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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

W. S. Weeks of Riverside, showed the
Baby Tread Power and Cream Sepa-
rator," at the Cushnoc and Vassalboro
Grange fair, Tuesday. 1t attracted good
deal of attention and Mr.. Weeks gave two
exhibitions during the day. The separator
was run by a 2-year old bull that hos been
thoroughly trained. Mr.. Weeks used TINS
power to run his ensilage cutter this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

J. A. Ellis has sold out his heavy truck,
ing business and will run baggage ana
light express, attending all trains, gu
lecting and delivering baggage, parceis,
etc. Headquarters ]. N. Erskine's' Ss,.o
street, Residence 81 Green street. is'''
phone connection at each place. oN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Probably the last feast on fresh perfect
grapes at these prices A large consign-
ment just in, Concords and Catawbas.
While they are going you can have them
at 10 cents per basket or two for 20 cents.
You will be sorry If you procrastlnate on
th;,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A harvest supper will be served by the
Kings Daughters in G. A. r. hall, Sat
urday, oct. 10, at 6 O'Clock, the proceeds
to be given the Girls Friendly home at
| Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Mrs. II. Z. MillikeD, with her brother,
returned, Tuesday evening, from Dakota,
where they have been visiting their
cousin, George Stanley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A STEAM FIRE ENGINE, built in verv
thorough manner and practically new. Suits-
BILE for any town or village which has no NV
drant fire service. Also two hundred feet Of
hose. Engine can be seen at Mr.. George r.
McClench's machine shop st HallowelI. Ad-
dress or apply to Lendall Titcomb, Executor,
Augusta, Maine. iuIy2adtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A. d. Ward has done fine job Of
plumbing for stephen Boynton. He also
furnaces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A shepherd dog belonging to- jed
Kempton who lives ON the Hospital road,
has n prediction for biting the legs OF
passing bicyclists. Yesterday morning he
nipped the wrong man, one OF the
hospital employees and now has the whole
police force after him. All other bad dogs
of Augusta and vicinity please take notice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A harvest dinner will be served az
vestry of the Universalist church, oc'' -.
from $50 to 7.30 p. M. Admission ~
cents. All are cordially invited 80.
oct1d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Eugene A. Whitcomb, bookkeeper for the
Hudor Manufacturing Company, was in
Augusta, Yesterday visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

NJ 6. Brooks Of Maiden, formerly
hardware man of this city, was in Angus
Ia, Yesterday, visiting his old friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Harvest dinner served tonight from
$50 to 7.3o at the vestry of the Univer-
salst church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Col. Samuel II. Allen, warden of the
State Prison, was in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Small advertisements not exceeding tou I
lines (thirty words) coming under the head oi
WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &c, VIII d.. DC
inserted two times for Is cents, three times Ior
IS cects and one week for 60 cents, ADVANcss
postage stamps postal note shouiu pc ma a
with order, as the charges are too Email W
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

f. NJ. Thompson returned, last eve.
ming from business trip to Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17
Local Matters.

\. $. Gerald of Fairfield. was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Horace A. Brown of Gardiner, was in
the city, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Miss Fannie Eldridge of Brockton,
Mass, has been visiting Mrs. W. II. Jones'
She returned home, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

W. G. Packard was in Brunswick On
business, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Mrs. 5. +. Robinson and Miss Helen
Robinson went to Boston, yesterday, to
spend the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Buy your coal before it becomes muddy.
Leigh & Wingate's horses will appreciat
tle favor if purchased there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

u. d. Phinney has fine neat sausage
factory under his store, where the native
pork is utilized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Have you seen the photos made by the
new process? They are lovely. Ask +. II.
Burgess to see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17
WANTED.

Plain sewing and washing to do at home
Mrs. Martin WEIGH, 20 Capitol Street.
oct l6 d w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17
A capable girl for general housework. Mrs
W, G.. Boothby, Cor. Bridge & Elm st.

Situation by refined and experienced lady
as housekeeper or pastry cook in nice family.
Also experienced nurse desires a position.
Man wants job as coachman or teamster.
Also situation by An experienced hotel cook
in a good hotel; had 10 years experience.
Address or call for reliable help of all kinds.
Kennebec Employment Bureau, 201 Water st.
Octi1dlv+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

The public to know that Miss M. f. Shee-
han, is ready 10 do Shampooing, at , Green st.
Place. or will call at residence if desired.
Octl4dlwt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

MISS LOUISE ROBINSON,who has been
Studying with Mr.. John j. Turner for three
years will take few pupils, commencing IN
Voice Culture. Terms reasonable. Address
20 Grove Street, City.
oct 16 w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

woman to do general homework in fam
lily of six. TO the right woman good wages
will be paid. No loafers need apply. Address
box 64S, Halowell, Me. sept19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

FOR SALE.-A very convenient house con-
tanning twelve rooms, finished with hard
wood, heated by steam and pleasantly located
on Silver ST., will be sold at once as the own
er is going West this spring. great bargain
for some one. Inquire OF Mrs. Maria Roberts,
ITO Silver ST., waterville, Me-, or F. J. O. Lit
tie. Attorney 100 Water St., Augusta, Me.
Rnr4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Five first class horses at reasonable prices
Call on II. w. Norcross, $50 State St., or 23l
Water st. octTdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17
FOUND.

sum of money. Owner please call at
stamp window, post Office, Augusta.
octl7d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

man to take care of horses and cows unit
April. l.. p. Hersey, East Winthrop, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

81, 10000 Cushnoc Fibre Company per cent
Bonds. Address or apply to Lendsn Titcomb
Administrator, Augusta, Maine. july24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

yellow bull terrier cut ears, tips of front
toes white, weight about thirty-fye pounds
Reward given for his return to E. d. Butler
Togus, Maine. oct12dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Mrs Cochrane would announce that she has
removed her dressmakiDg rooms to ~ Court
St., where she will be pleased to see any deslr-
ing work in her line octl5d1wt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

COMPOSITOR, as assistant on advertising
frame, must be competent to set display
without instruction, permanent position,
good salary to right party. Apply to or adj
dress W. DIXON, Evening Express. Portland,
Me. Oct15dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A girl to do cooking and general housework
in small family. References required. Call,
in forenoon only, at $50 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Man and wife to take charge of place in
country. Wife must be good cook. Ad
dress with particulars, G. l.. Hubbard Scates
Medical CO., Westbrook, Me. Cct15d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Two-story house. ell, stable and lot. Situa-
ted north end of State street. viii be sold at
bargain. Inquire of j. n. Erskine. grocer,
a6 state street. oct9d2w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

Three table girls and two dishwashers at
once at Hotel Coburn, Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

A few gentlemen boarders at No Flagg ST.
Place. Mrs. w. +. Walker. Sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

MISE. S. Chamberlain,1 10 Gage St.,wishes all
the ladies to know that she is prepared to 90
dress cutting and making, or will go out by the
day doing family sewing. sept2ed3"*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17

LADIES needing money can obtain quick
loans without the least publicity on Furniture,
Pianos, Organs, Diamonds Watches or other
security. Loans can be repaid in installments:
Will call at residence if more convenient and
make loan there. Call on or address, The Col
lateral Loan Co., 2l9 Water St., Augusta, Me.
sept2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-17
LOST.

MADAM acknowledgements, ID at a Gage
St., Augusta, Me. msy7df
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

tcctel as history knows, ana the fIcSl-
dent ana wife drove out there one alter
noon. Mrs Lincoln was very interested
and went out on the ramparts TO view
the situation She was i'm full view OF the
confederates. her skirts blowing 10 the
wind. and her whole attitude absolutely
jntrepid. As soon as Mr.. Lincoln realized
her dangerous position. he at once made
her come down. Later. when Fort Ste
vens had been captured, Secretary
Stanton. whom Mrs. Lincoln accused OF
not providing sunlcien, forces at this for
,ifcation. said: Mrs Lincoln. | want
q uicture Of YOU standing on the RAM
uarts reviewing the Confederate troops.
"'rhat is all right" shs quickly retorted;
"if YOU had placed "A few more old women
like myself there. you wouldn't nave been
conquered"
SOME or MRS. LINCOLN'S PECrLIA-
RITES.
WAS Mrs Lincoln ford OF entertain
inc?" | asked Mir. Carpenter.
no. II was remarkable iact mat
sha was less hospitable than any pre-
vious mistress Of the White House.
10 one could ascertain the reason OF
this"
"sha was eytraVagantly fond Of dress.
and had more GOWNS than opportunities
to wear them considering how little So
cial life she allowed herself. Chests were
kept filled 10 the brim with finery. II
only in rolls Of rich material that she
might some day make up. You remem'
Der that after the assassination she came
70 New York to dispose OF her clothes
AT auction. claiming that Congress had
NOT allowed her a sufficient appropriation.
.Sh4 was a devoted mother, fairly icoi-
izine, her boy. 'Taddie' Robert Todd LIN
colin. The loss of their son. Willie, was
4 grief too deep for the President or
herself 10 refer 20.
Mrs. Lincoln's personnel was very
pleasing. She was short measured 10y
her tall. lanky husband. with brown mar.
blue eyes. fair skin. and plump, round
0.ure. She was convert to spiritual
ism before her death. and even during the
administration held several seances with
noted mediums. Her latter years wer>
spent abroad. in an unhappy state or
health and with limited means. Congress
paye her a comfortable income. which
WIS not always wisely dispensed.
"She was wretched and despairing ar
tor Mr.. Llncoln's assassination. 1t was
q Grief as uncomfortable as her temper
had been toward the man she loved so
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Gems who were recently indicted by the
YORK grand Jury FOR rioting.
Judge w. Il. Carroll. OF Cheyenne, Wyo..
Is stopping at Spencers Hotel. The Judge
was here during the war as Union
soldier. and was In the battle OF VII.
iiamsburg. lie was In all the engage
ments on this peninsula early In 1852,
and says he was one of forty-hvc out or
~ who came out unhurt ut Lees Mills.
Judge Carroll Is here for his health. and
seems to be very much In love with
tits section, and he may possibly locate
here. After this Arctic weather Is over
he intends to look at some OF our farm
ing lands FOR some OF his western friends,
who contemplate moving East.
Captain T. G. Mlnton. of stanton.
inspector-general OF the Confederate vete-
rms OF Virginia. Is here. and made a
war talk tonight before Magruder- Ewell
Camp at Cameron Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Welded IN " ASuiNGTON.
Mr.. Gibson and Miss Gentry Success
fuitx Eiudc Their Parents.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. February
s-(special)A. II. c. Gibson and Mis-
Lille 4. Gentry. Of Free Union, left here
this morning for Washington. wherc
they WIRE married. They successfully
emdcd their opposing parents and drove
60 tbia CIV n distance OF sixteen miles.
ia q sleigh.
A telegram was received here to-da,
Announcing the death. at Norwood. Nelson
county, OF Mrs. Elizabeth Garter. mothe.
OF Alderman G. ID. Carter. OF this city.
She was 81 years Old. and the mother OF
fourteen children. six Of whom are livine
one IL Mr. Wash Carter. Of Richmond
Minnie T. Howard was to-day granite
an absolute divorce from her husband
Charles r. Howard. on the grounds 81
dcsertion. The plaintiff g. allowed TO
use her maiden name OF Via The case
was heard In the Corporation Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
uR. FRANK SMITH Ar REST.
Inferred IN the Family Lot in York
tOunty-Icc breaking in the james.

MILLlANlSBGRG VA, February IS
cff.all The remains Of Mr. Frank
% I'm Who died 81 his home in New
: r News. were brought up 10 his Old
i... smuhvlue. IN York county. and
E'..red in The family lot there Among
i.r. from here Who attended the func-
f wcre Judge sydney Smith near
fN.e OF the deceased. Mr.. Frank
81 'n for many years was a resident
r lower YORK. and was one OF the lead
;t farmers OF tho county Since the
la..llns up OF Newport News he has K
t.'I ihege with his SOB.
IDc ln The James is slowly breaking
o.. and the whaTves down this way
tsfe sustained no further damage. Ia
ry places the ice - banked up by
t.e isc az high az the wharves, ana
>. IS on the bottom OF the river.
lne owners Of the yacht Cullew Satur-
CAY cut their boat out OF Ice 10 10
ia'tes thick. and ,owed her 10 a place Of
safety. she war anchored several hun
Cred feet out OF the Spratley's shore
Mr. John Spencer ~ yet in fhiladel-
it.a with his brother. Mr.. y. ID. Spencer.
Nfo is critically an with typhoid-fever.
y telegram was received here this morn
INK By President Tyler. OF the college.
oalng him at once 10 the bedside OF his
vie. Who has been sick for some time
1t -. Luke's. Richmond. Mr.. Tyler
ven, upon the morning train.
Mr " a. Braithwait has presented ms
st'cf. niss Virginia. with handsome
siely bicycle the first Of the kiad ever
t'en on our streets.
A large number OF persons from here
vent down 10 YORK court to-day 10
s"ehd the trial Of those Of our citi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

and quantity Of high-spiritedhes- III Ho'
temperament that made itsei Ieit,
Mrs. Lincoln was Miss Todd. you
know of Kentucky. Her great-grahH-
father. General Andrew Porter, was
maior-Ceneial OF the Pennsylvania Hii'-
tia General Levi Todd, another ahces,ol'
was one of the first settlers III hentuchE'
and successor 20 Daniel Boone Her
father was a bank president, and served
with distinction in both branches or the
Kentucky legislature
WHY SHE WAS \ BELLE.
"She was "a very brilliant woman, and
an excellent nnguist. using French as
easily as her native tongue. In Spring
field H., where che moved wnSn girl,
Miss Todd was undoubtedly the belle OF
the town. Her very pretty face, Hthted
no so attractlvely. her tongue wds so
readv. and she carried herself with such
bouyant independence, tnat her presence
al any social function assured the beauX
a charming time. AS a dancer she was
distingmshod among the girls OF her set.
and, in fact. possessed sucn number
of social yraces. and was so superior 10
Lincoln in culture. that her love for him
created great surprise at the time. Never
mind she used to say in the first days
of her married life. when they boarded
AT 81 a week he may br awkward, but
he will be President of the United States
some day
Mr.. Herndon says she had rare in
sight into the motives which actuate men
and fine powers OF analysis. 1t may have
been these gifts that enabled her 10 look
behind the physical clumsiness Of her
fance. and thus appreciate his mental and
moral greatness.
"a cruel injustice done Mrs. Lincoln
continued Mr. Carpenter was on ac-
count OF her southern birth. II being fire.
auently urged that she aided ANA abetted
the Confederate troops, and was at heart
a strong secessionist. This complaint was
without a shadow Of foundation. Mrs
Lincoln was too attached to her husband
TO spouse any cause not his.
"You remember the story OF their mar
rage
"Not very clearly" / said.
why. you know Lincoln, the groom.
was missing on the day first arranged
for the ceremony. lie was found some
DAYS afterwards in a serious mental con-
dition. and Mr. Speed took him To Ken
tuclv for A year and half. His nom
appearance was deep modification to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
PRINCE EDWARD POI'IIISTs.
"A Partial County Ticket Nominated
Offices LEFT Omen for Offers.

fAEMNlLLE, VA, February IS-(Sne
cial)-fhe Populist leaders Of Prince Ed
ward have opened the CAMPAIGN for
county officers 10 10 elected IN the coming
spring to-day. They met In a room a.
the Randolph Hotel and nominated q
number OF candidates, which only par.
tally nils the ticket u be voted for
For Commissioner OF the Revenue W. \
Barrow was named: for Sheriff Macon
Gillian. Not having material in then
ranks tor an the Offices they resolved
10 leave open Tor bids from other parties
the offices of Treasurer and Common
wealth's Attorney: also. all the distric,
officers. IT is seni-otiiciallY reported
from their sparsely -attcndei meeting
that by resolution \. II. Watkins, the
present Democratic attorney Tor the Com
monwealth. viii he offered the candidacy
on this ticket for reelection. provided
ne VIII promise 20 support the whole OF
II: also. that : IL. Bliss. Republican *
Treasurer OF the county. Will be rendered
the nomination Tor reelection with the
same understanding. 1t IL not believed
that either Of these gentlemen Will fuse
with the Third party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
NOTICE.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
COMPANY.
Richmond, Va. January Q. 1896.

Richmond, Va. January o. 1896.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
GHEsA ,P;; Ev AND OHIO RAIL-
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
WAY, COMPANY Vii be held At -
o'clock noon on MONDAY. the 18th day
company, Pace Building, corner OF
Eighth and Main streets. in the city OF
Richmond State Of Virginia. for the fol-
lowing purposes:
.izing ana to authorize the Board OF Di-
Cal To contract in the name OF this
company. severally or Jointly
Jeffersonville Bridge Company property.
in Louisville and Jefferson county. Ky.
and Jeffersonvllle Ind. and
90 For the acquisition OF the securities
of said company. am
(b) To execute a Joint and several guar
anty with the Cleveland, Cincinnati, chi
cago and ST. Louis Railway Company, or
with that and one or NOR o,hsr .vnsRai,
and .Jeffersonville Bridge Company for \
principal sum not exceeding @,WOVv
bearing interest at rate not exceeding
4 per cent per annum, both principal ana
interest being payable In gold. and the
principal sum being payable on the hrst
day OF March. lS4o.
agreement relating TO the moving OF lts
traffic between Lexington and Louisville:
And for the transaction OF such other
business as may lawfully come before
the meeting.
The stock transfer books OF the com,
pany will close at the office OF Messfs.
y - Morgan * Co. % Wall street. New
York, ON SATURDAY. the. 18th day or
January, 1896. at II NJ. and viii reopeh
on TUESDAY. the 18th day OF FEBRUARY
1905. at 10 A. NJ.
Nv order OF the Board OF Directors.
c, <. WELLFORD.
AZ to Re - -.--.- Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
MISTRESS LINCOLN.
THE WIFE OF THE WAR PREsI-
DENT A HIGH-sPIRITED WOMAN.
a BELLE During Her GirihOod. and
Died Of q Broken Heart-Brillinn
and nm Excellent Linguist-iicr
Fine Power Of Analysis.
Correspondence of the Dispatch)

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, u. c., February l6-in
recalling the wife of Abraham Lincoln
II Is difficult to determine whether she
shaped to any great extent the lie oil
the war President or not. A biographer OF
the latter says there IL no doubt that
much, OF Lincon's success was. In inca
sure. attributable 10 Mrs. Lncoln's acu'e-
ness and the stimulus of her influence :
and. again. he remarks that II his wife
had been otherwise. he might never nave
been President" But the latter assertion
isn't az charitable as 1t sounds, for II
argued that domestic infelcty threw LIN
coin into the turmoil Of political life.
I asked Frank u. Carpenter. the artist
what he remembered Of Mrs. Lincoln
Dir. Carpenter lived at the White House
for several months. and was intimately
acquainted with the Presidents domestic