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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

The condition of Lendall Titcomb,
ESQ, who is critically ill with intestinal
obstruction. was reported to be no
worse. Sunday There are strong hopes
entertained of his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17
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CITY OF AUGUSTA.
NOTICE OF TAX COLLECTOR.

D., order of the city council. all taxes
by By'a ua for the wear 1899 shall be due and
payable the ha Gn the the e dss
Ausust, ,T.' navment of all poll and per-
may, may taxes Immediately after the date OF
son seomntment ps a,owed or a
OF tllie rui,riiv rui maid to the co lector on
taxes sf,,rs August 16, 1899. and interest At
er ex ner cent per annum shall be added t.
s11 an taxes remaining unpaid Oct. i. 1893
from tha' ,"Is r. TOWNSEND. Collector.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

Half the Ills that man Is heir to coma
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood Rittesa
strengthens and tones the Utomacn:
makes Indigestion inrCss.b:a-
mon wed. fri& wxy.f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

The farm buildings Of the late +. c
Allen, situated out on the Manches
ter road, are being repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

The 21st annual report of the insur
anCe commissioner of the State of
Maine is out in bound form in its us
ual substantial and neat appearance.
This report contains the two sections,
one relating to the fire and marine in
surance. and the other relating to life
insurance and miscellaneous compan-
les that have previously been reviewed
by the Journal. In addition TO the
statements compiled by the commits
sioner on these subjects, is added the
usual abstracts from the reports OF
the many companies doing business in
the state of Maine. with list OF all
the authorized agents of the compan-
les who have licenses from the insur-
ance department to conduct lnsur-
ance business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

not in the least liable for the bill. SO 1t
is said. as the association asked to be
permitted to conduct the tents. At the
same time these tents were doubtless
Of great benefit to the men and the
State would be justified in paying
them, so the association believes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17
Union RaD, Augusta,
Tuesday Evening,
July 18th. at 7i5 O'Clock by
Mrs. DR.. Frances H. Drew,

Americas most eminent Lecturer. Spe-
Cialist and practical educato tor of Woman.
DR. Drew is highly endorsed by the press
and PROFESSION and is the finest
woman Lecturer in this country. Her sub
ject is new and highly interesting one.
and of vital Importance to women. EV
cry woman in Gardiner and vicinity is
cordially invited to attend this lect-
to do so as much will he gained by it.
There will be no admission fee; no col
lection.
NOTICE-Mrs. DR. Drew and her able
assistant. Mrs. Wright. will be at the
Cony House. 3 days only. Wednesday
the 18th. Thursday the 20th, and Friday
the 21st. where her many patients and all
ladies who wish to interview her free Of
charge may do 50.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

In reading of the great work zone ny
the Y. NJ. C. A. of Portland, Tor the ac-
of cots and food 1or tne
visiting sailors, so that at one time 'Vo
vrre occupying beds in the Auditorium
il reminds the Augusta people OF the
many hours of pleasure furnished the
mon Of the 1st Regiment and the Heavy
Artillery by the Y. NJ. c. A. while at
Camn Powers. The association re-
ceived many contributions from mem
bers and friends. but at the close OF the
season found that it was ABOUT Sooo IN
debt. A bill is now in the hands OF the
covarnor and Council for the amount
of money that the association paid out
INT M action has been taken upon 1t
I-nder one sense of the law the state is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

Some of the members of the Gov
ernor's staff and party that visited
the flagship Indiana, in Portland har-
bar, Friday. brought as souvenirs OF
the occasion some of the brass shells
from which the salute was fired IN
honor of Governor Powers. They were
fired from a six pound gun. In con-
varsation with one Of the officers. one
member Of the staff was informed
that in case a salute had been fired
from one of the largest guns, it would
have cost $4,000, as each charge costs
about $500. One of these Dig guns oh
the Indiana is the pet of all. as IL is
known to have put a proJectle
through the Christobal Colon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

ono matter of the resolutions passed by
.h, ma ational labor convention. Friday.
was unintentionally omitted That was
the resolution passed relating to Hon D.
w bradbury, in which they congratulat-
ad him on his good health ana thanked
him for the words of encouragement ne
gave them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

commissioner Matthews in his remarks
,,,o,, the work of the Maine bureau OF Ia
bor and industrial statistics. in Friday
session. told the visiting commissioners
that in the State of Maine there are, TO-
dav $1,000 people who earn their living
in one way or another, from the lumber
industry. This lumber industry VIII be
reviewed in the forthcoming report OF the
department.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

No report has reached the state
Uouse of the success of the summer
school at Ellsworth. but from the TACT
that Superintendent Stetson has sent
for 115 certificates to be issued 10
those in attendance, it would seem
that this number is exceedingly large
and in consequence that they are
having immense success with the lirst
school of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-17

Hoods PILLS cure liver ls the non-irritsting and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparila.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
For Wellesley College.

AS no general appeal has hitherto been
made, the public has been under the I'M
preston that Wellesley College was
amply provided for and needed no aid.
Misled by the appearance of her beautiful
grounds, fine buildings and excellent
equipment, the rich and benevolent turn
ed their gifts in other directions in igno-
rance of Wellesley's debt. This college
has always depended upon tuition fees
and occasional gifts for means to pay
running expenses. Naturally these
sources of income have been Inadequate.
The trustees found it necessary to borrow
money. Hence the debt of $96, 1856,
to reduce which they have made this ap-
peal to alumnae, former students and
the public in general. 1t is hoped enough
money can be raised to cancel the debt
and provide for an endowment fund OF
100000. The friends of Wellesley in
this town are soon to meet for organiza-
tion and to plan some way of helping to
reduce the debt. Alpheus H. Hardy
of Boston will act as treasurer of the
general fund.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
st. JOhnsbury Center.

The many friends of Rev. Arthur Cole,
a former pastor at the congregational
church were glad to meet him at the
church last Sunday.
At the Christian Endeavor Service in
the vestry of the Congregational church
last Sunday evening, there was a large
attendance and spirited meeting. The
singing was very enjoyable.
Several improvements are being made
in the Sanborn Hall for the benefit of
Wide Awake Grange.
There will be sociable with ice cream
and cake at Grange Hall, Thursday even
ing, July 20.
Miss Stella Halett of Amherst, Mass,
is spending her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hallett.
Rev. and Mrs. Worthen of Franklin
have been spending a few days with
friends in this place.
Miss Cora Sargent is spending few
weeks in New Bedford, Mass.
Mrs. Alfred Hallett of Spencer, Mass,
Mrs. Sarah Halett Rice and daughter
are visiting their nuperous relatives and
friends about here.
Rev. Mr.. Streeter is camping out this
week with friends near Burlington.
Mr.. Harding is repairing and building
an ell to the Joshua Lord place. This is
one of the oldest houses in the village
and when finished will be greatly i'm
proved in appearance.
Albert Caswell and family and Benz.
Gognon and family, who have been camp
ing at Willoughby lake, returned home
Monday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
A Telephone Company Sale.

The property Of the Peoples Telephone
Company, a corporation that has been
operating a telephone system in Swanton
and st. Albans for the past two years
and had secured list of some two hum
dred subscribers, has been sold to the
New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company. Manager Cross of the Peo-
ple's, in announcing to his constituents
the sale of the business, candidly says
that he was led to this action by the fact
that the rates he had been charging-$1S
to $50 per annum-were not remunera-
tive, considering the large amount of
territory included in the connections Civ
en- by him; his company undertaking to
allow free service to several adjacent
towns, a service extending over about
forty miles of wire. Manager Cross at
the outset of his enterprise had consider
able capital to put into the business, was
energetic and wide-awake, and gave the
public good service. The fact that he
had so large a list of subscribers and
was known to have not little financial
resource gave ground for expectation
among the business men of that section
that he would be able to make perma-
nent success of it.
He found, however, that he had mis-
calculated his expenses, that his low
rate of rental and the affording of so
much free service were far from profitable,
and that he could not, on such basis,
maintain his lines in good condition and
give the public the high class facilities
demanded. St. Albans and Swanton
people stood by Manager Cross and pat
ronized him literally, and regretted to
learn of his inability to longer carry on
the system. The change in ownership
ensures the maintenance of the plant in
first class shape, and the best possible
service, both as to local circuit and toll
line business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Railroad News.

Horace Chamberlain of Concord has
resigned the superutcndency of the
Concord division of the Boston & Maine
railroad. He held the position 20 years
and has been conspicuous figure in rail
road circles. Mr.. Chamberlain is native
Of Newbury and was educated in this
state. He was station agent at Little
ton, N. H., seven years and held similar
positions at Rutland and Burlington
before going to Concord.
The Boston & Maine will oil the
tracks the next three weeks between
Springfield and Northampton. The
expense Of this work is $1O0 per mile,
but it settles the dust problem for the
rest Of the summer
A Boston dispatch to the New York
Sunday Sun predicts a general strike on
both the Boston & Maine and New
York, New Haven & Hartford railroads
because the railroad telegraphers are
unable to get their pay raised. No final
action can be taken until the meeting OF
the executive board of the American Fed
Grafton OF Railway Employees is held.
This body will try and arrange confer
ences with the railroad managers before
considering the advisability OF general
strike. The managers of both great
systems are willing to treat with any
individuals, but decline to do business
through labor organizations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Knights of Columbus.

A party of 10 members of Sheridan
Council, No. 421, Knights of Colum-
bus were present at the working of
the third degree on several candidates
at Laconia last Sunday. They report a
very pleasant trip and were entertained
in way that only knights can entertain.
They arrived at Lacona in the early
morning and after breakfast and stroll
about the city, they attended divine
service. After high mass they took the
train for the Weirs where sumptuous
banquet was given, followed by boat
ride. The knights then returned to La
coma where the degree work was exem-
pli6ed, the party returning on the early
morning train Monday. About 600
knights were present from all parts of
New England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
The Summer School.

The Caledonia County Normal Train
ing School opens at Hardwick July "a
and continues till August 5. The school
as far as practicable will be conducted
on the training school plan. Able in
structors have been secured, in the list of
whom appear Supt. H. j. Jones and
Mrs. Lydia Beck of our town. The
courses include school management, Ian
guage and grammar; advanced reading
the teaching of history; primary arith-
metic; under the title of pedagogy, at
tention, memory, habit; civics and
geography; nature study; primary
reading and language. The place Sc
lected is picturesque, with many attrac-
tions for summer vacation; the roads
are excellent for wheeling and driving,
and everything possible will be done to
make the stay in town a pleasant and
profitable one. Receptions to the school
will be rendered by the townspeople,
and some entertainments and excursions
will be arranged by the local teachers, so
the social, as well as the educational
interests of the school will be provided for.
Certificates of attendance will be
granted to those who attend the whole
term which will prove of value to
teachers in the future. The tuition for
the course is So; for one week, SIPS,
and 80 cents a day for fractions of a
week. Tuitions are payable in advance
and entitle one to the membership ticket
essential to all exercises. Teachers are
requested to register and procure tickets
before the opening of the first session.
Board at the hotels can be secured at
reduced rates. Board in private families
can be had for Sc for the term, So so for
one week, or rs cents per day. These
rates are when two occupy the same
room. Arrangements for room and
board should be made as soon as posi-
bic. Those desiring assistance in pro-
curing board will please state when they
will reach Hardwick and for how long
time they wish board engaged. All com
munications on the subject of board
should be addressed to Mrs. F. c. Kinney,
Hardwick. There will be reduced rates
on the railroads and tickets will be good
going on or after July %, and returning
on or before before August 8. A public
examination Of teachers will be held at
Hardwick Aug, and s, open to teachers
from all parts of the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
VOL. LXI---NO. 1925
Among the Churches.

First Church of Christ Scientist,
Odd Fellows block. Morning SER
vice at 1915. Subject, Love" Child
rens Sunday school following the morn
ing service. Wednesday evening meeting
at 7,30. Reading room open Wednesday
and Thursday from to 5. Christian
Science literature on hand.
The Sunday school picnic of the First
Baptist church last Thursday drew out
about 100 persons and was a very en-
joyable occasion. The subject Of dis
course at the First Baptist church next
Sunday morning will be "The Conspiracy
against Daniel" and in the evening"
Conditions of Success in the Christian
Warfare" The pastor and Jesse Gage
will represent the church at the council
at Lyndonvile next Thursday afternoon.
Beginning next Sunday, and until the
first Sunday in September, there will be
prayer meeting Sunday evenings at
Grace Methodist church instead of a
preaching service.
The Ladies Society of Grace Method
ist church will hold a sociabe on the
church grounds next Thursday evening
from to 10. Ice cream and cake will
be served for 15 cts, and orchestral music
will be furnished. If the weather is rainy
the social will be held in the vestry
At Grace Methodist church at 1890
the pastor willpreach Subject, "What is
Man." At Z gospel prayer and praise
service will be held in the chapel
Mrs. 6. c. Waterman will entertain
missionary lawn party at Is Charles
street, Thursday afternoon, July 20,
from 3 to 5 O'Clock. The members of the
Women's Missionary Society of the Free
Baptist church, the mothers, the young
people and the Juniors" are all invited.
A short programme will be presented
and light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday evening, July II, the Y. P. c.
U. of the Church of the Messiah held a
banquet in honor of DR.. w. H. McGlauf-
lin OF Atlanta. After fine dinner, serv-
ed by the ladies of the church, the large
company present listened to speeches by
Rev. Fl. E. Benton of Derby Line, Rev. E.
Y. Stevens, Lyndonvile, and DR.. Nc
Glauhin. Rev. H. l.. Veazey acted as
toastmaster. Wednesday morning
large delegation left for Lynn, to attend
the national convention of the Y. p. c.
u, of the Universalist church. There
was no service last Sunday at the church,
but there will be preaching as usual next
Sunday by the pastor.
Miss Emily Harvey of this town, who
has been missionary of the Methodist
church in India, spoke of the work in
that country at Grace Methodist church
last Sunday morning in a most interest
ing manner and a collection amounting
to 500 was taken.
Rev. DR.. c. M. Lamson of Hartford,
Conn.,, reached here last evening and will
preach at the North church next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Dissolution of Partnership.

Hall & Stanley expect to dissolve
partnership Aug. 1, Mr.. Stanley retiring
from the store. Mr.. Stanley has leased
the two stores in the Howe Opera House
block recently vacated by A. w. Scott,
and expects to open a furniture store
and undertaking rooms in the early fall.
Mr.. Hall will continue in the same busi-
ness at the old stand. This is one of the
Oldest firms in town, and its history
dates back to 1850, when T. l.. Hall
began the business in the basement of
the old Fletcher store on the site Of the
Brooks-Tyler dry goods store. On the
completion of the Bank block he moved
into the north end of that, occupying the
second and third floors. S. w. Hall, the
present senior member and brother of
the founder, became a partner in 1871,
and has retained his interest in the bus
mess since. In 1883 Charles A. Stanley
became member of the firm and in
May, 1889, the business was moved
from Bank block to its present commo-
dious quarters in Music Hall building.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
At the Telephone Exchange.

Two new telephone circuits have just
been completed at Lyndonville, and have
become part of the st. Johnsbury ex-
change. There are nine stations on the
two circuits, including pay station at
H. ]. Hubbard's store at Lyndon Center,
Webb's Hotel, the Lyndonville National
bank, the office of DR.. F. H. Davis, the
livery stable of D. M. Silsby, the drug
store of Cheney Bros, and the residences
of G. M. Campbell, E. W. Hutchins, and
c. L. Stuart. The station at Webb's
Hotel will be used to considerable ex-
tent as a public station, and will be
available at any time, day Or night.
The public station at Lyndon Center will
be great convenience, as that section
has hitherto had no telephone facilities.
The five or six stations on 7. N. Wallis
line, at the Vile, are also to be brought
into connection with the new circuits.
AS soon as F. E. Winslow, who presides
over the switchboard at the willie gets
back into his old quarters in the new
block, the central station will be more
completely equipped with every conven-
ience that telephone. using public can
ask.
The increase of business at the St.
Johnsbury exchange has necessitated the
employment OF third day operator,
and Miss Ethel M. Ford began work in
that position on Monday morning. 1t
is the aim of the management to give
the best possible service, in order that
the 215 subscribers on this exchange
may realize the full benefit of up-to-date
facilities.
Subscribers will materially aid in bring
ing about of prompt service by not for
getting these four things-namely: to
call by number only; to answer their
own calls, only, and as quickly as pos
sible; to ring off when they have finished
talking; to report trouble at once to the
local manager, SO that itcan be remeded
at once Considerable delay is caused
daily by the failure on the'part of SUBJ
scribers to remember these important
features in their use of the phones.
card containing the list of stations
on the Lyndonville circuits will be issued
shortly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
East st. Johnsbury.

Mrs. Ebenezer Hovey, her daughter
and her two children of Chicago are
boarding at G. |. Copp's.
Tabor Gates and wife of Pawtucket,
X. l., are visiting at Mrs. Ezra Gates
Rev. 6. w. Patterson and family are
spending few days at Caspian Lake,
Greensboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. A. Luce will move
into Mrs. Calvin Morrill's house this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. McCurdy, who
have been spending few weeks with
Mrs. Calvin Morrill,, return to their
home in Andover, Mass, this week.
Leonard Hovey, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Hovey, suddenly dsap-
peared from his home last Thursday
night. He has been heard from and is at
Littleton at work in shoe factory.
A lady's jacket was found near this
village last week on the road to st.
Johnsbury. The jacket is now at the
post office and owner can have same by
proving property.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Special Town Meeting.

Voters will remember the special town
meeting next Saturday at 2 p. M. to see
if an extra appropriation will be made
to make a solid brick building of the
new Summerville schoolhouse and ito see
if the town will direct the seectmen to
oppose by all honorable legal means a
discontinuance of Portland street be-
tween Railroad street and Bay street in
st. Johnsbury village, and any other
action that will compel the use of Bay
street as passway under the Boston &
Maine railroad for the accommodation
of travel that would otherwise pass over
said portion Of Portland street."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Unpleasant News.

The numerous stockholders of the
Northwestern Guaranty Loan Company
of Minneapolis, which was wrecked
several years ago, have received notice
from the receiver that 100 per cent as
sessment is colectible on their stock in
accordance with the laws of Minnesota,
and they are respectfully invited to send
check for the same. AS the question of
the legality of this assessment has not
been tested in the Vermont courts the
Vermont stockholders will probably
wait awhile before paying their assess
ment. There were 400 Eastern stock
holders in this concern and the largest
stockholder in the company is st.
Iohnsbnry man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
Serious Accident.

While Bernice, the 11.year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Holder, was
visiting friends in Danville last Thursday
she fell from the hay loft and struck on
her head on the barn floor. She was
brought home the next day and has since
been in critical condition, but we are
pleased to announce that she was better
yesterday. 1t was feared that there was
fracture of the skull, but this does not
seem to be the case. The many friends of
the family hope to hear of her speedy re-
covery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-07-19
A Choice Concert.

One of the choisest concerts for many
years was given in Music Hall Thursday
evening to small but exceedingly APP
preciative audience. The star of the
troupe was Eugene Cowes, the eminent
basso of the Bostonians. esang about
a dozen times, including numerous en-.
cores, and greatly delighted his hearers.
Mr.. Cowles has the strongest bass ever
heard in st. Johnsbury and has great
control of his rich and marvellous voice.
Such rendering of the 1.-TWO Grenadiers"
was never heard before in Music Hall
and brought out rounds Of applause at
its close.
Miss Priests work on the violin was
very artistic and pleasing and she is sure
OF brilliant musical future.
The readings by Kingsbury Foster
were well received and his selections
were very good. He is a good delineator
OF character and especially excels in
dialect work.