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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
A NOVEL EXPERIENCE.
Visit Of Hon. !. c. Libby to Portsmouth and
Seavey's Island.

Hon. l. c. Libby. who has just re-
turned from a business trip to Boston
and Portsmouth. had a novel expert
ence while on his way from Kittery
to York Beach. and as is usual proved
himself most delightful entertainer.
During the ride from Kittery to
York Beach an unusually heavy thun-
der storm came up and it was neces-
sary to shut off the power. With the
car full of people shielded from the
storm by the heavy curtains delight
fully cosy place was formed. Many Of
the people knowing Mr.. Libby's abil-
ty as an entertainer called on him for
an explanation why with such an ex-
hibition of the same force used in rum
ming the car, the car was obliged to
feTiain, stiN.
pMt. libby then explained that there
WAS fib danger from the storm since
the trolley wires would collect the
power in the air electricity and carry it
to the power station where it escaped
by means of the lightning arresters
without injury to the dynamoes used
in lkenerating the current for the cars.
With vivid flashes of lightning to IL
iustrate his little lecture it was all the
more impressive and unusually enter
tanning.
Mr.. Libby included Seavys island,
where the Spanish prisoners are sta
toned. in his trip and while there saw
the Spanish prisoners. They seemed
fat and we'll contented. The greater
part are very young men and ex-
pressed themselves as much pleased
with the city of fun and pleasure as
they called it. The majority of the
prisoners, Mr.. Libby learned from the
guards, are very ignorant and are I'M
able to either read or write their own
language.
While there Mr.. Libby had the novel
experience of witnessing Spanish
bull fight as it is carried on by the
soldiers. In this two men wrap them
selves in blanket and thus carry out
the sport Of their country, the two men
acting as the bull.
Mr.. Libby further learned that MANY
of the prisoners are DESTROYS of set
thing down in this country and living
here when released. Many have ex-
pressed the determination to return to
this country should they be carried
back home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mrs. Katie Carleton died. Thursday
morning. from the effects Of the UNI
fortunate accident OF Wednesday,
whereby she was so terribly burned
As the particulars become more fully
Known it Eeens that the accident oc-
CURED in about the following manner:
The embers of coal fire which had
been In use early in the day were. ar-
rarently dead 50 that in rebuilding the
fire In the afternoon the necessary
shavings and wood were placed in the
stove. and q large amount of kerosene
was applied. In an instant the hot
embers ignited the kerosene. and the
can, which was dropped into the stove.
at once exploded and scattered fire in
every direction. 1t seems that the un-
fortunate girl turned away from the
stove before the explosion, because the
back 81, her head was severely burned
while her face was not injured Her
dress WIS nearly consumed by fire be-
fore Any, assistance arrived. Her
burfis we're OF very serious and palm
full nature and medical aid was of little
avail in alternating the terrible suffef-
ing. Death occurred. Thursday morn
ing. Her age was II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
The She. Stock Co. and ,ere aacAuIias.

Jere McAuliffe and an excellent
company presenting new repertoire
of popular comedy dramas will be the
magnet to attract the patrons of City
hall all next week. Jere will be re-
membered as having been here several
times; and since his last visit to this
city larger, stronger and better COM
pany has been added. and today Jere
McAuliffe heads the leading repertoire
attractions pm the road. The repertoire
has been selected with great care and
includes such successes as THE Fire
Patrol" Way Down Maine 1.-THE
Sugar King" Shares of New York"
1.-THE Man-o'-Wars- Man. Kidnapped"
and several Others. all OF which are
bound to please. and as the prices are
Is, Is, S5 cents. and Waterville has mot
had good show for long time, We
predict big week for McAuliffe.
Seats for all plays are now on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
Il Caught the Crowd.

The City hall was filled. last evening.
when the entertainment season was
opened in this city by the "Nancy Hanks
Co. When the curtain rose there was
hardly vacant scat in the house, the
floor being well filled and the greater
part of the seats in the gallery taken.
The piece Nancy hanks" is bit of
light comedy, written and starred by
Frank Tannerhill, who had the leading
part, Richard Chandos. From start to
finish the piece is full of bright jokes and
clever sayings, interspersed with musical
gems by Miss Josie Heart and Lille AL
lyn. little miss who has a voice of I'M
usual sweetness.
There was never dull or embarrassing
moment in the whole production, and the
greater part of the time the audience
was either convulsed with laughter or
carried away with the musical specialties
running through the whole programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
the ONLY SET BACK
10 Day Of Unusual Pleasure tor the Knights
TempIar, Yesterday.

Charles Soule, cornetist in the Water
vile Military Band. suffered a painful In
jury while on the Knights Templar ex-
cursion. yesterday. When the steamer
started away from the wharf on the re-
turn trip, the crew had neglected to pull
in the gang plank. AS the steamer left
the wharf the plank was forced aft.
Through this. Mr.. Soule. who was
standing aft the gang plank. was caught
between the gang plank and a box near
the gangway. The plank was forced
against the box and badly damned, al
though not broken.
Mr.. Soule was made as comfortable as
possible during the return trip to this
city. When the special train arrived in
this city he was carried to his home,
where a physician was summoned and
everything possible done for the injured
man. This accident was the only thing to
mar the days pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
Anniversary Of Her Sixth Birthday.

A party of young people were very
pleasantly entertained at the home If
little Miss Margret. the daughter Of
Jerome Rookie, yesterday afternoon.
The party was in honor Of Margret's
sixth birthday anniversary and was a
most enjoyable affair. The children
began to arrive shortly after 2 in the
afternoon, and from that time until
S played and romped to their hearts
content, everything possible being
done for their pleasure. At 5 O'clock
the children had romped and played SO
much that they were well prepared to
sit down to the dainty luncheonp repar-
ed for them.
AS soon as the supper was over and
the children had become rested they
were called for by their parents and
taken home. There were Is who at
tended and enjoyed an unusually
pleasant time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The new electric lights in the City
hall were turned on,last evening. and
gave good satisfaction. The Water
Vile & Fairfield Electric Light and
Power Co., through Supt. Hamblen,
has done the work and it has been we'll
done. The hall was formerly lighted
by two arc lights with old fashioned
stage and foot lights. The main body
of the hall is now lighted with nine
clusters of six lights each. with %
single lights around the balcony. The
stage has 80 lights. with 10 additional
for footlights and the whole effect IS
very pleasing. vast improvement on
the Old way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

William Nesbet was in this city on
his way from his home in East Madi-
son to Vassalboro, where he is to re-
main a day or two. While in this city
he said an unusually heavy hail storm
passed over East Madison. Wednesday,
hail stones as large as mans thumb
falling and doing a great deal Of dam
age. In the home of Daniel Stuart
several windows We're smashed and in
other places the window glass was
broken. The greatest damage was
done to an oat field in that place.
Acres and acres of oats were laid over
as fast as though they had been
moved. Other crops suffered severe
ly from the effects Of the hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
WHITE Plunes moooEo
Whsa ~ kslehis rsmplars Started ior Booth.
bay Harbor. Yesterday.

Those who are in the habit of put
ting in the hardest part of their sleep
during the time the clerks are about
to open their stores, aroused. yeste.-
day morning.. just long enough to hear
the strains of unusual music from the
Waterville band, which headed the ST.
Omer Commandery. X. T. It was the
day for the annual pilgrimage Of the
order and about Is from this city al
tended.
The line of march was formed in
front of the commandery's hall on
Front street. shortly before O'Clock.
Half an hour before that the men,
bers were rushing into the square
GREATNESS from the run they had that
they might be on time. At this time
the members were lined up in the hail
smoking and after breakfast cigar and
talking over the prospects for the day S
trip
Shortly before Z o'clock the line OF
march was formed for the station. On
account of the muddy condition of the
streets the members were obliged to
march in the sidewalk. The COM
mandery arrived at the railroad station
shortly before Z, via Front, Maine
streets and College avenue.
At the station the band gave a con-
cert OF unusual excellence. New music
had been rehearsed for the occasion,
and everywhere the band received
many words of commentator for the
work done. r. b. Hall, the leader.
coming in for his share Of the praise,
on account of the care he has given
with the band.
When the. special train coming from
SkOwhegan arrived it had on board
the members of the order from Show
hegan who We're welcomed by the
members of st. Omar Commandery.
The train then proceeded down the
river where the members of the down
river communicates were taken
aboard. At Bath steamer was
boarded for Boothbay where the out
ing was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

With the exception Of the arrival OF
the man to run it, the stone crusher
recently purchased by the city is now
ready for operation. One Of the agents
of the company from which the crush
er was purchased is expected to super
intend the first operations Of the ma
chine. The crusher has been pur-
chased under the conditions that it will
be retained II satisfactory. To insure
satisfaction and the proper manner Of
running the machine it will be startel
by an agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
KANSAS CITY. no.. U. 5. A.

owning tenth interest In the
newly constructed railroad running
from Bath through Brunswick to Lewis
ton, has sold his interest to the other
members of the syndicate. 1t is UNDER
stood that the remaining members Of the
syndicate did not buy the property for
their own use but for Boston & Maine
magnate and financier. The name of.the
person for whom the purchase was made
is withheld for the present. although 1t
is announced that 1t will be given out
later.
Current report has it that Amos F.
Gerald Of Fairfield. ana I. c. Libby Of this
city. have recently been offered 1000
for their property.
Hon. l. C. Libby was seen In regard to
the reported transfer Of stock and did
not deny that 1t had been made.
The road is at the present time one OF
the best-paying roads in the State. yield
ing returns far above the expectations OF
its promoters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
EXAMINED FOR CERTIFICATE.
Annual Examination Of Teachers Of This Sec
iion Held in WaterviIle. Yesterday.

The annual examination for teachers
was held, Friday. in the High School
building in this city, about 20 taking
the examinations The examination
was for those in this section OF the
State who wished to secure State GER
tif1cates.
The majority of those who took the
examinations were people who are de-
sirOus Of becoming teachers although
one or two took the examinations
merely for the practice and training,
being anxious to gain through the ex-
aminations, a more complete knowl-
edge of the subjects they are required
to teach. Those who took the exami-
nations were for the most part young
ladies, although there were one or two
young men in the room.
The examinations were held in the
High School building under the direc-
ton Of Superintendent Hitchings and.
commencing at 8 o'clock, continued
until 5 in the afternoon, with an hour
at noon for dinner.
After superintendent Hutchins had
explained the method. the examina-
tions were commenced. The following
was the programme of the day: $40.
reading; 9.4O arithmetic; 1925. history;
lilo. physiology; l, nature studies;
Las, civil government; 2.30. theory: !,
school law. The examination in the
latter subject continued until 4.45.
The greater part Of the examination
was written, although parts were from
their nature oral But few changes
were made in the method Of examina-
tons Of last year. The examinations
at that time were considered hard
enough to insure good teachers for
the State from those who were able to
pass.
Those who took the examinations
were: Misses Mary B. Lane, Cora
Lincoln. s. Alice Osburn, Sadie Robin
son. Waterville; Miss Mary A. Brown.
Margaret A. Jones, Winslow; Miss
Nellie NJ. Roundy. Benton: Misses
BERTHE B. Libby and Myra Wells. Oak
land; Cora B. Burleigh. vassalboro;
Miss Ella L. Wells. Pishon's Ferry:
Miss Della Sanford, Skowhegan:
Misses Rise M. Mason, Eva N. Ames
Cora L. Hoxie, Canaan; George E.
Files. East Thorndike; veyzey H. Rob.
| insoai;,T Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
The hospital train arrived at HALL

The hospital train arrived at Hallo-
well at 40 O'Clock, Friday afternoon.
Notwithstanding the time Of the arrtv-
al of the train, was not generally
known, there was quite crowd of
people at the depot. The train stopped
but a few moments and three Halo
well boys alighted- They were Fred
White, Eugene LeABarro and Daniel
Ferguson. ALL are convalescent and
were able to walk to their homes.
White is Just recovering from malarial
fever and Is still very weak. All the
boys were glad to get home and were
cheered by many hearty hand shake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

William H. Whittemore. class OF 81.
Skowhegan high school. went to Bar
Harbor, Friday. where he will join the or
chestra OF an Uncle Toms Cabin
Company which is to make a tour of the
country. Mr.. Whittemore is an efficient
musician and has been a member Of Ken
dalrs orchestra Of this town. for the
past few years,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

NJ. c. Reyes of Home Company IL, Z"
Is an enthusiastic amateur photog-
rapher, and has made pictures of many
Of the beauty spots of the Home that
are interesting to the members, and
ought to bring the artist profit as well
as plea sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

In the Methodist church, Sunday morn
ing, the Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay will exhibit
and describe a picture having four char
acters upon it. Prof. Llewellyn B. Caine
of Louisville. KY. will sing solo, 1.-The
Lord Is My Light" by Allitsen. All cor
daily invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The Mt. Vernon young man who
was detained by City Marshal Church.
Thursday evening. was taken to his
home. Friday. by his father. The
young man b 10 years Of age, very in
telligent and Is well informed on var
ious matters. particularly the Bible. His
father stated that his son had been de-
ranged mentally about eight weeks
and that his queer conduct was conse-
uuefitly due to a mental alteration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

A new terror Is in store for travellers
in tropical Africa, says the London cor
respondent of the Birmingham Post. II
DR.. Oscar Baumanh is correct In his as-
sertion that the domestic flea which was
Africa, has spread across the continent.
and has just made its appearance at Fan
zihar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Work will be commenced soon in
laying the sidewalks on Main street.
1t was planned to do the work during
the middle of the week. but on account
of the rain, the contractor did not be-
pin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

A. F. Whitteredge Of Boston. Mrs. W
w. Whitteredge and Miss Gertrude NJ.
Whitteredge of Wakefield, Mass, are
guests of the matron. Miss A. J.
Whitteredge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The types were wrong in Wednes-
days issue. In stating that the pleasure
OF eating ice cream were "unahOwed"
the members OF the city council. I.
was really an "unalloyed" pleasure, as
every member OF the two boards will
testify. Hobbs restaurant was the
scene Of the spread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The digging up of the streets and
avenues by Engineer Lewis depart
ment of late has resulted in an entire
revision of the steam heating system
of the Home. In anticipation of winter
there have been laid large pipes, con-
Meeting everywhere, and uniform
heat and plenty of it. will be dis
trbuted through all the buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Prof. and Mrs. H. III. Goddard Of
Worcester. who are spending the sum-
mer in Vassalboro, were in this city.
yesterday. Mrs. Goddard, nee Rob-
bins. is Winthrop woman who is we'll
known in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The concerts of Saturday and Sunday
afternoons will be Of more than local in
terest in the appropriate triumphal march
by Prof. Theme. dedicated to the LIST
Maine Infantry U. 8. Volunteers and
Chaplain c. s. Cummings. which is first
on the programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

On reading the Journal, Friday morn
ing. number of old soldiers went by the
forenoon and after dinner trains to Gar
diner en- route to Augusta to see the re-
turning of the new old defenders of the
flag and aid in giving tliemt ftaternal
greeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The last rehearsal of the Junior Chris
tian Endeavorers to be held in G. A. r.
hall will take place. Saturday afternoon.
The two following will be at Gardiner,
the Saturday and Monday preceding the
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mrs. w. A.. Springer. of Marlboro.
Mass, and Mrs. Celia Shepherd Of
West Gardiner are the guests of Elk
Mayor w. A. Winter and wife, Maple
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Rev. B. c. Wentworth. pastor Of the
Island Avenue Methodist church. will
leave today on visit to his son at
Brookline. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Prof. Edwin Elliot. principal Of the
Bradford. Mass, Academy. accompanied
by Mrs. Elliot. Is visiting Skowhegan
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Miss Jennie McCutcheon went to st.
John, N. B.. Wednesday, for a months
vocation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

At the South Congregational church.
Sunday morning. Mr.. F. J. Stanley VI
Gardiner will sing as an offertory solo
"The Resurrection" by Shelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Country roads in China are never
bounded by fences, but are entirely unde-
fined. While the farmer has the right to
plough up any road passing through his
land. drivers of vehicles have an equal
right, and they exercise It.. to traverse
any portion of the country at will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Charles Staples Of West Gardner.
who is q member of the Westbrook
company OF the 1st' Maine Regiment,
arrived on the hosital train. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mrs. Larrabee has purchased the house
recently occupied by Justin Eldridge and
Charles Elliott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Miss Annie Lakeman returned to her
home in Gloucester. Mass, after pass
ing several weeks in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

St. Matthews church. twelfth sunda.
after Trinity; evening prayer and sermol
at7P NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mr. and MRS. D. w. Bryant who have
been guests at the home OF H. ID. Bry-
ant. have returned to their home in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Ernest McFee. who has been spending
his vacation In town. took the boat fol
Boston, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Rev. A. L. Struthers and Master Parke
Struthers returned on the Boston boat.
Friday. from four weeks vacation in
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram H. Berce and
daughter. have been attending the New
England fair at Portland. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Mrs. A. q. Blunt entertained party Of
friends at the French cottage, Hayden
lake. yesterday. where a pleasant day
was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Miss Harriet E. Wheeler went to Pa.
lermO. Friday. for few days visi,
to Miss Blanch Jaquith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Walter S. Gushing OF the postoflice cler-
ical force, has been in Bangor for the
past week the guest of Mr.. ana Mrs.
Frank L. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

e. J. Philbrook's son of Aver. Mass.
came to town on the Boston boat, FRI
day. for a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

A. F. Morse went to Lisbon Falls
Friday, for a visit to relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

The pulpit Of the Madison Avenue
Bethany Baptist church, will be occupied
Sunday. at the regular service by Rev. E.
c. Whittemore of Damarlscotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Rev. Walter Russell, Evangelist will
preach at the Baptist church. Sunday,
for the pastor. Rev. J. E. Cochrane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Hazen Beecher has purchased Fred
Savage's and William McGilrs share in
the G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Miss Belle Merrifield, who has been
the guest of friends in this city. has
returned to Washington. D. c.. where
she is employed in the treasury de-
partment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27
NATIONAL HOME.

Three cases Of clothing arrived Friday
forenoon for the quartermaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

At Thursday evenings meeting OF
Skowhegan Lodge Noe g. knights OF
Pythias, the rank OF knight was con-
ferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

A study floor has been fitted up on
the second floor of the high school for
the use of the principal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

A. d. Smith. S. X. Geist and Charles
Hoffman who have been the guests at
the home of Mrs. Horace Lowering.
Mr. Smiths brother. have returned
to fheir home in Melrose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-27

Sunday services will be resumed at
the Universalist church, the first Sum-
day in September.