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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
Aaiiroaos & STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains In Eject April
9Th, 1880.
Until further notice trains leave Augusta as

Until further notice trains leave Augusta as
follows
ssOING wEST-6.2o A. NJ. for Lewiston,
Rockland, Portland, Boston and Montreal, $40
A. NJ. for uallowell and Gardiner 1905 A. NJ. for
Lewiston, Farmington, Rockland. Portland and
Boston. 200 ~. NJ for Hallowcll and Gardiner, S0S
Z. NJ. for Brunswick Bath. Lockland. Portland.
and Boston; S.i2. (eNpress) Portland and Boston I,
$50 z. NJ. for Hallowell and Gardiner
II or T. NJ. might Pullman) for Lewiston, Bath.
Portland and Boston.
GOING EAsT-2.l7 A. NJ. might express) for
Skowhegan, Bangor. Bar Harbor, ST. stenhcn.
ST. john md Aroostook County; 9.0s A. NJ. for
Wateryiiie. Skowhcgan, Bangor, Is. II I. Il. x. ,
Naneeboro. l2.4> z. Nj. watervillc, Oakland, Mon
m9uth and Winthrop, As =. NJ for Watcrvillc,
Skowhegan, Belfast. Dexter Dover h foNcroft.
Bangor, ST. stephen, ST. John and Aroostook
County. and on saturdays only AT 80 =, NJ. for
Naterville; Sunday paper train for watcrville
and Bangor at 9.l7 A. NJ.
The Night Pullman Trains run each way every
Gu Monday noroings, or 10 Belfast aud Dexter,
or beyond Bangor, On Sunday mornings, but will
run 10 and from Bar Harlo on aud after May
18TH
Accom- TRAIN leaves Gar.
diner for Augusta at 7.l5 A. NJ, l.20 aud 4&6
4. NJ, liaiioweli AT ~ A. NJ. 1885 and S02
+. NJ.
Through tickets to California and all points
south and Yves; may be had of Il. II Walker,
ticket agent, Augusta the only office selling via
all routes and checking all baggage free OF OK
pense.
fAYSoN TUCKER Vice Prea. 4 Gem Manager,
+. T.. 30 JIiIBi, Genl Pass, and Ticket Aga.
Portland. April LIST. lss0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

COTtHnG.
MIR. 1ngersol agent for Baxter Bros. has
c)me and is placing seed corn among the
farmers in this locality Summer terms
of schools begin May 5th.-Rsinbow Ball
of q NJ. of &C NJ. was The event of
the season.-Farmers complain of back
ward spring.-Mrs. Sprague of Bangor
made Mrs. J. c. Pease a vis, this week
F. r. Gardner attends the Grand Lodge +
A. NJ. representing Parian LDdQe,-at
Portland. May 6.-Greenwood mill is run
ming on full time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

This TUESDAY afternoon there viii be 8
reception and banquet given to the soldiers
children Of our city. Ia the afternoon
games will be played and = general good
time enjoyed. At six o'clock supper will
BE- given to the children in the dining hall
All soldiers children are cordially invited
TO be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

The following is the programme for the
entertainment to be given for the benefit
Of the Young Mems resdi & room:
Ruby Mazursa,
HaIloweil Mandolin. Banjo and Guitar Club
Reading, Mics Matte Randall
club swinging,
aessrs Arthur Fuller and W. c Atkins
Piano Dustt The Misses AuCleuch
Athletic Exhibition with the mat,
Messrs. Glazier, springer, stevens, Quinn. Pot
ter. Full Ter. and Brainerd.
ficooo Solo. Mr.. Frank Hodgdon.
Srsotions a trace Note talop,
b Cling Ami.
Mandolin, Banjo AMI Guitar Club
Reading, Miss Randall
Athlri lie Exhibition with the gloves,
Messts. IRAN Springer and Wa ter GcCrater
Eddr McNeal and John Calham.
Esmeralda Schotfi che,
Mandolin. Banjo and Guitar Club
Ath etic Exhibition on the bar,
Mcssrs. Sprin er Fuller, Howe, Stockman
Quinn. and Potter.
Farce, Two Gen t,emen in Fix,
Messri Geo. A. Stafford and A. X. Potter
The Mandolin Banjo and Guitar club has
SIX members and can execute some very
excellent music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Nett Wednesday afternoon = delegation
Of from ten to twenty Of the members OF
Nshumkesg Tribe, o X NJ. Of thi.
city. will 20 TO Portland. where they wi!
attend the organization Of q new tribe in
that city on "Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
4iieo.

AROOsToOK.
In Hodgdon, Apr. "A, Charles X. Bsssett. aRet
II years, formerly Of Dexter
In Houlton, Apr. Is, Alden Spur, aged 81 wears
Abr. N. George Bell, aged u years Apr n Mrs
Ellen Attridge. aged % years.
CUMBERLAND.
In Cape Elizabeth, Apr. %, Catharine. widow
OF the late John stone. Apr q, John NJ. only
child Of Olive T.. and the late John ". Tillsbury
aged years, month and II days
In herring. Apr. %. John Brown, aged IL yrs
and months, Apr. %. Joseph r. Often, aged Ii
years, months and q days
In Portland, Apr. "a. Mortimer. infant son of
John and Celia flaherty, aged 4 months.
OXFORD.
In East Bethel, Apr. 10, Mrs. Maria STILES, aged
81 years.
WALDO.
In Belfast, Apr. %, Capt. Vim. o. Alden, :aged
- years.
In Prospect, Apr. %, W. II. Gran, aged 62 yrs
In Belmont. Apr. H. Susan &. Higgins aged Sc
years and 10 morths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Close by, In the stiffness OF the night, could
scarcely startle the ordinary individual than
do trihing noises the nervous invalid. But enc.
the nerves are braced and the system invigorated
with iiostetter's stomach bitters, this abnormal
sensitivens IS is succeeded by tranquility not TO
lion Is fertile cause of nerve weakness and un.
ma ural mental gloom and a vigorous renewal Of
the action of the stomach is one OF the sureet
means Of invigorating and quieting the nerves.
Insomnia, or s'eeplessness. a form OF nervous dis
ease, Is unquestiunably benefited by sedatives,
when II is prolonged. or of fr, qus mt occurrence
but its permanent removal is more efiectusliy
achieved with the Biiters. This medicine is also
signay efficacious for malarit rheumatism, con
rtipation, liver complaint, and torpidity Of the
lii news and bladder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

There were large and appreciative audi
ence. present at the Methodist church, sun
day at both afternoon and evening services
10 spite Of the stormy weather. Rev A
s. LAID. the newly appointed minls'e'
preached very interesting sermon in thu
afternoon. and the people we're much pleased
with the new PASTORS first Ssbbaths' work
among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Mrs Hannah X. Bennett, mother Of Rev.
J. II. Bennett, died at the residence OF her
son on Neal street Sunday morning, aged
81 years. The decease has been very
severe Sufferer for nearly two years. Brief
funeral services, conducted by Rev. o.
Tyler, were held at the deceased's resi-
dence Monday morning, After which the
remains were taken to Bath for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

J. Edwin White had his hand qn.te
badly jsmmed, Saturday. somebody shu''
ting . car door on Ii. The injury will keeI
him from his labors for . few days. FL
had an accident policy in Whites agency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

The school committee have engaged
Prof. A. IL. Brainard of East Winthrop to
fill the position of principal Of the High
school. lief, vacant by the resignaii)n of
Prof. Beverage. Mr.. Brainsrd 10 = gradu-
ate of Colby, class Of 'ss. He will CON-
mence his duties here May 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Ice will retail In this city at the SANE
prices ss last year. This will be good new
70 our citizens a. il vas expected tina, or
ing to the big demand for ice at wholesale
this year the retail prices would go up cor
respondingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

100 Ladies' Wanted,
And 100 men TO call Oil any druggist for
free trial package of Lanes Family Med
icine, the great root and herb remedy, dis
covered by Dr. Silas Lane while in the
Rocky Mountains. For diseases Of the
blood. liver and kidneys it is u positive
cnre. For constipation and clearing up the
complexion it does wonders 1t is the bes,
spring medicine ever used. Large size
package, so cents. At ali druggists.
apr l0deOd&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Columbia Fails.
Mr.. Fri Barton of this place had his arm
broken Friday morning. He was caugh,
by some machinery in the saw mill DR..
Harden attended him and he is nov doing
well.-Both mills are row running with full
crews. Work has also begun in Mr. Gran
don's and Cartoons ship yards. Charles
Atwatier of Steuben has rel ted the stable
of E W. Gray and intends to 10 general
liver business. His first horses came yes
terdsy.-The Brick Co. are having q .cow
built to carry wood. etc. They have about
forty men employed in their business, and
have just shipped the first cargo Of brick.
A good hotel is mach needed here now,
a. Mr.. L. Leighton wishes to go oct Of tie
business on account of poor health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

One OF Hamilton & Aliens heavy coal
teams 90. stuck in the mud near the gas
house on Second street yesterday. Ii re-
qlired an extra team Of horses to draw it
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Caleb Trask was before the court this
morning for assault on one Andrew Dow.
lie was fined SS45. Dow was also fined
AMI paid for being intoxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

r A. LAYTON the new superintendent 0f
the Kennsbec Central X. X. arrived 10 the
city yesterday ADD entered uson the dis
cha-ge Of his new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Henry NJ. Taught of Augusta. has leased
the Wilson block and will open restaurant
there as soon rs the necessary repairs can
De made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Schooner j II. Morales 10 loading ice
from the cotton factory houses. and anoth
er, with capacity of 700 tons, is expected
every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Catafrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured, BY Shiloh's Cafarfh Remedy. Prize
80 cents. Nasal Injector free. For salt
Bye. B. Murphy. july3dAvlvchwH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Rev. J. II Bennett Of this city received
his appointment Monday 70 supply tie
Methodist church 10 Dresden for the conn
ing year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Sanford 10 putting on airs over the poe
session Of Whist 1t declares to be the tallest
chimney 10 Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
Special embellishments

Small advertisements, not exceeding three Ept
coming under the head of WANTED, FoR SAI.N
70 LET. LosT, Sc, will be inserted one time f
= cents, three times for 70 cents aud one week 10
50 cents, II paid In advance. II NOT PAID in Al
vANCk, REGULAR RATES WILL BIZ ChARGkp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Mr.. Dickermsn q we'll known ice man
from New Haven, Conn, was in the city
yesterday endeavoring to purchase ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06


so'"'-iS ana implicitly 10 every particular
Chrohi Ca'atrh' 1884
lncipient consumption $50
Cnronic n.oncD'tis' 6ts
ohrohic Di'rrh1a, lI9
Ne"r'lgia, $50
Ner'ous Ffostfation' Dol
Dhoe"s' 10
,nc'p'ent nrlgnt DISEASE ~
rape worms Removed, lO3
EPilepsv or rus, 80
Nhhureh renewed OF otomach and I'm
WORMS Z3o
Iu"'ors' 100
D.ops!' ~i.noIt operation loI
, Diseases ., ueica'e ha'ure' law
y'seAseu DONE III
mp DISEASE ~
Deaihes., o6I
roNpus IN Ear %
iea,. disease. 22l
niaduer Disoidsrs, 5oo
aemorfhoias or fiies, 100
Chrohic hheumatlsm, 1897
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

The river rose r. IDLY Moaday afternoon
aid a, six p. VI. it was over the wharves
and the his hest il has been this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Try Springalls English Alternative. Fer
sale BY r. G. Kinsmsn I Co., Augusta.
maf7dtfhp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Tourists are beginning to arrive At Il .
Ranseleys and the lake steamers are being
put in readiness fn- the GUNNER business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Ak Geo. ?. Thompson Of Hsllo~ell,
Tor English Alternative. $50 doses ei0o
mar1dffnP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Harrigsn's "Tso BAraeys" esmbiaarion
Played to . good aaiisnee at the Opera
Hsuse, Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Mr.. Samuel Currier has purchased oil
Mr.. Carr Of Brownville, the dam Of thu
Nelson colt now Owned by hun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Il. 8. Coz, Backsport, J. p. Forrest,
Cas,ine and T. A. Banett, Harm3n's Cot
ner we're among the guests at the Evans
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Try English Alternative. For sale by G..
Z. Warren, Gardiner mar7dtfnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

That hacking cough can be so quickly
cured by Shilchs Cure. We guarantee 1t.
For salesby c. B. Murphy.
iul, 2dSwlvchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

There viii be . supper and entertainment
At me Methodist church on Thursday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
STATE NE " 8.
Mars M.
ROosTOoK.

Mars Hth
The spring term of the high school ha.
lust Gle Sod Il has been a very sucee.sfui
term There has been an average attend.
snce of about fifty. The teacher, who is a
graduate of the State Normsi School, Mr.
S C Wheeler of Pennington, 10 a verv
practical and successful teacher Quite q
number of valuable horses and colts
hsveded in this vicinity this spring
from horse emper-At the town
me. irg C. F. Towle. Frank A.,
Luce and John f. York. were chosen
selectmen; B F Pierce, clerk; Geo W.
Young, treasurer: Mrs. Lizzie 8 York. SUI
perviscr The town voted Eve thousand
dollars 10 aid in building the Northern r
X Two men and one woman were tried re-
Gently in Blaine BY Justice McLaughl p 70,
selling liquor. All were convicted, and fint d
fifty dollars and costs, and thirt, days in jail
FRANKLIN.
Ner Sharos
Frank Russell has bought OF Geo H.
Brown his team horses and trucking hu.i.
ness. selling BroFn his black stallion.
Back Mack" add nice ysarling colt.
Geo. Brown IL 70 engage in the coat
business Wit Geo. Day in the shop at the
end of the bridge. Day hiss been in Bos
ton TO secure work for the season The
lodge of Good TemplArs intend to give an
entertainment Friday evening. Mas 3, con.
sistna mainly of the plays. "A little more
Cider aud Three Glasses . day"
Elisha Baker has sold his b acksmifh busi-
ness to Samuel Bsiley.-Faunie Goodrieh
has very fat eossest sheep rom which
was sbeared II . lbs. Of wool. Many
farmers are having their sheep .heared be-
fore turning them on, to pasture.
KHNNkBEc.
Readfeid.
Far ming 10 in the background here, il
being 80 cold There we're vivid shes If
lightning during the early morning OF NAY
l-t from to 4 o'clock. indicating shower
not far avay.-Wm. Harvey has cold his
il teress in the North Wayne property Mr..
Bovley moved from the hotel to Mt. Yer
non this week. lesvirs the house without
An occupsuf. - Many children are
down sick Of b grippe ia and ahess this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

EpiIeptic Fits Cured.

Wy remedy hs. been suocessfnly u'e1 ~.
twenty years, The first patient being IsfhsA ~
failed may IL not cure yog, II l. pot up 10 80
and powder form, q. by EXPIRE. at yPu
pen-e, or mailed POSTPAID. The pordet f.s.s..
prepared, and n. use often ssyes hay va
charges. Medicine for one monih, ~, n.
"'' apfidksb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
for Sale or to Yet.
FOR SALE.

A number Of desirable residences in AuRusta
he, varying tn price from $3.50 TO 1850; Al
20 several 10 70 II acre places in the suburbs Of
this city, one two story house and lot In Lewiston
Ne number Of farms In keunebec county.
varying in price from ol3sSO to $1,000. Houses
and tenements to let: u. ". WHrTEHoUsE, A.
'ornev. Auausfa- Maine. ianidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06
TO WEAK men

Suffering from the efeets Of youthful :r ID
send . valuable treatise ssaled consA lsa-sa .
particulars for hons cure. FAX oiessvay
splendid medical vort should b - sAsruS
man who u nervous and dsbilitssea-
PssG .. c. HoWLE1. "ss1.A
nct97d&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Next Saturday afternoon our bail cranks
will have a chance to witness a good. old
fashioned game OF ball. II siil b. played
on the R,niolph 2tonnls II they are in
suitable condition, AMI between the Ran
dolphs and Angu'tas There will toubt
tess be II large Attendsncs, AS the Augustas
play good g,me, Fh'le the Rinlolph
club has been recently strengthened by the
addition Of two new players, Harlow. a
third ha.emsn. OF Warren. AMI Totman. a
Kocklsnd first bssemsn and change pitcher
f.esvttt and Brennan W ii probably be thu
Augusta battery, and Brown and kersey
will be in the points for Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Miss Nellie Hegarty has returned 10 her
Did position with the firm Of James II
Leigh & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

GARDINER LocALs.

The Oiympians play u an entertainment
10 sos,h Gas5ises this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Mr.. viii Haskell vens 70 Boston on
last nights Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

St. Adams.
Mr.. A. Barker who is stopping at the
Sebasticook House while exercising his
h, rse at Hartlsnd. was taken unconscious
on the road in his carriage; his horse 90
ing down on the Canaan road near MIR.
Prince Thompson's. Mr.. Thompson hap
peuing to see him took him from his car
risge ard Mr.. Harry William of the Park
House, Hsrtland, hearing of his condition
Immediately went to his assistance and
brought him 10 his hotel where he was met
by Mr.. L. c. Dillingham; of the Sebesti-
cook House and brought home. Mr..
Barker has been sick for some time
and 10 kindly cared for by Mr.. Dill
bingham and his family. DIR. Moultun at
tends him and was telegraphed for to 20 to
Hartland to attend him there On account
of the cold, wet weather but little seed has
been put in the ground as yet. which will
make the season late unless warmer weather
soon prevail-.-O.e of the Bsx'er Bros.
Who will operate the corn factory here the
present season, Sas in town day or two
recently looking after his scrsage of corn,
and one of his men was delivering seaf.
He will commence making ems as soou A.
the tin arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-06

Work al the architect rooms Of f. +.
Levi, Is rushing. and call at that place
Monday afternoon by Journal reporter
sho ed large amount of work ahead for
some days t. come. Among the many new
buildings which Mr. Lewis Is making the
plans for one Of Ace residence for At
torney General Littlefeh,at Rocklanl. vas
noticed; also plans for a new brick .chooi-
house soon to be erected on Cushroc
Heights, Augusta. This school house will
be two stories Ia height. wiSt four recita
ton rooms, ard will cost 50 coo Plan
for = similar school house iu Sangerv;lle
are also being mall. o. Monday, Mr.
Lewis received word to make tde plans foc
a new office for the Edwards Manuf.ctur-
ing Co, Augusta This bulldog will be
bulk u brick a d erected short distance
below mill No. s. on the east side of Water
street. II will be furnished with all the
modern Improvements aud convenienc es
ard will be two stories in height, with a
basement uuiernesth. The basement will
be used for the storage of supplies, while
the first floor will be divided into cash
ier's room. superintendent room direc
tors room, and a waiting room The .ec-
ond story win be divided into sample and
store rooms. The building will be 4osGO,
an the architecture will be r lain aud sim
pie. The new flee will be great i'm
provement ovs.- the present one in that
civ
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-07-05
MATCHMAKING SECRETS.
Interesting storles of Weddings Brought
About by Tact.

Interesting Storles of Weddings Brought
About by Tact.
If it were not gossip I would write
something about matchmaking, not in
general, but in particular, now interest
ing official circles, writes the Spring
field Republicans Washington man
They say official society is made up OF
broken sentences. Well, the pieces are
gossip. Every body talks it, every
body reads it, and every body scolds
about it.
When the -Endicott
courtship began, it was by the design
and deliberate management of othc,
people. Mr.. Chamberlain and Miss
Endicott met at the Chinese Minister'S
ball, and took a turn or two, arm-in-arm,
about tho ball room. 1t was enough.
Their friends at ono began the dinners
and littlo mancuvors, at which Mr.
Chamberlain and Miss End;cott wcrc in.
variably guests. They were thrown to-
gcther daily in tkis way by the people
who gloriod in making such a good
match"
Ono hostess gave a luncheon to young
women and asked .ir. Chamberlain. Hs
was the only mar present among twcn
ty or more ladies'. Evc1 the husband o.
the hostess was not asked. I need hard.
ly say that Mr.. Chambcrlain's scat a.
table was next Miss End:cott's. A
thousand and ono wcll-planned social
affairs favored and urged along the ac'
quaintance to friendship and friendship
to courtship.
: 1t vas all plain Us day, and it was all
legitimate, but none tho less amusing
And now the match-makers are busy
again, in tho same way, managing q
widowcr and two widows, tho three very
prominent in official circles.
The gentleman, though not a young
man, is . 'grcat CATCH" the match
makers say, not only on his W &C
count, but because of his high position
The ladies who have just laid aside
their mourning-and it was the deepes'
mourning-are attractive women, one
younger than tho othor-perhaps ffteer
years younger. They are not only at
tractive in personal appearance, but
both are women Of fascinating manner
They are not rich, but arc too comfort,
ably of to make a m%erccnary marriage.
Tho sentiment of love would hardly con.
troll either of them, for that is with
their past. But their ambition is 70
position and the power that goes with
The only temptation to a second ~
riage would be to regain their oil rlae
and power. Tie widowcr and tho
widows are at all the notable dinners
not the three at the same dinner. bnt
the ladies as alternates. Foo lance.
the gentleman and one Of til st
guests at a dinner. Then d., ."
man and the other LADY SO
another dinner. There q. 2p.,a4.'@ ID
a dinner to bring ont tn n: :, ~ MGR
and women in attractiv. qualities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-07-05
Hailed the President. Driver.

|..H|.E .sLNIH
ST was in Washington, not long ago."
said . Chicago man in the foyer Of .
theater. IL was in the Pennsylvania
depot. A man with a vaiise in each
hand, followed by q woman and three
children, was on tho platform. The
man spied q well-dressed driver on the
box Of a fine turnout, and called him to
drive up and get his family and traps.
The driver disdai4ed to notice him until
the man began to swear about Wash
ington's lack Of accommodations. Then
the driver replied: lyon may be a mighty
big nan where you live, but I want You
to understand that this carriage belongs
to the President Of the United States
and you can't get in it. You better git
some other ve-hi-kel."