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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24
SOME GIRLS OF LONG AGO.
II Was Cruel, Bat it Could Not be
Helped His Grandmother.

At the banquet given by the Delta Kappa,
Epsilon Fraternity Of Hamilton College.
says the Utica Observer, A. Miner 1riswold,
the "Fst Cor sributor7J responded az fol
lows 70 the toast, The Girl We Left Be-
hind U.s."
Mr. President and Brother Dekes-The
Toast GU have assigned me Is one that touch
e very tender chord 10 my heart I have
always felt sorry for the girls We lefi behind
az II seemed cruel at the time, bat how
could ws help IL. Circumstances we're such
that Se couldn't possibly take them alou.-
se had 70 leave them behind Us. / think +
promised three or four to come back for
them IN the spring or early autumn. but I
vac too busy for several year TO attend to
IL, and after that-weli, was afraid nv
wife would not like it, met one Of the
girls We left behind Us in the street to-day.
That is, / thought did. The same soft,
brown eyes, the same sweet, sunny smile
Ia II possible, | said, that I behold
Miss sally JonesTr
That was my mothers name" she
smiled, before she vas married. I am
married now, and | have named my baby
after ma.
Great heavens. The girl had left behind
me was a grandmother,
W." bAt yOhAS ha4J " Ly A. ALI rlf
said she often heard her mother speak Of me
as one she used to know a great many years
ago. Then asked about the girl. used to
know, and what had become Of them.
found that some, alas we're dead. Others,
who were married sished they we're dead.
Some, Who we're widows, had lovers seeking
for their hands. Others. not yet Widows.
we're seeking for divorces.
Oh. those seminary girls Of long ago -
how We did regret leaving them behind US
except one poor fellow rho eloped with one
Of them. He has regretted all his life that
he didn't leave her behind with the rest Of
them.
But we had to go and leave them. Fate
beekoned US on. And, in some cases the
faculty urged US to go. We're We TO blame,
then. for temporarily forgetting the debtsI
mean the girls We left behind US Why.
some OF US had u leave our trunks
rare collection Of girls they were, gen
temen, as | recall them now. Tall will0sy
girls; short, plump girls olack-eyed girls
that made US blue. and blue-eyed girls that
we were ready to take black eye for any
time; fair comple1ioned girls, brown girls. .
smith girls, girls with auburn hair and girls
Fho, not being able to match their own hair
in Auburn, were compel ed TO buy it In Utica
or Syracuse. In fact there was about every
Kind of girl then that there is nIw, except
the tailor made girl, who seems to be alto
gether modern creation. Still, he latter
has points in her favor. While the girl |
tendcrly recall possessed virtue beauty, in
teliigence and many engaging ways, | must
admit that she somehow lacked the get up
in fact, she hadn't the hustle of the girl Of
today.
No, brothers Of the olden times, We must
confess that, in comparison with the tailor
made girl of today, the girl we left behind US
had very little left behind her.
Still, W. remember her with tenderness
and respect, and let us all join in bumper
to the girls Of long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24
Notice

is hereby served on every reader of this
paper. that we have more parilr suites than
room, aud if y0u-eye expect TO re-furnish
that pArlor nov is your golden opportunity
We must sell the goods or get more store
room and We prefer TO sell Crushed Plush
Psrlor Suits for $40, s45, $50, $50, SO and
upwards rather than hire more room. Here
Is YOUR chance to re-furnish and save $50
bill. We don't want money, we want more
room. so YOU can pay US 81 to $40 and the
balance 81 per week, or we Will give hve per
cen, of for cash. These goods are the lat
est styles and are perfect in every particular,
Come early and examine at corner Pearl and
Middle streets, Portland.
The ATKINSON House. FURNISHING Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24
Maine State College.

The present term cloies Friday. Quite a
number of the students have already left to
teach. The vacation is to be eleven weeks,
the next term commencing Feb. 6.
The picked squad of the Coburn Cadets
that recently won the championship of the
State at Lewiston are, by request, to give an
exhibition drill Friday evening at Oldtown.
It will be followed by ball.
The College received. few days since a
diploma from the State Agricultural Society
for the exhibition, by the students, at the
State Fair, of drawings and mechanical
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

AT the Y. NJ c. A. rooms The O'Clock
song service will be conducted by II. A.
Hall. A cordial invitation is extended to all
At he Congregational church service at
1890 A. NJ, with preaching by Rev. J. B.
Jordan in exchange with the pastor; Sunday
School at l2 Y 7. s. c. f. at p NJ, and
preaching service at o'clock. All are IN
vited
At the Methodist church at 10 80 A. NJ,
Mrs. Col Springer, gifted woman from
Iowa will address the congregation Sun
day School at noon; young peoples meeting
at 6, and meeting for prayer and praise at
O'Clock.
Those who heard the address in behalf of
young men, at the Free Baptist church last
Sunday evening will be interested to hear the
further discussion of this question under the
head Of possibilities" tomorrow evening at
the same place
The Yoke Fellows band will conduct Cos
mel meetings at the Middle street school
house, and the Pettengill Corner school
house. at half past two O'Clock. All inter
ested are cordially invited to attend and as
sist in these services.
At St Marks church, Sunday next before
Advent Holy Communion 4. NJ morning
service aud sermon 1880; Sunday school
, 80 p. VI floral evensong and catechizing
/ 8P.M NJ: choral evensong and sermon p.
VI. All are cordially invited
/ Winthrop street Universalist church; pas
tor Rev II $ Whitman; morning service at
! 1880 4. NJ. Sunday School at ~ NJ; con-
ference and prayer. : P. NJ. The second
discourse on the Lords prayer will be given
in the morning; subject, The lnefable
Name"
Free Baptist church prayer meeting at
10 o'clock; preaching at 10 80 by Rev. A. F.
skeele; Sunday School at noon yount peo-
piles meeting at { o'clock; at o'clock there
will be special service for young men; the
pastor will give an address. subject Posi-
blities" A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Friends Chapel Preaching at half past
ten, with general gospel service. Sunday
School at noon; evening young people,
meeting at six O'Clock song and praise ser
vice at seven O'Clock, with a sermon BY the
pastor. A cordial invitation is extended tt
all classes, especially to young people; seat
free; no objections.
wi, t.,;,,, an Ntill R-ook is renortaA II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24
HORSE 3 BLEEDING IN MAINE.
Are We Holding Our OWN

In commenting upon the list of Maine tot
rers that have entered the thirty list this
year, as compared with the number whieh
took places in il in lss7. Mr.. J. W. ThomP-
son in his Monthly for November says:
''In the year 1857 about $50 trot,ers we're
added TO the , 30 list, and about l25 PAGERS
of this number Maine fur ished Aubine
2 q II. Black Ambls, 9 20, Captain, "a
-. Eleho, 2.2s II. Elmo. $50, Katie B.,
2 80, Lsrrerce, ? - l-2, Maud l. $50,
Sor~aF Knox, 2.23 -, Olyeite, 2.2e IL.
Piamed knight, 226 81. Puritan, 80,
Rocket, 2 IS IA. and Tainter, = &c; and TO
the list Of PAGERS ArAl, 2.25 IL, China Girl,
% l2 and Ben Butler, 2 30 I-2; fourteen
trotters and three PAGERS In the year Isss,
with about SIS additions to the $50 list
Maine has only furnished seven trotters as
follows; Mollie Mitchell. BY Kenneoee
Flossie r., BY Rsc.ris Black Hawk, L. y.
o., BY Carenaughr, Kate, BY s3n Of Winthrop
Morrill,. Maud r., by cunard, Gen. Stark
BY 500 of the race horse Sherrod, Mamie
W, by Pickpoeket, and one PAGER, Dirigo
Maid, by Dirigo. How is thist We claim
30 be making Improvements and TO be intro
dacing rew and better blood. still every new
addition TO the Be~ Maine 2.30 list comes,
Nth one exception, from the Old Maine fam
lilies. Are We improving: Are We holding
our oxnl A two-forty horse is making
rapid progress, in Old times he would have
made more stir in the trotting world than
Maud s., or a Jay-Eye-See Of to-day. but
2 20 horse is making much faster progress.
1t is true that while We are going along at
the slower rate and being satisfied so long
as We see that we are passing occasionally
mile post, that our neighbors of California,
Kentucky and New York, although travelling
a different road, are reaching the same goal
at a much more rapid pace.
LET US then be up and doing"
We must be wide awake or the prestige
which We have acquired in the past will
leave Us"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Gen. S. c. Armstrong, the tir, less and in
defatig ,ble principal of Hampton Institute,
Mt Hampton, Va, where noble educational
work is being done for the negro aud Indian
of the chief cities of New England, bringing
with him quartet of Hampton colored stu
dents who will sing the old slave songs of
the negroes. He will have also two negro
students and two Indian students who will
make brief addresses upon the needs and
prospects of their races and the work done
in their behalf at Hampton. They will be
at Augusta the 24th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

There are more ways than one OF going down hill
Besides rolling precipice rushing down
toboggan aide aud Their M thods, may. II you
neglect rectfy cratic digestion, discipline
rebeous liver, and restore regular habii Of the
bowels, raj idly descend incline whose bottom il
the grave. A failure in vigor, impairment of Ape
tite, troubled sleep loss of flesh an mental snergf
these are the nfalbe indications that show de
cay. and ought 10 suggest repair. The finest sures
pleasantest means of repairing ply steal energy il
Hosteiter's stomach Biiters. Where the mineral
psisous and ak spps Tiers fail this potent botan
ic inv gorsnt succeeds. Whether feeblenesS il the
ate ndaHt q disease inherent in the constitution,
the companion Of convae.cence, ofteR very slow
after wasting malsdes, the Bit;ers hal proved
Il reliable means Of remedying H. through the med
ium Of impr, we'd digestion The Bitters
larial complaints, rheumatism, constipation and
kidney troubles
Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving turkey al
ways go together. We have always main
tanned that our Quaker and New Tariff
ranges are the best bakers in the market and
to prove our assertion we shall give an order
on our marketman for an eight pound tur-
key with every range we sell from now IN
til the 29th of November, and in roasting
the bird you will test the baking qualities of
the range. Respectfully,
The ATKINSON House. FURNISHING Co,
Corner Pearl and Middle Sts.. Portland or
at our branch stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Won Il You Believe

The proprietor of Kemp's Balssm gives
thousands of bottles away yearly? This
mode of advertising would prove ruinous if
the Balsam was not perfect cure for coughs
and all throat and lung troubles. You will
see the excellent effect after taking the first
dose. Don't hesitate Procure bottle to-
day to keep 10 your house or room for imme-
diaie or future use. Trial bottle free at all
druggists. Large size soc. and 800
novi3d&w4w2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and all WASTING
Disorders of Children

SCOTS Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liver OIL,
Hypophosphites, is unequslled. The rapidly
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. y have used Scott.
Emulsion in case of Ricketts, and Marssna,
Of long standing In every case the improve
ment was marked J. NJ. MAIs. NJ D,
New YORK 0ctiTdeoi&wfy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The iron frames for the four dormer win
dows Of the public building. do not exactly
tit the places made for them. The superin-
tendent is now waiting instructions from
Washington as to whether the masonry OF
the frames shall be altered. The roof is
nearly completed and four skaters will arrive
from Saco on Monday. 1t is understood
that the treasury department have decided
upon continuing the work turing the win
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

A clergyman, after years of suffering from
that ioathsome disease, Catarrh. and yainly
trying every known remedy, at last found a
recipe which completely cured and saved him
from death Any sufferer from this dread
full disease sending seif-addressed stamped
envelope TO Prof. J. A. Lawrence, s8 Warren
ST.. New York City, win receive the recipe
free of charge.
octlsdTuTh&S15w&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Maj. C. j. House and Mr. Walter + Rand
began the compilation Of return, for presi-
Dental electors yesterday, and will continue
ill the next meeting of the council on the
18th inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

M Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water Sta 81 moderate
nyieeg ian2fkisf.irf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

1-Mrs. C. Z. Grover, Maple St, is pre-
pared to do all sorts of dressmaking, cutting,
sewing, ETC., with neatness and despatch
Novl9dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Mr. 5. g. Woodoock stepped into an IN
seen drain in the cellar of Fihelds store
Thursday and severely strained the cords Of
his right foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The boys say the skating is fair Editors
are getting ready to chronicle the asses of
skating on the under surface Of the ice and
are racking their brains for fresh allitera-
tive head lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Capt. Cobaugh has presented his handsome
setter Fanny to John Kelleher Of Marlboro,
Mass. former inmate of the National
Iiumg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Mrs. Frank spear recently was surprised
at seeing leather wallet lying on the side
walk near her home. On picking it up she
discovered that it contained a considerable
sum of money. About an hour later she
noticed poorly clad woman apparently in
deep distress, looking in every direction.
Calling to her she Informed Mrs. Spear what
she hai lost, accurately describing the wa
let found When Mrs. Spear gave her the
lost property the poor woman was so affected
that she cried with Joy. 1t seems that she
was about to join her husband in Bangor,
an ddid not discover her loss till she attempt
ed to buy ticket at the station. After
showeriug thanks upon Mrs. Spear she de-
parted.
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Socal 2no. icrs::
$40 REWARD (!

viii be- paid. for the detection and con gictlon
Of any person or persons stealing the Journal
from steps or Railways where they are left !;
our carriers.
BURLgIGH & FLINT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

one Of our grocers sold at retail over sew
euty pounds Of Llvermore cheese o1s day re-
Gently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Pressure Isle now has ''Dfec. Line" It
ia the name Of a Chautaaqas Circle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The COUNTRY roads are reported to be in
better condition than at any time since last
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Mr. Levi Williams has been appointed
distributing clerk in the Newspaper depart
ment Of he postoiiiee ia this CRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Twenty cars are beiug loaded with pulp
at the mill 1t will be carried to Portland,
whence it will be sent by water to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The Augusta drug stores dispose Of abou +,
ten thousand aImanaes annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Mr.. Charles jenkins, whose new lad APP
pears in this mornings paper, sells $50 gal
Ions of oysters every month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The examinations at Oak Grove Seminar
came of yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

We call attention 70 the advertisement Of
excursion 10 California, by c. II Badger of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

From C. R. Wells, Furniture Dealer, Au-
gusta, Mel
Having been subject to cough more or
Iess-generally more--I wish to add my tes-
timouy in favor of the celebrated Adamson' s
Cough Balssm, manufactured by you, which
has given relief sooner, and cured a cough
quicker than anything else ever tried for
that purpose" nov2Od&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The perfume of violets, the purity of the
Ely, the glow of the rose, and the flush of
Hehe combine in Pozzoni's wondrous Pow
der nov2od
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The sub contractor and treasury official,
who have been here for two days past report
gusta public building is built more strictly in
accordance with the plans than any other
which they have examined. They left for
Concord \ H. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

when Baby va sick, We gave her Cas,oriA,
When she vAa = Child she cred for Cas,oriA
When she became Miss. she CHING 70 Ca.toria
Whsn she bad Children. she gave them Ca. ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

N o\~,u,io Blood Elixir is the only
NSSNN > Blood Remedy guaran-
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tons or Syphiiitic Poisoning. 1tpurifes the
whole system. and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The skating on Mill Brook is reported to
be perfect. The ice in the middle is rather
thin. however, as one young man found to
his cost He broke thr'7dgh into water sew
oral leet deep, but escaped with nothing
more serious than vetting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Smoking undoubtedly causes badness
says medical authority, by saturatirg the
tissues of the body with nicotine which dis
turbs the healthful functions of the body
aud tissues aud affects the nutrition Of the
hair bulbs. This medical dictum comes just
in time to give 10 7ers of the weed a chance
to let themselves down easy for good reso-
tuition time, LIST of January. Swear of, you
smoky. bald headed sinners, swear od
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Just month before the day. begin 10
Iengthen.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY


WV ADyEETEsEkEsra-
4 new siecil0B--Cflas. X. Partridge.
View adyertise5nesfs-iJaaehy 4 Co.
CsIche .fsf rubber boofs
Fish and oysters--f3 hzs. Jenkins
For aIe-siasiDnery business.
CsDiisnneu's iae elofaing-Chas. ~. Nasoa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The improved method of fastening the
strings of pianos, invented by the Mason &
Hamin Organ and piano Company in the
year 1852, isl unique stionably one of the
most important improvements ever made,
making the instrument more richly musical
in its tones as well as more durable, and
mu b less liable to get out of tune.
Both the Mason Il llamlin organs and
pianos excel chiefly in that which is the chief
excellence in any musical instrument, quality
of tone. Other things, though important.
are much less so than this. An instrument
with unmusical tones cannot be good musi-
cal instrument illustrated catalogues, con-
tanning descriptions of nes and peculiar
styles of organs and pianos, introduced this
season, will be sent free to anyone address
ing the Company, Boston, New York or
Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The Associated Press dispatch from Nor
folk. Va. which stated that the Haynes &
Dewitt lee Co Of this city, had ouc-third
interest in the concern OF Rawlins, White
hurst & Co, ice dealers. who are reported to
have assigned, We are informed, is untrue.
The Haynes & Dewitt Company did al
one time own share in this firm, but dis
posed of their interest several years ago, and
have had no connection with it since,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The committee on the coming celebration
of She third anniversary of Highland lodge
have changed the date of the entertainment
to the 18th OF December. After readings
music and general good time in G. \. X.
Hall the company will partake of an oyster
supper. which will be served in Union Hall
A large attendance is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

The more simply schoolgirls are dressed
the better form it is. No over draper cs or
bustlcs are seen on the foreign models for
girl. Of from t'it,fsrru OItar garments
too are Of tho simpl t "a posi- Die,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

A man one time took gallon jug to his
grocer to have it filled with molasses. In
due time his bill came in and he was charged
with one and half gallons. His only re-
mark was that he did not object to paving
for the one and a half gallons but he hated
to put such strain on the Jug. This is our
case precisely; we don't object to carrying a
big stock but we don't want to burst out the
sides of our buildings. Consequently, cham
Der sets at s15. sl7. sl9, $40, s22.50 and
up to 500. Terms, IS to So down, the
balance 81 per week or five per cent off for
cash. Parlor stoves. 81, S. so, 81, $40, SIS,
Sis, s2l aud up to SIS, Terms, 81 to 50
down, balance 81 per week, or five per cent
of for cash.
Bargains in house furnishings,
Respectfully,
The ATKINSON HOUSE, FURNISHING Co,
Corner Pearl and Middle SITS, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

Aaron Dudley's buried gold continues to
excite great interes, among Manchester and
MI. Vernon people. The son has hired
several men at Resiheli Corner to dig for
Il, they to receive $3.50 per day if found,
otherwise nothing. He also consulted an
Augusta spiri,uslist. who told him the treas
ure was under an ash stump at one corner of
the barn. stump sn.wering to the de-
scription of this one was discovered beneath
the underpinning of the biilding, and the
Dudleys became much excited. thinking they
were about to find the gold. The under
pinning was torn away and the stump re-
moved. but at last accounts nothing was dug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

There is nothing in our line which has so
taken with the public as yeast cakes, said
the groccryman. Five years ago there
was hardly cake sold in town. Now our
weekly order is a hundred dozen cakes per
week and we are often out before our next
iustalment arrives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-24

rh, town Of Forest City shows a clean
,lte Of twenty Ave for the Re IA 'lcau clsc-
tors I he only prohibuionist in town was
abb % find who the electors OF hi' party
were, but showed his preferences by voting
straight for Fisk and Brooks.