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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

Montain Rogers Of Madison is sornrthiI &
Of = botAnist. and 10 bis rsmblings after
| herbs fouad sps clmen Of turd9ck, one
i-sf OF which measured two feet sad -four
inches in length and one foot sad one-hslt
eide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

Children Cry for Pitchers castosia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

young woman isngushss in Ellsworth
all fer sssAult.ng . man Weighing 200
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

tnls week. 1hs party uuIip8 tuou w
visited Browns Island and other placss n
interest and In course Of their visit lhsy
found some interesting Indian fslcs. y.
Luther Humphrey accompanied them. y.
Gay returned to Boston yesterday.
All this week careful search has hssa
in progress among the private pspsrs u ~
late Z. C. Allen in this city, Portland ~
Boston. No will has been produced ~
special instructions. There 10. hovus,s
copy Of the directions that he lsA h
his sister, Miss Florence Allen, In IN
OF anything happening to him dufiss W
trip abroad in 1887. In these he stalsd
that he wished Mr.. Oscar Holsay 10 n
consulted in regard to the estate and psap'
erty. Yesterday at the special ssssion Il
the Probate Court, held for the puipsa,
Mr.. Hoiwsy and Miss Florence Ansa Nm
appointed administrators. It 10 undsfsetsd
that the business Of Mr.. Allen will b ~
tinued without reduction Of force Or ou9a
Of the publications.
Those unfortunate beings who have ohases
Of the highways and are responsible u "
public for their care and maintenance ~
feeling pretty gloomy. First there vs's
the severe storms Of about two week. ~
and now has ctms . second visit ffou -
same destructive sgent. The first stess
cost them Thousands and the recent ssosss
will add hundreds more. There 10 nol "
appropriation for streets and Highways msk
by any town ia this part Of the oounty, ~
will last the year out" said 9 cltiz IN OF uh
county yesterday. "But that isn't all. b
addition to the appropriations RAINING shM
the roads have been % cut up that II W
be years before they are put In psfitsl
conditioa again. We must coms to nsft::
Iausised roads in the long run they ere w
cheaper"
-----------------------
II 10 no use denying II, he did fed ~
superior to the lank counuyman who ~
driving by. Nevertheless he accepted W
invitation to get in and 20 "dsown tsovs,'
Az he sat Ia the seat looking costsnSls.
ously at the farmer he thought how inssssa
and ignorant these poor country peoss
we're. Why, they were at the mercy Of ~
hslf -edueHtsd fellow who might wiss y
over. reach them Al Tho point the 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

Al ~ asenss ar W. L. psssias sAeee.
II nes 1er salo n yoef place nsk yer
dealer e Sad fer eaeateenes secure she
aaenry, Ana get then fer zee.
m fAkE NO - INSTITUTE. "A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14

There 10 talk Of extending the Penobsc }.
Boy stsambos, line to Seal Hsrbof snd
probably 10 Bar Hafbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-14
REPAIRING ALWAYS ATTENDED, TO.

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

l had an experience the other day
which has interested me more than
anything of similar nature which
has happened to me in all my business
experience. A young lady who moves
in the best society brought me three
letters and | photographed them for
her, and at her request destroyed the
negatives. The letters were the most
tender and ardent love missives imag-
Unable. They were addressed to the
young lady herself, and were signed
by name which l am sure you would
recognize instantly were / to mention
it. l will confess that curiosity got
the better of my judgment, and fin.
ally said:
"You'll pardon me, but this job is
a little unusual, isn't it ?"
"Is it" she said smiling.
1T strikes me So" replied. II do
not see why you want photographs of
those letters since you have the letters
themselves"
"Don't you? Well l dot Suppose
the letters were to be lost, or burned,
or destroyed in some other wayp
"Wouldn't the photographs be de.
stroyed just as easily?"
Perhaps not; especially if they
were kept in the same place with
the letters. But I'm not afraid of los
ing them by fire or any such way as
that, The fact is the ink is fading
and in short time it will be illegible."
There is girl for you who won't
take any chance in the breach of
promise business.-Chicago Mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16
A Mystery.

How the human system ever RECEIVERS
from the bad effects Of the nauseous med
icines often literally poured into 1t for the
suppositive relief Of dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, constipation, rheumatism and 9TH
er ailments, is a mystery. The mischief
done by bad medicine is scarcely less than
that caused by disease. II they who are
weak, bilious, dyspeptic, constipated or
rheumatic, would oftener be guided by
the experience OF invalids who have thor
oughly tested Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, they would In every instance obtain
the speediest aid derivable from rational
medication. This medicine Is searching
and at the same time thoroughly safe
remedy, derived from vegetable sources,
and possessing, in consequence of It's
basis OF pure spirits, properties as a me-
dicinal stimulant not to be found In the
fiery local bltters and stimulants often
resorted to by the debilitated, dyspeptic
and languid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16
Proved an Alibi.

"Nick Durfee," said the court stern
ly, "you have been convicted Of steal
ing Major Ransom's prize merino ram.
Have you anything to say why you
should not be sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for one yearf"
eyes, sab; l kin yrove er alibi."
"Prove an alibil Wasn't the rams
skin found under your bedi And
didn't you tell the major that you stole
the ram ?"
eyes, sab, / did for sho. But twas
jest like dis, jedge. / went over ter
de majors dat night ter borrow er
lam. But de major he warn dar, an
jes' as wuz comm way ! ran up gin
dis hyar ram. / didn't want no truck
wild dat ram, kase / done knowed i'm
gwine on ten year. But dat ar ram
wuz wild er feeroshus beas' he wuz, an
dar ! wuz wid or twelve rail fence be-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

hind me, an dis ragin' mad ram right
in front NV me. Wat could l do ?
Jedge, would you er stood dar an let
dat will beas' 'stroy you often the face
of the yuth an nuyer do nothin' ter
save yo'seif? De onliest thing 1 could
do wuz ter kill dat ram right on de
spot. l had ter do it, jedge, or he'd
killed me. had ter do it in self de-
fence"
"But what did you carry him home
for a'
"Hi, jedge You er white gemman
wild eddycation AK question like dat.
'Twouldn't been right fer me to leave
dat kyarcase dar ter rot vile de maj
or was way from home. Dat amt
no way fer Christian man ter do. So
l tux it long wild me. An I wuz jes'
gettin' ready ter 60 over an tell de
major bout it wen he come wild de
constable. Yes, sab; l kin prove an
albi."-Chicago Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

A witness was testifying that he met
the defendant at breakfast, and that
the latter called the waiter and said {:
"One moment" exclaimed the coun-
sci for the defense, II object to what
he said"
Then followed a legal argument of
about an hour and half on the OBJ
lection, which was oyerruled, and the
court decided that the witness might
state what was said.
"Well, go on and state what was
said to the waiter" remarked the wIu-
ming counsel, flushed with his legal
victory.
WELL" replied the witness, "he
said, Bring me beefsteak and fried
potatoes. boston Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

During the repeal agitation in Ire
land a gentleman connected with the
Times, was sent by that journal to re-
port Daniel O'Connell's speeches.
One of the first meetings the newspa
per man attended was in Kerry
Having heard of O'Connell's polite
qualities, he thought he would ask that
gentleman's permission to take YER
batim report of the oration. The "lib-
orator" not only consented, but in his
oiliest manner informed the assembled
audience that until "that gintleman"
was provided with all writing con-
vaniences" he would not "spake a
word," assuming an extra brogue that
was altogether unnecessary.
The reporter was delighted. The
preparations began and were complet-
ed. The reporter was ready.
"Are you quite ready?" asked Dan.
"Quite ready"
"Now, are you sure you're intirely
ready ?"
81 am certain, sir-yes."
The crowd becoming excited and
Dan said:
"Now, 'pon my conscience, won't
begin the speech until the London
gentleman is entirely ready"
After waiting another moment or
so O'Connell advanced. Eyes glisten.
ed, ears were all attention and the re-
porter's pencil arose. Dan gave one
more benignant smile on the reporter,
winked at the audience and commenc.
ed his speech in the Irish language, to
the irrepressible horror of the report
er and to the delight of the Kerry
men.-Memoirs of O'Connell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Crusty bachelor (after silent half
hour of piano agony)-"Miss Florel-
la, should think you would hate to
be so far behind the styles"
Florella (getting red)--"What do
you mean, Mr.. Tart ~
Crusty bachelor-"Why, / saw in
some fashion paper that now short
bangs were all the rage."-Baltimore
American.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Quarrelsome. Blynman--I say,
you ought to take my wife with you
when you go yachting"
Webb-"Does she like the water ?"
Blynman-No, but she's the best
hand / know at raising a breeze. -
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

1t is said that blondes get seasick
quicker than brunettes. Perhaps this
phenomenon may be accounted for by
the fact that the former are naturally
light-headed. ed.-Binghamton Republi-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

"Did you go into the lighthouse
when you were down to the sea coast2"
asked one actor of another. "No. /
expect to 60 into too many light houses
during the season. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

A race of a hundred yards is short
enough, but foot race beats the rec
ord.-New Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

"That was very REASONABLE request
the Rev. Mr.. Whitetie made last SUM-
day." "What was it :" "He request
ed that no buttons be contributed for
the heather without garments attach
ed to them."-N. Y. Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

The most difficult ups and downs of
this life are keeping expenses down
and appearances up .--Atchinson Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

81 wonder how ship can hug the
shore ?" said Amy to Mabel. "With
its yardarms, of course, you silly
Truth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

There are lots of women who would
not marry the best man on earth.
They didn't, anyway.-Binghamton
Leader.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

"My speech at the meeting last
night was my maiden effort" said the
young orator, proudly. eyes," cynic-
ally replied his friend 81 noticed it
was something of miss. Baltimore
American.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

The stoutest soldier will sometimes
quail before his wife's baking powder.
Dallas News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

A turtle is lazy fellow; but no
other fellow thinks he has a soft snap.
Richmond Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

The book agent, like the sailor, finds
that wind has a wonderful effect on
his canvass. -Yonker's Statesman
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

A suggestion from headquarters.
He Con the straw ride)-"Don't you
think you had better be wrapped up
in my coat?"
She--"Yes. But hadn't you better
put it on first ?"- Clothier and Fur
nisher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Evergreen-I wonder why Lieut..
Mars pays so much attention to Miss
Waltzleigh ?"
Brightly-"I suppose because he
likes a good revolver. ."-Philadelphia
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

The love of the man who marries
for money is founded upon the rocks.
Pittsburgh Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16
WIT AND HUMOR.

The man who has good horse sense
knows when to say neigh.-Oil City
Blizzard.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Ethel-"I have had more than fifty
offers so far this season."
Maud-"For the lands sake! Who
from?"
Ethel-"From George. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

The modern girl often longs for such
Boaz Ruth had.-Binghamton Re-
publican.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Speaking of a man of letters, what's
the matter with the postmaster p
Dansville Breeze.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Bloofer-"I suppose your wife has
vials of wrath in store for you now
and then?"
Brevey-"Vials =? No, sir; moth
ing short of a shower-bath suffices for
her !'-Truth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16
Gen RAJ
"The Niagara Falls Route"
Time Card in Effect.

Daily. I Daily except Sunday. Parlor car on
dav trains and sleeping cars on night trains.
J. WHITING, Ticket Agent.
OW RUGGLEs q. p. Il Il. Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16

Ethel (fancifuD-"l wonder what
he did with the kisses he stole from
me?'
Maud-"I fancy he gave them to
the maid as he was going through the
hall."-N. Y. Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-16
Detroit, Bay CITY & Alpena R.R.

Mail and Accom- Mail and Accom-
Exnress 1odation. Express. mediation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
MARY WARNER.

At her residence in the village of
Patch Grove, on Tuesday the 18th,
inst, Mrs. Mary Warner, aged 78 years
l month and days. Mrs. Warner,
whose maiden name was Mary Rice,
the oldest daughter of a family of seven
sons and two daughters. was born in
Leban on Madison county N. Y, Nov.
z. 1918. At the early age of sixteen
years she was deprived by death of a
mothers tender love, on her devolved
the care of an infant sister and the man
agement of the family. Her father
moved to Ohio and located at Chagrin
Falls for time, while there she united
with the Congregational church about
1886, afterward she spent some three
years in Indiana. In thespring of 1912
she came to Wisconsin, living for a
time in Prairie du Chen, where she was
married to Mr.. Warner. and from there
TO Millyille while yet the red man fol :
lowed his game among the bluffs and
ravines of the Wisconsin river. In that
early day the Warmers and Kids were
the builders and operators of the mills
from which the place took its name.
There were born to Mrs. Warner three
children, two boys and one girl, the
last only attained maturity, In 1855
Mr.. Warner opened the farm now
owned and occupied by his son-in-law
Capt. II. Young. He brought his fam
lily to a new home and occupation
After a series of years the infrmities of
age and failing health compelled him
to give up his farm life, The last
change was to the pleasant cottage in the
village, where they both ended their days.
Mrs Warner was very reserved in her
social intercourse, dignified in manner
leading a secluded life, christian life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Jesse WAGNER.

Jesse Wagner died at his home (Wag-
ner House, in this city, Monday at five
thirty P NJ of stomach trouble. Mr..
Wagner had been a resident of this
county since 1876. and out of the forty
five years he has lived in this county,
nine have been spent in this city, as the
proprietor OF the Wagner House, in
company with his son-in-law Isreal
Roberts. Prior to his coming to this
city Mr.. Wagner resided on farm near
Beetown, and he has many warm friends
in the vicinity of his old home, who will
sincerely regret his death. Mr.. Wagner
was several times Chairman of the Town
Board of Beetown, and member of the
County Board.
Mr.. Wagner was born at Wilkesbarre,
Penn, May 20 1928, and was therefore,
sixty-eight years, seven months and one
day old when he died He was married
Dec. 81, 1S49 to Miss Dorcus Hudson,
daughter of Hiram Hudson a farmer
living pear Beetown. Mr.. Wagner was
the father of eleven children, five dead
and six living. All of his family are
married and settled, two ofwhich reside
in this city, Mrs. Lydia Wagner-Roberts
wife of Isreal Roberts of this city, and
Will Wagner. Frank Wagner, formerly
OF this city, is at present Editor and
Prop, of the Bloomington Record. The
other three children Hiram, Mrs w. d.
Suttle and Mrs. w. n Irish live on
farms near Beetown.
Mr., Wagner was an old soldier and
served in Co. f. 1st. Reg. Wis, Vol,
from Sept. % 1864, until the close ofthe
war. He has been i'll for nearly year
and has suffered not little during his
illness. The funeral services occurred at
the Nj. E. Church, this city, at nine A.
NJ. Wednesday morning, Rev. c. G.
Swartt conducting the services. The
remains were taken to Dodge Cemetary
for interment. near Beetown, his old
| home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
TIE LADIES BAzAR

The Ladies Bazar held in the Clark
building Friday and Saturday. was a
grand success in every respect. The
display of fancy work and various other
articles which were offered for sale was
splendid and showed great care and
taste in arrangement. The room was
decorated on either side with the articles
which were on sale, In the windows
were neatly displayed flowers ofvarious
kinds, pictures, china ware. etc. A
large American hagextended across the
room and Topped up in the center, di-
vided the Banquet Hall from the Booths
in which were held all kinds of fancy
work and notions immaginable, candies
and cook books.
Several of the young ladies were
arrayed in costumes especially arranged
for the occasion. and these with others
of the Ladies that were assisting, at
tended to the wants of all who choose
to come in and buy.
The cook books sold BY Miss
ii. Blanche Hyde, wers purchased by
nearly everyone who went in, as all
We're aware that the recipes contained
therein were only such as had been
furnished by those competent to Judge
of their merits. An elegant repast
was served in the rear half of the room,
from p. m. until 9 D. m. of each day.
The menu of rich, aromatic coffee, oys
tiers, salads, cakes, meats etc, was
served to all who came in hungry, and
it is needless to say that the most yo.
racious appetite was appeased.
The whole affair was presided over by
the Ladies of the Congregational church,
and much praise is due the managers
Of the Fair, for its being a financial
success and the perfect manner in
it was conducted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH ANN LAsHER.

A%-Af--NRA- = ~A-fsf A~-h1AAAsAh
Died on Saturday. Dec 10. 1891. Mrs.
Elizabeth Ann Lasher. wife of Hezskiah
Lasher, decd. peacefully passed cover
the river at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. John Parks, at the ripe old age of
76 years. 6 months and II days.
Mrs. Lasher nee Clcmment was born
at Argusville. New York, June 2nd.
1915. was married at the age Of y to
H. Lasher. They moved to Wisconsin
and settled at the then little town of
Whitewater. During the war Mr.
Lasher moved TO this place where he
remained until 1873 when he followed
his children 10 the northern part of the
state where be died, after which the
family became scattered-threec children
| now live in Minnesota, one in North
Dakota, one in South Dakota and one
Mrs Mary Parks at this place The
mother made her home with her
daughter having come back to Mrs.
Parks last July after an absence OF
nearly six years. She was devout
Baptist and recognized by her con-
sistent pietY and true christian character
1t has been stated that she never spoke
i'll of fellow being, but always had a
good word and favorable excuse for
the failings and shortcomings of other
people Mr.. and Mrs. DIP. r. Strong
and Mr.. and Mrs. e. l.. Lasher were
telegraphed for on Thursday ard ar
rived on Friday at p. m. and were by
her bedside at the final dissolution.
The remains were conveyed to the Ian
caster cemetery on Monday, followed
by a large concourse of relatives,
friends and acquaintance. Rev. c. c.
Swartz conducted the funeral services
at the residence of Mrs. John Parks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
I.own and County News.

The Asylum Committee met at the
Asylum Tuesday.
The Fire Department Ball at the
Opera House Xmas eve.
Monday Dec. 21st, was the shortest
day in the year, and also one of the
wetest.
Services will be held at the Episcopal
church at and 10 o'clock AM. Christ
mas day.
The X. Y. z. club met with Miss
Fannie johnson Tuesday evening, and
delightfully."- social time enjoyed.
Sir Edwin Arnold will lecture in Du-
buque Saturday evening Jan I'd, under
the auspices of the Lecture Association.
A cold wave is expected to reach this
part of the country soon. The weather
flag has announced its coming since
Tuesday.
Everybody attend the Fire Depart
ment Dance Christmas eve at the Opera
House. Good music and all who attend
guaranteed a good time,
The Post Office will close from 10 a,
m. to u M. and from l to p. N.
Christmas day. The stores will be
opened during the forenoon.
The children of the Episcopal Sunday
school are requested to meet att o'clock
Sunday afternoon to practice singing
for the childrens Xmas festival.
There will be an entertainment at the
German Presbyterian church, for the
little children of the Sunday school at
FIVE o'clock in the afternoon Christmas
day.
Several large loads of chickens and
turkeys have been brought into the city
by our farmer friends this week. They
evidently intend that the citizens of
Lancaster shall be provided for, and
particularly in the chicken and turkey
line during the holidays.