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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The sad intelligence was received here
about O'Clock, Wednesday evening to
the effect that Ross Brown II resident of
this town. had met his death by drown
niny. at Hayden lake. Madison. i've miles
from here. About 80 +. a.. a party of
four young men consisting .af Morris
Ciough, George Sawyer. Elmer Newell
and Brown took a row boa at Lakewood
Inn and started on a fishing trip TO the
head OF the lake. the fish did not bite well
ana at the suggestion of one of the young
men, the course WAS changed and they
started for East Madison. When within
about . rods of the east shore Mr.. Brown
rose frcm the END OF the boat where he
was seated and in some way lost his
Valance and fell overheard face down
~ An oar was rendered him but he
nkS&@k(&tine to the surface. which seemed
s9methMg rather peculiar and no sound
wis uttnfed when he fell. Sawyer. who
was am Eexpert swimmer. dove several
Anes for the remains hut was unsuccess-
f3fA &in the search. =" ord was communi-
;c<e4efo the people, ths town and ever
tAck the sad affair ecurred. searching
a4arties have been eat with graphing
Hons but up 10 the present writing, the
body has not been recovered. The. Straw
nat al gthe victim was found sflos ting on
the water early this morning. The de-
ceased was about % years of age and has
been employed for the past two years by
George Weymouth harness maker.
The young man WIS held In high esteem
by all those who knew him. His home
was in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
The Ideal Panaeea.

james L. Francis. Alderman Chfcnro
says: II regard DIR. Kings New III.
covery as an Ideal Panacea for Coughx
Colds and Lung Complaints, having used
il in my family for the last five years, =
the exclusion Of physicians prescriptions
or other preparations -
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa
writes: Il have been a minister OF ~
Methodist Episcopal church for 50 yesr1
or more, and have never found anytime
so beneficial. or that gave me such speedy
relief as DIR. Kings New Discovery.k
Try this Ideal Cough remedy now. Tia.
bottles free at Chas. X. Partridge's drue
store. m,w&f& f&Wfolfw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

T. 5: Smith & Co. are occupying an
other large space in the advertising col
liinns of the Journal This firm never
DION trumpet without having some
thing worth reading-mighty interesting
1t is this time The writer saw the goods
and when he came to a good ladies' sleeve
less undervest, marked 3 cents, 1t ap-
peared too ridiculous. actually there are
those who would like them at 10 cents
but will feel timid about asking for a
, cent vest All is the sensible and know
ing ones will take them while they are
going so long as the value is there. If
the firm want to about give away some
Of their goods whose business is it, BOYS
laundered waists at II cents, &c. &c
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The longer Gardiner makes il profitable
for the Ivers & Pond Piano Co. % occupy
one OF its best stores the better it will be
for the city. A store of this character
goes long way in adding to the reputa-
tion of its business street. also assists
greatly in drawing people to the city.
from distance. Mr.. w. f. Thomas the
local manager. deserves great praise for
affording the citizens such a treat in the
many free musical entertainments, and
the earnest and well directed efforts he
has made to bring to the peoples atten-
tion the Importance of this special op-
portunity for seeing together, ard fully
testing. pianos so superior to these us
nally found on sale outside of the larger
cities
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

G.. w. Reynolds informs the Journal
that he will at once rebuild at Vassal-
boro station. He will build a barn 10Jx
80 feet that will accommodate 300 tons
of hay. The three old barns would ac-
commodate 700 tons and there have
been times when Mr.. Reynolds had
them full. The contract for the new
barn has been let to WinsloW parties
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
Born.

FRANKLIN.
=. Strong-June l3, to the wife Of Ma
True Luce. twin sons.
HANCOCK.
Bucksport--June H. to the wife OF 4<t
E Z. Newcomb. a daughter.
Birch Harbor-June Is. TO the wife ok%
Mr.: Joseph w. Pettee. daughter.
Mariaville-June S. to the wife OF Nj
George A. Frost, a daughter.
Brooklin--June 10. to the wife OF NJ.
Frank A. Herrick a daughter.
Eastbrook-June 2, to the wife OF NJ
Fred l.. JOY. a daughter.
West Gouldsboro-June 13 to the wife OF
Mr.. Lester U. Knowles, a son.
Surry--June u, to the wife OF Mr.. CbAf'
ence Lord, a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The following officers We're elected at
the regular meeting of Havelock Lodge,
X. p, Wednesday evening; c. c., L.
G.. Bunker, V. c.. S. A. Burleigh: p. Fl.
w. Pollard; K. of r. S., +. w. Allen.
NJ. A., Geo. Sturtevant, NJ. w, c. j.
Clukey; NJ. E., Geo. Cannon: NJ. F., $.
E. Whitcomb; 1. c.. Jesse Whitcomb;
o. G., True Pressey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

George Lashus, an employe of the
Hoilingsworth & Whitney Company.
caught both arms in one of the barking
machines, Wednesday afternoon. Both
arms We're considerably bruised and the
palm Of the left hand was cut for two
inches. DR. Goodrich took three stitches
in the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

At different times. endeavors have been
made to place the grounds back of the
Water street stores in a presentable con-
dition. 1t has been done. but was soon
cluttered up as bad as before The Car
diner Improvement Society is now at
work on this object City Marshal Drake
viii help them out to his best If a warrant
IS placed in his hands from the owner of
the land. Unless he has this warrant he
can do nothing officially, as this is not
public property, but owned by individuals
All hope that something will be done
mere. as it is a great eyesore to all who
have TO gaze upon it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

City Marshal Call calls the attention
of the Journal to the fact that the city
council recently passed an order pro-
hibiting the sale of giant crackers in
this city, and the marshal desires that
those putting in stock should govern
themselves accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The new Haines block is leaping up
ward. 1t has reached the third floor,
and the work is being rushed on every
good day. There have been SO many
rainy days since the block was begun
that the job has been a sort of piece
of knitting work" for the contractors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The United States Board Of Engineera
recommends the expenditure Of $2S,ssl
on the channel of the Penobscot. Since
1870, when the first government Inn
proyements were made on that river
s33s. 600 have been expended there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The graduates have gone. They have
been here four years and partaken of
the best we had. They have gone out
into the big world prepared to fight the
battle of life. May they all be Gov
ernors and mistresses of the Governor )
mansion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

James Williams, S. Chulee of Boston,
I om Paris. Lee Reynolds. and Charles
Richards of Providence, r. l.. arrived
on the boat, Thursday, for 10 days
cutting at Frank Wakefield's camp on
Cobbosseecontee pond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The fire engine, City of Gardiner. will
without doubt be taken to South Gar
diner. the first of the week. She has been
thoroughly repaired and is now in first
class condition throughout. As soon as
she is taken to South Gardiner. the Cob
bossee will be taken to her own house at
the New Mills
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The news of the promotion of Col.
Henry C. Merriam of the United States
army, a native of this city, TO be
brigadier general, is hailed with delight
by the generals many friends and fell
low-citizens here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The next meeting of the w. c. T. l..
viii be held in their new rooms in the
rooms formerly occupied by the |. o. ..
f., this afternoon at 80 O'Clock The
w. {. t. L. and Good Templars have
engaged these rooms for their former
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
Gardiner Advertisements.
III. a. FULLER. Grocer.

rs 24@ d @44.Water Street, Gardner, Me-,
is selling RATS Of STRAWBERRIES, PINEAPPLES, etc
WE THINK WE HAVE one of the best, if not THE
BEST MEAT FISH MARKET ON THE RIVER.
Come in and see what you think about it, We offer
the "LlON' Brand Blended Coffee for 15c pound It is
not ground. We grind it while you wait. We are going
to open on Saturday morning the best Soc Tea
offered, just for a leader. 1t is worth Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

DR.. A Jolly has arranged to enter
tain the members of the Maine Vet
erinary Medical Association, on the oc-
casion of the holding of their annual
meeting in this city, July IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

AT the meeting of Gardiner Lodge No.
2 |. o. o. F.. hast evening. the Second
cagree was worked. 1t is generally GUS
tomary to discontinue work during the
summer months, but as there Is so much
work to be done il will be quite late be-
fore this is done .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Heman Whipple of Solon. was in town
Wednesday. on business. Mr.. Whipple Is
line of work as he has had charge Of the
Moose river drive for the past 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

At the meeting of Danforth Maxcy
Camp. $. of ", Thursday evening. the
degree team of Augusta WAS present and
worked several candidates. After the
wcrk, refreshments were served and a
social time passed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Al the meeting OF the directors of the
Gardiner Library Associa tion held Thurs
Gay evening. no business of Importance
was transacted The matter of an art
exhibition to be held in October was set
tied and one will be held, prizes being Of
fereN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
AGAIN IT'S CORNELL.
She Wins the freshman Race
in 9 Min, 2l1-5 Sec.
Columbia IS Close Second ard Penn
syIyania a Close Third.
The Race Is Oas Of the GREATEST Ever Rewsd
BY Any Crews.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 3O.-Today
opened very dismally with q SLOW,
steady rain falling, but before noon
breeze from the south drove the clouds
away and the prospects for favorable
race weather became bright. There
were few people here during the fore
noon, the small knots Of 'rooters" look
ing pitifully small in comparison with
the crowds of last week.
Cornell won by three-fourths OF a
length. Columbia being second, by one
third of length over, PENNSYLVANIA, :, Inc
official time: Cornell. 3 minutes. II l-3
seconds: Columbia, 9.22 3-5; Pennsylvania,
923 l-5 seconds.
The following table shows the number
of strokes to the minute: &
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Young America will be out July ). in
Gardiner The boys of Highland avenue
and vicinity, headed by the Independent
Drum Corps. viii give tirst-class parade
OF fantasies in the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Lewis Taylor and son, Edward of
Cambridgeport, Mass. are visiting
Hamden Farnham and Thomas Ho,-
brook at the New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Sunday morning at $50. a special train
viii run to Togus 10 accommodate those
who wish to be present at the inspection.
when 1900 men Will be In line. At 9. 6.45
and 40 O'Clock. Monday morning, special
trains Will be run TO the fireworks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

J. S. Ballard says he viii not run his
pouse. this summer. This will be a great
disappointment TO many, as a ride out TO
the Prospect house in LitchtieId was a
great luxury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Principal and Mrs. Johnson will leave
the city, today, for the home OF Mrs.
Johnson in Calais, where they VIII
pass the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Percy Williams, Colby '97, has ac-
cepted a situation in the Fiske House
at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Ihe custom revenue for the fiscal
year ending June 30 for st. Johns. N.
r., was $l,S45.000. exceeding that Of
last year by $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

1t has been arranged that Prof. He'd
man of Colby, is to teach two hours
day at the Coburn Classical Institute,
in the department of mathematics.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Wealthy Ware of Gardiner, is
visiting friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

There will be a special conclave of ST.
Omer Commandery, Is. T., this evening,
for work in the Temple degree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

A young savage has arrived in the
city. He weighs 10 pounds and Is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. w. Ii. Savage OF
Toward street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Steamer Kennebec does not leave Sat
urday for Boston. but will leave Sunday.
July ith. nj usual hour. and returning.
leave Boston Monday eve.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Emma Talouse, Mrs. Jules
Gamache. Mrs. Peter Marshall and Mrs.
Eddie Halde have gone to Old Orchard
for a few weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Lizzie Thool and Master How.
ard Cusick went to Richmond, Thurs
day. to visit her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The Working League of the Island Av
enne Congregational church, accom-
panied by their husbands and friends,
enjoyed supper at the Quinnebasset,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Alden have re-
turned from a carriage drive to Kenne-
bunkport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The new officers of the local lodge of
the Order of American Mechanics will
be installed at the meeting, Saturday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

who has been stopping with Farmingdale
friends. several days, went TO Lewiston.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Young went to Can
itol Island. Thursday, TO open up the ho-
tel which they will run, this season
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

A. r. Keith, Colby '97. has accepted
the position as night clerk of the Rock
ledge hotel at Popham beach.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. IL. G. White and daughter, Miss
Marion, returned from Groton, Mass,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Officers school of instruction, Of Co.
A, tonight at 6 o'clock, at the Coliseum.
Drill at s O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

| days al his home here and he left, Thurs
| day, for the scene of his labors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Owing to the illness of Prof. Chapman.
the rehearsal of the Gardiner Festival
Chorus was postponed until some future
date.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. C. w. Abbott and children have
gone to Bath to visit friends for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
Guilty Eenuehee yourual.
WATERVILLE.
m. A. HARADEN. Auct.,
179 Water ST., Gardiner, Me.

Journal telephone number for Water.
vile is 34.2.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

About 200 of the members of the Au-
gusta Free Will baptist Society went
on an excursion to the islands, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Lottie Gurney has returned from
a visit to friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

William Albee is acting as captain of
the Della Collins while Captain Ira
Lewis is on the Sagadahoc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Presiding Elder A. S. Ladd of the Au-
gusta district of the NJ f. church, was
here Thursday. the guest of Rev. B. C.
Wentworth. o .a a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. McCausland went
to Squirrel Island, Thursday, to open
their cottage for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

pressed himself and 1t was a fair ex-
change of express-ings. But ne VIII cal
culate closer on time after this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. Hannah Robinson and son, Leon.
of Auburn, were here Wednesday eve
ming on their way to Canaan, where they
will visit relatives a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Gertrude Springer went to Harps-
Well Thursday. to make a vacation with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. f. o. Sawyer visited relatives in
Wateryille, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. George Wentworth visited friends
in Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. n. w. Brainard attended the
funeral services of Mrs. Hodgdon at
Fairfield, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. T.. N. Merrill and Master Ned left.
Thursday, for Boothbay Harbor where
they will pass the summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. e. f.. Lewis went to Capitol
Island, yesterday. to open her summer
cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Ared Knight. guide in the region OF
the Carry ponds. has been passing a few
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The Journal is ON sale mt Wings
Daxanr, Madison Avenue and
also Mt Bixby u Bucks, IS water st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The genial Sam the Grand Old
lam of Colby. has drawn many a
u in the last "a hours as he sees the
and gifa leave him, per-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
Mr.. Alden Better.

G. A. Alden, whose serious illness was
reported in these columns, "Wednesday
morning, was reported what4iln-
proved. last night. DIR. Thayeis the
tending physician, wasA seen by Me
Journal. late in the evening, and ha
said that there was cpnsidera able sim1
provement, butt whether it was to be
permanent heSfould not say at that
time. Wednesday, Mr.: Alden's case
was almost hopeless one, but thexe
is much Improvement in thessfmprove-
ment of yesterday, as he has a strong
constitution.
The Journal will he found on sale
Mt news stand of w. n. 61a&1 19thx. g.
4. HendricksOn, lob Mnf1 &, COrsOn
& Ixidder, No. 81 Main ST.. and
Gideon PitchersNo. 90 ater st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Rcv. T. H. Kenney. who has been
spending a few days in town, returned to
HaInpden, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Herman Cross who graduated from
Colby, this year, was in town. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Whitney were pass
engers on the boat to Boston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The warerooms of the Ives &Pond
fiano Co., was the scne of IA very pleas
ing and entertaining musical, last even
ing The artists were Mrs. Annie Hooper
Almy. soprano. Miss Lena l.. Dube, plan
iste. Mrs Addie Chase Smith. reader
Claude Fisher. violin;st. And the follow
ing programme was most exceliently
rendered:
Rondo Erilliante. Weber
Miss Duhc.
jim Fenton's Wedding," J. G. Holland
Mrs. Smith.
Souvenir de Haydn Leonard
Mr.. Fisher.
a Spring" Oscar We'll
Autumn, Oscar Well
Mrs. Almy.
Violin Obligato by Mr.. Fisher
Reading. Sc ceed
Mrs Smith.
Sample Aven." Thoirne
. Mazprka, Wieniawski
Mr.. Fisher.
Willamette Dell Aequa
a Nocturne. Chopin
D Air de Ballet, Chaminade
Miss DUDE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Vickery have been
visiting in Ola Town. for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Edna Ballard Of Brighton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
GARDINER.

Mrs. H. E. Dudley went to Lewiston,
Thursday.
Fred Winslow is very i'll at his home in
Randolph.
]. A. Jackson is again at his duties in
his drug store.
Arthur Strout returned from Water
vile, yesterday.
+ G. w. Bishop of New York. is in the
city for a short time.
Mrs. J. p. Dow left. Thursday. on a
visit to Sidney friends.
George Towle visited Portland. yester-
day, on a business trip.
John Plummer of Watervillc, is visit
ing his uncle, Benz Ring.
Miss Carrie Hanley of Bangor, is the
guest of Gardiner friends.
Mrs. Grace Stone went to Wiscasset
Thursday, on a short visit.
Mrs. II. l.. Shepherd of Rockport, was
Gardner visitor, Thursday.
Mrs. George Gardiner is i'll at her
home on Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Elliott Libby of Richmond. was on a
business trip to Gardiner, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

The funeral of Mrs. +. X. Hudson one
teomed residents occurred Wednesday
afternoon. Many friends braved the
storm in order to pay their respects 10
the dead
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

MIS-. W. i. Mutt and her two sons, have
gone 10 Freedom and Knox, for vaca-
ton of a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Charles Small of Laconia, n. H.. has
been visiting his brothers here for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. Charles iHapgood left for Water
ford, Thursday, on a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mr.. Leonard of Waterville, was putting
in one of his machines at the Kennebec
Worsted mill. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Bertha Smell. who has been teach
ing in the Bates district. returned home.
Friday. An enjoyable picnic closed the
very successful term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Misses Addie and Alice Lawrence were
in Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. Henry harrington is making
visit to friends in Waltloboro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02
FAIRFIELD.

A. i3. Page was up river. Thursday, o.
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

II. +. Wyer has returned from a bust
ness "trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. H. E. Dudley went to Lewiston,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Charlie Towne, Colby 1900, was in town
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Ifcuhon-June 10, George s. Orcutt and
Moody and Miss Alice Putnam, both Of
Houlton.
Presque Isle-June 5,Herbcrt Fisher and
Miss Sarah Burton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. George Gardiner is i'll at hel
home on Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Fred Winslow is very i'll at his home in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. Grace Stone went to Wiscasset.
Thursday, on a short visit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

]. A. Jackson is again at his duties in
his drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Mrs. II. l.. Shepherd of Rockport wa!
q Gardner visitor, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Miss Carrie Hanley of Bangor, is tn
guest of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

Arthur Strout returned from Water
Vile, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-02

John Plummer of Watervillc, is visit
ing his uncle. Benz. Ring
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Record OF weather as kept by Georg,
Dewey for December, 1896: Maximum
temperature, 43 >, the 9th and 7th mini
mum temperature, 137 below zero, the
9th; mean temperature, 179 ; mean TEN,
perature for December, 1895, 24S tota
precipitation, .68 inches; total precipita-
tion for December, 1895, 3.7S inches; total
snowfall, A inches.
The ladies of the Cong'l society met
with Mrs. Alonzo Noyes Tuesday after
noon. They are helping fill box with
clothing for the suffering women and
children of Armenia. The box will be
Gent in February and help rendered by
anyone interested will be gratefully re-
ceived. The society will meet next week
with Mrs. A. II. Powers.
The annual meeting of Chelsea Fire Dis
trict No. l, was held at the academy Mon
day afternoon. The report of the audi
tors showed an Indebtedness of about S74
Ii was voted to raise tax of sc. on the
dollar, which, under the law passed at the
last session OF the legislature, will be
raised on the 1897 list. The following Of
ficers we're elected; Clerk j NJ. Comstock; ;
treasurer, c. s. Emery; prudential com
mittee, A. Noyes, II. w. Dearborn, e. ID.
Barnes; chief engineer, IL. w. Dearborn;
1st assistant, A. Noyes; I'd assistant, o.
Bixby; collector, II. X. Darling
The Ladies' Aid society OF II. Il. X. Hall
camp, No. Is, held their annual meeting
for the election of officers Wednesday
evening, Dec 30th. The following officers
we're elected: President, Mrs. Nellie Lucas:
vice president, Mrs. Mary Nj. Hayward: !:
trustees, Mrs. Frances Bixby, Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Clough; treasurer, Mrs. S. a. Mat
toon; chaplain, Mrs. S. A. Hall; guide,
Mrs Melissa Wright; assistant guide,
Mrs. Emma Griffin; guard, Mrs. Grace
Bixby; outer guard, Belle Chandler; ma
tional delegate, Emma Darling; national
alternate, Mrs. Emma Griffin; division
Mrs. Nellie p. Sault; division
alternate, Mrs. Emma Griffin; advisory
II. o. Bixby, Il. q. Reed, L. N.
Lucas, w. A. Reed, f. V. Tuller.