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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-02-22
New Mixed Nuts.

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% 600 pounds Nice, Clean, Mixed
Nuts just arrived. We guaran-
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500 boxes Seedless Raisins, per
Fine Mocha and Java Coffee fresh
roasted. D
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8 pounds Nice, Fresh Oyster
70
| 10000 bales Fine Timothy Hay,
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10
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Gibson's Old Rye Whisky, five
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We have an immense stock OF
lOhristmas Goods, which we are sell
ing at cut prices, as we are determin-
ed not TO carry them over the holidays
You can buy choice goods at your OWL
price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Hon. Stanley Fummer Of this State
has been doing some exceedingly ef-
fective work on the stump in New
York state. The Daily Saratogian says
Of his address; in Saratoga, last
Wednesday evening:
The meeting was addressed by Hon.
Stanley Plummer Of Dexter, Maine.
He il an able and eloquent speaker and
was listened to with appreciation by
all present and was frequently inter-
rupted by round after round Of APP
plause.
The hall In which the meeting was
held was literally packed and 1t is es-
timated that only about one-third II
the people who gathered to hear the
speech could gain admittance. The
Batchellerville drum corps was pres
ent and helped to enliven the occasion,
while the Conklingville Glee club sung
Mckinley and Protection" and The
Star Spangled Banner" In excellent
form. There will be patriotic ver-
dict for sound money and protection
next Tuesday from the voters of the
Sacandaga valley. A striking con-
trast to this meeting was a Bryan
rally at Day Center, where there
were thirteen present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Our readers will find. elsewhere in
this issue a carefully prepared state
ment of what each state will vote for
today, the parties that have tickets in
the field in each state. and the names
of the candidates on the state ticket in
all the states. This article will be
found to be very valua BILE for refer
ence tonight in keeping run of the re-
turns, especially that portion of ii
that gives the names of the candidates
in the different states. We would ad-
wise our readers who are interested in
keeping run of the returns, to clip it
out and put it in their vest pockets
for reference. 1t will enable them to
have an intelligent understanding of
the vote in each state. as fast as the
news comes in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

People shudder at the tales of Monte
Carlo suicides, but look on with perfect
equanimity while friends and loved ones
commit just as certain suicide by neglecting
their health. Trifling disorders of the d.
yestion persistently neglected lead to inn
purity of the blood, the tissues of the BODY
are imperfectly nourished, and emacia-
ton and debility follow In the case of
that dread disease, consumption, imperfect
ty nourished tissue is built up in the lungs,
forming suitable soil for the germs of that
deadly disease. One seventh of all the
Deaths each year are due to consumption.
This fearful death rate could be easily
avoided if the proper remedy was re-
sorted to-
A sure preventive and cure of consump.
ton is found in DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery. 1t cures 90 per cent of all
cases. It corrects all disorders of digestion,
invlgorates the liver, and makes the blood
pure and plentiful. 1t is the great blood
maker, fesh-builder and nerve invigorator.
II gets into the blood and acts directly upon
the lungs, building up healthy tissue and
ariving out all impurities and disease germs.
thousands have testified to its wonderful
merits. Druggists sell it.
II feel that must write you telling Won Of the
great benefits derived from the use of vomr
-. .1olden Medical Discovery" writes Miss Laura
riersei OF East Bethlehem, Washington Co pa
Last summer my friends thought was surely
going INTO consumption. and having tried doc
ing your medicine so highly spoken of took
one nostie. My cough left me altogether with
an tne distressing symptoms, and in fact the
cure seemed almost miraculous to all who saw
n;.. cannot say enough in praise of the medi.
use it," o'Ae's "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
NORTH PERHAM.

NORTH PERHAM.
The present long spell of wet and
cloudy weather appears in strange
contrast to the splendid weather Aroos-
took has been enjoying for the past
two years. Farmers who did not get
their potatoes dug before the wet spell
came on, complain of considerabl rot
The grass fields present indications
of an abundant hay crop another sea-
son. provided the weather proves
reasonably moist.-Geo. H. Howe is so
confident that Mckinley will be elected
that he is buying all the lumber he can
get; while it is reported that o. Iver-
son of New Sweden, is waiting for the
result of the election. Mr.. Howe has
bought the stumpage on two of the
Powers lots on Tangle Ridge and Carl
Hellstrom is to haul it in for him.
Mr.. Hellstrom has also bought the
stumpage on the lot of Mrs. G. w. Cor
don of California, and will also haul il
to Howe's mill.-Potatoes took quite a
rise. but farmers rushed them in in
such quantities that they have fallen
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Ii is estimated that fully $45, 900, 900
of the s65, 0OO,O 600 brought to this conn
try in the last few months has been
hoarded away by timid people who
We're fearful of the success of tho re-
quotation movement. With the cleo
ton of Mckinley and Hobart this
money. together with many millions
more will come forth from it's retire
ment to swell the volume of national
prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

There are some people who
seem to think that the best way to
get on In this world is to be
one against another. They are
disturbed whenever they discover
that the employees Of labor and
labor itself are on good terms, and
whenever that occurs they COM
mence crying coercion. It is no,
coercion; It Is CO. operation, the
one working with the other for
the public good and for their ad.
vantages severally." William
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

A Brewer young man went out to
Orrington the other night to see his
journey on his bicycle. He had not
progressed far on his return journey
when he discovered that someone had
mistaken his wheel for dog and fas-
tened tin pan to it. He dismounted
and removed it, and was going on his
way rejoicing, when he found that a
pair of rubbers. the property of his
adored one. We're attached to his wheel
This caused another halt. When he
was finally started on his way again
he was heard to remark, I'm be gol
DANCED if ever so counting on a wheel
again."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

custarN pies were made OF thick ~.
When now-a-days grocers are hra,s
TO bankruptcy by unpaid hin. snt
thought comes up that partia, sne
20 the household economies Of the ~ -
lakers might be good thing 70, u .,
concerned. iW ail
auburn has at least one Bryan ma
with the courage OF his convic,,a
For the past six weeks he's beer ~.
ting the full limit OF his SALARY IN -,
BOY Orator. It's a good comfort ny
salary. too. but his wife doesp,t 10y
prove Of betting, political or othar
wise. so he has been keeping I'm a.,
pearaDces at home by drawing ON NJ.
rainy day fund. He will be able -
hleht 10 make pretty fair estIme,.
OF the condition Of that fund" He vii,
probably convert whatever is loft 70 :.
into sinking fund. -
among the concerns that won Ian.
rels in New York City on Flag dav,.
was the United States Decor.,,n
Coihpahy whose factory Is located AT
wayne, Maine. The New York SIM
says: Down Cortlandt street. on the
opposite side, the Telephone building
at Is, Claimed the notice of every ons
VINO had a feeling for the artistic. II
was the general comment of those wbo
saw its decorations that it was a pitv
the building was not on Broadway
from the corniced peak to the first
ioor windows it evidenced an ingen.
Gus and happy taste in the decorator
inere was no combination of the
American flag that was not shown IN
ne best advantage, and it ran all over
he facade like garden plot Of brill
liant tulips. What made the display
specially meritorious was that it had
)een done in the night This build
hs was decorated by the above named
company under the personal direction
# its able owner and manager, Mr.. A.
3. Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
kennebec.
RIVERSIDE.

Elmer Strong of Boston. is visiting
his parents here.-Mrs. F. r. Merrill
was in Augusta few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Staples of Au-
gusta. We're in the place Thursday
Ernest Adams broke his arm in two
places by falling from a wagon one
day last Week.-Mrs. Emma Springer
was at Augusta, Friday.-Isaiah Han
dy of Augusta, was here Friday-Mrs.
w. P. Bailey returned from Boston,
Saturday.. S. Bigelow and Mrs. F.
r. Merrill attended the funeral of
Mrs. Jefferson Merrill at Augusta,
Sunday.-The teachers and scholars
flung out new flag at the schoolhouse
Friday with appropriate exercises
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Robbins and r.
B. Bragg of Augusta and Miss Edith
Farwell of Cross Hill were here last
Sunday.
WINTHROP.
Saturday, the village was decorated
with flags. Among those making dis.
plays were the Winthrop Wooden mills.
c. NJ. Bailey and Merchants Jones,
Penniman, Cobb. Hannobard, A. H.
Bailey. E. NJ. Bailey, Willis Bailey.
Crowell, Adams, the postoffice and Of
ice of the Budget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

THE CREDIT OF A NATION is A
LARGE ELEMENT IN IT'S SAFETY.
LET US SEE TO 1T THAT THE
CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES
is uNSULLIED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mr.. Sewall was overwhelmingly de-
feated in his own State in November,
and will sustain an even greater de-
feat today. Reports from Nebraska
indicate that Mr.. Bryan will have 10
advantage over him in this respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

1t is related that good Mrs. Eliza
Bunker. one of the early mothers of
the Rangeley region. kept a little coffee
FOR sickness" and tea for company ;,
used an infusion of sage leaves for a
regular table beverage, and when she
could get the pumpkins. made pies of
the seeds of that vegetable. When
eggs ran short at the lakes excellent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
LET HONEST MEN VOTE TO-DAY
FOR AN HONEST DOLLAR.

The Populists called off the parades
they had advertised for the closing
days of the campaign very generally
They probably had no desire to give
the public an opportunity to note the
marked difference between their noise
and their numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Every true friend of his country may
well pray today that the majorities
against Organism may be so large as
to bury it beyond all hope of resurrec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The manner in which the Louisville
Courier Journal excoriates Joe Black
burn, is sufficient proof that Col.
Henry Watterson hasn't lost any of
his old time vim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

EVERY WORKINGMAN WHO
VOTES FOR BRYAN AND sEWALL
TODAY VOTES FOR THE REDUC-
TON OF HIS OWN WAGES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
THE FUTURE OF THE REprrp-
Lie is IN THE HANDS OF ITS CIT
IZENS TO-DAY.

chairman Jones announces that
there will be no panic after election
ana ne is doubtless correct in this
statement. The people will make sure
OF this by electing Mckinley and Ho-
bart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

me sound money Democrats Of
Missouri claim that they will throw
'oooc IN that state today If they do
1t Will swing into the Mckinley col
ufnh by a very handsome majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

FRIENDS OF SOUND MONEY
CAN HELP THEIR CAUSE. TO-DAY
BY GOING TO THE POLLS AND
VOTING EARLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Chairman Jones is credited With a
belief in his own estimates; but this is
more than can be said of any of his
followers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mr.. Bryan has advised the voters of
the country to play the hypocrite. lie
will learn today that this is a govern
ment founded on manhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Coming down in Portland street
car from the Eastern promenade. Sat
urday morning fussy old lady ten
dered the conductor three-cent piece
under the impression that it was q
dime, and received a nickel in change
The conductor. however. discovered
his error Immediately after, and going
back to the old lady explained the
circumstance. After convincing her
with much argument that she had only
given him three cents. the conductor
returned the coin, and the old lady
handed him the nickel. Let me have
your fare, please" said the conductor.
The old lady looked aghast. why. /
just gave you five cents" she retorted,
now firmly convinced that she was be-
ing buncoed. Yes, / know" replied
the conductor. who was also getting
slightly twisted, but that was the
nickel 1 gave you in change for your
three-cent piece well, l paid you,
didn't ~ demonstrated the old lady.
But that was the money l gave you"
We'll. you've got it now. haven't
you?" The conductor lacked eloquence
to explain the situation. and at Myrtle
street they We're still haggling about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

A VOTE FOR MCKINLEY ANL
HOBART is A VOTE FOR PROS.
PERITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Let every voter In Maine do his full
share today in swelling the majority
for Mckinley and sound money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

David b. Hill will probably be heard
from tonight remarking, Il told you
So,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The equines of Kezar Falls are re-
ported to be fading away before the
progressive march of the bicycle 1t
will be some time yet we trow before
they will join the remnants of the
noble red man on the reservations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Mr.. Bryan has done wonders in the
great work of defeating Mr. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

a young fellow was obliged by the
of $11.67 for using profane and vulgar
language. The lesson should be a val
liable one for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
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Expensive LONELINESS.
cleveland Ieader.)

cleveland Leader.)
My love looks beautiful and bright
In her new winter bonnet.
And l am working day and night
To meet the payments on II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
The poachers must go.

District No. 6. North Bluehill, wrest-
led with the question last week, Re
solved, that it is more profitable to
keep a horse than bicycle" 1t was
decided in the affirmative presumably
on the theory that horse does not
eat as much as bicycle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
Somerset.
NORTH NEW PORTLAND.


Rev. Charles w. Purington Of West
Bowdoin has received and accepted a
call to preach at this place for one
year. He will move his family here at
once and will occupy S. S. Walkers
house on Main street. Mr.. Purington
was educated at Pennington Normal
school and Cobb Divinity school, Effort is
being made to have him preach at East
and West New Portland in connection
with his work here.-There will be
preaching now every Sunday forenoon
at Union church and the Y p. S. C. f..
meeting every Sunday, evening.-E. F.
Sprague of Livermore Falls, was in
town Friday on business. He will
spend few days at Arson visiting old
friends.--J. j. Lane of Waterville. was
in town Friday on commercial business.
M. +. Sawtelle, principal of West
New Portland High school. spent Sun
day as the guest of G. c. Sheldon. su-
perintendent of schools.-Mrs. A. NJ.
Sheldon and Mrs. II. H. Hutchins visit
ed the high school at West New Port
land. Friday afternoon.-G. C. Sheldon,
Esq. delivered political address at
New Vineyard. Saturday evening"
The U. Q. G. c. gave an entertainment
at Walkers hall. Friday evening. An
interesting and entertaining pro-
gramme was carried out.-The Somer-
set Pomona met with New Portland
grange last Tuesday. The next Pomona
will be held at Pittsfield.-A. C. Laid
publisher. was in town Friday in the
interest of the New Portland SUM-.
E. Knowles, agent of the Etna Life.
was in town last week on business
The falls schools In the three villages
will close this week after very pleasant
and profitable terms.-There il much
sickness among the children Mt pres
emit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

The driver of a public carriage in the
city of Bangor who, recently found a
roll Of bills, which he failed to mention
or to advertise, was recently fined
S2S oO.the total amount of wealth in the
roll. one-half of the fine to go to the
loser of the money and one-half to the
city. 1t looks as if the city were abous
the only party to make a real gain out
OF the transaction, though as the driv-
er paid over no more than he found he
really suffered no loss.f The poor fell
low who lost the roll originally was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

A leading society woman of Portland
is to give card party tonight, during
the course of which she will have the
election returns brought to her home
by special wire and read in her parlors
as fast as they arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

VOTE FOR THE SUPREMACY OF
LAW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Real estate is said to be a hustling
business at Rumford Falls. AS far as
the more principal streets are built
nearly every lot is now sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

a well known Portland florist who
enjoys a merited reputation for the
originality of his designs had an order
recently that came near sticking
him. A certain lighthouse keeper died.
and among the floral emblems at the
obsequies they wanted breeches
buoy. The clerk at first thought it
meant a small boy standing up with
trousers on. and he politely told the
man that they didn't have any frame
work for human figures. and was about
to dismiss the caller when the pro-
prietor arrived. and knowing what the
marine technicality was. started in to
discuss the situation, the result of
which was bargain The floral ar
lists We're driven to their wits end to
construct the thing, and when it was
constructed it was a toss-up between
a breeches buoy and a small school
house, but it went just the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

LET US UNITE IN SWELLING
THE CHORUS OF NATIONAL
HONOR TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

A nomadic genius drifted into town
recently, says the Portland Sunday
Telegram. He gave his name as Wal
! ter f. Olney of East Providence Rhode
Island. United States of America He
is one of those travelling up-lifters,
self-constituted missionary, the orig
inator of his own bylaws and constitu-
ton. He wore a soft felt hat. a striped
flannel shirt. and carey worn express
sion as though he had troubles of his
own. His shoes gave evidence of the
ties that bind. He made motion.
TeSan-like, as though to pull a firearm
from his hip pocket, but ii proved to be
nothing dangerous. 1t was a ployglot
Bible, big as barn, and fat as those
pancakes mother used to make 1t was
sewed and tied together in places to
keep it intact. The inside looked like
the work of an alarmist On the mar
gins OF every page. and diagonal and
criss-cross over the printed pages We're
notes. quotations and references in ink
and lead pencil and finger marks ga
lore. 1t was delirious looking text
But the fellow understood what all this
action and dirt meant, and explained
them rather rapidly but incoherently
He also carried one of those medicine
memorandum books giving the itinera-
~ OF his travels, written in a microscop-
&c hand, and a well-worn pocket die
tionary. He said he was a Seventh
Day Adventist. and was going out tn
see few of the brethren in East Deer
ing. He was formerly a gas-fitter nv
trade. but in February. 1882. after a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03
WINTHROP
Lincoln.
NORTH WHITEFIELD.

Miss Georgia Turner of Whitefield, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hugh Rogers.
Augusta.-Mrs. I. B. Turner Of White
field. who has been visiting friends
and relatives in Gardiner and Augusta,
returned home, Saturday.-George
Fowles and two sisters of Whitefield,
spent Friday with their sister, Mrs. A.
l.. Plummer. Augusta-There was a
husking at Roscoe Russell's, Thursday
night, and all who were present report
a most enjoyable time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

VOTE FOR NATIONAL HONOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

John Mckeering, Biddeford motor
man, answered an advertisement in a
matrimonial publication about three
years ago Photographs We're ex-
changed and also "honeyed words
that would have made ancient Nestor
turn green with envy. A little more
than two weeks ago McKeering asked
for a vacation, and at once hied him
self to the home of his fiancee 1T Chi
cago. where they were Joined in we'd
lock. By his orders a nice box OF CT
gars was placed on tap for the EN-
ployes of the electric road who joined
in the hope that the young couple
might Tive happily ever after"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

Maine people have been very numer-
Gus among the visitors at the Mechan-
les fair in Boston this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-03

you. tlan they were in 1895.
The pastor of a we'll known church
not many miles from the Kennebec.
says the Bath Times. made an unin-
tional break last evening which caused
a smile To appear on the faces of some
of the attentive members of the con-
gregation. The reverend gentleman
was drawing conclusions from a GER
tain chapter of the Bible, as to the in
ducements offered by the Christian
church TO outsiders to become members.
He had shown how the church could be
OF benefit to the individual and then went
on in language much like this: Now,
when the Savior sent his disciple after
the ass, it will be remembered that
the messenger was instructed by his
Master to say to the owner of the ass,
The Lord hath need of him. Then
turning to his. congregation and ad-
dressing those not church members.
he exclaimed, The Lord hath need of
YOU all,"