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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-28
THREE FIRES.
Were All Traced to the Deyout old
Sexton.

An instance which is analogous to
the loss by fire of DR.. Talmages three
churches occurred in Scranton, Pa,
says the New York Sun. 1t is not in
tended here to intimate that the SINH
larity between the losses by fire in
Brooklyn and in Scranton extended
beyond the surface results, but these
were very similar. The congregation
of the Scranton church was one of the
richest in the city, and the churches
were consumed by fire, one after an
other, until three had been burned to
the ground.
After the third church, and the most
expensive one in the city, had been de-
stroyed, it occurred to one of the dea-
cons of the church, as he sat StrOk1ng
his chin whiskers and looking over
the insurance policies, that he would
investigate the matter. He did not
mention his proposed investigation to
anybody, but quietly secured a New
York detective. and that parsonage,
after several months work, succeeded
in proving the guilt of the sexton of
the church. AS is usual in such cases,
the sexton was the only person in the
whole length and breadth of the town
whom no one ever suspected. He
gained his living from the church, was
devoted to it's interests. and was
solid. substantial and worthy citizen.
Everybody knew him, including the
deacon with the chin whiskers, but it
was proved beyond doubt that the
sexton had set fire to all three of the
churches in succession, and the JUS
tice of his conviction was afterward
shown by his full and absolute con-
fo-e;or, IF tho criro0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-28
STRUCK A PREACHER.
A Bolt from Heaven and Its Terrible
Work.

Monmouth, Ill, June 25.-Rev. H. T.
Furguson, pastor of the United Pres
byterian church at Sunbeam, north
west of here, was struck by lightning
and instantly killed While at work
in his barn His son, who was with
him, was also Frustrated, but will re-
cover Mrs. Furguson rushed to the
barn directly afterward and was so
overcome with grief that if neighbOr
had not arrived she and her son would
have persisted in the flames of the
barn. The roof fell Immediately after
the living and the dead had been
taken out.
Creston, Iowa, June 24.-During a
thunder storm Oscar Watson, aged II
was struck by lightning and killed
while working in a field.
Charleston, W. Va, June 24.-Gen
eral c. c. Watts, United States district
attorney. and his little daughter Lucy
and several others took refuge in a
barn to escape a thunderstorm. A
flash of lightning struck the barn, in
stantly killing General Watts little
daughter and his horse, Quartered in
the stable below. All the members Of
the party received a severe shock.
Chippewa Falls. Wis. June 24.-The
fiercest electrical storm that ever Wis
tied this city ragged here yesterday.
Vivid flashes of lightning and heavy
peals of thunder succeeded one an
other in quick succession, accompanied
by heavy downpour of rain accompa-
MED by a fifty-mile wind. An inch
and a half of rain fell within that
time The residence of Paul Felix
and barn of G. B. Morse were struck
by lightning, the latter being de
| strOyed.
Dodgeville, Wis, June 24.-During
heavy thunder storm the house of
George W. Davey, a farmer living one
mile south of the city, was struck by
lightning and his 13-year-old boy
killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-28
BARGAIN COMPLETED
The ADMINISTRATION CARRIES
OUT THE COMPACT.
II GRANTS THE SUGAR TRUST
ALL IT ASKS.

Half Million Of Sugar Money Well
Spent-An Illinois Democrat Goes
Back on the Party Of Falseho0d'
-Watterson and Dana Pay Their
Respects to the Party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-28

Another large planning mill is being
built at Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-28

senate; and it has been conducted.
from beginning to end, with the ap-
proved intention Of concealing rather
than discovering the truth.
That is all. 1t is quite enough What
are the honest democrats in the house
of representatives going to do about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

11AfFx DA6xAOO0s
Every mother wants her baby to thrive
because healthy child is q happy child.
The question OF how the baby shall be req
Is demanding the attention, as never before,
not only OF the mothers In the land, but OF
the entire medical profession also, because
1t is now realized how much the health ofa
child can be influenced by proper nutrition
during the years Of babyhood. As the re-
suit OF the improper feeding Of the infant,
the vitality OF the child is impaired, and no
grows up weak and puny. In these days
when artificial food is being so generally re-
sorted to for infants, the demand for sub
stitus e for mothers milk has brought out
MANY foods for which great claims are
made. Gustav Mellin, an English chemist,
was the FIRST to discover and combine the
requisite properties necessary for an nrt sr
rational feeding Of infants cOmmenced:
Mellin's Food is the only perfect substitute
for mothers milk, and 1t has done more 10
make babies strong and healthy than any.
thing else that has ever been invented.
Mellin's Food possesses all the requisite
heat and flesh producing and bone-forming
health, vigor and vitality. Infants are ex-
ceedingly fond of 1t and thrive upon II when
nothing else can be retained upon the
stomach. IL they have been weak, fretMl
and troublesome they become happy,
healthy and active; bright eyes, rosy
cheeks, firm muscles and q strong consti-
this excellent preparation. Meilin's Food.
being highly nutritious and easily d1gested,
is also perfectly adapted to the wants OF In.
valids and cOnvaleScentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Robert Louis steven.on,s Method.

The author must know his countryside,
whether real or imaginary, like the hand.
The distances, the points Of the compass,
the place of the suns rising, the behavior
of the moon, should all be beyond cavil
And how troublesome the moon is! have
come to grief over the moon in prince
Otto," and so soon as that was pointed
out to me adopted precaution which l
recommend to other men. l never write
now without an almanac.
With an almanac, and the map of the
country, and the plan of every house, either
actually plotted on paper or already and
Immediately apprehended in the mind, a
man may hope to avoid some of the gross
est possible plumbers. With the map be-
fore him he will scarce allow the sun to
set in the east, as it does in 1.-The Anti
quarry With the almanac at hand he
will scarce allow two horsemen, journey
ing on the most urgent affair, to employ
six days, from of the Monday morning
till late in the Saturday night, upon G
journey of, say, 80 or 100 miles, and be-
fore the week is out, and still on the same
nags, to cover so in one day, as may he
read at length in the inimitable novel OF
'Rob Roy" And it is certainly well,
though far from necessary, to avoid such
"croppers. "-R. L. Stevenson in ldler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
A Horrible Burial Custom.

Prior to the year GAG A. ID. the Japanese
had one of the most horrible burial Gus
toms that can be imagined--that Of bury
ing all the immediate friends and retain
ers of prince or other person of note in a
standing position around the potentate's
grave and leaving them in the earth up to
their necks to perish OF thirst and hunger.
The custom cannot be said to have been
general as late as the date given, for the
japanese records prove that in the time Of
the Emperor Suinin (97-30 b. c. the
burial rites of royal personages were SO
modified as to partially abolish former
crueltics. Speaking of young brother of
Suinin, who died and had his retinue
buried standing around his grave, the old
record says: For many days they died
not, but wept and cried aloud. AT last
they died. Dogs and crows assembled and
ate off their heads. The emperor's COM
passion was aroused, and he desired to
change the manner of burial. When the
empress died, soon after, the mikado in
ouired of his officers if something in the
way of a change could not be suggested.
and one proposed to make clay figures Of
men and bury them as substitutes. " That
this did not entirely do away with the
former custom is proved by an edict issued
in the year GAG A. D.-the date given first
above-which forbid the burial of living
persons and provided penalty for further
adherence to the awful rite.-St. Louis
Republic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Marrxine Worthless Mem.

ask not that girl in love with young
fellow shall weigh every point, writes Ed
ward w. Box in The Ladies' Home Jour
nal. Women were not created that way,
and love is not conducive to that sort of
all around open eyed care and prudence.
But one thing do ask of her-if she mar
ries a worthless fellow who has no bust
ness ability with her eyes open she must
not complain afterward If she finds that
all the other graces of manhood are as
naught, in the long run, before that one
great incompetency in o man. An incom-
petent business man is only shade better
than a morally deficient man, but only a
shade. 1 care not what young man earns
when he asks a girl to marry him-if IL
Is only S. week-so long as he has a sin
cere love for his work and an honorable
determination to succeed in it. The IS
per week will soon grow into $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
IT PAYS 70 Be: a KICKER.
me Man Who Kicks Generally Gets IN
Best of Eve rything.

Best OF Eve rytnlnBs
II pays to be a "kick en-" 1t Is the man
who .skicksn and demands to DO shown
the chart who gets the best seats In the
theater. while the meek, unresisting man
who simply goes up and passes In his
money is placed at the rear OF the parquet
circle behind post.
The KICKER always gets clothes that
Al him because the tailor is afraid to Offer
him a misfit. But 1t is in the resta urant
that the .'kicker'' is seen at his best.
The other regular patrons Of the place
were in the habit Of coming in. Quietly
giving their orders, patiently waiting foi
their checks and then going away. The
..kickern would pound ON the table II a
waiter did not Immediately come forward
to serve him.
He was in the habit of sending back
dishes that didn't please him.
If the coffee wasn't piping hot, he would
send word for the manager to come ut
once. and to him he would offer violent
complaint.
He upbraided the walters if they were
allow in bringing a napkin, and II, when
he arose to depart, there was no waiter at
hand to give him the check and help him
with his coat he ratified spoon in a cup
In order to express his disapproval.
In these various ways did he demon
strate his caddishness, vulgarity and III
breeding. With what results
When he comes into the place, the man.
ager meets him at the door to take his hat
and then makes desperate gestures at the
walters, who are attending upon other
customers.
When he is seated at table, waiter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
A Good Use FOR Old Flannel.

Do not throw old flannel or garment
into the ragbag. Cut the best pieces froll
any blanket or garment which is pas
wear; then take piece OF, strong calico fo'
foundation, the width of an ordinar:
sized bedstead and about half the length.
Lay this fiat OH table; then tack pieces
of flannel ell over evenly, several Layers
thick. Afterward cover both sides with 4
pretty colorcd cretonnc. This will make
nice warm covering for the feet, which
will be much appreciated on cold nights
1t should be run across q few times afael
the outside is put on to make the pieces
inside firIngr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Daily gsanftte 5pnrnat.

CARDe OF THANKS. OBITUARY NOTICES, RES
OLUTIONs or RESPECT, ETC., viii be charged
OF the rate Of ten cents per lire. No charge
less than seventy five cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-,
rERTAINMEHTs, whose object Is the raising of
money will be charged at the rate Of fifteen
cents line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, will be
excluded from our local columns, ey cept such
our advertising columns, and will be run I'M
der o separate head on the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the Jour
NAL promptly will confer favor by notify
Ing the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Purpose.
They came with fear and trembling.

They came with fear and trembling.
Papa" faltered the girl, I'VE cannot
live apart. Forgive us, forgive us!'
Bless you, my children, . rejoined the
elderly party with the red face, who but
short time previous had forbidden the
lover to enter his house and had informed
his daughter If she looked at the young
sprig again he would wiring her neck
For, 7" he unused when they had left
him, there is nothing like hostilities to
precipitate an engagement.
Saying which, he winked at himself In
the bevel edge mirror Opposite. Detroit
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
What Was Her Motiye2

''Just think That Miss Parrotte, who
went from here as missionary, you
know, has married one of those horrid
Youth Sea islandersr"
Eyes, heard about it. l don't know
whether her motive was one of revenge or
sentiment The fellow she married ats
the man she was engaged to."-Indian-
apolis Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Said tailor yesterday: at makes
wonderful difference how you get into
coat, and one which will be shown after
you have worn it while. Some put on
coat and do not get all the way into it. If,
when coat is put on at first, it is well
drawn on it will become set to the pers,
and from then will appear neat. A gar
ment soon becomes set and will remain
taat way till worn out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

st. John the Baptist society will present
lie Desespoir de Jocrisse," with the fol-
loving cast of characters Mr.. Plumet,
Edward Doyon, Jocrisse, l.. j. Plant, Lof-
lutte, John Cramier, Jr., Scopette, E. E.
Bennett, Giffard, C. A. Miron. 1t is be-
ing rehearsed twice week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Whole cloves are now used to extern,i-
nate the merciless and industrious moth.
It is said that they are more effectual IA
destroying agent than either tobacco, CAM
phor or cedar shavings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

A man and his wife had row the other
day about pig. The madam requested
the aid of the police in the dispute and one
of the officers went to the home, but before
he arrived Tip" Shaw had sold the porker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
9peeial advertisements,

small advertisements not exceeding four line
thirty words) coming under the head OF WANT
IN. FOR SALE, To LET, LOST, TO- will be tnseftec
two times for Is CENTS three times for IS cents anc
one week for so cents, advance payment
In sending by mail, remittance Of postage stamps
or postal note should be made with order, a.
the charges are too small to open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The letter boxes about the city are being
supplied with metallic plate on the front,
bearing the instructions, which is q great
improvement on the paper ones formerly
in use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The Li.hgow library building is being
finished inside and partitions are put
up, and an idea msy now be had as to how
it will look, regarding the location and for
nation of the rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Prof. Pearson, organist of St. Marks
Episcopal church 10 now prepared to re-
ceive pupils for lessons on piano and organ,
voice culture, &C. For terms address, Prof.
Pearson, 10 Spring ST., Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mr.. Julius Hartt will receive limited
number Of pupils 10 piano playing.
Qeschctizky method.) Applications may
be made by letter to 65 State st., Augusta.
oct3dlm0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Miss Blanche Davis left for Lynn, Mass,
Tuesday morning, where she will be trained
for q nurse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Miss Mary and Susan Ross started Tues
day for Utica, n. Y, where they will
remain for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Local notice.

Miss A E Forsyth will open dress max
ing rooms at IS Court street. corner Sewall,
and viii be ready to receive customers,
Oct. %. oc24itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post
Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Com
rades are urgently requested to be present
as there will be muster and other bust
ness of Importance to come before the
meeting AZ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mrs. G. D. Haskell has made quite ex-
tensive repairs to her handsome house on
Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
DELEON, TEXAS.
MEssRs. LIPPMAN Bros, Savannah, Ga.

GENTs-Pye used nearly four bottles of p. p. P.
was afflicted fir m the crow, of my head 70 the
eoles OF my feet. Your p. p. p has cured diff
Guilty of breathing and smoiheriug, palpitation of
thu near, and relieved me of all PAIN ne no tril
was cosed fof ten years, now can breath through
IL readily.
have not slept on either side for two year.,, IL
fact, dreaded to see night come, now l sleep
soundiy in any position all night.
am 50 years old, but expect soon to be able to
take hold OF the pow handles; feel proud was
lucky enough to get T. T. r., and | heartily
recommend it to my friends and the public gen.
orally. Yours respectfully,
A. N. RAMSEY.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Comanche.
Before the undersigned authority on this day,
personally appeared A. N. Ramsey, who after be-
inn dnly sworn, says on oath that the foregoing
abatement made by him relative to the virtue of
p. p. p. medicine is true.
A. M RAMSEY,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this, August
4th, 1891.
j. NJ LAMBERT. N. r.,
Comanche Co., Texas.
d&wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Try Magnetic Cough Syrup. For sale at
the Guppy Drug Store. sepl4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

One enthusiastic Augusta young man be-
lieves that an athletic club should be or
ganized here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
pssss eAs II

LNOR SALE-Peanut tnfy sold this week at
H IL cents per pound made fresh each day.
The Candy Store, Cony street, East Side.
Oct23dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

TyOR SALE DRUG STORE fixtures and stock
Il to be sold cheap. If you are going to open
drug store we can save you $500.
oct22d1w* A. HALLET u Co., Bath. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

" ANTED- Everyone to know that they can
w have oysters fresh from the shell delivered
Sunday morning, also the best Of crackers Provi
dence River, 40 cents quart. Hotel johnson.
oct6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

1t is believed that the Kennebec Jail will
not have as many tramps this winter as
last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

small FANNY 0iS y in
woman Address "Housekeeper," Halowell, Me.
f,uk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Charles Holway of Auburn, was in the
city yesterday visiting his father, Oscar
Holway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

NyANTED-A capable girl to do general
w Homework. Apply at JOURNAL Office.
: nolon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mrs. G. A. R,bertson went to Boston on
the TO- 10 A. NJ. train yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Miss Jennie H. Taylor left for Maple
wood, Mass, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

to know that Domestic
wv Cream Bread is still on top, 500 loaves sold
daily. Fresh bread and hot rolls every day at
noon. All orders delivered. Domestic Bakery
opposite JOURNAL Office, F. NJ. Hayes. proprietor.
oci15dtf
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The front of the Gushing & Pond fish
market was painted yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Miss F. R. Burbank took the 10 10 train
Tuesday morning, for South Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

NyANTED-A few gentleman boarders at
w No. Flagg Street Place. Neat, pleasant
rooms and good board. Mrs. w. F. Walker
sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

UyANTED-People to leave orders for avn
w ings, tents, flags and hammocks ut Dudley
& Lynn's where book Of sample awning cloths
may be seen. H. s. Lord, 100 Commercial St.
Bath, Maine. may24dn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Ladies' to know that they can
w have their fine laces done up in Hrst class
manner at IS Arsenal st. Mrs. l.. Degrsndy.
Oct2OdlW+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

experienced table girl for
w country hotel. Address, o. M. ST. JOURNAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

E1OR sALE-A light driving horse. Inquire
u at "a CHI pei St. oct2Odlw%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Msnley Morrison was visitor to the
city from Clinton. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Mr.. C. B. Morton left for Hyde Park,
MSS, yesterday morning.

About 30 Augusta people went t. Boston
Yesterday on the excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

SPECULATION OPEN
- to all; try our syndicate system of specola-
ton; increase your income; information free:
send for circular. THOMPSON & DERR Co., 80
W all street. New York LISA, &wed4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

NOR SAIlE-Four elegant upright pianos
II practically new. Will be sold at very low
prices on easy terms Of payments, Would like to
exchange for one Or two oraatus. In part payment.
G. s. Downing. No. 2o7 Water ST., Augusta, Me.
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