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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil
Hypophosphites, is unequslled. The rapidity
with which children gain Hesh and strength
upon it is wonderful II have used Scott,
Emulsion In case of ricketts, and Marasmn
81 long standing. In every case the improve
ment was marked" J. NJ. MAIN MD.
New York. tl7deod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

n c\ro>,,S Blood Elixir is the only
NSN~N - Blood Remedy guaran-
teed. It Isl positive cure for Ulcers. Erup-
tions or SyphiIitic Poisoning. ltpuri6es the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

G0~>o the Children. They are e.
SOSO pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs. Group, Whooping Cough
etc. We guarantee Arkers English
Remedy . positive cure. It saves
hoan Of anxious watching. Sold b.
I'M A;ye,. is4 Water street.. srgzgiss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

"How did you get rid of that cough so
soon?" Il used ingalls, Throat and Lung
Specific" I'm get me bottle before 20
home" declld&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

sab,.ct for Boston Browning clubs
.Did the turkey do Il "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Ca.toria
When she was . Child, she cried for G. astoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Ca.toriA
When she had Children, she gave them Cas- ria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14
Druggist

''once upon a midnight dreary.7 shen I
tossed so sad and weary, upon my bed half
mad with pain, friend bought me bottle
of Salvation Oh. II cured me. I needed
this, and nothing more"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

Cousin Bess | saw in the journal that
prize would be given to the one getting
the most words.
ELMER JOHNSTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

WTNTENVK, ME-, NOV. To. 70.
Dear Cousin BeSs: thought | would
try for the prize mentioned in the Chill
dren's Column of the Weekly journal. |
am fifteen years Old.
FRANK G. COLBURN.
am very glad you tried. You must
never be discouraged because you do not
win the first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

VAssALBOKo, Nov. 26th, 1888.
Dear Cousin Bess II have never writ
ten for the Children's Column. but
thought | would try for the prize. | am
eleven years old. enclose list of my
words. WALTER +. CRAWFORD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

From Richmond. Val sell a great deal
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and find that it
gives better satisfaction than any other Cough
Syrup. l. WILSON MosELEr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

The Second Prize for girls under ten
will be given to Eva A. Crosby, who
writes:
Dedr Cousin Bess As | read the little
folks column in the Journal | saw that
you wanted to hear from your little cou-
sins under ten. am little girl almost
eight years old. Most all of your little
folks have pets Of some kind, but | am
not very fond of them-cats and dogs,
mean. But love to learn and | read the
letters in the papers. | like to play with
my dolls. | have a little brother three
years old. He does not like my play
things. 1t is so much fun for him when
he can break them up. He likes to take
the chairs and make horses when mamma
is out. But We have fine times together.
must close my letter. Ever yours,
EVA A. CROSBY,
SEWARD, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

Know thyssH BY reading the Science Of
Life, the best medical work ever published
for Young srd s1iddla-.sed men.
uayTd&v1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14
MILTON W. WHEELER, Clinton, Ne.

Ny Dear Ldtie Friend viii you not
write again TO COUSIN BF>-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

So. BROOKS, Nov. -. IS.
Editor Children's Column:
send my list of words with this.
10 years old, CoRNICE L. GROVER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

HALLoWELL, Me.
Dear Cousin BeSs-I am eleven years
old and | have made l0l words from
selemnity. If do not get the prize this
time | will try again.
RALPH II. HUNTINGTON,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

Your penmanship is among the very
best of all the letters | have received.
& II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

am glad to hear you say you will try
again. am sure You will win If YOU
keep on. like just such words, i will
try again c. b,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

LTCHFIELD, Nov. 10. IS.
Dear Cousin Bess; send you the words
| have made from solemnity. am eleven
Vearz old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14
wlxsLow. Me-. Nov. 24th. SIS

WINsLow, Me-, Nov. cath, IS.
Dear Cousin Bess; am ten years old
and thought | would try and see how
many words | could make. do not e1-
pect to get the prize as this is my first
attempt. But | thought it would not
hurt me totry.
Yours truly,
EDwABD ID. JENKINS.
Yours is another very well written let
ter. | think YOU will like to write for
the column. Now you have made a be-
ginning you must keep right on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

MY dear little Ethel, it seems to me
ca see you as you sit beside your mamma,
perhaps, thinking so much of Cousin Bess
whom you never saw that you are willing
to print ME a little letter. believe ]
never before wished for the wings OF a
dove, but if had them am sure | should
take my flight in the direction Of your
home very soon. Then | should come
back to my musty papers and books with
such bright picture on the walls of my
memory that should work much faster
and try to do more than ever for my little
cousins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

New SHARON. Nov. ~, SIS.
Dear Cousin Bess: | send my list of
words made from solemnitys
EARNEST +. SMITH.
| am twelve years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14
Yours very kindly.
W. ~

Remember that all your communica-
tions are kindly received. Yours Is a
very neat list, one of the most so OF any
received. | thank you for YOUR letter and
hope to hear from you very soon again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

Lewis NJ. Cleaves, SO Melville st
Augusta, Me-, ha. won the first prize of
fered to the boy under ten who would
send the best written copy Of: "The Ken
nebes Journal is the only twelve page pa
per in the state. It is printed in Augusta,
Me" This prize is fairly won. The sec
ond ia not yet decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-14

per III tne Ntase. IL Is printed IN Augusta,
Me" This prize is fairly won. The sec
ond ia not yet decided.
The first prize offered to little girls
under ten TOR the best letter or com posi-
ton is due to our little cousin Ethel Thayer.
The following is her letter;
SIDNEY, Nov 20.
Dear Cousin Bess This is my first let
ter to you. As see the other little girls
names in the Journal | thought would
add mine to the list. | am going to
school and study geography and reading
aud spelling and arithmetic. am nine
years old and have not learned to write
vet, very we'll, so have to print. now
will tell you about my pet cats and dogs
and birds. Ny dogs names are fifty and
Jack, and one kitty ia coon cat and her
name is Snow fake and she is very cum
ming. | am learning to sew. have got
one quilt most half done and hope to fin
ish it thi. winter Grandma has bought
me an organ and | am going to take les
sons when | am ten years old. Good bye
from your little friend
ETHEL TUAYER
The Press., 1888-08-30
(For The Press.l SCHOOL ECONOMIES.


 While teachers aud school superinte end. there is room for improvements in educa. tion. they believe also that there is a great deal of power already in the hands of the people which mlght bs used in this direc- tiOn by coming up to the level of the best we have. The first 0f. these school econo- mics which is directly iEt the hands of the people is to cause full and regular at- tendance of children of school age. Hit eracy resulting from non attendance is a fault of the public or parents rather than of the school system or Schools. In France and Germany compulsory attendance is enforced by officers, in Germany by a reg ular police system, though tuition rates are such as to exclnde poor people. It is not strange, tharafnNe, that in Germany tE18Be K IIBEis alsteEat, 60 called, the sta tistfes on which include the ability to read and write only. Bys kAe way, when we come td coniparison eof those who not only can read but do read, the actual reading public in Germany and America, the con ditions are strikingly- reversed. As one who spent some time in observing in Germany said of the people "Had they full permission to read all they could get, they would be little injured by knowledge, so dear is everything printed, l. G., con- pared with ones wages. In Massachusetts there is limited compulsory law, and the per cant. of attendance is go of the chil. dren of school age, and the illiteracy in the corresponding class of persons only 12 per cent; ill Germany 1.59 per cent. 1; showing that if the former received no more foreign illiterates than Germany, she would compare favorably with that country in Tr ck1 ho learn from all nations, but to ape none i; ecledtics in appfopriating the best features of all educational systems, and in emitting all other features.
 y The second economy is economy of the machinery of education. He who can make one fair-sized school grow where two weddings grew before it is school econo- mist Apply business principles to school matters. To bring the school house near to every group of six pupils in sparsely settled towns is like bringing the mountain to MahDnet Fadts Indicate that the town is the Ebest unit of division of executive general nanag cement, not SO large that it cannot see the interest of each pu- pl, nor so small as to suffer by subdivision and pettiness. The schools of Massachu- setts are supported almost entirely by town ta4atiOns for the school fund allows less than 20 cents per child, the average rate for the state il. about Aaills on the dollar, the children of school aee. about 344, 900, average length of scho0 9 months and days And yet large proportion of her population is in manufackoFies and pay no property tax, and nearly two-ffths of her territofy Slassed aa hh rDauctiye. Efic- iency rasuIts largely from having respon- slble' head of the school management of the town, with authoris 9aanal to his or their responsibility, not ok . make the sys- tenn all of one piece, bus to superintend and follow up the processes to results, and there should be 8 conveniently located town depository of the best text books. J. N. E
The Press., 1888-08-30

A correspondent of the. Waterbury American says that few evenings ago the ladies who danced in set at Hotel Pem- broke, Merwin's Point, kept time to the music with the working of their jaws ! At the polo game between the Newton club and the Woodbury club, when a remarka- ble run was made, every jaw champed with energy. If fine hit was made the gum hung entranced in the roof of the mouth; in case of an extra good strike the mouthfu wobbled wildly from side to side now and then with parted lips the mastication showed the gum Egripped in the pearly teeth. In 8 moment of 6nthusi- asm one pretty girl wildly kneaded hers in her sticky fingers. From distance the distortions of the face and the constant jerk, jerk of the jaws were extremely un- becoming. --..s
The Press., 1888-08-30

I heard of two little girls the other day who unconsciously illustrated two views of this (Sunday) question. One of them left her gay city home to stay over Sunday with the family of Q country parson. When she went home she remarked: ''Mercy :! the B's are such blue Presbyterians they wouldn't take pin out of the pincushion on Sunday !" The other was the daughter of that same parson. There had been nu- merous burglaries around the country, and the child had been so frightened by these reports that she had scarcely slepta any all theweek. On Sunday night after supper the ma, please put me to bed now. I'm so glad can get some sleep tonight, for the burglars won't come on Sunday. "- The Fitts61gg DSsDGtch. ! 4aa8s 44 f
The Press., 1888-08-30
Volume 3l. Number 9.

Boston Transcript: "I'm glad you like our city" seid a well-fed- citizen to a stranger within the gates. 'I feel especial ly proud of your praises of our public in- stitutions, onr jails, almshouses and luna tic hospital for, although I'm not given to boasting, can tell you, sir, that I was largely instrumental in their establish ment."
 ''My dear sir, I'm glad to know you. You are truly practical philanthropist, one who does not postpone his good deeds until after death. Are you still in active business, or have you retired P
 ssOh, no; I've got three of the best-pay- ing saloons in the city, and I'm now look ing around for good place sto'set ap an- otheF0A t@s E. f
The Press., 1888-08-30
How InteIlfgemt Women Decide.

When the question has to be met as to what is the best course to adopt to secure sure, safe and asedAAbles ks1o@ 0ose organic diseases and weaknesses which af1ict the fe- male sex, there is but one wise decision, viz, a course of self-treatment with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is an unfailing spe- cifc for periodical pains, displacement, in- ternal inflammation, and all functional dis orders that render the lives of so many women miserable and joyless. They who try it,praise it, Of druggists.
The Press., 1888-08-30

The population of Stafford is about 5, 900, and we would say at least one-hah are troub- led with some affection of the throat and lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others, We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial size free. Large bottles 5Oc and $1.O9. Sold by all druggists.
The Press., 1888-08-30

''Some years ago Ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me of asthma after the best medical skill had failed to give me relief. A few weeks since, being again troubled with the disease, was promptly relieved by the same remedy."-F. s. -Hassler, Editor, Argus, Table Rock Nebr Et9A8sG{Et Fr.
The Press., 1888-08-30

The handsomest lady in Stafford remarked to friend the otherday that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was su- perior remedy, as it stopped her cough in stantly when other cough remedies had no effect whatever. So to prove this and convince you of it's merit, any druggist will give you a sample bottle free. Large size 50c and $1.
The Press., 1888-08-30
Enamtv YYaall0lat Iladia lat.

BNG@Mly wN4NAOWN Nt@AMss p s2 s.What makes aysslgin 90 dark and muddy? 2>N My cheeks were once 30 smooth and ruady
 I use the best cosmetics made Y ES zs
 Is what lovely msldeP said As
 snotsa aAe esae q niF charming Miss,'s
 eIAe d0et61 said4-ss et1ber tl381
 IEyouly your skin weuid Keep frOnf taint,
 ae Discard the powder and the paint.
 foEhe proper thing for all such ills A 4
 Is this, remarked the InAn of pills:
 uEnrich the blood and make 1t pure- ss In this you'n find the only cure. s~T ~ pr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will do this without fail. It has no equal All druggists A 4
 The following address of fawestern edit or to his readers, copied from an old journ- al, is not bad hit at what is calle freedom of the press. Each Individual freeman will give yon perfect liberty to contradict and controvert the notions and opinions of every body but himsslf; ssThe undersign- ed retires from the leditoFial chair with 8 complete conviction that all lis vanity. From the hour he started his paper, to the present time, he has been solicited to lie upon every given subject, and can't re- member ever having told "a wholesome truth without diminishing his sllacrption list or making an enemy. Under these circumstances of ~tria1, 4haging e thorough contempt for himseH, he retires in order to recruit his moral constitution"
The Press., 1888-08-30
The Storrs School means better far

The Storrs School means better farm education, the Grange means better farm education, the Board of Agriculture means better farm education, the Hatch Experi- ment Station means better farm education: And better farm education means that more of our Connecticut boys will stay on the farm. Work will be done easier and to better advantage The farm will pay better, and the hill towns of dear old Con necticut will be redeemed. Grunge Master Hale.
The Press., 1888-08-30

MT. Clarence E. Hoxie has been ap. pointed secretary of the American Metallic Cartridge company at South Coventry, in place of H. W. Mason, deceased. Addison Kingsbury has been chosen secretary and treasurer of the first school district, DO sition held by MT. Mason for many years.
The Press., 1888-08-30

Members of Bolton, Coventry and Andover granges with their families, to the number of about 125, met on Thurfday at Clark's grove, at the head of Coventry lake, and had a very enjoyable picnic. The early part of the day was spent in boating, fishing and social intercourse. A collation., such as only "Grangers" know how 10 serve, was served at o'clock, after which the time was spent in singing and speech, making. The day was peri, ct and not the slightest accident occurred to mar the pleas ure of the occasion.
The Press., 1888-08-30
How Help Your Digestion.

Almost every day we feel the unpleasant sensations of indigestion. Try Allcock's Por- ous Plasters and be relieved. J.F Davenport, of Canarsie, New York, writes:
 I have been very much troubled with a vio- lent pain below my chest bone. I was told by several phYsicians that it was rheumatism of the diaphraohm. It resulted from cold and exposure. had very little appetite and digested my food with great difficulty. placed one Allcock's Porous Plaster below the breast bone and two on each side. In the conrse of twenty-fou hours all pain had ceased ,and was able to eat and digest good square meal, something I had not done before in two weeks. I got better constantly, and at the end of seven days found myself entire ly we'll. Since then have used Allcock's Porous Plasters for colds, coughs and pains in my side, and have always found them quick and effective. HAY FEvER.-I have been great sufferer from hay fever for 15 years. read of the many wendroas cures of Ely's Cream Balm and thought would try it. In fifteen min utes after one application was wonderfully helped. Two weeks ago I commenced using it and now feel entirely cured. It is the greatest medical discovery ever known or heard of.-Duhamel Clark, Lynn, Mass.
 &EdAPPY AND HUNGRY.-For over live years was constant sufferer with that most terri ble and annoying disease, dyspepsia. After paying out hundreds of dollars, the only med icine found that would do me any good was Sulphur Bitters. Six bottles cured me. Now I can eat well and am happy and hungry Editor. H& tF- .t.s.
The Press., 1888-08-30

.F -1h6 following was sent to the Wllll- mantle Chronicle, and as The Press also copied the Gousant artieie ikpabliAhes this counter statement: I...- ].
 EDITOR CHRONICLE :-I noticed intyours of August 15 an account of the Case of Ma son vs. Hoyle, taken from the Hartford Courant, and, as the article gives very unfair account, if not false, in the case, give you a statement of the facts About the year 1862 James Schofield bought the right to flow what it called Wood Meadow on about five and one-half miles up the FentOn river from his mill, he owning the mill now owned by James Hoyle, and built a dam, flowing about 75 acres laying part ill Wilmington and part in Ashford but, finding that the reservoir was too far from him to be of any use he built five small mill dams on the stream to fill between the reservoir and his mill, and thereby gains nothing. He then contracted with John H. Grout and Elias Levey the right to flow what is now Hoyles reservoir, and built the dam now used by Hoyle in the fall of 1864 or spring of 1865. John H. Grout died in Nov. 1865 with eirfowage unsettled. I, as executor on the estate of J. H. Grout, left out to Asher Knowlton and Otis Maynard to settle the same. In the winter of 80 and '81 part of the dam was torn away and was repaired by James Hoyle in 'S1, which is all MT. Hoyle had to do in building the reservoir. I have owned land on the banks of the Fenton river for A years, and have lived son the same all the time, and never heard any complaint of keeping back water until this suit, but it has been the practice fol years to make some arrangements with the mill above to get the water. Lewis Leigh was in the habit of sending grist to the mill at East Willington to get water foi his mill This was in '51 or '52.
 East Wilmington, August 9Oth, 1888.
The Press., 1888-08-30
LOCAL TOPIcs-PENN,D AND sCIssORED,

-Lindley X Company, who have sue cessfnlly operated the North Monson mill for the past three years, will shut down Sept. 1, at which time their additional lease of three months shall have expired. About 100 hands will therefore be thrown out of employment. The company's reason for discontinuing the business is that the owners will not make necessary repairs Thus business at North Monson will al- most entirely be suspended, as it is not probable the mill will be run by other parties at present.
The Press., 1888-08-30

John R. Champlin, of South Willing ton, has found among his possessions an 184O medal, bearing portrait and name of Wm. Henry Harrison on one side, and on the other the words, Harrison jubilee, Bunker Hill, Sept. 10, 184O." Mir. Champ lin will adopt it as his ''badge" for the campaign.
 -Courant cor. MT. Edward Royce, of Providence has completed 6 large barn at the old Hanks homestead oh Hanks Hill, Mansfield, which is one of the finest in Tol. land county. He is now erecting shed 100 feet long to contain a large creamery. He intends to stock the old farm with full blooded Holstein cattle, and will have a large trout pond. That enterprising little hamlet known as Hanks's Hill was settled by people of that name from the old coun- try. and the property above mentioned has been in the Hanks name from those early days of history until lately purchased by MT. Royce. E.. ......,.- ---
The Press., 1888-08-30
Stafford Telephone Directory.

Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY L. SPARROW, 
 sUBsCRIBERs-sTAFFoRDs SPRINGS. Buck, E. A., store. The Press office. Converse, Julius, residence. Rawitser Bros, res. Cooley, W. H., residence. !" {" office. Dennis, B. G., office. Smith 6 Cooley, office. Holiness c. J.. office. Smith, Dr. F. l.. Harwood, 0. F., residence. 1st Nat Bank of s. s. Mclaughlin, Jas, residence. Sparrow, F. l.. Mineral Springs Go. T0wne & Eaton, stable. Newton, Dr. 0. B. Warren Woolen Co. . N. L. .R.R. Western Union Tel.
 Watts, Dr. F. R.
The Press., 1888-08-30

R EAL ESTATE and Personal Proper 1C ty bought sold and exchanged on very reasona- ble terms at Smedge's Real Estate Agency Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1888-08-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

SIMONDs IH BURDETT, Solicit 0 Gat0F of PRtemtSs Hartford Trust Co.,. Block. Wm. k. SimOnds, Chas. L. Burdett.