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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Commence Their First Annual Fair
at Augusta City Hall.
Large Attendance, and Excellent Attractions
for First Evening.

City hall presented a joyous ami
beautiful scene, Wednesday evening, it
being the first evening of the knights
of Pythias fair. which will continue.
Thursday and Friday evenings. The
fair has long been talked of. and dur
ing the past two morfths. the various
to make ii success, and judging from
all appearances. they will not be dis
appointed unless it is happy disap-
pointment.
They first visited all the merchants
and solicited the donation of some
article that should be placed upon the
gift list to be given to the season ticket
holders, who are lucky enough to pro-
cure the right numbers. Nearly every
merchant responded and as a result.
there are presents of everything from
coal. groceries, furniture. jewelry, law.
to $50 in gold to be given away on the
last night. The entire present list will
reach about 5000.
Sections around the sides of the hall
were sold to the merchants for booths
in which to display their wares and
these booths have been handsomely
decorated, making a pretty effect. As
one enters the hall he is confronted by
display of bunting in all direc-
tons. Upon the right of the entrance
is a booth occupied by George w.
Wadleigh, who is giving away cups of
certain brands of coffee and tea. to-
gether with fancy crackers and cakes.
Next comes an exhibit of bottles stack
ed tier upon tier, representing the
goods sold by the Augusta Soda Co.
The committee have booth where
they can transact any of their business
without interruption, next to which are
exhibited number of the presents
that are to be given away.
Then comes another exhibit OF SODA
water supplies by the Glenwool
Spring Soda Co. At the booth in the
southeast corner the X. DIPS dispense
refreshments in the line OF small drinks
Mrs. Sanborn has a beautiful exhibit
of her ported plants and chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Bond, the Photographer, has very
catchy exhibit Of his work that AT
tracts a great deal of attention. In
connection with this exhibit is YER!
appropriately placed that OF George W.
Quimby. who shows all sorts of the
most beautiful pictures. together wRi'
frames and other things in the station
cry line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
eosoS's GREAT VOYAGE.
Goes from Bennington. w., to Lincoln. Neb.
Ia Z l2.foot Boat.

Bennington. W. Nov. 17.-Word was
received. today. that Ernest Edison.
who left Bennington. July 20. for Lin
coin. Ne'b.. on an unnavigable river
in boat of his own construction, had
reached there safely. Edison, who is
20. resolved to try his fortunes in the
West. but was too poor to go by orlin-
airy means and routes of travel.
TIE boat was IL feet long and 2 feet
wide and was provided with oars and
rugged with sail All Edison took
were the little boat, 81 in money ami
the clothes he wore He landed at
different places to earn money to con-
tinue on the voyage. sleeping in the
boat at night. Entering the great
lakes at Buffalo. he reached Nebraska
by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
Edson's route covered $500 miles. He
suffered terribly at times from hunger,
storms and exposure but was greeted
as a hero in many OF the place..
through which he passed Edson's UNI
dertaking is one of the most original
enterprises undertaken by Vermonter
in many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
SPARKS FROM sa,re WIRES.

A new line of passenger and freight
steamships Is mentioned for next season.
between PASSPORT and Digby, N. s.. which
will connect with the large cities of the
province by rail. and when PASSPORT has
rail connection with the West. several
hours can be saved by this route.
Game Warden Neal of Bangor. states
that the next Legislature will be asked to
limit deer killing to one deer per season
for each hunter He says that one deer
is enough and that true sportsmen
should be as well satisfied with one deer
as a car load. He thinks more protection
of this game is needed, especially during
the hunting season.
Miss Lila Jackson, a young lady II
years old, who has lived in the family
of 3. F. Stevens. Halldale nearly 10
years. left her home during the night of
Sunday. Nov. Z, and has not since been
heard from. She took two grips filed
with her clothing. Her present where.
abouts are unknown, but 1t is reported
that she left Belfast. the next afternoon,
on the boat. W. .
The attorneys for Theodore Durrant
at San Francisco, have a new move
The condemned man new stands con-
victed OF the murder Of Blanche E.
Lamont. No disposition has been
made of the additional murder charge
based on the murderers OF Minnie will
liams. A document filed with the dis
trict attorney gives notice that. Friday
next, the attorneys for the accused will
appear before Judge Bahrs and de-
mand that time be set for the trial
Of the Williams case in the same man.
ner as though there had been no trial
and conviction for the murder Of
Blanche Lamont. District Barnes
takes the position that the Williams
case ca3not be forced to trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

McGillicuddy & Young the attorneys
for Anna La Fountaine of Lisbon. now
an inmate of the Industrial School for
Girls at Hallowell. have petitioned for
her pardon. Anna La Fountaine is a
girl about Is years of age. and was ar
rested on July 26, 1897 and taken be-
fore Justice Henry e. Coolidge of Lis
bon. charged with being found in cir
cumstances of manifest danger of fall
ing into habits of vice and immortality.
She claims that until she was arrested,
she had no knowledge of any attempt
to prosecute her. That she was re-
fused an attorney to defend her by
Justice Coolidge. who ordered her COM
mitted to the Industrial school. She
says she is innocent of the charge, but
did not have a chance to make any de-
fence, and asks for pardon
Samuel H. Lisk. who is serving
term of one year in Cumberland county
Jail, imposed upon him at the Septem-
Der term Of court, asks for pardon as
at his old age, the term may prove
fatal to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Swift & Turner have a pretty exhibit
of china and fancy crockery ware In
the same booth is Prof H. B. Coli
| principal of Shaw's Business College.
who writes cards gratis for the public
| Mrs. H. F. Tibbetts has pretty lin q
Of millinery in an artistically arrange
booth.
Last, but not least in the line. is th4
exhibit of the hustler" r. W. Soule
A model parlor is shown in which is
some of the handsome furniture sold by
the hustler
Dutton, the confectioner, has booth
a., the left entrance of the door.
A long table along the west side Of
the hall is used as a place to serve
ice cream.
Hanging from the center of the hail
is an immense pumpkin, placed there
by the scheme committee. who sell
guesses upon it's weight. The prize is
nice umbrella.
From the opening of the doors at
O'Clock until after s. the people kept COM
ing. until it was estimated that there were
fully 1900 people in the hall. 1t was jolly
gathering and they easily amused them
selves. looking at the exhibits and chat
ting until the appearance of tie Hatch &
Skillin Concert Co. who played through
the following programme, which was
quite frequently interrupted by the en-
cores to which they were compelled to
respond:
Swiss; Bells Quartet. Selected
Hatch and Skillin. Mcconnell ard Wood
bury.
Bone Solo, Prof. Mcconnell
Qmitating horse jockey, base ball player.
pugilist. sailor. etc)
Banjo and Syrian Harp Trio. March
Musical Rocks Duet, Medley
Hatch and Ski.iin.
ca Sitting Dance. %, Paper Tearing. =.
Prof Mcconnell
Saxyphone Solo. "Bon1ie Sweet Bessie. .
Fl. 7. Skillin.
xyrophone Trio. .Mocking Birds. =
Hatch, skllin and Mcconnell.
Intermiss:oH.
Cornet Solo, independent Polka. ;"
w. H. Hatch.
Musical Glasses. - 49,. Medley
Hatch and SkiHin.s
Sleigh Bells Duet. Medley
Hatch and Skillin.
(a) OccOmas. (b) Organ Pipes. Quartet
SaXapEone and COrnet Trio. Medley
Hatch. Skiiiin and Woodbury..
Tonight the Apollo Quartet Of Ban
gOr. will be the attraction. This IS the
same quartet that SO pleased the audience
at the A. O. U. w. entertainment. short
time ago. and the attendance is sure TO
be good. as their programme which fol-
lows is ore tnat will attract anyone who
loves music:
Selection Orchestra
Qua rtet, ..Hark. the Trumpet D. Buck
Flute 500, "Roinanes ard Po.onaise.
LIE Theirs
Mr. Boa rdynan.
QCcraet, Little Tommy Went F1sning,
Macy
Selection Orchestra
Intern.:ssion. n
49, Earronized by D. Buck
MI Pasfnsr.
Quartet - Selected
Terror Solo, Old Keneucky Home
Selection Orchestra
| Quartet. ..Holsteins Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Without pain or detention from bust.
ness. with the new remedy. Neurotic Pile
Ointment. 1t not only immediately re-.
lieves but permanently cures piles. Hun
dreds Of testimonials from Pratefui sur
ferers whom we have curd Send 80
cents for large box. postage paid and
sealed. Our physician. an eminent spec
iaiist on piles, answers all Inquiries cheer
fully. Everything confidential and al
correspondence sealed. Write details OF
your case at, once TO- the Neurotic Co..
Burlington. VT ~ st1;F M
Chas. Ward & Co.. druggist. Gardiner,
has the remedy In stock. = -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

The Hatch & .Skillin Concert Com
pany, composed of w. H. Hatch, H. T.
Skillin. George Mcconnell and John W.
Woodbury., who took part in the enter
tainment, last evening" at the knights
of sPythias fair were registered at the
City hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Preble & Keene of Gardeners large
ad reveals some very low prices They
also deliver goods anywhere within
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

1t is probable that a game of foot
ball will be arranged between the Cony
High school team and the Bath High
school team at Bath. on Thanksgiving
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

A Gibson drawing by Miss f. X. Par
fridge is on exhibition in J. Frank
Pierce's window, advertising the Glib
son Pictures" that are to be seen a,
the Unitarian church. Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Charles Staples. Jr. ard Horace At
wood State steamboat inspectors. Were
in attendance at the meeting of the
F, Governor and council Tuesday eve
| ming. and submitted the following re.
| port
To His EXcellency, the Governor. and
the Honorable Executive Council OF
the State Of Maine.
Gentlemen: Our active duties in
visiting and inspecting the steamers
| navigating the inland waters of this
State. having closed for the year 1897.
we beg leave to present for your in
formation, as has been the custom
since the enactment of the Steamboat
Laws in 1874. brief statement of our
doings as inspectors of steam vessels
as set forth in the following, our oath
annual report:
There are, as nearly as can be estir
mated, on the inland waters of Maine,
100 steam vessels OF all classes. Of
which we have. this year, examined
and inspected 127 with an aggregate
measurement of 2.231 10 tons and issued
certificate Of inspection to each.
We have issued licenses to 167 mas
ters and pilots. 90 of whom have paid a
fee of 50 each into the State treasury.
b. - u 3 Z
amounting to $780, We have likewise
issued licenses to 1865 engineers, Sc of
whom have paid fee of 81 each into
the State treasury. amounting to $172.
OF the 127 steamers referred to above
as having been inspected, 66 being over
five tons in measurement. have paid a
fee Of IS each into the State treasury.
amounting to $780, Fourteen new
steamers have been added to the SER
vice this season.
The service is in good condition, ard
no casualties Of sufficient importance
to mention have occurred.
Very respectfully.
(signed) CHARLES STAPLES. JR
HORACE ATWOOD.
State Steamboat inspectors
Kernehec Worsted Mills has been
| &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

About 300 volumes OF excellent ard
popular books have been restored to
their bindings and replaced upon the
shelves at the Lithgow. library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

We shall especially mark down
Crockery of all kinds. Glassware. Sill
verware, Woodenware. Stoneware,
Agateware. Earthenware. Tinware.
Tubs, Pals. Brooms. Brushes, Busters,
Baskets. Stepladders. Lanterns. Flower
Pots. Nickel Teakertles. Mrs. Potts
Sad Irons, Umbrella Stands. We must
make room for our holiday stock
which is coming in every day. Com.
in and look around. Lockers will be
treated the same as buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

The Canadian Pacific Railroad earn
ings for the week ending Nov IA, were
$685.. 900: for the same period. last year.
$476,0O0. an increase of 1856, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Frank W. Butler, ESQ.,. of Farming
ton, was in the city. Wednesday. being
called here by matter of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
e General House Furnishers.

No matter what you see advertised
will go them one better on The price.
sales. but if You have anything you
you wish to dispose Of. Goods will De
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
258 Water Street.

capital stock, of which $50, 800 is paid
in. The officers are: President. Philip
L. Schell of New York: treasurer.
Thomas Sampson of Winslow. Certif-
cate approved. November H. 1897
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

y sss;'s; M s: !!
Dyspepsia Rasy cured. Grover Graham's
femoses ali Is' d;s,y Is a specific. One dose
Il rus ~ inc most chronic and sevara IN sns
! hottie Viii Meeo. Do not suffer! a IN cent
II. q. K,r.c convince the most skenticai
gusta, H II & Co., Druggists. Au-
d1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
STATE HOUSE.
Governor Powers Departed Upon
Wednesday Mornings Train.
Annual Report Of the ltate Steamboat In.
spsctors Filed Wednesday.

Governor Powers left on the morn
ing train. Wednesday. for Portland.
At the next meeting of the council, all
of the salary warrants will be drawn
and the general business of the year
settled. The session will probably oc-
cupy two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
19c up to $40
We are thoroughly equipped
to do Undertaking Business
Night or Dav.

Night orders will be promptly at
tended to by w. G. Preble, $50 West
ST. or Mr.. James Mooney at Wards
Boarding House. next door: to on
store. upstairs. You will always find
us prompt. reliable and considerable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

More than thirty styles
Of Underwear to select from
including splendid fleece
lined at 80 and 76c.
=. 3. DAVIS z CO.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Wallace Wilson. well-known Bos-
ton attorney, was in the city upon a
matter of legal business. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

DR.. l.. j. Croker returned. Wednes-
day evening. from his Boston trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
State Steamboat inspectors

Kernehec Worsted Mills has been
organized at Waterville. for the pur
pose of spinning yarn. manufacturing
sfloddy. and fabrics and doing a gem
eral business in this line. with $50. oOo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

KENNEREc

KENNEBEC.
Apgusta-Nov. 1s, Charles Shaw, aged IS
years, II nnQntfls. ~;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Lung Kuro will prevent pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

we nave fine assortment of Cham
Der Suits which we think will pleas.
the most particular. and we hay.
marked some Of them below cost as we
are overstocked. We have several
marble top sets which we will sell a
half price as they have been in stock
long time. We have a few SETS
finished Antique oak. bevel edge mir
ror. lsx24. complete with chairs and
table. for
$11.o0
Mattresses, Spring Beds. Comforters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

ana Pillows at all. prices. We have
rarlor Suits. Couches Lounges. Morris
chairs. Rattan chairs and rockers.
Fancy Oak Rockers. Center Tables
and Stands from a,4.
19c up to $40
Hail Trees. Book Cases. Writing
Desks. Sideboards and Dining Room
sets at all prices. A nice Ladies' Writ
ing Desk or nice Hall Tree in solid
oak, finely engraved for only
$3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

will be no object on this line of goods.
We have several Oil Heaters and they
are the best made. We will sell them
at less than they cost us There are
only four left; if you want one come
quick. We warrant them. We have
the largest line of Dinner Sets ever
shown in Gardiner and a few more
sets will be sold as low as S.. 90 for :,
set of 112 pieces. We have six more
10-piece Toilet Sets in English Ware
and will close them out at
$1.7e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

@ % % % m es ~s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

Remnants at any price: emily a few
on hand nov. Rugs we have at all
prices. Come in and look at our en-
blematic rugs, something new. Oil
cloths we have at
Csc a I'D,
ana AIT Squares we are giving 90 per
cent. discount on: only a few lief:
we have several pairs of Chenille
Curtains we will close out at
SLIGO a pr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18
ARE YOU
PARTICULAR
About the Style and Fit
Of Your Clothes?


Spu pay US only for the
good material ard good
workmanship in our clothing,
we charge you nothing for
the style and fit, but when YOU buy
sfwyou are sure Of getting it. We
''es after that part very carefully
tAa IS our advertisement for more
tfade.
You will find what you want among
our $40, SIP or Sl5 Suits and Over
coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION,
Meeting of Regents of the American
Society.

meeting of the regents of the American
Society of Religious Education was held
yesterday at the residence of Mrs FirZ-
hugh Coyle, 1881 K street northwest In
the absence of the president Gen. John Ed
ton, the first vice president, John NJ. Gregg
ry, LID, occupied the chair. The secrc-
tary, DR.. j. f. Gilbert, rendered a semi
annual report in writing. giving an account
of his work. and showing the society to be
in a prosperous condition.
The report of the treasurer, r. s. Chew,
showed the receipts of the six months, end
ed December l, to be s., 49e, with a balance
in the treasury of S2;lS, and all bills paid
The possible relation of the society to the
national educational convention, which will
be held N this city next July was consid-
cred. and finally referred, with the plans of
the next anniversary, to a special commit
tee, composed of Gen. Eaton, Dr. Mackay-
Smith and DR.. Gilbert
A new department, called public opinion,
was opened last month. Fellows of the So
ciety will write articles on current themes
fer the secular press. This is intended to
be permanent department. designed to
assist in molding popular thought
Overtures were received from New York
parties. suggesting the formation of a
plan for private thorough study of the
Scriptures. to be called the bible College
at Home The measure was approved.
and committee was appointed to carry il
into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
HOMELESS CATS.
Officers of Humane Society In Need
of Funds.

A progressive euchre party, with parlor
sale of useful and fancy articles, will be
given at the residence of Mrs. Armour, 500
18th street northwest, under the auspices of
the Humane Society, by the ladies' commit
tee on shelter for homeless animals De-
cember 10 to II, from to and from to
1G O'Clock pm, each day.
The purpose of this institution is to re-
lieve the city of stray. homeless and dis
eased cats. These can be sent at any time
to the shelter at the junction of 10th street
and Columbia road, or they will be sent for
If request is made by postal card.
Considerable expense is ertailed IN the
collection Of these cats as well as in their
support until homes are found or until
they arc humanely disposed of.
Donations of money and articles for sale
are earnestly solicited. The ladies of the
committee ask private families and the bus.
mess houses OF the city to send their con.
trihutions without being called upon.
Contributions of money and articles for
sale may be sent to Mrs. Armour No. go
18th street northwest. or to Mrs. Knowiton
1116 18th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

furniture exclusively her own-not
only for her correspondence, but as
a place to keep the many little
treasures every woman collects.
You make wise selection when
you select one of these at these
prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

49, L"h' 80 ~"
:. Shades made to
Tying LA
DIES
DESKS for
gifts
seems to be
immensely
popular.
And why not?
What
would a lady
appreciate
more than a
Desk
an article of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
HALF A YEAR IN JAIL.
Mickey Will Not Have to Hustle for
Chrfstmas Dinner

James Mickey, who is not an Irishman,
as his name would suggest. but a coal
black negro boy, about eighteen years of
age, was sentenced to Jail by Judge Kim
ball in the Police Court this morning for
assaulting colored girl named Maggie
Mason. From the evidence, it appeared
that Mickey had struck Maggie such a Sc
we're blow in the face that compound
fracture of the jawbone was the result,
and she has to wear her face in a sling
When questioned as to why he had struck
the girl Mickey said he was drunk at the
time, and did not remember how he hap
pened to do it.
Deed, jedge, I did not have nothing
against the girl. Her brother and me was
drinkin' together, and 1 was very drunk
Well" said Judge Kimball, II think six
months In Jail will just about suit man
who will knock a girl down and break her
jaw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The Commissioners have reported favor
ably on the bill introduced at the last ses-
SION CT Congress providing for a ground
map of the United States near this city.
On Senate bill 17S amending the charter
Of the Capital Traction Company, to pro-
vide for an extension of the road from 18th
and Cincinnati streets along the proposed
park highway they reported adversely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

High-grade Lamps and
Shades, in endless va
riety. Shades made to
order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

A Sensation i'm the history odAdhndy sellingl

Here's something extraordinary! Forone day only will de-
beratey lose Candy counter SIS pounds of
Frenade Chocolates he last batch leaves the coneconers
kitchen tomorrow morning. guaranteed exactly the quality
you'll $50 and pound for round town. Over half
hundred kinds select from! AS pure wholesome
satisfied the candy hunger of Offered at the NJ
most sensational price pound known to the VIZ.
econery trade of America! Tomorrow only per pound =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

Sunday school and church
committees are especially re-
quested to secure our prices and
investigate the many advantages
we can offer in the way of sup
plying high-grade CONNECTION
cry. No order too large for us
to fill. Mail inquiries promptly
answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
An Exhibition.

Mrs. George c. Lewis, whose work in
decoration lines is well known, has ar
ranged an exhibition OF china painting at
her studio, 1887 Whitney avenue, for the
18th and 18th Of this month.