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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
A FLAG for the Common.

Now that the Common has been plac-
ed in such a beautiful condition and
all the articles added to make it the
joy and pride of every citizen of the
city, the question is asked, why don't
you fly a hag?" The prospect is good
that before long there will be a flag. as
good as can be procured flung in the
tallest flagpole in the city. Already
Mayor Patten has been promised flag
if the city will erect a suitable pole
and this the city will probably do and
at once in some way. Visitors who
have travelled over the State say that
the Common is as pretty public place
as any they have ever seen and that
the city should be proud of it. The
city is. There is just one thing lack
ing and that is the water running in
the fountain. At the present time it
looks as if some suitable arrangement
would be made so that before long all
will be as the public wishes. Already,
through the generosity of Mr. Maxcy,
the water is running every Sunday and
this is a great thing in the mind Of
the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
CITY BUSINESS.
Mayor Stafford authorized to accept the New
City Hall.

The regular meeting of the city coun-
ell was held. Monday evening, post
poned from week ago on account of
the absence of Mayor Stafford from the
city.
A communication from Ivory Fender
son requesting license to locate a
steam riding gallery was presented to
the board. Voted to refuse license.
Mayor Stafford stated to the board
that the cemetery was becoming too
much Of a public park; he suggested
drafting of proper ordinances which
would properly restrict pleasure driv-
ing. The following ordinance was pre-
sentcd:
Be it ordained by the city council of
the city of Hallowell as follows:
Sec. i Bicycle riding in the cemetery
is hereby forbidden.
Sec. Thriving in the cemetery,
faster than walk is hereby forbidden.
Any person violating either of the
above sections. shall be fined not less
than 81 or more than $40 for each Of
fence.
The foregoing ordinance was duly ex-
amined by the engrossing committee,
and after three several readings was
passed to be ordained
An order authorizing the MAYOR to
accept for and in the name of the city
of Hallowell, the new City hall, the
gift of Mrs. Eliza Lowell, was passed.
Voted to instruct the city treasurer
to negotiate temporary loan of $4,000
to meet expenses on the City hall.
Ordered, that the sum of $25 be al
lowed members of the fire department
in aid of the public subscription which
is being made for repairs on Tiger en-
CINE.
Ordered. that the night watchmen
and driver of the city team be allowed
one weeks vacation each without loss
of pay.
Roll of accounts No. T. was present.
ed and an order authorizing payment
of claims was passed.
The appointment Of guardian for
Mary j. Thomas was considered
Monday evenings meeting will be the
last to be held within the walls of the
old City building. and the municipal
fathers are not sorry. The new quar-
tiers will leave nothing to be desired
in the way of splendid. serviceable
equipment, and attendance will I'M
doubleday be regular on the part of all
members of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
BAPTIST Church Soon 10 Decide on Pastor.

The Baptist church has now almost
settled on a man to become their pas
tor. 1t was announced soon after Kew.
w. II. Spencer resigned his pastorate,
that the church would be in no hurry
to choose his successor, but rather that
the committee appointed to select a
new pastor would wait until the man
wanted was found before selection
would be made.
Since then the church has had sew
eral men in mind, but none were de-
fintely settled on. Among those who
have been looked on with favor is the
Rev. Mr.. Gross, who during the winter
preached one of the sermons before the
students. His ability as a pastor was
at once recognized. Communication
was opened up with him with view TO
his becoming the pastor Of the church.
Matters have progressed so far that he
is TO be here within short time and
preach several times at the church. The
committee in charge of the selection is
fully satisfied that he will give salts
faction. When he has preached sew
cral times it will then be decided by
the church and parish whether or not
he is the man wanted, and if he is the
man wished he will be given a call.
He is at present in charge of a church
in Massachusetts and his ability is
recognized from the fact that he was
one of those selected as one of the lead
ing Divines of that denomination, to
preach before the college students. He
is man of about A. years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
WATERVILLE.
PARTIAL TO GOLD.
;oh,n;no Shows an Almost Human Longing
Tor Gold al Clinton.

s. S. Lightbody reports pecuhar
freak of lightning in CLINTON hou"e'
He with f. l.. Thayer went to Chhtoh'
Yesterday afternoon, to ADJUST 'he
damage done by lightning to the mouse
Of Alpheus Richardson, during the ia.-
ter part Of last week. 1t was 1ounu III
looking over the house that the ngnt-
ming had struck the chimney, ana, 60
ing down on the inside of the nue. es-
caned into one of the rooms near the
ceiling.
There the current seemed 10 nave
partiality for anything gilded Tor IL
chased over the gold on the wall paper
and when the lines were straight inc
path Of the lightning was straight, pu'
when there was whirl or a scroll IN
the gold the lightning cut a pigeon
wing and grew dizzy in attempting to
follow the marks.
The same was the case with the glid-
ed picture frames, for the lightning
hobnobed with them like street ur-
chin with a companion with a bag OF
candy, while the ordinary frames were
given the marble heart.
There were several people in eacf
room in the house but the lightning
was two aristocratic and stuck to tins
gold on the wall and the people es'
| capped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
The Moth Miller Pest.

The number of moth millers has be-
come such a nuisance to some of the
storekecpers along the street that they
have found it necessary To replace the
enclosed arc lights by those of the old
pattern. Those who are not in the
habit of going down town during the
evening can gain only slight idea of
the number of millers that collect on
the store windows and in the door
ways. Before the enclosed arcs were
put in large number of the millers
were destroyed nightly. 1t has been
found impossible to drive them away
with the new lights and David Gallert
and l.. II. Soper & Co. have changed
back to the old form of lights that their
stores may have some protection. 1t is
peculiar fact that at every street
light in this city an endless collection
of the millers may be gathered, while
in some of the out lying districts where
the electric lights are used there are no
signs that the lights have been visited
during the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The case of NJ. Shapiro for keeping
open, last Sunday, did not come be-
fore the court as was expected, yester-
day afternoon. His counsel, A. M.
Spear, was unable to be present and so
the matter was left till next Thursday
afternoon. There has been nothing
happen in the city for a long time that
has caused any more talk than has
this case and the outcome of it is
looked forward to with much interest.
1t was not the intention of Mr.. Shap-
iro to wilfully break the laws Of the
city. but he desired to make a test case
of it. If he wins, it is quite evident
that many of the other places in the
city will do the same, and as the pres
ent board of aldermen desired that
Water street on the Sabbath day should
be as quiet as possible, it will be a
great drawback to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
Wednesdays Ball Game.

These who have been interested in
the ball game which is to be played on
the College field, Wednesday afternoon.
have sold nearly 500 tickets. In conse-
quence there is every assurance of an
unusually good crowd Each nine is
fllly confident of winning the game
and IS practicing hard. The game will
be called at 4.30 sharp that it may be
over by the time the supper hour ar
rives. 1t is a significant fact that the
people who will be benefited greatly
by the band concerts are the most
liberal in their support of the team. A
good many of the employees of the
Lockwood mills who will not have a
chance to attend the game have bought
tickets. realizing that through the
game they will have band concerts
during the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Reports come from all sections of
the State that the number of deer are
increasing and that the game season
next fall, will equal if not exceed that
OF last season. Reports come from
Somerset county that the game prom
Use to be unusually plenty. Several Of
the farmers in that county report that
the deer are beginning to come into
tnelr section in good numbers. Sever
al cases have been reported where the
deer are seen in the open fields and
are comparatively tame. From ali
along the Somerset Railroad come tbe
reports that the game season promises
TO be the best for years. That section
is now full of fishermen who are max
ing unusually good catches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Fred Hill of Augusta. was in camp.
yesterday and reported that his father.
Postmaster l.. +. Hill. who has been
suffering for some weeks with severe
throat trouble. and went to his home in
Augusta. Friday. for a few days rest,
is not likely to be able to return To his
duties here before the last of the week
Meantime, Assistant kirkwood X and
Capt. Gannett are doing their utmost
to accomplish the work of three men.
and to see that the postal service of the
Home suffers in no way because of
Bro. Hills enforced absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
SPARKS FROM MAlNE WIRES.

Charles McGlinchy, well-known dry
goods merchant of Calais, died sudden
ly, Sunday noon, at his home. He had
attended church and after returning
home was apparently in the best of
health and spirits. He laid down on
the sofa when he was Immediately
seized with heart disease.
There has been considerable loss Of
work in Eastport and surrounding
coast towns recently owing to scar
city of herring in the Canadian weirs
down the bay which are so necessary to
keep the many sardine canning factor
les open and give employment to q
large force. A few fish have been found
occasionally. but it requires a large sup
ply to keep up work there among the
different plants.
Several big horse cars loaded with
high blooded animals went through
Saturday and Sunday. from Bos-
ton, New York and Philadelphia for
Bar Harbor. These cars are in most
cases the property of wealthy men and
are the finest models of any in the
world. The horses have box stalls and
the hostlers neat apartment by them
selves, slightly different from the cars
of 10 years ago.
Timothy c. Lucas of Canton, COM
mitted suicide by hanging in his stable,
about O'Clock. Monday morning. On
July l. he celebrated his golden we'd
ding. His son and wife are both at
Canton. Mr.. Lucas had been in poor
health for some time but no cause is
assigned for the act. The funeral SER
vices will be held. Wednesday at 1
O'Clock. under Masonic honors Mrs
Lucas. aged 10 years is insvery feeble
health.
In the United States circuit court, att
Portland, Monday, Judge Putnam hand
ed down decree in the suit in equity
brought by the Simonds Rolling Mills
Co. VS.. the Hawthorne Manufacturing
Co. Judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff in the sum of $3.50. Fish,
Richardson & Storrow of Boston for
the plaintiff; Phillips and Anderson for
the defence. Petitions in bankruptcy
were filed by Alfred H. Littlefield OF
South Portland. and Daniel Flanders I
Son of Gardiner
The State convention of the Maine We.
man Christian Temperance Union viii
be held in Portland, Sept %, q and D.
The local union and the State officers are
making great preparation for it. Mrs
L. NJ y. Stevens, the national president.
having planned to take in three state
conventions in the West, ii is doubtful Il
she can be present on this occasion, but
Miss Anna Gordon, the national vic.
president at large, will be present. as VIII
also Miss Jessie Akermann of California,
the renowned around the world temper.
ance missionary. send Rev. Anna Shaw o.
one of the lecturers of the
National Union. The music of the con-
vention Will be in charge of Miss Sarah
NJ. Hall of Rockland
Capt. L. W.~Jewett of the Percy
schooner Chas. p. hoffman had an e.
citing experience, Monday morning. ne
was on his way from Bath to Westport
mis- home, and was driving spirite0
horse. AS the ferry boat Union APP
preached the Woolwich slip the morse
dashed into the water. Capt. Pewett
was dragged overheard and It was
feared he had been kicked. The under
tow kept him under for several mo
ments but he was rescued. The horse
lied before being taken from the w.
ter. 1t was valued at $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

bid being 81 800, the lowest including the
lowest bid on heating, $685. l.. r. Brad
streets bid did not include the heating
but was the lowest and was accepted.
The heating will be let on separate
basis. There are many bidders for the
heating and the successful party VIII
very soon be known.
Contractor Bradstreet was the success
full bidder for Baker Hall which was
built last year. Work will be commenced
on the building probably by the last OF
this week or the first of next The bulld
ing may be ready for occupancy by the
first of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Just as the afternoon express from
the west was coming into the depot,
yesterday afternoon, a team driven by
gentleman from East Pittston.
stopped on the track. The animal was
only a colt and after much hard work,
the driver was obliged to leave the
team and lead him back. This was
done none too soon for just as the ami
NAL was backed. the train rushed by at
rapid rate. To those who saw 1t, it
looked like narrow escape for the
horse and team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The Granite Mills of Fall River. em-
pioying six firemen, has announced a con-
cession to the demands of its men. VIM
are members of the union which nss
voted to strike, next Saturday, for h'sne'
wages. 1t will pay II cents an hour '.v
price demanded by the firemen. Dut < ~.
pay only regular price for SATURDAY 10 I'D
noon. changing certain conditions r rss:. 1.
the first response to the mems demana5
that has been received from int ii, ~
mills and the men hope that i vii "a
precedent to be generally foiio ,ss intend
animation of what the other mii's
70 do has been given out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

On sunday evening. Officer Edward
Baker was called upon to take CHARGE
Oh man about "A years of age. who
hVed on Front street, Bangor. with III,
son. Mr.. Johnson has been losing his
mental balance for year, it Is said
ana recently he has shown indications
Oh violence. On Sunday eveninp he
made an assault upon his son and tbaro
was hard struggle. The officer ra-
moved the unfortunate man to the No.
lice station. 'e po-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Among attractions for the coming
opera season already booked are:
Fritz in Madhouse,'' Aug. Is; Sun
shine of Paradise Alley" Sept. IA: a
Temperance Town." Sept. 20; ''Other
Peoples Money" Sept. %; "Gorton's
Minstrels." Sept. 2S: "Fabio Romani,''
oct. :: The Real Widow Brown" Oct.
81: "A Corner Grocery" Jan. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
Hall0weIl Advertisements.

an inmate of the Home at Togus but
is now unable to gain admittance. He
is old and sickly and not able to do ony
work. He has no home or anywhere to
go. He reached Gardiner and not be-
ing a resident could not be sent to the
aims house. What could he do?
Though he had done no wrong he was
sent to Jail for go days as a vagrant
and went up on an Electric car. appar-
emily as happy as if he was going to a
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Linwood Hartman, who has for a
number of years filled a position with
the Hollingsworth & Whitney Paper
Co. in this city, has been promoted and
gone to Watcrville, where he has a fine
position in the office of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

a subscription paper is in the hands
of some of the firemen looking to the
repairing of the old Tiger hand engine.
The sum of s25 has been allowed from
the fire department appropriation by
the city government and with the $50
to be raised by private subscription
enough will be in hand to place it in
good condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
CONTRACT LET.
l. E. Bradstrests Bid for Repairs on Indus
trial School Are Accepted.

The building committee Of the board Of
trustees for the Industrial School met at
the rooms of the Hallowell Savings In
stitution, Monday, and opened the bids
for the repairs on the damaged building
President Halves, Mrs. Persis Martin and
Charles Dudley were present. There were
eight bidders for the work, the highest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Spring street was placed upder quar-
antine, yesterday. 1t will be remem-
bered that the home of his son, Michael
Kelly has just been released from
quarantine, his five children all having
been ill with the scarlet fever. This
time it is his granddaughter, Mary
Flaherty and the cause is scarlet fever
This makes the third house in the city
that is now under the care Of the board
of health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

There have been several loads of
gravel dumped on the lower end of the
Causeway and this has greatly improv-
Cd the travelling in pleasant weather
and has done away with lots of the
mud during the rainy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Ladies should make special effort
to attend Mrs. DR.. Drew's lecture in G..
A. r. hall next Wednesday evening.
July II. She is highly endorsed by the
press and profession. The doctors lee
Ires are said to be of highly edu-
2tional order. both instructive and en-
PERTAINING. She has been called the
practical educator of woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The rain of the last few days has
helped out the crop of blueberries in
way that few realize. All day, yes
terday, there was a large crowd in the
berry pastures and the result of their
work was many quarts of berries. If
it should come off warm at the present
time there would be more than could
be looked after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

James Claperson, the young man who
suffered a shock of apoplexy. while at
his work on the lines of the TELEPHONE
Co. in this city, Saturday morning.
died at his boarding place, Sunday
evening. He was about % years of age
and one we'll liked by his companions.
The body was sent to his late home at
Lewiston on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

There was a mistake in the edition of
yesterday morning in regard to the
teachers of the schools who had been
reelected. AT the Central Street In
termediate. Miss Emma A. Billings was
"lected and Miss Eva Andrews was re-
elected as teacher of the Primary
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

There will be another of those popu-
lar dances at the Club house, tomorrow
evening. The boat will leave the
bridge, at $50 CLOCK, sharp for the ac-
commodation Of those who wish to go
I'D on her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Colonel Clements. the new governor
of the Danville Branch, is very well
liked by most of the members. Since
he has assumed charge of the Home
several innovations in management
have been made, among them the pay
mcnt of pensions in envelopes the same
as the pay rolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The town clerk reports business in
his line as very quiet. The books are
clean as far as marriage intentions are
concerned. though one told him a short
time ago that he would be In soon and
give him a chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

When the Sagadahoc sailed out Of
the river, yesterday, she had flying
from her foremost a new pennant. 1t
was 15xS and the body of it was white
wit blue border. Across the middle
of it were the words american Ex-
press Company" in red. The pennant is
very pretty and is to advertise the route
that the company has established on
this line of boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The flag pole at the Western Branch
has been struck twice by lightning.
this summer, and it has been found
necessary to erect a temporary one
from which "Old Glory" may wave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Mrs. Theodore {. Timer Of Philadcl-
phia, who has been visiting Miss Ring
at FarminSdale, went to Richmond.
yesterday, to visit her former home be-
fore leaving for Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The Ladies Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will meet, this afternoon,
with Mrs. Scribner at her home at the
corner of Brunswick and Plummer
streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Mrs. +. +. Manning of Chelsea, who
has been visiting Albert Call at
Farmingdale, went to Popham. yestcr-
day. where she will pass the remainder
of the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The schooner Annie +. kimball.
Capt Kimball arrived at Wingate's,
Monday. with a cargo of GOO tons Of
coal. This is the largest coal schooner
arriving here. this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Libby. who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs DanfOrth, Spring
street, left for their home at Cresco,
Iowa, Monday afternoon, on the Sada
hoe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

The many friends of II. w. Jewett.
v no was injured, during the first of
last week, by being drawn by his horse
over the pavement of Water street, is
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
A Sad Case.

1t was pitiful sight at the police
station, yesterday morning, when
James Mcbride stood before the judge
and asked him to send him to Jail
1t seems that while ago Mcbride was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11
SOUTH GARDINER.

Greenlief Lawrence went to Bing-
ham, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Stephen Stantial of Boston. is pass
ing few days in Hallowell looking up
old friends. He will remain until after
the reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

G.. X Hammond, who has been
spending some months in Massachu-
sets and New Hampshire, returned on
the T. ~ train, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Wellington Blair. who has charge O.
James Parker's lumber yard. recently
opened at Brunswick, has moved hi.
family to that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Miss Crawford of the hospital. left
on the Kennebec. Monday, for a
months vacation in Boston and st.
John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-11

Rev. S. d. TOwne of Bangor, was in
town. Saturday. in the interest of the
Word and Work. He was the guest of
Rev. A. l.. Struthers