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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
Entertainments Arranged for Odd, Fellows
Fair. Next Week.

The entertainment committee of the
Odd Fellows fair has decided upon
the entertainment for ,all but Thanks
giving afternoon, and that will be lat
err announced.
For the first evening. which will be
Tuesday, they have engaged the Hatch
& Skillin Concert Co. of Portland.
This company needs no introduction
to the Augusta people, as they have
been here and have showed their skill
as musical entertainers. On the same
evening there will be a hop in the ban
quet hall.
Louis Kelso Brennan, the singing
humorist and impersonator, will be
the attraction for Wednesday evening.
A sunlight hop will be held in the
banquet hall, Thanksgiving afternoon.
The attraction for the evening will be
the Arion Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar
Club. This is club composed of la
dies and is said to be especially fine
The award of the presents will be
made, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
Board Of Medical Registration Meets.

The Maine board of medical regis
tration met in this city, Tuesday, at the
judiciary room at the State House.
Eight applicants for permission to
practice medicine in the State were
present for examinations, and, from 10
A. M. until late at night, they were at
work upon the examination. The en-
tire board of examiners was present.
This board consists of Drs. John Lord
of Biddeford, Austin /. Harvey of Port
land, Robert j. Martin of Augusta, A.
X. p. Meserve of Portland, Ealen NJ
Woodcock of Bangor, and Edwin F..
Vose of Portland
After the examinations We're over the
board examined the papers, and it was
found that five had passed The sue
cessful candidates are H., H. Plummer
of Union, w. E. Lyle of North Ber-
wick, H. L. Trueworthy of Newport.
E. A. Wilson of Belfast, and E. H. Nc
Clintock of Searsport
1t was voted to hold the next meeting
on the third Tuesday of April, in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

What more can be said to waken
owners of lawn mowers and bicycles to
the fact that it costs them absolutely
nothing for storing their machines in
a warm room where they will have
care, and come out bright in the
spring. The way of it is this, F. I.
Clark charges so much for cleaning a
bicycle, and for sharpening and putting
in repair a lawn mower. By sending
the machine in this fall he stores them
free, only charging the regular price
for the work they have to have done
upon them in the spring, in fact, on
account of rust, ETC., if exposed to ex-
tremes of heat and cold they would
require much more expense in the
spring. Lots of machines will go in at
once, if you do not-procrastinate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

The Sioux Falls. South Dakota, Ar
gus Leader speaks very we'll of for
mer Lewiston young man, Mr.. George
D. Sherman, who at one time was an
errand boy at the Hill Mill, and was af-
forwards night operator at the Lewis
ton Central He went from here to
Augusta, and from there to the West,
where he was in three or four different
cities. Says the Leader: George D.
Sherman, who has been manager of the
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co.,
for this district for the past four years,
has been promoted to an important po-
sition in the general offices of the COM
pany at Minneapolis. Mr.. Charles
Rees, an expert telephone man from
Minneapolis, will be the new manager
in this cty.-Lewston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

A sad case was one that came to no.
tice at the station, Monday morning.
the city to be placed in the asylum.
He is a man not over 30 years of age.
About six years ago his father died
leaving him to support large family.
He has worked SO very hard. and has
worried so over the work, that it has
upset his mind. 1t makes it doubiy
hard to have him in this state, as his
mother now has to support the other
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Quartermaster Sergeant Murch of
the LIST Regiment, went to Portland,
Tuesday afternoon, to be present at
the muster out of the field staff and
band of the LIST Regiment, which will
take place, today. He will not be mus
tered out, as orders have been received
from the war department for his retain
ment. He is retained at the request Of
Quartermaster Barrett and by his own
wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Augusta the sick men were left under
the care of DR.. G. H. Brickett. There
were in all IS men, and these have ali
been sent home on furloughs, or placed
in other hospitals. DR.. Brickett's con-
tract with the government expired,
last Saturday, and he has once more
taken up his practice in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
From Judge e. RowelI.
Hallowell. Nov. 10. 1Sa

HallOwell, Nov. 10, 1898.
A. d. Ward, Esq.
Dear Sir: I have used one of your
Equator" furnaces in my house fol
five or six years. and it has proved the
best of any heater I have ever tried
With suitable adjustment of hampers
l have kept fire from three to five
days without replenishment of coal.
can most confidently recommend this
furnace.
Yours truly,
E. ROwELL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Joseph Wyman of Vassalboro, aged 81
years, lies in a very critical condition
at his home in that place, caused by
being thrown BY large barn door, re-
Gently. Mr.. Wyman is shoemaker
by trade, and on the. day previous to
his accident, he cut out and partially
made a pair of shoes for an old friend.
who is SO years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Warden Nichols returned to Bangor,
Tuesday, from Lambert Lake, where
he has been for a few days, with Hon.
p. 0. Vickery and Leroy I. Carleton of
the fish and game commission. The
commissioners are having good success
as sportsmen and are enjoying their
stay in their camp. Warden Neal is
still with them. On Monday night, the
B. & A. train brought into Bangor AZ
deer, the majority of which were bucks.
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

At every play there is sure to be
some person who is as amusing to
watch as the play itself, unless there
is something on out of the general run
of plays. In Meonian hall at a recent
play which was a little yellow in APP
pearance, there was one man who
amused the whole audience. He was
there to laugh, his money had been
paid for that express purpose, and
laugh he did from the start to the
finish His face was very long, and
when he laughed he held firmly to his
under jaw with one hand. The crowd
of boys behind him very soon saw the
joke of the affair." and doubtless the
actors thought they had struck an
easy and good natured audi
ence for the antics of the man with
the long faced laugh, kept SO or more
in a roar throughout the evening. He
at one time saw what vast amount Ct
fun he was causing and attempted to
stop. but the mirthful spirit was upon
him. and he had to laugh or break his
jaw with that hand that held it so
firmly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
UNCONSCIOUS COMEDY.
Seen at the Theatre, Though Of the
Stage.
The Fat Man Getting TO His scat-1he Excited
Polo Crank.

There are many incidents 8, ~
comedy me, to be seen off the stage
at theatre. On the stage MANY
things are intended to be funny and n
make the people laugh. But in the
audience, outside the antics of the few
who try to be funny, the comedy scenes
are something that occur without anv
malice aforethought, and without
the intention of making others laugh.
A newspaper man visited Bangor a
few weeks ago, and attended the
theatre. 1t is very pretty opera
house in which the Bangor people wor-
ship the gods of mirth and tears. but
like all places of the sort, it is hard to
get into a seat in the center of a row
after the outside seats have been
taken.
The orchestra seats were nearly all
full, and all but the very middle seat
in one row was occupied, when in
walked portly- gentleman whose
avoirdupois must have reached away
UP above the 300 pounds mark. He was
not SO very tall either, but there was
lots of him. The usher reached the
row, handed the man his check, and
said. Your seat is the center one, the
one that is vacant" Then he started
back after another lot of people. The
fat man looked at the seat which was
so near and yet so far. He started to
go in front of some Of the people, and
saw it was useless, SO he stood back.
He was inclined to be little nervous
over his failure to reach the seat.
which was his property, when he
looked about and saw an amused smile
on the faces of the people, then his
good nature came to the front, and all
was well. He made a joking remark
about his inability to get to his seat,
and at once all in the row next to the
isle where he stood, arose and filed out
into the isle to let him pass. Even then
he had all he could do to get in be-
tween the two rows of seats. He made
his attempt all the more ridiculous in
order to keep up the good humor the
smile had started. With a great sigh
of relief he settled down into his seat,
looking about and smiling broadly. In
case of fire he would have been in d
predicament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Early Tuesday morning two men
held up man near the park at Bath,
and demanded money threatening vio-
lence if he didn't give them some. He
reported the matter to the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
Wed. Eve, Nov. 23.

Mr.. Louis Kelso Brennan, general en-
tertainer, singing humorist and imper-
senator.
He has fine tenor voice, wonderful
facial expression, power of mimicry
master of dialects, originality and ma
tional comedy.
a good orchestra in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

w. H. Fischer, day clerk at Hotel
North, returned. Tuesday evening.
from short visit to his home in
Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
Odd Fellows Hall Fair. .
10 be Held in Odd Fellows Block,
Tues, Wed, Thurs. and Fri, Nov p e. "a rs 1898
Tuesday Eve, Nov. 90.

HATCH & SKILLIN CONCERT co.
Comprising H. r. Skillin, Geo. McCon-
nell, W. II. Hatch, Pauline Devereaux,
soprano.
This organization is, undoubtedly, the
strongest concert combination, and can
present more varied and pleasing pro-
gramme than any other organization Of
four people.
Dancing in banquet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

George w. Merrill of the Maine
Farmer Office, left on the Pullman,
Tuesday night, for a trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

DIR. and Mrs. Everard Wilson of Bur-
lington, VT, formerly of Belfast, are in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

A. E. Barbour went to Boston on the
Pullman. Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

There is a class of men who attend
the theatre who live in their own
minds. the life that is portrayed TO
them on the stage. They suffer all the
fears and enjoy all the love scenes as
well as though they were the real ac-
tors on the stage of life. At times TO
watch one of these men is as good as
minstrel show.
1t was at sort of tragedy tnat
was given in Augusta within the year.
that one of these realistic men at
tended. He evidently did not go to the
theatre very often, and 1t seemed an
the more real to him on that account.
When there was pathos he was SO
visibly affected that he had to use ms
handkerchief freely, and when it came
to the love scenes, he evidently remem-
bered some scene of the sort in which
he had participated. During the whole
time he would sit with an expression
on his face that was blissful. When 1t
came to the part where the william mad
ANYTHING to say or do. the reality
seemed complete to the man, ana there
| would be fire seen in his eye. he
| wanted to get a hand at the william.
| With bated breath he watched the
william move about. 1t was at the close
| of one act where there was pretty
! climax. He was watching the actors
so closely that not move escaped MS
eye. The villain crept steathlly up De-
hind the heroine and shot at her. Inc
man jumped right out of his seat as
the shot was fired, and though ne
struck wildly into the air, he could not
say a word he was so nearly paralyzed
with fear.
The act over he was himself again
and he knew as well as any one thai
he had been laughed at, but he couldn
help in the next act, displaying just as
much feeling.
4 Go to the polo games any night ane
watch the crowd as the excitement
grows intense. Some of the enthusi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
Thanksgiving Evening.

3. Emma L. Ladd. mandola and BAN
jeaurine. 81.
Eleanore S. Hayden. mandolin and ban
10.
May L. Cloyes. guitar.
Grace E. Sanborn. guitar and reader.
The Arion is the only recognized flt1h-
class Ladies' Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar
Club travelling. go
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Then another source Of amusement
Is in the spoony couples. but as they
are seen everywhere, and in every case
are the source of comment, it is useless
to tell of any one particular faculty
they have of amusing the people. The
best time to watch them is between
acts. as they are really too common to
watch while there is an interesting
play in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

the bali goes about the floor and the
players dart after 1t. the men will fol-
low with their whole head and bodies.
cne course OF the ball. A man will for
minute get over his excitement a
little, and laugh at the queer antics Of the
others. Not five minutes after the
same man Is SO intent in the game,
mat ne Is playing it in his own mind,
ana quivering with excitement, he is
working all over and shouting at the
top OF his voice. Then he is the object
OF much laughter from the others
perhaps the very ones who were being
laughed at few minutes before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16

Go to the polo games any night ana
watch the crowd as the excitement
grows intense. Some of the enthusi-
asts will go wild over the game. As
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
Who is to Blame!

Some of the Fort Wrangle mail was taken past this place by the Topeka on her present trip. and was landed on her return from the North. This was oc- casioned by some gross carelessnes on the part of some of the officers hand ling the mail, and if our mail is put up in packages at Seattle. that office should be held responsible. Letters reached the parties to whom they were address sed, five days later than they should have if the same had been properly handled. We don't know who is to blame but We will make it our business to find out if this occurs again and re- port the matter to the proper author ities. Mail facilities in Alaska are not the best-they must necessarily be meagre-but such as have been provi- ded will satisfy the people in the ab- sence of gross carelcssness.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
The Wood We Burn.

Who has not seen the eastern elm wood? So wet and watery. that it was given an ungentlemany name. It was wet and wet full of water but that's nothing compared to the wood used in Fort Wrangel. Our wood here is so wet you can twist the water out of it with your hands. Drive nail into an unseasoned board. and the water will splash all over you. Don't think we are lying-wait till we get through tel ling you about it. Why this wood is so wet that if yAl set q half dozen chunks on end near hot stove. a stream of water will run out of it that will cover large office floor. Now as to its good qualities. It will dry out in just few days and then it is splendid to burn, and promlugate heat It is fine for building purposes and you can split it into threads.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
At Skaguay.

A passenger on the return trip of the Topeka. who has been at Skaguay, told Journal man that the snow and rain had been continuous at that place for some time past, and that the pass to the lake is all but impossible. The town was overcrowded and floor space brings fifty cents night. When the Klondikers who are going in that way find out that the Stickeen is the best route and the weather altogether different, they will want to kick them selves for not taking pains to discover the truth
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
IN THE COURTS.

United States, vs. Oscar Kersheets, is the title of case that engaged the attention of Judge Jackson's court last Wednesday. the charge beipg selling liquor in Alaska. He was fould guilty and fined twenty five dollars.
 L. S. Reed, an old offender, was held to the district court for trial on charge ofcarrying on the business of liquor dealer, without having . license, His bonds were fixed at e750, in default of which, he is languishing in the bastile.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
SHIPPING NEWS
Arrival and Departure of Vessels
 at Fort Wrange1

The City of Seattle, Nichols, captain, arrived at this port from Sound ports last Saturday, and was crowded with passengers. She made quick trip north and left Fort Wrangle about noon last Wednesday on her return.
 The Elder, Hinkle, Captain, arrived in port last Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock from Portland direct, and had on board 600 passengers for this and other points. She left Portland last Saturday and had a good trip
 Steamer Al-Ki, Patterson, capt., tied up at the wharf Tuesday night. She was from Seattle and had full passen- ger list.
 The Topeka, Wallace, Captain, land ed the mail and some passengers at the dock last Saturday night. From here she went to northern ports, including Sitka, and returned on her way to the Sound yesterday.
 The U. s. cruiser, Wheeling. Scbree, Capt., was in port last Sunday and left Monday morning for the North. The Wheeling is one of the new navy. and while not large is modern in construc- tion and equi pmcnt
 The Danube arrived here Thursday evening about o'clock from Victoria, She brought up thirty mounted police.
 The Copcla, Norlhassel, captain, un- loaded some halibut at the Reed and Sylvester wharf last "Wednesday.
 Steamer Alaskan, Johnson. captain. made trip to the mouth of the Stikeen today. Mr. Geo. w. Ottcrson and his party. consisting of R. Fitzhugh. N. Nunan and Indian Dick were on board bound for Telegraph Creek. They take with them four slcds with 21O pounds each. and will pull them by hand, mak- ing the trip of l5O miles in ten days.
 l have a 23ftx6sft Columbia river boat for sale, sail. oars, oarlocNs anchor and POO feet of inch anchor ine cross cut saw and other tools for $fO Call at this office. HOOMES k. FREEMAN.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
FORT WRANGEL's BOOM
Soon to Have Electric Lights and
 Water Works.

Mir. T. R. Moore, of California, has been in the city this week. It is the object of his visit that interests our peO- pie most for people are constantly com ing and going. Mir. Moore came to Ft Wrangle, for the purpose of putting in a system of waterworks and an electric light plant, and it is with great pleas- ure that we announce to our people, that the water right has been secured, and if the engineer in charge reports favorably after making an examine tion and survey, work will be commence ed ut once.
 From a superficial examination, Mr. Moore is satisfied that the site, eleva- tion, and supply are sufficient, and is certain of favorable report from the engineer, who will be here in a short time, and work will no doubt be com menced within the next thirty days.
 It is unnecessary to speak of the ben fits to be derived from this much need ed improvement and we are glad to know that our business men are doing all in their power to help the enterprise alOnr
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
Church Notices.

- f'resbyterian Church, Rev. Clarence Thwing, minister--Sabbath services: eleven a. ,n., four p. m. and seven p. m.
 Sunday school at twelve m., following the morning service. The evening ser vice is particularly for white people while the other meetings are chiefly for natipes.-All- are welcomed to these services. Weekly prayer meeting, Christian Endeavor society, Tuesday evening, half past seven o'clock, at the church: young men's meeting at I'M c A rooms, Monday evenings at half past eight and native meetings. at same place, Wednesday, four P. m.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
Fort Wrangel YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Organized Feb. 10th, 1897.

For the development of perfect man.
 hood by the culture of body.
 mind and soul.
 "Mens Sana in cOrpOre sanO." The privileges of the Association rooms are extended to any man in Fort Wrangel. without regard to race or creed. on payment of the annual fee of S2.O0. The reading room. gymna- sium. game room and bowling alley are open every Monday. "Wednesday and Friday evenings, from seven to ten o'clock. Visitors are welcomed. Writ ing material for the use of members will be supplied free.
 Officers for 1898. President. Clarence Thwing. NJ. D. Vice Pres. Loyal Young.
 Secretary, Wm. H. Porter.
 Treasurer. George Shakes. Come thou with us, and we will do
 thee good
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
PERSONAL.

Editor Needham will return in few days.
 Col. Crittenden sold another lot yes terday.
 Inspector J. s. Slater of Mary Ann Island came up on the Topeka.
 Mr. Wm. Nelson of Juneau. was on board of. the Seattle, when she pulled out for Sound ports. Mr. Peddlar, deputy internal reve- nue collector is in the city for a few days.
 Edwin Goodall, manager for the Pa cifc Coast Steamship Co.,, was passen- ger on the Topeka for the Sound.
 Mir. Frank Wynkoof, popular drum mer of Seattle spent several days in the city this week.
 Mir. George Nee, of this city, did a very sensible thing when he ordered the JOURNAL sent to relatives in Shaw vile, Canada.
 Mr. H. C. Henry, one of the very best and most influential men of Seattle, spent a few hours looking around the city last Wednesday, in company with the editor of the JOURNAL.
 Hon. Henry Drum has his own way of doing things. He moved his desk into his new office last Monday, but not through the door, but through the win dow. The window is larger than the door.
 Mr. F. N. Tunin and wife are stop ping at the Stikeen. They recently came from Olympia, Wash, and we are glad to say they have come here with the intention of locating permanently. We hope they will doso.
 Mr. John Copeland, l.. K. Granteer. Alex. Paulson, and E. F.. Benson, all of Dickinson. North Dakota, arrived in the city last Saturday and will make Fort Wrangcl their future homc These men are all good carpenters, and just the class of men We need. What is Dickinson $ loss is our gain.
 George w. Otterson, of Telegraph Creek, was in the city the first of the week. George is one of the boys" q hale fellow. we'll met, and he is now on his way up the river, where his friends will give him a hearty welcome. Mir. Otterson will furnish the JOURNAL news from his locality, and it will be read with pleasure by our readers we know.
 Mr. o. w. Dunbar, accompanied by A. j. Howells, of Astoria, Oregon, cal led at this office Thursday. They are both newspaper men and had with them Il complete newspaper plant. with which they will start daily paper at Skaguay, to be called the Skaguay Morning Alaska. We wish them success.
 Mr. R. $ Smith. supt. of the North western Steamship and Transportation Co.,. of Portland. called on the JOUR- NAL Wednesday. He was up~looking over the company business in Alaska, and will probably add few steamers to ply on the Stikcen.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-01-22
All For Love.

Deputy Bays brings the news of a shooting at Sitka, in which white man shot native woman. He was in love with her and she refused his attentions and he shot her and tried to kill him. self. The woman is in the hospital and the would be slayer in jail.