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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

AS reported in the Journal of Mon
day, Mr. Durham has purchased the
furnishing goods department OF the
Moody Dry Goods Co. Mr.. Durham
will take possession of the store now
occupied by Mr. Moody, about March 1,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Washburn of
Bingham, were here. Monday. as
guests of Landlord Washburn of the
SkoWhegan House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Berry: reading Miss Emery: violin
solo, Miss Bradbury: song; reading. Mr..
Robbins; piano solo. Miss Phil Towns;
song. Mr. Towne; selection. Utopiah
Quartet; Graphopone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Apply one now: you'll feel stronger
and happier tomorrow. Hop Piasters
for Aching Muscles. Backs. Kidneys
and Lungs, rheumatism, Crick ana al
bodily ailments. All reliable orus
stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Mabel Foster. who has been
spending several days with friends in
town, returned, Monday. to her home
in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

: News has beensreceived at Halifax,
n. s.. of the wreck at Trinidad of the
Lunenburg schooner Molega. She is
total loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

There was a special meeting of tn
Past and Present Club with Mrs. Free
land, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

J. o. Haines left. Monday. for Bos-
ton. where he shipped three horses, two
of them being a matched pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

DR.. Henry Reny of Biddeford, wa:
the guest. Sunday and yesterday, o
his nephew, Alderman Reny of thi.
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

B. Fl. Mitchell of this city, who for
the past two years has been agent of
the Estey Organ Co. for this section.
has been promoted to be manager of
the conpany's business in this State
of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Lille Hodgdon. a waiter at the
COburn, passed Sunday at her home In
Bucksport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mrs. LCttie Baker of Boston, is visit
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The trustees and directors of thu
Good Win Home Association were en-
tertained at dinner at the Bay View
Saturday. by e. p. Mayo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

William Barbeau is here from Port
land, called by the death of his mother
Mrs. Charles Barbeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Uncle" Harlow Biglow. the oldes
man In town. is now confined to the
house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

A Junior Christian Endeavor Society
has been formed at the First Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The rain worked very disastrously
for the ice crop, but the change in the
weather for the cold, yesterday after
noon and last night, made lots of peo-
pie wear expansive smiles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
WaterviIle Advertisements.
DRESSMAKING.

Miss Eunice j. Bartlett has opened
dressmaking rooms in Rogers block. cor
ner of Main and Temple streets, on the
& Son, insurance agents. Miss Bartlett
solcits. a reasonable share of patronage
and will guarantee her work. oct10,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

George Webb left. Saturday after
noon. for Moosehead Lake, where he
S interested in numbering operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Asher Getchell of Calais, has been
visiting his brother, Fred Getchell
Colby '9S, for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

this town. now residing in Boston, was
here, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Belle Harper, who has been en-
ployed in the millinery establishment,
of Mrs. l.. Atwood for several months
left town. Saturday. for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The second number of the Coburn
Clarion. published by the students of
the Coburn Classical institute. is out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Edith b. Hanson returned, yes
terday. from SkOwhegan, where she
passed Sunday with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

There is to be a meeting of the &c
T." Club at Soper's hall. this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Not Rare in Winslow.

A very pleasant entertainment was
held at the Hollingsworth and Whit
ney school house in Winslow. on Sat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mrs. Carrie Chase of Augusta, passed
Sunday in town the guest of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Emma Holbrook of Starks, was
here, Monday, for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

J. b. Morrison was here from Au-
burn, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Ethel Upper of Waterville. was
in town, over Sunday, the guest CT
Miss Nora Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

C. w. Grover passed Sunday with
friends in Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
OAKLAND.

Miss S. J. Hallett of Waterville. spent
Sunday at her home in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Hon. J. E. Ladd has been elected
president of the Oak Grove Cemetery
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Horace Purinton Will build three
houses on Mckinley court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The Book Tasters met with Mrs
Taskey, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Il. A. Hilton of Norrigewock, was il
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mrs. Charles Stone is ill at her home
at Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

There was rehearsal of the festiva
chorus at the Congregational Vestry
last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Sheriff E. p. Viles went to Pittstield
Monday, on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

There was a special communication
of Waterville Lodge, F. and A. NJ, las
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Kate Bradbury is visiting al
Benton Falls. ------ b.. --.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Fred Drake has been acting as clerk at
Cusick & Lincoln's shoe store during the
sickness OF w. A. Purnell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Lawrence p. Brown of Portland, wa,
in the city, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
SKOWHEGAN.

Miss Pearl Curtis left, Monday, for
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The annual convention of the Relief
Corps of Maine will meet in this city
some time in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Gardiner Advertisements.
WHO

hath sore feet Who hath poor wearing Shoes Who hath
find fault with your footwear IT'S he who goeh where cheap
goods sold and make themselves think they get
ting their moneys WORTH but always find they made mistake
If you go NEWBERTS IFS Water ST., Gardiner you will
get your moneys worth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The ladies of the Universalist church
will entertain in royal manner
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
GARDINER.

j. G. Lehman was here from Saco yes
terlay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

HOODS PILLS are easy to take'
easy to operate. Cure indigestion,
biliousness. CSC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Willie Clough was confined to the
house, Saturday, by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
10 T,

A gold stick pin containing severa
moonstones. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving the same with Sta
ton Agent Murphy of the Maine Central
jan13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Jim. the Penman." has been booked
for Jan. 2S at the johnson Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Miss Georgia Burnham is confined t.
her home at Farmingdale by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mrs. William Brann left, yesterday
for Springfield. Mass. where she will
make a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
9aily $eunehee yu,1rual.
WATERVILLE.

Carl Herrick, Colby '9S. has returned
to his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mrs. w. NJ. Webster is in Portland
called there by the illness of her brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

DR.. F. w. Rafter went to Damariscotta
Monday, to attend the wedding of his
brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The Clothing Club will meet with
Mrs. Henry harrington, at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Wallace A. Purnell is confined to his
home, on Brunswick avenue, by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Johnsons Anodyle Linilnent

originated in 1870 by the late DR. A. Johnson good old
Family Physician for in his private practice to relieve
pain and form inflammation Every Mother have
in the house Dropped sugar suffering children take
Book Treatment of
Desos and DIi Price
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
AttentIoa Alliance.

The ARDMoREITE is requested
by W. II. Moran, president of
the Indian Territory Farmers
Alliance, to ask all members of
that organization TO meet with
the farmers convention in Ard
more next Tuesday, for the
purpose of taking the necessary
steps To protect their interests.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

The spot which lately has
created so much stir in astron-
omical circles, and can now be
readily seen any clear day
with the naked eye through a
smoked glass, has the appear
ance In size of an ordinary star
on the disc of the sun, but is
claimed by those who have
made the calculation to be
about 11S, miles in diameter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
PURELY Personal.
Prominent Gosrs end Corners as Caught
ON the winR b. the Reporter
for the Ardm0reIte.

II. S. Suggs of Berwyn is in
the city.
George Langran returned
from a trip down the road to-
day.
Grove +. Chase, permit col
lector for P.ckens county, Is IN
the city.
Walker Martin of Dmwood
was among the throng who
heard the speaking today.
Will Wilson. a Gainesville
typo, Is circulating among old
acquaintance in the summit
city.
Mrs. Averyt and mother. the
sister and mother of Mrs. Judge
Law, left today for their home
at Purcell.
y. u. GutellinS of Dallas.
Texas, representing the Poteau
Coal Mines Of the Indian Terri
tory, was q pleasant caller at
the ARDMoREITE Office today.
W. \. Dashiell. travelling
passenger agent for the Texas
X Pacific railway, with head
quarters at Dallas, Texas. after
a short stay in our city, went
north on the midday train.
J. ID. Bennett and W. y.
Grisham, two prominent Gra-
ham men, came in Tuesday and
showed their excellent judg-
ment by voluntary Subscription
to the AEDMoREITE.
Our old friend. G.. =. Noting
ham, of Fox, was a pleasant
caller at the ARDMoREIrE head
quarters Monday. and showed
his appreciation of our efforts
by renewing his allegiance To
the WEEKLY ARDMoREITE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Double case gold watch and
heavy cham, with both ends of
chain in ring Of watch. Watch
vas once n key winder but has
been changed TO a stem winder.
On the outside of lid has X. M.
+. within a circle. VIII pay SO
on receipt of watch and chain.
Lost on Thursday between Hol-
der and Marietta.
S-tf w. c. EvERHEART.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
c. r. FRENSLEY, RECEIVER.


NoAAGC-
Ardmore, /. T., Jan. ,. 90.
This i 10 certify that on the
list day Of December, 1896, the
Ardmoreite Publishing Co. exc
ctlted a mortgage 10 the West
ern Newspaper Union of Wich.
lta, Mas, upon the name. good
will, subscription. notes and ae-
counts OF the ARDNOREITE. This
mortgage was afterward trans
ferred 10 Douglas < Cearnal
and they then became the own
ers OF the notes, accounts, name
and good Will Of the ARDMoRE-
IrE. tURMAN a HERBERT,
Attorneys for Western News
per Union.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
THE CONVENTION.
The Courthouse damned with ArrIcui-
turIsts, Whose Only Mission Was
Protection Of Their Rights.

1t was just LAS p. m. when
Capt. John l.. Gait, chairman
of the committee calling the
farmers convention, ascended
to the judges rostrum in the
Cnitkd States court room and
called to order one IF the most
representative meetings of the
agricultural class ever assem-
bled in the territory. After
reading the call as published
heretofore, which fully explain
eel the object of the meeting,
he asked the convention to Sc
lect a chairman. Mr.. :. II.
Tolbert of Mannsville was
unanimously elected chairman,
after Capt. j. l.. Gait had de-
clined. Mr.. Tolbert on assum-
ing the chair reviewed in Il
lengthy speech conditions past
and present in the territory,
and quoted extensively from
the treaty aS i affected the
farming interests and advised
that it was highly important
that immediate steps be taken
to protect the lease holders in
terests. He very clearly de
fined the status of the farmer,
how he came here and under
what status he has remained.
After the presidents address
W. II. Moran nominated c. p.
Nottingham aS secretary, and
he was unanimously elected.
The chair stated that the first
order of business should be the
appointment of committee on
resolutions, and on motion
named the following: W. II.
Moran, chairman; J. VI. Green,
\. j. Milbmn, y. J. Cordell,
Ed Davis.
The committee retired, and
by request of the house Hon.
II. NJ. Furman addressed the
meeting. Mr.. Furman deliver
ed one of his characteristic
speeches. which was literally
applauded. Following this adj
dress, W. y. Ledbetter was
called on and briefly stated his
objections To the treaty, HIS
remarks were we'll received and
generously applauded.
Lou Welden, farmer, also
spoke on the same general lines
and Twas cheered TO the echo.
The sentiment of the meeting
crystallized around around the
suggestion of W. y. Ledbetter
to send a farmer to Washing
TIM, and by Il unanimous vote
the chairman, Mr.. Tolbe"t, was
( honored by being elected dele
gate to represent the farmers of
the Chickasaw nation before
the Fifty-fourth codgress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Ladies' vests, wool and cot
ton; ;ehlldren's union suits, wool
and cotton; ladies' union suits.
wool and cotton Just received
at ID. Head < Son.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve ia an
antiseptic, soothing and healing an
plication for burns. scalds. cuts.
bruises, etc, and cures piles like
magic. IL instantly stops pain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Burnitt painted the handsome
signs on the front of the ARD
MoREITE office. That he Is an
expert in that line Is proven by
his handiwork on the AKDMoRE-
TIE windows.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Car load of Hannibal High
Patent Flour just received at
the Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Parties indebted To VIM. Fei-
ker by note or account are mg-
emily requested To call and set
tie at once. If not, | will be
duty bound To- list all in arrear.
So call at once. mean huSi-
ness. &. II. FRENsLEY.
l2tf Receiver.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

The body of William Hagger-
", the engineer who was killed
in the wreck at Haslett last Sat
urday morning, arrived here
Saturday night at 3 o'clock,
and was taken to the undertak-
ing establishment of J. j. Rack
ley, where twas embalmed and
prepared for shipment to Den
yer, Col, where it will be in
TERED. The body was placed
in a nice. fine metallic ease and
shipped on the IL o'clock Santa
Fe train Sunday night. The
remains were accompanied by
his wife.-Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Two things You can depend
on-the ARDMOREITE and Bur
nitt's signs. For the latter see
his latest OH the ARDMoREiTE
windows. two doors west of the
First National Bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
Putty-ReaRan.

Ed Putty and Miss Lula Lee
Reagan were married Sunday
afternoon at the residence OF
George Culp on Lindsay ave
nue.. Rev. Splawn performing
the ceremony. The affair
smacks of the romantic, mas
much as the young people met
with parental objection and
eloped from East Gainesville TO
the place of the marriage.-Hes-
perian.
The above contracting par
ties are well known to many oi
our people in Ardmore. Espe-
cially is this so of Miss Lula,
having been in Ardmore on
several occasions, visiting hel
sister, Mrs. b. \. Mason.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Blank mortgages for sale at this
Office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

George Brassfeld, who has
been confined in the bastile for
some time, charged with intro
ducing liquor, was released to-
day, bond having been furnish
ed in his ease.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Cheapest Groceries in town at
the Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Hannibal High Patent Flour
the hest on earth at the Star
Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Yes, to those who pay their
debts. To others, NO.
lift WILL PYRATT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12
Chinese Lilies.

| have a lot of Chinese lily
bulbs which | will sell at %
cents each. HoNG LEE,
at Chinese Laundry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

The new officers of the Chris
tian Missionary Society of the
Territory for the current year
are as follows: :. b. Dawes,
Muskogee, president; W. =.
Ambrose, South McAlester.
vice president; 5. +. Kennedy.
Chickasha, corresponding Sec
retary; Nolney Johnson, Ard
more, superintendent of Chris
tian Endeavor work; NJ. Crutch-
er, Purcell, superintendent of
Sunday school work; Rev. A..
G.. Clark, MuSkogee, general
evangelist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Last night was installation
night at the Odd Fellows meet
ing. \ large attendance greet
ed the newly installed officers
of this fraternal organization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

Deputy \. :. Pulliam came
in today with three colorcd
prisoners from the Ran neigh
borhood. Their names are Joe
Douglas, Jordan Cherry and
Will Cherry, and they are
charged with disturbing the
peace, There is a host of wit
neSScs here 10 assist in their
prosecution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

When bilious or ecStive. ecura
Cascaret. candy cathartic. at e
guaranteed. Zoe. 2jc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-12

cars- Avenue. one block east from depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-22

THE SUBSTANTIAL KRIS KRINGLE.
that loads you down with the choicest
of good things for your Christmas feast
is generally the master of the house. who
knows where to buy his supply of Christ
mas goods to make the dinner a memo
rable one. We have the best spices, raj
sins, nuts. canned goods. teas. coffees,
chocolate and Fruits and everything nee
essary to make the meal a success at all
times We carry the largest assortment
of choice candy in the city.
-
HILL e. LOCKE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-22
DAILY KENNEBEC WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER o. 1897

these two items is something immense
and with many farmers represents little
less than the total income of the farm.
! Could one-naf. even, of this sum be
saved by home production it would mean
wealth to the farmers of Maine
The experience of the ages has taught
us that, aside from exceptional localities.
| every system OF successful agriculture
| must rest upon the solid and substantial
basis of stock husbandry.
Virgin soils. so called, may for a series
of years Withstand the drain of produc-
| ing crops to be sold from the farm but
| the limit is reached at last nature calls
halt and fertilization must be resorted
to. The purchase of commercial fertilizers
as partial aid may be allowable in a
business point of view. but as a reliance
| for crop production will in the end prove
disastrous
A resort to some system of stool. hts
bandry IS the only resource and the only
means of agricultural salvation
The broad and fertile fields of Aroos-
took may continue to raise vast quanti-
ties of potatoes for the starch factories
and Tor the markets. the farms of CEN
trail and southern Maine may produce
pfontabe crops of sweet corn for the
canning factories. and all over the
rugged hills of--our State extensive or
chards may be white with their wealth
of bloom in spring time and loaded with
rich and abundant fruit in autumn, vet
this can only be successfully done in the
future by combining with these several
industries some kind of stock husbandry
from which to draw the elements of fer
tiliZation for our farms
For years the immense cattle ranges of
the West have rendered beef raising as a
business in Maine practically impossible.