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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
CALLERS IN THE MIGHT.
Mrs. Brooks House on Gage Street visi,ct
by Burglars.

Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks the widow of
the late j. ID. Brooks who lives at Il
Gage street is II very sociable lady, and
like other persons of her age. along past
middle life. she likes to have people
drop in" ana see her
Twice within the past month some one
or ones have made attempts TO call on her
late at night, by trying her back door
with Instruments of some kind. She says
she doesn't like the hour. or their way
of going ut the business
Il am alone she says. quite alone
but there's nothing here to take but just
what you see; no money no silver ware.
no anything to speak Of They come here.
] think, simply because | do live alone =
With this she showed Il Journal re-
porter. who had called the way out into
the shed. which forms i low ell to the
house.
The lower floor is occupied by Mr.
stephen T. Stlkey and family
Mrs. Brooks occupies the upper portion
Of the house, which is quite roomy; with
a sitting room. bed room. kitchen and in
the rear sort of wood room with pan
try Enclosure. There are her supplies
Il went to bed as usual, Friday evening
and locked up everything as is my wont
When | got up. Saturday morning.
found that someone had been at my back
door
The lower one, they had tried to force
open. ITS was seen by sharp digs and cuts
in the attempt to get at the hook on the
inside. Failing in this, the invader
climbed upon the shed. II being low and
got so far as to unscrew one of the
hinges of the rear door of Mrs. Brooks
wood room which opens out onto 4 sort
Of platform.
why the intruders there desisted do
not know Mrs. Brooks said. Il am here
and propose to stay here. But naturally
don't like to have my house broken
into
once before they tried this business, "
she continued. About month ago
And | want YOU to write it up in the
journal and tell people that don't pro-
pose to stand it any longer. If | find
anyone at my doors NJ times when they
have no business there, | don't speak for
consequences: now mind you that"
With this the kindly old lady with just
Indignation closed what she called
her little speech with an apology that
she did like to talk il right out for she
thought it contemplate business to mo-
lest such an unoffending person.
so say We all of us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
TWO NEW INSTRUCTORS
For Cony High school-Mr. Allen Quimt y
Chos n sub Principal.

At meeting of the board Of direc-
tors of Cony High school held Satur-
day afternoon. Mr.. Allen Quimby OF
Augusta, was chosen to fill the posi-
made vacant by the promotion of Prof
Cook to that Of principal
Mn Quimiiy is a graduate of Bow
dom, class of o. lie there proved
himself an excellent scholar, and was
prominent in athletics, He graduated
from the Phillips Andover College,
preparatory school in '92. He has had
experience in teaching at the Laconia
high school. which is about the same
size as the Cony High school.
During Mr. Quimby's residence in
Augusta, he has studied law in the
office of Heath q Andrews. He has
also taken course in law at Boston
University.
He is very popular. and an unques-
tionably able instructor; and his
friends will be glad to learn of his
appointment.
The board voted to appoint Miss Bes-
sic M. Gerrish of Lewiston, to take the
position of teacher made vacant by the
recent resignation of Miss Cheney.
Miss Gerrsh is a graduate of the
Lewiston high school, class of 80 and
of Bates College, class Of "a, and has
the best recommendation as IA teacher
She has had two years experience.
The new teachers will enter upon the
work at the commencement of the next
term, which will begin January 4.
1t was also voted BY the board that
the following rule be adopted: NO
person shall be employed as teacher OF
the Cony High school, who is not a
graduate of college, and who has not
had experience in teaching"
1t was also voted that the principal
of the school be be instructed to inves-
tigate the present water supply Of the
school and confer with Prof Robinson
of Bowdoin upon the matter, as to
what changes in regard to filtration or
to spring water supply shall he advis-
able; the board to act upon their
COMMUNICATIONS.
The members of the board express
themselves as very much pleased over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
A TIE GAME.
Sand Hill and HaiIoweII Teams Play 10 a
Tie at Ice Polo.

The Sand Hill and Hallowell polo
teams played a tie game of three Il
minutes periods on the ice, Saturday
afternoon, neither side being able to
make a score.
Cuddy of the Sand Hills won every
rush and put up a dandy game gem
This makes the score for the Sand
Hills for the season thus far: Won,
{; lost, 1; tied. 1.
The following is the line up Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
HEAVY HOLIDAY TRADE.
Augusta Merchants More than Pleased witt
the Brisk Business.

The holiday trade in this city has
been the largest for years. said a
prominent merchant to a Journal re-
porter Saturday. II hear it all along
the line.
For my part, / did twice the bust
ness | did last year: if not more than
that"
How do you directly account for il %
was asked.
well, it is hard to tell. The bust
ness standing and general confidence
seemed to take lively and healthy re-
very dull one.
Il say a healthy reaction, in that
the exchange of business has given the
various lines of trade that much need
ed stimulus that has been felt and
courted by every advertiser on the
street. Once get things started, and
business will take a brace that will
bring on an attack Of perpetual motion,
so to speak.
And all this. too, in the face of poor
sleighing,'' the speaker continued
while the out of town trade was
good it is not all started up, and when
the snow does comets got to come
YOU know-it will find everyone in q
very cheerful mood. And if you doubt
it, Just go through the business sec
ton. and ask .--- traders about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
GOOD SKATING.
River Thronged With Many People, Saturday
Hot Polo Games.

Saturday was great day for skating
on the river, and the smooth field of ice
extending from the kennebec bridge
down as far as the saw mill, was
crowded with skaters
There in large numbers the boys did
congregate, and half a dozen games of
polo. more or less We're in progress.
The office windows facing the river
afforded good view of the games, and
it was not so bad; of course not quite
up to the ROLLER polo at City hall,
but very acceptable just the same
In some respects the show was more
interesting for no attention whatever
was paid to any of the little side fights
that occurred from time to time. The
game went on just the same; while
at City hall they stop when there's a
fight.
The field is so large that the ball
goes all over the lot, and the boys
have to cover some 25 miles in the
course of an afternoon. 1t is fine ex-
ercise. and it gives them a good STIR
ring up that makes them grow
Skaters out for the fun of the thing,
too, find the sport very attractive If
not fascinating. The ice is in better
condition than it has been for years,
and the people who watch go home
end dig out their skates from the
archives of their garrets and get into
the game.
The air was just cool enough, Satur-
day, to be comfortable, and everyone
enjoyed it,
There was hardly a second passed
when there was not one or more Of all
that number seen, PROSTATE from a
fall or sitting on the back of his neck,
| on one side or the other. The ice is
hard and smooth, and those whose
skates We're not well sharpened, We're
the greatest sufferers.
While the back is the part most gen.
orally injured, sometimes they fell on
| their good looking faces, and one
young lad slid along on his right eye
| brow until there was little left of that
decoration. Somebody brought out the
court plaster, and the lad was soon in
| to the polo fray again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Christmas Festival.

The children of the congregational
church enjoyed Christmas entertain
oent and games, Saturday evening, IN
the yestry. There was a large a,'eiiu-
ance from members of the sunday
school. who had royal good time.
n,ha .ffair was under the direction OF
Miss Gould and Miss Stanwood. Dur
;np the evening, a fine supper was
provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
SPOR1SMEN'S ASSOCIATION
will Meet. Ian. S. at State House-Badges
for Marksmen.

Col. E. c. harrington, the secretary
of the Maine Sportsmen Fish and
Game association, has sent out notices
that the annual meeting of the asso-
citation will be held at the State House,
January 5. The annual election OF
officers will take place. In addition to
this and other business, there will come
IN for decision the question of what
action the association will take re-
garding the recommendations in chang
ing the fish and game laws which were
recently made by the legislative COM
mittee of the association.
Among the important changes pro-
posed, it will be remembered, were
those relating to licensing guides. and
making the open season on big game,
moose and caribou especially, consider
ably shorter.
The adjutant generals department
has received medals and badges that
are to he sent to companies for the
men who have qualified as marksmen
in the different classes.
Those companies which have made
ran1isition for the badges will re-
ceive them in a few days; the others
as fast as they shall make requisition
Governor Cleaves spent Christmas
ouietly in this city. His brother,
| Robert A. Cleaves. Esq. of Bridgton,
| was here with his daughter, Miss
Carrie Cleaves. and they We're the
guests of the governor. There was a
quiet family party at the Falmouth,
composed of Governor Cleaves, Mr.
Cleaves and daughter and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason.-Portland Advertiser.
| The warrant was issued at Hockland,
Saturday, for a special election in that
city. Friday, Jan. l. The voters are
requested to take action upon the be
quest of $4,000 made by the late Hon.
Joseph Farwell Of Unity. The proy1s-
ions of this legacy were that the Gtty
was to hold and have the principal for
ever. the income to pe expended Tor
charitable purposes through the several
parishes. City Solicitor Prescott de-
1 cjded that the gift could not be ac-
cepted, save by action of the voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Rucklen.s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Feve
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and pos
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price Is cents Pc
box. For sale by Chas. K. Partridge.
aug Il. e0d6kw. folrm.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Good for Augusta. The reports OF
Christmas trade are generally more
than satisfactory. Some report sales
very largely in excess of Il year ago
while a few. r. w. Soule is one. claim
sales to be nearly or quite double q
year ago. Now let the good feeling
continue. The Legislature will soon
assemble; snow cannot be long delayed
when fair country trade may he
looked for, and altogether Augusta :
prospects for the winter of '9e and '9I
are decidedly encouraging. The wheels
have been well started during this
Christmas season. Keep them oiled
with cheerfulness and the prospects
are that instead of waiting for spring
to start the boom, it will find the
wheels in rapid motion, having ar
impetus that will insure a very healthy
business for the spring of 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

referee.
There were at one time six other
games in progress on the ice and above
the dam there was one where there
for keeps.
1t was great day for polo, and the
coming vacation week will doubtless
see much more of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
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70 tf;reene's Syrup of Tar If It fails 70 70
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a twenty-five cent Dottie 70 p'o'e ''1
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John Coughlin
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Arthur Tetrault,
J. NJ. Mixer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

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Use It before it's too late. Sold by druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07
Of you have doubtless heard it said

Of you have doubtless heard 1t said
that he has been putting on a good
deal of style in Washington, and that
this was evidence that he had grown
above his people. But, my friends, you
must remember that he is your repre-
sentative, congressman from Ala
bama, and his position, IL he would
represent you creditably, requires all
these OUTLAWS you may have heard
about. And as to his growing rich,
why, it takes all of bis salary to fifty
represent you. I know myself that he
is poor man, and ! will deinohstrate
II right here on this platform. Col.
Herbert, please step this way.
Herbert approached, thinking Stall
Inns was goin' to ask him about how
expensive it was for a congressman to
live in Washington. But, instead, Jess
went on, while Herbert had his back
to the audience. I propose to show
you, citizens, that Col. Herbert is d
poor man.,
"with that Jess stopped a little, and
reaching around Herbert, pulled up the
tails of his coat gently between the tips
of his first finger and thumb, and there
stood out that great yaller patch. like
full moon when just risin' in the fall,
Jess talkin' all the time:
"'He not only is not rich, ladies and
gentlemen. but he is actually so poor
he has to wear patched britches; and
not only that, he had to patch these
himself, for I saw him do it, Then
Jess let the curtain down on the patch,
while the audience hooted. Col Herr
bert's face glowed like boiled beet.
But Jess had wbh the day for him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

much of his hide, all over the southwest
corner of his district.
"Wel!, Herbert and Stallin's finally
reached house within easy reach of
the next days appointment, and put up
for the night, Herbert all the time
keerfully keepin' his back away from
the various members of the family IN
til bedtime, when Herbert, too morti-
fed to do so himself, asked Jess if he
wouldn't try and get yard or so of
cloth patch Observation-Disclosures.
There wasn't but one piece of cloth
on the premises, and that was a square
of puDkin yaller calico; but it was a
grounding case, and Herbert had to
have it. So, when they went to their
room, jess sat mp and talked while Her
bert rcscated his trousers.
Next day the campaigners filled
their appointment, Herbert speaking
first. The country people were lit
tie sore on their congressman, as
Stallin's knew, but Herbert didn't, be-
cause they had heard of high living in
Washington, silk hats, carriage rides,
receptions, and one thing and another
like that, and when Stallin's was about
winding up his speech he referred to
this objection of Herbert's constituents
"The speakers were performin'.on a
platform above their audience, in
which there was sprinklin' Of wimin
| folks, Col. Herbert settin' down and
Jess layin' it off for all he was worth.
"Ladies and gentlemen, and friends
and fcllow-citizens,' Stallin's says, l
come now to a matter personal to our
distinguished representative. Some
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

books to which he had access were
chiefly poetical, the works Of Dryden,
Pope, CONVEY and Milton. The scope of
his reading, together with the natural
trend of his mind, gave him an enthu-
siastic fondness for poetry, as a result
of which he began as boy the making
of verses, habit which has chung to
him throughout his life.
The religious part of his nature was
prominent in his early life. At the
age of 10 he was converted, although
the state of his soul was by no means
to his satisfaction for u long time there
after. His parents were devout Meth
odists, but for three Sundays in the
month the family attended Congre-
gational church, as their own pastor
came only once in four weeks. On ac-
count of this, combined with predilec-
ton, he grew up with preference for
the Congregational denomination. His
determination to become clergyman
was made at an early age, and to it he
steadily adhered. The failure of his
health forbade his attempting to work
his way through college, but he was
enabled to take theological course in
the Bangor seminary, from which he
graduated in 1864.
Immediately afterward he went to
California as home missionary. There
he preached in the mining camps in the
neighborhood of San Francisco, lead
ing, in a ministerial way, a life chock
full of adventure. He preached in the
cabins, in the groceries, wherever he
could find place for the gathering of
few together, wherever few were
assembled. His good. fellowship won
him innumerable friends; the miners
loved him for his manliness, despite the
fact that he was parson.
DIR. Savage came east in 1867. After
short pastorate in the east he went
to Missouri, and afterward to Chicago.
In that city he was pastor of the Third
Unitarian church, he having then
changed his denomination. In 1874 he
| Unity in Boston. 1t was at this
| time that he excited the mingled aston
| ishment and admiration of the public
by saying that he accepted the church
because he would receive larger sal
airy by so doing. In that church his
average audience was more than 1000,
and he won fame and honor by the pc
culiar unity of lucidity and depth in
his discourses. He is a firm believer
in evolution and has endeavored to
apply its principles to the exploitation
of religious problems. In his manner
Of speaking he is eloquent, but with
nothing of the ranter in his style.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07
ELECTED BY 4 PATCH.
An Accident Which Proved Provi-
Dental to Mr.. Herbert.
How His Disabled Trousers Were Utilised
by Friend to Help Return Him to
Congress "A Masterpiece
of Mending.

"Ever hear about Herbert's last con-
gressional campaign in AlabamaY'
asked an Alabama black belt politician
Of n Washington Star reporter the
other day.
Secretary Herbert You know him,
guess. Has charge of all the boats
belonging to the government. Lives
here now. I'm goin' up to see him to.
morrow. Him and Jess Stallin's-you
know Jessie succeeded Herbert
was gcin' over his district and stumpin
much. Jess was solicitor then, and
powerful popular with the people, the
country folks in particular.
''They were down, near the Florida
line, somewhere below Mobile, and
right among less neighbcrs. They had
filled their appointment for that day
and after dinner set out for the next
place in a buggy with two mules
hitched to it. but they hadn't gone
more'n four or five of the IS miles when
the mules got skeered of a movi,:
gopher on the side of the road, and
there was trouble. A gopher, you
know, is great big sort of land
turtle, and lazy cuss in his move.
ments,
swell. at the first jump of the mules
Jess went out of the buggy backwards
and yellin' to Herbert to hold on to the
lines. Herbert was doin' the best hi
could, when all at wunst the mules rar
one side of the buggy over the end ol
a log, and Herbert was emptied out or
the other. He fell settin' down, ant
the frightened mules didn't give hin
time to get up. But he hung on to th'
lines, and, man, sir them mule.
dragged him over the face of the eartf
for about so acres on the basement o.
his pants, sometimes in Alabama anc
sometimes in Florida, and when The
team was finally stopped it was fount
that Herbert had scattered large
section of his britches in shreds, ant
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

The Rutland Herald says that
"honest farmer Grout" is having a
political barn raising. In regard to
the invitations it says:
The proof of this comes, as with
all bees, in the invitations. Honest
Farmer Grout issued the invitations
himself. His letters asking the
neighbors to give him lift are numer-
GUS beyond all precedent; they have
been sent by dozens and scores all
over the state. The inviting is done
thoroughly, and nobody can feel
sighted. And it will be found that
Honest Farmer Grout means to come
out at the end without obligation.
He really regards it as "changing
works" and does not stint his own
service. Hasn't he toiled with right
good will many time in the Proctor
political vineyard ? Didn't he put
his honest shoulder under the Fuller
boom when help was needed in the
most urgent way, and isn't he entitled
to the help of the Brattleboro crowd
now !! Did Mansur call on him in
vain two years ago ?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

And separate the letters n OFFICE,
Transporting them so as to make as many
small words as possible. 1t is said that
twenty-five words can be made; for eX.
ample, note, tone, once, cot, it, on, etc
The LADIES EVERY SATURDAY will give
$1,000 in gold to the first person able to
make list of twenty words; 5000 to
the first able to make eighteen; $500 to
the first able to make sixteen; 500 to
the first making four cen; a lady's beauti
full nickel watch, with a fine American
movement, guaranteed for one year and
well wor h $500, to each of the first five
able to make twelve words, and beauti-
full silver plated Swan Pin Cushion to
each of the flowing one hund ed max
ing ten words or more from 'ctters found
in NOTICE (should that number of
correct lists be receiyed).
Write list plainly on postal card, with
name and address, of sender. The above
rewards are given free and without con-
sideration simply to attract attention to
this most charming sixteen page weekly
Tor ladies and girls, a sample copy OF
which will be mailed FREE. Address,
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

1t is q vain thought to flee from the
work that God appoints us, for the
sake Of finding a greater blessing, in
stead of seeking it where .,lone it is
to be found-in loving obedience =
George Eliot.
Peevishness may be considered the
cankerof life. that DESTROYS lis vigo,
and checks its Improvement; tina,
creeps on with hourly depredations,
and taints and viliates what it cannot
consume u ohus0n.
With many readers, briiliancy OF
style passes for affiuence of thought
they mistake buttercnps in the gras-
for Unreasonable gold mines under
ground. LongfelIow.
Man, in society, is like a flower
blown in Its native bud II is there
only that his faculties, expanded in
full bloom, shine out, t ere only
reach their proper use.-Cowper.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-02-07

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all all other diseases
put together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years doctors pronounced it
a local disease, and prescribed local rem
edies, and by constantly falling to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only
constitutional cure on the market, 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it falls to cure Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o,
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