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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04

Love" Success or Cut Behind" "Ortho-
dox Train," "Frenchman at a Concert"
"Reminiscences of Summer Boarding
Houses" by kind of German Mrs. NAL
aprop; Rules of the Road" and "a Poly
glot Party"
Manager West, keeping in mind the
Chautauquan motto, Let us keep our
Heavenly Father in the midst" has in
stltuted a series of morning devotional
meetings. The first took place this morn
ing at 9 o'clock and was conducted by
DE- w C. Hearn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
JULY4 4.

JULY 4.
The old reliable Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
will sell excursion tickets on
July 4th for lOc round trip.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04

Weber at East Lake on Sun
days. Look for programme.
Solos accompanied by band
and orchestra. Selections and
marches composed by Weber.
Band plays on train as it goes
out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H Z
Grand Lodge Of Benevolent Protective Order
Of Elks, Cincinnati luly to 10, 1896. IS
On account of the above mentioned
meeting the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad company will sell round trip
tickets to Cincinnati at one fare for the
round trip July and 6, good to return
until July H. IS elf
Double daily trains in both directions,
with Pullman sleepers through to Gin
cinnati without change on all trains,
For any information, sleeping car
reservations, ETC., call on or write
r. F.. BIIASLEY,
Passenger Agent,
6-30-5t Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montano's string band, 5-2-f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Everybody knows what 20
per cent Off all boys and chill
dren's clothing means when it
comes from Louis Saks.
Notice.

All the democrats of Elyton precinct
are requested to meet at Elyton Monday
night, July 6, at s o'clock, for the purpose
of organizing democratic club.
p. E. GREENE,
j. i. SANDIFER,
Committeeman.
C. A. Semi, Secretary. 7-4-2t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Jim Ruth and John Savage had an
experience, Sunday, that they will re-
member for some time. They were I'M
der the bridge on the Causeway where
the locks are situated when some con-
troversy arose between them and a
scrap Immediately followed. The re-
suit was that both men We're thrown
into the water and by vigorous calling
for help. Geo. Smith came to their res
cue. He secured rope and first pulled
Savage out and next Ruth. who was
in a very much exhausted condi-
ton. AS there was no way of getting
out of the locks. both men would have
been drowned had not Mr.. Smith ar
rived on the scene when he did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

rary. the Bangor Commercial. that c. c.
]; Is afraid to line up against Bangor
aigh school. Kents Hill or the GOOD
next. unless something is done to stop
the spread of the contagion. We don't
know OF anything in particular that Ban
Ing world, unless ii is that salmon pool
and the possibilities Of the new crazy,
pital. but We suppose. something VIII
have to be conceded to the Kicking aBgre,,
they come over here again. they VIII get
slung around in n manner that viii make
the padding of Shannon observatory anu
Coburn hall necessary. or their mamilas
won't know them when they return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
LESSON FROM NEWSPAPER FILES.
advertisements Often Contain Record OF ;
Business Houses History.

\ lawyer from the South who was re-
Gently in Philadelphia tells an advertis-
ing story that points 4 moral, says the
Philadelphia Times. 1t seems he had
been instrusted with the commission of
finding certain American heirs 10 the cs-
state Of an English decedent. I'm MAX
ing this inquiry" said the lawyer. Il
found it necessary TO examine the files
az the leading newspapers in Philadelphia
and New York. covering quite a long
period. 1t seemed and endless task. ow-
ing largely to the fact that | was contin-
ually getting interested in some article
or advertisement that had 10 possible
connection with the matter in hand.
But that which especially engaged my
attention while perusing those back num-
bers was the advertisements of certain
business men and commercial houses that
were constantly recurring throughout the
files. When they first attracted my at
tention they didn't occupy a great deal
If space. hut grew constantly larger as
the dates of the files came nearer the
present time. until they filled pages and
from first to last. whether solid or dis
play matter. they told their story clearly
and impressively about what the adver-
tiser had to sell. In these well-worded
advertisements i seemed to be reading
the history and viewing the prosperous
growth OF the houses that had inserted
them.
Being a stranger in both cities and not
familiar with the places of business about
which ! had been reading so much in the
newspaper files. | determined to crafty
my curiosity by visiting some of them.
This | did. and found colossal buildings,
great emporiums of trade. employing
hundreds. and in some instances thou
sands, of men and women. From some
members of these firms | would seek in
formation regarding the history of his
house. telling how l had followed its
career through the advertisements | had
read in the newspaper files, and without
exception | was assured that the rapid
growth and extension of the business was
due more to judicious newspaper adver-
Using than to any other single factor.
zone man who was conducting an i'm
mense business told me it was almost en-
tireiy the product OF newspaper advertis-
ing. He stated that he commenced bust
amount he invested $500 in stock and
V'f''" IL sisiN Ca stiAu TIE emu the
first year had doubled his capital: that
he continued to increase his advertising
and the double process continued and
finally quadrup!ed. He said his house
was then well known and his business
fully established. and he fel. that he
should be relieved of the expense of adj
vertising. but other houses in his line
mad sprung up. competition was active
and he found he must continue advertis-
ing to hold the trade he had acquired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Mr. Charles Herson. who resided
about three miles from this village, on
he Sidney road. died, Saturday night,
nj II p. NJ. after long Illness. UntE
within about three years. Mi. Hersom
mad been a strong. well man as well as
yer. industrious and prosperous one,
bat q; that time. he was stricken with
paralysis, and had been unable 10 as
aist himself in any way for long time.
although he was able TO sit up. until
'eithin few weeks. During his long
Illness he vas most faithfully cared for
w. his wife. who by his death Is left
oionc. Mr.. Herson was a kind friend,
u good ncighbor and respected citizen
and viii be greatly missed 10y hosts Of
friends He was a member OF Anon
lodge. I. .. O. r, also Of Cascade
Grange, T. Of II. The funeral win take
f,;ace. today. from his late home. under
the direction of the ODD Fellows. The
deceased was about 10 years of age,
and is survived by hls Wife. two
brothers. and one half-sister. The
family have the sympathy Of the com
suunity in their bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

It's too bad that this town is obliged
to be further afflicted with sneak
thieves. coat stealers. BURGERS,
etc, but this state of things
seems to he in order at pres
ent. The last place to he thus
visited was the residence OF Charles
W. Green. corner Of Mechanic ans
East Front streets. Last Saturday
evening. about 80 o'clock. Mrs. Green
accompanied by Mrs William Green.
went home from visit over town.
MIS-. Charles Green went at once to
her room and deposited So in bills in
the bureau drawer. The TWO ladies
then went down stairs and remained q
little While. Mr.. Green's son, Willie
Is years Of age. was in the kitchen
and he thought he heard noise
which seemed to be in the vicinity OF
the front door. Investigation fol
lowed but nobody was found. and it
was thought probably the wind was
responsible for the sound. The noise
occurred a second time and Willie con-
Guided there must be somebody in the
room where the money was left. but
this was doubted. A few moments
10 the house of a neighbour on an en-
rand, and when he came back a man
was seen hurriedly leaving the front
door. The room containing the money
was at once visited and the IS was
missing. Search was made, which
brought to light an envelope contain
ing but &c. but the other 81 bill was
missing. About o'clock. Master Will
lie, the hero of the adventure thus far.
started over town and on his way
under an electric light came across a
50 bill. which was at once recognized
as the stolen property. The would-be
burglar must have been secreted some
time previous to the first entrance of
the ladies', and on account of his neces-
sarily hurried departure. it was impos-
sibe to recognize him. However. the
good people here will have their
weather eye out in the future and
somebody will find trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

The school committee have decided
to return to the old method of inform
ing pupils in the city, as to whether or
not there will be sessions of the
schools on stormy days. For some
months Johnson Bros whistle has
been used, but it has been found that
1t could not be heard in all parts of
the city, so that the committee de-
cided to again use the Baptist bell. At
S.l5 A. NJ, for no school in the fore
noon and at 1915 z. NJ, for no school
IN the afternoon, the Baptist bell will
be tolled in the following manner:
Three strokes OF the hammer. pause.
-Four strokes, pause, five strokes.
pause; then bell struck slowly for
three minutes, ending the same as at
the beginning, three strokes, four and
five.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

1t is now quite probably that new
concern will occupy the third and
fourth floors of the grist mill to manu-
factur boxes and dress suit cases. A
stock company will be formed and our
ing the winter six men VIII be en-
ployed in the work, the crew being en-
larged as the demand increases. AS
the stock used in the manufacture is
well known in these parts and as
good article can be turned out. there is
no reason why this industry should
not flourish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Good died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Samuel
Walker, on Loudon Hill, Sunday Mrs
Good was perhaps HallowelPs Oldest
resident, at the time of her DEATH
having reached her 9Sth year. She
was born in this city. and here lived
the greater part of her life. Until a
few months ago she was remarkably
smart for one of her years, and fire.
quently boarded the Electric cars for
this city on shopping trips. Her hus-
band, the late Johnathan Good, who
died many years ago, was for years a
sea captain. and later was in the en-
pioy of George Fuller's Sons as a
moulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
Piscstaquis.
SANGERVILLE.

Mrs. Harriet Page Johnston Of San
gcrville. a widow and foster mother of
he young man who was drowned here
at Sangerville weeks ago. was found
dead in her bed. Monday morning
from shock affecting the heart. y
young lady who was staying with
Mrs. Johnston arose early and went
20 her work unaware Of the sudden
death. Mrs. Johnston was 81 years old.
4 native of Bangor and had for many
wears made her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Woodward & Davenport have pur-
chased a new line of Christmas presents
that will relieve the minds of many
people who hardly know what to select
for a present, not desiring to duplicate
those their friends already have. This
new line includes great variety of
sterling silver toilet articles. such as
beautiful hair bushes, combs, hat or
cloak brushes. and brush brooms. The
stock is very complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
STATE NEWS.
Cumberland.
NEW GLOUCESTER.

NEW GLOUCESTER.
Rev. G.. II. Mank. pastor OF the Con-
sregaiionalist church at the Lower Cor
ner. Thursday was driving cart down
the Lower Corner hill which is quite
steep when the harness broke throwing
the cart forward upon the horse. The
animal kicked, breaking one of Mi.
Marks legs.
PORTLAND.
The kael. which was set on fire by fire
works during the parade at the Repubii-
can celebration was so badly injured that
the. damage will be fully 500. This loss
Mary II. Coggins of IL Pearl street. Port
land, aged 81 years. was found dead on
the floor of her home. Saturday forenoon.
She had been dead about ten hours. heart
disease being the cause. She was living
alone.-afrs Chase. wife OF Edward g.
Chase and mother Of Albro +. Chase
died Saturday. aged "A years. Mr. Chase
also received a dispatch Saturday morn
ing from Salem. Mass. announcing the
death of his fathers sister. Mrs Sturte-
- years.
WGNDHAM
Edwin hunneweli prosperous farmer
died at his home in Windham. Saturday
night AT the age Of % years, and six
months. after a long Illness with Brght's
disease. The deceased was born in the
same homestead in which he died. He
wa.; IT one tirae Vol known in aeTicu,-
tural circles throughout the state IS a
breeder of Hereford cattle. Ills exhibits
were among the best at the agricultural
fairs and his stock were the winners Of
many premiums. The deceased is sur
rived by i wife ard a brother.
WESTBROOK
MIR Damase Nadeau. French Cana
dian citizen. while making some repairs
"a a she'd roof. lost his footing aad fell
striking on his side on fence below
frcturing three ribs.
pEERING
A. a meeting CT the Deering city GOV
errment Friday evening. an order was
unanimously passed and committee of
eight appointed to take under cons!dera-
ton the adVisablity of the city procur-
ing a charter 10 take water from Duck
pond for city and family use said com
mission to report at their earliest con-
Venience il is understood that this
movement is caused by dissatisfaction
win the service given by the Standisil
Water and Construct ion Co.. ard which
cow supplies Deering. ii is claimed that
Ieerirg pays the Water Co. $36l1 for fir
purposes, while Portland pays only sieo1
SACO.
Arthur y. Davis. head clerk of the BID
ieford Furniture Co, died suddenly, Fri
Hay. M his home in Saco. Thursday. he
was ct his accustomed work. apparently
In his usual good health. He was 3
wears old and is survived BY q wife lie
WAS n brother Of Rev. Isaac Davis Of Bel
FAST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

peace Saturday night. While under the
Influence of liquor. he tried to run the
night lunch cart to his own taste and
after breaking pane of glass and sew
eral other small things. he was taken
to the cooler. He was given his choice
OF rest in Jail or the costs. amounting
to SIS. He settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
Sasadahoc.
BOWDOiNHAM.

Gold Red Fire" burned brightly in
Bowdoinham Thursday evening. No
vember u. in honor of Mckinley's
election. y grand torch light process
SIGN. accompanied with the brass
band and a horseback brigade of 80 10
40, marched through the streets. the
Nominations We're very fine Pleas
ant street was a solid blaze and lined
on both sides, the whole length. with
Japanese lanterns Tin horns connect
ed with d boy sufiiced to fill all def
cieDcies.
BATH
While descending the stairs of her
home. Thursday. Mrs. George NJ Shep-
ard stumbled and fell breaking her right
arm and bruising her face.
BOWDOINHAM.
Myrtle Adams. the little Bowdoinham
girl who was recently stolen, has recov-
cred from her injuries and is able to be
about the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Among the latest specimens of horse
flesh to arrive in town is Ansel w. a
strawberry mare, the property of Dr.
c. Z. Pickering. This horse is fast
one, having a record of 2.24A and the
doctor is confident that when snow
comes, there is no horse in the vicinity
that will be able to beat him. DR..
Pickering sold. Saturday. his fast PAGER.
e G. TO ChaS Jones of TOguS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Mrs. Franklin X. Clifford. who has
been the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Wood. Winthrop street. for
some time, went to Jamaica Plain,
Monday. Mrs. Clifford will start about
the first of December for AsheviIle. n.
c. Her many friends in this city hope
for speedy return to good health, and
in effecting this, the invigorating at
mosphere of the SUNNY southland will
TO doubt play an important part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

The bondsmen of the late PostmaS
ter Mccartney have appointed Dwight
Mccartney as postmaster 10 succeed
mis- father. Dwight has not fully re-
covered from his prostration at the
time Of his. fathers death, and George
r. Benson, formerly postmaster be-
fcre Mr.. Macartney's first term, IL as
aIetinr In the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

AT the Congregational church, Mon
day.the quarterly session of the Somer-
set and Kennebec Ministerial Society
was held. Those present were: Rev. ].
Z. Gregory, Bingham; Rev. Mr. Fuller
Madison: Rev. H. w. Kimball SHOW
hogan: Rev. S. A. Jones, South Nor
rldgewock; Rev. r. p. Williams, Wins
low; Rev. a. l.. Struthers. South Gar
diner: Rev James Richmond, Litchfield
Corners; Rev. Mr.. McKennon, Itch
held: Rev. G. II. Credeford, winthrop
and Rev. w. G.. Wade Monmouth The
programme consisted of an essay on
The Pastor and Pastoral Work. by
tev. Mr. Gregory. another on The
Church and Secret Societies." by Rev.
Mr.. " ade and general discussion of
the topic. "Evangelistic Efforts and
Methods"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Lidas Lawton. brakeman on the Ken
nebec Central, had the thumb of the
right hand caught while coupling cars,
Saturday night and badly jammed. 1t
was found necessary to amputate the
member at the first joint. Mr. Lawton.
with his usual grit. would not quit
work, but can be found as usual, on the
train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

The funeral of the late Francois lie
Kirnic, who died Friday, of consump-
ton, was held at St. Joseph's Catholic
church, yesterday morning, Rev. Father
Mccarthy officiating. The interment
was at the Catholic cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

The annual Y. NJ. c. A. entertainment
course will open, Dec. /, at which time
the Unity Concert Co. vii appear. The
other parts of the course are: Dec. l.
Frank w. Smith, lecture: Jan. l, Jessie
Couthoui Concert Company: Jan. IL.
President Gates of Amherst college:
Jan 20, Effie Mae Stevens and Edwin
=. Crerie, humorist: Feb. s, Charles f.
Luck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

DIR. Peppers fifth lecture on Bible
study was given. last evening. The
doctor took for his theme The Mon
uments and Hebrew History" The
lecture treated on the Bible from the
period of Abraham to Moses and
Moses to Lachish: conditions explain
ing the extension of Israel's dominion
under David and Solomon: the Moa-
bite stone, and the Siloam inscription
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
SOUTH GARDINER.

hev. ". L. Brown of Troy, formerly
pastor OF the Church of Christ vii,
present to that church Nov % a. . %
= NJ, a new pulpit made and donated
church. 'he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
Waldo.
LIBERTY.

There is quite an excitement at the fish
hatchery. MIR. Mathews of Searspor.. is
here stripping fish. Quite a rurnber OF
the spawning bed. The largest caught
Saturday. weighed III and 1871 pounds
one thousand rainbow trout were
brought here, Friday. and placed in the
Cargil pond. They are ore year old ana
are beauties-Lord g. Skidmore went 10
Nassalboro, Saturday. on business Mrs
". n. Moody is in EeInebunk visiting
relatives: Mrs. ". II. Lowell went to
Roston. Saturday. to remain through the
Minter.-Mrs. L. c. Morse and daug ilt az.
Virsse. went TO Pittstiela. Saturday to
stay through the winter. Mr.. Morse is In
business there.-Miss Madge Walker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Mrs. Harry Moore and little daugh-
ter,who have been visiting, Mrs. Moore
niece, Mrs. II. l.. Hunton. for the past
week. returned to their home in Win
throp, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

The second annual sale of fancy and
Useful articles under the auspices of
the w. X. c., viii be held. this after
neon and evening in Memorial hall. The
drama Placer Cold will be presented
by local talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Mayor Webb informs the Journal
that the city does not pay for hauling
the dirt to the Colby campus, The
Journal stated that the college got the
dirt free Oh expense but the mayor says
the college pays for thte hauling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

has been opened for the patrons of the
road. The room is decidedly cosy and
warm and at night is lighted by a
dozen or more electric lamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
Somerset.
ST. ALBANS.

Miss Ada Southland is spending her two
weeks vacation at home. She has been
teaching at I.ivermore Falis-They ex-
pect to close up work at the corn fac
tory. this week. Besides canning the
corn, they have pln; up in gallon cans
some 1900 bushels Of apples.--It is re-
ported that the Democratic friends OF our
Cleveland postmaster are very busy with
two or three petitions. trying TO induce
every oEe to endorse their request that
he be allowed to ho,d over. 1t is quite
probable however. that when the proper
time comes the Republican brethren may
present a candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17
FREEDOM
Washington.


Wil'ilrn MeE.eod OF Scotch Ridge. lost
4 valuable colt. last week. by some over
Jealous sportsman. who fGncled he saw
4 deer. Another colt owned by Robert
Dewar was also injured by a shot. There
is no clue as D the guilty party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

L. j. Barry. the young man who had
his arm broken b. from fall from
q bicycle several weeks ago. has re-
turned from the Maine General hos
pital. The arm is in a much improved
condition and in a few weeks more will
he perfectly we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

John Burns of Hallowell. who has
heen laying the frogs" which viii
connect the rails Of the Maine Central
and Somerset Traction Co., has com
pieted the work and returned 10 his
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-17

Arthur Sampson Of Lewiston and
George Wiley have returned from =
hunting expedition to the timber SEE
ton and are showing their friends the
largest buck ever taken from tha.
tnrnshin