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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The following members OF the Boys
Brigade acted as ushers. "Wednesday
afternoon. Their names were mad
vertcntly omitted from the account OF
Thursday: capt Percy bradbury,
Lieut.. j. p. Marston. Lieut. j. II. Skid
more. Elmer Head. Ray Mctutchron,
Ray Bradley, Almo Neri, Charles VIII
ca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr.. ana Mrs. George $. Rowell returned
to Portland, Thursday morning. Major
Rowcll accompanying them there for a
brief visit. Major Rowcll expects To
make an extended Western trip in a f. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

There were large number of the A.
N Nh. w. on the Islander on their way
rn excursion To Merrymeeting park,
y, rday. They We're joined at this
place by quite a number of the local
lodge and their friends. The return
was made at little after in the
evening and all report a fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

At a certain down street store, yes
terday, the following was an announce
ment that rather surprised those who
saw it: Notice. A very great surprise
awaits the friends of Julia and George
as they are to be married at the par
sonaSe. on Tuesday. July 49," Both
the parties are receiving the congratu-
lationS of their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

William Lee, late L. :. navy, whose
death occurred at the hospital. Thurs
day morning. leaves a brother. John
Lee. at the Home. a member Of Com
pany X. Funeral at the chapel at >
O'Clock, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

I.eora H.. the G-weeks-old child Of Mr..
ana Mrs. George Kendall, died at their
acme on Water street, yesterday morning
At o'clock. after a short illness with
bronchitis. The funeral will be held, this
afternoon at O'Clock, at the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

captain Shurtleff has called a meet
ing OF co. III. End Regiment, n. G. 5.
NJ, for next Monday evening, at the
armory. There are quite a number of
the people around town who are anxi-
Gus to join the company and 1t is prob
able that their names will be balloted
on at the meeting which is to be held
that evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Lakin Of Wor-
cester, Mass, are the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey r. Gatchell. Middle
street. They will shortly so to the
lake for a few weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Daniel Littleheld IL confined to his
home in Winslow rs the result Of rs
cent accident. He has not been well for
some time ana the other day while stand.
ing at the top of the stairs he suddenly
became faint. Losing consciousness he
pitched forward and fell to the bottom
of the stairs receiving severe injuries. A
physician was summoned and it was
found that two ribs were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

William AIMEE ana daughter. Miss
~. y. went to ola orchard. Thursday,
.l end the summer at their cottage.
they were accompanied by Mrs.
Charles Briggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The remains Of David +. Billings
late f. md Massachusetts Volunteers
who died al the hospital, yesterday
forenoon. viii b. sent to Athol. Mass.
this morning. ny American Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

This is great hay weather for the
farmers ANA they are improving the
opportunity Of harvesting their crops.
by the end of the week the most of it
will be down and under cover if the
,yea ncr holds good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The summer clearance sale inauSuratei
Oy the Fl. X. Newbert CO. calls for I
arefuI perusal Of their al. II a reduc-
tion in price means a good time to buy
surely this is the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

A. ~ Brown uo" Y. a. Hovey Of Bos
ION, rrrived, Thursday afternoon. from
Boston on visit TO Gardiner friends
rhcy made the trip On their bicycles an,
report the roads in this vicinity anythina
out what they should be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Among the visitors at camp. yester-
day. were Mr.. ana Mrs G. T. Hobbs
Hallowell; Mr.. ana Mrs. w. NJ. Hobbs
South NurridgewOck: Mrs. !. NJ. Cole
Augusta. and Earle Hobbs. HalloWcll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The condition If Mary Flarighty. who
las been in with scarlet fever, is re-
ported as very fine and il is expected
nat she will be able to be- out in a few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

II had a running. itching sore on nv
leg. Suffered tortureS. Doan's Ointmen:
took away the burning and itching in.
stantly, and quickly effected permanent
re-" G.. w. I.enhart, Bowling Green. u
anon, wed. friA Wky.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

There is only half crew of men at
work n the saw mill of J.Gray &SOnS.
This \, all the crew they can work at
he present time. as they cannot secure
Ogs enough to keep Il full crew going.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr Pratt IL Lawrence. Mass. IS the
guest of g. T. Bartull. Mr.. Pratt is the
captain Of the Brown University foot ban
team ror the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Nancy Gray and Mrs. Howard
NoyeS of Ninalhaven, arrived on the
evening train. Thursday. for a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Coombs, Lincoln
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

4. Q. Hamilton is confined 70 his
lome on Washington street by step
ling On rusty nail. His foot is now
better than at first but is Yet quite
painful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs Bradley of Worcester Mass.
arrived on the booat. yesterday. for a
short visit ~ her mother. Mrs. j. Il.
Dingley. Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr.. ana Mrs. Harry DEF. Smith and
child arrived from Brunswick. yester-
lay. ID visit the formers parents. Mr..
md Mrs. Smith. brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Gen. J. 7. Richards was in Portland.
yesterday, attending the reception to
the North Atlantic squadron, which is
now visiting that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Prof. Richardson returned to Dart
mouth college, Thursday morning. He
was the guest of Mrs. @. F. Wingate
during his stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. +. \. LawtOn a.. WV
guests Of friends At Capitol Island
ing down, yesterday morning, III
Islander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Charles CIoutman returned from fur
Tough to Lowell. yesterday. on the 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

John \. Taylor Of the Globe, returned
to Boston, Thursday morning. after at
tending the reunion and dedication ex-
crciSeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Mabel Seavey returned.
Wednesday. from New York, where she
has been employed in a millinery store
for some months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. S. n Maxcy returned
TO capitol Island. yesterday. where
they will enjoy the greater part of the
summer al their cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The lightning Of the shower Of
Wednesday was not very severe and
pnly one bolt seemed near. This one
struck an elm tree on the premises Of
irn. J. r. Richards, but did little dam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Gerhard Esmond was a passenger on
he boat for Boston, Thursday. This is
he first time that MIR. Esmond has visit
d this city for over 20 years. Mrs Han
nah Esmond accompanied him on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

and Mrs. Lacy Emmons of kittery,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Vaughan over Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The Kit Kat Club met with Miss Daisy
Waterhuusc at her home in Farmingdale.
Yesterday afternoon. and a most enjoy
,ble time was had. Whist was played on
lie lawn ana refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Isabelle Gordon returned from Bar
Harbor, yesterday afternoon. after at
tending meeting Of the American Insti-
tuition of instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

w. J. Classy, who has been on 20
days furlough 10 Danhury. y. H., re-
ported for duty, Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

George r. Smith Of Bangor. Is visit
ing Miss Sylvnia Smith. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The three-masted schooner Emma s
Briggs is laying ut thu railroad wharf
ready 10 discharge her cargo Of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

v. ". Newton returned. Thursday
morning. from a 5u-days furlough t"
Bennington, y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

j. NJ Larrabcc and daughter Mis-
Edith, returned, last evening, from 4 ftv
days at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Charles Shorey is making a visit t
friends and relatives in Portland for ;
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss I2thelyn Barber of Milford, \.
H.. is visiting her former schoolmate,
Miss Ethel johnson, Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mss Matte Blanchard went q Capito
Island. Yesterday. whore she win visit
Mr.. ana Mrs. Pattyn for snort time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Captain u. \. Cox II Randolph. made
a business visit Ia the Home, yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Frank McCleer ana son Harold
went to Capitol Island, Thursday.
where they will visit for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

The new flag which floats from the
City hall flag staff was the gift of
Hannibal Johnson Of Worcester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Timothy Kelly began work on thu
oXcavaiing " 4 cellar under =. a.
Houlehan's store IN water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Ruth Whittan Of Arlington.
Mass. is visiting her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Written. Fil-,ore
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

A number of the members ~ the
Gardincr l.. q. l.. are in attendance at
the meeting Of the order at ST. John
y. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Harry Waterman Of Portland. formerly
IF this city, has been calling on ola
friends here for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Prof A. NJ. Thomas of Houlton. was
the guest of his mother, Mrs. j. NJ.
Thomas, Middle street, Wednesday and
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mir. ana Mrs. ". J. s. Dewey are on
their way to Dover. y. IT,. where they
viii visit Mr.. DrWeys Ola home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Eugene Neal AMI a.u went tC
Basin Mills, yesterday, on visit Of .
few weeks to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Or. J. =. Dorr AS called to Canton.
yesterday. to ait,nd the Wife Of DR..
Frank Morse of that place, who is very
i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Prof &. 4. stewart. Who has been
visiting Gardiner friends far a few
days, left for China yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Charles Ward went 70 Farm
ington, yesterday, on a few days visit
to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

John Mcdonald returned ~ the 1912
train. Thursday. from a trip Ia ProN!-
lruCr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Lillian Walsh went to Portland
Thursday. where shr viii be the guest
of friends for q week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Gcorg" Douglass and Mrs. +. p.
Loring returned. yesterday. from Il FEW
days visit with friends at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Rev. {. 3. Peckham has returned
from several weeks visit to Provi-
dence and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Jacob koinrr returned. Thursday az
j-ruoou. from 3o-days' furlough 20
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

A. W. FoWles ana wifi. returned to
Auburn, Thursday morning. after a
few days visit To HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Zaidce Phillips returned. yestcr
day afternoon. from a two weeks visit L
friends al Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Misses Marion and Eva Tcz.er are in
Portland visiting their aunt Tor q few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

]. y. Hayes was a passenger oa
Kennebec, yesterday, for ,hc Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Fannie Hildreth went to Law
renee. Thursday, on q short visit I
her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. John Mari ana two children went
to Portland yesterday, to make a visit OF
4 few days to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Martin Burns returned on the boat
yesterday. from u fcW days business
"trip to Boston ana vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

VI. A. Harraden was in Bath. v-~ter-
day. on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Grace Johnson Of Cambridge,
Mass. is visiting her former home here
for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Miss Annie J. Butterfield Of Guilford,
X the guest Of her aunt, Miss NJ. j.
Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Robert Edison Of Worcester, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. George Sea
vcy. Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

". e. ODDS Of the Tantor Granite
Works Barre, VI. IL III ,hc city for 4
few days, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14
Daily Kcnhcpcc 3ournal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call 31-5.

carlton Lewis returned, Thursday. from
an extended visit d" [iuGhcll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Arrangements are being made for the
HalloWcll High School Alumni eXcur-
sion down the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

g. II. Thyng ana ladies Of Weyland,
Mass, returned home Thursday. aftcr u
few days visit To IIallowrl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. T. G. curtis Of New York. is
visiting the Hubbard homestead. Win
throp street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Walter =. Williams Of Barre, ", is q
guest at the Halloweu mouse, for a few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

city Marshal Charles f.. Miller of
Calais. brought girl to the Industrial
School. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Supt. Helen Staples q The Industrial
Schoo!. made 4 business trip to Bruins
wick. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

just the particular big, speckled. green
frog which his epicurean taste Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14

Mrs. David Williams of Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-14
HALIOWELL.

ii ALlt)NtE ELL.
George r. Smith Of Bangor. is visit
ing Miss Sylvinia Smith. Middle street.
Walter i. Williams Of Barre, Vt, is 4
guest at the Hallowell mouse, for few
days.
Miss Annie J. Butterfield Of Guilford,
| Il the guest Of her aunt, Miss NJ. j.
Record.
Mrs. T. G. Curtis Of New York. is
visiting the Hubbard homestead. Win
| throp street.
Supt Helen Staples Of the Industrial
| Schoo,. made business trip To Bruins
wick Thursday.
CITY Marshal Charles +. Miller ~
| Calais. brought Il girl to the Industrial
School. Thursday.
Miss Grace Johnson Of Cambridge,
Mass. is visiting her former home here
for few weeks.
iNbbtll I-iilSOIl VI W VI NtSltl. NitlNs'..
is visiting his sister, Mrs. George Sea-
vcy. Farmingdale.
Rev. {. b. Peckham has returned
| from several weeks visit to Provi-
dence and vicinity.
". {. ODDS Of the Taintor Granite
| Works Barre VI, Il; III thc city for 4
| few days, on business
| Arrangements are being made for the
Hallowcll High School Alumni excur-
sion down the Kennebec.
g. II. Thyng ana ladies Of Weyland.
Mass. returned home. Thursday. AFTER Il
| few days visit 10 IIallowell.
A. W. FoWles ana wife returned Ia
Auburn, Thursday morning. after a
| few days visit To IIalloWell.
Harry Waterman Of Portland, formerly
IF this city, has been calling on Ola
| friends here for several days.
| Miss Georgia King Of Portland. is til"
| guest Of her mother, Mrs Mary King
matron at the Industrial School.
Miss Ethelyn Barber Of Milford. y.
! H.. is visiting her former Schoolmate,
| Miss Ethel Johnson. Union street.
The new flag which floats from the
| city han flag staff was the gift Of
| Hannibal Johnson of Worcester Mass
John y. Taylor of the Globe, returned
| To Boston, Thursday morning. after at
| tending the reunion and dedication ex-
| crCiSeS.
! Prof A. NJ. Thomas of Houlton. was
| the guest of his mother, Mrs. J. NJ
| Thomas Middle street. Wednesday and
| Thursday.
Miss Mabel Seavey returned
Wednesday. from New York, where she
| has been employed in a millinery store
| for some months.
Prof Richardson returned to Dart
mouth college, Thursday morning. He
was the guest of Mrs. G.. F. Wingate
during his stay in the city.
Mrs. David Williams of Philadelphia.
Copper : !'!!'''':'
Mr.. H. L. Myers, loo
Mulberry Street. Newark. N. J.,
says: II contracted terrible blood
disease which broke out into sores
all OYER NV hodr. anent a hun.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-05
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

Samuel Asenstsin Of 200 Orchard street was
arrested on Sunday the charge of having illegally
rexisterei on false affidavit OF naturalization and
yesterday was held In Essex Market court.
NJ O. Spring, . bemlst who, the police say dis
appeared ON Philadelphia few months ago with
S1UO of his employers money, was arrested here
yesterday and was held to await requisition.
seyen.year.old John Curcan Of 4as West Fifty.
eighth street, while playing in front Of his home
yssIerdav was run over by a truck and suslA ned
severe internal injuries. He II in Roosevelt Hosp-
tai. The driver was arrested.
Edsard Gerber died sud- emily yes terday In the
billiard room OF tho Geneva Hotel at 1875 East
Twenty eighth street while waiting TO present let
ter OF introduction. He had been steward OF the
Coleman House and the Grand Hotel.
The suit OF Mrs. Edward Lyman Short, against
her sister Mrs. Robert Rois'on Crosby over family
heIrlooms which was published about = year ago,
WAS AmicAby settled before Justice Mattice of the
Supreme Court yesterday before the evidence began.
The hsirlooms were in the family residence. 20
West Thirty seventh street.
Edward Gilon, Collector OF Assessment and Ar.
reArs began yesterday the sale At auction OF about
H. 400 pieces OF property which assessments ara
due and unpaid for improvements. Tho sale Was
held in the corridor Of the County Court House.
The city bid mostof the property for the assess.
ment, there being other bids. The owners can
rsdesm their property by paying the assessment
and costs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-05
FIRE GoSG RtrEArS WHIskEr STILL.
Curious Discovery Made nv East Side Cops
in Investigating a False Alarm.

Curious Discovery Made nv East Side Cops
In Investigating a False Alarm.
An excited man ran down Pike street at a
O'Clock last night and turned In a FIRE alarm
from the box at the corner OF Madison street.
Then he ran back toward Henry street.
"vire!" he yelled. Wire mine gracious! Der
whole block will burn up"
The engines camc a'ong on the Jump and
the hook aud ladder men grabbed their picks
ami made house, to- house canvass for half a
block. but no house aare was found 80 tho en-
gnes went away again.
Acting Capt. Brown Of the Madison street
station told his patrol man to look around and
see II they couldn't hnd the man who had sent
in the ALARM so Policemen Gray and Murphy
took opposite sides Of Henry street and went
along til Gray got to the big tenement at No
III. whore he saw the flicker OF fire in the
"IIay; Murphy" he yelled. Here. the
Murphy went across the street and looked
down the narrow basement stairs
Tnsts strange, said Murphy. Let's be
The policemen, went through little store
grabbed him by the minister's. brcagse
man stTnsgled to GET away. but the pole. took
him into the cellar and found there two double
whIsksy stiIs The s,s were OF loo gallons ~
There we're also ten tubs OF corn mash
and twenty-five gallons Of spirits. Under tho
sticks oi wood in II. The man had partly rx :
tinguished he blaze, having been alarmed by
the yells and the rumble OF the fire engines
outside.
Morris Funk. tinsmith; and lived over the
The case was turned over to the United States
rovnnue officers who took possession OF the
outfit II Ia the third still discovered In the
precinct within six months.