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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

SAVANNAH, GA, April &c, 1889.
Having used three bottles of L. r. r.. for i'm
pure blood and general weakness, and having de
rived great benefits from the same, having gained
II pounds in weight in four weeks, take great
pleasure in recommending it TO all unfortunales
like Yours truly
JOHN NORRIS.
OFFICE OF j. N. MCELRoY, Druggist.
ORLANDO, FLA, April IN, 1Sy1.
MRSSRS. LIPPMAN BROS, Savannah, Ca:
DEAR SIRS-I sold three bottles of p. p. p.
large size yesterday, and one bottle small size to-
day.
The p. P. p. cured my wife of rheumatism, win
ter before last. 1t came back on her the past win
ter and half bottle, 81 90 SIZE relieved her again
and she has not had symptom since.
sold bottle of p. F. p. to "a friend of mine,
one OF his turkeys, smal one took sick, and bis
wife gave it teaspoonful. that was in the even
ing, and the little fellow turned over like he was
dead, but next morning was up following and
well. Yours respectfuIly
j. N. McELRoY.
SAVANNAH, GA, March II, 1891.
MEssRs. LIPPMAN BROS, Savannah, Ga:
DEAR SIRs-I have suffered from rheumatism
for long time, and did not find a cure until I
found T. p. p, which completely cured me.
Yours truly,
ELIZA F. JONES,
16 Orange ST., Savannah, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Fate and the Democracy seem to be
conspiring to make David B. Hill CEN
trail figure in American politics. The fact
that he is being cut and boycottsd by the
Democratic mem beers of the senate en-
titles him to fresh distinction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Chief Arthur is too old a bird to be
caught in Debs' net and declines to 60
into contest against the United States
Debs will know more when he is older.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

AT the Methodist church, Sunday morn
ing, l6 persons were received into full
membership; three by letter, ~ from pro-
baton and one from probation from the
church at St. Adams. One person was
baptized and the sacrament of the
Lords supper administered to 81 commu-
nicants. Next Sabbath the pastor, Rev. f.
II. Morgan, will preach to the new men,
bers upon the subject of christian Lib
erty."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

One thousand and lightweight books
were given out from the Hubbard Free
library, during the month of June; of these
l42 were taken by men, 444 by women, 15l
by boys, and 35l by girls. In subject, they
were divided as follows: fiction, 673 !;
juvenile, Ply; travels, 1916; history, "a
magazines, 81 biography, II; general lit
erature, 10; science, 10; poetry, art 3
The number of readers in the library was
41S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Frank Brown returned, Monday after.
noon, from Rockland, where he went, last
Thursday, on his wheel. He covered the
60 miles of hard road from there to this
city in seven hours and half, which, con
sidering the condition of the roads, was
very good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The Indians on the plains have learned
to fear and respect General Miles. Inc
mots in Chicago will come to know as
much as the savages later on. Horse
sense is more valuable in life than the
teaching of socialists and anarchists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Martha A., wife of Thomas S.
Paul, died, Sunday, at her home on Bow
man street, Farmingdale, of consumption,
aged 10 years. She was the mother of Mr..
Langdon Paul of this city, and of Mrs. L.
A. Rouse of Farmingdale. The funeral
v ill be held at the residence, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

There will be meeting of the Unitarian
Society at the Ware parlors, Thursday
evening for the purpose of considering the
question of selecting pastor for the society.
1t is hoped that there will be full attend
pnca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Walter Wyman started, Monday, for Bar
Harbor, where he will have charge of the
Commercial Union telegraph office at the
West End hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Sheriff f. P. Viles has appointed G. +.
Ham of Bingham, a deputy at that place.
c. F. Brown was formerly deputy there but
he removed to another part of the county,
rendering a new appointment necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

If the weather prevents the holding of
the lawn party By the ladies of the First
Baptist church at the residence of Mr..
Frank Wise this evening the entertainment
will take place at the vestry Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Nickerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Swift, Mrs. B. w. Partridge,
Miss Della Collins and Miss Anna White
were among the passengers from this city
on the Islander, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The State meet of the L. A. w. has been
awarded to Gardiner and will be held here
Sept. 3 Labor day. All the members of
the Gardiner Cycle Club are requested to
be present at the meeting, Tuesday even
ing, to celebrate the fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
GARDINER.

[Citizens who have items of local interest for
the JOURNAL will find a drop box in which to
place them at Blanchard's book store. Collections
from this box will be made daily by the JOURNALS
Gardiner reporter. No article placed in it will be
published unless signed by the bona tide name of
the writer. We do not want such names for pub
LEGATION, but as an assurance that the statements
made are authentic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Robert Fitzpatrick of Washington, was
visiting his son, Evander fitzpatrick, last
week. His daughter, Miss Clyde Gilprat-
rick, who has been cashier for Dolloff &
Durham, returned home with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The Mechanic Street iIustlers defeated
the Randolph Grammar School nine, Satur-
day, % to 10. Talbot and Pottle did bat
terry work for the Hustlers, and Monaghan
and Shea for the Randolphs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

George Kincaid and wife, will leave this
morning for Portland, where they will visit
for day or so, then go to Bethel, to attend
the reunion of the 18th Maine Regiment
Association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Rev. F. d. George and wife left on the
Sagadahoc, Monday, on their way to Bris
tol, n. H., on visit to the former home of
Mrs. George.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Attention is called this morning to Soper
& Co.'S ad of msttings, shades and carpets.
This is special sale of one week and dur
ing that time there are sure to be some
great bargains offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Nina G. Vose, who has been the
guest of Miss L. NJ. Ward, on Danforth
street, went to her home in Waterville,
Monday. Miss Vose is teacher of Latin in
the Higgins Institute at Charleston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Jennie A. Roger Of Roxbury,
Mass, who has been visiting her cousin,
Mrs. E. A. Smith, on fremont street, re
/ turned to her home, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

L. G. Libbey and A. F. Gerald were in
town, Monday, and in company with Skow-
hogan citizens made a trip over the pro
posed route of the new electric road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Croker of Freeport,
arrived Monday, and are guests in the
family of Hon. A. NJ. Spear and c. L.
Andrews, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

W. W. Vaughan's family, who have
been at their summer home in this city, for
several months, went to Northeast Harbor,
on No. IL, Monday. 5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.

The best thing for strikers 20 do is tc
strike for return of Republican rule
Cleveland times are not the times to ag
gravate.-[LowellC Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The publishing firm of Bowden & White
have dissolved, Mr.. Bowden continuing the
husiness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Morrill, and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Webster, left for Belfast, Mon
day afternoon. to join the Maine Press
excursionists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The band concert, this evening, will be
held on the lawn in front of the Universalist
church. A nice programme has been ar
ranged by Prof. Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Rev. J. L. Quimby viii speak this even
ing at the Congregational church in South
Gardiner, on Young Men, Their Pfepara-
tons and Their Responsibilities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
OAKLAND.

Walter Gleason shipped IL fine oxen to
Brighton, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Thomas Sullivan died at her home
in Oakland. Friday night, after a long and
painful sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. S. S. Brown left on the morning
train, Monday. for Boston where she will
remain for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The Bloomfelds defeated the Madisons,
10 to ~, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

John l.. Tenney, whose death occurred
Saturday, was buried with Masonic honors
at Z. M, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

E. A. Longfellow was in Augusta, Mon
day on business connected with Waterville
& Fairfield and the Castine Street Rail-
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Bailey, the lady who fell down
stairs at the Bay View, last Wednesday
died at the city aims house, Sunday night,
from the injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Will G. johnson went to Boston, Monday
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

There will be a public meeting of the
Sons of Temperance at the Unitarian
church this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

r. S. Thomas went to Boston on bust
ness, Monday, and will remain until thu
last of the week. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Superintendent ]. S. Ma1cy of the Maine
Water Company, was here from Gardiner,
YESTERDAY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The thing seems to be catchi--s,. First
Philadelphia manifested determination
to haul her police over the Goals OF an IN
vestigation, and now both Cincinnati and
P.ttsburg are thinking of adopting a SIM
liar policy. These twinges of the mu-
nicipal conscience are too intermittent In
nature, though. to be dreadfully signifi-
ant.-[Norwich Record.
The government revenues fell off fifty
millions last year as compared with the
receipts of the year before. whereas the
running expenses were cut down only
about six millions. 1T is becoming more
and more painfully evident" says the
New York Press, that the craftsmanship
of the present administration is better
adapted to fishing than to finance. -
TKeene Sentinel.
What kind of campaign can the DEM
ocratic party in the north make this fall
in favor of a tariff bill taken from the
hands of the Democratic majority and
patched up in accordance with the whims
of the three Populist senatorsi No won
der Democrats everywhere speak of their
leaders with contempt. In one short year
they have surrendered all their principles
and traditions and thrown the party. in
full flush of victory, into utter demoraliza.
ton Fitch burg Sentinel.
Investigations since the murder of
President Carnot in France show that
the deed was the result of deep laid plot
by a body of law-defying anarchists.
Seven of the number drew lots 10 decide
who should be the murderer, and 1t fell
to Santo. Because the French president
refused mercy to Valiant and Henri, an
archistic bomb throwers. it was decreed
that he should die. And these are the
men to whom America opens wide her
gates. She warns the serpent in her
bosom, and In return feels Its venomous
! sting. Waltham Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

G.F. Terry of the Sawyer Publishing
Company was in Augusta on business, Mon.
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
HALLOWELL.

DR.. Snow of Winthrop, was in the city,
Monday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

President Whitman left on the afternoon
train, Monday, for Bethlehem, N. H.,
where he is to remain for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Joseph Wells of Bath, former resident
Of this city, arrived, Monday, on visit to
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Lillian NJ. Knowles of Brockton
Mass, is visiting Miss Susie Lovejoy for {
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

John II. Mitchell of Skowhegan, was in
the city for the day, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Annie Butterfeld and college friend
Miss Charlotte Jennison, went to Ashburn.
ham, Mass, Monday. z~. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
SKOWHEGAN,

A. L. Weston returned, Monday, from a
trip down river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
WATERVILLE.

E. R. Drummond was in Augusta on
business, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Carl Witherell has returned from two
weeks visit at Portland and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. L. L. Wing and Miss Jennie Nor
ter and sister of Mr.. l.. b. Wing, who have
been visiting him went to Fairfield, Mon
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. IL. W. Hamlin went to Vas
salboro, Monday, on visit to Mr.. Ham
Inns mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

they have been TO visit Miss Nellie T.
Springer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Weber and Miss
Forbes went to Capitol Island, Monday, for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss May Howard of Boston, Mass, 10
spending the summer at the house of her
father in Oakland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Frederick Danforth and children
are occupying the Gannett cottage at SPUR
rel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Gertrude Rowland of Freeport, who
las been visiting her uncle, j. S. Variell,
went to Waterville, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Marcellus Woodward and son
Joseph returned from Yarmolthville, where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Go'ham Jewett, David Dennis, Reuben
Isu I'd Charles Weeks went to Boston
on the Loaf, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. J. =. Rines lost a valuable horse by
collie, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Rev. Woodman Bradbury of Laconia,
H., has been visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Rev. Edward Chase returned to Kenne
bunkport, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
An ARTIFICIAL MAIDEN.
1t 10 Easy Enough to be Beautiful If
You Only Know How. IT,.

Moles and Blemishes on the Face, Moustaches
on Women, Pug or Crooked Noses, Large
Mouths, Outstanding Ears-there is no reason
for putting up with such disfgurements now-a-
days. They, and lots more, are all easily removed
by well-known Surgical and Elec-
trical processes. For years the ~
treatment of such things has been {SsESlA
especially at the John H. Wood "a ~
bury Dermatological Institute, 1as @t
West 4sd St., New York Regular CAFES
Physicians there doing nothing GSG6 T$n
else all the time. Their $50 Page
Book, telling all about it. will be mailed sealed,
toyour aadiess for Ioc. in stamps or silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Vic Tyler of Augusta, is spendin.
her vacation with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Elbridge Tyley, on Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The United Order of Pilgrim Fathers,
will install officers this evening. Refresh
ments will be served after the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. +. j. Bugbee and Miss Mile
Wadsworth, went to Capitol leland, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

M. f. Payne is at home for visit of two
weeks from Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

A letter from California announces the
death of Capt. Brainsrd Brookings, a for
mer resident of Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

B. II. Wentworth arrived from Chicago
and is visiting at Mr.. A. c. Pages, on
Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The otficers-elect of the New England
Order of Protection, will be installed,
Wednesday evening, July Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss VI. Il. Ford, who has been visiting
Miss Alice Jordan, on Lincoln avenue,
went to Waterville. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her CasroriA
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria
When she had Children. abe ssve them Castoria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Robert Pope returned, Monday,
from trip to Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss George Burnham went to Boston,
Monday, on the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Miss Agnes Foss of Bingham, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Daniel Sher-
man, in Randolph, returned to her home,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mrs. Emma Chaloner and daughter, who
have been the guests of Mrs. Joshua Gray,
returned to their home in Boston, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
POSTERS.

The JoURSAL Office is spiendidly equipped to do
1st class shaDe. Cali and secure estimates,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
NOTICE..

In Re ard to Obstruction Of Side
walks.
CHAT. VII, SEC.7, CITY ORDINANCE: Apy
person who shall place or keep any box, barrel
bale, goods, wood or other cumbr0us article on
any street or sidewalk. except for immediate con.
veyance across the same, or drive or lead anv
horse. cow or other animal upon any sidewalk.
shall forfeit not less than one nor more than ten
dollars for each offence.
J. f. BEAN, City Marshal.
Fer ofoef mayor. maySdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

The ladies of Randolph are talking up q
Village Improvement Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Nshumkeag Tribe of Red Men will have
Raising Up" and also a feast of corn
and venison at their wigwam this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. J. B. Oliver who has been here on a
visit returned to his home in Lynn, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Mr.. ard Mrs. w. l.. Powers, went t.
Brownyille Monday, for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

Rev. E. 0. Thayer and Rev. A. T. Ring
old went to the Islands, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
GRADE !.

grade authorship
binding
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Birds REPTILES
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10
GOOD BOOKS (!

The during
able supply its readers the coupon system the standard works of number
nominal figure We present below , series r OF book offers
thing the line of offers which have been made Maine We divide
authorship
highest this but the Of greater
list Of
anywhere offered The
the following list;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-10

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-01-20
Howells as n Boy.

I'm school there was as little litera-
ture then as there is now, and l cam
not say ANYTHING worse of our school
reading: but was not really very
much in school. and so I got small
harm from it," writes William Dean
Howells. ''The printing office was my
school from very early date.
My father thoroughly believed in it,
and he had his beliefs as to work,
which he illustrated as soon as we
were old enough to learn the trade
he followed. We could go to school
and study or we could go into the
printing Office and work. with an equal
chance of learning. but we could not
be idle: we must do something for
our souls sake, though he was willing
enough we should play. and he liked
himself TO go into the woods with US
and enioy the pleasures that mankind
can share with childhood.
I SUPPOSE that as the world goes
now we were Door. His income was
never above $1,000 a year and his fam
ily was large: but nobody was rich
there or then. We lived in the simple
abundance of that time and place and
we did not know that we were poor.
AS vet the unequal modern conditions
were undreamed of (who, indeed, could
have dreamed of them forty or fifty
years ago0 in the little southern Ohio
town where nearly the whole of my
most happv bovhood was passed. -
Ladies Home Journal for December.