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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
UNDOUBTEDLY DROWNED.
Two Bangor Young Men Thought to Have Lest
Their Lives.

Mrs. Robert Crawford of 9 Front
street, returned, on Wednesday, from
Dudley & McLeod's lumber camp on
the North branch, where she was call
ed by reports Of the drowning Of her
son, James Crawford. and her step
son, Harry Harper; as told in the Com
mercial, on Tuesday night the men
went canoeing, on Sunday, and as they
have not been seen since that day and
as their craft was found overturned,
it was supposed that they were
drowned. -,,
Mrs. Crawford. after visiting the
scene of the supposed accident and
talking TO the men. is convinced that
they must have capsiZed. II is not
known whether any further effort Will
be made TO recover the bodies. as the
water is very deep in that vicinity.
Crawford's age was IS years. Harp
er was u years old and up 70 within a
few weeks has been employed by the
Maine Central railroad in its western
yard in this city as switchman. He
was Il member of Moosehead Lodge,
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.-
Bangor Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
FAIRFIELD.
Masonic Hall 10 Be Dedicated Oct. 18.

The dedication of the new Masonic
hall will take place Tuesday. Oct. IS.
in the afternoon and evening. The
hall. one of the most elegant in the
State. and the pride of the Fairfield
Masons, is located on Main street
nearly opposite the Gerald and was
built in 1899. description of it ap-
peared in the Journal at the time of
itScompletion.
Sloan Lodge, No. 80. has made ar
rangements for a grand affair at the
dedication. although the program has
not been fully made up. 1t is certain
that most, if not all, of the Grand
officers will be present and take charge
of the dedication exercises which will
be held in the lodge room.
During the visit of the Grand
officers. headquarters will be at the
Gerald. where, at night. a supper will
be served. The members of Sloan
Lodge are hustling to make the event
success in every way and one long
TO be remembered in Masonic circles.
In the evening there will be a grand
concert and ball in the opera house
with music by Pullen's orchestra of
Bangor. At intermission, supper will
be served at the Gerald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
|hng Co., s495s!59 9aTss 1879 Water St. Gardiner, Me-

To the Universalist Parish of Gardiner:
We wish TO express our deep and genu-
inc sympathy for you as a people in the
great loss sustained in the death of your
pastor. We feel that his character and
labor here were of the noblest kind. and
not simply you, but all our churches and
city suffer and share in his loss.
Wishing to give some token of our sOr-
row for Your bereavement. and to express
our faith in the sisterhOod OF churches
days. provided they would be acceptable
10 you and suitable time could be ar
ranged.
Praying that your sorrow may be sane
titled to the service of God,
We are fraternally,
J. LANGDON QCIMBY.
W. ALVIN ROBBINS,
ALBERT A. LEWIS.
r. w. PLANT.
A. T. RINGOLD.
To Revs j. Langdon Quimby. W. Alvin
Robbins. Albert A. Lewis. r. W Plant
and A. T. Ringold:
We. the trustees of the First Univer-
Salist church of Gardiner. accept for the
society your very generous offer. Such
thoughtfulness and liberality toward a
grief and strengthen the bonds OF a great
brotherhood. In him. whose sudden TAX
ing away we so deeply feel was pecu-
liarly manifested that wholesouled love
for all mankind. and il is fitting that We
should place his pulpit at the service OF
for brief me in his memory.
We take this opportunity to extend a
cordial invitation to all members of the
several parishes in the city to unite with
our people in these services.
w. w. KELLEY.
G. o. TURNER,
II. W. HILDRETH.
Trustees
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Hiram Moore. one of the best known
lumbermen of this vicinity, was
thrown from his team, Wednesday
afternoon. while driving home. Mr.
Moore was forcibly thrown to the
ground and was unconscious for more
than an hour He was badly bruised
and shaken uc and serious results are
feared. Being We'll advanced iii years
his injuries will naturally be more
serious The electric car was near but
ii Is thought that his horse was not
afraid of the car or that he started be-
cause of it. \ boy who was in the
team with Mr.. Moore escaped unhurt
although thrown from the wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
THE BARGAINS Mens Boys Childrens Clothing.

lapels, sleeve and vest buttons to matcn.
X was tight squeeze but We have got il
down To. per suit. Si.4S
Mr. Merriileld price $500
All Wool Cassimere light tan ground,
with a brown and garnet pure worsted
hair line oVcrpldid. silk embroidery on
50 on vest buttons to match. Should he
$500. bu; we make IL. per suit. S2ts
Fancy Worsted, blue ground. with black
ana white small checks. mems collar und
satin faced l4relS. embroidery on shield
Looks Ike a $50 suit all over Per suit.
1l.9s
Washed Melton. dark brown ground.
herringbune pattern. with an olive hair
line overplaid. douhlc-hrcastcd. ages tJ
l6. You do the guessing how ~e 40 it.
Per suit. Csc
Mr. Merritields price s9ol.
Very dark grey ground. with neat
check and dark green ana garnet hair
line nvrrplaid dOublt-breastcd. sizes To
III. A terror to competitors. Ter suit.
Better grades in strictly all wool new
styles, from N.ss to So
piece Child's Suits. skies % to Il. sin
gle and double breasted vest. at s. AMI
S.. Sold everywhere from s. 70 s..
Child's Refers. age from to u, from
81 = 70 $3.i5
Childrcn's Knee Pants, &c quality for
l6c. Joc. quality Sc, sc. quality, 40.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

called there We're - to answer and
there We're also about as many lay
delegates. Other delegates are arriv-
ing. 50 that the number will be much
larger before the close Of the confer
ence.
The remainder of the forenoon ses-
sion was taken up with the examina-
ton Of standing Of ministerial mem
bers. the secretary's report Of the last
session. the treasurer's report and the
appointment Of committees for the rou-
tine work of the conference. Under
the consideration of the miscellaneous
matters. committees on credentials,
resolutions and finance We're appoint
ca. The election Of the officers of the
will be later made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Foot Ball Notes.

Princeton has a new formation for the
protecti9n of the back in drop kicking;
ends and halves place themselves direct
~ behind the tackles. This forms hoi,,
low square protected on three sides anu
in which the kicker makes his trial
Williams is 100 per cent. faster than a
year ago. SO is Wesleyan. Amherst Is
yet TO be heard from, but the chances are
that the triangular league teams will be
ahead of those Of '99. OF recent years
this series has fallen below par, but TINS
fall the race for championship honors
should be close and well-contested.
Capt. Pell Of Princeton. eX-Capt. Ed
wards and Coach Ballet went to New
York the other day TO see the contractors
regarding the stands for the Yale game,
These will be constructed at once ana
will be ready. NOV. H. The running track
at Brokaw field. however will be short
ened from a third to a quarter mile. Inc
stands will accommodate l2.UO
The Harvard freshman foot ball squad
was taken over to the Varsity heid on
Soldiers field. "Wednesday, 10 see the nrst
half of the Harvard Williams game. Ihen
they We're taken to the outer field Tor, a
hard afternoons practice; Inc canIhi-
dates We're divided into eight squads. Inc
work began with charging and falling on
the ball Each squad in turn was intIo-
duced to the dummy for tackling pFacteeii
\ half hour was then devoted TO sigma,
practice. after which the men were sen.
for a mile and a quarter run around t.ie
field. Head Coach Knox was assisted py
Johnny Lawrence, '0l, and Nickef-
son, '03.
The work cut out for the Yale foot pan
squad. Thursday afternoon, was sucn Us
was calculated to remedy the deiecIS
shown in Wednesdays game with An
herst. Two sets of backs We're used py
each side in the practice Of Is minutesi
The backs were worked on the Jump anu
not permitted to start with the denosrar
tion shown. Wednesday. When the hrst
men got tired and slowed up they ~sIe rI.
taken out and the others rushed IN Ine n
only material change in the lineup was
eleven who was tried at guard. opposite
Hamden. and Thomas of last years squau
was at end on the college eleven. 1nomas
made it hot work for the other enos anu
for the Varsity backs. @
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
City Government Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting Of the city
government was held 1T the council
rooms, Thursday evening. Present: Mayor
Tenney. Aldermen Perkins, Harrington.
Lunt and Fuller. Roll of accounts. No. 3.
calling for $209249, was read ana ap-
proved.
1t was voted to abate the sewer assess
ment of $40 against =. Foster.
George II. Freeman and Michael O. Iiehir
were drawnNs traverse jurors for the Oc-
tober term of the supreme court
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

for charging you full . per cent or so
more than we ask
We place 1900 pairs Of mems pants at
prices that have shot the Chutes. Fine
cotton worSted pants, black ground. with
neat grey stripes, a leader at S.5o. our
price sc.
Fine Cashmere. dark ground. with
net grey herring bone stripe patterned
after the latest weaves Per pair. ssc.
Mems heavy Wool. Pants,
SIS. sl.is. $50
Good all wool cashmere pants. dark
ground, with grey hair. lined stripe, very
nobby, s225; worth $3.50
A big line OF elegant pure worsted
pants, nobby cut. and made equal 70 any
tailor made garments. AT SID, sass
Some pants among this lot are worth rs
high as s. so
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The fall schedule of time on the
Maine Central Railroad will go into
effect, at p. NJ. Sunday, oct. :, on
and after which date trains will leave
Hallowell as follows: Going east:
l.22 A. NJ. Bangor and St. John; 90$.
Bangor; l2.27 p. NJ. Bangor; 30. Bar
Harbor. including Sundays $40, Mat
tawamkeag; III, Waterville; 6.43,
local; 1.24. local; 459. local; 91o, Sun
day paper train. Going west: 645 A.
NJ, Boston: 1906. Boston; 3l6 =. NJ,
Portland; $50. Boston: HOP. Boston.
1913 A. NJ, Boston. Sundays only; 1.52
A. NJ, local; 2.0.. local; 6.l7, local. The
Augusta and South Gardiner Accom-
mediation will run az usual, with the
exception that the Sunday trips will
be discontinued after Sunday. Oct. :.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Hats and Cans

Headwear for Men and Boys. in every
style that's seasonable, and most eyery
grade that wearable.
Mems Soft Felt Hats. 3sc worth 75e
Fine Quality Black and Brown Fur Al
pines, fine rib, wide silk band and bind
ing, leather sweat band. all sizes. CSC
Sold everywhere at 81 l50
senator Alpine. made OF extra fine
selected stock. with fine wide 2-inch siII,
band. wide silk binding, oval crown. This
IS the novelty Of the season. In black.
brown or pearl. This hat Is suitable for
brim. ~ -
nobby shape in a black or brown
young mems stiff hat. Ssc, sl.45, ms
Mems and Boys Caps
ISc, CSC, +sc and sc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
WATERVILLE.
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
The First Days Sessions Given up to Tran.
saction Of Business Matters.

The first regular session Of the Maine
State Advent Christian Conference now
in session in this city, was held in
Thayer hall, Thursday morning. The
forenoon session was devoted to the
routine business of the conference.
The conference was opened with Presi-
dent Taylor in the chair. When the
roll OF the ministerial members was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
You can Save from Is 10 50pec,e Cen,

BY buying your winter overcoars now.
We have 81 ulsters that we purchased
at less than 40c. on the dollar.
Mems very best Vermont Grey listers.
long cut high collar. Ais
A bargain at $50.
Mems Black listers. S49s
A bargain at 81.
Mems Black and Brown 80 oz. Fricze
listers. 81. -
A bargain at Sl2.
IS Genuine Irish Frieze and Melton IL
sters, rubber lined, handsomely made and
trimmed, at sg.9S. so cannot duplicate i
better one.
Mems genuine best Vermont Grey
Refers, ulster collars, s..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
ChiIdren's Department

Never before have we been able To
spread out to our customers such mag
niticent stock Of Childr.nS Clothing a.
We show this season. The entire as$ort-
ment bristles with novelties and pretty et-
fects that cannot be described adequately
tile the writer. The only real estimate
that can be formed uf the line is from q
personal inspection OF the goods on ou~
racks.
Union Cashmere. black ground. with a
dark grey neat broken check. with
small collar ana mems coat-shaped lapeIs
four rows Of blue soutache braid on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Misses Elizabeth and Bertha Nc
Clench. Kate Beeman, Belle Preble.
Annie p. Chase and Mrs. ]. w. Freese
returned. Thursday, from the Maine
Musical Festival at Bangor. Miss
Bertha McClench and Mrs. ]. w. Freese
went to Portland to attend the Festi
val in that city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The public will have an opportunity
Sunday. Of attending another one Of those
appetizing shore dinners at the Hallowell
House. from u to 8 and to S. Manager
Kneeland established a precedent. last
Sunday, in the line of shore dinners, and
it will be strictly adhered to in the fu-
turp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. w. f. Hill
of Haverhill, and Supreme Chief of Honor
Mrs. J. II. Witherell OF Oakland. were
present as inspectors of the officers of
the Degree of Honor, Thursday evening
Several candidates were initiated, after
which a supper was served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
SKOWHEGAN.

The first numbering outfits to pass
through town this fall arrived Thurs
day noon. There were a dozen men
with 20 horses. The teams We're sent
out by Lawrence & Newhall of Shaw
NUT and We're en- route for the Dead
River regions where they will work
the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

At the municipal court, Thursday
morning. Thomas Traynor Of White
field. paid costs for being drunk.
Wednesday. and Walter Bailey. vet
eran from the Soldiers Home. who
was in for the same offense, was sent
over to Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
A KIND OFFER.
Pastors Offer TO Serve in Pulpit Vacated BY
Late Rev. C. +. Nickerson.

BY the death of the late Rev. Charles
F. Nickerson the Universalist parish was
left without pastor Other pastors of
the city have kindly offered to supply i'll
the pulpit. for five Sundays. thereby re-
lieving that parish from a burden The
letter from the pastors and that accept
ing their offer follow:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Everett T. Getchell of Washington, D.
c., is looking up friends in the city. Mr.
Getchell is a native OF Hallowell, and
takes an active interest in the Hubbard
Free Library. to which he has contributed
numerous valuable donations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Loren Gerry. Home Co. G.. service Co.
l. lst Maine Volunteers. died in the hos
pital. Oct 3. DR.. A. Il. Gerry, a brother
of the deceased. arrived. yesterday, and
will take the remains to Ashland. \. H..
for hiiriaI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Shirts

% 9oZ. Mems fancy stiff bosom SHIRTS
All cOlors and kinds. made to sell at 500
and 81 =. An sizes. No shirt less than
dollar grade. at 49c.
20 Mems Fan Weight Outing Cloth
soft Shirts, soft collars, SOC. grade. All
sizes. 35c
II Mems Colorcd. stin bosom shirts. 5oc.
grade. All sizes. $50
q az. brand new styles stiff bosom.
red. blue. ana purple stripe shirts. an
sizes. IA 20 l.. Al new shades, 81 and 80.
er.tdss 40
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Visitors registered. yesterday. at the
Home library were: George \. Douglas.
Manchester. N H; Albert Sylvester. Al
ientown. Pa; NJ. +. Waldren. Mrs. NJ. #.
Waldren, Cross Hill: NJ. II. Higgins. Con
cord, Me; Florence L. Waldren. Skow-
hegan F. Jaquith. c. A. Jaquith, East
Naccalhoro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The typhoon Of the Orient is an
own sister of the West India cyclone
1t is generated in low ATTITUDES. late in
the summer or early in the autumn. at
the western edge Of ,the Pacific, not
far from the Philippines. 1t begins its
career by moving westward, but in
time returns to the coast of China and
Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
We Have Over 1000 Mems Suits

To choose from. About % suits. odds
and ends Mems Suits, Mr.. Merriheld's
by-gone in style. Come and get one for
S19s.
Mems and Young Mems black clay suits
in sacks and frocks. strictly all wool
worsted. S69s. SIS and S9ss. Cut ana
made at the very extreme styles.
All we ask is an examination of our
goods and comparison Of our prices.
We leave the rest to your own Judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Chester Lauderkin, who has with his
wife and son, been visiting relatives in
Gardiner, returned to his home in
Elizabeth. N. j.. Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Hon. j. NJ. Larrabee left on the
kennebec. Thursday afternoon, for
Boston, and will make a two weeks
visit to relatives in Massachusetts and
Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Frank Look and Arthur Cunningham
returned. yesterday. from a week s
cunning trip in the vicinity Of Phillips.
They brought back no deer. but some
good sized birds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Miss Jennie Cook left. Thursday af-
ternoon, for New York, to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Burt, who arrived home from
Europe, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

There will be a drill meeting of the
L. r., X. of P, at Pythian hall. Fri
day evening, and every member is re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Spofford Anderson, who was formerly
employed in the station here. having
learned telegraphy from Elmer Cum
mings. has recently taken a position in
the joint office Of the Maine Central ana
Boston & Maine station at Portland as
operator.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The prevailing idea of the camp is that
the entertainment given by the san Fran
cisco Minstrel 60. in the Opera house,
Wednesday evening, was excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Il had a running, itching sore on a, m,
leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointhesn. sn
took away the burning and itching snf nj
stantly, and quickly effected permEa.'
cure G. W. Lenhart, bowling
.. \,
mon wed fri& Wky tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Foggy mornings delay the arrival Of
the Boston boat. Thursday, the Ken
nebec did not reach her dock in this
city until 1l20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Mrs. Percy Means of Bath. arrived
in town. Thursday afternoon. and is
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ. Drake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Underwear

Bow fleece IlntU UnUrTWtdr. lgc
Mems fleece lined Underwear. 35c
Worth J0c.
Mems double breasted and black heavy
fleece lined underwear. three thread
double cuffs. zoe. grade. 4gc
Mems Camel hair underwear, double
front ana back. 500
Mems heavy MerinO Underwear. &c
Mrlght's nealth, high grade. Camel hair
ana an wool underwear gsc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
HALLOWELL.

Walter A. Wood of Boston. arrived in
the city. Thursday, and will remain over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Frank Harrington, who ihas been
serving on the jury of the United
States court in Portland, came home
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Daily kennebec 3ournaL
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37.5.

For additional Gardiner locals and ads.
see Sd page.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

James II. Leigh & Co. display a new
line OF rugs in their window that were
bought for bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
SOUTHGARDINER.

Willard Jones and family returned from
Boston. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Burns & Son have recently added
landau to their livery outfit. that is a
beauty, and is easily the best carriage
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Isaiah F. Perley, service Co ii, Maine
Coast Guard, has been admitted to the
Home and assigned TO Co. y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

During the absence OF Judge LARA
bee the official chair at the municipal
court will be filled by Recorder w. c.
Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

There will be private dancing as
sembly in Wilson hail. this evening
under the management Of James Carey
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Local Notice.

Saturday evening. Oct 9th, will BE-
the last night that Mrs. Roberts will
have her auction sale. Oct5d2upd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Miss Julia NJ. Hildreth and George
T. Marley, both of this city, will be
married, Wednesday. Oct 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
$1,000

buys choice of dozen different styles.
some are fancy worsteds in stripes an
checks, others neat effects i'll cheviotS
and caSsimeres. Or you can have blue
serses, strictly fast colors, at same price.
5000
These suits can't be had elsewhere less
than SIS 10 $50.
An opportunity knocks at every mans
door, but ii does not wait for him 10 put
on his coat before letting il in. Swing il
open quick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The report Of the Registrar General
shows crime in Ireland steadily on the
decline.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
MfksPants

"DO You plead guilty or not Guilty?'
asked the Judge. "Oi tink Oi'n wait till
Oi hear the ividence." answered Hennes-
sey. That's what you ought 10 do before
passing Judgment on our goods. No MAJ
ter what our competitors say about our
goods, or what lame excuses they make
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

grey silk and satin lined, from sI.9s to
$3.50. Worth from so to SIS
Mems Winter OvercoatS. We have an
elegant assortment of black and blue ker-
sey. brown and grey friezes and covert
cloths, silk and satin lined, from s3.s5 to
$l250
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Another shore dinner at the Halo
Well House, Sunday. Oct. t.5d2t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

new travelling library has just ar
rived and will be placed in the drug store
under the charge of Willard Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Rev. S. n. Adams will occupy the pull
pit Sunday, in exchange with the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

The new sidewalks that are being put
in by the street commissioner are much
appreciated by the citizens of this viii
lage
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

Joseph E. Bryant has returned from
furlouGh to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Lake View Hotel.
MAINE.

iELb DEPOT. MAINE.
open the year round. Parties acoor-
modated. Good cunning fishira ond
noatlng. Trout. pickerel. white percn
and and n,hfk ahhs, bass Duck, partridge deer
waat ,sihen- Rates s. per day; s6 to $40 per
oct3 dino. 50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, capt. wanwork.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Mems and Young Mems Oyercoats

Mems fall overcoats. light colors, s3@s.
Worth $50.
Mems fail overcoats, light and dark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05
Miscel1a11eona
bIg Job in Hosle'y

Lot Mems &c. Hosiery. wool %
Lot Mems = and 35c Hosiery. sam
II /, C.-.. l7c
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mon. wed, ,fri&w wky,tf
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-05

i forget the date. CONNIE ncing sat October 9Th.