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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
Situarion UNCHANGED.

tn" local branch NJ the National
Granite cutters Union has taken no
further action with regard to settle
nent GeorB" Lords works are clos
"a. although there was a rumor. Fri
DAY morning, u the effect that AN
agreement had Hcen made, pending
final settlement. Mr. Lords offer made.
Wednesday, Of 50 per day ana hours
pending final settlement of the general
strik" was considered in a meeting OF
stone cutters. 1t is understood that
they desired Mr.. Lord 70 sign an agree
ment to allow that rate If pay for ono
year. This he declined to DO The
men are not at work.
The offer Of s. ana S hours will not
be again made. The cutters at Barre
are working for less money; then there
is too strong hope of a cpmproInis" At
Quincy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
Church Notices.

At the congregational church: Sermon
by the pastor in the morning; communion
service at Z O'Clock The usual lecture
Will he omitted. The other services Of the
day as usual.
At the First Baptist church. tomorrow:
Morning worship with sermon by the pas
tor. ut lU3u; Sunday School, with classes
for an. at Il; evening meeting for praise,
prayer ana testimony. o'clock. IN cor
daily welcome.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Al
bert \. Lewis. pastor: Public worship
with sermon ~ pastor, at 1879. Subject:
Settled Things; sacrament at clos" Of
sermon; Bible School at ll.45; children
meeting at , =. NJ; Young Peoples SER
vice at els, H. q. Paul. leader; praise and
evangelstiC service at !.
Rev. John Kimball Of Turner Center.
will preach in the Tniversalist church. at
1870 Sunday morning. MIR. kimblll Is
highly successful preacher and pastor
an dcomes to this city as a candidate for
pastor Of this parish. II is requested that
all the Pensioners be present and hear
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
A Former Resident Burned 70 Death.

The remains of the late Mrs. Helen
NJ. Leigh, who was burned to death at
her home in Chelsea, Mass, Tuesday,
was received here for interment, Fri
day.
Concerning the death of Mrs. Leigh,
the Boston Globe Of March / has the
following:
Yesterday morning, the badly char
red body of Mrs. Helen NJ. Leigh was
found by neighbors in the house. SO
Walnut street, Chelsea. where she had
lived alone for the past % years. She
is supposed to have died as the result
of her clothing having taken fire, Tues
day morning, but the hour Of her
death is unknown. 1t is supposed tia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

she lived some little while after the
fire is known to have occurred.
Mrs. Leigh was a widow 20 years
old. For the past % years she lived
alone in the house in which she was
discovered. yesterday. She had one
son living in Chelsea who is employed
by firm in the city. but he has not
been living with Mrs. Leigh.
TUESDAY morning, neighbors in the
vicinity of her home observed smoke
coming from her kitchen windows. but
paid little attention 10 the fact, as il
was supposed that something she was
cooking was probably burning. The
old lady was not observed moving
about her rooms the remainder OF the
day. but this fact. too. created little
comment until yesterday morning,
when the house was again observed to
be silent and apparently unoccupied.
Finally, after n consultation, some OF
the neighborS resolved t. enter the
house and see if she was i'll.
THE door was found unlocked and
ready access was gained Il the rooms
Of Mrs. Leigh. Her remains were
found on the floor in the kitchen. Her
face and breast We're very badly burn
"a. She had died as the result OF the
burning.
The police We're notified. From
their Investigations il was discovered
that Mrs. Leigh had been burned while
cndeaVoring To thaw out a frozen
water pipe in the kitchen. lust how
her clot1inS caught fire IL not known.
but il was undoubtedly the smoke from
this burning clothing which tn" neigh
bnrs saw, Tuesday morning"
Mrs. Leigh was born in HalloWell,
being the daughter Of Mr.. ana Mrs
John Atkins, Her first husband was
capt. Hunter, who followed the sea.
and failing t. return after 4 long trip.
was supposed ID nave been shipwreck-
ed and lost.
Some years later, she married Right
Leigh. who occupied a government pp-
sition in Boston harhor. she is re
membered by many Of tn" older resi-
dents.
Her son. Arthur G. Hunter. accom-
panied the remains IL this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The afternoon Of the last day Of the
term At the High school. will b. devoted
to exercises in memory Of James Russell
Lowell Mrs u. +. Miller will talk to thu
school Of his life and works and recite
some of Ills poems. Recitatians in con
cert will be given by the Sophomore ana
the Freshmen classes, ana also recittls
by individual mcml crs. Mr.. Douglass
will read selections from "Bigriuw ia
pers' THE Monument To the Erila-"
and Jonathan to John Miss White
more Will read from his poems. The priu-
cipll Will speak Of Lowelrs home in
Cambridge ana his connection with llar-
ward College. All parents and friends are
cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Hand and Machine sewed, $50. 4 tbs
price. 5oc
Il Pairs Womens Romeo Fur Trimmed
slippers, Turned Soles. Opera Toe, 81 ..
= the price. G5c
10 Pairs Women's Beaver Slippers. eie-
giant Tor hou4ewear, 75c. u the price, $50
Pairs Wcmen's Felt Slippers, Felt ana
Leather Soles, soc. z the price. 25c
% Pairs Women's Kid. Gipsey Cut, Pol
ish Opera Toe, Pat. Tip $l.25. y the
price, &c
IS Pairs Women's Storm Alaskas. Opera
Toe. first quality $l.2J. Z the price, G3c
20 Pairs Women's Red Fleece Lined
Rubbcrs. Opera Toe, CSC. Il the price BIC
Il Pairs Women's Storm Rubbers, zoe
Il the price, De.
IS Pairs Women's Croquet Rubbers. SOC
J.. the price, DC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Superintendent Lawton and the en-
ployes of the kenncbec Central had n
busy time Of it. Thursday night in prep
aration for any contingency that might
occur firm high water in the kenncbcc
river. Two locomotives We're in service
and all the rolling stock was drawn from
Randolph to the more elevated sidctracks
at the Home station. The rails were I'M
der water in some spots on the line but
not 50 much as during the heavy rain Of
Feb 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The American Wooden Co. is making
quite a change at the North NaSsal-
boro plant. The company's houses
there are being painted and other i'm
provements and repairs are being made
that will greatly add to the appearance
of the village
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The remains Of the late Mrs. Aaarnn
Dudley We're brought from the Insane
hospital ut Augusta. Thursday. - Ter
home in this city. Mrs. Dudley wa g
years of age ana is survived by has
band. one daughter and one son. Tle
funeral will be- held. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The downpour of rain, Thursday night
made the water very troublesome, inter
fering with the steam heating capacity Of
some of the boilers and occasioning CON
siderable discomfort. The water from the
meadow rose to the fire box OF the boiler
in the rear of the Opera house. cutting
off the steam from that building and also
the club house. heated from the same
source. The post Office and some other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The zone sessi m whistle sounded,
Thursday afternoon. on account Of the
storm. ana again, yesterday morning, th'
mo session was heard by tn" cholars,
The stormy days are giving them several
holidays that they would not otherwise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The programme for the Sunday evening;
concert al the Opera house by the Ma
tiona Home Orchestra. Prof Il. W.
Theme. director. is as follows:
March, The torc0ran Guards SouSa
Overture. The Emerald, SchlepGrc
Fantasia from ''Inmnambula /"
Clarinct Solo. Mr.. BarrcttD
Fantasia, Visions in a Dream" Lumbye
WaltzeS. reception" Godfrey
P0tpourri The Musical Joker" Rtiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

A report comes from North NaSsal-
boro that Daniel Conroy. the man who
vas 50 severely injured. a short time
ago, by falling from a load Of hay, is
able to sit up. At the time Of the &C
cident occurred it was thought that the
injuries would result fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

II have come to the conclusion .
said :. ii. Chase, the manager of tn"
city hall, that it pays better not to
run shows 50 often. Where the shows
are crowded in on each other the
people become tired Of them. If We
wait the people get show hungry and
crowd the house. Besides they are
be tier satisfied"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Court America. Foresters Of Ameri-
ca, had an official visitation from War
rem f. Riker, the Grand Chief Ranger.
Thursday evening. After the work
had been done the members were en-
tertained in Il royal manner by
speeches that followed the banquet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The water in the Messalonskce stream
is very high at the present time. The
rain raised the pitch TO a point even
higher than the stream was before The
gates We're pulled up to allow the water
70 escape and it is estimated by Manag,r
Frank Chase that 5000 horse power l.
passing through one of the gates and that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

There will be meeting of the Firr-
mems Association, this evening, at the
office Of VIII {. Atkins. There has
been several engines looked after and
as one is now under considera thar
has great record. it is desired that
all be present that the engine may be
secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The Hathaway shirt factory is having
all the business that it can attend t..
At the present time orders for 900 shirts
are coming in every three days. More
than three times the business that was
ever done is now being carried on at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
Sale Saturday, March 3d. and to continue to
Tuesday, March 18th, unless the lines disposed Of
The \. X. NeWbert Shoe Co., III Water Street.

Miss Thompson's revival service at the
Methodist church. Already "a persons
have signiicd their purpose 10 begin
4 new life. Miss THOMPSON is To b. at
ell the meetings. Sunday, ana remain
into next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

places were disconnected for a short time
but upon the whole the inconvenience
was far less than that caused by the
great rains just four years previous,
when the water rose much higher and
remained some daYs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Express Agent and Railroad Ticket
Seller Fuller in stepping from the train
with a mail bag slipped ana fcll on the
platform. Thursday. injurug his shoulder
So seriously that he was unable to be on
duty. after attending the first train, ycs-
tcrday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Miss Anna Head has returned To her
duties in the law office Of \. NJ. Spear.
She has just recovered from the broken
wrist. the result Of a fall on the ice. a
number of weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Tn" Home Orchestra did not 20 t.
Skowhegan, yesterday, the concert and
ball for which il was engaged having
been postponed one week III consequence
Of the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Mrs. Harry Wiltshire returned,
Thursday, to her home at Kennebunk
after q two weeks visit h Hon. and
Mrs. Freeman Patten. Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

1t is understood that Lake View Inn,
at the Outlet, is soon to be connected
with the city by telephone pay sta
ton to be established there a tele-
phone will prove great convenience
to the summer sojourners there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

More work has been done this year
by the board of registration than for 4
number Of years. This gives a faint
idea Of the interest that is being taken
in the coming election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The Cecilia club Will begin work
Monday evening. on til" music for thu
Rose Maiden. Mrs. Philo Steward oI
SkpWhcGan has been engaged FOR one
of the SulaistS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Lunt & Brann have received their
spring and summer importation OF ham
burgs and laces. They carry a nice va
riety in different widths and at different
prices. They also carry the pulley
belt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Frank S. Wingate returned. Friday.
from a several days Boston trip. dur
ing which the attractions at the Sports
mans show Were enjOYed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

George Trask has returned from Bos-
ton@ where he has been in attendance at
the Grand Lodge meeting Of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

tn" lumhcrmcn are anXiously wait
ing the result of the storm. Those who
are in position To know say that the
lumbermen can stand only foot more
Of snow in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
SOUTHGARDINFR.

Dr. Young was unable to attend to his
practice, Friday, owing to illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The reception that the Gardiner Lii
brlry Association was to have given.
Thursday evening. was postponed for
two weeks on account of the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

John Burgess died At His home On
Alden street yesterday morning, af
ter a short illness. His age was -
years. The funeral will BE- held, sun
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Sunday services: Mass At 7.i5 o'clock.
Rev. J. p. Michigan, ccl"brant; service
and sermon at o'clock Z. NJ. by Rev.
Mr.. Newbert, assisted Ivy quartet choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The Hubbard Free Library has re-
Gently received a generous gift of books
from Mrs. Benjamin Vaughan Of Cam
bridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
SENATOR HOAR CORRECTED.

Senator Haar arose in his seat in the
Senate one DAY ana made lengthy speech
in which IN said something should he
done tp lessen drunkenness in the city OF
Washington.
WHY" said he "a man can no longer
walk along the lnwer portion of Pennsyl-
vlnia avenue without staggering into z
drunken man"
to the speaker. and with great gravity
said: THE gentleman doubtless means
that he cannot WAX along Pennsylvania
avenue without a drunken man stagger-
ing into him
The Senate was convulscd at the yelled
suggestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

called out the workmen in the night,
Thursday. 10 remove the belts, owing to
high water For the same reason the mill
ala not run, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

| Mrs. Clam, vino has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. f.. T. Bradstreet. returned
To her hOome at Brooklyn n. Y, Fri
/ day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Miss Bertha Lewis returned from
Kent's Hill, Friday. to pass her vaca-
tion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
f.. Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The p. T. w. Club passed very pleas
ant afternoon, Thursday, with Mrs. VIII
liam Dill Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stanley, who have
been visiting friends at Bath for a week.
returned home Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Word has been received of the death Of
George Nichols Of Boston. uf consump-
tion. His father, Watson Nichols. was
with him and will bring the remains TO
town to be put into the receiving tomb
here til cnrinp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
Daily Rcnnebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37-5.

Notice announcement in Hub shoe
store ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Fred Drake has returned from a short
business trip t. Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Mrs. A. l.. Tapley went to Richmond,
yesterday. where she will make visit
with her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Frank Han. Howard Rutt-rfi,ll ANA
Fred Smiley have gone TIL shin pond
where they are t. be employed during
the remainder Of the season at least
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Hiram $. Choat". vino served in a.. r
22d Mass. Volunteers, has been admitted
to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

*. ). Smith is at Phillips. where he
IS engaged in finishing some cars for
the Sandy River Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
HALLOWELL.

The musicale advertised for Thursday
evening, in Society hall, was postponed
until this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Mrs. Nathan Pierce and son of Bruins
WICK are visiting Mr.. ana Mrs. j. D.
Stephenson. Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Yesterday was the first tim" since
the new yearcameins since the HollinE+-
worth 4 Whitney employees were for
hidden the use Of their bridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Mrs. f. f. Norton has returned from
Lisbon. where she made brief visit to
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Rodney Marshall returned yesterday
afternoon. from Portland. where he
has been visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

There will be q temperance rally at tn
Congregational church, Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

"a +. Clary. Jr.. went to Walpole.
MASS, thursday night, where he has
secured very fine position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

heV 5 w. Browne returned. Thursday.
rom Chlcago. where he has been attend
ing a convention for the last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Frank Look, who underwent a s,r-
gical operation. several DAYS ago ;s
reported as on the rapid road IA racov
ery m $500 :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Geo. T.. Lawrence is the name Of rh'
new superintendent Of the beer hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The work of putting in the new wheel
ut TIN plant Of the Nass Ilborn WOODEN
mill is completed ana tn" mill viii nuW
be able tn start in fun force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Henry r. Hanson was IN Gardiner.
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

If the rink is in conliti N tn. High
school ara lnstitut" boys viii pliy
their polo game there. this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Dr. j. +. Hill went t. Bangor. yes
terday. Whcr, H. examined some III the
recruits Of the military company u
that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

5o.D9 feet Of water is running q, waste
over the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

There is an increasing interest in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The school children Were given TN"
day Off, yesterday. ~ The II" school
signal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Sumner Rowe il building an i.r
house at Great Pond for tn" acc0mmo-
dalton of the people who havr summer
cottages there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The show season for Watervill" BIZ
nearly over. But on" nr TWO NOR
shows are booked for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Assistant Surgeon Rutl+r has returned
from a trim a. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Elucs. pinks ana nAblood# viii Y" ih"
prevailing cnlors f"r mems shirts tLt-
\, ar, tn" manufacturers say
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
IN Water Street.


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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

Edward Spear has returned from
Boston where ne has been ~ p com
b.nrd business ana pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03

The maximum weight Dc freight loco
motives ~ now al>0u0 pounds. against
100. 900 pounds Is years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-03
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day. capt. GoSsom
Joseph W. Pearl II back from furlouEh
to SumerSyille. y H.