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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

heard an amusing account the other day
of how eo-sdueztion came 70 be established
venture TO voaeh. At meeting Of the trus.
tees, the measure providing for the aimit-
lance of the seaker sex = participate in the
advantages of the coilee course sss intro
dueed and after some diScussion put to vote
Thea came the ludicrous part of the per
formsnee. Each trustee, although disap
proving of the measure, trusted to his neigh
Dor to vote il down and cast his own balio
10 ms favor. Behold the result. Co-educa
ton at Colby established by . unAnimou,
vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The thought must frequently recur to Col
by men Of how fortunate the college is in its
location. In city, which for natural beau
~ is unsurpassed in Maine, with easy rail-
road communications, she enjoys best Of all
the advantages of the best social surround
ings. Tha, Colby students are, as a rule.
gentlemen both by training and by instinct is
doubtless due to the fact that they receive
ready and CORDIAL welcome to the best social
circles Of the town. That the young ladies
of Wnerville are endo~ ed with their full
share of beauty and of wit goes without say
ing, and that the students should do them
willing homage is most stural. What a
blessing this participation in social life con
fers upon what might otherwise bs some
what reckless student life can hardly be
over-estimated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Three hundred and forty nine electric ligh,
poles and the company has men 1t work
painting them at so cents pole. This has
been done not so much to preserve the poles
which decay for the most part beneath the
surface of the ground, but to prevent them
from seeming unsightly. Nov il this good
example will only be followed BY those in
charge of the telegraph and telephone poles,
Augusta can do without the underground sys-
tenn for several years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

In no other department of activity has Col
by advanced more rapidly during the past
year or two than in athletics. Alumni Dho
remember the gymnasium as cold, COM
FORTRESS. .barn-Iike structure return TO visit
with surprise aid pleasure the well-~armed'
we'll lighted and thoroughly pleasant quarters
of to-day. The apparatus with which the
ns,ium 10 nov furnished is of the latest
and most approved type. In place of spss
modic exercising on the part of a few. all
the students are nov required to do steady
systematic training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

It happened to one of the College Profess
sors when young teacher to board around
one winter. His arrival at one rural home
took place just al dinner time and he at once
"a, down with the family to enjoy the repasr.
The Professor doesn't remember that his ap-
petite vas particularly sharp that day but at
the close Of the meal the mistress of the house
looked across at her husband and remarked,
We'll, John, guess you might as well kill
that heifer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The streets of Augusta present an ami
mated appearance in spite of the bad travel
ling. There is no doubt but what this city
shows a remarkable progress in Industrial &C
tivity and enterprise during the past year
We have yet to see city in Maine which in
proportion to its population. has done any
where near the same amount Of building
during the past year. Augusta is one of th'
hveiies, of the live cities of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

wonder II every upper classman, however
e1alt,d his opinion of himself may be, does
not feel that the Seniors and Juniors of the
days when he was Freshman were an older
and mere experienced set Of men than his
own classmates now are. In the same line.
graduates Of a few years ago remark, Nv lai
a young set of fellowsyou've got here now ~
Different positions give different views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Judge Hall of WaterviIle, one Of the law.
yers who so ably defended young Beal at his
trial, vas in the city yesterday and visited
his client at the jail. Beal 10 said to be
breaking down somewhat He has losi
much flesh and has bad cough. which his
physician. DR.. Webster, Gays Is due to hear'
trouble, and tha. heart disease 10 setting in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

B-MR. c. Z. EMERY has opened a shop
in from. of the passenger Dept, Dckman
street, Augusta, where he will do upholster-
ing snd repairing at short notice also max
ing over hair mattresses, and making mat
,ress ticks. Packing furniture, crockery
pictures &c, for shir ping, a speciality
Making and hanging of curtains and drapery
promptly attended to; also making and lay
ing carpets. All work warranted first class
janl ldlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

This leads me To vei ture the prediction
that the annual peanut drunk" of the FRESH
man class viii before long be conducted
somewhat differently than at present II an
outsider eosId visit one of the divisions the
morning after the ordinary drunk" is held
and view the disorder Of broken doors and
sindows. the flooded floors and the demoral-
lied condition Of things in general, be would
doubtless come 70 the conclusion that such a
plre upon the college campus. or in . stable
hired for the special business in hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

1t is quite likely that the success attending
Colby teachers is due in large measure to
the influence of the Professors to whom they
recited For example, what better models
of good teaching than can be daily observed
in the class room Of Prof Taylor, or Of Prof.
Elder. Explanations given only upon OBJ
scure points, class attention closely held =;
review and re-review work thorough and sys-
tematic, aud all secured quietly aud easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Every one who has ever known him will
the college is better suited wi h his position
than MIR Samuel Osborne, the colored jani-
tor. Light hearted, full of quaint conceif,
and ready for discussion of any subject,
whether political, moral, social or philosophy
cal, he does his duty we'll and faithfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Prof Matthews. by the way, is an ardent
sympsthizer with all manly sports When
in college he was considered the inest gym
mast of his class. In 1884. the struggle be
tween the Colbys and Bowdoin's fer the base
ball championship was very exciting The
Colby's were weak behind the bat and Prof
Matthews was induced to catch after the
first two games. lie played the position in
a phenominslly brilliant manner and that
too with Doe for pitcher who was re-
markedly swift and hard to handle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Sans long exl erience has not been pre-
fitless and it is cold day when the boys
pull his leg TO any great extent. Doors
may be barricaded, stove covers removed, OF
any other scheme connected to stop the
wheels of daily routine but Sam always bus
ties about early in the morning and coon sets
things right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

BY the way, Colby men make highly sue
&c ssful teachers. Scattered owe, the whole
Union they do much to spread IL. repnt III n
Of their Alma Matt. Their in1ne &c
brings to Colby many students every year.
This is well illustrated in the case Of E NJ.
Collins Of the elA.s Of 81. Mr.. Collins. I'M
mediateiy after graduating, engaged in teach
ing in Colorado. and as the result Of his in
faence, the Colby campus has already well
eomed three students from that distant
State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12
EXTRA JOURNALS

Those desiring Extra
Copies Of the Journal Of
any date, should leave
their orders at the Jour-
nal Office, or with the
Journal news boy at the
State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

take it there will be some tan hussling
for that base ball pennant next summer.
Bates seems to think she has mortgage up
on il already, bus with Buileigh in the box.
Bowdoin will be no slow rival, and the Col.
bys will be out, as usual, for business. II
seems hardly probable that the flag will re-
main at Orono, although the NJ. .. C's. will
make big brace to make good the loss Of
Small aud Rogers. The contest will prob
ably be the sharpest seen since 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

DR. johnson has moved into his new office
at No. 1928 Water ST., recently occupied as
fancy goods store by the late Miss Piper
The rooms have been divided into apartments
and atied up in convenient manner with
view to the comfort Of the Doctor and his
patrons. DIR. johnson has spent the past
year in New York City attending the full
course of medical lectures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

An index to the record of attachments is
new feature in the register of probates office.
Years of experience suggested to Mr.. Fogier
the feasibility of compiling some record Of
this kind, and without having anything to
copy from. Mr. Fogler devised and has had
completed an index that greatly facilitates
his work and which some other offices in the
State would do we'll to copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Many regret that the old custom of The
annual rope pail between the two lovel
''inocuous dssaesude.. Al the last pull thai
occurred however, several men we're quite
severely injured and the sentiment that the
rope pull must 90 became firmly sxed in the
minds Of the conservative element which il
after all the court that settles all college Gus
toms in dispa,e-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The cooler" had four dodgers Thursday
night They infur ned the City Marshal
that they were not fsvorabiy impressed with
thl. city, and that they should leave kenne-
bee county immadial ely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

We are Informed by ocsl druggist that
the National Pharmacist Association are
making arrangements for grand mid sum
mer excursion to California To take place
some time in July or August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The latest weather prophets are the Old
town Indians They cltim it is a sure sign
Of an open winter that par,ridges have no
feathers on their l. * this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12
Gocal 2nolicrs.
SO REWARD /!

viii be paid. for the detection and conviction
Of any person or persons stealing the Journa
from step. or hallway. where they are lief, BY
orr carriers.
BuKLsIsa G FLTsr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

From all Appearances it will be necessary
to reserve the entire floor for the McGibeny
concert. The best seats would sell at pre-
mum now If they could be bought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Biddeford gentleman of undoubted YER
acity is authority for the following while
en- route to Boston recently, party of whist
players 81: directly in front of me and P'ayed
their favorite gam all the way, in fact Nm
ishing up the last game after the cars had
drawn into the station st Boston. Their per
sistence was not 80 remarkable IS the FACT
that the same trump [spades) was turned up
each and every time for the entire distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The failures for the year 1888 in the
United States and Canada, numbered 1858
against 634 ia 1887. The liabilities show d
decrease of st3. 600 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

There are twenty-seven miles of horse
railroad track in Maine Il is Understood
that the Waterville and Fairfield company
will extend their line to tn Plains south of
the city next season. The added distance will
BE- about one AID one-hslf miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Prof. TAYLOR finds pleasant relaxation
from his duties, in hunting and fshirg. He
is fine shot, familiar with the habits of
game and enjoys a tramp in pursuit of fox
or in whipping a trout brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

4 few members of the legislature can oh
tain board at Charles Browns, ~ Winthrop
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

A Togus sold or Who was laboring hard TO
hold up a freshly painted electro ligh, pole
yesterday afternoon, threatened to sue the
city for damages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

We understand that new experiment vas
tried in a church in Rockland last Sunday,
that of sending four young ladies around
with the contribution boxes. 1t is said not .
young man in the copgreg alton neglected to
chip in" Herein is a suggestion for replen
ishing the local church treasury. But thi
scheme would not work in some Of our
churches, They haven't the young men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Considerable hemlock bark was hauled
through tie city yesterday. The owners
have evidently despaired of shedding this
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Three Togus veterans were obliged to pay
a ine Of s. % each. for doing" the town
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

rDR. WEBsrER's ofice will be, for the
future, ct HE house, corner of State and
Green streets. Once hours, 1 to 5 P. NJ
jan7d2v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

E~The Red Rooster has arrived in the
shape of a Ave cent cigar. For sale at H.
W. Bicknelfs.
iaplOjl %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

sirty-Sve hundred guesses have been reg
istered at Bicknelrs on the time the the can
die will burn. The lowest guess makes tue
time four minutes and seventeen seconds and
the highest sixty one weeks. If the person
who made the last guess hoped to win what
an agony of snticiI alton he must have con
formulated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

NJ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded q. Kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water Sts. at moderate
rr;ces ian2Oiso,itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

HThe Chapel St. School and Kinder
sarI.n will commence Monday. Jan. "A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

There vas a depth Of over -four feet in tbs
water that passed over the dam yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

c. II. Guppy & Co. store in Portland vas
damaged somesh a; by FIRE Tbur.day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

nE-Extra nice. Home made mince meat.
For sale at T. L. Webber's. jsnl2dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

the Colby faculty in Professors Matthews
and Bag ey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Another patient for the Hospital arrived
on the noon train yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Electric lights have been put m the cony
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12
FEW ApvERrIsrMEH1s TO-DAY

Sg~ ADvERTIsyNgNTa
s.e fhas K. PaTiridse's Advertisements.
,.yns.rs --4,so Doeghty.
ph4aix Ia.nrsnee o.
l. nion au,a4! Life Insayz1fs Co
Wed yard
wantsd- Cook.
wanted -Bosfdsrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

fancy vote of the male students upou
the same question might present . startling
contrast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The Belfast Republican says that the faith
er of John A. Mace, Jr prononncts the
story that this popular conductor had become
the father of twins pure fabrication. II
was all joke aud was started by Johns com
panons on the Maine CO ntral railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12
Colby Chat.

l notice that fever Students are absep,
teaching this vinse, than usuai. II IL possi,
bic that . smaller number need the money
thus obtained than formerly. This sssyina
oct to teach means pretty hard work for the
sfudenfs- Yet have known fellows to teach
every winter during their college course and
then graduate With fret honors- These men,
however, are exceptionally strong and active.
II is curious TO note the different ways Of
making up YORK employed by fellows who
have been out as teachers. Some will keep
up their studies in part, at least, while they
are teaching. Others Will give them no at
'ention at all until they return 70 their col
iese rooms. Then three or four days be fore
exaDi atoms are held there is some tall
plugging. Ground which the class has been
weeks In covering will be SKINNED over in
a. many days. Luckily this severe mental
strain Lasts but 4 short time hen the stadent
settles back to his ordinary methods Of study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12
NJ O II I Q II !:

The annual meeting u the Union Mutual Life
Ia.arzue. Company = Il be held a he eos pan :.
oaice At Portland Maine, on Ta-sAaF. th. % n da,
Of "a uary, I-sP, at 90 o'clock A. , .
for the purpose exciting four a. director,
the plses Of fho-e y hose term Of one
expires snd All any Of, ysesney then exist d
In the Bard BIZ order o the Dir etor.,
AETHCR L KaTks, secretary.
Portland, Ne, December NTH, Isss
jAaildtuItAAs6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

Among the proverbs believed in by the
oil style folks as 'unfailing signs" are the
following II ice will bear a man before
Christmas it will not bear man sfterward.
II Christmas finds bridge, he'll break it ;
ii he inds none, he II make none
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-12

The old Phoenix, one of the leading Fire
Insurance Compapies of Hartford, Ct. ia
among the first to come to the front with its
annual statement, showing assets over $500 :
OOo 600 See our advertising columns and
list Of agents in Kennebec county.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-10-19

49, In uTh that wemyS secure 100 900 h-nrrr Jcuca yn~rs sn.,, aema au -
ri dadbrMmn nuenmJ july aoiys y Isr.S ~ T.0S o. rt .u-s U 80 .
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-10-19

Also rrrir rous Other present,,-srch as Gold Rings
J.dj, = prea.t Pins. watch q ains. Far i.irgs. ~iockctf,
Haoks a-i riauy other articles. making a grand total
Of 100. coo presents.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-10-19

\ Club OF forty and S,i.c0, we VIII send ten
7 THIS OUT AND SHOW TO FRIENDS.
sly You that we Ito as we promise.
q amounts. Ivy express or draft. on chicago
Sc Washington ST., CHICAGO, Ill.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-10-19

: VuF FOffTS VIII tVTIlT
rom our advertising patron
lgc. SEND St.OO Tor tive
subscriptions, the extra paper
can be matted IN friend O,
relative, and tie extra prcnh.
Ia forxuurt.d ~ xgt....tt
The Washington critic., 1889-03-19

IL tisement Cards at home: 81 to So weekly;
outfit, Ice. Sedgewick Novely Co., New Haven,
Cpnn
The Washington critic., 1889-03-19
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Schedule in Effect March 10th, 1880.

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The Washington critic., 1889-03-19
A nuspaSp,s purY.



He should Protect, Not Prosecute His
wife.
When John Doran went home last night
to his domicilc out on X street northeast
Mrs. Doran threw hot water on him. She
was crazy from drink. Her mind is none
too solidly poised, and a few drinks Of
Swampoodle whisky upsets IL. She was
but recently released from st. Elizabeth's
Insane Asylum Mr.. Doran charged her In
the Police Court this morning with assault,
and Judge Miller lectured him. N mans
life," the Judge said, "should be IN very
imminent danger before he is justified in
having his wife arrested and punished for
assaulting him. lie should try to protect
her instead. II your wife is insane, IL Is
your duty to have her put where she can be
cured You take her home, and don't you
bring her here again for assaulting you.
am really surprised that a respectable man
like you should do as you have. Case dis
missed ~