Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-18

flne wall OF business blocks that have been
erected within the past Is, years. They
I'LL possess the clean, solid front charnc-
teristic OF the Wsterville business man
himself.
And don't forget Watcryille's horses,
gentlemen of the board of trade. Besides
being the home of Nelson, zoe. this city
can brag and blow about more first-clsss
horseflesh than any city anywhere near its
size in the country. If you see q good
horse going along the street with but one
person behind it, just "holler" for ride
and you'll get 1t. BY the way, II there IL
ything that you don't scs and want
ask for it.
Beginning at the lower end of Main
street., and where Bridge street begins,
the former street to Temple is lined with
magnificent business blocks, d few of
which are the Lunn block ebay View ssho-
icy, the Milliken, Thayer, Plaisted.
Peavy, Knauff Brothers, Ware, Hanson,
Webber & Durham, the banks, and the
beautiful Arntl i-Boutelle- Eden blocks.
Waterville's churches ara commodious,
her ministers able and eloquent; the ill.,
stitut,ons of learning are nnexcellcd and
her professors famous; the moral AIR Of
the city Is particularly noticeable by its
purity, and the police department. is eff.
Client; a system of v ater works that can
not be beaten. and q fire department that
gets there on the first stroke OF the bell.
Three hotels that have first class repu-
tation for tho excellence of their cuisine
and general management. There are
three high bridges for suicides and num-
erous undertakers. Tho city boasts of as
clever and expert a corps Of physicians
and surgeons as may be found in New
England.
Don't forget to call for spring water as
an abundant supply has been taken for
Wednesday. Bring along your canteep
and take some Of the liquid home with
you.
Waterville's women arc the fAirest Of
the fair, and it has been often remarked
that Waterville woman's beauty is never
spoiled with age.
In fact, taken oil in all, Waterville is
"just right" as cur mutual friend. John
Fall, would say. Men on the street know
you, have q pleasant ord for you and the
most pleasing welcome for the stranger.
When times are dull. the business men Of
Waterville hustle the harder, when bust
ness is good they keep up a Precipitation
The idea seems to be that IL Maine lead,
and directs the Union, Waterville must
lead and direct Maine
Waterville men are scattered all over
the cOuntry-tliere are number Of
colonies among them, too-but no matter
where they are. they always remcmbe'
the dear old home down east. They turr
to Watrrvills In prosperity ard adversely.
and the love Of the old home is SO strong
that Wateryille has become known tn,
country over through her enthusiastic
sons and daughters. Watervilie streets
are broad and beautiful; the Electric ca.
brings Fairfield to her very doors, (fare.
five centsl; the cry of the new sboy selling
the new and enterprising little dali,
paper gives the city metropolitan aspect
Gentlemen OF the State board Of trade
The 100 or more members of tie Water.
vile board Of trade greet you and bid you
cordial welcome to the fairest city Of all
the Kennebec valley.
They bid you welcome to Coburn hall
where the statues OF learned and famor
men look down upon you and bid you 81,
down to a feass such as only Mine Hos
Judkins can provide. and when you ar,
filled and have rested after the feast, 60
home and tell your neighbors and your
children that they must come next time