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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
AL ron SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Now Cape She Wanted Had Nothing Z
DO With the Case.

Inc Now Cape She Wanted Had Nothing to
Do With the Case.
sft vas lust this way" said the girl
18th the red, gloves: "Jim and Jen came
nver To the house that night, and then
Msud droppods in, and 10 did Charley and
NiII. We besan to play cards, and after
awhfle at whiss and euchre we just natu-
rally dYifted irrso poker.
uPretty soon somebody suggested that
~ raise the limit, and it was put at .
nuarter. with O can't ante. Jim began
10 win then and sat there and saw the
money 1 intended to get that new cape
with 20 into the center Of the table and
none Of Il come back This sort OF thing
went along until got sick and Disguised,
and l proposed that we make the limit 5o
rents"
"Why-e-e-e," broke in the other girl,
!htbat was gambliug!"
nGambNngp said the girl with the req
gloves. III should think it WAS Bat, as
vas saying, my luck kept getting poorer
.nd rnorcr. until it came my deal. Hound
sh.t had drawn in six, seven, elght
and nine Of diamonds with seven OF clubs.
4 threw away the black seven ana made
nm nv mind 10 di.aw for q straIgnt OF
dnsb' The people threw the cards tney
I;.carded rieht in front of me, aud It SO
happened that lot Of them got on Top OF
tho mack. OF courss had to take Inem
~ 10 that I could da,l cards to those who
were going to play, and as did so saw
that the first card on the pack was the ten
Of diamonds.
"Tben I Yves in a quandary. knew that
II could get that card would naVe
straight flush. and that could be sure to
boat ANYBODY round tho table. lklnew
that the chances were greatly against my
getting the five OF diamonds, and WINE
straight or a flush Of the common k1lds
vas within the bounds of possibility
couId not do much with either one. Il
Looked Mt nv chips and saw that had g.
lot Of money invested Then l made up
nv mind to get that ten OF diamonds, ana
got it," dr..
was cheatingl"
"Nobody said 1t wasn't" replied the
girl with the red gloves sharply, "but !
got tho card just the same, and none OF
the rest saw me do it, Then l dealt the
cards to those who wanted them, and the
betting began. Maud put in 10 cents and
Charlie bet 10 cents too. Jen didn't wanr
10 bet. and then Jim came, and he raised
it so cents. / saw that he had Dig haHo'
for he thinks good deal of his money,
md raised his so cents another 90 cents.
The rest OF them didn't want to bet as hign
m that, and Jim raised me another %
cents. That's the way it went, until
borrowed all the money around the tapie'
and Jim had changed couple OF $40 DIS:
Then he called me, and showed MN that
straight flush. He had four of a kind"
"Did you VIM" asked the other girl
"Did VIM" repeated the girl with the
red gloves. sob, no, it was girl out IN
California who won. should say did
win. got just SGT of Mr.. Jim's money!
ssWhat did you do with it?" asked the
other girl.
~ spent 80 cents Of it for motto for
jim, which said, Feed My Lambs I'm
going to spend the rest on my sunday
school class buffalo Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
Tricks Of the Trade.

Some retail silk statesmen have clever
sleight of hand trick that deceives many
purchasers. The little game Is to snatch
mp sample of silk in the presence of a
customer. pretend with violent gestures
10 twist it into rope and then with sud
den hout to shake it free of folds and
creases. Any woman knows that silk such
as will undergo treatment of that sort is
durable. but the woman who buys the silk
and tries the experiment at home meets
with grisvous disappointment. The sales
mans twisting process has been a clever
make believe. Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Walter Ray, formerly employed IN the
tailoring chop of the late A. j. Hall, has
returned from brief visit to his home in
Waterville. He viii engage in canvassing
for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The rush for books at the JOURNAL count
ing room has been very large this week, and
seems to increase as people find out the
merit of the great coupon offers now run
ming in our columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Officer George Simpson of Wstervillc' ar
rived on the 10 o'clock train Saturday IN
charge of Lewis Alord, who was given 80
days in the Jail for drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Mrs. Abby Avery, widow of the late l..
G. Avery, died, Sunday, at the age of 60
years The funeral will be on Tuesday al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Mr.. Julius Hart of Boston has accepted
the position of orgapist at the Congrega-
tional church of this city. He was pupil
of the late Eugene Thaycr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Rev. Henry l.. Griffin, of Bangor was
guest at the North SUNDAY. He exchanged
pulpits with Rev. j. S. Williamson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Mrs. and Mrs. Jesse Hall, who were
here attending the funeral of their son, the
late A. J. Hall, returned TO their home I'D
Damariscotta Mills, Saturday morning
Mr.. Emile Hall, brother of the deceased
accompanied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

There is to be grand masquerade ball at
Meonian hall on "Wednesday night, Feb.
l4th. Monaghan's orchestra of Randolph,
is to furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The new Troy steam laundry in RIVER
eide block is busy place. The proprietor
A[essrs. Bradbury & Morrison, are mucn
pleased with the large business which tney
have succeeded in building up within
comparatively short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Robert II. Thompson was at the Augusta
house Sunday calling on friends. He is
now making his home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

DR.. G. w. Martin reports the child IN
Readfeld, Ruby Lcavitt, who receiveds
severe fracture of the skull recently, 10
be recovering. The danger is over.
was two weeks Saturday since the acci'
Gent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Judge Haskell was at the Augusta housc
Saturday. He drove to this city from Gin
ton through The storm and enj Eyed it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The ladies of The Free Baptist Society
will give turkey supper at their ve.try,
Thursday evening of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Forest Goodwin, Esq, one of the leadi'g
attorneys of Skowhegan, was in the city IN
business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

l.. j. Delano of the Augusta Beef Co.,
went to Pittsdell, Saturday to spend Sun
day at bis home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Seventy-four prisoners in the Jail Satur.
day morning. The numbers are decreasing
gradually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Maynard Bean was kicked in the oacI
Friday afternoon, on Court street, ~.
horse and tadly injured. The ani~.'
kicked ct another horse near BY, m'sslDs
and striking Mr.. Bean. He Narrowly :"
capped being instantly killed. He was con-
fined 70 his bed Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

DR.. S. H. Weeks of Portland was called
here Saturday in consultation with Dr.
Fredericks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Read the I'd Of H. +. Tibbetts in another
column. A special sale for one week Q.
children's closks, of various coiors ID"
styles, also fine line { gloves at very low
prices. The store has been recently pain'eo
inside and presents new and nest appeaf'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Maine dtisens > lsss nize your ~ ,s ~.
r selsy institute at DeeEine lcsS5s.c q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Alphonso Clark was in the city from Sid.
ney, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

For Art Coupons see fsss'
column Of telegraph page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Cotton underwear, h Ii = hose, ous .Sss
I specially, children's woo en- nos .p p...s
kress. double hee and to s,pfice q ,,.s
C. M. Glidden. fepiVu1s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

A. S. Bangs made business trip to Ban.
gor Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

man from Shawmut was taken to the
hospital Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Mrs. John Boardman and child left for
Auburn Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

A. p. Yates of Waterville was in the city
Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Postmaster Lynch will be in Washington
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
Local Matters.

The Boys Curiosity.
"The curious boys investigate
The danger signal where fhcv skate,
And having read the sign they 10
To see how far the ice below
The signboard post doth penetrate"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30

Misses Stella and Maude GoCdell are
with their mother in Maiden, Mass
The usual service Was conducted in fine
church by the pastor on Thanksgiving day
at u O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs W. B. Cutting are making
an extended visit in Kalamazoo with their
son and other relatives. They are not eN-
pected to return for two or three weeks
yet
William \. Gorham. who has entered
the employ of a. =. Ranney, occupies the
tenement connected with the store. having
removed with his family from Antrim,
y. II.
Hon. Homer Goodhue gave a Thanks
giving dinner TO several aged people of his
own generation; Sidney Campbell. Miss
LauIa Stevens, Mrs. Ira GOodhue and Mrs.
Nathan Perkins, all octogenarians. and
the oldest persons in this vicinity.
J. II. Clark went to Montpelier near
the close of last week in the interest of the
town as against the proposed incorporation
of Westminster village. Mr.. Campbell
was expected to return Immediately. but
did not. 1t would seem as if the matter
must have been thoroughly ventilated. and
the honorable members OF the senate have
acted as they did with their eyes open.
The Young ladies of the mission cir
Gle will present a drama for which
they have been preparing on Tues
day evening OF next week in the town
hall and at It's conclusion they will invite
the people present 10 a rainbow supper"
Doubtless the pleasure of the occasion
viii be worth much more than the price
asked
The Valley Creamery association at its
annual meeting elected these officers Pres
ident, c. F. Arnold; secretary and treas
urer, $ NJ. Nutting; directors. II. c.
Barnes, Reuben Miller, j. H. Clark, II. p.
Farr, C.. f. Arnold. The report of the
treasurer shows the association to be in a
very prosperous condition. The butter
sales of the past year were nearly S30,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30
WEST BRATTI,EBoRo

Mr.. and Mrs. F,-F. Gleason are spend
ing a few days with friends in Richmond.
this state.
j. A. Goodenough left Tuesday for New
York, where he remains few days before
sailing for Florida.
The dramatic club are about to rehearse
"My brothers keeper" They intend to
have it ready in about three weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Barrett are spend
ing few weeks with their son, L. E.
Barrett in Brighton Mass
Orson Thayer has moved to Mrs. Bo-
ander's place for the winter for the pur-
pose of caring for the property
l.. f. Clark of Amherst agricultural col
lege and his sister, Miss Florence. of MI
Holyoke college spent Thanksgiving at
home.
The little sale given by the Junior En-
deavor society last week was an agreeable
and successful affair, quite a little sum be-
Ing realized for their mission work.
Rev. Clifford H. Smith and family of
Pttsford, this state, spent Thanksgiving
with his mother Mrs 5. +. Smith. Mrs.
Smith and son Howard will remain until
next week,
Rev Lewis Grout Gill preach at the Con
gregational church Sunday. Subject for
the morning, spiritual Masonry, personal
and public; for the evening at Z o clock,
The life character and preaching OF man
sent from God as a witness of the light
The annual roll call and business meet
ing of the Congregational church occurs
this, Friday, afternoon and evening at the
church. The roll call is at z. NJ, follow
ed by supper in the vestry. The evening
will be taken up with the usual business.
The fall term of Glenwood seminary
closed Monday evening with a very pleas
ant school party, about 20 being in attend
ance. The first of the evening was de-
voted to a program, largely musical, and
the latter part was spent socially, marches,
etc, being interpreted.
The annual meeting of the West Brat
tleboro Cemetery association was held in
the academy building last Saturday 1t
was better attended than the meeting of
last year. The old board of officers was
reelected. Plans for beautifying and i'm
proving the grounds were talked up.
among which were the setting out of trees
and erecting a tool house. The associa-
ton has over S14OO to its credit, the inter
est Of which is to be used for the care of
the grounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30
An Unusual Free Oner.

The world is filled with suffering people who
can't seem to get well or find out what their
trouble is such people oftentmes cannot afford
the time or expense Of a trip 10 the city or the
large fees charged by the best physicians 1t is
Just for these people that Dr. Greene of "a TEN
pie Place, Boston, Mass who Is without doubt
the most successful specialist in curing nervous
and chronic diseases, makes the following extra
ordinary offer. He invites you all TO write HIM
about your complaints, tell him how you feel and
all the symptoms of your case, and he will an
swer your letter free of charge explaining the
meaning of every symptom, telling just what
your trouble is and how to get cured. He makes
plantations are so clear that you understand ex
actly what ails you. And il costs you nothing
ale makes a specially of treating patients
through letter correspondence and it has proved
perfect success. He is also the discJverer Of that
wonderful medicine Dr.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy, Probably you, II ader, have
some complaint which you would like explained
and cured and if you will accept this offer write
this successful specialist about it you will I'M
doubleday be made strong and well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30
WESTMINSTER.

Johnnie Jennson is employed in a
clothing store in Providence, Il. l.
II. c. Lane goes to the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Prindle at Chicopee,
to spend Thanksgiving.
Miss Emma Blodgett is soon to open
dressmaking rooms in company with her
niece, Miss Oral Blodgett, who is expected
next week.
DR.. David Underwood is to take Dr.
Matthew's position and practice at Wal
pole, n H.. as soon as the change can be
made. DR.. Matthews goes to Bellows Falls
B In the ''list of the dead at Montpelier.
slaughtered by the senate on the last night
of the session. appears house bill No. "a,
to incorporate the village of Westminster
Mr. Benjamin T. Moore. superintendent Of
the kurn Hattin home. expresses the graf
itude of himself and the boys Of the home
for the generous contributions of fowls
vegetables, fruit, candy, etc, made 10y the
people of Westminster for the Thanks
giving dinner at Kurn Hattin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30

"Cy' Sulloway, the Republican elect
for Congress from the first New Hampshire
district, will be a character at Washington
Primarily a criminal lawyer in politics
first Democrat, then Greenbacker and
lastly Republican, he has latterly been a
devotee in the ranks of the Salvation Army
and recently married a Salvation Army
captain. He is six feet six inches in his
socks and an earnest and fluent talkeI
Has served as member from Manchester
in the state legislature.
The extension OF the benefits of the
civil service laws TO postal clerks on board
ocean steamers clears the way for sys-
TEN of transfers with the railway mail ser
vice, by which the sea clerks may go back
to land duty, and clerks employed on
trains be assigned to ocean steamers.
The sea clerks are given all their meals
free during the ocean journey and have a
holiday while their vessel is in port, and,
in addition to these advantages, they have
a chance to see something of the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
The Carnival of Days.

A Successful Fair 49, The Mt. HiIburn
Missionary Society and the Attractions
Furnished by Them Last Thursday
Evening.
About s12O was cleared by the Mt Kill
burn missionary society at their fair last
Thursday evening. The five booths repre-
scented five holidays. One of the greatest
attractions during the early part of the
evening seemed to be the April Fools day
BOOTH where unwary customers were
caught and persuaded to pay the sums of
one, two, or three cents for being "sold.
The booth in itself was rather unique,
the top being an immense umbrella. The
drapngs were of red. A very dainty affair
was May day which was presided over by
little girls in white, Maud Cass being the
May queen. The pole was wonNa with
pink and green ribbons, and surmounted
by wreath OF pink roses, from which
hung more ribbons, which were draped to
the sides OF the booth.
Articles made by the children in the
mission circle were sold here. st. Nalen-
tines day. in blue and white, offered "crys-
tallized sweets. which were vended by
young ladies in gowns of the same delicate
colors Hearts OF all sizes were proml-
nent feature in the decorations. The fancy
articles were sold from stall whose icy
cold appearance actually made one SILVER.
A Christmas tree was placed in the cen
tire. and the trimmings were OF evergreen.
Fourth of July, in its gown of red, white
and blue, furnished ice cream to the heated
crowd.
A dainty supper was served in the par
lors. from 6 to 1870. In the evening; an
entertainment, 1.-The carnival of day was
presented April Fools day was treated
in recitation by Master Jay Livermore,
MAY day was a costume dialogue, with mu-
sic, by twelve little boys and girls. typ
ical village celebration OF Fourth of July
with its usual accompaniment OF tin horns,
ETC., had for its chief attractions an GRAFTON
by the orator OF the day, Hon. George
Washington Jones (alias X, W. Roundy)
also a recitation by Master William Hayes
Cupid appeared in a farce entitled st
Valentines day" given by eight young la
dies, with the assistance of Roy Knight
The scene was laid in a select boarding
school, and had for its plot the attempt t.
capture Cupid and compel him to revea
the names Of those who had favored TIT
girls with valentines. a Christmas selec
ton was read by {. II. Osgood, and SAINT;
Claus appeared in tableauX to illustrate ;
vocal duet by Misses Charlotte Day an(
Gertrude Hayes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30

The Turf Field and Farm say 1T was gener-
ally conceded that DO stallion exhibited az tine
recent show az Madison square garden compared
with 81 iuIboul sIrr OF ideal horses In color.
size. action and general behavior they were slu-
ply perfection. One OF the finest OF his get was
Inc two year old AlmahpuL dam Alma Mater
This colt is owned by a n. Kingsley OF Ashuelot.
\ H.. and there was nothing among the two
year-u.dS more beautiful be D. a type ui the
most perfect of horses BE- Is very speedy ana VIII
be- trained next season Aimapoul D. the colt
which has attracted so much attention at the last
TWO Valley Fairs The Turf Field and Farm
publishes au illustration oi AlWaboul. describes
other horses owned hy Mr. Kingsley. and says h-
'n.Iievr- there Is every proms" of bright future
for the light harness wagon horse. aud when the
good times are here again ne VIII Ire found 10 the
front OF the procession with hls great young
horses.
Foot bah games yesterday Fennsy wanna ~.
Harvard q. Chicago Athletic. 4. Dartmouth %,
Holvoke y NJ. G. a Is. Northampton NJ c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30

We take pleasure in calling attention 10 new
advertisement this week of the Equitable and ii,
general agent for Vermont, Mr. W. II. S. Whit
comb of Burlington The Equitable is too well
known 10 need any special commentator al our
hands AS it has for years had more insurance in
force and a larger surplus than any Of its com.
petitOrs Its prompt payments finally revolution
lied the practice of all the companies, until il is
not unusual for claims 20 be paid hytreturn mail
MIR. Whitcomhfs perhaps as well, or better, known
in Vermont than any other general agent He
has long made it practice 10 give the Free Press
every week the sums paid to living policy holders
This, he thinks, is a splendid argument IN favor
of the business. He stands we'll all over the state
and is known TO all our public men. He claims
10 have paid over Si0OO03O TO policy holders
Read his advertisement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-11-30
CAMBRIDGEPORT
Trn,,. Of the. Late Andrew A. wymnn.

Trn't- of the. Late Andrew a. WymRn,
it is seldom;tHat a death occurs in our village
that draws.out the sympathy Of the entire com
munity asidid the death of Hon Andrew A wy
man.. which occurred last week at Montpelier
MIR Nyman was. possessed Of a peculiarly happy,
genial disposition, and his bright face and cheer
ful voice will be pleasant memory to all who
knew him. He q man who was universally
esteemed ana made many warm friends. especial
lY among the young men. over whom he eXerted
an eXcCllt mt Influence From early manhood he
has been Il member of the Methodist church IN
Athens. though attending church here. and has
always been consistent member, a liberal sup
porter, and Christian gentleman of the noblest
He has been connected with the State Sunday
School association, and al the time of his death
was president of the Rockingham Sunday school
association. For many years he has been the
faithful and efficient superintendent of our sun
day school bringing ii up 10 a high standard Of
excellence.
Mr.. Wymau was a fine singer. and in early life
was associated with his brother the late Chauu-
cey Nj Wyman, in conducting musical conven-
tons, and has been called by an expert in music
THE best bass singer IN the county AS leader
Of the choir he will be sadly missed His chair.
draped with Grape on Sunday, was a sad remind
er that We shall hear his voice no more.
Mr.. Nyman was a strong temperance man.
ever ready to lend helping hanC ia any temper
ance work. and the local " c. T. L were always
sure OF one honorary member.
In spite of the Indictment weather the funeral at
his home Friday afternoon was largely attended,
showing the respect and esteem IN which he was
held by all who knew him. Among the friends
from neghboring towns We noticed three mem
hers of the Newiane bank. of which he an
honored trustee. The funeral services were con
Quoted 10y Rev. George Bolster. pastor of the
Methodist church at Athens, and Rev. q. F. Cha
pin of SaXtons River Two appropriate solos
were rendered 10y Fred Merriteid of Newfane
Beside the floral offerings from personal friends
was handsome piece from members Of the sun
daN school
In hs home, which was an exceptionally hap
py one he will he deeply mourued. aud his family
nave the heartfelt sympathy OF all On this sudden
bereavement.