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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
Grant Chapter. o. A. r., Holds Interesting
MeetinQ,

The March meeting of Samuel Grant
chapter. ID. a. r.. with Mrs. Rice was
a very pleasant affair. a goodly num-
Der were present, including two new
members. The regent having just re-
turned from the Continental Congress
presented most interesting report,
containing many incidents of the great
work accomplished by this gathering of
100 women, as also the social functions
which were given in their honor.
There We're several matters of inter-
est to Daughters discussed. one being
The Preservation of the Home of
Betsey Ross" in Philadelphia, where
the first flag was made. This found
ready response from each member
present. By small subscription, ac-
companied with their signature, per-
sons are entitled to life membership
in this worthy undertaking. Another
most touching appeal came from the
Saratoga Chapter. D. A. r., enlisting
assistance in the erection of a monu-
ment in memory of Reubena Hyde
WalWorth, a charter member of that
Chapter. and a young lady of rare
mind and heart who went as nurse
in the late war with Spain. and after
caring for many a sick and wounded
soldier and nursing them into health,
became victim of that dread disease,
typhoid fever. and gave her own life,
Oct IS. 1898. Chas. Hanson Town mas
truly said:
mo storm of praise will be bestowed on
her
Sweet nurse-yea. angel-gentle minister.
And yet she served her nag-not as a
man.
But, better still; as only woman can"
The regent urged upon the members
the necessity of finding all graves of
their ancestors. and placing suitable
bronze markers upon them.
1t was also decided to hold a whist
party at an early date and ask friends
to assist with their presence and
money. After the singing of 1.-The
Old Thirteen" beautiful song writ
ten for the ID. A. r., refreshments
were served and all departed with
many kind wishes to the regent and
hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
WATERVILLE.
A Large Shipment Of Potatoes.

one of the largest shipments of pota-
toes which has ever passed through
this city went out, Sunday. by two
special freights. The first freigh,
was made up partly of 40 cars and the
second of So cars of potatoes. Each
car contained 500 bushels of potatoes
so that the entire shipment contained
$500 bushels.
The greater part of the potatoes
came from Aroostook county from
which place there has been more po-
tatoes shipped this year than for a
great many years. There has been a
sharp advance in the price of pota-
toes and the dealers have taken ad-
vantage of the movement to unloa
their tubas. The shipments have been
going on for over a month now
Hardly day passes when the greater
part of one train is not made up of
cars containing potatoes shipped from
Aroostook county.
So great have been the shipments
that it has been impossible to, meet
the demand for heater cars and as the
result it has been necessary to make
up heater cars by putting small stove
in each car. AS the train was made
up of ears containing other commo-
dities ii was necessary to send out
two engines with one of the trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

prizes. recently offered for the speci-
mems OF original work in English COM
position. The three successful con-
testants were Melville Simmons, Miss
Alice Webber and Alton Flagg. The
prizes given were copy Of Shake
spcare, Back Country POEMS" and
Bird Craft" presented respectively In
order named. Two OF the essays were
published In the local press, last week.
How Jack White Became a Jockey"
by Melville Simmons in the Register.
and THE Character of Washington"
by Miss Weber in the News princi-
pal Dutch states that the contest has
been valuable as an instructive lesson;
first, to the pupils In showing what
standard OF work is essential to meet
successfully such competitions:
secondly, to the teachers in indicating
certain weak points needing earnest at
tention and Improvement. The lesson
is obvious. We need more careful, sys-
tematic and intelligent instruction in
English, both oral and written, as a
study not only in the High school but
more particularly in the Grammar
grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
FAIRFIELD.
WILL PROBABLY REBUILD.
Strong Movement 10 Keep the ". E. Whitb..
more Co. in Town.

There Is strong movement on foot 10
keep the w. f. Whittemore Furniture
Co, whose building was destroyed by fire
Friday morning. In town. When first es-
tablished here, in 1895. the business was
not very paying one. but under the
careful management of W E. White.
more, who is thoroughly familiar with
every detall of the business. it has stead
lily increased during the past three years
and at the time Of the fire had. more Or
ders than could possibly be handled. An
addition to the large building had Just
been completed and even then there was
not room enough. The crew has been in.
creased from S TO 40 and the weekly pay.
roll has been a tidy sum. &
The loss Of the building in the midst Of
the spring rush Of business has been A
very great Inconvenience and If the COM
pany could find suitable building any,
where 1t is thought much time might be
saved by moving. as an entirely new out
fiji of tools and machinery will have to be
purchased. Fairfield has. therefore.
feared that II might lost this prosperous
business and has determined to keep it il
possible.
~ canvass of the street. Saturday.
showed that every business man wanted
the company to remain here and almost
all were willing 10 pledge a weeks work
toward new building in order that a
large crew might be put on and the work
rushed as rapidly as possible. Mr.. Whit
temore personally desires to remain here,
but if the business demands it will move
to come other town.
1essrs. 9. A. Nye, A. +. Gerald and Z.
y, lawrence, who compose the Fairfield
Building Co., which furnished the build
ing and were the prime movers in getting
the company here, held meeting, Satur-
day afternoon. to consider the question Of
rebuilding. The books showed that the
business had been paying profit of per
cent. on the capital invested. 1t was
growing SO rapidly that an enlargement
the conditions there is little doubt that a
building at least onc-third larger than the
old one is needed.
The site occupied by the Totman store
house destroyed by fire last summer has
been suggested for the new building. This
would give the company improved ship
ping facilities and would be much more
convenient in many ways. AT any rate
the town has fully resolved that II will do
in its power ,or the company in
order to keep it here. and the matter is
quite stir among the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
CITY GOVERNMENT.
First Meeting Of the New 6oards--The Subor.
dinate City Officials Elected.

The first meeting since the forma-
ton of the new City government occur
red at the city rooms, Monday even
ing. at $50 o'clock, with Mayor Patten
in the chair and City Clerk Chas. o.
Wadsworth, recorder. The aldermen
present We're: Atkins, Plaisted. Haley,
Douglass. Harrington and Church.
Nearly all the councilmen were pres
ent and were presided over by Presi-
dent Daley with L. w. Robbins clerk.
After the meeting had been called to
order and the records of the previous
meeting read and approved and other
routine business transacted, the new
business was taken up.
An order was read whereby the New
England Telephone Co. petitioned the
mayor and board of aldermen for the
location of new poles and wires there
on in the following streets and high
ways: Mt. Vernon street between
Farmingdale line and High street line;
Water street and River road from
School street to the residence of Mr..
Chas Lawrence at South Gardiner
1t was voted by the board of aldermen
to table the petition until. Monday
evening, April TO- at 7.30 o'clock. at
which time there will be a hearing on
the matter.
The next business was the appoint
ment of officers in the fire department.
which resulted as follows, all being re-
elections:
Continental Hook and Ladder and
Hose Con- w. Pray, foreman; Bert
Cobb. clerk.
Alert Hose Co. No. 1.-Chas. w.
Goodwin, foreman; Melvin c. Rines.
clerk.
II. w. Jewett Hose co. No. A.
James r. Dill, foreman; II. l.. Ring,
clerk.
Eagle Hose Co. No. u. L. Kendall,
foreman: J. w. Jones. clerk.
A. NJ Spear Hose Co. No. 5.-Wal-
lace Purncll. foreman; A. F. Morrison,
clerk.
Cobbossee steamer. No. 1.-Chas. G.
Neal. foreman; Alva NJ. Neal. clerk.
Steamer City of Gardiner. No. . -
Orris Larrabee, foreman; Jas. Burgess,
clerk.
A communication was read from S.
w. Andrews in which he offered to
take the deputy marshal's berth at
salary of $3.50. No action was taken.
The election of subordinate city Off
GERS resulted in the reelection of last
years officials with but few exceptions
The election of truant officer was laid
on the table until the next meeting.
The choosing of an inspector of build
ings was also tabled.
Next came the election of night
Waterman and special police. There
was much interest shown in the elec-
ton of these officers and it. was neces-
sary to take Is ballots to decide who
the first night Waterman should be.
At this time the aldermen's room was
well filled with citizens anxious to
know who would be the lucky man.
There We're five candidates for the
office: Messrs Cusick, Armes. Russell,
Andrews and Meader. and the voting
resulted as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
City Government Matters.

A special meeting of the city govern
ment was held. Monday evening.
Every alderman and the mayor were
present, the session opening promptly
at 1.30' o'clock.
The board decided that the fire in
the house of Herbert Welch, a few
days ago, was caused by an accident
in thawing out a water pipe.
Aldermen Blatchford. Harrington
and Perkins were appointed a commit
tee on City hall affairs.
City Marshal Church has made the
following appointments for special po-
lice: Frank Greeley. Charles A. Per-
kins, George M. Varney. Charles E.
WescOtt, Charles w. Stevens; David
Walton for Industrial school; Joseph
p. James at Johnson Bros shoe factory:
Electric Road, Sherman Dunn, Clyde
Nottage. Henry w. Clark. w. f.
Blaisdell, Leslie Young. Hiram Hun
ton.
1t is expected that the appropriation
bill will be ready for presentation,
about April 15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
Annual Session Of Maine Good Tsmplars Will
Be- Held April t2 and ~.

The fourth annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Maine Good Templars which
will be held in Lewiston. April II and Is.
promises to be the largest and liveliest
held for years Grant Rogers, ex-county
attorney of Sagadahoc. who has ably
filled the office of grand chief templar for
the past three years, will not be candi-
date for reelection. Rev. n. J. Wheeler
of Auburn, is a candidate for the office
of grand chief templar. N. A. Game of
West Kennebunk. is also candidate for
the same Office.
United Lodge of Lewiston, will tender
a banquet to all delegates and members,
Tuesday, April II. from S to r. NJ, after
which Rev. A. ]. Wheeler and DIR. Ed
ward Everett. ex-congressman of Massa-
chusetts, will hold joint debate in City
hall on License Versus Prohibition"
Dr. Everett, who is a brilliant orator, will
speak for License, while the side of Pro-
hibition will be champiOned by MIR.
Wheeler, who is at home in joint debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

~
who would like to see the new hall at
the installation. Wednesday evening,
50 the doors VIII be opened at 2.30 in
the afternoon.
The following gentlemen will be on
hand to show the beauties OF the new
temple to all who wish to view them:
S. w. Cults, G. ID. Libby, Il. s. Lin
coin on the part Of Maine Command
cry, No. 1; J. c. Lander, Henry Far
ripgton. A. Bailey, on the part Of
Adoniram Council. N. s: +. 5. Smith,
J. Langdon Quimby and Geo. Earring
ton on the part of Lebanon Royal
Arch Chapter, No. IS; A. G. Brown. F. s.
Newbert. and F.. T.. McCausland, on
the part Of Hermon Lodge, No. 32.
Mrs. o. Il. ClasOn, Mrs. Geo. john
son. Mrs F. +. McCausland, Mrs. r.
l.. Loring. and Miss Lucy Brown will
entertain in the ladies' parlor, and 1t
is needless to say that they will make
everyone who enters feel thoroughly
at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Mrs. George G. Dockum. who for two
years past, has resided with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. G. A Ross, at her home on
Court street, died.. Sunday afternoon
Mrs Dockum had been in poor health for
several months, slow paralysis causing
her death. She was born in Brighton, 60
years ago. and passed her early youth
there. later moving to Andover, Mass.
where she was married to her husband,
who died two years ago. Mrs. Ross was
the only child born of this union. Mrs.
Dockum was an cstimable and we'll
beloved woman and had a large number
of friends. Funeral services will be held
from the residence OF Mr.. Ross on Court
street, today at 2.s0 P. NJ, conducted by
w. II. Spencer, D. d.. pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
Harry osolan 10 Coach Colby.

The management of the Colby base
ball team has secured Harry Dolan to
coach the team. this spring. There was
some little question at first whom it
would be best to secure. Manager
DascOmb had his eye on two men. but
could not make up his mind at once
which would be better for the team, he
being very anxious not to make the
slightest mistake In his choice.
Dolan was at one time the captain
OF the Springfield, Mass, team and
made quite q record for himself while
playing on the Boston team as pitcher
He was there known as the crack left
handed pitcher. With such coach and
material under the management Of
Manager Dascomb there seems to he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

And Michael Cusick was declared elect
ed. Geo. w. Russell received the whole
number of votes for second night watch
man.
The result of the voting seemed to sur
prise those present, yet all were well sat
isfied with the final cnoice.
The board of health stands: James
Church, years: Jerry Prebe, . years;
DR.. Fred Strout, / year. Mr.. Church was
reelected as member of the board
There were three candidates, Mr.. Meader,
A. NJ. Spear and James Church. The first
ballot was: James Church, 3; A. NJ Spear,
2: Mr. Meader, l. The second ballot:
James Church. 4; A. NJ. Spear, 2.
An order introduced in the council by
F. E. Andrews, that all applications for
the abatement of taxes should be acted
upon by the city government, was passed
and sent up for concurrence and after
lively discussion it was passed by the
board of aldermen.
An order from the common council, in
troduced by the joint standing committee
on finance, appropriating $50 tor truant
officers fee, was passed in concurrence.
1t was then suggested by Alderman
Church that the matter of deputy mar
shall be thoroughly discussed. Mr.. Church
thought the appointment of Il deputy
marshal at a moderate salary would be
far better than to have SO many special
police. 1t now costs 500 to take care of
the lookup. and with a deputy marshal
this expense would be cut off. Aldermen
Atkins, Douglass and Plaisted expressed
their views and seemed to agree that an
energetic deputy was what the city
needed.
Fenwick Written said he would fill the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Dana. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Swain. slipped on the kitchen
floor of his home. Saturday forenoon. and
fell striking his head on door stool. Ii
was soon found that the child was seri-
ously injured and Mr. Swain harnessed
a horse and quickly drove TO this village.
distance of three miles. and returned
with DR.. Dascombe. who examined the
child. DR.. Dascombe remained with the
child some time and left thinking nothing
serious would result from the accident.
In the afternoon the child's condition
rapidly grew worse and death ensued, late
in the afternoon. Funeral services will
be held, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Ii is a well-known fact that olives have
advanced in price tremendously. Whlie
the stock H. A. Fuller 4 Co. have on
hand lasts you can Duy those pint bottles
Mt 25 cents. The new lot will certainly be
40 cents. "a word to the wise, ETC. An
other piece of information that costs you
nothing and will save you much Is this;
Those very large bottles OF mixed pickles
that are being sold at 10 cents can My
last few days. No more expected at
such a price. Some are wise enough to
buy five bottles for future use. Again,
YOU can for while buy 15-cent boxes
English mustard at cents, four boxes,
q cents. Isn't it good place to trade?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Albert Heselton of Augusta. better
known as Sinner" figured prominent
ly in police circles, Monday He visit
ed Hallowell in the morning, was in
toxicated. but returned to Augusta, ap-
parently without having made any
trouble. City Marshal Church was lat
err notified that Heselton attempted to
relieve a certain individual of his time
keeper. Heselton was found in Au-
gusta and was brought before Judge
Stafford for a hearing: the complainant
was not on hand. however. and Hesel-
ton was left in the rear office of the
Northern National Bank until said
complainant could be found When
the complainant arrived with the mar
shall Heselton was not to be found,
having escaped by back window.
He was captured. late in the after
noon. and will be given hearing. this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Sunday last at noon. the splendid new
hall of the hospital was opened with seats
for 200 All its furnishings are new. The
tables are from the S. n. Maxcy Manu-
featuring Co.. Gardiner; stools from
Thomas p. Reals Co, Portland; cutlery
and crockery from the Central Branch.
Dayton. o. In the arrangement of these
articles there is plenty of elbow room
for the o,d soldiers. and as the hall has
neither post nor pillar, there are no OBJ
structions. Light, heat and ventilation
are carefully considered and cheerfulness
abounds. Sergeant Henry w. Thayer. the
superintendent of this important depart
ment, has all the personal attributes that
insure success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
Nigh scAssI Notes.

The Senior class will present the
play Among the Breakers" at Wilson
hall, Saturday evening, April 8.
The April meeting Of the Education
Union will be held at the High school,
Friday evening, April Z.
Principal Dutch will deliver a paper
on 'The English Course" at the meet
ing of the Schoolmasters' Club, Friday
evening of this week.
There were three contestants for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
II. A. FULLER,
Gardiner, Maine.
OFFERS YOU

10 doz. Fancy Canned Dandelions. 19c..
$40 doz. Equal to fresh goods every
time.
Is doz. JERSEY Bart Pears, 15c., Z for 81. 90.
Nice soft goods, such as usually sell for
Is to 20 cts.
doz. Cal. Sliced Peaches, 21c., $40 doz.
Fancy goods that cost you ordinarily
from 30 to IS cts.
20 doz Lemon Cling Cal. Peaches. 1Sc., 3
for soc. Worth 500 doz. for us to buy.
% doz. Cal. Apricots. 12lkc.. $l45 doz.
Fancy goods reduced from 15c. which
we could not replace on the present
market for less than SITS doz.
80 loz. Salmon Steak. 15c., for $l.OO.
Worth Zoe. anywhere. .,,-
20 dog. Preserved Blackberries, 1Oc.. $l.l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Passion week services of the South
Congregational church will be held
during the week as follows: Tuesday
afternoon at g. with Mrs. Stinson. Sec
ond street; Wednesday afternoon at 8
with Miss Sylvinia Smith: Wednesday
evening. regular mid-week meeting at
the chapel. at : o'clock; Thursday
evening at /. with Miss Lizzie Page:
Friday at with Miss Mary Dole: Sat
urday at with Mrs. w. II. Clearwa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Charles Burwell of Whiting, who has
been visiting his son. Charles iSurwell of
this village, died. Monday noon. after
lingering Illness Mr.. Burwell was a man
of estimable character. highly respected
by those who knew him. There will be
a short service at the home of his son.
Tuesday at l O'clock and the remains
will be taken to his late home for the
funeral services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
" intends to be on bottom as regards

The revival meetings at Randolph,
which commenced five weeks ago, will
continue every evening this week ex-
cept Tuesday and Saturday evenings
Miss Atkinson of Augusta. conducted
the meeting, Monday evening. and Rev.
A. S. Ladd. D. D.. of Augusta, VIII
preach at the Wednesday evening SER
vice. The meetings are largely at
tended and through the efforts or Rev.
A. II. Hanscom are very successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Arthur Vose and w. Fl. Savage of Wa
tervile. who are in the employ of the
New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company were in town. Monday. on their
way to Brighton to make arrangements
for telephone office in that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Mr.. Lindley De Orsie Allen and Miss
Abbie Edna Bachelor, both of West
Gardiner, were united in marriage at
the residence of ]. f. Babb, Monday,
by Rev. Mr.. Glow. They left on the
afternoon train for a short visit to
Vassalboro friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

AS sample of the enterprise that
possesses E. NJ. Dolloff. the shoe man.
just read his ad and see where he is saw
ing You SOC. per pair on a standard
make of boots that have invariably sold
heretofore at $500. Mr.. Dolloff evident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

II. F. Warren commenced opening
the stock for his remodelled store.
Monday. The improvements included
general attention to the counters and
fixtures, a new steel ceiling and n
plate glass front. 1t is certainly a very
commodious and pleasant store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

John o. Haines purchased the stylish
dapple gray mare owned by ii. B. Bearce.
Monday. This horse is 6-year-old
weighs 1850 and stands 1874 hands high.
Last season she went mile in "a The
price paid was 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

The Ladies Guild of Randolph, will
meet with Mrs. Walter Wyman at her
residence on Undertook street, Thurs
day afternoon. If the weather should
be stormy. the meeting will occur the
first fair day following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

The funeral of the late Mrs. Augusta
l.. Moreton. who died at WalIaston,
Mass, few days ago, was held at the
home of her brother, Mr.. Charles
Trask in Farmingdale, Sunday Rev.
A. A. Lewis officiated. The interment
was made at Oak Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

George b. Warner OF Pittsiield, was
in the city on business, yesterday. Mr.
Warner will remain here a few days
To assist his father Il. F. Warner. in
reopening his dry goods store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

The degree staff of Hallowell Com
mandery, L. q. q. c.. will eXemplfy
work before the Augusta Commandery
this evening. An extra car will leave
Hobbs waiting room following the 6.3S
regular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28
SKOWHEGAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Weston of Bos-
ton arrived in town, Monday and will
pass a few days here with Mr.. Weston's
mother Mrs. Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-28

Amesbury & Wakefield probably never
offered more popular bargain than that
large So Wilton rug they are selling at
$1.9S, while they last. Their window dis
play shows them to advantage.