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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-19
LUCTOR.

A few weeks ago q Y. M. q. A. was
started by John Kneubel and others.
The members meet ever Sunday night
in the church where exercises of devo-
tionsl nature are held as recitationp,
speeches, singing, etc. They are also
in possession Of a small library Of
which the members make a grateful
use. Our young folks show that there
is a kind of revival among them.
Jacob Kats also started a singing
school which is largely attended by
both sexes. Some have tried to effect
a general wakeup and that with sue
cess, that's all right. One is young
but once, and this is the time to i'm.
prove ourselves In every way possible
and to spend our leisure time in exer-
cises useful to ourselves and others.
John VanWyk has only one day
each week that he can do a little
farm work as he is teaching school
the other five. Last Saturday when
he was grinding corn he was go
handy as to get his hand between the
teeth of the feedgrinder and got one
of his fingers smashed up pretty bad.
He make up his mind not to monkey
with such dangerous Implements
again or to be more careful IN the
future.
The Luctor ladies' club meets with
success. The number Of active men,
bers is fifteen. Semi-monthly meet
ings are held for the sake of sewing,
making and mending clothes for the
needy families Of the community. A
few families have been provided with
wooden under wear for the winter and
have shown their thankfulness by let
ters Of encouragement and gratitude.
Rev. Wander Meulen who has been
laboring in the church for about two
years has accepted calling Of the
Dutch Ref. church at Ottawa county,
Michigan. Next Sunday he will take
a pastoral leave Of his congregation,
when large audience Is expected.
We regret his departure and hope
that this vacancy may soon be filled
again.
Two weeks ago a healthy baby girl
arrived at the home Of John Hogan.
This is the tenth time that glsdness
entered his dwelling in the form of q
baby. Mother and child are both
doing well.
Some farmers are looking for adj
vanced prices Of broomcorn now Nc
Kinley is elected, and make prepsrs-
tions to thresh and bale 1t.
The sick are all convalescent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-19
FREEDOrl TOWNSHIP.

Mr.. Hazen will preach at Red Top
next Sabbath after Sunday school.
AL. Morton and Ed, and Claude
Lockhart are back from Wyoming.
Louise Chapman was home over
Sunday. She is attending school at
Phillip9burg.
Mrs. Hattie Foglemsn and Mary
Fogleman were at Alma, Neb,, one
day last week.
The Epworth League was well at.
tended last Saturday evening. There
are fifty eight members.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-19
The Weekly Kansas City Star

Addresses the farmer as business
man and a citizen. Doesn't tell him
him how to farm, but how to sell, and
where and when, and keeps vigilant
eye upon his rights as a shipper, a
producer and q tax payer. All the
news, too, and plenty Of good read
ing" for the family, Now read in
100000 farm houses. Fiftv-two big
eight-psge newspapers for Us cents.
To any one who sends the WEEKLY
STAR five yearly subscribers, together
with SLIPS the paper will be sent one
year free,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-19

Subscribe tor the HERALD,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

keeping with the old custom, Mr.. Gan
net has d great bell, Used fbt nj one
knows how many years in the old Man
chester house.
In one corner is turn-up bed, old as
the fancy quilt which covers it. In
another CORNER is couch With q
mixed gray ceseilid. net Of modern
make, one can tell by look or touch.
from its firmness.
Now wen ascend to the attic" said
the host. And forthwith, he proceeded
to let tiown ladder, hinged at one
end. When not in use it is suspended
close to the wall Spinning wheels
fax wheels and Guiil wheels with an
o.d-fashnned loom stoad on one side
Then there was clock reel, which has
wound W many skein of yarn. On
the beds close by are more old cover
lids. the work of the old looms.
The window doors in the front of the
center of each of the little panes was a
glass knob. Those are the old bulls
eyes panes Of glass, such as they used
to have. years ago explained Mr.
Gannett. They came from AN old barn
in Readfield. in those days glass was
made by twisting, an iron bar being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

dinner that good old made by -cne's.
grandmothet taste.
Even the round table on which the
meals We're served was ancient and
when not tables were chairs, being
conveniently transferred, the cover
making the back of the chair
MI. Gannett is genuine sportsman,
end his selection Of the furnishings
show 1t, valuable skins as rugs adorn
THE floor, and on all sides are deer and
caribou heads, some of game shot by
Mr.. Gannett, are mounted on the walls.
Horns and antlers are used for hat
racks and gun rests. for, when the
shooting season comes he win spend
much time on his lands, which are ex-
tensive In that section. comprising a
tract or SOME $50 acres.
This cabin was originally intended
for winter outings" he explained, but
as the summer season comes on it
proves quite as pleasant as did the
winter"
After dinner Mr. Gannett showed the
reporter through the cabin To begin
with. the door is $50 Years cid, taken
from the old Milliken house, and IL
covered with strips of ash. birch and
maple in panel effects, opposite the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

used, and turned rapidly around in a
mess Of the glass In each place
where the iron was taken away. it
could lie seen where the tWister had
been broken off; and there the glass
was very thick. The panes We're small.
the other portions. which did not show
the makers marks. having been used
for some dwelling. the bulls-eyes hav-
ing been considered good enough for
barns
Passing through these window doors
one finds himself on the piazza. This
is just 40 feet above the highest point
on Winthrop hill. Fast in the front
railing is secured the great yellow ball
which was placed on the old observa-
tory which was blown down, last Win
ter. ON the ball viii be in bright let
tiers. the name of the home. camp
Comfort" where all who enter may
read it,
Passing from the main room in the
cabin. to the kitchen in the rear one
finds himself face to face with mod
crn range I'm apologize said Mr.
Gannett IT'S the only new affair in
the house. But | have an old oven for
the other room. which is 50 years old,
and one of the first ever made
In the rear of the cabin Mr. Gannett
is having a barn built, which will com
plete the camp.
The work of the log hut was done by
Charles Raynes. with his father and
brother They are due much credit for
their fine work. All the logs We're
hauled by Mr.. Harvey. who has charge
of Mr. Gannett's farm.
A description of the cabin and its
contents would literally fill book. and,
to be fully appreciated. must be seen.
The Journal presents a very accurate
cut of the cabin. as it stands facing the
north About the piazza can be seen
the figured ratings and fancy patterns
formed by pieces of wood artistically
interviewer in their natural shape and
condition From the position of the
balusters of the front steps, a certain
feature which is remarkable is not OBJ
served. They consist of two sections
of the trunk of a cedar. curved and
tapering. and identical to such an eX-
tent that one cannot detect the differ
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
Death Of Mrs. Lucinda Downs,

Mrs. Lucinda Downs passed away.
Thursday forenoon, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. L. S. Hall. Il Sewall
street. More than three years ago she
was made helpless by paralysis. and
this long illness she had borne with a
forttude and patience which endeared
her to all who knew her. but before her
lease that would give her rest. A son
and daughter and innumerable friends
mourn her loss
Funeral services, Saturday. at II A
NJ. from the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The Sawdusters and Pettingill Cor
ners will play ball, Arbor day
morning at 10 O'Clock, on Malta
hill The game will undoubtedly be fal
and away the best of the series in
which these two mines have become
implicated. The Pettingill Corners
have taken two games; the Sawdust nine
one. In conversation with one of the
Sawdust players, Thursday the latter
expressed to a Journal reporter perfect
confidence of winning the match. "Oul
men, said he, ARE in de pink of condi-
ton, see? The Pettingill Corners aren't
in our class for a minute, and it will be
a sorry sunset for them fellars, now
YOU just foller US"
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Chamherlaim's Cough Remedy the Best
and Most Popular.

1--WE sell more of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy than of all others com
bined." writes Messrs. Kerr & Sons.
druggists. of Mars, Pa. They also say:
THE sale of it is something phenom-
email We have sold two gross this
winter, selling as high as six bottles in
one morning to as many different Gus
toners. This remedy has proved par
tiNularly successful in croupy affec-
tions. Our customers invariably pro-
nounce it the best they can find. and
we know of no case where it has failed
to give satisfaction" For sale at Is
and 80 cents per bottle BY City Drug
Store, Hallowell. mWf,toirm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Today being holiday. the following
order will he observed by the clerks in
the several departments of the post
Office: Only the general delivery vii
be open during the entire day. where
patrons OF the Office.
The stamp and registry divisions
Will be open between the hours of 900
and 1890 A. NJ and from 400 to 800 r
Nj.
There will be morning delivery and
an evening collection by letter car
riers. Money order and newspaper
divisions will be closed for the day
THOMAS J. LYNCH. Postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
County Convention Of L. I'll.

Saturday, May ., if pleasant, will see
an event never before known in Maine
viz. county convention of the l.. 7. l.
About $50 children are expected to par
ticipate mailing from Gardiner, Halo
we'll, West Gardiner. China East Win.
throp and Augusta. Mrs l.. NJ. n
stevens is to give an address and a
very interesting programme will be
presented. Everyone, Old and young.
mission. Collection taken. Look out
for the street parade. Services at Ia
A. M, and > T. NJ
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
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door fire place will be put in. It will
be large and of rough stone All in
keeping, the windows are prettily
hung with nets and old japanese lac
ings. giving decidedly Bohemian
, effect
Mr.. Gannett has been for years q
collector of interesting relics of various
kinds. In the cabin are many that are
most unique. He has cloaks that are
over $50 years old; muff that is about
as large as a good sized sheep. with
ancient utensils without name or num-
Der. Most of these come from the
ancestors of Mr.. Gannett or Mrs. Gan
nett, who was resident of Skowhegan.
In the corner by the cupboard is an
old punchbowl and castor of lignum
vitae with fancy platters of the old
Tivoli make. pictured with rural scenes
and quaint old castles. These old
family gods have a history. They We're
used in an old tavern in Newmarket,
N. H.. where George Washington
visited, and talked over war times with
Gen. Hill, the proprietor of the tavern.
who was a great grandfather OF Mrs
Gannett's. Gen. Hill was member of
the Continental Congress and a general
was, headquarters for many deep
laid scheme.
At one end of the main room stands
the sideboard, loaded with 'bric-a- brac
Of every descriptions; old cups and old
saucers; coffee pots of pewter, with
spoons and dishes, and great walters
The sideboard itself is character"
1t was made from desk belonging to
a relative of Mr.. Gannett's. the late J.
w. Patterson, who had store on the
East side. 1t is some over 100 years
old. On one side there is an old Paul
Revere poIringer of pewter. with more
china and stone ware. brightly colored
and adorned with flowers and pictorial
scenes.
Hanging on the walls are ancient
cooking pots and kettles of every con-
ceivable size and shape, with, of course.
a pair of bellows There are other
relics of the long departed past; tin
bakers, candle moulds. coffee roasters,
and bread toasters, sausage filters and
Dutch ovens.
From the birch covered ceiling hangs
an aged lantern. which Mr.. Gannett
calls his hall lamp On the walls
near by are two old andle-lanterns,
made of perforated tin. and foot
stove. used in We olden time for to take
to church and keep the toes warm. A
pair of shackles is among the coilec-
ton of curiosities. which was taken
from Fort Marion at st. Augustine.
Fla. where tortures unknown used to
be inflicted. An old holster with saddle
bags mounts the whole, surrounded by
old swords. shot bags and water bot
ties.
Then there is looking glass. before
which grandmothers uncounted have
done their little prinkling. Out of the
way, is cylindrical trunk covered
with horse hide, into which the camp
dishes are packed with care.
To cali the guests to dinner, all in
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ter name for it could have been found
as it is perfect in it's isolation, With
peaceful surroundings and a delicious
atmosphere of harmony in its every
primitive door to the antique attic and
the peaked roof of splits
The cabin is situated about half a
mile from Western avenue. perhaps
half way up the long. high hill which
extends towards HalloWell
1t is attractive from it's location. if
for nothing more. On the slope of the
hill it stands. with the beautiful city OF
Augusta lying extended below it; and
far in the distance, the rolling hills grow
bluer and bluer, until, on the very hori-
ION can be seen the distant Camden
hills
A road way leads to the cabin, wend-
ing along over hills and dales, with here
and there a little brook flowing by As
one ascends along the newly made
path, he leaves behind exacting civiliz-
alton. and is soon literally in the rest
full arms of nature.
Up and on the visitor climbs. until,
at a turn in the road, he sees before
him the cabin. Before it. to the right
great pine, worthy guard. and an
appropriate emblem of our old Pine
Tree State On the left stands a state
~ hemlock. while about on all sides
are birches. with here and there inter
spersed other pines and hemlock.
Through the little forest the wind sings
its peaceful song, like the sound of the
ocean on the sandy shore.
The cabin is constructed of logs
brought in the neighborhood. and
roughly finished The ends where they
cross at the corners are continued out
some two or three feet, giving an effect
that is unaffected. and wholly within
keeping with the entire appearance,
The logs are not picked and graded to
look cut and dried, but have the gem
uine log cabin aspect.
Before the house is a wide piazza, A.
feet lorg, and noored with roughly
hewn spruce, with ratings of natural
cedar interviewer with birch, poplar
thorn. pine, beech, maple, hemlock and
fir The effect of these woods I'M
barked. is decidedly rustic, and with
an artistically arranged balcony over
the doorway. with more rustic work,
gives the cabin strong Swiss appear
ance.
When the Journal reporter called, he
arrived just in time to find Mr.. Gannett
with his family seated around him, at
dinner.
Come in. sit down and eat was Mr.
Gannett's invitation, as cordial as ii
was brief.
AS the reporter began staring about
the room. being more impressed by the
upioue interior and decorations in
l<eeping. even than by the dinner. Mr.
Gannett explained. you see this is as
near the genuine old time cabin as we
can get it, and to furnish the rooms
T have gone back several generations.
Everything bore this out The dishes
were delightfully."- ancient and gave the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
oropsy Or Paralysis permanently

O1OV8y OF P0tdJy8tS permanently
cured without surgical operations. We guar
antee to cure DrOpsv and Paralysis in from
two days to four weeks. We have never failed
yet and have cured hundreds. We can cure
you. Send one dollar, stating symptoms, and
you will receive by return mail bottle OF
by letter. Send for circular. Write name
plainly. Address, NATIONAL INFALLIBLI
MEDICINE COMPANY, Box 2s3. Augusta. Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Hale's Honey 81 iiereboqaA and Tar acts
like charm on the throat aad bronchial tubesi
Use it before it's too late. Sold BY druggists:
Pixies Tooshache Drops cure 10 one minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
"CAMP COMFORT"
One Of the Most Unique Log
Cabins in State of Maine.
Has Charming Swiss Aspect, and
Contains Numberless Relics.
Retreat Of Publisher ". n. Cannett- Ocscrip-
lion and Cut Of Cabin.

Mr.. w. II. Gannett, the widely knows
publisher, has practically completed his
log cabin on the hill. He may we'll fee
work, and truly characteristic of log
cabin.
Mr. Gannett made the plans for it
and supervised its building, and in its
tasteful arrangement inside and out
side he has succeeded in obtaining most
attractive results.
He calls it Camp Comfort" No bet
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STATE HOUSE.
State Stipends to Maine Public Ii.
brafles Show Good Increase.
Four Additional Cities Appropriate Funds; A.
gusta. Gardiner, Rochla, d. Biddeiord.

State Librarian l.. D. Carver says
that the sums appropriated by cities
and towns for the support of free pub
lie libraries is larger. this year, than
last. four cities. Augusta, Gardiner
Rockland and Biddeford having appro-
priated funds FOR the supper, OF the
libraries during the year.
For any amount appropriated by the
city or town for this purpose, the State
adds stipend of 10 per cent. upon It,
The following table shows the
amounts subscribed. and the stipends
paid, this year:
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Bucklen's Armica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
boz. For sale BY Chas. X. Partridge.
augl6eOd&wkyfolrm
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A White Mountain refrigerator is
we'll named and f.. w. Church can as
conscientiously recommend it as he
does his other regular goods.
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There is IA rumor that the garrison at
Fort Prebe will be ordered to Tampa,
Florida, and that a garrison from near
Chicago will take their place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-28

you, honey, came to be lying on your
back, kicking aud bowling. Every
true and loyal patriot, whether sound
Republican or sound Democrat, re.
joices that Mckinley has been elect
ed, and there is tatr prospect of
return to prosperity, which even now
shows It's approach in the confidence
restored in our currency and already
many idle industries are starting
their wheels 10 motion. Prosperity
will begin little earlier with some
it they will go to work at the first
honest Job offered instead of loll.
ing and Longing, waiting for some
thing soft to turn up to make money
without exertion-something gen.
teel, you know, that won't soil flu
gers or dirty their clothes. But my
young, unfedged brother, ifthe pep
per in this plaster don't burn too
severely, send us some more news
paper clippings from that bucking
broncho sheet, the Statesman, which
IN the late campaign has been every
thing else but patriotic or statesman
like. Yours,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-28
ANOTHER LEFT.

Billy looked pale and emaciated
Saturday, but was surrounded by a
swarm Of sympathizipg friends. One
woman extended her hand and there
followed this dialogue
"Are you sick ~
"No sicker than the rest Of our
silver Democrats who were left,n
promptly responded Billy, with his
usual nonchalant frankness of man.
ner.
swell, you see it WAS not the man
but the platform that people reject
ed. If you had been on the Repub-
lican ticket you would have swept
the county, | hope you will be con.
verted and kick that Free Silver,
Free Trade, Free Lawlessness and
Free Cheating of people in the sac
red name of liberty plank forever
from your political creed, else come
out under the Republican banner for
Protection, Honest Money, Reel
procity, Public Credit and National
Honor, mex: time you aspire to Of
fice."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-28
Gossip.

Mejor McKinley's wife is very
much ar invalid.
In Denmark an "old maiJsn in
surancc company pays regular week
ly benefits.
A woman mail.carrier makes daily
trips between Cosilelow and Ander-
sonville, Ky.
Mrs. Frances Ilodgson Burnett
makes larger income than any 9th
er woman writer in the world.
Miss Cutler, of HolIston, Mass,
gave mp teaching eleven years ago
and has made money at gardening.
Lady Londonderry has a vast
knowledge of agricultural mat
tiers and manages an estate better
than many professional farmers.
a Boston church has just appoint
ed woman sexton, probably tue
only one in New England, or in old
England for that matter.
Queen Victoria purchases almost
every new book Of note published,
and her expenditure on lit
erature Of all sorts is over $4,000 Der
annum.
A theatre law has recently gone
into effect in New Orleans, which
allows the wearing Of "opera hats"
but torbds the wearing of high hats.
Empress Eugenie is said to have
made her will, leaving the bulk of
her fortune to her goddanghter,
Princess Beatrice Of Battenberos
little daughter Eugene.
Miss Eliza Talcott, who has been
missionary in japan for twenty
five years and acted as a nurse in
the japanese army during the war
with China, is visiting her OH home
in Rockville, Conn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-28
A CLIPPING.

Where did it come from ?-direct.
ed to Lotv-no name attached-but
it vas evidently sent by one who has
not yet stopped the flow Of Briany
tears over the defeat Of the Boy Or
ator Of the Platte. A sarcastic
ding because the promised pfosperi-
ty didn't come with a rush to Mar
tinsburg, but rather otherwise sitting
"Hannis Distiliery has shut down"
which he does not have doubt was
shut down by the direct order of
Mckinley, and at least threw twenty
men out of employment. Brother,
are you done been weaned, or Is you
thirsty faint whiskey you need,
but milk in bottle and gum nip
pie. While the great heart of De-
mocracy has been rent by the sword
thrusts of rebellioB, anarchism, and
sociahstic. populistic, and other SEN
timent, it had vitality to live thro'
it all, ard TO pump out the surface
scum and milk and water followers
alter false creeds, and that's how
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-28
sleep ON Left sid e.

Many persons are unable to sleep
on their left side. The cause has
long been puzzle to physicians.
Metropolitan papers speak with great
interest of DR.. Franklin Miles, the
eminent Indiana specialist in nervous
and heart diseases, who has proven
that this habit arises from diseased
heart. He has examined and kept
on record thousands Of cases. His
New Heart Cure wonderful remedy
is sold at A. M. Gilbert's. Thous-
ands testify to its value as cure for
Heart Diseases. Mrs. Charles Be.
noy, Loveland, Col, says its effects
on her were marvellous. Elegant
book on heart disease free.