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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Notes.

We the "Forest City" Polo club
challenge the P. I. r. s to play us q
game of polo on the ics, Christmas eve-
ming, game called at s. 30 O'Clock. We
challenge any team in Portland to play
against US.
We the Puritan polo club, challenge
the 2. I. R. q to play us game, of polo
on the ice Christmas afternoon. Game
called at 8 o'clock.
The greatly strengthened Bath club
will appear at City hall this evening
Portland has lost but two games on
the home floor this season, both to Rock
land.
There is big demand for seats for the
Christmas game with Rockland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
w. :. SornevS
1858 MIDDLE STREET,
Rumpus Results Fatally,

a Lancaster, N. e.. December 23.-As n
result of rumpus last highs as the cleo
trio light station between Edgar Barney,
the enaineer, and Jack Melne, alias Null
lin. q lumber marker, Mullln is dead.
and Barney is under arrest for assault
and possibly something more serious.
Mullin WIS dissolute, drinking ohara0-
ter, and par TALLY intoxicated, wandered
into the station ana during 81 alterca-
tion received l,low on the head from the
effect of which ne died this forenoon.
He came from Canada several years age.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Croker Takes the Reins,

New York. December 23.-The Evening
Sun publishes the following: A close
personal and political friend Of Richard
Croker said today that MIR. Croker has
finally decided to lead Tammany hall In
the municipal campaign next year. All
factional differences in the districts Will
be settled at the primaries. According
to mis- friend Mr.. Croker believes that
Tammany can win in the local election
next year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Christmas at St. stephen,s.

Thore will be the usual full Christmas
service with sermon Christmas morning
at TO- 30 O'Clock, to which all not having
services in their own church are cordial
ly invited The Christmas tree service
will be on Saturday afternoon at three
O'Clock, in the church. The tree will be
lighted by candles and laden with gifts
for the children. Christmas carols will
be sung.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Stolen Team Recovered.

Wiscasset, December 23.-E. B. Hink-
ley of Gardiner was in Wiscasset yester-
day and recovered the team stolen from
him last Thursday. The team had been
sold by the thief to William Blair of
Woolwioh for $50, and was found there
by Thomas Call of Wiscasset. Blair had
carried the thief to Woolwich where he
took the train for the West.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
From overhented Stove.

Biddefold, December 23.-Tbe farm
buildings OF Charles Emerson at Good
wins Mills burned last night; less $1,000;
10 insurance. The fire started from an
oyerheated stove.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Christmas Music.

The Christmas music VIII be given at
the churches-othe than the Episcopal
ON next Sunday. The music at the
churches just mentioned, will be given
Christmas Day. Several Of the churches
will not have any special programmes.
These ars the programmes as far as made
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
They All claim to Belong in Portland.

Boston, December a3.-Nellie Clark,
%; claiming to live in Portland. Me-, to.
night was arrested for alleged theft OF
property worth IS in the store Of jordan,
Marsh q 90. she claims TO be 40 aostes Is
with road company now. playing at
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

absorbed, and needless of things go
Ing on around them. Sometimes they
complain OF pain in lower parts OF
body, fiushes of heat in head, cold feet
etc.
Young girlS are not free from incipi'
emit womb troubles
Mothers should see to it that Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound la
promptly taken; all druggists have 1t.
The girl will speedily be "hersel7
again" ana probable danger bh
sverted. Any information on this sub
ject, or regarding all female ailments
will be cheerfuliy given free by Mrs
Pinkhan, at Lynn. Mass Write haf
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Man Killed at Danville junction.

Lewiston, December 23-Daniel Harris,
aged 40, of Pownnl, was run over this
evening by the Grand Trunk train noar
Danville Junction. He was taken to the
Central Maine General hospital this eve
ming and died shortly after.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Will Be Judge Shaw.

Augusta, December 23.-The governor
will appoint Frank K. Shaw judge of
the municipal court OF Waterville, to sue
coed Judge W. G. Pbilbrook. resigned.
Mr.. Shaw is now recorder of the court
and has no onnosition.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Bowling League Standing

The regular game Friday night will be
postponed 90 SATURDAY night, Friday be-
ing holiday. The Waverlys and Ores
cents are slated for Saturdays game.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

The fight between George MoKeeyar of
Philadelphia and George LaviDge, did
not occur last evening at Long Island
City, as the Marlborough A. G. was un-
able or unwilling to put up the purse.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
The Edgar Randall sails.


Boston, December ga telegram re-
ceived by the Boston Marine Insurance
Company this afternoon stntes that
the schooner Edgar Randall of Beverly.
before reported, grounded on le1ges
eff Boothbay Harbor, had got off and
sailed without sustaining damage.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

IF you want to be on the safe side, stick
to the old reliable, DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. 1t is sold by dealers everywhere.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

Augusta Decem her 23.-Portland out
classed Augusta here tonight, ontplaying
the home team throughout, and making
the first seven goals in a canter. The
team work of Portland was fur superior,
handling the ball clsverly and covering
their positions well. The star work of
Portland was done by j. Dawson and
Whipple Allen had little to do at the
goal, but made some brilliant stops
Augusta 3 best work was done by Jason
and MalumpY, while Haokett made
several phenomenal stops. His support
generally was poor. The game was rough
and tumble throughout, with but little
excitement. The line up:
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
VICTIM OF GRAND TRUNK ACCIDENT

John r. Williams Who Was Hurt at the
Danviile junction Affair Monday.
Brought Home.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

Portland, II; Augusta, 8. Stops
-Haokett, 81; Allen, 10. Rushes-
Jason, 10; Whipple, .; j. Dawson, 5.
Foul. Dawson, l. Referee-Bar bour.
Time keeper-Richards. Attendance-500
Lewiston, 8; Rockland, 1.
Lewiston, December 23.-Lewiston
downed Rockland Mt polo this evening
by score of 8 to /. The game was
stubbornly contested by both teams.
Connolly, Lewiston S new centre proves
to be star. 81 is passing and juggling of
the ball created wild applause. Broad
bent, the Lewiston goal tender, stuck to
his goal and made a good showing. The
attendance was the largest of the season,
and the game was full of exciting
episodes. Line up:
LEWISTON. &OCKLAND.
c. Broadbent first rush Campbell
Jones second rush Conner
G. Gay, Comfy centIe X. Gay
Fitzgerald bali back Maynard
W. Broadbeut goal O'Malley
Score-Ilewiston, 3; Rocklapd, /.
Rushes-Broadbent, 5. Stops-Lewiston,
90; Rockland, 81 Campbell, 2. Referee
-Gledhill. Timer-Hartwell.
Maine Polo League Standing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
lists refund the money if it fails TO cure. 25c
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
Saint AIban Commandery No, 8
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

The Sir Knights of Saint Alban Commandery
will report at the PIeble House on Christmas
Day, at II 45 A. M.
dec2Ad2s
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

The New Movement, the President Hopes
Will Result in the Consolidation of All
the States of Central America.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The Canal National Bank,0f Portland

At Portland, in the State of Maine. at the close
of business December IT, 1896.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .........$ 81 800, OO9.A9
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
u. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 100000
Premiums on U. S. Bonds. 100000
Stocks securities. etc, l3,O62.1l
Westinghouse, furniture anG
fixtures ...........'............. 100000
Reserve Agents.. ....-.......... 54,19e. 10
Due from State Banks and bank
erS. -......-...-. o,Sbb.b9
Due from. approved reserve
Cheeks and otherIcash items 80. 6.63927
Exchanges for clearinghouse. 10,725.64
Notes OF other National banks... 4,625.O0
Fractional paper currency,
nicEels, and cents .............. 31l.52
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specie ............-..... S4S,771.25
Legal-tender notes.. 10.792.00
Redemption fund with U. s.
tom 19iDi pSi .'..0 1870. 2,25ooo
ToTAL................ ,615, 911.46
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. ...........$ 60o,00o.o0
Surplus fund. ............... 100000
Undivided profits less expenses
and taxes paid. .-.......-... 221. 639.66
National Bank notes outstanding. 100000
Due to other National Banks. 43, 496.64
Dividends unpaid. ........... 1880
Individual deposits subject to
check ............. 51s,213. o5
Demand certificates of Deposit. 100000
Certified checks ......-..... 2,945.78
Cashiers checks outstanding. 4,A37.50
Notes and bills rcdiscounted. 28.O24 SO
TorAL..... =. 81 ,e15, eli 4e
State of Maine, County of Cumberland, S.,
l, Geo. G. Peters, cashier Of the above
named bank. do SOlemnly swear that The above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief.
G. G. PETERS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd
CBAs. T. PETERS, Notary Public.
Correct-AtteSt
ELIAS THOMAS,)
B. C. SOMERBY, Directors
T. "A. JOSSELYN,)
dec24 d3t
Saint AIban Commandefy No, 8.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
NO. Alps.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF -
The Portland National Bank
RESOURCES.

at Portland, in the State of Maine, at the close
OF business, December 18th, 1896.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24

At Portland, in the State of Maine. at the close
of business December II, 1896.
RESOURCES.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NO. 22I.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Of
The First National Bank Of Portland,

at Portland in the State of Maine. at the close
OF business December II, 1886.
RESOURCES.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-10

BY order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners o: Elko County, State
OF Nevada, made this 4th day OF
March, 1895, notice Is hereby given
that all persons who are charges upon
the county must come to tho County
HOSP ital, or all claims for their sup
port will be disallowed by said Boar d
except in cases of extreme emergen.
cy. y
Attest:
MEDsTfR PA1TERsok,
Deputy County Gle rk
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-10
Collection Agency.

rndoracd by the. Leading Firms of ,b'
Coast.
What iai
The INTERSTATE COMM ERcIAL
AND COLLECTION AGENCY. 4
Send your slow accounts to them for col
lection.
Once, 90 Fifth Street. Sacramento Cal
Don't delay. Call at once and let us havI
your business.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-10
FILE xoUR.BILLs.

By order OF tho Board Of County Commits.
sioners, oil bills against the County 70 be
before the Saturday Immediately preceding
the Monday upon which tho Board moetc.
otherwise the bills will not be acted upon
until the next meetinp OF the board
Attest: JOHN HENDERSON,
nRy w PATTERSON. Depaty.
DATED March ise4 So e~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-10

NSeulss'ss VlO,ZOO 10
SUMMARY
Total receipts. .S23, 1914 65
Paid from county funds. $3.50 AZ
aid from school finds. 6.66O IL
Paid from road funds. 1,O48 %
Total disbursements. .,S13,266 70
Balance In treasury. -. .S10,657 Sc
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds az per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
June q, 1896:
TREASURER BALANoE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit Of the !
various funds,J June n, 1896:
In State fund o D ........9 5,674 30
general county fund.... 287 81
cash contingent fund. 3,126 90
M iReDt aick fund o D.. 3O8 Is
In county school fund. 164 "a
In OIL osrs' salary fund.-. 3sl a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
culs Powers ,ot national Board-WiIl Hello
Fight the Rusle Case.

Chicago. Nov. 13.-By vote or TO 2.
Louisville and Washington voting with
the Big Five" minority faction. the Ma
tional League of Base Bail Clubs AT us
cided to clip the wings of the NATIONAL
Board Of Arbitration by striking out that
part Of section "a of the National agree
men.' which provided tnat am .n.ant ~
the board. Now the league Is the only
authority competent TO change the ma
tional agreement and the arbitration
board is not the arbiter of its own juris-
diction.
The Rusie suits against the New York
club formed the subject for mucn TAX az
the meeting and IN the lobby; ar.
to 4, Baltimore. Louisville and Wash
ington voting with the Big Five. picdg-
ing the. support Of the league 10 the New
f OH club in the matter.
The chairman was Instructed 70 appoih
q committee of three, OF which MI.
Young is to be chairman. to devise. II
possible better means OF controlling the
ing. The scheme is to have some one
travel around the circuit under Young $
direction. and watch the playing. The
Objectionable souvenir papers. good ~
any more.
Mr. Hart of Chicago. renewed his mo
ton of last year for the abolition of the
Temple Cup games but 1t was laid on
The president was directed TO notify
the attorneys for the LEAGUE who have
been defending the suit brought i'll C!sV
land by Oliver Tebeau OF that club. who
was fined $500, last June. to discontinue
further defence and pay the proper costs.
This action was taken because the court
of common pleas had decided tina, lie
imposition of the fine was contrary TO
the league constitution.
The league adjourned to meet in Bai.i.
more. the last Thursday in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14
New York Produce Market.

M New York Nov. Is.
E 10 hR-Receipts. Ss.Sll pkgs.; exports.
market firm. held higher. checking bnsi.
hess; winter wheat. low grades 81 90n
S.zo DO fair to fancy. 81. 25I4a5; do pat
snts. A.9Wa4@: Minnesota clear. s3.4ofi
Si;S?M5, lo low extras. S220M3.a5: civ
mills. A.4oM5; do. patents. S55005. Is: rye,
m IN s $3.2on3.15; superfine. 81 4oGi3: fine
SOUTHERN FLOUR -Ouiet firm
common to fair extra. S2S5GS.4,: good r.
choice do, s3.i5m360 e'' u
RYE ELOUR-Firmer. quiet: ssas25.
BBuCkWHEAT FLOUR-s1.Go
BuCkWHEAT-390 afioat.
CORN MEAL-Quiet. steady.
RYE-Dull firm.
BARLEY-Fir 2sc.. elf. Buffalo.
9sS ~ s Ia o Soc 2s75: exports 60
fob, 81; Mp. Northern. a2l4. s'
IORN.Reeefpts. $4,000: exports. 10l 456:
saieS 22f;O0; more active. weaker: No. 2
Sla3la elevator. S2M32h afioat
oATS-Receipts. ia 800: exports. 1000
sales 10000; quiet. easier; No q 2s: No
white. 23la: No. Chicago. 24@: No. z
20: No, 3 white, 23iA,: mixed Western 32@
"a o. white do aa32; white state. 24dls2
Iierced beef, slow. steady; cut meats,
LARD-Easier. nn'e,: Western steam
closed $3.50: city $3.50; refined. dull.
,H.GTTER-Fancy. firmer: state dairy.
llmlS: do. creamery. 13M201s: Western
dairy. S,dS; do creamery, 1921: do. fac
tory: IM12: Elgns. 20ibM21
CHFESF-Weak; state large. 71:G1OH
do small 7i.Ml0.
pETpOI .EI1M-Firm, unchanged.
CnFFEE-Rio. dull. easy.
St';AR-Raw. dun. firm; refined. quiet.
FREIGHTs-To Liverpool. market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14
SEAPORT NEWS.
Experiences Of a sep,uas.a,,..
vertigo rheumatism, Kidney u;,.,..
Constant Headache Cured BY Dr.. v;.,.
Pink Pills, After the Patient Had D., !.
Up to Die by Her Physicians
Fr0m thc Cornmercia1 r..

~ COMMERCIAL Bangor. M
Mrs. Julia L. Nichols Of ~. Ale-
Maine. was given UP to die bv fes Aspcfi
Clans about a yearago with ,nr,, p''ssl
OF diseases consisting Of chronic he easA'l''
IiVer trouble vertigo, rheunstt.,, ~ Gems
says: wa" neart. shs
In the winter Of 1895. / was 60
tor Two months was confined IN ~ ~ lat
lerlIS intense pain and coustar,. '.eusui.
kidneys. my liver All
IN 1874 bad suffered viii. ips,r
ton of the bowels. 70 whs'h III, ,.,lnarans.
c!an ascrihed al my subsegnen9s PMS
arg from then on never was well Il'"s''
Ai',' consultation with other Nh.
Clans, was told that my case wa. PAYS
less, and al once discharged .b @as = hs,s
ann went 10 taking DR.. Wittiaro uoctoi.
Pms for Pale. People After tsIIns !rita
ior 'nrfr weeks began 70 ex peries5c.an es
neii am IN three months I was well "
began 70 take the medicine ona
ago. and still keep PINK Pills Nv ~, ne yer
take one every n1w and then. 49, s'i
Always recommeE1 Pink Pills IN H.,
"ho sulieF from any disorder ana ~
90 lots OF eOod in most instances, VI vi
most Gnb5unded faith in them rnvsa, ,;Ase
know they saved my life" myself as
Or Nf,i"mS' Pi"k pnIs car.aio /.
condensed form. all the elements No. "
sdry 10 give new life and richness To ~
plood anu restore shattered nerves rtF
are an uEfailing specific for such disaaass.i
as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysIs X,
Ntus dance. sciatica. neuralgia. rhanrssN
tsIn' nervous headache the after sNa.
81 Ia grippe. paipitation of the heart, nss
ana saHoW cOmpleXioEs. all forms ls !,
weakness either in male or female p,1I
Pms are sold by all dealers or will be s. Ss
post paid on receipt of price. % cents 1
box. or six boxes for s. 80 fthey are nsy.,
sold N bulk Or by the 1907 by addressIsw,
ectady, n. Y. 'e'eA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14
spAaks Faox MAINE VINES.

john $. Jenness. the weil-knOwn re-
tired merchant of Bangor, lies very seri-
ousiy ~ at his home on Union street.
that city, ON Thursday, early In the
evening. he was stricken with apoplexy
ard was almost Immediately rendered
unconscious: he has remained In that
condition since.
At the annual meeting of the Maine
Association of liberal Ministers at Port
land. the following officers were elected
President. Rev Henry Blanchard ID. D..
Portland: secretary sec. Rey. ). G. Perkins.
trohuced by Or. blanchard upon the sub
ject Preparation for the Pulpit" The
subject was treated in an inspiring way
under the natural divisions OF body. mind
ana spirit. 1t was de- dcd to ilo.e "a
next meeting in Augusta.
Joseph Smith and Fred Lake. young
men q and IL years old respectively.
were arralgred before Trial Justice ".
s. Iagar at Richmond. Friday. on the
the house Of Lincoln Hilton. Justice Ha
gar sentenced the boys to 20 days n inil.
The boys confession IL Substan ti.tnf "a.
follows: Mr. Hilton WAS movin. his
household goods. and had nearly every
thing oft. Young Lake. who lives near
by. knew when II WAS a favorable time,
pulling a staple. They took their plum
der to a camp on the bank of the river
in the edge of Bowdoinhan. where Smith
lad been living for several weeks. Young
mother joined Smith at the camp. where
they have both been staying. The boys
also confess to stealing comfortable
from the clothes line of Mrs. Libbeus
Dngley
Game Warden Smith seized a box Of
venison at the Maine Central depot,
Bangor. Friday noon. 1t belonged to
g. l.. McIntire of Boston, and was
properly Grated but was not entered as
fame. On Thursday. % deer and parts
Of a moose arrived here. 6. F. Mesh
crm, w. a. Bragg and r. Getchell Of
Bangor, brought home six deer from
sorcross, and A. Il. Porter of Neq,
York, had a moose. l.. W. Clements
( Bangor. had one deer and James
md John Largay came down from
Norcross with four deer. a Boston
l.arty. consisting Of r. r. Richardson.
i. Holt, n. II. Perry and r. r. Wy
man came down with eight deer and
these aportsmen had one each, j. ~
and William Ballentine Of Boston, and
!. II. Porter of New York On the
aoon train Friday, We're four deer
". \. kempton of Charlestown. Mass.
had one which came from Calais and
j, l.. Goodridge of Boston. had small
deer which he got at Ashland. d. F.
Duffy and Louis Morris of New York
brought down four deer from Nor
ross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

Many have asked who the parties
We're, who were engaged in the wheel
barrow wager of a few evenings ago.
After diligent enquiry on the part of
the reporter the following facts were
ascertained: Charlie bet on Bryan
and wheeled the barrow; quarryman.
who it is said tips the scalesAat 200. rode
unconcernedly in the uni wheeled
vehicle, and smoked a fragrant(?)
Havana to the health of Charlie:
Charles back aches yet, and he doesn't
feel able to remove the barrow to the
HILL Why the Hallowell Drum Corps
or some similar aggregation was not
on hand to do escort duty, is not fairly
understood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

There is a Jack the Nuisance" how
ering around the G. & p bridge. and
sometimes operates in Randolph, who
is making life miserab BILE for ladies who
cross that structure. His tactics are
to stop ladies without male escort and
make general nuisance of himself
and big scare for his victims. 1t is
evidently some simple fellow who
should be looked after.-Reporter-
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

Again, yesterday. business was good
at the police station. In the morning,
two Bowdoinham gentlemen, who had
been helping celebrate in that town
the night before. were taken in for
drunkenness. In the afternoon, they
paid and were allowed to go. A lit
tie after, man and woman were
taken in for vagrancy. They told a
pitiful tale of woe and suffering, that
they were walking from Augusta to
Yarmouthville, and so were released,
promising to proceed on their way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

The friends Of Mrs. Langdon Perry
will be grieved to hear of her death at
her home on Brunswick avenue. Mrs.
Perry had had a long and painful sick
ness, but bore up well under it. until
the end. The deceased was formerly
Miss Reed, native of Dresden, and
was Il years old. In 1S49 she was
married to Mr.. Perry, and since then
had always lived in this city. She was
devout member of the Congrega-
tional church. and was highly re-
spected by all who were acquainted
with her. She is survived by daugh-
ter, Miss Mary A., one son, Arthur L..
Perry, Esq, ana a brother, jacob
Reed of Lewiston. The funeral VIII
be held from her late home, Monday
afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

Mr.. Richard Blaisdell, an old and re-
spected citizen Of this city, died, Fri
day, at the age Of 80 years. Mr.. Blais-
dell was mason by trade and many
OF. our prominent business blocks are
the results of his work. For a few
years back, he has been in feeble
health and unable to work at his
trade. He is known by all as one of
the most honest men this city ever
had. The funeral will be held, Sunday
afternoon, at l o'clock, at his brothers
home in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

The funeral of Isaac c. Kirby was
held at his parents home on Oak
street, Thursday Rev. F. D. George,
officiating. Mr.. Kirby had been sick
for the past two years with consump-
ton, and has been unable to do any
work for the last year. He was only
10 years of age, a very quiet and re-
served young man, making friends
wherever he went. His family have
the sympathy of large circle of
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

c. II. Beane has a special sale, to-
day, of "Dupont's'' tooth brushes.
which always sell for Csc, today's
price only lie. Also 200 packages Sc
toilet paper at half price. He beside
is selling Rays cream of almonds, with
rose and honey. at the cut price of 29c..
instead of soc. And 25c. bellanona
plasters for lie Let the people re-
spond, and encourage the special eff
forts to stimulate trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-14

Mr.. Richard Eldridge, who has been
resident of this city for nearly his
whole life. passed away at his home
IN south Gardiner, Thursday night,
Mr.. Eidridge had been in good health
until week ago. when he was sud-
oeniy attacked with cramps, and from
.liat' Inflammation Of the bowels set
m resulting in his death. he was 70
years Old, and is survived by a wife,
anu three sons, who have the sym
patny OF large circle of friends. The
funeral will be held from the church.
SUNDAY afternoon. at o'clock. Rev.
MI. Struthers, officiating.