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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
ARRANGEMENTS for G. A. r. Encampment.

The arrangements for the 33rd Ma
tional encampment of the G.. A. X.
have already been completed by j. L..
Merrick of this city. The encampment
is to be held in Philadelphia, Septem-
Der to 9. The route from this city
will be from Waterville to Portland
by the Maine Central Railroad, over
the Boston & Maine TO Boston. then
over the Fitchburg Road to Albany.
From Albany the party will go to New
York by the Hudson river by the day
steamer line. this part of the trip be-
ing one of the most delightful of the
whole journey. The party will arrive
in New York City at o'clock, Satur-
day evening. and will remain over in
the metropolis until Sunday afternoon.
The party will leave for Philadelphia.
Sunday afternoon, over the Royal Blue
Line arriving in the city of tbs
Quakers. Sunday evening. The return
will be made from Philadelphia to New
York and then to Fall River. From
Fall River the party will go to Boston
by the Fall River boats and then to
Portland and Maine by rail.
Mr.. Merrick is also arranging a side
trip from Philadelphia. The party will
go to Gettysburg where a stop of one
day will be made. From Gettysburg
the party will go to Hagerstown, Md,
where after a stop of a day trip will
be made to Antietam for a stop of a
day. At Harper's Ferry a stop of a
day will be made From Harper's
Ferry the party will go to Washington
where a stop of two or three days will
be made. Returning the party will go
to Baltimore where after a stop of two
or three hours the journey will be con-
tinued to Philadelphia.
There are yet a few details regard
ing the hotel accommodations which
have not yet been completed. The
route. however. has been arranged as
is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
CEMETERY NOT A PARK.
Loungcrs. BicycIisis and Pleasure Seekers
Must Bear This Fact in Mind.

The trustees of the IIallowell Centcn-
NAL Burying Ground Association feel
that few words relative to the abuse
of the cemetery are not amiss at this
time 1t is true that the cemetery is one
of the most beautiful spots in the city.
The level avenues we'll laid out and as
hard as macadam: the we'll kept lots ami
the pretty gardens near the fountain an
shaded by shapely naples of almost I'M
varying size make the cemetery truly
beautiful spot. But it is not a park. II
may be attractive to the scorching b!-
cyclist and the loungers who have a few
hours to kill and it is to be regretted
that there is no public park in the city,
but deeper reverence for the hallowed
ground is expected of all. 1t is surely in
violation Of the sanctities of the name
and character of the spot to allow unre-
stricted pleasure. which SO nearly bor-
ders on Gesecration. To many people
this beautiful cemetery is sacred beyond
passing reference, and their feelings
should be respected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
THE EXERCISES.
The Programme Tor the Dedication this After.
noon and Reunion this Evening.

The exercises of today will open. this
afternoon. at 2 o'clock, the dedication
programme being as follows:
March. Hands Across the Sea" (sousa)
Dennis Orchestra
Singing Chorus of School Children
Overture pTsTfl Mugaris sH X Lasisfrie
Eelcr- Bcla). Dennis Orchestra
Presentation Of Keys, Mr.. Ben Tenney
Acceptance of Same,
Mayor G. A. Stafford
Vocal Selection. Miss Mountfort
Poem of Welcome,
Mrs. Anna Sargent Hun,
Grafton, Civic Virtue"
Selection. The serenade." (Vlstor Her
berU, Dennis Orchestra
Singing. Aud Lang Syne,' Audience
A Hunting Scene, descriptive. tBucalossil
Dennis Orchestra
The reunion exercises will occur. this
evening, the reception TO be held from s
to > o'clock. From . to 10 o'clock will be
brief addresses by present and former
HaIlowell citizens. W. +. Marston will
| ohiciate as master of ceremonies. The
order of exercises will be as follows:
Overture, Light Cavalry" ,Suppe,.
Il, Dennis Orchestra
Address of Welcome
"Hallowell in the Olden DAYS
"Hallowell as 1t Is Today
Thomas Leigh
Selection. Cotton Blossoms" Ulaln
Dennis Orchestra
"Hallowcll and It's Possibilities
w. W. Vaughan
"Our Schooldays' Prof. \. NJ Thomas
Literary Halowell." Rev. DR.. Butler
Selection. American Fantastic, CBen-
dix, Dennis Orchestra
"IIallowcl in the War,
Gen. George II. Nye
"Reminiscences, Maj. l.. Rowell
what Should Our Birthplace Mean to
Tsp Hon. y. NJ. Spear
Finale. Tally Ho," Bcrnsten.
Jennis' Orchestra
Light refreshments will be served N
the basement after L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

A number of years ago, the city had
a number of street signs made and all
the streets of the city were marked
This was a great convenience to all,
especially to strangers. Since then
nothing has been done to keep them In
condition and at the present time many
sadly need looking after. This is a
thing that the city should not neglect
as it is such great help in finding
ones way about. 1t will cost but a lit
tie to again place them in as good a
condition as they were in before, few
needing new posts and some little
paint and in few cases new ones will
have to be added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

There seems to be crowd Of boys of
from 10 to Is years of age who take
great delight in going on the Common,
Sunday evenings. and making all the
noise they can. For a number OF
weeks past the city marshal has had
to go out and stop them. This is be-
coming tiresome to him and if the prac-
tice is not at once stopped there is
likely to be some one in trouble. AS the
parties are well known, it will not be
hard to find them. 1t is thought by
some that the parents of the boys
would take interest enough to look af-
ter them and perhaps save further
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

There will be a special meeting of the
city government, Friday evening. and
at this meeting r. H. Gardiner of Bos-
ton, will be present and the matter of
the construction of the branch track
up the north side of the CobbOssee
stream will be discussed. This meet
ing will practically settle the matter
1t is understood that the promoters OF
the road will not ask anything of the
city except the granting them the right
of changing the route little. Thai
the road will be built is quite sure and
probably at once. All Of those who are
interested are invited to be present al
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
WATERVII.LE.
HERE'S A GHOST STORY.
A Strange Person or Phantom Haunting Up
per Part Of the City.

Whether or not ghost is haunting the
upper part Of the city is question that
is puzZlnS more than one resident of that
section at the present time. AS was told
a Journal reporter, yesterday. a woman
has been haunting that section for some
little time. To all appearances the wo-
man is as real as anything that ever
stepped on the boulevard. Her main
popularity. from observation, Is that she
is dressed in mans clothes.
1t was thought for some time that the
person was a man, until particular notes
was taken of the person. Then it was
seen that there were certain peculiaritics
that were distinctly feminine. One was
that in spite of the fact that the person
wore trousers there was decided
effeminate gait. Another popularity was
that the person had feminine way OF
carrying her Hands. especially when
carrying package; instead of swinging
her hand by her side, she crooked her ell
bow and carried the package at a level
with her hips.
AS soon as one of the men in that sec
ton became convinced that the person
was woman he tried to detan her On
one occasion, according to the mans
story. he overlook the woman, late one
night, and when he called to her to stop
she paid no attention to him. Finally
being abreast of her, he put out his hand
to touch her shoulder and his hand fell
heavily to his side. Wondering if he had
misjudged the distance to his momentary
companion, he looked to see if such were
the fact and found that he was alone
Where his companion had disappeared to
he could not tell. He simply knew that
he had put out his hand and that it HAD
fallen to his side, though it should have
touched the person whom he could have
sworn was next to him.
A similar case is reported by another
person who lives in that section. Those
who have no faith in spooks or anything
of that kind are inclined to regard the
story as a myth or the imaginings of
some person with distorted mind. There
are some, however, who are inclined to
believe that there is really spirit Or
ghost in that section and several wild
stories have been started.
A good many of those who have heard
Of the occurrence believe that a woman
is masquerading in mans clothes, and
that when the hand was put out to deta;n
the woman she simply stepped out of the
way into some dark alley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Some years later he became insane,
wandered away into the woods ana
never returned. Six years later, In
1903, his remains were found In
thicket about two miles from home.
Six children survived him. James,
the second son, married and built a
house on Middle street, where Eliza,
the subject of this sketch. was born.
She was married to William Lowell
in 1927 and had one child, who died I'M
married in 1865. Abner Lowell, father
Of William, built the first brick build
ing, which is still standing in that
part of the city known as "Joppa." 1t
was occupied by him as store but In
1925 aided by his son. be built packet.
the Eliza White, which ran to Boston
in the passenger service. William died
at sea in 1880.
Mrs. Lowell had four brothers and
two sisters, Miss Maria Clark alone
surviving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
The First Band Concert,

The first of the band concert series was
given at Monument park, last evening.
and as result there was no end to the
crowd out. While there was the usual
crowd from the city. there were great
many who had driven in from out OF
town and as the result there were a
great many carriages in the vicinity of
the park. The band never played better
than it did, last evening. and one of the
gems of the evening was Prof. Halls
cornet solo. ''Will You Then Be True?'
He was never heard TO better advantage
and there was a general regret when the
concert was over. The programme for
the evening was:
March, 1.-THE Charlton Sousa
Overture, Raymond" Thomas
WaltZes, "Impa ASSIGNED Dream" Tobani
Song for the Cornet, "Will You Then Be
True?' Day
r. b. Hall
Two-Step, ELI Greene's Cake Walk,
Arr. by Botteger
Medley Overture. 1.-The Winner Boyer
Russian Mazurka, La Czarine,"
Arr. by Claus
March, STARS and Stripes Forever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
Definite Boundary Line Necessary.

1t is becoming more evident to the
people living at the Plains that it will
be but a short time before some es-
tablished line will have to be made
there. Under the present circumstan-
ces it is almost impossible to tell which
land belong to the city and which to
private individuals.
Years ago when that section of the
city was nothing more than a field.
there was large house from which all
the lines were run. In fact, so COM
monty was it used in the surveys that
great many of the old deeds read.
starting from the old house so many
rods east, west, north or south" as the
case may be. In these courses which
had as a base the old house for a
starting point, monuments were put
down that the lines might be perma-
nent.
1t has now been discovered that
since these monuments were put down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
Mrs. Eliza Lowell.

Mrs. Lowell, the donor of the City
hall, was born in HallOwell, Feb. 20,
1904. and died in January last, but lit
tie less than 95 years of age. She was
the daughter of James Clark, he beinG
the son Of Peter Clark, son of Pease
Clark, who was the first settler of
Hallowell.
Mrs. Lowells great-grandfather,
Deacon Pease Clark, came from Attic
boro, in May, 1852, in a ship belonging
to the province of the Ninth Massachu-
sets Bay Colony, which came to the
Kennebec with supplies for Forts
Western and Halifax. What induced
Mr. Clark to seek this particular spot
upon which to erect a house, is UNI
known. although at this time the Ply
mouth proprietors were endeavorfng to
colonize their, land on the Kennebec,
and were making generous offers to
first settlers. No doubt Mr.. Clark
heard. and was favorably impressed
with the idea, thinking it good oppor-
tunity to obtain land for himself and
family of stalwart sons.
1t is said that his son Peter had
been on the Kennebec before; had come
here as an officer with men to guard
the workmen on the forts, and it is
also said that Deacon Clark came here
to see the country, prior to his moving
here. He received a grant of land
from the Plymouth Co. of 100 acres, it
being so rods wide and mile long,
embracing the central part of the city
of Hallowell. His son had the lot adj
joining his father on the south.
pafor Clark was horn in 173S and
came with his father to Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
School Board Meeting.

At the regular meeting of the
school board, last night, the members
present were Chairman Hanniford, DR..
J. +. Hill. Herbert L. Emery and Har-
vey d. Eaton.
The batch of bills was referred to
Committeeman Eaton. there being no
one present who thoroughly under
stood what the bills were for.
The matter Of the furniture for two
rooms in the Myrtle Street building
was brought up for discussion. Fears
were expressed that the furniture
which is to be used will not arrive in
time. The matter was left to the con-
struction and repair committee.
DIR. Hill reported that the committee
to which the matter had been referred
had decided on Miss Alice Brown as
teacher to succeed Miss Kidder resign
ed. Miss Brown was accordingly elect
ed.
DR.. Hill advanced the idea that some
Of the assistants shall receive a salary
since they are present all the time and
must be competent to take any school
at any time.
DIR. Hill also brought up the question
Of continuing the evening school. On
the motion of Mr.. Emery the superin-
tendent was authorized to investigate
the practibility of continuing that
school.
The matter Of enlarging the Western
Avenue school was brought up. The
plan, as DIR. Hill outlined it, is to cut
the building in two. move one part
back 26 feet and build in the space be-
tween the two sections. This plan will
give several additional rooms. The
cost Architect Bowie estimates will be
about $500. No definite action was
taken and the meeting adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
Some Of the HaiIowelI House Arrivals.

Among those who arrived, Tuesday,
and will be guests at the Hallowell
house during the reunion are the fol-
lowing: Mr.. George Billings, Boston
Mrs. George Billings, Boston; Ken
meth Billings, Boston; Mrs. George F.
Bodwell, Chicago; Miss Annie NJ. Lake
man and Mrs. Reuben Brooks. Glou-
cester, Mass; c. s. Davis, Mantle, CT.
Fl. II. Page and wife, Boston; F. d
Bragdon, Boston; c. H. Thing and
ladies. Boston; E. NJ. Rollins and Z. N
Rollins, Boston; Mrs. A. b. Moulton
Portland; c. r. Carleton and wife
Boston: Mr.. and Mrs. s. b. Merricl
and Miss E. V. Merrick, Germantown
Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
some have been moved, so that the

some have been moved, so that the
owners of property are as much at sea
for an exact line as though the monu-
ment had never been placed. There
are, of course, great many of the
monuments that have not been moved
by people, but at the same time the
frost has acted in such a manner that
the monuments have been thrown out
of place.
At the result it would be extremely
difficult is not impossible to find the
exact boundary of some of the proper
ty. A great deal of difficulty has been
experienced on that score already and
it is thought that the difficulty in 10
eating the lines is due in part to the
changes made in the position of some
of the monuments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Inc lady demonstration in II. A. Full
Ter * Cos. who is exhibiting in a prac-
ticaliway the merits of the new Victor
laundry starch is making many friends
by the polite and business-like way she
has of showing up the remarkable
merits of the article. No housekeeper
should neglect calling, some day this
week. and witnessing results in starch
ing clothes that will surprise them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12
very reasonable in price and exceed.
ingly obliging and kind.

Dingley & Decker say in their ad,
did you ever buy good lawn mower
for $2?" Did you? 1t hardly seems
possible but they are actually selling
one for that amount. AS to bicycles
you can buy now awfully low. Some
people buy an overcoat in March for
the next winter on account Of the price
being so low, this is an excellent way
to do in bicycles. lawn mowers and all
summer goods. they are now rushing
them off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Benjamin T. Goodwin will leave. the
first of September, for Scranton, Pa.
as a delegate to the convention of the
National Letter Carriers Association.
Every arrangement has been made for
a delightful trip. The owners of the
coal mines in that place have rendered
the services of guides. who will ac-
company the members of the associa-
ton through the coal mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

The bulletin board bere two funeral
notices, Tuesday morning. that of
Timothy O'Brien, late Co. f., 15lst New
York Volunteers, at o'clock Tuesday.
of George w. Gibson. late Co. f, 18th
Massachusetts Volunteers, at IL o'clock
Tuesday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

will be accommodated at all events
said Landlord Kneeland. yesterday. AL
though the reunion fills the house this
week there have been many nights dur
ing the past few weeks when all the
rooms have been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

A party from Hallowell consisting of
Mrs. J. Patterson. Mrs. l. Patterson
and Manley and Marie Paterson. ac-
companied by Mrs. S. and Miss Marie
Ransom of New York, were at the
Home. yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Daniel A. Norris whose funeral was
held at South Gardiner. Monday. had
recently filed an application for ad-
mission to the Home and notice of its
approval with instructions to report in
person We're received by him only a
few days before his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

c. H. Beane not only supplies the
thirsty multitude at his elegant soda
fountain with delicious and cool drinks
but also supplies families with bottled
Moxie, Berry's root beer, Pine Spring
Ginger Ale, Poland Spring water, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

There will be another band concert,
Thursday evening, on the Common.
The Gardiner Band has been putting
in some hard work and the results are
most pleasing to all. This is one Of the
institutions that the city should help
support and as they may need assist
ance, later on. this way is taken of
giving the public the good of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

The committee that has the Brad
street. excursion in charge. met at the
home of A. w. McCausland. Monday,
and discussed the matter. There were
400 tickets issued and when Friday
morning comes. there will probably be
every one of them used. All that is
now asked to make the event a grand
success is pleasant day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

There arrived in the city, two wagon
loads of as dirty a set of gypsics as
ever struck here. They camped on the
Brunswick road for little while to
Try to trade horses, but business was
9uet and they soon moved on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

The hearing of NJ. Shapiro will not be
held till next Saturday. as his counsel
cannot be present until that time. If
it is not heard by that day, it is safe
to say that no further chances will be
taken by him in trying to open, on Sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

There will be base ball game. this
afternoon, on the grounds above the
cemetery between picked teams from
HallowelI and Augusta. There is
much rivalry and an exciting contest
is expected. The game will begin at
) o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Ruth Batcheldor entertained a num-
Der of her little friends at her home on
North street. Monday afternoon, in
honor of her Sth birthday anniversary.
The afternoon was passed by playing
games and a general good time. Re-
freShmentS We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

C. o. Davenport's store is truly head
quarters for the camera business. both
cameras and photo supplies being in
full stock. All grades and styles. 1t
is decidedly convenient for the people
of Gardiner and vicinity to have such
depot instead of being constantly
obliged to send away for the many
different supplies. Mr.. Davenport IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

The committees of the Improvement
Society were hard at work all day, yes
terday, making the last arrangements
for the events of today. The refresh
ments to be served, this evening, are
furnished by members of the society,
the gentlemen furnishing the materials
for the ices and the ladies the cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Mrs f. NJ Barker was a passenger
on the boat for Boston. Tuesday, to at
tend the wedding of Miss Harrington
and Mr.. Pike al the Congregational
church, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

W. J. Govang, who has been employ
ed at Waterville, for nearly year. has
severed his connection there and re-
turned to this city, where he will pass
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Peaslee. who have
been visiting friends and relatives in
this city, returned, Thursday, on the
boat to their home at Beverly Farms,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Mrs. w. b. Wood went to Mill River,
2. +. l.. on the Pullman, this morning,
TO visit her former home. She was &C
companed by Miss Beatrice Wood.
who has been visiting here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Albert Smith, a middle-aged negro
was hanged, Tuesday, in the county Jail
at Harrisburg, Pa, for wife murder.
Smith left a statement to be made publ.
after his burial. No religious services
were held on the gallows Smith was
very nervous and badly frightened while
the officers were preparing him tor tho
execution. Smith poisoned his wife about
year ago and went to live with Annie
Winston, who had killed her husband by
the same means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin w. Fowles ar
rived on the evening train, Tuesday,
to remain until the close of the re-
union. They are guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Fuller's, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-12

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