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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
Her Sarcasm.

"What branch Of art docs yonr
friend prefer?" asked the youre
woman.
"Idon't know" answered Miss Cay.
enne: "but J. should say he IS an IN.
pressionist.
"Has he produced anything re.
markable III that line:'
Eyes; the impression tins. he = ap
artist" n
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
THE eoER's PRAYER.


Nv back ID to the wall,
Lol here 1 stand.
o Lord! whate'er befall.
Hove this land!
Tho land that I have tilPd,
tfhis land Is mine.
Woald, Lord, that Thou hadst WILD
Ihis heart were Thine!
Thy servant, Lord, OF old
Saote down the men
Whose images Of gold
They worshiped then!
These images again
Arc worshiped now.
Deleee strange gods strange men,
Q Lord! here bow!
This land to US Thou gave,
In days OF old;
They seek to make grave
Or field OF gold!
To US, O Lordl Thy hand
Pat forth to savel
Give US, o Lord! this land,
Or give a grave!
H. J. Morris, In New York Sun.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
An Ast0cllIn ents

II suppose you are very much at.
tached to that pet dog I see You out
with go frequently"
EYES," answered Mr.. Meekton.
"Hen:ictta never lets tho dog 50 out
any more unless have hold of the
other end of the chain. ."-Washington
Star,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
First Diagnosis.

Medical Professor-'In a patient,
what is the first thing to find out?,
Student-"Whether lie can pay. -
Medical Herald,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
eY Atbert 3iceloW Paine.
toked straight
lre showing.
(eontinued

q yyhsre few stars weS nnn
I arovning rain that had
! -. ior I week or more was az ~
rd Presently the moon appeared
- - fre.h air in the coach awak-
/ ~ !. sthers. A few began to talk IN
d, ,oiees. IS if fearing to disturb
Z. ,1seDers who breathed heavily
=, ~ them. Some one began peel
a 4 orange, an1 the pungent'
80 oder filed the coach. A baby
vukssp and cried grievingly.
q nm vsy down the coach man IN
se;l by himself leaned forward
| ,aaiavt the next seat, his head IN MS
s.e.--A few seats ahead OF him sat
l-s rsn in soldier dress. These haa
,sstened aud were talking. One,
~ - slim and rather dark. sald'
jepiiy:
Il Z Mat d'y' s'pose they're stoppin
y; Dill, anyway"
-, gawned.
@Dsano; washout, likely.
n eonducto. entering just then
- 1 lantern confirmed this opinion.
lsnall bridge had been weakened.
lDssuld require an hour to repair ~.
y fingered moment to talk win
~ ocliiss. II suppose you fellows
- 1hyious to get home now, he
D - ,liu. dark man nodded. The
- ooldier laughed.
ess0f sourse!' he said. but w
u taks our time. When . fellow
- . San Juan Hill and come ou'
~ = can afford to wait a little fe'
49, tAings."
D1ki,d them the man leaning for
n n his arms started. Perhsp
y ~ jsst waking. Other passen
= svoke, too, and sat up to listen
y eoaductor was interested. -
Ia See at San Juan?" he said
10y hot there. wasn't it,"
~ enough fer me-" This froi
= lin man.
Nv did it feel, anyway, to hav
blllets coming right at you
~ you feel like you wanted
sete there?"
~ nan behind moved uneasily
an& No doubt he wanted
and was not interested. I'll
~ onldier iaurhed AGAIN as he O.
les'fs mighty right! If I'D ev
H. taEaed around I'd been runnl
1vsal people in the coach laugh
The man with his head in b
q ultersd something like smot
~ eeaa. Why didn't they let hl
y anybody run?" asked the co
lin soldier opened his lips
eat laughed instead. His GO
- lllsAsd. too.
= anybody run?" he echoed
Well, We didn't see but OF
~ iast enough fer the VIII
Then they laughed aga
as Who were awake joir
y but the man leaning
Nith his head in his arms.
ssithsd unessily, aud groaned
tured. But no one noti'
g ought to seen him." put
- soldier. "a iack-rat
bsA fool compared to that
ds na1e regular crack in
A.s aidn't be, Bill?"
-! He only hit tho b
~ remember how scared
Rsll 10 looked like he'd b
I veekw
Il ~ passengers were aw
. ae. aad laughing. The
bessd head only sh'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

"Why did you leave your last place,
Mary?"
"Oh, 1 just couldn't bear it. The
man and his wife livod very happily
together, and that made il so dull
and uninteresting for mo. "-Fliesende
Blaetter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

A California miner who has been
prospecting along the shores of Dis
euchantment Bay, in Alaska, declares
that he has found platinum, of which
the world has now an inadequate sup
ply. The metal is associated with
gold, and is to be found about forty
five miles northwest Of Sitka. The
platinum is the more valuable de-
posit, however.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

threw it once more into the MOON
light. The swimmer pulled toward
it flercely. He seized it just as 1t was
being dragged under again. Then he
turned toward the shore, but ne was
very tired, and the current was resist
less. The soldiers watching him saw
how he battled for life-his own NE
and tue babes. They ran down the
flood, calling to him helplessly. wnen
he disappeared they stood watching
the water.
It was daylight when they found nd
him below the rapids. He was SUI,
holding the babe. The river was tired
of them. The slim soldier turned the
drowned mans face to the light. lie
stared an instant, then he said: .
"Bill! Lord God, Bill! Look!
The stout soldier leaned forward.
"Lord God! Yes" echoed. Its
him"
It was the man who had run at sa1
Juan,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
One on Him.

Borem-"Anything new afoot?"
Tiekstraw--"Yes. I'm just goir :.
TO the corn doctors. New :;
Press.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
and Red. Haired People.

Raldness is far less common among
red headed people than among .n.n g..
d.rk. haired neighbors. Iae oru'na.y y
won ~ on the head of red-halreo per-
com ia about 29, 200 hairs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
FRANKLIN LA SATURDAY, APRIL T. 1900
down into his shoulders, and c1inched
his hands. ~

down into his shoulders. and c1inched 4
his hands.
"What did they do to him?" The
conductor took up his lamp to 90, and
tho soldiers arose to follow. Thev
also would look after the progress of
the work. TIE slim soldier nm.
swered. ooh, nothin'," he said.
les let him 60. Ireckon he's st;li
goin' somewhere"
They left the coach. The passengers
behind talked of the war in subdned
tones. Many opened windows to look
out. The man with bowed head
shivered. Perhaps he was cold. Rv
and by the soldiers stalked in again.
laughing. The train moved on SLOWLY
through the deep woods. The warm
summer air came in, and the smell of
wet trees. Those who had awakened
slept. Only the man with bowed
head moved now and then uneasily.
The train ran very slowly through
the night, coming now and then al
most to standstill. Then at last il
increased its speed a little. Then q
little more. BY and by roar as OF
waterfall came in at the open windows.
Almost at the same instant rending.
tearing crash-a scream of some one
waking-a falling away of all beneath,
and then about, above and below
from every side it came-the choking,
drowning water.
A moment later there were strug.
Cling forms on the surface of the
moonht river. A few with presence
OF mind were dragging themselves
through the open windows to air and
life above the food. One man, a
strong swimmer, reached the shore
and helped two others up the bank.
They were the two soldiers. The
man who aided them plunged back to
save others. He caught another man
just on the point Of exhaustion and
pushed him to where the soldiers
could reach him. Then he seized a
woman by the hair and dragged her
% the bank. A babes white dress
doated to the surface just then and
ne struck out for it. The current
1eonGa2 il under for an instant then
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

/, A shrewd chap named Cassius Alley,
id Anderson, Ind, has established
hfarbwire telephone line, twelve miles
tong, which competes with those of
the old companies. He offers the pub
lie lower rates, however, and gets
good deal of business.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

proposed to tie station telegraph
operator, who h;ppen ID to have few
dollars saved, tlat the. engage IN the
business of killing .."ud shipping
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

Seven-e -eighths of the Java sugar crop
comes to America, and is packed in
bamboo mating. Ithas recently been
discovered that the supply OF bamboo
is becoming exhausted, and no good
substitute has been found. A sugar
planter in Java declares that fortune
awaits the man who will devise an
equally serviceable and cheap mode of
packing sugar for shipment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07
FRESH TRADE DEVEL OPMENTS.

Two, telepone exchanges in Ohio, at
Gallon and Shelby, are provided with
ain .hinum wires instead of copper. It
is believed that this is the first appli-
cation of aluminium to telephone ser.
vice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

The oil industry of California is at
tracing attention by its increase. The
output now amounts to 5000 barrels
day, or nearly 100000 year.
This yields to the producers between
100000 and $S,OOO,O0O annually.
The value of California's gold is
scarcely more thaa twice this amount.
At present Los Angeles gets large
part of the benefit, but it is said that
indications of oil are found all over
the State.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

The Consul at Asuncion mentions
that in Paraguay cotton shawls, large
handkerchiefs of the same material
and socks and stockings are e1ten.
sively worn. Atpresent most of them
come from Germany or England.
Handkerchiefs are often substituted,
especially in hot weather, for shirts
and collars. handkerchief with
printed borders, having either dots Or
flowers in the design, sell we'll.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

FRANKLIN BOARD OF HEALTH.
DR.. s. J. Gates, chairman.
John A. O'Neill. jr.
n. B. Morris.
Alex. A. Stirling.
A. w. Ohlmayer.
w. Fl. Latham, secretary and sani.
tary inspector.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-04-07

Seventh Ward, s. B. Koane, president
Seventh Ward, E. N. Cornay, secretary
Meets tho second Tuesday of every
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
THE NEW CARRIAGES
For the Rural Fee Deliveries Will Go Into
Service. Today.

The three new carriages that have
been built by j. T. ellison for the mail
carriers Of the three rural free delivery,
will be taken, this morning. from the
shop and put into service. The wagons
are very pretty, well built and handy
for the delivery Of the mail and the
carrying of parcels. The body Of each
wagon is 3x6 and about 4 high. II has
q strong framework of wood. covered
with heavy canvass. In the sides. there
are sliding doors and the back end has
a swinging door, while in the front. tn"
upper half opens in on hinges. when II
is desired. There is plenty Of light. the
front being OF glass and the doors haN"
large lights of glass in them. as wei
as the rear. 1t is painted "A drab color,
gold lettering with a shading of blue
and also striped with blue. on each
side in front is the inscription Card
ner r. F. D." with the number. and
II. s Mail" while on the rear end is
Rural Free Delivery The running
gear is in vcrmillion with a light strip
ing For winter use. there i5-a set 81
hub runners. The whole outfit Will
weigh 400 pounds, and in every way c II
responds to the requirements OF tn"
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
STRUCK BY A CAR.
Joseph Crockett Severely Shaken Up--8iames
Nc One Tor Accident.

Tho car which left Augusta at 1e.20
r NJ. Saturday, struck Joseph Crock
eli. who was on the narrow sidewalk
under the overhead railroad bridge in
this city in the hip and threw him
against the abutment OF the bridge.
Conductor Hrann assisted him onto the
car and took him TO II j. Clearwater 5
drug store. where it was found that he
was not seriously injured. though
quite badly shaken up. Nr. Crockett
was afterwards taken 10 his home ct
the upper end of the Plains. Motorman
Nottage says that when nearing tho
bridge he noticed the man on the side
walk under the bridge and sounded the
bell and slowed the car. and that the
yestibule Of the car would not have
struck Mr.. Crockett rad re not sud
denly stepped nearer the track as the
car reached him. A Journal man saw
Mr.. Crockett. who is about 10 years
old. Sunday. and found him Very com
Portable. The only i'll effects from the
accident appeared to be a little lame
ness in the hip and shoulder. Mir
Crockett confirmed the account the
rnotorman gave Of the affair ana said
no one was to blame but himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
COLD SNAP WANTED.
The Ice Men Would Welcome It. as The Ice Is
Now Wasting.

The warm weather is causing the ice
men to look a bit worried. They had
one Of the best freezes that has been
known on the river since ice cutting
has been an industry, there being not
a single field but what has clean and
pretty ice. 1t froze over after the snow
had come and there was no dirt to
blow onto it as is often the case. Ii
continued to gather in thickness until
at some places. there was over 10 in
ches and none of the places but what
had over s. The warm weather of the
last few days had stopped it growing
thicker and it has allowed it to wear
away little. There is much water on
the top which helps to take the frost
out. a cold snap of a day or two now
would place it back in the good con-
dition that it was before the thaw, and
is longed for by the ice men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
TO PROTECT WILD BIRDS.
Maine 0rni!hoIogis!s VIII Ask Legislature to
Amend Present Laws.

Lewiston, Me. Dec. e2.-Thc annual
business session Of the Maine ornitho-
| logical Society was Ee.d al the oak Street
/ schoolhouse il this CITY. Saturday.
Prof a. Il. Lane Of Waterville. Prof.
J. y. Stanton Of Lewiston. and Prof. l..
"A. Lee Of Brunswick. We're appointed as
a committee on nominations. Leroy Il.
Carleton, chairman Of the fisheries and
game commission Of Augusta. and w. f.
Burbank OF Lewiston, were elected mem
beers OF the society.
1t was decided to hold the next meeting
at Augusta. Nov. Z9 and 20, 1901. A favor
able report from the committee on the
protection of birds along the coast also
was heard.
After The report Of the committee on
the subject OF making a proposal to the
State Legislature this winter for change
in the laws. il was voted to amend Chap
ter Y of the Public Laws of 1893 by strik-
| ing out Section l. and inserting in place
thereof the following:
NO person shall. within the State of
Maine, Eli or catch or have in his or her
possession. living or dead any wild bird
bother than d game bird. goShawk. cooper
hawk. Sharp-shinned hawk, duck hawk,
great horned owl, snowy owl or crow.
Nor shall he or she purchase. offer or OK
pose for sale any such wild bird after it
| mas been killed or caught. No part of the
plumaGe, skin or body Of the birds pro-
tected by this section shall be sold or had
in possession for sale. Nor shall any per-
son within the state take or ncedleSSly
destroy The nest or the eggs of any wild
bird, nor shall have such eggs of any
wild bird. nor shall have such nest or
eggs in his or her possession.
Inc English or European house spar
row. crows. hawks and owls are not in
cludcd among the birds protected herein.
Any person who violates any OF the
provisions Of this section forfCitS not less
than 81 nor more than s. FOR each such
Kind living or dead. or part Of bird Or
nest and eggs possessed in violation ot
this act, or to imprisonment for 10 days,
or both, ut the discretion Of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS.
Most Enjoyable Programs Rendered. Las!
Evening. at Haliowei Churches

There were large audiences present to
enjoy the Christmas concerts given. last
evening, by the Sunday Schools Of the
Congregational and Methodist churches
Tho programs We're as follows:
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Carol. Herald Angels
Prayer, Rev. G. A. Wight
Carol. Glory in the Highest
Recitation, THAT Glorious Song Of Old, =
49,, Dorothy Marston
Solo, The Herald Angel Song,
Ethel Roberts
Responsive Reading.
Carol. The Old Story"
Recitation. "Fulfillmcnt," Carl Skillin
Carol. Hear the Message"
Carol, christmas Joy Bells" Ralph
Wood, Waldo Skiilin and Carl Skiilin.
Songs and Recitations, Primary Depart
ment, in charge of Miss Beeman and
Mrs. Tenney.
Recitati ton, christmas Fairies" also
Carol. Gertrude McCutcheon. Lille
Johnson. Helen Loring. Bertha Baker
Jennie White and Murel Race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
FOR BETTER POLO.
Team Goes Under New Managemen. and Will
Be Greatly Strengthened.

There has been z general shakeup IN
the Gardiner polo team, and change
of management as well. Managers
Phillips and Legion have had the mat
ter under consideration for some time.
and, Saturday. the transfer was ef-
fected. 50 that hereafter the team Will
be managed by the Gardiner Polo AS
ISOLATION. 1t is expected that the new
franchise will arrive, today. Mr.. Phil
lips retres from the management al
together. but Mr.. Legion will. without
doubt captain the team. as heretofore
and probably manage it. Swords,
Dawson, Purcell and Smith have been
released. and Capt. Legion left for
Connecticut. Saturday. for new players.
1t is probable that Cusick, late Of the
Meridens. will be seen in the goal and
either Warren, of the New Haven
champions of 1899. or Lincoln, late of
the MeridenS, will be ruSher. The first
game under the new management Will
be with Bangor Tuesday afternoon.
The association will expend quite a
sum of money in securing the best ma
terial, and the public may rest assured
of seeing as good polo in the future as
they have in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

Many man neElects to buy Christ
mas presents until the day before
Christmas. almost persuading himself
that he will not buy any this year.
About the 18th hour he aWakens to the
sclfshness of such course and begins
to think Of the disappointment of the
patient workers ut home and at once
takes bee line for some store where
he can obtain Il present that will be of
practical use and at the same time en-
bcllish and make cheerful the home.
When you make such a start call at F.
+. Woods and see the new swell front.
quartercd oak sdeboard. If you lack
one probably you cannot make a better
choice. having one, note the late de-
signs in ladies desks, etc. etc. You may
be sure new and modern furniture is
always acceptable to the good house
wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
JESSIE MORRiSON'S TRIAL.
Jury Unable to Agree and She Will al Once 81
Bailed Cut!

Eldorado Kas., Dec. 23.-Haywood
Morrison, brother of Jessie Morrison.
whose trial for numbering Mrs. Castle
ended in hung jury, said. today: Six
Wealthy men of this country have vol
unteered to go on the $780, bond. We
are in no hurry to file the bond. Jessie
is feeling very well and still receives
letters of sympathy daily"
While Mr.. Morrison would not say
when the bond would be filed he left
the impression that his sister would
spend her Christmas at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

Rev. A. f. Russell, Protestant chap
lain Of the Home, delivered a sermon in
the chapel. yesterday afternoon, from a
text from Genesis Xxii:S. God Himself
will provide the Sacrifice" The Abnak
Quartet Of Augusta. sang the anthem.
1t Cometh Upon the Midnight Clear
by Dow. and the response, Star of
Bethlehem by Watson and led in the
congregational singing. Sunday School
and Bible study followed the regular
corVipC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

Duet, Long Ago
Lottie johnson and Winnie Austin
REGULATIONS. "Christmas Cheer"
Gertrude Mccutcheon. Nellie Perkins
Song and Chorus. Christmas Tide
Recitation. Ring Christmas Bells.
Ralph. Wood
Recitation, Good VIII to Men"
Short Address, Rev. c. A, Wight
Collection for Christmas Expenses.
Carol. "Hark the Herald Angels.
Bencdiction.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Christmas Anthem, Choir
PRAYER, Rev. ID. i. Miller
Singing Five young ladies
Recitation Edith Narncy
Recitation. my Boy" George Bradbury
Solo, lVanei Horne
Misses Coombs and Blatchford
Recitation, IA Lit Of Advice,
Edward Crockett
Solo, Faustina MllIctt
Clara Spear
| Singing Five little girls
Recitation, Jennie bradbury
| Recitation, 20 Little Town Of Bcthle-
hem" Louise 1'frfN
| Recitation, Don lbidiI
| Rccitation, Bertha Bradbury
| Singing, Five little girls
Recitation. "The Bcggars' Home;
| Esther Leighton
i'o''''''''''' -''' Metric Page
Responsive Recitation.
Maggie Hamilton and Ruth K.ttredge
Grace Coggin
Solo INV King +. II. Goodwin
| Recitation. a Christmas Carol of Crom-
R Sfti tlo d''" %The Child of Befhlehem
| Eettie Norris
| Solo. Fred Bates
|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
FINED FOR DOGGING DEER.
Second and Third Offences against Moses
kheeiand o. Alexander.

Calais. Me, Dec. 35.-Moses Kncelanf
Of Alexander. was tried before Trial JUS
tice Smith at Machias. Sunday. on var
rants sworn out by Game Warden Ross
charging him with logging seven deer in
October, 1899, and having dog in his pos
session. He was fined $3.50 for first of
fence and slu0 on the second, the costs OF
court being added in each case.
knecland appealed and is trying to Sc
cure boHdSmen. He is already under
bonds to appear in January for dogging
deer, this fan. Sheriff Longfelow made
the arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

Yesterday was one of the finest
Christmas Sundays that has been seen
for number of years. The morning
dawncd bright and warm. Special ser
vices had been arranged at all the
churches. and many of the places or
worship were very prettiiy decorated
with evergreen. The congregations
were all large and the sermons denver
ed by the pastors were most interest
ing. The music was as good as ever
has been heard in the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24
What Shall We Have for Dessert !?

This question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let US answer 1t today. Try
Jeil-O. a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
age at your grOcers today. 10 cts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

All the traders reported their trade,
Saturday, as the best that they nave
had for long time. There were u
large number out and everybody seem
ed to be buying They all expect 10
clean out their stock of goods that they
have had for the Christmas trade, TINS
afternoon and evening, this being very
easy for the greater part of them as
they have but a very little left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

Sleighing is now a thing OF the past
in this vicinity. The warm weathef
has taken off most of the snow where
the sun has had a good chance to strike
the hills and roads. There were pu'
very few out for pleasure, yesterday
Wheels are now as common as runners
and as the foundation is excellent, a
few inches of snow would be thankfully
welcomed by all,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-24

F. S. Smith & Cos. effort to please
the public with fine music has been
greatly appreciated and the crowds
have bought generously, at the same
time enjoying these free concerts. This
afternoon and evening, being the last,
should witness a large attendance.