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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-06
HUMOROUS.


Mamma" said little Willie, in
speeding porous plaster, "are them
holes where the pain comes through"
-Drake's Magazine.
What is the difference between a
man paralyzed with fear and a
leopard's tailp One is rooted to the
spot, and the other Is spotted to the
root.
Dead beats might learn lesson
from the fly. 1t never thinks of taxi
ing your sugar or things without "set-
Ting on the spot for it.-Danscilld
Breeze.
in the era of flint, steel and finder,
All, then was the time when our sires
Had to valiantiy strike for their affairs,
And also to strike for their fires.
Times.
Patient Ito young Sawbones, who
is about to cut off his arm)-"Do you
think the operation will be successful,
doctor?" Young Sawbones = "Of
course it will. I'll have that arm off
in less than ten minutes. IN T. Sun.
-"How would you like to be a
brakeman on a trainp" asked one trav-
cling man of another. Il couldn't
possibly learn to do the work" "What
would be the difficultyP" ~ couldn't
learn their language."-Merchant Trdv-
eler.
Talk is cheap" said a wife to her
husband, with harsh note in her
voice. Possibly 1t is now" he re-
piled, with sigh, ''but once l thought
yours was very DEAR" and he sighed
again and went out = Washington
Critic.
Young Wife-"Will you love me
forever, Charles?" Young Husband
''How long, darlingP" Forever,
Charles, forever" II don't really
think, Clara, that I'll last quite that
long unless you quit making those bis
cults for supper. "-7eras SJtings.
Pretty Cousin" And what are YOU
going to do, Bob, when you grow Up
1 to be MANI" Bob-"l mean to be 9
park policeman, and you shall be my
nurse Cousin" But policemen dom
have nurses, Bob Bob-"0h, dom
they, though? That shows you've
never been in the park. Life.
-"Mr. Isaacstein, Hove your daugh
ter sincerely and long to make her m.
wife. May venture to ask your per
pissionP" My young vriend. vel
you ask me for my daughters ham
you ask me to make toe great sacri
fee" VERY well, Mr.. Isaacstein
will transfer my affections elsewher
then. Good-day." "Come back, m,
young vriend, come back You ca
have her. But. my chiminy. you don
always get such a bargains effery day3
l-RssTliHgtoR Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
M>~MsA>.~1~MsnM
No. IL Green Street.

Auburn. Me-, 81. lS37.-Five years ago
in November. realized that | was sick
man. NV condition was then about as fol
fIws: Occasional sharp AMI severe pains
across my back. extending around my abdo
men, unusual desire to urinate at times, my
urine being scanty and high cOlored, loss of
appetite and languidness. While l was not
lebarred at that time from attending to my
business. still | was worried, and in conse
quence put myself under medical treat
ment Instead of improving steadily grew
worse. The pains increased and began to
lose flesh, until was at last confined to nv
house. and cannot begin to describe how
much suffered. 1t was indeed terrible. IL
connection with the pains across my alb To-
men, experienced a peculiar sensation. a
feeling as if my bowels hal fallen out My
condition became alarming, SO much so tina,
other physicians were called in and tive CON
situations were held. l was tol that had
Bright's disease. Ny case was considered
hopeless AMI it was openly stated that | was
not expec'e to recover. | began taking
Warmers Safe Cure" and Warmers SAT-.
Pills" about the lst, of January. The
first bottle relieved me. and after
the second, l began to improve. The
pains were less-my appetite better. | con
tinued 1t AMI 1t was rot long before | was
able to be up and around. gra lually re-
,ained my flesh and was able to attend to
business ag lin. BY the latter part of March
after having taken thirteen bottles, | wa
ntirtlv cure !, well AMI strong AS ever. Two
wears later was troubled with my liver.
'ook SIX bottles of Warmers Safe Care, AMI
came ont all right. Last winter my urine
was anal, re reported that my X d lcys we're
IN perfectly healthy con hilton. | firmly
believe that | woul have been deal and
buried long ago if it hal not been for War
uer's Safe Cure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
Amusements.

Bowdoin College has at last succeeded in
forming Glee Club, in which the students
may justly take some pride. Speaking OF
their appearance in Portland the Press says
of them: 1.-The concert by the Bowloin
C,llcye Glee Club last evening. was the hes,
ever given in this city by any college club
They sing some old favorites and many new
songs with spirit and abandon that are de-
lghtful" The club will give concert in
augusta on Monday evening next. Reserved
tickets are on sale at c. c. Hunts.
We give below what the lIaverhll Daily
Bulletin of Sept. IL, says of German
Minstrels who show here on the 18th:
1.-The performance given at the Academy
of Music, Saturday evening, by The Cor
mans. formerly llaverly's. Minstrels. was to
the taste of the Bulletin representative, the
finest thing of the kind ever given in this
city. The merit of the perform
ance far excelled that of the other two pre-
tentious organizations recently seen in the
city"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
Oak Grove Seminary.

The successful bidders for the construc-
ton of the Oak Grove Seminary at Vassal-
boro. after plans by jeff l.. COburn, the Lew
Portland. This building is to be built of
three upper stories wool, aud lower story of
brick, and will be l60x40 feet, with central
Thursday, and were as follows:
J. & J. Philb. ook. Portland, SI2.?73 90
A. J. Estes, Lewiston, l3,495 90
J. Z. Wyman. Augusta, l4,499 90
Z. Libby. Portland, 1868 81
J. A. Greenleaf, Lewiston, 1910 90
J. & j. Philbrook being the lowest bidders
the contract was awarded to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
% WO>GW
On the Diamond.

Mr.. Forrest Goodwin. who is to ,aptain
the Salem base ball nine in the New England
league the coming season and cover third
base, together with Johnny Priest engaged by
the same team as pitcher, have gone into
active training at the skating rink. The gym
uasium has done much to benefit these young
men for thei- work. and lovers of the sport
in town will closely follow the record of
these two likely players who did SO much
last season to bring the amateur champion
ship to Skowhegan. They are under con-
tract to appear in Salem, April l6th.-Som-
erset Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
HIGHT HERB m MA1rn
what Your Friends and Neighbour Say
on Matter Of Vital importance.

The following unsolicited opinions from
your friends and neighbors. men ant women,
whom you know AMI respect ought to carry
coaviction to any doubling mini These
worls of gratitu IL are from hose who have
been afflicted but are now well. AMI the per-
sons giving them are naturally solicitous that
| others. troubled as were they, may know the
me- ans of cure. There is no reason why you
shouli longer be i'll from kidney. liver or
| stomach troubles You can be cured as we'll
as others DO not longer DELAY treatment
but to-day obtain that which will restore YOU
permanent health and strength.
LEWISTON, Me-, Nov. 90, Ess1.-I began
the use of Warmers Safe Cure together
with Warmers Safe Pills" about the first of
their appearance in the market. (nine years
ago. The endorsements were SO suhstan-
tial. coming from parties of such unquestioi.
able staining as to satisfy me that they were
worth trying. | hal been suffering from
weak kidneys. the examination of my urine
Indicating that something must he done. The
symptoms were pain in my back. unusual
desire TO urinate. frequent rush of blJo to
the heal and excruciating hea laches, which
would necessitate my leaving business and
going home for dav or two. The first few
bottles Of Warner Safe Cure" relieved me
continued its use until was cured, might
say permanently So 1 always keep il OIL
hani, and have recommended it TO a larg,
number of friends. many OF whom have d.
rived similar results from its use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The outlook is that one Of the best audi
ences that ever packed Granite Hall will take
In the magnificent concert bv the Bowdon
College Glee Club These singers give a
peculiarly unique and pleasing entertainment.
The voices are all of high order of merit
Mr. Stockbridge of Portland--who has care
fully trained the club is reported to be very
much grs,ifed with the success Of his labors.
Our people have turned out on former oc-
casions TO listen to glce clubs outside of the
state. but never before have they had the
opportunity 10 listen to a club composed of
the musical talent of Maine College-and it
is reported on all sides that the Bowdoin
boys have the most characteristic college
elee club which has ever sung in this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Young Bcal. who lies in Jail awaiting trial
for poisoning his father, still retains his
courage and appears very conf lent of
acqui,tal iIe rays he feels sure of it. We
understand that his sister who lies sick at
home and is expected TO die, expresses the
hope that she may be enabled to live It'll
Charlie gets home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
Church Notices.

Unitarian church: Service at 1890 A
NJ; Sunday School at l2.
In Granite Hall at 3 o'clock, Preaching
by Rev Miss Hannah T. Pratt All classes
invited especially young people.
The usual services will he held at the
Rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A.. Sunday after
noon at 1 o'clock All are cordially invited
to attend.
At the Universalst church: Morning ser
vice with preaching by the pastor, 10 80 A
NJ SUNDAY school. IL NJ; Conference and
PRAYER, ! F. NJ. All are welcome.
At the Congregational church the usual
services with preaching by the pastor at 10 81
A. NJ. and p NJ; Sunday School at l.
NJ; Y.P.C. f, p. NJ. All are cor
daily welcome.
St Marks church: First Sunday after
Easter. II ,ly communion 30 A. NJ.
Sunday School . 30; morning service
with sermon 10 80; Choral Evensone
with sermon P NJ. All are cordial,
invited.
Rev. II Lizzie Haley. the Evangelist will
preach Mt 1870 A NJ. aud at p. NJ. Al
these Evangelstc meetings are being carried
on purely for the salvation of men we are
glad to receive the cooperation of all who
lave the Lord. All are cordially invited tt
attend Sunday school at has A. NJ.
meeting at Pettingll corner at 2. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Tine semi-annual session of the Grand Di-
vision of Sons of Temperance, of Maine,
will be hell at Bar Harbor, April 25th, tie
ginning at 3. 80 A. NJ. The Maine Centr'
railroad will sell tickets for one fare the
round trip to delegates and visitors attending
the session. 1t i, hoped that large dele
CATION from all divisions will attend this ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Teams from the woods laden with the para
phernalia of the logging camps passed through
the streets Yesterday. One of these, team
Of gray horses belonging to Clasun & Go
Of Randolph attracted consi ierahle at
tention and it was well worthy of it. 1t il
seldom that such fine horses are put into the
woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
Local Notices.


NORWAY, Me-, II, SO.
This original manuscript certifies that from
the first day of September, 1897, to the seven
teenth day of February, 1888, forty seven
and one-thirl dozen of Browns Instant
Relief" were soil at Moves Drug Store, Nor
way, Me. MOVES DRUG STORE, per F.
kimball.
SorTu PARIS, Me, March 8, SO
Nv sales are larger on browns Instant
Relief than all proprietary medicines of a
like nature, giving general satisfaction.
A. NJ. GERRY.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The final school school term of the school
year begins on Monday next. The scholars
can bid good bye to this vacation the more
easily in view of the longer one ahead. The
opening of the school and kindergarten on
Chapel St. will be postponed one week, the
spring term commencing April Is, in order
that Miss Partridge may be in Quincy during
the opening weeks of the schools. aud also
improve the opportunity offered TO visit the
Normal Training School at Bridgewa,er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Mr. c. H. Nelson of Wateryille, the well
known horseman, met with serious loss II,
the death of the valuable stallion Red
Wilkes" Thursday at "Sunnysde." Reports
say that the stallion Coward" is just alive.
Mr.. Nelson it will be remembered, purchased
"Red Wilkes" in Kentucky last fall paying
a very high price for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

A preparation which l. adapted to The relief and
cure of ailments to which members Of n household
ar. most subject and which is no' only alleged 10
do this but ma long aud unfaihgly proved il abil
inv to do it, aS-uredly dies, the lille of reiiabi.
fanily Medicine. Among time IGNORED pepaIa'
m ,Iica profe- indicate deserving of popular
regard aud conf fence, j. Hps'etter's stomach BIT
tiers a medicine adapted to the eradication OF dys
n,n Ia consultation aud biioasness, rhe three most
frequently occuui y ailments that v.x nia"kini
he: ved from botanic parenage. il is efficient a.
we'll A. n,tre and Wholesome. 1t relieves nervou.
disauietude aud Inactivity of the kdne.s, and couo
teracts tendency TO rheumatism. For renewing
tagging streng and impa ting aipe tie 1t can bt
imIpicit-iy relied upon. Fever and ague, rheumatism
ami debilii, are remedied by IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

II is reported that the American Express
has bought out the International Express and
by this has entered on territory in Rhode
Island that the Adams Express claims As a
consequence it lie reported that the Alan.
will come into Maine and NJ a matter of fact
they have already come to Portland thisweek
over the Portland and Rochester rail-
road. Many are Of the opinion
that they will eventually come to Au-
gusta If they do so, while it will he i'm
possible to get more genlcmanly and obliging
persons to take charge than those who now
represent the American Express here. yet the
public will probably be benefited for time
At least by having two large rival ex-
press companies in the city.
The Improved Order of Red Men are doing
time. There is a movement on foot. as We
understand TO establish tribe here in Au-
gusts. In Bangor great interest is beil &
shown and many of the most prominent and
wealthiest men in the city are corrected with
'he movement MIR. Albert Thayer of the
Bangor Exchange is one of the leaders in
establishing tribe in that city. Represents
i've l.. A. Barker. Mayor Bragg and ether
prominent men are among the charter men,
oers which number seventy-five at the present
"rting. We are informed that tw o tribes. one
IN Gardiner and one in Belfast are to be in
su'uted the present month. In Rocklard a
ladies' branch : Daughters of Pocahontas, ;
nas oeen formed. At present there are five
"ioes In the State. one at Bidieford. one Al
Auburn, two At Portland and one at Rocklan
i"ey are now under the Jurisdiction OF
me Great Council" of New Hampshire. bul
expected that soon there will be the
.equisifs number Of tribes established In the
s's'e % fern Grand Council for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The time to take spring medicine is here
again. The best kind Of spring medicine
some men could take would be to spring out
of bed an hour earlier every morning for a
week and put in the extra time cleaning up
the yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

with the foolish idea that Catarrh cannot be
cured. The world moves and medical science
is progressive. The propretors of DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy will pay $500 reward for a
case of Nasal Catarrh, no matter how bal or
of how long standing, which they cannot
cure Remedy sold by druggists. at only so
cents. apr4deod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

From the month of April, 1887, the Maine
Central brought from the Provinces to the
States, 1863 passengers, against 1889 in
1886. gain of $50. The great majority of
scattering all over the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

"Uow divine a thing woman may De
m.,e y when her cold is cured BY Dr. Buifs
Cough Syrup.
.Mnther, can go out to ishf'
No. no. my liule sonny,
You know you've got swollen TOOL,
Nv precious Little honey.
But thew got bottle of Salvation OH. and
he vent and caught an eel, and ate II IKE
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Mayor Albert NJ. penley and Geo. +.
Rollins Esq of Auburn. came on yesterday
as a committee of the Auburn city govern
ment and presented 10 Mrs Bodwell beau
,ifully engrossei copy of the resolutions
passed BY the city government on the death
of her husband, the late Governor Bodweil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Among the busiest men in the State this
week are the assessors of the various cities
and towns; and there are few men in whose
work the majority Of the people have more
direct and personal interest A few minutes
saves many hours of argument for an abate-
ment of taxes n few months later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

One of the witnesses before the Grand
Jury in the adultery case at China. was taken
with fit at the court hou.e yester1aF. The
report is that the principal in the affair who
v.s un,ier bonds. and also the chief witness
have skipped the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Application has been made to the Portland
Reform Club to assist In the formation of
reform clubs in different sections Of the
county and State, and little later on some
thing of the kind will be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Mr.. VIM. II. Reid IL having an elegan,
bath room fitted up at his residence on Mel
vile street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The Bowdoin Glee Club are all the rage
Just now and large audiences are greeting
them every where they go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The insurance a busters, represent ny th'
German American company IN wh'ch 'he r'sS
was placed. were in the city ves'er lay and
a,iu.,ed the insurance on William Jenkin
hou,.. M $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

It's all the rage to have your fortune told
and one fortune teller in this city is doing a
rushing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The new loafers' retreat is located on the
bridge and the windows are full Of heads
thrust forth as il the owners thereof were
scanning the water beneath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

We understand that Mr.. Isaac Bennett will
build, the coming summer, large three story
block on State street fronting the Court
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The umbrella man is with us once again
with his melodious cry, umbrellas and para.
soils to mend--to mend-to mend, umbrellas TO
mend"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The prediction that the Kennebec would be
free from ice April 9th seems in a very fair
way to be realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The Bowdoin College Concert Troupe
passed up river to Waterville yesterday after
noon where they gave concert last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Ills a matter of surprise to their custo-
mers, that e. Beale & Co. can sell paper
hangings at 80 low a figure as they are now
selling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Our thanks are due Mr.. C. X. Partridge
for beautiful bunch of rose buds. They
made the atmosphere of the sanctum seem
almost like June morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Mr.. Wa,le brought into the office yester-
day some nice ralishes grown at the Arsenal.
where they have had them for the table use
during week past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Another unfortunate arrived on the Boston
express Yesterday afternoon, for the Insane
Asylum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

1t seems to be generally understood that
young Beal has been indicted by the Grand
Jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

Mrs. Foggs school on Summer street viii
commence Monday, April 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
paymas,er Continental Mills.


BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Nov. 10. 1851 was
in very exhauste | condition when began
using Warmers Safe Cure" and Warner.
Safe Pills" II was little over a wear ago
when began taking them. At that time the
physicians gave me no encouragement, in
fact, they could do no more for me. hal
Bright's Disease, and of course did not ex
pect to survive very long. | am glad to
have an opportunity of testifying that War
ner's Safe Cure" cured me Of that dreadful
disease. consider it worth Its weight in
gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

tits row thought that the Grand Jury will
not rise to-day as was expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
aflarrico.

In Dover, April ;. Horace B. Sally to Miss Laur
f.. Ever, BIO h Of A kiason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07

The following is the letter carriers report
for the month of March 1883:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-07
SPRING
AND
SU N N E R
0VERCOATS
S 1000,

and we are confident our customers will
agree with us in saying that We have the fin
est assortment and the best values at this
price they have ever seen. We also show
very extensive lines at - 1900,
$1,000 to $4,000. We shall
take pleasure in showing these goods to all
who will favor US with a call.