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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

j. II. Webster was d 'Wn from oTonu
On business Monday
II. p. Lowell left. Monday. for a few
days trip u New York.
F. H. Gilman Of Bingham. was in the
city on business. Monday.
Charles Buwden of Fuxcroft. was in
the city a short time. Monday.
a. a. Merrill OF Watervlle. was
a nong the citys callers. Monday.
H. b. Sawyer has returned from i
weeks vacation spent in Boston.
+. II. Norton Of Worcester. Mass.
scent 4 part Of the day in the city.
Monday.
Richard Goodwin and Charles White
went "a Boston on the forenoon train,
Monday.
:. L. Turner Of East Mt. Vernon.
spent d part Of Monday in the city on
business.
Mr.. ana Mrs. ". II. Hcaelt"n Of
Skowhcgan. were registered at the city
hotel. Monday.
f. n Wheeler Of Wheeler & Cross.
is in New York. looking after Christ
mas novelties.
L. X. Smith returned. Monday morn
irg. from few days visit at his home
in North Arson.
Adjutant General J. T. richards re-
turned Monday afternoon, from his
TRIP to Bermuda.
Roy l.. Flynt returned Monday
morning, from a few days passed with
4 lativcs in Dexter.
Miss Eve l.. Ihorcy returned. Mon
day afternoon from few days with
nor parents in Bridgctcn.
Baldwin. the roofer. returned from
WaterVille. Monday afternoon. where
10 has been on business.
Sheriff McFadden returned from Wa
terville. Monday afternoon. where he
has been spending a few days
i, H. Thomas Of Watervile. passed
part of the day Monday. in the city.
returning home on the evening train.
Merrill T. Lee returned. Monday
morning. to the University of Maine.
after passing a few days at his home
| in this city
Fred L. Hayes Of Lewiston. who has
ben in the city. the past few days. Wis
itine George Hoothby. returned homo.
Monday afternoon.
T. J. g. Little went to Waterville.
Monday forenoon, on business connect
ed with the bankruptcy court of this
county ~ which he is the referee.
Miss NcdoIa Lee returned. Monday
afternoon. to Portland to take up her
duties as j nurse. after having visited
her home in this city for few days.
captain Il. +. Jones. who has been
passing the summer and fall in the
city. left Monday. for his home in
Phoenix. Ari.
Hurry *. Stinson Of Richmond who
has been clerking for {. X. Partridge.
has gone to Brunswick to continue his
studies in the Medical School. +. +.
leighton Of Hallowell. has succeeded to
Mr. Stinsons position.
DE- g. NJ. Twitchell left on the Pull
man. Monday night. for Westtield.
Mass. where he will be the guest of
the Massachusetts Board of ASricul-
tur" at the winter meeting. From
there he will 60 to Rochester. n. Y.
where he will deliver two addresses
before the United Breeders Associa-
tiUn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

TIE olympia Band, composed "f ~
musicians living on Cushnoc Heights,
under the instruction Of Prof. Strick-
land. will give Il concert. Dec. ~. in
III" Peoples church. This band has
been organized two months or 50. ana
but two Of the members ever before
PLAYED on an instrument They are,
however. making excellent progress IN
their work and hope to make the best
of the players hustle by another sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Late Sunday evening, DR.. Laf'rance
found another family in which scarlet
fever existed. This. however. was the
only case discovered for the day ana
none were found. Monday. In relation
to the eases which report has had We're
German measles. the doctors say that
NE eases are certainly scarlet fever
without any mistake. though they are
running light. u are about all tn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

/. The Carnival Of Dances which was
POSTPONED from Christmas time on ac-
count Of the scarlet fever scare. will be
produced. Thursday and Friday Jan.
and >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The heavy rain whenever it occurs
r'al"s the mill owners and employees
f, y relieved. The kennebec must h.
Kept ny "a its standard in height for
The winter or there will be a serious
t-n1lhll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Another crew Of Augusta men start
~ for the woods. Monday morning
Augustus workmen will be at a pre-
MUM by spring if they all keep secur-
iuE situations as fast as they have Of
i ttc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
MiLLlN

Our two milliners have visited the
New York market, this season, and
secured a complete new stock of stylish
and up-to-date millinery at reasonable
prices. Fashions latest in trimmed
hats and bonnets, and competent mil
liners in charge of the department en-
able us to show you a large variety Of
fine hats fresh from our own work
rooms. Fine assortment of ready-to-
wear hats at prices that please
Specir, bargains in Golf Hats at
sec
The confidence chat the people have
in US and our goods shall not BE-
abused, because it is to them we must
look for the upbuildinS OF our business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The social afternoon tea with which
The Unitarian ladies open their sale at
The church parors is always a pleasant
event. Do not miss it. this afternoon
from until 6. Admission u cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The remains of the late Mrs Amanda
=. Merrill We're taken to Bath. Monday
for burial Funeral services We're held
at the home of James Tibbetts on
Cedar street. this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Local contractors are figuring on tht.
contract for the work on the new
Knights of Pythias hall in HalloWell.
the plans IF which have been sub
mitted for the estimates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Mondays forenoon trains contained a
lIrG" number Of passengers. Probably
they Wern people who had cOmplet ed
the Thanksgiving holidays and We're on
Ih,.!r way u and from home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The pensioners who had to drive into
thu city. Monday. for their money
were rrmarking on The mud. 1t is said
tnat The roads are horrible the mud is
~ very deep. Stage Driver Ropert
Moore OF the -AuSusta
route. says it is terribly bad travelling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The GienWood Spring Co has been
Incorporated. the papers Of incorpora-
ton having been filed with the secre-
tlry Of state. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

of oo,.rsc il is pleasant to h , S 5,lCn
- =, c Other il December has been cen
mil II. "1 Int after all with snow q the
srount i; would Be- !ap y Malk ana drive
mud thst one has TO u MAN, not cause s.
through rov. Sno" ,, IL this sea
much dlTererce IN ouS I'LL BUSINESS Of
4,n as previously, as iht ,,,a o ~ usual in
Au.;Is5a has teen better tx sn rrI'' arrives
~" l NV ,ain Il very much apP'F' '''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

H. f. Became is one Of the latest to be
crrtivatrI with the merits Of the
Equator furnace \. y. Wards line Of
s'ovcs il also remarkable ana worthy
~ the attention they are receiving
from buyers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

There was a good sized ana thor
oughly appreciative audience at the
congregational chapel, last evening. to
enjoy the talk on Egypt by Mrs. Rob
ert I. WhitehoUse Of Portland. In an
easy. conversational manner this young
lady related her experiences i'll Cairo
and up the Nile with a party Of friends
ard she charmed her hearers with her
narrative ana descriptions She was
charIningly attired in native costume.
and several of tn" young ladies of the
parish We're on tn" platform with her.
CARRIED in the graceful. picturesque
dress Of Egypt. Mrs. Whitehousc had
with h"r many relics and curios from
ihe land she described. Following hcr
talk ice cream and cake We're served
ana then came the annual apple mar
vest of the parish When the apples
were opened they We're found t. con
:ain &c23i Is swell the music fund o;
the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

It's permanent trade we're after, and
if low prices and reliable quality will
win tiff sterling bargains for pru-
dent buyers will induce them to think
twice before buying elsewhere-then
we are safe We aim to satisfy and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Monday WAS the quarterly pension
Any. ana the postotficc building was the
scene If the gathering Of the veterans,
the widows and the orphans who wer.
4 rtcr their quarterly aid from the gov
c.umrrt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Rose Of sharon Chapter. Q Of f. S.
will hold an election Of officers as we'll
as have work and refreshments at its
Meeting. "Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The store of Guy Nickcry is being
made clean ana bright with fresh paint
and ether improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
AND ACBI' RN SANTA
Rum, 80 MAIN ST. LEWlSTON.
Bangor, Ne. Aug. "a.

NV Dear DR.. Springer:
over a year ago. after haring been
addicted to drink for 10 years. | cook
vour treatment for alcoholism and am
thoroughly cured. haviu" not the least
annette or desire for liquor Of any
kind.
comparing my condition today, men
tally. physically and financially, with
that of the past I cannot but b. most
thankful on my own behalf $ Well IS
M family's for what the Spring Il
Gold cure has done for me.
Sincerely yours.
OTTO F. YOJNGS.
Send for pamphlet giving full partic-
Wars Address Lewiston and Auburn
Sanitarium CO.. "42 Main street, Lew
istou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Monday afternoon saw an exceedinG-
X high tide. The wind was directly
from the south ana this assisted the
tide in flowing back the water. The
river presented a very springlike ap-
prarance a. it came up to marx
higher than it has been since thr
r,Iing rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Foot ball has changed I" pol" and
instead Of the pieslln and the padded
PANTS tn" boys are now seen with the
polo sticks and skates. There has been
some icc polo played in the city. this
season. and when there is no ice III"
boys practice the game in the streets
ana on the sidewalks or wherever they
can find level spot where ball Will
roll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

THE remains of John Smith. an
inmate Of the Insane hospital, We're
taken to Portland, Monday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
A PERMANENT SEWER SYSTEM.
Plans Will Be Ready for the New City Govern
ment.

one of the ways in which the city gov
ernment of 10000 will be assisted and
started along in its work will be that of
the permanent plan of sewer improve
ment which the present body ordered a +.
the beginning of this years work This
is but one of the severa! things the new
board will have placed at its disposal to
work upon, for beside the regular work.
this year. the present city officials have
been laying plans FOR i series of perma-
nent improvements which will last for
many years. presumably but in the end
the amount of money spent will be no
greater than as though work had been
done as it was necessary, and then moth
ing had been accomplished as some Of
the work of the past will show for itself
today.
The work OF sewer Improvement ana
a permanent system has been in charge
of |. F. Gctchell and w. g. GctchcU
throughout the summer aud They have
worked il 50 that about two-thrds IL
completed. All that now remains is the
clerical work upon the notes taken in the
survey of the city. This will &c done in
time to be presented sometime in Feb
ruary or March. 50 that the government
will have Il chance to begin upon this
if they choose.
The engineers have taken Il survey Of
the entire city to the limits Of the city
proper in most thorough manner Eic
Nations have been taken on every stree;
in the city. At the distance Of 20 feet apart
If, 100 years from today. there should b.
4 suit brought against the city for dam
ages by the raising of IA grade. the city
would have these figures to 81 by to see
what the original grade was.
All grades Of the streets are estimated
from the post Office floor which Is 100.
Everything else i estimated below OF
above this 100 degrees point. rs the case
may be. With an these elevations. ana
The plans; FOR the present sewer systems
AT hand. the recommendation for Il per
lnanent system which will neccssitatc the
moving .: sewers in one place. the lower
ing in an.tL,:. or the raising in sill
other places. can b. drawn up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The State Board of Pharmacy will
hold Il meeting i'll this city at its quar-
tors at the State House, Dec Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Great confidence IL frit am"n ns c ,nT
mill people that the rjSr n wage, g J Il
,,a'' rarrtred here in few days. A 5e, II
Z 4 rolr says that it has not p p,'.
,ocriyed though he expects = , rT.i'
re',I' ,hn directors at any time. rms
, ,f".' i an unknown quantity. as ,e tn@
Till i ,.isns of late may possibly atfecl
larS.' ,,ote il more than ; per cent
~ 'i n,,,thirg viii b. welcomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

ARE ,hr people pleased with tn" pos
sibiiiy If an opera house? That IS
DssiIy answered by the person VIII" has
been about among them in the past few
days. They look upon this latest move
!,,nnt ~ ~ almost assured thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Those who have ventured into the
city from the country report the roads
t. he extremely bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

More active preparations than eyer
were made. Monday. by the merchants
in making ready for Christmas. VIE
dow dressing has commenced in Z few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

AUGUSTA LOCALS.
The Rrayest Battle.

The nravest battle that ever was fought
Snail | tell YOU where and when?
On the maps of the world YOU will find il
not:
Twas fought by the mothers Of men.
Nay. not with cannon or battle shot.
With sword or noblcr pen:
Nay, not with eloquent words or thought
From mouths Of wonderful men.
But deep in a walled-up woman's heart
OF woman that would not yield.
But hraVely. silently bore her part
10! there. was the battlefield.
No marShalinG troops. no biVouac song,
No banner to CLEAN and wave;
But. oh, these battles, they last 50 long
From habYhood TO the grave.
Yet faithful still as q bridge of stars.
She fights III her walled-up town
Fights on and on in the endless wars,
Then silent, unsccr-Soes wn.
@. We with banners and battle shot,
And soldiers to shout and praise.
ten You tho kingl.cst victories fought
Were fought IN these silent ways.
@. Snutlc-s woman in q word Of Snamn.
With splendid and silent scorn.
Go back to God as white as You came,
The kiESlicsi warrior horn,
-tpiuIlip Miller,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The turkey my family had on
Thanksgiving day was the Both one
given them by the Hon. James W.
Bradbury remarked an AuguStan.
yesterday come to think of it. though.
several of the first Of these came. as
remember. from Mir. bradbury :
Wife" he added after moments reflec-
ton. she was one Of the kindesi-
hearted women ! ever knew. had
opportunity, for | worked a part Of
the time for several years for the fam
ilN. to know of the many kind deeds
She did And they We're many. | can
tell YOU No one. unless il was her
self knew how many. and ! doubt if
She did she was very careful that thu
public. and often the recipients. should
no: know If her giving. Moreover, sh"
went about among the poor. inquired
about them and familiarized herself
with their needs and merits. | recall
the barrel Of Hour at tho house and my
instructions whenever | learned Of q
deserving ease t. put up bag of IT
and See that the needy ones got IT,.
How well MIR. Bradbury has continued
the good work since his Wife's death
comparaIirely few know. for it has all
been done 50 quietly. But you can
Judge for yourself when | say that in
20 years | have not once been forgotten
when Thanksgiving day comes around
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

DR. Bulls Cough Syrup will not
maxi new lungs but it will cure inCipien,
consumption and lung affections. Price
35c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

\. L. Fuller. VIII" conducted lars,,
Iu,,haring OPERATIONS on the Eight Rod
road last winter. is not sur" Wheint
h. win lumber to any great extent. this
winter or not. He has large amount
or cord wood in that vicinity. but last
,yintar's operations took the create
na,t Of the lumber from the lois
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

,rh, Eov York Bargain store includes
,,,,.-. stores The one in this city. one
in Hauowell ard one N u .' ,aaa
,,neir new ad gives but q limited luea
II tha vast variety Of their S""uS' an"
thov are now filling up more ana ni"' =, !
fo,. the holiday trade, Thcir prices 80
same goods are loW enough |" SUI ~ '0'
WAN IN, huNyr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

we give back your money cheerfully II
you do not find your purchase exactly
as represented.
4 Handsome premiums free to our GUS
toners.
The age-herald., 1899-02-21
Office in Court House Never Without an Occupant THEY WILL FIGHT ID THE END The Door is Kept Locked to All
 Strangers. LONG SIEGE IN THE COURTS If They Refuse to Hand Over the Books They Can be Jailed - Young
 Retires and Says He Will
 Not Contest.

Loud. prolonged snores echoing through the court house corridors last night awak- ened the inquiring instinct of those who were in that vicinity, and an investigation was in order. It was found that the sounds emanated from sleeping commissioners, who are still holding forth night and day, regardless of the abolishment law passed some days since. The appointment of the new board of revenue seems to have no ef- feet whatever on the old body and they are still holding the fort in the face of all corners. Fearing that the new comers might slip in like . thief in the night they have moved hither their blankets and are sleeping on their arms, as 1t were.
 In the day time ths door Is kept locked and only the favored are admitted to the confines of the office, over which such a row has been raised. When seen yester- day they absolutely refused to give any thing for publication, but incidentally men,
The age-herald., 1899-02-21

would not be able to do much work, but would increase his personal subscription $25.
 President Lesser thought that the work should be gone at systematically and Sug- gested that a list be furnished the different committees by MT. Steiner, who was famil- lar with the york; which was agreed to by that gentleman This will receive imme- olate attention and the committees will start tomorrow morning.
 Question of Name
 The question of a name for the celebra- ton was thoroughly discussed, several sug- gestions being offered. It was finally agreed to refer the matter to a committee of seven with the chairman added to report back to the society, to be held on Monday night at o'clock in Elks' hall, corner Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street The committee was appointed as follows: B. Steiner, chairman; Rufus N. Rhodes, E. J. McCros- sin, Major Chas. Wheeiock. P. L. Houppert. Joseph Beitman and Frank Arrico. The committee decides to leave the selec- tfon of the name to the people, and to that end invite everybody to send in sugges- tfons, which will be duly considered, and a handsome prize given for the best sug- gestton. Letters should be addressed to
 B. Steiner, Chairman of Name Commit tee"
 In considering May as a proper time for holding the celebration, President Lesser called attention to the May Festival which will be held on May and 6, and said that the society should be very careful to do nothing to detract from that enterprise. 1t was suggested that the carnival celebra- tfon be held either immediately before or after the May Festival, but the matter was deferred.
 Professor Benjamin Guckenberger, the d. rector of the May Festival, was sent for to give his views on the subject, but could not be found, and on motion the matter was referred to the same committee, which will select the name.
 resolution by MT. Rountree, that while considering the name for the celebration that the committee outline plans to per- petuate the celebration was voted down for the reason that the committee would be otherwise engaged in the discharge of it's numerous duties.
 The meeting then adjourned.
The age-herald., 1899-02-21
3 Modest Fa actOries

Though remarkable it may seem, there Is @ big, live, working industry In the heart of Birmingham of which majority of the citizens know nothing whatever. The over alls and pants factory of tho Birmingham Dry Goods company is among the most modern factories of its kind in the south, and has largo weekly pay roll which goes to the support of many families in the city. About 300 garments are turned out per day from this institution and shipped to all tho southern states. Tho pants factory is situ- ated on the top floor of the company's building in Morris avenue, and the scene of busy girls and whirring machinery reminds one of the great manufacturing cities of Massachusetts.
 In the center of the room Is @ long table on which bolt of cloth is stretched from one end to the other. On this the desired sizes are marked off and then the cutter commences his work This is done with a long knife very much resembling Turkish dirk. Sometimes as many as four or five cuts are made at one stroke of the knife. After cutting the main part of the garment all the little fixtures and trimmings are cut out and numbered. They are then all rolled together and started on their rounds of the machines. Each girl has her particular work to do, and when she has finished the bundle is again rolled up and passed on down the line until it comes out at the pressing table in the shape of several dozen pairs of pants. They are then separated and put up in lots according to grades.
 Though the overalls and cheap pants pre- dominate in the output. some first-class trousers are made, selling as high as $54 per dozen.
 All the machines in the establishment are run by electricity. and the work is not so tiresome upon the girls who operate them.
 One of the most novel machines used is the union special" sometimes called the never rip" machine. It is used tn sewing up pants legs and makes double fell at one operation No bobbins whatever are used. the thread feeding direct from the. spool.
 G. Littman Is manager of this depart ment, and says that 1t takes the full ca- pacity of the factory to supply the trade Thirty-five girls and three or four men are employed constantly, and 1t is all they can do to keep the growing market supplied.