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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-04
LIKE A THIEF IT CAME
COLD WAVE sNEAIxs IN AT NIGHT
AND MAKES ITSELF FELT.
Less Truthful Thermometers Drop
BeIow-No Change I'm Sight.

The cold wavelet which came from the
north during the early hours of yesterday
morning grew in size during the day, until
last night every man, woman and child
in the city realized that the predictions Of
the Weather Bureau had come true. Mr..
Wappenhans. local forecaster. said 1t was
going to get cold long before the wind
veered to the northward, and while the
snow yet melted and ran In streams in the
cutters. While Ii was still warm and
balmy, and a south wind, as seductive as
any that ever blew in March, came from
the southland, the cold wave flag stood out
to the breezes announcing the coming of
the north wind. People laughed when they
observed the flag and minds reverted to the
predictions for fiurries of snow. Some were
so needless as to change their winter un-
derwear for lighter weight, and these people
who have no respect for indications are now
bordering on the verge of pneumonia. The
cold wave came quietly like thief in the
night, and there were no fiurries of snow,
or cyclones or billiards.. The cold simply
grew and grew in intensity until last night
the mercury In the thermometer lowered a
few degrees above the zero mark.
Tn birthplace of the present cold wave is
not recorded. 1t seemed to be somewhere
in the northwest, for the wind which
brought it here came from that direction.
The thermometer up in that annex of the
polar regions ranges all the way from 10
10 "A degrees below zero. Assignments of
the cold came this way with each succeed
ing breeze Of last night At o'clock last
evening the thermometer at the Weather
Bureau registered but degrees above zero,
with bright prospects of the zero point be-
Ing reached by morning. At IL O'Clock last
night thermometers with honorable repu-
tations registered and degrees above,
while those thermometers whose reputation
for truth and veracity are not so good reg
istered as many degrees below the zero
mark with no effort.
The weather Office predicts fair, cold
weather to-day. 1t is thought that there will
be little change in the temperature, with
odds on lower mark being reached. This
is consequently the coolest spell" of the
season, but not as cold by many degrees
as 1t was on several occasions of last win
ter.
The gas supply yesterday was fair. Some
people longed for more, while others had
plenty. and but few were found who would
acknowledge that there was sufficiency.
The suburbs offered the most complaints.
but people who happen to be on poorly
nourished lines had received warning of
what might be. expected, and many were
prepared for the worst Many men, and
more women, will probably have fond rec
objections recalled this morning by having
to cut kinding wood and bring in coal and
wood from the shed, bringing back the
days which were, long before natural gas
came to the city. The gas pressure is
weakest and lowest early In the morning,
but during the day it livens, and by even
ing marked Improvement is observed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-04
j. MUNCIE WEDDING.

MUNCIE, Ind. Jan. S.-Samuel Ringolski
.nd bride arrived here to-day from St
Mary,s, o.. where they were married yes
terday. Rabbi Messing. OF Indianapolis.
welded Mr.. Ringolski and Miss Rosaiind
Netzorg in the presence of two hundred in
yited guests. Mr.. Ringolski is Muncie
merchant.
laurence D. Shaner last evening at the
brides home by Rev. Hill. was witnessed
nv a large number Of invited friends. The
groom resides In Montpelier. where they
will reside.
Rurt III. Dimes and Miss Clara Shearer
were married at the NJ. r. parsonage here
nv Rev. Hill yesterday. The groom is a
railroad man in Peru.
Elias NJ. Hoover residing near Hagers-
town. was married TO Miss Rose Mulbarger
here last evening. Rev. George ii. Hill per-
formed the ceremony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-04

slaves of Cold will close at the Park
with two performances to-day. Next week
comes Hopkins's Transoceanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
GEORGE W. DUMMY.
Dealer in Art, Literature. Stationery Fine
MouIdings and Picture Frames.

There is probably no branch of trade
that has developed to greater proper
tons during recent years than that
which is so energetically pursued by
Mr.. George w. Quimby of this city.
This prosperous enterprise had its in
ception three years ago. which one
year ago. last October, was moved into
the present quarters at ia Water
street. The premises occupied are
33X25feet in size. The store is we'll
arranged, and is popular resort for
connoisseurs and lovers of art. as a
large and varied stock of beautiful
etchings, water colors, paintings and
steel engravings is carried. Mr. Quinn
by also carries fine stock of mould
ings and picture framing materials,
and makes a speciality of fine cabinet
work. In books. stationery and
periodicals the establishment leads all
others. There you can find all the lead
ing and most popular magazines, art
books, etc. Mr.. Quimby has just
added a new department that of wall
paper He carries all the latest and
richest designs in room paper. having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
PUBLIC MARKET.
One Of the Clcanost. Best Equipped and
Arranged Markets in the Vicinity.

The business representated by Mr.
George w. Searles we find to be one of
the most prosperous factors in the
commercial makeup of the city, and
speaking individually of the Public
Market we must say it is one Of the
most complete in the most minute de-
tail of any in this vicinity. The bust
ness was established seven years ago
by F. w. Simmons. who two years
later was succeeded by George II.
phnney. 1t was in February 1896, that
Mr. Searlcs took the business. and by
enterprise and superior Judgment he
has succeeded in more than doubling
its trade His market ut No. 27j Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
CRESCENT STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Leading. Best Equipped and Most Pop.
uIar Laundry in Augsta.

a noted laundry in this city, which
has acquired and enviable reputation
for superior work and reliable business
methods, is that of the Crescent
Steam Laundry at 343 Water street.
This establishment was founded hero
four years ago. and each year has seen
a development in trade that is both
gratifying and profitable. The premises
occupied are 40xS0 in dimensions, which
are supplied with the latest improved
steam washers, wringers, ironers, and
every modern appliance known to
quicken and facilitate the turning
out of superior work. Eight hands
are given employment. and the utmost
diligence is exercised in promptly
attending to all orders. A speciality Is
made of hand work. thus insuring Gus
toners the proper care Of all their
linens. Lace curtains. fine shirts,
chemises. skirts, collars and cuffs,
pillow shams, embroidered articles.
fine dresses. etc. are laundered in the
most artistic and skillful manner, and
the annoyance of having articles
changed for those of others is most
carefully guarded against. while the
prices charged are very reasonable.
Orders are called for and delivered
promptly.
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financial world. Chief among all other
business interests and one which prob
ably commands more attention than
others in the commercial world, is the
wholesale and retail grocery trade
There are number of deServedly popular
Establishments of this kind in the city.
prominent among others being that of
Lee, Wadieigh & Co. The history of
this house dates back 80 years, when 1t
was established by T. Fuller 81 Son.
who some years ago were succeeded by
II. II. Lee and G. w. Wadleigh. Last
October. Mr.. Lee purchased the entire
business. but has conducted it under
the old firm name The building occu-
pied is four story brick structure,
25xG0 feet in dimension. The stock
carried consists of everything in the
line of staple and fancy groceries. Mr..
Lee makes a speciality of flour. mo-
lasses, tea. coffee. poultry. eggs. pork
and lard, and at all times carries large
quantities of these food requisites. Mr.
Lee controls a desirable class of GUS
tom who are fully assured at any
time and all seasons to get the best the
market affords. Mr.. Lee is gentle
man of lifelong experience in his line
of trade. He is always courteous
and obligins and spares no trouble 10
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now fully demonstrated, not only by
the constant supply Of pure water they
afford, but also by the fact that thou
sands OF dollars are annually saved by
our citizens on insurance premiums
The works have also had their effect
upon the city fire department. which
has been enable to dispense with ex-
pensive engines. The Kennebec Light
a. Heat company is no less beneficial to
the city than the Water company.
This company was chartered in 1887
by the legislature who empowered
them to purchase the property and
franchise OF the Augusta Gas Light
company and the Gardiner Gas Light
company, and furnish light and heat to
Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell and
Togus. The Kennebec Light and Heat
company Is one of the most extensive
electric plants in New England Both
the arc and incandescent systems of
electric light are used. The company
deal in all kinds of electric light fix
lures and supplies, and do all kinds Of
work in their line at very mOdrate
rates. They furnish superior light
even, bright and strong. Both water
and light company are very considerable
and liberal in their dealings. careful in
stringing of wires, and the care OF
mains and extentions, and they render
a service that far surpasses the major
ity of New England companies. Au-
gusta is proud of her light and water
plants, and well she may be as they
have been the cause of good in many
ways. The president of the Augusta
Water company is Mr.. George p. Wes-
nh
H. Manley; superintendent, w. II.
Williams. The officers of the Kennebec
Light e. Heat company are: George p.
Wescott. president; George F. West.
treasurer, Portland: W. II. Williams,
superintendent. Joseph II. Manley is
the resident agent of the company.
Few men in Augusta have done as much
to forward its progress and prosperity.
Mr. Manley's name is inseparabiy in
terwoven with the city's rise and ad-
vancement. He is associated with our
most important industries from our
banks down. He is the honored chair
man of the Republican National Ex-
ecutive committee. He is gentleman
of broad and liberal ideas, kindly dis
posed to all good measures designed to
benefit his adopted home. and he never
fails to contribute to their support
Those who chance to meet Mr.. Manley
Will find him a pleasant courteous
gentleman in either a social or business
capacity. The superintendent. Mr.. W.
II. Williams, devotes his entire time
and attention to incumbent interests
here and il is needless to state that he
is able in management of the COM
panies' affairs. He is very courteous
gentleman. and enjoys the good will of
the entire community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

street has a frontage Of Is feet and
Il depth of Go feet. Three floors are
occupied. being partitioned off into
salesroon and manufacturing depart
ment. Separate refrigerator boxes are
maintained for meats. vegetables. eggs
and butter. and every facility is en-
joyed for carrying on the business
properly. Everything is scrupulously
clean and Kept in perfect order and II
is n positive pleasure 10 visit the Public
Market. Nh Searles also manufactures
sausages of ali kinds and his goods
are noted for their sweetness and
flavor Both wholesale as we'll as re-
tail business is carried on and fresh
and SAT- meats. provisions. poultry
fruit and vegetables are handled. Mr..
Searles has recently added a line of
groceries. condiments and canned
goods He has the exclusive agency
for Augusta of the Red Rose Chop For
most brand of tea. which is considered
one of the finest teas in the market.
Mr. Searies personally attends To all
the details of the business, fact which
has done much towards securing the
success he now enjoys. He has able
assistants in Charles f. Dyer and AL
win Sanborn. Mr. Dyer has been asso-
ciatcd with the house ever since its
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
States is truly phenomenal, and large
establishments emnlOYing hundreds

States is truly phenomenal, and large
establishments, employing hundreds
of hands, carry on electrotyping eX-
clusively. Augusta is fortunate In
possessing one OF these enterprise. and
1t is model in equipment. The Au-
gusta Electrotype foundry, of which
situated at II Bangor street. 1t was
established here four years ago by
Anton Demling, who was succeeded
by the present management in 1895.
The building occupied is 44x60 feet
in superficial measurement, two
stories in height. In point ofequipment
1t is equal to any similar establish
ment in New England, as it possesses
all the latest and most improved
machines known in the art. Mr.. Garlic
ton is one of the most expert electro
typers engaged in the business. The
plates made at his foundry are sharp
and clear, and as near perfect as posi-
BILE. Great care is taken in mounting
plates. insuring a uniform height. The
trade of the Augusta Electrotype
Foundry extends throughout the State.
They furnish all the plates used by the
Vickery & Hill Company, and the
Gannett & Morse Concern. and
Sawyer Publishing Company of
Waterville These companies give
plates about as severe test as any
house in the country, running from
900 to 100000 impressions from
each. The plates furnished by Mr.
Carleton are guaranteed to be as good as
can be procured in the country, while
the prices he charges are always rea-
sonable Six competent electrotypers
are employed and orders are turned
out quickly and perfectly. Those who
patronizes Mr.. Cartoons establish
ment can rely upon receiving first class
work, as he personally looks after
every detail of the business. He is an
obiiging gentleman. will put himself
to considerable trouble to rush orders
when required, and those having bus
mess relations with him will find him
very pleasant to deal with.
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WATER AND LIGHT.
Augusta is TO be Congratulated on its Service
in These indispensable REQUESTS. lis Rep.
resented by Corporations Who Have Done
Much to Forward its Properly.

The history of Augusta presents
features of unusual interest even in
this unusually interesting region of
New England. The Journal has de-
voted considerable space in this
special edition to the early history of
our historic city, now we wish to refer
briefly to a few Of it's most important
corporations that have been instrument
al in placing her in the front rank as a
metropolitan city. The most important
| considerations that go to make up a
thriving, prosperous and well-to-d do
city. are water and light. The health
of u community largely depends upon
pure, fresh water. 1t is a matter Of
record that impure water is the cause
of more prevalent and dangerous dis
eases than any other source. Augusta
is to be congratulated upon having a
bountiful supply of pure water. and it
owes much to the Augusta Water COM
pany, for it is through their enterprise
we enjoy superior facilities in the
water supply. Augusta today can boast
of the most complete water system of
any city of equal size in the country.
The system was constructed between
July and December. 1886. by the
AuSustd w dt'f tpiHpdUy, VIM toIi-
tractcd with Mr. George p. Wescott
and Hon. Joseph r. Manley to con-
struct the works. Water is taken from
the kennebec river above the dam and
It's analysis proves it to be extremely
pure. IT is pumped into IA reservoir
located upon the old farm land former
ly owned by the city, and thence dis
tributed through the mains. The
pumping station Is supplied with a
three million gallon Holly pump and
two million gallon Wood pump. The
filtcring house contains three circular
wells in which is filter material sixteen
inches thick. lying on a perforated
copper plate beneath which is cham
Der receiving the filtered water in its
course to the pumping well, surround
ing the circular ones. or flterers. The
water while filtering passes into the
circular we'll above the filter bed. then
down through and out into the pump
ing we'll and taken from there and
thrown into the reservoir. To clense
the filter the water is compelled by
system of gates to pass up and through
the filter bed, washing out all sedi
ment. and is then taken away by a
special pump This process of cleans
ing continues until the water becomes
clear. The reservoir has capacity OF
5000 600 gallons. Water is held at an
elevation of 325 feet above the river
and 800 feet above Water street at the
junction of Bridge. giving 125 pounds of
pressure to the square inch. The value
and usefulness of these water works IS
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number. those Of advanced ideas, abil-
ity, intelligence, and who are natural
artists, have attained the summit OF
the profession. A leading representa-.
tive Of the Photographic art in Au-
gusta is F. II. Burgess. whose studio Ii
located ut No. 176 Water Street. Mr..
Burgess commenced business here six
years ago, prior to which time ne was
located in SOmersworth, N. H., for
seven years. also other places IN Mas.
sachusetts His elegant studio here
is equipped with all the latest appa-
ratus and appliances, and furnished
In the most elegant and attractive
manner. The work turned out is abb
solutely unsurpassed by that OF any
establishment for pose. clearness Of
expression and superiority OF finish.
MIR. Burgess possesses the latest back
grounds. At present he is making
specially os carbonette or matt sur
face finish. These pictures are tho
very latest. They were introduced
here last fall by Mr.. Burgess, and are
very popular with the trade. Another
important improvement just added
is special lamp for producing
flash light pictures. This Is an
instantaneous process and is much
sought after by those who de-
sire group pictures of parlor gath
erings. balls and parties. Mr.. Bur.
CESS also does portrait work In crayon.
OIL. pastel and water colors. and guar
antees pictures true to models and to
be finished in an artistic and skillful
manner. a large stock of the latest
mouldings is carried and picture franz
ing is one of the special features of the
studio. The art of photography has
certainly reached perfection in Mr. Bur-
CESS gallery, and he has won the high
est praise and reputation for his su-
perior work. He is one of the most
popular gentlemen in the city, and
visitors at his studio are always &C.
corded the most courteous attention.
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pLummER & MORRILL,.
Funeral Directors. Embalmers and Furnis hing
Undertakers.

How few there are in this world who
have not suffered the loss of a kind and
cherished friend. Every day the angel
of death is in our midst. striking right
an left, without distinction, between
rich and poor When these sad afllic-
.ions are upon us. it is then we realize
the benefits to be obtained through the
undertaken and embalmer. Plummer
Il Morrill,, at No. % Bridge street, Au-
gusta are foremostin this business, and
during their short career here as firm
have made for themselves the reputa-
ton of being prompt and careful
gentlemen. They succeeded to the
business of g. Z. Town, who estab-
lished the house 20 years ago. Plum
mer & Morrill, always carry III stock a
full line of baskets with a variety of
trimmings and undertakers' upholstery.
They make speciality of metal cas-
llets, also solid oak, walnut, burl, rose
wood, enamel. draped cloth and satin
moulded CasketS, also gold, copper
and silver trimmings as required, which
goods are from the leading maunfac-
turers. They also supply shrOuds, crepe
and gloves, in fact everything requisit
for the proper carrying out of every
detail in connection with funerals.
Their establishment is open day and
night and is supplied with telephone
tNo. 14-2) SO that orders can be
promptly attended any hour of the day
or night. Mr.. Henry w. Plummer. is
one of the most skillful and expert en-
balmers in the State. For many years
he was with f. L. Case & Son, of
Saginaw. who We're, and are now, the
leading funeral directors and embalm-
ers of the state of Michigan. Mr.. Plum
mer personally looks after the en-
balming department, making a speci-
atty of embalmfng and shipping Messrs
Prlmmer & Morrill, take full charge of
remains from the time of death I'M
til time of burial. thus removing all
cause for anxiety and trouble of
bereaved friends. Mr.. II. L. Morrill,
the other member of the firm. is we'll
and favorably known in Augusta, hay
ing resided here for many years
Messrs Plummer & Morrill, are care
full and sympathetic gentlemen, and
spare no trouble to conduct with salts
faction all orders entrusted them.
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AUGUSTA ELEcTROTYPE FOUNDRY.
They Turn out Piates-Sharp. Clean and Prop
erly Mounted.

Conflicting statements have been
made in regard to the orGinators of
the process of manufacturing electro
type plates for printing. 1t is alleged
that the discoveries which led direct
ly to it were made. about the same
period. short time before 1910. by
Professor jacob, of ST. Petersburg,
Russia; by Thomas Spencer, Liver
pool: and by J. c. Jordon, of London.
Joseph a. Adams, a wood engraver of
New York, also commenced expert
ments in electrotyping plates from
wood cuts in 1899, and produced a
plate which was printed from in
Mape's magazine in 1S41. The progress
made in the industry in the United
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best meat cutter in the city. Mr. San
born has been driving for the Public
Market for nine years on one route,
and he knows all the good ones Under
the able supervision of the above
named gentlemen it is little wonder
that the Public Market has become so
popular and well patroniZed
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LEE. WADLElGH & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Grocers. Specially
Made Of Flour. Molasses. Tea. Coffee.
Poultry. Eggs. Pork and Lard.

AS the world progresses and becomes
more enlightened, people naturally gain
more common sense, and in this era of
good hard times. men and women
realize that business principles are just
as valuable adjuncts to the domain of
domesticity as to the affairs of the
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purchased his stock direct from the
leading manufacturers. Since Mr..
Quimby began business here three years
ago, he has met with fiattering success
He has kept abreast of the times with
the latest in art as wen as literature.
He is a gentleman of exceptional taste
as well as intellectual qualifications,
the two most important elements that
go to make make men successful in
this particular line
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give satisfaction. His success has been
secured by energy, enterprise and a
thorough knowledge of the business.
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+. u. BURGESS.
Artistic and Leading Photographer-His
Studio Equipped with all the Latest Appli.
anceS

The art of photography has made
many wonderful advances during re-
cent years. until it would now seem
that the productions of the present day
would admit of no improvement. OF
course the great change is not common
With all VINO lay claim TO the name of
photographer, only few of the general