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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

The latest shades in linen box paper
cost 35c. per box; today only, they will
be sold by Geo. w. Quimby at his art
store for 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

The members of Imperial Lodge, De-
gree of Honor, A. O, L. W., are re-
quested to meet at A. Q. L. W. hall, at
/ p. NJ, Sunday, to attend in body
the funeral of the late Mrs. Eva
f.oteban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Often times the lake and the sea are
anything but quiet and cannot be used
for a mirror. Pierce 199) will furnish
one for the cottage always available as
follows: The 15c size, Zoe; 25c size, lie;
Soc size, zoe, and Ace size. 26c These
low prices are for today only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Sousa's band passed through Au-
gusta, Friday morning. on its way to
Bath, where it gave a concert in the
afternoon; and in the evening in Rock
land, making connections by special
train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Members of Freeman McGilvery Post,
G.. A. r., of Searsport. heartily approve
the action Of c. S. Hichborn, who recently
resigned his official position as consul
of the Maine Division, l.. A. W., rather
than endorse their action in the seiec-
ton of Memorial day as their day of
meeting. The veterans here nave
assed resolutions sustaining him in
his position, and condemning the action
of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

M. +. Hutchinson has returned from
Ocean Point, where he has been doing
work on summer residences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

A special sale OF kid gloves at Mrs.
II. r. Tibbetts' at 70 cents All gloves
are fitted at this establishment by an
expert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Manager Hewins of the Pine Tree
nine. claims the game which was ar
ranged for Friday afternoon, with the
ter team failed to put in an appear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Two little articles, but both in COM
mon use, for special sale today: 100
tacks in box (any siZe) for one cent :
and a garden set, hoe, rake, spade. de-
signed to make children happy,
set; today will only cost you Sc. at c.
II. Blackington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Mems fine, Middlesex hose, Is cents
per pair will, today only, be sold by
James IL. Leigh & CO.. of Hallowell,
for Toe per pair; also 25c. silk neck
wear for 15c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Governor Cleaves, and the members
Of the council, left the city, Friday
morning, after Thursdays session,
leaving for their respective homes.
with the exception of Mr. Freeman,
who went to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

f. w. Hamlen went to Portland,
Friday morning, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Swift & Swift have received a new
line of hammocks they are proud of.
In order to induce an immediate in
spection of them, they offer to make a
special price, just today, to all callers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09
Saturday Special Sales.

A. w. Became will sell good bananas.
today, for % cents per dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Ginger snaps again today at half
price. Fred NJ. Hayes teams will all
carry them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

There is great chance in Hallowell
to buy jewelry and silverware cheap
of $. c. McKenney who is obliged to
raise $1,000 and is doing 1t by selling at
great discount cost or less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

The best strawberries are now
quoted at zoe. per box
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Gushing & Getchell have on exhibit
tion,a lobster which weighs 61a pounds;
good producer of a first class night
mare. He is said to be the largest of
his race ever brought to this city. At
any rate, he looks it, with his great
claws oUtstretched as if looking for a
victim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Mr.. Jim" Coley, the well known
trout trophy, caught from the sparkling
waters of Lake Cobbosseecontee. The
weight is 6A pounds; length, % inches;
beauty. indescribable, and must be
seen at Knowlton & Young's to be ap-
prociated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

The hare and hounds run open to all
run. Thursday afternoon, over 31a
miles course. The hares, Frank Hewins
and Frank Gannett, covered the dis
lance 22m. 35s., coming in on tie. The
first hound was Jackson, who crossed
the line Am. 35S. later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Buckley & Goodrich are offering to-
a box or two boxes for % cents, which
is one half the usual price, an abso-
lutte protection from moths, for the
preservation of furs. blankets. cloth
ing, feathers, woolens or any material
liable to attack by moths or buffalo
cents pair. A fine Egyptian cotton
ingram stocking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

One of the greatest if not the great
est chance for obtaining canned Cali
fOrnia apricots ever enjoyed by the
public can be taken advantage of now.
These are the "Nonpareil' brand ex-
ira fine, the 25 cent grade, guaranteed
by Hill & Locke, nothing more need be
said except the present price, only 10
cents per can, being half price. They
have also a very fine fruit display and
will make special prices for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

Those raisin seeders are worth dol
lar to any family without one. Never
theless the wind has caused a furry in
prices, and you can buy one of A. ID.
Ward today for 80 cents. Be sure the
wind will soon shift back to the old
point. When there if you need such
things as jack screws. don't stumble
over those in the store without looking
at them and the-prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

from New York of course the public
will expect greater bargains than ever.
The few that can be mentioned here
and in his ad are only samples of his
purchases. While burglars are so
rampant, it may be well to notice the
bargains he offers in revolvers, from
99c. to $685. A IL inch agate wash ba-
sin for 19c. is today's wonder, as we'll
as 81 inch suspenders, 7c.; IA caret
gold filed rings, for 19c.: colored
glasses with riding bows only 10c.,
real 25c goods. Better see the new
stock early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

C. W. Morrell is making an assignees
sale and today makes special sale as
follows: Baking soda, three cents per
pound: water sets, six glasses, pitcher
cream pitcher. sugar bowl, butter dish.
and spoonholder. 25c.; gallon oil can,
20c. small! combination dinner pail,
15c.: fine bird cages, soc. to soc; dec
Grated commode set, ten pieces, full
size 81 Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-09

The great special candy sale will be
day at j. Z. Fuller's. In the first win
dow, south of the door. will be fancy
boxes with a pound in each, of many
varieties of the purest and most de-
licious candies. only costing 19c per
box The next window will be filled
for 24c per box, ID. in each. This
is one of the best treats ever offered.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-04-03

printed heavy muslins. sheetings,
calicoes, go in and examine care
fully and will give you solid value
every time.
In ladies and gents neekwear,
the celebrated "Acorn Brand" Of
gents laundried and unlaundried
fine shirts, collars and cuffs, are
always kept in stock. In ladies'
and gentlemens underwear he
shows many styles and qualities,
and grand assortment OF ladies
aud gents neck wear ranging in
prices from nickel up.
Mr.. Lamkin has conducted this
store since 1872, and has at all
times enjoyed large and exten-
sive trade, and by honest business
methods and fair dealings with all
he has gained the confidence of
our people and his friends number
legion. He desires to thank the
public for past liberal patronage.
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I'VE HOTEL.

For medium priced MOTEL,
there are none to be fourd in any
city that can beat tiie iTi.. 1t has
electric lights, san:tary plumbing;
and the sleeping rooG,s, 20 in num-
Der are a1nc1g the inest in the
city. The dining room will seat
$50 guests The table is all that
one could wish for. 1t is centrally
located and enjoys a large share
of the patronage. Mrs. F. II.
COokson, the hostess, has conduct
ed this house for the year, and
under her management it has
gained in popular favor. She is
an old resident of the county,
widely and favorably known as a
lady of fine qualities and she is
ably fitted to run this house and
make it successful. 1t is her aim
to serve the best the market af-
fords at her tables and to make
everyone to feel at home. Rates
s1.O0 per day. Special rates to
parties by the week.
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twenty years, this establishment
/ being the largest, and they sell
more goods than any three firms
in Ottumwa. They located a
branch store here two years ago
and they have been very success
full. 1t is the largest and only ex-
elusive clothing house in Adair
county. Everything in men S,
youths and childrens' clothing, cut
after the latest styles, from tn
best material, by the leading max
ers. An elegant line of gents
furnishings, hats, caps, collars,
cuffs, shirts plain and fancy col
ors and a large assortment of neck
wear are always kept in stocS.
This house sells the best goods
cheaper than their competitors as
they buy large quantities. Buying
for three large houses at one time,
the one at Ottumwa, one at Fair
field, Iowa, and the one at this
point, it can easily be seen that
they can undersell all competition.
The store is under the eff ,ient
management of MIR. Julius
ably assisted by Louis
Lyons and Robert Conner 1t is
40 trouble for these gentlemen to
20 show goods, and they give the
public a cordial invitation to call
II and examine stock and prices.
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SILVER DOLLAR TONSORIAL
PARLOR.

Located opposite the Central
Hotel This is the latest accession
to our tonsorial parlors; it is
equipped with two modern i'm
proved easy chairs, large plate
glass mirrors, and presents very
neat appearance. The proprietor,
Mr.. A. L. Maddix, was formerly
of Birmingham, Iowa. He is a
tonsorial artist of ability, a mem
ber of the fraternal orders Knights
of Pythias and | o. o. F. His
shop will be known as the Silver
dollar, and he will strive at all
times to give patrons the best
satisfaction. Give him call.
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PALACE MEAT MARKET.

The "Palace" is equipped with
marble top counters, t finest
cooler in the city, and everything
is neat, clean and wholesome.
Very few cities can boast of a
better meat market than this, and
there are but few better able to
cater to the wants of the public.
Maxwell & Russell, the proprie-
tors, have conducted this shop for
the past fifteen months. They
kill all their own meat, and have
machinery for manufacturing liver,
bologna and pork sausage, and
lard. This being their speciality.
They also pay the highest cash
price for hides and tallow. They
cater to the elite trade of the city
and the market is in wide public
favor.
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KIRKSvILLE ROLLER MILLS.

The mill, a three story brick, is
fully equipped with the latest i'm
proved roller process machinery,
aud has a capacity of 100 barrels
of flour per day, giving employ
ment to six men and the output is
as good as the best. TIE leading
brands are Imperial High Pat
ent," "Pride of Adair,'' NSnow
Ball' and go. X" The bulk of
the product is consumed by the
local trade. Feed of all kinds is
manufactured. Farmers can here
at all times get the highest cash
price for grain of all kinds and a
general custom mill work is car
ried on. The mill is under the
immediate supervision of Mr..
Chas. r. Milbank who is an eX-
pert miller and the output as we
have before said, under his man
agement, is as good as the best,
which is proven by the fact that
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KIRKSvILLE IRON WORKS

Located in the north part of the
city. The main building is of
brick, and covers an area of 5Ox55.
which has an adnition that in size
is 20x4O feet. The buildings are
fully equipped with the latest i'm
proved modern machinery. Stoves.
cane mills, and castings from L or
to 500 pounds are manufactured.
Special attention is given to re-
pair work on all kinds of machin-
cry and castings will be turned
out to order. New and second
hand engines are bought and sold.
The plant gives employment to
8 expert mechanics under the
management of Mr. G. w. Loomis.
This is one of KirksVille's most
substantial stand hys in the way
of manufacturing, it runs steady
the year around, drawing its trade
from both city and country.
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STATE BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.

Organized. The officers are, F.
M. johnson, Pres; w. G. Fout,
Vice Pres; and Warren Hamilton,
Secy. The capital stock is 81 600
600. This is grand acquisition
to Kirksville business They are
lending money every day, having
the puhlic's confidence as it should,
as it is solid and perfectly relia-
BILE Mr.. Hamilton also writes in
surance, has a complete set of
abstract books, and deals in real
estate, having some very desira-
BILE city and country property for
sale. He is also city ticket age Mt
for the @. o. & Kansas City, r. X.
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THE RACKET STORE

Located in the same building as
the Moore Photograph gallery. a
out of which can be seen elsewhere
in this paper. The store is fully
stocked with an elegant line of
notions, novelties, hardware. tin
ware, toys, bric-abrack, etc. The
goods carried by this house in all
instances will be found of the best
quality, and the prices such that
you would be surprised at the
quantity OF goods You can buy for
d small sum ol money. The store
is under the efficient management
of Mr.. Joe Cri.i who has been do
ing business in orr ,..iast for a num-
Der of years He is numbered
AMONG our leading bu mess men !
ana the Racket und-r his man. |
agemenf is dong 2 very fine busi- |
nese. He is qaafAe and pleasant |
TO do business oith anQ respected |
by all who know him.
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W. c. CARTER. D. DIS.

DR.. Carter graduated from the
Baltimore, Md, Dental College
six years ago. He is thoroughly
practical and up t. date in every
thing pertaining to dentistry, and
his dental parlors located up stairs
over the Kirksville Millinery Co.'S.
Store, are among the finest in the
state, fully equipped with the
modern improved appliances and
prepared the execute all work in
the dental line in an up to date
and satisfactory manner. Crown
and bridge work are his specialties.
He enjoys a large share Of The
elite patronage, and his husines.
is rapidly increasing.
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WARD & FINLEY.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS.

Ward & Finley established in
the drug business in this civ two
years ago. They have by never
ii ing energy, and honest business
methods built up avery fine trace.
The store is stocked with fGll
line of pure drugs, and it is o
arranged as to give it neat and
tasty appearance. They have bu t
lately added a new stock of wall
paper, consisting of all the newest
sts les and latest designs and pat
rons will find this very dcsila-
bic stock to select from. This finn
makes specially of prescription
Physicians prescriptions and fanl-
ly recipes are compounded from
the purest drugs by Mr.. Finl. Y
who is grad uated pharmacists.
Both members of the firm are for
morally of Cameron, Mo, where
they were engaged in the same
business. They have proven them
selves able business men worthy
OF respect and patronage, and they
are numbered among our repre-
sentative and leading citizens.
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store fronts are manufactured in
the planning mill, also scroll saw

store fronts are manufactured in
the planning mill, also scroll saw
ing and wood work OF every de
scription. These works are own
ed and operated by Mr.. A. l..
Holmes, who established in busi-
ness here fourteen years ago. He
is also a contractor and will give
bonds for the erection and compile
ton Of buildings of any size, in
either brick, stone or frame He
has been identified with the erec-
tion of nearly all the best build
ings in the city, The First Nation
al Bank block, the Porter Corner,
the Flats, the w. I. Baird hou Sc
and many others too numerous to
mention, speak as to his ability
in this line. He also keeps in
stock at the works, paints. oils,
varnisn, sash, doors, blinds, orna-
| mental and plate glass and build
rs hardware. He makes a speci-
atty of custom saving and grind
ing of meal or feed. From three
to fifteen men are given employ
ment at these works and very
fine business is trasacted. Mr.
Holmes has been resident OF
Kirksville for the past twenty
six years. He is one OF our rep
resentatiye citizens, a gentleman
in every sense of the word. He is
widely and favorably known
throughout the county.
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NJ. II. HALLIDAY.
THE CASH GROCER.

Located en- the west side of the
square. An extensive view of the
store can be seen on the first page
of this paper. 1t is one of the
largest mercantile houses in the
city and the stock of fine, staple
and fancy groceries is large, and
complete. A full line of canned
and bottled goods, teas, ce,ffees,
spices, vegetables of all kinds in
season, smoked and salt n0eats;
in fact you can find here every
thing that is usually kept in a
first class grocery store. He car
ries a well selected assortment of
Queens and glass ware, such as
most elegant cut table glass, both
plain and colored, embracing many
beautiful specimens of the deli
cate tints which are now so fash
ionable. Mr.. Halladay has con-
Quoted a grocery st tore in Kinks
vile for the past sixteen years,
during this time b has seen many
competitors come and go, many of
them unable to compete with his
low prices, au 1 unable to pull
away any of his large and exten-
'lve tads fro N him. His store
has weatRersd the hard times of
he past years it has kept pace
'l'h the bliHe :, the stock at all |
lines being Kept up to date, and
y doing q C ash business, paying
ash for his goods and selling for
ash, strlci ng at all times to give
lstomerS he best goods for their
ioney, sfe ating one and all alike,
Is hSaaes business methods is
e Secret of his success. lie is
present 3. member of our City
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DIR. ". T. STEPHENSON.
DRUGGIST.

The latest accession to the drug
business of KirksviIle is the hand
some store of DR.. w. T. Stephen
son. The fixtures, stock of pure
drugs and everything throughout,
is new, being shipped direct from
the large wholesale drug houses in
the east Everything in the drug
line can be found here at popular
prices. Also full line of wall
paper in all the latest styles and
patterns, and fine line Of paints,
oils, glass etc., are in stock. The
doctor is formerly of Milan, where
he run q drug store for four years.
He left that city with the we'll
wishes of her citizens and estab-
lished here March IL, '96 He has
practiced medicine for the past
twenty three years, and he is
thoroughly competent. Patrons
will find him a gentleman of rare
and as merchant he will |
,ndeavor to give you the purest
If drugs and full value for youF
money at all times. We wish him
lnbounded success and give him a
Hearty welcome TO our business
ircle. Store South west corner of
quare.
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EVANS & CRAIG.
DEALDRs IN STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERIES.

Located south east corner OF
public square. Mr. Evans has
carried on a grocery business III
Kirksville for the past II years.
de took in as d partner Mr.. L. j.
Craig one year and half ago. Mr..
Craig was, prior to his partner
ship with Mr.. Evans, an employe
of the Wabash X. K. The store is
stocked with everything in the
staple and fancy grocery line, in
Guiding canned and bottled goods,
teas, coffees, spices, the leading
brands of flour, and in fact every
thing goes to make a first class
grocery store. All goods sold at
prices within the reach of all, and
delivered to any part of the city.
Farmers can here at all times get
the highest cash prices for pro-
duce of all kinds. Both members
of the firm are counted among our
best citizens. While Mr.. Evans
is one of the old pioneer citizens,
having come here in the year 1856,
and when Kirksville was but little
thought of out side of the few that
were here at that time He has
been identical with its advanc,
ment and among the first in the
field for everything that is for the
welfare of the city and its advance
ment; and he deserves large
share of this worlds goods, as it
is such men as he that help TO
build up the nation We wish
him many more successful year
and hope to have him in cur
midst lor a long time to come.
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KIRKSVILLE VARIETY WOOD
WORKS

Located in the north part OF the
city. The works consist of saw
mill, planning mill, and the roller
process machinery for the manu-
facture of meal and chop feed of
all kinds. Balusters, fly screens,
mouldings, stair ratings and fine
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-04-03
PENNSYLVANIA COAL co.
MINERS OF LUMP, NUT, PEA AND
STEAM COAL,

MINERS OF LUMP, NUT, PEA AND
STEAM COAL.
The mines are located I5 miles
west of Kirksville on the line Of
the @. o. & X. c r. r The com
pany is now working two DRIFT
mines with a 314 foot vein and
they are now sinkinga shaft whic II
will on completion, largely increa se
the output. THIS coal is of a yety
superior quality equal to anythi, =
that is on the market and where
once used it continues in favor
and has an established marktt
These mines furnish large sup
ply of cCal for the @. o. &K. &,
Ry. and 1t finds marke ct in Ouiu-
cy, st Joseph and all the towns
along the railroad before named
The mines give employment to $50
men who get union wages and Ike
monthly output is 5000 tons of
coal The mines are operated bv
John Dawson, superintendent.
while the finances are ably looked
after by Mr.. FL. G. McCahan If
his city who is one of our most
popular young business men.
The @. 0. & X. G. and the Oma-
la and st. Louis railroad, have
consolidated an ID by the constrGc-
ion of thirty miles of road betwean
'attonsberg and Trenton will
onnect threse two roads. When
his is complete it will give the
pennsylvania Coal Co., better
utlet for its out put which will
irgely enhance the value OF these
hines,
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THE PALACE CLOTHIN G
HOUSE,
B. ALLMAYER & co.

The Palace Clothing House of
Kirksville, is a branch from the
large house of that name at Ottum-
wa, Iowa. B. Allmayer & Co.,
have carried ON a successful busi-
ness in that city for the past