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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Death Of Miss Sarah N. Wells.

Miss Sarah NJ. Wells died at hei
home on Flagg Street place. yesterday,
about II o'clock. having been feeble in
health for some time. She was 8,
years, months old, and the chief
cause of her death was cid age. 1t will
be remembered that. about four years
ago, she fell while at Hallowell, break
ing her hip. Since that time, she had
not been strong. and had been practi-
caliy confined to her home for some
months.
She was a dear old lady and was
liked by everyone that knew her. She
was known by her friends and neigh
bors as Aunt Sarah" and they all
have good word to say for her kind
ly disposition. She was born in Au-
gusta. and has spent a greater part of
her life here. She was one of the oldest
residents of this section, and her MEM
cry went back many years.
She is the last to pass away of quite
a large family. A nephew. Mr.. c. r.
Wells, and his sister, Miss Georgia T.
Wells, who live close by her. on Flagg
street, are the only surviving relatives
in this city. A number reside in Hal
lowell
The funeral will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Funeral Of Late G W. Ward.

The funeral services over the re
mains of the late G. w. Ward were
held at the residence, No. Green
Street place. at 10 A. NJ, Friday. Rev
c. S. Cummings officiating. The Green
Street Methodist choir rendered the
music.
There were present a large number
of relatives including Mr.. G. w. Spratt
of Bangor. Mrs George Brown and Mr.
john Sabine. Randolph Mr.. Frank
Haskell. Vassalboro; and delegates
from Augusta Lodge. F. and A. NJ.
and Highland Lodge. A. o. U. W., Au-
gusta.
The floral tributes We're very hand
some. including an anchor from the
family. square and compass from
the Masons, pillow from the
A. o. U. W.. pinks from the class
mates of a daughter, Miss Josephine
Ward, Colby University; and roses
from the Greek Letter Society of
which the latter is a member.
The remains were taken to Randolph
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Larger Audience for Lillian Tucker Co.

There were more people present, las,
evening, to enjoy the Lillian Tucker
Co. in Meonian hall than on the open
ing night of the weeks engagement
here. "A Factory Girl" was presented
lEd it proved a thoroughly interesting
performance.
Miss Lillian Tucker. of course
pleased the audience to the highest de-
gree. and won much applause. The
support was uniformly good, and for q
popular price performance, the pieces
50 far have been presented to perfect
satisfaction.
The specialties introduced sustain
unvarying interest. The Electrical
Wonder, the Magniscope, with it's re-
alistic scenes. makes a first class con-
clusion.
''Crawford's Claim will be present
I'd, this evening.
The 'Souvenier Night" on which a
fne cabinet photograph of Miss Tucker
will be presented every one holding a
reserved seat, has been set for Friday
evening. The pictures will go on ex-
hibition in Devine's drug store window
tOday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

Nearly all the leading insurance men
of the State were at the Capitol, Tues
day, and in the afternoon, the COM
mittee on insurance had some largely
attended and lively hearings. The
office of Commissioner Carr proved too
small and the committee adjourned to
the Senate chamber. which was quick
ly filled The first matter taken uI:
was the bill striking out the arbitration
clause in standard policies. The bill
had an ardent supporter in Frank E.
Southland of Bath, while Seth NJ. Carter
of Lewiston, in the interests of the
companies, led the opposition to the
bill Several prominent insurance men
spoke against the bill.
Commissioner Carr explained the bill
relating to taxation on insurance
companies which proposes to make the
tax per cent. on their gross premi-
ums This is avowed by it's Trainer to
be a measure to raise revenue. 1t Is
said the change in the method of tax
ing the companies will bring the State
over $4,000 annually. Insurance men
do not take kindly to the scheme and
the bill was opposed by Capt. H. N.
oil bf1lhS VI ADdhSOi, -. l. . DuAtoP VI
Portland, A. c. Payson CT Portland,
and several other pseakers, represent
ing the leading companies.
Representative Burns of Westbrook,
explained and defended his bill COM
polling assessment life insurance COM
panies to print the words Assessment
rlan' plainly on all documents, ad
vertisements, etc. The bill was op-
posed by Judge Wing of Auburn, pres
ident of the Maine Benefit Life Asso-
citation.
In executive session the committee
voted to report ought not to pass on
the bill striking cut the arbitration
clause in standard policies, and on the
bill relating to assessment plan COM
panies. The committee voted to re-
port ought to pass on the bill taxing
insurance companies ~ per cent. on
their gross premiums, instead of 2 per
cent. as called for by the original bill.
The committee on education in exec
utive. session, Tuesday afternoon, acted
on numerous bills and resolves. 1t was
voted to report ought to pass on the
bill defining course of studies in free
high schools, on the resolve for $250(
for summer schools for teachers, on
the resolve for $1,000 to furnish the new
building of the Industrial School for
Girls. and on the bill regulating tha
attendance of pupils in unorganized
plantations. 1t was voted to report
ought net to pass on the resolve for
500 for the Maine Pedagogical Society;
and the bill raising the standard of ad-
mission to State Normal schools was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
w. 8. Choate. clerk.
A. L. McFadden, sheriff.
A. H. Small, stenographer.

w. y. CnOate, clerk.
A. L. McFadden, sheriff.
A. H. Small. stenographer.
Augusta, March Is.
The court took up. this morning, for
trial to the jury the case Of John w.
Spiller. Libt. VS.. Annie NJ. Spiller, L. T.
Carleton for plaintiff and Whitehouse
& Fisher for defendant. The parties
reside in Wayne and the plaintiff
brings the libel for a divorce on the
grounds CT adultery and cruel and
abusive treatment. The testimony on
he part Of the plaintiff was nearly con-
Guided when court adjourned at noon
On the coming in Of the court in tho
afternoon. by agreement of the parties,
the case was withdrawn from the
'ury and the counsel for plaintiff struck
rom the libel the charge of adultery.
A divorce was then decreed upon other
grounds charged. the older child being
given to the father and the younger to
the mother. A suit by the plaintiff,
Spiller against John b. Lewis for ali
enation Of his wife's affections, dam
ages being laid in the sum of $4,000. was
entered Neither party"
No case being ready for trial, today.
court adjourned until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

Religious.
At North Brooklin, March 16-17.-Han-
cock Baptist Quarterly Meeting,
At East Sumner, March 17-l8.-Oxford
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.
Temperance.
At Hampden, March 1S-Penobscot Dis
trict Lodge Good Templars.
Grange.
At Saco. March 1S-York Pomona
Grange.
AT scarboro. March i7-Cumberland
Pomona Grange.
At Pennington, March 1s-ExcelsIor
Pomona Grange.
At Lee. March 2o-North Penobscot Po-
mona Grange.
At South Presque Isle. March 2o-Aroos-
took Pomona Grange.
At South Paris. April 6-Oxford Pomona
Grange.
Miscellaneous.
At lewiston. April l3-lk-Nains q. A.
&. encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


The following real estate transfers
have been made with the registrar OF
deeds for Kennebec county:
ALBION-Fred E. and Louise "A.
Withee to Lloyd w. Drake and Adelbert
M. Stratton land $500.
BELGRADE-Charles H. Hallett to the
Lakeside Second Advent Campmeeting
Association of Belgrade. land. $500.
CHINA-Sylrania A. Ward to James L.
Turner. land and buildings. $500.
CLINTON-Willis l. Cain to Fred w
Hatch. land, $500.
HALL1OWELIcAlbion X. p. Grover to
Thomas Doyle. land and buildings. $1,000.
-Osbert l.. Basford to VIII
liam H. Jackman. land and buildings,
$1,000.
MOUNT yERNON-Abby v. Wright to
Anna r. Severy. land and buildings
$500.
SIDNEY-Susan Jane to Frank r.
Houghton, land, 81 and other considera-
ton:
Haines to William w. and Lois E. Fur
gus0n, land, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

1t is probable the readers of the
Journal have noticed the special sale
CT boots and shoes that is going on
and being advertised by E. M. Dolloff
of Gardiner. 1t is generally understood
that a man puts his best foot forward
when he first starts a new business
ard makes very extra inducements for
people to come into his store. Wise
people know that on such occasions it
is good time to buy goods. Mr.. Dol
loft comes into the business with a
reputation for fair dealing which is
capital in itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar II 1t falls to
cure your cold or cough, we also warrant
q twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster,
John Coughlin,
F. x. Courtemauche,
Arthur Tetrault,
]. NJ. Mixer.
d&vtf t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
OF Interest to Relatives and Friends Of Lieut.
n. Ourkee.

The following letter has been re-
ceived by Postmaster Lynch. and given
to the Journal for publication, in the
hopes of finding the parties whom it
particularly concerns. The letter is as
follows:
Winston N. c.. Feb. q, 81.
Postmaster. Augusta. Me-:
Dear Sir: I have in my possession the
sword l took from the dead body of
Lieut.. I. H. Durkee. presented to him by
his friends of Augusta. If he has any near
relatives now living that you are aware
of, you will please let them know, so
they can communicate with we. l will be
glad to send the sword to them.
Please let me hear from you on receipt
of this and oblige.
Yours very truly
CAPT. JOHN NJ. ROBINSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Rucklsn,. Arnica s.lxs,

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chil6iains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 8 cents per
box. For sale by ChAs. X. Partridge.
auY1z. e0d&w. folrm,H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

Mrs. Chas. Roderick. IA Willow street,
to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
of New York. for the prompt payment of
the mortuary benefit of $3.50 carried only
few months by her late husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

referred to the next Legislature. The
bill relating to the election Of trtiaMt
officers was referred to 4 sub.com-
mittee for revision, and will be re-
ported ought to pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

The railroad committee had several
hearings, Tuesday afternoon. The Ban
gor Street Railway Co. VS.. the Bangor,
0rono 4 Old Town Railway Co., monopo-
lizing most of the time. Hon. A. M.
Spear appeared for the Bangor Street
Railway Co., which desires general law
compelling the Bangor, Orono & Old
Town Co. to pay for all time 5000 year
for the privilege of running into Bangor
over IN miles of track belonging to the
Heath appeared for the Bangor. Orono
& Old Town Railroad. In opposition to
the DILL and asked for more time to put
In executive session, the committee
voted to report ought to pass on the bill
additional to the charter of the Ports
mouth. kittery York Street Railway
and on the bill relating to the crossing
OF the Bangor & Aroostook.
voted ought to pass on bin to establish
the municipal court Of Sanford: bill
granting heirs of husband OF Alice Rob
ertson. deceased. rights in her estate:
act amending act relating to Lewiston
municipal court: act to extend the char
ter Of the Buckheld Water Co., and act
relating to the charter Of Calais. 1t was
voted ought not to pass on act waving
examination before sentence before a
magistrate. and act prohibiting trial JUS
tices from holding court outside their
own town.
The Pride's bridge matter was taken
the evening. Carroll w. Morrill,, city So
licitor OF Portland. appeared for the city.
which Is trying to have Pride's bridge
made MADE, county bridge. County Attorney
sition to the bill. as also did the county
commissioners.
The committee on sea and shore fish
cries spent the whole of Tuesday after
noon In executive session discussing the
clam and lobster problems. At last II was
voted to report leave to withdraw to the
petitioners for a change In the lobster
laws allowing Washington county lobster
fishermen and packers special privileges
1t was voted to report legislation mex
pedient on the matter of a close time for
CLANS as the matter is amply covered by
the present law which allows towns to
regulate this as they wish. 1t was voted
leave to withdraw on the petition of
Susan S. B. Spring of Portland for per-
mission to erect dam in Harpswell to
hold back tide water for the culture of
fish.
The committee on inland fish and game
voted ought not to pass, Tuesday after
noon. on the bill allowing Seward Dill Of
Phillips. exclusive control of a private
fish pond.
The committee on salaries Tuesday
afternoon, acted on half a dozen meas
ures. 1t voted to report ought to pass on
the bill raising the salary of the Judge
of the Portland municipal court to 1890;
on the bill raising the salary of the
county attorney of Cumberland county to
$500; on the bill placing at $500 the salary
OF the Piscataquis county judge of pro-
bate; and on the bill placing at $500 the
salary of the Hancock county attorney
1t was voted ought not to pass on the
Dill raising the salary of the Somerset
county judge of probate. and the resolve
in favor of D. F. Warren. clerk of the
Maine State prison. was referred to the
Governor and Council.
(For regular proceedings. routine mat
tiers. remarks, ETC.. see official steEo-
graphic report in another column.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

James Libby of Sprague's Mills says
that he recently did the greatest job
of threshing he had done in 30 years
OF threshing. In ~ days he threshed
275O bushels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
r. r. BOOTH.

- East aota Street. New York.
Or Eta M. Owen. Gen. Agent for Maine.
office at Eastman Bros. & Bancroft. 19S
Congress St., Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Married.
LINCOLN

LINCOLN.
Dresden Mills-March 5. by Rev. ]. w.
Price. Charles L. Pushard and Miss
Blanche v. Cation. both Of Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
Died.
KENNEBEC

KENNEBEC.
Gardiner-March 1b Amos H. Potter,
aged 60 years.
SAGADAHOC.
Richmond-March IL, Nathaniel w.
Leighton, aged Is years; March IL, Isaac
g. Scott. aged about IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17

The committee on inland fish and game
voted ought not to pass, Tuesday after
noon: on the bill allowing Seward Dill Of
Phillips. exclusive control of a private
fish pond.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18

1t took the jury less than half an
hour last Saturday night to bring in
verdict OF guilty in the case against Ar
chic McGilvery. Motion for new trial
was entered, and sentence will not be
passed by the court till the motion is dis
posed of. McGilvery's bondsmen with
drew when the verdict was announced,
and he has since been confined in the
county Jail.
The Schubert Concert Co. gave =
most pleasing and artistic entertain
ment in the college chapel last Wednes-
day evening, and the large audience OF
music loving people who were present
were treated to music as good as can be
made. The Schubert Co. is company
of musical artists.
Finest watches in the world are Wal
than, Elgin, and Dueber Boss filed
cases at Miller's. 7
Do not forget that am closing out all
stationery and novelty goods. l.. B.
Miller, jeweler.
A complete line OF mems shoes and
ruhbers at the Hub Clothing House. 2
Hoe Cake soap contains no free alkah
and no worthless filling. BRAGG.
They are beauties-those opera chains
at Miller's jewelry store. 7
Everything new and up to date at
Miiler's jewelry store, 2
Big bargains in overcoats at the Hub.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18
Sermon to Old People.

Young people are receiving con-
sideratiors in this age never before
known to them. They are prom
inent and have the precedent in
many walks of life. This is COM
mendable to a degree, yet we are
not willing to drop the old people
out of our thought entirely. We
have great need of their eounsels
and wisdom of experience.
At II a. m. Sunday, December
10, a service will be held in the NJ.
E. church in which the pastor will
preach to the old people. All are
cordially invited to attend. In the
evening the rite of baptism will be
administered, and several will come
into full mem bership with the
church. We trust these will be i'm
pressive and helpful services for all
who attend them. K. SMITH.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18
THE NEWS OF THE CITY.
Record of Happenings Of ! Week
In Pullman.
what People are Doing and how
They are Doing It.

There are series of meetings
in progress at the Baptist church.
The pastor, S. w. Gage, is being
assisted by his brother, Rev. A. j.
Gage, who is lately from South
Whitby, Ind. The meetings are to
continue each evening during the
coming week. Preaching Sunday
morning and evening. The public
il invited to all services.
"A. B. Baker, w. NJ, announces
ssfegular communication of Whit
ll4an Lodge, No. 49, A. f. & A. M,
Friday evening, December Oath,
with work in the entered appren-
tice degree. The annual election
of officers will be held, followed by
refreshments. All visiting breth-
ron are invited.
Rev. Geo. r. Hall lectured to
q full house, at the Christian church,
Monday evening, his subject being
How to Study tho Bible" Tues
day Mr.. Hall left for his home in
Illinois, having completed his west
ern lecture tour.
"A social will be given by the
ladies of the M. E. aid society, to-
night, Saturday. A program will
we rendered and refreshments
served, all for dime. The place
is at the building occupied by the
Chambers, Price Co.
The Odd Fellows will give a
Christmas dance in their hall, next
Thursday evening, Dec. 23rd.
Payne's ocrhestra of Moscow will
play. Supper will be served in the
hall, and tickets will sell at 81 SO.
-Blaeknan Bros. & Co. have
got III eae lig display of ifsnH Hlsrs
chiefs of all grades and qualities.
The line is go complete that, no
matter what your taste may be, you
can find what you want. ~
King, the jeweler, can suityou if
you are in doubt what you want to
buy for a Christmas present. A
piece of jewelry always pleases, and
he has some elegant charms, cdff
buttons, etc. 8
Mrs. F. E. Hawley returned
last Thursday from an extended
visit at Medical Lake, greatly i'm
proved in health by the medicinal
properties of the lake water.
Mr.. w. w. Richardson and
family, Of Genesee, Idaho, visited
Taller Gulberg last Tuesday, being
en- route home FROM q two months
visit at Dayton.
Girls, you will please your best
fellow if you buy him handsome,
charm for an Xmas present, King
has some that will just suit 4
Next week West will sell Christ
mas goods day and evening. DON'T
forget the plase-below Palace ho1
tel.
/, WANTED:-Pigeons in lots of
from 10 to 100. For price and par
ticulars enquire at HERALD Office,
An inch of snow covers tie
ground, the weather having turned
considerably cooler. I
If you are loyal to your church
read Lindley's ad., and buy your
holiday goods there.
Born, to Prof. and Mrs. DarN
row, Tuesday, Decepber 14th,
daughter.
Get your wife an easy rocker for
q Christmas present. V. & B. have
them.
Anyone's eyes can be perfectly
fitted with spectacles by DR.. White.
Now lot of picture frames at less
than half price at Vests.
Jas. V. O'Dell was up from
Wawawai Thursday.
DR.. White has just received fine
of spectacles.
Try Pfeil & Coe6eld on their new
sausages. 2tf
Rockers, rockers, at V. & B. for
Xmas.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18

Hoe Cake wrappers are worth one
cent apiece. Ask for the premium
b0ok. IA b. DkAss'
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18

dixie for it's owners, for with $50 ore
its stock must increase rapidly in
value, and dividends will be paid.
In fact, so confident is Mr.. Nickor-
son, who is lifetime mine oper-
ator, that he declares that the mine
will pay dividend before the close
of another summer.
Ifindications prove but one-half
true Pullman will soon number in
it's population men made rich by
the Stranger Creek, and the city
will be greatly benefited by the ad-
dition to their riches. We certainly
feel that congratulations are due
the lucky owners of the Stranger
Creek mine.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18
"Rebecca's Triumph"

On the evening Of Wednesday, Dec.
22nd, the young ladies of the Washing
ton society of the agricultural college will
present the drama, "Rebecca's Tri-
umph," under the direction OF Mrs. F.
T. Abbott, at the Pullman auditorium.
The play is lively one, and with 80
many charming young ladies in the east
must meet with unbounded success. The
prices of admission have been placed at
so, So and 25 cents. The cast Of charac-
ters is as follows:
Mrs. Rokeman, wealthy lady ~. >,
Miss Cogswell
Mrs. Delaine, widow Miss Downs
Rebecca, foundling. ...... Miss CONN
Clarissa Goldman, spinster. MISS Ellis
Gyp, a colored girl ........ Miss Waiils
Katie Connor, IAN Irish girl. Miss Hanford
Meg, vagrant ..........: MISS nm
Dora Gaines. ........... MISS cnoogTaeh
OUR CLUB.
Jennie Woodman. an............M MISS AIeh
Nellie Dunbar ........... .Aggle towns
Sadie Morrell ......... Miss McCroskey
Emma Stevens. ns..............M MISS lyIer
Maria Gray Miss Bratton
Gnssi. Green n....... Miss Laird
Grace Greenwood. ........ MISS CoiDurn
Alice Ieeds Miss Holt
Mande Moore Miss Fisher
-------------~---
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-12-18

The city council last night
canvassed the returns of the recent
city election, and ordered certiti-
Gates of election issued to the Off
GERS elect, the count being found
the same as published in the HER
AID last week. The council also
increased the pay of the city en-
gineer SIS per month, he being
obliged to discount the warrants,
(water fund in which he was paid
by that amount, and it being
deemed only right that his salary
amount to $40 in cash, hence the
raise. The fire and water com nit
tee was authorized to negotiate
with G. G. Melhart, of the college,
the young man who repaired the
artesian we'll at the Pullman hotel,
for the repair of the city we'll. Mr.,
Melhart thinks that he will be able
to open up the we'll, taking cut the
rocks that have covered up the or
iginal drill hole, and by packing
with cement stop the surplus flow
of water. AS the we'll is at present
the water flows from the ground
promiscuously, the drill hole hav-
ing been lost, and there now being
no control over the flow from the
we'll.
1T is now a pretty well settled
fact that the Northern Pacific rail
road will bercompleted into Lewis
ton this spring.
T II you want something for CONS
fort for an Xmas present 90 to V.
& B. and get an easy rocker.
One pair Of best kid gloves free
with each ladies dress suit pattern.
Blackman Bros. IL Co. 8tf