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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.
Senator Gears New Plan for Settling Of
Their Financial Difficulties.

Washington. Jan. H.-Senator Gear $
new Pacific railroad bill provides that the
secretary of the treasury. the secretary
Of the interior and attorney general be
appointed as Il commission with full
power to settle the Indebtedness of the
bond-aided Pacific railroads. upon such
terms and in such Il manner as may be
agreed upon by ma jority of them and
the owners of the roads; provided that
any settlement shall be approved by the
President and shall not be binding unless
SO approved
The members of the commission are
empowered to administer oaths. to sum-
mon and compel the attendance of wit
nesSes. with papers. etc. The commits
sloncr Is required to report its action to
Congress within co days after thes
semhling of the next regular session. In
any settlement that may be made. it
shall be the duty of the commission to
require the railroads to accept the follow
ing as part of the settlement:
Each of the companies accepting the
PROVISIONS of this act shall Keep its rail-
road and telegraph lines in repair and
use. and shall at al times transmit dis
patches over such lines. and mail. troops,
supplies. ETC. for the government when
ever required SO to do. and the govern
ment shall at all times have preference
in the use of the same at fair and reason
able rates. not TO exceed the amounts
paid by private persons for the same kind
OF service.
These companies are to cooperate in
making track connections with all rail-
roads of other companies now or here
after built to points of junction with their
roads. ut any ponit where two or more
railroads shall connect with their roads
or either of them. and these bond-aided
roads are TO afford all such conRecting
roads equal terms, rates and facilities for
interchange of traffic. both passenger
and freight, between such connecting
roads and their respective roads and ev-
cry part thereof.
Any contract. arrangement or device by
sale lease conSolida ton. through car
service or otherwise. intended for or re-
suting in any preference or advantage
whatsoever TO any railroad so connecting
at any such common point to any preju
dice or disadvantage whatsoever, is de-
clared unlawful
Twenty thousand dollars is appropri-
ated to defray the expenses of the COM
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Congressional Notes,

a bill carrying an appropriation of
$s6e isl. representing 42S claims for stores
and supplies taken in the South by Fed
eral troops during the late war. whi,h
claims We're adjudicated by the court of
claims under the provisions of the Bow
man act. were favorably reported to the
senate "Wednesday. by the committee on
claims. The bill was Incorporated by the
Senate as an amendment in the sundry
civil bill Of the last session of Congress.
but was disagreed to by the House and
stricken out in conference.
There will be a meeting. Thursday
Of the House committee on territories.
II there be quorum present Delegate
Catron of New Mexico. will endeavor
to secure favorable report on the
New Mexico statehood bill There is
no probability of favorable action at
this session on either Of the three state
hood bills. and judging from the pres
ent temper of the Republicans. the out
look in the next Congress is equally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
GaICUITURAL BILL.
Carries Appropriation Of S3,153,752, Small
Increase Over Last Year.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE agricul-
tural appropriation bill was presented
to the House, Wednesday by Mr.. Wads-
worth, chairman of the committee on
agricultural. 1t carries an appropria-
ton of 81, 1872. 1852. an increase of $102, 80
over the amount appropriated for the
current fiscal year.
The only material increase is under
the head of the bureau of animal in
dustry and is intended to allow the eX-
tension of meat inspection. The COM
mittee discussed the matter of Com
pulsory meat inspection" and decided
to make it the subject of an indepen-
dent bill and not place it in the appro-
priation bill.
For purchase and distribution of
valuable Seeds an appropriation of
100000 is made, and the secretary is
directed to eXpend the appropriation.
Secretary Morton made no estimate for
this expenditure and as in former bills,
it was inserted without his sanction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
New York Produce Market.

New York. Jan. II.
LOl'R-Receipts. 16,3S2 pkgs: exports
96S2 bbls., BOTS sacks: sales. II $50 plxgs
dull easy.
SOUTHERN FLOUR-Dull. weak.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet. easy.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-$1 30Gi135
BuCkWHEAT-35d track
CORN MEAL-Steady, dull
RYE-Dull, steady
BARLEY-Feeding. 351aGi35a4
WHEAT-Receipts. 925: exports So S52
sales. 100000; fairly active for exports,
flrmer; fob. 80: No. Northern. $3.50
CORN-Receipts. "a. 1875; exports. 200. $50:
sales, $1,000: moderately active, stronger
No. :. 29M29l4 elevator. 30df30h afioat.
OATS-Receipts, 5000: exports. POI. GIL:
sales. 600: dull. steady: No 3. 221. No.
white, 24la: No. 2 Chicago 23L No. ),
2ol2; No. 3 white. %: mixed Western. 22M
"a: white do. 2SM30; white state. 23M3O.
BEEF-Quiet. steady; family, $9.25a
tierced beef. firm; cut meats quiet. firm
er: picked bellies. IL pounds. AS: do.
shoulders. 4l4M43s; do. hams, SAM9.
LARD-Stronger. better demand: West
ern steam closed $427Ia: city. -: refined.
Iifmer. quiet; continent, $3.50: s. A. S4sJ:
compound. 4AM41a
PORK-Firmer; sales. 200 bills; new
mess $S50Gl9
BUTTER-Steady. moderate demand.
PEIROLEUM-Qui United 9OIp.
COE'FEE-Rio, dull. easy: No. Z, 10.
SUGAR-Raw, more active. steady: re-
fined. quiet
FREIGHTS-To Liverpool quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
THEIR PLANS FRUSTRATED.
Parsonfieid Murderers Obtain Saws But Get
No Chance 10 Use Them.

Saco. Jan. lin cell which has
Leen unused for many years and is
now occupied by two prisoners named
Cote and Poland, held for breaking and
entering. two small saws We're found
by them. Wednesday, secreted in the
cell. They sold the saws to Frank
Palmer and Charles Savage. who are
held on the charge of the murder of
Mrs Betsy Hobbs. West Parsonsfield.
Jailer McIllwain discovered the plot
and found one saw in Palmer's posses
sion. Savage had not got his. The
discovery was made before there was
any opportunity to use the saws.
In conversation with the turnkey at
the Saco Jail, Wednesday,. Frank Pal
!ner. the West Parsonsfield self-con-
fessed murderer of Mrs. Betsy Hobbs.
said he was resigned to his fate. He
added that the plot of murder was ar
ranged while he and Charles Savage
We're under the influence of liquor.
The turnkey finds Savage very reti-
cent. He will probably stand trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Ladies' Auxiliary Installation.

The officers of the Ladies' Aid Society
of Garfield Camp, S. of ", were in
stalled last evening by Lieut.. Brooks
Wilson of Garfield Camp, as follows
Pres, Florence Dearborn: Chap, Alice
Priest; Treas, Agnes Brown: Past
Pres, Lenora Ray; Chap, Arvesta
Chase: guide, Hattie Barnes: assistant
guide, Gertrude Barnes; inside guard,
Myra Coombs; outside guard, Estella
Ransted: delegate, Estella Ray; alter
nate, Alice Priest: trustees, Estella Ray.
Arvesta Chase, Myra Coombs. The
ladies have recently moved from their
old quarters in S. of V. hall to G.. A. II.
hall where their accommodations are
much better and they now hope to
largely increase their membership and
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

this executive committee to endeavor
to procure at the special session of
Congress. which, it is understood, will
be called in March next. legislation
calling for the appointment of a none
tary commission by the President to
consider the entire question and re-
port to Congress at the earliest day
possible. or failing to secure the above
legislation. they are hereby authorized
and empowere to select a commission
o1 ii members according to the rules
and plans set forth in the suggestions
submitted to the convention by Mr.
Hanna Of Indianapolis. The commits
sion is TO make a thorough investiga-
ton az the monetary affairs and needs
OF this country in all relations and
asp Gets and make appropriate sugges-
TO ms as to any evils found to exist and
TIE remedies therefor.
Resolved. that all resolutions and
communications as to the methods of
currency reform which have been pre-
sented to this convention be referred
to such commission when formed.
The committees report was adopted
by practically unanimous vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
SHERMAN WILL NOT TALK
But His Friends Think That He Will Enter
the Cabinet.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Sher-
man, Wednesday afternoon, declined
to discuss the question connecting his
name with the portfolio of the state
department. He even refused to an
swer the question whether he was go
ing to Ohio to confer with President
elect Mckinley. 1t is understood from
another source. that Mr.. Sherman will
leave, the latter part of this week,
ostensibly for his home in Mansfield,
Ohio. but will stop off at Canton and
have a conference with Mr.. Mckinley
at the latter's request. The fact that
Senator Sherman will enter the cabi-
net is accepted by his colleagues in the
Senate as a well settled subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The inquiry into the question of the
responsibility of the Panama canal cul-
prits for fines imposed upon them
closed at Paris, Wednesday, The tri-
bunal decided that ex-Minister Baihaut,
Chas. de Lesseps and Blondin were re-
sponsible for the fine of S9l 900. francs
imposed upon Baihaut in addition to
term of imprisonment, for his connec-
ton with the Panama scandal. Bal
haut was released from prison after n
few months. and. Dec. IL. was rear
rested in order that he might serve two
years additional Imprisonment for fail
ure to pay the fine. He is in prison,
where he win remain. and il they re-
turn to France, Blondin and De Les
seps will be put in jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Loan and Building Association.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Kennebec Loan and
Building Association was held at the
office of Harvey d. Eaton, Wednesday
evening.
a board of Is directors was elected
by whom Mr.. Edward Ware was
chosen president; A. f. Purington
vice president: Forrest r. Drew. Sec
rotary; George X. Boutelle. treasurer:
and Harvey d. Eaton, attorney.
A committee was appointed to at
tend to the matter of declaring a divi-
dend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Jan. II.
sacks. $3a3.25; winter wheat, $4,000. 30 in
wood. o' -
WHE sATro-No. 2 spring. 76a@7sls; No. 2
cons GoRSsNo. 2. 2sss@ssa.,
RYE-No. 2. 371aa3S.
BARLEY-No. 2. 35M36
FLAXSEED-No. /. 76M7S.
PORK-S795MS.
: LARD-$40212G4O5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

\ Halifax. n. s.. dispatch says: Ii is
the crank shaft. not the tail shaft of
the Durham City that is broken; there
fore she will not have to discharge much
of her cargo in order to put in a new
ger of going to pieces, early Monday
morning. before picked up by the Da-
mara. She had been drifting all night
and was slowly getting nearer to the
rocky coast of Canso. All efforts to keep
her away We're futile. and had she been
without help for another hour or two she
would undoubtedly have struck Il reef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
An EXPENSIVE LUXURY.
Or. Tinker Must Pay Mr.. Colwell $50. 900
for Stealing Wite's Affections.

New York, Jan. 14.-For the loss of
his wife's affections. Frederick L.
Colwell today. received verdict of
$4,000 in the suit against DR.. Charles
A. Tinker. a prominent Harlem phys-
clan. Some month ago. Colwell. who is
known in Wall street. obtained a decree
for absolute divorce from his wife. DR..
Tinker was named as the correspondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL FRIDAY JANUARY 49, 1897
NOT fLATrERiNG.
Continued from page -

the surviving mortgagee. had not been
broken. Third. that such attempted
foreclosure is null and void; fourth. that
the surviving MORTGAGE is entitled to
continue to perform the conditions of
said mortgage according to the terms
therein: fifth. that the complainant re-
cover his costs, to be taxed by the clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The mills, engine and power houses
OF the Eureka State Co., at North
Poultney. VT, burned. Wednesday
More than 100 men are thrown out of
work. Loss, $4,000; insurance. $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The Confederate Spy was very
creditaby presented by the LUnon
Lafayette Society in City hall, last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Joseph NJ. Vigue. foreman of the night
shifter at this station. fell from the ten
der of the shifter in the yard. Wednes-
day evening, sustaining long deep Gu;
in the forehead in which DR.. Hill founu
it necessary to take six stitches to close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Sure Cure Tor Fits.

New remedy by practising physi-
clan positively cures Fits. Epilepsy,
etc. Treatise and sample bottle free.
DIR. H. Herr, 331 East SD ST.. New
York. dec2S, eod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

There will be a special conclave of
St. Omer Commandry. Knights Tenn
plar. this evening, with work in the
Temple degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Attorney General Haines went to
Saco. yesterday, to attend to the pre-
liminaries of the arranging the muir
dererS of Betsy Hobbs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

DR.. Fisk can be consulted at Hotel
North every Wednesday from o A. Nj.
to 2 +. NJ, until further notice. Con-
sultation free. No case undertaken
that cannot be benefited
Several Augusta patients now under
treatment and a number of complete
cures of prominent citizens to whom
DIR. Fisk has permission to refer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Deputy Sheriff Hill was called to at
tach the stock. and fixtures of Ger
manski. the stationer. yesterday. Liza
bilities, about 1920: assets. $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Both Houses of the California Legisla-
ture met in joint session at Sacramento.
wednesday. and east their formal ballot
SENATOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Sick HEADACHES Cured.

Mt Vernon. Me-, Dec. 10. 1896. Il
desire to add my words of praise for
Hoods Sarsaparilla to the statements
made by so many others who have
been restored to health by this medi-
cine. 1t has cured me of sick head
aches. and / am glad to recommend
it to others who may be troubled In
this way Arthur S. Hall, Box so.
Hoods Pills act tremendously with
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Col l. S. Bangs of this city. has pre-
scented w. S. Heath Post G. A. r. with
a handsome hanging lamp for the post
Headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Conductor Clements, who had been
laid off for a week on account of ILL
ness. returned to his train, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The friends of Rev. n. r. Dutton will be
pleased to know that he is meeting with
excellent success in his new line of work.
He has secured the pledge of $4,000 for
Colby provided $4,000 can be raised with
in year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The commission of Capt. Albert r.
Shurtleff of Co. H.. I'd Regt Inf, N. G. S.
M. will expire Jan. %. and an election OF
captain has been called for that date,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Mothers, Mother.,, Mothers..s

Mrs. wIxsLow's SOOTHING SYRUr has been used 20
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of MOTHERS 10
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PEkfECr
SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS tne
GUNS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLLCy
and Is tho best remedy for DIARRHfEA. Sold ~
Druggists in part of the world. Be sure ana AZ
for MRS. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup" and tAke d
,ther kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle. d&wlyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Mrs Ida Cleveland and Miss Rosie
Fortier of Skowhegan. attended the pro-
duction of the Confederate Spy in City
hall last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

DR.. A. Jolly attended the meeting of
the Maine Veterinary Medical Associa-
ton at Bangor, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
FAIRFIELD.

Ed Kelley went to Boston, Wednesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Luther w. Trask. charged with the lar
ceny of 1925 by .appropriating that sum
name in Springfield Me-. but mis-sent to
Springfield. Mass. waived examination
in the hearing before the police court at
Springfield. Mass, Thursday morning,
and was held under $500 bonds to appear
before the May term of the superior
court. In default of bonds he went to
iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
A Maine Specialist.

This is an age of specialists. In every
trade and in every profession the men
who make speciality of one particular
branch are forging to the front Dr. c.
T. Fisk of Lewiston, the specialist in
rectal diseases. is now rounding out the
sixteenth consecutive year of success
fui practice in the State of Maine. DIR.
FISK has treated many prominent citi-
zens with uniform success. For Is
years he has been in Portland every
saturday. having his Office at the
United States hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Mrs. Eugene Holt returned from Madi-
son. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

John $. Head of the Maine Central
police department, was in the city on
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

+. c. Pooler of Skowhegan, was in the
city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Miss Susie Lovejoy of Sidney, was in
the city shopping, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Prof +. l.. f. Warren has presented
the Free Public library with a number
OF valuable books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The Sorosis were entertained yester-
day afternoon, by Mrs. c. E. Gray of
College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Henry Lysander Corson, Colby '9S,
has been elected manager of the Colby
foot ball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Harry Brown went to Augusta on bust
ness, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

L.. f. Jones of Bangor, was in town,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

w. &. Wentworth pastor of the Metho-
dlst church at South Gray, was here
Ihursday. the guest of his father, Rev,
II. {. Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Miss Annie Sheehan of Skowhegan. was
in the city calling on friends, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Evangelist Wood is drawing goot
crowds in Advent hall every night. He in.
tends soon to deliver Il series of lectures
on the Bible which promise to be very
interesting. Mr.. Wood is not yet of age
but is very fluent and interesting speak.
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The socable at the Baptist vestry,
Wednesday evening, was a pleasing af-
fair. A violin solo was given by Miss
Kate Bradbury, cornet solo by Miss Hat
tie Fuller of Waterville, vocal solo by
Miss Alice kenrick and one number by
the Ladies Orchestra of Waterville
After the programme refreshments were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Mercury ran down to - Selow, Thurs
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Major Jacob Crosthwait died at his
home at Connorsville, KY. Tuesday An
ardent free silver Democrat in life, Major
ed that the base of his monument he ~
silver, on which should be the inscription:
Free silver at the ratio of 16 to IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Mayor Webb was in Skowhegan on
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Edward Ware returned from visit to
Athens, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

There will be an anniversary ball at
Athens. this evening. by the /. o. o. r..
kendalfs orchestra of this town will fur
nsh the music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Llewellyn Parks of Parks Bros, Pitts
field, was in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Hiram Moore of Madison, a prominent
Somerset county lumberman was in the
city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Thomas Walker of Lewiston. was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
SKOWHEGAN.

DR.. f. l.. Adams has returned from
Concert by Somerset Choral society. this
evening.
Hiram Moore of Madison, was in town,
Wednesday,
d. +. Judkins went TO Boston on bust
ness, Thursday.
Miss Alice Jewell of Shawmut. was here
visiting, Wednesday.
Elmer Field of Redington, was in town
on business, Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Huntley of East Fairfield
was in town. Wednesday.
A. S. Grant of Pttsfield, was here
Thursday attending court.
d. r. Mills, the pulp manufacturer of
Scion, was in town. Thursday.
r. w. Woodman of Westbrook. was in
town on business, Wednesday.
Mrs. L. E. GrindalI of Winslow was
here attending court, Thursday.
An office room is being constructed in
the grocery store of Morrill, & Fletcher.
Mrs. Vesta Miller of NorridgewOck was
the guest of Mrs. N. G. Ordway, Thurs
day.
A good attendance is reported at the
Pentecostal services now being held in the
Methodist vestry.
1ardmaster Thomas Howard of the
SkoWheEan yard, who has been confined
to the house with an attack of sciatica is
able to be out.
There Will be an anniversary ball at
Athens. this evening. by the l. O. o, F.
kendalfs orchestra of this town will fur
nish the music.
w. {. Wentworth pastor of the Metho-
dist church at South Gray. was here
Thursday. the guest of his father, Rev.
II. {. Wentworth.
Major Jacob Crosthwait died at b;s
home at Connorsville. KY. Tuesday. An
ardent free silver Democrat in life. Ma or
Crosthwait left a will in which he direct
ed that the base of his monument he ~
silver, on which should be the inscription.
Free silver at the ratio of 16 to IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Watervlile Advertisements.
DRESSMAkINC.

Miss Eunice j. Bartlett has opened
dressmaking rooms in Rogers block. cor
ner of Main and Temple streets, on the
second floor and in rear of L. 7. Boothby
& Son, insurance agents. Miss Bartlett
solicits a reasonable share of patronage
and will guarantee her work. oct10,dtf