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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Tie meeting Of the city government
that is TO be held. Monday evening. will
be an inter.s ting one. perhaps as Interest
ing a meeting as has been held since Il
Was organized. There are several mattel
TO come before il. One Of these is that
Of granting a franchise TO the Eastern
Telephone Co. TO carry on business in this
city This company applied for the priv
lere once before but il was refused them
This time they are asked to come here
by the public II is understood that the
New England Tel. & Tel. 60. will oppose
the movement. Another matter is that Of
the heating Of the PIummcr Street school
house Ii is claimed that AZ times this
building is 50 warm as TO almost stife the
scholars, and some remedy Will be asked
for by the school board. L is also ru-
mored that the board of aldermen will
take up the saloon question. 4 short
time ago. they ordered the mayor to au-
thorize the city marshal to have all the
Observation-Disclosures machines removed. and
the question will be treated the same
way. This move has been expected and
City Marshal Drake, If il is given 10 him.
will have the instructions carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
The I'ural Delivery Routes.

j. NJ. Cross a Kennebec Journal
representative. passed through the
city on Tuesday with his wagon pied
high with new iron mail boxes which
are being furnished all readers of the
Daily Kennebec Journal on the two
rural delivery rou.es which are TO BE-
established today. over 200 OF these
neatly painted iron mail boxes are
furnished readers Of the Daily kenne-
bee Journal on the routes already Al
lowed, including the regular mali route
that goes out from I{alloWell 10 South
Litchiield. where the publishers ar
ranged With the mail carrier 10 De
liver the dailies to subscribers VINO nave
the iron boxes in front of their houses.
What a boon it will be, especially
through the days of winter with the
long evenings. for families even ten or
more miles away from the CITY !"
have the perusar Of a live daily paper
thereby enabling them to Keep IN
touch with the world as fully a.
though they resided in a city. What
ar educator also il VIII be to the
/ whole family Tr-uly the rural delivery
system will make farm life much more
attractive and enjoyable tn the young
making them more contented and sat
istied with farm life. The visits n tn
daily paper. will also bring tn" faT7n"'
: into closer touch with the merchant
enabling him to take advantag" OF
low prices. and keeping him oettei
posted regarding prices Of farm prod
uce and the conditions of the market
I oftentimes enabling him TO SCI! NJ
products when the markets are thf
most favorable. Certainly As a busincs'
venture the daily paper VIII. II care-
! fully read. be found to bc a paving in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The Catholic Mission work in the
chapel goes bravely on under the able
and vigorous guidance of Rev Fr.
Henry Bergman and Rev. FIR Joseph
I-awer. The latter delivered a telling
sermon. Tuesday evening, on drunken
ness, his text being the works Of ST.
Paul. BE. not deceived. for the drunk
ard shall not enter the kingdom Of
heaven" Father Lawer said that the
church did not deny a man drink. Il
was placed in the world for purpose,
and while the church was indulgent. il
exhorted the condition of Temperance
1t does not require total abstinence
and nowhere in the Bible Is II corn
nanded. a temperate man IS a good
man. A total abstinence man is a
better man. \ man who makes him
self little intoxicated commits a lit :
tie sin. The man who makes himself a
drunkard commits a mortal sin that
may lose his soul for eternity The
man himself is alone responsible 70
God and he cannot evade the response
bility. Glutony is another form of fu-
temperance that is a sin. Father Law
er drew vivid picture OF the terrible
physical and mental effects that result
ed from drunkenness and eloquentiy
urged temperance in all things. The
interest Of the service was enhanced
by the excellent singing of solos and
selections by a choir Of ladies resident
near the reservation. The labor of the
mission fathers continued. yesterday
morning and evening. and after the
morning mass the hearing Of conte.
sions began in English. German or
French. as the confessor might wish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

In common with other Baptist churches
All over .hc State. the First Baptist
church of this city. will observe tomor-
row. NOV. /. Is a special day OF prayer
The church will be open all day for Wor-
ship The pastor or some other leader
will b. present TO direct the forenoon ser
vices beginning at aT; the afternoon
meeting will begin at go: the evening. AT
80 O'Clock. All persons are invited TO
join in the services for a part or All "
. No day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Gardiner has man who is now deep I
Is interested in apples and is about as
we'll posted in the apple market as any
one He has already shipped marN
carloads away and at present has SOM
5000 barrels of the fruit on hand This
year is remarkably good one for the
sale Of the fruit. The crop was re
markedly large and when il has been
this way there has always been trouble
in getting prices for the fruit While
the price. this year, is not 50 high AS
il has been. good averase fruit IS bring
ing 81 4 barrel and tho market Is al
Ways ready to take them. The great
or part OF it is sent u the West ant
South. though part Of its goes across
the water. where there is always a
market for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

A gentleman from the rural districts
left his horse. yesterday noon, stand
ing near the common. The animal
started 70 walk off and his owner spoke
10 him 10 stop The more he shouted
the faster the animal went. and soon
was running away. He went down
School street and into the yard Of r.
T Bradstreet. where the wagon col
lided with the stone posts. The animal
escaped any injury. but the carriage
was considerably broken UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Luther Grey met with Very pain
full accident. Wednesday, while at
work in Cushman Walkers blacksmith
shop He was al work on a piece Of
red hot iron which he held IN a pair or
tCngs. when. in some manner. the
tongs turned. throwing the piece OF iron
against MIR. Grey's face. striking him
just below the eye and intiiCting a Sc
we're bruise and burn. Mr.. Grey went
u Augusta and had the wound dressed
by Dr. Croker. It is fortunate that
the hot iron did not strike half an inch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

A large number attended the supper
al the Uniyersalist vestry. last even
ing. when a number Of the ladies OF the
society entertained their friends. The
tables were loaded with the many good
things that the housewife provides
and that all appreciated them was
surely shown by the way they disap-
paared before the hungry crowd that
sat down to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

War is still on among some of the
cab drivers and express men. and as
a result of the competition. some OF
the men are Offering their services
gratis. In some cases the sought for
employers do not appreciate these Of
fers. and hire somebody who will take
pay in return for service rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Division Commander Courson of
Brunswick. made an official inspection
of Danforth NJ. Maxcy Camp, Sons of
Veterans. last evening. and found the
camp in most fiourishins condition
After the work had been gone through
the large number present sat down to
an oyster stew and passed the remain
der of the evening in a social way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The sale of seats for the recital that
is to be given at the Library hall. this
evening. by Miss Josephine Wood of
this city. is meeting with good results
Miss Wood will be assisted by the
Lotus Quartet of Auburn. and the en-
tire entertainment promises to be one
of the best of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Warren Peacock entertained about IS
Q: his friends at his home on River
avenue. last evening at a HalIowee r,
party, which was Very pleasant occa
sian. Games were played and refresh
mentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The waiting room Of the A.. II. & o.
Electric +. r. in the new building in
Depot square will be opened to the
public. The railroad people will have
some supplies in the room very soon.
and lady to have charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

a large sign announcing the fair that
Is 10 be held at the Coliseum by Her
non Lodge Of Masons, Thanksgiving
week. was hung across Water street.
yesterday afternoon. Another was al
so placed on the front Of the Coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. Belle p. Smiley Of Waterville.
grand matron of the Eastern Star of
the State. made an official visit 10 the
lodge Of this city, last evening. The
work was taken up thoroughly and
proved most satisfactory to both the
grand matron and the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The board of registration is now in
session at the aldermen's rooms and
viii remain in session till o'clock Sat
urday afternoon. This session will not
be very busy one. as at the State
election about all who were eligable TO
vote had their names placed on the list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The manager OF the HalloweH High
school foot ball team has arranged for
a game with the Cony High school
team. to be played at the muster field
az p. NJ. Wednesday Nov. !. The
game played by these teams at Angus
Ia one week ago was 4 close and inter
estinS one and the boys may be de-
pended upon to put UP a good eXhibi-
ton OF foot ball at the return game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Abbie Neal. who fell on High
land avenue. last week. and broke her
ankle in three places. is reported as
Very comfortable. though il will be
several weeks before she can move
about at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Fannie Waterhouse Of this city,
has accepted a position as instructor
Of elocution al Lawrence. Mass. High
school. and entered upon her duties,
Tuesday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

a large number were present al the
dance that was given at the Grand
Army hall. last evening. by Eureka
Lodge Of Rebekahs OF this city. and
the event was one Of the most enioya-
bic Of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The records show that when Water
street vas swept, Tuesday evening. i.
was the latest in the year that it was
ever done, Generally by this time OF
the year. the street is frozen and It il
not possible to do it. The amount OF
dirt that vas taken up was surprising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Fuller q. Sherman returned from
Portland. last evening. where he has
been at the hospital for treatment Of
his eyes. Except for some neuralgia
he is greatly improved and soon hopes
TO again have the use of both eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

At a meeting of the directors Of the
Public Library. held, Tuesday evening. az
the MAYORS office. 1t was voted 10 take
what measures were necessary 20 collect
all the books are tha, now out Sufficien;
notices have been given 10 all, postal
cards have been sent, notices in the paper
and other means but there are still about
Is of the books that they canno; get in
AS last resor:. 1t was voted 10 place the
matter in the hands Of the treasurer. p"
to engage a suitable person who shall
take what measures are necessary for me
collection Of the missing books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The Randolph Clothing Club vii!
hold meeting. at o'clock this after
noon. with Mrs Daniel Tasker. Ran
dolph. and all of the members are in
vited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Patrick McCarville. a waiter in tho
main dining hail. died IN the hospital.
yesterday morning, after a brief ID.
ness. His army service was in Co. A.
9Th Mass. Vols, his Home company E
Deceased vas former resident Of
Cambridgeport. Mass. and had rela-
lives there. The funeral is appointed
for o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Yesterday afternoon, the members OF
the Gardiner polo team got down 10
work. The Coliseum has been placed
in condition for the game and about
three hours Of. hard work was put in
by the players. They are getting USED
to their skates, hardened up for the
work and accomplishing good deai.
Yesterday, Burgess. goal. oHara. nan
back. and Mercer. rush. Of the Bath
team. arrived and will practice Win
the Gardner boys. the rernainter OF the
Bath team arriving today. The sale
Of seats will begin, at 10 o'clock ms
morning, at Robinsons drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Georgia, daughter Of Mrs. Mary
r. King. matron Of the Flagg- Drummer
hall, very pleasantly entertained a COM
pany Of her young friends, Wednesday
oN.nninr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The whist party which was to have
been held in Ped Mems nall, Wednes-
day evening. for the benefit Of the Foot
BAL Association. was postponed to
r.Nt week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

in the Patten block that were formerly
occupied by the late DR.. b. NJ. Turner
and will occupy them the first OF the
coming week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Eobarts Harper will give an Illus
trated lecture in the Opera house, this
evening. He was here twice, las: sea
son. and gave much satisfaction for hc
II an able and interesting lecturer and
his pictures are fine, animated or vita
scoop. order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. A W. McCausland and Mrs. F.
F.. McCausland returned. yesterday.
from weeks visit with friends at
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Messrs. George 4. Stafford. l.. d
Merchant. T. T.. Beane and I. y. wood
returned Wednesday, from a few days
outing at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

j. Il. Jackson went to Bath. yester-
day. on a short business trip He will
probably accept position in that city
as druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Charles Wakefield returned. yester-
day. from Springfield. Mass, where he
was called by the illness of his dauSh-
ter. Mrs. Mark Graves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

time. he has gained the esteem. not
only of his church but of all of this
city. and his departure will be looked
upon with sorrow BY all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Molhe Perkins. who has been
the guest of Miss Mollie Carson of
Randolph. returned, Wednesday, to her
home al New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

J. S. Hill & Son has made an assign
rlent TO O. b. ClaSon OF this city. and
they have placed their entire stock in
his keeping for settlement with their
creditors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Cushman Walker takes pride in Mt
ting up his blacksmith shop. and aims
TO have il a model shop. II ~ 52x33 feet
in size and will be provided with two
FORCES and a neat office. and will b.
lighted b. electricity. II viii be ready
for occupancy IN about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The Hub shoe stores new ad. deals with
prices that will be likely to interest peo-
pie who believe that 4 dollar saved IS
equal TO one earned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

j. r. I.uu: is quite a remarkable man,
inasmuch AZ he has arrived At the age Of
MY years and never fired a.. or killed a
bird Or animal Of any kind in mis- life
Furthermore he never Hshed for our
caught fish unless possibly. he may
have caught minnows when very small
Is his parents lived On the border of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. q. s. Johnson returned.
Wednesday evening. from a visit with
her daughter. Mrs. George Tower, in
Dorchester Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Decker & Day have a half dozen stoves
left which they will sell cheap, as they
will not deal in stoves after this lot is
closed out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

George +. Putnam, alias T. Geora4
service in co. T.. 9Th New Hampshir.
volunteers. is new member admitte-,
and assigned to Co. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

There will be 4 sale Of canned fruit
and pickles at the Congregational YES
Try. this afternoon. by the ladies OF the
society, and all are invited TO attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

W. W. Kelley went TO Lewiston. yes
terday, where he attended the quarter
ly meeting OF the State board Of Off
GERS of the .. l. A NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

John Maiey, service in Co G. 9Th VI
lhi.' latc Of the Western Branch, has
been re-admitted to this Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Misses Hannah, Lizzie and Eta Har-
low. who have been making an extend
ed visit to friends in this city. return
ed, Tuesday, 10 their home at Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs =. Miller and Warren W. POLLS
We're visitors registering at the Home
library. yesteday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The returns from Through. yes,er-
Gay. were: ". NJ. Latin. from Brad.
ford. Mass, and W. W. Keene, from
North Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Daily kennebec Journal
GARDINER.
JsuI1al's Telephone Call-s7.S.

Mrs. Houghton of Brunswick. arriv-
ed. yesterday. on a visit to Miss Ele-
nora Stevens, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

The many friends of General G. w.
'rilden viii be pleased to know that nc
is able to be out riding. after his Sc
we're illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. w. l.. Tozier and Mrs. John
Hunt of Randolph. Went to jefferson,
Wednesday, for few days visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Maud Lapham returned to her
home at Waterville. yesterday. after
few days visit to Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
HALLOWELL.

George r Morse has returned from
4 few days business visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Practical Chemists,

Some who have changed their resi-
dence will have the necessary correc-
ton made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

higher as Mr.. Grey would p-obahI,
nave lost the sight OF one eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

company of friends with whist at her
home. Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

An apple buyer from away. who assed
through the city, Tuesday, claimed to
want three OF four carloads Of apples n
ship To Cincinnati. Ohio. saying the crop
in ;hat section and Michigan was short
lie talked a. though ne should 30 TO
Chira and Eassa lhorn ~ INV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

G. {. Brooks returned. Wednesday.
after passing several months in the
northern part Of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. F II. Fuller returned. Wednes-
day evening, from a few days visit
with relatives in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Jas H. Leigh & Ga. nave some bar
2ain> in clothing iha. deserve inspection.
They have received anc,ncr lot Of 81
overcoats which they seI at So Il YOU
Innhf IL c.,u a nd examine rhem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day. Capt. Do,en
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

4. r. Warner went 10 Pittstield.
Wednesday. for q few days visit with
his son George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

{. +. Tayntor Of New York. is in the
city on business connected with hi
granite business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Lake View Hotel.

READFIELD DEPOT, MAINE
Open the year round Parties accom-
modated. Good cunning. fishing and
boating. Trout. pickereI, white perch
and black bass. Duck, partridge. deer
and rabbit shooting An ideal spot for
week oet3. dino. Sp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Phillip Foster was a passenger on the
morning train for North jay. Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

At ?. u. on the premises.
TWo-story house and one-story cot
tage situated on Church street, next
above the Universalist church. on a
large double lot. The two-story house
is fitted for two tenements, both Of
property is in close proximity to Wa
ter street. churches and schools 1t Is
most desirable either as a home or as
an investment.
Sale Positive. For terms and partic-
ulars inquire of
NJ. A. HARADEN, Auctioneer.
cct2s.tonov1o.sp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Miss Matte Fuller entertained a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Many imitation baking powders made from auni upon the
market Alum poison used only because tits cheap
The of alum baking powders is condemned by all ply
sicians and many their sale prohibited by law