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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The work OF raising the buildings on the
easterly side Of Main street belonging to
the Appleton estate, was commenced.
Yesterday morning. When the grade OF
the sidewalk that has been put In during
the administration Of Mayor Philbrook
was established. it was found that the
buildings were several feet below the
level of the street AS the result there
remained but two things for the owners
to do, either put in an elevator or raise
the buildings. The work Of raising the
northern building was completed, yester-
day, and as the result of the work there
was great improvement in the appear
ance of the street. The second building
Is to be raised at once. 1t is now thought
that the sidewalk will be completed by
the last of the week. When that work
is done there will be a STRAIGHT line OF
concrete walk from the stauon to the Bay
View. and it will be in perfect keeping
with the remainder of one of the most
beautiful cities in the New England
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
AFTER A VACATION.
A Wild Man from Skowhegan Is Therefore
Accommodated At Fairfield.

Deputy Sheriff Mutt had a peculiar
case, Wednesday. Tuesday evening, a
stranger was seen to take some
bananas from the bunch hanging in
front of Allie Lowell's. Mr.. Lowell
asked him to return the fruit or settle
and he sulleniy refused to do either.
officer Mutt was called but could get
but very little out of him, most of his
questions being answered by a vacant
stare. When asked where he was
working he said he was haying. but
could not tell the name of his employer
He was not intoxicated and seemed 70
be rational enough when he pleased.
but was stubbornly bent on having ms
own way even if it included theft. he
was given a chance to leave town but
refused to go.
1t seemed like a case of a passionate
longing for a vacation at the county's
expense, yet after he was placed in the
lookup he made vigorous attempt to
break through the bars with club. He
was brought before Trial Justice Simp-
son. Wednesday morning, and given
sentence of so days for simple larceny.
Officer Mutt took him to Skowhegan.
Wednesday forenoon.
At the hearing he refused to give any
name. but in Skowhegan he is known
as Henry Wakefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
Our Tax Rate, 17.7 Mills.

The tax rate of the city has been fig
ured out and is found to be III mills.
This is a reduction of 23 mills from
last year. But while the rate is lower
the taxes will be about the same as last
wear. 1t was done by increasing the
valuation of a few pieces of property
in the city, those of the Gardiner
Water Co. the GARDINER Real Estate
Co.. the Kennebec Light and Heat Co.
and Joshua Gray. There was also a
valuation of about 100000 placed on
logs that were never before taxed.
There is liable to be some trouble en-
sue from the increased valuation as
nearly all these companies will take
the matter to court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
HlLLOWELL HOUSE,
HALLOWELL, MAINE.
New and modern in all respects.
Rooms en- suite and with bath.
o. A. KNEELAND, Manager.
Q pr29 d3moS, Sthp

mony related TO the condition of the doc
tor during his residence here. She
quoted many instances to show thaN he
was subject to Authorizations and was at
times insane as a result Of the excessive
use of liquor and drugs. On cross-ques-
tioning she admitted that the doctor was
an unusually brilliant man when he was
himself.
Mr. Hussey was the next witness and
his testimony corroborated that given by
his wife, Mrs. Hussey. During his ex
animation the court adjourned until 7
o'clock in the evening.
At the evening session the examination
of Mr.. iIussey was concluded. Nothing
new was brought out in his testimony.
The testimony of the next two witnesses
was along the same line as that of the
preceding witnesses. Mrs. II. A. Hall
testified as 20 the doctors condition at
the time of his wife's death, and Mrs.
Rand, at whose home the doctor died, as
to his condition during the months pre-
ceding his own death.
The tenor of the testimony during the
afternoon and evening was that the doc
tor was in bad shape. mentally and phys,-
cally, much of the time, and, in the opin-
ion of the witnesses, this was caused by
the excessive use of Intoxicating liquors
and drugs. The cross examinations
showed that he was conducting his prac-
tice when he was not confined to the
house. and that a part of the time, at
least, he was rational The fact that he
had delivered two brilliant Memorial aG-
dresses only short time before his last
illness was also brought out
At $50 the court adjourned until 3
o clock Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The following quotation from let
ter of Gen. II. w. Lawton to an old
Civil War comrade is Of interest to the
veterans of the Home, who know him.
some as a comrade, others as the first
army inspector to make an official visit
to the Home: You ask me to give a
comparison of the two wars. The war
of the Rebellion was one Of the great
est conflicts the world has ever known:
the war with Spain is probably one of
the least that have ever been fought,
but the results are greater. perhaps.
than any war we have ever had. The
fighting qualities of the men are the
same. The American soldier is one
with courage, nerve and grit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

1t is confidently expected that by next
Sunday the connecting line between the
BentonBenton Falls and Waterville &
Fairfield Electric Roads will be com :
peted so there will be no necessity for
taking long walk in order to get from
one line to the other. 1t is not planned
at present to run through ears between
the two places. but instead the Benton
Falls car will stop in Fairfield at the
place where the Waterville- Fairfield car
now stops. The Waterville-Fairfield car
will stop short distance below the pres
ent terminus. No change will be made
in the running time of either road In
stead the people from this city may MAKE
connections by taking the cars leaving
the Plains ON the half hour, and return.
ing may connect by taking the cars leav-
ing the Benton Falls end of the line on
the hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
0AGGEr.FARNnAM HEARING.
Judges Wiswell and Savage to Decide Fine
Points in an Insurance Case.

The hearing in the case of w. r. Dag
get of Waterville, versus the estate Of
the late DIR. Farnham, was begun in the
Opera house, Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. before Judges Wiswell of Ellis
worth and Savage of Auburn This is an
action brought to recover on a life insur-
ance policy by the heirs of Dr. Farnham
a snort time before the doctors death his
insurance policy was purchased by w. L.
Dagget. an insurance agent. This case
was brought before the court in Show
hogan and instead Of being left to the
jury was referred to the judges for a de-
cision. j. w. Manson of Pittsfield. and
q. NJ. Chapman of this town, represent
the plaintiffs, and Hon. I'll. M. Heath of
Augusta, the defendant.
In his opening, Mr.. Manson stated that
when the policy was assigned the doctor
was of unsound mind. The policy had
been given as collateral security. He
then gave a brief history of DR.. Farm
ham. stating that when he came here
from Buffalo, N. ", he was the victim
of Intoxicating liquors and drugs and
was suffering from fit of insanity and
had to have constant watching and medi-
cal attendance. This condition had been
caused by the excessive use of liquor ana
drugs and was liable to result in soften
ing of the brain and death. The insurance
had been taken out, he claimed, while
this condition was known. He took thu.
position that the assignment of policy
to one not interested in the life of the
one insured is invalid.
Mrs. Hussey of East Madison, a sister
in-law of the late Mrs. Farnham, was the
first witness. The burden Of her testt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Il enjoy going to band concerts in this
city said travelling man, yesterday
Il thoroughly enjoy music and don't
know but that l would walk a mile TO
hear hurdy-surdy. A person can so to
Il band concert here and hear the music
and not be disturbed by the endless talk,
of the people around you. The
people here seem to go to hear the music
played by the band and not their own
vocal music. l tell you it is quite a con
trast to some of the places l go to. There
is another thing. You have a band here
that you should be proud of. l have no.
heard a band of its size play like it for
a good many years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
Y.P.C. U. Delegates Leave for Lynn.

The delegates, alternates and other
members Of the Y. p. C. U. from the
Universalist church left on the o'clock
train, yesterday morning. for Lynn,
Mass, where they are to attend the
National Convention of the Union. The
delegates from this city had with them
small flags of pale blue on which was
the monogram of the Union. This was
the only insignia Of the local society
carried by the members. On the same
train were large number of delegates
from Belfast and other places along the
line who were also bound for Lynn
The good fellowship among the diff
ferent members was shown by the af-
fectionate greetings of the members.
There is a peculiar bond of sympathy
between the members in this section
of the State for the reason that they
have spent so many happy hours to-
gether at the conventions, held in both
this city and Belfast. AS the result
there was a very merry party on the
train when it pulled out of the Wa
terville station.
Nearly all the delegates from this
section were planning to spend the day
on the train together and had made
preparations to take their meals to-
gether. More than one lunch box was
placed in the common receptacle for
the parcels. The members thinking
there would be more satisfaction in
taking their lunches with them, had
every detail complete for dining to-
gether.
The people who went from this city
to attend the convention were: Thorn
as +. Vose. Harry S. Vose, Mrs. Julia
Emery, Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Leslie,
Ralph Reed. Miss Emma lowering
Miss Shores and Miss Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
lust One Year Ago Today.

1t is just one year ago today. that
about 80 of the young men of this city
and vicinity boarded an Electric car
and without anyone knowing a thing
about it. went to Augusta. They were
the first of those to arrive who were to
form the list Maine Heavy Artilley and
the experience they went through VIII
always be fresh in their minds. All
have returned but two. one having died
while the batteries were at Augusta
and the other being now employed at
Savannah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

There is every indica ton that there will
be a large number of people from this
city who will go to Portland, some time
TINS week, to see the White Squadron.
The Maine Central is offering reduced
rates for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
On every day except Friday the road will
oHer one fare rates for the round trim.
SO that chance will be given for every
one to see the battleships. On Friday.
the day Of the parade,>a special train will
leave this city at $50 for Portland, and a
1are OF $l.5O has been made for that date.
There will be. of course, large number
OF people who will go to Portland as in
dividuais, but there is a distinct move
ment among some of the leading people
OF the city to make up a party to see thu
parade. AS yet the arrangements have
not been definitely completed. Some Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

There are but very few farmers in town
at the present time in the middle of the
day. Now and then one is seen here early
in the morning or late in the afternoon.
but a rule they have no time to come
into the city, as most of them are busy
haying. The general report is that there
will be fair crop of hay of unusual
quality. The last rain arrived too late 10
be of any service to the farmers in the
first crop, but it is though. it will be of
the greatest aid in producing good sec-
ond crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

1t is quite an interesting sight to
watch the millers about the electric
lights evenings. Towards the last part
of the evening they are SO thick in the
bottom of the globe where they have
flown into the light and been killed,
that the light is nearly covered. An
average of over two quarts is taken
out of each light, every morning, by
the trimmer and if it was not for the
large holes in the bottom of some of
the globes there would be even more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Among the members discharged from
the Marion Branch upon their own ap-
plication and representation to support
themselves outside the Home was
William J. Craig, late sergeant Of Co.
"A, 3rd West Virginia Volunteers, a
pensioner at $72 per month In this
case 1t would seem that the statement
made in the application for discharge
was not far from correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
Tonioht's Band Concert.

The following is the programme for the
band concert that the Gardiner Band will
give this evening. on the Common,
weather permitting:
March, Cracker Jack. Billings
Overture "A Base Hit. Il. q. Dew lit
My old New Hampshire Home.
Thompson
Waltz. LA Seranata." Darcy JaXonc
Schottische. queen of the Ball Room,
Chase
tialop. "kicker, H. =. Laurendeau
star Spanglcd Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Ladies should make a special effort
to attend Mrs. DR.. Drew's lecture in
Wilson hall next Friday evening, July
14th She is highly endorsed by the
press and profession. The doctors lect-
ures are said to be of a highly edu
cational order. both instructive and en-
PERTAINING. She has been called the
practical educator of woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

There seems to be a party in a GER
tain vicinity of the city who has a
great desire for trouble and if few of
his actions are not soon changed, he
will be accommodated. Already two
cats, great pets of the family, have
been killed as well as two valuable
dogs. His methods are all well under
stood and if any further trouble occurs,
the neighbors of the neighborhood will
place the matter in the hand of the
authorities for settlements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The library of the Fairfield Book Club
is now pleasantly situated in the rooms
formerly occupied by the Y. NJ c. A
The rooms will be open Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons and evenings. in thc
afternoon from 3 to $50 O'Clock and in
the evening from to .. The fees are 81
per year, % cents for three months. or
one cent per day. A woman's exchange
will be run in connection with the IL
brary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Recorder Will c. Atkins is acting at
the police court during the absence of
Judge Larrabee at the seashOre. There
before him, yesterday morn
ing. one man for drunkenness. who was
allowed to go on probation. There were
two dodgers at the station for the night.
They left in the early morning for
0t her parts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Webber Bros. well say, 1.-The nice
present we give you comes out of our
profits and not out of the quality of
your teas This firm are building up
a very fine business simply because
their manner of dealing deserves it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The Maine Central has recently bought
$50 freight cars which are to be placed
in the service of the company. They are
of the pattern now used as hay cars.
They are being built at the shops n
Amcsbury. Mass. When delivered they
will be ready to go upon the road and
will not be brought to this city to be
finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Four mammoth masts for schooner
building at Thomasten, Me-. were re-
Gently received by rail from Oregon,
the first shipment of that sort from
the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. The
masts are 1O6 feet long and are dashed
to three cars with wire rope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Mrs. Jane Wakefield. who. in the
early spring, suffered shock and has
since been great sufferer with rheu
matism, was taken to Lewiston.
VI cdnesday. where she will enter the
hospital Of the Sisters of Mercy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The Young Peoples Society of the
Congregational church will tender re-
ception to Miss Sarah Adams, this
evening, at the church vestry. Miss
Adams has passed the winter and
spring at Milwaukee and the young
reople take this way of showing the
tact that they are glad to have her
back again with them as she is one of
their hardest workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Fl. b. Goodenow. late 10th New York.
and Frederick Thompson, late 93rd
New York. has been transferred to the
Southern Branch at Hampton, Va.
and Charles +. Hawkins, late LIST
Rhode Island Light Artillery, on fur
Tough to Marion. Ind. has been trans
ferred to that branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

There is some talk of having ball
game between parties along the street
for the benefit of the Gardiner Band.
If this can be done and the public
takes hold of it as they should, the
help that would result would place the
and boys in position where they
,.auld purchase new music and give the
public fine entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Supper will be served on the lawn of
w. ii. Totman by the ladies of the I'm.
versalist church, Thursday evening, in
stead of in the church dining rooms. The
band will be present and give a concert
during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The Daughters Of Rebekah of this city
will give dance at the club house at
Pleasant pond Tuesday evening. They
are making arrangements to have this
dance the one of the season. The steamer
Glenn will carry all who desire to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The Mite Circle of Kings Daughters
were much pleased with the patronage
given their ice cream sale. Tuesday
afternoon. The cream was of excellent
quality and they have established their
reputation as ice cream makers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Mrs. Ellen Rumney and daughter,
Miss Bertha, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Wells on Spring
street, returned to their home at
Lowell, Mass, Wednesday. Miss Beulah
Wells accompanied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

One of the pleasantest buildings on
the Home grounds is the Club House.
and its attractions as place to spend
quiet hour have recently been en-
HANGED by several hammocks. sub
stantial and comfortable. the gift of a
Boston relief society. They add very
materially to the enjoyment and COM
fort of the habitues of the club rooms
and Verandas,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The Ohio State Home has as men,
Der a volunteer of the Spanish Amei-
can War. William II. Clarke. late Co
E. 10th Ohio. This is the first instance
of the admission of volunteer of the
late scrimmage to Soldiers Home
which has come to our knowledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Speaking of the G. n. r. encamp
ment at Philadelphia, this fall. James
y. Rape of Marinette. Wis. a veteran
of four wars and 81 years old. proposes
to ride to the encampment from his
home. a distance of some 1900 miles,
on a bicycle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Among the members reporting for
duty from furlough. Wednesday morn
ing, were John Mccarthy and John
Regain New York: James Howard and
John Dineen, Boston; Thomas Tighe.
Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Mrs Nina Hill Frost. a former resi-
dent of Hallowcli, is Il guest at the Hal
lowell house having come to attend the
celebration. Mrs. Frost's father, James
Il. Hill. was proprietor of the 1allowcll
house from 1869 to 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Among Wednesdays visitors at the
Home were Edwin A. and Harriet Nj.
Jones, Stoughton. Mass; Mrs. Areyard
Mrs. Keats. Sabattus. Me; Mrs.
Dooley, Waltham, Mass: Mrs. Duck
worth, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

1t was reported that the condition Of
Florence. the daughter of William i.
Smith. who was severely burned, July
4th, by the explosion of a fire cracker.
was much worse, yesterday. Up TO the
present time the child has been steadily
gaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The three-masted schooner Henry II.
Chamberlain finished loading 10000 feet
of lumber from J. Gray & Sons, yester-
day afternoon, and will sail for New
York, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

John McGrath. late Co. T.. End Mass
achusetts Heavy Artillery. transferred
from the Central Branch. May II, 1899
and who has since been on furlough.
reported. yesterday morning. and was
assigned to quarters in Barrack +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
Mrs. Abby Wight.

Mrs. Abby Wight died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. J. w. Cross, Mid
die street, Wednesday morning, after
a long illness, aged. 70 years, l month.
Funeral services will be held. Friday at
. p. NJ, at the residence of j. w. Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

1t is expected that the convention of
the National Association of officials of
Bureaus of Labor Statistics. which
meets in Augusta, today, will visit the
Home. There will be about % in the
party. probably, and a special concert
will he given by the band for their en-
tcrtainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Foreman Shells of the painting de-
partmcnt. returned, Monday evening.
from a visit to relatives in New York
and Brooklyn. John received royal
welcome from his many friends on his
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

Mrs. Freeland gave a thimble tea to the
Past and Present Club in honor of Mrs
WigEin and Mrs. Blackwell of Auburn
former members of the club, on her lawn
Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

John Matchell. late G., LIST n. y.
Mounted Rifles, and John O'Connell,
late A. 37th New York, were taken up
by re-admission. Tuesday. Both men
are former members of the Southern
Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

The list of furlough returns, Tuesday.
is considerably longer than the aver
age, among the number being: Joseph
Carr. Holyoke. Mass; Jonathan F.
Pollard. Masardis, Me-; G. d. Brown,
Bridgeport. Conn; Michael Reardon,
Brockton, Mass; Hugo Van Block,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

T.. f. Mcnamara has purchased the
lsuse of Nicholas Kinsella. Spring
street Mr.. kinsella will move his
family to Fall River. in short time,
as he row has very fine position in
that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13

There is basis for the claim OF the
epicure that he can distinguish pc
tween American made and French or
Italian made macaroni, spaghetti. YER
micelli. nouilles, etc. The Italian ana
French makers employ in their manu-
facture a special hard wheat grown
only in Taganrog, Russia.