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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
AUGUSTUS OLDEST ODD FELLOW
Tells Something of the Orders Early
Days in This City.
RS Kennebec Journal:

Editors Kennebec Journal:
1t may be interesting to the present
generation of Odd Fellows to recall
something of the beginning and his
tory of the order in Augusta. Nearly
so years ago, almost contemporary with
the founding of odd Fellowship in this
country, "Sabattis Lodge" was organ
lied here, followed later by the "Cush-
noe" both memberships comprising Il
large contingent of our younger in
fiuential business and professional
men. The late VIM. r. Smith, who
had been initiated in the parent lodge
at Baltimore, was chiefly instrumental
in the successful Inauguration of Sa-
BATHS Lodge, and its first noble grand,
and was always doing good and help
full work in practical eXemplification
of Odd Fellowship. The first lodge
room occupied the second floor of the
present Grammar school on State
street and was dedicated, May "a,
1874. Some years later the lodge re-
moved to Darby hall on Water street.
odd Fellowship, as represented by
the two lodges, continued it's work,
under varying circumstances of pros
perity and encouragement, until a
81 duudl ldth VI lIlltI CSl III lIlt
bership, ascribed chiefly TO a counter
revival Of Masonry, compelled a sur
render of their charters. Under cir
cumstances more favorable to its
growth and permanent usefulness, the
order in Augusta, let us hope, has be-
fore it story, not of disappointment
and failure. but full of the solace and
service which shall make its fellow
ship true brotherhood of goodness
and good work. whenever or wherever
human need and misfortune gives oc-
casion and opportunity.
An Octogenarian Odd Fellow.
Augusta, June IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
THE Late S. S. Williams.

A large circle of friends was shock
ed by the announcement of the sud-
den death of solomon S. Williams of
this city. of which brief mention was
made in yesterdays Journal. Though
Mr.. Williams had been i'll failing
health for some time, he was able to
be out as recently as Monday. Death
was caused by Il stroke of apopleXy
which resulted about midnight, Mon
day night He fingered unconscious
through the day, Tuesday. and passed
away at 5.45 p. NJ, with his wife and
five children at his bedside.
Mr.. Williams was born on a farm
in Phillips, January %. 1884. In early
life he kept a general store in Phillips.
In 1881 he came to Augusta and for
four years was circulation agent of
the Gospel Banner then published here
rs the State paper of the UniVersalist
denomination, ana travelled over the
State in this capacity. For three years
following ne was western agent of the
Universalist Publishing house with
headquarters at Chicago. In 1889. in
company with his sons, ne entered up
on the grocery business in this city
under the name of S. s. Williams &
Sons. being located where Locke &
Hewitt now do business. In April, 1898,
he retired from this business and has
not since been in active life.
Mr. Williams was married. Nov. II,
1859. to Miss Eunice E. Willard of
Starks, who survives him. He is al
so survived by five children, Mrs. l..
ID. Shepard of Phillips. George w. Will
liams of this city. Mrs. c. d. Whittier
of Readfeld Depot, Levi r. Williams
of this city, and Mrs. A. r. Lehr of
Hallowell. one child. Arthur, the
youngest, died in infancy. He al
so leaves one brother, Hattiel =.
Williams of South China. Mr.. Will
liams was 4 devoted member of the
Universalist church, and in AL rea-
tons Of life was a consistent Christian
man. In politics he was always a
loyal Democrat. He was made Il
Mason in 1865 in Dirigo Lodge, China,
and soon after he came to Augusta
was admitted to Augusta Lodge.
The funeral will be held at the resi-
dence, 21 Amherst street, at II A. NJ.
Friday, Rev. G. A. Hayden officiating.
Augusta Lodge, No. 141, F. & 4. Nj,
will be in charge of the services and
Will carry out the ritual of the Masonic
burial services at the grave. The in
terment will be in Forest Grove ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. Perham s. Heald Of Waterville
was in the city, yesterday.
Hon. Justin NJ. Leavitt Of Alfred. was
among Wednesdays visitors at the
capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bowman have re-
turned to Boston after brief visit in
this city.
Mrs. f. f. Smith and MI. and Mrs.
n. Il. Head of Bangor. are the guests
of Mrs. A. J. Cole this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Treat White
house and family of Portland. are
spending Il few days in the city.
Rev. ]. 5. Williamson, formerly pas
tor of the Congregational church here,
is spending few days in the city.
Miss Eta Swift and Miss Emma
Taylor of Sidney. are visiting Mrs
Stickney on Gage street for n few days.
Miss Ethel f. Robbins who has been
n nurse at the Maine General hospital.
Portland. since last November, is al
home on a two weeks vacation.
Jack McCarty, who twirled the ba-
ton in front of Payne's Cd Regimental
Band in yesterdays parade, is wei
known in this city,. having acted as
drum major at severn niusters. And
It's said shat there isn't a man in the
State who can excel Jack"
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MAINE PATRIARCHS.
Continued from page ~

dignitaries with their ladies'. The
large number of chevaliers with their
, SNOWY uniforms made a very pretty
appearance as they executed the
various figures of the grand march.
This was added to by the music so
beautifully rendered by the orchestra.
The selection chosen for the occasion
was the 'Mardi Gras Parade March,
by Frank Winston, one of the best
ever written for such purposes. The
chevaliers' march was succeeded by the
following long list of dances:
Quadrile Plain
To the Chevaliers.
Waltz and Two-step.
Contra, Boston Fancy
Waltz and Schottische.
Lancers.
Waltz and Galop.
Quadrile, Plain
Round Dances.
Portland Fancy.
Waltz and Two-step.
Contra, Lady Of the Lake
Schottische.
Quadrille, Plain
Waltz.
The floor was in charge Of Chev. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
Outlet News.

Ex-Governor ConnOr was at the Out
let. Monday, doing a little fly fishing.
T.. J. Banks. j. II. Ryan and d. Nc
Ansiey. from Providence, r. l., returned
home, Monday, after spending few
DAYS at the lake, where they made
their headquarters at Lake View Inn.
A party of five gentlemen from Bos-
ton have been spending a few days al
the lake. making their headquarters at
the Lake House. trying their luck at
bass fishing. They had fine luck and
all hoped TO come again in the neat
future.
J. N. Taylor of the Boston Globe. Mrs
TAYLOR and DR.. Crosby returned home
Monday. after spending 10 days at the
Michigan Club house.
A party of II enjoyed a dinner at the
Lone Pine cottage, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simmons OF
| Hallowell. spent Tuesday at their cot
| tage at Fairs Cove, returning home
| w 4dnesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

In a carefully sealed jar at Bowditch
and Webster's are a half dozen small
packages neatly tied They are Next
can vanilla beans of the finest quality
and the contents of the jar is worth
over sixty dollars. The method of pre-
pairing the extract is long and tedious
and with the ripening process occupies
fully year Bowditch and Webster
have made a speciality of vanilla ex-
tract, gathering much literature on the
subject, and conducting experiments
covering a series of years. They may
be said to know beans" and the fame
of their extract reaches beyond the
borders of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
LOCAL MATTERS.
journal Telephone Call, 1885,.
Angling.

over the breast of the placid lake
\ zephyr comes softly in rhythmic
strain,
And in the wild flowers fragrance kisses
the breeze,
And the willows nod gently again and
again.
Oh, the place that is fairest of trystlng
spots,
There is greeting from all thy shelter
ing trees;
In the boat we sit nv love and l.
Caressed by the springtime's glorious
breeze,
LaZily fishing and dreaming Of DAYS
When well be together by day and
night;
With eyes half closed | watch her there
Ana l don't give a hang if the FISH
don't bite
jean C. Havez
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

In another column the Maine Cent? |
announces its special rates from all
points to the big centennial cele-
bration at Waterville, next week.
Monday and Tuesday, particularly
Tuesday, will be the great days
and there will be a great crowd
from all over Maine in at
tendance. There will be one fare for the
round trip, June q to June "A inclusive.
and also special rates on Tuesday. the
2ith, good for that day only. Pretty
much all of Augusta is going up to
help Waterville celebrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

ton of Rockland: General j. IL. Small
of Biddeford; Capt. and Mrs. T. A.
Linn Of Hartland. The presentations
were made by Maj. Will q. Miller. A
large number greeted the commander
and his party.
The hall was beautifully decorated.
Around the balconies bunting was
draped, ana from the center Of the han
above hung bunting of various coIors.
Over the stage hung flags ana bunting.
There were beautiful decorations in
other parts of the hall. In front of the
stage was on" Of the handsomest banks
of palms seen in City hall in a long
time. The decoration committee con
sisted of Acct. w :. Baldwin. Chev
Fl. j.. Cony and Chcv. w. Z. Taber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
Daily ksnnsbsc Journal
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions OF respect, ETC., will be charged
at the rate of ten cents per line. No
charges less than seventy-fve cents.
All advertising announcements Of
entertainments, whose object Is tbs
raising Of money, will be charged at the
rate OF fifteen cents line.
notices, news form, will
be excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers occu.
plying space in our advertising columns,
and will be run under a separate head
on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

Mrs. Foote has leased the Lippincott
cottage at Hammond's Grove for the
season. and is prepared to furnish
meals both to regular boarders ana
transients at reasonable rates. Parties
who desire shore dinners can arrange
for them by telephoning ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
A Terrible Explosion.

"Of a gasoline stove burned a lady
here frightfully," writes N. E. Palmer
of Kirkman. Ia. 1.-THE best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve en-
tireiy cured her" Infallible for Cuts,
Corns. Sores, Boils. Bruises, Skin Dis
eases and Piles. 25c. at Bowditch &
Wepster's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
Card of Thanks.

we desire to extend our sincere
thanks to the kind neiEhbors and
friC nds for their beautiful flowers ana
their kind assistance in the care of our
dcl. one. Mr.. Chas. II. Elaisdell.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar 5. Turner
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The kindergarten recital for the ben
eft of the Children's Home which was
to have been given at the Unitarian
church parlors, Friday afternoon, is
unavoidably postponed until Saturday
at 10 A. NJ. at the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TODAY.

Postum.
Wanted-Cook
Brunswick Cigar.
Observation-Disclosures
Sherburne q DALEY.
Oren Hoopcr's Sons.
Wanted-Tailoresses
Wanted-25 beef cattle.
Father Johns Medicine
NJ. G. r. II. Waterville Centennial
Wanted-Man TO peel bark and one to
cut wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The workmen on the new walk at the
Lithgow library brought to light the
stump of an immense pine tree buried
below the surface where the earth had
never been before disturbed Although
this lot has been occupied for more
than 100 years and this giant of the
primeval forest must have existed pre-
vious to that. the roots were in a per-
fectly sound condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

1t will be remembered that the meet
ing of the Woman's Missionary Society
of the Winthrop Street Baptist church
occurs. this afternoon, at 8 O'Clock. at
the home of Mrs. c. c. Hunt, 80 South
Chestnut street. It is hoped there will
be large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The Delta ri boys are planning to
build cottage on the shores of Cob
bossee this summer. Already land has
been leased south of the Kinsman lot
and work will soon be begun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The members of Bethlehem and Au-
gusta Lodges, F. and A. NJ. will unite
in attending special services at the
Cniversalist church. Sunday afternoon,
in honor of st. Johns day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

An arc light has been ordered to be
erected on Sewall street between West
ern avenue and the home of ]. A. Nor
ton. This light is to be burned until
midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
june16d1w@

Before closing my rooms for the sea-
son. / will sell the remainder Of my
millinery stock regardless of cost. The
sales to commence. Tuesday. the 10th.
Mrs. II. F. Tibbetts. 116 State st.
junel0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The committee on highways and
sewers are considering a petition from
u. f. Mcfarland and others for a new
sidewalk on School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

Anyone In the city wanting good
hard wood fitted for stove or fireplace,
can be supplied by leaving their or
ders with Weliman Bros, IS Chapel or
20 Sewall street. Augusta. Me.
j.. II. WIcLLMAN.
JunelodlWA +. l.. WELLMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

The examinations at the various
schools of the city are calling out
large number of visitors at the differ
ent buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19

Irwin A. McDavid of San Buena
Ventura. Cal, and Mrs. F. NJ. Branch
Of Chicago. ILL.,, were recent visitors at
the Lithgow library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-19
Local Notices,


Delicious strawberry short cakes. de-
iivered hot, noon or night Woman's
Exchange. iune1Sd4t.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26
TROOPS we're CALLED OUT liz KILLED N A PANIC
Birmingham, AIabama Scene Of an
Auful caiamity-some Ons Hollered
Fire and Then Stampede Was on
People Ten Feet Deep-Booker Wash
ington Had Finished ,His Address.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 2S.-In an
awful crush Of humanity, caused by q
stampede in the Shiloh negro Baptist
church at Avenue g and Eighteenth
street 112 persons were killed and as
many seriously injured. The catastro-
phe occurred at Q O'Clock, just as
Booker T. Washington had concluded
his address to the national convention Of
Baptists, and for three huors the scenes
around the church were indescribable.
Dead bodies were strewn around in
every direction, and the ambulance
service of the city was utterly unable
to remove them until after O'Clock.
Dozens Of dead bodies were arranged
in rows ON the ground outside the
house of worship, awaiting removal to
the various undertaking establishments
while more than score were laid out
on the benches inside.
The church is the largest one fol
negroes in Birmingham, and the pastor
says there were at least two thousand
persons in the edifice when the STAN.
pede begun. Instructions had been is.
sued to allow no more to enter, but the
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26

Nine Companies Of the Thirteenth
Regiment i'm Camp at OliphAnt-
Several Riots Occur-One Hunga-
rian Was Killed-Michell Coun-
sells Peace-More Troops Wanted.

Scranton. Pa. Sept. 24.-Nine companies
of the Thirteenth regiment ordered out
are in camp at Oliphant, near here. The
rfoting occurred at the Ridge, at Winton-
borough. where there was a clash between
rioters and a party of workmen REIN
forced by coal and iron police John Bur-
nett of Philadelphia, one Of the police,
was shot in the arm. There has been no
disturbance at the Ridge Tuesday.
The Hungarian who was shot in the at
tack upon Deputy Sheriff McAndrews and
Superintendent Burkeiser died.
Excttment at Lebanon.
Lebanon, Pa, Sept N.-The city was in
state Of excitement all night. There
was firing of pistols for hours in the W.
cinity of the American Steel & Iron
works, where. strike is in progress.
About midnight William Hoffman, aged
II was shot and he died today. He was
messenger In the Office Of the American
Steel & Iron company. He was going
home from an entertainment when shot
Today the plant is surrounded by u
threatening crowd.
Mitchell Displeased.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, Sept. A.-President
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26

Mitchell declined to make any comment
on the action of Sheriff Schadt of Lacka-
wanna county in calling on Governor
that he is displeased with the strikers for
pursuing a course which prompted the
sheriff to make the appeal to the govern
or. Only a week ago President Mitchell
counseled all his following to keep the
peace.
National Board Member Fallon thinks
stationing soldiers in Lackawanna country
may be the means of suppressing march,
es, picketing and other demonstrations.
but it will not give the operators any
other advantage. On the other hand the
operators feel confident that under the
protection of the military the men will
gradually return to work.
More Troops Wanted.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. A.-The strike
situation at Lebanon has become so critt-
cal that troops may be ordered there by
Governor Stone within "a hours. A self
constituted committee of citizens of Leb-
anon waited upon the governor this af-
ternoon and earnestly requested that he
furnish the city with military protection
The committee represented tina. the civil
authorities were unable to maintain order
and the presence of troops was absolutely
| necessary.
Disturbances i'm Luzern County.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 24-Sherin
Jacobs of Luzern county has not YET
asked Governor Stone for troops, but con.
ditions are growing worse Some nonun-
ion miners were stoned at Warrior river
and the sheriff had to send two squadrons
of deputies to the place. All is now re-
ported quiet at the scene of the disturb
| ance.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26

the situation, rushed to q corner near
by and turned in fire alarm. The de-
partment came quickly and the arrival
OF the wagons served to scatter the
crowd which had gathered around the
front Of the church.
A squad Of police was also fastened
the church, and with the firemen fin
ally succeeded in releasing the negroes
from their position in the entrance.
The dead bodies were quickly re-
moved and the crowd inside, finding an
outlet, came pouring out. Scores Of
them lost their footing and rolled down
the long steps to the pavement, sustain
ing broken limbs and internal injuries.
In an hour the church had been prac
tically cleared and the sight which
greeted the eyes Of those who had come
to aid the injured was sickening Down
the aisles and along the outside of the
pews the dead bodies of men and
women were strewn, and the cries Of
the MANNED and crippled were heart
rending. In few minutes the work
Of removing the bodies was begun.
The Shiloh church is located just on
the edge Of the Souht Highlands, the
fashionable residence section of the
city, and all the physicians living in
that part of the town went to the assis-
tance of the Injured. AS many of the
suffering negroes as could be moved
by the ambulances were taken to the
hospitals and the rest were laid out on
the ground and there the physicians at.
tended them. At least 10 died before
they could be removed to the ground.
During the stampede Booker Wash
ington and several other prominent ne
groes were on the stage and were un-
willing witnesses to the frightful catas
trophe.
None Of those in the choir or in the
puplit werc injured in the least. For a
few moments they attempted to restore
order, but, seeing their efforts were
futile, waited until the struggling
crowd had advanced far enough fo1
them to pick up the dead and injured.
/. Most of the dead are women, and
physicians say in most cases they
tainted and died of suffocation.
A remarkable feature Of the calam.
ity is that no blood was seen on any Of
the victims. They were either crushed
or died from suffocation.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26

New York, Sept. 23.-Ten thousand
persons attended an open air mass meet i.
ing in Madison Square Saturday night.
organized by the Central Federated un-
ion in sympathy with the striking coal
miners in Pennsylvania. A corps Of
young women and men, preceded by a
brass band, marched around the square
with boxes for contributions to be sent
to the aid Of the strikers. They were
we'll patronized
John Mitchell, president of the United
Mineworkers. and Samuel Gompers, pres
ldent of the American Federation of
Labor. in their addresses denounced the
coal operators in strong terms. Other
speakers were Henry George. Ernest
Crosby, Charles p. Adams, John 8. Cros-
by and Benjamin Hanford.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-09-26

negroes forced their way inside the
building and were standing in very
aisle. Even the entrance to the church
was literally packed. just as Booker
T. Washington concluded his address,
Judge Billou, q negro leader from Bal
timore engaged in an altercation with
the choir leader concerning an unoc-
cupied seat, and it is said, a blow was
struck. Someone in tho choir cried,
''They re fighting"
Mistaking the word fighting" for
fire., the congregation rose en- masse
and started for the door. One of the
ministers quickly mounted the rostrum
and admonished the people to keep
quiet. He repeated the word quiet"
several times, and motioned to his
hearers to be seated. Again the ex-
cited congregation mistook the word
"quiet" for fire" and renewed the
struggle for the door.
Men and women crawled over the
benches and fought their way into the
aisles, and those who had fallen sswere
trampled on like cattle. The miniter
tried again and again to stop the stam-
/
pede but no power ON earth could stay
the struggling, fighting mass of hui
manity.
The screams Of women and children
added to the horror of the scene, and
through mere fright many persons
faited and as they fell to the floor theyn
were crushed to death.
The level of the floor is about 10 feet
from the ground and long steps lead
to the sidewalk form the lobby Just out
side the main auditorium.
Brick walls extend no each side Of
the steps for six or seven feet, and these
proved veritable death trap. Negroes
who had reached the top Of the steps
were pushed violently forward and
many fell. Before they could move
others fell upon them and in IL min.
utes persons were piled to q height Of
ten feet. This wall of struggling hum.
anity blocked the entrance, and the
weight Of 1900 persons was pushed
against it. More than 20 persons lying
on the steps underneath the heap Of
bodies died from suffocation.
Two white men who were in the real
Of the church when the rush began, es'
capped, and, realizing the seriousness o.