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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Ellis is Now After Durpree.

At the solicitat of a warm person.
al friend in this city, who went out to
Oakland. Thursday morning. to urge
in the party that was assaulted by the
colored attache of the circus, Wednes-
day night came to this city, yesterday
morning, and started to get q warrant
for the arrest of Durpree. For some
reason Ellis went to see Deputy Sheriff
Getchell, accompanied by his Water
vile friend. Officer Getchell told the
party to go see the judge. This they
did and the judge refused to give them
a warrant for this reason. Judge Shaw
tells the Journal that he told Ellis to
go to Augusta for warrant, that he
was not going to give them the war
rant and send an officer down there
after the man to be brought here and
returned to Augusta again, providing
he was not held. Judge Shaw told the
people that the man had been held
here in the police station until noon of
yesterday and that they had been noti-
fled to appear and they had not. The
judge says that no matter what the
standing of the compliments may be.
if they had appeared before him yes
terday he would have gone into the
case and found out what there was to
it. but he was certainly not going to
the expense to the county. necessary to
the sending of an officer to Augusta
when the authorities of the latter city
could just as well handle the case.
There is no question but that the
Oakland party was pretty well used up
in the scrap with the cOlOred man and
the latter has evidence that ne
was no more to blame for the affair
than the others. 1t is supposed that
Durpree Joined the circus at Augusta
and the Ellis party said they would go
there for a warrant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
He MAY Have Seen Better DAYS.

We will hereafter have some respect
for the Digger Indian, fer we have
seen probably the most unclean speci-
men of being in human form that
can possibly be allowed to live in a
civilized community, and he was once
white man. He was sitting on the
seat at the Electric car station oppO-
site that of the Maine Central, yester-
day morning, when the Journal man
arrived. We expected that he would
have nothing to say unless it were to
ask for a dime, but we were mistaken.
He babe us a pleasant good morning.
and then began a series of question re
garding the best places to keep away
from for man that did not want
work, the distances between towns
along the Maine Central. After he had
exhausted our source of information
he began to tell us of his travels. We
found that he was representative Of
that class who have seen better days
and that he started on the downward
path through his love for the cup. He
was intelligent, educated, eloquent
along certain lines, was captivated
with Maine and the weather; he paid
glowing tributes to the great men Of
our State, both the dead and the liy-
ing; he told of foreign countries and
flung Latin at us until we felt foreign
ourself; he quoted Scripture by the
book, psalms and Revelations; he dis.
cussed the Dingley bill so fiuently that
we became interested, missed
the train. and began to- wonder
at what manner of man had
we before us. He confessed that
he never stole ride on the railroad.
he always asked for a ride and IL II
was refused he walked. He had never
stolen ham from the cellar or potato
from the field. He had not MIXED
anyone's COW in the pasture or slept in
any mans barn without his consent.
He had been lawyer, for, he told. us
how to make out a deed and to con-
duct case in the criminal court, and.
altogether he was posted on about
everything Of value to anybody. Wher
he rose to begin anew his Journey
toward the east, he said in the most
polite tones. Il bid you good morning"
and he was gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Winners Of Merchants Prizes.

The list of winners of the prizes Of
fered by the merchants of this city on
the programme of the State Gun Club
shoot in this city, Wednesday and
Thursday, is as follows: fitting water
pitcher. Randall of Portland: 500 load
ed shells, barton of Portland; Morris
chair, Preble of Waterville; revolver,
Williams of Portland; dress suit case,
Dennis of Portland; travelling bag.
Libby of Gardiner; Walsrode powder,
Adams of Portland; Oriental powder.
Mayberry of Westbrook; fishing rod,
Jones of Georgetown; hunting jacket,
hat and vest, Lord of Bath; box of
cigars, Shaw of Readfield; box of
cigars, Huntington of Richmond: cigar
box. w. Getchell of Waterville; 200
shells, Barton of Fairfield; silk UNI
brella, Merrill of Bath; smokers set
Conner of Waterville; Winchester
rifle. Chester Getchell of Waterville;
shell case, Arthur Randall of Portland !;
lamp, Leroy of Massachusetts,: can of
powder, w. Getchell of Waterville;
clock, Williams of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Peters Fighting Cat.

Peter Herbst, the cigar maker, has a
cat. A lot of other people have a cat
apiece and some have several cats, Dus
this particular cat is the only cat or
consequence on the street. 1t makes
friends with every body. is playful and
full of fun from early morn till late al
night. 1t runs the shop when dogs
come around. and although it has seen
but a few months of life on this terres-
trial sphere it can do" the best dog
that comes along. A dog came along,
Thursday night, while the cat was gaz-
ing at the moon. That particular dog
has a reputation as a fighter. 1t has
a reputation to sustain, so at least II
evidently thought as it came proudly
down the walk. 1t Spied the cat JUS.
about the time the cat spied the dog.
The dog jumped for the cat and the cat
met the dog in the center of the ring.
A howl and a yell and the dog retired
to it's corner and the first round was
ended. The dog sailed in again. 1t was
surprising how short these rounds were.
The spectators began to shout hip
odrome" thinking it was a put up job
on the part of the dog and it's man.
ayers. The dog started in for the
third round, but it did not get more
than half way there before it was met
by the cat The feline lit fairly in the
face of the dog and the battle was won.
The dog was seen to cross the street,
yesterday morning, just before 1t ar
rived at the cigar store and the chances
are that the breach in the friendship
between the dog and the cat will never
be mended. The cat is wearing its
honors easy and looking for more dogs
of the pugilistic stripe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The many friends in this city Of
William T. Hall, who for some time
was clerk in the office of the Maine
Water Company and later a clerk in
the TicOnic Bank, will be pleased to
learn that he has passed an examina-
ton and admitted to the Sagadahoc
county bar to practice law. Mr.. Hall
is remembered here as a very pleasant
and courteous gentleman whom his
friends in this city were sorry to lose
from their midst. The Bath Times
compliments him on a very successful
examination,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

must drive team Of runaway kSt..
ana make love TO a. lady at the nassS
time. They would put In insulting .o,Iss-
tions ana al sorts Of calls to me-. Then
would wan until the noise had sul,sid
ed get In about Ave minutes OF IAN
The reporters would get that down, ana
Then would come up another temuesf
After the first interruption Beecher
said, MY frfends. we Will have an al
Amused by something that occurred. 4.
laughed outright. The audience afonneS
Its uproar, wondering what. he w
laughing at. and that gave him anothes
cnance: which he took advantage 81.
Little by little he succeeded in TOUCHING
English sentiment agreeably, and vim.
ming over few of his antagonists. ~
showed that the conflict between IN
two sections was between liberty and
Iish sympathy ought TO be with ~
North. He defended the constitution -
an anti-slavery document, and fher
quoted the laws of the slave states "a
show how the slaves were treated not
as human beings. but as cattle. !.Yom
hear he said. that the war has moth
ing to do with slavery. But 1t has to "a
with nothing else. II the North has
been IN favor OF depressing the black
man, now Is It that the South has gone
TO war with the North because they be.
lieve the contrary. The North Is ike 4
snip carrying passengers, tempest-tOs
and while the sailors are laborinr. an1
the captain and officers directing. s0in2
OF the grumbiers among the passenrers
say, You are ali the time working ID ssv9
the snip. but you don't care to save tlse
passengers" 1880 ~
Beecher was interrupted at this point
Dy the chairman. who announced tflaf
the English government had made %
It's mind to seize the rams that wers
being built at Liverpool TO aid the South.
Aanough not entirely conquering TIA
MOD. SO as to suppress every interrup-
tion. Beechers came on magniiIcen4iy
victorious: and England recognized fkS
fact. Describing his experience at Nam
chester some years later. he said: NO
BODY knows better than I what It Is q
ieel fnat every interest that touches tn
heart OF Christian man and a patriots
man and lover Of liberty is being a.
sailed wantonly: to stand between on
nation and your own and feel that Won
are In a situation in which your country
may rise or fall with you. God was y
Mind II all. l knew it and felt 1t: ana
when l got through. and the vote ~
taken. you might have thought IL va
a tropical thunder storm that swenf
through that hall as the ayes vefs
numbered. while the noes were an IL !
significant and contemplate minority.
y. naG an gone on our side. and such
enthusiasm 1 never saw"
America has had other friumnhs ~
eioquence almost or quite equal to fhose
mere recorded. but they are few in nniVS
per- II OratOry is on the decline IL =
because momentous issues are not ever1
uay az nand to awaken the people to -
tongue to expression. The triumnhs ~
Prentlss and Webster and COrwin n
lincoln and Douglass and CLAW. gefs
.riumphs due to high-wrought puhii6
sentiment concerning slavery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Houlton; G. G. Downing, Dover; Mr..
J. McKenna, travelling passenger agent
for the Canadian Pacific railroad, who
win have charge Of the party from this
city. Among the visiting ladies were
Mrs. L. p. True Of Clinton; Mrs. J. A.
Ames, Belfast; and Mrs. b. H. Put
nam of HoultOn.
While the comrades chatted the
Misses True and Lottie and Master
Roy Emery os this city entertained
them with several selections including
familiar plantation melodies. 1t was
a very happy party that continued I'M
til q late hour, 't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
A IoIIy G. an. Time.

This year the G.. A. r. veterans Of
Maine who attend the national en-
campment, coming from the east of
morning. The party will be made up
at this point and in order to do this
quite a number of the people arrived
here on the trains last evening and oc-
cupied the Canadian Pacific sleeping
cars that had been sent to this city for
their accommodation. In the evening
the visitors were entertained by the
members of w. S. Heath and the ladies'
of the Relief Corps Of this city. Com
rade G. A. Osborne presided at the re-
ception held at G. A. r. hall, and was
assisted by Comrade Adams. There
were speeches from Comrades Perry of
Fairfield, Smith of Houlton. VAIN
wright Gushing of Foxcroft, G. G.
Downing of Dover, Emery of Water
vile. Libby of Waterville. tunt Of
Waterville, and Foster of Bangor
Among the ladies called upon were
Mrs. Emery, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Bar
ton of this city.
Then followed general mix-up and
getting acquainted while several COM
rades passed the refreshments. Among
the visitors present on this occasion
were Eugene Cults. Fort Fairfield; c..
E. Robinson, Blaine; J. s. Bartlett,
Bangor; Wainwright Gushing, Fox
croft; J. F. Foster, Bangor; G. r.
Rich, Atkinson; c. l.. Ray, Sangerville;
S. H. Stevens and F. s. Stevens, Gull
ford; E. Tarr. Castle Hill; F. C. Rob-
innson, Robinson; w. w. Miller, Fox
croft; H. o. Perry, Fort Fairfield; j.
p. Folsom, Palmyra; L. P, True, Clin-
ton; G. H. Smith and b. H. Putnam,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Anyone who cares to investigate will
discover that the proposed new hydrant
on Charles street is as necessary as any
hydrant in the the city. That section
of the city is made up of large wooden
buildings which are just in the rear of
the long row of fine brick blocks that
line the west side of Main street, be-
tween Silver and Temple streets, the
wealthiest portion of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

At Bennington. VT. Mrs. Sophy Wal
pridge Winnie celebrated her one hum
dredth birthday In the presence Of -
guests Mrs. Winnie is we'll preserved
anS stood the fatigue well, 4he lives in
the Oldest living person born In Benninr-
ton: That Is Mrs. Emily Hyde GrInneii
OF Colchester. VT, who Is now over ii.
enjoys the best of health. and can see %
thread needle without glasses Oder
who lives within four miles Of Bennins.
ton. at South Shaftsbury. Mrs. McCarfy
Is io5. and vet in good weather often
walks to church at Bennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Two of the worst looking tramps that
ever invaded the city were on deck.
yesterday. They got rather familiar
with a house wife on Morrill, avenue
and the lady at once took a rifle belong
ing to her husband, out of it's case,
where it stood in the corner of the hall.
She has been looking around for the
hole in the ground where those tramps
disappeared ever since. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

has Tor many years been the hoiAo a.
sportsmen and the commercial man When
IN this section of the State. The hotel r.
but short distance from the best Aih
ponds and hunting grounds In the 0tato.
TIE livery connected with the housa r
ample and the very best. Tho cuinino
speaks for itself and the terIus are 80
reasonable. When making plans III
your summer outing remember tn -,
erset hotel Geo II. ClaStnA proDeieoGk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Fred Anderson of Melrose, Mass,
was in the city, yesterday. He was ON
his way to Bangor. where he will visit
friends and he had made the trip from
his home to this city on his wheel.
making the distance in two days and
three hours to this point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mr.. Cilley has been making numerous
improvements of late in the business sec
ton of the town. Acatch basin has been
placed on the corner OF Main and Bridge
streets which wiii-prevent the water
from running into the basement store of
Wisgin & Nye. something that always
has given considerable trouble in every
heavy rain. Railroad street has been wild
ened and graded. the sidewalk renewed
and the old reservoir in front of the old
steam mill office filed IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Repairs are going on at the trotting
park The little house next to the big
stable has been moved to one side and
repaired. Most OF the stalls are in good
condition and only need cleaning. Two
horses are already quartered at the park
and are doing work on the track every
day, while there are quite number
speeding there every pleasant afternoon
and evening. ts't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Charles Powerlow of Ticonic street
has just completed the construction Of
a fine new refrigerator near his store.
Mr.. Pomerlow intends to keep a large
stock of meats on hand constantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Frank w. Gowen has gone to Phila-
delphia, where he is engaged in insur-
ance business. being one of the general
field managers of the American Tenn
perance Life Insurance Association of
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

the past few days. People in consid-
cradle numbers have taken advantage
of the weather and the stream has been
literally sprinkled with boating par
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

very commendable deed of charity
was recently performed here. Two neigh
bors We're never on very good terms with
each other. but when trouble and sick
ness came into the home of one of them
the other let all bygones go and extended
helping hand. With his own team he
secured the country until he found some
one to work for his neighbor and then
succeeded in raising neat little sum of
money for his aid,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Elk Appointments.

Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 19.-Grand Ex-
allied Ruler Delweiler of the Elks, today,
appointed deputies OF the order In the
Parsons. Portland: Massachusetts, q. ii.
Sf1e}dOn, HaverhiH: New Hampshire
Herbert R. Dow. Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Joseph Sawyer. H. f. Wyer. Forrest
Drew and Frank Coffell will go to Hay
den lake. Skowhegan. today. with Hairs
Military Band of Waterville. which has
been engaged to play there, Saturday
evening and Sunday, when the excursion
lists from Shawmut. Fairfield and Water
vile will be there ,Hi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

f. "A. Emery, Maine Central station
agent at Shawmut, has that smile of all
smiles. for q little stranger arrived,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The Journal will be found ON sale
at news stand of w. ID. Spauldimg, G.
A. Henslrickson, 1O3 Main St., Corson
4 kfdder. No. 81 Main St., and
Gideon Pitcher, No. DO Water 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The Maine Central is bound to give
the people Of Maine plenty of Oppor-
tunity to take an outing for a day il
they cannot afford two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The Maine Central will make another
excursion to Old Orchard. next Tuesday.
a special train leaving this station by
the way of Lewiston at $50 A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. c. Crowell and daughter, Miss
Annie. are visiting relatives in Rich
mond for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The Passmore Edwards settlement, now
being established in London. will be I'M
der Unitarian influences. and an attempt
will probably be made In It to carry out
by Mrs. Humphrey Ward In Robert Els
mere 90 Z = =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Miss Bertha c. Jackson left town,
Thursday. for her home in Marlboro,
Mass, after spending several weeks
with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Pettee. who have
been stopping in town for several
weeks, returned Friday, to their home
in Mexico. t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The manager of the Colby foot ball
team has sent the uniforms and equip
ments of the team to the repair shop.
Begins to look like more fun, don't it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Next week the second Methodist Sun
day school picnic will be held by. the
young people at East pond. large
number intend to go, and the occasion
will undoubtedly be, very pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Miss Alice Benjamin has gone tc
Portland, where she will pass a few
weeks with friends t0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Rev. III. w. Kimball. pastor of the Is
land Avenue Congregational church, has
returned from his vacation which was
passed in Deering. Services at the church
begin tomorrow,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

A nHmber of excursionists from Dex-
ter passed through here, yesterday
morning, on their way to Good Will
Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Judge Rogers of Belfast, was in the
city, last evening, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Charles Pomlow, the Ticonic street pro-
vision dealer, has just completed a
new and large refrigerator for cold
storage purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Quite a large party from here attended
the meeting at Shawmut Wednesday
evening. Mrs. Nathan Hunt conducted
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. Helen Brown Haynes has returned
from Paris, France, where she has been
studying music with M. Beer Skowhe-
gan people will later be favored with a
concert by this talented vocalist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. F. E. Fairbanks of Winthrop, is
spending few days in this place, Wis.,
iting her uncle, H.. A. Howard, and
family. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The members of Cascade Grange
went to Great pond one day last week,
where their annual picnic was held. A
most pleasant day is the general report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

F. +. Brown and C. w. Hussey went
to Augusta on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Hon. c. A. Harrington of Norridge-
wock. was in the city for a short time,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Prof. and Mrs. J. w. Black have re-
turned from Bar Harbor, where they
had passed two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

F. X. owen, night editor of the Port
land Daily Press, was in the city for
"a short time, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

WATERVILLE.

Journal telephone number for Water.
vile is 34.2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Horace Newenham of the Coburn
Classical Institute ball team, is pitch
ing good ball for the: HoultonS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. F. M. Rand and young son
Sidney. have gone to Troy, Me-, to visit
relatives for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. John Warren and daughter OF
Terre Heute. Ind. are the guests OF
Mrs. A. j. Alden of this CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Hon. S. S. Brown and family and A.
w. Flood and family have gone to
Northport for two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mr.. Whittemore. who formerly lived
in Exeter Joined the excursionists from
that place Friday and accompanied them
to Good VIII Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Burt futile, who was under arrest
Thursday. on the charge of selling a BIZ
cycle that he had bought but not paid
for, has settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Misses Hazel and Alma Flanders who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Mcclure for a few weeks. left, Fri
day afternoon en- route to their home in
South Dakota. gaN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Frank w. Gowan has gone to Phil.
adelphia to engage in the insurance
busine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Mrs. Ida Buckpitt of Dorchester
Mass, is in town for few weeks, the
guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

WINS Ireland Is rejoicing over the adj
vent OF q little stranger who tips the
scales at 1OK pounds.