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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

PROF. MOSES, clairvoyant and magic
healer; seventh son of the seventh son.
Born with a veil. Tells past, present and
future to the establishment of ALL He
will receive callers from 8 A. NJ. to 10 P.
NJ. at his rooms at 50 Water street, Wa
terville. Me. Terms: Gents, $1.0O; ladies,
so cents. dec11 d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Owing to the severe rain storm OF
yesterday, the one session whistle blew
at IL O'Clock, and the schools held only
che session, being dismissed at 10
O'Clock. When the whistle blew, as
usual, many rushed out and began to
inquire Where is the fire."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Our Candy Kitchen
Cannot be Excelled.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN wATERWLlE
1872 Main St. ,
d3m0S,nr

Over the wonderful cures that Prof.
Cowan is making. After all other
powers and remedies have failed he
has taken cases and restored them to
health. He makes a speciality CT
chronic diseases, such as brain, eye,
heart, stomach, nervous prostratior,
and all weakly troubles; spinal, kid
ney and rheumatic. All having any Of
the troubles mentioned, should call or
send for circulars. Permanently To-
Gated at the Bay View hotel, Water
vile, Me.
Office hours A. M. to 9 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Another american Clothing Co." adj
appears in this issue. The part of this
ad. you will be particularly interested in
are the prices. If the prices appear too
low tor the goods to be satisfactory. it
can easily be determined by calling at
the store. Mr. Levin agrees to refund
the money when everything is not salts
foctorV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Court Robert Emmett of Foresters ar
requested to meet at their hall, this
evening, at O'Clock sharp, to leave
for Brunswick on the Dummy. which
will run special. The return will be on
the regular Pullman, arriving here at
LES A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

w. F. Studley was wise. He visited
Boston after the principal Christmas sale
was over with jobbers and manufacture
ers. He came near making his own prices
on stack of Christmas goods. Won't
the babys eyes open to see the dolls. and
won't the parents be glad when they
read the prices in w. F. Studleys large
ad on page 5. The immense variety of
goods is only exceeded by the low prices
which are so opportune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Abraham Lincoln Command L. V L..
elected the following officers. Tuesday
evening: Colonel. II. H.. Cross: lieuten-
ant colonel. Nathan Fowler: ma jor, A. +.
Bickford; surgeon. j. n. Merrill; chap
lain. c. V. Richards: officer of the day. +.
Marion Mills; officer of the guard. c. Il.
Harmon; quarter master. Herbert f.
Hale,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Alderman Lunt is very emphatically of
the opinion that his committee has "a
mighty fine school building to turn over
to the city" tomorrow night. 1t comes
to us that the building committee having
charge of the building of the Myrtle
Street schoolhouse. is the first one that
the city council ever raised with a me-
chanic at its head. Mr.. Lunt is a black
smith. but he can tell a good. eight-room
SchOolhouSe when he sees it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

If patience be virtue. Dingley & Deck
er should have had a good supply of it in
stock when they undertook the transfer
nation of their store at the same time
continuing their extensive business. The
hard wood floor is about completed and
they will soon be able to smile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

There is now plenty of water in the
streams and ponds to furnish power to
all the manufacturing plants in the city
during the winter and coming summer
even if we should not get another drop of
rain. The water on the flash boards at
the upper dam in this city, is within two
feet of the top and still rising. At pres
ent, go cubic feet of water per second
goes through the gate, which is a great
plenty for all purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
The Somerset uotel. lorlh Lnson. Ne.

has for many years been the home a.
sportsmen and the commercial man when
in this section of the State. The hotel il
but short distance from the best fish
ponds and hunting grounds in the State.
ample and the very best. The cuisine
speaks for itself and the terms are most
reasonable. When making plans scf
yeur summer outing remember the Som
esost hotel Gee. H. Clarke, proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The home of Mrs. Bolger on Prospect
street has been thoroughly fumigated and
released from quarantine. The four chill
dren of the family have all been confined
with scarlet fever and the house has been
nuarantined since the early fail. The
home of Mrs Taylor on Highland avenue
was also released from quarantine, yes
tprdaV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Homer Dill received, Wednesday a
very fine specimen of a bull moose
head from Fish and Game Commits
sioner Carleton at Augusta, which he
will mount. Mr.. Carleton will present
this to the State and it will be hung
in a conspicuous place in the State
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

There has been such a run of local tall
ent in the entertainment line of late that
the public purse is getting to be well nigh
depleted. Yet there are more to follow.
The last to come will have to take mar
row chances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
STATE NEWS.
Kennebec.
ALBION.

ALBION. ,,.,, AZ
f. w. Drake. who has been 's sar q few
miles of Durham, and the rails are are Nc Nc.
Frank Carr. who is teaching 20 a." take
Donald school, has been obliged 10 He He is
vacation on account of Sickness s,n,e work
better now, and hopes to resu"
soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

There was good time at knights of
Columbus hall, Tuesday evening. when
Court Canada received and entertained
Court America of the Foresters of Amer
lea. There were limitations galore with
work in the new degree of the Foresters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A Peacock is n beautiful bird but it is
not fortunate time to call attention to
his fair day glory, when he Is caught in
a rain. The writer hesitates. during this
prolonged drouth, (of snow) calling at
tention to several Christmas window dis
plays that deserve attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The drill of the Minute Men and Min
ute Girls, of the ''Idyll of the Mill"
was the best of the kind the Journal
reporter ever witnessed and he has
witnessed as many as two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Evening Mail: Last nights jam at City
hall was another good argument in favor
of more commodious assembly room in
this city; in other words the completion
of the new city building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

meeting of the Royal AdoniraLl
Council will be held. this evening. and
work in the Royal and Select degrees
exempliiied. a full attendance is
wished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
SKOWHEGAN.

f. S. Boyington of Lexington. was here,
Tuesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The logs of Lawrence NewhalI & Co.
which went down river in last springs
freshet. are now being hauled by train
from Waterville, where they are piled. to
the mills at Shawmut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

William H. Henderson will not max,
his usual winter trip into the woods
for the Bradstreet Lumber Co., until
after Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

After long seige of suffering. Baxter
MARI died at his home on Highland
avenue. Tuesday afternoon. For some
time the end had been expected and his
family. pastor and physicians have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

weather was to continue for long. You
may cry for an old fashioned Maine WIN
ter. but you won't get it as long as Sen
ator Head keeps that fair weather flag
in the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Guy Hubbard returned to Stapleton. N
T., Wednesday, after a weeks visit spent
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hubbard in town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

II. A. Fuller is Offering for the rest OF
this week, fresh ginger snaps at &C. per
ID. five pounds. &c. Fine goods. too.
You can't make them as cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

bliss Ardelle r. Fitzpatrick, precep-
tress of Coburn Classical Institute, is
the guest of her parents during the hol-
iday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Some Of the paper mills have been
obliged to work a part of the evenings
10 haul stock To the mill to keep up
orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The journal will be found ON sale
at news stand of w. ID. Spauldlng, G.
A. HendricksOn. 1O3 Main ST., COrson
& Kidder, No. 81 Main St., and
Gideon Pitcher, No. 90 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
The "A. B. s." american
Benefit Societv)

Habana wrapper. Smokes evenly and
gives beautiful ash. The best 10-cent
cigar going. Manufactured by Philip
York. 10 Gray street, Waterville, Me.
sept2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Rev. A. l.. Struthers and Henry MAJ
tin represented the church al ,he sun
ell called to form a church al .h''N"
Hill. AUGUSTA. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

J. c. Blair returned, yesterday. from
few days visit at Harpswell Neck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William Walker left town,
Wednesday morning, for their home in
Washington state. after a visit with rel
atives here for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Have you heard anything drop? Ames-
| bury Il Wakehelds new ad shows some
| remarkably low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

| The auction sale of furniture advertised
| by NJ. A. Haraden has been postponed to
| sometime in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Fremont Bigelow of Kansas City. Mis-
souri,, was in the city. yesterday. for a
short time while on his way to visit
friends and relatives in his old home in
SkOwhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

j. Edward harris went to Portland
Monday, on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mrs. r. r. Shepherd and daughter. Miss
Margaret Goodwin Went to Boston on
the morning train of Wednesday. for II
short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Tom Gorton returned from Portland,
yesterday afternoon, where he has been
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The blowing of the fire alarm whistle
Tuesday afternoon, was caused by tn.
crossing of the wires on which the line.
men We're at work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

William Henderson returned. Wednes-
day, from trip to the woods in the
vicinity of Greenvilie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

''The Idyll of the Mill'' finished its
course in this city last night. It's pro-
auction was very successful and the
Messrs. Leavitt are to be congratulated
thereon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

| +. S. Smith q Co. WILL on account of
the inclemency of the weather continue
their special sale through the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The following attended probate court in
Skowhegan Tuesday: Lawyers Weeks
and Chapman and Deputy Sheriff Mutt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
GARDINER.

Mrs Annie Duno left for East Green
vile, r. l., yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Misses Florence Marion anu
Lawrence attended the Shahespea.""
recital at Gardiner, Monday eVeiiiie'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mrs Charles Crowell will leave tonight
for short visit with friends in Solon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
OAKLAND.

j. c. Horne of Waterville, was in town.
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The journal Is ON safe NJ WlnEA
Bazaar. Madison Avenue md
also Mt Dtxby 4 Bucks. - Water St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
SOUTHG GARDINER.

earle Barnes went to Holyoke, Mass
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

What is there in store for Christmas if
this weather continues is the question
that is most bothering the business men
along the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mrs. s. J. Walton returned. Tuesday
evening. from Boston, where she visited
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Misses Bertha Manter and Caro- Bailey
OF Sidney, are in town attending the High
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The many friends in this pace of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Harris of Waltham,
Mass, will be pleased to learn of the adj
vent of little girl into their family,
Monday. Dec. 6. The little one has been
named Mabel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

+. j. Brann has returned from Rock
land, where he has been telegraph
operator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

"A supper and sociable was held in the
Baptist vestry, Tuesday evening, Dec. IA.
which was very pleasant affair and
was well attended. The supper was fol-
lowed by graphophone concert. which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

L. Gould came up from Winslow's
Mills, Wednesday, called by the serious
Illness of his mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

George Fossett of Chicago, was in Gar
diner on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
HALLOWELL.

VIII kittredge is quite sick with
rheumatic fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Edward Howard went 10 bah-
cor. Wednesday. for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Rev. J. NJ. Woodbury. and wife of the
Sea View house. Old Orchard, are visiting
their son, Deputy Marshal Woodbury. of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Sub-master c. w. Marston of the high
school. went to his home in Hallowell,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Southwick Mrs. W.
G. Chandler and Master Louis. are visit
ing relatives in Lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Miss Gertrude Thurston of Dexter Ii
the guest of Miss Blanche Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

J. NJ. Cross of the circulation depart
ment of the Journal is in the city calling
on patrons of the paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

w. r. Trask, well-known manufac-
turer of Skowhegan, was in the city on
business last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

viii Rand, clerk at the Skowhegan
house, is visiting friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
FAIRFIELD.

Fl. M. Flood was in Augusta, Tuesday
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

John c. Sherman of Portland, was
the guest of Landlord Fiske of the Bay
View, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The Hallowell water commission has
outlined plans for the extension of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

If the rain does not make the old Ken
nebec hum before tonight many an old
riverman will have made bad guess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Gen. r. B. Shepherd, Mrs. Shepherd
and daughter of Skowhegan, were in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A. r. Keith. Colby '97, assistant in the
Old Town high school. is visiting his par
ents in this city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

+. S. Smith & Co of Gardiner. will con-
tinue their special sale through the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Rev. and Mrs. E. V. Stevens of Oak
land, were the guests. yesterday, of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Leslie of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The st. Clair sisters and their company
played at Togus last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Billy Hawker was receiving congrat-
ulations yesterday, on his success before
the State board of pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Miss Maude E. Field is confined to he,
home by a severe attack of bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Hardly anyone would live Away if this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Col. Fred N. Dow Of Portland, was a
Gardiner visitor. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

H. L. Williams, the well-known
Hartland horseman, was in the city,
last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

d. ]. Callahan. Esq, of Lewiston, was
in the city, yesterday, on professional
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Daily Kennebec Journal.

Daily kennebec Journal.
WATERVILLE.
Journal telephone number for Water
Vile is 34.2.
E. T. Hatch of Portland, was in the
city, last night.
A c. Getchell of Bangor, is in the
city on business.
Senator Heald went to Boston. yester-
day, on 4 business trip.
Sumner Fellows of Freedom, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Parker Stewart has returned from a
visit to friends in Bangor.
Manley Morrison of Clinton, was 4
visitor in the city, last night.
Clarence Welch of Portland. is visiting
friends IN TINS city for a few days.
Attorney General Haines was in Au-
guSta on legal business, yesterday.
Harold Moore of Belgrade, is visiting
friends in this city for few days.
William Pulverman of Lewiston, was
in the city on business, last night.
Deputy Sheriff Getchell was called to
Augusta on legal business yesterday.
George c. Sheldon, Esq, of Augusta,
was in the city on business, yesterday.
City Marshal Call was in Augusta on
business with the superior court, yester-
day.
d. j. Callahan. ESQ.,, of lewiston was
in the city, yesterday, on professional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

City Marshal Call was in Augusta on
business with the superior court, yester-
dow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

George c. Sheldon, Esq, of Augusta,
was in the city on business, yesterday.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-20
Our kin Across the Sca.

The American Is always instituting
comparison between himself ana hts
English cousin. Tho Engllshman IL
ever contrasting his American kinsman
with himself. Personal comparisons
are proverbinlly ungracious. The( &C.
centuati0n Of supposed contrasts ID pc.
culiarly 10. Moreover, since men gen.
orally find what they seek faithfully,
both comparison and contrast tend to.
ward a Fictitious result. Thus It comes
to pass that In most American news.
paper offices there II lay figure. cloth.
al on with insularlty. armed to the
teeth In view Of possible opportunity
for aggression. his face aglOw with bit
ter ami ill.conccnled hatred Of all things
American. This Il the property" Brit
on. and his services are invaluable IN
those not infreQuent seasons when the
chariot wheels Of the editorial imagina.
ton drive heavily.
We are assured. upon the other hand
that well-or,lered English household,
commonly harbOr corresponding
American bogy. He Is a fellow Of In
finite variety. who. when admitted IA
the dra wing.roOn,, slaps strangers on
the back. consumes unlimited tobacco
ana interlnrtls his speech with barbaril
slang. He serves the British mAtrOrl
rs tho winc.bibbing HelOt served his
Spartan master. He IL even brought
into requisI'lon by the British author