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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-22


glistened shining red berries.
Miss Samantha fitted here and there like
a little snowbird. At last all was ready,
and after while the guests began to as
semble. All that little Percival had desig-
mated and good many more. Last of ali
came James Podgett, Esq, arrayed in a
brand new suit of large gray plaid, green
necktie, and red silk handkerchief peeped
coquettishly from his coat pocket.
Miss Samantha, after greeting them all
most cordially. invited them to dinner
They passed into the dining room two by
two, in great solemnity. quite overcome
by the grandeur OF the occasion But when
they saw the table which fairly groaned
beneath its weight of good things, two
turkeys, cranberry sauce. mince pies and
all the other adjuncts of first-class Christ
mas dinner. their tongues soon loosened
and conversation and good fellowship
reigned supreme
James Podgett, ESQ, kept them in con-
tinual state of exhiliration by his sly and
witty sayings. and his eye rolled and twink
led so that Grandmother West remarked,
cit. alone. was enough to make a body
laugh, let alone him being so comical his
self"
After a hearty meal and an hour or two
OF conversation. In which each one We'd
with the other to see which could be most
entertaining. the guests departed. and the
sun went down on the very happiest day
OF Miss Dawson's hitherto dreary life.
Yes. the guests departed but the memory
OF Miss Samantha fingered in the breast
of James Podgett. Esq. He was so charmed
by her gentleness and kindness and the
dignity with which she presided over the
Christmas dinner that he had a longing
TO see her again. Accordingly ne called. and
each time he called he discovered some
thing new 10 be admired In her and at
last one evening they were sitting before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-22

'o 1hc Deli- pert boy in livery
opened the door. and partly closed 1t again
"en ne saw little Miss Samantha, shrink
Ing and shabby.
"ot Is 1t you want?' said he. i've
eo'''s 10 sew Tor Mrs. Carleton" Miss Sa-
'a iNaue answer. We'll, you should
ave went TO the servants hentrance wot
on earth do you mean by coning An 49, %,
III DO so tomorrow. IL you'll he kind
enough to show me how to get to it. sold
Miss Samantha. weak with fright CO.
tibet you do. them" said the boy: but come
In this way now, and I'll send word nm
TO the missus." She entered the large bali
and. nervously seating herself. waited some
time. AT last a neat-Iooking maid servant
appeared and announced that Mrs. Carrie
ton was In the nursery and would see her
there She accompanied the girl upstairs
to large and cheerful room filled with
every conceivable toy. with which to de-
light the heart of childhood.
Mrs Carleton spoke kindly to her. $50
you are here on time. Miss Dawson. i
see i may depend upon you. Lay aside
your bonnet and shawl, and / will show
you what work have for you to do" A
little child with long. golden curls Law
upon a couch. and regarded her curiously,
with beautiful mournful eyes. What a
pretty boy" said Miss Samantha. en-
deed. he Is" answered Mrs. Carleton
This Is little Percival, our only child. /
always call him baby, though he is nine
years Old The boy arose as his mother
spoke. and Miss Saman;ha's eyes filed
with tears. Little Percival was hunch-
back. "Ah. Miss Dawson" said the moth
er. quick TO read the look of sympathy,
"he is so happy and patient and good and
we are going TO take him across the big
ocean TO see famous doctor. and when
he comes back We hope he will be well and
straight and strong. Now. here is your
work. and she brought out piles OF white
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-22

The REGAL Mandolins and Guitars are
made exclusively by us and their excellence
has coined the phrase among connoisseurs,
"Perfection MusicaIIy and Mechanically"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
AUGUSTA TEACHERS
HOLD Their First Association Meeting. rrida,
Afternoon.

The teachers of Augusta held their first
/ meeting, ,terday afternoon, at the gram
mar school building on State street to
elect officers for the ensuing year.
The teachers from the city schools as
well as from the rural schools came out In
full, making the attendance large and the
meeting interesting
The officers elected are as follows
President Weston Lewis, principal of
Williams Grammar school; vice prcsi-
dent, >. ]. Graves, principal of VIM. H.
Smith Grammar school; secretary Miss
Perry; executive committee for three
months, Prof. Cooke, high school, Miss
Lottie NJ. Harrington, Williams district
and Miss Emma Clark, Village district
After the election of officers, question
box was passed around and the following
questions were asked and answered
What method can be used to prevent
pupils from dropping paper in the school
yardS' Do the teachers wish to have
class exercise continued?n "In performing
examples in addition should children he
allowed to count on their fingers, or by
the aid of marks" How prevent whisper
ing?" What position is best for writing In
class work. How can instruction be
adapted to call made up of 80 per cent
of brilliant pupils and 80 per cent of those
below the averagcf" What shall teacher
do with a scholar who stays out Of school
when it is not necessary, in a district
where there is no trua fficer?"
The convention voted to hold the meet
ings on the afternoon of the first Friday
in each month, If it could be so arranged
with the committee Of each district. The
executive committee was instructed to
procure talent outside Of Augusta to speak
before the meG tings; the expense of the
same to DO met by Assisting the members
of the association. Many of the teachers
entered into sharp debates which resulted
in awakening good interest throughout
the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

tie indiscretion in eating, he may be able to
do nothing al all. He isn't capable of con-
tinuous and vigorous effort His bodily dis
comfort affects his mind. Even when he
knows just what is the matter, he negleCl5
the simplest precautions and the simple
treatment that would cure him. Most Of
dyspepsia starts with constipation, and con-
stipation can be cured. Constipation is the
cause of nine tenths of all human sick
ness Some of its symptoms are sick and
bilious headache, dizziness sour stomach,
loss of appetite, foul breath, windy belch-
ings, heartburn, pain and distress after eat
ing All these are indicative of derange-
ments of tn liver, stomach and bowels,
and all are ,aused by constipation. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the quickest,
easiest and most certain cure for this condi-
ton They are quick, but not violent in
their action. There is nothing about them
that will give the system any shock. They
not only relieve Immediately, but if taken
according to irections, they will absolutely
cure. You 10 not become a slave to their
use" They are different and better than
any other pill or preparation offered for the
same purpose. Almost all druggists under
stand this, and are conscientious enough TO
tell you so. The druggist who tries to sell
YOU substitute is not safe man from
whom to buy medicine. If you will send
your address. we will send you a sample
package, containing from to doses, and
you can see exactly what the Pellets
will do for you.
If you will send Al one-cent stamps TO cover
cost of mailing oniy, we will send you FREE the
most useful medical book ever presented to the
public. This is DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser. in Plain Language; book OF
zoos pages. profusely illustrated the great ex
peuse Of preparing which has been covered by a
sale OF $4,000 copies at the regular price, 81 8
per copy. Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, No. IS, Main Street. Buffalo n. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

THERE is a nice dis
tinction between
cheap clothing, and
clothing cheap. The
former is false econo-
my, the latter true.
Don't forget that
there is as much loss
~ 1859
in paying too little
as in paying too much.
We are very criti-
cal as to the value as
well as the sty'e of
the goods we place
on our counters.
We consider that it
is for our interest to
make the purchasing
power Of our custom
ers' dollars as great
as possible.
G. II. MASON,
The One Price Clothicr,
| q 9 Aliens Building,
Augusta, Maine.
ununu1>on1nn s6nnSbcus,a Ue1ae1s2exn1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
Harvest Sunday.

Tomorrow will be Harvest Sunday at
the Winthrop Street Universa'ist church,
and that means that the audience room
will be appropriately and fully decorated
with the fruits of tho season from the
farms, orchards, gardens and woods The
sermon by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Hayden,
will be appropriate to the harvest time,
and the entire services of such Interest that
the pews should be entirely filled. 1t is
expected that Mrs. Hill Will occupy her
nlace in the choir for the first time since
her return from Europe. A special song
service has been arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
SUPERIOR COURT.
September Term, Judge Oliver G. Hall, Presid.
ing.

Sheriff, K. f. Norton,
Clerk, W. S. Choate,
G. W. Heselton, County Attorney.
f. A. Small, Stenographer.
Augusta, Oct /.
John p. Chase VS. Edward A. Parkman.
Whitehouse q Fisher for plaintiff, f. +.
Beane for defendant. This is an action
to recover for labor of self and horse and
apparatus and tools in moving the old
Fuller house in Hallowcll from it's looa-
ton near Milliken's mill to Greenvlle
street. The plaintiff says that in the first
place he agreed to move the building for
$780, but that after getting at work he
found the situation had been misrcpre-
scented to him and he went to the defend
ant and told him he could not do the work
for that money, and the defendant there
upon told him to go ahead with the work
and move it and he would see him paid
when he got through The plaintiff claims
that he is entitled to recover o fair COM
pensation for the 81 days that he worked,
and S125 would be n reasonable sum. He
admits payment OF s15 The defendant
SAYS the plaintiff went upon the ground
and looked it over and agreed to do the
work for $40, the defendant to bring the
tools from Gardiner and return them
that this contract was never varied, and
that he by request of plaintiff paid the
men and other bills connected with the
work; that he has already paid out 1887
on the work, which should have been ac-
complished in 10 or II days instead of p :;
that plaintiff was intoxicated the greater
part of the time and his misllirccton of
the crew was actually detrimental to the
progress.o of the work Verdict for the de
PENDANT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
kENNEBEC
SAVINGS BANK,

Trustees:W. p. Whitehouse, John r. Hill, p
o. Vickery, M. V. B. Chase, Oscar HoIway
John w. Chase, Geo. e. Macomber, II. III
Heath, T. J. Lynch.
Deposits received and placed on inter.
est the first day Of every month, and are
exempt by law from taxation. All &C.
counts are strictly confidential.
W. G. BOOTHBY, Treas.
may2Sdt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT.
Augusta Citizens TO Have an Opportunity TO
Near Miss Harriet A. Shaw.

Do the citizens of Maine realize that, OF
the numerous reasons for pride in our
State. not the least among them are our
world renowned native musicians, Mrs.
Annie Louise Cary Raymond, Madame
Nor,lica. Mrs. Emma Eames-Story, and,
mar excellence, the distinguished harpist,
Miss Harriet A. Shaw of Boston, who will
appcar for the first time in Augusta, or
Friday evening. Oct II. Her early school
DAYS were passed in our city at st
Catharlne's Hail. Her education was con
timed abroad and later were developed
those musical capabilities that have
rendered her world -renowncd. In Eng
land her musical ability was still further
developed by receiving instruction from
the Welsh harpist to Queen Nictoris, be
fore whom she had the honor of playing
at the desire of Her Royal Highness.
During the summer of 1894 Miss Shaw
was engaged to play with the Roya
Orchestra of Dresden, Germany, which
brought her distinguished honor. 1t ma.
be of interest to those who Will have tn'
pleasure of hearing her, next Friday even
ing. co know that to gain such nigh honor
has not been without tell, a daily Iui
having been to practice seven hours mel
not fulfilling engagements, and four wnel
playing In public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05
Foot Ball, Today.

There should be large attendance at
the foot ball game at The Augusta driving
park, this afternoon, at o'clock. between
Cony and Waterville High schools. The
Cony eleven has been playing good ball,
this season, having defeated the cracl;
Gardiner High school tam, Wednesday.
10 to t. Everybody interested in this
sport should get a move on and attend to-
days game.
The Cony team will line no as follows
Right end, Hewins; right tackle. saw
yer; right guard, Savage; centre. Ear
rows left g1ard, Miller: left tackle, Jack
son; left end, GannCtt; quarter back.
Gratfam; right half hack. Sorihner: left
half back, Pratt; full back, May. captain }
The Augusta Bicycle Club will take q
run to Camcen, Sunday, leaving the clut
room at 6 o clock sharp. All wheelmen
in the city are invited to join the club on
this run. Dinner will be served at the
Bay View house. Camden harbor. Cam.
den is noted for its beautiful mountain
aud ocean scenery, and picturesque drives
The club intends TO max this run tho
most enjoyable of the season and all whc
take. the trip are assured of a pleasant
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

In the column of special sales it will be
well for oar readers to realize that through
the enterprise of the merchants repre-
sented every article offered is expected
and intended to he an actual bargain,
very much below regular prices. If these
sales are properly appreciated and patron
and enlarged this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

It is seldom that life is taken from ana
given to a family within "a hours. The
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. David Mariner
will rejoice with them in the birth OF a SOU
at1lP. M.,Thurs av night, and also share
their sorrow at the death of another son.
Earl. aged years, 6 months and days,
who was taken from them at A. NJ
Friday. The funeral will he held, Sun
day, at p NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

The dyspeptic car.
ries a dreadful load
on his back. It seems
as if he were really
made up of two men.
One of them aiubi-
tious, brainy ard en-.
erg cite ; the 9th 7
sick. listless, peev h
and without force e.
The weak III n
weighs the other one
down. The dyspep-
tic may be able to do
pretty good work one
day, and the next day
because of some lit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-05

The members of Hampton encampment
81, I. o. .. T., of Fort Monroe Va /,
have been recently notified of the delfh #
enc of the members, the first TO occur in
p years. This j. remarkable Harry II
Davidson Of this city is member Of tn
encampment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-27

to state that he shipped irrigated straw.
berries and they wilted aud slumped down
In one night. This shows thut exnrri.
ence Is better than theory. Experience
Las also proven that strawberries gather.
I'd shortly after heavy rain will not
bear shipment.
Growers OF strawberries for family use
may adopt thu samc plan us the one out.
lined FOR large growers, hut with modi.
ilcnt.ons to suit. The main poiut Ia
hear Ia mind IL to give each plant from
twelve To eighteen square Inches
81 a., roo c,iIa Ia beds Tour to ily ,,l
around them. These beds hold three rowe
Of pants mud can be cultivated and tn,
berries picked from the walk without
trampling on the bed. 81
Strawberries are generally divided Into
two clnssos. One known as market Der.
res, aud the other as fancy table berrics
thc truth Is all well cultivated and well
itpcned berries are fancy table berries,
came varieties pleasing me taste. and my
varieties pleasing another. Berries that
nre grown for distant markets have ~
lie gathered while In very firm, bali
ripe and consequently sour condition.
otherwise they Will not carry. Corsc-
uucntly the hardest and flripcst vuri-
cites with high color are selected for this
purpose. Wilson's Albany was for many
years considered unsurpassed as ship.
ping berry. but Ii has been superseded
10 this section by tho Michol. an Arknu.
sas berry. and the Newman, a South.
crn seedling OF Chas. Downing. Roth
VI these berries nre valuable for their
cxtrrme earliness US wei as shipping
qualities. The reports OF the various eS.
detrimental stations speak very highly
OF the following varieties, namely:
Arcmn---As tho most valuable OF all
late berries,
Crawford.-As the Apollo Of tho straw
berry lnd.
Gfcenville-As one Of the crowned
queens Of berry kind.
Louisc-The princess OF all berries,
other In the hands of Il gardener or
fnncy grower.
Rio--As new variety adopted to poor
nni thirsty land.
Saunders--As n grand and beautiful
berry.
Shnrplcse- U Unsurpassed, but of Irregu.
lar form.
Shucklcss.-As strickly garden berry.
When fully ripe the cap adhereA TO the
stem as with the raspberry. tho berry
coming off ready for the table.
Splendid-So deep rooted ny to be u
complctc master OF drputb.
Timbrei-rhc latest tine berry yet
produced,
Van Dcman--The best extra early
berry yet introduced.
Thcsr varieties nrr now being Vested
In Soutl, Texas. and We shall await with
the greatest possible Interest," the repnrt
for II Ia certainly fact that both Mex
leo aud California far surnnss rs in the
strawberry business, although nur soil
and climate are both very suitable for It.
In conclusion tho cultivation of straw
berries is business adapted 10 females
tnd children. Many q hard pressed lady
could tighten her burden by ,1ltyuting
nj tho homestead, rnd the
children could assist in picking and NOR
Lcting. Nome are 50 apt ns girls In this
particular. they are not only nimher than
lnen. hut they have better aye for color,
rnd thercf, ro pick more uniformly rs TO
iipencss. A. Whitaker.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-27
TEXAS AT ATLANTA.


Letter from VII. w. w. DcNtcr In
reference TO Our Exhibit Cars.
The following letter has been received
by Mr. j. NJ. Cotton. president of the
Houston Business League:
Mr.. j. NJ. Cotton. Houston. Texasi
Atlanta Exposition, November 20 1886
My Dear Sir: Our exhibit cars are not
only In the grounds. but have one OF the
most prominent situations, attracting az
tenuon and interest that is Simply as
founding. Yesterday feel continent len
thousand people passed through Them.
We have heard out one verdict, and that
was "splenuld," "Cnexevnud." exc. we
feared lnat California mlgilt riv,u ana
perhaps eclipse us Ga iru.,s, but / a.n
proua 70 SAY they "s.e MT IN i..' Or
beautiful pears from the cOas, country,
toDiLcoo, rice, sugar, cotton ana otusr
prouucts suIpass any We i.dNe scvn. h''d
inc executive Officers OF the Exposition
concur Win the gene, opihioh 1islt
Texas has crowned herself with credlt.
This conuit!on Of Affairs, | ass.rc Ssu,
Is very gratifying TO ne, and 1 ieel that
the houston business League has uC-
complished WORK that sh9uil be ieTnf!-
cd with membership or 5gp at the nst.
/ have distributed SO FAR about 3JvJJ
pieces OF literature, have auout l5JVJl
left. VIII need more In short time.
thing on the grounds, and Texas is the
only State that Is allowed an exhibit In
cars. This gives us an individuality and
attract.veness that IS very valuab e. II
was widely circulated In Texas dusing my
hard struggles for this exhibit that We
could not enter the Exposition grounds,
and for the benefit OF the lncrcdulous
and doubling ones ! wish you would pub
llsh this fact. or this entire communion
tlon, II you SEC proncr. As president NJ
the Houston Business Lcngue, you must
feel n lofty rrlde In the grand work &C
corrnlshed by IL despite the Obstacles and
nreludires We had 10 srrmonnt In doing
So I can assure Won "T"vna Is accorded
distinction everywhere. To-day we were
honored with invitati~ns IN the Louisiana
reoention" IN worian's building. where
we dlnnd with Governor Nichols aud
rtaff Director General Crl'ior hrs shown
Tho Tc~as Communication r'arlted at.en Ton
December u Ie Tcvns nov and trust,
u.ith n ver" Inv round trln rate saw sif
or s'F IN have inN rerans hove on Tint
occasion Fo-,rg TO hear from you soon.
l am. very truly.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-27
SOME IMPORTANT ARRESTS.
A Turk Charged With Poisoning Old
Man Ham.
TIE STOMACH HAD BEEN ANALyzED.


beaumont Texas. November GA den.
Wy sheriff arrived from Sabine Pass this
Al'crnoon, having in charge Albert Rep
hei' young man who claims Turkey az
MS place OF birth. who had boon arrested
on me very serious charge OF numbering
ah old 'nan named Ham. who suddenly
died at his homo In Sabine Piss on tbe
hight OF Monday. November II.
liam, with his wife and daughter. con.
quoted sort OF hotel or boarding. house
AZ the Pass and Reopen wa. employed
lhereln Az waiter. On Monday. November
H. the old man went of hunting and re.
turned late In the afternoon. somewhat
tatigued. but gave every appearance. of
vigorous health. lie ate a hearty sumner
ana Few hours afterwards was a cofpso
Friends OF Ham, became suapioIous nm,
ne mad been foully dealt win. IN fact.
the impression that he had been poisoned
became so universal that his ptomn,,l,
Mas removed aua sent to Galveston Tor a
shn.h.Sai analysis. lnU stomach MAS no.
~ a,nsu aIter lew Gays and tne onemist
.ebVrteu the disuoyc, y OF sIrycunine slI
heleht 10 cause uoQtn
~ Iulet Investigation was then made by
~, ny / Si'laens OF SABINE PAS, wnich resulted
~ h4N OVhe.uslo1 mat Tue poison had prrn
paced IN mamma supper aul the cIretInn
s.lntlhl evidence against nepDrh M.
.-Nheu builiyleut To swear cut a warf,,ut
iof ms hriuat.
:, a humoer OF witnesses came up from, The
ass thlH nitelnOon. anu they viii prop.
NY 50 ovivte tne gram Jury TOMORROW.
snctiH bfoussuru OF Lafale,te La
atflNeN IN beauinunl on tns sah ila !,
,ast hlght anu returned home on the MI,
ua,n. having In custody neg. o man
bhtng the name OF birdie De a. MI ID
VINO Is suspected OF being tho 4 al ,s.,'o
tialally assaulted u young white man In
Nv Nv - sHv AS Friday night, tue parAyu-
mornings Post DE baptiste was can.
tured az he got of the trucks OF a fire. Rt
no S Nv s snis si'y iEat s9tgrday af'er,
telegram had been previously received
Ewing 0escrip Ion OF the rariy wants /.
~ bapls.e answered the dosc,ipi ion 10
was notified OF tho arrest. The shsrIII
thlnks he has the right party
LATE yes,erqay, ntter"o N Marshal Lang.
who is wanted In Warren. Tyler county
on the charge OF assault with intent 10
murder, From what Tne Post cofrcsnon.
uent can learn II seems Rons and a
arty whose name can not be secured
lnduiged ~ crap shooting Sasuruav
nieht' Hens won the money nui the
other party insisted on Its beng returne T.
when Rens struck him IN the head vi h
u shovel The reports this afternoon are
mt Tie Injured man Is not expected to
county officials have been notified OF the
arrest
today received their new dry press brick
machine and VIII put II In operau-n last
as soon as Il can be ereeted.
Mr., George Byrcs OF Houston is in the
city as stenoEranher In case now Or
trial In the district court. He Will be
here only two or three days,
tesinn wen ON the court house saua~e,
returned from New Orleans last npht.
Ito SAYS his machinery viii arrive 70.
r DIGGING The well will 10 under henaWav