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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
st Auqustine's.

At ST. Augustine's. Rev. FIR. Hamel
pastor. the following services were held
Sunday: First mass and Holy Commun-
ion at 6 A. NJ; second mass at A. NJ.
organist. Sister ST. Barthelemy. singing
under the direction of Rev. Sister St.
Helene.
Chant De Noel Ala basse Messe.
"Chant DIES bergers.
LES anges dams nos campagnes.
Offertoire-'il est he Jesus notre frere.
Eleyation-"Plus d'ombres votci la lu-
MERE.
Claude Virgo glorosa.
Third mass was 10 A. NJ. organist Mrs
Dr. Clemeni. singing under direction OF
Mr.. Edmond Doyon.
The decoration of the altar was under
the charge of Sister Resurrection and
were worthy of the feasts of the t'rsulint
sisters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Universalist Church

The text of Rev c. A. Hayden at the
Universalist church was Luke II. XVI :
and the central thought of his sermon
was the child in the oXen's crib. in II
common stable. becomes the conquertr
of the nations and kingdoms of the
earth. That child had the key to all
human hearts. A child leads the world
through love.
In the evening there was Sunday
school concert
The church was made especially at
tractiVe for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Congregational Church.

Rev. Mr.. Williamson took for his
text John, xii:34. WHO is this son of
MANI" and Matthew xvi:16, 1.-The Christ
the son of the living God"
Christ proves his claim to reveal God
by the inexhaustible wealth, beauty.
and sublimity of the moral ideal, which
he holds before men and mankind.
This ideal transcends that of all the
teachers of the race. and shows itself
capable of a universal and endless
adaptability to the needs of men, in
time and eternity
The following was the order of the
service:
Organ Voluntary.
DoXology.
Lords Prayer
Gloria in EXalses.
Apostles Greed.
Responsive Reading.
Gloria Patri.
Anthem, Hank, the Heavenly Angels
Sing. p. A. Schneider
Scripture Lesson.
Prayer.
Response, Holy Holy. Holy, Barnby
Ofertory. prince of Peace" solo by Miss
York. with violin obligato by Miss Bow
man.
Hymn No. 10.
Sermon.
Prayer.
Hymn No. -.
Benediction.
Postlude.
The choir is composed of Miss Belle
Smith, soprano. MIS-. Marcia York, con-
tralto. Blaine Owen. tenor. A. A. Clark,
basso and chorister, Miss Maude San
born, orsanist, and Miss Bowman, vio
linist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
Recognition Of Anniversary at the
Churches, Sunday.
Beautiful Decorations and Especial Musica,
Features lend Attractivenes..

In all the churches, Sunday. there
was in some part of the services a
recognition of the Christmas occasion.
The texts from which the pastors spoke
were chosen with view to their
appropriateness to the anniversary of
the birth of our Saviour.
The attendances at the services
throughout the city was very large and
in several of the churches quite
elaborate decorations and musical pro-
grammes lent additional interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
St. Mary's Church.

The first Mass at st. Mary's on Sun
communicates. High Mass was cele-
brated at 10 o'clock and Rev. FIR. Hogan
preached the sermon. Vespers at 7.3O
P. NJ.
The altar was handsomely decorated
and very beautiful effect was pro-
duced by the many wax tapers and the
abundance of floral decorations con-
sisting of potted plants and profu-
sion of cut flowers. On the side of the
Sacred Heart was the emblem of the
crib banked with green.
The TIE Deum was solemnly chanted
at the close of benediction at the eve
ming service.
The musical programme at st. Mary's
was as follows. Miss Julia Buckley. or
ganist:
Voluntary. Organst
What Lovely Infant Can This Be,
Chorus of Children
Stearns Mass in +. consisting of
kyrie,
Gloria,
CredO.
Adeste Fidelis,
Sanctus.
Agnus Del,
Neni Creator.
Angels We Have Heard.
Chorus of Children
The mass will be rendered by the choir
Solos by Miss Gertrude Ryan. Katherine
Cony. Mr.. Thomas Fox, Martin Fox and
Frank Toole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27

A kleptomaniac recently made three
calls at the jewelry store of G. f..
Pinder of Calais. One day woman
purloined from the store a ring which,
apparently did not fit, for she return I'd
the following morning and requested
the privilege of exchanging it. saying
that it had been purchased there by a
friends of hers. Mr.. Pinder. recogniz-
ing the ring. compelled her to leave it
pending an explanation from her
friend" While he was doing this,
however, his lightfingered customer
managed to secure another ring FROM
his stock She then called at Ross
Bros. and. as she wore ring with
the tag still attached. the suspicious of
one Of the firm We're aroused. and he
stepped out and informed Mr.. Pinder
of what he had observed Mr.. Pindsr
then went down to Ross Bros and
CALAMITY escorted the woman back -
his own place of business, where she
obligingly gave up the ring. She then
prevailed on Mr.. Pinder not to intro
duce the police to her under such en-
larrassing circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
It Barnabas Chapel.

At ST. Barnabas chapel there wa!
Christmas and st. Stephens day. The
chapel though simply was prettilA
bration Of Holy Communion at $40 A
Nj. Afternoon service at $50 p. Nj
| Timothy, III, XVI. And withou
controversy great is the mystery o.
Goodness: God was manifest in the
flesh" Christmas hymns were sung. /,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Methodist Church.

Rev. c. S. Cummings pastor of the
Green Street Methodist church. took for
his text blessed is that nation whose
God is the Lord
The theme was, what this generation
owes to Jesus. the Christ.
The hymns and anthems were
season.
The hymns We're Joy to the World:
"Hark, What Means These Heavenly
Voices? Il Love to Tell the Story"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
MlCHeAL KELLEY FOUND DEAD.
Died Of Apopley. Friday Night, at the Home
OF Matthew O'Hara.

Conner j. F. Bean was called to the
house occupied by Matthew O'Hara.
at IS State street, to view the remains
of Michael Kelley. who had been found
dead in the house. Mr. Beane at once
responded to the CALL sending for DR..
II. ]. Martin. and after viewing the
rooms of Plummer & Morrill,. DR.. Mar
tin pronounced death due to apoplexy,
Michael Kelley was man AZ years
of age a native of Lewiston. although
for the past 16 years he had resided
in Augusta. being employed as mule
spinner in the cotton mill.
Friday evening, he went to the home
of Matthew O'Hara to pass the even
ing. When it came time to go to bed
he remained. Mrs. OHara making up
bed in a large chair before the fire
for him.
When Mrs. OHara arose in the
morning about . o'clock. she found
Kelley dead, lying upon the floor.
DR.. La France was called and he said
| that the man had been dead three or
four hours.
Kelley was unmarried. Undertaken
Vaughan arrived from Lewiston in the
afternoon and took the body to Lew
iston. where his relatives reside. upon
the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
A Word to Commercial Travellers

And others who travel. being subject to
our changeable climate. Prepare your
selves before going on your journey with
a bottle of Cleveland's Lung Healer. 1t
will cure you of all Throat and Lung
troubles; a sure remedy for acute and
chronic coughs. Jas. f. Devine. 200 Wa
ter Street. has the sole agency for Au-
free. sI.arge size. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Funeral OF the Late John O. Weston.

The funeral of the late John O. Yves
ton was held at the home of his brother
on State street. Sunday afternoon. and
was largely attended. the entire fire
department of which he was member
being present.
Rev. J. NJ. Wyman ofticiated and
singing was furnished by the Baptist
Quartet.
The floral tributes We're beautiful and
profuse, among them being a large
wreath Of pnks and roses from the
fire department bearing the words
Fire Department
EX-Chief Engineer H. r. Iorse,
Chief Kicker. and Assistants PeddeT
and Gay of the department acted as
bearers. Interment was made at
Mount Pleasant cemetery.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Peoples Church.

At the Peoples church. the pastor.
Rev. Mr. Crosby, preached Christmas
sermon, Sunday morning. His text
was Behold | bring We good news
The pastor dwelt upon the theme. why
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27

The first mail route between Boston
and the Kennebec was established just
previous to the Revolutionary War by
Luke Lombard. who carried the mail
on horse back for little while The
first regular mail between Bath and
Portland was carried once a fortnight
Ivy Richard Kimball. who walked
carrying the letters in his pockets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27

we observe Christmas. eloquently and
happily. In the evening there was {.
special service With anthems by the
choir and congregation. appropriate to
the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27


nent strength, capacity and cheerfulness.
1t renders the ordeal Of motherhood abso-
lutely safe and comparatively easy insures
against subsequent relapse and prostration
promotes ample and lealthful nourishment
for the child and endows it with natural
constitutional vigor
For nearly. thirty years DR.. Pierce has been
chief consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute of Buffalo. N. Y Any wo-
man may consult him either personally or by
letter free of charge, and with absolute assurance
of receiving sound, practical advice from the
highest professional authority. BY. enclosing
twenty-one onecent stamps to pay the cost Of
mailing onlr she will receive paper bound copy
Of DR.. Pierce's thousand-page illustrated book,
" The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
or handsome cloth-bound copy. for thirty-ene
stamps.
Mrs. Fred Hunt, Of Burnt Hills. Saratoga Co..
n. ", says: II read about DR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription being so good for woman with
child. 50 ! got two bottles last september, and
When was confined was not sick in any way
did not suffer any pain. and when the child
was born walked into Another room and went
10 bed. never had an after-pain or any other
pain. This is the eighth child and the largest
If them ALL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27

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.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
THINK THIS OVER,

When times are hard man begins cutting
prices to get trade. He usually begins cutting
qualityto get even. In our store nothing has
been cut but the price. The goods are Of the
same quality that has won the reputation that
we enjoy We can show you the best grade Parlor,
Dining Room and Chamber Furniture on the
River; also couches, Morris Chairs, sidehoards,
Hall Trees, Chifoniers, Desks, Reed and Fancy
Chairs, Easels. Screens, Lamps and Shades, Rugs,
Brush and Rubber Mats, Chenille Drapsries, Table
Covers, Lace Curtains, White Iron Beds and Has
socks
F. B. WOOD, 1876 Water St., Ha||owe||, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
First Christian Church.

At the First Christian church there
We're no special Christmas services, but
social services were held in the morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Unitarian Church.

The services at the Unitarian church
were appropriate to the day The church
and the parlors were generously decor
ated with greeneSt of fir. Mr.. Newbert $
sermon dealt with the general theme OF
Christmas; its significance: the story OF
the nativity; and the slow but sure set
ting of history to the music of the song
of the angels.
The musical programme was as fol-
lows:
Carol
Awake. Arise Good Christians.
Fred Schilling
-+' i' Anthem
"Lo God has Come. Battison Haynes
Carol.
The City's Hum. G. X. Fay
Carol.
Come to the Manger Charles T. Gatty
Anthem.
while Shepherds Watched. etc
Joseph Rarnby
Hymn.
at came upon the midnight clear.
That glorious song of old.
From angels bending near the earth.
To touch their harps OF gold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Dyspepsia Isl! sss:'s = sa$ h "a: 4

ders positively cured. Grover Grahams
Dyspepsia Remedy is a specific. One
dose removes all distress, and a perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases is guaranteed. Do not suffer! A
SO cent bottle will convince the most
skepticaL +. G. Kinsman & Co., Drug
gists. Augusta. Me-. dfy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27

Oysters on Half Shell
Cold Roast Turkey. Cranberry Sauce
Cold Chicken
Chick en- Salad Cabbage Salad
Boiled Ham Cold Tongue Celery
Cream Rolls White Bread
Fancy Crackers
Olives Cheese Mixed Pickles
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee Fruit Cigars
After he banquet the proceedings
were under the charge of Sir Knight C.
S. Hichborn. who made bright and
NEST interesting POSTMASTER and he
called upon the following brothers
Rev. c. s. Cummings, Rev. c. A. Hay
den. II. W. Soule. Prof. c.. T.. Cook.
Joseph Williamson, Jr., and Harry Fl.
Stinson. Vocal music was introduced
at various times during the evening
1t was the best. and brightest meeting
the Tub has ever had. and the spe eches
We're all especially good. At the bust
ness meeting the old officers were re-
elected BY acclanatio
The officers are Walter ID. Stinson.
president, Treby Johnson. vice presi-
dent: Fred w. Plaisted. secretary and
treasurer; executive committee. Fred
G. Kinsman. chairman. William II.
Williams. Walter D. Stinson Fred W.
Plaisted and Manning S. Campbell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
Unitarian Sunday School Exercises.

The following Christmas programme
was rendered by the members OF the Uni
tartan Sunday school. and was enjoyed
by large and appreciative audience:
.Haupy Bells of Christmas. School
Carol Brothers. Infant Class
sleep. My Little Jesus. Infant Class
"Welcome, Christmas Children. School
Recitation Marguerite Lowell
Recitation Lillian Stewart
Song. Charlie Stewart
9TH. Coming Day Infant Glass
Recitation. Beth Colder
Recitation Therese Newbert
..'The Shepherds Song School
Benediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-27
TRINITY cARlstmAs CLUB
Held Their Seventh Annual Meeting and Ban.
quet, Sturdy Evening.

Trinity Christmas Club, was held at
Masonic hall, Christmas evening. Near
elaborate banquet. served by the pJpu-
lar caterer Sir Knight Lyman Weaver
aided by a corps of able assistants.
The following menu was fully dis
cuSSed:'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-20

his sword about the victims neck, but at
the last moment the Grand Lama, of his
clemency, stayed the steel and committed
the capital sentence to the torture of the
rack. Mr.. Landor, who suffered terrible in
jures, was at length released and made his
way back 10 India. The Lama, although so
exclusive to Westerners, does not dwell
wholly apart. He is, indeed, kept constant
ly informed of European affairs. The choos-
ing of the Lama, according to some ac-
counts is strangely effected. The Lamas
seek to find successor to the Grand Lama
in child. The child is really selected by
the crafty Lamas, but on the people pious
fraud is practiced. bell used by the Lama
is privately given to the child a play
thing. On the day of the public choice many
unfamiliar bells are laid before the boy, who
is dissatisfied, and at length asks, But
where is my own favorite bell?" The
Lamas bell is produced and welcomed.
Plainly this is the Lamas spiritual sue
cessor. This story may or may not be au-
fhentio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-20

the picter Teller makes em look fine. Ny las
yeah'S shoes had been soaked into shape an
laced with green cotton strings i wore ole
masters white bell-crown beaver hat, an |
carried cane cut from a cherry saplin. 1
felt heap bigger than master, an to take
me down Aunt Sul1ey told me what had to
do afore ! could get to go.
'Fust yoh sweep up de yard rite smart.
den fill up de water bari from de spring, an
dribe de gooses and de goShlins over to de
goose paster, an wash up yoseff in de erik
afo' yoh go to meetin'.
"A blind man preached, I remember. His
name was Bartlett, an he was sot up high
on pulpit made outen a box. Aunt Chloe
was there an told me to say Howdy' to the
70 ks, SO | went an shook hands with every
body When l kim to the preacher l was so
scard fell down and hurt myself an cried,
an could hear the other boys say as they
crowded up:
=" Know he done stole dat shurt from
Mast Campbell.
is dat ar a white boy? Wot sort is
Clark was sold three times, his first mas
ter beng Sam Campbell of Madison conn
ty. Kentucky, who bought him when he
was five years old on a mortgage at Lincoln
county courthouse, Kentucky, from the
sheriff Ben Duncan. The second time he
was sold at Tom Kennedy's plantation in
Carrot county, kentucky, and the third and
last time he was auctioned off at Lancaster,
Carrot county. at the county seat. He was
part of the plantation and was driven In
with lot of horses, cattle and farm imple-
ments. 1t was right after that he ran away.
He started off on horse disguised as a
white man, but he was so ignorant that he
could not read the signposts. He managed
to get to Ohio, and here he must speak for
himself
II love the women of Ohio" he said, rails
ing his right hand solemnly to heaven.
women everywhere have been good to me,
but the women of Ohio carried me to free
dom. The men were afraid of politics. but
the women were afraid of nothing. They
gave me lodging and food and clothing until
l had trnnkloadS to send to poor colored
refugees in Canada. They helped me north
to Boston, and at Cambridge l stopped at
Mrs Safford's who was a good friend to
me and taught me more than any one else.
Mrs. Stowe visited there on purpose to hear
my story. She used to send for me to come
to the parlor and talk with me hours at a
time, and told her all that had ever seen
or done in slavery, even to the bloodhounds
before to run away. They didn't hurt me,
because they are trained to catch niggers,
not to kill them
Clark was born in Madison county, Ken
lucky in 1915. and it must have been a great
delight to the old man to be able, through
contributions, to spend the last years of his
life in his beloved State, for, in spite of rum
ming away from her. he was loyal to her
virtues and free from any malice toward the
institution which compelled him to become
his own bondsman. That he should at last
sleep under her sod free man has the
poetry of compensation in it. He had gone
back there in the old days and stolen his
brothers. bringing them North by the pass
port of his white blood So passes away a
romantic figure on the outposts of time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-20
LAND OF THE GRAsD LAMA.
Most Exclusive PreIate on Earth Is
the Buddhist Pope.
London Daily Mail

Most exclusive of all ''pontiffs' Of the
term is admissible) is the Grand Lama of
Thibet, the pope of Buddhism, who dwells
in the Inaccessible Businesses of Lhassa-
Ground OF God'-on which no Western
man set foot. According to the account of
Main Singh, an Indian pundit LhaSsa oc-
cupies the center of plain surrounded by
barren hills. the passes of which are guard
ed by many forts. To say that this most
sacred city is insanitaTy is to put it in the
same category for holiness and dirt with
Benares. Yet despite it's reputed abomina-
ton, Lhassa by virtue of its being forbid
den has been the object of many futile pill
grimages on the part of the adventurous
and prohibited WeSterner. To the weird
ceremonies and incantations of the place
Buddhists may and do flock freely, but the
Unbcliever who attempts to approach the
city often does so TO his cost. This has been
TIE hard experience of Harry Savage Ian
dor. the special commissioner of the Mail.
who has suffered torture and come very
near to death for his intrepid attempt to
enter the Ground of God" The Grand
Lama told is the patron of extrav
agant and cruel celebrations with which the
Thibetan new year is ushered in, and II
would seem that this holy man is likewise
ready TO give his personal countenance
when wOuld-be intruders on his sacred city
are visited Tor their temerity. Ii was in the
Grand Lamas own presence that Mr.. Lam
dor was all but executed. After torture
with hot irons. which left the artist-explorer
unmoved, il was decided TO behead him.
Several times the cxecutioner brandished
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-20
STAGE FRIGHT.
Theory that the Greater Your Genius
the More You Are Scared.
New York Evening Sun.


ApropOs of the distrust that the most gift
ed are prone to show in their own powers
some one the other evening mentioned one
of the beSt-known public speakers in the
country. who after years of training and
practice, still confesses to at least fifteen
minutes of preliminary stage fright. Some
one else named distinguished divine whose
eloquence has become world wide, but
whose bad quarter of an hour previous to
appearing upon any public occasion knows
no emotional limits. To any friends or men,
bers of his family who may be with him
at such times the experience is most pain
full. With every show of sincerity the di-
vine declares that this time he knows he
will fail, that at last he has come to the
point where it will be impossible for him
for him not to attempt it all. Both family
and friends have by this time become pretty
well seasoned to the ordeal however, as the
same thing is gone over each time, so they
merely do what they can in the way of sup
port and announcement. They know full
well that all the mistrust and unquiet are
nothing more than the characteristics of
genius and that the greater the man the
greater his lack of confidence in himself.
dhat 18th the rule holds good OF women women
by a third member of the com
pany. According to her testimony no less
finished and to all appearances confident an
artist than Emma Games suffers from stage
fright. Her panic is so great that she al
ways takes some intimate sympathetic wom-
upon, the friend remaining with her
In her dressing room. Hours before
II is time Tor ner cue, the prllna donna
is costumed, made up, and ready to step
upon the stage. Nervous to the finger tips
she PAGES her dressing room exctedly and
from time to time assures her friend that
this time she knows she will fail. TO
night is my Waterloo" she says: Tonight
all of the triumphs of years will be undone
oh. know that until now / have succeeded
but there's no longer any doubt about it
this evening I'm going to fail She tries
TO sing. do you hear that?' she says:
voice all gone; can't strike note; can't
even remember the score oh, what a failure
it's going to be-" The friend, having been
through it all so many times before smiles
TRANQUILITY: and now and then offers a .eas-
surfing word And when at last the cali how
knocks. and the prima donna, gathering
herself together. goes upon the sta ye the
audience sees only the composed and grace
ful artist whose repose and confidence are.
to all appearances. invulnerable. But it is
all TO 80 through again the next time she
sings 1t is the penalty she must pay for
being great