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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-12-22
.Incle rnm.se Funeral.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 20.-Lewts
George Clark, tcolored) distinguished
as being the original of the character
of George Harris, Mrs. Stoves Uncle
Toms Cabin, was given notable
funeral here today His body lay in
state for five hours and was viewed by
hundreds. 1t viii be buried beside his
wife's grave at Oberlin, Ohio.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-12-22

The president has signed the joint
resolution passed by Congress for the
RELIEF of the miners of the Yukon coun.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
DELEGATES TO FARMERS CONGRESS.
Governor Powers Appoints Delegates to Rep
resent Maine-To Be Held at ST. Louis.

The following have been appointed
by Governor Powers delegates to the
Farmers national congress to he held
in st. Paul, Mimi, August 81 and Sept
G:
j. w. Dudley of Castle Hill: =. +
Briggs of Auburn; w. q. Hunton OF
Readfield; w. II. Moody of Liberty; J
NJ. Winslow of Nobleboro; j. +. Tai.
bot of Andover; Charles w. French 81
South Levant; Lambert Sands of Sc
bee; George Flint of North Arson
John M. DeerinS of Saco; S. l.. Hoi.
brook of Brunswick; and +. S. Adams
of Bowdoin.
1t is reported that all the states vii
be represented and also Mexico. Brazil
Chile and South American countries
Will be represented.
The meeting is. for the discussion OF
subjects pertinent to the agriculture
interests Of the country at large, from
an internal as we'll as external stand
point Some of the most prominent
agriculturists in this and other coun-
tries will speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
FLOPPING ARCTIC FUN. MAKERS.
The Only Company OF Trained Sea Lions
and Seals.

There is at least one new thing under
circus tents, and that is Capt Wood
wards really famous and only school
of trained Alaska Sea Lions and Seals.
which this season form one of the ex-
elusive and unique features among the
thousand and one attractions of tn"
Consolidated Great Adam Forepaugh
and Sells Brothers menageries, cir
cuses, and hippodromes, to pitch their
canvases in Augusta on August 90
When the exceedingly wild and timii
nature of these strange Arctic am
phibia is considered, coupled with the
pers only, to supply the place of hands
and feet, their performances are abso-
lutely marvellous and trench closely
upon the incredible. That such necea-
sarily clumsy creatures on land have
been successfully taught to drill. pitch
catch, play upon different musical In
StrumentS, sing, and initiate many
other human acts and arts, almost sur
passes belief, but that they do so is
attested by the press of New York, in
which city they continuously drew big
and delighted crowds all winter. From
the mild-eyed sagacious seal pets -
Leo" the monster marine clowa
whose mirthful contrariness make
everyone roar, they are wonders, a
good deal more than well worth seems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

A peddler Of PARROTS encountered a
cynic, yesterday, on the street, ana
tried to induce him to purchase.
He'll learn to talk in two weeks, y
urged the salesman The cynic avowei
he had a talkative wife IL his house
hold, who. together with small crying
baby, made about all the speech h :
could stand for one man, and If posi-
BILE, would take parrot that was dumb
and deaf too. in the name of humanity
for the parrot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

A cavalry raid like those of Sheridan
or Fitzpatrick viii be a novelty in New
England. A squadron Of Uncle Sam
mounted men, the famous troop + of
the Sd Cavalry, have been ordered by
the war department to debouch from
Fort Ethan Allen, in Vermont. march
rapidly across New Hampshire. and
reach Portland. Maine, by the 10th of
August, where they will take possess
sion of Rigby park and hold it until
relieved. Their objective point is the
New England Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Col. Henry A. Wing received a mes
sage from Westhrook, Friday after
noon, announcing the death of his sis
ter, Mrs. Annie II. Bailey. wife of Fred
A. Bailey of that city The death was
very sudden and unexpected. though
Mrs. Bailey had been in failing health
since spring when she had a serious at
tack of Ia grippe. She is survived by
her husband. two small children. two
sisters, Miss Alice NJ. Wing of West
brook, Mrs. G. d. Stratton of Gorham
n. H.. and two brothers, Fred A. Wing
of Bangor and Col. Henry A. Wing Of
Lewiston Her age was about Sc. Col
Wing left for Westbrook on the even-
ing train, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

1t is understood that Governor
Powers has accepted the invitation to
be present at the Labor day exercises
in this city. September 6. which will be
held under the auspices of the Halo
well Stonecutters' Union. 1t is sug-
gested that places Of business close for
at least a part of the day. The Au-
gusta traders as well as those Of HALO
well are invited to take part in the
trades procession. The men have a
fine programme and intend to and
doubtless will make the celebration one
of the best ever held in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Hon. l.. T. Carleton was reported
considerably improved, Friday. IL.
will doubtless be up by Sunday if thn
ate of Improvement continues. AS de
partment commander for Maine, G.. A.
r., it is hoped by all that he will b
able to attend the National encamp-
nient at Buffalo. for which place tn
party from Maine will leave, Saturday
August 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Itching Piles Cured.

without pain or detention from bust
ness, with the new remedy Neurotic
pile Ointment. 1t not only Immediately
relieves but permanently cures piles,
Hundreds of testimonials from grateful
sufferers whom we have cured. SEND ~
cents for a large box. postage paid ahd
sealed. Our physician. an eminent spec
iaiist on piles. answers all inquiries cheer
fully. Everything confidential ana az
correspondence sealed. Write detals 81
yo,lr case at once to the Eeurotic Co..
Burlington. Vt.
Chas. Ward & Co.. druggist, Gardner
has the remedy In stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Governor Powers and Mrs. Powers,
and son, who has been with them dur
ing the past week, drove to Winthrop
Friday morning, to take the 12.f0 tram
from there to connect with the after
noon train for Houlton. They drove
across behind one of stilkey & SON
handsome pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Addie oldham who has return
ed from six weeks stay in White
field, has been spending few days
with Miss Lucy Howes. She has gone
to Lewiston for a three weeks visit
with her aunt, Mrs. b. c. Foster for
merly of this city. where she will at
tend the Maine State fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Dr. L. G. Briggs left for Portland,
Friday, called by the dangerous illness
of his brother, W. A Briggs, who is
suffering from pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Matthew Boiler left, Friday morn
ing. for Presque Isle for an extended
visit He was accompanied as Tar as
Bangor by his daughter. Mrs. George
Houlehan of Washington, D. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Charles Brown, formerly clerk for J..
f. Young of this city, now running u
drug store of his own in Bangor, was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Mr. A. W. Whitney was in town on
Boston He returns to Old Orchard,
where his family is spending the sum-
mcr at the Fiske House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Col. George l.. Thompson of the Gov
ernor's staff and Mrs. Thompson, re-
turned to Brunswick after visit with
DR.. and Mrs w. l.. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Linton II. Kennison of Watcrvile,
and Mr.. Everett Warren of Benton,
have been making a visit with their
friend, w. II. Howes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
1ails Aeuaebse Jomraai.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Don't forget to order the daily
journal sent you while away ON
your vacation. 1t costs only Ii
cents IL week and In worth dollars
to you some days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Fannie Trotter of Boston, is
making a months visit with her
mother on Arsenal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

a party consisting of Councillor Mayo
and Mrs. Mayo, Hon. and Mrs. +. M.
Simpson, Mrs. Oramandel Smith, ana
Councillor spofford drove to Togus-
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Togus Concerts.

The following are the programmes Of
Sunday afternoon:
March, Gen. Marshall A. Brown"
Theme
Overture. Raymond, " Thomas
Piccolo solo, Selected
Mr.. Hedemark.
Grand fantasia from Grown Diamonds,
Auber
Waltzcs. "Chantilly." Wadteutei
Medley "On broadway" Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Nellie Clark Will leave, this
morning, for her home in Wiscasset
for vacation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Edith Fuller will sing a solo
after the prayer at the service at the
Green Street Methodist church, Sun
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Saturday Special Sales.

Hill & Locke continue to supply fine
bananas for Saturday sale. Their
low prices enables them to purchase in
large quantities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

f. l.. Weber is one of the fortunate
ones who obtains some fresh native
sweet corn every day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Mrs. e. G. Morse will so to Farming
ton, this morning, for two or three
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Mrs. w. ID. Stinson and children.
who have been at Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee for several weeks, have returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Mrs. w. II. Gannett and daughter
Florence. went to Sedgwick. Friday.
for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

e. Il. Bentley of Owasso, Mich, has
returned home, after n visit with C. Q.
Tibbetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Emma Flynt of Dexter, is visit
ing her brother, Mr.. Furber Flynt on
Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Edith Shea of Lewiston, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Arthur Tetrault on
Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Miss Julia Berry will go to Southport,
today, for a few days. From there she
will so to Steuben for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
1897 CAMP MEETING
Oresd. en- CamprrOund, Richmond, Me

Thirtieth annual meeting of the kenne-
bee Valley Camumeeting Association VIII
be held on their grounds, beginning Au-
gust 18th. ana continuing until August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

John Shea of Lewiston, has returned
home after a few days visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
HEIGHT OF THE SEASON
EXCURSION T +"
WHITE MOUNTAINS.

Special train as follows:
LEAVE Waterville, 715 A. NJ, Wins
low, i.l9 A. NJ, Vassalboro. 40 \. NJ.
riverside, 7.35 A. M. Augusta, 80 \. NJ.
m,ailowell, I.55 A. M, Gardiner. a.05 a.
NJ a., South Gardiner. s13 a. NJ, iares,
wv Dresden, SO A. NJ. fare, Sl.ao; lee
pore. IN A. NJ, fare. sl.9o: Richmond. SIG
a. NJ. fare. $l.S5; Harwards. $50 a. M,
sare M.so; Bowdoinhan, S.4l A. NJ, fare,
si;N, Fabyans, arrive. LEO p. NJ.
returning leave Fabyans 2.30 p. NJ, ar
rxlng, Waterville $50 +. NJ
rms Is an exceptional opportunity for
snap shot artists. Don't fail TO so.
GEO. F. EVANS. General Manager.
+. E. BOOTHBY. G. P. & T. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

Only one more opportunity for OBJ
tanning that fine glycerine soap. said
to be equal to Pears. for s cents per
cake. at G. K. Partridge's, opposite the
postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

cake, at 4. *. Partridge's, opposite the
postoffice
A neat and pretty decorated bowl
will be sold by Swift & Turner for only
4 cents each, today. Also a good four
quart sprinkler for II cents. Not large
articles. but it means a large per cens
saved on the investment.
There will be let down for few
days and your only solace may be to
chew. 1t is safe to chew pepsin gum,
f. G.. Kinsman & Co sympathize with
the multitude and offer their regular 5
cent packages at half price, 9 fer :
cents.
Buckley & Goodrichs linen suits that
have sold for $3.50 will now be sold a..
sos. Only think about half price
They also offer ladies' Isle hose. plain
and drop stitch, 40 gauge, for only %
cents per pair. This is a special bar
gain for today only
Doubtful if Russell & Weston ever
offered such a bargain as they do to-
day. For a fact they will close theii
$3.50, sl25 and 81 ladies' shirt waists
out at only SO cents each. 1t will be
grab for choice. If small, another bar
gain should not be overlooked. Two
nice Turkish towels for 10 cents, yes,
only 10 cents per pair
When Miss Clara A. Libby placed
boys hose in her stock. to introduce
them, she made special sale at an
exceedingly low figure. All disap-
peared, as did another new lot, and
yet they call for them. SO to please
the mothers she makes another sale u
the Ipswich fast black. seamless, ribbed
hose at 10 cents per pair, really an un-
heard of price, so to speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
The MAIZE CrNTnAL RAILROAD

will sell excursion tickets at the usual
low rates fer the round trip. rs follows;
Portland, 500; Yarmouth. $i@; Free
port, $l.25 BATH. BfHnswick and Tops
ham. iac.; Rowaoinham, 65c.; liarwards
Road, Soc; Richmond, 5Uc.; iccboro, Zoe. (;
Sonth Gardner. S5c. Gardiner. soc: Hal
lowell, G3e.: Augusta, Zoe; Riverside, $l.O0:
Vassalboro, Wiaslow. WaterVille, Fairfield
and Benton SIS. Oakland, $50; SHOW
hogan. A.75; Li&lon Fails. $l.25 Lisbon
and Lewiston, $L5o; Pennington, 500.
ular Trains. Night trains Nos. and Il
viii aIso stop for passengers during the
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Pattern Table Cloths

Bates goods. the best in the marke;
Fast color.
About ~ yard lengths. worth $1.00.
7Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Ribbons

All the wide Fancy Taffeta Ribbons
we nave to be closed at half price.
Goods worth soc,
pic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Spool Silk

Slightly out of order IN colors, worth
Zoe per spool. at
SC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14
Wash Silk Waists

Only few of the s275 and Sc 25 left
now. Your choice
$l.S8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-14

In TO yards lengths, fine silk and
Wool Novelties. 4a inches wide. regular
SIS value,
G0c
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29
East Durham. N, c.,
Oct. 20, 81.
Resolutions of Appreciation

The Baptist Church of Christ
assembled III Conference this
October the seventeenth, eight.
teen hundred and ninety seven
desires to express to its beloved
former pastor, DR.. Calvin S.
Blackwell, its appreciation Of
his faithful services for the six
years he labored SO zealously in
Elizabeth City, and extends its
prayers for Gods blessing to rest
upon him III his new work
Tho it was with the deepest re-
gret he was given Up, the church
feels that it made a sacrifice i'll
favor of the Baptist Young PEG
pies Union, and feels assured
that that work will go forward
with new life and vigor. The
churches loss is the Union S
gain-the right man is i'll the
right place. May there be an
interchange of prayer for guild
ance aud blessings to us both.
y. H. BRIGGS, JR.,
". N. GREGORY, Com.
II. 7. AYDLETT,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29
The Life Saving Service.

The past week has been eX-
ceptionally hard Oh the noble
men engaged i'll the life saving
service all along the coast, and
the TACT brings to mind the toll
and hardships which they have
to encounter i'll stormy seasons
especially. Though poorly paid
the men of this service render
valuable service to the country,
many CT their acts in their en>
deavor to save life and property
approaching that of real heroism
in fact they have performed
many acts which none but
heroes dare undertake.
During the past year the life
savers saved 3,6o7 lives and
property valued at S5,1oS,805
in the case of documented YES
sells, and o95 lives and porperty
valued at $50 ESQ i'll the case of
undocumented craft. This great
work of Salvage was accomplish
ed at a total net expenditure OF
OF SI,475, o45.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29


Barley. editor OF the B55lsra5
Rfc0rdtr, lecture Oh Christian
Education on Wednesday night
but the weather would not p r
nit.
The next session Of the Asso>
ciatiou will meet with the Sound
Side churcll III Tyrrell county.
on Tuesday after the third Sun
day IL May. 1898.
DISCIPULOUS.
Shiloh, n c..
Oct p. q.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29
Croup Quickly CuFed

MOUNTAIN GLEN, Ark.-Our
children were suffering with
croup when we received bottle
of Cham berlains Cough Remedy.
It afforded almost instant relief
+. A. THORNTON. This celebrate
ed remedy is for sale by w. w.
Griggs & Son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29
Gid Times Among the Cha.ches.

The church at Knobs Creek
Pasquotank County, N. c.. wa.
a branch of the church in Cam.
den. The meeting house al
which this church assemblies, is
within two miles of Elizabeth
City, the metropolis Of Pasquo
tank. Several of the members
who belonged to this church
We're baptized a good many
years ago, and continued mem
bers Of the church III Camden
until about the year Izo0, when
they were Constituted into a
church. The gospel was first
preached IN this neiphhorhood
by the Baptist5 about 1z6Y.
Elders Burgess, Abbot and
Gamewell, were some q the
hrst ministers WHO preached
here. Elder Burkitt used to
attend them very frequently, in
177I and i'll I772. There were
two brethren III the ministry
viz Smitllson ana jennings. in
this branch Of the church, who
used to exercise their gifts III
public; but ti.cy never became
very popular. This church has
never increased much s?ncc its.
constitution They only con
tain, according to accounts re-
turned to the last Association,
about q members. They have
no settled pastor at present.
They are attended by travelling
ministers, and Elder Etlleridge
usually administers the ordi-
nances to them. There are
some very respectable members
IN this little church. Bailey
Jackson, Esq, one of their mem
bers, has been & member Of the
General Assem- bly, for that
county several years. From
their last account we hope re-
Vlval is taking place i'll his
church."
I have copied the above from
an old church history Of the
Kehukee Baptist Association.
written by Elders Burkitt and
Read, in the Seventeenth Cen
fury, and send it TO you because
Of its age and its connection
with my old home church. I
believe the church at Knobs
Creek moved into Elizabeth
City, and after the split between
the mission and mission
spirits in the brother hood, we
had left, the church in Eliza
beth City, which continues to
live, grow and spread the truth
as Christ commanded. This
old history gives some Interests
ing notes about Camden CHURCH,
SaWyer's Creek church, tn
at YcopiE, and others,
which are more interesting to
me, of course, than they would
be to many others, because ! am
fond of looking over the rel g.
ious doings of the people who
lived in my old home section.
more than one hundred years
ago.
O c HORTON.
East Durham. N, c.,
Oct. 20, 81.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-29
The Storm at Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va. October y. -
The heavy northeastel developed
early last night a full hedscd
hurricane. which has howcyci
done less damays t. shipping
than w2s threat ned. In tbs
city the damage vas DOT grca,,
notwithstanding the high tides
that interrupted street car traffic
and injured goods stored on los
WharVes. The water got into the
lime house ofGamaHc \ Walker,
Plume Stlcct, at I o'clock this
morning and started a fire among
several barrels .: lime and a
serious Contlagration was mar
rowly averted. The Stalks
Warehouse, BranbIet0n ware,
fire started among lime No
one could reach the fire alarm
box Oh account Of the water,
SO an mproyised fire brigade
was formed, who after a hard
fight extinguished the flames.
Two men met death by cleo,
tricity during the storm. Claud
Young, colored, employed by
9. S. Briggs, was handling a
telephone in the Office. The
wires must have crossed with
live wire, for when Young
grasped the lever, thus forming
a circuit, he dropped to the floor
dead. Another negro named
Hearn was at Queen and Smith
streets and saw a parted wire
in the street. He thought it
with his rioht hand when 7 TOO
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