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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

have also voted TO pay the man who
does the fumigating after cases Of
scarlet fever and other contagious dis
eases a regular salary instead Of pay
ing him by the job as heretofore.
A certain Frenchman of Auburn de-
serves great credit for his persever-
ance. He is an employee in one of the
mills. but owns some property
Throughout the efforts of a lady with
whom he has had some business deal
ings the man learned to write his own
name and since then has learned, also,
to read so that he takes one of our
daily papers. printed in English and
reads that, too.
\ person canvassing for a book on
the Philippines called at a house in
this county and made known her bust
ness to an old lady who, when she
heard the title Of the book, said. II
love to read Philippians; its dreadful
good reading: and | like to read about
the Ephesans, too" The old lady
should be commended for her familiar
ity with the Bible even if ignorant of
modern Observation-Disclosures OBJ
server.
one Pressure Isle lady, who often
acts the part of the Good Samaritan,
encountered a new phase of human
nature recently. She had called in
from the street very ragged and dirty
urchin, demonstrated to him the bene
fetal results of combination of soap
and water, and presented him with a
brand new hat The d. u. departed in
high glee, but soon returned and hung
around the place. The lady asked him
what more she could do for him. and
the youth rejoined that he would like
to have her give him an organ"
Recently little bit Of glass was re-
moved from the forehead of Miss Jen-
ME Harvey of Bath, which had re-
manned there AZ years. since the Win
ter's night when she and Miss Patten
were seated in hack returning from
the ball in the Armory when the in
coming Pullman struck the carriage,
killing Miss Patten and almost killing
Miss Harvey, as carriage and train
collided The glass was from the car
rage window. 1t was of the size of a
small pea and had been the cause of
more or less irritation and pain of late.
The Lewiston stone crusher grinds all
day long at the pebbles and large
stones at the city field in Lewiston.
For years these stones have been
thrown aside, and the stone that has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22
Railroads and Steamboats,,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect June 10, 1890.
Trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.


GOING WEST-6.35 A. NJ, for Lewiston
Pennington, Rangeley, Rockland, Port.
land. Boston, Quebec and Montreal; "a.
a. NJ. and u.i0 600 Sundays only for
main line points,, express for Brunswick
Lewiston. Pennington, Phillips, Range
ley. Rocklaad, Portland and Boston,
connecting for White Mountain points,
and Lancaster; s30S and So p. NJ, for
brunswick. Bath. Rockland. Lewiston
Portland. Boston. Montreal and Chi
cage; 'i055 +. NJ. might Pullman), ev-
cry night for Lewiston, Bath. Portland
and Boston; '2.25 a. NJ, Portland and
GOING CASTLES y NJ. might ex-
press. for skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor.
Moosehead Lake and Aroostook county,
via b. &. y. Il. r.; Nanceboro, St.
stephen, ST. Andrews, ST. John, via Ca
ington counties; $3.50 \. NJ, Bangor and
Bar Harbor; s9.01 a. NJ, for Waterville,
Belfast and SkOwhegan; *2.35 Z. NJ, ex-
press daily for Bangor, Bucksport and
Bar Harbor; 3.35 =. NJ, for Waterville,
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham. Skow-
Mattawamkcag; rs P. NJ, for Water
vile; 9.15 \. NJ, Sundays only. for Water
vile, Bar Harbor and Bangor.
Train leaving Augusta at 3.0S p. NJ go
ing West runs daily. sundays included,
10 Lewiston Portland and Boston.
The night Pullman train gong East at
1.35 A. NJ. going West at 1855 p. NJ, runs
every night, Sundays included, connect
ing for and from Lewiston, but not 20
Skowhegan on Monday mornings, or to
cepting to Bar Harbor), Sunday morn
ingS.
'Daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
South Gardiner to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

Purinton & Co. When completed it
will make line of three adjoining
blocks. beginning with the Masonic
Temple. which this enterprising firm
will have built in our city. The i'm
provement in the general appearance
of the street WILL it is needless to say,
be very marked.
This article would be incomplete
without a word about the architect,
Mr.. Arthur G. Wing. He is an Au-
gusta boy who has pursued his work
quietly and modestly, but with an ap-
solute thoroughness which has rapidly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

The Hathorn Manufacturing Co., Brew
err, which closed its factory recently, has
a large stock of bicycle balls on hand 10
dispose Of and after the disposal of the
stock. it will depend upon the price in re-
gard to starting the factory again. The
company has a new forging machine en-
tirely different from any other, and it s
claimed that it is a decided improvement
over the one they have been using as it
saves 30 per cent in stock and makes no
imperfect balls. OF the nine similar CON
Germs in the country, three are closed on
account of the low prices on the stock.
The largest ball factory in Europe Is
closed for the same purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

The programme at the ordination OF the
two candidates. Harvey a. Luchenbach
Of Ellsworth and Henry Parsons, Han
cock. at Ellsworth, recently. was as fol-
lows: lnvoca ton, Rev. G. w. Avery,
Ellsworth Fails; Scripture reading and
prayer Rev. d. B. Smith. Franklin: or
dination sermon. Rev. c. c. Mosher,
Bangor; ordaining prayer. Rev. S. G.
Whitcomb, Bangor; benediction, Rev.
Henry Parsons. Mr.. I.uchenbach is a
graduate of Bates College and has been
for some time studying in New York. He
is preaching at the Free Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

John Haley of Machias, has accepted a
position with the NJ. G. K. r. a Bar Har-
Dor where he has spent several summers.
He has been baggagemaster' at the w. G.
r. r. station at Machias for the Est six
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

Rev. J. O. Thompson. a virginian ed
itor, who preached at the Methods
church, Fairfield, Sunday morning.
preached the second sermon ever
preached in this church about forty year.
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BANGOR & AROOSTOOK RAILROAD

Pullman Huffct Parlor Cars between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou AT $40 y. NJ. and Bangor at 80
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

d Daily, Sundays included.
Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of Il.
H. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense. -
GEO. f. EVANS, +. E. BOOTHBY,
" Pres. K Gen. Mag'r. G. 2. & L. A.
Portland, June -, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-22

AUGUSTA. MAINE.
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State Board of Health.
1.-The SPARKLING CLEANLINESS justl-
fes the fanciful NAME Of the SPRING
CHEMICALLY and MlCROSCOl'lCAl1-
IY 1T is ONE OF THE PCREST OF
WATERS" Date of examination, April
%. 1889. Analysis of sample Of water NO.
3l6 expressed in parts per 100000.
ouOf .liolAS
Color nor
Total SOildS --....-......-..-..'.. LIN
Loss on ignition Observation-Disclosures oo
Phenomena Ignition ................n nothing
Chlorine NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. y
Free Ammonia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -,'VI
Organic Ammonia .........---....-..... W
NtrateS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. '...-...-lrace
Lead Observation-Disclosures. none
Microscopic examination .......-.nothlnS
This is the PUREsT DRINKING WA
TER in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC NATTER IN II. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath a
solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects ii from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. -. l5cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. l5ct..
One-half gallon daily per month. .50ctS.
All orders promptly attended to by
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Farmers Prepared for Winter Sickness
Notes and Personals.
Correspondence of The Free Lance

Correspondence of The Free lance
Welch's, Va. Dec. 6, '99.
The fine weather of the fall has
enabled our farmers to save their
crops Of corn and get winters sup.
ply Of wood.
Hogs are being killed on this
moons increase, We are not sure it
is best to kill on its increase, but
think it safest and always do.
Miss Sophy Waller, of the neigh
borhood, and Mr.. Jno. W. Hancock
are to be married in Bethany Church,
on the 18th prox.
DR.. Webb, of Bowling Green, es-
teemed to be one OF the most in.
telligent and learned of the medical
faculty, was cslledsin consultation
with DR.. Dew, Judge Welch's family
physician, a few days ago. We are
glad to report, they are Of opinion,
thatlwhilst his disease is painful and
be may be slow to recover his health,
yet there are no dangerous symptom.
Mrs. Henry F. Coleman is sick.
DR.. Dew thinks she is improving.
Mr.. VIM. r. Garnett, who has had
q very sick family long time, still
has a SON very sick with typhoid
fever.
Miss Dolly Washington has been
on a visit to this eighborhood, where
she is always welcome and is q gen.
eral favorite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Growing Sugar Beets IN Virginia.
By q. W. Koiner. Commissioner Of
Agriculture.

About tue lst of October | made a
trip to Norfolk, Neb., to study the
sugar. beet industry. | visited the
large factory there, which has been
in successful operation for eight
years. This factory EMPLOYS about
$50 hands, and pays out there more
than $50, 900 during the seasons,
which run from the lst of October to
last of December. The factory has
DO difficulty IN getting all the beets
it can work up during the season.
The State of Nebraska paid small
bounty TO the manufacturers of
sugar from beets until two years ago,
when it was discontinued,
| went into the country around
Norfolk, and talked with the farmers
as they we've pulling and talked with
the farmers as they were pulling and
topping their beets. found the lar
ger portion Of them satisfied with the
growing Of the sugar beets. Occa-
sionally, they told me. a farmer
would get dissatisfied aud stop grow
ing beets, but generally after a years
lapse he would go at it again.
Farmers grow beets as far as eight
miles from the factory and deliver
them by wagon. Blu for forty miles
they are shipped by rail The freight
charges are from | mile to 80 miles,
80 cents per tom from 30 miles to 40
miles, 80 cents per ton; from 10 to
100 miles, 50 cents per ton.
The soil is dark prairie and loose.
1t yields on an average about 40 to
10 bushels of corn per acre, ii bushels
of wheat, and 10 bushels of oats.
The land sells for an average Of
of about SD so per acre.
The yield last year was an average
Of 10 tons of beets per acre. This
season it is expected to be less, on
account of the dry summer. The
latter part of the season is usually
dry, frequently too dry for the ma
turity of the beet properly.
1t costs there from $2j to $50 per
acre to grow and deliver their
beets. The price of labor is 81 per
day and scarce.
The greater portion of land is owned
by outside capital and the railroads.
The land is rented for an average OF
s. per acre. A large percentage OF
the farmers are foreigners, but indus
trious and energetic.
An itemized statement Of the ex
pense Of growing an acre Of beets,
showing sn average cost in Nebraska,
is as follows:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

This does not include cost Of haul
ing the beets to the factory. Some
farmers have succeeded in reducing
the above cost to several dollars less
per acre.
The percentage of sugar in the beets
varies from 10 to IA per cent.
Some Of the farmers get as high as
S. per ton for their beets (the price
is governed by the per cent. of sugar
in the beets).
There are three (3) sugar-beet fac
tories in Nebraska.
The cost of irrigation in growing
sugar beets in Arizona, New Mexico,
and Colorado is an average OF $l2 %
per acre for water rights, and land
rental of 81 so per acre. In Utah the
rental is S. per acre. In that part OF
California where sugar beets are
grown, entire dependence is upon
sub.irrigation. In Nebraska, the
Dakotas, Minnesota, Michigan, and
Illinois large silos are built to protect
the beets until wanted at the factory.
The bi-product is more expensive to
keep, and stock fatteued upon it are
hundreds of miles from the great
markets. Notwithstanding these
charges and conditions the sugar. beet
crops are the most profitable and
satisfactory that the western farmer
can grow.
The advantages of growing beets
in Virginia over any of these States
are many. Our land is cheaper and
better adapted to growing sugar
beets it responds quickly to fertili-
zstion it is easier cultivated. Our
climate cannot be excelled anywhere
for growing the beet to perfection.
Our seasons are supplied with mois
ture; there is no danger from
droughts or excessive cold. Irriga'
ton is not needed. Water and rail
road transportation are convenient.
Stock fsttened on the bi'product OF
the factory would be near the best
markets of this country.
0ne of the greatest advantages in
favor of growing sugar beets in Vir-
einia is our cheap labor; with this
beets can be grown in TINS State,
including all necessary work, except
hauling, counting $4 per acre for
commercial fertilizers, for $l7 per
acre.
To encourage the introduction of
this in mportant industry, amIiDformed
seed will be furnished free to the
farmers the first year and also supply
expert instruction in growing the
crop.
On good land, properly fertilized
and cultivated, we can grow In Vir
ginia from Il to 20 tons of beets per
acre, running from IL to Is per cent.
sugar, making $4S and over per acre,
leaving a profit to the farmer of $3l
and upwards per acre, from which the
cost of hauling must be deducted.
The cost Of hauling would be govern
ed by the distance.
From experiments made from beets
grown in many counties in this State
several years ago as Q test, it is evl'
dent that Virginia can grow beets
higher in sugar than are grown nov
in Nebraska. The analysis from
beets grown in some counties ran as
high as IL per cent in sugar. and
some went as high as even 80 pei
! cent purity. The average purity in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Has Moved Ills Tons0rial Parlor

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsorial
Parlor from upper Commerce street 70 the
office lately occupied by the Free Lance,
where he is prepared 70 do all work such a.
Dressing IN the most artistic manner. II
shop is large and commodious, always coo
even in this most oppressive weather. Neat
ness and the latest style Of work will be ont
Of the chief features of this establishmsnt
wv OHARLHs LAWSON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
CAROLINE.
Interesting Notes and Personals From the
County Seat.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Bowling Green, Dec. 7, '99.
Rev. J. T. T. Hundley, State
evangelist of the Tidewater District
filed the pulpit of the Christian
Church, of this place, on Sunday
morning and night.
Miss Irene Blackerly and Master
Roper Voolfolk returned to Ashland
on Monday, after a pleasant visit to
Mulberry Place." the home Of Mrs.
Lucy 7. Voolfolk.
Mr.. w. A. Moncure, of Richmond,
spent Thanksgiving at Auburn"
the home of Judge E. C.Moncure and
family.
Rev. J. T. Msstin left on Friday
for his future home in Berkley. after
a visit to the family Of Mr.. T. H.
Stiff. His family will spend several
days more in our midst.
Mr.. w. B. Palmer, of Richmond,
came up on Monday and took hunt
with his friend, Mr.. T. D. Coghill.
Mrs. T. B. Gill returned 10 her
home at Milford, on Saturday night,
after a visit OF several days to friends
in Richmond.
Mr.. W. G.. Coghill and family have
moved into the house on Milford
street, recently occupied by Rev. W.
+. Hayes. Their many friends in
that part of the town are glad to
have them in their midst again.
Miss Blanche Mastin left on Mon
day for visit to the family of Mr..
T. II. Stiff, after spending several
days with her friend, Miss Cordie
Winston.
Mr.. E. b. French, of Richmond,
spent Thanksgiving in our midst.
Miss Cora Broaddus entertained the
f. N. Club on Friday night in her
usual charming manner. Notwith
standing the inclement weather there
was a large crowd out. and the even
ing WAS much enjoyed by all.
Mss Maria boswell left on Thurs.
day for her home at Taylorsville,
after pleasant visit to her friend,
Miss Addie Irby.
Rev. w. F. Hayes filed the pulpit
Of Calvary Baptist Church on Sun.
day morning, owing to the repairs
now going on in the Methodist
Church. The house was crowded to
its uttermost capacity, and he de-.
llvered a 6ue discourse op church
work. Owing to the services in the
Christian Church no service was held
at night.
Mrs. John Hart and little dsugh-
ter, of Richmond, are the guests Of
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. w. Me-
Gown, at their home here.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. G. Gray, died at their home here
on Sunday night. The funeral took
place on Tuesday morning, inter.
ment being made in Lakewood
Cemetery" Rev. DR.. ]. W. MeCown,
of the Baptist Church, and Rev. W.
F. Hayes, OF the Methodist Church.
conducted the services at the grave.
Miss Alice Burke, of Spotsylvania,
is spending some time with the
family of Mr.. j.. A. Scott, at Mil
ford.
The Methodist Church has bought
the house and lot on Main street,
owned by S. s. Nottingham, Of Nor.
folk, and will use is as parsonage.
Rev. W. F. Hayes moved into it on
Monday.
The condition of Mrs. W. E. Ennis
remains unchanged. Her condition
is still precarious.
Y. Y, z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out Of order. All
suoh should know that Dr. Kings
New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy. gives a splendid
appstite. sound. digestion and regular
bodily habit that insures prefect health
and greast energy. Only Csc at NJ. M.
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
500 Reward, 500,

TIE readers ef this paper will be pleased TO
learn tbat there s at least one dreaded dis
its stages and that is Catairb. Halls Catarrn
Cure IS the only positive cure known 10 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being 8 consti,
tuu nal disesse, requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken IN.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature In do
ing its work. The proprietors have 50 much
faith in it's curative powers that they ofer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails TO cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, D.
Sold by Druggists, 75c,
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
ELK RUN WI4ISKEY.

This celebrated brand Of KENTUCKY
pI1RE RYE WHISKEY. guaranteed 1OO
nroof and years old at 81 per gallon IS for
,ale by Mrs. J. F. Monroe, Commerce
street Fredericksburg, Va. For flavor II
Sas no superior at the price. 1t is smooth
oieasant 10 drink, and there is not head
ache in gallon. Come and try IT, ana YOU
will buy no other.
mch25-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
-WHoLKsALI AED RITAu--

GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
oFay Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE
and ROURBON WHISTLES, from the fol-
lowing we'll known distilleries Graft ~ z 20. ,,
~ Ohio. Boone County Distiling 20, of
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary
Iand. and W. F. Gray, of PennsylVsnls.
They Also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries:
AericuItursl Implements, Seeds, Guano, sno
Cement,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-12-02

loon at White Sulphur Springs and
was perhaps n of the best known
men throughout the state. He was
Familiarity known as "Jack," and was
a peculiarly good hearted man. His
purse was ever open to those in dis
tress and he was ever known as a
friend of the friendless. He was a
member of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, and had been for
years and was highly esteemed by
all the members of the order.
Deceased was considered quite
wealthy at n time, and owned con-
siderable good property in this city,
but the decline of business and real
estate at White Sulphur Springs, in
which he was largely interested, con-
tributed to leave him comparatively
poor.
"Jack" was a good man, and
wherever he IA known regrets will
be expressed at his sudden taking
off. He is understood to have beer
born in Illinois and leaves relatives
there. The funeral was held a
White Sulphur Springs.-Leader.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-12-02
A Pleasant Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.. Ladd gave a
very pleasant sat home" to a few
friends last Saturday evening, the
event being in honor of the Misses
Condor and Mccarthy who have
lately added their charms to Neihart
society. Judge and Mrs. Oden,
Prof. Sears, DR.. H. l.. STEELE and
Miss Roehl lent able assistance in
the entertainment. Progressive
games engaged the interest of the
guests for most of the time and the
results were highly edifying and
amusing. Prizes were awarded to
the most proficient and the least
proficient as is usual on such occa-
sions. The lady's first prize, a sill
yer sugar she'll, was awarded to Miss
Condor. The gents first prize was a
| beautiful necktie box, and Messrs
Budge. and Sears tied for its possess.
ion. They drew lots for the winner
and Mr.. Sears was lucky man The
gents BOBBY prize was won by Mr.
Condor, who thus acquired title to 4
handsome box of iackstraws. Mis-
Walker, Miss M. Mccarthy, Mrs
Preston and Mrs. Burchard tied fo
the lady's low prize and Miss Walk
er achieved success in the throwoff
thus becoming possessor of a box o
dominos.
There were present: Messrs. ant
Mesdames Oden, Condor, Burchard
Shaw, Giffels, Harrison, P. Roehl
Preston, Abbott; Mrs. Vauhan
Misses Condor, McCarthys, Roehl
Boland, Simpson, Walker; Messrs
Barnes, Berg, Sears, Mueller
Bulge, Klein, Cam, F. Harrison
DR.. Stelle, H. Roehl, G. Brown, an,
Williams.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-12-02
The Finest Train in the World.

The finest train IN the world is the
"New North Western Limited" which
leaves Minneapolis and St. Paul every
night for Chicago, viii the Northwestern
line. This magnificent train, from the
mammoth engine, patterned after the ia
$685." to the last car in the train,
is brand new, and represents the latest
and best ideas for absolute comfort and
luxury while travelling.
Besides the splendid buffet library car
really a clubroom ON wheels, there is a
magnificent private compartment Sleep
ing car, just the thir g for ladies', famil.
les or those desiring privacy, luxuriously
appointed standard sleeping cars and the
most comfortable ami w%ell-equipped day
coaches ever offered The travelling public.
This "New Limited train is admitted
by the press as we'll as by thousands OF
people of Minnesota and states west who
have inspected it, and also by many
Others of this western country who have
recently rode on it, az being without any
question the finest tram in the world
II no extra charge ;3made for any class
of passengers for its superior accommo.
dations.
Tickets via this popular line may be
secured from agents uf the Northern Pa.
cific railway, who will also make sleep
ing car reservations; Or, apply to Capt
M. M. Wheeler, trave ling passenger agt.
Miles city, Mont, or to T. w. Teasdale
G.. P. A., St. Paul, MINI.