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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
CITY GOVERNMENT MELTING.
Drug Stores Only Open for an Hour. Sundty
important Business.

At the regular meeting of the city
government Monday evening. nearly
all the members were present ana cN-
cept for the heat. am enjoyable meet
ing and a profitable one was had. The
reading Of the minutes of the last
meeting was the first business tran
sacted in the board Of aldermen. The
following till for wrong assessment on
schooner l.. G. Ballard was considered
in favor Of Mrs Helen A. benjamin.
The bill was for S21.65 ana was APP
proved by the assessors and referred
to the committee on accounts ana
claims. A bill from John u. Meader
for $14.25 was also referred to the
same committee. The bill was for store
tools used since 1894.
\ bill was passed that the ovcrscers
Of the poor shall have charge Of the
Levi Allen property on Liberty street,
recently purchased by the city, and the
proceeds for the same to be used for
the benefit of the poor and insane of
the city. bill that $50 be appropria-
ted from the contingent fund as salary
for a policeman at South Gardiner. \
permit was granted to w. d. Harring-
ton to use the streets for the moving
Of the building Of the A. NJ. Spear
Hose co. to their piece OF property re-
Gently purchased for the house
An order was introduced by Alder
man Church That the drug stores be
closed on Sundays except from the
hours Of TO 10 A. NJ" This was
unanimously passed Alderman Ha-
ley put in an order that the $393.19 I'M
drawn from the rifle range appropria-
ton be transferred to the contingent
fund This was passed by both boards
DR.. Cobb who was appointed as city
physician, appeared before the board
of aldermen to ascertain what his
duties were. Some discussion arose in
regard to the amount of salary An
order to draw $50 from the contingent
fund and add it to the salary of $3.50 for
attending all the city poor was intro
duced. 1t was passed by the aldermen
and council.
An order came up from the council
room for $40 to be drawn from the con
tinEent fund to be used to repair the
house at the Libby Hill cemetery. II
was passed by both boards.
A petition from b. A. Dill and n
others asking for a public highway
from Brunswick avenue to Rangelev
road over the farm of E. S. Edgecomb
was referred to the committee on new
streets. there being no land damage.
Licenses We're granted to r. NJ White
ana y. f. Dunlap to keep intelligence
o1llceS. 1heo ;. johnson was refused
license to keep a bowling alley and
Isl hooras and Palos common vict-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

uaIers The petition Of Milton S.
Briery. Henry r.. sSawyer and Charles
r. Robinson to keep billiard halls was
refused. The bonds of Henry ID. Nc
Grota. l. Silas Hamilton and M Sha-
piro were laid on the table for the
next meeting.
M. A. Harraden and w. G.. Preble
were granted licenses as auctioneers.
An ordinance order was introduced
that no person shall ride a bicycle af-
ter dark without a bicycle lantern and
for violation of the same shall be fined
S.. This was laid on the table.
The following ordinance order was
laid on the table for one week:
Sect. There shall annually be APP
pointed by the mayor ana board OF al
dermen in the months of March and
April or whenever vacancy snail oc~
cur, an inspector of paVements, whose
duties it shall be to superlntend all
operations in connection with the tax
ing up of the pavement on water street
and the replacing of the same NO
pavement in said street snail be taken
up by any party whatsoever, except
city officials, without first notifying the
said inspector of paVementS, ana from
the time of said notification until the
highway is returned To its original
state. the said Inspector shall have
general oversight Of the work and see
that the said highway is left in as good
condition as when operations were
commenced
Sect. 2-For any violation of the
above section the parties, associations
of corporations at fault shall forfeit
not less than $40 or more than $25,
one-h half 10 the complainant and one
| half to the city OF Gardiner.
Sect. 3-For the services above men
toned the said Inspector Of pavements
shall receive from the parties removing
the said pavement the sum of 81 per
day from the time said pavement is re-
moved until 1t is replaced. For a vio-
lation Of this section. the parties, as
sOciations or corporations at fault shall
be subject to the penalty subscribed in
section and further, the said inspect
or shall have an account against the
parties so refusing to pay for the
amount due him. The said inspector
shall receive no compensation from the
city of Gardiner.
Roll Of bills No. 3, amounting to
$l9i496 was ordered paid.
Adjourned for one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
Funeral OF Late S. B. Thayer.

Plymouth, June 4.-The funeral Of
the late Samuel Butman Thayer. whose
death by suicide occurred at HalowelI
last Wednesday, was held. Saturday
morning. al the old col. Butman home
stead. in this village, and was very
largely attended by the many friends
Of the deceased ana his family. The
body was in a heavy black casket and
had more the appearance Of being in
a sleep than IN death Flowers III
abundance We're sent In by friends and
neiEhbors and the somberncss Of the
room was much relieved by them Rev
J. W. Webster Of Newport, was the Of
ficiating clergyman and his remarks
We're Of very touching nature ana en-
tirely befttinE the occasion. The in
tcrment was in the village cemetery
in the same lot as the other members
Of the family are buried.
Samuel Butman Thayer was the only
child Of George H. and Ellen Butman
Thaycr. and was the grandson Of the
late col Samuel Butman. one NJ the
very first settlers Of Plymouth and in
his day one of the most Influential men
of the country. He WAS born III Ply
mouth in 1919 and attended the village
schools where he fitted for the Water
willie academy CnoW the Coburn Glass
zeal Institutcl where he took the course
of study ana fitted for college. He ala
not enter college. however. but went
directly into newspaper work. being
connected with the Eastern star. the
Dexter Gazctt. the Rockland Free
Press. a paper in st. Paul. Mimi. and
one in Providence X. !. Some years
ago. on account of failing health. he
retired from active newspaper work
ana retired to the ola homestead in this
village. where he lived for several
years. Last February. his health be-
ing much better than for many years.
he again entered the field of news
paper work ana brought the Halloween
News. which he has since published
and managed.
He was q very refined and scholarly
young man and his editorials were
clearly written and showed a Comprc-
henSive understanding Of all the issues
Of the day. He was a man of a very
retiring disposition and had bur few
intimate friends although his integrity
Of character made him respected by all.
His aged father and mother have the
sympathy Of the people of this town
Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The latest railroad rumors are to the
effect that the C. +. f. r. has at pre-
sent surveying party at work be-
tween Mattawamkeag ana Princeton
with view Of running their line be
tween those two points, coming down
through Baileyville along the Ameri-
can shore Of the St. CroiN. crossing
over to Canadian territory at Midtown
continuing on their branch 70 st. Ste
phen and on to st. John over the Shore
Line Road. for which they have an OPP
ton: thereby running over their own
system from the Pacific to the Atlantic
seaboard. AT st. stephen they are
negotiating for land on what is called
Victoria park. where a passenger sta
tjon and round house will be erected.
This route is claimed to be shorter
than from Mattawamkeag to st. John
over the Maine Central Road 70
Vanceboro and will avoid all trouble OF
running over other roads. for when
heavy rates are paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
City Government MEETING.

Tho regular meeting Of the city govern
mcnt was held last night. Mayor Stafford
presiding. Present. Aldermen Fuller.
Otis, Blatchford. Harrington. Currier and
Perkins. Roll Of accounts No. s. amount
ing to $S2iS.32, was read ana approved.
The committee on highways was author
lied and directed TO locate the drinking
fountain recently presented to the city By
Mr.. Benz. Vaughan. same To he placed
on Water street near the junction Of
Vaughan street.
The street commissioner was authorized
TO construct a sewer On Union street.
from present terminus near west line Of
\. S. Chadbourne's, to west line of War
rem street. under direction Of committee
on highways and sewers
The city treasurer was authorized to
negotiate temporary loan. additional u
those already authOrized-to an amount
not exceeding S3000-in anticipation OF
taxes for 1889. Meeting adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Co. G, Boys Brigade of America, had
inspection and drill at the armory, last
evening. Drillmaster White and the
commissioned officers of the Augusta
Brigade. ana Drilmaster Thompson and
officers Of the Baptist Brigade. were in
vted guests. The company was inspect
"a by Drilmastcr White. After the I'M
spectIOn the company and guests adj
journed To the vestry % the South Con-
gregational church. where a baked bean
supper and other refreshments provided
for them ny the ladies OF the church, Was
served them by members 81 the GIFTS
RrigaLe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

There promises to be great sport in
Watervile on the opening day Of the
superior court, June Il. The lawyers
of Augusta have agreed to play the
lawyers of Watcrville and Gardiner a
base ball game. Already some Of the
players are putting in some good hard
practice. Hon. q. Il. Clason will cover
first base As Mr.. Clason has already
won the name of great player it is
needless tn say that the bag will rs
well looked after Hon. \. NJ. Spear
viii play i'll the field ANA he too has
good record as q speedy player. W. G..
Atkins viii probably play short stop,
which ne can DO to the queens taste. II
the other places can put up as good
crowd as Gardiner hot game is as
sured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
Gardner Advertisements.

Of the State which at the present time is
not being worked to its fullest capacity.
Until Memorial day there had not been a
load Of hay on the square for several
months and none has made It's appear
ance since that holiday. The hay buyers
are al engaging what hay they can IN
this section and the prospect H. the farm
ers say, that they will realize some
thing out Of the crop, which, last year
they thought a fiat failure on account Of
its abundance. The prospect this year,
the farmers say. IS for a poor crop on ac-
count Of the lack Of rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Edward Mccormick was fined s. and
costs before Judge Larrabee, yesterday
morning. for disturbing the peace, Sun
day. He was allowed until this morn
ing to secure the necessary s11.13 with
which to settle. The woman who was
arrested. Sunday. for being drunk, APP
peared before the judge. She too plead
ed guilty to the charge and asked for
two hours in which toraise the amount.
She was allowed the time but did not
appear when the time was up. But it
was not long before she was again
heard from and this time at the upper
end of Water street. officer Andrews
found her in bad state of intOXication
and again arrested her. She will APP
pear again. today, and will go to jail
without doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
Would Not Suffer So Again for Fifty Times
lis Price.

/ awoke last night with severe pans
in my stomach. / never felt so badly
in all my life. When | came down 10
work this morning I felt so weak L
could hardly work. l went to Miller
McCurdy's drug store and they recon-
mcndcd Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. It worked Inc
magic and one dose fixed me all rlgh''
1t certainly is the finest thing l ever
used for stomach trouble. | shall not
be without it in my home hereafter TT
| should not care to endure the suilei
ings Of last night again for fifty times
It's PRICE,. H. Wilson, Liverymd"'
Burgettstown, Washington co. =
This remedy is for sale by Jno. Cousn
lin. IL Water street, druggist.
til, th, sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The game which was to have been
played by Colby WITH Bowlon. next Fri
day, has been cancelled and instead
Colby will play a game with team made
up Of down-riyer players. 4 week from
Wednesday, The action was decided at
a recent meeting or the committee. IL
has been reasoned that since Bowdoin
has dropped out Of the College League,
her only desire to play the scheduled
games for exhibition ~ simply that when
the end Of the season is over. B0wdoin
might. II she came on victorious. put III
the claim that had she stayed in the
league shc would have won the pcnnant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
FAIRFIELD.
Funeral Of Late Simeon Merrill.

The funeral Of the late Simeon Nar-
ill will be held ut his late home On
Newhall street. Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. Rev. o. 5. Pulsbury "
the Methodist church. will ofIiciate and
the Masonic bodies and odd Fellows
Will he in attendance Ny. Merrill hav-
ing been very prominent member Of
both orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Monday forenoon, at about ll.3o
o'clock, City Marshal Drake, Deputy
Marshal Andrews and Constable Burns
armed with a search warrant signed
by Mabel Smart entered the premises
of Frank McClear on Water street and
found about a quart of whiskey and
some beer. McClear appeared before
Judge Larrabee. in the afternoon, and
pleaded guilty TO the charge of selling
intoxicating liquors and was bound
over TO the next term of court at Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The 18th anniversary Of the Halo
well Commandery, u. o. G.. c., will oc-
cur. this evening. The supreme and
grand commanders are expected. also
members from the Augusta and Gardi-
ner communicates. Ice cream and cake
will be served and a good entertain
ment has been provided. Free to MEM
bers of the order and invited guests.
Ladies Of the order will please bring
cake. No postponement on account Of
weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The town feels the loss Of Mr.. Mer-
TIL greatly as he has ever been promi-
nent in both town and business circles.
HIS benevolence and CHEEKY nature
with his musical abilities made him a
man who was more than ordinarily
liked and respected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The Journal was at fault in Mondays
edition in regard to the instructress OF
the graduating class of the High school
FOR their closing exercises. Miss Mae
Shepherd is instructing them, and Miss
Josephine Wood the Highland Avenue
Class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
and, in fact, everything, as perfectly as
he range.

Childrens day was observed at the
Methodist church, Sunday, with appro-
pirate exercises. A large number
heard the pastors sermon on Birds"
in the morning. The decorations were
very beautiful. The choir did its best
and the attention of the audience in
the evening showed the excellence of
the concert given by the young people,
assisted by the choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The Methodist Missionary ladies will
give a supper in their vestry Thurs
day evening from to f. NJ, for
which no price Will be asked, but each
one will be asked to make a free will
offering to aid in building a school in
China in honor Of Mrs. Alderman Of
Boston. All friends are invited and
only adults, unless children are ac-
companied by parents, will be expect
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

G. II. Rideout of HOulton has just ar
rived, brought along a carload Of Aroos-
took horses which are for sale at Task
er's stable. They are for general bust
ness purposes and it Is said there are
some good steppers among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The paving stones which were ire
moved from the lower end of Water
street, last winter, We're, yesterday, re-
placed, which greatly improves the
looks of the street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

A little sport was given the people of
noon, when George Williams brought
out rat trap containing Is rats. 7, a.
Houlehan's fox terrier was around and
as fast as the rodents left the trap
short work was made of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06
WATERVILLE.

The first real evidence of the Colby
commencement exercises will occur.
Wednesday morning when the seniors
last chapel will mark the commencement
of the senior vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The invitations for the reception to
the graduating class are expected to
be out, by Wednesday. This year, the
Alumni Association have charge of the
entire reception. new feature, but
one that will prove a good one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The game of base ball which was to
have been played, Saturday afternoon,
but which was postponed on account OF
the league game between the Freeport
and Gardiner High schools, will be
played, next Saturday afternoon the
contesting teams being the Remedies
and the Coburn Classical Institutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

w. Ed Ward, who for four years has
been driver for the American Express
Co. in this city, left. yesterday, for
Northeast Harbor, where he has fine
position for the same company for the
summer. John ellison will be the driv-
er in this city during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

60 a, I. r., Watervile Lodge, No. s.
A. .. L. W.. has received an invitation
TO parade on the evening of June 90
in Boston at the meeting of the Grand
Lodge. The matter will be brought up
at the meeting of the company, Thurs
day evening, when it will be decided
whether or not the invitation will be
accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

f. 3. Woods sales of blue flame oil
stoves are very gratifying to him from
the fact that those who have purchased
are so wonderfully pleased with them.
one lady in particular was delighted at
finding the stove cooked meats. bread
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The Silence Howard Hayden Chapter.
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
will meet, Wednesday evening, at the
Woman's reading rooms on Main street
at 40 O'Clock. Lieut.. Dutton will speak
on Experiences in the Late War" Each
member is asked to invite friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

b. II. Blake is decorating the walls
and ceiling of the HalloWell National
Bank. 4 new steel ceiling, new plas-
tering on the walls, and other i'm
provement have been recently made,
and when completed the banking rooms
will present very neat appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mr.. NJ. |. Parker and Mrs. Nettic +.
Pierce We're united in marriage. Saturday
evening. at the home of w L. Paine of
this city, Rev. J. +. Cochrane ofIicia ting.
Mr.. Parker has leased the Clement farm
on the West Gardiner road, where they
will reside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell returned
to their home at Haverhll, Mass.
Monday, after a two weeks visit to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Lunt on Higholborn
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Oliver Libby and Bert Pendleton of
Warren, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. q. A. Harrington. Sunday. Miss
Spear and Miss Harrington accompan-
led them on their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mrs. Sidney Decker left on the fore
noon train, Monday, for Haverhill.
Mass, where she will visit relatives.
She will also visit at Worcester and
Boston before returning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

If G. II. Bcanes elegant soda fountain
is not getting in some hot worla these
warm days it must be on account of the
big body of ice stored in it. Berry's delic-
ious root beer suits the writer pretty well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The Vassalboro wooden mill which was
shut down short time ago has been
started up again. The mill was sold to
the trust, several weeks ago and of late
has been shut down while an account of
stock has been taken. That work Is now
completed and the mill has been started
nm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The city's clock is bound to be up to
the times and just now is some five
minutes ahead of the correct time. 1t
may be all right, but it is a little in
convenient at times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mrs. W. G. Heseltinc, Mrs. a. J.
Burns ana Mrs. Dingley went to Port
land, yesterday, to attend the convcn-
ton of Cnivcrsalist churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Those showers Of yesterday, laid the
dust IN great shape, but were not the
best thing for those who were caught
out without an umbrella.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The city clerks office at the Library
building was a busy place, yesterday,
there being over 200 pensioners there
with their papers, it being pension day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

THAT cold storage meat ana fish room in
II. a. Fuller K co.'s is always in apple
pie order, a refreshing place to abide
these summer days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mrs. Austin Bragg Of Waterville, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Goodrich, at the New Mills, re-
turned to her home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

George w. Choatc went to Ocean Point
on the morning boat, yesterday. to work
on cottage being erected by y. Noycs
& Son OF Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

The class Of 90, Iallowell High school.
have just received their invitations. They
were furnished by {. A. Prescott ana are
very neat ana tasty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Henry Baker, assistant superintendent
Of the Maine division, American Express
Co, was in town. yesterday, examining
the accounts at the local Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

p. W. Means of Bath, returned to
that city. yesterday. after a short visit
to friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Webster Gatchell has recently pur-
chased sailboat of Harry Boynton.
which he will put in the Cobbosseecontea
pond at an early date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Mrs. Louise NJ. Pinkham returned to
her home at Lewiston. yesterday, after
| a short visit to Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

II. w. Whitman Of Boston, arrived,
yesterday. for short visit to friends in
this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-06

Ernest AvcrilI. who has been very
ill with inflammation Of the bowels, is
now rapidly improving.