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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
'.AItoqethe- the Most Successful Event"

The following Bit Of local Informal
ton. as il appeared in DreW's Rural
Intelligence OF February L. 1855. may
afford some interest IL the local read
ers II the Journal more than T. years
later: The Social i.-ycc accompanied
by TableauX ana few dramatic per
fornlanceS. held Ivy the ladies tGod
bless themD of the Uuive. salisl society
Of this city, in Winthrop Hall. Thurs
day evening last. WAS altogether the
most successful of anything ut the
kind that ever came Of. We dare say.
in Maine Thai mammoth room. Win
throp Hall. the largest, we believe, in
the State. which never was full before
was absolutely crowded during The
whole evening. People and ministers
form nearly All the religious societies
in town We're present. as were also
Gov. Morrill, ana most Of the LegiSla-
ture. besides Mr. Horace, Greeley 81
New York who made a very sensible
speech on the occasion His remarks
went to the point. that more of the
social element should be brought into
the designs Of n-lieion. and made sub
servient to il: and that if We. in Maine
ar elsewhere. by the aid Of Maine
bdNS. dIt ~ SHut VII iIlt lltullS 81
evil association. We must provide other
occasions Of more innocent and moral
tendency. His remarks We're listened
To with deep interest, ana we trust will
have their desired effect. The tab
leaux. -: Life Pictures. were admira-
bic. never We're they better Particu-
Iarly We're we pleased with those de-
signs drawn from Scripture--of a re
ligious nature
In another number Of that paper the
editor waxed eloquent over subject
but little agitated at the present time
the spelling of the name Of our state
In this may be found the following
1t is sometimes the case that ignora-
muses. arise in families. who. unwit
ingly change their names by supposins
they must be spelled according to their
pronunciat ton: and We presume ii was
originally blunder Of this sort which
induced some literary hlockheaQ. who
knew nothing Of history. to spell the
name of our state. not according to It's
photography or significance. but ac-
cordinc TO its sound
This worthy editors contention Was
that measures should be taken to re-
store the State 10 its proper Orthog-
Taphy. Meyne. the spelling 10 conform
to that If the province in France. after
which this grand commonwealth was
named
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
Came Near Dying.

For three days and nights | suffered
agony untold from an attack Of cholera
morbus brought on by eating cucum-
bers." says NJ. +. LoWther. clerk OF
the district court. Centerville. Iowa.
Il thought I should surely die. and
Il led a dozen different medicines but
all 50 no purpose. I sent for a bottle
of Chamberlain's collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and three doses re
lieyed me entirely. l went to sleep and
did not awake for eight hours. on
awakening few hours ago | felt so
gratified that the first work do on go
ing to the office is to write to the
manufacturers Of this remedy and offer
them my grateful thanks ana say. GOD
bless you aud the splendid medicine
You make" This remedy is for sale
by .Ino. Coughlin. l11 Water St. and ].
c. Houiehan. Gardiner, Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
Daily ksnnebcc Journal.
Card. of thanks. obituary notice, ~.

I"r"s OF thanks. obituary notices. res.
olutions OF respect, etc. will be charged
at the rate Of ten cents per line. No
charges less than seyenty-fye cent.
All Advertising ENCOURAGEMENT. q,
entertainments, whose object il IN.
raising Of money will be charged at thu
rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form vii,
be excluded from our local columns OF.
cept such as refer to advertisers occu.
pying space in our advertising columns.
ana VIII be run under a separate head
on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail TO receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer a favo,
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Several files Of old prescriptions ~
The window Of John Coughlin's drus
store are attracting much attention pc
cause Of their Antiquity. some IF them
dating back to 1874. This is one OF the
Oldest stands for the drug business ~
the city. the first proprietors being p''-
linghqm < Titcomb. Mr.. COughiin mas
recently filed two prescriptions VIII
-an in 1863
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Frank r. Turner, cyrus SteJson ana
i. N. Cross We're drawn. yesterday. To
s-vre as traverse jurors at the Noyem-
ber term ri the superior court to b.
held in WatervilIe. the second Tuesday
-nr NnKanha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

The pessimists called the weather.
yesterday a weather breeder. Inc
optimist called it one of the most de-
lightful DAYS Of the fall, and a perfect
type of Indian summer. The Their
mometer at noon was well up toward
The - mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

1t will pay any Of the Journals
readers for the time spent, IN the
pcrusal Of the original and catchy ads.
relating T. Temple Pharmacy.
Originality in advertising is not lost
art with the proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

f. q. Wright Of Mt Vernon. was in
the city. Monday. and brought the
Journal some very large and handsome
specimens Of the Baldwins, Greetings.
King Of Tompkins. and Northern Spy
apples raised in his orchards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

The second United States fish COM
mission car which has been at work III
the State. this fall. passed through inc
city yesterday. on the late afternoon
train. 1t was on its way to BucRspoit
where it will be used in the distributor
of fish from the hatcheries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

BY request. NJ. p b. Rolfe repre-
senting Strawbridge and Clothicr %
Philadelphia. will again be at Whit
man < Adams cos. on Thursday. oct.
e5th to take special orders on heavy
suits. Jackets. golf capes. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

The mushroom season is over Those
who have been out recently say that
they have been able to find half a
dozen in places where they never be-
fore had the slightest difficulty in find
ing a peck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Ladies hardly need to be reminded
that tomorrow will BE- the first OF the
three days which clara A. Libby has
selected fer her grand millinery open
ing The new store will greatly ada
to the interest Of this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

The Peoples church viii hold their
annual fair three nights, commencin;
next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Arthur
Brown viii have charge Of the enter
tainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
Local Matters.
The Journals Telephone CaI-ISS.1.
Al Sea.

AT Sea.
9 fair ship lost a sea
Where the gray gulls are winginsi
nuf white sails seem TO signal me;
In" harbDr bells are ringing
Come home. come home
Across the foam.
Come home-come home,
Bu; s;iti To windward and to lee
me storm its shadow fiinging
W uu.d drown the sails that sigma, me
N here harbnr bells are ringing
CONE home. come home
Across the foam.
Come hcme-CUaIe home"
But nevermOre. o lonely shore
With sea receding-cllncins
snail my ships s1.l- U.rs rocks and
gales
Where harbOr bells are ringing
Come home. come home
Across the foam.
Come hone-cOme home"
Frank ~ Stanton. in Atlanta Constitu-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Today only d big sale Of large. choice
roses fresh from green house. for spec
ial price Of 50 cents a dozen at Part
ridges opposite postoflice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
Special Advertisements.
SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS mot

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex
oeeding four lines thirty worlds coming
under the head OF WANTED. FOR SALE,
TO LET, LOST. &C. will be inserted two
cents. one week FOR so cents, two weeks
for So cents. and one month for $50.
ADVANCE PAYMENT. In sending by
postal note should be made with order.
as the charges are too small to open
accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

pn account If tEe books hut arIiy-
inns until tha last Of the week there
viii! b no rehearsal Of the Augusta
chorus. this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Messrs- Lee < Lishness are taking
up Jhe pipes and doing other necessary
~ il rre2a,i~g ;A- rr IT, y, <
tlE tL- Waiter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Thr Ladies' Aid IF the Methodist
church VIII meet i'll the vestry Al go
O'Clock. Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
Local k5sics.

l.. r. Buck announces an opening Oh
autumn ana winter hats and Dnn.ietS
ON Thursday and Friday Of this Wees
oct23d5tpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Quite q number Of lawyers were
called to the city. yesterday, as ii was
probate day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

An addition IL being built on the o.
M. Penney blacksmith shop on upper
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
LOST.

CARRIAGE ROBE. either On state
Winthrop or Chestnut streets. black robe,
green lining. Finder will he rewarded IN
returning 10 Journal office. uct-3d3t1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

Miss Buck announces her millinery
opening for Thursday and Friday Of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

The street crew is grading the side
walk on Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-23

STORE. corner OF Bl1oge ana Wafer
streets, now occupied by the New York
"a "a Store. Inquire Of Frederick Ham
juiy20dtt nv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
COUNCIL RE-oRGANIzED.

j. ]. King Reelected President and
d. w. Murden, Vice-President.
The City Council met last hight and
re-organized by the reelection of Mr.
j. J. King as president. ID. w. Bal
lcntine was elected vice president
The members present were Messrs. j.
j. King. d. w. Ballentine. S. c. Brown
l.. NJ. Palmer. G.. j. Hume, ]. Leon
Codd. ]. Il. Johnson. S. T. Montague
f. o. Cain. Il. l.. Glover, c. w. Walk
w. Brown, Emmett Deans. Joseph
C;ricc. l.. G. Brinson, Emmett Crump
and c. Il. Murden.
MIR. King was placed in nomination
for the presidency by Mr. Murden, and
Dr. Joseph Grice nominated Mr. J.
first ballot resulted in Mr.. Kings cleo
ton by vote of IL to 6. The cleo
ton was made unanimous. There was
but one candidate for vice-presidcnt
Mr. Ballentinc.
When called to the chair, President
King spoke briefly. thanking the mem
bers for the honor conferred in again
selecting him for the presidency. He
expressed the hope that his admins
tration might be the most successful
In the city's history. Mr.. Ballentine
also tina mixed the Councilmen for hav-
ing made him vice-president
After the work of reorganization
had been completed the Council set
tied down to business by passing all
properly approved bills except the bills
of the Portsmouth and Suffolk Water
Company, which were held up. pending
information a S to whether or not the
company had complied with it's con-
tract in properly constructing it's pub
lie MIGRANTS. The matter was referred
to the City Engineer.
Mr. Slater. the clerk Of the Council,
made statement as to plan for sim
plifying the keeping of the minutes.
His plan IS to exclude the record Of
bills, and to keep separate books for
recording ordinances and officers re-
ports. a committee consisting of
Messrs. Deans. Overton and Hume
was appointed to look into the FEAST
bility of the plan suggested.
The Council disposed of the follow
ing items:
Petition of city officers having desks
in Council Chamber to be removed to
more suitable quarters: re rred to in
coming Public Property Committee.
Communication from Board of
that certain streets in the county drain
into the city; referred to incoming
Street Committee.
Petition from agents and owners of
property asking that an ordinance be
passed prohibiting junk dealers from
water fixtures, claiming it to be the
only way to prevent vacant houses
from being robbed. This was referred
to the Ordinance Committee.
The election of paid members OF the
Independent Fire Company was con-
llrmed.
The Council postponed the election
of Physician to the Poor until next
Tuesday night, at the suggestion OF
Mr. Brown. who said there was a ques-
dion as to whether the city needed n
Physician to the Poor at all, and it
would be we'll to allow time for it to
be considered.
President King announced that on
next Tuesday night he hoped to be
able to announce the regular commit
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
81 Master Robert RIDLEY was present.

full Master Robert Ridley was present.
Ing the emblem of the order. The
charm was given in appreciation of the
faithful manner in which Mr.. Ridley
has attended TO the duties of his office
for Il long time. The presentation was
made by Mr.. r. e. Warren, who eN-
pressed the wishes of the lodge In pre-
senting the charm. II was accepted by
MIR. Ridley in a few well-chosen re-
marks, in which he expressed his graf
itude at the kind rememberance of his
brother Masons. and said he would al
ways feel proud of the honor that the
lodge had bestowed on him. and if he
had fallen short in his duties during
the past in any way It will make him
more mindful OF them when his eyes
fall upon the beautiful token.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
NAVAL ORDERS.

The following naval orders have been
issued
Commander G.. A. Blackwell is de-
tached from the Mare Island navy
yard and odered home to await orders.
Lieut.. Fl. w. Harrison is ordered to
temporary duty on the Franklin.
Lieut.. j. G. Quinby is detached from
the Portsmouth. Va, navyyard and
ordered to duty at Newport News, Va,
Immediately as inspector or ordnance.
Lieut.. ]. +. Luby is detached from
the Buffalo and ordered to the hospital,
Malta.
Captain w. Boone Is detached from
duty at the headquarters of the ma
rine corps. Washington. ID. c.. and or
dered 10 the Washington yard
Immediately for fuel inspection duty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
CUTTING NEW TEETH AT "a.

Capt. James w. Brown. Portsmouth's
Oldest citizen. is cutting new set of
teeth. Capt. Brown is in his 9th
year. He is hale and hearty sees re-
markably we'll. and is able to take a
long walk every day. But his greatest
source of pride are two new eye teeth,
which have just come through tho
gum. The old gentleman has been
complaining for the past week that his
gums were sore, but did not discover
the cause until Yesterday
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
NO TALLIsMAN ON DUTY.

The city has no tallisman on duty on
the ferry boat as was anticipated. The
Ferry Committee offered the place to
MIR. Heber Casscll but he refused it.
Mr.. Jordan was offered the job. and
he refused. AS these were the only
persons mentioned. no one can be APP
pointed until the Council appoints the
committees and they select some one.
The ola committee died with the last
Courcil. and no one has the right to
act in the matter. so the appointment
will be elIIit;-eti-Some WHILE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
The CITY OF PORTSMOUTH NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
street at a good speed. When he
struck tho corner of Gndwin street the

street at good speed. When he
struck the corner OF Goodwin street the
frame of his wheel broke in two,
throwing him some distance and
knocking him senseless for a short
while, besides bruising his face and
arms quite badly. He was assisted to
his feet by james Sycamore, a we'll
known colored man. who came with
him to the city and brought the wheel
along. The gentleman considers him
self very fortunate in not being killed
considering how fast he was running
at the time.
The same morning one of the Vir-
gnian-Pilot route boys, while coming
down to the ferry, got his wheel caught
in the street car track. breaking the
frame off and throwing him and bruis-
ing his face and arms.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
SHOULD BE LOOKED AFTER.

The ordinance requires all weights
and measures to be scaled before us
ing. and prescrlbes penalty for the
same. 1t would he we'll for the sealer
TO visit the market and see how many
strawberry baskets are being used for
quart measures. The purchaser does
not receive n quart when his stun Is
measured in them, but he pays for
that amount. The Council had these
measures in their mind when the or
dinancc was adopted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
TO ATTEND ELKs' GRAND LODGE.

TO ATTEND ELKS' GRAND LODGE.
a number of Portsmouth Elks will
attend the meeting of the Grand
Lodge next week at Atlantic City.
The party Will leave Sunday after
noon. Among those who have express
ed their intention OF going are John
Il. Brady. accompanied by his wife;
Il. A. Butt and wife. Charles r. Vel
ton. j. w. Brown. George \. Tabb, II.
i. Butt, Jr.. Frank Lindsay, DR.. a. A.
Bilisoly and Archie Nav.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
Homes for Sale on the Monthly
inStaImont Plan.

We will make special inducements to
parties desiring homes in Park View
for the next fcw days. If YOU want
ono and mean business call to-day.
All modern improvements at the low
est cost. Get our terms for nice
home and YOU will buy one. Lots I'm
all sections.
THE SEABOARD REAL ESTATE
COMPANY.
Room 2o1-214 High street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
APPOINTED TRAIN MASTER.

Capt. l.. w. Rem. of this city, has
been appointed trainmaster of the
First Division OF the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. with office here His
jurisdiction is between Portsmouth and
Ridgeway junction, and between Boy
kins and Lewiston. capt REM has
been with the road for IA number OF
years as conductor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
ALLEN & JARVIS

Harbor Transportation-Boats. Barscs
tracts. Real Estate and Rents have our
personal attentiog. One new seven-room
house for sale cheap. City water and all
convenlences. Choice lots ut Port Nor
folk. Call
s. S. Phone 1926 S. Bell Phone 23i2
jc2i-3n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
ACCIDENTS

Yesterday morning about s O'Clock
q gentleman from Norfolk who came
across the ferry to take q spin out on
our shell roads was riding up Queen
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

The rooters are loyal to the team
and will be out in full force at botl
games to-day. to help win them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

This Is the Glorious Fourth" when
the baseball rooters have full sway,
and the old time rivalry between Nor
folk and Portsmouth will be at it's
height to-day. Norfolk comes to Ports
mouth this morning. and the game will
be called at 11:30. All the rooters
from both sides of the river and Berk-
lev will be there. and 4 hot game is
expected .as both teams are pretty
evenly matched. Portsmouth goes to
Norfolk In the afternoon. and "there'll
be a hot time in the old town for
sure.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

PURITAN LEANES THE YARD.
After having her hull cleaned the
monitor Puritan left the Navy yard
Yesterday afternoon at 2:4a o'clock to
return to Annapolis. The monitor was
in tow OF the tug Wahneta.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

PRESENTED WITH A CHARM.
At meeting OF Naval Lodge. A. +,
6 y. NJ, held Monday, Past Worship
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

Out of the seven games between
Portsmouth and Norfolk in this series
Norfolk has won four and Portsmouth
three. Let's make it five and four to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
ELECTION OF TEACHERS POST
PONED

The School Board of Western Branch
district failed to meet yesterday for
tho election of teachers. The election
has been set for Friday. at IL O'Clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
NOTICE.!

seaboard Air Line Railway,
forwarding. Agents Office.
portsmouth,. Va. July I'd, 1oO0)
=, WEDNESDAY. July 4th, being a Ma
tional Holiday. the local stations OF this
be closed. No freight will be received for
forwarding on that date, and only perish
able freight delivered up to 100 p. M
loo, j. w. CONNELL.
1SS--e Forwarding Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

of n new man who struck town to- daJ
and bears evidence of being n 'phe
nom OF some sort OF description. II,
will he in the game to-day. Look gu
for him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

Our pitching staff is good. all around
stuff. being stars in the box, at the bat
and In the out or infeld.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04

SUMMARY.
Earned runs-Portsmouth, 3: Hamp-
ton, 3. Home run-Nurray. Two base
hits-Longey. II. Gilligan. Hemple-
man. Double plays-Morrisey to By
ers; Allen to Luitich: Hempleman to
T. Gilligan to Ashenback: Hempleman
to Il. Gilligan to Ashenback. Stolen
bases--Allen, L. Gilligan. Foster, Pau
tot. Struck out-By Allen. 4: by Mar
tin. :. Bases on balls-On Allen. l.
Hit by pitched balls-Morrisey Allen.
Sacrifice hits-Sutch. Left on bases
Portsmouth, I; Hampton. 5. Time Of
game-Two hours and fifteen minutes.
Umpire-Thornton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-04
HOMERS.
A great and timely hit, Jimmie!

Hard Luck. Wynn. never mind that!
Clark will probably be out OF the
game for some time. and he will be
missed. We'll still have the benefit of
his head. which is good one.