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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

The ladies of the Silver street Univer-
salist church are going to hold a sale of
fancy articles at the church for two days,
Feb. Il and %. afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

j. J. Mccarthy, Esq, of Clinton, was
in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Lewis Anderson. manager of the Co
burn wooen mills of Skowhegan, was
in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

The members of the local lodge. Order
of United American Mechanics. are to
give an entertainment in Soper's hail.
Feb ~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

| During the absence or Conuuclo'
| West of the "Scoot." Baggage Master
| Pinkham takes his place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

evening. Feb. 16. and the general caucus
for the nomination of candidate will be
held IN the City hall. Saturday evening.
Feb. -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

There will be an entertainment pre-
cecded by Il supper at the vestry of the
Congregational church. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

n. S. Nickerson of Pittsfield, was in
the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12
A Maine Specialist.

This is an age of specialists. In every
trade and in every profession the men
who make a 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
full practice in the State of Maine. DR..
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.
DR.. Fisk can be consulted at Hotel
North every Wednesday from 9 A. NJ.
to 2 p. NJ, until further notice. Con-
sultation free. No case undertaken
that cannot be benefited.
Several Augusta patients now under
treatment and number of complete
cures of prominent citizens to whom
DR.. Fisk has permission to refer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Mrs. F. G. harrington returned,
Thursday. from Augusta, where sne
visited a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Hon. F. w. Hovey of Pittsfield, was
in the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

DR.. r. l.. Adams went to Portland
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

G. b. Stafford is in Boston on business
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

F. w. Hovey, Esq, of Pittsfield. wa'
here cn legal business. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

John Donovan of winthrop was here
Thursday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Manley d. Holt of Pishon's Ferry
was in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

q. A. Alden has returned from his visit
to The eastern part Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

A good sized bear was seen fecehti! IL
the southern part of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Catholic church, Skowhegan, was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

A public gymnasium would be
great thing in this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

me caiis for ward caucuses have been
posted and the time is set for Tuesda =,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Nothing has been done in the matter of
the assault upon Albert Hodges of Win
slow. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

f. ~ Merrill, Esq. of Skowhegan,
was in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Homer Jones returned from bust
ness trip to Boston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Rather hard on Lockwood mill OPP
erativeS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Gen. Russell b. Shepherd of Show
hegan, was in the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

| The Past ana Present Club had il very
| interesting meeting with Mrs. f. j. Rob-
| inSOn. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

1t is reported that Bishop and Morgan
bought two good horses OF G. A. Alden.
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

Bon II. Lane of Portland, was if
this city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12
FAIRFIELD.

! Orin Learned. Colby 1900 has been
| chosen as gymnasium leader by his class.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12
Waterville Advertisements.
DRESSMAKING.

Miss Eunice J. Bartlett has opened
dressmaking rooms in Rogers block. cor
ner of Main and Temple streets, on the
& Son, insurance agents. Miss Bartlett
solicits a reasonable share of patronage
and will guarantee her work. oct1O.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12
9aily Eeuneber yanrmal.
WATERVILLE.

Did you sell your stopper?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-02-12

FO"DAn
Absolutely Pure.
Celebrated for its great ieavening Ing
food against alum and all forms OF adul-
teration common to the cheap brands.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK.
9aily Eeunebfe yo1srual.
WATERVILLE.
Did you sell your stopper?
Rather hard on lockwood mill op
eratives.
H. S. Nickerson of Pittsfeld, was in
the city, Thursday.
Hon. F. W. Hovey of Pittsfield, was
in the city. Thursday.
J. j. Mccarthy. Esq, of Clinton, was
in the city, yesterday
"A puDHc gymnasium WOulu De
great thing in this city.
Manley d. Holt of Pishon's Ferry
was in the city, Thursday.
f.. n. Merrill, Esq. of Skowhegan,
was in the city. yesterday.
Homer Jones returned from a busi-
ness trip to Boston, yesterday.
q. A. Alden has returned from his visit
to the eastern part of the state.
Bion II. Lane of Portland, was in
this city, yesterday, on business.
Gen. Russell b. Shepherd of Skow
hegan. was in the city. Thursday.
It is reported that Bishop and Morgan
bought two good horses OF G. a. Alden.
yesterday.
Nothing has been done in the matter of
the assault upon Albert Hodges of Win
slow. Monday.
Rev. FIR LaCroix of ST. Mary's
Catholic church. Skowhegan, was in
the city. yesterday.
Lewis Anderson, manager of the Co
burn wooden mills of Skowhegan, was
in the city, Thursday.
The Lockwood mill No .. has closed
for the week in accordance with the
three days a week rule.
Bishop and Morgan owned Main
street near the Elmwood for two
hours. yesterday morning.
Hon. Wilbur +. I.unt of New York. who
visiting his brother. Alderman +. D.
Lunt. has returned to New York.
There will be an entertainment pre-
ceeded by Il supper at the vestry of the
Congregational church. this evening.
The members of the local lodge. Order
of United American Mechanics, are to
give an entertainment in Soper's hall.
Feb. ~.
The object of the afternoon tea to be
held at Ware parlors, Wednesday. Feb.
II. is to arouse interest in the new pub
lie library.
Prof. r. b. Hall has been engaged for
several numbers on the programme of
the AT Home" to be given at Ware par
lors, Feb. u.
The ladies of the Silver street Cniver-
saist church are going to hold a sale of
fancy articles at the church for two days
Feb. Il and %. afternoon and evening.
Wallace Simpson of Winslow. while in
toxicated. yesterday. thought he was
monarch of all he surveyed and passed
the night in the police station in conse-
quence.
The increased number of people on
the street, yesterday. was due to the
new time schedule of Lockwood mill
No. 2. which has shut down for the re-
mainder of the week.
The small boys of Ticonic street have
caught onto that Skowhegan high
school yell and they have hourly re-
hearsals over against the neighborhood
OF the Maine Central station.
The calls for ward ca,lcuses have h
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
FLSTIV.IL or TLOUI rs.
Large Crowds Continue TO iii Corcorau
Hali-Two successful Plays.

Large Crowds Continue TO fiiI Corcorau
Haii-Two successful Plays.
The largest crowd that has yet attend
ed the pretty festival OF flowers was pres
ent at Corcoran Han Thursday night
and the large building was fairly crowd
ed
The several booths did good business
and all appeared 10 enjoy themselves very
much
The special attraction was a pretty cha-
rade. entitled Loves Clever Device.
which WAS admirably presented by
east OF local talent. as follows:
George Curtis. an ariist-Mr Robert
Godscy.
Nellie Curtis. his sister-Aliss Marcie
Chapel
Harry Howell. in love with Nellie-Airs
Willie Butler
'Cly. the scrvant-Miss jamie King.
Act first represents the artist in his
studio interviewing CITY. who has ape
piled for position as servant.
'Clly was attired IN conventional scr.
want garb. and had her face blackened
her manner and brogue initiating a col
ored servant exccllently.
The second act depicts lovers quar-
rel between Nellie and Harry. and Also
brings out the fact that Nellie's brothfr
agrees 10 give her hand in marriage Co.
| Harry ~ the latter will paint a perfecf
picture o. Nellie.
The concluding act portrays the cleN1
device suggested by Nellie 10 ovorcont
the obstacle in their path and which g.
that Nellie deftly places an easel and
frame in such a position as that by -
hlhliing her own face through the franz
Nj. Godsey. the art lover. is fooled into
thinking his sister own face the pi,
ture Harry was 10 paint lie Is euthusi
astic IN his praises. and Harry gets ID,
girl.
luuehsble incident in the third g.
Is the antics of Cily IN her fright
the admonitons given her by suppose.
picture.
All the actors acquitted thomscN'
handsomely. and the clever little D.
was heartily applaudcd.
Miss Chappels charming solo, renderD'
i'm her usual excellent manner was quit
enjoyable.
Yesterday afternoon there was prot
~ entertainment for the little ones.
Last night the hall was crowded
witness the great "Chronothanatolcton.
which was finely presented by the io
lowing cast:
Invcntress Miss Allie Buck
Genius OF the Nineteenth Contury-Miss
Ella Walford
Sarah OWife Of Abraham)-Miss Marc
Chappen.
Pharaoh's Dauehter-Miss Kate Sra}
Cornelia Roman Matron)-Miss Aene
Gary.
Cleonatra-Mis Annie Lear.
Queen Elizabeth Lucy i. Carr
Mother Bickcrdick-Miss Claudia Scay
ST. Cecilia-Miss Elyia Davis.
Ilypatia-Aiiss Susie Lear.
Agnca OF Bologna-Mss Dellie OgiiNi-.
Pocahontas-Mis Alice Clark.
Joan Of Arc-Miss Hicks.
Sappho-Miss Myrtle Taylor.
Martha Washington Miss Ruth Clark
Priscnla-Miss Mamie Wharton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

,,.,on singer. and Miss Maggie Quionio.
a New York young lady. The lady being
a native OF England. her father DEAD.
ana mother in California. and aunt IN
New York. and her age but nineteen
caused them beng refused license Ill
Washington without a certificate from
the British Minister, who declared that
he could not grant one.
on coming mere Clerk Beach, or the
CORPORATION Court, refused license be-
cause she was 4. minor and had NOT the
consent OF guardian. Judge Norton
came 10 the rescue by appointing Police
man Proctor rs guardian OF young
lady, and requesting that the ~ 10 oe
granted.
Rev. DR.. Ball. Of Grace church. mdrfleo
the couple this evening. and they ".h'
back to Washjpstons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
4 EochBRIDGn BIGAMIsr.
Lexington Telephone system Rapidly
Getting Into shape.

Lexington Telephone system hhplu'S
Getting Into shape.
LEXINGTON VA, March H.-Special'
James Mays. Of Rockbridge county was
to-day committed to Jail on charge
of bigamy. Betty Toliyer, Of South
River. Rcckbridge county, his second
wife had the warrant sworn out Tor
his arrest. lie was arrested at Goshen
Yesterday and brought here to-day Tor
confinement.
The Circuit Court Of Rodkbridge coun-
~ has been I'm session here since the
"a of March Some Of the most prom
iueut lawyers of Lynchburg Bucna
Vista, Roanoke. Coyington' and olhet
places. have been among the attendants
Judge William Mclaughlin, presiding.
The work on the telephone system OF
Lexington IS being rapidly pushed. About
an of the posts and wires have been
put up. and the phones Will be put IN
in q very short time
Mr.. Folk Miller. Of Richmond. va,
was I'm town last Tuesday. and gave
very delightful entertainment at the
opera-house for the benefit Ct the South.
ern Collegan.
Mr.. r. T.. Lee, Jr. Of Washington
D. c.. IS visiting his uncle. General q.
w. C.. Lee of Lexington, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
rHn GUBIRNAroRIAL RAci.
Col. A. =. Buford May Announce His Can
didacy in Few Days.

Tho Govcrnorship situation grows more
interesting as the days go by. and the
minds OF the people are more and more
perrlcXed as to- who viii be the lucky man
before the convention.
Messrs. j. Taylor Ellyson and j. Hoge
Tyler are ayOwcd candidates. Judge
Baker i. Leo. Of Hampton, a gentleman
Of the old school, also looms up I'm the
background as a possibility although he
has not vet declared himself candidate.
Hon. John GoOde. Colonel Thomas T.
Goode and Hon. Rufus Ayres have all
been mentioned
Colonel A. ). Buford, Of this city, man
who stands high I'm his community is be-
ing urged by his friends TO declare him
self a candidate.
IL is understood that Colonel Buford
has the matter under consideration, and
may shortly declare himself one way
or the otner. Colonel Buford has held
many positions OF trust with credit to
himself
There is another element IN the con-
test which Is puzzling the politicians no
Alue For some time past the rumor
has been current that General Fitzhugh
Lee now Consul-General 10 Cuba, would
shortly resign that position and return
TO Virginia ready 10 enter the race for
the gubernatorial seat.
Colonel Buford entered the gubernato-
rial race four years ago but he an
nounced himself too late 10 develop much
strength before the convention assem-
bled.
Tho prejudice which existed all ovey
the State against electng a Richmond
man is now greatly on the wane. and 1t
is possible. even probable. that the plum
may l4nally fall 10 Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

Richmond-John b. Gayle special conf
missioner. 10 William Harper Dean. % .
fect on cast side Glmcr street. corner
Moore. So1J
II. d. pu-yCar 20 a. y. Pollard. cer-
tain furniture on prem Uses over first floor
of No q east Broad street. S7l150.
a. y. Pollard % j. ". Hammersly. cer-
tain furniture on premises over first floor
Of No. "a east Broad street. and mex
plred lease 10 second iiCor Of said build
ing 40.
John j. Umlauf TO Anna Jane Umlauf.
q feet on cast side Belyidore street, % &c
feet north Of Canal. s..
4. J. Vaughan and wife TO John II.
Node. So fee. on north side Broad street.
90 feet west Of Twenty-slxth street. 8 30.
W. r. Whtcs's trustees 20 Pollard &
Ellvson. trustees. 90 feet on west side
OF Twenty-sixth street between Marshall
and Clay, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

and not to exceed 100 acres outside Of
Richmond.
The principal Office IS to be located in
Richmond
The officers for the first year are as fol-
lows
G. y. Walker. president; Reginald Gil
nam. secretary.
Directors-Lucien J.. Tatum, T. WIN.
pemboftOn. VIM ii. ALISON, Mathew /.
Peasants. and T.. A. Saunders, Jr
in the suit OF &. y. Bryce against IS.
j.. Bryce. Iva the Law ana Equity Court
Judso Minor yesterday dccfeed that the
property Boo question so yD second street,
should Remain in Tho possession Of B. J..
Bryce the defendant, for the remainder
of his natural life. free from the Interior
once of the plaintn or any one else.
The property shall. however, become
the property OF G.. =. Bryce. the COM
claimant. upon the death of B. j.. Bryce.
Tho complainant is ordered 10 pay all
faxes now due and 90 become due. ana
assume note OF Si,0l now Que on Inc
nronertv. I'm event OF the failure Of the
Complainant 10 pay Of the deed OF trust,
and should the property De sold, then the
proceeds of the sale shall become the
property OF p. +. Bryce.
An Injunction restraining o. H. Fun
-ton. trustee from NEGOTIATING note OF
the defendant. and restraining said Bryce
from collecting the proceeds Of said note
vas dissolved.
I'm the Circuit Court suit was instituted
~ Rothert & CO., against john NJ. hyaA'
Ietinue. damages $50
IN the Hastings court a marriage
license was issued 10 Wesley herby ana
Nora Wharton.
Hsbib Raspara. charged with malicious
woundine. was acquitted.
VIM. II. Morton. charged with house
breaking I'm the nighttime. was acquitted
I'D the charge because Of defect In the
.ndictment. A new indictment will be
irawn. Inc accused WAS biiled
Lewis Coleman. for unlawful assault,
was given six months IN Jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
DIR. STIFIIR TO PREACH
For the Second Baptist Church Io-Mot'
row-Ixtensive Improvements.

rOw-INtcn.iNe Improvements
The Second Baptist church, since 1t has
been without a pastor has been very for
tunate in securing most acceptable sup
plies. Or. J. NJ. SITTER. of Crozier SEM
mary who preached for this church last
Sunday Will occupy the pulpit again TO-
morrow preaching both morning ara
night.
DR.. SITTER Is n preacher OF great power
and his able sermons have attracted
much attention. many Of them having
been published in the newspapers and u
pamphlet form.
Or. J. :. Din assisted by Or Will'ngham
has conducted an interesting series OK
meetings At this church covering pc
Rod Of two weeks ending Friday night a
week ago.
This church IS contemplating making
extensive Improvements on the interior
Of the building such as new pews, rex
carpets. new frescoong and such other
improvements as the committee IN charge
may 1ecm advisable. The committee in
charge OF this work are Messrs. James ID.
Crump. j. Leroy Sutherland. George c.
Jefferson. James j. Phippen. Joseph b.
Montgomery and w. j. Whitehurst
The work will be begun I'm few weeks
and pushed TO completion without de-
law
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

Or. Wade Secures IA judgment Against the
Keeiy Institute.

ASHLAND. VA. March 19.-Special-
A meeting has been called by Mesdames
Dr. Scott. Shepherd stebbins Ellis and
Vandivor Misses Loake, Mayo, Molly and
otnor members of the Ashland Memorial
Association, TO consult over the best
means 20 keep Woodland Cemetery IN
better condition. Every lady ln Ashland
who feels an interest in the cemetery IS
invited to attend the meeting. which Wall
Dee held next Tuesday at 4.aJ T. NJ, in the
Masonic Han.
Dr. j. u. Wade who was physician Tor
the Kelley Institute when located here,
and VINO recently Instituted suit against
the Institute for the full payment or his
salary. WIS awarded the fun amount.
$7839f. by a Washington county (NebD
court. where the corporation was char
tered.
Tie company claimed that the Doctor
neglected his work
4 meeting Of the Hanover Teachers As
ISOLATION will be held in the school house
here on March 2jth. This Will be the
last meeting Of the association during this
scholastic year.
The Current Events Club will hold its
next meeting with Mrs. l.. 4. W. Marye
tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
A FENCELAW IN NELSON.
TUO BdRNS DESTROYED BIZ FIRE
Ar dRRINGyON DEPOT.
Large Quantities of Tobacco sold and Good
Prices Obtained - a Baltimore Man
Buys farm Near LoviIgston.

LIVINGSTON. VA, March Especial.
The County Court OF Nelson county has
ordered an election 10 be held on Sstur-
day, March 18th, TO allow the voters OF
the Lovingston precinct TO vote on fence
law.
A sassafras oil mill has just been Put
in operation at this place By Messrs. I'D
Ter a Meyers.
BARNS BURNED.
Two barns. one belonging 10 Mr.. W. G..
Fitzpatrick and the other TO Mr.. ". a.
Arlington were destroyed by fire al Ar
TingtOn j pot on Tuesday evening last
ABOUT o.. f0J pounds Of oats and 100 bar
rels Of corn were burnt up. The origin
Of the fire is not known.
Large quantities. OF tobacco is being
shipped from this county. Mr.. Greed
Thompson received 81 per hundred FOR
his best
NEW TRIAL GRANTED.
&. ]. Barksdale. who was convicted Of
the murder Of William Cook on the 9TH
OF July last and sentenced 20 fourteen
years in the penitontiary, has been
granted new trial by Judge Grimsley.
IL ls supposed that his trial will come
up az the April term OF Nelson County
Court. Mr.. Barksdale is at present in
jail IN Charlottesville.
Mr. NJ " Frashcr. Of Baltimore has
purchased from r. r. Bradshaw, 1ll
acres Of land lying near the village OF
Loyingsfon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

Charter Granted Zig Concern-Decree In
the BOyce Case.

the BOyce Case.
Judge Minor, IN the Law and Equity
Court, granted a charter yesterday to
the "Baughan Tobacco stemming Ma
chine Company"
This company was formed for the pur-
pose Of manufacturing. repairing, buy
ing and selling. operating leasing ana
renting all kinds OF machinery. etc,
embracing particularly the Manufacture
construction and repair. buying and SELL
ing. operating. leasing and renting or TO-
bacco stemming machines. and carrying
on the business OF stemming tobacco. and
the manufacturers buying and selling or
leaf and plug tobacco, cigarettes, enc
roots. and smoking tobacco.
The company Il also authorized 10 pur-
chase the invention known as "AE i'm
provement in tobacco stemming ma
Chimes" by Wilton c. Baughan.
The capital stock is TO be not less than
81. 900 600 nor more than s5,0OO.ooO In shares
of 500 each.
The amount Of real estate Is not to ak
coed ten sGyes In the city Of Richmond,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20

A Young Couple who Could Not Get Mar
ried i'm Washington.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March l9.-Spe-
clal.-There is on the statute books OF the
District of Columbia a law relating TO
marriages which causes many people
much trouble The bill was introduced
into Congress by Senator Faulkne-, OF
West Virginia II provides that when
persons who are citizens OF 4 foreign
country wish to get married in the Dis
trict they must produce certificate fiom
the Minister or Consul OF their native
country to the effect that all the laws or
that country have been complied with be-
fore a marriage certificate can be sup
Piled here. This law was enacted In the
belief that II would serve to some ex-
tent 10 protect American girls. especial
w helresses. from being married by IL
tied foreigners, who would return 10 their
own country and repudiate the mar
rage as soon as they had obtained the
dowry. So far as known there has been
no good accomplished by this statute,
but many persons have been caused CON
siderable annoyance. Among them Mr.
George y, Heasey, the wsI!-klowa Wssa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
he Detestc / Nofoririy.

The Yacht Chevc Ami steamed out Of
this port Thursday about noon. Her
owner. Charles Neork. a New York stock
broker had contemplated spending more
than a week here but the unpleasant
nOtorictv given his boat by the publica-
ton Of the fact that she was under the
surveillance Of the custom-hOuse au-
thorities. FASTENED his departure.
Customs officer Barney Frischkorn
visited the ship before she left and eN-
amined the captains papers. Mr.. Neork
said thar he was on a pleasure trip. lie
had Just come up from st. Augustine
and Jacksonville and was bound Tor
Nrrv York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-20
A Painful Accident.

While ~ work IN the Whttemore saw
mill i'm Fairfield district. Henrico county,
Yesterday morning. James Jarvis. a six
teeu-, ear old youth, was painfully and
seriously injured
which were going through the process Of
dressing He had just inserted a board
between the planes when one OF his fell
low workmen Distracted his attention by
calling % hin, AID he atsent-mindedly
held on to tho plank. The board was
drawn between the plans, md With IL
the Youths hand Jarvis suffered excru-
ciating pain. three Of his nngets being
badly nangled.