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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

culiar and lovely lamps are an extra
addition to this extensive stock, the
TWO. however, do not succeed in hid
ing the beauty of the onyx department
and porcelain clocks. The elegant
watches, chains "Nethersole'' bracelets
and silver novelties are a part of the
whole and are by no means an unim-
portant part. Very much of the money
expended will go into this class of pres
ents which are SO to speak of the inn
perishabde class, whose beauty does not
fade away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

On the little dials at the passenger
station that announce the time OF the
departure of the next trains, there
has been a new slip attached that
shows how late the train is. or if it
is on time. This new arrangement
make it so the letters 20. t. are to
be seen the greater part of the time,
and though they are apparent to all
railroad men and those acquainted
with the railroad systems, it is as
Greek to the average traveller. This
causes the ticket agent to be asked as
many if not more questions than as
though nothing were in the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

IF YOU should visit Russell & Yves
TOMS fur department you would con-
cI,pIa from the numbers purchasing.
that ladies had not lingering doubt
left as to the character of the winter
we are entering upon. Such teeth as
have been shown us must DesonS 70 one
Of the old fashioned fellows whose
tracks were becoming somewhat opilt-
Grated in our memories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Rev. A. F. Hinkley the temperance
evangelist, Will deliver one of his popu-
lar Illustrated lectures at Golden Cross
hall, at o'clock tonight. His subject
is Sketches from Life with song ac-
compartment. At the close of this he
will illustrate fully the blowing up of
the Maine, Maxini's flying gun, Hobson
and his crew leaving the Merrimac.
Spanish cruelties in Cuba, scenes in
terest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
Christmas Suggestions.

In considering the subject of Christmas
presents much depends upon the amount
you have to invest When you step into
X. w. Souie's emporium you can do so
boldly and with confidence, whether the
sum total of your hoard be only 10 cents
or 800. Practical, beautiful presents are
to be found here for all amounts Prob
ably if you make known the fact that you
only desire to leave with him 10 cents, you
VIII not enjoy as long ride on the ete-
Vator, nor be escorted through the laby-
treated politely and can have an oppor-
tunity of being undisturbed in your enjoy
ment of the very many beautiful office
desks, sewing machines. sideooards,
lamps, pictures, fancy baskets. &c, &c.
all on the first floor The Hustler re-
marked. People are buying useful pres
ents, in the walk around, as he pointed
to this and that. elegant Morris chair, or
rocker, stylish brass and iron bed p ,lor
SUIT, couch or stove, as having been sold
and set away for Christmas, the writer
became of his opinion. Really if you en-
ter this immense store and pass through
the six floors all packed full of such Il
vast variety of useful ornamental and
practical articles, you know of your
sist the temptation of buying. The Husr-
Ter made another sage remark, mo house
on the river own their goods as low as
do Who will dispute it? Goods well
bought are half sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

In the police court, Thursday morn
ing. Benjamin Robinson ana Charles
Holmes were sentenced to 80 days each
in the county jail, ON account OF nav
ing been intoxicated upon Augusta S
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

A mair of overshoes, a pair Of rub
hers and a pair of CATERS were stolen
f,o,n the sleigh of an East side man,
Thursday afternoon. The sleign was
at the time in front of Pierce's store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Mr.. Manter, druggist at Readheid,
mast contemplate housekeeping in the
near future. Was in ana pougnt a
large bill of house furnishings of the
Hustler, one day. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

A. NJ. Wight's magnificent store IS
center of attraction this Christmas
time. The window display is of itself
suggestive of the Holiday season and
is a mighty loadstone that draws in
many customer. That popular
.wavecrestWare" has popularplace in
this display and is a seller. Those Pc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Ordinary household accidents have no
,arrors when there's bottle of Dr.
.shanas' Electric Oh in the medicine
chest. Heals burns, cuts. bruises. spfains.
Instant relief.
mon wed fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The Bazaar is a modest store in their
manner of advertising. for one that can
show you the amount and variety OF
goods they can. In the main store the
large array of games and picture books Is
particularly attractive at this season
Dolls, fancy china, lamps, pretty baske-s.
and the nice line of fancy goods, handker-
chiefs, aprons, &c, all combine to make
this a store not to be passed by without
a visit. The cheerful basement is also
well stocked with a choice line of crock
cry, toys, &c. &c. The window displays
are tastefully arranged and will suggest
the character of the goods within.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

''Quimby's art store is becoming a fav-
orite resort these days. it is deservedly
so. There are truly very many attrac-
tons here that people enjoy seeing even
if their purchases may be limited. The
stock is much more varied and extensive
than a year ago, and well repays visit,
when there, or when at home, considering
the presents that must be made, allow
your mind to contemplate the peculiar ad
vantages of giving as presents. fine box
stationery, lovely and beautiful glass
mounts, elegant Utopan and other styles
of vases Albums of latest designs, writ
ing lap tablets, Zine a day" diaries, ster-
ling silver novelties in great variety or.
lovely and practical calendar. G. w.
Quimby q Co, can in many ways assist
you in making a wise selection and You
are cordially invited to call and inspect
the remarkable stock they exhibit for the
benefit of the holiday trade. Do not for
get how appropriate gift a good book IS
on this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
DIED.

Belgrade-Dec. II, Albion lockwood
aged ~ years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup helps con
sumptives and cures incipient consump-
ton; it loosens the phlegm and heals. It
is without doubt the best cough medi-
cine. Price CSC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

c. X. Partridge's 'old reliable drug
store" is as reliable as ever on these
Christmas occasions. You may think
you see in your mind all the styles
and varieties when celluloid toilet cas-
es are mentioned don't be too sure
until you see this chioce stock OF
course you will here find new line
of silver novelties in brushes. combs
and purses. Take look at
those leather music rolls. Should con-
slider them a present out of the crdi-
nary line. Mr.. Partridge has followed
the business these many years and
has laid up wisdom from experience.
Consequently ne has had an eye out
for novelties that are rare and NOT TO
be found in every store. Call and see
how successful he has been. His rich
display of the finest chocolate goods
and other candies are. also made a
feature of his inviting holiday dis
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

You would hardly be expected to step
into a grocery store this Christmas time
for the purchase of dolls, toys, or hand
kerchiefs, but are there not things, even
in "a grocery, you should not overlook II
making up your list? Now this reference
is to one particular grocery store where
the writer would convey your thoughts for
moment 50 you may see in an upper
room very neat array of all kinds OF
wooden ware articles that are 50 es-
sential to every house, and every house
keeper nearly. needs some of these use
full articles, remember this. Step into f. L..
Webbers and look them over. if you are
seeking a practical article and not some
foolish thing for a present. Here You
also find a nice line Of LoWney's choco-
lates and other nice candy. The stockings
will want some of kennedy's cute "ani-
mails, Brownies "Magnolias.' Ideal
WATERS "Atlantics,' &c, &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07
MUSICAL WHEELING.

For Musical Wheeling the coming
week is crowded with engagements.
The week just ending contained some
notable affairs, among them the Fes-
tival under the auspices Of the Mozart
Singing Society. U%npropitious weather
caused the postponement OF the con-
certs until tomorrow. The programme
Is worthy a large audience. Mrs. Flora
Williams, Wheeling's leading soprano,
shared honors with Emma 8. Howard,
soprano, from New Haven, Conn, who
made a decidedly pleasing impression
on her first appearance Thursday after
noon, and will be enthusiastically re-
ceived tomorrow. The other vocal
work as published in the papers during
the week will be in the keeping Of the
gentlemen composing n OF WheellnG's
best male choruses. Mr.. Charles Zulauf
is the president of the Mozart, and his
voice alone insures the standing OF any
organization. Prof. Schockey is the d.
rector.
One of the most enjoyable Of the treats
which came on as proposed was the or
gan recital in the English Lutheran
church, on Sixteenth street. by Prof.
Heinrich Hartmann, organist OF the
Second Presbyterian church. The whole
evening vas artistic, and Prof. Hart
mann excellently sustained his reputa-
ton as an organIst second to none. The
large audience evidenced Its approval
OF magnificent work by the request
through a committee to have an organ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07
IN. LigsLY INSTITUTE
Literary soeleiis, held interesting isrrr
r,,ea Yesterday. Jl4.ft

htttraEy socicttos httu tsbsVse'h ~
r.ses Yesterday.
The Llnsly literary societies met yes
terday afternoon with a full attend
ancc. The usual degree OF expectancy
which Is Characteristic OF tho students
when assembled for literary work was
manifested by the close attention dur
Ing the opening exercises, The pro-
,gramme ranged from the dramatic q
the humorous, and was varied enough
10 suit the most fastidlous. Extempor-
aneous debating Is a feature Or these
performances, the value OF which can-
not be over-estlmated. The cadets are
taught ''to think on their feet y
the results obtained by this very neces-
sary element of advanced education, "a
most gratifying to all concerneds
The programme was as folloyst
DECLARATIONS.
Farmer Carter. $500. .Jesse lSpcyer
a Psalm OF Life. ..,.....Johnf Stevenson
Wo Parted in Silence.....,.Alher Beneks
The H Rusts sword .........i Leo BodsSrs
The Old and the Notwithstanding Pauil
H
Coming Presidents, 49,. Allen Hamilton
Tho American Flag ,.....s...R Robert pntEeli
The Life OF ero.....Bertram Horkhelner
Guy BeoSutt
Debate-Resolyed, That the Existence tof
Political Parties Isl an Evil. Aflrfns-
tive-Wilson Nnylor, Harry kirkHWa
ter Mcclure: Ncgatlve-HarrySTh omes,
Edward Schaub, George Jones. De-
c!slon IN favor OF the negative, ..a
, The Junior programme was as oporysi
EXPLANATIONS.
Battle OF Blcnhe!m........ Louis KllnneSes
Tho Present Battle Cry. WILDER Toppfng
ESSAYS.
The Story OF q Picnlc......Andrcw Dttachl
Our Navy ................. Henry Topptng
Cuba. ........ .:......R Robert Embien
DebateARcsolved, That Grant was o
Greater General than Lee. AflrfI1a-
tive-Louis Killmeyer, Fred Pat
Negative-Charley Somehow. Henry
Ahrens. Decision In favor OF tho afirtn-
alive,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07
MARION M,BRlDE.
/, Famous Worker for tho W,

-
In Boston,
One Of the famous workers In the
w. CT. U. ranks and one who stood
very close to Frances Willard, Is Mar
Ion Mcbride, OF Boston. She Is q Tire
less worker and on authority on pure
foods. Everywhere she goes, she Rec
ommends Postum, the famous fcpdi
drink, for she knows Of Its great work
in furnishing a pure, toothsome hot
beverage for breakfast. much like .cohfee
in appearance and taste. but made by
food experts from parts OF field grains
selected to furnish brain and nerves
with the food demanded by nature.
1t Is especially welcome to those who,
find distress and disease follow coSee,
drinking.
Grocers supply 1t at 15 and 92s cents
per package.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07
WHEELING DAILY NTEILIGENCE R. SATURDAY.. MAY 1888.


The oratorio Society IS holding extra
rchearsals. as II Is nearing timc fer its
public appearance, and With thedsxcgr,
.tion OF the solcists for the occasion,
everything for! the splendid presentation
OF Fair Ellen. and The Life OF Man
IN nccomnlIshed. NN.EftrD.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07
from Asheviile. ". C., much improved
In health.

from Asheviile, N. G., much Improved
In health.
80
and George Norton. OF pleasant Valley.
Is very hi
Afr. and Mrs. viii pelaplaine are
guests at the home OF Mr.. J.rW. Grub.
Echo Point
Mrs William q. McMechen left Mon.
day for q few weeks,fstny in the west.
-N
Mrs. guy a. Wagner. OF South Front
| street. Is the guest OF her mother. Mrs.
T.. A. Bankard, in PITTSBURGH.
Mrs. VIII R.sRice. of South E,oN street.
has returned from a month"; visit with
friends In the lower part OF the state,
Mr. Nelson ]. Vance ir "a In New
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Monday afternoon the Charity Whist
Club was handsomely entertained by.
Mrs. W. W. Gllchrist. ut her home in
Pleasant Valley. Everything consplr-
cd to make the occasion an especially
agreeable one. and 1t was decided ito
again take the club to the country for
Its next meeting. The Wheeling Park
vas selected us the place and Thurs
day afternoon, May u, as the date.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs. Guy A, Wagner, OF South Front
street, Is the guesto her mother. Mrs.
Z. a. Bankard, In Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Lieutenant Brauncrsreuther's pres
ence or absence at the glorious victory
won Mt Manila has not been confirmed.
but Wheeling had the honor to be rep
resented by Ensign John N. Doddrldgc.
6 boy OF whom the city has always
been proud.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Since the above was delivered. q let
ter has been received by a friend from
Ensign Blakely. in which he tells OF his
transfer from the Yankee to the collier.
Merrimac. The Merrlmac Is now rl5out
Key West.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Miss Mary Euston, OF ST. Louis, NO.,
sister of Mrs. McCiurg Hays, Of Pitts
burgh, one OF Wheellng's social favor
ties. Is visiting at the suburban home
of Mrs, Della Zane Carr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Saturday afternoon, Mrs. George
Flaecus entertained at her country
home. complimentary to her young
daughter, Miss Adelaide. Games suit
able to the 6 Of the young people were
enjoyed and each guest received u
beautifully painted card. the personal
work OF the young lady In whose honor
they were present, as a souvenir OF n
delightful afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

H- ~ 20 "Hn
The Progressive Pedro Club had a
very enjoyable and interesting evening
ut the Arion club house. The prize win
ners were Mrs. Charles Aul, Mrs. Fred.
H. Behrens, IT,, Mrs. Joseph Hoffman,
Mr.. Joseph Hoffman, Mr.. Henry Hess
and Mr.. Albert G.. Franzheim. and the
captured trophies were q point lace
handkerchief. silver cuff links. a plant,
a %plpe-holder, silver mounted pocket
comb and q cannon.
Tuesday evening. at the Mcclure
house, the class OF '9S of the Lins!f held
Its banquet. The twelve young gentle
men to be graduated are Will ]. Kens
needy, 7. w. Carroll. "A. Beneke, j.. a.
Speyer, G. Bcabout, E. Lenkard, w.
Wilkinson, ], H. Rease, E. Schaub, G.
R. Jones, H. o. Baer and H. Carter.
The menu enjoyed was as follows:
Olives. Sailed Almonds.
Blsquc OF Tomato.
Baked Shad with Wine Sauce.
"! Parisienne Potatoes.
Filet OF Beef with Brown Sauce.
Asparagus.
Hot Biscuit.
Roast Lamb with Green Peas.
Mashed Potatoes.
Soft Shelled Grabs on Toast.
Sliced Tomatoes.
Cakes. Ice Cream.
H T0ffpn -Ls Cbansa sa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs. William B. McMechen left Mon.
day for q few weeks stay In the west.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

They We're Splendidly spoken and re-
ceived and 1t Is regretted that space
does not permit the publishing Of all to-
day. The one chosen, however, Is taken
because OF its particular appropriate
ness to Weddings interest in existing
conditions and to the school which is
represented fourfold In the present war
fare. The toast. Ensign Blakely,"
was answered by Mr.. Herbert o. Baer,
youngest son of Mr.. Henry Baer. in the
following words:
"As we all know, In the last few
weeks our Instructor, Ensign Blakely,
has been called by our government 10
active duty on board the Yankee. While
with us. he enjoyed the respect Of all
his scholars and made many friends in
our midst. He Is now engaged In fight
Ing our country's battle, and we all
wish him God-speed in his brave un-
dertaking. We know Ensign Blakely
to be q mar OF great courage and valor
and without doubt his ability and brav-
cry will be recognized BY his superior
officers. Let us hope that when In the
| near future We again meet him we may
have the pleasure OF addressing him rs
captain. All OF the former Linsly lieu
tenants arc now engaged In active duty
for the defense and honor Of our glor-
!ous country. Lieutenant Van Duzer is
at present on board the battleship Iowa
before Havana. We also rends with
great Joy of the victory achieved by
Commodore Dewey's fleet OF Manila.,i in
which Lieutenant Braunersreuther zig
supposed to have taken an active part.
We sincerely hope we Will hear as fav-
orable news OF the Yankee and Ensign
Blakelv. Here's to Ensign Blakely; may
he be crowned with success; may he do
honor to himself, u school and our
country"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Delaplaine are
guests at the home of Mr.. J. W. Grubb,
Echo Point
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs. John n. Garden, OF Norln Main
!tseot, leaves Tuesday for Cleveland, Q.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

MICS Flora Wilson returned with her.
1rents, Mr.. and Mrs W. 4. Wilson. o.;
2rth Main street. from n months
ay at Atlantic City.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

One OF the most delightful affairs OF
the week was the dancing party given
in the Noise college rooms. on Market
street. by Miss Edith Noise. to her
young friends.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs. Walker B.. Smith. OF Hacken-
sack, n. j., well remembered as Miss
Laura Cooper, Of this city. Is visiting
Mrs. j. F. PAUL, OF Woodsdale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

For Thursday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Hastings, 1928 South Eoff street,
has been arranged an artistic musicale,
under direction of Miss Zou Hastings,
In behalf Of the Epworth League of the
Fourth street church. A silver Offering
Of any denomination Is the admission
price, and everything points to o large
gathering.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Tuesday evening at st, Luke's Parish
House. the Wheeling Amateur orches-
ira gave an exceptionally pleasing con-.
cert This organization is progressing
rapidly. and Its music to-day Is equal.
to that OF organizations of many years
more practice. The leader. Mr.. Evans.
ranks high MS a solo violinlst here, and
his work as leader does not fall short.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Friday afternoon, Miss Emma s.
Howard. the vocalist brought to the city
by the Mozart Society for Its May Fcs-
tival, favored the Woman's Club with
four selections. much to the delight OF
all. Miss Howard has q very pretty
voice Of great compass. She will be
heard again at Mozart Park to-mor-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs, Will R. Rice, of South Eoff street.
has returned from u months visit with
friends In the lower part OF the state.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

Mrs. W. P. Hubbard and daughters
Miss Alma and Miss Louise, have re-
turned from the east.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-07

The affairs booked for the coming
week are such us need no heralding.
Brookc's band, with Miss sybil sammis,
Is so enthusiastically remembered from
last seasons visit here that II goes with
out saying that each performance, Sun
day and Monday. will be heard by q
large %concourse Of people.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-10-17

The question as to tho holder of the
Oldest patent i'll this country has brought
out from the heirs of Joseph Jencks
some additional facts which tend to
show that he was the first inventor in
this country. Patents granted from the
sovereign power of England for land,
water and other privileges were not un.
common in early colonial times. Joseph
Jencks of Lynn. Mass, number of
years previous to receiving patent for
an invention of scythe had been
granted one for IAN application of wa
ter power to mills. !" Biographical notes
state that Mr.. Jencks introduced to the
Massachusetts colony the idea Of patent
ing Inventions and that he might pro-
tect and introduce his ideas seems TO
have been reason for coming to the
new country. The grass scythe patented
in 1862 was perhaps the most valuable
of his inventions. The Improvement
over the old English scythe, with its
short, thick blade, like a bush scythe,
consisted in lengthening the blade,
making it thinner and welding square
bar ut the back and strengthening it
Today this scythe, practically unchang
ed, is used in Europe and America. The
patent was withheld from Mr.. ,Iencks
for nine years. as it was thought to be
too valuable to be monopolized. Hart
ford Courant.