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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
FOR THE FOURTH.
A Great and Glorious Prospect for ;
Grand Celebration.
The Committee Meets and Organizes "A Sub.
Committee Appointed.

The special committees appointed u,
on the Fourth of July celebration qucs
ton, from the city council, the board 0
trade, and the directors of the new
city building, convened. Monday even
ing. in the aldermens room.
There was deep interest taken +,
the matter was pretty thorough,
talked over, In most informal fashion
Mayor Choate was elected permanen,
chairman of the joint committee: ID
Daniel w. Weber, secretary.
A sub committe consisting of Waite,
d. Stlnson as chairman, with w. II
Williams. and n. w. Weber was
chosen to draw up some kind of a pro.
sramme of events. on which to base
further calculations and plans
All agreed that there should be a
balloon ascension. Likewise all agreed
that there should be parade Of an
clients and horribles for the morning.
Then there was an Grafton to be held
for which the new city building was
conceded to be the place. Further
no one had word to say against any
OF the many events which were brouc NJ
up; the firemens' muster. and COMETS
OF hand tubs, of which several were
mentioned from neighboring towrs.
and other features. OF course. there
should be fireworks.
with this. that, and the other. the
committee were at 1t for about an hou
ana the more they thought. the more
'hey talked until it became more a
question as to what they wouldn't have.
than what they would.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
A. 0. U. W. CONCERT.
Large Attendance in Union Hall al Musical
Recital and Entertainment.

a line recital was that given under
'"e auspices of the a. o. L. w. Mon
gay evening, in Union hall 1t was con.
Quoted by Miss Edith Louise Bes..e
assisted by the Winthrop Street Quar-
tet and Miss Edith Harrington.
MISS Besse played to the greatest
satisfaction of all present. and vs.
warmly received, being called upon 70,
several encores. Her solos on the NJ
ano and violin were given in a most
artistic manner and were appreciats d
as such
Miss Harringtons recitations werc
fine. as usual. and given with her wolf
known dramatic force. ana piquancs
which ever, zone knows
The Winthrop~Street Quartet ga.
some fine renditions ana We're CALI q
upon for responses. Mr.. Cook gave :
most enjoyable solo.
The following programme made no \
very pleasant recital:
Piano Solo-"Perpetuum Mobile
6. NJ. Won Weber. Oh. a
Miss BESSIE.
Quartet-'In Absence" d. Buck
Readng-'ke Kentucky Belle
Miss Harrington
Violin Romance" Suendsen. on. :,
Miss Bcssc.
Quartet Milk Maid" Cal,lico.t
Reading" Money Musk
Miss Harrington. BENJAMIN TayIo,
Solo-Selected
Quartet-.Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28


a vail of woe is heard floating over
the river fl rom the East side. 1t seems
that a lilac bush is the latest the last
Of a long string of difficulties between
two adjacent families. The bush is
located near the fence line of yard
number l. The roots have grown down
under and between the rails of the
fence, and grown up in yard number 2.
Now the residents of number 1. where
grows the lilac bush, without Offering
any consultation with their neighbors
proceed with shovel and hoe to dig up
the sprouts 1T is the principle of the
thing" say the abused neighbors: the
supreme gall of their coming in and
digging up our yard Do the diggers
realize that the fence line extends from
the centre of the earth to the dome of
the sky. and that they have not the
slightest right to those sprouts, or any
other parts of the tree beyond their
fence line? That they are trespassers
in the most awful sense of the word ?
And the war goes on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

The Augusta Water Co, is repairing
the break in the Devine water main
opposite the Allen building. on Water
street which was temporarily fixed
last winter. Repairs are also being
made opposite the store of Guy Q.
Vickery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

HOLSTERS have now reached {. pretty
low price, IA cents a pound. 1t wasn't
so very long ago that they we're IS
cents May the Holsters ever be with
us. and as they can't help themselves
from being taken in their infancy. the
Maine people propose to fight for them.
whether Massachusetts does or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

e. *. Fassett, agent for the Grand
Rapids School Furniture Co., of Grand
Rapids, Mich. is in the city. on bust
ness This company it will be remem-
bered. supplied the furniture for the
Lithgow library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

A letter received from Harry Hop
kins, who sailed on the Cunard steamer
Scythia for England. has been re-
ceived, mailed from Queenstown He
expected to be in London, April Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Bowdoinham woman, who is h)tally
blind, arrived at the insane hospital
Monday, for treatment She had been
there previously. but had suffered a
relapse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
The New viCkery Block,

Both basement and street floor to rent
for $500 year or $50 per month. The
basement is finished just as we'll and is
well lighted. as the street floor. and
will make just as good sales-room
This rent is centrally located. and in the
finest business block in New England. L
had chance. last fall. to rent these
rooms to three reliable parties for 500
year, but a gentleman had the refusal OF
them and refused to give them up, and
finally after the other parties had To-
Gated elsewhere, failed to come to time.
Therefore I put the price at $500 year.
and the first reliable person to come will
get the rent. p. o. VICKERY.
Augusta. April Is. 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

The Della Collins will make her first
"trip of the season to this CITY. today
bringing the Boston freight from the
big boat She will also take out freight.
Captain Partridge will be ready, this
morning. to receive freight at the
wharf, using the new shed for the first
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Hon Charles p. Daggett of Houlton.
who, with his wife and daughter have
been passing a few months at Hot
Springs, Ark, is expected home in
time to attend the next meeting of
the governor and council to be held,
May I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

\ distemper that much resembles the
pink eye is prevalent in some parts OF
the State. 1t seems. oddly enough, to
attack a single member of the family
and others are not afflicted by it,
though constantly exposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

The distribution of books at the
Iithgow library has not slackened to
any great extent, says Miss Clapp, the
librarian, ir spite of the warm, pleas
later she says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Constable Charles f. Dyer of Farm
ington. arrived in the city, Monday,
with a woman patient for the insane
hospital, in his custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Hon. F.M. Simpson and family, have
returned to their home in Carmel, after
spending the winter in Augusta. Mr.
Simpson, however, will be in Augusta
during the week, to attend to his duties
as State treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

F.. II. Burbank has started out in
business. He has set up boot black
ing stand at the station of the NJ c..
He says it takes even less capital to set
up a backing emporium than it does
the proverbial peanut stand but
there's more work to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

\ ladies oxford shoe that sold last
season for $1.25, is now being sold by
Stevens & Ballard for - cents. The
reason is that the toe is a trihe wider
than this seasons style. \ good thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Prof. Mike Grady has resumed his
peanut business at the corner of Water
and Bridge streets. after its having
been knocked in all directions by re-
cent runaway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Five tramps put up at the police
station, Sunday night. They doubtless
found it too cold for them in the
hedges. They We're good sample lot
their ages ranging from l6 to 60. Tho
l6 year older was evidently thorough
bred. He lied and then again he didn't
that is, he would contradict himself
and then squeeze out of a lie in a most
artistic fashion. He said he had tried
sleeping out the previous night, and
was threatened with pneumonia. He
had no money, but carried with him a
neat little toilet set, with comb and
soap and looking glass; and of all
things surprising, a tooth brush. He'll
do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

d. N. Smith of Lisbon Falls, was II
the city, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

b. +. Worthing of Brunswick. was in
the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius of Michigan
are the guests of Mrs. N. L. Perkins,
on Bridge street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

J. +. Conner of Pittsficld, was in the
city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

DR.. and Mrs. George Parker of Ellis
worth, were in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

The engagement is announced of
Miss Mary Smith Myrick to Mr. W. j.
A. Collins. They are receiving con
CALCULATIONS from their many friends
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Arno Il. Clifford of Sidney. was in
Augusta, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

O. D. Baker went to Boston. Monday
night, on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Miss Jennie b. Patterson, ;tssstan,
librarian at the Lithgow library, re
turned, Monday, from few days
visit at her home in Litchlield Plains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

E. f. Cornell of Pittsfield, was il
Augusta. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

One little realizes the amount of
Saturday is the cook day. and the bake
house is then Il mighty lively scene.
At recent bake, which was. as il hap
pened. an exceptionally large one.
there were - barrels of -four used in
making up 1860, 2la pound loaves of
white bread. and 13G of brown bread
There were $50 pies made of various
kinds And when all was ever. there
was grand clean up. 200 gallons of
hot water being used. And all this in
one day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Forest Grove cemetery looks very
tidy, having undergone the regular
spring clearing at the hands of tn,
superintendent, Ernest Temple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Maine canned corn is acknowledged
to be superior and the brand Snow
White put up at Bowdoinham, is ex-
ira good. large invoice of this brand
is now in the hands of J. E. Fuller to
be sold at once. Better lay in all you
are likely to need for some time, for
the price is less than it cost to can it.
and the cans are very full. Only !;
cents per dozen. or cents per can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
c.sL. Andrews was in Gardiner, Mon

Eugene Graves Of Sidney, was in the
city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Alden ID. Chase of Bel
fast. passed through Augusta, Monday
on their way to Boston, where they will
make a short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
propsy or Paralysis permanently

OOVOy " VtUvyUt3 Permsu0utIy
cuved without surgical operations. We guar.
antee TO cure Dropsv and Paralysis in from
two days TO four weeks. We have never failed
yet and have cured hundreds. We can cure
you. Send one dollar. stating symptoms. And
you will receive by return mail bottle Of
hv letter. Send for circular. Write naIne
plainly. Address, NATIONAL INpAttIpIn
MRDIcINR COMPANY, Box AT, Augusta. Maine
dec34dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
cruelty snatched from our eyes.

IT, in the interest of labor and bust
ness, the infliction may not be wholly
spared us. is it too much to ask that its
Heightened sweetness should be sen
sibly abbreviated for the relief and
comfort of the hundreds of sick and
sleepy ones who are kept awake by its
music? Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
A Communication.

Editors Journal:
Ii it We're possible to get olliNinus ~
rcconciled to the uncarth!. morning
shrieking of the steam whistle Of viii, h
recent correspondent COMPLAINS, il
would be from the very bright commu
nication of Mr.. Randall in yesterday :
Journal
| am sure we ought to be grateful. N
these dun times. for every Indication
of business and industrial lie and n,.
one more willingly than myself would
bear the unreasonable daily infliction.
did it bring with it the assurance OF a
condition of things so greatly Ia be Il i
sired. but other signs of which. at pres
ent. are SO sadly lacking In common.
however. with other sufferers | would
much prefer to be awakened to Il
realization of the fact at a later hour
in the morning
How many poor sleeper, like my
self. after vainly soliciting the coy
goddess. nearly all night, until. just as
the day is breaking. the tired eyes be-
gin to grow heavy and we feel the
rest that remaineth'' stealing softly
over us. when suddenly that dreadful
whistle Startles the ear. as il
'All the fiends from heaven that fell.
Had raised the banner-cry of hell"
and the boon is denied us.
Not poppy nor mandragora.
Nor all the drowsy sirups of the world
Can medicine us again to that sweet
Sleep
..., oc,,oII,, tnba1 fr1,,, ,,, r,-a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

A ncGligee shirt, with Numbered cuffs
and collars, for As cents, is one of the
sights in Tasker Bros. window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

j. a. Woodsum of China, was in the
city. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

c. F. Sumner. lumber commissioner
OF Boston, was in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

The president of the Maine Bible So
icIety, will give a sermon at the Metho-
dist church, Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Mr.. Drummond of Sidney. is the
guest of his son, a. NJ. Drummond. OF
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Not poppy nor mandragora.
Nor all the drowsy sirups of the world
Can medicine us again to that swec
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

Miss Florence Rich of Farmingdaje
has entered the employ of Mrs. H. F.
Tibbetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

| T. A. Jewett of Gardiner, was in the
city. Monday, on his way to Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28

c. r. Cobb of South Nassalboro. was
in the city. Monday
Hon. o. Q. Crosby of Albion, was in
Augusta, Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

J. A. Woodsum of China. was in the
city. Monday.
c. f. Cobb of South Vassalboro, was
in the city, Monday.
Hon. Q. Q. Crosby of Albion, was in
Augusta, Monday, on business.
c. F, Sumner. lumber commissioner
of Boston, was in the city, Monday.
T. A. Jewett of Gardiner. was in the
city, Monday. on his way to Fairfield.
Miss Florence Rich of Farmingdaie
has entered the employ of Mrs. H. F.
Tibbetts.
Mr. Drummond of Sidney. is the
guest of his son, A. NJ. Drummond. or
Green street
The president of the Maine Bible So
.ciety, will give sermon at the Metho-
dist church, Sunday morning.
IN oiiStt Sill II W HI idullutItu GulIs
and collars, for As cents, is one of the
sights in Tasker Bros window.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden d. Chase of Bel
fast. passed through Augusta, Monday.
on their way to Boston, where they will
make a short visit.
Forest Grove cemetery looks very
tidy, having undergone the regular
spring clearing at the hands of the
superintendent. Ernest Temple.
Miss Jennie b. Patterson, assistant
librarian at the Lithgow library, re-
turned, Monday, from a few days
visit at her home in Litchlield Plains.
Ine engagement is announced of
Miss Mary Smith Myrick to Mr. w. j.
A. Collins. They are receiving CON
CALCULATIONS from their many friends
i'll this city.
Prof. Mike Grady has resumed his
peanut business at the corner of Water
and Bridge streets. after its having
been knocked in all directions by a re-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26
NO CHRIsTMAS FEAsr

Will be complete without SEATTLE
BEER. 1t stimulates the appetite
aids digestion-and that Feeling of
fullness" after eating immoderately.
SEATTLE BEER is made in the model
brewery of the west, by master brew
ers, of the finest hops and malt. AS
a wholesome tonic it has no equal
as a delicious beverage it is unsur-
passed.
On tap or in bottles at the CRITER-
ION.
The man whose advertising is a
matter of pride with him, as we'll as
a matter of business, is sure to attain
the happiest result from FIX
change.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26

Old Hundred.


Don't be persuaded into buying lin
iments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain Pain Balm costs no
more, and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from L. G. Bagley,
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being
received: "The best remedy for pain
l have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and say SC after having used
it in my family for several years." 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., wholesale agents for H. I.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26
ZOO LETTERS 70 SANTA
A SLIP OF \ LAD NEATLY WON
THE WALL, NICHOL. DOLL.
He Made Very Frank Talk to the
Old Gentleman-Weut Right Into
Details-Other Good Compositions.

A beautiful wax doll, which was Of
fcred as prize by Wall, Nichol Com
pany to the most original letter to
Santa Claus written by child under
ten years of age, was awarded to little
Percy j. Levey on Christmas Day. His
epistle was brief and for its originality
was selected from a batch of 200 let
tiers. The city editors of the Adver-
tiser and Star comprised the awarding
committee.
Miss Lillian Robertson's letter was
judged to be the next best. Donald j.
Monroe, the little daughters of John
Ena, S. Roth and j. II. Waity, as well
as many others, had well written and
neatly composed letters.
. Wall, Nichol Co. feel very much en-
outraged over the success of the Santa
Claus letter box enterprise.
The prize winning letter reads:
Dear Santa Claus:
| wish you a Merry Christmas and q
happy New Year. will be glad to see
you next year again. | have studied
hard and | think / deserve a reward
for my studies. There is hole in the
window on the left hand side where
you could get in. We are six in fam
lily. We will hang our stockings on
the wall near the door all in row
so you will have no trouble in finding
them. Mine will be the first as | am
the eldest. Would you please bring me
drum, then l can play soldiers. My
| brother would like a rattle. Ny sis
ters would like some toys also. Thank
you for the things that you brought
last year. | hope they will be just is
| good this time.
Your little friend,
PERCY j. LENEY.
I am ~. Years
nn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26
BE SURE YOU ARE RIGHT.

And then go ahead. If your blood Is
impre, your appetite failing, your
nerves weak, you may be sure that
Hoods SarSapariIia is what you need.
Then take no substitute. Insist upon
Hoods and only Hoods This is the
which has the largest sales
in the world. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the One True Blood Purifier.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26
PERCY j. LEVEY
Your little friend,

/ am 9A Years.
Dec. 80, 1896, Hon. II. |.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26

HOODS PILLS are prompt, efficient
always liable, easy to take, easy to
operate. Hebron Drug Co., wholesale
agents. Q
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26
EMMA SQUARE.
Hawaii Ponoi.
SUNDAY CONCERT.

There will be another concert at
Makee Island at Sunday afternoon.
Professor Berger announces the fol-
lowing program:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-26

Some few years ago l suffered
terribly with indigestion and gen.
eral debility. l could not sleep,
and my condition was such as to
make my life miserable. None of
the many remedies | tried did me
any good, and l despaired of ever
getting better. One of my friends
told me of the blood-purifying and
strengthening properties of Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and l began taking it.
Before | had finished the first bottle
l felt better, and was thus encour-
aged to give the medicine a thorough
trial. In all l used four bottles,
and then was perfectly cured of the
grievous trouble which had afflicted
me. l now recommend, TO anyone
suffering as did.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-03

ne hearing OF the habeas corpus through
ShSh Mrs Katie +. Cusack hopes to take
hr A-year-old daughter. Annie Roger.
from Mrs. G. A. Hendricks. with whom
fte chli has lived since she was IL months
Ga. Ill 81 heard by Judge Osborn Satur-
Gay morning NJ $50 o'clock. The case was
% before the court yesterday. but owing
% the absence OF material witness was
continued. II is evident from what was
ud ~ the attorneys that the whole mat
o. = 70 narrow down 10 who is legally en-
tiled 10 the child Attorney Hart. who
represented Mrs Cusack, said IN open
eocrt that Il was admitted that Annie Re
81 had lived with Mrs. Hendricks since
s'e vas u months old. and that she had
tlvays received good treatment. He added
Cat the mother desired 20 have the child
toE. and continued with request that
re court give her possession pending the
tiatneni OF the haheas corpur. Mrs.
hsrfrck's attorney stated that Il would
= shown that Mrs. Hendricks had a right
Y ne custody o. the child acquired at Tire
the she took the little one. The judge
sontnnsd the case. but did no; comply
sih the request that Annie be placed in
~ mothers care.
NJ Cnsaek was not present In court.
~ Mrs Hendricks. Annie Roger and quite
: almber ~ women who appeared 20 he
ssi'y Interested IN the matter were there.