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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

The last meeting of Unity Club for
this season will be held at the court
house, tonight Mrs. Annie III. Farm
ham will give a paper on The Char
acteristics of the Works of George
Sand" 1t is desired that all mem
bers be present and enjoy a social hour
after the close Of the literary exercises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

The aldermen had no regular meet
ing, Saturday evening. but merely
talked over few little matters. One
sweepings of Water street at the City
landing. This is one of the first things
the people on the Boston boats see. and
to have d heap of manure and dirt like
this gives the visitors a bad impress
sion. The board Of health has tried to
have it stopped, but the practice con-
tinues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

Cony High school was hardly up to
the average in the invitation meet of
the Maine Interscholastic meet at
Brunswick, Saturday. Cony and the
Bath team We're the only two that did
noe score a point. The points were very
evenly divided as the contest was a
hot one with an exceedingly large field
of entries and some very fast men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

The funeral of Mrs. Retta II. Corey
was held, Saturday afternoon, at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Kingsbury,
on Cedar street, Rev. +. S. Stackpole
officiating. There We're many hand
some floral offerings. The bearers were
Benjamin Gardiner. +. Gilbert, Frank
Chadwick and Albert Hopkins. Inter
ment was made in Riverside cemetery
on the East Side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29
Death OF Miss Helen Morton.

Helen. the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Morton, died, Sunday, at the home
on Spring street, age 80 years. Two
brothers and four sisters, besides her
mother and father survive her. The
funeral will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

just now the State House politicians are
talking over the judgeship. They were
discussing the action of the AroostoOk
county lawyers, Saturday. Inese lawyers
voted to support Hon. F. \. Powers, the
eX-attorney general, ana a brother to
Governor Powers, for the associate judge
ship and Judge A. p. Wiswel for the
chief justiceship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

The rain of Sunday caused the post
ponement of the decoration of the
graves in the cemetery of the st. Au-
gustine's church. The st. John the
Baptist Society had engaged a band
and was to have marched to the Gem
etery in the afternoon. The cere-
monies were postponed to Sunday,
June "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29
State House Matters.

Col. +. c. harrington and Councillor
Gordon enjoyed a days fishing in Enfield
Friday, meeting with remarkable sue
cess. The councillor was surprised to
find that there was another section of the
State whose fishing would compare with
his own, that Of oxford county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

The three following companies. Satur-
day, filed certificates of incorpora ton:
The Glen Hosiery Company organized at
kittery for the purpose of the manufac-
ture and sale of hosiery, with $50. 900 cap
iLal stock, of which nothing is paid in.
The officers are: President. A. {. Mont
fort of Providence, r. L.; treasurer, F. f.
Rowen of kittery Me Certificate APP
proved. May %, 1899
The Shawmut Machinery Company or
ganized at Portland for the purpose OF
the manufacture of machinery for boot
and shoe manufacturing. with $1,000
capital stock, of which nothing is paid in.
The officers are; President, f. f. Holland
of Boston, Mass; treasurer, John L. ra-
gan Of Portland. Certificate approved,
May -, 1899.
The Continental Paper Bag Company
organized at Portland for the purpose of
the manufacture Of paper bags. envelopes
and boxes, with S5,0o0,0O0 capital stock, OF
which $500 is paid in. The officers are:
President. f.. NJ. Harmon of Portland
treasurer. IL. y. Lincoln of Portland.
Certificate approved, May -, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29
Proposals. for Post Fund Supplies
Treasurer's Office, "
Eastern Branch. n. IL. lor - ~
r-,o,,s Mo Nav IS 1888.

Eastern Branch. n. II. for - v p
Togus. Me, May IS, 1879
Sealed proposals will be received, S a6 FOR for
office until u o'clock NJ. June /, I Pr n
furnishing and delivery of lager pee lt;fv
Eastern Branch n II. -. Y. 5, quaIil.aaSj
to be increased 10 per cent II reqt 'N
during the execution of the contract. tors
Printed Instructions and specillca t .'nn
and blank proposals will be supplied upo t
apulica ton t6 this office The rlgnt -
reserved to reject any or all proposals VI
TO waive any informalities therein. ,,1
Envelopes containing proposals shoulu
be endorsed. Proposals for Lager Bee i,
NJ H. ID. V. S" and addressed 10 'ne
undersigned. nv ,,,..,.a,
a. l.. SMITH. Treasurer
Approved: S. Ii. ALLEN. Governor.
dmayl9- 22-2i-26-29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

Marshal Morse is sending out MS
second notice to the dog owners who
have not paid the license. He says
that all dogs not licensed, June !, VIII
be killed. The owners have come VI
and paid very well, though there are
A few who have neglected to do 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-29

Accidents come with distressing fire.
| Quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stinks.
| sprains DR.. Thomas Eclecrrtc OIL re-
| lieves the pain instantly. Never SAFE
without 1t.
mon wed fri&wky.tf
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
Devil Worship.

Tn Spain, Germany, France, Italy, as we'll as in the northern countries which had embraced the reformation, devil worship was believed to be prac- ticed, orgies celebrated, malevolent tricks of revenge perpetrated by the Yotaries of the evil one on their neigh bors. If child was seized with ep- ileptie fits of if a pig died suddenly, if a toad were found under the bed or a eat jumped in at the window, if a cross grained old woman cursed a rude, ill-mannered brat, and the child afterward suffered with any complaint the witchcraft which must undoubted- ly be at the bottom of such occurrences called for immediate investigation
 Nor was it long before a victim was forthcoming. Denial was of no avail. The longer such denial was persisted in, the longer were the tortures in, ficted. The accused was urged to con- fess to the usual charges, and encour- aged to accuse others, in turn to suffer the same fate. And so the horrible business spread, until like a prairie fire. it burned itself out for time, only to start again from some fresh sparks of suspicion The crime itself was held by all to be so enormous that no punishment could be too great for 1t.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

DEMOCRACY AND CULTURE.
 The following truthful words are taken from a recent address on Democracy by the Rev. Henry Van Dyke:
 Glass hatred, the arrogance Of the newly rich, the stupid, blunder. ing cruelties of those who grind the faces of the poor, arise when the faculty of imaginative sympathy has been smothered in the crass atmos- phere of commercialism. Political manias and financial lunacies and social hydrophobias gre the result of popular craving for swift action without the trouble of steady shought. In other words, Democra- ey has not enough patience, and the only thing that will secure it is cul- cure. This was Matthew Arnold's doctrine, and it is sound enough as 3 generality to be accepted; only tue word "culture" is not the best that could be found. Culture, unless it is broad, human, sympathetic and affectional, IS 10 guarantee of happ ness either to the individual or to the nation, and this is point that cannot be too often dwelt upon by our people. Culture of itself is very apt to make smartl men without making them good men-that is to say, the sort of thing that passes current for culture, The Christian church everywhere at this moment Is struggling with a vague unrest that is simply culture, but it threatens to drive out spirituality, and the whole tendency of Democrat. lc education is to make successful men, not worthy men. tThis is the question that lies unans wered at the bottom of all our educational systems.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
THE UNLUcKY DAYS.
The Ancients Had Long List of Days ts
 be Feared.

be Feared.
 Tn ancient times the heather were 30 superstitious with regard to certain days that they were pointed out in their calendars with different colored characters to mark the lucky ones and the unlucky, and all classes arranged the details of their daily life Wltb reference to these marks.
 We of the present day claim to be free from all this, but many there are who will not begin a tourney nor a piece of work on Friday, nor cut the hair in the last quarter of the moon, and who are very much frightened if the soft rays of Luna chance to fall upon the face while they are asleep.
 Friday is even under q ban; even with regard to the weather, there is an old saying which declares that
 Fridays moon,
 Come when it will, comes too soon. In countries where capital punish ment is in vogue Friday has nearly always been ''hangman's day"
 There are many superstitions con- nected with New Years day; one that is still firmly believed by many of the deYout is that of opening the Bible at random and putting the finger on any chapter contained in the two open pages. It is believed that the luck or unIuck of the coming year will in a greater or less degree be fore shadowed by some of the lines.
 Again, others believe that it is very unlucky to take anything out of the house on New Years morning before taking something in; tue old rhyme whieh expresses this belief runs as follows:
 Take out, then take in, Bad luck will begin:
 Take in, then take out, Good luck comes about.
 Certain days for birth have general iy some particular attribute given them which tell us that the child: Born on Monday is fair of face; Born on Tuesday, full of Gods grace; Born on Wednesday, sour and sad; Born on Thursday, merry and glad; Born on triday, worthily given; Born on Saturday, work hard for y0ur living;
 Born on Sunday, you will never know want.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
To Sacnra Good Hogs.

To secure the best hogs do not give the pigs corn for the first four months. Instead, provide good pasture and give them all the oats they can eat. After they are four months old keen q mixture of corn and oats before them all the time I procure my boar while he is yet a pig and he grows up strong and vigorous. Sows to be kept over are not given all the corn they will eat, but are fed some oats.-C. c. Chase.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

An exchange says and truly, that there are many States in the Union less favored than Arkansas in the matter of climate aud mineral re. sources which have better system of highways. Arkansas roads will finally be all right-"when the cows come home.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
some Ne1v lnvenffona.

Shoes can be displayed to better ads vantage by means of a pneumatic last, which is placed inside the shoe and in. dated to expand it and fill out the up- per.
 Metallic folding beds are being made with the horizontal bars hinged in Ievera1 sections to close up and draw the footboard up to the head when the bed is not in use.
 In a recently patented automatic wagon brake the thills are mounted on movable rods on the front axle. which slide backward and apply the brakes as soon as the horse holds back.
 To indicate when new bottle has been tempered with a metal ball is nung from the cork by thread, which breaks as the corks is pulled, allowing Ihe ball to fall to the bottom of the bottle
 Incandescent electric light globes cannot be stolen from a new socket which has an interior metallic projec- ion locking into catch on the base plate when tue globe is screwed into position.
 An improved strap for street cars is suspended on a grooYed block, which rests on a toothed horizontal bar at !ached to the side of a car, the grooves preventing the strap from slipping un- der sudden strain.
 A Pennsylvania man has patented an automatic printing attachment for paper rolls, which has the type set In l roller suspended in a heavy casing, which presses it against the paper as It ss unWound.
 4 handy truck for moving barrels has a gripping plate secured to the front of the truck, provided with a central eoneave portion, which has teeth along it's outer edge to catch the barrel and prevent it's slipping.
 Bicycles can be identified by new protective seal, which is composed of a steel case, which covers the ends of l circular link to which it is attached to the tubing, the face of the case con- taining name plate.
 In a recently patented bottle filling apparatus two tubes are attached to a faucet placed in the barrel or tank, with valve in the faucet which feeds 5ne tube at a time, allowing the tubes to be alternately placed in a new bot lie while the other oEe is in use.
 The Hour Glass.
 Sand registered the hours during the Middle Ages. For this purpose black
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The war with Spain, up to the first of the present month, had cost the United States the snug little sum of $500, GOO, ,0O0; but then, Ua- ele Sam don't mind little bill like that. We could make suggestion right here, but as Columbia is stand ing by, we won't do it; it might cause the maiden to blush.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The oldest county clerk in Arkau- 8as is Mr. J. A. Jarrett, of Monroe county. Mr. Jarrett a few days since celebrated his 75to annivarsa- ".
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

Some men are very brave uutil real danger confronts them, then they shrink Like Q wind-strutted paper sack in small boy's hand.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The insurance cases brought un- der the anti trust law will be argued before the supreme court Saturday, May 13.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

THE INSTANTANEOUS CELLS. humanity, is shocked that so little is known of the brain. He has discover ed that the brain is in two halves the interstitial and the parenchymat- ous cells-which have hitherto been treated as a whole.
 He is at work on an instrument which will enable him to see and near the brain, as the heart and lungs are heard Then he will know how to treat the patient, whether the ailment
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
A onalIaed 1ndoraament

Did you ebber hyuh bout a safety razorf" inquired Miss Miami Brown in an effort to make conversation.
 "Yes," answered MT. Erastus Pink. icy. T s'pose it does we'll enough fo shave wifi. But 1t Uouldn' be no good st q pahty.'
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The use of stable manure, unless it has been thoroughly heated and routed. 1o kill weed seeds is not advisable on \ lawn. Concentrated fertilizer rich in ohosphorlc acid is to be preferred
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The contract for rebuilding Gal loway college has been awarded a Newport firm. The building is to be completed by September l, next.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

The State G. A. R. encampment wlll be held at Fort Smith on the 23rd inst.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

It is said that Fort Smith-the border city-wilI have a street fair soon.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
Can't Be nDnwned.o v

Ropes that will not sink when thrown into the water are proving very useful They are made of a core com posed of pieces of cork, covered witk cotton.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
THE INTERsTITIAL CELLS.

IfIE IN IEENo LLIIAL OlII1o' be brain fever or insanity. He will be able to detect whether the trouble is due to mental or physical weakness, and will treat and prescribe accord ingly.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
The Hour Glass.

Sand registered the hours during the Middle Ages. For this purpose black marble dust, boiled nine times in wine, was a fayorite recipe with learned monks.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

Dr. Yerenzi, the great German specialist, who has made a fortune and can afford to spend the rest of his life in study for the benefit of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

were nominated and it has been uni
Versally conceded that the vote would
be very close between these two. The
situation has been greatly simpllfied by
the determination OF Mr. Tarbel to
Withdraw from the contest thus leaving
the field open for his only opponent
Mr.. Tarbell would offer no particu-
lar reasons for his action when seen
by a representative of the Spy this af-
ternoon. This resolve Of Mr.. Tarbelrs
will greatly surprise his many friends
who have been confident that be would
beat out any man from this precinct.
Now that the office of selectman has
been virtually disposed of. the only
other contests that are exciting atten-
ton are the races for the office of road
commissioner and members OF the
school committee. Dwight Bowen. the
present incumbent, stands an excellent
chance for reelection to the former of
fee, but the friends of John NJ. Howe
are banking on the success of their can
dldate. Both men are eminently fitted
for the post, each having had extensive
experience in the work
PIlny Doane and William Sinner
nominees of the republican and citi-
zens caucuses will each poll a large
number of votes for school committee,
and 1t woul d be difficult to pick the
NIlHtI. Inc IfIenCS OF Emerson StOd-
dard, who occupies that position at pre-
sent have urged him to take out nom
nation papers. being confident that he
stands an excellent chance for re-elec-
ton but he has decided not to do so,
Rev. Mr., Leger of Worcester conduct
ed services at the Baptist church TO-
night in the first Of a series of three
meetings. Rev. Mr.. st. James of Wor-
cester will preach Tuesday and We'd
nesday nights.
Julius Howe Of the Elm farm" one
of the most prosperous milk dealers in
town, has given up his milk route,
HenryNeish Will start in selling milk
in his place April l.
The annual parish meeting of tho
Baptist society will be held Frida,,
evening, March 81, in the vestry of the
Baptist church at o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
DROWNED IN ENGLAND.
Sad intelligence of the Death of Fitch
burg 8ov.

Fitchburg, March 27-Word was re-
ceived here today that William ]. Prin-
gle of this city, a seaman on board an
English vessel. had been drowned off
Newport, Eng, March l. The letter
gave no further particulars except to
say that identification was made by
letters found on his person from a sis
ter in New York
The young man was but % years Of
age and he had followed the SEES. for
I'VE years, during which time he was
away from home all the time until Ia st
october, when he made visit to his
mother here. He remained until No
Vemoer when he shipped on a vessel
bound for Liverpool. The last informa-
ton received before hearing of his
death was that he was about to start
on a cruise to Egypt.
There are 1870 prisoners at the local
county 1all' the smallest number for
years.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
POPULAR MAsQUERADES.
Three Parties Booked for Upton This
Week

Upton, March 27.-There are three
masquerade parties booked for tins
week. Mrs. II. F. Pellet will have one
At her home on Main street, West Up
ton. Tuesday evening. The young la
dies at the Brooks and Potter boarding
mouse viii also have one, besides the
high school party.
The West Upton Gun Club will hold
its annual meeting in the club rooms
Monday evening, April B.
The Sans Souci orchestra of UPTON
will furnish music at the masked ball
for the benefit Of the senior class of the
Upton high school.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Abiatha A. Bowker will entertain The
choir of the Methodist church, the Or
chestra connected with the young peo-
pies society, and Rev. Mr.. Butler at a
party in their home on Main street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
CHANCES SLIGHT.
East Brookfield People Despair of Having
a SeIectman From Their Section.

East Brookfeld. March 27.- The
chance Of electing a member of the
board OF selectmen from this precinct
looked exceedingly dubious for some
time, it being self-evident fact that
with two contestants in the field the
vote for either one would fall short
Of the number re quisite for election.
At the citizens and republican eau
cuses held at Brookfeld last week,
Warren Tarbell and Leander Morse
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
GLADWIN STUDIO

i'Ah BUILDING room 80 corner Of Nj.
Instruction given in sl,atcti.
9ects and from nature, PnSS rom OBJ
uTGalw sag water color and oil nain ti INK
,Siasses VIII be formed for nntuee ".
sketching later I'm the season oul-oI-door
Application may be made ,,,,.c
from to 8. Evening classes vii, JIii1tJirlloon
ranged Tor GEORGE Il. GISDr,y3piTN ar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
A RESPECTED WOMAN.
Mrs. William H. rhurston Died at Oxford.

Oxford, March 27--Mrs. William f.
Thurston died this morning, aged rs years
months Mrs. Thurston had been seri-
ously i'll less than week For many
wears she was a member and a faithful
worker in the Methodist church She was
greatly respected in town The funeral
will be held at the Methodist church Wed
nesday at p. m. Prayers at the house
al 100
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Barclay do the school transportation
this spring. Covered wagons are re-
CURED by the committee Cor This VOL,
The children, for the most part. have
been exposed in open vehicles TO an
kinds of weather heretofore.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Rev. J. o. Paisley of Cambridge will
deliver an address in the United Pres
byterian church Friday evening. His
subject will be The song of the barrel :"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

The annual meeting Of the Pine Grove
Cemetery Association will be held in the
office of the Whitinsville Cotton mill
Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Herbert A. Richardson Of Princeton
is visiting at the home Of Mrs. L. r..
Richardson. Main street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Miss Hobart has the primary room
for the spring term. New mans and -
globe have been ordered for use il,
the grammar room, which roam AZ tna
present time has no equipment in thus
line. - ''i'9
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28
PAXTON.

Paxton, March 27.-Brigham's Or
chestra of Marlboro win give a con-
cert in the town hall in this place on
Wednesday evening. After the concert
there will be dancing. William s. Lin
coin is to be the floor director, with a
number of efficient aids.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Nelson and Napoleon Mayo Of Snen-
Ger nave made a contract with f II
london to cut 100 cords of wood for him,
IheN are staying ut Charles Mayo's m
job. '''0
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Mr. George b. Merriam has been
granted letter by the First Baptist
church Of this place to the First Metho-
dist church of Bondsville.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-28

Misses Ruth nd Rebecca Sodarharer
Of Milbury, who have been the guests
OF Miss N, Nj. Shewbrooks, have return
ed home