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

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and wake in better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as a pleasant and effect
ual remedy for constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, and
all liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated, and 50 perfectly
prepared. that they cure with
out the annoyances experienced
in the use Of 50 many of the
pills on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help you, Ayers Is
The PILL THAT WILL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A WaldOborO correspondent of one Of
our exchanges saw three clergymen of
different denominations riding off to-
gether to attend a Baptist quarterly
meeting. Undoubtedly they thought it
was not a case of evil communication
corrupting good manners, though the
correspondent speaks of 1t as a novel
sight. 1t will be less so as the years
go by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

1.-The new narrow gauge to Farming
ton would bring $4,000 worth of legiti-
mate trade to Lewiston every year.
said a member OF the board of trade
today.-Lewiston Journal.-While We
think that man was talking for effect
he advanced a good argument why
Augustans should strive to have the
road come here, az it will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

oc DIIIc are the favorite
family cathartic, easy 10 'aNe'
ODerato
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

There was CONSERVATION among the
bookkeeping force of Rockland estab-
lishment the other day when a man
walked in and quietly offered to pay Il
bill contracted Is years before and
which had been in the hands of at least
two different lawyers for collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A young school teacher in Upton re-
ceives considerable credit from the
local correspondent for keeping an
extra hour in order to give all the
classes the amount of time they need
for recitation. How much credit he
may be receiving at the hands of the
pupils themselves is not stated. but We
can imagine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Names valuation is on the rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

the construction of a vessel. He could
not get a person in town who could
translate it. If contracts pour in this
way from ''furrin'' parts the Bath ship
builders will be compelled to have
lnguists in their employ.
There will be an effort it is said TO
get the faculty of the University OF Marie
to reconsider their decision not to ALLOW
the Coburn Cadets to go into encamp-
ment oftener than once every two
years.
There's a tramp cat in Portland
When a freight car was opened there
the other day gaunt wildeyed feline
that had come through from Chicago
leaped forth but was too weak 10
travel far. The trainmen took pity on
it and fed it back to the enjoyment of
life from the contents of their dinner
pals. r sfyGl .s
A4resident of Fairbanks, who hadn';
smoked for 40 years, undertook to ex-
tract comfort from a pipe the other
day but It made him sick. Served him
right.
The publisher of the PreSque Isle
Star Herald is somewhat in doubt
about the feasibility of recognizing
cordwood as legal tender. Within 4
week everyone that owes him and is in
l,o H. h. - I>:I1 <.l,4
cordWoOd.
There was delightful entertainment
afforded a Rockland audience by
amateurs few evenings since, and the
delicious quality of the performance
was heightened than otherwise by the
amusing predicament in which the
actors fell at one point in the play.
The Camden Herald comments on the
episode in the following amusing man.
ner: 1T was about this time when
the cat who plays silent part in
the drama and still makes considerable
racket, did her turn as she had re-
hearsed it and upset the churn. spill
ing all the cream. Right there Rob
Crockett, in the character of 'Philan-
der Jimson.' the old farmer, loaded UP
his Queens Ann musket and went
forth to slaughter the cat Behind the
scenes stood the stage manager with a
revolver in either hand, prepared to
shoot just once when Harmon Bliss
came off with pistol, thirsting for the
gore of Count Mirabeau;' but the
stage manager got ratified and banged
away as Unison came off. whereupon
the parson fell in at one of the open
windows several laps ahead of time
and the people on the stage wondered
not little. This ratified the stage
manager more than ever, and, as one
of the revOlvers was a self-cocker, he
managed to pull it off a second time
just when nothing of the kind should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

1T will be observed" says the States
man. that in every case the State
valuation exceeds the local and this
excess varies from two per cent. to 23
per cent. In half the cities the excess
is more than 10 per cent. There is
nothing to show that the State assess
ors depend on the local valuation, so
that it is not necessarily true that
high local valuation raises the State
tax" This point certainly appears to
be demonstrated by the table; yet it
has always been the fear of many peo-
pie that any increase by the assessors
in local valuation would naturally be
followed by another boost of the State
valuation and consequently of State
taxes.
Portland Advertiser: The charges
against Collector Deering are ride
ulous. He is accused by former sub
ordinate of political coercion and of in
competency. On examination of the
particulars of the first charge, it APP
pears to have been bit of friendly adj
vice, which it would have been well -
heed. The other charge is too frivolous
lOT SeTlOuS lIlS COIIl-
munity.
Some of those who would do away
with Santa Claus seek excuse in TIL,
fact that Santa is a relic of paganism
and is not in keeping with the teach
ings the occasion should inspire. Once
there were some who looked upon all
observance Of the day as pagan or
worse and here is an extract from the
laws of Massachusetts, in 1851 that may
have little interest: whoever shall
be found observing any such day as
Christmas or the like, either by for
bearing labor. feasting or any other
way, shall pay for every such offence
five shillings as a fine to the county"
Truly times change and we change
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A woman is living in Lewiston at the
age of 80, who claims that she was
never kissed by man. Whether she
attributes her longevity to such avoid
ance of microbes is not known but
even if she did we suspect some would
still take the risk
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Attempt al Train Wrecking.

Matt Irwin was tried before Squire
Shipley at Jonesbaro last Saturday on
a warrant charging him with an at
tempt to wreck train on the Southern,
and was bound to court. In default of
bond he went to Jail.
On the 18th of January local freight,
in charge of Capt. Stone, came through
this place ahead of Ross Smiths train
and went on to Miller's to let that train
pass. When that point was reached
the trainmen found that the switch had
been filed with stones by some one
who was trying to wreck train. There
was light snow on the ground and
the crew seeing tracks leaving the road,
followed them and overlook Matt
Irwin. He was taken to Jonesboro and
lodged in Jail to await his trial set fol
last Saturday.
The culprit evidently was trying tC
wreck Ross Smiths train, and knew
about what time it passed Miller's. He
was surprised by the approach of The
freight and had to flee before he haC
completed his work, and was thus
caught because the local got to Miller
| first
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
d. j, Weeeller Dead,

David J. Wheeler died at his home
in this city last Friday at II o'clock.
He had been afflicted with phthisic for
a number of years and that complica-
ted with grippe was the cause Of his
death. He was SO years of age and the
son of James Wheeler, deceased. His
mother was a sister of Upton Jobe.
He was born here and has always lived
here. He had no brothers and his on
ly sister married James Henry of
Broylesville.
The deceased was Mason and a
Knight of Honor and carried so. 600 life
insurance in the latter organization.
He leaves wife and large number OF
children. The remains were buried in
the Love Grove cemetery Sunday at
8 o'clock with Masonic honors.
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Railroad In North Carolina.

Work has actually begun on the ex
tension of the East Tenn, & W. N. @.
railroad which is to go from Cranberry
to Linville, a distance of Thirteen miles.
This is to be q narrow gauge road for
hauling the timber off a large tract of
land near Linville, belonging to a Chi
cago firm which is building the road
but of course it will make a passenger
connection from Cranberry to Linville
which is good summer resort.
Copening Bros. of Chicago have the
contract for the first 10 miles from
Cranberry and - Wolfe of Elizabeth.
ton has the contract for the remaining
three miles. The road will not go di
rectly to Linville, but will terminate
for the present at Montezume, abou
one mile and a half from that point
A branch road, however, will be put il
to Linville by next summer.
Copening Bros. are now erecting
camps on the old field of Tow and vii
in few days begin to grade. The.
will work about two hundred hands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Public Installation of Officers.

johnson City Lodge, No, 3O59,
Knights of Honor had public install
lation of officers for the ensuing year at
their lodge room last Thursday night.
Chairman jennings, of the committee
on arrangements prepared a splendid
program of vocal and instrumental
music for the evenings entertainment
and it was rendered in highly credit
able manner. Deputy Grand Dictator
Sam Anderson, of Jonesboro, was the
installing officer and after the ceremo-
NY made few appropriate remarks for
the good of the order. The entertain
ment closed with luncaeon prepared
and served by the good wives of the
members and great many of them
were present to enjoy the occasion.
The following officers were installed
W. G.. Mathes, Past Dictator;C H. Jen-
nings, D.; W. S. Mitchell, V. D.; j. J.
Range, Reporter; L. 7. Duke, Finan.
cial Reporter. E. L. McNees, Treasur.
er; joe Collett, Guide; S. H. Pouder
Chaplain; H. F. Webb, Guardian; s
H. Pouder and Hugh F. Webb, Trus-
| tees
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Mrs. Friberg Dead.

1T is with profound regret that the
death of Mrs. G. d. Friberg is an
nounced. She died at one o'clock this
morning after short illness of pneu.
monia which was brought on by attack
of the grippe. Her illness was of such
short duration that great many of her
acquaintance were not aware of her
serious condition.
The funeral will be conducted at the
residence on Roam street at o'clock
tomorrow by Rev. d. L. Lander, pas
tor Of the Second Presbyterian Church,
and the interment will be made at the
Monte Vista Cemetery Immediately af-
twerards. The pail bearers are: E. E.
Ellsworth, H. Gildersleeve, j. w. Cure,
w. W. Kirkpatrick, j. E. Brading,
Guy L. Smith, f. A. Stratton and L.
Armbrust.
Mrs. Friberg was about 40 years old
and was an amiable christian lady, be-
loyed by all who knew her for her many
prominent virtues. She leaves heart
broken husband and three small child
rem to mourn her loss. The entire city
sympathizes with them in their bereave-
ment, and the community with them
have sustained a greet loss in the I'M
timely death of this noble christian
wife and mother.
Mrs. Friberg was born in Moline,
ILL.,, and moved from there to Redfield,
South Dakota. Her mother and broth
er are her nearest relatives outside OF
her immediate family.
The maiden name of the deceased
was Sadie Ward, sister of p. M. Ward,
who, with her husband, constitute the
firm of Ward & Friberg, proprietors Of
the Bee Hive, the we'll known general
store on Main street. Mrs. Friberg's
mother, Mrs. Ward, is widow and has
been making her home with her daugh.
ter.
The Ward and Friberg families came
here few years ago from Redfeld
South Dakota, and are very popular il
business and society circles. Then
sad bereavement is universally re.
GREETED.
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City Council.

The City Council met last Thursday
at a. m. All the members were pres
ent except aldermen Martin and Per
sell. The following bills were allowed;
G, H, Jennings, City Attorney, sala-
ny $500,
w. o. Dyer, City Engineer, for sur
veying corporation $44. so.
NJ. W. Wagner, for copying charter
$3.50,
Interest on bonds $4,000,
The draft of the new charter was pre-
scented and accepted and a copy order
ed to be sent to Hons. r, r. Butler
and j. 7, Browning, members of the
General Assembly with request that
they have the legislature take action
on it as soon as possible.
This charter changes the municipal
election from March to the 4th We'd
nesday in November, and empowers
the recorder to collect all the city taxes
thus knocking off the fees of the con-
stable and tax attorney. The corpora
ton line which has heretofore been
vaguely defined is laid off in meets and
bounds in the new charter so that no
dispute can arise on that point.
The meeting was adjourned over till
night. Absent, Persell, Beckner and
Martin.
The ordinance to refund the water
tax for 1896, because the Water Co. re-
fused to continue the fire plugs at the
rate of 81, 639 year instead of $1,000
as heretofore, was passed on its first
reading.
The hours Of the Recorders Office
were fixed as follows From 5 a. m. to
II a. m. and from p. m, to 4 p. m. to
May list 1897. From s a. m. to II a. m.
and from 1 p. m to 5p, m. to Nov. l.,
1897.
The Recorder was instructed to issue
warrant for 5000 to the United States
School Furniture Co., for school furni-
ture for the colored school building.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

Bolton has come to stay-Maple
Syrup 10 cents can.
Miss May Fuqua visited her sister,
Mrs. Silas Cooper, of Jonesboro.
Will I. Hart is the happiest man in
town this week. Mrs. Hart presented
him with fine boy Friday night.
Z. G. Slater came near having big
fire early yesterday morning, caused
by Goals rolling from the stove some
time during the night.
Lee McMullen, we'll known colored
man, died last Sunday night and was
buried on Roam Hill Tuesday. He
was about 40 years old and came here
from North Carolina.
Hon. A. J. Patterson, United States
Consul at Demarara British Guiana,
passed through the city Tuesday on
No. 5. He was cnroute to Lime
stone the home of Mrs. Patterson.
Andy is looking farely well but not so
robust as when he left here. He says
that both he and Mrs. Patterson have
been in poor health in South America
j. A. Mathes h Go. shipped car
load of poultry to Washington City
last Friday and intend to run a car
regularly every week during the sea-
son. J. A. Mathes accompanied the
oar which contained 8, 200 chickens and
500 turkeys, and left his partner,
Squire Gump, here to hustle for more
chickens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

Frank D. Love, one of our most
promising young citizens, left Monday
for Georgetown, Texas, where he ex-
poets to make his future home. Mr..
Love is lawyer of good promise and is
an all-round gentleman, and we regret
to lose him. His pen is as smothe in
the building of poem or constructing
literary article as when it is scratch
ing offa brief, and it is to be hoped thai
the wild west" will not tame his quill
or cramp his genius.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
HoW's This!

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any
case of catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
Catarrh Curel
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, haze known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to cars out any obligation
made by the firm.
WEST TRUAx, wholesale druggists, Toledo. O.
WALDING, KINNAN s. MARVIN wholesale
druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act.
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Solt
by all druggists. Testimonials free
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Stands at the Head.

Aug ], Bogel the leading druggist of
Shreveport La, says: DIR. Kings New Dis
covery is the only thing that cures my cough,
and 1T is the best seller have" j, E. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes: DIR.
Kings New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it it never fails, and is a sure cure for con-
sumption, coughs add colds. l can not say
enough for its merits" Dr. Kings New Dis
cOvery for consumption, coughs and colds is
not an experiment 1t has been tried for a
quarter OF a century, and today stands at the
head. 1t never diSappointS,
For sale at Mcfarland g. Co.'S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitt,rs as remedy for your
troubles? If not. g,t a bottle now and get re-
lief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adap' Il TO the relief and cure of all
female complaints. ex ,rting wonderful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs. If you have loss of appetite, constipa-
ton, headache, faiuting spells or are nervous,
sleepless. melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, electric bitters is the medicine you
need. Health aud strength are guaranteed by
it's use. Fifty cents and Sl.OO at Mcfarland s.
Co.'S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
A Significant Departure.

With the departure of another year when a
review is made of the condition of affairs, it is
only right that some thought be given to the
physical body which enables everyone to battle
with iife's problem and figure for themselves
the profit or loss on the trial balance sheet.
Though the bank account may be large and each
ones material gain be great it would not be
surprising If it suddenly dawns upon many that
good health has been greatly impoverished by
the low condition of the blood 1t Is in this
state that the Tactic acid in the vital fluid at
tacks the ibrOus tissues, particularly the joints,
making known the local manifestations Of rheu-
matism Thousands OF people have found in
positive and permanent cure for rheumatism.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Death of q Little Girl.

Evalina Wood, daughter of Mrs. Lu-
la Wood and granddaughter Of s. M.
McAmy, died at the residence of Mr..
McAmy at o'clock Tuesday morning
of bronchitis. She was a bright little
girl, six years old and was the pride of
her grandfather whom she left broken
hearted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Electric Bitters,

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any
season, but Jerhaps more generally needed
when the languid, exhausted feeling prevails,
when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of q tonic and Alternative is felt A prsmpt
use of this medicine has often averted long
will act more sarely in counteracting and free
ing the system from the malarial poison.
Headache, indigestion constipation, dizziness
yield TO Electric Bitters. SOC. and Sl.0O per
bottle at Mcfarland & Co. s drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Bristol Marriage.

Miss Minnie Allison and Mr.. Sam G.
Owens were married in Bristol last
Tuesday. The bride is a handsome
neice of Hon. John Allison and is
very popular in Bristol. The groom is
a worthy young man and is to be con-
graduated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

f. f. Sutherland Medicine Co..
Gents-I write this letter because believe
you have made discovery in a cough, cold.
throat and lung remedy that the people ought
to have, refer to DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
l have thoroughly tested it and know its
wonderful merits. 1t cures. Anyone whoever
needs remedy of this kind should never be
without bottle of DIR. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
JERRY M. PORTER,
Glass and Queensware, Paducah, Ky.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Married,

Stanton Pierce and Miss Lucy Mitch
ell were married Wednesday at p. m.
at the residence of j. NJ. Brown, Rev.
w. p. Crouch officiating.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Buy Gold Dust flour.

Mrs. DR.. J. W. Cox was called to
Knoxville ednesday on account of the
illness of her brother, Harace Hoskins
who is suffering from pneumonia.
Samuel Crookshanks, an aged citizen
OF this county, died at his home near
Leesburg, Tuesday. He was 70 years
old and was one of the leading citizens
Of his community for years.
DR.. Caldwell will preach next Sab
bath, the Gath, inst, at $3.50 p. m. on
'The highest type of character. and
how it is grown"
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Dyer
last Tuesday a daughter. This is the
fourth child but only daughter-hence
Mike smiles.
INCEST line of neckwear at lowest
prices. Give us a call and you will
buy. F. V. KIRKPATRICK & Co.
DIR. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey cures all coughs
and colds quickly.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
Mrs. F. B. Bryant died at Rhea.
town last Friday and was buried OF
Saturday. The deceased was sister
Of Mrs. G. A. George of this place, an(
Mr.. and Mrs. George both attended thu
funeral.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
BiIiousness

Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents dlges-
ton and permits food to ferment and purify in
the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

Fred r. Hackney left yesterday for
Asheville, N. G. where he will reside
in the future.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

Par value of all shares 800 EACH
month, afford the best means for small
at $50, bearing per cent. interest, pay
six months on thirty days notice, afford
mortgages on improved real estate wort
to loan on long time and easy payments
gates. Investigate. Write or call on I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

u GODS Sarsaparilla has over and
- over again proved by its cures,
when all other preparations failed, that
it is the One True BLOOD Purifier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness, con-
StipatlGn, etc % cents. Sold by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
THE y COM IT.
Local News Notes.

Expenses low means goods cheap at
Belton's.
Gold Dust flour will please the
hest of you,
Hats, caps and Mac kintosh coats at
lowest prices in the city.
F. V. KIRKPATRIoK & Co.
LAXOL is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Horace Miller went to Knoxville
Tuesday,
Nat G. Love made hurried trip to
Bristol yesterday.
Gold Dust four-best made.
s. J. Bolton sells Groceries all the
time.
Buy your clothing and gents furnish
ing of T. V. kirkpatrick
The best tlur /, Gold Dust.
Newt Boring has returned from two
weeks visit to his old home at Steubens-
vile, o,
MISS Lizzie Fleckenstein, of Oak.
land, Md, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
NJ. p. Dyer, on Cherry street.
Eugene Crouch, son of J. d. Crouch,
Of Flourville, left Monday for Me
Kinney, Texas, where he will make his
future home.
Ask your neighbor about the Wilson
heater, and you will come and buy one
at = r Whites
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Gods

insomnia, nervousness, and, -
II not relieved, bilious fever
or blood poisoning. Hoods
Pills stimulate the stomach, y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21

Installment shares payable go cents per
monthly savings. Paid up shares sold
yable semi-annually, withdrawable after
| the best investment Secured by first
til double the amount loaned. Money
s, secured by first class real estate mort
TATE i. EARNEST, Secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
Highest of all in Leavenng senghLatest u Govt Report
RH!a!!!!I! BB skdegE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

S. B. White means to close out all
heaters and he has cut the price so
every one who needs stove can buy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-01-21
His biography, written by his wife :.

His most important speeches