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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-02-24
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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-02-24
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in the Corvallis postonice
unclaimed, Feb, 18, 1899:
James Owen Mrs A. P. Sather
Miss Lucy Smith John Vernig
Chester Walker
Wy
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-02-24
Cotton Goods

Were never cheaper in the United States
than they are today. We have large
stock on hand and are selling thsm al
very close prices.
Medium Prints, 81 per yard.
Standard Prints, &c psr yard.
Fruit of Loom Muslin, &c per yard.
Cabot w Muslin, sc per yard.
Cabot A Muslin, SIS psr yard.
L L Muslin, dc per yard.
'Vieugna" Fzannelette, Sc pe.- ) ard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
Building Piaas Of Granite lodge.

At recent meeting of Granite
Lodge, knights of Pythias. the possi-
bility of an early erection Of Il new
hall was discussed and a committee Of
three consisting Of Messrs. Frank Kit
tredgc, r. b. Wood and +. r.. Bcane
was appointed to confer with a SINH
lar committee from Kennebec Lodge
of Masons.
AS has before been stated in the
Journal, kenncbcc Lodge Is quite as
,Icsirous of u new home as Granite
Lodge, and the object Of the conference
of committees will be to ascertain
whether or not some consolidated plan
OF action that would be mutually ben
eiiciaI to both societies. can eventually
be decided upon.
The Masonic committee will soon be
appointed SO that If Damd Fortune
smiles with favor on the building pro-
iect, no long period of inactiOn will en-
sue.
Several sites for the proposed block
have been considered and 1t Is sad
that one particularly favorable 'oca-
ton is held by interested parties With
an optional power. looking to the pur-
chase OF the site.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
MAINE scHoolmAsreRs' CLUB.
Annual Meeting Will Be held At Gardiner,
Evening Of March ~.

The annual meeting of the Maine
Schoomastcrs' Club will be held at the
Evans Hotel. Gardiner. on the evening of
March 81. The subjects for discussion
pertain mainly to the High school. The
following programme has been arranged,
subject to alterations:
''Thc Mission of the High School,
HomHW: w: stetson. Auburn
High School Athletics
Principal Nelson. Watervillc
Discussion. Principal Chase. Portland
Principal Dutch, Hallowcll
Shall the Grammar School Anticipate
the High SCHOOL, -
Mature Work in the High school,
Superintendent Hitcirngs. Waterville
How Far Should High School Courses
Be Elective?'
President Hyde, Bowdoin College
college English in tho High school,,
Professor Roberts: Colby College
Ethics in the High School,
Professor jordan, Bates College
"Thc Maine Law School,
President Harris, University of Maine
The membership Of the club includes
principals and submasters of High and
Grammar schools, professors in colleges,
and superintendent. An urgent invitation
is extended to all.persons. eligible to MEM
bership to be present and have their
names added to the list of members of
the club. The membership fee is 81. The
NJ. c. II. II. offers one fare for the round
trip from all stations.
An excursion to the National Soldiers
Home at ToguS has been arranged for
such as remain over till Saturday. This
trip WI repay every one who has never
visited the place, as there are at the pres
cnt time 20oo old soldiers enjoying its hos
uitalitv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
White. N MattheWs.

\ very pleasant wedding occurred at
the home of II. L. White. Chelsea,
Wednesday evening. when Miss Bertha
l.. White and Mr.. John B. Matthews,
both of Chelsea, We're united in mar
riagc by Rev. a. II. Hanscom of Ran
dOlph.
At s o'clock large number of friends
assembled in the beautifully decorated
parlors to witness the ceremony. and
to extend congratulations to the happy
couple. The bride was handsomely at
tired. and looked very charming. The
ceremony was performed under an
arch of evergreen. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews received the
best wishes Of all present. Later
dainty refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews are very
popular and have the best wishes Of a
host of friends. They will reside on
what is known as the River road in
Chelsea about three miles from this
citV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
WATERVILLE.
CITY COVE RNmeHI.
Charles 3. Davis Appointed City masshal- Tn
City Nall Matter Revived.

The interest that was taken in the
appointment of the city marshal was
shown by the crowd which filed the
city rooms. last evening. The mayor
appointed Charles Il. Davis. the city
editor OF the Mail. to that Office and
he was confirmed without a dissenting
vote. Before the meeting had been ad-
journed two minutes he had been
sworn in. That Mr.. Davis will make
an efficient city marshal no one doubts
for an instant. knowing the faithful
manner i'm which he has attended to his
other duties. both In the city rooms
and as IA newspaper man.
Always genial and accommodating he
he has made Il large number of friends.
In addition to these qualities his quick
perception cannot but be of the great
est assistance to him in his work.
The surprise of the meeting was
when NJ. G. Foster opened the City
Hall matter by suggesting that the
matter be left i'm the hands of two or
three disinterestcd parties that some
steps might be taken toward erecting
a new building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
SKOWHEGAN.

Edwin 5. Prescott. The Oldest active
merchant in town. died at his late
home ON Coburn avenue. "Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Prescott was born in
Nassalboro, - years ago. His early
years were spent there and later he
moved to this town. where he entered
the grocery business more than 80 years
ago. Since that time Mr.. Prescott has
been continuously engaged in business
and for the greater part of the time in
the store he was occupying at the time
of his death. He was thoroughly
honest and upright citizen and was
universally respected by large circle
of friends. He is survived by his wife
whom he married shortly before re-
moving to this town. Funeral services
will be held from Mr.. Prescott's late
home. Saturday at IL A. NJ. conducted
by Rev. Harry w. kimball. pastor of
the Island Avenue Congregational
church
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The city gave notice. over a month
ago, of its intention to enforce Il lien
claim against the HalIowell and Chcl-
sea Bridge Co. Next Saturday. March
% al =. NJ, is the fixed date ON which.
at the city treasurcr's office. all of the
property OF the dcfunct bridge COM
pany will be sold mt public auction. to
the highest bidder therefor. According
to the provisions of an act of the LcgiS-
laturc, the city OF I1ailowell was au-
thorized to loan its credit to the Bridge
Co. in the amount of $S000 and the act
was duly accepted by the Bridge Co.
The city delivered scrip on same
amounting to $4,000 to the directors of
the Bridge Co. but the latter did not.
at maturity. and has not since paid the
principal of the scrip on loan thus au-
thOrized. BY the enforcement Of a lien
by auction sale. the city will be reim-
bursed to certain degree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

not room enough for a central fire station
In the building. II is not money | am
after. | want a building ! am willing
to go ahead or | am willing 10 step out
Of the way and let some one else 20
ahead | want 10 suggest that we refer
this TO dtsinterested parties. II syndi-
cate comes along and wants TO build
they can do H."
When Mr.. Foster had finished speaking
the board proceeded 10 ballot for a first
assistant engineer The vote resulted in
favor of Herbert VI. Fuller. who received
Il votes.
These were elected assistant assessors:
Ward ]. George Vigue; Ward 9. Simeon
Keith: Ward J. Frank Hall; Ward 4. A.
NJ Richards; Ward 5. Ralph Lincoln:
Ward s. Arthur |. Stuart; Waru :. Joseph
Libby.
The following truant officers were elcct-
ed: r. \. Call. J. f. " oodbury. Paul W.
Perry
When the joint session was dissolved
the aldermen went into session as NUM-
cipsi officers. Since the City hall is en-
gagged the greater part of that week, it
was voted to hold the meeting for voting
on The water question. Saturday, April 1,
at 80. instead of the on the date planned.
On the motion of Alderman Lang. the
vote to fix the salary of the clerk of the
overseers of the poor at $65 per month
was reconsidcred. The salary was then
made SO. {. knauff was then elected TO
that Office. receiving votes. Edwin
Towne received /.
The mayor then nominated Charles b.
Davis as city marshal and George H.
Simpson. deputy marshal. When the list
of officers as serving last year was con-
firmed, A. Jolly was confirmed as IL men,
Der of the board of health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
the CITIZENS RECEPTION
At the Hallewell House. Thursday Evening
An Unqualified Success.

/ The citizens reception at the HalIo-
well House, Thursday evening. was an
immense success. AS early as 80
O'Clock guests commenced to arrive and
an hour later the corridors and par
lors contained as fine representation
Of Hallowell people as it would be pos
sible to gather. That it eclipsed any
social function Of former years of a
public nature is generally conceded
Hallowelrs sons and daughters were
not only literally represented but large
numbers were present from Augusta
and Gardiner. The weather was more
inclined to be stormy than otherwise.
and this fact undoubtedly prevented
many others from attending.
The interior of the hotel has been
fully described in the Journal. but
many of those present had not previ-
ously inspected the luxurious appoint
ments of the house and so were agree
ably surprised.
Guests were received in the parlor
by Mr.. ]. II. Bodwell, Mr. T.. w. Wa
terman. Mrs Alice J. Spear. Mayor and
Mrs. Stafford, and Gen. and Mrs. Til
den.
Prior to the dancing which commence
ed at o'clock. individual parties in
spected the various appointments oe
the hotel, and spoke in highest ap-
proval of the fine appearance of deco
rations and furnishings. which border
on the luxurious. Carey's orchestra OF
five pieces dispensed sweet music in
the main corridor on the first floor prior
to the dancing hour in the dining room
fine order Of IL dapcoS Wac thor
oughly enjoyed until midnight when
the company bade Landlord Waterman
good night. after wishing him all kinds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Thomas Vaughn. a Lewiston under-
taker. a member of the board of health
and for many years coroner died sud
denly. Thursday morning.
The 7-year-old son of John Parquette
of South Brewer. fell from building
and broke both bones of his right fore
arm.
BY runaway accident. Wednesday.
Joseph Crosby of Orland. while at
Bucksport. had a 1925 horse so badly
injured that it is doubted if he will
ever again be fit for work.
The executive committee of the Ban
goar Board of Trade have decided up
on. Tuesday. May 3. as the date of the
reception of the Washington county
business mems organizations.
An alarm of fire was rung in at . A.
NJ. at Brewer for a blaze in the con-
fectiOnery store of Samuel Cooper on
Wilson street. A few pals of water
extinguished it. Very little damage.
Satisfactory financial arrangements
having been made by the citizens of
Richmond. the shoe factory which has
been idle during the past year will soon
be started. 1t will be under the man.
agement of Mr.. r. r. Young.
, Work on the new wooden mill at Old
Town is progressing rapidly although
the cold weather has given them many
drawbacks. The brick work is the base
Of operations just at present and new
carloads of this material are arriving
often.
! The Richmond Lumber Cos. saw
mill which was idle during the
greater portion of last season. is to
start as soon as possible after the river
opens. arrangements having been made
to saw large amount of lumber for
Bath parties.
The trial Of Mr.. Charles Il. Fish of
Jonesboro. for alleged violation of the
deer law. did not take place at Machias.
wednesday. as was expected Mr.. Fish
was on band. but the case was settled
without trial. The expense to him was
$i'' besides his attorneys charges.
The Jay Wood Turning Co. has been
ORGANIZED at Jay. with $5O.OOO capital
ana the following officers: +. S. Rich
'nohd' president; Charles l.. Macomber,
wee president; Charles Allen. L. G.
Whittemore. w c. C. Thompson. A. J.
Merriman. b. Fl. Pierce. John II.
rayne. A. 9. Flagg. H. r. league. and
r. .. RICHMOND. directors: G. A. Cor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
NEW MASONIC HALL.
Gardiner Masons Soon 10 Be Oomiciied in
Handsome and Commodious Quarters.

The Masonic fraternity of Gardiner
have long been deSirous of a new and
commodious hall in which to meet in
pleasant conclave. but We're unable to
find suitable location for a home,
until the fire of last April which de-
stroyed the building in which their
meetings had been conducted for more
than 60 years.
After the insurance had been adjust
ed and the lodge had acquired possess
sion of the lot by purchase. they leased
the upper story of the adjacent Reed
building where they held their meet
ings. A building committee was ap-
pointed composed of: Chas. Q. Turner.
chairman, j. G. Lander. II. S. Webster.
G. d. Libby and j. w. Lash to receive
and act upon plans and bids for the
proposed new building. J. W. Lash, d
prominent Mason. being the lowest
bidder, the contract was awarded to
him at $S375.
Mr. Lash has been an enthusiastic
and painstaking Mason in various
bodies for many years. and, by the way.
three members Of the building commit
tee. are past commanders of the Maine
Commandery.
Operation were commenced on the
new building, by Contractor Lash. in
the late autumn of 1898, and pushed
with his accustomed energy, until COM
pletiOn. The contract for painting and
decorating the ladies' parlor. prelate's $
room, preparation and anterOOms. were
let to CO. Turner, a prominent Mason,
who performed his work in a very sat
isfactory manner.
The ladies' parlor is about 2J feet
square. with an open fire place, cream
colored brick. and mantel with large
mirror. and faces Water street.
Directly over this is the arlnory of
the Commandery. with glass frontcd
cabinets. and drawers for Sc regalias.
The prelates room is 25x3O feet. also
fronts Water street, and is sufficiently
large to be used as a lodge room for
small meetings. 1t is decorated in a
very tasteful manner and has emblems
of Blue Lodge. Chapter Council and
Commandery. The wood work Is finish
ed in it's natural state. The prepara-
tion room, tyler's room, coat room and
smoking room are also tastefully tint
cd. and are finished in natural wood
and are furnished with hard wood
floors.
The banquet hall. second floor, is
| capable of seating 100 people The
walls are prettily painted. The ceiling
is of Southern pine. handsomely finish
ed. and this room also has hard wood
floor. There is a kitchen attached
with cupboard and all other necessary
articles.
The front Of the second story is suit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

When the meeting was called to or
der the upper board was present with
the exception of Alderman Twomey.
An order relating to roll of accounts
No. !. amounting to $223Q.45 was given
Il passage. This mency is for the sal
aries of the public school teachers.
An order authorizing the payment of
the street crew by the city treasurer
on the presentation of the time slips,
was given passage.
The city treasurer was given author
ity to hire $4,000 at rate of interest
not to exceed per cent. The money
is to be hired at such times as neces-
sary in anticipation of this years tax
eS.
The petition of Sarah c. Crosby and
six others. asking that a police matron
be appointed and praying for hearing
on the matter. was received.
An order fixing the salary of the
deputy marshal at 81 a day was given
passage.
Alderman Lang presented an order
changing the order relating to the sal
aries of the city officials. Through this
change the salary of the liquor agent
was struck out. This was necessary
from the fact that this salary is fixed
by the municipal officers. Another
change was made in the same order by
striking out the words. "he to nav
substitute when absent Through this
change the salary will be $500.
Alderman Johnson's order that the
two boards go into joint convention
was given a passage.
This order was passed that state
ments from NJ. c. Foster in relation to
the city's Indebtedness on the City hall
might be heard. A similar order was
passed that certain city officers might
be elected.
Mr.. Foster said that his business was
in relation to the City building He
believed that the time had come to ad-
just the matter We started in good
faith. The courts have decided that we
cannot go no, SO that 1--WE are back
where we started. They secured plans
and everything was in good faith. We
were required to furnish a board. We
had no advantage. We furnished the
bond. We heard nothing until in May
that an injunction had been applied
for. We stopped work. The case was
heard by the full bench. The verdict
was against building. We were placed
back where we started We
ask that something be done.
We do not give up the idea Of a public
building. The work cannot stand there
much longer without injury from the
weather. think we are the only party
who has not been paid in full We acted
in good faith. The walls stand there.
What arc we going to do? In order that
everything be right, just and fair. l sug
gest that VIC refer the matter to two or
three just men and whatever the decision
Is we will abide by it. We don't want a
profit. All that We want is what money
there is in it. Some Of the iron work was
made especially for us.
I'VE are willing to nIocecd under the
old contract, or you MAY pay us in two
or three year instalments You can have
II any way you wish. The material we
have is worth more in the building than
out | think the building can be built for |
$4,000 or $4,000. can't see why there Is |
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The following orders have been is
sued: Richard ii. Goebcll. captain OF
Home Co. c. having rendered his resig-
nation. the same is hereby accepted. TO
take effect this date. March Is. Ed
ward Wcatherell. late Go. a, 18th y. Y.
Vols. is hereby appointed captain of
Home co. G. vice Il. II. Goebell re-
signed. He will be obeyed and respect
ed accordingly Captain Goebell has
been in command since 1891. Captain
Weathereli formerly commanded Home
N 4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The 9th anniversary Of the !. Q. G.
T. Lodge at Gardinerville. was cele-
brated. Wednesday,. Owing to the
storm the attendance was small. The
elaborate programme which had previ-
cuSly been arranged for the occasion
was not fully carried out, but will
probably be later given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The president and directors of the
Public Library Association hope that
there will be a large gathering at the
reception at Library hall on Friday
evening. Superintendent Stetson is
well known as an eloquent speaker
and cannot fail to interest all who
hear him. All members of the associa-
ton are cordially urged to come and
bring their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

WIZ Chase. who has been in the en-
Dloy Of the Bath Iron Works for some
months. has returned 10 his home in
this city. He has been ut work princi-
pally on the Payne yacht. assisting
with the force of carvers in making il
the peerless craft it promises TO be
when completed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

There is to be a postponed meeting of
Samuel Grant Chapter, D. A. r., Sat
urday afternoon at p. NJ. at the home
of the regent, Mrs. Nora &. Rice.
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Rev. J. X. Boardman of HalioweiI.
will conduct the revival service at the
Methodist vestry at Randolph. Friday
evening. These revival meetings are
we'll attended and have resulted in
much good. The pastor, Rev, A. II.
Hanscom. has laborcd untiringly since
the meeting commenced. some five
weeks ago. and the manner in which
ne mas conducted the work is desery-
ing of praise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

A erayen portrait of the late Anthony
Sprague, who was deputy marshal in
this city for 50 many years. is on ex-
hibition at J. W. Peacocks' store.
Depot Square. The picture was made
by Mrs. Benjamin Stuber.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

James Plummcr of the State assess
Ors' office, was in the city on business
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Of good fortune for future days.
The private dining room where vari
GUS refreshments was served during
the evening, was popular resort. and
the service was Of the best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Mrs. Augusta w. Perry. who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Cross, Middle street. for several days.
returned to her home in Boston,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Mrs. II. l.. Edwards Of this city. is
spending the week with her husband
at the Lanccy House. Pittstield. Mr..
Edwards is superintendent of a large
wood working shop at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Miss A. NJ. Mitchell has returned
from visit to Boston in the Interests
Of the millinery trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

II had a running. itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortures Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching In
stantiy, and quickly effected permanent
cure e. w. Lenhart, Bowling Grt IN. Q.
mon. wed, fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Miss Ethel johnson OF Lasell Semi
nary. Auburndale, arrived home, Thurs
day. for the spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Efiic Smith. who has been the guest
of Gardiner friends for several weeks,
has returned to her home in Chelsea.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

John Emerson Of Monmouth, was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

John Il. Hubbard Relief Corps will
hold social and dance i'm G. A. r. hall
this evening. Music by Carey's orches-
ira.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Two candidates will be shown the
mysteries of the second degree, at the
special meeting of Granite Lodge, *
of p. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
NATIONAL HOME.

George n. Simmons died. March 2l.
aged 6S years. He belonged to Co. A,
39th Mass Volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Mrs. II. N. Webber OF Waterville. ar.
rived, Tuesday, for visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. Ben Tenny, Chestnut street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Four dodgers were at the police sta
tion. Wednesday night, and one drunk,
Patrick Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S. Brown of
Pittston, went to Lewiston, yesterday,
10 visit their daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

w. J. Landers made a business call
to Richmond, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

A. f. Harmon of this city. is at Man.
chester, N. H.. where he will establish
a commission house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

DIR. Palmer of Boston, who has been
spending few days with Litchfield
friends, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Herbert Small. the Gardincrville
stage driver, Is able to attend to his
duties after an illness of three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

G. w. Frost of Foxcroft, is in this
city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Miss Maud T.. Fields of Oakland, is
the guest of Mrs. II. +. Harmon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Hallowell house, during his stay in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

A. II. Russell of Boston, was in Gar
diner, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church. will meet with Mrs. James An
drcws, Autumn street, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Samuel Cults, whose face was badly
burned, few days ago, is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
HALLOWELL.

Detective True was in Portland. on
business, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

j. r. Davis of Portland. was visi-
tor to the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

L. c. Clifford of Providence, was in
Gardiner, yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Frank and George Fish returned
home, Thursday. from Barre, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

A. p. Brown of Readfcld. who has
been visiting in Litchfield, has returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

where they have been atWork for some
weeks.