ued and erased from the charts. Charts
affected: 3l5a. 3li. and 105. The black
spar buoy. about 800 feet NNE. J. T.
from the spindle on Clous Ledge, has
been changed to second-class can buoy
and the letter s. has been
cordinSiy. Charts affected: 3l4 and l05.
liHssey Sound.-A new black spar buoy.
No. l, in y feet of water. has been estab-
lished off the east shore of Peak Island.
entrance to Hussey Sound about 400 feet
NE. from the shoal part of the ledge
which has feet of water over it at low
water. and is shown on the bearings:
Pumpkin Mob. N. by W. x w. Sc Tan
gent Peak Island. SW. !. W. Charts
affected: 325, 49, 10G and l07. Portland
harbor and Entrance.-The latest reports
creased depths from dredging in Port
land Harbor, and the photography on the
charts has been changed accordingly.
a new red buoy. No. 6. has been estab-
% feet south of the shoal part of Keep
Ledge, south of Peak Island, and about
20 feet south of Il rock which has feet OF
water over it at low water. on the bear
ings; White Head Ledge Spindle. SSE.a
+. Trotts Rock Spindle. NE. 4 F.. dis
tant 800 feet. a new black buoy. No. 5.
about 600 feet +. * n. from Ram Island
Shoal (Which is about l-3 mile NE. of Ram
iSland). has been established and is
shown on the charts. on the bearings:
Portland Head Light. SW. by W. y W.
White Head Ledge Spindle NV II w.
distant about 40 mile. Ram Island
Ledge Tripod. SW. X s.. distant about
$40 mile. Charts affected: 325, 3l5, log and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The funeral of the late Capt. FRANK
Eastman, who died in a marine hospital
at Vineyard Haven, Mass, Wednesday,
was held at the residence of his
brother, Capt. Reuben Eastman, on
Highland avenue, at o'clock. Sunday
afternoon. A large number OF friends
and acquaintance was present Rev.
r. w. Plant, pastor of the Episcopal
church, OBLIGATED. The bearers were
James Ward, S. b. Collins, G. F. Jack
ms and j. e. Cunningham. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful. The
remains were taken to South Gardiner
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

On Thursday. three Bangor school,
girls, Oracle Hoyt and Myria Frost.
aged l6 years each, and Pearl Potter.
aged ID years. all Of whom have. 80
their parents say, had desire to 10
upon the stage. left Bangor on board
the steamer City of Bangor. bound for
Boston in search of fame. They didn't
get the fame. but did secure a great
deal of publicity. Their parents learned
from young man. Rufus Hamm, who
saw them leave, where they had gone.
and notified the Boston police, who ar
rested them upon the arrival of the
boat and sent them back on the same
steamer in charge of the steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The burglars have struck Gardner.
They arrived in the darkness of night
and tried very hard to get something
not belonging to them at the residences
of j. +. Elwell. on Central avenue. Mr..
Elweil was awakened, about liz
O'Clock. Saturday morning. by hearing
a man moving about in his appart
n,ents. Stepping into the Dining
room. Mr. Elwell was somewhat sur
prsed at running into the would-b
robber. who without much ado jumped
out Of the window by which he had
entered and disappeared before Mr.,
Elwcll could give the alarm. City
Marshall Drake was aroused by a
young man returning from a dance,
who saw two suspicious looking char
acters in A. II, Smiths yard, on Bruns-
wick avenue. The marshal was on
the search until after o'clock. but was
unsuccessful in landing any one. The
man who entered Mr.. Elwelfs house
is described as Il tall fellow with a
black moustach. dressed in cheap
clothes, and also wearing n stripped
sweater. 1t is supposed that this man
is one of the gang that has been work
ing in Norridgewock, Oakland and Au-
gusta. and is moving westward
Marshal Drake and his policemen have
been on the watch for the supposed
burglars the authorities very carefully
sCrutinizins every unknown person who
happens to come to Gardiner The
officers in Randolph and South Gardi-
ner are also on the lookout The house
of Weston Lewis was also visited the
burglars effecting an entrance by a
dining room window. The robbers took
every precaution not to be caught in
their act as could possibly be done,
they unlocking both the front and the
back doors so that a quick exit might
be made. Mrs. Lewis pocketbook. con-
tanning $23 was ransacked but the WISH
tors We're kind enough to leave be-
hind them the pocketboOk and three
cents. An attempt was made, Satur-
day night. to enter DR.. A. X. p Strout's
house, on Pleasant street. but was un-
successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
is the standard family soap.

of the finest appointed apothecary
stores in Maine When asked about
other business men whom he remem-
bered as having been in trade for many
years. Mr. Jackson said: There are
very few whom | can remember as
having been in trade as long as l have.
Amasa Ring. the butcher up the street,
| believe started in trade here before l
did. and | think Barstow & Nickersoil.
the grain dealers. did also Then comes
Bartlett a. Dennis and James Il. Ding
ley. who have been doing business FOR
40 years or more. | fail to recall any
others. though there may be some
whose names have escaped my mem
Dry / have watched the changes
made among the dealers for half
century. bu, | had not thought until
this moment to attempt TO count IN
those changes. OF course 40 Years VIII
make lots of changes in town both
among traders and among the In
habitants as we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The great loss to Gardiner by the
carrying away of the bridge in the re-
cent freshet becomes more apparent
every day. While the Lizzie NJ. Snow
now on the ferry route is filling the
gap to great extent. yet it does not
quite do the Work of bridge. The
people who have been in the habit OF
coming to Gardiner with their produce,
are now going to Augusta instead.
Residents of Pittston, WHITEHEAD. Chel-
sea and Windsor have long done bust
ness here. but they cannot now cross the
river with their teams and so Gardiner
loses their trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

orrin Cottle, who had the misfortune
the quarry. Friday forenoon, is com
Portable and is doing as We'll as could
be expected. 1t seems that some feet
from the derrick near whore Mr.. Cottle
was standing, blasting operations were
under way. The fuse leading to the
cartridge had been lighted and those
near AT hand started To move Off so as
to be out Of the way of tie flying rock
The derrick was lowering q piece Of
granite. but had been left by the men
in charge being in too close proximity
to the place where the blast was TO be
made. Mr.. Cottle. in walking away,
stumbled on log and in this way his
hand struck the rapidly moving cogs.
and was so terribly mangled. Jack"
Mills. fellow workman. seeing the
accident. and realizing in an instant
that Mr.. Cottle would not re able To
rise to get himself away from the eX
plosion that was very soon To follow.
ran. and. at the risk of his own life,
for the fuse had burned nearly away.
removed the burning fuse from the
cartridge. 1t has been adiudged
most heroic act by those who were eye
witnesses. for Mr.. Cottle could not
have escaped the terrific blast without
terrible injury, and perhaps loss Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

When the Kennebec was about to
make Il landing, Saturday morning, the
Della Collins. which was on the east
side of the river. backed into the big
boat, striking her about midship. on
the starboard side. This damaged the
Della's wheel badly and rendered her
unfit for duty. The Della WIS towed
To the wharf by the Lizzie Nj. Snow.
The damage was of such magnitude
that the Della could not make her trip
to Augusta, 50 the freight was trans
fered by train. Workmen were en-
gagged, Sunday in repairing the injured
wheel and the boat will make its regu-
lar trip up the river Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Tramps have commenced once again
to arrive in Gardiner and ask for a
resting place during the night at the
police station. For four nights the av-
erage number of itinerants V no have
sought. quarters at Hotel Drake" has
been eight. 1t is suggested by some
that it would be a good idea for per
sons to securely lock their doors and
windows before retiring for the night.
as burglaries have been quite frequent
in Maine of late, Norridgewock. Oak
land, Augusta and this city having
been visited by these nefarious men
within the past few days. Probably
the gang that is now terroriZing the
northern part of the county VIII make
an attempt to burglarize in this vicin
ity again, if the members of the crowd
are not apprehended. There is said to
be large numbers of "Wandering Will
les who spend the night in hay barns
perhaps few miles from the city, who
are afraid to come to Gardiner. think
ing they will be arrested and sent up
to Kennebec Jail for 80 or 60 days.
Warm weather is now in vogue, which
makes a tramp shun station house or
a Jail to more or less degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

{. NJ. Day. who has just closed out
ms grocery business, ASA new brick
block is to be erected on the site of
the old wooden building long occupied
by him. has not entirely abandoned
that business. He has just purchased
400 bushels of pea beans at a remark
ably low price, and is going to hold
them until the market offers more
advantageous price than it does to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Among the new books recently
placed on the shelves at the Hubbard
Free Library are the following: Colo
NAL Danes and Wives" by Miss Earle:
THE Colonial Cavaliers. by Maude w.
Goodwin: Little Visits to Homes Of
Great Men" by Ebert Hubbard: Con
stantnople." by +. Marion Crawford;
Dixie" by Julian Ralph; Cruising
Among the Carrbeans." by Rev. w. 6.
Puddeford: THE Minute Men of the
Frontier" by w. 6. Puddefold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

There are very few of the old-time
traders of Gardiner now doing bust
ness, death having made great inroads
in their ranks. Very few of the dealers
of 40 years ago are now in trade.
James A. Jackson. the druggist. started
in business in July, 1855, and has
carried on the drug business con-
tinuously since that time. A few years
ago a substantial brick block was built
on the site of the old wooden store
occupied by him, and he now has one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
Halloween Advertisements.
NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS.

NJ ROBERTS calls attention to the
fact that he has in stock one of the
handsomest lines of Millinery he has
ever carried, and one of the best on
the river The elegant window display
made will carry out this statement.
There are the latest designs in Hats.
Bonnets, Flowers. Laces, Fancy Ores
den Ribbons and numerous novelties
Miss Edna w. Drinkwater, an accom-
plished milliner, will have charge of
this department.; all work done guar
anteed to give satisfaction.
NJ. ROBERTS, Haliowell, We.
apr2Ieodtf FBt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mr.. William c. Palmer relates the
following incident; AT the fTeakinE
out of the war. my uncle was APP
pointed, through the recommendation
of thu. late IN II. II. Hill Of Augusta.
surgeon on the staff of General O. q.
Howard then colonel of the Sd Maine
Regiment. Just before leaving for the
front Dr. Palmer was obliged 10 go ~
Boston to purchase supply OF sursl~
cal Instruments. and my brother went
on with the troops in his stead as far
and was to take ship at that port. ON
hoard the train he happened to pick
up on the floor a sleeve button which
he put in his pocket. Several years
after, he returned home and one day
my mother was rummaging IN ms
chest and came across the sleeve but
ton. 1t was solid gold and had the mi
tials %. O. H. in raised letters on the
face. She asked him where he got 1t.
and he related the story as | tell IT.
Why said my mother that Is Gen
eral Towards sleeve button. He IS
coming here to lecture and when he
does | will give it to him. Some time
afterward the general visited Gardiner,
and mother gave him the button, AT
which he was greatly pleased. 1 value
this button very highly said he. from
the fact that ii was given to me by my
mother as birthday present. The
button while in my brothers possession
had gone around the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The Methodist church on Highland
avenue will soon. when the painting is
completed, compare most favorably
with the other churches of the city.
The interior of the structure has been
painted and now the workmen are
laboring on the steeple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Chad" Morrison is one of GARDENERS
genuine ball cranks. Chad bears the
distinction of buying the first ticket
for the first game of the season. be-
tween the Remedies and the Maine
State college team at the Augusta
Driving park, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

!. y. Dinsmore says a band is a sure
go He has been to Oakland and Sc
cured q number OF band instruments,
and knows where there more. Nearly
ali nf those who have expressed Il
willingness to join the band We're mem
bers OF the old Watervlle Military
Band. The director win be Elmer
Whittier. who is considered as fine d
clarinet player as there is in the State.
a thorough musician and a competent
leader MIR. Dinsmore viii be business
manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The meeting of the Reform Club at
Temperance hall, Sunday afternoon,
was largely attended. Rev. f. O..
Thayer, pastor Of the Methodist church,
gave an excellent address on the evils
and results of intemperance. Seven
teeen signed the pledge at the meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Miss Bertha Brown. who for the past
year has acted as the Gardiner man
ager of the Postal Telegraph Co., has
resigned her position to take effect.
May /. Miss Brown will leave for
Newburyport, Mass. where she has ac-
cepted more lucrative position. Dur
ing Miss Browns stay in Gardiner she
has made many friends. who hope that
she will achieve abundant success in
the Massachusetts city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
Because ! =
a 1t Is Resf.E y

Why is the. demand for.
Welcome Soap in New Eng
land greater than tor any
other family soap?
Because housekeepers, after
using it for years, and COM
pairing it with others, know it
is the best and most econom-
ical; its quality never varies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

A fine rabbit hound owned by ]. A.
Fairbanks, the gunsmith, was run
over and killed by an Electric car, Sat
ur.lay afternoon. The car was moving
along rapidly. and when the dog ran
across the track. could not be stopped
quick enough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mystic Girl, the bay mare by Mystic
Withers, formerly owned BY Thomas
Mclaughlin. was sold. last week. To
Frederick l'lrnsWorth Il Co. Of New
London. CT. Many Will regret that this
promising horse is To leave the state.
but the figure for which she was sold
undoubtedly warranted the sale. c. y.
Smith of this city, has had her in train
ing III" past winter and many lovers
of horse flesh have enjoyed spin be-
hind her. Mr. Smith Will accompany
Mystic Girl to Connecticut. and will
leave. Wednesday morning, on the boat
for BOSTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The debate given by the Phillips De-
batting Club at the Congregational
church. Friday evening, was we'll at
tended and the orators on both sides
of the question. covered themselves
with glory. The question for consider
alton was: Resolved. That the United
States should adopt the bi-metallic
standard" No decision on the debate
was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

L. II. Barker of Cedar Grove, was in
Gardiner. Saturday. Mr.. Barker is the
representative of a large ice concern
which has houses along the kennebec.
Mr.. Barker says that the demand fof
kennebec ice is something phenomenal
for this time of year. In the Southern
states where the frozen substance from
the kennebec river is in great demand.
the weather is extremely hot. which
naturally necessitates the purchase o.
a large amount of ice. Vessels arr
being chartered every day in the week
and it is estimated that but very little
will be left over in the fail if the pres
ent demand is any criterion To go by.
AS all are doubtless aware. Kennebec
ice is the best in the market and al
ways brings the highest prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Captain Van Blenn will act as second
pilot on the steamer Sagadahoc, this
season. The captain held this position
on the Sagadahoc until two years ago
when he took command of the Della
Collins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

A special meeting of the city govern
ment will be held, this evening. COM
mencing promptly at 7.30 o'clock. The
docket for the municipal year will be
disposed of and the appropriation bill
will again come up for consideration
In the lower branch. The board of
aldermen will grant a hearing to the
Reform Club. the members Of which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The regular meeting of Cobbossee
Colony. L. O. p F., will be held, Tues
day evening. AS matters of Importance
will come before the meeting for con-
sideration. good attendance is de-
sired. An initiation will take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

County Commissioner j. II. Hamil-
toms residence on Warren street
shines with a new coat of white paint
put on this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

pr. j. n. Merrill of Skowhcgan. read
a valuable paper on Sewer Gas and
the Treatment of Its Effects" before
the Waterville Clinical Society, Friday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The executive committee OF the Hal
low ell Improvemen Association held II
meeting. Friday afternoon. and ont
lined plans Tor the completion of the
organization. The committee requests
that there be a large attendance OF
delegates from all parts of the city at
the meeting of the association in the
reading room Of the Hubbard free
library, this evening. The property
Owners of the city cannot make a bet
ter paying inv estmcnt than in tho
maintenance Of a well organized i'm
.pruVement society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mrs. Edward Webb returned to her
home in Lewiston, Saturday. after at
tending the funeral of her sister, the
late Mrs. Witham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The misery of years has been cured
IN single night by the use of Doan's
ointment. positive. never failing
remedy for Itching Piles and all SIM
liar diseases. Your dealer keeps It. or
can get 1t for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mrs. John H. Lowell has returned
from Rumford Falls, where she ha
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. T.. X
Day, for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Miss Matte Chase will leave, this
morning. for Radcliffe college. after
having spent a weeks vacation with
her parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mrs. c. II. Golf returned to her home
in East Pepperell, Mass, Saturday. af-
ter visit to her relatives in this vicin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Robert Emmett Court of Foresters
will observe the 9Th anniversary of the
order at its hail. May T. A fine pro-
gramme will be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

VIII Smith of the Maine Central. who
has charge of the construction train at
this point, has returned from a short
vacation passed in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Porter Morrison of the johnson house
takes a just pride in the boot backing
stand that was placed in front of the
hotel, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

About IS odd Fellows and Rebekahs
attended the special Divine services at
the Methodist church, Sunday The
Rev. Mr.. Berry delivered very able
and interesting discourse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

win Cole. employed at the Holdings
worth IL Whitney paper mill, lost the
ends of two fingers in the rolls of n
paper machine. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

One firm reports ladies' bicycles in
great demand. this season. The firm
has half dozen orders that they can
not get wheels for at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

II. Purinton & Bros. have been
awarded the contract to build a fine
block for Ed Bison. on Water street,
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Blair of Port
land, spent Sunday in the city, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Tozier,
on Dresden avenue