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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
THE VERY LATEST.

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bows, the new plaid silk waist, can
be seen at n. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
EOR ONE WEEK.

Sailor hats at reduced prices for
one week, at L. b. Kerr's, Queen
street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
MESSENGER SERVICE

Honolulu Messenger Service deliver
messages and packages. Telephone,
37S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Is
cessful school teacher. gives the fol-
lowing "Don'ts' To teachers. Don't
assign lessons without previous
thought, whether 1t can be cornpre-
headed by the pupil. and whether It
will benefit him or not. Think Of a
teacher giving the text to commit on
page 1888. Mines arithmetic to class
Of scholars from II to Is years OF age.
Will the readers Of this, who are
parents, read that page and consider
whether pupil is learning practically
or being stuffed. not even as turkeys
are with good food. but obliged to take
such doses Of sawdust? Don't spend a
whole term preparing for a concert the
last day. The scholars are not drilled
by it in elocution. IT'S the game as in
the many sociables in every school dis
trict, and the time and attention js
diverted from school work. Teachers,
doai be afraid To Invite parents in
1.-THE last day" to listen to review Of
work that you were hired to do, that
parents may know how well lessons
have bean learned. There is beginning
TO be a cry against teachers trying to
make themselves popular by pleasing
scholars with a show. II taught Alright
they will be as pleased 10 tell papa and
mamma what they have learned as to
speak pieces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

One of the most enterprislng window
displays in the three cities Is II. p. Clear
waters of this city. He did not invent
the electric fan hui it took something of
a genius TO apply them TO Christmas win
dow displays, not only adding a certain
charm to the whole effect but mainly in
keeping the windows free from frost. II
is poor satisfaction fitting up window
with novelties and then having Jack
Frost" at mis- pleasure. nullify the whole
effect. Here in the south window is a
display of perfumery, extensive and fine
enough for a large city. in the evening
the effect is wonderfully enhanced by the
ingenius introduction Of many colored
electric lights, the whole appears to be
electrified. The chocolate display in the
north window is particularly attractive.
not on account of any thing marvellous
in appearance. but rather because this is
the chocolate window, a Christmas feat
ure of this store. Fine quality chocolate
drops at only IS cents per pound The
stock of this store is replete with articles
specially desirable for presents. Remem-
Der it, 10 your advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Mr.. Patten had been in failing health
for several years and gave up his ac-
tive practice. four years ago. Recent
~ Mr. Patten failed rapidly and,
sunday afternoon. had a severe chill
followed by partial paralysis. From
the time Of the chill to the time OF MS
death, several hours later. Mr.. Patten
WIS unconscious and the end came
without a struggle.
Mr.. Patten was born in this town,
which was then Milburn. on December
G, 1890 the son of Joseph and Joanna
(HarloW) Patten. His father was one
of the earliest settlers OF the town and
one OF her selectmen and an influential
citizen, also a representative to the
Legislature.
Patten received his early school
ing here in town and was graduated
from Bloomfield Academy and later
from the Maine Wesleyan Seminary at
Kent's Hill. For several years Mr..
Patten then clerked a his fathers
store and taught school both in this
county and in the eastern part Of the
State. At the age of % Mr.. Patten de-
cided to study medicine and took his
first course of lectures at Bowdoin
College, later going to the Howard
Medical school where he was gradu-
ated in lS4S. Two years later Mr.. Pat
ten located in Monsoon, Me, where he
had large and widely scattered prac-
tice until 1879 when he moved to this
town. In the early part of the Civil
War Mr.. Patten received the commits
sion of assistant surgeon of the lst
Maine Cavalry and was actively en-
gagged in his duties from June 1862. to
February 1863. Mr.. Patten was with
his regiment at the battle of Cedar
Mountain and the second Bull Run be-
side several lesser engagements For
several months Mr.. Patten had charge
of the sick and wounded at Frederick
City. Maryland. He received an hon
orable discharge few months later
and from that time to the close of the
war he was surgeon of the board of ex-
aminers of the Fourth Congressional
district at Bangor. Mr. Patten was a
respected member of the Somerset
County Medical Society also the Maine
Medical Association. He was active IN
politics and for two terms. 1S6S-69. a
Republican representative to the State
Senate from Piscataquis county
Mr.. Patten was Mason of high
rank, serving as master of the Somer-
set Lodge and commander of the De
Molay Commandery. Knights Templar
for several years. Mr.. Patten was also
master of the Doric Lodge of Monson
and the Russell Post. No. 90. G.. AR
in this town. He served several years
as trustee of the State Normal schools
and held many other lesser offices.
Mr.. Patten was married October 81.
lS49, to Nancy M. Barrows of Blan-
chard. OF this union two children
were born, Milton A, whQs was drown
ed July 4, 1882, and Lizzie 3B.. now Mrs.
w. II. Pullen of Washington. D. c.
AIRS. Patten died Octsber 8. 1858. and
subsequently Mr.. Pattensmarried Eme-
line c. Taylor of Monson, who died on
March IS. 1877. OF this union one son.
Roland T., for many years a promi-
nent druggist in this town. and now
- - +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
We Aauc a NEJV, FRESH STOCK 1T
eUc7'ything na0atr lime 1T
FANCY GOODS and SMALL WARES,
And we desire 10 call particular attention our stock Of andker
chiefs and White Aprons We also have Indian Baskets
and Japanese Boxes and Trays.
LUNT & BRANN, 1874 Water St. HaIIoweII, Ne.
dec13, eodtf

county treasurer, was born in Bangor
on October 20, 1864.
Mr.. Patten was one of the most res
pected and generally loved citizens Of
this town. His painstaking and ten
der care gained for him a large prac-
tice which he held until he was obliged
by his health TO give it up. He was a
scholarly man, exhibiting taste for
literary and scientific work TO an ex-
tent rarely seen in one so actively en-
gagged in professional duties. His easy
manner and excellent command Of the
English language made him an inter-
esting speaker and one much sought
after for addresses on all occasions.
II is upright life gained for him host
of friends wherever he was known.
His loss is one that viii be keenly felt
and his death is sincerely incurred.
Funeral services win be held on
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

BOOTHBAY-Dec 10, ar, schs Silver
Spray. New York: Frank G Rich. Bos.
ton; Nat Aver, Bangor.
Sid, schs Annie NJ Allen. New York,
Arthur B Smith, do; Harriet Brooks
40; G NJ Porter, do: T W Allen. Ston-
ington; Mary Langdon. Fall River:
Decorra, Vineyard Haven Maggi.
Hurley, Boston: Francis Hutchins. do,
Mabel Goss, do; Neptune. do; Silas
McLoon, do; Miantonomah, do: Hi.
ram, do; Leona. do; Pemaauid do:
} Chester Wood, Salem: Delaware do
John Is. Norris. Gloucester: James
Freeman. Portland: Belle Bartlett. do:
Mildred May. do; l n Parker, ST John
n 3.
WISCASSET-Dec 10, sid, sch Mary
Farrow, Boston.
PORTLAND-Dec 10, ar sim De-
vona, Br, Rolo, Newcastle. Eng; sens
Kate l. Pray, Pray, Boston; Parlee,
Br. Boston for st John, N B.
Sid sim Monaghan, Br, Braes Liver
pool; schs Henry May, Perry, and Gen
Banks, Randall, Boston, also the wina
bound fleet. Sch Mopang dragged
ashore, this morning, on House. bur
foated with slight injury, by tug e a
Warren.
Elizabethport; A Hayford. Boston
Sid. sch Fannie and Edith. Boston.
ROCKI4AND--Dec 10. ar, schs Morris
and Cliff. Neponset: Q M Marrett. New
York; Clara. do; Charlie Woolsey, do;
Ffheman, Stonington.
Sid, schs I. A Plummer New York; Nat
AVER, Boston; Lindsay, New York;
lem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
THE HENRY ]. SMITH SAFE.
Arrives at New York After Passage Of IA Days
from Bath.

The schooner Henry j. Smith which
sailed from Bath, Dec. 4. Arthur r.
Newcombe of this city being one of
the passengers, arrived at New York.
Sunday evening.
Major Z. Rowell, grandfather of Mr..
Newcombe, who is passing a few
weeks in Livermore Falls, commune
Gated to the Journal. Monday as fol-
lows:
Il received a telegram from New
York, last evening. from Arthur r.
Newcombe, announcing the arrival of
the Henry j. Smith on that day. after
a boisterous voyage of IA days from
Bath. No particulars of the voyage.
Hastily, f. ROWELL."
The Smith laden with ice sailed
from Bath, Dec. 4th at o'clock A. NJ,
and was consequently out in the gale of
Sunday night. The owners were not
particularly anxious over the safety of
the vessel thinking that the captain
put out to sea for plenty of room.
From New York the vessel goes TO
Baltimore for coal and thence to Glen
fuegos, on the south coast of Cuba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
Solth and West.

The police made Two arrests and cap
turei 500 of spurious money at Buff
falo. \. y. Monday.
Secretary and Treasurer John T,
Searies of the American Sugar REIN
ing Co. has resigned owing 20 Ill
health.
The MaripOsa of the Oceanic Steamship
Co, which left sydney. y. $. w. Mon
day, for San Francisco, has on board
e501,o1 in gold.
Wm. Burt died at Marquette. Mich.
Monday, aged q. He was distinguished
as the inventor of the solar compass and
the typographer Of the first typewriter.
Steamers which have just arrived at
are actively engaged in fortifying Tahiti,
the principal island of the Society group,
which is under control oi France.
The Midland Railway Co. of London,
has ordered 20 freight engines in Phiia-
deiphda and New York. As consequence
Of The engineers strike the English firms
are only able 10 cope with Arrears Of
work.
a duel with pistols took place al Mu-
Mich. Monday. between Major Seitz
and Lieut.. Pfeffer. arising out of the
formers misconduct With The latter's
wife. Major Seitz was killed.
The President OF Bolivia. Senior Severe
Fernandez Alonzo. at the head of 100
men. is preparing to march against the
capital, La PaZ. which is in the hands Of
the revolutionists. The latter are prepar-
ing for resistance and an important EN-
gagement is expected 10 take place.
H. S. Howe of the II. S. Howe Manu-
fact uring Co. of Marlboro. Mass. re-
ceived telegram. Monday from Samuel
Gompers, president of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, which indicates that
that organization will endeavor to bring
about a settlement of the strike which
has prevailed among the shoe woiers of
that city for the past several weeks
Tommy Ryan. who is at present in
Hartford. Conn, training for his 25-round
fight with Dick O'Brien of Lewiston. for
the m.ddleweight championship of the
world before the Charter Oak Athletic
Club. Friday evening has received u let
ter from Honest John kelley offering
purse of $4,000 for his proposed fight with
Bob Fitzsimmons and guaranteeing him
$500 for training expenses besides. KEEL
ley promises to post all tho stake money
and guarantees to pull Off the light. lie
does not mention date or place. Ryan Is
waiting to hear from other sources be-
fore replying definitely. The Charter Oak
Club has offered $500 for the fight for
this city and may go higher. The fight
with O Brien is attracting much atten-
ton and betting is 100 to 60 in favor of
Ryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Church and Pastor.

The Ellsworth Unitarian church has
extended unanimous call, for one
year, to Rev. A. II. Coar, which has
been accepted.
Rev. A. G. Murray has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist
church Of East Sumner
George A. Martin, Colby, 90, whose
parents reside in Guilford, has been ell
gagged 10 preach at Greenyil!e for sey-
eial Sundays beginning December IS.
il Is estimated that the Methodist
society at Rumford Falls, has property
valued al $4,000, the remaining in1eb;-
edness on which is all secured in good
pledges. A good record certainly for a
church about five years old.
Avian Rice, the oldest citizen of
South Paris, who died recently. 81
years old. had been member Of the
Methodist church in that village ~
years.
Rev. G. Il. Palmer of Livermorc
Falls Methodist church, has received
II on probation as the fruit of the re-
cent revival Twenty have professed
conversion, but some were from other
towns Several have been received IN
10 fun connection.
! Cape Rozier correspondent writes:
"A chapel would be much needed i'm
provement 20 this place and could the
people of Cape Rozier unite as body
such a place for Christian gatherings
would soon be erected. Two persons
have kindly offered To give a lot 10
build a chapel upon-but those lots are
not centrally located
The regular December meeting Of the
Penobscot Ministers Association was
held at the Bangor House. Tuesday
afternoon. and a large number of the
Congregational pastors of the county
were present. The topic for discussion
was 'TheS Deepening of the Spiritua.
Life" Rev. b. p. Merrill and Rev. ID.
L. French gave short addresses on the
subject. after which a general discus
sion in which all participated took
place
The Machi1s Endeavorer AZ Work
is the name OF a church monthly pup
lishei by the society of Christian En-
deavor of the Center Street Congrega-
tional church, Machias, Me. The edi-
tors are Rev. c. d. Crane Mrs Sarah
Albee. Mrs. c. C. Parker, with Miss
Lena c. Furbush, advertising man
ager. The little sheet contains the
months history of the society and
keeps the work of the young people
before the people.
Some very interesting old sermons
have come to light recently in Freeport
some that were laid away in one of
the Oldest houses in town. The SER
mon paper, smaller than commercial
note. is covered on both sides by lines
closely on unruled paper. The PEN
manship is superior. every letter being
as legible as print At the bottom of
the sheet is written preached the first
time. February 2. 1872: preached the
second time. September 90 11,2: the
third time, May ;, 1882; the fourth time,
December 6. 1892. There was no liberal
Christian thought in the discourses.
But they are worth preserving for
their well worded sentences, fine writ
ing, and strange authorizations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Maine Educational News.

Forty new books have been recently
added to the free public library IN
Princeton.
Miss Grace Harlow having resigned
her position as teacher of the primary
school at Paris, Miss Mae Perkins has
been employed to teach the school
The high school at South Addison
will commence December 10 under the
instruction of Mr.. Fred Ward OF
Cherrytield. a student of Bowdoin Col
lege.
Miss Nellie Reynolds, we'll known in
Machias, has accepted position in a
school at Salmon, Idaho. Miss Rey-
nolds graduated from the Emerson
School of Oratory, Boston.
Miss Annie Coughhn, who has served
as assistant teacher in the Rocklanl
high school for some years past, has
resigned to accept position as teacher
in the 9th grade of a Massachusetts
school.
Walter A. Robinson, formerly of Ban
gor. and now one of the masters in the
Boston Latin school. has recently been
elected counsellor of the Massachusetts,
N'eot lCdSAISIS EASSOCldlitMl, 10 take
the place of President G. Stanley Hall.
of Clark University.
B. S. Mathews, the custodian of the
Pittsfield public library, has lately
175 new books. When the
balance of the appropriation by the
town and the amount contributed by
Me StatAhaS been expended, the num-
Der of alSw books will reach nearly 200.
making a total of about 1000 volumes.
Mrs. Barnard Weeks. formerly of
has presented the Rocklana
public library with two volumes
which We're in the Thomaston Social
library 100 years ago. The library
contained so volumes from
this source, presented by DR..
Fhe editor Of the Damariscotta
Herald. who, bysth way, is also a sue !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

The Hub shoe store under the new
management is already popular. The
window displays reveal the enterprise
that tends to popularity of any store.
Search and see if you can find a finer
display of slippers and goods that go
to make merry the Christmas. The
Hub shoe store prices are among the
attractions of the street and are likely
to increase the trade that is already
flowing into their live modern store.
Remember that ladies' high cut over
shoes are decidedly the thing for
Christmas presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

one night applying for admission 10
the hospital again the next DAY. me
doctor was busy making out reports
and asked Mr.. Fish to come the next
morning at sick call; fellow soldiers
carried him to the hospital at the ap-
pointed time, utterly helpless, para
lyZed from his neck down. As he lay
on his bed on the ground severe ram
had drenched him and he was not able
to move hand or foot.
He was brought home on the YER
mont hospital train. after having been
in the division hospital many weeks,
ana. III September, was taken to the
Maine General hospital. He can now
be placed in a wheel chair and moved
about; can slowly raise his hands to
his head but as yet cannot feed him.
self. He has the sympathy and
kndest wishes of ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Private Fish's Hardships.

Herbert Fish, who was removed
some days ago from the Maine Cen
eral hospital to his home in this city.
speaks In Warmest terms of the treat
ment received at that institution. Mr..
Fish enlisted in the 1st Vermont Vol
unteers at Barre, where he had been
working for a time owing to the lack
OF work here. In July, lie was taken
i'll with malarial fever and was sent
to the regimental hospital. He re-
manned there several weeks, his tenn
perature ranging between 1902 and 1O5.
when ne gave up his bed to q, comrade,
who was sicker than he, and returned
to his tent.
Mr. Fish had removed his cot to tho
hospital and so slept on the ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
WATERNILLE.

The condition OF Henry Busfby. who Is
alleged 10 have been assaulted in North
Vassalboro, a week ago Saturday night.
was reported. last evening. as being very
serious. DIR. NJ. X. Dwinelle OF this city.
was called to consult with Or. Menzies,
the attending physician. and they report
that there are grave doubts about the
mans recovery. The couiRy officials bold
themselves ready 10 make an arres, the
moment they receive word that the in
jurlss viii result fatally. The men who
are alleged TO have committed the assault
are allowed their freedom on their per-
sonal rccognizance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Other Domestic Ports.

NEW YORK-Dec 10, ar stm Cevic.
Liverpool.
BOSTON-Dec 10, ar sims Cepha-
lonia, Br, Liverpool; Spartan, Phila-
delphia; Beverly, Br. Port Antonio:
schs Eugene, Millbridge: w C Pen
dleton. Boothbay; July Fourth. Ban
sor; Fannie Hodgkins, Kennebec; Lee
ona, Rockport; May Queen. Sullivan;
Oregon. Rockland; Sam Slick, Br. New
Brandon. N r.
Cid stms Cambroman. Br Liverpool;
Einir, Br, Antwerp. via Baltimore;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Robert Douglass of Manchester had a
run away accident that resulted in con-
siderable fright to horse and driver. bur
no damage. On being overturned, Mr.
Douglass ran for home while the horse
until stopped by neighbor. ran in an
opposite direction. Some innocent sheep
caused the fright of the horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Christmas time is with us and n
barrel is soon to be packed for the
Deaconess' Home in Boston by the
Methodist ladies of Hallowell. Any
article may be left with Mrs. l. w
Church, No. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Lyman Neal had narrow escape
from drowning while crossing the river
on the ice. yesterday. He was nearly
half across when the ice broke and he
Went down. He rose all right and
climbed out before assistance arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Louis NJ. Spear of this city, class
1900 Bowdoin College. has been elected
football manager, for next year. of
Bowdoin's team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
SKOWHEGAN.
Death 0! Or. S. A. Patten.

DR.. Sumner Augustus Patten. one Of
Skowhegan's oldest and most respect
ed citizens, died in the 10Th year of his
his life at his home on Island avenue.
Monday morning al o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Marine Notes.
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 fails to
cure your cold or cough. We also warrant
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Wooster, Augusta. 4
John Coughlin, Augusta. ~
f. X Courtemanche, Augusta. IF
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta. fsV
Mixer & Johnson, Augusta.
F. G. klnsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. K. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple pharmacy, Augusta.
A. z. Hutchinson, Hall0well. n
c. II. Became, Gardiner. 80
II. D. Robinson & Co.. Gardiner. ~
Cbax Ward 4 Co, 0ardiner. tit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

William Thomas OF West Minot is Wis
iting Gardiner friends for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Miss Cooney of the Emporium, left
yesterday, for an extended visit in
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

The meeting of the Q. l.. C's will be
held with Miss Julia Bradstrect. tins
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Miss Gussie May Gatchell went &c
Bath. Monday, to read at a social
gathering, Mon ay evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

Harry w. Bearce of Lewiston. is pass
ing few days in this city. the guest
of relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

sDr Jackson is moving into his new
house on the corner of Pleasant and
Kingsbury streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

The nomination of the officers of the
Degree of Honor for the ensuing year
will take place, Friday evening"