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The Ladies' Manual.
Twelve Books Combined in One!

THE LADIES' MANUAL Ia a large volume Of l97 large three
column quarto pages, neatly bound In attractive colored paper
covers. 1t contains 27s handsome Illustrations and Ia without
exception the largest and most comprehensive book for ladies
ever published and sold for the low price Of twenty-five cent?.
1t Is really tetp. books combined IN one and sold for tho price
of ono, for 1t contains the material usually sold In twelve sepa-
rate and distinct volumes. 1t may therefore be Justly claimed
to be q three dollar book Jr ttcentpyfre o1is. 1t Is without
doubt one of the most useful and valuable books for ladies
ever published. containing a greater amount and more extern
sive variety Of useful information than was ever before gath
cred together and published in a single volume. The follow
ing are tho contents Of The Ladies' Manual:
|. Fancy Work for Homo A~dornment. How to make
many beautiful things or niornIns the home.
In this attractive pastime.
a Ladies' Fancy Work. How to te.u.,y the HON. in
leisn. moments.
; Decorative PnintinE. A comprehensive. manual of self
instruction In this beautiful art.
; Guide to Needlework. Knitting and Crochet.
Designs and direction. for all kinds Of fancy ne-dIswork.
{. Manual OF Horticulture. A guide to tho culture OF
flowers and plants
l. The Home Cook Book and Family Physician.
For tine Kitchen AMI sick room.
8 Perfect Etiquette. A guide to ponteness and good
breeding.
. Familiar Quotntions. Tn. origin and authorship q
phrases lin common use
10 Poems by II. ". Lonxfellow. Selections from the
great author works
II, Poems by John G. whittier. Som. Of his most
charming writings.
IA Poem. by Alfred Tcnnyson. "Enoeh Arden" "Loch.
shy Hall" AMI other beautiful gems.
aiming ere1fh,no mind dbor, nv mail 1payd unon n>eaivA
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
LOCAL SHORT-sTOPS.
The river is high and rising.


Col. McCIelland and family have moved
into their residence on Third street.
All kinds of pumps, cheaper than any
place in the city, at Schawe & Weis'. Aft
1t was a misft eh2 Didn't get it at
Wittenburg's. He don't make 'em. Ne
fits. 2-29-tf
Our special carpet sweeper, at $1.6O.
4-18t2 SCHAWE q WEIs.
All kinds of fruit trees are in bloom,
and SO far the prospects are good for
large crop OF fruit.
= It rained again last Sunday, and accord
Ing to an old claim we will have six more
wet Sundays, because it CHANGED to rain
on Easter Sunday.
HOGS FOR RSALE.-Thoroughbred Chester
White boars from six months to one year
old. Pedigree furnished. Apply to John
M, Spears, Lexington, Mo. 4-l8-4t
Mr.. Ed AuII has moved into the hand
some little house recently occupied by
Mrs. LaBertew, who has gone to reside In
Pittsburg, Pa. Mr.. w. f. Hinesley will
occupy the residence vacated by Mr.. Aull.
Sore eyes, no matter how severe or long
standing, are cured by DIR. Jackson's Eye
salye. IL soothes and removes the in
damation and granulation at once. Can
oe had at any drug store at twenty five
cents box. Z-S-iyear'
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
THE LEADING DRUGGIST.
Oats sowing is over.

Oats sowing is over.
George WittsnburE, the tailor, wants TO
make your spring suit. 2-29-tf
Give us trial for low prices on hard
ware. Schawe Il Weis. 4-4tf
Mrs. Clarence @. Worthington 10 quite
sick, and has been 80 for several weeks.
Mrs. Florida Grady has rented and
moved into Mr.. Musgrove's residence, ad-
Joining the Episcopal church.
DIR. James Peak left for Kansas City,
Monday, where he will locate to practice
his profession. We wish him every
success.
For SALE.-Thras full bIooded and one
three-fourth thoroughbred Jersey COWS.
ALI fresh. Call on Samuel Blair on old
Simmons place, two and one-half miles
northeast OF Lexington. 4-1s-t2
We have employed Fashionable Dress
maker from the city, Miss Wilson, VIII O
will be pleased to have the patronage Of
the ladies of Lexington. Satisfaction
guaranteed. At the Magnet. F. A. Nc
Guirs, Manager. 92s-tL
The Lafayette Prssbytery of the West
minister Presbyterian church convened at
Kansas City last Tuesday. There were q
large number Of delegates in attendance.
Rev. A. 8. Moffett, of this city, preached
to q large audience Tuesday evening.
Business meetings wsrs held each day,
with preaching every morning and evsn-
ing. The session will adjourn today.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
NlGET,-T0Nl


One of the prettiest weddings of the
season was that of Miss Clara Agnes Long
to MIR. Rudolph Nagel, OF Sherman,
Texas, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Killian Long, in
the presence of the immediate relatives
and friends Of the young couple, on
Wednesday, April 18th. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John s. Long,
of st. Louis, according to the rites of the
Roman Catholic church, during which
the young couple stood under a large
marriage bell. The wedding music which
consisted of the ''bridal chorus" from
Lohengrin, selections from Beethoven and
the "wedding march" from Tannhauser
was performed by Mrs. Henry B. Long.
The Youthful bride was gowned in
duchesse satin, made dancing length.
with yoke of chiffon and pearl passe-
menterie, her only iewelry consisting
OF a brooch studded with pearls and
diamonds, gift of the groom.
The groom is a Lexington boy, who
enjoys the high regard of all who know
him. He has responsible position in
the Roberts & Hardwiche Hardware Co.
The bridesmaid, Miss Irene Long, was
simply attired IN a gown of white dotted
swiss. The groomsman was Mr.. Otto
Nagel, brother of the groom.
The ceremony was followed by a recep-
ton, after which the guests repaired to
the dining room, where a delicious din ner
was served, such as those are acquainted
with who have enjoyed the hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. Long.
The young couple left on the evening
train for Sherman, Texas, where the
groom has built a pretty home, already
furnished for the reception of his bride.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
Ice Ice Ioai


/ will at all times this summer have on
hand both natural and artificial ice. The
prices will be as follows:
100 pounds and over, one delivery, sec
per 100 pounds.
90 pounds and under 100, one delivery,
e5c per 100 pounds,
20 pounds and under So, one delivery,
Zoe per 100 pounds,
Under 20 pounds, one delivery, 81 per
100 pounds.
Ice will be delivered Ia any part of cit y
Orders left at Crist & Gardner's drug
store will be promptly filed. Those who
desire to see me can find me at the office
at the ice house. hereby return my
thanks for liberal patronage in the past,
and ask continuance of the same.
Very truly,
+, X. RREP
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

Died, in HigginsviIle, April 9Th, 1896, of
paralysis, Mrs. K. w. Bull, widow of DIR.
The funeral service at the Methodist
church, in Corder, was conducted by Rev.
L. M. Cobb, after which she was buried
by the side of her husband. She longed
for rest and to be with her husband, l.,
her father and mother, who had gone
before. Prayer and religious conversa-
tion occupied nearly all her conscious
moments during her sickness of the last
TWO months. Her prayer for relief and
help God answered, when she fell asleep.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
RIRTHS

Born, in this city, April 10, 1896, to the
wife OF Mr.. VIM. Benedict, a girl.
Born, in this township, April s, 1896, to
the vile OF Mr.. VIM. Dennis, girl.
Born, near Corder, April 7, 1896, to the
wife Of MIR. r. w. Garvin, a girl.
Born, at Whitesboro, Texas, April 2,
1895, to the wife of Mr.. Ed. F. robinson /
girl.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

One of the most popular of popular
priced company's, Eunice Goodrich, will
play weeks engagement at the New
Grand opera house, commencing Monday,
April Goth. The opening play will be the
sensational comedy in four acts entitled
the Little Romp. During the action of
the comedy singing specialties will be
introduced by Pottles Baby and David
Rivers. Between the second and third
acts Miss Goodrich will introduce her
serpentine dance. The company has a
rsPertoir of twenty plays and will select
seven of the most pleasing, which will
include The Midnight Flood, Wanted, a
Husband, The Little Duchess, Camille
and Little Miss Martha. AS usual with
this company the opening night will be
a lady's night, Every one purchasing a
first floor ticket will receive a coupon
admitting a lady free of charge to the
Monday nights performance. Seats can
now be secured at Farmers drug store.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
SVEHsKT- -sVHNsKT.

In little town called New Sweden on
the Upper Snake river, Idaho, the mayor
is named Hans Hanson, the city clerk
Hans Peterson and the members of the
city council are Peter Hanson, Hans
Peterson, Peter Hans Peterson, Hans
Peter Hanson, Peter Hanson and Hans
Peterson. None of them are akin to each
Posten.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
GI,EAN ZIP

Attn council meeting Monday evening,
April 18th, the Board Of Health recomen.
ded that ell persons owning houses ana
lots in the city should clean up their
back yards and alleys. The marshal was
INSTRUCTED to notify all persons through
this notice and by hand bills to do So
Immediately or they will have to pay a
heavy fine,
BY order of the council.
4-1s-gt GEO. W. CLARK, Marshal
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

the most clever of child actresses, will
introduce new singing speciaIties during
the second act. The admissions for this
engagement will be 10 cents to gallery, %
eents to balcony, 90 cents arst floor and
30 cents for box seats. As a special
feature of the Monday nights perform
anoe ladies' will be admitted free. Every
one purchasing a first floor or box seat
for the opeuing performance will receive
q coupon admitting lady free of charge.
Seats can now be secured at farmers,
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
Fruit Trees Cheap.

We have surplus of large s-year apple
and 1-year peach trees, leading varieties,
to sell, at and &c each, according to
quantity, at our nursery. Cherries and
plums reducted in same ratio.
4-1S-lt TEUBNER & AULL.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
New Firm J.!
New Goods !

To the Citizens of Lexington and Vicinaty:
take this means of announcing that
L have opened new stock of Groceries
in the Meyer building, opposite the
postoffice
L came here to make this my perman-
ent home, and to do business with YOU
on business principles. L will sell you
nothing but good goods, at the lowest
possible prices. shall do business on
strictly cash basis, which will enable
me to make low prices.
l respectfully solicit a call. Try me
once, and if 1 don't please you it will be
my loss.
Respectfully.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
EUNIOP 9OODRIOU

And her popular company will play a
weeks engagement at the New Grand
opera house commencing Monday, April
10th. The opening play, The Little Romp,
with Miss Goodrich in the title role, will
give the little lady excellent opportunities
to show her versatility. Between the
second and third acts she will be seen In
the serpentine dance with electric and
stereoptican effects. Pattles Baby, one of
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

Busy people have no time, and sensible
people have no inclination to use slow
remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts
promptly and gives permanents results.
Crist x Gardner. l25-1y
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
Telephone No. So.
To Farmers,

will sell at my Old stand, on Franklin
avenue, south OF the court house, MilWau-
kee binders and movers. Twine, oil and
repairs for w. A. Wood and Minneapolis
binders, 4-l8.t5 JoR HooK.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18
Nor Sale.

Eighty acres of land for sale; about so
acres In cultivativatIon, the balance in
timber. Three miles south of Lexington; /;
underlaid with coal; good farming land,
we'll watered.
4-11-m2 GEORGE L. TRAIL.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

There will be a game of base ball on the
academy grounds next Monday afternoon,
between Richmond and w. NJ. A. Ad-
mission % cents. Game called at O'Clock.
Every body invited.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

DR.. j. l.. Peak has located in Kansas
City. His office is in the Altman build
ipg, where he will be pleased to meet his
friends.
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE. ( -
We, Robert Taubman, president, and E. NJ
Tan ubman, cashier of said bank, each of us, do
suemnly swear that the above statement is
true To the best of our knowledge and belief,
u. TACBMAN. President
L. NJ. TAUBMAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this I7th
day of April, A. H., eighteen hundred and
ninety.siX.
Witness, my hand and notarial seal
| SEAL the date last aforesaid. (COmmis-
- stoned aud qualified for Il term ex-
pirng Dec. Is 1871
WIN. IL. CIlLES, Notary Public
Correct Attest:
r. TAUDNAN,
VICTOR j. &. HOUR, ! Directors
j Il. MOOREHEAD,
The weekly intelligencer., 1896-04-18

Fashionable dressmaking at The Mag
net. Charges reasonable. Miss l.. Wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
SAUGUS RACES.
eavorites Won in Every Event Except the 2.2o
Trot

Saugus, Mass, Sept. The Septem-
her race meeting opened at Franklin
park, today, with fine weather, and u
heavy track The favorites won in all
hut the 24o trot.
2.20 trot. purse $500 Zerbrino b. $.
by Woodbrino dam Kitty Abbott,
DMarsh), won in four heats; Miss HUI
r, n, b. m. Icy Huron. tGreen), second;
Aimont. y. &, (Turnep. third. Best
time. 2.lSi!
10 class. pacing. Purse s4oo.
Woodshed. Oh. 3. by j. r. Shcdd. dam
TRUMP, (Sterling). won in five heats
iii Curry z. q, by Almont Boy, dam
irey Jennie. CHaighD second: Gazette,
b. $, by onward. dam Siren. tSh0ck-
eus). third. Rest time, 2.12l2 by
Gazette: winners best time. 2.l4
Half mile runningrace. Purse 500 for
years Old. Bronx, bl. h.. Daley Won
IN two heats: Rymster. b. C., C}osqueD,
second. Best time. 5ll2.
Onemlic running race. Purse 500,
Mirage, b. h., (MorYis). Won: Violet s..
b. M. Foran), second: Monmouth. b..
q. HIenry1. third. Time, 1.51
90 class. trot. Purse 500 (unfin-
ished. Phantom. hr. m, by Alcazar,
lam by Sir Walter. Labounty. won
one heat in go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Edgar f. Ring, a prominent lumber
man employed at the pulp mill of Webs
ter d Company. Old Town, broke his
knee pan, Monday afternoon He was
at sluice under the pulp mill pulling
out flash boards and slipped on a stick
of wet lumber
A great deal of damage was done in
the vicinity of Boothbay Harbor. by
Sundays storm. The bridges at North
Boothbay We're carried away and the
roads were impossible. Mr.. Converse
has arrived at the Harbor on the
steam yacht Calypso.
The rainfall in the vicinity of Wis.
casset, Sunday, was unprecedented.
There We're extensive landslides and
Washouts on the Wiscasset and Que
bee Railroad. Crews worked all night
and regular trains We're sent out Mon
across the stfeams in the town is
washed away causing damage esti
mated at $4,000. The water in the
brooks is higher than last springs
freshet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

\ counterfeiting gang was broken up
At Alton, ILL.,, Monday. by the arrest OF
sam Walker, a negro. who has been PASS
ing spurious silver half dollars in great
numbers there lately. Several accom-
piceS escaped.
Miss Mary Huntington, daughter OF
EcV. Or. Huntington pastor of Grace
church. New York, was married. Satur-
day. at St-Nary S-bY-the- Sea- Northeast
Harhor. to VIM. Goodrich Thompson.
ton bar, The ceremony was performed
by Bishop Doane and Or. Huntington.
The board of trade returns for Au-
gust received at London. show that
imports have decreased two millions
one hundred and ten thousand francs
and exports decreased one hundred
and eighty thousand francs during the
month. compared with those for the
corresponding month of 1895
1t is reported in Berlin that the con-
ferences which have taken place between
the Car and the Emperor and their ac-
companNing Russian and German diplo-
mats. which at first were alleged TO be
devoid of anything more important than
mere ceremonial conversations. have Ia
ken the character of initiating a new
bearing of the utmost Importance upon
the future events in Turkey. II is not
definitely known who originated the pro-
nosale but il is a matter of positive
knowledge in Berlin that Prince HOhen-
lone the imperial chancellor. and Count
Won OSten Sacken. the Russian ambassa-
dor 10 Germany. are discussing a plan.
the purpose of which is to place the Sui
tan under the tutelage of the ambassa-
doris of the powers in Constantinople.
who will control the Sultan's selection of
ministers. also his appointments of pro-
Nlncial governors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08

A Democratic rally and mass meet
ing was addressed al Coburn hall
saturday evening, BY NJ. I. Frank. tha
Democratic candidate for governor, and
Hon. John Scott of Bath. The moot
ing was presided over by Howard
Yeaton Of SkoWhegan- A fair sized
audience was In attendance, about 500
people being present. the great ma
iority Of whnm were Republicans. Mr..
Frank was the first speaker. and held
h platform for about two hours TIL"
faithful few applauded vocif~rouSly
when they deemed II proper. in fact.
1T one time. when the name % James
.. Elaine was mentioned, there was
storm If applause. The audience
Kept steadily diminishing. ana by the
time the second speaker was intro
luced only about half as many Were
IN their seats as at the beginning. Mr..
Scott evidently considered that il was
aullcy To he brief in his remarks. and
spoke only about half an hour. Music
was furnished by the Norridgewock
band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
BRYAN AT CHICAGO.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Arrives in
Windy City. Monday Morning.

Chicago Sept. VIM. J. Bryan ar
rived in Chicago from Milwaukee at
?.35, this morning. to address big
labor meeting at Sharpshooters park
this afternoons About 100 people recog-
nized and cheered Mr. Bryan at the
Northwestern station here. The can
didate and ex-Gov. Peck jumped into
cab and We're driven to the Auditorium
annex.
The Horseshoers' Union gathered in
front of the annex and "a large crowd Of
spectators augmented it's numbers to
such an extent that Michigan avenue
was completely filled with people Mr..
Bryan was cheered as he entered the
hotel As soon as Mr.. Bryan arrived the
HorSeShoerS sent delegation to him
with silver horseshoe as evidence of
support and an omen of good luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08

An accident that is regretted by all
lovers of horse racing occurred at
Combination park last Tuesday. and as
a result the fast trottcr Cephas, is re-
tired for the season. 1t was in the
first heat of the PIP trot that the on
wheel of Cephas' sulky broke and col
lapsed. throwing Driver Gibbs to the
ground. Gibbs chung to the lines and
was dragged quite n distance before he
realized that he could not check the
runaway. Cephas ran very fast and
passed the whole field before the three
quarter post was reached. After he
had gone mile and quarter he was
Cleverly stopped by a man on a saddle
horse. When examined by veterin-
airy he was found to be badly cut be-
hind As soon as possible he will be
shipped back to New York and retired
until 1897. John Gibbs was we'll shaken
up and his shoulder is severely
wrenched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP.
What Helped an Augusta Citizen Who s,u..
To II.

Don't give up the ship while tba,o,.
a plank to float on. Discourap arne.,.
has cost many life. Fight it our r..
every means. Failure in one case daa,
not mean that success is an iunoeei-
bility. A complaint pronounced T.,
durable often gives way to the nronar
remedy. It's simply matter Of getting
the right thing and using II. An nx'
ample OF this Is found here at home. in
the experience of an Augusta citizen
re circumstances surrounding it were
told To our representative and are re-
peated here in his own words We
refer to the case of Mr.. f.. l.. Dov vybo
resides on Northern avenue. He SAYS:
fhysclans examined me and pro-
nounced nay case TO be a genuine old
time Kidney complaint. My back ached
worse In the mornings. II hurt tn
stoop; to straighten after a cold or anv
unusual exertion it always became
much more active. Last March | went
to the old reliable drug store Of Chas.
X. Partridge and obtained a box Of
Doan's Kidney Pills and took them as
the directions called for Relief came
speedily and | believe permanently. for
my backache, lame back or what ever
you choose to call it disappeared and
have not felt it since. | could not say
anything that would natter Doan's
Kidney PHI any more than they de-
serve. Mrs. Dow joins me in recon-
mending them to the public. Her back
achcd SO. it fairly made her sick. She
used box and they brought her relief
almost as quickly as they brought it
to me"
tbs evidence like this that starts
people talking about Doan's Kidney
fIlls they cure, and grateful people
are telling their neighbors about them
Merit will toll. and no medical com
pound can show SO many proofs of
merit as can be produced by the pro-
prietors Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers-prlce 30 cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
y. y, sole agents for the L. s. Re-
member the name. Doans Kidney
Pills ana take no other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08

When the els a. M, Electric car. in
charge of Conductor Hamlin and Driver
Mckinney, left the square, Monday
morning, the pilot broke but caused no
damage at the time. After the first
bridge was crossed. the pilot dropped
so far under the forward wheels as to
allow them to ride it and leave the
track, going about - feet after this
happened. No damage was done to the
car to mention or to the few passengers
who We're aboard. but had it not had a
pile of jOist to rest against where it
stopped it would have tipped over and
seriously injured somebody A crew
of men were sent from the car barn in
HallOwell where it was again placed on
the track. The only inconvenience it
occassioned was to make the passen-
gers walk about 200 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-08
RACES At PROVIDENCE.
Preston. Pileta and Heir at-Law Were Win.
ners in Respective Classes.

Providence. Sept. ..-Over 1000 people
saw light harness racing at the state
fair. Narragansett park, this afternoon.
The track was heavy.
The 3-minute class. stake $1,000. 2-year-
old class, trottng, Preston, &. h.. sire
Ponce de Leon. dam Tosa. by lGupel.
'AbelD, won in three heats Chanty, oh.
e.. by Guy Wilkes. (Stinsom. second
best time. 2.2il2. by Chanty; winners best
time, 2.25i2.
The PIP trotting. purse $10m. Piletta, =.
M. sire Pilot Medium. dam Maggie by
lianbletonian Charter. tSmith). won in
three heats: Alcdalia. b, m. Pierce,.
second: Nemotine. blk. m. Golden,
third; best time. 2llli
The 22o pace. stake $25o0. Heir-at-Law.
blk. h., by Mambrino King dam Esta-
belle by Alcantara. CBriggsl won in three
heats; Bill. CHI e., tMiddleby), second ::
best time. 2.12L.