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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

and a beautiful silver sroon, on which wa.
engraved figure Of the state House /
is one OF the many expressions which hav,
been shown 81 the deep regard whicA /!
felt for the late deceased and iii " no wer,
dear to him
Q. q. Stetson is brsily engaged in send
ing out books from the State library de
partment. Volume 81, Maine Reports
are being distributed to town ana city
clerks in the State.
The following new corporations filed
their papers at the secretary Of State,
office. Saturday:
The Home Electric Heating Co. oreani
aed at Portland, fer the purpose Of doing
business in heating and cooking devices,
and manufacturing the same. with $500
900 capital stock, Of which $40 is paid in.
| The officers are; President, Samuel W.
Clifford of Boston, Mass. treasurer. 7.
Henry Pcarse of Boston, Mass
The Prior Cotton Gin and Wool Burner
Co, organized at Portland for the rur
pose Of carrying on the business of manu-
featuring and selling cotton gins, wool
burrers and automatic feeders, with 5000.
600 capital stock, of which $50 is paid in.
The officers are: President, Samuel W.
Clifford of Boston Mass. treasurer, +.
Henry Pearse Of Boston. Mass.
The Northampton Lead and Zinc Co,
organized at Portland, for the purpose of
qnarrying and working lead and zinc ores.
with 5000, 000 capital stock, Of which moth
ing is paid in. The officers are: Presi-
dent, William B. Shaffer Of Allentown.
Pa ; treasurer. William Fl. Berlin Of Alien
town, Pa.
The Peruvian Oxide and Ocbrc Mining
and Manufacturing Co, organized at Port
land, for the purpose of carrying on min
ing and otherwise working for Peruvian
oxides, manganese, iron and other ores and
converting the same with $500, 600 capital
stock, of which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President, William B. Shat
FER of Allentown, Pa. treasurer John f.
Gwinncr of EastoD, Pa.
The Bangor Weather Strip Co, or
ganized at Portland, for the purpose of
making and selling weather strips, with
325, 000 capital stock, of which nothing is
paid in. The officers are: President. +.
H. c. Reynolds of Bangor, Me. treasurer,
+. ". Gilbert of Bangor, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

We have good trade on Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy; in fact sell as much of it
as of all other cough medicines combined
and we handle more than dozen differ
ent kinds. Rae & Petersen, Druggists,
Pelican Rapids, MINI.
This remedy is popular because it can
always be depended upon. Its prompt
ness in curing bad colds. Group. and
whooping cough, makes it n fayorite
everywhere. Fcrsalc by City Drug Store,
Hallpwcn teodfclrmtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
DIR. William Hammond. nllepe II

DIR. William Hammond alleged to be an
all-around crook, concerning whose career
great deal has been published in the
newspapers, appeared before Judge Aucoin
OF New Orleans, in the light of II fugitive
from Justice, although he has been held at
the parish prison for some time. In spite
OF the many charges made against him,
Judge Aucoin announced that he would
not punish Hammond if the latter would
leave New Orleans at once. The doctor
agreed to it and was given till next day to
get out of town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Marsl a j. +. Bean has issued orders tc
the two night lunch carts located in Mar
lzct square that, during the day, they must
retire to some out of the way places. From
sunset to sunrise excepting Sundays, they
may occupy the square, as heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
A Complimentary Letter.

The journal has received from Neal (,
Hopkins, the architects of the Lithgow
library building, the following copy of "A
letter sent to Capt. Nash II is descrv
ingly complimentary and will be Of in
tcreSt to Augusta people,
Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. 6. 1896.
Mr. Chas. f. Nash, Augusta. Me
My Dear Sir-The photograph Of the
library and copy of the paner which YOU
sent 10 me are received, and ! write to
thank you for your kind thoughtfulness
/ am much pleased with all, and wish
that might see the result of our efforts
Occasionally. | hear the building spoken
Of, and always favorably, and if you have
the same experience it must lie a source Of
great satisfaction To you
l know perhaps better than any one
else, how much the successful completion
ot the building is due to your constant
energy and vigilance and loyalty and
confidence IN your architects and no one
knows better than | the difficulties of
your position and the unlimited patience
necessary to meet the seemingly endless
problems, which-with your inexperiencc
IN such natters-must have been very try
ing
Could you know how architects are
nampcred and interfered with by their
clients, and especially by committees who
seem to wish to make themselves individu-
ally prominent by objections and sugges-
tons, you would understand my feeling of
gratitude and self graduation. A more
courteous body of gentlemen than the pro
moters Of the library it has never been nv
fortune to meet, and my connection with
the building has been, from the beginning.
constant pleasure.
| am very truly yours,
JOSEPH L. NEAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

After long delay, it is announced posi-
lively that the H. G. Turner stock of
clothing is to be closed out at the old stand
opposite the post Office, Halo well, com
mencing Tuesday morning See the ad-
vertisement on Sth page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

A cordial invitation IS extended to all
Republicans to be present at the organiza
ton Of the State of Maine Reed Club.
which will occur at the rooms of the Lin
coin Club in Portland, at ? p NJ, Wednes-
day, Jan. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Ladies of Augusta and vicinity are
cordially invited to meet at the W c. T
Z. headquarters, Tuesday. Jan. il, at
$50 P, NJ. Miss Clarke will speak on
Home, Health and Happiness Ad-
mission free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

from drowning, above the dam, Saturday.
while skating. The ice gayc way aud let
him fall through, but, fortunately, the
water was not deep, and he brought up on
bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

G. +, Gay is fast recovering from the
effects of his recent burns, and was able to
sit up. Sunday, for the first time lie is
still very weak, however, and is not
allowed to receive callers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Constable H. 4. Morse has received a
vcnire to draw Jurors for the United
States district court, which will hold a
session in Portland, Tuesday, Feb. t.
Notices will be posted, Monday, for two
grand jurors and two petit jurors. The
drawing will take place, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Charles Daggett, formerly with The
Troy laundry, will take the situation at
knowlton q Young's, formerly held by
Thomas Donahuc, who has another posi-
ton under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Mrs. John T. Gilman and W. W. whip
pie of Portland, and r. W Bridge of
Chicago, Ill, attended the funeral of the
late james Bridge, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Thousands Of the victims of consump-
ton owe their death to the simple neglect
of cold. Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup cures coughs and colds, bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

The Augusta Water Co. mended q bad
break, Saturday, on its main at the cor
ncr Of Court and Chapel streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

H. p. Lowell Is II busy place follow
ing the holidays. Many people seem to
have Weakened to the fact that icweiry.
watches. clocks, etc, had been neglected
TOO long. As consequence. three work
men are kept busy repairing the damages,
in this one jewelry store alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1848
BANKING ROOMS 235 WATER STREET,

TRUsTEEs-Wm. s. Badger, ]. n. Manley, L
G. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb, b. F. Parrott.
Deposits received and placed on interest the
first day OF every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on the
first Wednesday of February and August.
Deposits are exempt by Law from all taxes.
and accounts are strictly confidential.
Administrators, Guardians, Trustees, married
women and minors.
apr2dtf EDWIN c CJDLEY, Treas,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Mrs. Carolyn Egan of Florence, Mass,
Grand chief of honor, and Mrs. Witherell OF
Oakland. grand maid OF honor of the De-
gree of Honor, A. O. L. W, returned to
their homes. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

John Roancy was fined 81 ny Judge
Andrews Saturday, for drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

Misses Dora B. and Lola Goodwin of
Skowhegan were in the city, Saturday,
visiting Mr. ard Mrs. B. W. Carlow at
Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Bubb Comedy Co.

The Bulb Comedy Company finished its
weeks engagement here, Saturday, with
better attendanccs tnan had been present
during any of the previous performances.
In the afternoon, 1.-The Circus Girl
was given to an audience of 800 people.
and in the evening, THE Plunger" was
played to the largest evening attendance of
the week.
The company left for Bath, Sunday
morning, where it will play a week IS en-
gagement.
Walter \. Foss is at the head of Will C.
Miller's plumbing department. Mr.. Mil
Ter proposes to make speciality Of this
part Of his business has everything first
class in this line ard is fully prepared to
give perfect satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

The Y'S will m Ell, this evening, with
Miss Belle Washburn, Gage street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

\. NJ Goddard was in Richmond, Satur
day. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

i. r. Drummond of Waterville, was il
Augusta, Saturday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

4 fUSBNOU UUUNOIL NO. 1875, y. U. +. meet
~ ings LIST and Sd Tuesdays In each month
At Golden Gross hal, SETH GAY. G. O.,
Fl. A. SMITH, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS,

T. s. Bowden of Washington, was in the
city, SATURDAY..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

j. Colby Bassett spent Sunday with
friends in Watervlle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13

| f. H. Morrill, OF Readfield, was in the
| city, Saturday.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

II the state meet of Kentucky CYclers
were to be our guests this summer in
stead of last, we venture the assertion
that quite a different phase would mark
our interest from what now stands out
in the writer's mind rs characterize our
treatment Of this large body of wheel
men who came to us one year ago. Then
the craze had not caught US. We were
not then novices even. Consequently, il
was like pulling eye teeth to start enough
enthusiasm TO have the wind move ban
ner of welcome, or the town to display a
flag Of joy at their coming. Quite diff
ferent now. With nearly one hundred
riders, with an additional two hundr' d
who are struck with the fever, our city
would now present banners and flags,
which not only would tax the winds to
wave. but backed by fraternal zeal aud
kindred desire. the wheelnen Of Ken
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
KENTUCKY FAIRS.
When "AOricuttssraI Morse zSots"
WiU BE Held This Year.

Following are the places and dates de.
termined for Kentucky Fairs for the
present year
Secretaries are respectfully requested to
send in dates for additional announce
ments, and to make such corrections as
may be necessary to complete the list:
sharpsburg-week beginning July Goth.
winchester-week beginning July 9Th.
Danville-week beginning August 80.
Union county-August 4th, i've days.
Campbellsville-week, beginning August
10th.
Versailles-Week beginning August 10th.
Bullitt county, at observation-disclosures
18th. four days.
Spring held-week beginning August 18th.
Lebanon-week beginning August 24th.
Observation-Disclosures 10Th. four days.
Bardstown-Week beginning August 3ist.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I'd, three days.
Bowling Green--Week beginning September
It'll.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sth, four days.
Franklin-week beginning September 18th.
Paducsh-Week beginning September 2lst.
Open date probably Henderson, Septem-
Der 2Sth.
Glasgow-September SOth, four days.
Owensboro-Week beginning October 5th.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
FATAL SHOOTING.
Manchester Last Night the Scene OF
q Probable Murder.

The particulars are brief, but as THE
LEDGER learns they are about these:
Robert Cole, aged 81, last night called
at the home of Peter Mowery. aged 65.
and asked him to take walk.
Mowery consented. and the two started
out.
After some time Cole said to Mowery-
II understand you have been keeping
company with my motherf"
Mowery replied in the affirmative.
Cole then struck at him and missed,
and at once drew gun and fired.
The ball hit Mowery In the back.
He is thought to be fatally wounded.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

of riders, herslding the buoyancy Of
youth, the overplus Of animal life which
was as before. a pent up Utica seeking
for escape, bubbling up, running over.
filling all nature with cadences, unmis-
taxable and sure, charming dream Of
happy reverie, Utopian thoughts of the
riotous imagination, gladstone sight of
choicest life. Just then the dream was
broken by party Of cyclers splu,tering
In the mud of our very muddy streets
And awakening from the sweet dream Of
peace we are forced to exclaim Mays.
vile is not the paradise to which, by the
pen of imagery, we transported this
happy, crowding party of modern. up
to date wheel advocates. And so we fall
as Lucifer. never more to rise.
Almost the one exclamation which is
unconsciously drawn from the spectator
as riders Of the bike" pass over the
cobblestones is: why do young people
(the clause compreheRds all riders) stoop
so when upon the vehicle?" 1t is an in
tricate question involving the much
mooted system of evolution. 1t is the
first chance given to man to regain his
apeish proclivities. To stride the machine
and hold ones shoulders erect, have the
spinal column form the center pole, as it
were. of the tent and to inhale into prop
erly unrestrained lungs the "ozone
breezes of liquid air. is too much to ask
of any modern Venus or Apollo. Just
you wait. II time don't exact full
measure of return by bending the form,
by bowling the shoulders and by confn
ing the breathing tubes, so that prema-
ture decay sets in and we pass years and
years of our life in physical suffering
and mental distress, Oh, ye Of needless
ways, give ear unto the pen Of sage
who from his secluded hut doles out to
humanity wisdom which is the drink of
health to all who tastel
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
FIRE IN the COUNTY.
Mr.. Patrick WalfOn's Big Tobacco
Barn Burned Last Night.

Mr.. Patrick Walton's large tobacco
barn, some three miles South OF Wash.
ington, was burned last night about II
o. o'clock.
All his tobacco. about 800 bushels of
corn, together with all his harness, gear,
buggy and farming implements, were de.
stroyed.
The fire cannot be accounted for in any
way.
His sons were in il at o'clock, turning
cut the horses, and there was then. no
sign Of fire.
He hadn't dollars insurance on any
thing
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
WelI-No, Neverl

We never make efforts to induce pe0-
pie to visit our store In search Of myth
ical advertised bargains which do not
exist or which are "just out" Such
methods are dishonest and are certain
ultimately to prove futile. What we
advertise we have, and 1t is always ex-
actly as represented.
Why Not Embrace
the opportunity we offer you daily OF
saving from 10 to % per cent. on each
and every purchase made OF as. Take
our line Of Suits, which includes all that
Is desirable. We guarantee that you
will pay 90 or % more outside of our
doors. They are made as carefully as
goods commonly retailed at double the
price. or course. we have them cheaper
and we also have them higher In price,
but the same argument applies to all.
eB-rha observance OF these sound bus
IN this oommnnity has won the public conI
Leading CIsthiersl LEE
Oddisllsws Hall. hl~ -
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

The young men Of this city are invited
TO attend the Gospel Meeting at the Y. NJ
c. A Room Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. Professor W. T. Berry will
lead. and those who attend will be highly
entertained and instructed. Good music
will be feature.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
Horses Wanted!

Mr. Joe Kindig of York. Pa, will be at
Nose Daulton & Bros Stable, Maysville,
KY, on Tuesday, May Goth, 1896. and
will pay the highest market prices for
good. sound Horses or Mares from to
years old. well broken and in good flesh
Bling in good ones and get the money for
them. Don't forget the date.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Nesbitt & Co.. the Sutton Street Dry
goods firm, have line Of shirts that can
not be excelled anywhere in point OF
quality and price. No woman could
afford to make them, even if the material
were given to her, at the figure that thew
sell for. See their advertisement in
another place in THE LEDGER.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

The venerable DIR. 8. M. Csrtmell was
out and at his Office yesterday for the
first time in several months. He was
greeted by many friends, who hope he
may be fully restored to health.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
HeChinger's Hammer-Hits
A Wise Hunter

after bargains first consults the newspa-
per advertisements and then investigates
them. To the firm which always repre-
sents things exactly. as they are. his
patronage Is awarded. That Is the
cause to which We owe the large trade
which our house now enjoys, and the
confidence the people have In us.
It's Just This Way!
Wa are In the Clothing business to
make money. We want 10 sell all the
goods possible. II Is our desire to put
prices as near cost as any merchant safely
can. Some clothiers may sell below cost
and prosper, but we can't. We want
every buyer to be pleased. What we sell
today is not the only thing. It is q
part Of our business policy to please
patrons so we'll that we can almost count
on their future trade with certainty.
ness principles for more than thirty years
"A m M uV1 r.1I N. As.I
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

]. F. Parker has the offer of a good
situation and will retire from the photo
graph business. Best Cabinet Photo
graphs 81 per dozen until our stock is
worked up. Parker's Gallery.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09
Pensions.

Anyone having a pension claim pend
ing, or who desires an increase, may
learn something that may benefit them by
addressing A. o, Virgins, Pension At
torney, Hillsboro, o. Inclose stamp for
reply.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

The large chandelier at the Mt. Olivet
Methodist Church fell Tuesday and was
mashed into a thousand pieces. 1t was
very large, weighing several hundred
pounds. There was no meeting at the
time in the building but had there been
when it fell it would probably have re-
suited in the death OF several persons.
The large chandelier at another church
fell few nights before. and just the
other night large chandelier in a Ger
mantown Church fell also, doing great
damage.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Bicycle news is hard to gather these
days of grace. To rehash the current
happenings is to tire" the wheels of
ones mind. To trump up happenings is
enough to cause people to dub you a
Crank" To arrogate to these columns
the thought that I'VE know all" is but
wind" which initiates the inner tube of
vanity and "bars" us from the race of
truth by breaking the "chain" which
runs the machine.
When such advice as this is given in a
paper. presumably edited by practical
wheelmen, then it is time Gabriel blew
his trumpet. Says this authority"
Don't carry brake; master the foot
movement, 1t is safest, easiest and most
effective" Let few amateurs try 1t and
see il it is the safest. easiest and most
effective" The chances are two TO
naught that the experimenters will
awaken to fnd themselves safely encased
in bed with bruises too numerous to
mention. II it is to be tried. try
II in the Desert of Sahara.
AS we sat in our sanctum one beautiful
eve, Just as the sun kissed the Westesn
hills good night and sank into its bed Of
glow, as our mind in pleasure wandered
over green fields and cooling wood, the
hollow breeze famed our cheek and into
the chariot of thought We were trans
ported to an ideal land where City Faith
ere have ne Jurisdiction and where guard
ans OF the public veal are not as nu-
merous as the cutworm. to pull up the un'
fortunate rider without lantern, or side
walk.intruding wheelmen who, because
Of philanthropic citizenship sprinkling
heavily the streets, finds no other refuge
from imminent peril or slippery ways
save upon the smooth aud well paved
walks which form the modern fourth
class city. as we gazed into avenue. an
asphalt way OF grandeur and beauty
stretches out for indefinite length. Upon
its polished breast the cyclers sped as
winged messengers Of times onward
flight. bearing the banner of beauty and
health. announcing to all the period of
rest from earthly cares and throwing TO
the winds all thoughts Of any earthly i'll.
The music Of the alarm bell did chorus.
Shouts OF laughter. the whir OF smoothly
running vehicles. moving In concert the
various colered costumes Of the hundreds
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Msysville has company. The police
muddle at Lexington has resulted in de-
termination on the part of the City CouD-
Gil to pay no police salaries for April.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

For Dresses or Shirtwaists see our
lines of Dimity, Percales, Jaconat
Duchesse, Swiss Null and Grass Linen.
BROWNING s. Co.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Always stay awake when you go fish
ing. IT. Stevens and T. g Hiser, while
on fishing trip in Christian county, were
frightfully burned as result of their
clothing catching fire as they slept.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Call and learn how cheap you can buy
a Watch. p j. Murphy warrants all his
Watches to keep good time. He guaran.
tees to undersell any other dealer. His
stock is the largest and finest selected in
the city.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Mr. J. F. Parker and family have returned
from a few days visit in Ohio.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

~ VERY PersondI.-Postage on drop letters,
whether sealed or not, is 2 cents. Many per.
sons send their notices through the Postoffice
with only cent stamp. These are SHIELD for
postage" Hereafter they must contain 2
cent STAMP.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-05-09

Mr.. Philip Cummins of Carlisle is here on a
visit 10 his son, Mr.. w. Tom Cummlns.