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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11
WENT TO HOLLIsTERVILLE.

His parents went from Wilkes-Barre
to Abingdon where they lived for four
years and where Jerusha at the age
Of twenty-five was married to Eunice
Hall daughter of Henry Hal lShe
died twenty-five years ago. The fami-
ly moved to Hollisterville where
Jerusha started a rake and handle
factory which he operated for many
years.
He boasts of having worn out two
saw mills during his life. Ten years
ago he made Scranton his home but
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11
steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. +. G. NJ. T. Howley. 23l Wyoming ave.

Passengers for New York city should
take Lehigh Valley railroad. Sleeping
car placed on track at Wilkes Barre
900 p. IN. for occupancy. \ Leaves at
$50 a. m. arriving New York 1923 a. m.
Reservations at City Ticket ohice, 300
Lackawanna avenue. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11

everybody, is not an old man despite
his years. His health is good and he
has good hopes of reaching and pass
ing the century mark. He is now. as
far as is known, the oldest man in the
county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11

been chased two miles by a bear while
coming over the mountain near Moosic
lake, with bag of wheat that he was
taking to the Babylon mill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11

reposlng on the stone coping of the
City Hall, with his head carefully pill
lowed in n young woman's lap. She
was sitting very still, and consider
ately requested the rescue party to
keep still and not disturb his nap.
The annual donation day of the
Home for the Friendless will be on the
2lst. 1t was expected that by this date
the new building would be occupied
but 1t will be November before re-
moval will take place. It is hoped
that all the former friends of the
Home, together with many new ones
will generously remember the old peo-
pie and the little children who are
sheltered beneath its roof.
Charles a. Hartley, the famed ven
triloquist, humorist. and valued mem
Der of the New York Worlds staff of
special correspondents, was in the city
yesterday on brief visit.
Now are the days when a man takes
unto himself a new hat, promptly puts
it on his head, as soon as it is bought
and has his old one wrapped in paper
and sent home. A woman does the
same thing differently. She also buys
a new hat, after admiring herself in
1t before the milliner's mirrors, but she
never dreams of Immediately wearing
1t home; not she. 1t is sent in a big
box, after dark. probably. with much
surreptitious mystery, and worn for
the first time at a swell function, or
perhaps at church. Why is this diff
ference?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11
STAMPED ON THE
FACE OF HIS WIFE
Brutal CoDduct Of James Kenny on
MiffIiu Avenue Last Night.
ARRESTED BY PATROLMAN DAY

Woman's Face Is Terribly Cut and
Bruised Where Her Cruel Husband
Made a Mat of Her Features in His
Rage--Her Wounds Dressed by
Police Surgeon W. G. Fuiton..She
Will BE Disfgured for Life as the
Result Of the Beating.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11
SPLITS WOOD AT
AGE OF NINETY FIVE
Jerusha N. Mitchell, the Oldest Man In
Lackawanna County.
HAD A BIRTHDAY PARTY SATURDAY

Over Half n Hundred Of His Progeny
Sat About the Tabie-.He Remem.
bers Seeing the Soldiers Going Out
to the War orIsI2 and Saw Scranton
When There were Only Two Houses
Here--Is Lively and Hopes to
Reach the Century Mark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11

ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE, AS
WELL AS USEFUL, AND ATTRACT
ATTENTION WHEN HINTED AT
THROUGH AN ADVERTISING ME-
DlUM. THESE BAGS ARE MADE
FROM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-11

] T. II T. $ III 4 NJ.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

The Waldo county bee-keepers met In
Thorndike, March 18th. and were called
to order at 10 A. NJ. by the president. All
were deeply interested in the bee busi-
ness. and reported their bees as wintering
finely. Many interesting subjects were
discussed. but owing to the absence Of
the secretary no essays were presented.
1t was thought advisable to hold another
meeting on Friday, April 30th. as the
bees would then be on the wing and
better account of them could be given.
with an estimate as to the amount OF
honey to be looked for the coming sea-
son. Following is the programme:
A talk on spring management OF bees,
by President E. Cornforth.
Is is profitable to raise more than one
race of bees? by Secretary F. NJ. Poland.
What is the best method of keeping ex-
tracing combs over from one year to an
other? by L. l.. Wiggin.
Essay Outdoor wintering OF bees, by
w. Wentworth of Searsport.
Is 1t best to increase by natural swarm.
ing or nucleus, to secure the best results!
by E. Rand.
Is 1t best to spread the brood In the
spring?sby l. NJ. Palmer.
Essay. How to raise good queens. by r.
M. Poland.
Does 1t pay to use full sheets OF founda-
ton in the frames? by c. y: carter.
What should be the CONDITION OF coio-
ney before profitable breeding back! py
c. V. Stevenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20
Wan LEFT rsEn q. i,
Tho War = osss 'sss yss's ~, ss =
Scars d Wounds asd TrsiI i $780, :.
Found vi n Augusta.

Happy were the men who CANA !, :
from the Civil war untainted with ~
organic trouble caused by expoS..s
In the years that have passed e.s-
then. big percentage-thInk Of 4 N
per cent-have been engaged Il ~
other struggle, more desperate f<~~
the first--a battle for life. WestcS.5
kidneys with the train of conse0neSs ~
that follow, rheumatism, LUMBAR n.
confluence OF urine and torture 15
backache. The bullet did mtck 49,
the disease did ten times more SS.
Thos. o. Pease Of No. - GAGE 81. 49,
Ever since l. left the army. hi1,~,
complaint has followed me mos +.
less. have often been compelle1 =
work stopped away over like an -
man and always when suffering fro~.
severe attacks, / had to be careful ~
to take false step or make an ~.
ward movement unless / wanted tn ~
perience excruciating torture. When
sharp shooting pains were not preaenf
dull, aching. grinding ones replace
them and when lying down, NO matte
what position / assumed. always seemed
to create painful throbbinss on the
part I rested upon. Every year fhe
trouble grew worse and came to the
conclusion that / would carry II to INV
grave. had read from time to time
notices about Doan's Kidney Pills. buf
did not pay much attentiou to them
until / was attracted to q special ~.
/ went at once to the Old Reliable DING
store Of Chas. K. Partridge. They
helped me from the first. took IN III
three boxes and to say that was sur
prised only half expresses Il. Nv
trouble Of so long standing that I
never expected to get rid Of disap-
peared. 1t may be too much to expect
a permanent cure, but 20 far 1t feels
like that. I have had more comfort
during the last two or three weeks
than have had in az many years. II
ii was the last money l possessed and
required them. would gladly spend
1t on Doan's Kidney Pills. / tell every
body about my experience and I shall
continue to do So"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all
dealers. price so cents per box, or 6
boxes for $3.50. Sent by mail on re-
eeipt of price. Foster Milburn Co.
Buffalo. N. Y. Sole agents for the q. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

keep two or three in order to make ny
farm pay and I say II we must go to the
wall we will go using commercial fertil-
iZers.
]. p. Longiey stated that the farmers
who use. phosphate appeared to be the
most prosperous. but the price of farm
products were now getting go low that
the purchase of any fertilizers was get
ting to be dangerous proceeding. He
called the attention to the fact that Ger
many was utilizing more valuable land
than any which the farmers in this State
are cultivating purchasing fertilizers
made in foreign country, growing sugar
beets at a great profit and the United
States was purchasing $100.000.000 worth
of sugar annually.
c. l.. Jones of Corinna. thought the
farmers ought to be purchasing more In
stead OF less fertilizers, and that they
ought TO make one acre produce as much
as they are now getting from three.
The committee appointed for the pur-
pose announced as the subject to be dis
cussed at the next meeting. What Can
We DO to Promote the Dairy Interests OF
Somerset and Penobscot Counties?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

trd occurred. Monday afternoon, from
he late residence on Main street. Rec.
\. n. Day, pastor of the Main Street
First Baptist church. officiated. Deceased
vas aged ~ years and months. He was
he son of Capt. Asa Steward. He was
graduated from Bloomfield academy and
alter married Sarah F. Tibbetts, who sur
sives him. He is survived by one son.
ohilo Steward of the firm of N. s. Stew
lrd & Co. With the exception of two
years passed in California. deceased was
resident of this town. He had been a
member of the First Baptist church. He
neld several town offices. being collector
If taxes and highway surveyor for many
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

study for many years and he is the recog-
nized authority on the coings on overhead,
in this section OF the State In the course
of the captains visit he said:
DO you know that at this time you
can best see Mercury? You have now
the best opportunity that you have had
for many years or will have for years
to come TO see the setting of that inhabi-
tant OF the sky. Mercury was In conJunc-
ton with Venus for the first time last
Saturday. and was first visible on April
IA. 1t will come to It's greatest eiogation
east on April 2s. the day that Venus ~ IN
conjunction with the sun. Venus VIII
not be visible after two or three days.
Tonight Mercury sets at O'Clock, about
the time that Venus does. Mercury may
be observed setting about five degrees
east OF Venus. For the next week any
one can 80 out and see Mercury with the
naked eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Col. Jonathan Buck was the founder
of Bucksport, and died March Is, 1880
as his monument in the old cemetery
in that town records. The story as
given by the Eagle, is this: During the
witchcraft craze In Bucksport ana
vicinity, certain woman manifested
unusual signs of this mania, and TO aid
in auelling the excitement Col. nuch
ordered the woman to be executeu.
The fatal day came and the victim was
led to the gallows. A moment Deiore
the trap was sprung she looked into the
face of Col. Buck and remarked. tine
imprint of my foot. sir, will appear On
your monument for this unjust deed.
The woman was snapped from TINS NE
into eternity. time rolled on. and aDout
IS wears ago the monument OF Coz.
Buck was erected to his memory. IN
short time, to the wonderment OF All,
the traces of the foot began to appear
and increased, until at the present time
1t is as plain as the inscription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Easter was appropriately observed in
the several churches here, Sunday. An
impressive service was held at 1890 at the
North Avenue Universalist church.
Nearly 40 members OF De Molay Com
nandery. X. T., attended IN a body. The
auditorium was Hastily decorted with pot
ed plants and cut flowers, among the lat
Ter being a large bunch of Easter lilies on
the pulpit. The appropriate musical Sc
.ections We're rendered in pleasing man.
ner by a quartet consisting of NJ. +.
Pooler, Mrs. George Simpson. Mrs. L. C.
Dunton and Albert Watson. A large at
tendance was present and the service
much enjoyed. The evening service a.
the Island Avenue Congregational church
was entitled 1.-THE Procession of the Cen
turtles" In an attractive way it repre-
sented the progress of Christianity for Is
centuries and gave glimpse of the Goth.
The auditorium was filled to Overlooking.
A pleasing concert was also held at the
Main Street FIRST Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20
Winsiow Boy Injured.

Monday morning. the young son of FREQ
CULVER of Winslow. was PLAYING WIN
some neighbors children. The boy
climbed upon a picket ferce and started
10 run along the top rail in an attempt
to avoid his companions who were chas-
ing him. The little fellow made mis-
step and fell. striking on picket wnich
penetrated his abdomen causing bao
and dangerous wound. The child was re
moved to his home and Drs. Goodrich ana
Jewett summoned. The surgeons found a
wound that required several stitches TIC
close and which although dangerous they
have homes will not prove fataI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20
nelief u SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder ..N das
eases relieved in six hours BY the New
Great south American Kidney III On
This new remedy is a great surpa, nss IN IN
account of its exceeding prompsnaaSss rsvs -
relieving pain in the b,soc ,e.;ra n ms.
go s,es in male or female. 1t relieves re.
fentaon of water and pain in passing !.,c :
aImost Immediately. II you want guy. Sas
relief ard cure this is your remedy. e ~
by Rowditch, Webster 4 Co., Dr1ss.s.s'
Augusta, Me. oec,.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Easter Sunday was appropriately OBJ
served at all the churches In town. cx-
cepting the Methodist. the pastor being
absent. and special music appropriate -
the occasion was given. At the Free Bap-
fist church. Sunday evening. pleasing
Easter concert was given by the men,
beers OF the Sunday SCHOOL. the programme
consisting of Rotations and singing. The
Universalist church was handsomely dec
GRATED with ported plants and beautiful
Easter music was rendered by the choir.
assisted by G.. r. Wilson. corne.lst, and
A. G. Haliett yiOlinist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

There was little unpleasantness down
on the Plains. Sunday. the outcome of Il
little personal prejudice on the part of
two men who were satisfied in their own
mind that the other fellow was the hoo
doc of the neighborhood. After with
drawing to the middle of the street to
settle the difference in their opinions the
infection spread and general melee en-
sued. There were no ambulance calls
but beefsteak and oysters went at Sum-
day rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Through a misunderstanding in the
rotice announcing the two new places
where the Journals are to be on sale in
this city. the word only" was used.
which conveyed the impression that
Mr.. Spaulding had ceased to handle
them. On the contrary the Journals
will also be on sale at that old and re-
liza bic news stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Brace I. Lawley. junior member of the
irm of Crosby & Co.. met with an acci-
lent. Monday forenoon, that came near
'esul;ing in something serious. He en-
ieavored to build a fire in the stove and
COR the purpose put in some excelsior.
Things We're going on smoothly. when
suddenly something like an explosion re-
suited and the blaze struck Mr. Lawley
on the side of the face. He now goes
tbout with singed hair and eyebrows.
md the skin was a trifie blistered. The
lictim is thankful that 1t wasn't worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

s MAJ s1 and the Commercial man xnesS g
n This section Of the State. Tne nSsS3 ~
but IA q short distance from TIE e. - StsfS
ponds and hunting sscunssdhs n ~ - SosSs 2
a,'nh. md the very best. me ec.
sneaks for itself hnd the terme -! ~ ~
reasonable. When makinf n -.
s yusat hotel. Geo. s. ClaskA ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Conductor William BODICE, for many
years in charge of the Skowhegan-Porl-
land passenger train. has been changed;
at his request. to the Waterville, Oakland
and Skowhegan "Scoot," Conductor
George West going onto the former tram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Rev. G. ID. b. Pepper has received a
letter from his son, Artist Charles II.
Pepper, in which the latter states that ne
does not intend to return home until
after another winter has passed. He in
tends going to Paris and pass consid-
cradle time there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

The funeral services of Mrs. John Neal
ook place. Sunday afternoon, from the
ate residence on Norridgewock avenue.
attended by Rev. II. w. Kimball. pastor
If Island Avenue Congregational church.
Ter age was about 40 years. The deceased
survived by a husband. one son and a
laughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Street Commissioner Greene would con-
fer "a great favor upon Waterville citi-
Zens generally. and the owners of horses
in particular, il he would kindly call out
the fire department to wet down the
great mass of paper that was flying about
Main stree yesterday. Whew! but II was
au-ful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Mayor Redington looked out upon Main
street. yesterday. and saw the wind
sweeping large amounts of waste paper
from the back alleys out upon Silver and
Main streets. 1t was a settler for the
mayor. 1t disguised him and he vowed
that never again should the Offense be
repeated. He has issued a verbal procla-
nation to the merchants along the street
that the alleyways must be kept free
from paper. And the dear public will
rise up and sing the mayors praises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Mayor Redngton is getting in his work
every day. Last week he notified the
general manager of the Maine Central
Railroad that flag man must be put on
duty at the Temple street crossing. Mon
day morning the flagman was there on
the spot and the habitues of that street
braath easier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20
All Flags at Hall Mast.

The news of the sudden oeath or Hon
Seth l.. Milliken was received in this city.
with a universal expression of sadness.
Mayor Redington has issued the follow
ing:
City of Waterville.
Mayors Office.
To w. L. Waters. Superintendent OF
Schools. Waterville. Me-:
Sir: I direct YOU if the board of edu-
cation think proper. to have the flags at
schoolhouses at half mast on account OF
the death of Hon. Seth l.. Milliken
c. H. REDINGTON, Mayor.
The journal will be found on sale
at news stand of w. ID. SpnuItiing. G,
4. Ncudriclxson. 1O3 Main ST.. anG
Carson Il Ktdder, No. 81 Main st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Two ingenious boys in town have ar
ranged a system of signalling by means
of lights and refiectors. One of the boys
lives in the higher portion of the town
and the other lives about two miles up
the river so that there is an unObstructed
view between the two houses and flashes
of light can be plainly seen by either.
, The regular Geographic code is used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20
GARDINER.

THAT elegant new soda fountain OF G. II.
Beane's Is quite busy some days, sizzling
and overlooking with the exuberance OF
its spirits as the spring and summer APP
breaches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Kelley. the man suspected of the
murder Of Cashier Stickney at Somers-
worth, N. H., is quite well known in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Charles e. Sawtelle of Brooklne,
Mass, who has been visiting friends in
this city, returned home, yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

w. w. Souviney. for long time
workman In the tonsorial rooms or the
West End hotel, Portland has entered
the employ of Vilbon Pomerleau of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

The fifty-fourth annual cattle SNOW
ard fair Of the Washington county
Horticultural Society will be neid ~ tne
association grounds at Pembroke. on
"wednesday and Thursday, September
* 9 MI 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Mrs. Deane p. Buck and daughter,
Miss Lettie o. Buck. have returned
from several weeks visit to friends
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Edgar Harris, n former Skowhegan
soy, was among the arrivals on the
,vening train of Saturday. Mr.. Harris
ias been passing the last year in Ger
many, Austria and Switzerland in the in
crest of a machine used in making shoes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Granite Lodge X. OF r.. will receive
an official visitation. this evening, from
Grand Chancellor Parsons. IL will be a
great occasion and all members are ex-
pected 10 be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

The city began sprinkling Main street,
yesterday, with the fire department
horses. The strong wind would dfy tne
streets almost as fast as they could ne
wet down however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

There is not a commandery of Knights
Templar in Maine that can compete with
St. Omer Commandery of this city for
good looks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Elliott C. Dill sporting editor of fine
Lewiston Journal. was in the city, last
evening, and made the journal a pleas
ant call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Charles Fairbrother. the jolly manager
4 the Opera house went to Waterviile.
Monday, where he consulted the Two
Johns Company in regard TO putting the
production on here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

The lawyers were busy yesterday. settl-
ing several minor affairs arising from
difference of opinion which resulted IN
several personal encounters, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Mr.. Price of the Coburn Classical In
s,itute, occupied the Methodist pulpit,
Sunday, in the absence of Rev. Mr.. Chase
who was in Portland attending the con-
forppcn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Bear In mind that the Colby MINISTRIES
viii appear in City hall, May 3, and that
the entertainment will be better than
| ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

There is TO be a concert In Coburn hall
the frs; of May. under the auspices of the
Universaiist society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Miss Dora Cleveland. who was called
lere several weeks ago by the Illness OF a
relative. returned TO Bondviile. Mass.
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Mrs. W. u. Pinkham and Mis- Alice
Emerson have gone to Washington. -. e.,
to attend the national convention OF the
Baptist Missionary Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-20

Harry James. High school 80. has gone
TO Boston where he has secured a situa-
ton in store