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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Workmen have commenced driving
the piles for the foundation of the new
Masonic building. The new block Will
extend back about 30 feet farther than
the old building. It is in the rear that
the piles are now being driven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The Augusta Hallowell e. Gardiner
Electric Railroad has a crew at work
blasting on Wharf hill. 1t is the inten-
ton to remove sufficient rock to enable
the moving of the track several feet
to the westward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

William C. Fuller OF Farmingdale.
formerly of this city, who has been
sick number of weeks. Is still very
weak. and but little change is noted
for the better. Friends hope for a
complete recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
WATERVILLE.

The work of making a survey for the
Waterville & Wiscasset Railroad is to
be made at once. civil engineer hav-
ing been engaged to assist Civil Engi-
neer Burleigh in his work. The enyi-
neers are to at once go over the road
and look over the proposed route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

George Parker of the safety deposit
for citizens clothing. has rehabillita-
ted, within the past week, about $50
members of the Home going on fur
Tough. all the way from Augusta and
Gardiner to San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The Universalist society are to give
a Harvest supper in the vestry of the
church. this evening. They have q
good reputation for palatable suppers
and there will undoubtedly be, fine
patronage, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Fred Bowman, who has been passing
the summer at MIR. and Mrs. L. E.
Bradstreet's. Farmingdale, leaves, this
week, to take up school work in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

1t is nice to have reputation for be-
Ing an expert workman In the jewclry
business. nevertheless 1t has IT'S disad-
vantages as In the case Of r. w. Wood
bury. It leaves him but little time to
hunt the plump partridge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
SKOWHEGAN.

Rev. A. N. Day finished his pastor.
ate at the Baptist church. Sunday.
There was special service In the
morning. Mrs. Philo Steward !. having
charge Of the music. Mr.. Day will
leave soon for Sanford, where he has
accepted pastorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Henry Paine has entered the fish
business with Frank Emery and the
firm name will be changed to Emery &
Paine. The store north Of Mr.. Emey's
harness store will be used for the mar
ket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Frank L. Callahan. director Of the
Jefferson Theatre Orchestra, Portland,
was In the city, yesterday. on his way
to Togus. where he will be the guest
of Prof. Theme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The Kennebec had good list Of pas
sensers Tuesday morning. The travel
Is holding out unusually well consid-
erng that two boats are running so
late in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Thomas re-
turned to Boston, Tuesday afternoon,
on the boat, sAfter visit to Mrs.
Thomas mother, Mrs. Ed. Fowler IF
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

as pastor of the Congregational
church. has been necessarily postponed
from Thursday, of this week. to Tues
day afternoon and evening. Oct. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Guy Hildre.h has returned from Bos-
ton. but will return, Monday, to at
tend a law school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The rainy weather kept the Gardiner
public away from the Windsor fair
Tuesday. but if it Is fair, today, a
large number will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
wHITEFIELD.
DAMARIsCOTTA.

Miss Mary Madigan while on her
way to church Sunday morning. was
smitten with. paralysis. She fell 20
the ground and remained nearly nan
an hour before aid came. Her ieft
side is completely helpless and ner
condition is regarded as serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

me wet weather is keeping the
sportsmen out Of the woods with the
result that verH few partridge have
peen sbagged. Anew Of these birds ARE
sold In the local markets for IS cents
EACH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Rank. x. Of r., are planning to visit
the Bangor Company, October s. About
80 members Of the local order have
signihed their Intention Of going to the
Queen City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Fuller have
returned from Boston, where Mr.
Fuller attended the Odd Fellow
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Melville Woods returned, Monday
evening. from vacation trip to Bos-
ton, Springfield and other places In
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Gov. Aliens daughter Mrs. Tobie and
IT. Elweil OF the National Home, left
luesday morning for Poland Springs
wnere they will be the guests of
Messrs. Kicker for several days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Leslie Boynton of Jefferson, was il
Gardiner calling on friends for a few
hours. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Sybil S. Paine died very suddenly at
her home in Winslow. Monday night.
as the result Of heart trouble, aged So
wears. She was apparently as well as
usual. during the evening, but during
the night suddenly passed away. The
funeral will be held. Wednesday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

L. J. Brann of Lewiston, formerly of
this city. is passing few days here.
He will leave, Friday, for a business
trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

William Smith of South Gardiner.
was before the police court, Tuesday
morning. for intoxication. He was
fined 50 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

]. w. Holland of Boston. has re-
turned from a short visit to friends IN
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. Burnham of Farmingdale. has
returned home from a visit to friends
in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. S. A. Hathaway went to Madi-
son, yesterday, where she has branch
millinery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
NATIONAL HOME.

Governor S. H. Alien, his daughter,
Mrs. l.. A. Tobey, and DR.. w. E. Ell
we'll went, Tuesday, on brief visit to
Poland Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. f. c. Jones and her sister, Miss
Nellie Whitaker. returned from a visit
to friends in Boston, Tuesday, on the
Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Miss Hattie Branch Of Waterville,
was in the city, Tuesday, on her way
to Boston, where she will be the guest
of relatives foryseveral days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. T. F. Turner of Waldoboro, is
the guest of friends in Gardiner for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

c. B. Fuller returned to Boston on
the Kennebec, Tuesday. after passing
the summer vacation at his home, in
this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
OAKLAND.

The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Nellie Crowell will be held. this morn
Ing At 10 o'clock. from her late home
on Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Adjutant T. c. Goodwin has returned
from his annual two weeks visit to
Pawtucket, r. l.. where, and in Provi-
dence, he has hosts OF old friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Several of the Gardiner knights of
Pythias attended the X. of p. banquet
at Hallowell, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Miss Maggie Burns has returned
from a four weeks visit to relatives In
Somerville and Hyde Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Rev. ]. A. Hainer returned to Ports
mouth. Tuesday. after short visit to
the city He was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Cross. while in the CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The firearm dealers report that an
unusually large number of guns and
rifles are being sold this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

boat Tuesday morning from business
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The vote subjected to the parents
relative to holding the Old Town High
school one or two sessions resulted IN
60 for one session and seven for two
sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

z. w. Prescott Of Boston, was
among the business callers to the city,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The large stone bearing the inscrip-
ton CITY Hall, 1885," has been raised
in position over the portico of the main
entrance of that building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs II. M. Kilgore has returned home
from visit to friends In Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
LINCOLN.
wALDoBORO.

Two fingers were amputated from
the left hand of Hudson Mank. recent
ly. the operation being made necessary
by an injury received by an accident
in the mill of Alden Bornheimer.
WHITEFIELD.
]. H. Carter who returned home
last June from California. after an
absence of over SO years, has erected
house on the farm he purchased
and is also making other improve
ments,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

John A. Spear of West Gardiner the
new county commissioner, was in tine
city on official business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mr.. Capen of the Augusta House,
was in the city yesterday. on his return
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

George w. Stone of Chelsea, was
seen on the street, yesterday, after
having been housed two weeks, as the
result of an injury to his foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

There will be grand ball in Wilson
hall. Thursday evening, Sept. 90. Must,
by Carey's Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

c. A. Hoyt of Winthrop, was in the
city, yesterday, looking for horses for
the Boston market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
EAST PIrrsroN.


Fair" is over and once more the
usual quiet reigns.
Mrs. Arthur Price Of Richmond, has
been visiting at Frank Williams fol
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Donnells OF Port
land. has been visiting at Moses Dom
nells' for few days.
Mrs. Huldah Moody OF Wakefield
Mass. is visiting her brother, Alden
Benner, OF this village.
Leonard Moody Of Brooklyn, vino
came to this place to attend the fair, .
has returned to Brooklyn.
Charles Stephens horse. which has
been quite sick for long time from A
surgical operation, is recovering finely.
Willie Thompson. one of the village
boys. won the bicycle race at the fair,
and made quick time, too. considering
the heavy wind and clouds of dust.
II. A., Clark has sold his grocery
business TO Fred Scott of this town.
AS soon as the account of stock is
taken Mr.. Scott will take charge Of the
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

]. II. Jones of Boston, was called to
the city by business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The winter change of time will go
into effect. Sunday evening at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
ES}.e fci2 JntH
HALLOWELf.

S. C. CoombS has returned from a
few weeks visit to Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

X. A. Todd of Boston, was called to
Gardiner by business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Z. r. Beeman OF Portland, was regis
tered at the Johnson house. Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Robert Clarke, the Randolph mail
man. was out yesterday. after a short
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

>. w. Philbrick OF Skowhesan. was
IN the city calling on friends, yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

J. NJ. Robinson Of Portland, was
among the business callers to Gardiner,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Miss Ethel Marston has accepted a
clerkship at NJ. ROBERTS dry goods
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

"a little rough outside" is what the
passengers on the boat report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. Fred T. Bradstreet and dauph.
ter left yesterday morning, for New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Miss Mabel Carter is visiting reia-
tives in Boston and vicinity. She will
remain several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

ID. E. Clancy Of Portland, was in the
city. Tuesday. calling on business
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

r. n. Goodwin has returned to hi,
nome IN Melrose, after a visit in th,,
city. '' '"''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

George Perkins was in Windsor,
Tuesday. to enter his horse in the races
which will come off, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

+. A. Lawton returned, yesterday,
from q business trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
ard Cummings stable and was Mere


ard Cummings stable and was Were
caught.
The revival services now being held at
the Methodist church, here by, a band of
Christian workers called 'scrusaders.
are well under way with good nnlts.
Last Sunday Capt. Clapp Of thA sErSxsa4es
preached strong DISGUISE on ~
Specification Doctrinesssss.s sS
Work is progressing rapidly on the n6pe
Friends church, the gift u CT n Bailey
20 the Friends society Of this place. Tue
building VIII Contain hysSgoonas rs fois:
lows: Audience roomSsvestcy. Sabbat
school room. dining rS6G6 aud kltchaf51
The audience room. thu yesfry md the
Sabbath school roomss ~ ssparated ~
folding doors and may an be thrown to-
gether when necessary.
y EAST WINTHROP.
A. S. Holt is improving the appear
ance of his house with new chimney.
Everett Jepson of Manchester passed
Sunday with his friend. Harold Barncs.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. c. Ames of Danar-
iscotta and Frank w. Ames of May
vile, n. D.. are visiting at Mrs. Jennie
\. Packard's.
Two deer were seen by Arthur Reyes
in his field, Sunday. He says they
were very tame, allowing him to so
within few rods of them.
Mrs. NJ. Blanche Mason has received
word from her husband, Capt. II. e.
Mason, of the ship Henry Failing, that
he has arrived in San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Eclectrtc
Oil the household remedy.
mon, wed, fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Harry Houston of Battery C, is very
sick at his home on High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

William G. Preble of Portland, was
In the city on business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

John Holmes of Lawrence Is visiting
friends in Gardiner. for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The schooner William Mason is dis
charging coal at Potter's wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The Dummy" will make its last
Sunday run on Sunday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

:. n. Davis Of Deering, called on Gar
Siner friends for few hours, yes,er-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Max Powers of Boston, made a busi-
ness trip to this city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The lower part Of Sawyer block is
being repainted a dark green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

5. II. Cannon returned to Boston.
yesterday, from visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

l.. M. Everett is in Boston on a shor,
visit to relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Miss Adelaide M. Hodsdon ~ Ea..
North Yarmouth, Gorham Normal school
". has gone to Everett Mass, Whers
she has accepted a position to teach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

S. w. Robinson of Westfield, is visit
ing in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Niles Bros. have added fine buck
board to their, line, Of carriages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

l.. b. Wing is in Boston, with the in
tention of entering business there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

A. w. Robinson was confined to the
house, Tuesday, by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The Maine Central will put on two
extra freight trains, Oct. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

H. N. GoweH left. Tuesday, for "a
business trip to Boston,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

returned from visit in Boston and
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Mrs. Olive Smith went to South Nor
ridgewock, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

The ordination of J. R. Boardman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

Gardiner Company. No. 10, Uniform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

8. c. Morrell of Boston. was in the
city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

A. M. Williams Of Boston, was in the
city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

c. H. Beane returned. from Boston,
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bssglt
Signature sssss ses q Irn4Z11ss

No other remedy is half a. quick "a
relieving pain, soreness. inflammation o.
weakness as the famous Hop Piaste.nSs
You'll say SO after using RE- liable meolr
icine dealers sell them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
Born.

KENNEBEC.
North Vassalbor0-Sept. q. to the W'a'
of Matt Hodges, a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

A. J. Sullivan is visiting in Boston.
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28

]. S. Maxcy returned from Boston.
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-28
Daily kennebec Journal

A. w. Hopkins left. yesterday, for
Boston.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
aIs THIs YouR FIRsr YIsIT?,

Strangers tell us it is a fact that
after the formalities of an introduction
to an Eastern Shoreman at his own
home always follows the question:
is this your first visit to the Eastern
Shore?" The origin of this custom
was set forth by an Eastern ShOreman
at a Cincinnati banquet, at Newport X.
l., some years ago, when he was
twitted about this popularity of his
country. The story is a true one:
When General Lafayette accepted the
invitation of Congress, in 1924, ana
came to this country as the nations
guest, a great reception was rendered
him at the State House in Annapolis,
officially, by the State. The Governor
of Maryland was at that time an
Eastern Shore farmer, who lived on his
farm, except when the General Assem-
bly, was in session or when he was
called to Annapolis at other times on
official business. OF course his pres
ence was Indispensable at the Lafayette
reception. His function, indeed, was
to introduce the distinguished guest.
The Governor made the trip on horse
back around the head of the bay, clad
in homespun, made on his own looms
| The roads and weather being worse
than he calculated for when he left
home, he did not reach the capitol until
the day of the reception, and after al
the other nOtabilities were there anC
waiting for the Governor, who was
| hastily ushered into the Senate Cham
| Der, his clothes splashed with mud
| just as he was when he dismounted
The distinguished people, in splendiC
array in the Chamber, confused the
plain and patriotic Eastern Shore Gov
ernor, and, when he was presented I,
Lafayette, he could think of nothing
to say for the mOmentI He blurte'
out; rs this the first time you wer
ever in this country, General?"
And from that day the Eastern Shor
Governor made that faux pas to thi
the question is religiously, patriotical
ly. and proudly put to the strange
when his footsteps first touch the East
ern Shore STANDARDIZATION Sun.