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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Rev. VIM. J. Wilson Of Stoughton
Mass preached at the Belfast Meth
odist church last Sunday. Mr. Wilson
though - years of age, preached a
sermon in the forenoon, attended the
communion service and gave a shor;
actress to the Sunday school, afte,
which he rode six miles over the roup,,
ana muddy roads to Northport. where
ne preached in the afternoon. He tber
returned to Belfast and attended =
meeting of the Epworth League q,
which he is an active member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Two events of much interest to the
baptists of Cherryfield and vicinity
VIII be held there next autumn. Thex
are the 6lst annual session of the
washington Baptist association and
the celebration of the Tooth anniversary
OF the Baptist church of Cherryficld
the oldest organized body of Baptists
in eastern Maine. - .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

UNKNOWN and defective chimney
We're the most prominent of the causes
VI hres IN Maine last year, although
directive fiues, small boys and matches
EXPLOSIONS CT lamp or lantern, forest
nres. incendiaries and sparks arc ;,
Close second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

me TACT that Billy Russell if
nominated by the Democrats con,dn,t
ms own state shouldn't weigh
against him. No Democratic oa,a;ss.-
~nose state is north of the Ohio rive,
-" ia'rly expect to carry his own stat
A1 surely he cannot carry the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF UNI
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLE1GH & FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

This last freshet appears to be doing
the most mischief to the north of us.
Several dams are reported to have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23
Admirably Accomplished Its Object
(Bangor News.l

The Republicans of Maine could have
resolved" in favor of a great many
worthy objects but it would not have
been wise. 1t was the object of the
convention to speak clearly and un
mistakably on the leading issues before
the people, without needlessly loading
down its candidate with resolutions
on minor matters. And that object
was admirably accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

whether this is Fast day or some
o'her KIND Of day of the same name is
discussion that most will POSTPONE
until some other day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23
For Representatives to Congress.

First District
Second District-NELsON DING
LEY, JR., of Lewiston. Es,-
Third District-S11TH l.. MILL
KEN of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOU-
TELLE of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

After all said and done, there will
PROBABLY he no. quaking among the
Quaykers in convention at Harrisburg.
Pa TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

The fate of that recent cyclone in
Ohio had it encountered Major Handy's
patulous whiskers can only be con-
iectura1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

1t was believed that the Maine
Grange needed a paper devoted to the
interests of the order, ito advocate its
principles and promote it's well being.
AS a result of this belief the Maine
Granger Company has been formed
and is publishing The Maine Granger
at Waterville. the first number OF
which appeared last Friday. 1t is a
bright. breezy number PROMISING much
for it's future. We think it will find its field
a large one and we wish it the fullest
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

With a roof garden Portland think:
she would be quite metropolitan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

The Union Advocate Of Arson is nov
published at the Office of J. 0. Smith &
Co, Skowhegan, and is being edited
and managed by V. ID. Hilton Ct North
Arson. This change will doubtless
assure a better printed and more up
to-date publication. a change much
needed. But if the Advocate retains
the keen and pungent qualities that
characterized its editorials it will be all
that its best and most partisan friends
could wish in that respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

On account of Fast day there will be
no paper issued from this office Friday
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Here are some facts which have been
collected from various weather sharps
in Winthrop and vicinity. The persons
vouching for these incidents are all re-
liable parties. Gustavus Smith OF Read
field has made snow balls from snow
which he found under a clump of
young hemlocks. on the tenth of June.
Dudley Haines. also of Readtield. some
thirty years ago enjoyed the luxury of
walking on the crust. over the tops of
Mr.. Williams, on the 10th of April. and
he afiirms that after that they had an
early spring too. Charles Hannaford
of Winthrop, has ridden in a sleigh on
the ice to Maranacook grove on the Is
of April, while Sheriff Wallace Berry
has a record of the ice having on one
occasion gone out of this same lake on
the 10th of April. Mr.. Berry has also
seen snow on the south side of a
mountain up the Dead river. on the
18th of June. Sometime during the
forties Lorenzo and Albert Stevens
drove herd of cattle from Phillips to
Winthrop, on the 3Oth of April. The
snow was still considerably deep at
that time. They came on runners
The past winter has afforded some
way marks in the way of weather
dates, which will not be soon forgotten
They are these: Maranacook lake open
on January 4th, and no sleighing till
the first of February
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Fast day will come AMI go after the
manner of the recent years but II is
worthy of notice that opinions concern
ing the relation it's observance bears to
its original significance are changing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Splitting a wooden nutmeg won't
make it "go", twice as far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23
PRESS COMMENTS.


Chicago Times Herald.j
Greed would throttle civilization
within ten years if Christianity didn't
interpoSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

There are in Whitneyville today but
three men who were voters there in
1841.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

1t is now that the girl who is trying
to ride a bicycle beats the lark and
escapes neighborly criticism hy early
rising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

| The Waterville wheelman is to be
kept off the sidewalks altogether
Hereafter he must take his chances
with the roads. which. in some parts
of the State. are not what, in the opin-
ion Of anyone who rides wheel over
them. they should be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Fast day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-23

Here's a hint to people living along
streets frequented by 'scorchers'' who
disregard all other rights OF way: y
Portland scorcher while wheeling at
the Cape few days ago met with a
surprise party in the shape of a hen
headed fowl which made a mad rush
across the road, became entaEgled in
the wheel. was killed. but was first
the means of giving the .'scorcher" a
header" that resulted in broken
collar bone for the rider. Are YOU
troubled with scorchers? Keep hens.
The Hon. Fred Atwood has always
been a firm believer in the thriving
town of Winterport and for years he
has agitated as one of the necessary
steps TO the greater Winterport a good
system OF waterworks. After his indie
fatigable efforts and hustle" to that
end it must have been very gratifying
to him to have a large majority of his
fellow townsmen endorse his views
and the Winterport Water Co. OF
Wednesday. Winterport will in a few
short months be able to offer adequate
fire protection, cheap insurance, good
health and modern facilities to the
strangers who may choose to settle
within her gates.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
Keep it Loaded.

Mrs. Plummer, widow lady of
our city, was out cunning Friday
evening with large revolver loaded
and no doubt if she had met
the object of her wrath, Burt
Johnson she would have put more
day light through his carcass than
a double charge of the Y ray. Mrs.
Plummer is a respectable lady
and in this instance her ire was just.
ly raised and while the means she
had adopted to protect the honor Of
her daughter from the seductive in.
tuence of johnson, a married man,
was heroic, from a moral standpoint
were pardonable. The marshal,
learning the state of affairs. prevailed
upon Mrs. Plummer to desist in her
determination aud johnson agreed
to leave town, which he did at the
FIRST opportunity. Johnson appear.
ed to have hypnotic influence over
Mrs Plummers daughter who Is
quite young and every effort of the
mother to persuade the daughter
against the wilcs of such a rascal
had no effect whatever. John
son has shown himself to be very
bad young man by the fact that Z
year or so ago he married respecta
BILE young woman, who he has failed
to support and deserted and lef'
upon the charity of relatives with {
babe at her breast.
As long as there is no white CAT
organization in this section to pro
tect society against the intrusion o
vile and degenerate young men whs
stalk about and take pride in detiiine
the character and homer of unsus
pecting and weak minded young
girls, especially those who only have
a mother to look to for protection
we have this to add. trusty revol
yer in the possession of the widow
1aising a family of girls is a might
good friend to have and lts com
pany is pardonable. Keep it leade'
and the powder dry,
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

J. NJ. Catterlin is very anxious for
some good farm lands for this month.
Loans closed at once, money ready.
1.tf.
The republican orators will lave
lots of fun this fall riding around
over the state on a gold standard
platform talking to free silver farm.
ers.
Alonzo Remaugh, fractured his
younger brothers skull with hatch
ct at Sedalia Friday and then at.
tempted suicide by cutting his own
throat.
In cadet contest held in this city
last week Chas Huff and G. J. Har-
ris came off victors. Huff goes to
the Naval Academy, Auapolis; and
Harris to West Point.
Rev. Geo Mckinney, who has
gained wide reputation as the COW
boy preacher from Texas, was beaten
nearly to death at Perry, Oklahoma,
Friday, by three or four toughs.
A box car was broken into at the
depot Saturday by tramps Agent
Burrus arrested three suspects, but
could not fasten the guilt upon
them positively and they were set
free again.
The democrats held grand rally
and ratification meeting at Moberly,
Saturday in honor of Mr. Bland
and his presidential boom. There
was a large crowd present and a
number of noted speakers.
Mrs. Virginia W. Post, of New
York, who has al income of $4,000
year for spending money, and is
one of the prominent society women
was arrested the other day for re
fusing to pay her debts.
II every man that voted in Tx
primary election in Henry county
will come to the scratch in Novem
Der there will be no doubt about tht
result Of big democratic victory il
that countr-.
Matt Adams, the crack wing sko
and successful fisherman. brough
in load of the inney tribe Satur
day. and while in the city droppe,
in to see the booming TINES and Sc
his date up to 81.
i estimated that ten thousan,
people were in Carrollton TO see ih
4 Taylor hanging. o. this rumbe
! about coo were permitted to wilnes
: the Glastlv sight There Is no 81
, counting for the morbid curiosity {
men and women,
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
TIER WEEKLY TIMES
LOCAL ITEMS

| The prohibition state convention
pets at Sedslia to-day.
Congress is still busily engaged
pking appropriations.
Some of our merchants have
nwberries on the market.
The body Of William Taylor was
ron Catholic, burial at Carrollton.
The democrats of Clay county
a, endorsed Bland for president.
u. H. Pigg, pioneer citizen Of
tsnry county, died at his home in
dhoun, Friday, aged 76 years.
Mrs. R. S. McClain and daughter,
ss Kate, of Kansas City, are visit
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mcbride.
Every carpenter in town is busy,
inch goes to show that the people
fButler are building and improving.
The Hub Clothing store at Rich
il has failed and the stock of
'0ds is to be sold at mortgage sale.
Nrs. Asa Culver, who has been to
anburg, Ills, to attend the funer-
OF her father, has returned home,
saturday was a regular circus day
Butler. The streets were crowd
With vehicles and the merchant
na big trade.
ins two men who held up John
sdhee, might operator at Carthage,
lev nights ago, have been caught
railroad detectives.
VI. Lyle, who has been spending
past month in Chicago taking a
M graduate course in medicine.
s'urned home Saturday.
at Nevada the street and incan.
escent lights have been shut of
% the plant will likely be moved
lay. The city will be lighted
seafter by the new gas system.
ksv. DR.. Watkins, of Springfield
aass.' says he is glad to see young G
0ple come 70 the best place in the
0fid, the church service, to dc
feir courting.
The World says there are l,00(
slicants in Kansas City for so city
lces, Under the arrangement.
ade by Webster Davis and Mayo,
Faes with the \. =. \. no Catholi,
ed apply,
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
Are You One

Of those unhappy people who are
suffering with weak nerves. starting
at every slight sound. unable to er-
dure any unusual disturbance, find
ing il impossible 10 sleep Avoid
opiate ana nerve compounds Feed
the nerves upon blood made pure
and nousishing by the gseay bleed
purifier and true nerve tonic, Hood :
Sersapari!la-
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
Washington o plnion.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
The silver issue is not dead an d
has not ceased to trouble either Of
the two great parties 1t will show up
at st. Louis and Chicago, bu. with
much less force in the former than
in the latter. The silver men will
be outvoted at ST. Louis; they may
have me sjority at Chicago.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

Hoods Pills are tbs best after
dinner pills, assist dige:.tio., prevec
constipation a5c.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

The bondholders who refused to
accept the compromise effected by a
vote Of the people of Cass county
and endorsed as the correct thing by
federal Judge Philips will be a
mighty tired lot of fellows before
they get their money. They have
sued and recovered judgment, but
collecting from the couutyis is another
thing, as Judge Phillips has given
them notice that under no circum,
stances. while he is on the bench,
will he render them any assistance
in fcrcing levy for the payment of
the bonds
When Webster Davis w,ts elected
MAYOR of Kansas City lie found a
surplus in the city treasury. When
be turned the office over to his sue
cessor the other day he left deficit
Of some $4,000 + Mr. Davis run
ming fer governor on his record as at
economical ot7icial2 II he is he had
better change his program aud have
another hole shot through his hat
Nayor Wal0ridee managed ST. Lou;:
Frances much better. but be has
made a miserable failure Of his ciTi
service reform schemes. Cit,
Tribune
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage executed to the undersigned on the 4th day of Feb ruary, 1891, by Jesse A. Yeates and Ruth V. Yeates, his wife, and duly recorded in book 15l, page 1s3 of the probate records of Jeff ferson county, Alabama, default having been made in the payment of the amount secured to be paid by said mortgage, will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, on
 MONDAY. THE SOTH DAY OF MARCH.
 1896,
 in front of the court house door of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, the following de- scribed real estate, described in said mort gage: Lot No. Sr in block No. 45, in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Alabama JAMES I. MURFEE, Mortgagee. E 2-27-S0t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
TERSELY TOLD.

Dr. R. M. Cunningham and MT. M. A. Porter, candidates for state senator will meet in joint discussion at East Lake tomorrow "Wednesday evening.
 There will be a business meeting of the Art league In their rooms this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4:30. Members are urged to attend, as business of importance will be transacted.
 The State Herald is requested to state that the ladies who expect to attend the conference at Eutaw that the route by Birmingham is preferable, and that they can reach Eutaw at 645 D. m.
 Ladies: I have just received few pairs of Oxford ties in black and tan. All the new toes. A, B, c, D. k and F lasts; sizes, 1872 to 8. They are really beautiful. Please come and look at them. Very respectfully T. c. King.
 Rev. l.. O. Dawson of Tuskaloosa be- gan a series of lectures last night at the Baptist church of East Lake on the sub ject, Relation of Religion to Science" MT. Dawson is very able speaker, and his lectures will no doubt prove very in- teresting and instructive. Quite num- Der from the city went out last night to hear him.
 Raphael Caravellas Chop House, at Joe Frank saloon, First avenue and Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala, is the cheapest and best in the city. Oys- ters a speciality. You can get fried oys- ters for 25 cents per'dozen; stewed oys- ters, 25 cents per dozen; on the half shell, 25 cents per dozen. Fine lunch, with soup, 15 cents. Drip coffee, cents. Steak-Porterhouse or rib steak, with coffee 25 cents. Ham and eggs, with coffee 25 cents. Pork chops, two for 15 cents. Veal chops, two for 15 cents. Quail on toast, 25 cents. Fish and game cheap in proportion. Remember you can get Italian Spaghetti, in Italian style, 25 cents per order. 3-17-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Urethral Structure.

Cured on the same terms. The treatment is painless. I perform all manner of surgical operations pertaining to my speciality, and through the influence of anesthetics cause no pain. This a boon to the afflicted.
 There are many complications follow ing Private Diseases, such as Bad Blood. Skin, Bladder and Womb Troubles. Ul- cers, Pimples, Blotches. sore Mouth, etc., all of which quickly get well when the cause is removed.
 I wish to call special attention to my treatment of unfortunates suffering from the effects of Early Imprudence, Errors of Youth, Loss of Vitality, Loss of Man. hood, Sexual Debility. or any of the mad dening effects. Get we'll and be a man. Enjoy life as you should. Thousands of men and youths are occupying subordi- nate positions in life today who, if they were able to exercise their brain power to its fullest capacity. would instead be leaders.
 In a majority of cases can cure my pa- tients by mail treatment. I can furnish medicines from my Dispensary, or. as am a Regular Licensed Physician, I can write them prescriptions. If they prefer they can have them prepared by their home druggist.
 If you live in or near the city, ca1l at my Private Dispensary. If at a distance, write me your trouble. My book on Pri- vate Diseases and proper question lists will be sent on application
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17

propriate wines were also served and many toasts were drank to the guest of honor, Governor Oates, and the other distinguished gentlemen who were pres ent. After the luncheon, which lasted until 1:30 o'clock, Mr Crawford's guests were driven to the race course in hand some carriages, the governors carriage being drawn by four horses. The follow ing gentlemen were MT. Crawford's guests: Gov. William c. Oates. Attorney General W. c. Fitts, Mir J. Kirk Jackson, Hon. J. A. VanHoose, MT. Frank V. Evans, MT. Ross c. Smith, Gen. R. N. Rhodes, MT. John McCartin, MT. M ". Joseph, MT. Jacob Fies, MT. M. A. Por- ter, Maj. F. Y. Anderson, pr. Charles Whelan and MT. A. II. Stephens.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
New Spring Dress Goods.

Singe-width Brocaded Mohairs and Worsteds, 27 inches wide, special price He a yard.
 Black, figured and plain Mohairs, double-width, worth 40c yard; special price 29c a yard.
 Black and navy blue Serge, 40 inches wide, strictly all-wool worth 50c a yard special price 33c yard.
 Stylish Cheviot Suitings, Scotch Tweed Mixture, strictly all-wool, 40 inches wide; special price 49c yard.
 Silk striped De Beige, in new spring colorings, very stylish for making waists; special price 69c yard.
 40-inch Mohair and Wool Granite Mix lures, entirely new weave and latest color combinations; special price 63c yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
New Silks.

Kai Kai Wash Silks, in fine checks and stripes, warranted fast colors, at 29c a yard.
 Solid color China Silks, 20 inches wide, extra good quality, at 3Sc yard
 Satin, in black-and colors, at 53c yard.
 China Silks, in Persian patterns, 20 inches wide, quality the best, at 72c a yard
 India Silk, in black and cream white, S9 inches wide, 10 yards will make dress pattern, at 75c a yard.
 Black figured India Silks, in large and small effects, extra quality, al 75c yard.
 Taffeta Silks, in the new and Persian designs, in the richest colorings imag- inable, 98c a yard.
 Black Satin Duchesse~a silk, 25 inches wide, superb quality, at $1.0S yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Southern Baptist Convention, Chattanooga,
 Tenn.-Reduced Rates Via Southern R'y.

For the occasion of the Southern Bap- tist convention, which will convene at Chattanooga, Tenn, May S-14, inclusive, the Southern railway will sell tickets to Chattanooga, Tenn, and return at the rate of one limited first-class fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold May 6 to 8, inclusive, good to return fifteen days from date of sale but limit on tickets may be extended. allowing fifteen days extra time, provided they are deposited with the joint agent at Chattanooga on or before May IA, 1Sa6. s-
 Call on any agent of the Southern rail- way for further information.
 3-15-til my6
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Ladies' Dress Skirts.

We offer you a nice black or navy blue Serge Dress Skirt worth $l.5O; special price 9Sc.
 A figured Brilliantine Dress Skirt, all lined, worth $2.50; special price $1.73.
 A full dress Skirt, 144-inch Sweep, made of very fine figured Mohair worth $3.50; special price $2.49
 Plain silk finished Mohair Dress Skirt, 144-inch sweep, all lined, velvet binding, worth $4; special price $2.9S.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Officer Bodeker's Case,

A warrant has been sworn out before Justice Cha1 J. Martin charging Off, cer George Bodeker with manslaughter Bond was fixed at $500, which was given It will be remembered that MT. Frank Buchanan was shot by Officer Bodeker late last Saturday night, an account of which appeared in Sundays State Her aid.
 Mir. Frank Buchanan's funeral will take place this afternoon at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-17
Fresh bread and candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. 1e5 H2b
Adjourned to Meet Here.

The Southern Association of Baseball clubs had a meeting in Mobile Sunday, and adjourned to meet in this city next Sunday. President Solon Jacobs and Secretary George D. Allison represented Birmingham at the meeting. Mobile was admitted to membership.
 Messrs. Holt of Montgomery, Frank of Memphis, Burns of Mobile and Bruffy of Atlanta were appointed committee on schedules
 Messrs. Jacobs of this city and E. E. Posey of Mobile were appointed com mittee on railroad rates.