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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30

Eastertide, the oldest church festi-
val, comes down to us from the ancient
Hebrews. With them, however, the
time was not associated with the death
and resurrection of Christ, but with
the season of the year when the earth
puts forth its freshest blossoms and
the revivification of nature-the
springing forth of life in the spring.
1t is from this that the Easter egg
custom springs, and centuries ago,
even before the birth of Christ, colored
eggs were given and received by cele-
brants of the feast. The egg for all
time has been regarded as symbolical
of the spring, when the earth receives
from nature its new life. Not only
the ancient Hebrews, but the ancient
Persians, employed the colored eggs
in their celebrations of the feast of
olar new year, in March.
With the Hebrews the festival was
called Pasch, and the name still lives,
with slight alterations, among many
nations. The French call the festival
Plaques; the Dutch term it Paschen,
bhC DdlSS ddShS, duu luG 0W6uSS
Pask. In the early days of christian
ity the influence of the Jewish Pasch
upon the holy day commemorative the
Staying of Christ and His resurrection
was such that it created many bitter
discussions between the western and
eastern churches. Finally the discus
sions assumed such a threatening
aspect that Polycrates, Bishap of
aspect that Polycrates, Bishop Of
Rome, asking for a general council to
decide the much-veXed question.
Accordingly, councils met in all the
countries, as we'll as at Rome, but
alas, for visions of harmony, they
could not agree. They finally decided
to recognize the day as their respective
fathers before them had done and nc
sect should censure the other for q
difference Of opinion.
Many warm and even bitter discus.
sions still continued on the subject o.
Easter celebrations, and it finally lee
TO the great Emperor, Constantine, Il
1926, issuing an order for the dispute
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30
PEOPLE WHO LIVE LONG.

Among the many curious things
noted by the actuaries, the following
are a few of the most interesting. Wo-
men have much better prospect of
long life than men and the chances of
married people are distinctly higher
than those Of bachelors and old maids.
From the data provided by the records
of various churches, it has been de-
duced that the peaceful Quakers have
most frequently received the blessings
of long life promised in the fifth com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30

cal fruit can be grown, and many of
the growths of temperate chimes find
the soil congenial. A northern man
fails TO comprehend the meaning of
the word fruit until such time as he
has lived on this lovely island and
tasted each day for year some new
edible creation of nature. The de-
scriplons of flowers and odors fail NE,
as there are no adequate comparative
terms or sensations in which they can
be expressed. They are sour or
sweet, savory or insipid, pungent or
mawkish, fragrant or malodorous, and
all degrees between, but with an indi-
viduality in each and every fruit which
should debar one from remarking that
it is in taste near approach to others.
| -Harper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30

Physician-"Read the hand writing
on the WALL"
The merchant prince buried his face
and wept.
Long ago." he exclaimed bitterly, 81
made it an invioable rule of my bust
ness not to read anything unless it was
typewriter or printed"
And business is business.-Detrolt
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30

Theodore Hobigad, for many years
professor of languages at Brown uni
versity, died at Scituate, Mass, aged
Is years. He was a native of France.
He retired from the faculty OF Brown
about Is years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-30

Househoulder-Do you pretend to
say that this meter measures the
amount of gas we burn?
Inspector will enter into no con-
troversy, sir, but l will say that the
meter measures the amount Of gas you
have to pay for.-Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24


ternoon. and evening concerts. The
people had their first good opportunity
of hearing the band in classic work,
this afternoon and evening, IN the nan.
Monday evening. the band was seated
on the floor and did not have very
good chance to do good work. Inc
concert of Monday evening was me out
it was not as good as those OF tuesday
when the band was seated on the plat
form. The sweet music completely
filled the big building and Delighted
the souls of all music lovers. person
who does not understand music can
not fail to enjoy the concerts by TINS
band. The closing number, last even
ing, was very pretty piece ana called
forth thunders Of applause. IL was the
grand fantasia, Rose Shamrock and
Thistle" by Baltens. introducing Blue
Bells Of Scotland" Garryowen. An
ME Laurie" British Grenadfers,"
Last Rose of Summer. Minstrel
Boy" Home, Sweet Home, lmita-
ton of bagpipes. ending with three
representative airs, God Save the
Queen Garryowen," and Tullock-
Sorum,' all going in perfect and pow
erful harmony at the same time.
The voting contests are being liberal
ly patronized. The beautiful set #
china dishes are selling number Of
tickets a number of young ladies arc
hard at work obtaining votes Tor the
diamond ring. The boys have not the
delicacy Of the young ladies and brace
up to everybody asking for votes.
There are not many voting contests
and the people are not as much poster
ed in being asked for votes as at many
fairs.
The management has left nothing I'M
done for the comfort Of the visitors.
one protection is that against fire
There are eight firemen stationed in
the Coliseum and they have posts where
there are cxtinguisheTs placed. Thr
firemen are not allowed to 20 beyond q
certain distance from thslr stations.
Besides this there are several lines ~
hose run from the hydrants with the
water turned on. In case of an cmcr-
gency. all that would have to he done,
would be To turn the stop in the noz-
Zle and the fire could be quickly eX-
tinguished. 1t is practically impossible
for there to be any damage by fire.
The attendance at the evening per
Torrance, tonight. was greater than at
the exercises Of Monday evening.
There was constant stream ~ peU-
pie coming and going. all the evening.
II is estimated that over 5000 people
We're in the hall during the perform
ance. Many Of the visitors remained
over from the exercises az the day ana
returned 10 their homes on the Pull
mans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
THE CHAlRMEN OF THE COMMITTEES.

a silver hat drawn by a tandem Of white
and black horses. The hat was resting n
the starred bultiug AID 1t made one of
the most attractive displays for simple
one OF the whol" parade.
The exhibit of the Gardinr~ Bcof Go.
was worthy Of a much larger parade A
person would so a long # lance before
finding a better or prettier float There
was one Of the big wagons of the com
pany drawn by four handsome black
horses. ON the sides were two extra large
sides of beef, over which hung four NUT
tons and on the top pig was stretched.
j was very nice and the whole made 4
person hungry just 10 lock AT il. The
drivers in their nice white frocks COM
pleted one Of the best nrats Of the whule
parade.
C. B., Morse. the proprietor Of the G.
p. NJ. cigar. had a miniature cigar factory
at work. The float was draped with
bunting and as fast as the four men
would make cigar they would toe= it to
somebody, in the crowd.
The Forest Spring Water Co. had its
pretty delivery wagon in the parade ana
receMed IA good advertisement from the
display. 4 n
The donkey drawing a dog cart with
advertising Of the Pierce Flavoring EN-
tracts twas a novelty and amused the
small, fry
me Smith Bros. Steam Bakery mad two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
IT CAN'T BE DONE.
No One Can Remain Well. No Chronic Disease
Can Be Cured Unless the Stomach is FIRST
Made Strong and Vigorous.

This is plain because every organ IN
the BODY depends on the stomach for
its nourishment Nerve. bone. sinew,
blood are made from the food Whlch
the stomach converts to our use.
How useless to treat disease with
this. that and the other remedy and
neglect the most important OF all the
stomach.
The earliest symptoms of Indigestion
are sour rislngs, bad taste IN inc
mouth. gas in stomach and bowels.
palpita ton. all gone feeling, falntness'
headaches. constipation; later comes
loss of flesh, consumption, liver ana
heart troubles, kidney diseases herN-
Gus prostration. all of which are the
indirect result of poor nutrition
Any person suffering from indiges-
ton should make it a practice TO take
after each meal one of Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets. allowing it to dissolve
in the mouth and thus minSie with TIE
saliva and enter the stomach IN the
most natural way. These Tablets are
highly recommended by DR.. Jennlson
because they are composed of the nat
uraI digestive acids and fruit essences
which assist the stomach in digesting
all wholesome food before it has time
to ferment and sour.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
bv druggists, full sized packages at 30
cents. They are also excellent for in
valids and children. A book on stom-
ach diseases and thousands of tesr.-
monials of genuine cures sent free hy
addressing f. A. Stuart Co, Marshall,
Mich. may2224,26
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MONSTER PARADE
Continued from page p

in Uniform In the wagon was baby
carriage without an occupant and in an
other was dear little negro baby. Il at
tracted lots OF mirth and the Hustler re-
ceived lots Of praise for his unique dis
play.
Tasker Bros with their gilt hat AMI
nice looking driver made a pleasing a.
vertisement.
Amesbury & Wakefield had handsome
pink and white float. 1t had a canopy
top and inside was displayed some very
handsome paror furniture, The prctti-
ness of the display led more than one per-
son to go to their store after the parade
and purchase goods.
Topo, the Mexican remedy, appeared
with big advertising wagon driven by a
real Mexican in his native costume. l.
was very good.
The float Of the Commonwealth Shoe
and Leather co. was dandy. 1t wa~
drawn by four handsome horses ana Wa
Is feet long and 9 feet wide. There wc~e
two lasting machines placed on it and
the workmen were al work making shoes,
with two pullers helping in the cons,rur-
lion. The sides we're very pretty scroll
work. with the firm name on INC side in
green and white. and on he rear WAS
painted Whitman, Mass. ana Gardiner,
Me in mine and white. The who'a
was under .e charge "a Mr.. Cook, the
Superiu END nj Of the companys Gardi-
ner factory. II attracted considerable az
tcntiOn, III fact az much as any other cA-
hlbit.
The float of tie Evans Hotel, as l.
usual with all Of Landlord Woodwork :
efforts. was a grand success. There WA
portrayed meal being served ana 1t wa
very unique and pretty. TIE head wit.
performed his duties ~ Ii, satisfac-tu"
of the most fastidinus M the 9TH ,s-
sistants looked aft'. the wants N the
guests with the some attention thai they
do at the hotel while a meal Is being
served.
The Grant Vi K Farm and d. E. Thur
low the mllknt "a. both had their teams
in the parade ana lie pretty ANS made
q pretty display.
The Holingswor Il & VII .ney Go. haH
A mammoth display. Their float as
composed of bundles ana bales Of paper
and paper bass on No bottom and th,l
the rolls Of neWspap,r on the top was a
small roll showing the size manufactured
in 1866, and then inst underncal vas the
roll manufactured in 1899. lu- roll OF
Sc was ~ inches in length and u inches
in diameter. weighing 10 nounds, whilr
that of go was AS inches in length ana
40 in diameter and weighed $3.50 pounds,
and had it been stretched out it would
have measured ~ miles. The daily capa-
city of the Gardiner mill Was painted On
the side Of the float and is 10 tons ar
pulp and 200 tons of pap" and 100 90
paper bags. The float was drawn BY eight
horses, three gray chargers on the pole.
two bay leaders and thr pays between.
Toziers Express had a -Nod exhibit ~
"a wagon load of trunks anu bags.
The s. -. Warren prper 60. with q
four-horse dray loaded with four 2oc0-
pound rolls Of linen paper FIR Frank 4.
Munsey and several bund,es Of 'apar
made another very attractiva display.
II. G. Barker had pretty display with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
Local Matters.


Ny brother VIII. he used to be
The incest kind Of girl.
lie wore little dress like me,
And haa his hair in curl.
Nc PLAYED with dolls and tca sets then.
And every kind NJ tDy.
But all those good old times are gone
W.ll turned into 2 boy
Mamma made him Hide suits.
WIN pockets in his pants.
And cut n.- Avn hls yellow curls
Ana sent them 10 my auu-S,
Anf VIII. he was 50 pleased / b'licve
lic almost jumped with jOy,
And must own ! didn't like
VIII turned into boy.
And now Nc plays with horrld tops
don know how To spin
And marbles that / try 10 shoot.
But never hit nor win:
And ledpfrJG-I can't give back"
Like Charlie, Frank or Roy;
On, nJ one knows how bad I feel
since vii. has turned q boy.
have tO wear frocks Just thc same.
And now they're mostly white:
I nave % sit and just be good
Nhlle VIII can climb anu fight.
ISui ] must keep my dresses nice
and wear my hair in curl:
-AId wOr.t-Oh, wcrstcst ching III all
] Fave 10 stay 4 girl.
-WCman's life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
Loaded Torpedo Comes Ashore.

\ loaded torpedo recently came ashore
which had been floating about, no one
knew how long. menace to all craft.
Many disease germs quite as deadly are
floating about at this season Of the year
th.rsting FOR the weak spot in lungs or
stomach. The best thing to do Is 10 tof-
tify yourself against them BY keeping the
bowels regular, the stomach sweet ana
the blood pure. Hostetter's Stomach BIZ
tiers will do this more eTectualy Lhaii
anything else. IL has been the standaru
remedy for weak stnmachs for hal1
century. ANA may be had from any drus
gist. Il is particularly effective IN "a
cases Of bniousness and inactive kldhtts
ara is also sure cure for malaria W.T."
fever ana ague. Ii is worthy trying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
In the Coliseum.

Since the opening of the Carnival
Monday night. there have been MANY
editions to the exhibits in the bufld-
ing until row they are as complete as
possible. There have also been new
exhibits placed in the hall
The booths on the end Of the han
which We're occupied by the Board If
lrade ana the Governors party Mon
day night nave now been occupied by
AmeSbury y Wakefield. the Gardiner
furniture dealers. They have very
handsome display of dining furniture
IN the booth on the left Of the han
which with the decorations makes a
most attractive display On the oppo-
site side Of the hall is the booth con
tanning the bedroom furniture dispIav
The firm is one of the most an-ernrIs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

When man grows old or when he
mas passed 80 years Of age. he begins
IN Gull from the orders to which he be-
longs, the ones that he cares the least
about" remarked Joiner" Tuesday
Now there are but few orders that
airs not worthy Of a great deal Of con-
sidcrations. | have joined many III
them and there is some one thing
about each that makes IT superior to
the others. There is a great lesson in
each of them If the member viii but
follow the lesson he is told, but they
do not always follow it. | am sorry to
say. However, to speak about the
culling process. l am now not an en-
thusiast on any order. | began a while
2So and cut oat those orders that
cared the least for. Not that | left
them, but l discontinued attending.
though I keep my dues paid promptly
Wen, l kept dropping out until l lost
interest i'll all of them ard found | en-
iuyed home pleasures and my work in
the church more than all II Is not 80
with many men though. for they will
gradually center upon some one OF the
secret orders. and it is there they can
40 their best work. | often question
the advisabiity of belonging to too
many orders. A man cannot serve too
many OF them as he should
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Eighth Division.

F. hills Gardiner has a wide reputa-
TIN. and one would hardly imagine
bicycles would be very plenty here.
This is 1tirely wrong. The charge Of
this division was put in Arthur Robin
sons hands. and he was ably assisted
by Jonn Eastman and Arthur Brown.
Invitations We're sent out generally
ana the response was large. and on
starting about 200 bicycles were in
line. The decorated wheels were very
pretty and showed much work. they
being of various designs. Some of the
noticeable features were the quinte-
under the charge Of Arthur Currier.
the triplet under John Eastman. and
the companion wheel ridden by John
DuntOn and Mrs Dunton.
Marshal Major John w. Berry was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

early on the scene and with his aids.
Manning $. Campbell, Fl. W. Cook,
Harry O. Phillips, Chas. X. Tilden, viii
&. Atkins and F. Z. Drake. Geo. Nc
kinney. Bugler, Frank L. Chase. stand
ard bearer, did all in his power to have
tie Parade started as soon as possible.
The aids under Marshal Berry ustled
| e aud ilp getting the men into line
ana 1t is mainly through their efforts
/ that everything passed off as well ar
it did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

J.. G. Haskell and William Knowles
ac,ed AZ the Augusta police force.
Tuesday. during the time the seven
members Of the regular force were in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

Tho members Of the G. A. r. are es-
pocialiy requested to be present at the
meeting Thursday evening, which viii
Be the last one before the Memorial
7ervices ana Memorial day, and there
are several important matters to come
up FOR discussion ana settlement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24
GARDINER HIGH SCHOOL.

Earned runs-Cuny >; Gardiner, /. Bias
on ballg-Sncn. Weymouth. Haley, Bean,
Martin Lee. Twn-hasc hIt-ItuSsrlL Al 4
bv pitched ball Eiiridge. Kane ana MTT-
phv Struck out-By Pcsse. 4. hy Kane.
I. Empires. Armrs ana Griffin. Time Emo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

a special electric car took the Au
sust1 Cadets 70 Gardiner Tuesday
morning. where they acted as the
escort for His Ezcellency, Governor
Powers. III thu parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

several members OF the L. v. u. were
AT thc railroad station. Tuesday morn
Ing, To have a chance to meet their
commando. General Dryenforth, who
was upon his way hpme from Water
vili"- They had but little chance to
speak with the general On account OF
the great crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

II has been decided not to postpone
the field day Of Current Events Club.
5ut keep to the original plan ana 20
to Good VIII Farm. Friday, May &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

Canton Augusta was represented in
the Gardiner carnival parade by 35
men who went to the city on the 10
O'Clock train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-24

More taan = thousand Augusta poo
PIE We're in Gardiner, Tuesday fore
noon to witness the parade.
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fa) Narc.issus.

(a)-''N arcfssus." Neyfn
Co)-"Listen to My Tale Of Woe"
Wilson
SOLO for COrnet. Mr.. p. r. Church
Episodes Of a Soldiers Life" Kappcy
Synopsis-Rumors Of War March for
Home ana Beauty. THE Grenadiers.
"GarryOwen.' Highland Laddie" "The
Girl | Left Behind Me-" Embarkation.
Anchors Weighed Lass That Loves u
Sailor HurHpipc. The Camp at Might.
Enemy Attempts a Surprise The Battle.
The Troops March In. Grand Fina;1.
America" The audience IS requested ID
rise and join IN singing.
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Seventh Division.

For good horses Gardiner has a wide
.rputdtion, and perhaps foremost of
rrr h" semen Of the city is a. j. Libby
# he Pine Tree Stock Farm. He is
knonn far and wide, and he had IN
this division his celebrated four-in-
hand, driven Iy himself all brown
horses md high FLOODED. Mrs. Libhl
his wife. drove pair of brown,
spirited horses which she handled in a
way to make any person envious. Ills
tandem was also in line. Then his ia
NOUS stallion Clip Anderson was led.
also Rescue by Nelson Wilkes, and the
colt Clip which is a most promising
animal Charles Hill also had his we'll
known stopper, ROudy Boy. out, and
altr.cted much attention by his grace
full gait and high spirit.
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Daily Tenresee 3onrns,
cnrd. Of thanks. obI,u.rv ,o.,,

Cards Of Thanks. obituary no.Ir.. -,
iouohs OF respect. etc, vii, BE- cn,r,~
al the rate OF ten cents per linz. :.
charges less than seventy-ave cent.
Al Advertising annousc.m.,, :.
entertainments. whose obI.ct I. -,
raising Of money will he charged # IN.
rate % fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices. new. t,r,, 100,
pc excluded from our iu,-si column,
cent such as refer TO adVe.tissrs oc,,--
pyihg space IN our advertising coluu,ns.
ana VIII be run under separate head
on one Of the local pages.
subscribers VINO fan u recs,v, IA.
JOURNAL promptly viii confer FIVE,
py notifying the Office Immediately
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The law court IS il session At the
court house.
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Special Advertisements.
LOST.

y brown leather pocketbook, containing
money and valuable papers between Pea
COCK store. Gardiner. and Court street.
Augusta. Please leave lt Journal office.
may2id2t"
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Fteams, one with span of bays and the
other a single black horse.
Dingley & Decker had a three-horse
tandem with display of their harnesses
and carriages 1t was horse harnessed
into a carriage and underneath lay two
| handsome st. Bernard dogs which were
! the envy of every lover of animals who
saw the parade.
The 6i-foot stick of Southern pine from
the Oaklands Manufacturing Co, deco
rated with bunting, made a very al
tractive and unique display.
The H. X. Newbert Shoe co. had big
shoe covered with flags and advertising
matter which attracted a great deal Of
attention.
Kelley & Hardy had display Of their
ranges which was of great interest to the
housekecpers.
The Augusta agency Of the Squire Pork
I Co. had one of its big teams in the pa
rade which was followed by p. A. An
drews, the milkman.
Gray's Business College had a hand
/ some span Of bays driven by a young man
in gray livery which attracted a great
deal of attention.
| George B. Weeks with load of wood
and S. w Talbot with an ice run covered
with bunting keeping the sun from big
block of ice made good displays.
! IL. A. Fuller. the grocer, had a monster
! human elephant followed by his six de-
( livery teams. 1t a very striking adj
+ vertisrment. The elephant, the feet Of
/ which could be plainly seen were those
/ Of n,Ir. caused a ripple of laughter wher-
/ ever 1t passed.
, Dingley Il Decker had a very nice dis
play Of stoves, followed by a span hitche !
to the team Of the New York Bargain
Stnre.
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KENNEBEC
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Overlook. a SON. G.yrdon EdwurdD
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fred Fr"sSman ana Miss Lila y. Thurs
, ton. both of China.