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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
REAR END COLLISION
Of Freight Trains Near Gilead-One
Man Hurt-Damage Heavy


Norway. Ne. Dec. ga rear end
collision between two freight trains on
the Grand Trunk road just above
Gilead. early this morning. resulted in
the serious injury to one man and con
siderable damage to rolling stock
A long double end east bound freigh
train was standing on the main track
near Wild river, about o'clack this
morning. when another east bound
freight came down and plunged into
il, throwing the CabooSe down the
banking and smashing a cattle car that
was next above il. Fortunately the
caboose was empty and was thrown
some distance from the train. FORT al
most Immediately caught fire from the
stove and was completely burned.
A man named Mcclure was in the
cattle car. which was also filled with
live stock and was badly hurt The
engineer and fireman of the down
train escaped without injury. The
cause Of The accident is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

bis position Mr.. Sawyer will take a
rest ana will probably later leave Au-
gusta
Warren Sanborn, who mas been At
home for Il few days past. went to
Boston. Monday morning. to resume
his studies in the Tufts Medical
school
+. q. SWEET Of the Bangor CONNER
cial, vas caller TO the capital. yes
journal in the evening. He will re-
turn home. this morning
Miss Frances Emery. who under
went an operation for appendicitis.
Friday, is getting along surprisingly
well and her condition offers much
hope 10 her PHYSICIANS and friends
Miss Leila II. Hanks. the little girl
whose name appeared III the head Of
the list. Monday. in the contest for the
doll nj The Peoples store is a
daughter of AuguSta'S popular deputy
marshal
Robert Cony. who has for two years
past been a member Of the Journals
news room night force. as AN operator
on one Of the Linotype machines, has
resigned his position, and will take q
course OF study at kent's Hin.
In response to an invitation from the
Portland club, GoV.-nlect J. +. Hill
will go 10 Portland. TO-DAY. where he
will be the guest Of the club at ban
quet. this evening. Hon. J. II. Manley
will also attend as guest Of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
lOC to So eacl,

fered to Juniors, and three III history
to Sophomorcs. In Government. Il
new course in International Law is
hereafter to be given in the third
term. Assistant Professor Smith
offers three courses in Archaeology. in
preparation for which he has for some
time been collecting illustrative ma
terial. The work in Rhetoric has been
now Il required study throughout the
Sophomore year Geology, formerly
taught in the Senior year, has been
transferred 10 the Sophomore year,
and three FUN years of work can now
be had in Geology and Biology.
by vote of the Faculty. courses in
Anatomy and Physiology in the first
year Of the Medical School course,
may hereafter be counted as the
equivalent OF four courses of one term
each towards the degree of Bachelor
Of Arts. The Faculty have been led To
make this arrangement because Of the
considerable number of graduates OF
the college who study medicine. ana
who by this means can. If they wish.
complete their medical course in three
years.
Announcement is also made of n
course OF lectures to teachers, by
members Of the Faculty. on certain
subjects commonly taught in schools.
The lectures are given without charge.
save the expenses of the lecturers.
and to teachers only. AS outlined in
the catalogue, the lectures treat OF
the teaching of the classics, modern
languages. physical science English
composition. American history and
civil government, and Of nature study
and school hygiene.
All of the college buildings are now
heated by steam and lighted by
electricity, both heat and light being
furnished by a central plant installed
during the past summer. The Libra
ry. now numbering $4,000 volumes. will
before long be provided with adequate
quarters through the gift. by Gen.
Thomas II. Hubbard. of Il new and
fully equipped library building. Work
on the building. which is to stand at
the south end of the campus. will be
begun i'll the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

&. J.. Jones of Waterville. was in the
city. yesterday.
n. S. Burns of Westbrook. was in
the city. yesterday
a. c. Getchell of Dover, was a caller
To this city, yesterday.
Frank shaw has returned To his
studies at Tufts college.
Allen Clark returned to Colby COL
lege. yesterday afternoon.
J. II. Kicker OF Kittery.' was in the
city. on business. Monday.
F. j. Feeney of Bangor. was in the
city on business. yesterday.
W. NJ. Council of Brunswick, was in
the city on business. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. i. Miles of Houlton
were callers in the city. yesterday.
Hon. Elliott Wood of Winthrop. was
among yesterdays out-of- town callers
T.. L. Smart of Livermore Falls. was
calling on friends in this city. yester-
d&y.
Miss Florence Robinson of Rich
mona. is the guest of friends in this
city.
'Hpi S'' W. MtSStf mas returned
from a four weeks trip 10 Massachu-
sets.
Lewis NJ. Cl"aves returned, Satir-
day. from Il weeks visit at Weld and
Byron.
EX-Trcasurcr Mark Rollins Of
Watcrvillr, was in town on business.
Monday.
~
among yesterdays out of town visitors
in Augusta.
Norris Russell returned to the Uni
versity of Maine, yesterday, after Il
short stay with his parents.
Harry Griffith returned to Provi-
dence, Monday morning. where he is a
student in Brown University.
Prof. Thompson of Erskine
Academy, South China. was caller
at the State House, yesterday.
John Conlen of Bath. has returned
TO this city and will be engaged az
the Western Union Telegraph office.
Mrs. II. +. Goodrich, who has been
making "A short visit in Fairfield. re-
turned To her home in this city, Mon
day
Fred l.. Perry is i'll at his home on
the West River road. being confined to
his bed. His friends hope soon TO see
him out.
Charles Reed. who has been en-
ployed at Arthur Tetraut's drug store,
has accepted a similar position in
caribou.
Melvin Mower went to Nassalboro.
Monday forenoon. to attend the
funeral of his brother-in-law. the late
VIM. Gates
Miss Nellie Bryant returned, Mon
day, from d visit in Washington, this
state, whore she spent Thanksgiving
with relatives.
Charles Fleck. NJ. D.. who has been
visiting his sister. Miss Ethel Fiecll
Of this city, for several days. returned
To Boston, Monday.
Roy II. Flynt returned to the Uni
versity of Maine. yesterday. after pass
ing the Thanksgiving recess with his
parents in this city.
Mrs. :. J. Harris of Boston. who has
been the guest of her mother. Mrs.
Margaret Trotter. for a few days past.
left On her return to Boston. Sunday.
NJ. J. Watson. clerk at j. T.. Fuller'S.
was out Of doors yesterday. after 4
weeks illness He will be able to re-
turn to his duties the first Of next
week.
II. 3. Sawyer. who has been clerk at
the Kinsman drug store. has resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

New York. Dec. =.
FLOUR-Receipts. 60. SOS hbis.: exports.
1904 bbls.: sales, 1000 pkgs. Quite steady
all day and little more active at former
prices.
WHEAT-Receipts. :9.1,5 bushels; ex-
ports. lI3.09S bushels: sales. l,1FD,0oo bush
els futures, 2000fo bushels spot; spot firm:
No. red, 1sts fob. atioat; No. RED, s61s
elevator; No. Northern Duluth, So
% b. afioat; No. hard Duluth, S6.s fob.
afloat.
CORN-Receipts. 126, $50 bushels: OK
ports, i05oW bushels futures, 2i0,o00 bush
els spot; spot firm; No. .. i5s4 elevator
and Asa fob. afioat.
OATS-Receipts, sc, 400 bushels; exports.
20,090 bushels: spot quiet; No. .. o6'2: No
.. %; No. > white, 29,a; No. :; white. 2Sal
track mixed Western, e6eie71i:: track
white, 2Sl.m3i.
BEEF-steady; cut meats, steady.
LARD--Easy.
PORk-Steady.
BT1TER-Firm: creamery. 1.n25ia:
factory. l2Il5i2; June creamery. lNd23l..
EGGS-Strong: state and Pennsylvania.
a5d29
POTATOES12Q Quiet; Jerseys, sl.nonl BIZ:
New York, Sl.25Ml .62l2; Long Island. Sl.oo
T.75: Jersey sweets. Sl.a5de..5
SUGARLRaw. firm: fair refining.
3 l5-l6; centrifugal e4 test. II.
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CHICAGO MARKETS.

Chicago, Dec. >.
Wheat was fairly active and firm. to-
day, on bullish Observation-Disclosures cables
and reduction in the estimated Argen-
tine surplus--January closing y higher.
May corn closed :. up and May oats IA
!. improved. Provisions at the close We're
but little changed from Saturday.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-Dec.. 7e,.T1o~s; Jan, 1o:sMI;
May, 13;s
CORN-Dec., ssls; Jan, 35aS5,s; May,
36as ass.
OATS-Dec.. 2Ii.; May. 23@.
PORk-Jan., sllS1'3; May, SllS2i.-
IARD-DeC.. $69.l2: JAN. $50; May,
Sc S21.
RIBS-Jan.. s6l7I:; May. $6.25.
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLOCR-Dull and steady.
WHEAT-No. 8 Spring, 67G10l; No. ;
CoRN-No. 2. 3sa3s,. No. . yellow. ssl.-
OATS-No. 9, 22n23i4; No. white. &C..
az: No. 3 white. 2ilaIa6.
RYE-No. 2. +6i,.
BARLEY-Fair to choice mailing. s.
M57.
FLAXsEED-No. !. si.Gi,4: Northwest
ern 1851
TIMOTHY sEED-Prime. S4l0a430
LARD-s7 0o6l7. 02is.
PORK-Mess, sll.W6ll.1ai2: short ribs
sides. s650T7.f1; dry sailed shoulders, 53s
d61s: short clear sides. S6.55lT6.65.
SCGAkS-Cut LOAF, SIS: grarulated
SO: confectioners 4. $50; fla, $40.
CLONER-l0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
Facts Cleaned From the Annual Cata-
lOgue. Just Issued.

Brunswick, Me. Dee. (Speci2lD-
The catalogue Of Bowdoin College for
1900 1901. just issued. shows a total
enrolment Of $50. of which number 30
are in the academic department. There
are IS Seniors. - Juniors, Sc Sopho-
mores. s. Freshmen; and - Special
Students. The academic department
shows u gain of IL over last year.
There have been several changes in
the faculty. Prof {. {. Hutchins,
Professor of Physics. has returned
from a year in Europe. Prof. w. a.
Moody. Professor Of Mathematics, is
absent for the year, his work being
taken by Richard ". Andrews. a.
NJ. of the class of 1886. Prof. q. $.
Calender, Ph.D.. Of Harvard takes
the chair Of Political Economy and
Sociology, succeeding Prof. II. G.
Emery. who was called to Yale. Prof
Reginald I:oodell. 4. NJ. OF the Uni
vcrsity of Maine. is giving a course
III Spanish and assisting in the in
struction in French.
The course of instruction continues
to expand, the changes this year being
particularly numerous. Three full
years of work i'll Latin and four in
Greek are now offered. the work of the
last year in each department being
elective for Juniors and Seniors. Three
advanced courses in French, and an
elementary course in Spanish, are also
offered to Juniors and Seniors The
course in spanish comes in direct re-
Spouse to the increasing demand for
Young men with Il working knowledge
Of that language. and. another year
will doubtless be extended. Three al
ternating courses in German are Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Thomas =. f<enney clerk at J. F.
Young's pharmacy. met with an acct
dent. Monday morning. that came near
being a serious one. He was down
cellar at the store, cutting kindling
wood, when a flying stick struck him
on the left side of the head. near the
temple, inilicting deep cash from
which he bled profusely. He was
alone at the time. but remained at the
store until the arrival of Mir. Young,
when h. was taken to his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

THAT there was not fatal accideh'
~, -tba Maine Central passenger
station. Monday morning, was que
onlv to the kind Providence that
sometimes watches over mahhiiu'
I,et rs the 40 train for the west was
n,,I,iur out of the station. a man lnaue
1, rush for it and tried 10 poaru ,he
smoker. He succeeded IN graspi'is 'he
hand rail- but as the tram WAS s"'iie'
mo be,dway every moment, ne was
- roach the step. People on
,,,n s+otiou platform expected every
on, tn see him thrown under the
heels but after being dragged near
". 80 the Conv stable he let go OF the
Iii and fell to the platform escaping
uni i1 1t was marrow s essap ss
omh sbould teach that man as wei. as
athors = lesson that will never ne ior-
gotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.


New York. Dec. 3.-Sncculative activity
was rather depressed in stocks today,
and business was on a diminishing scale.
The opening of Congress and the preSen-
tation of the Presidents message are
looked 10 by tradition to supply motives
for moving prices. 1t can hardly be said
however. that any general influence was
exercised on prices by these. today. The
message was made a device by the pro-
fesSional traders TO effect some move
ment i'll the steel stocks. That is TO say.
alarmist rumors were current before its
appearance of the stand taken on the
trust question. The stocks proved wall
nerable to the bear attack and consider
able long stock was brought ont. the de-
cline az one time in Tennessee Coal drop
ping AZ. and ga in Steel and Wire. These
were the weakest stocks and they rallied
on short covering II. and IL respectively.
on the other hand. Sugar was fairly
buoyant, rising 32s and closing with a net
gain of Is. In the outside market also
Standard Oil sold nj so, leaving all pre-
vious records far behind it. The upward
rush of over points in Pacific Mail was
reported from party leaders in Washing
ton as to the prominent place given by
the ship subsidy bill in the program for
the sessi \ large short interest was
caught in the stock, which emphasized
the rise. The same thing was true OF
Sugar. which recovered its Saturday loss
with the approach of the dividend meet
ing. The meeting. however, was post
poned and the stock became quiet The
railroad list was extremely irregular
Notwithstanding the reduced activity
there was sharp hardening in the call
money rate to per cent, late In the day,
at which figure il required $l.O00e00 10
meet the needs of belated borrowers who
had held ont for better terms. The alb
sorption of bonds continued large and inn
portant and prices were generally higher
Special features were Chicago 4 Alton
3i.'s. Kings County Elevated As ana the {
per cent. issues Of Norfolk & Western,
Union Pacific and Reading Total sales
par value, A.505.1h. United States new
As declined u per cent. on the last call
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or the many fine horses which are
owned in Augusta, there Is no doubt
that the very best are those recently
purchased by Hon. Joseph IL. Manley.
ia Sharhrooke, Canada. of :. {.
Nuttar There are three Of them. al!
u,r,navs n matched pair. and Z
,,an,,n,nan's driver. and they are ali
good ones. The pair are piack ~
color. perfectly matched ana lor style
and action are all that the most en-
acting horse fancier could desire. IN"
other horse is Il bay 4-year-old. oi
GOOD size and action. ana horseher
sav that she is the handsomest mare
that has been brought INTO Augusta
for Il long time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
Daily kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

IN LEAGUE WITH SANTA CLAUS.
In every home, or high or low
COnSpiracieS begin
Just now to be as plentiful
AS plots are in Pekin
We're all suspicious of our friends.
Yet none today will shirk
y chance TO try his own hand at
Some underhanded work.
For fear observation-disclosures wav
We turn-were like to find
Our best beloved'in plotting deem
We're bound to go il blind
The head that's pillowed on your heart
Now harbors secret schemes:
OF raids on Pater'S pocket book
Girls babble in their dreams
r en- children in the nursery
Grow crafty now, and sly:
And TO amaSs amazing stores
or hidden treasures try.
Her honest face forbids the thoucht
OF criminal intent
Yet Bid6y in the kitchens not
Entirely innocent.
Dear Grandmama, whose hard nj work
pom a patchwork quilt,
Wears on her philanthropic phiz
y look of conscious gilt.
IN ar OF mystery pervadeS
our homes today. because
We ft-oiu ana NOJng and rich and Door-
In league with Santa Claus,
boston Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

col f. w. Plaisted is experimenting
the arrangement Of magazines at the
Abnaki club. for the purpose of dis
trihu,inG them. These include z
choice assortment of reading matter
that cannot fail to be appreciated by
those who receive them. \ part OF the
books viii be given to the Ola Ladies
Home. others to The City hospital. and
others to the different companies 81
the fire department. There is move
mcnt on foot among the firemen to
ast.,hIish 4 reading room mt each of
tho several houses. and the gift of
tta ibnaki Club will be thoroughly
o,,nracinted upon this account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
WINDSOR GRANGE.

AT the last meeting of Windsor
Grange. held Nov. 80. two candidates
received the third and fourth degrees.
A contest is being held. Company B
tHarry Malcolm captain) furnished a
fine program, 90 numbers being rem
dered. Sixty-four members were pres
cnt. This Grange for the past year has
been in a flourishing condition and 81
names have been added TO its men,
bcrShp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Puzzles may be seen most anywhere
some of them comparatively easy TO
solve and others difficult. but Charles
Ward is the pOssessor of several of his
own invention that are puZZlerS in
deed. Some of them are wire rings and
others are of an Understandable shape
and anyone who wishes to throw away
a few hours might step in and try one
OF them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
GIN MIST Go BACK.
Decision That Recent Seizure from
Steamer at Bath Was Illegal.


Bath. Me. Dec. 3.-On Monday.
Monday. Judge Sanford L. Fogg of the
Bath municipal court. rendered his de
cision in the recent seizure cases at the
wharf Of the kennebec Steamboat 60.
the matter has attracted a great deal
of interest from the fact that the com
pany brought action for the recovery
OF the gin that was seized by Deputy
Sheriff VIM. +. Hartman and Rev. w.
A. Atchley.
There was a hearing on the matter
some days ago and the judge reserved
his decision Monday he ordered the
box and its contents returned to the
Steamboat Co, deciding that the seiz-
ure was a violation of the interstate
commerce law. There is no indica ton
that the matter will be carried further
and the liquor will be passed over 10
the cCnSignee. Mr.. Foote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Til" Journal is printing the annua!
calendars of MaComb"r. Farr a.
Written. This firm publishes each
year on their calendar IL half-tone cut
Of some local view, which makes them
much sought after. The illustration
this year is The postofficc building. and
is the prCttieSt one yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
The
CHRISTMAS
Selling.

The Christmas selling begins now.
This store was never better prepared
for it. Every week and every day Of
every week from now till Christmas
will be busy days in this store. We
cordially invite YOU TO come. We in
Nite you to buy if YOU are ready. II
not the inspection will be a strong re-
minder for you when you are ready to
buy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The convention for instruction in
Masonic degree work, conducted by
the grand lecturer. Frank L. Sleeper,
will meet in Masonic Temple, at 10
O'Clock. this forenoon. Dinner VIII
he served in the banquet hall. by
Eethlahem Lodge. at noon, 'and supper
by Augusta Lodge, between 6 and ..
IN thu evening Augusta Lodge will
confer the Master Mason degree upon
three candidates. All resident and
soiournng Master Masons are invited
10 ottcnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The local horse men will have the
ice rink on the river above the dam
as in years past. There will be plenty
of first-class horses in the city this
winter and some lively brushes are
looked for. 1t is always rather a dull
tim" for horSemen after the fall trot-
ting and they look forward 10 showing
a little speed on the ice With great
pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
DANIEL P. kNOWLTON.

The many friends of Daniel p.
Knowlton will be panied to hear of his
death which occurred at his home on
Oak street. at 10 o'clock Monday
evening He had been in poor health
for some time, but he was at his store.
Monday Death came painlessly. as
he was sitting in his chair. His age
was "A years. The funeral will be
later announced.
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THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY.

Those who take Hoods Sarsaparilla
for Scrofula, eczema, eruptlonS, ca
tarrh rheumatism or dyspepsia say it
cures promptly and permanently, even
after all other preparations fail You
may take this medicine with the ut
most confidence that it Will do you
good. What it has done for others
YOU have every reason to believe IL
will do for you.
Constipation is cured by Hoo Is
Pills. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York, Dec. g.
Money on call ,rfmer. 31.m6 per cent
last loan. per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4IiA per cent
Sterling exchange. firm at si.SJl. for de-
mand anu at N.MisMtS1%. for 50 days
posted rates. S.s2ia and si.Sei.: CONNER
cial bills. "a .S0atM4s1i4.
Silver certificates, 64T65
Bar silver. G-s.
Mexican dollars 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Eart!ctt Strout of MlbrdGe who
during the past few sessions Of the
Legislature has been employed rs chef
by the l:urnS Cottage Club. has been
engaged for the forthcoming session
ana his daughter. Geneva. will assist
him as WniircSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The afternoon tea with which the
inltarlan sale opens. this afternoon
is remembered as one of the plea san.
social functions of the season Let no
one miss it. Doors open ut 3 O'Clock
Tea served from > to :. Admission L.
CENTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

New York. Dec s.
spot cotton closed dun, lie lower: mid
ding Uplands 10 3-l6; do. Gulf, 10 40.
Sales. none. -.
Cotton futures closed firm. December
~; January So. February. or: March.
9.!s; April. $40: May. 9.G6: June '96l: July.
9sl; August. 9.3e; September, 926
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The prayer meetings at the Peoples
church will be held hereafter on Tues
day evening of each week. instead Of
"Wednesday. as has been the custom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The envied of all at an old folks con-
cert in Wabash. Ind. was Mrs. James
Woodruff. who on the occasion Wore a
gown which was once the property or
Queen Victoria. The garment was given
to an aunt of Mrs Woodruff by one of
the Queens maids of honor.
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RusseH 6 WeStON
SOME OTHER
CHRISTMAS R !: J
LINES.

They'll only be limited at here,
but they're just as full of news
for gift buyers as they can stick.
Aprons, pillows and fancy cords.
Battenberg tides and scarfs,
books, pillow tops. photo frames.
dolls. glove and handkerchief
boxes, silver novelties. candle
sticks. combs. brushes, mirrors,
celluloid cases, etc, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The merchants are beginning to dis
play their holiday goods, rs Christ
mas is but three weeks away.