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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23
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Alkaline Williams, n. D., died n he r..;a-
ence OF her sister. Dr.. Nancy T. wilHans.
December 2lss. aged IS yea,s, ate, lo.s
iiisess. DR.. Williams vas eae Of ,he "a
neefs in her profession, eommencins he,
studies 1t the New England Female Medical
College At Boston in 1861. In The fall Of
isss she went under Unisasian auspices ~
teacher among he freed colored peop,e NJ
Hilton Head, N. C. After more shaa
years service in that capacity she returned
70 resume her studies, and gfaduated from
the New York Medical College for Women.
She commenced her work - hamuonsthic
physician At Mansfield, Mass, where abe re-
manned several years. In 1868 she moved To
Minnesota, where her Influence in the works
OF women and her profession VS. very promi-
nent- Remaining there nearly ten years her
heart finally yearned for the old New Eng
land hills and she returned east 70 Boston,
where she remained . few months before
taxing years absence in Europe. Return
log TO this country she again settled in MIN
nesota- In February, 1880. she went to
Worcester. Mass, where she pracsiced until
failing health obliged her - give up the
work. She was Z member Of the American
Institute Of Homeopathy, the Massachusetts
homeopathic Medical Society, and the wor-
ce'ter County Homeopathic Society. In her
death the profession loses an able practitioner,
and the vnpkinv worar . .t..n- S,;.nl -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Rev. g. Fl. Palmer spent Sunday at Cor
ham.
so. Howe, Of Hudson, Mass., 10 in the
city.
Pc. Drew. Of Lancaster. n. H.. 10 in the
city, on business.
George Towle Of Gardiner vas in the city
Saturday afternoon.
John Kennard Of waterville, was In the
city Saturday on business.
DR.. B. l.. Tibbetts Of North vsssalboro
VA. in the city, Saturday
captain Ezra Yoder takes charge of the
Salvation Army At Brunswick.
Harley E. Farrell and Arthur Fairbanks.
Of St. Johnsbury, VT, we're in the city Sat-
ardsy.
Forrest Goodwin passed through the city
Saturday on his way home to Skowbegan for
the holidays.
Mr.. c. H. Pepper, Of WatsrviIle, 10 about
to enter the art stsdio Of Mr.. A. v. Currier
a. an art student.
r. Phillips of Bangor and C. F. Dan
l.p Of Portland. insurance agents, were in
the sity, Saturday.
Mr.. Elias Howe. well known dealer in
ns'ea' ''s'' 80 - ''''l"s
friends in this city
John D. Fuller, who is at Kent's Hill SEM
mary, arrived Friday. and will spend the
Christmas holidays at his home.
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bee county was /" INC e''y o"'oruAy
T. r. "oouN'h' Esq Tue poP"iai young
skoTneeAh representative pa''ed through
the ciH SATURDAY "h ME way nome from
Boston Nhefs ne - s'"pie'"s hi' iegAi
s;udles-
aMsyor Lane mas oeeh conhhe" 10 MS mouse
since saturday AFTERNOON ny the fatigue OF
his excessive iAoors OF the past season. IL
Is hoped tha' snort rest VIII 'e"'eoy his eh
hsus,on
Mr. Fred Taylor formerly ciefk In ohAs.
X. Partridge drug store IN this city, IS now
one of the hrm OF LOCK Il Taylor. wholesale
and retail gram ana teed merchants' san
Jose. Gal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

News has been received here OF the death
of an old resident, Mr.. Jesse Wilson, at
the home of his son, Talbot Wilson, in New
castle. Mr.. Wilson was in his 10th year,
and during his life WAS one Of the veteran
stage drivers of Maine. For n number OF
years he drove from Getcheifs Corner TO
China, being in the employ Of the late V. d.
Pnkham, one Of the noted whips OF the
State. The funeral will be held from the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. s. F. Plum
mer Willow ST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

There are
many white soaps
each
represented to be
lust as good as the Ivory.
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits.
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities OF
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having Il.
It's sold everywhere.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Your cough can be cured. We know it
because Kemp's Balsam has cured so many
coughs and colds in this community lite re-
markable sale has been won entirely by its
genuine merit Ask some friend who has
used i, wha. he thinks Of kemp's Balssm.
There is no medicine so pure, none so effec-
tive. Sample bottle free. Large bottles 90
cents and at druggists. declseodAw4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

The high position attained and the uni
versal acceptance and approval OF the
pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup Of
Figs, as the most excellent laxative known,
illustrate the value Of the qualities on which
its success is based and are abundantly
gratifying to the California Fig Syrup Com
pany. nov26d&w lmo3pfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Many an otl e+Ss hand ome face is dis
figured with pimples and blotches, caused
BY a humor in the blood. which may be
thoroughly ersdicated by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla 1t 10 the safest blood medi-
cine in the market being entirely free from
arsenic or any deleterious drug.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Coming entertainments at Granite Hall :
DIR. McGlynn. Jan. Z; "Uncle Hiram COM
psny, Jan. s; Ruggles St. Church Quartet
Jan. 3; Universalist Levee. about the middle
Of Jan Harvard Quartet, Mar. 6;'Around the
World in so Days" 81; and probably the
Amherst Glee Club about Jan 2, though mol
We. booked At the hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Index Soap does not roushen the hands.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Masy psssss only large
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this
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

Mr.. Geo. Z. Gay. the screw driver manu-
facturer. narrowly escaped a serious acci-
dent on Friday last. rod with which be
WAS taking measurement for machinery
caught in piece of moving betting, making
two cuts in his nose and forehead, and just
missed entered one eye.
Squire Kerchief, his wife, and their four
teen children, most intelligent and happy
family, will celebrate Christmas in truly or
thodox fashion at the Methodist vestry on
Wednesday evening. Admission 10 esnts'
Refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23


yesterday morning we're very interestn and
impressive. being in commemoration of the
birth Of Christ. The sermon charac terized
by clear argument and deep thought was de-
iivered with much power. The following 10
an extract -
Subject, The Influence of Jesus" Text,
Luke 2;lo,ii. After referring to the sig
nifcance of the birth Of Christ, the speaker
proceeded to develop his theme under two
heads
l. The influence of that life upon ciyili-
zation and men.
2. The source of that influence. He
stood as the spokesman. and representative
and image of the invisible God. Hence His
surprising influence. He stands alone in
history. and the world has become q new
world because of His life.
The singing, under the direction Of
Professor Charles B. johnson, aided
by Howard Chandler, bass, Flora
Cross, alto. Miss Julia Bailey. of Gardiner,
soprano, exhibited not only rare taste in Sc
lection but ability Of execution highly sp-
precisted by the audience. Misc Bsiley's
voice is very pleasing and effective As we'll -
powerful. Miss Pauline johnson presided
at the organ with her accustomed skill and
sweetness of execution which always delights
the audience. The following was the pro.
gram
Organ Solo Beethoven
Old Hundred, Congregation
Anthem, +. I. Baldwin
Anthem, Geo WIN. Warren
Carol, "fhe song" Ousey
Hymn "a, ''Hart with Harps of Gold"
Staner
Hymn 27e, Calm on the Listening Ear of Night"
Organ Solo Hadyn
At the Methodist church the morning was
occupied by Rev. T. +. Jones in . talk di
rectly to the children on the First Christ
mas" All the music and other exercises
were in keeping with the text. The other
services of the day were as usual.
The meeting Of Capital Grange last Satur-
day evening was a most interesting one. Five
candidates were initiated in the first and
scSoha ucBfeoo hHu arrangements "ehe hiAuo
to work two weeks hence in the third and
fourth degrees when . class Of ten will be
taken into full membership. After the de-
gree work Worthy Chaplain J. s. Hobbs in a
most interesting talk gave . general review
of the work in the grange the past year. en-
lsrging on the elevsting and refining charsc-
ter of the principles of the grange and other
similar fraternal institutions as manifested
in deeds of charity and other good works,
which are quietly going on among the poor
and unfortunate. Worthy Secretary, c. +.
Fletcher gave from his records the results in
gains aud losses for the yesr. He was fol-
lowed by Worthy Master. c. j. House who
gave glowing account of the State Grange
meeting at Belfast which he attended last
week The installation Of officers will occur
the second Saturday evening in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

MONDAY, Dec. a. 1859.
Probably most every one has
settled in their own mind
just how many more presents
they will have to buy to fill
out the number, as Sunday
is always such a good
time to talk over and compare
notes at home. You now
have two good days to
balance up and there will be
less looking around
and more quick buying.
Hand Satchels and Baskets are
good for presents and so
Box Stationery, Vases and the
like are.
Picturesque Augusta" brings
new customers every day, and
to-day will be a good day to get
yours. Last week we had big
run on them and have plenty
left for the seasons sales.
Fill up the stockings full
we have lots of small Toys
to reach way down into the
Toes. 1t makes lots of sport
to chuck the little comic
things in-or if you want
them for the Tree, paper them
up we'll and don't be afraid
to lay out for a good lot of fun.
Come early to-day, for goods you
saw last week don't last
forever, you know.
decledtf GANSETT MoRsK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23

At the Methodist church the morning was
occupied BY Rev. T. +. Jones in . talk di
rectly to the children on the First Christ
mas" All the music and other exercises
were in keeping with the text. The other
services of the day were as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-23
ATKINsON's

for Christmas gift selection. Keep
everything almost, well, everything for
the house. nice line of Brackets with
mirror and pegs for the hall, &l.25.
Shaving Stands at all prices.
Perhaps you are going to let Charity
begin at home and see about home filings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02
tThe Republic Washington. DC)
GENEVA MAGNETIC WATER IN
WASHINGTON, DC.
Its Merits and Its Worth.

1t is simply wonderful what curative powers
this justly celebrated water contains. Many Of
Washingtons most prominent citizens, having
tested the merits of this truly magnetic water
testify as to its worth; some OF them having
been cured of Indigestion of twenty years
standing, others of kidney trouble, Rneuma-
tsm. Constipation Piles, Eczema, &c Mcssrs.
j. &. Ergood Il Co., who control the Geneva
Magnetic Springs, have over one hundred GER
ti:tca.es OF cures made by the use of this water
in the past sixty days in Washington city alone.
and these certificates can be seen By calling on
them at 9l5 Louisiana avenue. The mos: re-
markable thing is that this water cures SO
quickly. One Il, not compelled to consume a
barrel or more to get results; single gallon in
obstinate Kidney trouble or Indigestion acts
like magic. The Geneva Magnetic Water is an
Alternative and tonic, a fine table water pro-
nounced by physicians who have used it as
being Of more value incidentally than all of
the other waters combined, and, unlike other
waters, an external application 1t will relieve
pain. We firmly believe that Geneva Magnetic
Water will have gooi future, and it will win
upon its merits just sure as suffering NOR
tails give it fair, thorough and persistent
trial. The enterprise of our townsmen, Mcssrs
j. G. ErgoCd Co., Is commendable in secur-
ing control OF this wonderful spring at Geneva,
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02
Choicest, Purest, e
Forty AcRrs Am A Mr1rr

Such the PROMISE but promise unful filled unto
TINS Gay Those who made that promse IolittcAl
Iuggiers, tck sters, men without character Of cast
q countenAnce approaching the diabolcal and whose
deeds were darker than the ythicAl hinges sheUl
the peOl lie of this country may have grown hettr
wiser since then yet il I've admitted that there are
ism Conceutered and leuded IN the pro,i.e Of
FORTY ACRES AND MULEh
Beware OF the man Who Promises TO sell gold dollars
Beware Of the lnan Who promises sell you Forty
Polar suit Of Clothes at Fifteen Dollars because the
are hrim iull OF trictery and treAchery Rater nm
Your IA tn to the who tells you blunty truth
:, D. you want Atwood Suit Of Clothes at s75of
We've got 'em.
Bo you want a Cntsway suit at 1915, se75 or
10 you want dressy Prince Albert Suit. Black. at
70 30! We've got en-.
overcoat at 81 5Os We've got EN-. -"N a."
=, DO you wants Heavy Tweed Oyercoat a. e. So
Do want blizzard beating storm" oyercoats at
So % and S7.50i We've got 'em.
DO you want heavy Melton Overcoat at ss. as, an
Excellent Blue lhinchila at as 70 or q Heavy Blue
Beaver at SlO.15. We've rot ZEN.
Do you want Handsome Dress Overcoat, lined
throughout with silk and satin. at 8 0O0!
We've got 'em and no else has them or can get
them at the figures We name.
DO you want ANYTHING in Boys and Children's Suits
ana oyerroats! We We got em and at prices beyond
the pale Of 90 npetiton.
DO you want = Inspect the finest and withal the
cheapest line Of Ready made Clothing eNtanty Then
come right along. Don't be bashful about IT. Neil
SHOW you through" which will be sufficient con-
rection Your accumulation Of savings will enable
1FoRTY ACRES AND A MULE"
VICTOR L. ADLER
Ten PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE
s27 and 92p 9TH st. NV
Corner Massachusetts avenua
STRICTLY ONE PRICE
Open Saturdays until IL pm. oc3l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02

Although to the casual observer the laying Of
a water main would perhaps appear an easy
operation it may, without any exaggeration,
be classed as a comparatively difficult one II
is not simply necessary to dig long hole, lay
iron tubes in it, patch them together and then
throw in the dirt-sOmeth thing after the fashion
OF planting potatoes. There are thousand
details to fo-esee and provide for and the pre-
liminary work ahead OF such an undertaking
Is enormous. After a city has been doing bust
ness for number of years the ground on which
il stands becomes honey-combed with tubes
running here, there and everywhere, some
carrying water, others blowing gas into houses
to be burned and to suffocate people, and
others, great big fellows. carrying away the
waste. These form a network of Instructions
and the hap-haZard digger in the streets soon
finds his way blocked by pipes great and small
that appear In the most unexpected places. A
record is kept of all such improvements" as
they are called, land when q new system Of
pipes is projected it is necessary first to ex-
anime these plans and maps and to devise some
line of levels and angles that will prevent the
interference OF the new pipes with the old.
In the case of a water main II is also required
that the engineer should discover where it is
desired to turn the current into some side
system and thus to determine just the number
size and shape of the special castings that will
be needed.
In the present instance much difficulty has
been experienced by encountering some very
knotty problems in the shape Of pipes and
sewers that were laid quite early in the history
OF the city and Of which no record was kept
There was one such met with between 9th and
9Th streets, in the shape Of q sewer, which
could not be turned out of its course, as was
done with smaller distractions, and in the alb
sence of any premonition of such q meeting
there were no castings provided for this pur-
pose, and so the work there had to be post
poned until some curved pipe could be cast,
while the main was laid on ahead. These
curved pieces will carry the water pipe under
the sewer in dipping curve, regain
ing its level on the other side. This
operation Of dipping the main is avoided
whenever possible. for there is a danger that
if there is a definite low spot In the line a COM
paratively short distance in length the natural
sediment contained in the water will settle
there and in time accumulate to such an extent
as to interfere with the flow. This however, il
not serious objection in so large pipe as that
which is being laid now, for it is almost impos-
sible for il to be given sufficient dip to result
seriously. II is, of course, undesirable for the
fresh earth to remain open any length of time
for there are deieterious gnses in the ground
which, whes thus released, frequently cause
illness So the pipe layers follow closely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02
sTt Was Living, just the Same. 5,

Louis Dorm is the proprietor of saloon To-
Gated at 9Th street and Grant avenue in the
county. Yesterday he was in the Police
Court charged with selling liquor on Sunday.
The principal witness for the prosecution IVES
an old man named ]. W. Holloway. 1t came
out in the evidence that the old man and others
went to Dorn's place, where they were invited
to dinner.
"How many drinks did you get?" asked
Lawyer Cahill.
..Sevenry-five cents WORTH" replied witness.
There were five gentlemen, one lady and q
coiored man.
ibid you eat dinner there2"
Il was invited to dinner, but only remem-
Der eating some turnips."
Where have you been Hying?" asked Mr..
Cabiil.
IL was born and raised in Virginia. /" answered
the old man, but spent nine years of my life
In Georgia and Florida. Then spent four
years IN the confederate service. 1t was pretty
hard, but 1t was living, just the same"
The court imposed a line of SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02

The pipes are placed along the line Of the
proposed main before the trench is opened,
measurements being made, so that when once
hauled to position by the great wagons used
for that purpose they need be rolled only a
few feet when the time comes to bury them.
As each one of the 4S-inch main sections, ~
feet in length, weighs upward of five tons it
is by no means a mere recreation to twist one
of them around into place and to lower it into
its grave without breaking a muscle. a timber
or a casting. But by means of strong der
rick, which straddles the trench with its two
front feet, while its rear ones rest on nova
BILE bridge. the monstrous masses OF iron are
lowered as though they were only few pounds
in weight. They are rolled UP to the derrick
by dozen men with crowbars and sticks and
great brawny shoulders, and out over the trench
on a rude trestle of planks. A sling of ropes
is put around the corpulent sides of the levia-
than and the mass is lifted sufficiently to clear
the weight from the trestle. which is Withdrawn.
and then the pipe is lowered away. 1t is SO
aimed as TO fall directly into its place, marked
by short ties of wood sunk into the ground and
leveled. A few jabs Of a couple OF crow bars
brings the fiange of the newcomer over the edge
of its predecessor and everything is ready for
the joint.
A couple Of men armed with hammers and
chisels and n quantity of what looks like very
bad rope in short pieces. but which is really
very fine jute descend into the trench. They
proceed to jam the jute into the space between
the fange OF one pipe and the body of the
other, which is about half an inch in width.
This accounts for the continuous Gathering of
metal against metal which sounds along the
pipe, intensified by the hollowness. You hear
II hundred feet away from the scene of opera
tions as distinctly as though the hammers were
only pipe length from you. 1t is a difficult
job. this, on account of the very confined space
at the bottom of the trench in which the men
have to work. They lie on their back with
their heads burrowed into the dirt and pound
at their chisels with surprising degree of ac-
curacy. Sometimes finger or thumb comes
in collision with the hammer and then part of
the Gathering ceases for a minute or two while
the sound of faint but decisive profanity wig
giles out of the trench and floats away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02


But this does not complete the operation for
something must be put outside of the jute to
keep it solidly in place. A long piece of rub
Der, nearly an inch square, tired with a thin
strip OF iron and provided with fiat faring ends
is placed around the pipe close up against the
hange. small screw clamp is applied on the
top, drawing the band tight. Wads of soft red
clay OF the consistency of putty poked into
the edge cracks and a small dam is formed of
the same material around the ends of the rub
Der piece. which are separated or inches
Then the melting pot, half filled with liquid
lead, Is lifted from over the charcoal
fire and taken over to the trench. A
movable handle is slipped under it,
the pot resting in a ring i'll the center, with
double handles on either side. The hot mass
is lowered by the derrick rope to a couple Of
men below, one on each side of the pipe, with
their backs braced against the walls of the
trench. They grasp the handles firmly. grit
their teeth, half close their eyes and slowly
pour the metal into the reddish, yellow mouth
yawning to swallow the hot Dose A great cloud
of thick pungent, sitting. yellow smoke arises
from the trench causing the spectators to cough
violently and the workmen to look very much
Disguised.
After that the lead bubbles a moment and
then cools down. Then the rubber is I'M
screwed and the clay dam removed, leaving
the joint tightly plugged, with a lump of lead
called "gOb" on the top of the round This
is cut off with a chlsel. the lead is hammered
even more tightly into the space and then
painted.
The earth is soon thrown back into the hole
and pounded down. water being poured in to
make the settlement even more complete. 1t
takes about week or ten days for the procession
to pass any given point; that is about that
length Of time elapses between the first open
ing of the trench and the return of the earth.
1t is expected by Col. Elliot. the engineer in
charge, that the pipe will be nearly all laid by
the time the snow flies, although it is feared
that the slow delivery of metal by one of the
railroad companies of which he has already
made complaint, may delay the progress of the
work well into the winter. The operation of
building the trestle for the pipe across Rock
creek at NJ street will undoubtedly be completed
by the time the main reaches that point.