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The herald., 1896-01-26
New Whist Club

DR.. and Mrs. N. H. Morrison entertained
a number of their friends, informally, last
evening at their home, 2316 East Second
street.. to organize home whist party to
be held every Saturday night.
The rooms were prettily decorated with
flowers and evergreens. The early part of
the evening was agreea5ly spent with a
short literary and musical program.
The remainder of the evening was de-
voted to progressive hearts, after which
ices and other dainties were served.
The new whist club was organized with
the following members: Judge and Mrs
Variel, DR.. and Mrs. Bacon, Judge and
Mrs. Hendricks, DR.. and Mrs. Murphy
DR.. and Mrs. Morrison, the Misses Matte
Chapman and Will Variel.
The herald., 1896-01-26

present were: Mr.. and Mrs. New mark,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Adler, Mr.. and Mrs.
ii. w. Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. Morisse He'll
man, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hellman, Mr..
and Mrs. Max Meyberg, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kahn, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Barauch, Mr..
and Mrs. Nordlinger. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cramer, Mr.. and Mrs. Lazard, the Misses
Hellman, the Misses Lazsrd, Goldwater,
Mesers. L. Toplitz, Lissner, Adolph
Fleischman. Conrichte.
The herald., 1896-01-26
Mrs. Holman Entertain.

A very enjoyable party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Holman. No.
73O South Hill street, on Thursday even
ing. The rooms were tastefully decorated
with palms, smilax, ferns and flowers.
During the evening dainty Refreshments
were served. Dancing and cards were in
order, and continued until a late hour. All
present expressed themselves as having q
most enjoyable time. Among those pres
ent were the following: Mines. w. Hassen,
E. Stewart. F. Oakley, Misses Pearl Lud-
low, Gertrude Ludlow, Minnie Ward, Edna
Baldwin, Pearl Laramor, Bosbeshsll, Ida
Freeman, Florence Holman, Jose Hill,
Annie Spear, Berdie Peffenberick, Della
Frazier. Rosena Frazier. Matte Drifus,
Della White. Jose Burkheart; Messrs. =.
Risden, w. Risden, E. M. Benbrook. 7. E.
Moore, H. Tibetss, Whitman, Refining,
Ward, Ellis, c. S. Holman, G. S. Street,
W. Duncomb, f. G. Mason, hampton, 3.
r. Holman, E. Stewart, Rey Bossler, W.
Truett, W. I. Hollingsworth, Drs. W. H.
Spinks and T. d. Holman.
The herald., 1896-01-26
Beautifying Remedies
YALE HAIR TONIC.

Greatest and most wonderful discovery OF
the age The only remedy known to bring
back the natural color to gray and faded hair.
stops hair ng in "a hours creates luxur-
liant growth. 1t always gives the natural color,
whether 1t is Blosds or Blunette. Absolutely
pure; recommended for Children as well as
Adults Price, $l.00 per bottle; 6 for 500.
The herald., 1896-01-26

Personals
W. L. Watts, of the California State Min
ing Bureau, is at the ST. Elmo for few
weeks.
Albert L. Guile, the sweet-voiced tenor
of the Tavary company, is at the Nadeau,
with his wife.
j. w. Bates who has been assaying auri-
ferrous sand in Santa Barbara county is at
the United States.
r. G. Singleton, wife and servants, from
Sydney, N s. W., arrived late yesterday.
and have suites at the Nadeau.
Jack Best, deputy in the office of City
Clerk Luckenbach, left the city yesterday
for a ten days visit to San Francisco.
Thos. B. Merry, so well-known in journ-
alistic circles and by his connection with
the management of the Ingleside club, is
at the Ramona.
d. A. Hamburger who left Los Angeles
on Tuesday last to replenish the stock of
the Peoples Store in eastern markets, is
belated by the blizzardly blasts that blow
in Chicago.
Judge Clark left yesterday afternoon for
San Diego. He expects to return on We'd
nesday evening, and meantime Judges Nc
kinley or Shaw will attend to probate mat
ters i'll department two.
Eugene f. Bert and wife of San Fran
cisco are quartered at the Nadeau. Mr..
Belt is one of the most prominent lawyers
in the Gate City, and his accomplished
wife, a leader in San Francisco county
society.
Taffy is on top. The three stationery
Jones who infest the Nadeau complicate
considerably General Matthew'S arduous
duties as postmaster. Harry S. Jones.
who wears the leek, says Los Angeles is o.
X. The other Jones now spell their names
Jonah.
Col. F. W. Blees, DR.. E. B. Clements and
party of Macon, Mo-, are in their private
car Cleopatra at Pasadena, having just ar
rived over the Santa Fe. They intend
making tour of the state. Col. f. w.
Blees is at the head of the military insti-
tute located at Macon.
The herald., 1896-01-26
Alpha Epsilon Chapter


Last Friday evening the Alpha Epsilon
chapter of the Segma Chi fraternity gave a
soiree in honor of Messrs. Philo Jones,
Harry Lee Martin and A. Percival
Thomson at Masonic hall, corner Thirtieth
and Main streets. Dancing was enjoyed
until a late hour. The card tables in the
parlors were we'll patronized also.
Those present were Colonel and Mrs.
Teed, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. G. Van Clere, Mrs. NJ. M. Bovard
and Mrs. Roth; Misses Maxwell, M. Glib
son, e. Gibson, B. Roth, Kidder, Nina
Martin, Mable Martin, Cambell, f. Camp
bell, Cass. Doyle, Johns, Whitcomb, Will
kinson, Cook, Mccartney, Murrey; Messrs.
Mccartney, Wright. Jones, Doland,
Priestly, Park, Brown, Carhart, Schmidt,
Nadeau, Gregory, Maxwell, Curran, I. T.
Martin, Burnett, Robinson.
The herald., 1896-01-26
Hearts Party

Miss Grace Blakelee was the charming
hostess that presided over hearts party
at her home last night on West Twenty
seventh street. Four tables were arranged
and the successful contestants we're award
ed pretty prizes. The rooms were bright
with pink and red floral hearts. At the
conclusion of the game tempting ices,
heart-shaped, and other delicacies were
served. The ladies' first prize was gold
bon bon spoon. A slver-mounted leather
card case, containing a pack of cards, was
for the gentleman. The consolation prize
was silver key-ring. Those present were: {:
The Misses Elizabeth Shanklan, Edith
King, Genevieve Smith, Mabel Garnsey,
Harmon Spruance, Gertrude DevereauX,
Foy, Susie Gay; Messrs. Marshall Stimson,
Charles Ballard, John Hutchinson, Charles
Sayler. Lafayette Young, Fowler Shanklan,
Tom Page and Harold Butler.
The herald., 1896-01-26

Tomorrow evening will take place the
rendition of Handel's Messiah. This will
be really the third presentation of this
work here this year. The soloists are the
same as before, with the exception of the
tenor, which part Mr.. +. A. Bacon takes.
1t is hoped that a good audience will be
present, and thereby encourage genuine
musical effort.
The herald., 1896-01-26
PRICE LIST.

Yale Complexion Bleach .... .....: $7.oo
Yale Almoad Blossom Complexion
- cream. .:.................... ST. 90
naie BLOOD Tonic .......................$I ST. 90
1hie Eyebrow anu Lash Grower. ......... $I.oo
naie Ellxir OF Beauty skin Tonic. c........$I.o 90
naie aano Whltener... ......... .--..... $I.oo
vaie Great scout superhuous Hair Cure $50
Yale Special Lotion. Cures Skin Disease S.. 90
Yale Fertilizer. Cures Constipation ST., so
Yale Skin Food, Removes
Wrinkles. ......Suso and &. m
Yale Fruiticura, Cures Female Weakness ST. 90
Yale Face Powder, three shades.. roc
iAie oompie1lon soap. ..............,... 25c
The herald., 1896-01-26

Mr.. William Piutti is to give pupils re.
cital at the Blanchard Fitzgerald music
hall on next Saturday evening. This will
be quite musical treat, and one that will
interest many, as his class contains many
of the most talented young people of the
city.
4 y y
There is more than possibility that
Paderewski may be heard in this city this
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
New Corporations.

The following new corporations filed
their papers at the secretary Of States
Office, Friday:
|he Riverside Campmecting Co. or
Sanized at Blaine. for the purpose of
carrying on campmeetings in ARGOS
took county $1,000 capital stock of
Which nothing is paid in The officers
are: President. Edmund w. Merritt
of Houlton: treasurer. Ezekiel Nj.
Smith OF Houlton.
The National Computing Scale Co.
organized at Portland, for the purpose
of buying. selling and manufacturing
materials for computing scales and do
ing general business in the same.
with s50o,oo0 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President, George d. Alden of Middle
boro, Mass; treasurer, Eugene a.
Hooper of Boston.
The Boston Rivct Co. organized at
Portland for making and doing gen
cEll business in rivcts and other fast
eners, With 5000, 900 capital of which $50
is paid in. The officers are: President.
Nahum Chaplin Of Boston: treasurer,
Henry Tolman of Newton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the
New Great South American Kidney
Cure" This new remedy is great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention of water
and pam in passing it almost imme-
diately. II you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co., Druggists,
Augusta, Me. dom
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should be held was the subject of some
remarks by several members. 1t was
the general opinion that, as the cleo
ton time was drawing near. there was
no time to lose. Accordingly, next
Monday was chosen that in the mean
while the club might have further time
for consideration.
The meeting was certainly most
progressive one, and the prospects of
the club could not be brighter. There
is one vice president in every ward,
who will personally look after those
il his section who are for Mckinley
and sound money. They Will come in
touch With Republicans. and the
friends of Republicans; and the inllu-
encc will grow and give the movement
an impetus that shall make itself felt
The club" said President Andrews
lis an organization that has many
channels by which it can use its influ-
cnce. 1t can strike here and there and
everywhere. You, gentlemen. know
what the Republican party has done
for this country since the war: how it
found the country with $6,oooooo i'll the
treasury in 1864, and left it in 1892 with
$G5l 900, goo. And where are those $651.
o00 now, will you tell us? Ask the
Democratic party.
'Do you think that the people of this
land of ours are at the election day
next November going to cast their
votes for d party that has brought
nothing but bankruptcy. money de-
preston and business depression unon
this country? Are they going to vote
for that Democratic party that, four
years ago. promised to bring prosper
ity by a tariff for revenue only? That
has failed in a way as to make those
acquainted actually fear. with a lack
Of confidence. for what the party may
Vet be capable of. with its free silver
fallacy. 1t is a close acquaintance
With this question that we want, and
the people of the country are getting
it fast. | tell You, the State of Maine
will lead the way and will set a worthy
example. We want a victory that shall
be a victory. We want to show this
country that Maine is on the right side
1T is then the duty of this club to
exert its influence in every possible
way; to do its part i'll making an eX-
ample in Maine that shall be seen and
heard in every state in the Union
The meeting adjourned. to meet
again at the common council rooms,
Monday evening. at 80 All sound
money men are invited to come and
join what promises to be a far-reach-
ing, progressive Mckinley organiza-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
NEW SIS CERTIFICATE.
New Ones Are Quite Striking Will
Soon be Paid Out.

The new s. silver certificates vii
probably precede the 50 certificates Fl,
general circulation. A small ouantit,
Of the tves have been received at tho
treasury and some of them will be paid
out within a few days. A good supply
ot the 81 certificates are ready for is
sue, but the old ones will be worked off
first. The new tVcs are in some re-
spects more striking than either the
ones or the twos. but they lack some
thing of tho unity and artistic simpli-
city of the twos
The central feature of the face of the
note, and indeed the feature which
covers nearly the entire note, is rep
fesentation of the genius of modern
civilization, with her feet planted upuu
the United States upon the map of the
globe, and holding aloft an electric
light, drawing its power from jupiter.
The god of thunder drives his three
'''iHN vial iHt advancing on the rlgnt
of the central figure and holding in
one hand the forked lightning. TIL.
ing about her hand is at the left of
the central figure, or at the right of the
note as it meets the eye. Fame. also
with her trumpet. sits on the right of
the picture, between Jupiter ana the
central figure The American eagle
crouchcs on the left With his wings in
repose.
The whole effect is striking and the
figures are well drawn and largely
nude The lettering, declaring that
the certificate represents FIVE silver
dollars. is crowded into the edges Of
the note, like mere fringe around the
drawing. The figure five appears con-
spicuously. however. on both halves
OF the note, meeting the criticism
abainst the - note that when cut
Ii ngthWise the separate halves did not
each contain large figure. The back
of the new certificate bears portraits
of Grant and Sheridan, with some
elaborate scroll and lathe work in the
center. y winged head of artistic
drawing is at the top of the note The
distribution of the dark and light por-
tions of the back of the note is differ
ent from that Of any other American
money and makes the now note easy
to distinguish among other dcnomina-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
BROKE AN ARM.
Small Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ware
Falls from Fence.

The 6-years-o son of Charles Ware.
living at PcttcGgill's Corner, broke his
right arm. Friday afternoon in a very
painful place. He had climbed up
onto fence near by his house, and
was moving along, when he lost his
balance and fell to the ground. The
arm was found to be broken in two
places near the elbow
a doctor fixed him up all right, and
he was fairly comfortable, in the even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
CITY OF AUGUSTA.


Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates OF the
committed to j. r. Townsend. Collector
of said city on the 18th day Of June. 1896
That by a vote of the City Council OF
said city, said taxes are due and pay
10Th day of September 1896, and that an
abatement or discount of five per cent
will be allowed on all taxes assessed ior
the year 1896 which shall be voluntarily
paid to said collector on or before the 10Th
day of August, 1896, and interest will be
added to all of said taxes remaining un-
J. r. TOWNSEND. Collector:
Augusta. June Is. 1856. 1unelsoto
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A Million Gold Dollars

Would not bring happiness TO the per-
son suffering with dyspepsia, but
Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured many
thousands of cases of this disease. 1t
tones the stomach regulates the
bowels and puts all the machinery of
the system in good working order. 1t
creates good appetite and gives
health, strength and happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15

Mrs George w. Burgess. Mrs. L. II
Avery and Miss T.. Il. sherman, gave a
lawn party at Mrs Burgess residence.
South Belfast street. Thursday 1t was
attended by 80 couples, Ice cream and
cake We're served. The lawn was beau
tifully decorated with japanese Ian
terms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15

Capt. Abramson of the Salvation
meeting at Old orchard. The other
members of the staff will leave next
week
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Telegraph Match.

Company f will have a shoot at the
muster grounds this afternoon with
companies from Bddeford, and Nor
way. the latter shooting at their own
grounds, The results will at the con
clusion of the match be tclegraphcd
to one another.
Each company will enter 10 men.
each to fire 10 rounds. There will be
much interest in the match, and it
will give the boys a chance for prac-
tiCe for the coming shoot at the en-
campment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services All are Cordially Invited TO
Attend.

Services at St Marks G3piscopaD at
1870 \. NJ.
Y. NJ c. A.; Gospel services at 1
o'clock, conducted by Secretary Corson.
Gospel meetings at 81 Capitol street on
sunday at loo y. NJ. and 80 L. NJ: sun
day school ut u o'clock.
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Sunday
school 1T - +. NJ; evening prayer At $50
p. NJ.
Unitarian Church: Sunday. August Is.
80 +. NJ. sermon by Rev }. W. Schafer
tice and Mercy"
At the Baptist church; Morning wor-
ship with sermon by Rev. Edward Chase
pastor Of the Congregational church
Hallowcll. in exchange with the pastor
Sunday school nj u NJ. Juniors AT r. NJ
y. r. $. &. r. meeting at $50 +. Nj Cen
cral prayer meeting at 80 l.. NJ. led by
the pastor. Ali are invited.
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Ernest w. Emery, the assistant State
librarian, will start on his two weeks
vacation. Sunday. He will be at Bay
Point, with party of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15

A supper Will be served at the Saliva
ton Army barracks, this evening from
) to 10 o'clock. Everybody is invited
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Daniel Herbert Ruth, the little boy
who is always running about in every
body's way, and probably one of the
brightest boys in the Capital city, got
himself into trouble, Friday. He was
playing about in front Of Fowler &
Hamlen's store. and was getting along
splendidly, when one of the boys
grabbed him and tossed him up onto
the awning. ready to catch him if he
should fall. But he didn't He isn't
of that kind, and he sat there like an
owl. His salvation lay in yelling, and
he made so much noise that they had
to take him down before he called out
every department in the city.
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HOODS PILLS act tremendously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all
liver ills. % cents
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over Mr., Heath's office hangs his
first shingla. and he wouldn't part with
it .on any account. he says II shows
that it has done duty, and looks all of
the % years exposure that it has seen.
1t is a simple sign; II. NJ. Heath's
Office" is all it says. But it has the
good old look of the reliable, business
like and transformations about it, that
is attractive. with the gilt letters. part
~ Knocked off in the wear and tear of
time. Just tell Mr.. Heath to take il
down. ana see what he thinks about it.
Mrs Caroline Lawrence of Dresden,
is visiting her son, Fred Lawrence.
Mrs. Lawrence is s. years of age. but
is perfectly well. and very energetic,
remarkably so for one of her age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-15

+. a. Howard and family of Gannctt
street. will leave. Monday for Ocean
Point for a weeks outing
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Company F, will receive its annual
inspection, Tuesday evening.
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You Can Send
Your Dog

If you've got Il well-trained one. and
you will get just as many groceries for
the money, just as honest weight good
quality, and fair treatment, as you will
if you come yourself.
We are proud to base our claim to your
grocery-custom upon absolute fair, square
treatment TO one and all We'd rather
give little more than a little less than
honest weight every time, be it to man.
woman. child. servant or even dog.
F. l. WEBER, Augusta.
"a Il
The sun., 1896-09-22
SHADOWED SH0PLTFTERS.
a IAILoR,S CLERK TURNS DETEO-
TIVE HITH SUCCESS.

Finally Cause. the Arrest or the nIan and
Two Womeu He Had Followed ffou
store to Store for Two Hours-Stoteh
Property Found In Their rossessiee..
While John f. o'ReIlly. a clerk in charge OF
the children's department OF l.. d. Holianderie
tailoring shop at goo Fifth avenue, was atteno-
ing to his duties yesterday afternoon VOL.
dressed man and two women entered the store
and for over an hour. had various kinds OF suits
and goods shown them. They left the store
finally without purchasing anything. As they
went out of the room O'Reilly, who 10 the son OF
n Brooklyn Police Captain. looked after them
sand, turning to the superintendent of tho place.
said: g.43t
~ don't know what makes me think 90, but 4
nm confident that that party of three has stolen
something from this store. II you will give me
an hour or so will follow them and sec IL am
not right" -
Tho superintendent granted him permssion,-
and for two hours OReilly followed the three
through several stores. Stores along Fifth
avcnue and West Twenty-third street were
visited by tho man and his companions, and In
each case when they left, 0'Reilly learned that
they had bought nothing. Finally the two
women and the man went into Joness glove
store in Broadway. under the Metropolitan
Hotel O'Reilly did not follow them into tho
store. but went up to Policeman Conover OF the
West Thirtieth street station and told him how
he had followed tho three persons for two hours
and suspected them OF stealing. but that he had
no proof.
WELL" said Conover, "if you want to take q
chance and order their arrest. / will arrest
them"
o'Relly decided to order the arrest. Just NJ
that moment tho three persons came out OF the
store. and Conover told them that they were
under arrest. AS be spoke to them one OF the
on the corner a larse bundle and told him to
the bundle was taken with the prisoners to the
station. There IL was found to contain an over
coat stolen from Hollandor's. On the the way 70
the station one of the women said to O'Reilly:
IF you will let me go will give you ten times
the value OF the things we have takon."
George HS Murray % a gsara % Old ' Of Cincinnati. incl O.
lie said that he was an upholsterer by trade.
and md that he was stopping at present At 2S9 Wess
that she was Mamie Harris Of 240 Wear"
Fortieth street, and that she was % years old.
renee, % years old, and that she lived in 103d
street; She declined TO give the number 10
n bow and oered Rer meney she to et tse@
When Murray was searched at the station Q
William Arnold. shoe dealer at 24o Fifth
avenue. was found on him. Mrs. Lawrence.
glass Vase 20 marSed
Gold-lined Dresden china cup and saucer
marked $3.50 another 70 cnp " and and saucer Gf the
mark ed 81 so Miss Harris had a china backed
polishing brush for manicuring finger nails;
ferson Market Court. Arnold. who had been
notified. appeared and Identified the shoes He
said that they we're worth 81, He did not know
articles had any mark by which it could be do.
termined whore they came from. Ali three OF
hs hsa ssoo ba
for examination to-day.