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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31
What She Wanted.

Mrs. Sam Smart advertised for a coloreC
servant. An elegantly dressed colored lady
put in an appearance. She wanted fifteer
dollars a month in advance, which was con-
ceded. She wanted room with a carpet and
a stove, where she could receive the visits OF
'seberal gemmen who am pawn me ten
shuns." This was also granted. She was
allowed to attend church all day Sunday and
twice during the week. When a revival was
in progress she proposed to be out every
evening in the week. This and several other
concessions were granted by Mrs. Smart, W he
is frantically opposed to doing any hard
work herself, and will put up with everything
from a servant rather than soil her precious
hands.
"And | wants hit understood about the
meals" continued the would-be meniel II
likes to eat hearty. We has to hab beef
stake or sausage ebery mornin' and for my.
self want chocolate instead of coffee. Der
| wants lunch of cold ham or tongue about
ten o'clock, so | kin hold out till dinner al
one o'clock. don't take coffee with nv din
uer. De coffee and cakes come about half
past five in the afternoon, which will make
me hold out till tea at eight. De best time
for supper am about eight o'clock. Goot
supper | wants"
81 say" said Sam Smart, who had be Ell
listening with growing indignation, "suppos
we keep you busy eating all the time, how
much more will you charge by the month p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31

'NHE COMMITTEE ON STATE PENSIONS will
" - De 10 session at the Adermens Room the last
w esuay OF every month during the
year 1885, at u O'Clock p. NJ. Those wishing IN
apply must present themselves before the COMMITTEES
a. one Oh these meetings to have their claim properly
considered Per Order Of Committee, '
LEWIS SELLING,
aproo4m Clerk to { Committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31
Knows all the Thieves.
THE PRIVATE DETECTIVE WHO MINGLEs
WITH THE THRoNG OF NEEDLESS SHOP
PERS,

A tall, naughty young woman, wrapped
in turs. with large diamond earrings, moved
lazily through the tbrong of shoppers in
an uptown dry goods establishment the
other day. She viewed with indifference
the great variety of objects exposed for
sale, and chatted gayly with young and
stylishly dressed companion. casting
naughty looks of displeasure at the more
vulgar shoppers whenever. as frequently
happened. they were rude enough to iostle
against her, A handsome Japanese leather
shopping satchel swung from her left arm
and, IN harder ,jostle than any she had
yet received, the spring snapped and the
satchel swung open. 1nsidel lay purse,
some loose greenbacks and odd change
temptinglv exposed to view. The fair
owner continued her elegant walk utterly
oblivious of the danger threatening her
purse.
A stylish young fellow who had been
darling hither and thither in the throng
suddenly rested his eyes on the open
satchel. They twinkled for a moment. and
then he became very earnest and appar-
emily very anxious to reach the street. He
forced his way up to the satchel, dexter.
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ously hid il from view, and slyly stole his
hand into its depths. He was about to
withdraw it again, when he met with
sudden and unexpected shock. A stout,
heavily built man. with his overcoat but
toned up to the ears, who had been NOV
ing slowly with the crowd. apparently in
different to everything and everybody, had
suddenly taken a violent interest in the
dapper Young man, and it was his hand
which had arrested the thief just as he
had started to remove purse and money
from the open satchel.
The young lady. turned around with a
slight scream, much disturbed. and there
was commotion in the immediate neigh
borhood.
keep your satchel closed madam" re-
marked the stout man calmly. and before
she had recovered from her fright he had
disappeared with the thief in his custody.
A reporter who had watched the forego-
ing. followed the two men into private
office at one end of the second story.
IL should think that you would know
enough to keep out of here" said the
stout man angrily to the thief.
The latter laughed carelessly and sub
United to being searched without MUIR
muir.
whats the Odds" ne returned with a
grin. The bosses wont have US arrest
ed. so we run no risks. Once in while
we strike duffer when you're off gall
wanting with the dases. That was a
pretty lay you spoiled just now, though
he added, regrettully. wont you come
out and have something ?"
mot just now," replied the stout man.
ironically, ''but III see that you get out"
II am the house detective" he said, a
little later. after having conducted his
charge out of side door. Il have been
detective nearly all my life, and owe
my present place to the fact that [ know
by sight every professional thief and pick
pocket in the country. get
large salary for doing nothing
but walk up and down through
the store all day, and am entirely my own
but am responsible for all. If pocket
book is lost, an article taken from coun-
ter, or a clerk knocks down, l am held to
answer, so that am obliged to to keep
my eyes open all the time.
people are very careless. A dozen
times at least every day | have to warn
ladies that their shopping sachels are
open, or that they have laid their purses
on the counter while examining goods.
at IS rule of this house to avoid pub
licity as much as possible in the matter of
arrests. If l find thief, even in the act
of stealing, simply take away his booty,
search him carefully for other stolen
goods, and then put him out. If l find
him in the crowd, even when he is not
plying his trade, search him just the
same and put him out. use no disguise.
The thieves know me and / know them.
They submit to search rather than to ar
rest and in that way we keep from the
public the fact that thieves frequent this
place. "-NeW York Sun.
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STEAM FEATHER BED REkoysv,N,
EMILE 1ARRlEn a. m

awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair
Any kinds OF Dress Goods, in the pieces, or ma d
INTO garments, Ribbons. Fringes, Sacks, velvets
Slippers, Kids, Feathers, ETC., dyed OF
cleanssd, and finished equal to new
Also Gents garments dyed, cleansed, REPAIRED
and pressed ready to wear. Carpets and Lace Cur
tainscleansed Velvettrimmings of sleighs dyed ana
restored to their primitive color ripping
Goods received and returned promptly by express
Send for circular prcelist. Price reduced. Orders
soncited BY mail, express or in any Agency. Beds
oallad.aed delivered II desired.
II. PENNIMAN, Agent for Winthrop
MISS l.. GROVENOR, Agent Hallowel,
MRS. GOODWIN COLE, Agt. Caroline
nav2oteodSv,t
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THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cared by Shiloh's Cure We guar
sntee it. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31

nave purchased all the ice stored in this CITY, for
families and Others, together with all the bills now
Que for ice, contracted this season.
Scheduie of Rates-lo lbs. a day, slO0 per
month"; 10 lbs, $780, 20 lbs, 100; 30 lbs AZ so
per month II taken four months more Auy ems
tomef leaving town one week or more, will be en-
ttied TO proper reduction. Saloons and stores in
quantities less than 500 lbs. at time is cents per
handred pounds. Markets and stores, in quantities
dred, - n"A-
These prices are the lowest average rates of anv
Guy or town IN this State. which have taken great
factory to all. ~ '"''s
Collections will be made the first Of each month.
Al DIS against myself payable weekly. No person
no authorized agent.
Order. tor ice may be left at Mouiton's Fish Mar
ket' water ST., or with the drivers of wagons
Augusta, Me-, May II, 1856 S. 6. WEBSTER
naylSdeod1m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31

For baby there should always be a
slip 'twixt the cup and the lp.-Mercha,at
Trnl,eILer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31
Notice..

CITY OF AUGUsrA,l
CITY 1MARsHAL's OFFICE
AUGUSTA, Jan. "A. J
Fast Driving.
Chap. XII, Sec. l, OF the city ordinances:
No person shall ride or drive any animal loose or
attached to carriage of any description, or cause
mem TO be driven through any part of the city,
wi,hin one mile OF the Kennebee bridge, at an unus
not less than two nor more than ten dollars.
BY reason of frequent complaints made of late
this ordinance will Be strictly enforced,
JAM b. T. MORSE, City Marshal.
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DR.. GEO. BANCROFT EMERSON

give entranced exercises In treating the sick NJ
ing By letter or telegram, without the use Of med
lclne. fiease send for particulars and circular Al
dress, STATION +, NEW YORK CITY.
may4dkvlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31

A severe cough. prevents sleep and thus
weaSens the system. Red Star Cough Cure
contains no opiates. but promotes rest and
cures quickly and surely. % cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-31
NERVOUS
AND DEBILITATrn

AND DEBILITATFn
MEN seeking Health
strength and Enersv
should avoid Drugs. e. ~
cret Medicines. etc, and
send for "The Review =
or Health and S,reng,h
Regained," a large ilins'
iratcd Journal published
entirely for their benefit.
1t treats on health. Nv
eiene. physical culture. ana
medical subjects. and i a
complete encyclopedia of
information for 81 iferins
humanity afflicted WITH
long standing, chronic .uer.
vous, exhausting and pain.
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FOR SALE.

One OF the finest residences in Kenne.
bee County is now offered at a great sac.
rifice. 1t is situated in Farmingdale upon
an eminence commanding beautiful view
of the kennebec River and surrounding
country, only half mile from Gardiner
depot, upon the main road to Augusta, and
within easy walking distance of churches,
schools, etc. 1t is heated by steam and
supplied with gas and hot and cold water
in all parts. A thoroughly built and con.
venlent stable is also included, The place
is only to be seen in order to have its MANY
advantages appreciated.
Apply to URIAH T. STONE or
JOHN r. STONE,
may lodtf Water ST., Gardiner.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
From Burton,

BURTON, Dec 21.-The weather
is fine and business good.
The ladies and gentlemen of this
place have in contemplation a COM
munlty Christmas tree which they
expect to arrange at the NJ. E.
church.
The LYceum met last Tuesday
night at the residence of Mr.. T. J.
Burton, Miss Anna Burton, aged
only fourteen years, gave a poetical
recitation portrayIng the great fire
in Chicago in 1871.
Mr.. J. q. Bowers and wife, OF
Giddings, paid friends and rela,
tives a pleasant visit q few days
ago. Miss Eula Hons and Louise
Mayfield, two of Burton fairest
flowers, are expected home from
school TO spend the holidays.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Real Esrate Transfers.

Transfers recorded by Fl. NJ.
Lewis, county clerk, for the week
ending December, 22nd.
A. NJ. McCausland to J. A Brown
block 7 Union Hill 1920.
]. A Burton to J. NJ. Hons block
7 in Union Hill S135.
J. M. Hons to J. A. Burton 235
acres J. B. Miller league $500.
W. R. Baker ct al to COLUMBUS
Polk 2 IL acres in Burton 800.
Cbas. Kess to Joachim Gaeck II
33-10O acres Austin league SLIGO.
G. r. Breedlove and vile TO
Rhoda Graves lot in Brennan.
Love and affection.
J. P. Jackson adm, &c to ]. N.
Chadwick 81 3-4 acres E. r. Mil
Ter league $1,000.
Sam Stone to Ed. Wood 81 S7-I0O
acres of land 1882,
J. G. Rankin and wife to Fl. Rim
gener & Bro 1-6 interest IN So acres
Jackson league SIS.
]. II. Quebc to J. S. & Ed. New.
bouer lot in Brennan 5000.
Jno. Carlisle to W. Routt IS acres
Lackey league s945.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

FATAL AcClDENT.-Peter Spears,
a negro about 40 years of age, who
for the last seven or eight years
worked on Mrs. Pesch's plantation
at Berlin, met with a sudden death
on Wednesday morning by being
run over by the east bound mixed
train on the Central railway at a
point a little this side Of the Mill
creek bridge. County Judge Kirk
and a jury held an inquest. 1t
seems that Peter was in town drunk
Tuesday night and took the lbs
mixed train west getting off at the
switch near Mill crock. He was
seen there very drunk by several
parties and is supposed to have
fallen down and gone to sleep on
the track. The train ran over him
manglIng his body in a fearful
manner. The jury returned a YER
dict in accordance with the facts
and cxonorated the engineer from
any blame. Spears was good,
Woodworking negro and came here
Just after the war. Before leaving
town he deposited S26.5O in cash
with the o. K. saloon, which will
defray his funeral expenses.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

John Doane, of Wagon Wheel,
Idaho, died recently, and his
mother, o widow and his two I'M
married sisters went to the town
to attend his funeral, and remained
to look after the property. They
were the only unmarried women in
the place, and before the flowers
had wIthered on Johns grave the
widow had been married to the
mayor of the town, the elder sister
to the sheriff, and the younger to a
prominent citizen. The three
weddings were held at the same
time and all the town attended.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
ChriStnnaS-Eye.

There's Joy in the palace with gilded
There's joy within the humblest COZ
walls;
In city and village, and woodland wild
There's joy in the heart of every child.
And a shout of joy sounds from mouth tt
mouth
From TIE icy north to the Sunny South,
Christmas has come, merry Christmas ha!
come"
Is the echo ringing from home to home.
Hark the bells are pea'ing with merry gtee
is -Eve-round the Christmas
tree
The children assemble with beaming eyes,
With throbbing hearts, and with Joyful
cries.
That enchanted tree with its radiant light
And its golden fruit-shRt merry sight,
Bright and sparkling it stands as Of yorc,
Charming the child as the parent before.
There's joy in the North, there's JOY in the
South
An echo is sounded from mouthto mouth,
"Christmas has come, and Santa Claus Is
here"
Are the words that are shouted from every
where.
A j. PETERSON,
Burton, December, 1886.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Merchant Tailor.

J. l.. Ammons, fashionable tailor,
keeps on hand largo and COM
plete stock of foreign and domes-
tic cloths and cassimers of the
latest styles. He is prepared to
make garments or full suits at
short notice; a fit guaranteed.
Store in the Norton building, cor
ner Main and Ant streets.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

PoPPIN' CRACKERs.-A petition
to the city council was circulated
on Wednesday afternoon, and sign
ed by all the cotton platform men,
askirg that the shooting of fire.
works of all kinds by strictly ia
booed. The city marshal had al
ready published a notice that the
ordinance against fire works would
be strictly enforced.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
F. A. ELDRIDGE.

The revival of trade in every
section of the country and over the
country and over the entire south,
especially, is phenomenal. The
railroads are taxed to their utmost
capacity to accommodate the enor-
nous freight traffic, and in many
instances are wholly unequal to
the demands of shippers. Wages
are being increased and there is an
unusual demand for laborers in
every department of trade and
manufacture. The country, indeed
has cause to be thankful.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

We now offer to the retail trade
only, a nice line of Children's
School Shoes, worth from S1.OO to
$l.25, at rs cents a pair. Also,
Mems and Boys Boots at s1.OO
and $3.50 cheaper than regular
price. l.. A. NIEBUHR,
Next door to the Postofice.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

For the next go days my select
stock of Dry Goods will be sold at
Bed Rock prices. Grand clear
ance sale In my clothing depart
ment, as this immense stock must
be sold. R. HOFFMAN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

TIME.-The town clock is now
five minutes behind time and mas
much as the city is responsible to
some extent for the time furnished
by the town clock it, the city, may
find itself sued for $40, 900 damages
by some passenger who tries to
make an outgoing train and places
his faith in that town clock. The
clock cost eight hundred of the
largest standard dollars manufac-
tured by the greatest and best
government under the Sun and it,
if it has any respect for itself,
ought never to be more than one
or two minutes out from standard
time, which can be had for nothing
every day in the week, Sundays
excepted, at the union depot, at
the Central freight Office, or at the
Western Union telegraph Office.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Clothing at Cost.

Having determined to 60
out of the clothing business
at once we offer our entire
stock of clothing AT COST. Now is
the tune to get bargains by calling
early. We mean business.
Voss BROTHERS.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

Our barber shops will be closed
from Saturday Dec. 25th at II n.
till Monday morning.
NELSON & benson.
WALTER MOBILES.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Notice.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.


WASHINGTON COUNTY.
To the creditors of the firm of Hildebrandt s.
Baker,
You are hereby notified that Hildebrandt
& Baker, of the county Of Washington,
on the 18th day of November, A. D., 1886,
executed deed Of assgignment conveying to
the undersigned all of their property for the
benefit of such of their creditors as will con-
sent to accep. their proportional share Of
their estate and discharge them from their
respective claims, and that the undersigned
has accepted said trust and has duly cuali-
fed, as required by law.
All creditors consenling to said assignment
must, within four months after the pcblica-
ton of this notice, make known to the
assignee their consent in writing, and, within
six months from the date of this notice, 6le
their claims; as prescribed by law, with the
undersigned, who resides st Brenham,
Washington county, Texas, which is also his
pOstofice address,
This, the Il day of November, 1886.
G. MINKWITZ, JR.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

COUNTRY negroes continue TO
lock to town, but how they expect
to make a living is mystery, Tho
demand is more than supplied by
resident negroes and chickens
raised in town have a habit of
roosting at great altitude; those
that do not do so roost securely
under lock and key, while the mas
ter and mistress of the house take
turn about In keeping guard on the
hen house with shotgun in hand.
No pigs are raised in town which
is q serious drawback to enterprls-
ing country coons.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

Having received large stock
of the the following goods l am
prepared to supply the wholesale
and retail trade at Low PRICES.
Best London Layer Rasins.
Leghorn Citron.
Currants.
Seedless Rasins.
Shclled Almonds.
Figs, Nuts.
DesIeated Cocoanut.
Fresh Cocoanut
+. KIBER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

THE WILLIAM PENN MAIL.-The
BANNER is in receipt of a note from
valued subscriber at William
Penn complaining of the delay in
receiving his WEEKLY BANNER. In
quiring at the postoffice here ELECTS
the information that all mail for
Washington and VIM. Penn must
go by rail via Hampstead and
Navasota and be distributed from
the latter point. There is a daily
mail route from BRENNAN to Inde-
pendence, but no mail route from
Independence to VIM Penn. A let
ter mailed at Independence for VIM
Penn would come to Brennan and
go from here to Hampstead and
Navasota and although 1t is only
three miles from Independence to
VIM Penn it would take nearly a
week to transmit letter. Appli-
cation to the P. o. department may
remedy the matter.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

Fisher & Weis now have their
steam sausage factory in full blast,
and in addition to other varieties
os sausage, are making a very su-
perIor article of Vienna sausage.
Give 1t a trial and be convinced.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

NoTIcE.-Parties desiring cotton
seed hulls can have them delivered
anywhere within the city limits by
leaving their orders at my store.
THEO. AHRENBECK,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

NoTIcE.-Parties desiring cotton
seed bulls can have them delivered
anywhere within the city limits by
leaving their orders at my store.
THEo. AHRENBECK.
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Grand Ball.

All members of the Frohsinn are
hereby cordially invited to attend
the ball on Sunday evening the
26th inst. Your friends are also
invited. The COMMITTEE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

CARLETON & NASH have a fine line
of novelties suitable for xmas
presents, they are offering at close
prices, which you are respectfully
invited 10 come and see.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Races! Races !!

Free to ALA whole week of
fun, commencing at W. q. Murphy's
on Wednesday morning December
22d. Call and see the races and
don't forget the date.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES, Albums,
Writing Desks, Work Boxes &C.,
Toy Books, Puzzles, Water Colors,
Drawing Instruments &c. at
H. MULLER's Book Store.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

Citron,
RaIsins,
Lemons,
FIIberts,
Walnuts,
Oranges,
Cocoanuts,
Almonds,
Currants,
Brazil nuts,
Plum Butter,
A fresh supply Just received at
81. FISHERS,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

Having received a full line of
everything to be used in making
fruit cakes. l am prepared to sup
ply you at low prices.
Respectfully. f. KIBER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

The cheapest and best cattle food
known, can be purchased OF W. H.
Marshall, at Brennan Oil Mill.
HuIls delivered in any part of the
city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

The store-rOom now occupied by
Neibuhr & Co., next to Post Office.
Possession gives January l. 81.
JNO. NJ. KEY.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
1856

1856
Reichardt & Seelhorst, agents
for the celebrated Early Breakfast,
Bucks Brilliant, Darling Rival,
& Olive cooking stoves, also Fault
less heating stoves for coal or
wood. Have reduced the prices
on all. Every stove warranted.
Prompt attention paid to taking
down and putting up stoves.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

A complete and handsome as
sortmcnt of Toilet articles, COM
prising many new novelties, and
sold at lowest prices at
r. e. LUHN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23
Don't You Forget IT.

that E. Knoop & Co., will not be
undersold by any one in Toys and
Sets 0cts and 25cts Counter Goods.
E. KNooP & Co.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-12-23

COTTON seed is still coming in
freely and sells at $50 per ton.
The oil mill is getting most of it,
farmers always giving it the pref
erence over the Galveston oil mill
company, even at a difference OF
from 25 to so cents per ton.