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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

lingual difficulties and begged be-
seechingly for some regulations for
guidance that would keep her from in
dulging in laughable mistakes.
WELL volunteered her instructor.
I'VE will begin with the letter o.
Words with single are generally
pronounced with hard sound, such as
SO, low. gone, told and host of others.
Now. words spelled with double .
have the contrary sound and are pro-
nounced with a soft accent. like roof.
look. book and words like them. There.
you have beginning. Now see if you
can make sentence putting both
those rules into practice.
And the sentence that the German
lady finally voiced. amid the laughter
of her audience, at the discounted
teacher was shut the door and move
the table" pronouncing door" with
the soft double o sound advocated by
her instructor and move" with the
hard accent of 80"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Several from the city went to the
North Parish. Wednesday evening. to
enjoy the entertainment given by the
pupils of the Fletcher school on the
Bangor road, IN the North Parish
church under the direction of the
teacher, Miss Florence Young. The ex-
crcises were appropriate to the occa.
sion and consisted OF patriotic songs
recitations and essays, all with Wash
ington and his times for the subject
The pupils had taken a great deal of
pains to arrange for the occasion. with
stage and appropriate settings. In
addition to the exercises by the chill
dren there was other music and patrio-
tic tableaux There was a large atten-
dance and teacher. parents and pupils
have reason to feel proud cf the occa-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

In the last issue of Munsey's there is
full length portrait of Prince Victor
Bonaparte. son of the Great Napoleons
brother Jerome. The friends of Col. r.
w. Plaisted of the New Age who have
seen the portrait all say 1t is an eX-
cellent likeness of the genial colonel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

a German lady living in a neighbour
ing city tells a laughabIe story of her
efforts at mastering the English Ian
citation, not to mention the English eX-
ceptions that do not always prove the
rule. She labored hard to unravel the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The crowds of people In the city to at
tend the hearings at the State House
the past few days began to dwindle
away, on the Pullmans. Thursday
night and on all the trains, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
Daily kennebec 3ournal.
Local Matters.

The weather has assumed more
wintery condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

If there is one thing more than another
in which the average life insurance soiie-
itor prides himself 1t is his ability to
guess ages. ic has his tables of life
Probabilities. is accustomed to estimating
Il mans age when striving to place pol
icy and seldom makes IA bad break. But
one of this kind came to grief yesterday
in an Augusta Office, The clerk was too
much for him at his own game.
The solicitor was saving a life" hav-
ing just ordered the perfectos for couple
of friends. He gradually brought the talk
around to estimates Of ages. Here is
where the man behind the counter got 10
work and made the solicitor look like -
cents" Two clerks. one with Il smooth
boyish face. the other with a big brown
mustache. stood together. The mustache
desired the solicitor to tell his partners
age. The solicitor took a steady look
half closing his eyes and seeming very
wise.
''Thirty-eight." he answered.
And how old am r. asked the quizzer.
"Oh. YOU, was the careless rejoinder,
''you're easy. Anybody could see you're
kid. | put you down at "a.
Bet you the smokes | come closer to
your age than you have to ours, or eth
err
Got you me boy. | don't miss often.
This is my game
"Well. you're u. said the clerk
THAT goes. was the chagrined reply.
How did you get it 50 close? That's my
figure all right. BY how much do you
VIM
Easy. I'm ~ and Mikes 81.
That beats me, said the solicitor.
Nothing easier remarked the youns
man as he drew forth a fresh box from
the case.
How do you make that out?''
oh. you're an insurance man and I'm
only guesser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

They We're speaking of the trivial VII m
sicalities of life and what little thing ii
requires to create mirth when mirth is
eminently unbecoming the situation.
IL crossed the ocean once with an Eng
lshman for my next-door neighbor at
dinner" began lady in the group. 8 or
rather, started out with him as dinner
companion. but after the first meal | 50
disgraced myself with uncomfortable
laughter that l never ventured near the
dining-room all the rest of tne voyage.
What could it have been to merit a
penance like that?" asked one of her in
terested audience.
We'll. I'll tell you began she. laugh
ing again at the recollection. He was
an awfully solemn. pompous-looking man.
with Britain stamped all over him. We
had noticed him and joked about his
checks and his accent when we first got
on board, and when | found him next me
at dinner | was in a dangerous state of
effervescence anyway. And it began With
the very first course. | had kept turned
away from him as much as possible after
being seated, but when | looked al my
oysters discovered thar mine was the
Only pate lndl ulu not contain Inc ndlI
of a lemon. / was looking about for a
waiter when the Englishman leaned over
me with his piece in his fingers and asked
politely: .
Cant | give YOU little squeeze?
Il snickered and laughed and guyglcd
and choked and did everything else tina,
was disgracefuly i'll bred. But couldn t
have remained sober to save my head.
40 you wonder l stayed on deck for the
rest of the voyage?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms $50 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES-J. Fl. Marley, L. c. Cor
nish, Lendan lItcomb, b. f. Parrott
Treby johnson.
Deposits are placed on interest the first
OF February, May, August and Novem'
Der
Interest paid or accredited on account
on first Wednesday of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from all
tiah
Especial privileges afforded to Exceed
tors. Administrators, Guardians, Irus-
tees. married. women and minors
EDWIN c. DUDLEY. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Small Advertisements not exceeding
the head OF WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET. LOST. &C.. VIII be inserted two
times for 25 cents. three times for g
cents and one week for 80 cents. ADJ
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mall
remittance OF postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. az the
for. ! !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

House No IS Weston street. near Chap
ell furnace etc. Inquire OF Horace
North. Peabody, Mass. or J. A. Getchell.
Augusta. jan5.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

"A COllender pool table, in first-class
shape and all the paraphernaIia for sale
cheap. Address Chas. f. Simpson. Rich
mond Me- feh1S d1u,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

WANTED-10O0 mink skins. Highes.
market price paid. Cross q Robinson
Gardiner $40 fan27 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The Captain Chapman farm, situate In
Augusta on the CoOmbs' Mills road. two
miles from kennenec bridge. Over 100
acres Of land: buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendsll Titcomb. Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

My residence on Brunswick avenue in
Gardiner. Terms easy, or will exchange
for any desirable rentable property In
Neal, Gardiner, Me- feblldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & Burleigh. cOun-
sellors-at-law. Augusta. Me-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

A front and back Office. Inquire of
George c. Libby feb20d1w
A convenient rent OF five rooms. Apply
to w. G. BoOthoy at Kennebec Savings
Bank aug5,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
FOR SALE.

All the household goods, furniture. etc,
contained in the upper tenement at No.
~ Stone street. will be sold at private
sale. William Robbins, No. q Stone
street. E.fts feho1dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

From March LIST, store and newly fn-
ished basement, -2l7 Water street, known
as the Bazaar. Inquire of f. f. Davis.
jan2Jdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

SAFE FOR SALE-Fire and Burglar
proof Bankers Safe, 500 TBS. weight,
with strictly first-class, modern steel
chest, traverse hinges. but little used,
will be sold $500 below cost. Size.
69x4OX3O inches. 1t is great bargain.
Apply to Jno. F. Cobb. Auburn. or Il. +.
Fuller, Augusta House. feb10d3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

A bargain: Having purchased a large
lot OF hrst.class babDet metal. ! can sell
In lots Of - lbs. at IL cts. or 100 ibs or
more at 10 cents per pound. F. /. Clark,
machinist. Augusta. mayN. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

AIR CUSHION" RUBBER STAMPS
always make a good impression" last
the longest and are the cheapest in the
end. Prices &c. to 15c. each. according to
and 2oc. each. Nickel plated band dating
stamps. 2Jc. each. Seal presses. $3.50
each. Check punches. numbering ma
Ne. &C.. at lowest prices. CorrespOn-
dence solicited. Fletcher & Co., 50 Chapel
ST., Augusta Me- Octl9.d DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Today. several capable house girls, two
Tor second work. Good help furnished at
short notice. Parties writing please en-
close stamp. Mrs. c. NJ. Glidden, with
Mrs. Cochrane. opposite Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Lower floor OF No. 10 Dckman street.
suitable for printing office. bleachery.
cobbler or paint shop, or any business re-
curing a fair amount OF room and neat
frc.lt, office. Bowditch, Webster Co.
!. -. 80. -. ian96 dr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

MIS-. Cram clairvoyant. can be consult
maii feb23, d2ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

a, a. tne augusta House assembly Feb.
2ist: black derby hat with the name of
=. >. Conper; size "a. Finder please
'eaVe Win +. J. G. Little, 19V Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Rear ONCE over A. j. Plerce's store,
$50 per month. Meonian hall for enter
tainments and dances. Apply to James
A. Getchell. ianitor.. .crs by Letter tn
Horace North. Peabody. Mass., go Lowell
street. julv1edtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Four floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable of1ices Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co.. 80 Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Convenient tenement in good locality.
Z. L. Davis or r. 8. Fogg. nov9 .dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

FOR SALE.LTen R-IP-A-N-S for cents at
druggists. one gives relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
TO LET.

frst-class tenement of eight rooms.
on Stone street. with bathroom, and all
ate rent. Apply to Z. ". Jones. Masonic
temple. feh2l.df
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

situations for man and wife to work
IN the city or country. Can give the
best Of references. A very capable wo-
man; y, years old. wants a situation in
small family. Girl to do general work,
quite capable. Inquire 223 Water street.
Lizzie Boyes feh1sdtf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRrTP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CAIIFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co.. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tire. cleansing the system effectually,
dispellinp colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
= overcome habitual constipation per-
Ia. nently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYEUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N z
For sale by all Druggists--Price Soc per bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
LiabilitIes of 5. o. Fisher.

Bay City, Mich, July las the result
of the failures Of others, principally, a
petition in bankruptcy has been filed by
Spencer o. Fisher, eX-representative in
congress- and a once wealthy lumber
man. His personal debts amount to
s42S.475 and he is liable for about $780,
600 in other peoples debts because he
singed their paper All his available
assets are pledged to secure the indebt-
edness of himself and of the firm of
Turner & Fisher. AS to petitioners
assets, of S166, 900 due on notes. 81 200 are
scheduled as good. the remainder worth
less; $141, 500 due on open accounts, is all
stated to be worthless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
Publication Notice.
State of Illinois, -
County of Rock Island.

State of Illinois, 50
County of Rock Island
County court of Rock Island county, to the
July term, A. ID. 1889.
Ann Conway. deceased. VS.. John Conway
and unknown heirs of Ann Conway, de-
ceased Petition to sell real estate 10 pay
debts
Afidavft of the unknown residence of the
unknown h. irS of the said Ann Conway, De
ceased defendants above named having been
filed in the office of the clerk of the county court
of Rock Istand county. notice is hereby given
to the said unknown heirs OF the said a mn
Conway. deceased. that the said plaintin. John
conway deceased. has filed his petition in the
said county court of Rock Island county Tor an
order TO sell the premises belonging 10 the es-
tate of said deceased or so much of IL as may
be needed to pay the debts of said deceased,
and described as follows, to wit: Lot number
four (i), in block number thee CD, in BAILEY
Davenport S fourth (4th) addition to the city
of Rock Island in the county OF Rock Island and
state of Illinois. and that a summons has been
issued out of said court against you returna-
be holden on the 3rd day OF JulyA- d. 1882 at the
court house in hook Island, in Rock Island
county, Illinois
Now unless you. the said unknown
heirs of the said Ann Conway, deceased.
shall personally be and appear before the
tbs. first day OF the next term thereof. to be
holden at Rock Island in said c iunty, on the
Bird day OF July, 1882 and plead answer or
demur TO the said complainants petition fled
therein, the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated viii be taken as
confessed and decree entered against you
according to the prayer of said bill.
Rock Island. IL, May "a a ID 1899
HENRY HUBBARD. Clerk.
SEARLE s. MARSHALL Complainant Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
xye.,ern Writers, M.etinr Closes.

Warsaw, Ind, July 1.-THE meeting OF
the Western Association or writers
closed yesterday. The association elect
ed the following officers: President. Lee
o. Harris, Greenfield, Ind: vice presi-
dents for Indiana = James Whitcomo
Riley, w. w. Pfrimmer, Mrs L. 3 Il.
Thompson and Mark L. Denote; sec
rotary. Mrs Maude c. Smalley. Brook
vile. Ind; treasurer. Mrs L. NJ. Davis,
Huntington, Ind; chairman OF the ex-
ecutive committee, Ex-Governor VIII
Cumback: chairman of the programme
committee, n. p. Fishback. Indianapo-
lis. The annual banquet was given last
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of Timothy Sexton, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed ex-
ecut1rs of the last will ard testament of limo
thy Sexton late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that they VIII appear before the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
August term the first Monday In August
next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend, for the purpose OF hav-
ing the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment to the
Dated this ga day of May. A. D. 1899.
JOHN =. SEXTON,
NARY A. SEXTON
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
sIIchiran,s sugar bounty Law.

Lansing. Mich, July 1.-The legisla-
sure adjourned without making an ap-
preparation for paying the 1 cent a
pound beet sugar bounty provided for
by the law enacted two years ago. Mich
igan sugar companies of Bay City have
demanded of the auditor general war
rant for $24.262 earned this year. The
latter has appealed to the attorney gem
eral, who it is officially declared will
advise him to refuse the warrant, leav-
ing the company to appeal to the courts.
The auditor general claims that the
bounty law is unconstitutional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
ate of Charles ]. Long. deceased.

Estate OF Charles ]. Long, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
Administrative of the estafe of Charles .. Long,
late of the county of Rock Island. state OF Hill
nois. deceased, hereby gives notice that they
win appear before the county court OF Rock
Island county, at the county court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the Augu 81 term, on the
first Monday In august next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make Immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 2nd day of Jure. A. D. 1899.
MARIA NJ. LONG. ! . d,,inis,ra+rtx
MARY l. SILyIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
he HAD TO LOSE A DAY.
Because His Wife Failed to Suicide ut TIT
Time Set.

Bad Axe. Mich, July IAN odd case
of suicide is reported from Grant town
ship, Huron county Last Monday Mrs
David QUAINT, because of i'll health. took
a dose of Iaudanum, but the timely ar
rival of physician saved here life She
told her husband it was of no use. she
would repeat the operation until she
succeeded in her purpose.
With great solicitude he begged her to
postpone the operation until he got
through with his complaining. but she
insisted that she could rot put the event
off later than the following Friday. then
the funeral could be held on Sunday,
thus saving one day. QUAINT agreed TO
this. but for some reason the poison did
not work rapidly, so the funeral had to
he held Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
sasng.rfest nm Assured Success.

Cincinnati. July 1.-The golden jubilee
of the North American Saengerbund IS
now an assured success. The attendance
during the past two days surpassed
expectations and the opening concert
OF Wednesday night surpassed the high
est expectations in the musical line
Another fine concert was given yester-
day afternoon in the great hall, and at
night II 600 in the audience and 1000
in the chorus taxed the capacity of the
building. The programme was very
Rra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-01
WAS a GORGEOUS PAGEANT.
Finale of the Carnival Week at the Wis
consin Cream City.


Milwaukee, July Ia fitting finale to
Milwaukee's great midsummer carnival
was the gorgeous pageant of twenty
floats which moved last night from the
secret den on the outskirts Of the city
downtown and through the principal
streets. 1t has required large corps
of artists several mcaths to prepare the
designs and not Until last night was the
secret unfoIded TO the full But the feast
that awaited the hundreds of thousands
of carnival patrons amply repaid them
for their long wait, and judging from
the enthusiasm all along the line expec-
tations were more than fulfilled
The floats rivaled in richness anything
ever seen in the west The subjects or
the floats embraced nature and the ele-
ments. the emotions and stories OF myth
and fable. The figures on the hoats
were represented by the Turner's of Mil
YANKEE