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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
IN ThE PROBATE COURT.
A Very Interesting Case TWEEN Hearing Re
fore Iujge Stevens.

There WQS very intrrt sting hearing
before Judge Stevens uf I'll, Probate.
court rSdaN. II Mil doubtless ~
remembered that When Mrs Mary AIDE
lin" Mrocrs of South Gardiner. died
last spring, 4 large sum If money was
found iii The house, although it was
supposed that she lid not have any
II pperty at all When her husband
Captain Mooers, died. his estate was
declared irsolvent. Henry Sawyer. ii
brother If Mary Adcline Mooers. claims
thv property as the only heir Miss
Lille Blair of Bath. however. claims
that she is also an heir and is entitled
t. share of the estate.
The hearing was held Tuesday fore
noon. Henry Sawyer was appointed
administrator of the estate of the late
Mary Adrline Mo1ers April "a 1898
The administrator failed to return an
inventory of the estate within the three
months agree able to the statutes. Lii
lie NJ Blair Of Bath. claims to De an
heir and Interested IN the estate. In
her petition. she claimed that the ad-
ninlStrator had rmbeZZled the estate
ana asked leave Of the probate court
to sue his bond. William T. Hall Jr. of
Elth, appeared for the prtition,r. ana
Hon. q. Il. ClaSnn of Gardiner. for The
administrator.
Il appeared in rvido ne that thr adj
ministrator has filed mi inventory lin
the pr"hat" court. since the petition Of
Miss Blair was flied, charging himself
as administrator with Sloall.4s person.
Al property ana real estate a. tn.
IF $1,000 against the estate Of Mary Ad-
cline Mouers that the administrator
through mistake. failed "a include in
,hr inventory. Permission was given
to ryctify the same.
on th- other hand thu administrative
through his attorney. M ClIson.
Gains .hut I-;lip NJ. Blair has no in
,trrst in the estate VI May Adrlinr
AIc 'crs. ANA has no standing in tha
probate court. WheIcfurr. h. petit
TONED that the petitioner ~ dismissed
W..h cas.s. Il Was claimed NY the al
miniStrater that Mar: Moo-rs Was =
.Si"r To the administrators Henry
Sawyer. ana rhJt H. is h-r only heir
X was fU-th-r claimed hy the p"ti-
lonr' thai th !" Vas oth-r property
Nj Mary Moorrs That IN" administra-
ton had not ch urged himself with.
Thee were certain books that the
parties desired :" put in evidence.
whiCl u"~e r"t present. ana certain
dep SitionS to br taken ANA thu cas-"
was continued ny ccrs"nt Of parties t.
Dec 2>, for further hearing
Dming tho course If thn hearing il
va shown that Mary Mopers did MOI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
TWO FINE SPECIMENS
OF Physical Ea"hOod.

NJ form 81 athletic rNcrci.r DEMANDS
such perfect physical condition as priz,.
fighting Every muscle in the bulS
must 10 fuIly Developed ana supple, ana
the hc.rt. lungs ana stomach must act
To- perfection.
Whether Wr endorse p.tzr-liahtins M
not IT II nevertheless Interesting tu
know the manner by which men arrive
lit such physical perfection.
James Jcffrics. the present champion
heavy weight of he world. ana his gal
liant opponent. Tom Sharkey. in the
greatest puGili-tic encounter that has
ever taken place. bob pursued mucn
Che same course Of training and the
first ana most important Fart MA thi~
training Was tn get the stomach in con
dition. ana to keep tn" digestion abs"-
lutrlN perfect. So that every muscle ana
nerve would ~ ut itS highest capabil
titles
This was NOT done 10y a secret patent
medicines but both Of thes, great pugii-
ist4 used Wrll-knoWn natural digcS-
tive tablets SOLD by all druggists under
name If Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
ana composed NJ the digestive frrmrnts
Il hich every stomach requires for
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
Daily 4tnusner SsuruaL
2 AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Prepare to Celebrate.

W hen they've counted all the ballots.
hen the votes are gathered i'll;
When the razCrS. guns and mallets
That are raising such Il din:
Pubic time no more are wasting
Nhen the turkey comes in state.
we will give the bird a basting
And prepare to celebrate
fashions have been changing lately;
Innovations still increase:
And the gobber large and stately.
Now SuppiantS the dove Of peace.
w hen Thanksgiving times are hasting.
One and all in spite of fate.
Join ard Civ" the bird a basting
And prepare 10 celebrate.
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

:, M. Church il not saving much PIT
;,tnrasts III his many customers a'e
t,.i,c taken care of this ThanksslNihS
.i.,I with his usual conscientious at
t.ntioIi The different KINGS Y XIII
have been secured and the supply "
mrs fruit. etc. etc. is ample
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

It's rne little culus that grow into big
colds the big c0lds that end in consump
ton and death. watch the little colds
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
mon wed fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

WI ure showing stylish suits In.
fancy Worsteds cassimeres and
cheviots al $50 SO. $3.50. SO and $50.
Vests single III double breasted.
Mad ANA tailored IN the latest fashion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

There Mil be delicious turkeys Nl'h
.r III .Gxjps" specially served to pa =
rios large OF small ut the N'f'h' lH"'-
MIN from ;o : o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

rh. American Express 60. lost a Very
valuable coon kitten that they WerF
about to ship. Monday night. Thc tat
n.,. j valuable coon With yellow iHr
and it was valued at $50, If any on
Gnds tn, animal tbs express company
,yiu ~ greatly obliged if n"tilirau' i
viii be given them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

\. D. Ward has just placed an inn
n-rs,. wood furnace in the Grange halI
.t \nvth Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

Tin, regular Bible reading service M
th,. Mission ROOM Thursday at 40 L.
NIL Mia b. turned into 4 Thanksgiving
service this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

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ia I'M. lin fo,. i r.,[ MINIS
oscar Groves Went n Wa;rrviiI.. su.
Il h!i~r business c.l Tuesday.
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calling IN friends n the civ. Tu-sd.,y
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til" Capital c:.y for fou hours. rus
day
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Miss Mildred l. lfH~r IT i@Itidhd. Is
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III onJ 1ire ! II t,a.I ,y.r.. aI,an..
thoer i, The CITY TucsIa, They
.;u,u.d Nj Itot,l Nnrrh
90 y. rue 81 l-ilchIl'id, WAS w IN"
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29

in the new weaves Of covert cloth.
both lined and plaid backs. very hand
some, our prices $3.50, $40. $3.50. ST.
and SIS. eve do not know what our
neighbors ask for these goods.
Handsome black and brown I[ersey
uyercoats. 81. $40 So. $l5 $50 ana 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
Bargains for Thanksgiving Week.
Keep War nand1 Quill BE NIore,rh Thar .ful.
We are sole agents for celebrated
hanson & gsSI.'! Eats

Very easy fitting and fully guaran-
teed, $500 Other grades both in
Derbys and Flanges, s1.00, $3.50, $500
and $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-29
| Case Splendid Underwear

We are selling at 39c. worth soc.
Also double breasted. neeced, very
heavy. and blue mix or white, very
nice and handsome. at soc. Other
makes. 1Jc., 800. $50 and $500.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

of their meeting, at banduet,
which was a veritable Republican
love feast. There were sixty
guests.
Senator Quay is in Washington,
while the Senate Committee on
elections is considering his claim
for seat. He says he is perfectly
confident of being seated. The
Committee has heard arguments
for and against Mr.. Quay, but it is
hardly probable that it will report
before the holiday recess, as Con-
gress will adjourn, on Wednesday,
until Jan. 3.
The Ohio Republican Associa-
ton gave Gov. ELECT Nash, rous-
ing and enthusiastic public recep-
ton. Saturday night.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Story of a Slave.

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form Of slavery. George d. Williams, Of
Manchester, Mich, tells how such "A slave
was made free. He says: "My wife
has been 50 helpless for five years that
she could not turn over in bed alone
After using two bottles Of Electric Bit
ters she is wonderfully improved and
able to DO her own work" This sup
RENE remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness, slceplessness, melan-
choly, headache, backache, fainting and
dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is Il godsend to weaF, sickly,
run down people. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Only 30 cents. Sold by Il. Tag
gart, Druggist.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.

Twenty Five Years Constant Use With
out Failure.
The first indication of Group is hoarse-
ness, and in child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken a IA sure sign of the
approach of an attack. Following this
hoarseness is peculiar rough cough. If
Chamberlain cough remedy is given as
soon as the child becomes hoarsc, or even
after the croupy cough appears, it will
prevent the attack 1t is used in many
thousands of homes in this broad land
and never disappoints the anxious mothers.
We have yet to learn of Il single instance
in which it has not proved effectual. No
other preparation can show such record
twenty-five years constant use without
Il failure. For sale by j.. Taggart. dec
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
PENNSY'S PENSION FUND.
Preparing to Put 1t IN Operation on
January 1.

hiladclphia Dec. 1.-THE officers
Of the proposed pension fund to be in
auguratcd by the Pennsylvania Railroad
on its entire system east Of Pittsburg and
Erie, composed Of the vice presidents
and assistant comptroller Of the company.
met Yesterday to consider matters Of de.
tail in connection with the prospect. The
plan has already been approved by the
boards Of directors Of the Pennsylvania
and Northern Central railroad and the
boards Of the PhiladeIp phia, Wilmington
Il Baltimore, the West Jersey * Sea
shore and the West Jersey Ferry com
pany will also be asked to approve The
officersar are still hard at work pcrfecting the
details of the plan, which are now nearly
completed. One of the most important
matters of detail is to fix the amount
each pensioner Of the company is to re-
ceive. While all details are being closely
guarded, it is understood that this amount
will be on a percentage basis of the salary
received during the ten years preceding
the pension.
About l 900 employees, it is said, will
be retired under the provision OF the
pension fund on January |. These will
create Il number Of vacancies, and as
some Of the positions to be vacated are
important there is a natural expectancy
among those who remain as to who will
succeed to these positions. While no
action has yet been taken looking to tie
adoption Of the pension plan on the
company 5 western system, an official Of
the fund said that It's benefits would
subsequently be extended to that system.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

W. Bailey was up to see hi daughter
at Packer over Sunday.
Rev. Wcisc preached on Sunday after
being absent several weeks,
The school directors Of Grove Town
ship have put in new coal stove in the
Gilmore school house.
The Bailey and Haynes schools both
closed their terms last week, and the
teachers have gone home.
We understand that several hundred
thousand feet passed the boom on ac-
count Of the sudden rise, and went on
down river.
The surveyors of the b Il S. II. r.
measured the distance from Wharton to
Sinnemahoning on Friday, and found it
to be IS miles
Miles Smith was 'skinning out" bear
early Monday morning. OF course he
wouldn't kill a bear Sunday, only in self
defense. Xxx
The log drivers came back home on
Saturday night and Sunday, and now
when there comes little more snow,
they will be ready for another bear hunt
Barclay Bros. log drive started on
Tuesday morning, as the rain of Mon
day raised the stream considerably. They
reached the boom at Sinnamahonine on
Satu rday at about 3 o'clock.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Notice.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 30 cent bottle
Of Downs Elixir if it does not cure any
cough, cold Group, whooping cough or
throat trouble. We also guarantee
Downs Elixir to cure consumption, when
used according to directions, or money
back. a full dose on going to bed and
small doses during the day will cure the
most severe cold, and stop the most dis
tressing cough. For sale by l., Taggart,
and r. G. Dodson.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfcld, ILL.,,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew verse. He told her
she was a hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings Now
Discovery for Consumption; she bought
a bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and well; now does her
own houscwork, and is as well as she
ever was.-Frce trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at l.. Taggart's Drug
Store. Only 30 cents and Sl.O0, every
bottle guaranteed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
FASHIONABLE AND UP-TO-DATE
Merchant Tailor5
ARE
R. SEGER & CO.,
Opposite NJ. E. Church, Emporium, Pa.

Opposite NJ. Z. Church, Emporium, Pa
We have prepared for the rush in
business and while we are busy we al
ways have time to serve our old
patrons. NEW STYLES in piece
goods for early winter are now ready
for inspection. There is no use of
any other place for clothing. You
pay more money than we charge and
goods are no better, fit no better and
you send the money away from, home.
OUR PRICES are up-to date and if
we do not give you satisfaction we
will make it right.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Bucklen s ArnIca Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
coras, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
Il is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction or money refunded. Price 25
cents a boz. For sale by /. Taggart.
y3i-n2-Iy
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
School REPORTS.

Monthly Report of Sterling Run Primary
school: Averages Male Sc; Female 81.
Those who have missed no time this month
are: Male, Joe Furlong, Grant Hart, Harry
Whiting, Clifford Devling, George Keefe Carlton
Smith. Female, Alice Strawbridge, Katie May,
Celia Gilmartin, Jennie Anderson, Grace Sum
merson, Katrina Smith, May Cranton, Lola
Hart, Ruth Whiting Freda Summerson. Visitors
Mrs. Emmit Lord, Mrs w. A. Marsh, Ronald
Welsh, Miss Matte Collins, Supt.
Following is the report of Sterling Run Gram
mar School for the month beginning Nov
and ending Dec. 5. 1899 Whole attendance:
Males 10, Females II, Total 81. Average Atten-
dance Males 8, Females IA, Total %. Percent of
attendance, Males 81, Females 9S. Names of
pupils in regular attendance during the month,
Nellie Keefe Pearl Marsh, Edna Summerson,
Blanche Kssel, Flora Ebersole, Lora Keefe,
Grace Devling, Ada Kissel, Nellie Whiting,
Francis Summerson, Gladys Keefe, Audrey
smith, Charles May, Robert Gentry, John Kissel
Dewitt Mason. Visitors, Miss Matte Collins,
Supt. ID. BRUCE PETERSON, Prin.
Report of Beechwood School for month closing
December 4th, Number of pupils enrolled, SO.
Sixth gradei Florence Rhodes 9O Charles
Bush, 49, Nellie Morrison. 80; Edith Rhodes, SO;
Laura Morrisoni 59
Fourth grade: William Mcdonald, 81; Bertha
Rhodes 80, Fred Wainright, 80; Linda Wainrieht,
ss; Elsie Morrison 81, William Hovis, So; JostBh
Reid, So.
Third grade: Charles Reid sS: Michael Evers,
SS; William Armstrong, 81; James Bush, SO; John
Hovis, 49,
Second grade: Irene Rhodes, 90; Albert Morri-
son, 49, Ralph Morrison, 81; Eddie Morrison, 81;
Laura kirkpatrick, 81
First grade, first division: Annie Bush %,
Laura Mcdonald, 81; Andrew Hovis, Sc; Floyd
Morrison, Sc.
First grade, second divisions Clifford Morrison,
81; Edward Wainrght, SO; Charles Kirk patrick,
80, Lily Bush 80, Edith Curry, 80; Joseph Hovis,
80; Grace Wainrght, SO.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

Thus far Lincoln and Grant were the
only Republican statesmen honored by
a Presidential nomination without a
contest, but unless all signs are awry,
the honor will also fall to William Nc
Kinley next June.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

If Billy Mason really desires to do
something practical for the Beers, why
does he not place an embargo on those
thousands Of Missouri mules that are
being shipped to the Transvaal for use
by the British?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

Why should National Republican
Convention be controlled by delegates
from states that never went anything
but Democratic and never will? Why
should Texas have as much to say as
Massachusetts in nominating Repub-
lican President?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

Our stock of dry goods novel
ties, of fancy goods, china, lamps,
clocks, toys, games and dolls is
the largest in Buffalo and our
prices are the lowest.
Out-of-town customers will re-
ceivc every attention and cour-
tesy possible to facilitate their
Christmas buying.
Luncheon, refreshments and
meals of all kinds furnished at
reasonable prices in our fourth
floor dining-room at any hour of
the day.
Read the Buffalo papers for
daily Christmas bargains.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

IF you want a Tenant.
If you want a Boarder,
If you want to Sell Anything,
If you want to Borrow money,
IF you want to Buy Anything
Ifyou want to Lend Money,
Advertise in the PRESS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-11
LAWT0N'S FORCES TO
SCATTER THE ENEMY

WASHINGTON, April 10-War De-
partment officials are delighted over
General Lawtons initial victory at
Santa Cruz. They decline to divulge
the plan Of campaign which General
Lawton has undertaken, but admit that
it is strategically designed to demoral-
lie and scatter large portion of the
enemy's forces menacing Manila and
it's suburbs. 1t is suspected that the
expedition will sweep rapidly from
Santa Cruz around the southern shores
of Laguna Bay and flank the insur-
gents in Cavite province, hemming
them in between two fires. Santa Cruz
is only about fifty miles straightaway
to the southeast from Cavite and Ma
Mia, and, although the intervening
country is much like a well-watered
jungle north of Manila, it possesses fair
roads, with the distinct advantage that
there are few towns to offer the enemy
strongholds for resisting Lawton' s
rapid advance.
The tactics in carrying out the second
part Of the programme, it is expected,
will be those of old-time frontier fight
ing. The command will be divided into
squads of twelve men, under non-com-
missioned officers, all keeping in close
touch. Thus the country can be
thoroughly and effectively swept of the
Tagallos.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-11
THE REBELS
DRIVEN FROM
SANTA CRUZ
Continued from First Page.

from the church in the town. A halt
was made just before dark and the
troops bivoUacked. In the gray of
dawn this morning the advance was
continued The rebels attempted to
make a stand and hold the town, but
their efforts were fruitless and the
troops drove them before them and oc-
cupied the place.
At sunrise to-day the assault COM
menced. The American lines south Of
the city stretched two miles inland and
with Its left sweeping the shore, it
moved north, while the Fourth Cav
alrymen on the point to the north ad-
vanced toward the city, pouring vol
leys on the trenches. simultaneously
the gunboats lowering along the shore
shelled the woods ahead Of the troops,
driving the Filipinos inland. The Cat
lings cleared several trenches.
The whole brigade was divided into
squads Of twelve and the fighting was
carried on in the old-time frontier
fashion from behind trees, crawling
through bushes or running across the
open. The trenches that were not
cleared by the gunboats gave consider
able resistance when the line was near
ing the city and the Laguna de Bal
and Oeste bombarded for an hour in
the hope Of making them too warm for
occupancy out QlQ not succeed IN
clearing them entirely.
General Layton, with the Fourteenth
Infantry Battalion, approached a mar
row iron bridge across a creek on the
south border Of the town. Here q COM
pany Of Filipinos was intrenched across
the stream and behind q stone barri-
cade at the entrance to the bridge.
The Americans rushed forward In sin
gle file in the face Of q CALLING fire,
oh IA q KTyifh
hands and drove the enemy from the
trenches, killing a dozen.
The Filipino soldiers in the town, Sc
creted in various buildings and firing
from the windows, gave the invaders
an interesting hour. There was regu-
lar nest of them in the stone jail, which
is edged in by wall This was q veri-
table pepper pod. The Americans,
singly or in pairs, entered the houses
and many warriors were taken prison
ers. A considerable number Of Fill
pinos fed northward, crossing the open
marshes, but the Gatlings poured upon
them a deadly hail until they disap-
peared in the woods, Staying dozens
Major WeiSenberger deployed the
sharpshooters along the shore and they
crept steadily forward, aiding the Cat
lings Finally a large body was sent
against the enemy in the woods, driv-
ing them toward the mountains.
General LaWton established head
quarters at the elegant palace of the
Governor, and a guard was Immediately
placed in the church, as the sacred edi-
fees are always the first objective of
looters. Within an hour the town was
patrolled and all looting rigidly pre-
vented. Almost all the inhabitants had
fed during the two preceding nights and
only a few Chinese shopkeepers have
emerged from hiding and resumed bust
ness.
found forty dead Filipinos, some terri
bly, torn by shells and many others
wounded. To the wounded the Ameri-
cans offered their canteens as though
they were comrades. A surgeon who
traversed the field counted eighty killed
and General Lawton will report at