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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
WINTHROP.
Winthrop, IA; Monmouth, 5.

The Winthrop ball team crossed bats
with team from Monmouth, Saturday
afternoon, winning by score of IA to s.
These two teams are old rivals in base
ball, and the game proved to be an easy
victory for Winthrop.
In the third inning. with two men on
bases, Daniel Furlong made a home run,
bringing in three scores The hit was
made to right field, sailing directly over
the meeting house Sheds This is an old
time trick of Daniels, and the people We're
glad to see it for the first time, this sea-
SON Roy Thomas made one of the pref
test two-base hits that has been seen,
this year. The work of Johnson and
Flynn was above comment and both are
too well known to the Winthrop people
now to need especial mention.
George Whittier played an exceptionally
fine game for Monmouth. He is one of
the old-time players, and has often been
up against the Winthrop boys beore. The
score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
FIRE AT ROCkLAND,
Hotel Savoy Gutted-Lady Removed in
Half Suffocated Condition.

pockland. Me-, Aug. 15.-Fire which
orignated in a storeroom in the upper
,or+ Of the Savoy hotel led to the al
r,os+ complete destruction of that build
mo carly this morning. George Murphy
of Boston, who has been proprietor OF
tba hotel for about eight weeks, was
Weakened by dense smoke and found that
several barrels containing refuse We're
ablaze in the Storeroom.
There CHANGED to be only about Is
guests in the hotel. this morning, and Mr.
Wuruhv. after arouSing them, ran to give
the fire signal. Being unfamiliar with the
location of the boxes, he ran toward the
north end and was obliged to retrace his
stems toward box AZ, which was only
few rods the other side of the building
This loss of time gave the fire great
Roadway and when the department ar
rived. flames had broken through the roof
and were spreading through the building
The hotel was a large frame structure
situated among several similar buildings
and it was only by vigorous work that a
contiagration was prevented. The hotel
was thoroughly drenched, and this, with
the damage by fire, has ruined all the fur
nishings Mr.. Murphy valued his property
at $500 and was insured for about $1,000.
The building was owned by Charles
Hayener. who also occupied portion of
it for a bottling factory. He valued the
building at about $4,000 and had about
$4,000 insurance. His stock. worth $1,000, is
partially insured. His archaeological col
lection, valued at $4,000, and the finest ill
eastern Maine. was also damaged. This
was not insured
The guests at the hotel secured nearly
all their belongings. Mr.. Murphy lost
some diamonds and a gold watch. Mrs
John Murphy, wife of the former propri-
etor, was removed in half-suffocated
condition, and Proprietor Murphy was al
50 carried out by the firemen uncon-
scious In the adjoining building lay Mrs
Fred Rising sick unto death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

John Dominos, a Polish laborer, %, was
drowned. Sunday. while bathing at War
rcn. r. l.. in the harbor. The body was
recovered.
The body of Daniel Maycock. aged As,
Of South Lawrence, was FOUND IN the sur
at Salisbury Beach, Sunday. 1t Is
thought death was due TO apopleXy.
A new cycling record for one hour was
made ut the Pare DeS Princes, Paris,
Sunday. M. DanglaS covering 81 kllo
metres, Jos metres (5039S miles) in that
time
George f. Day. 80 years old. was drown
cd, Sunday off Davis Neck, Gloucester,
companions were rescued, one IN an uh.
conscious condition. Day was single ana
lived with his parents
While crossing a trestle at Oak Point, a
pleasure resort near Cleveland, o., sun
day. four women We're struck by Lake
Shore electric car One died soon after
wards, while the others received injuries.
which in two cases probably will prove
fatal.
A man aged SIS and woman aged 20,
who registered at the Adams house. New
Haven, Conn, Saturday night, as *:
Smith and wife" were found asphyxlated
by gas. Sunday. 1t is believed they were
victims of an accident An envelope
found in the woman's purse bore the
name of Annie GumeTer' and q card III
the mans pocket was marked stephen
Kumba, 100 Orange street, New Britain.
Charles Ryder and Frank Hughes.
named in connection with the death OF
VIM. Urquhart. the Minneapolis pension
er, who, jury believes, was thrown from
a bridge at Fredericton, n. B., after "a
row, last Sunday morning. have given
themselves up to the police. Hughes was
released on $1,000 bail, it being believed h,
is wanted Only as witness. Ryder will
be given a preliminary hearing, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
Charles Auuustus Wentworth.

Another of Gardeners prominent and
highly respected citizens is removed in
the death of Charles Augustus Went
worth, which occurred, Friday night at
his home on Neal street. after several
weeks illness, and by his decease the
last member of a family of nine chill
dren is removed
Mr.. Wentworth was born, Aug. 6,
1885. in Strong, Me-, and during his
boyhood and early life he lived at that
place until 80 years of age, when he
moved to Gardiner and had since lived
here. For a few years he was en-
ployed by his brother Hebron at the
old spring and axle factory on Bone
island and became Il member of the
firm in 1868. During period of about
Is years he acted as foreman in the
spring factory.
At the time of the death of David
Wentworth, his brother in 1886, he
became Il travelling salesman for the
company. and this position he held
until about 1891, when he took po-
sition on the road for the w. II. Moore
Mattress and Bed Co. He Travelled in
that capacity two years and had since.
for 10 years. been engaged in travelling
for book publishers.
Mr.. Wentworth always enjoyed the
reputation of being a thoroughly honest
and high principled citizen, and though
he had never aspired to political honors
was conspicuous as one of the city S
best residents. He was a member oil
the Congregational church and also a
member of Dirigo Lodge, A. o. U. W.,
! of this city.
A widow and two daughters, Mrs
Merton H. French of Bangor, and Mrs
| Almon T. Martin of this city, survive
him. The funeral, which will be held
at 2.30 this afternoon, from his late
home. will be conducted by Rev. r. w
Plant and will be attended by a rep
| resentation from Dirigo Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
WHITE HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS.
Presidents Seal in Tiled FIoor-The
East Room Reprinted.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Several inter-
esting improvements await the return
of the President to the White House
this fall. The first thing to meet his
gaze when he enters the door will be
large bronze seal of the President of
the United States which has been in
serted in the tiled floor of the main en-
trance hall about four feet from the
front door.
Just beyond this is a table marked
'1792-1902," the dates of the building
and general reconstruction of the
White House.
All of the flower beds in the small in
closure at the south front of the house
and Immediately next to the steps from
the portico have been taken up. and
the space has been sodded, with the
exception of one large square flower
bed in each, to be filled with fall bios
sOming plants.
A walk has been cut from the foot of
the winding stairway leading from the
balcony in the tennis court, and along
the flower garden. The once elaborate
flower beds, tiresome in their geometri-
cal precision, have given way to
smooth lawn dotted with comfortable
seats.
The East room has been entirely re-
painted, on account of the drawn seams
of the woodwork, and in fact all of the
decorations in the house have had to be
retouched. The numerous portraits of
the President and his family, painted
since his inauguration, have been re-
hung on the family floor of the house,
with the exception of two portraits of
the President, which occupy prominent
places on the first floor, and one of Mrs
Roosevelt in the basement, alongside
the portraits of a number of other
Presidents wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
TWO WEEKS VACATION
For Employees at Several Vermont
Woolen Mills.

Burlington, VT, Aug. 16.-Orders have
been received to close the Burlington,
Winooski and Colchester Mills of the
American Wooden Co., beginning, to-
morrow, for two weeks. In addition to
the Washington mills at Lawrence,
Mass, and Assabet mills at Maynard,
Mass, the compeny has also decided to
close the Lebanon and Mascoma mills,
and Baltic mills of Enfield, in the
Macoma valley, N. H., for a similar
period. All these mills employ a total
CT about 10000 hands.
The shutdown, the company an
nounccs, is for the purpose of giving the
operatives a vacation and for the pur-
pose Of making repairs and improve
mentS at several plants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
POPE Plus x
Talks Over Philippine Affairs With
New Archbishop Harty.

Rome, Aug. 16.-The Pope at o'clock,
this afternoon, received at a private
audience in his apartment Archbishop
Harty (Who yesterday was consecrated
archbishop Of Manila by Cardinal
SatoilD with whom he spoke at length
about the situation in the Philippine
islands, showing himself fully CONVEX
SAINT with the state of affairs there.
Plus X said the efforts of the clergy
towards the pacification of the archi-
pelago and the triumph of Catholicism
would always receive the warmest sup
port at Rome. He presented Arch
bishop Harry with q beautiful episcopal
pectoral cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
Suicide Prevented,

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably pre-
cede suicide and something has been
found that will prevent that condition
which makes suicide likely. At the
first thought of self destruction take
Electric Bitters. 1t being a great tonic
and nervine will strengthen the nerves
and build up the system. It's also q
great Stomach, Liver and Kidney regu.
lator. Only soc. Satisfaction guars3ns
teed by Bowditch, Webster & u.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

On complaint of Charles NJ Clough of
Monmouth, Deputy Sheriff Soule Of this
city, arrested J. S. Ballard Of Monmouth
Saturday, and brought him to this city
where he was given a hearing on the
charge of assault and battery on the per
son of Mr.. Clough. The defendant plead
ed not guilty. but the evidence was such
that Judge Larrabee found him guilty and
imposed fine with costs amounting to
$7.75 Mr.. Ballard appealed and furnished
bonds for his appearance at the Scptem-
Der term of the supreme court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
James Frazer.

The remains of the late James Fraser,
who died at the hospital, early Saturday
morning, at the age of So years, are to be
inferred reside those of his wife at his
old home in Keswick, York Co, n. b.
Mr.. Fraser had twice been a member OF
the Home, first coming to the Eastern
Branch, in October, 1896. He was born
in Scotland and at the time of his ad-
mission was a resident of Picto n. S. He
enlisted, Dec. 8, 1862, at Calais. Me, as a
private in A Co. 9th Me. Vol. lnfy. with
which he served until June, 1865. A
brother. the Rev. VIM. A. Fraser of East
Cambridge, Mass, survives him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

At Q p. NJ, on the Premises.
The House is nearly new, IA rooms.
finished in North Carolina pine, hot
water throughout; shed and stable at
tached, three box stalls; also a Kinder
garten stable with ten box stalls and
circular track, six acres of land. with
more than a hundred fruit trees, also
shore privilege. This estate is situated
on the banks of the Kennebec, and
commands an extensive view. Church
and school within eighth of a mile,
rural mail delivery. This is one of the
finest summer homes in Central Maine.
Boothbay Steamer stops within few
rods from door. This affords an OPP
portunity of life time to procure such
q desirable home at your own price.
AS the owners business has called
him to another part of the state, the
property must be sold. Full particulars
of
M, A. Harraden, Auetioner, Gardiner
p. S. A desirable farm of 80 acres
Joining this estate, can be bought by
private sale at great bargain.
aug13, Il, 1873
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
CHURCH TURNED INTO BARN.
Edifice to be Removed Where Great
Atheists Father Preached.

Greenville, Ill.,, Aug. 16.-The old
Presbyterian church where many yearst
ago Robert G. Ingersoll listened to the
preaching of his father, the Rev. JOHN
Ingersoll, is being torn down after
more than sixty years of uninterrupted
usefulness. 1t will be carted to the
farm of Horace Mcneil and used IN
the erection of a barn.
This old landmark was built when
Greenville was but ten years old and
had but q score of habitants. Before
the building was completed the good
brothers found themselves unable to
pay the bills.
The church was then sold at sheriff $
sale to satisfy the Claimants. The
church appointed Capt. Asa l.. sSaund-
ers, a rugged pioneer, financial agent
and he set about to liquidate the ira
debtedness. After he had secured the
country for funds Captain Saunders
made the trip to New York and Boston
on foot. At Boston he raised the last
dollar to redeem the church from the
officers of the law.
1t was in 1S51-52 that Robert Inger-
soils father was pastor of the church.
llISeiSDll dltellUcu SCHOOL IN tile DdSe-
ment of the church, and his old school,
mates, several of whom still live in
Greenville, say that he was an excep-
tionally bright scholar, a fine gram
marian and linguist, especially gifted
in the use of metaphors.
f. ]. c. Alexander of this city was
for six months his seatmate in the
basement of the old church. and the
razing of the old building brought q
rush of memories to Mr.. Alexander,
who tells many anecdotes of Ingersoll
and his clerical father and their con-
nection with the church in days gone
by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The Gardiner baseball team went to
North Vassaboro, Saturday, and had it
rubbed into them to the tune of % to 3.
This is the worst defeat of the season, and
some change must come soon, or all in
crest in the team will be lost. At one
time the team stood among the strong
ones in this vicinity. but seems to have
lost all its usefulness in the last few
games. Perhaps another game at home
will straighten it out and give it another
successful start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
oNLY..A DRUMMER.
Boston Detectives Chasing in Vain At.
ter Embezzier Allen.

Boston, Aug. 16.-Inspector Morrissey
is on his way back from Plattsburg,
~. Y, where he was sent, yesterday,
on a supposed clue to the whereabouts
of Willard S. Allen, the absconding
treasurer of the Preachers Aid Society.
Inspector Morrissey found the man who
had been pointed out to the police as
strongly resembling the likeness of Al
len sent out by the police department.
The man, however, proved to be COM
mercial traveller who bore some physi-
cal resemblance to the fugitive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
WATERVILLE.

Horses for the opening meeting at
the Central Maine track began to ar
rive in the city, Saturday, and a large
number are already here. Judging by
the way they are coming in, there will
be an unusually large field in all the
classes. There. is not stall room
enough at the track as yet for all, so
only those racing for the day will be
kept there, while the others will be
quartered in the city. Those arriving
should report at the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
Thomas kearns.

Thomas Kearns of st. Louis, Mo, died
at the hospital, Sunday morning. Mr..
kearns original admission was to the
Central Branch in 1885. He enlisted i'll
March, 1864, and served for little more
than a month in F Co. of the 18th N.
Y. Vol Infy May 2, 1864. he was trans
ferred. at Philadelphia, to the L. S. S.
Saratoga. and was discharged, the May
following, at New York, for disability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Quite extended repairs have been
begun on the building on Water street
occupied by Freble & Keene and the
stock in the lower floor of their ware
house has been moved out While the
repairs are going on. New Sills will be
placed under the building and q new
floor will be laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

short time ago Mrs. Nettie Ducett
of this city. suffered a paralytc shock Oh
the right side, and. two days after the
shock, she suffered from weakness OF inc
heart this placing her in a critical con-
dition She was attended by DR.. Nut
ting, and so far recovered in two weeks
that she was able to go to Washington
Me-, where she is now slowly recovering
She has regained the use of her right arm
and can walk a very little. Her mother
Mrs Henry ID. Austin of this city, is with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
Andrew Gillian.

Andrew Gillian of Waltham, Mass, died
at the hospital, Saturday afternoon, aged
20 years. Mr.. Gillian was first admitted
to the Eastern Branch, in January, 1893
He had also been member of the South
ern Branch and was re-admitted here
in April last. He served from January
1862 to August, 1864, as landsman in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
VESUvIUS' ERUPTION
Causes Much Anxiety to People in That
Neiahborhood.

Naples. Aug. 16.-The eruption of
Vesuvius was increased, today. The
stream of lava flowing from the crater
is divided into two branches. The
longer reaches a distance of $500 feet
in the direction of the village of OF
tajano, the others inland, 23OO feet
towards Pompeii. There is no immedi-
~ DANGER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Shortly after leaving Cleveland, Ohio.
Sunday, the Cleveland and New York
flyer" express on the Erie railroad
was wrecked on a street crossing by
running into an open switch. No one
was killed but eight persons were Sc
riously injured. The flyer carried about
100 passengers. many of whom We're
cut by flying glass. The injured were
removed to hospitals and all are report
ed as doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

,rh,, Hallowell baseball team has re-
o.;ved a hat;cring offer to go to Squirrel
;sla,,d and play a game Of ball with the
team of that place. Wednesday. They
will go early in the morning on the Car
diner. and after the game they go to Bath
on launch and from there nome on the
train Poth these teams have GOOD play
ers ard have won many games. this year
So it is expected that this game Will be
close and exciting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The police seized another quantity
of liquor from the express company
at the depot from the Pullman train,
Saturday morning. The package
seized contained a jug which held
three gallons of whiskey and a bottle
which held quart of wine. The pack
age was taken to the police station,
where a hearing will be given, Aug. 25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

James Morrissey was injured in IA
street fight, Sunday, at Worcester,
Mass, and as result is at the City
hospital with a fracture of the skull.
Frank E. McNamee has been arrested
charged with being Morrisseys assai-
ant, by knocking him down with his
fist during a dispute over the boat
races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Hiram w. Campbell of Quincy, Mass.
who attended the reunion of the 18th
Maine Regiment Association at Rich
mond, last week, hes been visiting
friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Quite a number from this city partici-
DATED in the Old Home Week excursion
to Old Orchard, Sunday, and all report
a most pleasant trip to and time at the
popular resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

While walking to his home at Brain
tree. Mass, Sunday night. along the
tracks of the N. Y, N. H. & H. rail-
road, Charles F. Mcclellan, conductor
employed by that road, was struck by
Il train and fatally hurt. Mcclellan
was As years of age, and is survived
by widow and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Miss Lena Francis, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Lander, Mt
Vernon street, left, Saturday, for a
visit at Wells Depot before returning
to her home in Newton, Kansas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mr.. MacAllister of Boston, the New
England secretary OF the brotherhood
of st. Andrew, is a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gardiner at the Oaklands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Stephen f. Hall of Aurora, Ills. a
protege of Senator Albert B. Hopkins,
killed himself at his lodgings, at wash
ington. Sunday. He had suffered from
stomach trouble. Hall was employed
in the department of commerce and
labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mrs. S. G. Payne returned. Saturday,
from visit at Groveton, N. f.. with
her daughter Mrs NJ. A Savage who,
with her son, accompanied Mrs. aPyne to
this city for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Alton, ILL.,, Aug. 16.-An earthquake
shock was felt here. today. At East
Alton bricks were shaken from CHM
neys and glass broken in many win
dows. The shock lasted nearly eight
seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mrs. Harry Jones and son left. Satur-
day, for visit in Van Buren and New
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The ladies of the Baptlst chufch heio
an icre cream sale in the building lot
merly occupied as the postolhce inns
was only for Saturday evening, bn'
coodly sum was realized, and the SAFE
probably be held again on the following
Ga tnrday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The ball game that was scheduled
for Saturday afternoon between Au-
gusta and Hallowell was postponed, as
the Augusta team could not come to
Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
SKOWHEGAN.

The fire company was called out Sat
urday noon, to small fire III 'iie iooi
1t was the worksof about nVe NM"
oxtinguish all that could be 1ouho u ~
fla mes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Field of Water
vile, who have been visiting Mr.
Fields parents, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Field, returned to their home, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mrs John Goldman returned to her home
in Boston, Saturday, after a visit in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Henry w. and Fred w. Dill returned,
Saturday. to Schenectady, N. ". after
passing a vacation at their former home
in Garliner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Charles Getchell went, Saturday, to Five
Islands, where he will spend the next 1c
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Barton Manhire, clerk at ]. w
Church & Sons hardware store, went
to Ocean Point, this morning, for a
two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Charles II. Jones of Brighton, Mass''
came to this city on the afternoon
train, Saturday, and will be the guest
of his brother, L. c. Jones, for the
next two weeks.