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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
|. O. 0. f. Installation.

Sanborn Lodge. !. Q. o. F., installed
officers-elect for the ensuing year, Thurs
day evening. following which a pro-
gramme consisting of the following was
carried out:
Mandolin Solo. Miss Haskell
Reading, Arthur Gilman
Song. Nettle StcdrnS
Duet The Misses Heath
Reading Miss Nettie Blake
Recitation Miss Ella Dunn
Mandolin Solo, Miss Haskell
At the conclusion of the programme,
a banquet was served, and all who We're
in attendance considered the evening a
most enjoyable one.
The following officers were installed by
c. f. Kilbreth installing officer; Albert
Grinnell noble grand; Fred c. Waters,
vice grand; Archibald Campbell. record
ing secretary; +. *. Bacon, financial see
Rotary: Daniel Hanscome, treasurer; NJ.
Roberts, trustee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
GLORIOUS, SPANISH NEWS.
Probably Sen. Out in Hops Of Dscsiwns
Someone in America.

washington Jan. 21.-The Spanish minis
ter has received the following cabtegraW.
Havana Jan. 21.-Gen Castellanosf mas
taken possession of the village oil tsptt-
ANA. in the Sierra de Cubitas. where the
inStIrgent government had its headduar
ters The government officers oil the III.
surgents escaped. The next day the sanie
general defeated body of 300 Insurgents
who were coming to the aid OF the So.
crnment scattering them in all directions
and killing 30
.'The insurgent officer Tello Jimenez::
former secretary of the municipality VI
Nueltas tSanta Clara with I'VE othels,
with arms presented themselves, 'aa.
night. ut the plantation Rosalio shouting
for Spain and autonomy ,,,,,, >,
tSigned) tONfooiO'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
JOHN J. C0NEYs STATEMENT
About Being Robbed at SomerviIle Not Under
NJ stood by Police.

Somerville, Mass. Jan. 2l-John. J.
Conley of Cambridgeport freight
brakeman, was taken to the hospital
here. tonight. suffering from injuries ne
claimedsto have been inflicted by three
highwaymen he encountered near
Cragie's bridge. He was beaten and
thrown into the Charles river where MS
cries attracted the attention of railroau
men. Conley swan to the bank ana
got out of the water. When he recov-
cred he found his gold watch and
ring had been taken. He vas AFTER
wardSFassiSed by those who heard ms
cries and taken to the hospital. Ihe
police do not understand his statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The Haines & Lawrence lee Co. did
not start up their plant, yesterday, nor
will they until next week. The heavy
fall of snow kept back the work in all
branches The field which they had all
marked out and cut will all have to be
done over The rain soaked down
through the snow and filled up thu,
grooves SO that this part of the work
will have to all he done over before
work begins 1t is now very likely that
all the companies will start up, Monday
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
At Rest.

The funeral ceremony over the re-
mains of the late n. A. Tohey, occurred
from his late home on Franklin street,
Friday afternoon. Relatives and
friends filled the house. The service
was conducted by Rev j. f. Cochrane.
pastor of the Baptist church. of which
the desceased had been loyal member
for over 80 years.
The words of the preacher We're If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

DIR. Donnell took Mr.. Daniel Faulkner
to Portland. Thursday for an operation
on his eye. About year ago. Mr.. Faux
ner lost the sight of one eye by getting i
piece of steel in it. While working on
the ice recently his eye became so in
famed through exposure as to make an
operation necessary to save the sight ,c
the other eye. The operation was per-
formed Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The storm of the last few days has
had an effect on the trampS and Is
driving them into the cities and towns.
Within the last two nights Gardiner
has accommodated 81 of the fraternity
All, so they claim, are looking for work
on the ice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The condition of Benjamin Ring. VINO
underwent a surgical operation at
Brunswick a short time ago, has so fa:
improved that his return home is soon
pXnpCtpd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

At the First Baptist Church. tomor-
row morning. Rev. Hugh Ross Hatch
lately professor at the Newton TheO-
logical Institution. Will preach the ser
mon, using as his subject, Some Rea-
sons Why We Should Serve God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

James Lawrence, who has been run
ming on the Dummy as brakeman has
gone onto the regular route, Bangor to
Portland. and Amasa Bryan has as
sumed the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Jan. p. lS.N.
Editors Of the Kcnnebec Journal:
Thu report as printed in several of t."
newspapers that Mr.. Hitchngs. the new
~ elected superintendent Of the Water
ellie schools will have only 10 do with
the common schools. is slightly erroneous
and misleading. The following is from
the rules and regulations
The superintendent OF schools under
the direction. advice. and control of tho
board. shall havc% and exercise active
personal care and supervision over AN
the public schools Of the city ana the
hoard took no action which would re-
lieV" Mr. tlitchingS from any part Of tn,
duty indicated thereby
Yours truly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Have you read the news? 300 yards
standard prints. cambria finish, sc goods.
now only 3i2c At +. S. Smith e cos. This
is only one leader to be read in their
column adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

A Good Citizenship rally will be held
in Gardiner, Sunday. Jan. 30. under the
auspices of the various Young People :
Societies of the city. The meeting will
he held in the afternoon in the First
Baptist church, and will be addressed
by Rev Martin ID. Kneeland. ID. D., of
Boston DR.. kneeland is secretary of
the New England sabbath Protective
League. and is an eloquent speaker.
He will be sure to interest the large
audience that is expected to be present
to hear him.
Following is the musical programme
for the services at Universalist church
Sunday morning at 1870:
Voluntary, Bridal March" Webber
Anthem, The Lord is Exalted
John +. West
Glori,
Response, "The Lords Prayer"
Song. 80 Loving Spirit. Eben Bailey
violin obligato, Mrs. Beck. Mr.. Blodgett
LYNN. No. l.
Sermon.
Offertory. Violin Solo, "Serenade''
Schubert
Mr.. Blodgett
Anthem. My God and Father While /
Stray, Marston
PoStlude
emmanuel TroWbridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Work at the harness shop is pro-
crossing rapidly and work is on hand
now to last for some time Some in
convenience is experienced by not he
ing able to get stock enough tn keep
the work going steadily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

All children of II years are invited To-
be present at the Good Templars' hall
this afternoon at o'clock Mrs. Abbit
Tibbetts of Lewiston. Will be present to
organize a Juvenile Temple in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

"The Brockport Republic tells the s ,,3
ny of an cnterprising merchant VINO ct. IT.
ed hmm of coal. placed il in his WIN
dow and labelled il "A Nugget lioi'
Klondike-Value. S9noo." He failed to r"o
move this valuable nugget from wv wv
window one night last week, ana IN Wy
morning found the window broken d'u ~
the gilded coal gone. II cost nm wv "
replace the broken plateGlass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

A horse trot is the next event on the
list for the sports. The track on the
river was put in condition, yesterday,
and a matched race between six of The
fast ones in this vicinity will be trotlei.
Each participant will put up $25 and
the winner will have all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The quarantine was removed yester-
day from the home of G. NJ. Williams
on Water street, occasioned by his
sons Illness with scarlet fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Conspicuous among the adnrnmcnts of
the bridal feast in Brittany is an artistic
and elaborate butter structure. as fanc-
full and elegant as the most beautiful bri-
dial cake, and into this structure the
guests stick splis sticks bearing coins of
gold or silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Charles Deerng one Of Farming
dale'S selectmen, went to Portland,
Friday. on town business and from
there will go to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

There will he a meeting of the l.. L.
C.s at the home of Miss Harriet
Wheele on Academy street. this even
ing at $50 o'clock. The programme
Sketch of the Kingdoms of Navarro
and Arragon," Mabel Farr; Famous
Kings of Arragon and Conquests of
Arragon,' Belle Hopkins; Cities Of
Seville and Cadiz." Julia Bradstreet
poem, Bells of Seville" Mabel
COombS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The annual meeting of the Gardiner
Loan and building Association will be
held. this morning, at the Merchants
Bank rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

There will be services in the Disciple
church Sunday. January 80 at II A. NJ.
conducted hy Mrs. II. NJ. Wood of Angus
Ia. Snbiect. "Present Truth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

S. j Johnson has purchased the stora
of Kelley * Eastman and after som"
repairs will conduct the business him
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The store of the late Hon. c. A.
White will. for the present. be carried
on as formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Frank Marston and daughter, of
Rumford Falls. are visiting his mother.
Mrs. Daniel MarStOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Miss Fannie Harraden of Rockland,
arrived. yesterday. and will visit Mrs.
A. T. Ringold on Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

1t is of justice to the many friends Of
Mr.. John Hubbard Curtis. and of the
family, that it should he known that
before going To Lexington he had SUI
fered from la grippe; that his friends
believe that an attack of faintness
while shaving, or from weakness-for
he had tainted shortly before--or the
sudden reVuSiOn of the disease to the
brain. is the explanation for the deed.
Otherwise it never could have been
committed by him, who had So hravely
fought for life SO many years ana
was cheerfully preparing to renew the
battle by going to milder climate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Nolney Il. Gushing has accepted an
invitation to remain in Hallowell over
Sunday, and Will address a union tenn
perance meeting at the Baptist church
at 1.45 Sunday evening. His theme.
Saloons VS.. Society" We predict that
there will be a full house to listen 10
the eloquent speaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Grand Master A. l.. r. Pike of No.
way, made an official visit to Gardiner
Lodge, |. @. 0. F., Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

An examination of the books of the
HalloWell Savings Institution shows
that the amount of dividends placed
to the credit of depositors since the
bank was opened in 1854. is $64S. $3.50. 81
-Rapietp,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.

Mrs H. NJ Foster went to Skowhe
gan, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
TO CIl,m 4 CoLD ~ ONE DAY

Take Laxatire Bono Quinne Iahlets an "," .
,.ists rafuni the money Il it fails to cure .oe'
The genuine has l.. II. .. On each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

James s. Jeck Is reported not sc
we'll as a few days ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Judge William r. Hall Of Richmond
was in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

c. P. Austin was in Bath on bus.-
ness, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Mrs. f. A. Brown of Rumford Falls,
is visiting friends in this place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
RANDOLPH.

Mrs $. Towle was in Richmond
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

A press clipping thus speaks of
The Lost Atlantis,' which is to be
given in the Universalist church. this
evening: "Nolney Il. Cushing's lecture.
The Lost Atlantis is rare feast IF
wonders new by very reason of their
great antiquity. 1t is full Of scientific
revelations of interest to learned AMI
unlearned alike. He is one of the best
lecturers that ever visited this city"
A good many tickets have been sold
and fun house seems ensured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

John Il. Hubbard Relief Corps VIII
hold sociable in 6. \. K. hall, Tues
day evening. Music by Carey's or
Chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Frank Wise returned from a business
trip to the Hub. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
SOUTHGARDINER.

Rev A, l.. Struthers Mrs. Graham ard
Mrs. Nina Albee attended the conven-
ton of the kennebec County Union Of
Y. p. 5 G. f.. Friday afternoon ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Mr. l.. w. French of NinalhaVen. Whl
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
c. Douglass. Middle street returned IL
his home Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Mrs Joseph Howe is i'll with rheu-
matte fever at her old home in Wind
Sur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Rev. George K. Dickinson. formerly
Of Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Will preach Z
the South Congregational church, sun
day morning. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend the service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
HALLOWELL.

Isaac Narney returned, Thursday, from
a short visit to Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
Wbridge

The directors of the Gardiner Library
Association gave their first reception
at the Library hall. Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Miss Abbe Eveleth is the guest Of
Miss Lucie Eyeeth in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
VAUDEVILLE.
Complimentary Banquet.

As is well known in this city. DIR. and
Mrs. f. c. Thayer will soon sail from
New York for trip of several months
abroad Last evening. at the Elmwood
hotel. DR.. Thayer was rendered a com
plimcntary banquet. 1t was very pleas
ant affair and reflects the esteem in
which the worthy physician and citizen
is held by his fellow citizens. The affair
was plainly an informal one. The gentle
men met in rooms IS and 30, enjoyed 4
social hour with cigars, light refresh
ments and talks upon different subjects
brought out in the discussion of the doc
tors proposed trip
OF course the doctor told them that he
hoped to visit the principal points of in
terest on the European continent, ex-
peCtinS to become professionally more
acute. though we cannot see how that
can possibly be.
All hands wished the doctor and his
most estimable wife a pleasant voyage
and safe return to fair Columbia's shores.
The came the banquet in the spacious
dining hall of the Elmwood. Landlord
Judkins had done himself proud" and.
by the way, the menu folders were very
pretty souvenirs. The first cover was
hand-painted in different colored inks.
red. green, blue and gold. The inscrp
tion, hand-painted. interviewer with
pretty decorations was as follows:
complimentary Banquet. rendered DIR.
Frederick c. Thayer by Waterville
Friends, previous to his departure for Il
trip abroad ut the Elmwood hotel. Wa
terville, Maine, Friday evening, Jan. u.
, 1898 1t was very pretty and was the
work of Amos +. Abbott of this city.
The insert of the folder contained list
of the donors ana the menu as follows:
Donors-W. IL. X. Abbott. II. T. At
wood F. j, Arnold, Geo. *. f5outclle, w.
7. llaines. +. +. Boothhy. w NJ. Dunn,
p. S. Head, J. T. Hin &. f. johnson. n
Meader, +, Redington. G. f. Terry. q.
g. Springfield. W. {. Phihrouk. f. A.
Smith, f. l.. Thayer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

TIE Pedry0id Case Co. WhIch has
been occupying a part of the shoe fac
tory as mandatory will begin, to-
day, to pack up and move to Bath.
where they will occupy the shoe ia =
tory in that place. The move was only
recently decided on and was hrough;
about by being able to hire that build
ing much cheaper than their present
quarters. and also being better adapted
to their work The move will bee a bad
blow to this town. as the concern has
given employment to 50 hands and been
q good aid To the town. 1t is prohahl 2
some of the employees will also go II
Path
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

The intelligence of the death in South
Carolina. of Mrs. O. Il. Lawrence. fol-
merly of this ,ity. The cause of death
was heart disease caused by long i'll
health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

y special meeting of the Ladies
Guild was held at the church vcstry.
yesterday afternoon, and To announce
the time. the bell was rang. y great
many did not know what this was for
and thought it was a fire. and mad Z.
for the hose house but it was stopped
before they left the hose house.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
WEBSTER.
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.


The monthly supper at the Congrega-
tional Church chapel, Tuesday evening,
was largely attended. The Leavitt Fami-
~ gave an excellent vocal and instrument
tai concert. The chorus of young voices
lent interest to the occasion.
Rev. Henry NJ. Tourtellotte will ex-
change next Sunday with Rev. c. H. Kim
ney of Sterling, Conn.
Upon returning last Thursday night
from a visit to neighbour Mr.. and Mrs
George A. Whitney found their residence,
near the Oxford line, filled with friends
from Webster, Oxford, Millbury and Tx
bridge, to surprise them on their 10th mar
riage anniversary. e. j. Hill, on behalf
of the company presented Mr.. and Mrs
Whitney with several useful and substan-
tial gifts. A collation. was served.
Save that Josiah Perry succeeds Mr.
Benjamin on the singing committee. the
officers elect of the First congregational
parish are the same as last year
j. P. Hanley has become supervisor Of
the spinning, spoo1ing and winding de-
partments of the Stafford Springs, Conn,
Wooden Company
Rev. Messrs. Blake and Mott will adj
dress a union temperance meeting next
Sunday evening at the Methodist Church.
There will be special music.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
GRAFTON.
MORTALITY STATISTICS

MORTALITY STATISTICS.
The death records for the year 1897
in the town of Grafton are as follows.
81 deaths, 80 males, So females; 4 still
births and two deaths recorded without
sex. Twenty-six of the 81 passed away
at the age OF 70 or over, the three Oldest
oelng Adallne Soille, Bradford Chase
ana John kearns, each 81 years of age
The largest fatality for one month was
II, In March. OF the deceased, SO were
born in New England, 20 being born in
Grafton. Of the foreign born, Canada
leads with 10, while were natives of
Ireland, of England, and 1 of Scotland
There We're 3Sl marriage licenses grant
ed during the year; April having the
largest numbers; while September.
with 4, ranks second. OF the licenses
granted, there were only 2 in which a,
Grafton resident was not a party.
STATION AGENT GOING.
The resident patrons Of the G. & U.
railroad hear with regret the news that
William Moore, the efficient station
agent, Is soon to leave his present posi-
ton to accept one as assistant In the
Boston & Albany depot at Brighton; but
at the same time are congratulatfng him
on his promotion. It is not yet known
who will succeed him. He expects to end
his labors here Saturday night
A VETERANS MISTAKE.
There will be a jollification at the
meeting Of the G. A R. next Monday
evening, which will be at the expense
of a member who resides on North
street, and who has local fame as a
coke cracker as well as a story-teller.
The victim loitered into George K.
Nicols' grocery store, Monday evening,
and remarked, "Well, there don't seem
to be anybody up there yet; guess I'll
hang around tffi some of them come"
He was very much surprised when the
junior member of the firm politely told
him that he did not want any one stand
ing there a whole week. but soon tum-
bled to the idea that there are five Mon
days in this month, and as the meetings
are held on the second and last Mondays
Of each month, he fingered no longer.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mrs. c. P. Rugg of New Bedford is a
guest of her son, George Rugg, at his
home on South street.
Several from town attended the lee
ture of A. A. Simmons on Banking and
money" at North Grafton, Tuesday
evening.
Francis M. McGarry and wife are Wis
ting in New York city
Mrs. A. w. Robinson of Boston is a
guest of Mr. Daniel Chase and wife
Miss Emma Mann is very low with
consumption, from which she has long
been a sufferer
The Ladies' Aid Society of the West
Church will serve a turkey supper in
the church parlors, on the evening of
Feb. 9.
George Grow is getting along as well
as could be expected after his injuries
at the naphtha fire in Forbush &
Browns shop, Monday evening.