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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Now it's public library that the citi-
zens are striving for. and worthy strive
1t Is. There Is a small one now, with z
smaller patronage. called the Fairfield
Book Club Library. located In Mr.. Hoit's
candy store. H. is not free, charge Of
two cents per day being made for all
books taken out. It is a good one, but
towns with less population and culture
than this where good. large, free public
libraries are successfully maintained.
of a library here in a way. but that is
not their business and a great need is
left unsupplied. The general impression
seems to be that funds enough for be-
ginning might be easily raised by u
series of entertainments of the right
kind. Not elaborate affairs. requiring a
large amount of energy and expense, but
of which would be small and where
crowds go to have good time and to
help along good cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
4 Winter Flower Talk.

The time for turning over new leaves
has again arrived. Turn over few on
your plants and see If the red spider is
at work. II he is dislcdge him with
tepid water.
If you do not see him apply the water
just the same. He is a little fellow
and it takes az maSnifying glass to
find him sometimes though his work is
visible to the naked eye.
Now come the floral catalogues
Study them well and make a resolution
TO have more flowers and better gar
den than ever before.
Make your garden this month ION
paper) 1t is interesting and profitable
Fer work well planned is well begun
and well begun is half DONE" you
Eave heard no doubt.
Make out your order for seeds and
Plants and send them along. First
come first served. and the best Of
everything gees to fill the first orders.
Your seed will be sent to you at once
but plants and bulbs will not be for
warded until all danger of freezing
during transportation is past.
The last of this month is good time
to plant verbena. phlox. petunia and
other ANNALS. Use shallow boxes and
as they grow, transplant to larger and
deeper ones. Pansy seed sown this
month and the plants kept cool will be
fine for spring blooming.
2 If any of your plants get frosted do
not keep them where it is warm. Care
fully sprinkle the foliage with cold
water. then place in a cool cellar for
few days.
Chrysanthemums are easily raised
from seed and should be planted soon
to insure good sized plants by fall
Callas should be blooming freely. Give
them plenty of warm water to drain
and frequently doses of plant food or
liquid fertilizer. An ounce or two of
castor Gil, sweet oil or any vegetable
oil poured onto the bulbs every thirty
or forty days will make callas bloom
that never bloomed before. and those
that always bloomed will bloom the
mere.
Look after the summer blooming
bulbs that are stored in the cellar. See
that the mice and rats are not taking
liberties with them. If your cellar is
dry and you find the bulbs shriveling.
pack them in boxes of moist, not wet,
sand or soil.
Spray or sprinkle the foliage Of the
window garden plants often, every few
days.
Wipe with a damp sponge the foliage
of smooth leaved plants. If the sun
shine is hot. keep the plants shaded
for little while after sprinkling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Dedham, Mass, Jan. 29.-The cours
ordered verdict for the defendant in
the suit of Mrs. Maria Flynn, admins
tratrix of the estate of Michael Flynn
VS.. the city of Boston. in the superior
court, Judge Richardson presiding, yes
terday. The sum of $4,000 was claimed
for damages said 20 have caused Flynn's
death, through alleged negligence of
the city. Flynn was at work on sew
er. and went across the Consolidated
tracks to get tool. He was hit by a
train, and injured. Caroline Newell OF
Dover was given a verdict of S2S5.S2 in
her suit against the New England rail-
road. for damage to her property by
sparks from a locomotive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mr.. G. II. Pishon of Skowhegan. Me-. Il
well-known hay and grain merchant. was
quietly married in this city, to Minnie
Leighton of Skowhegan. by Rev. G. +.
Elder at the Unitarian parsonage. at $50
p. NJ, Monday. Jan. 25 After the cerc-
mony a wedding breakfast was served in
the parlors of Miss Ida Pishon in the
l.amson block, the latter being a sister
to the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Pishon left
OH an carly train for Nashua. Boston and
New York. They will be at home to re-
ceive their friends at Skowhegan. after
Feb. 1O.Keene. N. H.. Sentinel. Mr.. and
Mrs. PishOn have arrived home and they
will make their residence in the King
caid house on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

1t was regular G. A. r. night at
the Baptist church, last evening.
Members of w. S. Heath Post met at
their hall and marched to the church
where an excellent patriotic pro-
gramme had been arranged. The sig
nificance Of the civil war was illus
trated by. first What the Government
Did," second, What the Army and
Navy Did," third. What the Women
Did" Army songs We're sung and
many war relics were on exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
Oos'r LIKE IT
when Made ia a Wrong way.

Il wish you would say to the people
some day that j don't believe more than
half those who try Postum. the health
coffee. for the first time get 1t right. In
my family the first time it was served.
the color was thin and the taste sort OF
watery without much character. Come
to inquire. the cook had boiled 1t about
minutes instead Of Is: SO. the next
morning we tried it again and had 1t
boiled properly, then it came on win
the rich deep brown color of fine cOitee.
drink my coffee with cream and sugar
and postum hit my taste very favor
ably. Now we are daily users Of Pos
tum. the food drink, and staunch cham-
pions of it. But if we had formed an
opinion from the first trial, when the
fault was entirely. cur own we would
have condemned it and been, denied
the use of beverage we prize most
highly and which is helping us physi-
cally as well as adding to cur table
comforts"
The above is almost a literal repro
duction of a statement made to the
advertisement writer of the Postum
Cereal Co. Lim.. Of Battle Greek. Men,
and contains fact that is we'll to no.
tice. We do not think he is quite right
i'll his estimate of the percentage VINO
blunder in the preparation Of the gram
coffee.
Our heavy sales in this city indicaie
that it is easily prepared and success
fully Now and then a person may DC
careless in brewing it and get poor
drink: carelessness with fine coIee
makes it disagreeable instead OF
pleasant drink.
Postum properly brewed is delicious
and nourishing.
There is but one genuine or1ginai
Postum Cereal coffee. with a multitude
of .iIlSf g0ON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
Mrs. Learoyd Testihes.

Salem. Mass. Jan. 29.-Mrs. Learoy,
told her story on the witness stand yes
tcrday. She admitted that Kencndy
who is accused of putting poison in tho
teapot, had made love to her, but there
had never been any undue intimacy be.
tween them. 1t developed from the tes-
timony that the Learoyd home was any
thing but haven OF happiness. All the
male inmates, which included the farm
help. We're given to excessive drinking
and much misery and trouble resulted
The government expects to complete its
case today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Boston. Jan. 29.-The following nomin-
ations were made by Governor Wolcott at
the meeting of the council yesterday:
Sprague S. Stetson of Haverhill. trustee
Of state board of agriculture; George r..
Richmond oF New Bedford. trustee of
Westboro insane hospital; Sarah l..
Within of Northbridge. trustee Of
Worcester lunatic hospital; Ruth :.
Murray of New Bedford. trustee of
Taunton lunatic hospital; Sarah r.
Woodworth of Chicopee, trustee of
Northampton lunatic hospital. and Or
vile F. Rogers of Boston, trustee of
Dauvers lunatic hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

SclI, HCSlcCt his Nealtn, and tie.
q vote insufficient time to eating
resting, and sleeping, that death is the
tempter that holds out money as bait If
man will take proper care of his health, he
will feel like work, and will find that he can
do all the work that he cares TO do within
working hours.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
gets man into working shape and keeps
him there. 1t invigorates the liver, keeps
the digestion in working order the appe.
tite hearty and keen 1t keeps the blood
pure and plentiful. 1t keeps out and drives
out impurities and disease germs. 1t wards
off nervous and wasting diseases 1t cures
% per cent. of all cases of consumption II
is the product of the life work of an emi.
nent and skillful specialist, DR.. R. v. Pierce
for thirty years chief consulting physician
TO the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Insti.
tute, at Buffalo, N. Y. Druggists sell it.
Mrs. L. +. Coates, of Blythebourne Kings Co
could not eat: sleep or walk, for coughed all day
ana night. My weight was reduced from Iso to
i27 pounds. The first night that slept for hours
at one time, was after had taken three doses of
pr. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The Of.
iensive matter expectorated grew less every day
and when had taken the whole Of one bottle
could sleep all night without coughing, and have
been we'll ever since and weigh I7s pounds"
A good practical, medical book is worth
more in home than thousand novels
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
is that kind of book. It contains !. .oo8
pages and over 900 illustrations A new
edition given away absolutely FREE. If Won
want paper-covered copy send 81 one. ceut
stamps (the cost Of mailing onir), to World S
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo.
N. T. For cloth binding, 81 stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

An important transaction took place
at MOnson, Tuesday, in the transfer of
the entire property owned by the Dirigo
Slate Co. to p. NJ. & w. E. Jones of
Monson. These gentlemen have been
on the lookout for slate quarry for
some time, being both practical slate
men. and business will be started at
once. Contracts are now being let for
the furnishing of wood and other sup
plies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The members of the Sorosis. to the
Eoodly number of 10. met at Hotel Hes
elton. Wednesday evening. to participate
in the annual mid-winter meeting, and an
enjoyable occasion 1t proved to be. OF
course. us is usual on such occasions. the
supper was first-on the programme. and
here was where the ever genial and
happy Landlord Chandler was at his
very best After the supper followed the
play. "Chronathanatolatron witnessed
by 100 ladies'. including many invited
guests. The whole entertainment passed
off happily indeed and it was declared by
those present. among the most successful
vet held
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
THE SHADOW OF PRICES

The time for stock taking and annual
adjustment of business is here and
bargains are plentiful. All the goods
are seasonable. stylish and Of quail
ity to call for better prices, but Time
is a relentless master and we must
clear the decks. Many of the articles
are just what will please the good
housekeeper. Others are suitable for
sifts at any time. All are pleasing in
their beauty and variety.
JAMES II. LEIGH T. CO.,
HALLOWELL, - MAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
National Board Of Trade As,o,r,,.

Washington. Jan. 29-The nationa,
board of trade yesterday completed the
consideration of the various matters
that has engaged it's attention, and al.
journed. to meet in this city again il
December next. During the three day.
In which the meeting has lasted, many
matters Of great Importance to the fl.
nancial, mercantile and maritime Inter.
ests have been fully and freely discussed
by representative business men from all
parts of the country, and information
respecting the needs of individual in.
terests were gained. The board took
action on a number of prone.
sitions that had been advanced by
boards of trade throughout the coun-
frv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
washin.,on Deadlock Broken.

Olympia, Wash. Jan. 29-George o.,
Turner of Spokane was last night
nominated for United States senator IN
a caucus of Populist and FREQ silver
Republicans. He received 81 votes.
Judge Turner has been Republican.
but in the late election he supported
Bryan. He is considered one of the
ablest lawyers in the state of Washing.
ton. From 1884 to 1883 he was terrific
rial governor,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan. 29.--It is re.
ported here on the best of authority
that State Senator William H. Marigoid
will lie the successor of Postmaste,
Stewart of this city. The change does
not take effect until Dec. 81, 1898. when
Mr.. Stewards term expires, Senator
Narigold having expressed his willing
ness to wait until the expiration of Post
master Stewards full term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
the Templar which was followed by
an address by the grand commander.

Next Sunday, the Baptist pulpit will
be occupied by Rev. w. F. Thomas,
who is the president of the Burman
Iusein, Burma. He will also give an
address in the Baptist church in the
evening at the usual hour, p. NJ,
giving latest impressions of the pro-
gress of the gospel in Burma. All are
welcome
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

A special train will convey the men,
hers of the Woman's Literary Club to
Skowhegan, where they will be given
a reception by the ladies of the Show
hegan Club. The special will leave
this station at 1.30 p NJ, returning at
$50. Those who intend going should
send their names to Mrs. w. F. Bodge
the secretary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
Expenses OF Commonwealth.

Boston. Jan. 29.-The report of the
auditor of the commonwealth, which
VAS submitted to the legislature yes
terday. shows receipts and payments or
account of revenue for the year, in.
Guiding cash in the treasury. to have
been: Cash received during the year
sI4.96o. .S27.06: cash in the treasury. Jan.
!. 1896. S1,SS4 195.45: total S16,S45, ,O22. 81 /:
Payments during the year. SIS. Ass, ,652. 50:
cash in treasury, Jan. l. 1897. 81, ,3S9, 369. 90
The actual expenses of the common
wealth in 1895 were s7,045. .S27.51 In 1885,
they Were s1.79G.I40.4S. Or these expen.
ses. in 1886, the largest item, $l,279. 127 %
was for interest. and the next largest
s1.021, ,2s2.93 Public buildings cost the
state S1S1. S1.S14.I4. The auditor estimates
that the expenses of the state for 1S9,
will be Ss,cS6.530.92. and the revenue 81.
JoI .206.35. which leaves total of 81, ,779,
o2i.51 to be provided by taxation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

a very important Home Missionary
meeting will be held in the Congrega-
tional church during the afternoon and
evening of Friday. March 2G. Several
well-known speakers from away will be
present. including DIR. Puddefoot, noted
worker on the frontier DIR. Shelton and
Dr. Hatch the State secretary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The date of Feb. IL has been the one Sc
lected for the illustrated lecture by Prof.
Robinson of Bowdoin. on The X-Rays.
assisted by Prof. Nichols. The proceeds
will be devoted to the purchase of appa-
ratus for the High school. under whose
auspices the lecture will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Last evening was an important one
to Masonic Knights Templar of this
city, for it was the occasion of the Off
cial visitation of Right Eminent Grand
Commander Albro r. Chase of Port
land. There was work in the order of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The German American ladies OF
Lewiston have organized a wOmans
club which they have named the
Schiller -Verein. and which is
now being rapidly made a large and
ilourishing society by the addition OF
new members.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
Engineers Narrow Escaue

Merden, Conn, Jan. 29.--Engineer
Porter was caught under his engine
while making an examination at this
station last night. and the cars passed
over him. He was between the tracks
however, and escaped with severe
bruises. The engineer ahead had start
ed up the train on the conductors sig
nal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The members of Sergeant Wyman Post
the celebration of Washington's Birth
day. Exercises appropriate to the day
will be held in Memorial hall in the
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

John ID. Lord. Jr.. of Baltimore. Nd.
and Miss Mary Frances Lord of Portland
were the guests, Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. p Coffin,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Tomorrow will be observed as Young
Peoples Day at the Silver street, Uni
versalist. Services at 2.30 P. NJ, and
Y. p. c. u. devotional meeting at Z
o'clock. Special efforts are being made
to have the occasion a helpful one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The young ladies of the High school
are offering up prayers for the men,
bers of the board of education who
caused teams to be placed at their dis
posal, during the storm of Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The date of Feb. % has been decided
upon for the exhibition drill of Co. T..
n. G. S. NJ. at which Governor Powers
and staff will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
WaterVille Advertisements.
DRESSMAkINC.

Miss Eunice J. Bartlett has opened
dressmaking rooms in Rogers block, cor
ner of Main and Temple streets, on the
second floor and in rear of l.. T. Boothby
& Son, insurance agents. Miss Bartlett
solicits a reasonable share of patronage
and will guarantee her work. oct10.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The anniversary ball. which was an
nounced some time ago, by Wesserunsett
Lodge. /. o. o. F.. of Athens. but post
poned on account of the scarlet fever
scare. will be given. Friday, Feb. ).
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Forrest Goodwin. Esq. several months
ago purchased the late residence of w.
n. +. Brown Esq. on Madison avenue.
Extensive repairs have been made. and.
Wednesday. Mr.. Goodwin took up his res
idence there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Il. F. Richardson of Minnesota. who
has secured the position as fireman ut the
Maine Central depot, has taken up a per-
manent residence here on Leavitt street
His family arrived few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Runnels left.
Thursday. for Clinton. where they will
visit Il few days previous to going to
keene. n. H.. where Mr.. Runnels has Il
permanent position in Il shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Wildes Camp. No. 1G. S. of ". will OBJ
serve Lincoln's Birthday with appropri-
ate ceremonies. A programme will be
made out later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Deputy Grand Master Workman o. o.
and Ellery F. Brann returned. Friday.
from Belfast, where they installed the
officers of Enterprise Lodge, A. o. U. W.,
Thursday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The regular meeting of Somerset Chap
ter. r. A. Masons. was held. Friday
evening. and the Fifth and Sixth degrees
were conferred on one candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Now Belfast wants to pattern after
Waterville. A representative of the
former city has been looking over
our police signal service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mrs. Charles Frost returned, this week,
to her home in Waterville, after short
visit with her niece. Mrs. Herbert Davis,
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The will be fire inquest at the city
rooms, this evening, to enquire into
the cause of the fire in the Marshall
house on the Plains, last Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

United States Marshal Emery was in
the city. yesterday, having in custody
Larry Gagnon of Frenchville, charged
with selling liuuor without IL license.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

At the meeting of Somerset Pomona
Grange ut Madison, Feb. g. the Somerset
Traction Co. will run special cars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

A "well known citizen" has presented
the Waterville free Public Library
with $100, for the purchase of books.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Two out of three of all the cabinet ap-
pointments have been made from cast of
the Alleghanies
Thirteen states have not been represent
ed in the cabinet. They are: California,
Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada,
North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Da-
kota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Among the 13, it will be noticed, is one of
the original 13 states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crowell have
been i'm Sidney several days this week,
called there by the serious illness of Mrs.
Crowells father.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Rev. w. f. Berry is in Pennington
where he will occupy the pulpit of the
Rev. w. B. Dukeshire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

President Tuttle of the Boston & Maine,
and General Manager Evans of the Maine
Central, returned. Thursday. from their
tour in the eastern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
Sued For &:5.OOO; Got q,

Providence, Jan. 2?.-The jury in ths
suit of Strich & ZcidIer. against Alber
Steinert of Nj. Steinert & Sons. in which
damages were placed at $4,000. gave g
verdict Of IS for the plaintiff The yer.
dict does not carry costs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

get through all right In a car. The re-
maintler of the regular passengers took
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Albert Sutherland left. Friday morning
for a visit of several days with friends Il
Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Miss Florence Howard will return
home. today, from Il visit to friends ir
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mrs. l.. X. Lee has gone to Foxcroft to
spend the Sabbath with relatives in that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

T.. p. Coffin, Esq. was in Portland. Fri
day, on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
SKOWHEGAN.

w. f. Marble of Harmony. was in
town, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Arthur Hall, while at work. one day
this week. slipped on the ice and spraineC
his ankle quite badly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Rev. w. 3. Dukeshire will occupy the
pulpit of the Methodist church, tomOr-
row, exchanging with Mr. Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Mrs. n. II. Swift. who has been the
guest for several months of her son in
Norwood, Mass, has returned to her
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The Thursday evening dance at thu
armory was postponed, on account of thu
storm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

L. p. Coffin. Esq, of Skowhegan, was
in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Dr. +. Q. Towne of Harmony, was here,
Friday, for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The Electric Car Co. had the hard
luck of having one of it's cars go off the
rails during the snow blockade They
provided for their regular passengers
from the factory by hiring a four-horse
team to haul them home. The Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Thomas j. Young. Esq, of Solon. was
here on legal business. Thursday and Fri
day,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30
LOST,

A gold stick pir containing several
moonstones. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving the same with Sta
ton Agent Murphy of the Maine Central.
jan13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Rev. 3. c. Wentworth will preach at
Larone, next Sunday at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

1.-The Farther Lights a missionary So
ciety composed of young ladies, will hold
it's next meeting, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The big city Dragon was out break
ing roads all day, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The marriage. Feb. 10. of Miss Agnes
Il. Stafford and Mr.. John w. Steward, Is
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Secretary Norcross will lead the Y. NJ
c. A. meeting, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

c. e. Dudley of Skowhegan, was in tt
city on business. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

]. Wesley Gilman of Oakland, was il
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

Hon. j. B. Mayo and son, f.. j. Mayo o
Foxcroft, were in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

DIR. c. p. Sawyer of Skowhegan, wa
in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

DR.. w. NJ. Pulsifer was called to Skow
hegan professionally. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-01-30

The Chevaliers are all glad it is over
So are the Rebekahs.