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The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08
.FoG HICcOuGHS.n
Explanation Of the sound Of c.,ro.
Heard ON Mains's Coast When ,hs
War started.


: Bar HaIbor, Ma, June A year ,ro,
when tho Spanish warships we,a -,
posed 60 be of the coast Of Maine ~.
dreds OF truthful and unimaeinative ,es.
idents CT the shore towns heard strarys
sounds which they mistook for the firing
of cannon. At chs time the MinneapoIis
and Columbia vera patrolipe the
New England coast from Cape Cod 70
Qucddy ttead the people OF Milbridvs
Jonesport, i.ubec and Seal Cove were
startled as often as once week by hear.
ing dull booming note, like the firing
Of distant guns, come rolling In from
the sea. Though the Spanish war vessels
were tn an off the north coast of South
America headed for Santiago harbor.
nobody could convince tine Maine fisher.
men that the sounds which they heard
were not the reports OF cannon fired with
deadly aim at some Of the coastinR tieet
in the otfing.
Few persons were able to give any
definite account OF the noises which
cams at uncertain intervals between 1
and o'clock in the afternoon and which
were most frequent and pronounced in
times of dense fog. AS result OF this
scars Bar Hsibor's charms MS a summer
resort fell off greatly and q good number
of desirable cottages were deprived OF ton
ants for the season.
Among the men who heard the boom
of the ghnstly cannons WAS DIR. q. IL.
Hay of Philadlsphis,t who WIS passing
his vacation on Cranberry Island. DIR.
HAY IS practical man who knows a
cannon when he hears Its talk. lie was
| firmly convinced that the sounds were
caused by some form of explosion, either
from blasting of lodges or quarries OF
from signal guns on board yachts. AS
the explosions were kept mp long after
the Spanish ships had been wrecked on
the shores Of Cuba, he made "A record of
weather conditions In or er to solve the
mystery. The reports were never heard
except In foggy weather, and were loud
| est and most pronounceu on hot mugRy
days when the fog was lifting to let In
bars of sunlight Meantime he had
books ana read accounts of similar sounds
which have been heard near the North
| Sea and near Antwerp.
These noises were caused by fog rumb.
| lingsswhich were common on warm days.
the natives called them "mistpoeifers,
which literally translated means fog hlc,
| coughs. Alter comparing the two phe
| nomena DIR. Hay was certain that the
mistpoeffer of the Old World is found on
the nuast of Maine. The sounds have
been heard again this year when there
was no Spanish ship within 5000 miles oi
Maine, but nobody cares for them now
that tine war is over, and the louder and
oftener they come the higher goes the
price of cottage rent.
Since announcing his discovery OF the
mistpoeffer DIR. Hay has been asked t.
visit gloucester and Newburyport ano
account for the phantom fleet that was
seen of the coast of Massachusetts, last
May, but has declined. He says he be
lieves there are many things seen and
heard in Massachusetts, that are beyonc
the reach of snianca.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The railroad commissioners Wednesday
approved changes in the location of the
Washington county railroad at Penn
broke.
The petition for location of the Saco
River Railroad in Biddeford which was
opposed by the Biddeford g. Saco railroad
company, and others was dismissed.
The commissioners say that the municipal
officers of Biddeford had approved the 10.
cation named in the petition as to streets,
roads and ways, conditionslly, and that
one condition is in violation of the sta
tutes and by two other conditions the
municipal officers attempted to assume
jurisdiction of railroad commissioners.
They approved branch track and
crossing of the Boston s. Maine over high.
way In Soarboro, also of branch track
and crossing of q highway by the Bridg-
ton 81 Saco river railroad Ia Harrison.
The petition of the selectmen of Byron,
for building highway across the yard
and tracks of the Rumfori Falls Il
Rangeley lakes railway at Houghton sta
ton WAS dismissed, the commissioners
not thinking that public conveniences
and necessity call for taking land of the
railroad company to accommodate travel
to and from farm and for farm pur-
poses only when.there already is a farm
crossing now in use.
The petition of the Waterville Sc Wiscas-
set rail,oad for crossing over the Maine
Central railrohd at winsIow, was ap.
proved. The crossing shall be By an over
head bridge at least 90 feet In clear with
steel plate girder.
The petition for approved articles of as.
ISOLATION of the Oherryfield g. Milbridge
railroad was dismissed and without pre-
judice.
A petition of the citizens of Dyer Rrook
on the Bangor & Aroostook for station
was dismissed as the station already has
been built.
There was a hearing Wednesday after
noon on Sanford & Cape Porpoise rail.
way matters.
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THE ARMERs, ooNFERENcE
(Waterville Mail J

There are to be some strange farmers
at that conference to be held under the
guidance of William II. Mclaughlin of
Scarboro, at Portland on June 10.
Among the other names of men likely TO
be present we note that of the Hon. j.
). Maxcy of Gardiner, whose principal
experience as farmer has been In plant
ing Investments in soil selected and Gull
tivated with care and DISCRIMINATION
The most prominent member of the ay-
rleulturai fraternity in the entire state
however, will be absent, 1t wculd seem
We refer TO the Hon. j II. Manlsy ~
Augusta. Somehow thsre dues not seem
TO be anything about that Scarboro phil
osopher's scnsine TO appeal 20 MIR. Man
ley and ne will pass hy the Portland
meeting and confne his efforts in en-
tightening the farming communities to
the y ceilings of the county oranges.
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mrsorLLASxous.
TELL ABOUT N.
A Portland citizen rs Pleased To Do II
for the Brnenf Of othors.

A Portland Citizen L. Pleased To Do ~
for the Brnsns of othors.
When you know a good thing. tell It,
1t will not lessen its goodness.
But will do good to others.
There's more misery just like 1t.
There are lots Of lame backs in Port.
land.
It's busy place anu backs are used.
There's urinary troubls to large OK
lent.
Colds affect the kidneys.
The kidneys are the cause, not the colds.
Keep them in shape and life is life.
Doan's Kidney Pills do perfect work.
Are for kidneys only.
Portland people testify to their morit
Htre's case of 1t;
Mrs. Samuel Goold. of ia Cumberland
street, says; "A sister residing out o.
Portland has a.son. young lad who was
annoyed with weakness OF the kidneys,
particularly so at night The cures
effected by the use of Doan's Kidney Pills
were SO numerous Is struck me they
mieh5 help him, and procured box at
II. II. Hay s. Sons drug store. at the
junction OF Middle and Free streets, and
sent them to her. She writes me, sour
boy was greatly benefited by their use.'
Doan's Kidney Pills for salA by all
dealers; price 90 cents box. Mailed on
receipt Of price by Foster NJ ilburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-DOAN'S-and
take no subetitu
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A RULING OF INTEREST TO SOL
DIERS.

01E0so.
Adjutant General Richards states that
the following ruling of the Auditor for
the War Department, Treasury Depart
mont, Wash ington, d. c., will be OF in
terest OF all men of the First Maine Vol
upteer Infantry whose companies were
not actually mustered out until after the
S0th OF October, 1898, also to those men
who at the time OF the musterout of thsir
companies. claimed disability and were
therefore held for further examination by
a board of surgeons to be appointed for
the purpose, but were afterwards mus
tered out as Of October S0th and were
paid to that date when discharged. Gen.
Richards claimed that these men were
entitled to pay to the actual date of TO-
ceiving their discharges and this ruling
seems to sustain this position.
Office of the Auditor for the War
Department
Washington, D. c., June /, 1865.
A soldier As entitled to pay until his
discharge Is issued and delivered to him
or until such action is taken as to make
him legally chargeable with notice of his
discharge.
If the delay in applying for his final
pay and the delivery OF his DISCHARGE GER
tihcate was matter Of his own conven-
fence, and not for want of notice of lis
discharge with his company, nor because
he was held to service by military author
ity, he would not be entitled to nay be-
yond the date he was apprized of the
muster out OF the company.
(Signed) W. w. Brown, Auditor.
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MAINE PATENTS.

Washington, June THE following
patents have been granted to Maine pso.
Pile:
J. Cartier, Biddeford, combined fish and
animal trap.
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CLOCK REPAIRING.

WE have made specially OF clock repairing
w for years and are perfectly familiar with
II in all OF ITS branches. Our prices are reason
able. Drop US q postal and we will call for your
clock and return II when done without extra
charge. MCKINNEY. the Jeweier. Monument
Square, Portland. 1an12dtf
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EoR SALE-A fine new house of ten rooms
and BATH with hot water heat, seven hard
wood floors, front and rear vestlbues, slate
sink and wash trays. pnreeIsi1 bath tub, two
nre places water closet COLI clo,et and laun
pinningi wired In first class shape for cleo
triclty. with speaking tubes to the servants
room etc. etc. Lot contains 6l75 square fee
and you can buy more If you wish. VIII sci
on terms to suit the purchaser Will exchange
for some first class manufacturing stock
MARKS EARLE Co. IL Monument Square
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EOR SALE-TwO story house and lot o land
a OF about one acre, situated at Walnut Hill
North Yarmouth. Handy TO grocery store and
within FIVE minutes walk OF the Maine Central
X. X. station. Well located. P-lee low for
cash. Apply 20 GEORGE NJ. SEIDERS. 90 Ex
change street, Portland. June3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

FOR SALE Land 10 central part OF tie city
where rents are in demand: the LOT con.
tains 60u0 square ieei. Price $1,000. W. Ii.
WALDRON x CO., 1870 Middle street
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FOR SALE-Two steam boilers. capacity 900
II. radiation each, used only two months,
taken out because larger ones were required
in perfect condition; good boilers for heating
tenements; each has full line of trimmings.
OREN HO0PERS SONS. IL
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IL ORSES-H ORSES--Wi have car load Of
"a woods horses on Tuesday morning weigh.
ing from eleven 10 fifteen hundred pounds eac
suitable for all purposes at and 10 Chestnu,
street, S. j. MURRAY. 81
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

UPBIt r pianos to let and for sale; also one
- Emf IN Square Piano for sale. Price $50.
Musical Instruments of every description and
superior strings tor all instruments, HALVES,
414 Congress street. 81
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FOR SALE

Forty words Inserted under this head
one week for 20 csrts. in advance.
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HORSE FOR SALE.
Sound and kind, can be
seen at Wilson's Stable,
Federal street.

nor SALE-HandsOme 7 room cottage, il
IL Thomas ST., WOodfords, saver, bath room
Sebago water, cemented &C lar, neal
schools. stores and street cars Lot Is 80 X 100
Price Sl40O. Only $500 down, balance Si3Sd
per month. Look at it quick. DALTON l. co,
IS Exchange street. mav31-tf
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FOR SALE-AL II. ssenden Park ON the new
electric line, new house Of six rooms a nd
bath, finely plumbed and built by the day,
Papsred snd painted throughout ard ready fol
occupancy. Price $3.50. We viii take the
whole amount In a first and second mortgage
win interest at five per cent. payable $50. per
month In advance. You viii then be paying
ABOUT $40. per mOath on the principal, leaving
ABOUT $40. per month which you are paying or
Inc rent OF his fine hoa,e; where can you find
IS goo house for so small an amount.
MARKS q EARLE CO., u Monument Square
81
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Office of the Auditor for the War
Department..
SENIOR SARoNI AT KoTzsoHMAR
HALL

Yesterday afternoon at Kotzsohmar
hall, q most interesting entertainment
was given by a Cuban musician, Senior
Don Felipe Saroni of Cato. The follow
ing programme was rendered.
Senate In @ Sharp minor, Mcdowell
Etuds,s No. ~, Sehnmann
Socturoo. Gteig
tiano Coresrto. No ), Saint .Saens
Dance FL Cubano, Garcia
Cuban National Hymn.
Senior Ssroni also gave an interesting
talk.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

FOR SALE-Lumber Tor house: all framed
- and ready t0put up, . rooms. window fla1 el
VIII deliver. Address BOX II Cumberland
Center. Maine. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

REfRIGERATORs'F SALE-ibO strict,
~ FIRST class. In oak. ash. cypress. spruce and
hard pine az less han one halt regular rrice
y. O. BAILEY & CO.. Is Exchange ST. 81
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LOR SALE-Farm of twenty five acres of ane
land, with TWO houses, one Tor each family
stable and barn, good orchard situated on
Lamberts Hill. Falmouth. five miles from City
Hall. will be sold together or divided five acres
and twenty acres, buildings. n. S. GARDI-
NER. 50 Exchange ST. ~
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money MCKINNEY. The Jeweier, SIonu-
ment square. febedtf
DOCKET LUNTAIN HOUSE, ossipee
H., situated at the base of Pocket Mt,
scenery unsurpassed by any in New England
table furnished with eggs, cream. milk. berries,
vegetables etc., fresh from the farm Open
CRATE 1res. Rates reasonable. HOWARD r.
HARDING. Prop. &4
y or five adulrs eau find good board large
rooms. pleasant lawn and piazzas. delightful
views OF river. mountains, End lntervae; seven
minutes from Z. o., and r. X. stations at
''HfLLSIDE". Pennington. Maine. Lock box
572. my2?ctf
AXE HOUSE. North Windham, Me. Now
IL Open for the season of 1899 Quiet loca-
ilon. Supplied with unexceled mineral water
Good bass and salmon fishing; desirable rooms
rates reasonable; correspondence solicited. L.
s. FREEMAN, proprietor. my27d4ws
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house for children, etc. etc, all in firs' cas-
repair, beautiful spring " purest water, lo
contains ten acres, mountain views and scenerI
unsurpassed very attractive lakes, Delightful
boating ana fishing, air balmy and bracing
Would let fer The season. n. s. GARDINER
80 Exchange street. 81
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SUMMER BOARD.

GUNNER B0ARD-Through July and August
- we can accommodate four or Eve summer
boarders; pleasant situation. one half mile
from r. n. and +. o For particulars write to
MRS. II. GETCHELL, East Brownfeld, Maine.
IL
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WORCESTERSHIRE

WE have a large assortment OF Diamond
w Rings. Pins. Ear Rings and scarf Pms,
all good quality ana perfect. This is a very
easy way TO buy Diamond as we make the
payments so by that you will not miss The
money MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monu-
ment square. febedtf
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FRAGRANT PILLOWS.

Almost every one is familiar with the
fragrant pillows of balsam spruce, which
came into use a few years ago. They were
80 agreeable and possessed of such sooth.
ing powers that fashions whims cannot
drive them out of use. Lavender linen
has always been credited with the gift OF
inducing sweet dreams. Now lounge
pillows are perfumed In. this way. There
is a SO pillow stuffed with rose petals
and one of milkweed down. more fairy.
like in its softness than the down of thu
fnmed eiderduck. One Of the most de-
lightrul fragrant pillows is one filed with
the dried leaves of the sweet fern. They
should be thoroughly dried and arranged
as a sachet at the lack OF down pillow,
or between two layers of down. No nil.
low brings to mind more gratefully the
balmy fragrance of woodland.
A useful pillow, valuable in the sick
room is small pillow of seasand. Gath
er as much clean white seassnd as you
will need for the purpose. Fill a sof5
flannel bag about twelve inches square
with this sand. 1t Is good plan to have
a second cover over the bag, SO it can be
removed and washed occasionally In
case of earacnes and various ills requiring
a hot bag heat this bag of snnd. 1t clings
to the curves of ths face or form. and is
more flexible and agreeable than the ia
the heat much longer. Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08
PICNIcs.

The first of these parties took place,
somewhere about 1850. In those days
when such an entertainment was pro-
posed, 1t was the custom for those who
intended to be present to dsaw up a list
of the articles need in orier to have a
good time, then the list was passed
around and each psrson picked out the
name of the article he would furnish.
which was then nicked of the list from
these two words picked and nicked these
out-of-door parties were first known as a
pick and nick, then as a picnic.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

FOR SALE-Four choice house lots In Long
A fellow Park. Price low for location: liz
coming rart OF Portland. Apply 10 GEO, II
EDWARDS, At Williams Manufacturing Com.
pany. i9i kennebec street, Portland, Maine
6-I
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nor SALE--i IL story mouse, rooms; lot SO
"a on Alder street, SebagO wafer, etc,
ntted for one family; good comfortable home.
Apply 10 A. G. LIBBY 4 CO., A. liz Exchange
street ~
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GUNNER BoARD-At the farm of W. II. P.
~ EMERY, Limerick, o. One mile and
half from village. Terms $500 Ter week.
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Nor 5AI.E--To close at a great sacriace;s
very desirable summer resort Forest lake
House and cottage at East ParsouiieId, Ma;nea
house, house contains = sleepmg rooms
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-08

IGOR SALE-Two Parsons lowdown wagons.
n good as new. change of business throws
them on the market Tor much less than they
are worth. Look at them. BRADLEY &
30 Preble street. 81
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wANTEp-MALE nELP.

WANTED-MALE HELP.
VNANTED-Man 10 drive milk cart in Port
w land and work on farm, must have refer.
enee and be good mixer. Address M. NJ,
This ONCE. ~
SALEsMkN visiting the Shoe trade IN New
y England. wanted to carry side line pocket
sample. something new, sells at sight (W. A.
~ Pneumatic Rubber Heel beats any other
Heel on the market. For testimonials and par
MFG. CO., Boston, Mass, 40 Summer street,
Room BOG. 81
boy WANTED-To learn the drug business.
ID Apply ScHLoTTERBECK & FOSS.
e-ti
SALESMEN--S oapmen; Big premium Soap
- scheme for grocery trade; $50 weekly
something new; everybody buys; advertising
plan. MANUFACTURERS. Sc Broad y. Y. 81
WANTED-Christia man TO qualify for per-
W manent ONCE work. Salary, $500 En-
close reference and seli-addressed, stamped en-
velope to Director. BOX 1867. 81
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nor SALE-H-re's another! New, six room,
two story house and 5000 feet OF land near
Deering high school for $1,000. Very sunny,
good neighbors, near schools, stores and street
cars. only $500 down. balance S1t.50 per
month pays for II. Can you better this offer?
Q. B. DALTON & CO., 90 Exchange street.
mayal.ff
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WEDDING RINGS

One hundred of them to select from. An
styles, all weights. all prices in 10, II and Is
kt. Gold. Largest and best stock CT rings
IN the city. A thousand OF them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler. Monument Square iune7dtf
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GUNNER BOARD-Come professional and
y business people to The Films. Ia. LINING
ton, Maine. and enjoy your summer in res ing,
fishing, boating and driving Ii has a record of
will be sustained. References exchanged.
Terms moderate. 80
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Waltham and Elgin Watches. a large stock
OF new model Watches will be sold on easy pay
ments at reasonable prices. All Styles. All
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler. Monument
Square marl9dL
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a THOUSAND RINGS

COR SALE-Building lots at Oakdale. The
Deering Land Co., offers for sale on favor
allie terms. desirable building lots on William.
Pit and Fessenden Sts., oakdale. Apply to
CHAS. q ADAMS, Treas. 81 Exchange st.
mayl5eow to oct23
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BABY-PAP.sPooNs

IRE the latest baby article. 1t Is just what the
lear little darling wants. We have them ID
sterling silver and they are very nice and pref
" Give one TO the baby. MCKINNEY the
Jeweler, Monument Square. aprl3dtf
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WANTED-Summer boarders on farm,
w quiet place. high grounds, good view. good
grove, high airy rooms, berries fresh from the
vines. fresh milk. eggs and vegetables. For
further particulars enclose stamp for reply.
Address BOX 49, Standish. Me. may 304
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Two LET--New cottage of seven rooms at Fal-
Il mouth Fareside; piaZzas. freplace. spring
water etc. Inquire OF A. +. HILL, 500 Con-
gress street. Portland. 81
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MATCHES QM lNSIALLMEMIS.

NEW ROW BOATS FOR SALE-Address H.
IN b. TOWNSEND. So. Freeport, Me. my27tf
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rT1o LET--DRUG STORE. The best location
Il IN the state to open a new store. lor q
thorough drug business. Apply to LEV.
Portland. 81
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M AIRY M :, NELLIE.

And viii buy you such q pretty Ring al
Mckenney's. thousand solid gold Kings
Diamonds. Opal-Pearls. Rubies, Emeralds and
all other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings a speciality. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dtf
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ITO LET--Store $50 Congress street, corner
i Oak, now occupied BY Vim. Nash n Co.,
1880. Enquire OF CHARLES PERRY, $40 liz
Cong ress Street 81
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senior Safoni also gave an interesting
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WANTED.

WANIED-ro buy a medium priced house
w In good location, arranged for one or two
families. Address j. H, Is Press ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-18

tomorrow afternoon for the rehearsal
of music to be presented Tuesday ev-
ening.
Self denial week in the Salvation Ar
my begins tomorrow. The services of
the week will commence with knee
drill at Z o'clock tomorrow morning.
Staff Captain and Mrs. Merriweather
will conduct tomorrow's services.
Fort street was busy with furniture
moving today from various offices into
the Judd black. 1t was quite an exo-
dus. Those who are moving will be
busy all the afternoon, and there may
be considerable arranging of papers
tomorrow, though it is Sunday
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KODAKS.

You are told that there is no
Kodak but the Eastman Kodak.
We handle only Eastman Kodaks.
Their goods are guarantee OF
quality. We have them from SIS
to SIS, and whether you buy the
lowest priced instrument or the
highest, they will be found just as
represented. Kodaks make the
best of Holiday Presents, accept
able to either sex.
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Developing and Printing.

Many amateurs enjoy the work
of developing and printing. There
are others who have not the time
or inclination to do the work them
selves. We make a speciality of
this branch of the Kodak business.
Our customers are kind enough to
say we turn out better work than
they get elsewhere. We take
pride in this department of our
business. Every Film developed
carefully. If our photographer
finds you are making mistakes he
will correct you. That's very inn
portant advantage. Let us show
you what we can do.
Hebron Drug Co.
Headquarters for Eastman Kodak
Supplies.
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FILnS.

Eastman Films are good Films.
That is the reason we handle them
exclusively. You will always find
our Films fresh, and fresh Films
insure the best work.