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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
Vital Statistics in This State.

The third annual report of the reg
istrar of vital statistics has been is
sued. The work reflects the painstak-
ing care for accuracy and thorough
ness in research which characterize
the work of DR.. Young and which are
SO desirable, especially in a compila-
ton of this nature. The facts collect
ed and arranged for convenient refer
ence are almost invaluable. AS a
whole the report is gratifying to the
people of the State. So long as there
is such call for Maine men and
women in other parts of the world it
is consoling in a measure to note that
deaths in this State for the year 1894
was nearly 5000 but it is not as the
counties of Kennebec and Waldo
should wish it when the number of
deaths exceeds the number of births
by 1888 in both those districts. This.
however is not likely to be a perma-
nent condition and there seems to be
nothing to disprove the opinion that
those counties are among the most
healthful in the State and the mar
riage rate in kennebec was the high
est with the exception of Androscog-
gin. while in this respect Waldo was
above the average. There are several
new tables. among them being the one
on the marriage rate. Another is one
showing the monthly ratio of deaths
for 1892. 80 and a. This shows that
the months during which we have the
summer visitors and consequently the
greatest population are heaithful. also
that visitors don't stay late enough as
October. November and December
have a comparatively small death
ratio. Another new feature is a table
showing the mortality from ten prom
incnt causes. There was also a no.
ticeable falling off in the number of
deaths from infectious diseases. In
no year covered by the reports of this
department is case of smallpox re-
ported. Maine also had a remarkably
small death rate from Group and diph-
iberia as compared with the other
New England states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

men without business capacity OF
training. and who know absolutely
nothing about the conditions sur
rounding the publishing business.
1t should be the constant aim of our
post office department to enlarge rath-
er than abridge the privileges accord
ed the people.
Because of this fact We do not be-
lieve that Congress can be induced to
carry out this pet hobby of Mr.. Will
son. in disseminating the immense ed
ucational advantages that have been
the present reasonable rate accorded
second class matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
What Mr.. vickery Has 10 Say.

Our readers will be interested in the
interview, published in another column
which the Journal had with Hon P O.
Nickery. yesterday, on the subject of q
proposed change in the city charter.
Mr.. Vickery has had long and success
full experience in city affairs and the
same keen business foresight and sa :
gacity that have characterized his
management of his own affairs were
there displayed to excellent advantage.
Fer this reason. as we'll as for many
Others his opinions respecting the
matter will receive careful considera-
ton and have great influence.
There is no likelihood that all views
of the subject will coincide, and it is
best that they should not until the
matter shall have been thoroughly
discussed and duly weighed. Accord
ingly it is very gratifying that the busy
men of affairs. who in too many in
stances feel that they have not the
time to devote to thorough examina-
ton of such questions. are interested,
and that the city is to have the bene-
fit of their mature judgment and ripe
experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
STATE NEWS.
kennebec.
NORTH MONMOUTH.

| NORTH MONMOUTH.
North Monmouth is yet running In the
even of its ways. There has not been
any DRINKS. fights nor Opponents our
days are quiet and nights peaceful. The
buzz of saws. the whirr of planers. the
click of looms the ring Of the black
smiths anvil and the cooperS' march
that IS often played ny four coopers is
enlvening to this quiet little village
Mr.. Mcllroy IS rushing business in his
blanket mill He has quite a number of
Jews in his employ. some from Russia.
Germany and Poland. They are a quiet.
industrious people and sharp in trade rs
ever-L. Pettingill is still making apple
barrels. pork barrels. cases, bowels and
cloth boards.-E. Donnell is making box
machinery to 90 TO Dead river, and
We will warrant il to work well.-N.
riages sand has all he can do.-A. " Turner
is sharpening up the trotters and team
horses.-Mrs. Frances Spear. wife of
Nahum Spear, received quite severe in
juries last Friday. She was standing on
a step ladder cleaning windows made a
misstep and fell on TO q granite door step.
injuring her back and side Internally
a Mr. Robinson came to town. last Sun
day morning. and viii remain with his
father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. +. Cone
Robinson at present. He is a nice look
ounces on his arrival. NeXt.-No sale of
apples Yet. and it is said that Monmouth
has more than 10000 barrels to dispose of.
A fine deer was seen here. Saturday
,
the mills. The ice. was very smooth but
it went as though ii had on creepers.
Presume it did Deer have often been
seen here for two years past. One came
into j. l.. CIRCUITS door yard. last sum
mer and went up to his hitching post,
but didn't hitch Monmouth will have "A
town meeting this week. to raise money
to pay for breaking roads the coming
winter. Better wait and see if there will
be any roads 10 break. l.. circuit had
a chicken killed. six monehs old. that
t,,,,
rooster. Also he had a last spring pig
killed and dressed last week. that
weighed 397l2 pounds: Chester and York
shre.-Jairus MAXWELL has sold his store
tinue to occupy the store.-Mrs. Della
Phlbrick has sold her place to Augustus
Frost of Winthrop. Mrs. Philbrick has
gone to East Monmouth to live with
bricks sister.-Mr A. u. King raised
over 400 bushels of ears OF yellow corn on
four acres. with no other dressing but
phosphate. The corn is sound and yell
low. He also had 2l2 acres of sweet
corn. five acres of oats. two acres of
potatoes and over 1000 bushels of grated
fruit mostly Baldwins and RuSsets. He
also keeps 10 cows three horses, 10 or u
hog kind besides young stock. He has
also made over 1900 barrels of cider for
surrounding farmers. Vinegar must be
cheap. next year.
WINTHROP.
NJ. Bailey of Winthrop Center. are con-
graduating them upon the birth of a
son. last Friday. The child will be
named for its grandfather. Charles NJ.
the event. as it is his first grandson.-In
the case of assault and battery tried be-
fore Justice John Cover. last week. in
charged with striking Mrs. Grace Norris.
the charge was sustained and a penalty
of $40 and costs was imposed upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
A Citizens Duty.

In another part of this issue DR.. G.
M. Twitchell urges the Importance of
special preparation on the part of our
local merchants next week, for attrac-
tive displays and decorations in honor
of the Maine State Grange which will
then be in session here. The visit here
of seven or eight hundred people from
all parts of the State the week be-
fore Christmas is matter of impor-
tance to our business men, and should
help materially to swell the volume of
their holiday trade. 1t is never any
loss to community to be hospitable
and public spirited. Where everything
possible is done on the part of every
one to contribute to the comfort and
pleasure of visitors, they will go awav
with kindly feeling for our city. and
VIII always be ready and anxious to
come again. Now that we have a hall
ample IN slze' and in every way adapt
ed TO the purpose, we should use every
EFFORT to give our city the prominence
as meeting place for large conven.
''o''S mat It's central location would
naturally accord to it, and which i,
ose" prior to the burning of old
ahite hall. Let no effort IN. sp. r..d
- Tue part of all citizens to make the
'as or the members of the State
a"se IN our city as pleasant as nos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Everything indicates that Hon
Thomas g. Reed will he given ar
unanimous denomination as Speaker
of the national House by the Republic
cans of the Congress-elect. No man
in the history of the government has
administered the affairs of this posi-
ton with more distinguished ability
or greater fairness. To him must al
ways belong the distinction of having
freed the transaction of business in
the national House of Representatives
from the Instructions that custom and
cumbersome code. based upon wrong
interpretations and precedent, had
made possible for members disposed to
filibuster to put in its way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
American newspaper correspondent

American newspaper correspondents
are reported to have rather hard
time of it at Havana. Gen. Weyler
arrogates to himself the privilege of
imparting all matter of a news char
acter, and woe be to the unfortunate
scribe who secures his material from
any other source, or who, by any mis-
take, is led into telling the truth rel
alive to the condition of affairs on
the island! Several, who have been
said to be in danger of deportation by
the irate Weyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

While the recent announcement that
the Sublime Porte is dismayed because
Russia and England had agreed to CO.
operate in enforcing reforms in Tur-
key will scarcely obtain general Gre
dence until we learn with certainty
whether Russia and England have
ton but that the Porte is dismayed.
The prevention of indescribable out
RACES in Armenia rests with those tw ,
countries and it is to their everlasting
disgrace that prevention has not been
ho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

inconsistency.

Last May. when skies We're fair and blue.
And swelling buds burst forth in glee,
And happy birds in gayest hue
Poured forth sweet notes from yonder
When children gaily sported in
The green fields. dotted DER with gold
And baShful lovers strove to win
Responses to their love half told;
Then. all amid the magic spell
OF fragrant Spring. on every side
A mystic sadness seemed to tell
That joys like these might not abide.
And now, when sad Novembers here.
And gloom is on the landscapes face.
And meadows all are brown and scar
And shivering trees have lost their grace ;
When cheerful songsters. too. have left
Their nests to seek a SUMMER cline,
And outdoor nature is bereft
After the golden harvest time:
Something amid the chill and gray
Dimly suggests the Springs sweet
breath.
And promises coming day
OF resurrection cen in death.
Lucy l.. *. Hart in Boston Transcript
There is difference of opinion
whether to be thankful for Indian
summer in December
The more game saved the more
game killed, the more game killed the
more hunters and the more hunters
are wanted.
Building brick blocks is no uncom-
mon occurrence in Waterville. but
the four fine ones on paper for next
season are worthy of notice.
Portland boasts of 2S of the smartest
pastors in the world but some of he..
people think there should be a rcfor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

The President recognized in his mes
sage in 1895 that the Cuban revolt was
more formidable than that of the pre-
vious war. He recognizes the same
patent fact this year. And when it is
remembered that the previous war
not only continued ten years but was
rot ended, until Spain promised re-
forms, the insurgents may be able to
get a little comfort out of the Pres
ident's recognition Of fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
Lincoln.
WHITEFIELD.

Mrs. Isaac Hatch died. Saturday morn
ing. after a long illness of consumption.
which was borne with the greatest pa
thence and cheerfulness. Mrs Hatch was
OF bright, hopeful temperament, and
greatly endeared to a large circle of
friends. by whom she will be long
mourned and missed.-Mr Philanson
kincaid of San Francisco. with his sister.
Mrs. Belcher of Winthrop. Mass. paid a
short visit to their native place. last
week. Mr.. kincaid is a prosperous BUSH
ness man. who left Whitefield more than
80 years ago. and has visited here but
once since. until the present time-Mrs.
Luther King of Somerville. Mass. met
with sad accident in the fracture of an
ankle. just as she was about to take the
train at North Whitefield. for home. SAT-
iirday morning. 1t was attended to by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Ambassador Bayard may be a little
deaf but his declination Of any gift to
be made him by the English people
shows that he held his ear to the
ground with good results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Gen. Weyler will never be able to
carry out mis- threat to starve the Gu
ban insurgents into submission until
nature gets around to assist him with
an "off year. in the banana crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Now that President Cleveland is
about to retire he assumes to hnd the
antitrust legislation inadequate. The
natural query. is how does he know
that it is Inadequate? Surely not by
attempts to enforce it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

The general impression is gaining
ground. that what Senator Stewart
does not know about monetary science
would fill a number of very valuable
volumes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

The opinions of the experts" on the
Fitzsimmons- Sharkey affair are val
liable, chiefly from the testimony they
furnish that the contest was consid-
erably more than "a 'sparring match
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Frank James, the eX-member of the
notorious Jesse James gang, is now an
aspirant for the position of chief OF
police in St. Louis, but it is to the
credit of even that wicked city that he
is not meeting with very enthusiastic
support from it's citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

No notice whatever WIN b taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Between Maceo and the Madrid gov
eminent, Weyler'S ways are not cast
in pleasant places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

SOUTH NoRRIDGEwOCK.

'Co II w YIN.
The High school commenced Monday
| morning. with the same teachers.-The
December meeting of the Somerset Dis
trict Lodge of Good Templars was held
tendance and the meeting was very en-
Joyable one. The local lodge furnished
dinner and supper at Grange hall. In
the evening a public meeting was held
by Mrs Cain of Wateryille. and Grand
Counselor Rev. Mr.. Stevens of Oakland
Misses Amber Luce and Lizzie Nicker-
son returned from their vacation. Satur
day.-One day last week a vicious horse
used at the Dodiin quarries bit George
Bailey very badly. The, horses teeth
forehead, laying back alarge piece of
flesh and knocking Mr.. Bailey down.
G.. NJ Williamson is at home from Bos-
with very small crew upon some sam
pie coats. None of the coat shops are
running, and the outlook for work is
more last week.-The furnace at the Bap-
fist church is unfit for use. and services
have been held in the vestry the past
two Sundays while the furnace is being
put in repair--Henry Tappan of the Bos-
ton Herald. was in town last week at
Lending the funeral of his grandfather.
diphtheria are reported.-Fred Jewett re-
turned TO his work at Exeter Saturday.
He won a gold watch and some money
VT, his exhibit r Of butter at skowhegan.
society had sale of fancy goods CON
fectionery, ice cream and cake at the
vestry, Monday night 1t was very well
attended and a good sum of money was
realized-Chas. Fuller is sick threatened
with pneumonia.-There was quite good
skating on the river last Week.-Mrs.. An
ME Powers is very sick and her daugh-
ter. Mrs J. l.. Taylor of Boston. is stay
ing with her.-Miss Annie L. Beard re-
turned to Madison. Monday. to COM
mence her school.-The V. l. S. met with
Miss Emily Danforth, Friday. The
meeting was under the charge of Mrs.
Hathaway and Miss Eta Danforth. The
subject was Joan of Arc. Many are
attending the Gale revival meetings at
SkoWhegan. Sunday evening fully 80
wont. by the electric cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09


IT smith. and she proceeded m
!vu.TIney ~ the afternoon train ''a,,,iner
, Little went TO ReadfeId for nj h ms
press. last week. and it Is understoo,, nay
a g, mas a large amount Of hay 10 ysra. mat
.t.ahnoIph.--Mr. Arthur Hougb ia ns,! "
n n,s ~iie at Warren Cunningham" WIN
DRESDEN.
we are very glad to know tina, ~.
savage brothers. who have been s iie
win the typhoid fever. are convaIeacentk
Mr.. Winship Reed remains aho.,, IL
same.--Rev. Frank II. Jones is still u, ,ns
us The meetings are very interas,ihnenll
ana profitable. A good interest prevaupk
Mr. Jones Is a very good preacher H..
iced and an earnest worker.-Alfred r.
u nIoe. son OF Rev. NJ. S. Preble o.
" fndsor. was married to Miss I.o,,i.
May. eldest daughter of Fred n. PIttsii
at the home. Dec. 3, by Rev. j. w
Price. W.
NORTH WHITEFIELD.
Mrs. f. w. PIummer has returned fror.
q visit with her sister In Shawmrt "
There Is a new arrival at the home M
Amos Hilton, a girl.-John Cunpingham
has his winters wood all cut in the
woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
nation beginning in the pulpit, says a
local paper.

Where there's will to be charitable
there's usually a way. nurse in this
State spends her leisure by the bed
side. not in novels or study Of the
fashions, but in knitting mittens to be
given away to poor children. She has
made $50 pairs in this way within a
few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

It's a broad road to destruction OF
toll gates in Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

OF course no one will dispute it, this
statement that an Auburn horse,
when he casts shoe, knows enough
to turn up to the first blacksmith shop
for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Now Waterville is claiming the sal
Of the earth, or a share of 1t and at
tributes to this saline condition there
abouts the rapidity with which thu
iron pipes conveying heat through thu
railroad yard to the cars for warming
up purposes, are eaten away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09
his wife a
present.
DKESDEN
Penobscot.
COMMA.

NCftl.~INA.
Thin ice caused quite little furry
number were on BurreD's lake skating
known . as Feet and Hands" broke
c enroug snr me ne ice into quick water He
rescue: with others helped him on TO
solid footing, 1t frightened the skaters
leaving for home. The doctor skated
across the lake homeward when he fell
INTO an open place. but moving very
rapidly he caught on firm ice, got out
without assistance. Cilley on Cen
Supervisor Foss of Brooks. at present at
M. s. c., made us pleasant call on
from ys to ber sad returned
OF Hancock. on Friday evening.-Mr. and
Mrs. Steven Whitcomb drove. Friday. to
WIZ TO attend funeral Of a rela-
Mrs. Bond Myrtillda Smith. Allan
Knowles. Stanley Burrill, Miss Foster
Della Veazie, Maria katen. Mr.. Ridlon
Belmont Smith left Dec. !. for Brooks.
at which joint he Will teach the ensuing
winter-Miss Smith Of Orrington, IS
visiting at james Smiths, Morse's Cor.
ner.
ETNA.
Mr.. Percy Mason, who has been sick
with typhoid fever Is better, and on a
fair way to recover. Mr.. Eugene Brown
is very sick with the same fever at his
fathers, John s. Browns. with mot
much chance of his recovery.-Mr. Geo
A. Sanborn met with quite an accident
last Friday. He was after fox and
slipped on the ice. injuring his right hand
and right side quite badly, so he will be
laid up for some time.
Walter and Olive Cooper of Belfast.
have been visiting friends in town.
There will be three days fair and fes-
ival at Meridian hall. Christmas week
II will be held by the L. Il. b. Society,"
Miss Rose Soper Is teaching the winter
ERIN of school in district No. l0-Rich-
ird Libby has three horses sick with the
all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Now that enterprisirg Portland
Westbrook and Deering have put IN
fire alarms it is discovered that all the
alarms have the same tone and de-
ceive the firemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-09

Portland boasts of 2S of the smartest
pastors in the world but some of her
people think there should be a rcfor-
The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02

krss FI0v Ross. has discontinued her .,r tpachins at Wynne. owing to
 1. increase in her class here. IA inc Supreme court decides that |, ,nv,rnor has ihe power to fill legis- I ;rs vacancies. Gov. Clarke will ap- rint the candidate receiving the high. r numbrr of votes in the primaries
 Elpd for October l1.
 |rhe public is hereby notified that no |pil will be sent by carrier after mail Cses R. T. SCOTT, F. NJ.
The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02
Monday, October 26, 1896,

inc front door of the Court House, in For. [st City. St. Francis county. State of Arknn. hs. within the hours prescribed hy law fo,
 k,dicisl sales. offer for sale at public outrr, l, inc highest bidder on credit 0f three hontls frum date of rale the following de.
 ribed real estate. to-wit:
 Inv ], sei. and swi. se |. sec 22. t4n,rge k,ntaining 70 acres. m St. frHnci. county, Ar.
 tansas. Note with approved personal security will N. required Oi the purchaser. and a lien will k. retained on the land sold. 10 secure ,h,
 Sayment thereof. Y. C. hRRwIN. Special Com
 M B. TREzEyANT. Pit'ns solicitor. Oct. ,. 1896. -i
The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02
,missioner's Sale of Real Estate

\voTICE is hereby given that under and by
 IN virftr ol a decretal order of the St, Fran. \ rircuit Court. in Chancery sitting, reu. on the 18th day of september, lS.G inc me heinz the sih day of the regular Septetn. [r term. lSG. thereof. in certain cause | ,rein pcnt!ing, wherein. the Atlanta Ttu,t i, |. plaintiff and Jno. '. +. Cowan, CT aIs r, deiendnnts. the undersigned will, as in, I,cn,l cnmmiss toner. appointed by the court execute said decree, on
The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02
Cash
Offered to the subscribers of Tho Wppklu Forrest City Times and 'nO "OOAiJ Commercial Appeal $1.5O For Both Papers. St.5O

How Votes will Wm. J. Bryan, tue
 for President, receive November
 To the subscriber guessing the will receive the Memphis Commercial Appeal will more than gues is tho equally divided To tho first Commercial Appeal will give cash $500 Send twelve months subscription for tho Weekly Commercial Appeal Forrest City Times at Id andvoigt Vdakn is cotrcct yo will got the $500 in cash a cast for the Democratic nominee
 In 1880 Democratic for Hancock .......4442O35
 In 1884 Democratic vote for Cev veland.
 In 1888 Democratic vote for Cleveland t6O
 In 1892 Democratic vote for Cleveland. 562
 In 1896 Democratic vote for Bryan will be how many? SPECIAL NOTICEs50 accompany guess twelve months subscription Weekly City Times and Commercial Appeal No will forgetting leaving accident otherwise knowing the the time subbcd will ente guoss afterward The with the FILL OUT COUPON bring your subscription and Remit only order Money Do not send stamps
 LANDVOIGT & VADAKIN, Forrest City Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02


 cation at the Little Rock Commercial College is only $50 which pays for tui- tion, books. station. cry. board and washing. This is for the CONN FIR. CAL COURSE the shorthand course considera- bly less.