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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
Low WAGON WITH RACK ABOVE.

tires for farm use. The front axle is
made eight inches,shorter than the hind
one. Hind bolster nine inches wide,
front one ten inches. The break is fas-
tened to the gear. The standards are
made of iron, projecting above bolster
six inches, and extending down through
same and taking a nut. The width of
body is 81 inches, almost a foot wider
than ordinary beds. The front wheels
turn under the wagon bed, and by this
means you can turn round in a very
small space, as is often necessary to do
on the farm. The doubletree extends
out on either side even with the front
wheel, thus throwing your horses far
apart, and on the road they follow the
wagon track.
In addition to the regular wagon body
we take two scantling, IS feet long, two
inches thick and six inches wide, and on
this we bolt on cross pieces (a), two at
each end, one on top and another on
bottom of rail, and then bolt one piece
in middle (b) on the under side of rail.
This makes good support for the floor,
and thus we have good rack for haul
ing all kinds of grain, grass or straw.
Outside this frame, between the rails
and hind wheels, we nail board (c)
about three feet long and Is inches wide,
to keep the hay or grain off of the wheel.
Or instead of board, a frame can be
made out of 1X3-inch Stats to answer
the same purpose. This rack is
also very convenient to haul threshed
wheat, potatoes, fertilizer or anything
that is in bags, and being low down is
easily loaded and unloaded. If farmer
tries this sort of an outfit once he will
not have any other. 1t costs little
more to have wagon made in this style
than to buy one as usually found on the
market, but this additional cost is moth
ing compared with the great con-
venience found in using such wagon
for all purposes on the farm-Orange
Judd Farmer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
ELECTRIC FARM ROADS.
When the Population Is Dense Their
Construction Could Not Fail
to Prove Profitable.

The good roads problem is assuming
new and interesting phase. The sue
cess of rural electric railways has led
some of our progressive farmers to
consider the practicability of a CO.
operative system of electric lines on
country roads for use in hauling both
passenger and freight traffic. just at
this time, when steel and all the other
materials entering into railway con-
struction are so high, it may not be adj
visable to enter extensively into work
involving such heavy expenditure, but
in many sections of our great agricul-
tural states, where for long distances
roadways are lined with producing
farms which stretch back perhaps for
miles, and where the quantity of prod
ucts involves a vast amount of expen-
sive transportation, made uncertain
through the influence of weather con-
ditions upon the roads-under such cir
cumstances there is no doubt but the
plan would prove entirely feasible,
while the effect upon the social life of
the farm would be UNNECESSARILY ad-
vantageous.
The proposition involves the con-
struction OF a track at one side of the
roadway with switches and side tracks
and a main trolley system. This main
system to be used by individual farm
ers at will, employing each his own cars
as he now employs his wagons and bug
gies. Running from the main line to
each farm would be side track which
may be extended to barns, cribs and
bins to suit the wishes of the individ-
uaI farmer. He could load his product
when he chose, selecting those times
when markets were most promising of
returns, or take his family to church or
institute, social gatherings or shop
ping, with swiftness and ease, the only
thing to interfere, perhaps, being heavy
SHOWS.
The American farmer is studying the
economies of agriculture these days as
never before. He is becoming in very
truth business man. He is learning
what the railway man and the manu-
facturer long ago learned through ne
cessity, that it is not the first cost, but
the expense of operation that counts,
He knows that the present conditions of
roads make transportation the most ex-
pensive item in his list. If the farmers
electric railway is to lessen that ex-
pense it is bound to come.-Farmers'
Voice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
Lfvely Demand tor Anpor..-

The Shepherds Bulletin says demand
for Angora goats is increasing rapidly.
Inquiries are mostly from the south
ern and western points of the United
States. The demand from the Pacific
northwest is brisk, especially on the
western slope. Angoras are best adapt-
ed to rough land. Their favorite food
is leaves and bark. and they will leave
the best grass for brouse. Angoras
are therefore more valuable than sheen
in very rough sections. and win grove
fat where sheep viii hardly exist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16

are driven into the ground and tied to-
gether over the top. Winds cannot
now blow the plant over nor SHOWS
crush it down. A similar result can be
obtained by driving stake down be-
side the shrub before putting on the
hay and burlap, allowing the stake to
project up through the covering. This
stake holds the wind in check and also
holds up the covering so that the snow
that falls upon it will not exert a crush
ing weight.-N. Y. Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
PROTECTING SHRUBS.
An Easily Made Covering That keep.
Out the Cold and Prevents Crush
ing by Heavy snow.

Protection against cold and protec-
ton against crushing snow are both
furnished to shrubs and plants by such
a covering as is shown in the cut. First,
hay is bound around the plant, being
brought out upon the ground to pro-
tect the roots. Then burlap is tied
about the hay, and. lastly, three stakes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
Prejudice.

When men blinded by prejudice are
Just the wheel of fortune VIII be square.
Chicago Daily News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
Carton Evergreen Fair.

Last night was the second of the
four-night fair, now being given by the
Canton Evergreen of this city. 1t was
a most successful affair. The crowd
was a large one but not so much so as
to be uncomfortable. The entertain
ment was very fine and all who at
tended seemed to be well satisfied with
all the several parts. The booths about
the hall were practically the same as
on the previous evening, ana the
schemes were there as before. These
seemed to be meeting with better sue
cess than on the first evening and a
great many tickets on all of them We're
sold. The entertainment was very
fine. The Gardiner Band orchestra of
eight pieces occupied stage erected
in the centre of the hall to the left and
the music they rendered was excellent.
McConnelly and Newman of Boston
kept the crowd jolly. during their act.
by their funny actions. which were very
good The biograph and concert phono-
graph occupied a good part of the
| evening and We're well received. The
pictures of the biograph were very
| fine and distinct and many of them
funny. The selections of the phono-
graph could be heard at any part of the
building and received warm applause.
This evening. the management can be
congratulated in securing one of the
best entertainments ever given here.
The Chambers Military Band of Port
, land. will give a concert and as this
band is so we'll known. no more need
be said. There will be several other at
1 fro ct ions hacidac tho hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities was held. yesterday afternoon.
with Rev. j. l.. Quimby, Brunswick ave BE-.
nue.. The meeting was largely attended
and proved one of great interest to all.
The election of officers was held and the
following were elected for the ensuing
year: Rev. ]. l.. Quimby. pres; Rev. A.
\. Lewis, vice pres; Mrs. Lizzie Cole,
Sec; Miss Harriet MARI, treas. P. H.
Wins!ow. auditor. The Thanksgiving
dinner was given considerable attention
and the associate n will endeavor to make
this years the best of all The commit .
tees from the different wards will soon
call on the people and it is hoped that
they will receive liberal support. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

will accept both money and provisions,
and as it is to be placed In the hands II
a competent committee. 1t will be well
looked after. The following Is the execu-
tive committee: Mrs. Nj. X. Day. Mrs. w.
j. Landers Mrs. Lizzie Cole. Mrs. A. j.
Hooker, Miss Anna Collins, Mrs. w. T..
Studley, Mrs. A. NJ. Spear, Mrs. G. n.
Johnson. Mrs. Henry Richards. Miss An
ME Estes, Mrs. b. S. Smith, Mrs. j. c.
Lander Mrs. A. w. McCausland, Mrs.
Gustavus Moore. Mrs. Joseph Glazier,
Mrs. A. w. Cummings. Mrs. Donnell.
Mrs. W. w. Wight. Miss Aldine Holmes.
Miss Lila Landerkin. Mrs. NJ. c. Wads-
worth and Mrs. George Bowie, Farming
dale. The purchasing committee appoint
ed was Mrs. Lizzie Cole, Mrs. w. f. Stud d.
ley and Mrs. c. w. Smith. Another meet
ing of the association will be held in a
short time and the remainder of the work
for the winter will be laid out at this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
Skoxhssan High, II; Waieryilie High, o.

Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. S.-(SpeciaD.--
The Watervflle' High oclool foot ball
team fell an easy victim, II to o, this
afternoon. to the Skowhegan High School
foot ball team. Waterville did not have
chance to show what she could do in
offensive work. as she had the ball bu
Bile. Her lack of defensive work was
very apparent. OF the two, Watervil e
played the snapper game but was unable
TO cope with the splendid interference
behind which the Skowhegan men circ.el
the ends for repeated long gains.
Watervilie won the toss and kicked OFT
TO the 5.yard line, where Harville secured
the ball but was downed before he hau
advanced yards. Then came the sur
prise. The Waterville line did not hold
and Waterville could not touch Skowhe.
the ball was walked down the field 10 ami
Is yards at time. On the 5-yard line
Harville was sent through the center and
scored the first touchdown in - minutes
of play without the ball changing hands
When time was called at the end OF the
first half the ball was in SkOwnegans
hands in the center of the field.
In the second half Waterville fumbled
after securing the ball the kick of,
and from her Is yard line Skowhegan car
ried IL down the field by end and center
plays. her Interference being superb. un
Ill Parker had scored a touchdown from
the 5-yard line and the goal was kicked
The backs did especially good work.
kick off, on account of darkness. the
cris -cross was repeatedly worked by
Skowhegan and with good success.
The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

Manager Haley and Former Captain
Pierce of the Gardiner High School
foot ball eleven came to Hallowell,
Wednesday, and conferred with Mana
ger McCutcheon relative to the post
poning the game at Gardiner, this af-
ternoon. Babb, who was injured in a
game. Tuesday. is to be laid off and the
Gardiner management desires to work
up another man before going into the
game. Manager McCutcheon at once
consented and Tuesday was decided
upon for the game. 1t was said at the
time of the last game with Gardiner
here that the visitors confiscated the
ball. Some people refused to believe
it, and the Hallowell boys said moth
ing. The ball was returned, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Portland Express reports tina
Bradley & Small, carriage and harness
dealers. Portland, have transferred t.
Henry I. Nelson of Portland. all theil
stock in trade and all personal property
appertaining to their store for the ben
eft of their creditors.
AS. Mr.. Nathan Sylvester, the mai
carrier. was driving the stage from
Thorndikc to Freedom, after the arriv-
al of the evening train, Monday even
ing. Nov. 6, he was seized with paraly-
sis. fell from his carriage, and was
shortly after found dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meserve of Saco, were
thrown from their carriage by a col
lision with Wakefield's grocery wagon
at Saco, Wednesday forenoon, and
badly injured. Mr.. Meserve suffered
the fracture of shoulder and a rib
Mrs. Meserve was not so seriously in
jured.
The 3-year-old son of Sanford A.
Lucas of East Buckfield, was burned
to death. Monday. His mother built a
fire in a fireplace and went out to get
a pail of water. On her return she
found her little son standing in another
room with every particle of clothing
burned from his body, and his flesh in
horrible condition. Help and physi-
clans were summoned, but the little
fellow died a few hours later.
J. Edward Knight, father of Richard
NJ. Knight, the man lost in the woods
at Bemis, returned to his home in
Boothbay Harbor. Tuesday, nearly
worn out with the labor and anxieties
of the unsuccessful search for his son.
Mr.. Knight has not vet given up hope
but will continue with hired guides
until the last stone is turned where
under the young man might be lying,
or until snow puts stop to the work
He is expected back to Bemis to direct
the search still further.
Enos L. Jordan of Spurwink. was
thrown from his wagon about half a
mile above Town House Corner. Port
land, about 5 p. NJ. Tuesday, and was
instantly killed. His daughter was
with him at the time the accident &C.
CURED. Mr.. Jordan's horse became
frightened and the wagon was suddenly
tipped on one side. throwing Mr.. Jor-
dan to the ground. He struck on his
head and his neck was broken by the
fall. He was about 20 years old and
leaves a son and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09


Orders No. Z, Maine Division. Sons
of Veterans, has been issued under
date of November s. by Col. E. H.
Smith of Westbrook. Among other
things the order announces the resig-
nation of Charles S. Berry of Portland,
as an assistant inspector. The annual
inspection is also ordered and the fol-
lowing dates assigned to the local
camps: Portland, November IA; Cor
ham, November 16; South Standish.
November %; Freeport, November 30:
Bridgton. November "a; Brunswick.
November q: Yarmouth. November 30;
Westbrook. not assigned. The orders
also announce the Reinstatement of
Phil Sheridan Camp of Freeport, and
General B. 3. Murray Camp of West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
Special Notes on The Canton Fair.

Gardeners taXidermist has a booth
all to himself and no one deserves it
better and makes a display that will
attract the crowds attention more
fuller. If Homer r. Dill continues to
increase his reputation and popularity
as a taxidermist the day is not far
distant when it may be appropriate to
speak of him as Maine taxidermst.
Weber Bros booth calls for par
ticular mention on account of the eX-
cellent taste displayed in the arrange
ment of the fancy china, crOckery and
elegant lamps. This firm is noted for
having good taste and judgment in the
selection of their goods. hence it is not
strange they should exercise the same
qualities in their attractive booth.
People who have not heretofore visited
their fine store will naturally be drawn
there by their artistic display.
1t is difficult to represent a stock as
extensive and varied as Dingley &
Deckers in small booth. The firm
have succeeded admirably in their
cramped space and the stove. hard
ware and what might be called the win
ter department. sleighs, fur robes.
blankets etc, etc, are well repre-
scented and the prominence of each de-
partment is we'll calculated to impress
the beholder with the lead this firm
has in its particular business.
Staples. Smith & Moody manage to
be prominent wherever the people con-
gregate whether it be at county, town
or other fairs. The fine musical in
struments they take such pains and
go to such expense to exhibit are great
advertisers for them and no doubt ac-
count largely for their extensive sales,
though the personal persuasive poweS
each member of the firm is noted for
should receive a large proportion of
the credit for their success. AS the
Irish girl said to her lover: oh
Jamie. Jamie. it is not for your good
looks 1 love ye, but for your winning
Ways'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

Oti Nlbee. the little son of Mr. AMI
Mrs. 'i.llam Albee. net with a painful
accident, Tuesday afternoon. He was at
play near the school rounds on Pleasant
street. They had a { ut lall and one of
his companions IS r. ming with it. He
went to tackle him and S he did 50. an
other playmate did the same. All went
down and Wien they arose young Albee
was found have suffered a disiocat:on
of the right hip. He was quickly taken
to his home. where a doctor was called
and reduced the dislocation. He is now
ioinS we'll but it will be long time be :
fore he can again walk. His companions
feel very badly over the accident but no
blame is attached to any of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
Arrangement
o. Trains in Effect
Nov. 6, 1899

LEAVE Portland. n.oo p. M; Augusta.
l Ls1 A. "A NJ: Wateryille. rs 4: n. Ban.
Iron Works. $40 A. M; Norcross. a43 AZ
NJ; Millinocket 9.55 A. NJ; Sherman, 1O.S
A. NJ; Patten. lilo A. M: Island Falls,
ll.l2 A. NJ; Smyrna Mills, 1l.45 a. NJ; Ma.
sHardis, Log F. NJ; Ashland. 1.3o r 4;
p. NJ; Limestone. BIS p Nj: Fort Fair
A: M; Greenville. 1850 A. NJ.
LEAVE Portland. 1235 p. NJ: Augusta,
80 T. NJ; Watervllle. $40 p. NJ; Bangor.
AS p. NJ: Arrive Brownville, 6.32 P. III;
Dover. 6.i6 p. NJ; Guilford, 700 r. NJ:
Monson. 7.45 p. NJ: Greenville, SO P. n:
Norcross. rs p. NJ; Millinocket, ~ p
NJ; Sherman, SO P. NJ; Island Falls. SIS
Il. NJ ratten' s.4' P NJ; H0ulton, 80 E
LEAVE Greenville. SIS A. NJ: Monson
Junction. 62S A. NJ: Guilford, SO A. -;
Iron Works. SO A.: M: .Brownville. rs
ARRIVE Bangor, 9.2e A. NJ.
ibou, 6.15 A: NJ; Pressure Isle. GO A. n: \
Masardis. 7.as 4. III: smyrna Minis. aH
s.lo a a NJ; sherman. $40 A. NJ; Mi!lincck.
Brownville lI;3o A. NJ; Arrive Bansog
gusta, 3.i5 P. NJ: Por,lcnd. SIS p. n.
LEAVE Caribou. Has A. NJ: Presque
Isle. 1918 p. NJ; Fort Fairfield, Ills q.
NJ; Bridgewater. LOS p. NJ; Houlton, ~
P. NJ; Island Falls. 800 p. M; PSltlk
2.55 2. NJ: Sherman. 3.2s p. M; Noy4S4
4;3O p. NJ; Katahdin Iron Works. ~ y
NJ: Brownville. $50 p. NJ; LaEfanUA
sos p. NJ: Graenvile 335 p. NJ: M0noA
$40 p. M; Guilford. $50 p. M; Dover ~
Foxcroft. sos p. NJ: Arrive Bangor. ~
2. NJ: Waterville. s.56 p. M; Augusta
1913 z. M; Portland. 1.30 A. N.
GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON.
Genl Pass. and Ticket Agent
F. w. CRAM.
v. P. and General Manager.
Bangor, Nov. l, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
Base b u Notes.

Won der Ahe's suit against the leayue
tive, has been thrown out Of court ~ g.
Louis on demurrer ~ o.
Billy Lauder of the Philadelphias is 4,
Boston. He intends to study law durin ~,
tne on season When at Harvard he. was
class. III MS
Barney Dreyfuss failed to make ho-
gam with Kerr for the Pittsburg clnb
he lie went to Pittsburg with 5000 to buv
me team. but Kerr refused to promiss
standing after the payment Of thai s,,n,
Kerr was willing to sell provided he WEI
of his share. 'ie SAFE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

1t now appears probable that there
will be nothing in the way of an enter
tainment at the Opera house. Friday
evening, save the usual concert. Moth
ing has been heard recently from cal
ladin's Wonderful Lamp" the spectac-
ular show under the management of
Yale Brothers; no programmes, prop
erty or scenery plots have been re-
ceived. and rumors which seem to be
worthy of credence are circulating
about camp to the effect that the or
ganization has been compelled to dis
band and count the ties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

Harry n Wakefield and Miss Nettie
NJ. Smith = re united in marriage. last
events, n the home of the bride on
Spring s., t. Rev A. a. Lewis + the
Methods church performed the core
mony before = fev of the immediate
relatives of ne contracting parties
Be are well-known young people, Mr.
Wakefield being Of the firm of Ames-
bury & Wakefield. they left on the
Pullman for a Snort visit to Boston,
after which they will return to this
city where they will reside. The best
wishes of a large host of friends fol-
low them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

2. J. II ,lit'v. engineer for the Gar
'iI.er Watc Cp.. was i'll the city from
armouth, es erday. He found the
streams arr ponds all much affected
by the recen, rains. He found 220 cubic
feet of W lter going through the gates
at this time and more in the big pond.
There sill be more water running in
the stream in few days, after some re-
pea are made at the gates at the big
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

Billy Vans Big Minstrel Show" has
been booked for the evening before
Thanksgiving. the Goth, and promises
to give the boys a hearty laugh as an
appetizer for their dinner next day.
which. judging by the circular letters
just sent out from the treasurer's office.
calling for bids. will be the usual boun-
tiful spread. The extras ordered will
include 2400 lbs. of turkey, seven bar
rels of eating apples. 200 punches of
celery. 500 quarts of cranberries, $500
oranges and IA barrels of sweet pota-
toes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

TIE special committee on the Clinton
street Sc veI has practically deciInG
t" "omplete the work. When the mat
ter was brought before the city gov
eminent. it was voted to construct ii if
the residents would furnish s. apiece
o assist the paying of the expenses.
This WIS done at The request of those
residing On the street. The finding of
the ledge makes an additional expense
of $50 and if the residents will now pay
the money hey promised. the commit
tee will go on with the work Of COM
pleting the sewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

Geo. NJ. Lowering of Waterville, re-
ported for admission. Wednesday, and
was assigned to quarters in Capt. Jew
etts command. Mr.. Lowering served
as 1st sergeant in Co. d. 4th Mass. Inf,
as private in Reeds Co. of the Sd
Mass. Cav. and as a list lieutenant in
Co. f. 18th L. 5. c. T. He is a carpen-
ter by trade and is prominent in U. V.
L. circles, being a past commander of
the department of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09

At 2.4N o'clock, yesterday afternoon
erec'a car over the Electric Road
ac-Hved - his city. 1t had as passcn-
g"rs. Bra i1rd Knight. now on trial at
Augusta for n murder of Miss Mamie
Small at this city, last winter. and the
jury, before whom he is to be tried.
They We're under the charge Of the
sheriff and at once went over the
ground Knight is supposed to have
travelled. They visited the scene of
the murder, returning on the same car
at S.45 o'clock. They were watched by
large crowd. Knight seemed to be
tae interesting figure of the party and
seemed Indifferent to everything about
I'm. lie watched the crowd and to
few of them whom he knew, he bowed
ard smiled pleasantly. Those who
were at the opening OF the trial said
that he seemed more interested in his
trip to tiIis city than at any part Of
the hearing so far.