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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
THAT CHAIR AGAIN.
HalloweIl Man Doesn't like the
New Tramp Device.
Attempts 10 Roll the Iron Seat into the
kennsbec River.

Frank Clark of Hallowell, was in the
city, few nights ago, and. getting
intoxicated, let loose his spite on the
| trampchair Continuance which has beer
placed In Savage's barn across the
river.
George Bean. who was up stairs in
the stable, on the night in question
heard a noise in the carriage house,
where the chair has stood. 1t was OF
a rumbling sound, and Mr.. Bean at
once took it to be someone at the chair,
which, being of iron. Is heavy. 1t is
placed ON heavy rollers, the movement
of which. can be heard all over the
stable. He at once came down stairs,
and found Clark. hard at work drag
ging the chair from it's resting place.
Whats the matter there" sung out
Bean.
This dashed gasht' machine is no
earthly good and I'm goin' to dump it
into the river"
There was no question about that.
Clark was making in the direction of
the stable entrance. which opened
upon the driveway leading to the re-
tanning wall, which forms the embank-
ment of the river in the rear of the
city building. The roadway is slant
ing, and the would-be destroyer would
doubtless have brought about his end,
had he not been discovered.
Just whether or not he had some
apprehensions of occupying that seat
in the future is question, but certain
it is he didn't like the cut of the chair.
He allowed it was mo good"
His persistence was genuine. Mr..
Bean sent him away. and trusted no
more harm to the chair. On the fol-
lowing morning. Clark again came to
1.-THE stable and insisted on rolling the
chair to the wall, into the river. His
tone was severe. and his language was
not TO he misunderstood; so he was
arrested.
Judge andrews heard his case and
gave him 80 days n@jail or the alter
native of keeping away from Augusta
for 80 days to come. After some delib-
GRAFTON he chose the latter penalty
which will be a relief to Mr.. Baker. fle
inventor of the chair, and doubtless
to- others. He still is dead agin' :"
that chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
No Dance. Friday EVENING.

The dance scheduled to take place,
Friday evening, in City hall, did not
come to pass. as SO few made an APP
pearance that it was abandoned.
The members of the Augusta Or
chestra Club wish it understood that
they did not have charge of the dance,
but were simply there to dispense
sweet music.
The dance was gotten up by Com
pany F. LIST Regiment. Doubtless the
fine skating on the river had some
thing to do with the small attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services-AIl are Cordially Invited to
Attend.

st. Barnabas' chapel, Bangor street
second Sunday after Christmas; Sun
day school at 2.45 P. M; evening prayer
at $50 p. NJ.
st. Marks church: Morning service
sermon and Holy Communion at 1890
evening prayer and sermon at O'Clock
Sunday school after morning service.
Winthrop Street Universaiist Church
Rev., c. A. Hayden, pastor. Morning ser.
vices at 1922 with h sermon by .he sp nsd
school at noon; young peoples praise
service at Z.
/ Christian Science services Will Dt
held at 5 Summer street, Sunday a.
1890 A. M; Sunday school at II M
also testimonial service every Friday
evening at 7.3O.
The Gospel Temperance meeting sun
day afternoon will be at 3 O'Clock. Al
who have been in the habit OF attend
ing the Y. M. c. A. meeting and others
are cordially invited to attend.
Free Baptist church: Preaching TO-
morrow by Rev. c. S. Frost; Sunday
school at 12 O'Clock; chifdren's meet
ing $3.50 P. NJ; young peoples meet
ing at p. M; praise, prayer ana tes'
timony meeting at r. M
,eirst Baptist Church: Morning ser
vice with sermon by the paste pastor p a.
NV" in answer to the question 81 last
Sunday. What Shall r!s az S,,n mola will be
ohserved as usual. Christmas music VIII
be repeated by request. SUNDAY scn1 \.
at noon: juniors at r. M; senior -. ~
meeting at 6 F. NJ, and general service
at Gas.
Green Street Church Methodist Episc0-
paD: Services Sunday as follows: pu 10,
iic. worship at 1890 A. NJ. with serHloh :. ~ -
the pastor, Rev; {: 3 t bui1 Ehristian Sab
hath?' The Lords Supper Will be az,
ministered Immediately after tne usut,.
morning service; Sunday schooi as usual ,,,;l
league meeting at . o! Nj; soi in the eve
led by the pastor at y cioen -
ming.
CONGREGATIONAL church: 1880 morn
ing worship with sermon by the pastor,
subject by request Where is Heaven:
70 10 Sunday school; P. M. junior
Endeayor; G.15 P. M, Y. P. $. Z. =
meeting: I p. NJ, evening service, tne
subject of the pastors address Will Dc
1.-The contribution OF the pupiic press
to the life of the ideal city.
First Christian church: Northern
,,o,ua morning sermon 1880, by Inc
nastor, Rev. B. S. Crosby, suoJect ou'
opportunities" Sunday schooi at li'4o
. special song service will be given q
p. NJ, and last for ten minutes, loi
lowed by a lecture, subject, ION.
nuties of Husband and Wife. Ines'
evening services are being largely a..
tended. Prayer meeting WEDNESDAY
evening $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

TWAS pleasant occasion all around
and the several officers present and
others made the most of it. and while
not quite a festivai, it might pass as
an informal reception. with the new
officers the subjects of attention-with
compliments and congratulations.
Mr.. McFadden gave his oath of office
to- Clerk of Courts Choate, and is
virtually settled in his new quarters
at ,'the Jail. His family will reside
there with him.
m bFadden takes the congratula-
NTH. his many friends with great
9shse, as he has gotten. well accustone1
ITO it, having had callers in nu1Hbers
during the few days he has been here
He is well acquainted with the work
which viii! be before him. He has been
deputy sheriff for number of years.
ard city marshal of Waterville for
three years. His father was sheriff of
the county, some years ago. His term
will doubtless be a successful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Three Enter Upon the New Duties
Of Office, Friday.
Busy Day a tie Court House Sketch Of IN.
coming Officers.

1t was busy day at the court
house, New Years day, and the cor
ridors and rooms We're lively with in
terest. on the introduction into office
OF three new men: Sheriff Andrew L.
McFadden of Waterville: County Com
missioner Sewall Pettingill of Wayne;
ana Register of Probate Walter A.
Newcomb of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
unioue supper.

The vestry Of the Methodist church
,vos the scene Of pleasant supper
Friday evening. with good sized num-
ner nresent to take part in the feast.
Tho various eatables were given
names commencing with the letter
! the supper being called &c" sup
nor II was given by the Ladies Ala
so.;etv and was very much enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

The Pennington Chronicle reports that
while Arthur Taylor. about Il years Old,
who was employed in the woods logging
near Dead River station on the Phillips
& Rangeley Railroad, was engaged In
'.snubbing" load of logs down steep
pitch. Monday afternoon. he was caugnl
In the warp around his right leg below
the knee. and the foot was nearly severed
from the ankle. 1t was necessary to cut
the warp in order to liberate the poor
fellow. The leg was amputated just above
the ankle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
"A
Ready
Reference List
Of Fancy Crncksrs f:'r the coss-
vesstence Of hOuselceepers.

Anricots Drops, Animals. Afternoon
Tea. Bar Harbors, Boston, chocolate
Apricot Drops, Champions, BOX Can
Catawba, .Coeoanut. Coffee. Cocoanuf
Macaroon. Common Crackers. Duchess
Fancy Lemon Snaps, Golden Egg
Grandmother Cookies, Graham Wa
fers, Ginger Snaps. Gold and SILVER
Nuggets, Luncheon. Newtons. ocean
Spray, Orange Waters. Onyx WaIers
Dat Meal, Oyster, Preizeiettes. fiio'
Bread, Philadelphia Thin WAFER
Royal Milk, Society, Society CHEESE
Saltines, Vanilla Creams. WANNA
Waters. William Penn. KENNEDY
Assorted.
| +. /. WEBER. : Augusta, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
Looking for the HaIlowells.

The Augusta ice polo team wants O.,
game with the Hallowell team, for this
afternoon, on the ice at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

The people are fast coming to the
notion that their baker, bread must be
kept clean and free from dust, by
Fred NJ. Hayes process of Wrapping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

L. W. Counce has very complete
system in his oil business, and is ex-
ceedingly prompt in accommodating
his customers, with cans and Oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

bate.
duties Of his position, not having lost
one court day during his service. There
as a large number present.
Judge A. G.. Andrews made very
ha ppily-framed presentation speech.
referring to the recipients faithful
work during his term. The watch is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
STATE BALANCES.
Unexpended Amount In Treas
ury Dec. 81. $203, 500.
Various Returns Made by Governor
Cleaves and Council.
Gov. Elect Powers 1t the State House
Other News.

Governor Cleaves and executive coun-
GIL after closing up the business of the
year, adjourned. Friday morning.
The uneXpended balances turned into
the treasury amount to $S7.2O7.OO At the
| close of business, Thursday night, the
cash on hand in the State treasury was
$2O3,5o0.oS to commence the New Year.
The books in the treasury department
show that at the commencement of the
present administration in 1893
The bonded Indebtedness was $2,5O6, 800 90
Amount of bonds destroyed in
accordance with resolve ap-
proved March %, 1893. ...... = 10000
Total ..................... s2,5o5, 100. 90
AIRY l.. 1897 ...:................. s2.aos, 600 90
past four years. 2O2. 1907 90
Temporary loan existing Jan.
l. 1898. which has been paid
in past -four. years. ............ soO,OOo.oo
Total reduction In interest
bearing debt in past four
years ......................... 500, 10000
Interest paid on bonded debt and tenn
porary loan IN past four years, as fol-
1855 Observation-Disclosures. s91, 2O5-52
iSJ4 ......................... Sl,340 Al
1875 ....................... 75,440 90
1896 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
Total amount paid on account
of bonded debt and tempo
rary loan and interest on
same during past four years 1924. 593
The year closes with the treasury, I'M
der the efficient management of Hon. f.
NJ. Simpson. in excellent condition; no
temporary loans outstanding and a bal
ance on hand of over Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars.
Hon. S. w. Carr appeared before the
last meeting of the Governor and
Council. and qualified. He has been
the Recipient of many hearty congrat-
ulations by his friends, on his renom-
nation to Office of insurance cdihmis-
sioner. 3.
Governor Elect Powers arrived at
the State House, Friday. and A3lk1be
here. Saturday. sss
Examinations will be held at the
State House, today, in the Judiciary
room of the following officers -elect:'
w. A. Paul, captain Company D. I'd
| Regiment, Lewiston: Herbert G. Starr.
captain, John w. Knights, 1st lieuten
ant; and Leonard C. Holston, I'd lieu
tenant, all of Company NJ, I'd Regiment
of Westbrook; and Fred w. Bowker,
captain; Sanford A. Clark, list lieuten-
ant: and Alfred K. Ames, I'd lieutenant
of Company NJ, I'd Regiment of Ma
/ chias. 4e
Gen. Choate, and Coils. Kendall and
III hn Of
aminerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Eighteen dodgers and two DRINKS
occupied the police station, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

beautifully inscribed with his mono
| gram, and a tribute on the inside
cover. with the words: Presented to
Howard Owen, by Kennebec county
officers and friends
Attached to the gold chain. is a
handsome key stone charm, emblem
attic of the Royal Arch Chapter of
Masonry, of which Mr.. Owen is q
| member.
Mr.. Owen has been clerk during the
( terms of Judge E. Q. Bean of Read
field, Judge Fl. S. Webster of Gardiner,
| and the present incumbent, Judge G..
T. Stevens who has recently been re-
elected to another term.
During his service Mr.. Owen has
been assisted by the present county
treasurer, Hon. James f. Blanchard,
thus being enabled to attend during
the term to his duties with the Maine
Farmer.
Mr.. Owens term has been long
one, and he ret;res with the ccngratu-
lations Of his many friends.
Mr.. Walter A. Newcomb, the successor
to office as register of probate, is well
known to about everyone in the county,
through his years of connection with
many of the newspapers in the State.
and also the Boston Journal.
Mr.. Newcomb has a great number of
friends, may of whom were on hand
to congratulate him on his entrance
upon his new Office.
We wish him 4he, very best of sue
cess, in his new wqfk
Asisi
- The board of coNiity commissioners
were all there, TO- give the entering
member, sewall Pettingill of Wayne,
a warm Meleelne..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

retiring chairman, has made an able
official in that capacity, and his many
friends will be glad his term has not
yet expired.
The other county officers We're
reelected to office. as fellows: Judge
G. T. Stevens. judge of probate; Hon.
George w. Heselton, county attorney;
Hon. w. S. Choate. clerk of courts
and Hon. J. E. Blanchard, treasurer.
The senators for Kennebec county will
be: Hon. Martin l.. Reynolds of Sid
ney: Hon Q. b. Clason of Gardiner;
and Hon. Perham s. Head of Water
vile.
The severaldeputy sheriffs appointed
by Sheriff McFadden filed their bonds
with him, and We're sworn in by the
clerk of courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
CA9Ts6EEA.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Governor Powers arFiyed at
the State House, Friday. and s3lksbe
here. Saturday. ssS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

st. Barnabas' chapel, Bangor street,
second Sunday after Christmas; Sun
day school at 245 P. NJ; evening prayer
Of 20 y NJ
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
OF LOCAE INTEREST.

A still alarm was sent in to steamer 8 yesterday morning from 120 Mill River street. There was a slight fire in the house occupied by James B. Far ren and owned by John w. filling. There was no work for the tlremen in the case.
 The K. D. circle of Howard avenue Congregational church will meet at the home of Miss Fannie Treat, 73 Rosette street at o'clock this afternoon. The ladies of the church will meet for work next Wednesday afternoon, Tea will be served as usual at 6:30.
 The members of the Adelphi Literary society are making extensive prepara- tions for the celebration of tue tWen- tieth anniversary of the organization, to occur on the evening of January 27, 1893. It is to be @ subscription affair.
 The New Haven vessel Lucinda Sut- ton, one of the biggest four-masters of this port, now at Rio Janeiro having made a successful voyage south with a general cargo. She is now awaiting a cargo on the return voyage. The w. Wallace Ward, another big four-master, also of this port, recently made a suc- cessful voyage across the Atlantic. She carried out a general cargo and has loaded and is on the return voyage.
 Quite a little excitement took place on Crown street yesterday morning short ly after o'clock in front of Herman Speh's cafe. Several well known gen. tlemen In passing saw on the sidewalk what looked to be human blood. A doc tor and Undertaken Stahps wagon were sent for, but the supposed human blood proved to be fresh red paint which had been worked off the building by Tues day nights heavy rain. ....
 There is or has been in Waterbury this week falIir claiming to be a rep resentative of Price, Lee & Co.,, the New Haven publishers. His method was to solicit advertisements, and he secured twenty-five cents from J. W. Hodson, fifty cents from M J. McEvoy and tried several other saloons, but it is thought that he met with very little success He is slick talker about five feet, ten inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, and sports a grayish mustache. Spot him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Milford. at their office, until m o'clock p. n. of Wed. nesday, December 29, 1897, for the grading and hardening with crushed stone or gravel of sections of the New Haven turnpike, the Bridgeport turnpike, Derby avenue, or North street, and West River street, in &C., cordance with plans and specifications sub- mitted to the State Highway ommissioner Bids should give, the price. per lineal foot for each or any of said sections (and when crushed stone is to be uesd, the price per lineal foot, the contractor to furnish the crushed stone and the price, provided the material is furnished by the Town, with the privilege of the Town, by it's Selectmen. to increase or diminish the number of feet on any section to be improved.
 Specifications and plans may be examineG at the Selectmen's office, Milford
 The Selectmen reserve the right to reiect any or all bids, as the interests of the Town may appear.
 No proposal will be received after the time specified.
 Amount of bond required, S1, 1,OO0. Dated at Milford, Dec. 3, 1897
 ELIAS D. BRADLEY,
 MILES B. PLUMB.
 CHARLES H. STOWE. Z dl6 l2t Selectmen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
Poco Sustenuto: Vivace--

Poco Sustenuto: Wivace-- Allegretto-- Allegro con brio II. Bemberg. Aria from La Mort de Joanne dArc. Miss Stein. Hector Berlioz, Dance of Slyphs, Rakoczy March. From the Damnation of Faust.) Richard Wagner.... ........Two Songs Schmerzen-- Traume-
 Miss Stein. Felix Mendelssohn, Overture to Ruy Bias.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
FIRST SYMPHONY CONCERT.
Will be Given at the Hyperion This Af
 ternoon.

Will be Given at the Hyperion This Af-
 ternoon.
 Our local symphony orchestra will appear this afternoon in a grand synl- phony concert. All lovers of music should avail themselves of this oppor- tunity to hear a programme played su- perbly. For the lovers of vocal music Miss Gertrude May Stein, the famous contralto singer, will delight the au- dience with her unlimited vocal powers. The orchestra needs financial assist ance Its members are our towns-peo- pie who are providing excellent music for us, and a crowded house should witness their efforts. Tickets can be obtained at the box office at the Hype- rion.
 The programme is;
 Ludwig van Beethoven. . .... Symphony in A major. No. Op. g.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT
His Special Train Kills an Unfortuna

His Special Train Kills an Unfortunate
 Laborer.
 Washington, Dec. 15.-President Me- Kinley, the members of the cabinet. and others who went to Canton on account of the Illness and death of the presi- dents mother. reached Washington a little before Il o'clock to-day.
 Twenty minutes after the presidents s special train left Canton last night it struck and instantly killed Louis Moin- ct, laborer, walking on the track His head was torn from his body. The president was much disturbed by the distressing accident.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
STATE LEAGUE CONTEST,

Tonight the Meriden team tackles the home team at Bowling hall With three straight lost at Merden last week the boys are hot to get even, but must roll we'll to win. Games start at 7:30.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court.
 Ilnno ,l,nt.1

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 18th, 1897. ESTATE of HOBART B. SACKETT, late
 of Hamden, in said District, deceased. The executor of the last will and testa- ment of said deceased having made written application for an order authorizing and empowering him to sell and convey certain real estate of said deceased, as by said ap- plicati0n on file in this Court more fully ap- pears 1t Is
 ORDERED = That said application ba heard and determined at a Court of Pro- trict, on the 20th day of December, 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that said executor give public notice of the pend- and place of the hearing thereon, by pub- fishing this order three times In some news4 paper having circulation in said District. and due return make. By order of Court,
 JOHN CURRIER GALLAGHER, d14 St Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
HEARING ON ESTIMATES.

The Special Committee appointed to con- slider the estimates of the moneys necessary to be appropriated for the expenses of the to meet the same to January 1st, 1899 as recommended by the Board of Finance, will hold meeting in Room 10 and Il, City Hall, at ?. m., on Thursday, December 16, 1897
 All persons interested are hereby notified to appear and be heard without further no- tice. Per order,
 WILLIAM II. FORSYTH Chairman.
 Attest: EDWARD A. STREET, d15 2t Assistant City Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,

District of New Haven, ss Probate Court. December 15, 1897. 3
 of New Haven, in said District, deceased, An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said de-
 Babetta Jaworski of New Haven having made written application praying that the same may be probated, and that letters tes-
 cation on file in this Court more fully aps pears it is
 ORDERED = That said application be
 heard and determined at Court of Pro-
 trict, on the 22d day of December, 1S97 at ten o'clock In the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times In newspaper having circulation ill said District. 87E Hs77 !. LIVINGSTON W. CLEAvELAND, d16 St Judge,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
LIVINGSTON W. CLEAvELAND, d1f if Judp pa
District of New Haven, ss; Probate Court

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 14th. 1897.
 New Haven, in said District deeeased. Alverd F. Winchell, executor having made written application for an order au- thorizing and empowering him to sell and convey certain real estate of said deceased, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED - That said application be bate to be held Ut New Haven, in said Dis trlct, on the 20th day of December, 1897, at ten o'clock In the forenoon, and that said EXecutor give public notice of the pend- ency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order three times in some news paper having circulation in said District, and due return make.
 LIVINGSTON W. CLEAvELAND. d16 St Judge,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
POLO RESTrTTS

At Waterbury--Waterbu 7; New Britain, 4. -
 At Meriden-Meriden, 6; Hartford, i.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-16
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court. ESTATE of FANNY 5. TERI ThRRiIL. ILL late ie' of

December 10th, 1887. ESTATE of FANNY 0. TERRILL, late of
 New Haven, in said District, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said de- ceased, having been presented in Court, and William Terrill of New Haven having made written application praying that the same may may be Dc, probated, and that letters testa- cation on file in this Court more fully ap- pears 1t is
 ORDERED = That said application be heard and determined at Court of Pros bate to be held at New Haven, in said Dis trict, on the 22d day of December, 1897, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate by publishing this order three times in newspaper having circulation in said District. 5.s
 LIVINGSTON ". CLEAyELAND, QlB 3t 1udon