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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Didn't Want Him Frightened.

She was rather small to be running
around by herself. and when she en-
tered the office everyone instinctively
looked to see if some one was not with
her. However. she was totally oblivi-
Gus to the surprise she was creating
and marched straight to the nearest
desk in pretty, businesslike way that
made the whole office friendly to her.
please, sir do you own our build
ug?" she asked.
What building is your building,
little one?' he returned.
Why, it's big fiat building out in
Hyde Park she answered. and after
a moments thought she gave him the
street and number.
Well we don't own it," explained
the man at the desk, but we represent
the owner. Do you live there
Yes, sir; live there with my papa
and my mamma, and l told my papa
that if he wouldn't come down and see
you l would l guess l amt afraid of
you
"Of course not" said the man at the
desk, indignant at the thought that so
pretty child should be afraid of him.
Il wouldn't have You afraid of me for
anything. But what is it you want?"
Il want that sign taken down. she
said with determination.
What sign" asked the man at the
desk, vainly endeavoring to think
what the offending sign could be. and
inwardly determined that. whatever it
was. it should come down if he could
possibly arrange it.
The sign that's right on the front
door" replied the child.
Il don't remember any signs on the
front door. What does it say?"
1T says: 'Peddlers and beggars not
allowed in this building" explained
the child.
"Oh, that signr' exclaimed the man
at the desk. why, that's on nearly
every fiat building in the city. What
harm does it do?"
The little girls eyes opened wide in
surprise at the absurdity of the ques-
ton.
Il guess you never saw Santa Claus.
did you?" she asked.
Mono, guess not" replied the man
at the desk rath startled by the ques-
ton.
well, when he comes along with his
pack on his back" she said in tone of
conviction, that sign will just about
scare him away, cause he'll know If
the janitor sees him he'll be put out.
told papa, but he only laughed and
said he guessed he wouldn't bother you
about it; but I amt afraid of you. and
l want you to take the sign down right
away"
When the man at the desk had re-
covered from his surprise sufficiently
he effected a. compromise by the terms
Of which the offending sign Is to be
taken down the day before Christmas
and not put back again until the day
after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
SUDDEN DEATH
o. Mrs. Julia irish-Funeral Held, Sunday,
Being Largely Attended:

The many friends and those who
have had occasion to have received
kindnesses from Mrs Julia Irish, were
deeply shocked to hear of her sudden
death, Friday evening.
Mrs. Irish had entered the house of
MIR. Ethel III. Jones on Summer street,
Friday evening. about 730 o'clock, to
attend a meeting of the Christian
Scientists, as was her custom. She
was heard to fall, and assistance was
at once offered. She was taken into
an adjoining room. She complained of
Eeing unable to breathe. and a few
moments after she was taken to the
sofa she died. saying: IF this is
death, l am all right
In the meanwhile a physician had
been summoned. He arrived too late
to be of any service. The cause of the
death was from congestion of the
lungs. Mrs. Irish had complained of
similar trouble in breathing to that
which she experienced, Friday even
ing, few days previous; but shortly
before attending the meeting had re-
marked to friend that she felt quite
WELL
Her death will be deeply felt by a
great many. She was very kind. and
generous woman, and was beloved and
respected by all who knew her.
She was the widow of the late Mr.. r.
c. Irish. who died 4 years ago. She
was born in 1876 in Peru, and has lived
in Augusta for the past 20 years. ex-
cept small part of the time during
which she lived in Lewiston and also
in California
The funeral services were held at the
late home. so Northern avenue, and
were largely attended. Rev. C. s.
Frost read the services. which included
a poem by Mrs. Mary Baker c. Eddy
Singing was given by quartet con-
sisting Of Mrs. Case, Miss Sumner.
Mr.. Beck. and Mr.. Halves. The follow
ing hymns, favorites of the deceased
We're given: Cast Thy Bread Upon
the Waters" and Gone Home"
Among the floral offerings We're
beautiful wreath inscribed Sister"
and bouquet of Gala lilies from
Mrs. Celia Lovejoy and Mr. Cyrus
Bishop of Milton. sister and brother of
the deceased; roses and pinks, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. l.. Lovejoy; and cut flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. b. c. Foster of Auburn
The pail bearers We're Mr.. d. Frank
Moore. Mr.. d. F. Knowlton. Mr. e. II
Jones. and Mr.. c. A. Wadsworth.
The intermcnt was at Mount Pleas
ant.
Among those who We're in attendance
from away were Mr.. Cyrus Bishop OF
DiXiield, Mr.. f. l.. Lovejoy of Rumford
Falls. and Mr.. and Mrs. 3. c. Foster
of Auburn, relatives of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The Augusta and Bath Steamboat
company owns two steamers. the City
of Gardiner and the Lizzie Snow, both
of which are in first class condition.
Last season was very prosperous one
for the company under the manage
ment Of Mr.. BoWditch and a hand
some dividend was declared at Mon
days meeting. This is the fifth year of
Mr. Bowditchs connection With the
company as general manager and the
directors are to be congratulated on
being able to retain his services FOR
another year.-NeW Age.
They are to be congratulated. MI
Rowditch has looked after the interests
OF the company with the same energy
close application and business ability
that have brought him success in his
private business. Such skilful manage
ment wins recognition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
STARTLING DISCOVERY.
Bangor Has Drank Tuberculous Milk from
One Of lis Finest Herds

me startling discovery was made in
Bangor, this week, that IA cows in
nerd of fine Jerseys on milk farm in
the suburbs were thoroughly impreg-
mated with tuberculosis-the most
loathsome of all cattle Diseases
to the animals themselves and danger
Gus to the health of the community
A few days ago Hon. F. o. Beal who
Is member of the State board Of cat
tie commissioners, was called to this
farm to examine sick cow While
there he applied the tuberculosis test
to the other animals in the herd, with
the result that IA cows were found to
by suffering from tuberculosis. The
presence of the disease had not been
suspected. and the discovery was a
sad surprise to the owner of the yalu-
able herd.
The diseased COWS were at once con-
demned. and they will all be killed.
probably today. AS the milk and
cream from this farm is all marketed
in Bangor, the discovery by Commits
soner Beal is very fortunate. 1t is be-
lieved that many cases of consumption
result directly, even in adults. from the
use of milk from diseased cows and if
that is true. as there seems to be little
doubt the effect of such milk upon
young children must be very serious
The cattle commissioners say that
the appropriation for their department
is not nearly large enough. and that
for the proper performance Of their
duty and the protection Of the COM
munity from one of the greatest dan
gers to health the amount, which is
now only $4,000 q year should he trebled
The appropriation for this year was
exhausted early in the summer. and a
heavy oVerdraw has been necessary for
the prosecution of the work.-Bangor |
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The body of Hugh Rider. member
of the Soldiers Home, was found, Fri
Law bya hunter in a swamp neara small
lake a few miles away. The unfortunate
man had been missing some three
months. he had evidently gone 10 the
swamp in search of curious formations
If roots fer novelties in canes. and had
sunk in the bog to his knees. Being
troubled with heart disease, his ef1orts
to extricate himself terminated fatally'
one leg was. also found to be broken.
Rider belonged in Rhode Island where
relatives are living. He was man
Of excellent character and had served
in the light artillery OF MS state
throughout the war. His age was
about IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The tom Gods are nearly due, and
the boys will be out with pole and
hook after them along the ice near the
opening just below the dam. One witty
wag informs us that he is going to put
into practice new device for catch
ing them, that is all his own. The
fish swim up the stream at a rapid
rate. He proposes to cut holes IN the
ice, and insert creased boards Sc
slanting that the lower ends VIII De
beneath the water level some distance
the upper end will protrude out onto
the ice. When the fish come up
stream, he says, they will shoot up the
chutes thus formed, into barrels pro-
vided for shipment. So speaks the
Wag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Army OF Stamp Caterers.

The gathererS OF postage StampS-tlai
is those of whom Il record has beef
made-now number 60 900 persons in this
country alone. says postotfice depart
ment official and the army cnormou.
as il is is constantly on the increase
There is scracely Il city or even large
sized town in this country where post
age stamps are not dealt in. OF courSt
in many cities the stamp is carried OIL
as Il side line in connection with othel
bSuineSS. but there are a very large mum
Der of stores where stamps are dealt il
exclusively. On Fourteenth street, New
York there are now, and have been foi
several years Il half dozen wholesal,
dealers in postage stamps and at least
ii dozen retail dealers.
Some of the wholesale dealers have
several men on the road. travelling from
of rare stamps. In Europe the staml
craze is simply enormous, and several
foreign houses have drummers on the
road in this country constantly. Only q
few days ago in this city | knew OF a W
cent internal revenue stamp of the wal
series being sold for $500 In one da!
afterWard the same stamp was sold fol
500 and it is now held by its owner a,
$500 Another strange thing in connection
with the stamp craze is that 1t seldom
affects women. When women do catch it,
however. they have it bad. | know of
stamp belonging to a gentleman who re
sides here, though at present he l.
travelling about showing it TO stamp en-
thusiasts. which was issued by short
lived republic and which is valued al
$1,000. Its value comes from the fact that
there are but few of them in existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

A recent item in the Boston Globe
speaks in a most complimentary man.
ner of the singing of Miss Louise b.
Robinson of Augusta. at a recital
given in Horticultural hall. Miss Rob
inson's talent is we'll known here. and
her many friends will be glad to know
that she is pursuing her studies in
Boston with such good success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD,
Arrangement Of Trains in Effect
October 4, 1896.

Passenger trains leave Augusta az follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-&aO A. NJ. for Lewiston.
Pennington. Rangeley. Rockland, Port.
land: Bridgton, Boston and Montreal; TOO
a. M DAILY for Brunswick, Lewiston,
portland and Boston, week DAYS con.
meets also for Pennington, Phillips,
Rangeley. Carrabasset, Rockland, Mont.
real Toronto and Quebec; g. O5 and 3,5OP, M.
lexpress( for Brunswick. Bath, Lewiston.
Portland. Boston; 1l.OO r. M. might Pull.
NAM every night for Lewiston, Bath.
Portland and Boston; 1.50 A. NJ. Portland
and Boston.
GOING EAST-1.5o A. M. might ex-
PRESS for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor,
Bar Harbor. st. Stephen. st. John, Hall
fax and Aroostook county; $40 A. M. for
Wateryille: Skowhegan. Bangor. Vance,
boro, st. Stephen and st. John; 1912 p. NJ.
Tor Waterville; 2.35 r. NJ for Bangor, Bar
Harbor, Old Town and Houlton via r. e
A.; 3.4 r. M. for Waterville, Oakland.
North Anson. Bingham. Skowhegan, Bel
1ast Foxcroft and Greenville, Bangor.
Old Town and Mattawamkeag; us p. NJ.
SUNDAYS only. 9.15 A. NJ and 2.55
M for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving a ( 20
a. M. poing east does not connect for Show
hogan on Monday mornings. or for Bel
Iast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor, Sunday
mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Hon s. W. Carr of Bowdonham,
state insurance commissioner, accom-
panied by Mrs. Carr. arrived in Au-
,usta. Saturday evening. to take up
their residence for the winter at the
Augusta house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

l56 4. NJ; Wa5ervii lev 245 4 NJ MusH Ban.
gor' So A: NJ; Arrive Lagrange. SIS A
Iron Works, $40 A. NJ: Norcross, $50 A
NJ: Sherman. 1888 A NJ; Island Falls
i II 4; NJ; Smyrna Mills. ll.55 A; n.
Houlton, 1920 P. Nj; Bridgewater. Lis P:
NJ: Presque Isle, POS p NJ: Caribou, 81;
P. NJ: Fort Fairfield 2.3O P. NJ; Dover
and Foxcroft 9.15 A. NJ; Guilford. $40 A
NJ; Monson. lo.n A. M; Greenville, n.0C
LEAVE Portland, 1880 P. NJ: Augusta,
235 T, NJ: Watervile. S.13 P: NJ; Bangor,
Norcross, 740 z. NJ; Sherman. s41 p. NJ.
Island Falls, sos z. M: Houlton, 1905 p.
LEAVE Banror. SIS A. NJ: Arrive Do
yer and Foxcroft, s.l5 A. M; Guilford,
$40 A. M: Monsoon. 101S A. NJ; Green
vile, HOO A. NJ.
LEAVE Bangor 4.5O P. NJ.
NJ. Guiiford. IT'S rs =. NJ. o Monsoon u Juno
ton. ~ p; NJ; Greenville. SIS P. NJ.
LEAVE Gieenville. 500 a. NJ; Monson
Dover and Foxcroft. 7.36 A. M; Brown
vile; AZ 4. NJ; Lagrange. s;a5 A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor; $50 A. NJ.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, els A. NJ: Car
Houlton. $50 A. NJ: Ashland. 100 A. Nj;
Masardis. 7.2S A.. NJ; Smyrna Mills. SIS
so a. NJ; Norcross. 10 iS.4s A. NJ: M. : Brown,
vile, l1.40 A; NJ: Arrive Bangor, 1.20 p
M; .Waterville. 3.13 P. NJ; Augusta. 347
P: NJ; Portland, SIS P. NJ
LEAVE Caribou, 11.o5 A. NJ; Presque
M; Bridgewater, 1925 P. NJ; Houlton, 1N
P. NJ; Ashland. $50 A. NJ; Masardis 1925
P. M; Smyrna Mills. LIS p. NJ; Island
Falls. 215 ?. NJ; Sherman, 2.4O p NJ ;
Norcross. $40 p. NJ; Brownville, 4.36 p
NJ; Lagrange, STA p. NJ; Greenville, 235
2. NJ; Monson. 80 p. NJ: Guilford. 3.53
2. NJ; Dover and Foxcroft, AIS P. NJ. !;
Sebec. 4.33 p. NJ; Arrive Bangor, $50 P.
NJ; Waterville, 1000 p. NJ; Augusta, 1852
P. NJ; Portland. LAO A. M.
GEO. M. HOUGHTON,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
F. W. CRAM,
v. P. and General Manager.
Bangor. Oct. !. 1896 july13,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Alonzo Libby of Westbrook. is the
owner of a herd of co fancy blooded Jer-
seys and Ayrshires. A few days ago he
made application to the State cattle
commissioners to have his herd put
through the tuberculosis test. He had
no suspicion that any of them We're af-
fected but the purpose of his application
was to reassure himself of their healthy
condition. Inspector c. II. Leighton OF
Westbrook was ordered to make the test
and TO the surprise of the owner. many
of the animals were found to be diseased
DR. Leghton's report to the cattle con-
mission has been kept from the PUBLIC
fected cattle very high. The affected ami
commissioners will visit Mr.. Libbys
farm Tuesday to condemn and slaugh-
ter those that are found to be in state
justifying such course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Miss Harriet Edgerly is ill with the
measles at the home of her aunt. Mrs
Sabine on Green street. She has been
quite sick, but has recently shown i'm
DrOVement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The thermometer was reported as
registering as low as - degrees below
he zero point. Sunday morning-a
'apid and decided drop from the pre-
ViOllS daV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Augusta VS.. Bath at polo, at City
hall. this evening at $50. Before the
Valley teams will play. commencing
lbout 1.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The class of '94, Cony High School
held a very enjoyable reunion. Satur-
day, at the home of Miss Peterson OF
Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

There will have to be some immense
snow drifts, before Friday. in order to
turn the electrics profits into losses.
for the month of December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

L. II. Stevens. who has been having
a hard siege with typhoid fever. is
slightly improved. He hopes to return
TO work in 10 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James Plummer re
turned, Sunday. from Lincoln, where
they have been visiting their son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Through tickets to California and ali
points South and West may be had OF e.
H.. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. the
only office in Augusta selling via all
pense. GEORGE F. EVANS, General
Manager; +. f. BOOTHBY, Gent Pass.
and Ticket Agent.
Portland, Sept g. 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
ODD STORIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
(From the Chicago Evening Post)
Novel Of the Future.

well to call attention to the fact that
the novel of the future will differ very
materially from the novel Of the past or
the novel of the present. A very diff
ferent environment and very different
manners and customs must of necessity
result in novel wholly unlike those
we know and have known. With this
explanation it should be easy to under
stand the accompanying outline story.
II will be yours she said. You
could not have pleaded your case bet
ter even if you had taken a course in
law and devoted most of your atten-
ton to the subject of special plead
ings. 1 will be yours, you shall be
mine, we will be each's."
The reader will note that this scene
would come just about the middle of
the novel of the past. bu, that merely
shows how advanced we are.
III.
The wedding be..s rang out merrily
They always do, especially in stories.
1t was a gala occasion for all ex-
cept the members of the Enfranchised
Womans Club. to which the bride had
belonged, and which naturally re-
GREETED that she should abandon a flu
ture that was so full of promise and
bring herself down to the level of the
women of previous times. In conform
ty with the usages of the club the
members all attended, wearing black
Grape bands on their white fedora hats
as the insignia of their woe.
However, it was a gala occasion for
all the rest, and the wedding was cele-
brated with all the customary formal
tiles and festivities.
The reader will note that this is the
kind of scene that he might expect
to get at the end of an ordinary love
story Of the present day
.Well?"
'Well?"
At the conclusion of this choice bit
of repartee husband and wife glared
iercely at each other.
Things have been gradually APP
preaching a crisis, and il now looked as
if they had reached it. Both had spec
ial meetings at their clubs for that
night. and it so happened that both
could not go.
Il gave up enough for you she said
at last, when | gave up all that a true
woman naturally desires in order to
marry you, and yet you are not salts
fed. | gave up my political aspra
tons and resigned from eight of my
fifteen clubs. but ,ou-you-why, you
have no more regard for me, no more
love and respect. than to try force me
down to the level of the Old fashioned
Woman"
Thereupon she gave him the hooking
laugh and left him to look after the
house.
Il have left for the land of freedom
Thus read the note that she found
upon the table one evening when she
returned from a meeting of the Society
for the Discussion of the Duties of
Wives and Mothers.
Aha" she cried. "Oklahoma.
Then she sank down in her easy
chair and buried her face in her hands |
We'll. so be it, she said at last. 1T
returns me to the grand and noble
work for the benefit of woman and |
humanity that | so thoughtlessly and |
ioolishly abandoned. All. how weak | |
.yas: but it is hard to shake off the in
uence of heredity. and. so far as l can
earn, my parents and grandparents all
had the same weakness, absurd as ii |
seems now.
And so they We're divorced and lived |
happily ever afterward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Mrs. +. II. Walker returned, Satur-
day evening, from visit in Yarmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Mr.. G. w. Quimby is making short
visit in Meredith, ~ H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Miss Margaret Partridge is confined
to her home with the grip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Miss Ruth Harding is visiting friends
in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Very summary weather Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

And so they We're divorced and lived
happily ever afterward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Why Grover Moves to Princeton.

New York Press.)
Not cen content with Sheriff, Mayor
nor. President.
On far. far higher honors are his wistful
chances bent.
He sees Il golden future shining through
his fevered dream
He wants to be the centre of the football
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.

SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Sun
Daily days