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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

'lidates for baptism numbered st'ven-four
men, two women and IA boy. They were
all dressed in black, the men wearing black
shrouds and women black waists ami skirts,
Advancing 20 the officiating preacher who
was standing several feet From tn, shore,
the man or woman To hc baptized Wa taken
by the hand. ith to" preachers other hand
on the. back of their heads The haptsmai
words we're pronounced and they were
dipped under the water, Immediately after
which b,mns were sung. The interest IN
the novel exercises WIS manifested Nc@'rr-
dav hs the large attendance II il prob
able that others viii be hHptilr.! nrTt sun
tay. ~ Emanuel church is doing consider
able work among the sinners of Portland.
Miss II. &. Hunt. principal of the tld
Town Grammar school has 4 record that
will he hard to beat hy any public school
teacher in Maine. For - consecutive years
she has taught in one district in the public
schools of odd Town. She * one of the
most competent TEACHERS and next Monday
she commences the fall term.
The eccentriciiies of old age are often
more startling than the pages of romance as
the following clipping viii prove. An es-
tncmca but eccentric old gentleman who
lived in distant village, has had his wishes
carried out by being buried in a coffin in
the shape of chair, For the past fifteen
wears he had been unable to rest except in
an easy chair. and in that position hc pro-
posed to rest IN the grave.
His friends endeavorcd to dissusde him
from his eccentric notion, but lie ordered a
rabiuet-maker to construct the curious cas-
k,t. which was finished before his death.
1t was substantially built of white oak,
with walnut trimmings. He left lnstruc-
tious to have his body placed in this casket
10 sitting position. the wrists strapped to
the arms of the chair the limbs to its legs,
and the head and neck to the back.
glass panel was placed in front.
Al these instructions were earned out,
and the coffin placed in an upright position
in huge box. The chair coffin was kept
on exhibition in the room of the deceased
for six weeks previous to his death. and he
took especial satisfaction in displaying II
TO his friends He was "a years of age.
wealthy farmer, and was loved and hon
ored by his neghbors
One of the first agricultural societies in
this vicinity to hold its annual fair. tins year
is the Phts,on which has fixed upon Sep
TENDER t.. I ! and Is. At their park, IN East
pi,tsten The following is the trotting pro
grsminc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

DR.. 4. 6. Young, secretary of the State
board of health, is sending out circulars
filed with information relating to the
Dreaded cholera scourgc. The circular
should be carefully read and the precau-
lions nresfrihpd followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06
xensesec COUNTY somISATloss.


No p,tic. whairyrr will b. taken gt unsigned
commune fioBs.
far JofRxkL f'ASSpT NJ nkLb fEtf"NHihht
ypE THE FRfsxEY trtps DH HEfC IN % khJt'f
IN COMMUNE Art6ss.
Address ali communications relating 90 -ub-efiP
tiDns and entertainments to BsTirizh fIynt,
PatIl.bsrs. Augusta. Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Thursday morning the Lizzie NJ. SNOW
will make her last regular trip from tins
city. She will run between Gardiner and
Bath daily on schedule time, and will come
TO Augusta whenever freight or passengers
render il necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

That fine play The Two Sisters, which
will be given in Mconian hall tonight,
should not be missed by lovers Of frst-cass
comedy drama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Members of Asylum lodge No. 20, /, %.
.. F., are requested to meet at the lodge
room, this afternoon ut . O'Clock, to attend
the funeral of Bro. Rolon e. Irish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

a wash made of witch-hazel and cocaine
to be applied to the nasal passages when the
asthma comes on, is said to he an effective
cure for hay fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

The Ladies' Aid connected with the Free
Baptist church will he entertained this
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. y. s. Fogg at
their home on Summer street. 4 cordial
invitation ~ extended to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Indianapolis Journal.
In ordinary dealing four peeks make
hushel; but enc Peek has oFerrun the Dem
ocratic measure of woe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Sisterhood Branch No. 1878, q. |. H..
will hold a meeting tins evening at 80
O'Clock at Golden Cross hall. All members
are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.


To Let Hansc.
To Let House,
House to Lei-Bosion.
Found rocketheok.
To Let Furnished ruoms
New adhesion shoe store.
Wantcd-t;irl for huusewurk.
Wanted Man for office work.
Position wantrd- iiousrkcepcr,
Wanted-lielp ut Augusta House,
Wanted for dressmaking rooms.
Amusemenis "Mignon" AT Opera House,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

The regular monthly meeting of the
managers of st. Marks Home will be held
today Tuesday at 80 7. NJ. in the
Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Augusta people were well represented at
Maranacook yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

Important business meeting at the Y. W.
G.. T. l.. rooms this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06
NAME GOSSIP.

Balance in favor of Republican rule,
AT "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

The windows of Mathews hat store are
all to be of plate glass AMI fine plate glass
front is going in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

The promise of delightful weather for
the State Fair meets with considerable
lnuht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

One of the first agricultural societies in
this vicinity to hold its annual fair. tins year,
is the Piits,on. which has fixed upon Sep
TENDER L.. ! and Is. at their park, IN East
Pi,tsten. The following is the trosting pro-
grsuinc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

RESOLVE providing for Educational Qualification
for Voters Shall the Constitution be amended
to change the qualification of voters pro-
posed in said resolve?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06

noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-06
: SCOT ylioiiers.


wouldn't Miss Roth.
This wrinklrd old planet will whrl round and
Through space in lis regular orbit
Whether Corbctt drives sullivan into the ground,
Or sullivan swallows Jim Corbet,"
The veterans rendczyouscd ut the pen.
sion office yesterday
Augusta people were well represented at
Maranacook yesterday.
Important business meeting at the Y. W.
G.. r. l.. rooms this evening.
4 cubic inch of soil contains from 10000
to . $50 900 minute organisms.
The promise of delightful weather for
the State Fair meets with considerable
doubt.
The windows of Mathews hat store are
all to be of plate glass AMI fine plate glass
front is going in.
Twenty names were added to the voting
list yesterday by the registrars. and several
changes were made.
Il required six packed cars to convey the
crowds from the entertainment at oakwo od
Park last Saturday evening.
A meeting of the Y. W. &. Il. L, will be
held this Tuesday evening at their rooms.
4 full attendance is desired.
Another week of late trains. The local
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

In the Ute Pass, near Colorado
Springs are several pleasant places
to cool off during the hot summer
months. Reasonable hotel, cottage
and tent raes. You. can go, to the
top of Pixies Peak on foot, horse
back, in carriage, or via the cog
wheel railway.
Santa Fe Route is the only line
that runs Pullman vestibule sleepeps
to Manitou without change.
Cheap excursion tickts now ON
sale to principal Colorado resorts
and to Las Vegas, Hot Springs,
New Mexico, the favorite all-the-
year-round watering place, where
Montezuma Hotel is located.
Inquire of G. G. COLEMAN,
Local Agent Santa Fe Route.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
chicago&AIton r. r. Ticket Ohlces:
GREAT FIGHT IN KANSAS!

If you wish to know more about,
and assist in, the fight in Kansas in
this campaign, get up club of L EN-
SUBSCRIBERS at Is cents each, or
So. so, and the KANSAS COMMON
Err will be sent to each from May
LIST to November 10, or club of 3
for $3.50. The Commoner is a g.
column, SPACE paper, in its fifth
year, and is fighter. Kansas MUST
be redeemed from the agents OF shy
lock this year. Reader, help the
cause you love so well by sending a
club. You can secure, so or 100 if
you try-only 25 cents fort months.
Address, KANSAS CoxsoNER,
Wichita, Kas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
WE CAN NOW

Place your Loans or Renewals on
farm or city property at reasonable
rates and options. Call and obtain
our figures. North side, Garrett,
Kas. j. G. HIATT q Son.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
SPECIAL

Rates made on amounts of 81 900
and upward on good improved farm
property. 1t will pay to see us and
get terms and conditions. North
side j. G.. HIATT & Son.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
j N l. | S D /.
For a Free Course of Bookkeeping
with the
Le0Ue11U0rth - Business
',neah a COLLEGE. or'a@
Business
COLLEGE.

In order to advertise our College, we will give
thorough course Of instruction In Book keep
ing and Commercial Arithmetic, by mail. free
of charge. Address Prof. Vanderberg, Pres,
Leavenworth, Kansas Lock box $50,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

+.
Arthur Randall has gone to
Greeley to run tin shop.
J. M. Collins was up from
Welda township, Saturday, and
added another reform paper to his
list.
j. B. Stafford, of Sutton Valley,
made us friendly call, Saturday.
j. j. Bealer was in from Sugar
Valley, Saturday, and called to talk
over the situation. Jesse is Peo-
PIES man that can be counted on
seven days in week.
H. Fl. Goodsel, of Jackson
township, paid us welcome visit,
Saturday. He is "true-blue."
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Rankin, OF
Sutton Valley, paid us a welcome
visit, Monday, They have our
thanks for favors.
Mrs. w. E. Alexander, of
Welda. has a number of law books
that composed the library of her
late husband, which she desires to
sell. Any one wanting to invest in
such books should address her as
above.
Frank knight, an old army
comrade of j. G.. Hiatt, has been
down from Argentine for several
days. They belonged to the Kan
sas volunteer cavalry.
By request, we re-publish the
item of last week relative to the
death of Mrs. Owens, of Topeka:
MRS. Jas. Owens, formerly Miss
Nan Sutton, died at her home in To-
peka, last Sunday, at 10 O'Clock, OF
a tumor. Deceased was a daughter
of Aunt Katie Sutton, of SuttonVal-
lev. and was we'll and favorably
known in that vicinity. She had
lived in Topeka for several years
was married to Mr.. Owens in that
city nearly seven years ago. The
remains were brought here Tuesday,
and taken from here for lnterment in
the Sutton Valley cemetery. Our
sincere sympathy is extended to the
sorrowing family"
|
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

A NUMBER of subscriptions expire
this number. We don't want to lose
one of you, and hope each and every
one will enroll for a year. We shall
keep things stirred up during the
coming campaign, and you can't at
ford to do without the paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

Pueblo, Colo, yesterday, to visit
her sister, Mrs. Walter Davis.
-Saml Springston went to Osa'
watomie, Tuesday, on visit to his
daughter.
-Tillson Bros. run the best bar
Der shop in town. Drop in, and get
haircut, shave and a glass Of
| ice-water.
Anderson county Alliance will
meet on the third Saturday in each
month hereafter, unless otherwise
ordered. j. j. ANDERSON, Sec'y.
Mrs. Elizabeth Swallow has
begun the erection of cottage or
Third avenue, near the east side
school house.
Clair Lincoln left for Dayton
O., Monday, to work at painting
with his father, who preceded him
few days.
Harry DeWolf and wife were
down from Kansas City this week
-Oney McEnrue and wife were
up from Osawatomie on Decoration
day.
Frank Dunaway left, Wednes
day, for the far-off western state o
Washington.
A goodly number ofpeople were
in town ON Decoration day, but
owing to the inclemency of the
weather, the programme was not full
ly, carried out.
Mrs. j. j. Burke is visiting hel
parents j. G.. Hiatt and wife. She
expects to return to Oklahoma City
the latter part of this month.
Mrs. DR.. Delos Walker came uI
from Oklahoma City last Friday, OF
a visit to her many friends in and
about Greeley and elsewhere in the
county.
Judge Miller issued marriage
licenses this week to Asa d. Ensign
of Needles, CAL, and Eldora Powers
of Kincaid; also to VIM. Brown ant
Belle Majors, of Anderson county
The members of the Rebekah lodge
went to Richmond, Wednesday,, tt
organize lodge.
R. G. Talley and daughter ant
Mrs. Smith, Of Lincoln township
favored us with a visit, to-day
They have our thanks for favors.
Rev. j. A. Showalter and DR.
j. B. Jones were up from Colony to
day. Rev. Showalter favored u
with visit.
Hon. Jas. Moore, of Topeka
a former resident of Monroe town
ship, this county, died last Friday
The remains were brought here 70
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
CHICAGO g. ALTON REY.

Passengers travelling in any direction will
consult tier own interests ana promote tnelr
own comfort by taking the Chicago Il Alton
raj road whenever that line can be used for the
whole or part of the journey. The Chicago q
Alton railroad is the only completely stone-bal-
lasted line running between the cities OF st.
Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. This line has
the proud record of being the first road in the
world to adopt Pullman Sleeping Cars, Dining
Cars and Reclining Char Cars, and the flrst road
to incorporate these three luxurious features OF
modern travel in vestibuled trains. The Chica-
go & Alton Railroad makes no extra charge for
seats in its magnificent and luxurious Palace
Chair Cars which are run in all through trains,
day and night, nor for passage many oft fast,
am Gus and solid fff1 n
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

1t is anti-fusion. Remember
that.
john Ford was up from Fort
Scott this week.
Farmers, if you intend to cele-
brate the 4th of July, it is time to
make arrangements.
Full line of SELF & Lee Shoes,
for men and boys, at WAGsTAFF's.
A number of Greeley News
subscribers are still in arrears. We
are needing the money. Please call.
Scott Elliott transacted business
at Kansas City last Friday and Sat
urday.
Miss May Figley, who has
been visiting at Downs, Osborne
county, for some time, returned
home the first of the week.
H. Facklam came down from
Topeka, Saturday, on business.
We are showing an elegant line
of NEW SPRING CLOTHING, for
men, youths and boys, at prices to
suit our trade. WAGsTAFF & Son.
will Walker leaves, tonight,
for Winfield and Arkansas City.
Mrs. Geo. R. Page arrived from
Texas, to-day, on visit.
r. F. Wood, of Mont Ida, paid
us visit to-day.
Mrs. Will Davis, of Welda,
visited her mother, Mrs. Wagstaff,
the first of the week.
"A Good, Strong, Substantial
suit, for men, for 81, at
WAGsTAFF's.
Mrs. j. T. Studebaker has been
visiting friends at Greeley for sew
eral days.
1t is proposed to celebrate the
18th of July on the fair grounds, and
make the races prominent feature
of the occasion.
We have the largest line o
Mems Fine Shoes in the city.
Our prices are always the LOWEST.
WAGsTAFF & Son.
Geo. B. Harris and j. l..
Berkey, agents for the Blue Mound
creamery, have been unavoidably
delayed in making the rounds arter
cream. They are now ready for
business, and will call on the farm
ers of Anderson county.
Mrs. l. O. Harsh and her moth
err, Mrs. Orwig, left, Tuesday, for
Oregon, on visit.
-Solon Ellis has returned from
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
We learn that Charley Bronston
and Miss Allie Caldwell were mar
4. rl:ooc.o on tba Oitb W.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

SEND TEN CENTS for a bundle OF
Reform papers, for distribution
among your weakened friends.
DoN'T fail to read "The Coming
Climax" by Lester G. Hubbard.
Order through this Office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02
vEsTIBULED LIMITED TRAIN
L II u

VEsTIBULED LIMITED TRAINS,
consisting OF
: NEW SMOKING CARS,
PALACE RECLINING CHAIR CARS, 2
3 ! PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS,
aud Ii fI4 :
. T PALACE DINING CARS, Q
running through, without change, between
ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS CITY,
ST LOUIS AND CHICAGO.
KANSAS CITY AND CHICAGO,
DENVER AND CHICAGO,
Also new and superb
PULLMAN PARLOR BUFFET CARS
on ytrains,
and new and unequaled
PULLMAN neutrality-suspicious. CARS
},4.4 onnight trains
BETWEEN ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO.
The hest and surest connections made in
Union Depots in St. Louis, East St. Louis, Kan
sas City, Chicago and Bloomington.
Ask your own Home Ticket Agent for tickets
via the Chicago e. Alton Railroad, and thus Sc
cure the lowest rates, the quickest time and the
best acco nmo datiOns.
Chicago&AItonR r. r. Ticket o h1ces:
St. Louis-216 North Broadway, near olive
Street, and Union Depot.
East st. Louis--Relay Depot.
Kansas City-S14 Main Street; lo3S Union
Avenue (opposte), and Union Depot.
Chicago-195 South Clark Street, and West
Side Union Depot.
Information as to rates, time. connections,
etc. will be cheerfnlly furnished on application
to ID. BOWES,
Genl. Western Passenger Agent,
ZIG North Broadway. ST Louis, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-06-02

az WRITE FOREs
@CLUB RATES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1892-05-31
FLOWING IN MANURE.

The larger practice of farmers
throughout the state no doubt IL to sp-
ply the manure on the surface of the
overturned burrows OF their sod land,
whether the plowing va. Ia autumn Or
spring, and work II la with some ~ the
different style. 10 implements made for
the purpose. hi. course we believe
commend. itself to professional agrl-
culture a. well as 10 the practical farm
er. AZ the same time there ar. q con-
siderable number of intelligent, ob.ery-
ing farmer. Who spread their msnur. on
the .od aud turn Il under, aud claim they
get equally q. good or better returns
from the manure 80 applied s the other
practice will give.
There are some advantage. from
spreading the manure before the plow.
Ing. II can be carted over the Held
much more easily; the seeds OF all
we.d. Ia the manure are buried out of
the way of the summer cultivation, and
there I. no surface manure la the way of
hoe or culti,ator. IL of course would
d. desirable Ia know which IL the better
practice. Hut the field !. the place Ia
decide the question. Tb. resulting
crops can tell u.. This may or may not
De- an important matter, but would u not
be we'll for our experiment station. To
take up the problem aud make compare
tive tests. To the scientist II may not
h. 80 attractive a. the crossing of plants
or the growing of mushrooms, but may
be- of greater importance Ia the farmer
than either. We In no sense would be
understood by this as not appreciating
the light aud fine work that can be car
ried on In the laboratory and the ofilce.
Hut there I. much connected with the
common work of the farm that still
need. positive kno~leige written out.
such work, because common should not
be entirely skipped, We contend. BY
the stations.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1892-05-31
u,.fs IN MAINE

There ha. never been thorough
Geological Survey made Of the state oi
Maine and We therefore know little OF
the valuable mineral. which may b.
found In our hills. That the precious
metal. exist here has h"en proved by re-
cent discoveries.
Technical knowledge v required Ia
determine the value Of mineral depo.its :
and the object of this notice ]. Ia place
such knOwledge al the service of the
people Of the state.
III, os,r vAich roilovs - tlsrc'yr'
s,a,is
Whenever YOU hnd eHrioHs soRS, a
crystal or a rock mass, which by reason
of II. peculiar formation, IT. weight, ot
Its resemblance Ia metal, Il an object of
Interest and possible profit. you may
send II tO the undersigned. The expres.
charge. In all ca.es Ia be- prepaid. And
az soon q. practible thereafter a report
will b. made to you Of lts oomPo.ltion'
II. uses, aud its economic value, Ian as
.ociatIon of gentlemen having volunteer
e,l Ia pay the cost ofsuch determination)
without charge.
In sending specimens for examination,
give the particulars a. to how u "
found, n ioo.e In the soll. or broken
from a ledge, the quantity that can be
found, II from a vein, state the width OF
the vein. Give all particulars that In
your Judgment would have bearing
upon IL value, that Il, IT. accessibility,
nearne.s to transportation, etc.
Address,
r.. =. DRAKE, state Assayer,
No. II Ia Middle street,
Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1892-05-31
1a1 wolE INDUSTRY.

I'm some sections Of western wiscon-
sin, where the star of empire has neg
lected To scorch the Wild wool away, the
wolf Industry still thriyes. Dropping Ia
upon the honest farmer, along In the
fall, IL would not be out of the common
run To hear this conversation:
"John, have you fed the cowsT
"Ness'T"
And .willed the hogss"
"Yess'r"
"And stopped the wolyess'
"Just q going to, dad"
And, following the boy, you might see
him pour q pail of fresh milk In trough
Of pen where five as lively specimens
of the young wolf as ever were seen tum'
bic each other over In their frantic ef'
forts to he first served.
Follow the man next week With hi'
bag Of wolves and you Will cease Il
wonder what their use IL to be. lie hie'
him straight Ia the office Of the county
auditor, Who, after due Identification o
the wolves, pays him $40 apiece for them
brains them. throws them Into tn
furnace; and the transaction IL CON
plete.
why did the farmer feed them' oh
plainly enough because the summe
bounty IL but i've dollars, while after th
fret of November Il IL doubled.
The farmer aud his boys are usual.
partners In the wolf business-the DO.
catches all the wolves and the farme
take. all the money.-kate Fields Wasl
ington.