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

The returns of bank and trust COM
panies stock show reduction. not. how
ever, in the number of shares owend.
but in some cases valued on lower
basis.
Money at interest and taxable secur-
ties. materials in stock and finished pro-
ducts of manufacturers stock in trade.
logs and lumber. furniture musical in
struments and carriages. all show a mod
crate increase: bicycles show a marked
increase; shipping for the first time in re-
cent years shows an increase of $12o.00O
above the amount returned in 1896.
In the foregoing pages can be found
tables. giving the total amounts as re-
turned. of the several classes of personal
property above mentioned. t'pon the
whole. the exhibit made by the assessors
books for the present year must be very
gratifying to the people of Maine. They
furnish abundant evidence. if evidence is
needed. of the industry. the thrift and
stability of our people.
The following table shows the reca pitu-
lation. by counties. of the values of live
stock. as returned by the different asses
sOrs. and corrected. for the years. 1894.
1895. 1896. 1897:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Daily kennebec 3ournaE.

CARDS OF THANKS. oHrrr.,,
NOWCES. RESOLUTIONS OF =.
sPEcT. ETC. win b charged At the rs,.
OF ten cents per line. No charsss H..
than sevenfy.hve cents.
ALL ADvERT1SIN0 ANNorrNcr
MENTS OF ENTERTAINMENT NJ.
object 10 the raising Of money viii \.
charged at the rate Of fifteen cent? : I,,.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, nevs tor,
Will be excluded from our local colpm,.
except such a. refer to advertiser. occ,.'
plying space In our Advertising colnmn.
ana wal be run under a separate head o,
one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive N.
JOURNAL promptly will confer a f.vo.
BY notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The Journal is pleased to be able TO
announce that there is a prospect that
the Bangs Bros smill in our city, which
was Recently cKsed down. will prob
ably he reopened under the manage.
ment Of Mr.. George H. Bangs. in the
course of a few days. or as soon as ar
rangements which are now under dis
cussion can be completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The Rev. W. F. Livingston is in Bos-
ton for few days. On Friday he will
be present at the unveiling Of the
bronze tablet. which the Daughters Of
the Revolution are to place on the
homestead at Danvers, where General
Putnam was born. Mr. Livingston has
been invited to speak at the dedicatory
exercises in behalf of the descendants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Local Notice.

No one should fai, to att nd the sat
and entertainments at te >opies
church. Thursday and Eric 4 rss
of this week. under the aus. OF '''T
Ladies' Aid Ice cream and ~
be on sale. also many beautifu. u
Giles, suitable for Xmas. The DUH"
Bell Dril'' and other features. Will lur-
nish good entertainment both eVehms.'
Doors open at p. NJ. Single ticAe'"
Is cents: season tickets. 20 cents
dec16dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head of WANTED. FOR SALE, to
LET, LOST. &C.. will be inserted two
tirnes for 25 cents. three times for So
cents and one week for so cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Horses Wanted.

There appears TO be a demand Tor
horses. G. w Bishop of New York, Is
at Lsbhy's Pine Tree" stock farm.
near G. liner. and lesires to purchase
some horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The totals for the years 1894 1856. 1896
and 1897 respectively are: $14.12O $685. sl3.-
2a3 .62S; 81. 1896. 105; $l1, S193l7.
The following table will give a recapitu-
lation of the assessed value of the State
for the years 1894. 95, SO and 81:
Returns Returns Returns Returns
for 1894. for 1895. for 1895. for 1897
An. "a 653 75l SIS ORG 432 $2 4l9 835 $25 CAS- 65S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A new two and half story story
frame house with ell on Bangor street.
with modern improvements, arranged Tor
two families. Also q two and a half sto-
~ frame building, with ell, and double
house lot on School street. nicely ar
ranged. Both pieces of property close to
schoolhouse. within five minutes walk OF
depot and business street. Both Will pc
sold cheap for cash or on easy terms u
purchaser so desires. Apply to Thomas
J. Lynch. nOvlOQtL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

~ is said that an Augusta barber
Wishes to wager that he can walk from
the IHallowell to the Augusta postoffice
in. ~ minutes. He would not want it
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

DR.. A. f. Guptill of this city. has an
important article in this months
Dental Cosmos. that is worthy of much
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A number of desirable residences in
Augusta. Maine. varying in prices from
$3.50 to $780, also several 10 to 10 acre
places in the suburbs of this city: one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston.
Maine. A number Of farms in Kennebec
county. varying in price from $1,000 to
$4,000. Houses and tenements to let. L.
W. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta Me.
jan1,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A few copies of the fine souvenir vo,-
ume of the Lithgow library ana iea~
ing room are offered for sale at ~,
book store of j. Frank Pierce, Ausu''"'
An appropriate holiday present.
dec14tue, thur&sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Marshal Call of Waterville. was
among those in attendance at the supa
rior court, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Attorney General w T. Haines of
Waterville, was in the city on business
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A story and half house with ell and
house Is conveniently arranged and with
In a minutes walk Of the schoolhouse and
street cars and five minutes walk from
depot and business street. Also two
seated carriage and phaeton. Apply TO
Thomas ]. Lynch. noVl0.dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

F. 6. Fassett of the Portland Press
was in the city on business, wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

I have a line Of fancy goous .o
Christmas, including cushions, ooA1.'
center pieces and doilies. Jennie ~
Hinckley, 223 Water street.
IlecSd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

At great bargain. a choice farm in
Liberty. about 100 acres. nearly new
buildings, with about 70 tons of hay in
barn: buildings all painted; barn. 4Ox10o
TT. Best stock farm in this region, well
wooded and numbered. Would sell on
easy terms or exchange for village or city
property Call or address. Fl. Bliss, Jr.,
Washington, Me. aug3l, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

\ Grand Patriarch F. l.. Pond AMI
SilAnd Marshal A. D. Weeks of this
3ffy- will represent the Grand Chapter
az the dedication of the Odd Fellows
han at Waterville. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

-Four first-class violins, two guitars. one
mandolin and case, one clarinet and two
autoharps These goods will be sold
away below cost and very cheap for cash.
Inquire of Thomas Leigh. Jr. Aliens
Block. octlo,dt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Holiday goods at Lottie .. S"'A"
Winthrop court. $4,000
Noy23eod l5timss'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The polo team went to Lewiston upop
the 335 train, Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anxious
women; l have never had a single failure.
no other doctor can say this: longest
cases relieved in two to five days without
fail: no pain. no danger, no interference
with work: by mail, 81; all letters truth
fully answered. DR.. F. M. Tolman CO..
The Captain Chapman farm. situate in
Augusta on the Coombs Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over 100
acres of land; buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

G. c. Sheldon, Esq. made business
trip to Waterville, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The res
idence, "A Green street. of the late Rev.
S. G. Sargent. Inquire Of c. c: Hunt. 40
South Chestnut street. 5une4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Local Matters.


Today Will dawn. ah never more,
Yet tbs not this which makes nc cor --
row; $50 ''i
Well fight its same old battle DER
In getting out of bed Tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
Free Tea Set h ns Sesr as EN-;

press you Is of our exquisite ARABIAN
PERFUME PACKETS to sell among
friends. at 10 cents each; when Sold re-
init us the money Qess express charges)
and we will send you a beautiful decorat-
ed china tea set of IS pieces for your
trouble. full size for family use. Name
nearest express office and address. Ara
bian Perfume Co., Bridgewater. Conn.,
dec16. d6t%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Tenement at q East Crescent street;
six rooms. all in good repair; stable, large
garden and orchard. Apply to William
son & Burleigh, over Granite Bank.
oct7,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Don't forget the concert. Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Desirable piece of improved real estate
in Augusta; well located. and at present
rented for s27 per month. One-half pur-
chase money can remain on mortgage at
per cent. if desired. For terms ana fur-
Their particulars. apply to Williamson d
Burleigh Attorneys, over Granite Bank,
Water street augIGotL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

F. w. Spencer, No. % Winthrop street.
will loan money on any kind of personal
property. decd, dtf*
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, is at ~
Gage street, Augusta, Me. oct25. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The following are the grand totals for
the years 1894 1895. 1896 and 1897. respect
lively: $272s19.3,O. $276. S56.424. $27S.35S. $751;
$2S1. $40. sol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Neat, strong, willing girl desires house
work: can do plain cooking; will work for
$500 per week. 223 Water St, Room 2.
dec10, d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Bicycle riders to know that will store
and clean their wheels, delivering them
in the spring. Whole expense only $1.5O.
F.. /. Clark, Augusta nova, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Union hall has been thoroughly re-
paired and is ready to be let for dances
and other entertainments. Apply to
James w. North, 43 Grove ST., or J. A.
Getchell. Meonian hall. oct19,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A secondhand modern styled. straight
runner, light, double sleigh. Give de-
scription and lowest cash price. Answer
by mail only. D. S., Journal Office.
dec11. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

The travelling public to know that j. V.
Mathews has reopened the Royal Cafe.
las Main street, Waterville, Cup stairs)
where he will be glad to meet his old
friends and any one in want of a good
dinner. noy23 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
New Advertisements To-Day

c. Fl. Mason.
G. W. Bishop.
w. i. Studley
Edith A. Buck
Steamer Lincoln.
observation-disclosures.
Wanted-Situation.
Buckley 4 Goodrich.
Wanted-Young man.
American Clothing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Statesmen to sell cigars. From $50 to $75
per month, and expenses. Experience
unnecessary. F. NJ Donald. Boston.
Mass. dec10. d&wky1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Part of stable recently occupied by Geo.
E. Macomber; modern, roomy and warm;
electric lights and water. Apply on the
premises. So Grove st. oct23.dt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING in the
United States A book of two hundred
pages. containing catalogue of about
are credited by the American Newspaper
Directory December edition for 1880
with having regular issues of 1000 copies
or more. Also separate state maps of
each and every state of the American
Union naming those towns only in which
there are issued newspapers having more
than 1000 circulation. This book ISSUED
December 10, 1890 will be sent. postage
paid to any address. on receipt of one
dollar. Address The Geo. p Rowell Ad-
vertising Co., 10 Spruce ST., New York
dec14.d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
LOST.

Tuesday afternoon. crossing from Ste
vens 4 Billiards. to F. l.. Webbers. IL
pocketbook. Finder will please leave at
r. L. Webber's. decl6d2t%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
TO LET.

Two furnished front rooms connected
First class location. b. +. Smith No. Il
Sewall street. dec22 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Parties with $4,000 to purchase one-half
of good paying business. None but
those meaning business need answer.
Address by letter. Manager. Journal
Office, Augusta, Me.
1ap156tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A representative for a novelty Of high
order, manufactured by a reliable COM
pany Sells to the best people. Lady or
gentleman who can handle workers.
Must be competent. Fountain Bath
Brush Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich
dec11 sat2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

LA GRIPPE CURED IN ONE HOUR
Do not miss this opportunity. Prof.
Smith has taken rooms at No. Il Bridge
street, and is prepared to cure Group in
two to five minutes. all liver and bilious
troubles and chronic catarrf-cured or
no pay. Do not miss seeing him. Con-
sultation free. dec14 d1w*
Pigs butchered; called forand delivered,
for 50 cents upward. by Fred Norcross.
Leave orders at J. E. Fullers, B. c. Rob-
insonS and Geo. Bryant'S. dec10d1ws
PROF. MOSES, clairvoyant and magic
healer; seventh son of the seventh son.
Born with veil. Tells past present and
future to the establishment of all. He
will receive callers from A. NJ. to 10 p
NJ at his rooms at Il Bridge street. Au-
gusta. Me. Terms: Gents, $1.OJ; ladies,
80 cents. dec11 d1wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Table girl at the Cony house. ]. A.
Randall. decl5d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Good house to rent on Chapel street
Furnace. bath room, hot and cold water
in sink. Newly painted and papered. In
quire of NJ. v. B. Chase or c. w. Jones.
mayS diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
FOUND.
WANTED.

A situation in grocery store Have
had about six years experience. Can
give good reference. Address Box ga.
Winthrop, Me. dec16d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Furnished rooms. Table board If de-
sired. Mrs w. F. Walker, No. Flagg
Street place, city. dec1O,dtf
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-17
Four Farms For Sale.

The following detiral 10 Ia ms are for sale
Gail on G 6 Burshsrs. bs1s, Oregon. for
particulars:
1. f6 acres. enc mile w st o. Halsey. in
the D L G Of d w Allineh m, IN Sec IS.
T l3, SRA, w " NJ. 35 &C esa-s cleared
and unde' cultivation, the ret ain Ter beirg
covered with email timber. h.u, :dy Creek
runs through the property. There is a
small orchard. Price $1,000.
?. so scros; u1e mile S OF Brownsville.
10 the d l. C of Samuel johnson, in Sec IL.
r "A. S Rs, w WM. All cleared land
65 acres under cultivation, all fenced, no
bui'ding., Price $500
8. 255 acres. two mi e. s OF B owns-
vile, in Secs Is and -, 7 IL, R3, w w
NJ. 100 scr q are tillabls and the balance
is hest suited 4 n pAs'ursge. IS acres are
under crop. is all feaced, has good SUI.
ply Of water, good buildings aud orchard
Price $3.50.
4. 7S5 acres. Elk miles esst OF Lebanon,
in Secs Is and 16. IL. SRI, w w NJ.
This is very good stock farm. Of which
about 100 acres are tillab'e. It is well
wa'ereG, all forced and has some fair
buildings. Price $500.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-17

John WaDamsker's frat business sue.
cess was as a ready made clothing man.
A brother of Wanamaxer seiates that
John had way of getting Iittls closer
10 the bay seed whn cams to his store
than any salesman they aver employed.
One schems thai worked t. perfecti on
was sery popular wisb Nr Wanamaker
He wore a each coat in those dsvs ard
q the pocks. there would always be q
handful of ches.nuis. When a visitor
fr m the rural districts reqrirsd a.ten-
!, J"hn -aiied Oh him showed hiln
IS anu tsst, muncbmg CheEtnut
IL lime. ant the trade progressed
,shered his customer sume, saying IN a
wpsnionab.e say, Have a chestnut
and then the two nunched together. No
countryman ever visited ths store in
those days and got away without buying
a full suit.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-17
Had Enough of Kansas /.

The following letter created much in.
rerest in the q s land Office 1t was in
answer 10 letter announcing the for.
teiture TO land in Kansas:
"Jobnton City. Tenn, Sept 20, 1897.
Register Uuiied States Land Office, Wa.
Kseney, Ks.-My Dear Sir: Answering
,our favor of the 3rd instant, referring
20 M entry No 1905, under the homt-
stead law, will say that have no cause
70 show within thirty days lnor in thirty
@eeks, nor months even) why my claim
should not be forfeited to said pieces of
and in that arid region, where rains are
as q srce as the proverhial hens teeth
And a. far brtEeen as ANGELS visits;
where yafsr Is more precious tran dia
nonds whess the lean aud hnpgry coy-
pc Dafks - tpa majestic siiepce of the
] p--ly aud unp-oplei prairies; wDere
the festive jack rabbit wanders urmoiest
ed, ior,ilg, mJnarch of all be surveys,
And monrns his lost companions, the
OuHhtU anu cCtttciy "hV btc AOts
Il voluntarily surrender all nv right,
title and interest in said land forever
and irrevoeahle to the eminent domain
of our own 'Uuele Sam Blessed be his
magnapirnous great hesrt Tor that be-
nefcent homestead law that plants the
settler on his lonely claim fo.ty miles
from nowhere and out OF Gods Anow-
ledge. to delye fortune from the bosom
of Mother Earth, to the tune a. billiards.,
cyclones, grasshvppers and cinch bugs,
and after few short and ftlul years,
full OF sorrow and hard work, to seek bis
last and only rest in the bosom OF Moth
or Earth, his only companion In his iso
latlon. congratulate his excellency,
the president, on this magnificent addi-
tion to the public domain. ] thought it
forfeited yesrs ago. l am yours very
truly,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-17
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