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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The business of Augusta enterprising
hardware dealers and plumbers is by no
means confined TO the capital city. AL IN
and down the Kennebec valley their nea,
work may be seen and they are constantly
fulfilling contracts in places even more re-
mote. A. d. Ward & Co. have just agreed
to furnish ten-horse power boiler and en-
CINE for Fits erald g. Berdeen, pant manu-.
facturers at Pittsfeld. They will also ex-
tend the steam heating apparatus at the Pitts
field Institute into portion of the building
hitherto unoccupied J. II. Cogau & Co.
who are general agents through central and
western Maine for the Victor Steam Heater
have just received an order for one of the
largest size from James F. Bo,rdman
superintendent of the Water Power Machine
Co, Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

Mr.. C. C. Hunt has on exhibition in the
window of his music store handsome char
coal sketch of his dog Curly" who won
such renown last spring BY topping run
away horse. The draring is life size and
was executed by Mr. L. Walter Sargent, a
talented Dung artist of Grafton Mass, whG
visited Mr. and Mrs Hunt during the sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
When Won feel YOUR strength i. failing,

When you feel your strength 10 failing,
In some strange, mysterious way;
When your cheek il slowly paiing.
And. Poor thing" the neighbors say.
As they look st you in pity,
To the nearest drug store send,
At tine earliest chance aud get a
Bottle of sick MANS Friend.
You will get what you want by asking for
DR.. Pierce-s Golden Medical Discovery. This
medicine tones up and invigorates the weak
ened system by purifying the blood and re-
storing lost vigor. novl4dW&S&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The apoplectic bsndsnna which has hung
dejectedly from the public building ever
since 81, elton has disappeared, and It is hoped
that the structure, relieved from the weight
Of that uoxious rag may steadily rise till on
the foarth Of next March it may be ready for
a housewarmlng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
NOTICE.

All persons will kindly understand that the "gEl
w. on state and W -ion streets, I. TO longer 4
dumping grouad for ~ bish, Scarcely dsy pds-e.
but thai s..ist- Obi citd to. fans have been
iuctant'y all wed bsrause in small luads AVID reo
pie have IL uf the amount brought for 5.po IL
sins No Ru bi n Alias ed j." have been torn down
and nai ed IL other plac-s oyrT fhr eaf" Of To.
adj iuinf lot and when replaced have disappear,
altogether.
A-hsa and selin food. not ursightlv, soil tied
otherwise $40 camping Allowed liers."
noyl6I1awsw THE OWNER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The hospital authorities inform us that
there is no truth whatever in the recently
circulated statement that the outbreak of
diphthcria at the hospital was caused by i'm
perfect drainage. As stated in the trustees
report to the governor and council the disease
was first brought to the hospital BY an at
ieaiant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

A curious coincidence occurred in the Adj
jutant Generals Office yesterday. Capt.
Clark, in making up the rolls of the Seventh
Maine Regiment, was compiling the war rec
ord OF Private Hiram X. Hines, when the
afternoon neil arrived Strangely enough
the first letter which he opened happened to
be from this same Hines, who stated that in
making application for pension. he needed
a copy of the very record which Capt. Clark
was TRANSFERRING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The annual catalogue of Colby University
is now in the hands of the printer, and will
be issued in shout week, Ii will consist
of about fifty pages, the change from last
years catalogue being chiefly in the course
elective courses having been added. The
faculty. including the President, numbers
twelve, one new professor having been add
ed. Prof. W. S. Bsyley, mineralosy ard
geology. The whole number of students
given is 1876. divided as follows: Seniors, Il
Juniors, So; Sophomores. So; Freshmen. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

If ali the money aud its equivalent won on
election bets in this city was devoted to
charitable purposes. there would be no
necessity of single deserving person or
family suffering from dcstitution of any kind
this coming winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The Boston Opera Comique Co, under
the auspices of King division, Uniform Rank
X. of T.. will present the celebrated musical
absurdity, "Top.y Turvy," in Granite Hall
during the month of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The Rev. A. +. Steele will speak at the
Y. N. c. A. rooms tonight. Subject
"Dweliers in Darkness"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
Socal 2ae sers.
$40 REWARD

Will be paid for the detection and conviction
of any person or persons stealing The Journal
from steps or Railways where they are left by
our carriers.
ECRLEfsH & FLrNT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The Insane Hospital farmers are prepar-
ing for winter. The crops have al been
harvested, and the thirteen acre lot devoted
~ garden, plowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The October number of the Sanitary In
speetor has just been sent to subsc 'ibers.
This issue contains several pages of instruc-
tive notes on practical hygiene The plan
and description of a cheap closet for the dis
infection of the clothing of physicians on
their return from visits to patients suffering
from contagious diseases. The "Ruies fol
the Care of Mix will be read with Interest
by dairymeu anil housewives The action Of
dis afectants upon fabrics" gives useful in
formation on subject which has as yet beer
little investigated. Many other topics of in
terest are also taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

An elderly lady patient from Crysta
Plantation, Aroostook county, was aiken to
the hospital for the fifth time "Wednesday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

A counterfeit So bill, supposed TO be the
same presented to the Granite Bank about
one week since turned up again in the city
yesterday. A Rcaddeld man is now the pos
SCISSOR Of the curiosity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The present term at the Maine State Col
Iege closes on Friday Of next week, Nov
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The new trustees room at the Hospital
which is located at the left of the main
entrance opening of the hallway is just re
ceiving the finishing touches. The floor is
OF oak. and also the finishing, while the walls
and eeil,rg are richly decorated in harmony
the artist being Major Berry, of Gardiner.
DR.. Hill's office is also receiving brushing
up, 1t is being newly painted. and door
has been cut through the wall into the main
hallway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The German and Harrington Comedy Co.
will pay at Togus next Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

Ghidrens hair is still cut in Puritan
bang across the forehead without Russian
carve. Il is left long on the temples in a
fashion v hieh requires the art of thorough
expert. Young girls over II still wear a
single braid at the back with the hair brushed
of the forehead or in plain or curled bang
AS best suits their faces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The receipts at the Augusta freight eiiic'
during the month Of October amounted Il
siI 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

A telephone has been put into the Office Of
Heath Tuell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

Work on the restaurant building at Togus
rill not be begun I'LL bexi spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

Farmers are having PoJr luck with then
,quashes this year. Like potatoes, they are
decaying badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The recent edition Of the Sanitary In.
.pector consisted Of 5000 copies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

The letter carriers have appeared with new
mail bags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

Eugravings Of Buildings, Machinery, Portraits
Furniture, Cattle, Flowers Vegetables show Cards
Posters. Letter Heads, Autographs Newspap'
Headings. Monograms, Maps, and all kinds Of illus-
.rstions required, in black and white or cOlors.
as-ParticnlsF attention given to making dra wings
for the L. 5. Patent Office. and engraving the
Designs and engrayings for advertising and ethet
purposes furnished al the lowest rates consistent
with frst-elass work. Al Information concerning
the art will he promptly given on application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17

toaoentfarea IroG4 frssaIy
Dug Clans for Broths.
prfnks. soups and " edt-
ein~. Physicians recommend
IL for Dyspepsia aud Nerv-
ous Psostration.. Sold q,
PARTnlpcE'S Drag
Store, under eAlHTE EAtl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
PAT t-NTS S,

Caveats Reissues ar Trade Mark secured and all
other patent causes j. the Patent Office and befo1e
the Courts promptly md carefully attended to-
Upon receipt Of r7odel sketch of invention, J
make careful examination, and advise to patsnta
bfify Free of Charge.
FEES MODERATE, and I make no CHARGE
UNLESS PATENT Is SECURED. Information,
advice and special refs rsnees sent on Application.
j. &. LITTELL Washington. o. c.
0rrassss " p.,--. sss%~~ nav4drsv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADvEgTIsKNESTs-
y t,v~rssts-E Y DAVIS a Co
Iszisle i've b9aFder---Iasigr 4 Near.
"a for saie--Jss-sy COW
- Fsf sale or reEf--fiaBo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
Crushed Plush ParI0r Suit

Also reduced In price. Call early. Terms on Far
lor Stores same ON Ranges
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
Bullets as Chimney Sweeps.

The PittJurq Diyqtch tells this story:
Five 'oud reports, apparently from a
heavy gan, startled the people in the
neighborhood Of South Twenty fifth
street the other night about o'clock. A
reporter, who was told that the shots
seemed to have been fired in DIR. Rahau-
ser's residence, went to see that gentle
man.
"Will you tell me, doctor, what was
the cause of that shooting around here
tonight" asked the inquisitive visitor.
"Why do you want to know"
''Wcll. ] was informed tlat the noise
the shots made was terrific.
"All right; I'll tell yoa. You sec
that chimney there, Well, that has
been clogged up for several weeks, until
j couldn't make good fire at all. To-
day man told me that the best way to
clean a chimney # SCOT would be to
shoot into it. When | came home ] took
my revolver, 48-callre English bull
dog, and fired five shotsup the chimney.
"The result was startling. Every
thing that was hauging loose i.bout the
walls in the chimney came down, and /
soon saw daylight shining down. Those
were the shots that startled the neigh
borhood, as you say; but can assure
you there never was more radical
method OF cleaning a chimney. Just
YOU try II.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
Every Animal It's Own Doctor.

Animals get rid of their parasites by
fering from fever restrict their diet,
keep quiet, seek dark places, drink wa
ter, and sometimes plunge into it. When
a deg has lost his appetite lle eats that
species of grass known as dogs grass,
which acts as an emctic and purgative.
Cats also eat grass. Sheep and COWS,
when Ill. seek certain herbs. An animal
suffering from chronic rheumatism al
ways keeps, as as far rs possible, in the
sun. The warrior ants have regularly
organized ambulances. Latrcilie cut
the antenn:a of the ant, and other ants
came and covered the wounded part
with a transparent fluid secreted in
their mouths. If chimpanzee is ever
wounded it stops the bleeding by plac-
ing its hand on the wound or dressing
it with leaves and grass When an ami
nal has wounded leg or arm hanging
on it COMPLETES the amputation with its
teeth.
\ dog on being stung on the muzzle
bv a viper was observed to plunge its
head repeatedly for several days in run
ming water. This animal eventually re-
toNtltu. "A IcfTItT nlift ltS TlRflJ eye.
1t remained under a counter, avoiding
light and heat, although it habitually
kept close to the fire. 1t adopted gen
cral treatment, rest and abstinence from
food. The local treatment consisted in
licking the upper surface of the paw,
which it applied to the wounded eye,
again licking the paw when it became
dry. Animals suffering from traumatic
fever treat themselves by the continued
application of cold water, which NJ. De-
launay considers to be more efficient
than any other method. In view of
these interesting facts we are, he thinks,
forced to admit that hygiene and thera-
peutics as proposed by animals may, in
the interest of psychology, be studied
with advantage.
Many physicians have been keen OBJ
servers of animals, their diseases, and
the methods adopted by them, in their
instinct, to cure themselves, and have
availed of the knowledge so brought
under their observation in their prac-
tice.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
ANOTHER WELL HORROR.
Improbable story About n Child
Imprisoned in q Well Bore.

\ despatch from Omaha, Ncb., SAYS:
As the snakes have not vet woke from
their long winter nap aud no lynching
parties have been heard from lately,
rural Nebraska has been suffering from
a dcarth of exciting stories. The dull
ness was suddenly ended this week,
however, by report from Oakdale,
about a hundred miles northwest of this
place. that child three years old had
fallen into a deep bored well from which
about twenty feet Of tubing had been re
moved, leaving n hole about foot in
diameter; the child remained at tho
bottom of this hole two days and nights,
and was finally cxtricated after keeping
the population of the surrounding
country highly excited and miserable
through sympathy.
The alleged rescuer did not attempt
to grapple for the child, rs was said to
have been done In the case of the myth
ical Pennsylvania child who recently
fell into a well bore too small to admit
kitten. On the contrary, they dug
shaft near the we'll, and from this newer
hole tunneled toward the imprisoned
child. Tie work in the tunnel, i'll sand
50 loose and treacherous that thev dared
not touch it with pick or shovel, is said
to have been terribly exciting, the work
ers. burrowing softly with the hands
only, being stimulated 10y the moaning
Of the child and not ovcrcheercd bv the
prospect of cayc-in that would bury
them alive.
The first tunnel struck the bore too
far above the place where the child was,
So a second shaft was dug from the tun-
mel itself, and the child was rescued
alive and apparently uninjured, although
it had been all the while so doubled that
Its head. which fortunately did not go
dom first, was pressed against the
lower Joints of the legs. Hundreds Of
people Were about the mouth of the
shaft when the rescuers reached the sur
with their precious burden, AID fainting
is said to have begun and progressed at
Il rate never before known. except 1T a
colored camp meeting in the green apple
season.
II has not been decided what shall bc
done with the narrator oi this story.
should his stat mcnts prove untrue, but
the people are ripe for any vengeance if
they lcain that all their agony has been
for nothing.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
A Large Show.

The Albany -frg"s Says: Speaking of
plate contribution collections brings to
my mind that, last Sunday evening, in
one Of our churches, after the usual of
fcring had been taken up, the collectors
went up in the choir loft 70 count the
cash. Well, such a rattling / never
heard before. The couiters must have
had desperate time Of it, and even the
preacher paused in his sermon and di-
rected his eyes toward the choir loft.
But the count went on, as well as the
jingling of pennies and dimes. A friend
at my side naively said: 81 wonder if
they are playing poker up there." There
cOn!d not have been more than ten dol
lars in the entire collection, but by the
clock it took just fifteen minutes to get
it counted, and when that WAS over
there was spilling sound as il the col
lectors were pouring ten hundred pen
mes in bag. There was snicker oil
over the church. Even the preacher
smiled, and the collectors came down
from the choir loft and took their seats
with a determined air, as if they had
done their duty, but were oblivious to
the racket they had created.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
jealousy Cured her Illness.
Tho Cytr100 Tbt. OcSFy, saws.

The Uic1g9 Dem says:
One of the most probable of wonder
cures is reported from Hartford City,
Ind. Miss Mary Jane Roberts is the
daughter of a wealthy farmer, and three
years ago she and young farmer 10y the
name of Cole plighted their trOth.
Shortly after tine engagement Mary Jane
went on visit to Cincinnati friends.
and while in that city lad fall which
brought on paralysis. She has since
been a confirmed invalid, and not long
ago her lover began to east his glances
in another direction until it was rumored
that he WAS contemplating another en-
gagement. The friends of the girl feare1
to tell her of this for a time, but it was
impossible to keep Eer in ignorance.
When told Of the frailty of her lover she
did not swoon or even weep. She set
her teeth and c!imted out of bed. She
said she felt little weak, but would be
well before that man should marry an
other woman. She is now rs well as
ever and is TO be married in few days.
"When woman will, she will, and yeu
can depend ont whatever may be in
the way.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
VOLUME Xxx.
MY FIDDLE.

Ny fiddle? Well. kind o keep her handy,
don't you know?
Though / amt so much inclined TO tromp the
strings and switch the bow
As was before the timbers Of my elbows go,
so dry,
And my fingers was more limber-like and caper
ish and spry.
Yet can plonk and punk and pink,
And tune her up and play,
And jest lean back and laugh and wink
AT every rainy day.
Ny play'n's only middlin'-tunes picked up
when a boy
The kind O. sort o fddlin that the folks call
corduroy;
The Old Fat CAL and ''Ryes.raw" and "My
Sailors on the Sea"
Is the cowtillions that saw when the ch ice is
left to me.
And so plunk and p'onk and pink,
And rosum up my bow,
And play the tunes that make you think
The devils in your toe
That's how this here old fiddle's won my heart s
indurin' love,
From the strings across her middle 10 the
screechin' key above
From her apern, over bridge, and to the ribbon
round her throat,
She's a wooin', cooin' pigeon, singin' "Love
me" every note.
And so pat her neck and pink
Her strings with lovin' hands,
And list'nin' clost. l sometimes think
She kind o understands,
JAMES WHITcoMB RILEY.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

his bowie knife, and raised it prepara-
tory to plunging il into the lad.
Glands off, you bully" shouted the
stranger in the doorway. The burly
fighter glanced rapidly in the direction
from whence these wore 5 came, but did
not drop the hand which gripped the
ugly knife.
"Drop that knife" thundered the
stranger, at the same time laying his
hand upon his pistol pocket.
The bully noticed the last named
action and. letting 60 the boy, yelled,
with added oaths: Course you, shut up
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

Husband Gn tie carly morning.
What are you going through my pockets
for, my dear. Wife-A little change,
John. Husband--Haye you no money
of your own. Wite-Yes; but it is so
much easier to find a mans pocket,
John, than a woman s.-Earper's Bozar
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
PARSON jim.

ATHER more than
twenty years ago,
there was, about
midway between
Denver and Colo
rado Springs, a
point of the road
where the broad
valley narrowed in
to a deep and wide
Ooroo kpowp nc
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

the parsons window sill marked "From
Kansas" 1t had always been placed
there over night in a mysterious N amer,
for no one was ever seen to do it. Parson
Jim himself still preached every Sunday
in the Sample Rooms, and was still q
prime favorite with the miners, though
they sometimes wondered why man
who was evidently 80 well ''fixed" as the
parson shoull elect to stay in a rough,
out-of the-way place like the Gulch.
Ethel Winship had grown into beau
tiful woman, and was as good as she was
pretty. Parson Jim perceived this.
ParsOn Jim was in love with his ward.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

communications must reach this office by
Or before Thursday mornings, if they appear
N the first issue after they are received, and
lay noon.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

Agents neel not offer us anything less than
he above rates
10 cents per line, each Insertion, for read
ng matter or local notices p per cent ad-
led to above rates for each change OF yearly,
salf yearly or quarterly advertisements
Positively no reduction from the above
mses for the accommodation of any one.
Cash must accompany every order unless
ne advertiser or agent is known by the pro-
~letor to he responsible party.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19
Table Of Advertising Rates

recommended by the Louisiana Press Asso-
ciation for adoption by the publishers of
country newspapers in this State, in ac-
cepting Advertisements from advertising
agents:
=. Transient advertising, one inch, one time,
b''o' each subsequent time, 75c.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

ws.usscfurer and Dealer In Rough, DrunDo0 md
Nsiched Pine and Cypress Lumber, Cypress 8eayt
And q shingles, Doors. SASH Ritnds etc. eee. The
eiisn az orders and e:inG letters Of importance
@r,,mptiy and faithfully sttenie. TO. Liberal
Snrr uf The psbsic patronage solicited.
Thrse mills az but recent constr1coh, are situated
On the west hank OF the olechitas1ver. immediate
Is above the Monroe Oh Nils. I have railroad
sy,..k Connecting them with the v. g. & T.. r.. and
Ssve \ safe snd nviencnt steamboat landing. faci-
uties sptsyea 6y us other NIL rersahouts and By
r.arnns epridng sssng the rai,rvs or river, yin
ms,ko y dscidedy - shstr advantage 10 deal with
me- vo,,v.v
AddrsR F.Noi1AAN.
pSs r.run Apply 70 >. n. smxs. Agent RavviilA
= TvxppIE. sysns peI,iah-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-05-19

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