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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
Evans.Laselle.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. New
ell, Farmingdale, was the scene of a
very pretty wedding, last evening,
when their daughter, Annie NJ. Lasselle.
was married to Richard E. Evans of
South Portland. At s o'clock, to the
strains Of Lohengrins Wedding
March, played by Mrs. Edith Man
son, the bride and groom entered the
parlor from the front hall. They We're
met by the brides father, Elder +. S.
Newell of the Advent Church. and he
then made them man and wife. The
bride was attired in a light broadcloth
travelling gown, trimmed with silk,
and the bridesmaid, Miss Lottie Graves
was gowned in a green dress with
pink trimmings. The best man was
Frank Evans of South Portland. Mr..
Evans is a fireman on the Maine Cen
trail Railroad and the bride is one of
Farmingdale's popular young ladies.
Their many friends will wish them all
happiness in their new life. They were
the recipients of many beautiful and
useful gifts. They left on the Pullman
for Boston. where they will pass a
week and then will return to Portland,
where they will reside at Dow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
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PROMINENT EDUCATOR DEAD.
Hon. larkin 0unton Passes Away Alter a Lonq
Life Of Usefulness.

Hon Larkin Dunton. Ill. D. died III
III nome n Allston. Mass. Monday after
noon at 2.So o'clock The cause Of His
death was general breaking down of
ms health, which had been failing for sew.
eral years
Larkln Dunton was born in Concord.
Mass. about 20 years ago. He entered
no'Dy University and graduated in 1855.
classmates o I'M Mn
Since his graduation from Colby Tni.
ntiSlIE ne had been prominent in educa.
u9Hdl circles. He was principal Of Lin.
I'm ' academy. Newcastle. 1855 81 during
"iiCh tlme he studied law, being admit.
, nru 10 the bar in 1s5S, and practiced his
~ ~ 4 up the practice of law and accepted
s snG p9stlon Of principal Of the Bath High
d d Iool, where he remained seven wears
LIN vas SUP master OF the Lawrence
> i'opI, Boston, 1861 -6S. and principal 1865
- ;, ON NJ TO 1898 he was head master
~ I'"h, lie had edit d and published sev.
Ia school books and for several wears
"a" peeh a contributor to the magazines
- ny y ne received the degree OF Ill. d.
rom Colby University.
NJ The time Of his death ~ unrt,n
was the Oldest member of tbr ba1rI III
!. usteSs of Colby College ana onc III its
friends '''u llioSt 4a'thI" "a
lie ne is survived by widow. a son.
NJ ndFies H., and daughter Gertrude
sisto Dunton married Miss Julia Hill a
+ eth Of Bath, and also an aunt IL
Mrs. f. &. Webber. ""i''
;, ms funeral services will be held.
4 thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The second game of foot ball Of the
series of three between the teams Of
room | and room of the High school
will be played the last of this week or
the first of next. If the weather is fair
and the grounds are in condition it will
be pulled off. this week. otherwise. next
week. A game is trying to be arrang-
ed with the Hallowell High school
and all hope it will be successful, as
there is a great deal of feeling in the
two cities as to which is the best team.
Let it come soon and be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Again, yesterday, was this place
blessed by rain storm and everybody
wore a pleasant smile. 1t began. late
Tuesday evening, and for while it
came down very fast. AT times during
the day, yesterday. it rained, but the
most of the time there was nothing
but heavy mist. In the evening and
during the night there We're some smart
showers. The water at the upper dam
shows a slight increase and when the
streams have carried it all into the
ponds it will probably show much bet
ter. The mills are now able to run
more of the time than they have for n
number of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

A good sized crowd was present at the
annual election Of officers Of the l. Q.
G. r.. last evening. and the result was:
Chief templar, John Hunt; vice templar,
Mrs. Annie Tibbetts; past chief templar,
Henry Hunt; chaplain, j. f. Ladd; finan-
cial secretary. Edwin Winslow; treas
urer, p. f. Noyes; recording secretary,
Mrs. Moulton; marshal, Elmer Wing
guard. Mrs. Arnold; superintendent of
Juvenile Templars, Mrs. J. A. Hodgkins.
The installation Of the officers will occur,
next Tuesday evening, at their hall, and
all the members are urged to be present.
1t was voted to adopt the contests for
the ensuing quarter, and Joseph Dunton
was elected captain of Co. a and Mrs.
MOulton. Go. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The work on the railroad was aban-
doned yesterday. on account Of the
rain and mud. AS soon as it clears off
work will be resumed in earnest. The
crew that was laying the track is
now at work between this city and
South Gardiner on the gravel that IS
being used along the line ballasting the
road. This was made necessary as
there was no ties for them to continue
the work with. Two thousand are eX-
pected at any time, and when they ar
rive the work will be pushed along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

1t is quite probable that the non
commissioned officers of Co. A Will be
appointed by the officers at their next
meeting. Monday evening. The officers
are greatly surprised at the work the
men are doing and they are of the opin-
ion that there is not another command
in the State that is doing the work that
this one is accomplishing. The drills
are held every week and the attendance
is good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

three special jurors for the coming
murder trial at Augusta. AS result,
Fred w. Drake, George p. Towle and
A. j. Burns We're drawn and they re
ported, yesterday morning. Fred
Drake and George Towle were drawn
for the jury and will spend few days
at the court house and the Augusta
house No callers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The statement 81 Thomas Sampson.
agent Of the Vassaboro Wooden Mill. set
ties the fact that Wateryille is 10 have "a
new wooden mill. When the mill is to he
erected is not known. Mr.. Sampson
refuses to discuss that point. His state
rnent was that he had Withdrawn from
the National Wooden CO., that he might
devote his whole time To the new indus
try. His withdrawal took effect, NOV. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Among those from Celestial Lodge. De
gree Of Honor. who attended the conven-
lion ut Waterville. yesterday. were Mrs.
]. 5. Hamilton. Mrs. George T. Simmons,
Mrs y. H. Fuller Mrs. John Conlcy. Mr5.
Emma Howe ana Mrs. Jerry Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

A good sized audience for a rainy
light, greeted THE Real Widow
Brown" on her appearance. last even
ing, at the Johnson Opera house While
the play self is light, it has many eX-
Cellent specialties and is full of laugh
able situations and sayings, so that it
affords fine evenings entertainment
for al those who wish to be amused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

One Of the attractions Of the Canton
Evergreen fair, to be held. next week.
is the original biograph. Some Of the
pictures that will be presented are the
Dewey pictures, taken at New York
when the grand celebration in that city
was given. One film is $50 feet long
one of the longest made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Work promises to be good at George
Lords granite sheds. this winter Sev-
eral tombs will be built. besides other
smaller work. Mr.. Lord contemplates
an early business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Evangelist Harry Taylor will open
series of meetings at Smithtield. sun
day. remaining there several weeks.
The first Of December he Will open
meetings at Thomaston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

HOLSTERS are reported as fast increas-
ing. One of the fishermen who often
visits this city, during the summer,
that it is his last trip for this season.
The people of the city have had all
they wanl. and at Il cents a pound, it
il hard work to dispose of them. Next
ear. he claims the Holsters will be
very plenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. II. +. Miller entertained her
Sunday School class Of is girls at tn
Methodist parsonage on Halloween.
Ice cream and cake were served and
pleasant evening was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Boston. toddr. The steamer Sagadahoc
did not leave the river Tuesday. on
account of the storm and no word
could be received that she had gone
out during the day, yesterday. She
will probably arrive. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Owing to the rain, only about 20
c 0uples attended the sheet and pillow
rs % dance, at Grand Army hall, last
Z, ming This was under the auspices
# the foot ball team of the High school
and as they had sold a large number of
tickets before the dance, they will
make fairly good thing out of their
Some of the costumes
worn were very UNIQUE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

It il more than probable that the old
city building will be transformed into an
engine house, and that small houses Viii
be erected for hose carriages at the aCrth
and south ends of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The supper and entertainment at the
First Baptist vestry. this evening,
promises to be one of the best of the
season. Their suDpers have reputa-
ton that all are proud of and the work
of the young ladies who will givethe
entertainment. HIS been untiring to
make it a great success. Miss Roberts
of Belfast, a well-known violinist will
render several selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Weber returned
to their home at BroOkline, Mass.
yes erday, having been in this city to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Weboers
mother, Mrs. Rebecca Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Prof Powers will give another of his
lectures, this evening. at the High
School room and all are invited to at
tend, as they are free and for the ben
eft o1 TIE public. The lecture will be-
gin at us o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The electric lights are now turned on
in the middle of the afternoon. This is
made necessary by the rainy weather
and darkness which now comes so
early in the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The CrHrent Events Club will meet
with NJ. ~ f. w. Merrill. Dresden ave-
nue., Monday evening, Nov. 6. Mrs.
Danfortn will read a paper on Foreign
Politics. and Miss Cooper one on
Africa"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Martin A. Reekards, a s. pensioner
with a service in the Sd Mass. Heavy Ar
tillery, Co. A, came to the Home. ycster-
day. for admission, and will be examined
at the hospital. this morning He is quar-
tered in Barrack X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Owing to the death Of Bishop Nicely
at Portland. the reception at Christ
Church rcctory that was to have been
held, this evening, has been postponed
The meeting of the Mission Circle has
also beer )stponed on this account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Carey's orchestra will play at South
Gardiner, this evening, for dancing
party to be given by the Merrymakers
Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Acting Superintendent Mrs. King Of the
Industrial school. Will entertain the Bap
tst Social Circle ana friends at Baker
Hall, at the institution. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Miss Alice Rooney and Miss Lizzie
Dun. who started for Boston, Tuesday.
returned. yesterday. as the boat did not
leave the river, Tuesday evening, ow-
ing to the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. John r. Boardman went to Au-
burn. Wednesday, to join her husband
who is there in attendance upon the Con.
sregational convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Timothy Kelly has completed about
half of the blasting al the mill yard
and expects to have it all done by the
end of next week There are about $50
yards of solid ledge to blast out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Dingley & Decker's sale Of me Mlljer
oil heaters is the result Of I Pc. uiar hr1n
selling a popular heater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. HOratio Page, who has been the
guest of her sister, Miss Lizzie Page.
returned to her home in Brooklyn. ~
", yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Deputy Grand High Priest Frederick
w. Plaisted OF Augusta. installed the
recently elected officers OF Lebanon
Royal Arch Chapter, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Miss Annie Weber. who has been
travelling in Europe for about a year.
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs John II.
Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The monthly meeting Of the Nomen's
Home Missionar. Society of 'l.e Meth
odist Church. will be held, the after
noon, ar The parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

fire occurred. He valued his stock and
fixtures at about $4,000 and had but
$1,000 insurance on his stock and fix
lures. and $3.50 on his ovens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Contractor Bradstrcet is rushing work
on the Industrial school, and the building
will be ready for occupancy before MANY
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

week. Miss Doyles school. in District
No. =, will give an entertainment in
the town hall. Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

F. S. Smith & Co.'S new ad will be
found to be even more profitable reading
than usual, and this is saying good
deal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

VIII James. who has been at work IN
New Hampshire for several years, has re j
turned to this city, and is visiting his
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

John II. Flood. resident of Boston and
a veteran Of Co. A. 5Sth Mass. Vols, re
ported for admission, yesterday. and was
assigned to quarters in Captain Cole !
mans command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

John f. Mcnamara and John McNa-
mara returned, yestesday, from a visit
of a week with friends al Boston ana
vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Lewis will inter-
tain the officers of the Ep worth League
at their home, Highland avenue, TINS
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
HOULDER TO SHOULDER 1889 Al
HALLOWELL.

H. Noel Stoves is in Boston on bus
mess trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The Ladies lid OF tie Free Baptist
church will hold Cottage social at the
home of Mrs. Pushard, Harrison avenue,
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The Cab Drivers Union will give
dance, this evening. at the old Red
Mems hall, over Wadsworth Bros j..
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

G.. A. Steward arrived, yesterday
from New Britain. Conn, called by iAe
death of his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The Rowell house, recently damag-
cd by IRE, has been repaired by Luther
Niles. the purchaser Of the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

fra,,, hiaaehlhcent moose head was shipped
~ rom Bangor, Tuesday night, to ADMIRAL
49, IN MashinSton. The ant.ers spread
n,,a " SIX leet, and it is considered to be
9ne 81 me finest specimens Of the Maine
aoltsl ever seen there The head Vas
Sfn1 3 The ! hero Of Manila By General
Passa5srar <. W. Cram ana General
bangor 4 Aroostook Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. George A. Yeaton has returned
nome after a several weeks visit to
relatives and friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. w. W. Morgan returned to New
York. Wednesday afternoon, after a
visit of a few days with Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Rumor says that several OF Gardl-
ner's young people will enter into mat
rimonial bliss. within the next lew
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
Daily kennebcc 3cnrna!.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-31.S.

Fred Thorne wen1 to Lewiston, YES
terday, on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The farmers in this vicinity will i'm
prove the damp condition of the ground
and start at once blowing. something
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The W. e. 7. L. meeting has been post
pOned until Thursday evening. Nov. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Presiding Elder Parsons Of the Au-
gusta Methodist district. was visiting
friends in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ping r4turnei j,
last evening, from W Ks VISIT 10
friends at Boston anC vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Scott Powers is improving his resi-
dence and grounds in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The mo school bell signal was rung
yesterday morning. for the Primary and
intermediate schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

L. b. Roberts returned to Portland.
yesterday. after short visit to inspect
*. of z. work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The regular meeting Of the city govern
ment will be held. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Miss Lizzie Leavitt of Iogus' is the
guest of Mrs. Augustus Huntington az
the New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. James Lee went to WaterVille,
last evening, for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Many cars Of finished stone are being
sent from the Hallowell Granite Works,
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Rev. r. W. Plant went to Rockland'
Yesterday. on business for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mrs. George Brown, who has been
quite i'll at her home in Chelsea, is
convalcscent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Fred Savage was chosen delegate To
represent the Congregational church at
the State conference of churches at Au-
burn. this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

til. y have not ye- been able to do on
..ccount of the drynesS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

w. II. Niles returned from Water
vile. Wednesday, from a visit home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Currier went to
Salem, Mass. Wednesday, for a visit to
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

4 man was arrested for drunkenness.
last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

VIM. ]. Maybury of Saco, returned
home. yesterday, after Il brief visit to
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

y. V. Currier was a passenger on the
morning train, Wednesday,, to Bruins wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

c. W. Thomas of Watertown. was il:
the city. yesterday, calling on friends ana
rnlntiXnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
NATIONALHONIE.

+. A. Farnsworth returned. yesterday
from a two months furlough to Windsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

The Chelsea schools will close, this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02
SOUTH GARDINER.

Rev. y. l.. Struthers went to Auburn
this week. to attend the State conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Roscoe Bccdle has a crew IF men put
ting in new foundation posts under the
parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-02

Word was received, Tuesday, to draw