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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
A LANDMARK GONE.
Las. OF Old industries Below Oakland Dis
appears VIII Shoe calk Factory.

With the destruction Of the old shoe
snort distance below the manufac-
tories at Oakland. the last Of the old
industries along the stream below Oak
land disappears. The building was
erected. years ago. by Sanford J.
Baker. the inventor If the now famous
Baker tramp chair. It was at that
time that MIR Baker was in the most
active business.
There was q constant demand for
steel calks for river drivers shoes and
the demand was rapidly increasing
M Baker seeing that there might be
dollar in the business. had the small
building erected. and in this was car
ricd on quite an extensive business.
The building was located mile below
tho town of Oakland. near the point
where the railroad and the thorough
fare come together. The building was
small, not much larger than an ordi-
nary dwelling house. but here Mr..
Baker carried on quite q business.
Years ago. he had erected there 4
small dam. This was carried out dur
ing the spring freshet and has not since
been rebuilt. The old building was fin
ally abandoned and until a week ago
was allowed to 50 to decay. 1t was
torn down. during the week. and with
it gees the last traces Of the ola in
dustrirs along the Messaslonskee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

lie that will surpass anything in its Ia.
for long time. They are doing all they
can to avoid becoming unpopular and one
of the best of their ideas is the doing
away with the soliciting of votes. They
have number of schemes that they will
work, but all who go into this will have
a chance for their money. In the line IF
amusement, they have not fully decided
on the attractions. This part Of the fair
will be their stronghold, for they will do
all they can to have something original.
Tickets for a few of their schemes are
now out and are meeting with a good
sale. Their season tickets are going fast
and a great number will be placed out be
fore the end of the week. The dates for
the fair are Nov. Z, s, and 10. 1t will be
at the Coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
GAME SHIPMENTS.
First Moose to Be Shipped a Live Doe Going
TO Bos.on-sneient Game.

The first moose of the season passed
through this city. Friday on one Of .-e
west bound trains. Two were started for
Boston. the Very first Of the week but
ala not 90 any farther than Bangor
There the game wardens Were of tn
opinion that the moose had aged wonder.
fully in the one day that the law was
off ana the carcasseS were not allowed Ia
- farther.
There was rather an unusual sight FOR
this season Of the year on one of the
night trains. the shipment Of n live doe.
The doe came from the eastern part Of
the State and was being sent to Boston.
With the express messengers the doe be.
came z great favorite for the reason that
she was as tame as could be ana was
continually running her nose out between
the Stats to receive the carCsses bestowed
upon her
over the Somerset road only one ear.
cass was sent during the whole week
That carcass was sent the first Of the
week. when the weather was warm.
There was evidence that the deer hal
been shot over Sunday. for when the car
cass was unloaded ut Oakland the traia.
ment had as much fear Of il ana ar
preached it with as much reluctance as
they would piece Of Limburger cheese
saturday morning. five We're sent down
over the Somerset road. They were of a
very diminutive size ana the trainmen
hardly knew whether they were handling
deer or goats They We're for a party OF
which Edward BOdwell Of kennebunk
was member. The same party. il was
reported at Bingham, have moose whicn
they are to bring out, this morning That
Is the trst moose shot in the vicinity of
Bingham during the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Arrangements have been made by
which it is now possible 10 reach Mad
ison BY telephone easier than ever be-
fore in the history or long distance
talking in the State. There has been
for years telephone company doing
business in Franklin county. and that
company has connections in Madison
In that town there have been a mum
Der Of subscribers. Arrangeme nts have
now been made by which the central
Of the New England Telegraph < Tel
ephone 60. plugs into the connections
If the smaller company. 50 that by a
slight additional expense il is possible
to talk with different parties in Madi-
son. something that was not possible
until recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
FIRE At SALISBURY BEACH.
Two Hotels AMI Two Other Buildings Eurntd
Loss. About $4,000.

Salisbury Beach. Mass. oct 22.-The
Atlantic house. owned by Michael Kelly
OF Amesbury. and the Gable house,
owned by John Montgomery of this
city. together with six small buildings
We're burned. this afternoon. The loss
IS estimated as follows: Atlantic house.
$4,000: Gable house. $4,000; other losses,
$1,000: partially insured.
The cause Of the fire is unknown.
Mr. Kelly visited the Atlantic house.
which is empty. about $50 o'clock.
the fire had a strong hold on the At
lantic house, and as soon as the flames
spread 10 the Gable house assistance
was sent from Newburyport and Ames-
bury. The timely arrival of these en-
gines prevented a total loss Of the
beach property, which was threateded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

the expense Of travelling man who
was riding on car that day. A party
of convalescents from the Insane hos
pital were in the car, and one of the at
tendants who accompanied them paid
their fares to the lady conductor. The
drummer several times attempted to
hand his nickel to the conductor, and
at last when she told him that his fare
had been paid. he looked puzzled, and
not until he left the car and was so
informed by a man at the door, did he
realize that he had been taken for a
crazy person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
NEVER 10 Be FORGOTTEN.
Sagadah,c's Passengers and Crew See the
Two fo,iy's Men Perish.

The passengers on the steamer Sagada-
hoe out of Boston. Friday evening, Were
given Il good chance to see the accident
to the fishing schooner Two Forty. which
was run down by the Zig freight steamer,
ana many were eye witnesses to the acci
dent and it will long remain in their
minds. 1t was about $50 according to
the story of capt. Thompson. who was IN
the pilot house at the time, and the sag
adahoc was comm" out.
They heard the steamer ahead of them
blowing and then saw two schooners.
beating in. one of them tackled to port
ana the other to starboard. The Two
Forty seemed 10 be all right until she
turned to tack the opposite way. She
had Just started when the steamer. which
HAD turned about three points out Of her
course. stpuck her. She hit the Two
Forty little forward Of amidahipa and
then the little craft went cut OF sight
and nothing but a l!ttle wreckagc was
seen.
The SaGadahoc WAS stopped and lay 70
for Il while ana nearly driftel onto tn"
mud flats When the crew saw what hal
happened. they FASTENED To the boats and
ore was cleared away. ready to launch,
hut The captain seeing his own dang,
ordered them not to be lowered, as n
saw that there We're two others out and
he could not do any good. They laid to
for quite while and then proceeded on
their way. seeing that they could b. Of
no service.
When the crew arrived here, five u
them finished up their work with the
Ne 1. ~, .l,+
they had been allowed to launch their
boat they could have saved three OF those
who were drowned. as they Were seen in
the water not more than 40 feet away AMI
all that they could DO was to watch them
90 down.
Others Of the passengers claimed that
if they had been allowed to launch the
boats they could have been of some as
sistance but the captain denies all these
stories. as he was able to the whole.
and being man of seafarirg life for the
last 30 years, knew that it would be use
less
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
PEN03ScJT ICE
Remains ia the Houses, Un!y 10000 Tons
Having Been Shipred.

Bangor, Me. oct. 22.-The Ice shin.
ping season on the Penobscot, which
now has practically closed, has proved
duh. not more than p per cent. Of the
stock on hand at the opening Of nayI.
cation having been sent away. Prices
have been low, few men have found
employment and few vessels have been
loaded.
The total amount leaving the port
this year was about 10000 tons. This
leaves on the river about 10000 tons
but some Of the houses are only partly
full 50 that the loss from shrinkaga
viii be more than usual. and il il g.
timated that not more than 100. 900 tons
can be shipped out Of the stock On
hand ncXt year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES. II,

The Lewiston police. Saturday, arrested
three boys-Francis Fisher. Eddie Ham
ton and Peter James-who are charged
with stealing copper. They will be tried.
Monday. in the municipal court
n. b. Tracy. mneralogist of Auburn.
has discovered a vein or iron and copper
at the foot of the Lewiston falls, which
Is. IN places. 80 feet wide. and extends en-.
urely across the Androscoggin river.
The ship carpenters of Bath have
made request for an increase OF
wages. and so general has been the
favorable answer that all fears of
strike have been averted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

In the accidental death. on Tuesday
last of Major +. X. Upham. treasurer
and acting quartermaster. the Soldiers
Home at Santa Monica, Cal. loses
valuable officer. Major Upham was
about to take a revolver from his desk
preparatory to taking charge Of a large
sum of money at the railroad depot.
when in some manner the weapon was
discharged, the bullet passing through
his brain. He was appointed to The
position which he held at the time Of
his death, April 1. 1895. He is survived
by widow, two sons and two daugh-
ters. One of his sons is in West Point
and the other was an ensign on the
Olympia and with Dewey at Manila
and was on his way home to visit his
parents when the sad accident occur
red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Thre" tramps spent III" night in the
police station. The three men have
been around town for several days. and
have been making more or less dis
turbance on the street. although there
was nothing FOR which the officers
could corral them until Saturday. Ere
qucnt complaints have come that the
men We're begging and Saturday
Deputy Marshal simpson saw them at
a time when NJ was confident they sad
been freely imbibing. They Were
placed III the station and will be ar
ralsned. this morning. before Judge
Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
NOTHING BUT BONES
= Mystery at Bellows Falls. VT, With
a Suspicion of Murder.

Boston. Oct. pa special from Pal.
lows rails, Vt, to the Globe gives an
account Of the finding of a heap Of
bones in the ashes of house which
vas burned, this morning. Papers
found lead to the belief that ]. Larney.
q p summer street, Worcester, Mass.
may have been the victim.
An unknown man hired the house,
yesterday. the building being unoccu-
pied and some distance from anv other
mouse The stranger displayed consid-
cradle money and there is a theory
that there may have been a robbery
with subsequent fire to hide the traces
Of the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The two masted schooner Myesolis.
which unloaded cargo of pulp for the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. in this city.
had narrow escape, Saturday. She was
making ready to sail down when she ran
onto the ledge below the steamboat
wharf. There she was held fast while the
tide went down. At low water she was
well heeled to port but when the tide
rose she came off and went down the
river, uninjured. This is the first craft
for long time to come up and go down
the river under her own sail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, ..
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney. for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testi-
monials zee.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oct4 eod& WKytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The Hollingsworth & Whitney co. is
to equip their plant with a private sys-
TEN of telephones. The instruments
are arranged on what is known as the
multiple system by turning a switch.
similar To that on a controller on an
electric car. the proper room may be
called up The Instruments are being
placed in tho new sulphitc mill and are
a part Of private system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

W. G. Hawker and John. II. De
Orsay Of the firm Of w. &. Hawkcr a
CO.. will leave. this morning. for New
York. whore they are to purchase
furnishings for their new store. 10 take
the place ~ thos" destroyed by the
recent fire. They are In hop- to open
up their store by the first II December.
There win be a slight alteration III TIA
store. The prescription counter win hr
farther back, 20 that the front store
viii bc several feet deeper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The building purchased of the Hol-
linSswc nth & Whitney Co. by Redman
Roach is fast nearing its site on Sum
mer street. Yesterday it was taken
down Water street to the corner Of
Bridge and Water streets and will
probably reach its destination in a day
or two. Travel along the street was
blocked while it was being moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
FIRE AT WAKEFIELD.
Hathaway's Stable Burned and Fire
Still Spreading-LOss over $4,000.

Wakefield, Mass. oct. 23-George
Hathaway's mammoth stable. together
with 80 horses and a large number of
hacks and carriages, were burned at
an early hour. this morning
At 80 O'Clock, the flames had spread
IN all directions. the engine house.
Perkins block. Porter's laundry and
SIX dwelling houses being nearly de-
stroyed.
The fire departments of Maiden. Mel
rose and Reading have been called on
for assistance.
The loss already exceeds $50 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The annual roll call of the members
Of the First Baptist church was held
Friday evening, in the church vestrv
a large number was in attendance
ne AFTERNOON was passed socially and
2 ~ supper was served at 6 O'Clock.
- snort musical programme followed
~ letters from former pastors. DIR.
buiien OF Newton Centre, Mass, Rev.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Rex E. Burpee. Orono. Killed by Accidental
Discharge Of Gun.

Bangor, Me, oct. 22-Rex E. Burpee
son of Fred T. Burpee of Orono. was
accidentally shot and killed. Saturday
afternoon. He had started out for his
father in the woods and was taking bis
gun from the wagon when it exploded
he was almost instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
A Card.

we, the undersigned do hereby agree n
r rsiund the money on 80 cent bottle OF
rams to cure Your cough or cold we ALI
guarantee % cent bottle to prove sat
lslactory or money refunded
Bowditch & Webster. Kinsman e a.
Arthur Tetrault TemnIe Pha,m,cv
John COughin.
HALLOWELI
4. E. Hutchinson.
GARDINER
Robinson & Co. Chas. Ward g. "a
G. H. Became.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Henry Cox had the bones Of his right
foot broken, Friday, at the Holdings
worth & Whitney mill. While at his
work casting fell. striking the foot
on the instep. badly breaking the bones.
He was attended by DR.. G. w. Abbott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

At the meeting of the trustees of the
Waterville Trust Co, Saturday after
noon, Vice President Horace Purinton
was authorized to act as president Of
the company to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of I. &. Libby. Everett
Libby was elected to fiji the vacancy
in the board Of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Heminger, who
have been in Boston on their wedding
trip. were in town, Saturday afternoon.
They will remain in North Arson for
short time before returning to this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

t. Ogara and David Christopher
while on a cunning trip, last week. met
with the best of good luck, shooting
one large buck deer, seven rabbits, five
cartridges, three woodcock and three
gray squirrels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

At the regular meeting of Parmenas
Encampment, No. %, |. o. o. F., held.
friday evening, arrangements We're
made for the district meeting. which
VIII be held here, Nov. %. 1t was
decided to hold the banquet in Grange
nall. Charles Fairbrothers will be the
kendall's orchestra will fur
nish music. Other arrangements have
been left in the hands of committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The Hub shoe store may be making
money at the low prices they quote. r.
this as it may. the public is reaping the
benefits 10 be derived from prices quot !
today in their new ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The following marriage intentions
have been filed with the city clerk:
Alice A. White and Charles E. York,
both of this city, and Harriet B. Valley
of Hallowell, and George w. Turner of
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23
SkOWHE(1AN.

II. j. Cross of the Glenwood Springs
Miss Cross and DR.. and Mrs. l.. l..
Dolliver of Augusta were in town.
Saturday, returning from a trip in the
Dead River regions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

There will be n meeting of the
knights of the Sherwood Forest this
evening, and all the members are ask d
TO be present as there is important
work to come before it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Friday and Saturday evenings We're tie
coolest of the season. In some places ice
made to the thickness of half an inch and
in the shady places. Sunday. 1t did It
thaw during the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The advance in the price Of furniture
has been very sharp. fortunately for f.
Il. Wood and his customers he was
ahead of the rise and consequently while
his present large stock of chamber sets
lasts the public will not realize how
much more they would be paying but for
his business foresight. Better buy pretty
soon in order to be safe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Davis a. Lawrence and Mrs Mary
y. Smell of this city, were united in
marriage, Wednesday evening, at the
home of the pastor of the Methodist
church at Randolph, Rev. Mr.. Hans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

". .. Aver, Rev !. y. Mower Of South
Bcrwick, and Rev A. n. DAISY Of San.
ford, read By the pastor, Rev. Henry
liuse, was the order Of exercises in III
evening. A brief social followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The Junior class of the Hallowen
High school have elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: Florence
Blake. president: William Field. vice
president; secretary. Clarence Turner:
treasurer, Ethel Cochrane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The steamer Gardiner will go to Booth
bay Harbor, today. to take in the trial
trip of the torpedo boat Dahlgren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mrs. Batchelder ana daughter Nam
returned on the boat. Saturday, from !
week with Mr.. and Mrs NJ T NJ
Namara. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Prof. b. w. Theme, who has been
spending his vacation on a hunting trip
in northern Maine, returned home
Saturday night. having secured the full
number Of deer allowed him by law.
He reports a very pleasant trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

A special communication of Water
Willie Lodge, No. 33, +. q A. NJ, VIII
be held, this evening. There will be
work in the third degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

J. w. Romeo returned, yesterday.
from few days visit to friends at
FoXcroft and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

DR.. and Mrs. Ben Turner returned,
Saturday evening. from combined
business and pleasure trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

The work of painting the Gardiner
and Pittston bridge has been completed
and the Improvement is very easily 10
be seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

DR.. Ernest AveriH returned. Saturday.
from Boston. where he has been on a
weeks business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

guest of friends in this city, Saturday,
has returned to her home in North
Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perry have r.
turned from Boston, where they have
been the guests of friends for a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mrs John Whitmore has returned from
a week with friends at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

About 30 new books have been added
to the Hubbard Free Library within a
few months. Judge Baker has recently
added several to the Baker case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mrs Frank Locke was a passenger on
the Sagadahoc for Boston, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

6. Il. Whittier, who came back. Sat
urday. from furlough to Lynn. reports
the death of comrade who Went on
furlough at the same time, Stephen G.
Ilildreth. late of & Co. 9Th Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

George Gray and A. w McCauslani
spent Sunday with friends at Camp Har-
mony. Moose pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

An incident of Hospital day which
may or may not have been heard by
our readers, unwittingly occurred at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Emery Beane is slowly recovering
from his illness which has confined him
to his home for several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

II. II. Edwards is at home in Gardi-
ner and will probably pass the win
ter in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Inc canton Evergreen members are
making great progress with their fair
and promise to place one before the pub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Glazier return
ed from a two weeks visit to friends
at Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

Two deer, shot by David Priest in the
vicinity of Bingham, We're brought to
this city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-23

IT, r. Pillsbury returned to Waterville
saturday, after short stay with Gardi
ner friends