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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Portland; third Wednesday in January:
Watervile. third Wednesday in February
and Bar Harbor, the third Wednesday III
March. Much is hoped from these meet
ings.
Wednesday evening the meeting Of the
Maine Juvenile Institute was held NJ
Perkins hall in connection with the
charge of President Mrs. E. C. Munson.
About $50 were present at this meeting,
which was public to all. In the absence
of the secretary. Mrs. E. L. Bracket was
elected secretary pro tenn. Prayer was
offered by the chaplain. Rev. E. o. Stew
Munson. followed. The following were
Messrs. Game and Hamilton and Mrs. J.
A. Hodgkins.
The lollqWng officers po,,y We're na elected;
Secretary j: II. Hamilton, treasurer.
Nellie l.. Guilford; vice presidents. dis
trict superintendent from each district:
chaplain; Rev f. A. 5; BiShe ef.r rsun,,rs
Mrs. j. A. Hodgkins. followed; then ad
dress Of welcome in behalf Of the town.
Rev. F. D.. George; remarks. u: A.
Rev. E. V. Stevens, Grant Rogers. Sing
ing by the audience was interspersed.
Mrs. Jennie Hodgkins: grand vice
working for the children to save them
from the great curse of intemperance and
it's attending evils. For total abstinence
from alcoholic liquors. tobacco and pro
family drilled into the brains and hearts
of childhood means Christian manhood
and womanhood, and christian CITIZEN
ship, too. when childhood is outgrown.
Thursday morning, a temperance praise
service was conducted by p. G. c. I.
Z. o. Stevens.
This evening, at Union hall. will occur
the public temperance rally, with ad-
dresses by G. c. T., L. A. Game, G. ..
Grant Rogers. G. T., o. S. Norton, p. q.
c. t. f. V. Stevens and P. G. G. T.. A.
II. Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Good News for Our Readers

Who have scrofula taints in their
blood, and who has not? Scrofula in
all it's forms is cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilIa which thoroughly purifies the
blood. This( disease, which frequently
appears in children, is greatly to be
dreaded. 1t is most likely to affect the
glands of neck, which become en-
larged, eruptions appear on the head
and face. and the eyes are frequently
affected Upon it's first appearance.
perhaps in slight eruptions or pimples.
scrofula should be entirely eradicated
from the system by thorough course
of Hoods Sarsaparilla to prevent all
the painful and sickening consequences
of running scrofula sores which drain
the system. sap the strength and make
existence utterly wretched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Messrs. Lee & Lishness of the Au-
gusta Driving park association. are
Gently made that their contemplated
last meeting was spoiled on account
of a scheme to have certain horses win.
They absolutely deny the charge and
say no fair minded horseman who
knows about the cause will believe it
of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The steam roller was taken TO the
east side of the river, Friday. on a
fiat car. The members of the city
government agree that two rollers are
necessity in the city and in time will
be bought. Both sides of the river
need one at the same time. and one
side has To let its work wait while the
other is using the machine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
LEWISTON AND AUBURN SANTA
RIIrM 34o MAIN ST LEWISTON

LEWISTON AND AUBURN SANTA
RUM, 342 MAIN ST. LEWISTON.
Somerville, Mass, April II, 1899.
Dear DR.. Springer:
1t is now 80 years since took your
treatment for alcoholism and during
that time | have never felt better in
my life. AS you know, | handle liquor
all the time and could wash my hands
and face in it and not the slightest
desire or thought of ever trying drop
of it and to think that | used it for
over 20 years. From the bottom of my
heart / thank God and you. and 1
therefore candidly state that the
Springer Gold Cure is infallible.
Very truly yours.
HENRY HULL, NJ. d.
Send for pamphlet giving full partic-
ulars. Address Lewiston and Auburn
Sanitarium Co., 342 Main street, Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The l. of NJ. foot ball team passed
through the city. yesterday. on its way
to Brunswick, where it will play Bow
dom. today. 1t doesn't expect to win,
but viii put up a good game. VIII
+. Barrows of this city plays full back
on the Orono eleven. The eleven play
ers. with the coach, manager and sub
stitutes. made up lively party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Painting the bridge with its girders
ana rough spans of steel is somewhat
different from painting a house or any
smooth surface To make the paint be
Of the value that it is intended, it re
uuires vast amount of brushing and
rubbing with the brush to get the pig
the surface
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Haskell Bros cannot be blamed for
feeling somewhat elated to know that
they are sole agents for the Geo. f.
Keith's famous shoes. OF course the
Walk over" is the shoe that has been
often tried and is sure to be tried again
but besides these comes the $3.50 and
81 STYLES. which are wonders in the
shoe line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

There is good deal in not only Law
ing nice goods, but in making an at
tractive display of them. f. l.. Web
Der understands this. Notice, for in
stance. his new stand for showing
samples of kennedy's fancy cracker
goods. which he makes a specially of.
Try the Lemon teas and "COrnhills.
also Bent's hand made wafer crackers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Fashion
in Cards

Parties desiring fashionable engraved wedding inv-
ations and visiting business cards,
will do we'll to look specimens of the latest
STYLES We can furnish you with just the
though YOU were ordering in Boston or New York,
and at less expense. Keeping in touch with best
authority, enabled to advise as to the correct
thing in cards
KENNEBEC JOURNAL OFFICE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The news of the accident to the
steamer Kennebec, which will be found
in another column, was received i'm An
gusta, Friday morning. 1t was gen.
uine surprise and regret with which
the news was received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The river is said to be no lower than
it was in 1895. but it is low enough for
comfort. AS long as the cloudy
weather continues there will be hope
i'm everyone's heart that there is rain
coming to keep the mills running and
to light the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
1rv Aliens Fool. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot
and get tired easily. II you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
ing easy. Cures swollen. sweating feet,
ingrowing nails. blisters and Gallons
spots. Relieves corns ana bunions of all
pain and gives rest and comfort. Try il
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE Ad.
dress. Allen S. Olmsted. lie Row N Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Was there anything in the wind. Fri
day, that made guns sell so welp In
about every hardware store the Journal
men visited. the guns were being shown
and few sales for the day were re-
corded. 1t must be possible that some
one of the crowd is getting ready TO
break the Sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The recital at the Unitarian parlors.
on Monday evening. will be a pleasant
event of the duh season Miss Low is
well known here as a reader who has
the merit of perfect naturalness and
ease, with voice Of sweet musical
quality. and charming rersonality. The
beautiful quartettes and trios, by Mrs
Smith Mrs. Pishon, Mrs. Purrinton
and Mrs. Chase, will be a pleasing part
Of the programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The special Topsham fair train took
few people to the fair from Augusta,
Friday morning. Only few of those
interested in horse racing went down
on the regular 10 o'clock train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Johnson, who caught for Augusta at
one time, is accredited with having
done some first class work for Mon
treal, this past season. He fielded for
.946 and batted for .272
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

About one hundred people from
North Augusta attended good old
fashioned corn husking. Thursday
evening. at the home Of +. ]. Phil
brick, on Mount Vernon avenue. A
bake bean supper was served. after
in dancing, until the Wee small hours
of morning. A number We're present
from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU2

" not. drink Grain -O-made from pure
made Grain.O | did not like 1t but after
using ii for one week nothing would IN :
dute me to go back to coffee; II nour-
80, AM, il freely with great benefit. 1t
is the STRENGTHENING substance OF pure
erains. Get a package TO-DAY. from your
srocer follow the directions IN t,aklng II
mi an. leverage for oid and young. l5c
and 25C
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The sale of Hal Rhea, one day re
Gently. brings that horse to the front
once more this season. Hal Rhea was
purchased in Massachusetts, by L. w.
Folsom of SOmerville. He is a horse
that was bred in Alabama, and on an
Alabama track turned the mile in PA.
He now has a record of 2.27h, that was
made on the Augusta track in a race
he won there. this summer. He has
taken four races during the season.
The sale was made to Manley Gle of
this city, and the price is known to
have been a long one, though the exact
figures are a secret He is by Hal
Brandon, 2.0SA. he by Brown Hal.
His dam was Annie Rhea, PA, so it
can be seen he comes rightly by his
good qualities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The alarm from box So, at SIS. Fri
day morning, was caused by a slight
blaze in the old Journal block. caused
by funnel becoming disjointed. The
fire was put out by the aid of hand
chemical extinguishers before any
damage was done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Rev. 1. j. Mead will supply the pull
pits of the Univcrsalist churches at
Freeport and New Gloucester. Sundey,
Oct. is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Marshal Morse is still on the tracl

Marshal Morse is still on the track
of the horse thief. He was away
throughout the day. Friday. All was
quiet in police circles, with the eXcep-
ton of an arrest that had to be made
of &. l.. Marston Of Lewiston. who
came over here and proceeded to fill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Mayor Lane warned the different
committees of the city government.
Thursday evening. To go light on the
new work they laid out in the future.
be needed for the expenses of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Remember that Putnam Fadeless
Dyes are the only dyes in the world thai
are guaranteed to give satisfaction u
You use Putnam Fadeless Dyes and are
dissatisfied send the empty envelope 10
Monroe Drug Co. Enionville, Mo. and
they will forward you l0c. for every.
envelope of Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Sold
by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
The Nobby
Styles

are in the light plaids and stripes on
the grey. All of the popular patterns
are in this assortment. We are MAX
ing very stylish suits for $l5, SIG. SIS
and $40 The fine grades upwards.
There are several choice patterns in
last years goods that range from $15
to SIS, that are exceptional values. Ii
YOU want n nice suit low you should
buy one from this lot before they are
gone The fit and workmanship is OF
the hest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The Journal reader who fails, today,
to recognize Hospital Day" by a ride
on the Electrics will be quite out of
StVle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The Spirtualists are to begin theiI
meetings once more. beginning tomor-
row in G.. a. r. hall, at go and 1.3O.
u. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

The new managers of Meonian hall
have an amusing absurdity to please
the comedy lovers. next Saturday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Hospital day.

II is safe to assume that the passes
on the electric railroad VIII be iald
aside, today, by those riding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

buckley & Goodrich have odd lots 90
children's underwear which they will
close out at very low prices today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Joseph S. Smiley offers some 1000 yards
OF outing flannel remnants, at only Sc
per yard. His new line of ladies' neck
wear has arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

II you will only believe you will obtain
big bargain in fine toilet soap today.
This is not lot of cheap soap called me
for a special sale. but you may have seen
ii for sometime past displayed in +. G.
Kinsman x Co.'S window and marked,
cold Cream and Glycerine soap 10c., 3
cakes 25c." Today only the price will be
30. per cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

warmers corsets at cost today. Z. c.
Leighton also offers mems heavy weight
underwear at 25c. An elegant new lot OF
cloaks have just arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

We can spare the rain, today, if it
will only assist in the Hospital Day"
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

fresh cut flowers. chrysanthemum:
carnations. etc, for sale, today, at Par,
ridges, opposite post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
Saturday Special Sales.

+. ii. Butler has large line of chill
dreh tams at DC each. Stylishly trim
med hats are only $l9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

James III. Leigh & Co.. Hallowell, Sc
today. ladies' I0c. embroidered handker
chiefs at a low price, for DC Heav,
weight mems underwear, pc. each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Miss May Brown, a teacher in the
Webster grammar school, Auburn. has
resigned and accepted a position in the
Madawaska Training school. Miss John
son of North Auburn, will succeed Miss
Brown in the Webster school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Today only. Staples. Smith & Mood!
will sell the three pieces of music a
only lie. each, Dusty Dinah." 'Th,
Raggy Rasgers' and Honey in tn
Cornfield." Also two of the very lates
songs at lie each. Mary Ellen Ryan
and i've Got Another Baby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

our window display tells the story.
There is no mistake about this Wheeler
& Cross have received ana are showing
new things, in late designs, Of sterin.;
silver novelties which it is a pleasure Ia
see. Notice the Mckinley patterns in
toilet articles. unique and pretty. Special
Introductory prices for today only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Deer meat. today. at G. w. wad-
leigh's. and yet 1t Is not dear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Fowler & Hamlen will today, sell pretty
soc. hassocks at only 35c. each. The!
also have few pair of those corsets am
some handkerchiefs they Will sell at las
Saturdays prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

It has been decided to engage First
Lieutenant Carmichael. U. S. A, now
stationed at Fort Williams. as drill mas
ter of the Portland high school battalion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

This is the day for you to buy your
iardnieres: don't fail to attend to II.
Swift x Turner offer their large assert
ment at very low prices, a sample will
give You an idea of the reduction. A 81
jardiniere will be only 69c. today, other
sizes in proportion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

Russell K Weston's special sale for to
day means bargain that people will
readily see is great. a kersey jacket i,
all shades. richly stitched. pearl button,
and silk lined throughout, for only SIS
Truly this is a stunning bargain, for 10
day only. Another one case 10Xi colored
blankets for % cents, one pair only to q
customer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

People We're wise in taking advantage
OF q. w. Quimby 4 Co.'S low prices on
cameras. The 10 days sale will end Mon
day night and word to the wise should
be sufficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

What car are you to take that ride
on today? Some of the ladies who are
to act as conductors were joking each
other. yesterday. as to whether they
should have to stay out on the rear
platform as the other conductors have
is made the regular conductor of the
cars will make speech. telling the
passengers of the plan of giving the
hospital. and then he will introduce
the ladies who will make the collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14

snow pillow is supposed to clear n
railroad of instructions. but one of
them caused a delay by obstructing
the way at Freeport. one afternoon.
this week. II was an immense Ban
gor & Aroostook pillow on freight train
No. Al. which had two engines and
nearly so cars. The plow jumped the
track and suspended traffic for over
an hour and a half, making the Yam
kee wait while on it's way to Portland.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-06
Autumn Excursion to New York.

The Central Vermont railway will
runitS autumn excursion to New York
Wednesday, November Sth, via New
London and the elegant steamer City
OF Lowell. Fare for the round trip is
So from all stations Barre and Will
JAMESTOWN to Hartland, inclusive.
This is the most favorable time to
visit Greater New York, as the thea
tres are all open with new and up-to-
date entertainments. There are a
multitude of other attractions too
numerous to mention. The BROOKLYN
Eagle, Brooklyn, N. Y, will send YOU
a small pamphlet, elbow to See New
York, upon request.
Tickets Will be good going only on
regular trains November Sth. 1899. to
arrive in New York not later than
November 9th, 1899, good returning.
to leave New York not later than
November 18th, 1899, to arrive at
starting point until November 18th,
inclusive. Owing to the very low
'ateS at which these tickets are sold,
10 stop-over privileges will be allowed
II either direction.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-06
London Word Butchers.

Time is required by an American ear
to accustom itself to English las she
is spoke" in London. The cockney who
had no difficulty Of corrupting the Nor
man French. making Route de Roy
"Rotten row" and Marie lie Bon MA
rylebone" and Beauchamp. who was
one Of the principal leutenants Of the
Ccuqueror and was rewarded with the
lands at Warwick, into "Beecham"
would readily call High Holborne
"1ghobon" and Ludgate Hill LII
gutill." Indeed the English Of the cab
and bus driver, bright as they are in
their own employments, is not readily
understood. One has to ask a bus con-
ductor~more than once as to the identi-
ty OF the place to which he is bound,
for in calling out the names there isn't
the faintest resemblance to what he
considers the proper pronunciation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-06
ChesterfielI's wit.

Lord Chesterfield was never at loss
for polite retort. Once he proposed a
person as proper to fill place of great
trust, but which the king himself was
determined should be filled by another.
The council however, resolved not to
indulge the king. for fear Of a danger
GUS precedent, and it was Lord Ches-
terfield's business to present the grant
Of Office for the kings signature. Not
to incense his majesty by asking him
abruptly. he, with accents of great hui
mility, begged to know with whose
name his majesty would be pleased to
have the blanks filled up.
with the devils!" replied the king
In paroxysm of rage.
"And shall the instrument" said the
earl coolly, run as usual, Our trusty
and we'll beloved cousin and coun-
selor?" At this repartee the king
laughed and with great good humor
signed the grant.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-06
VerShire.

Mrs. l.. e. Allis has received def
mite news concerning her brother, Al
Ign b. Wilmot's sickness and death at
Manila. Chronic diarrhna was the
cause of his death.
Men in town who are interested have
delivered and caused to be delivered
by the roadside, telephone poles from
Nershire upper village to West Fair
lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Worthley of
Corinth are stopping at w. A. Mat
toon's. Mrs. Worthley is in very poor
health. DR.. Godfrey Of Chelsea is her
attending physician.
Mr.. Hiram Church has given land
situated near the church. on which
the members of the Congregational
church and society are building sheds
for the comfort of horses.
Mrs. l.. L. Allis was called to Fair
lee last week "Wednesday on account
of the illness of her father, Mr.. Bush
rod Wilmot. He was suffering from
of the bronchial tubes.
caused by the shock received on hear
ing of the death of her son, A. b. VIII
mot at Manila. DR.. Chase of Oxford.
N. H., is attending.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-06

the senate, it was plain to all that he
would be glad of the position. 1t was
also plain that if he did not 60 to the
senate he would go out of public life;
and from that time on his candidacy
has been rapidly gaining strength all
all over the state SO that ON Dewey
day at Montpelier it was the opinion
of those we think best informed that
he has good lead in the race.
The Times has taken no part what
ever in booming Gen. Circuit, but the
least it can dO as a newspaper is to
state from time to time what seems
to be the trend of public opinion re-
garding the incumbency of this honor
able and important tfice.-Bellows
Falls Times.