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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15
SOUTHGARDINER.

Mrs. Hugh Wyman and family are
visiting in town with her mother. Mrs.
Demmons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Mrs. John Montaire committed suicide.
Saturday, at her home on Water street.
Ashburnham. Mass. by shooting. Des-
pondency is the only reason known for
the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

+. w. Hartman of Kents Hiii, was
visitor in the city. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

It's the little colds that grow into u,s
colds; the big colds that end In consun,alr.
ton and death. Watch the little eoiu''
DIR. Woods Norway Esne syrup
mon wed fri& wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Tenney entertained
party from this city at their cottage
at the lake. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

i Miss Annie NJ. Simmons returned to
Boston. Saturday. after a visit AT hei
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

"eooinss Will be very thick the last
part or this month. and many of Gar
diner young people will take to then
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Miss Clara Walker Of Gardiner. was
the guest Of Miss Edith Harrington,
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Miss Fannie Moore went to Boston, Sat
urday. where she will pass the greater
part OF her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15
SkOWHEG.AE

Scores kowhegAn. Is; Pittsfield. Q. I'm
pire Youno Referees. Young and Larry
Timers Niles and McAllister. Linesmen.
Murphy and Mansur. Time. 20 and 81
minute halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

F. D. Lawrence passed Sunday with
his son. James Lawrence, in Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

officer Fred Harvey IS off duty on "a
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

G. l.. Mckenney left. Saturday. for the
vicinity Of Bingham. where he will pass
few days after game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Al. Crpssman drove to Benton Falls
the first Of last week, returning.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Messrs. Lunt and Brann returned.
Saturday, from n weeks trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

r. S. Neal returned to his duties a,
Portland, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Freeman Barker returned, Saturday.
from a few days visit al Boston and vi
Cinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Mrs. Frank Perry returned on the boat.
Saturday. from a two weeks visit at Bos
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-S7.s.

Mrs. +. {. league went 10 Boston. Sat
urday where She will visit her son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Miss Agnes Foss returned. Saturday.
from her vacation, passed with friends
at Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15
HALLOWELL.

Fred Howard went to Bath, Sdtur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Mrs. Charles Smith returned. Satur-
day, from q short visit at Brunswick,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. p II. Winslow returned
Saturday. from 4 few days at Rangeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

The Bath Iron Works have been given
an extension of 20 days on the torpedo
boats Barney, Bagley and Biddle, on ac
count of changes in machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15

Coal brings the highest price IN Sou'h
Africa and the lowest in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-15
ALL DISEASES
WEAKNESSES OF MEN

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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23

Mr.. A. A. Connolly was admit
ted to the business and the
firm stands as one of the lead
ing erchandise estab-
lishments of Morganton. Both
of these gentlemen have been
prominent in business circles
here for a number of years
and rank with our mostenter-
prising and popular mer-
chants: They are natives Of
this place snd favorably known
to the people of this entire
section of country. In the
conduction of their business
they employ the most liberal
and we'll defined methods, ever
manifesting an alertness to
extend uniform courtesy to
all.
They occupy a commodious
brick building located on
Union St. convenient to both
the city and county trade. In
stock is carried a varied stock
including nearly every thing
coming under the heading
of general merchandise such
as dry goods, domestic and
all kinds of notions, fancy
goods, shoes, hats, ladies and
gents furnishings, groceries,
county produce and many
other articles too numerous
to mention. Their store is q
perfect mecca for shoppers
and visit to the same wher
in need of anything in the line
is we'll worth the time spent.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23

been truly an acquisition to
the fashionable ladies' of Nor
canton and surrounding oun-
try. It is by far the largest
and most complete line OF
millinery in the city. The
stock embraces a stylish line
of new millinery such as hats,
bonnet, trimmings of all de-
scription, velvets, plumes,
airgrettes, silks, ribbons,
notions and fancy goods.
This business is conducted
upon tho most liberal plans
and all intercourse with the
house will result satisfactory
to all concerned.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
MoRGANTON. N. C. IN 1900 Continued9

the credit of her business people that but few, if any, as
signments have been made during the last decade.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Morganton has the State Hospital for the insane, one mile
south of the court house, which was built at a cost of $780,
600. Also the State School for the Deaf and Dumb which is
located one mile from the center of the town.
The Presbyterian, Episcopal, Southern Methodist and
Baptists denominations have houses of worship here, all of
which are supplied at all times with able devines.
Near Morganton are the following famous springs; Glen
Alpine Springs, Piedmont Springs and ConneleyS Springs.
Morganton boast unsurpassed educational advantages. Be
sides a number of private schools within the city limits is
the Patton School and Morganton Male Academy, while ten
miles east of here on the Southern Railway is located the
well-known Rutherford College.
sd.
There are many other advantages that we could expatiate
on at length did we not feel our inability to give each it's we'll
deserved credit or set them forth in their proper light but,
in conclusion, we desire to say thatif you wish to invest your
money where natural resources abound and where it will
reap a bountiful harvest, or if you wish to dwell among an
enlightened people, come to Morganton.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
r TANNING co.
Producing Sole Leather
and Betting.

IN chronicling the above en-
1 terprise we present to
renders one of the largest and
most successful tanneries in
Western North Carolina.
The plant covers an area of
FIVE acres and is fitted with
the most modern equipments
giving employment to 50
operatives the year round.
They keep in continuous use
use 24O vats-consumingo of Is
cords of bark a day-tanning
on IN average of $500 hides
per month. Tanning only
he4vy hides their product is
chiefly pure oak betting butts
and sole leather backs and
bellies.
TIE Burke Tanning Co., is
one Of the five large tanneries
owned and operated by Mess.
Kisler, Lesh & Co, of 500 At
lantic Ave, Boston, Mass.
The business of the Burke
Tanning Co., is now under
the efficient management of
Mr.. M. D. Kistler, who has
been connected with the bust
ness from its inception eight
years ago. Mr.. Kist1er, while
a native of Philadelphia, is
well-known to the people of
this city and surrounding
country and his friends are
only limited by his acquain-
tances.
To this enterprise can be
ascribed in no small degree
the progress and prosperity
of Morganton.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
MRS. A. E. HICKS.
Millinery & Notions.

IN the above person Morgan
L ton boast a fashionable
modiste who is thoroughly
posted on new and stylish
millinery-keeping abreast of
with the times and the latest
goods on the market. Mrs.
Hicks has studied we'll her
chosen line evincing Especial
knack and taste rarely seen
in the milliners of this section.
This business was incepted
10 years ago and has since
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
MRS. r. F.
Boarding House.

.one of the most
L homelike and hospitable
boarding house to be found in
North Carolina is the one con-
sucted by Mrs. R. F. Good
son, which is located on Green
st. Z most desir ablelocation.
Mrs. Goodson is a pleasant
hostess who thoroughly ap-
preciates the comforts of life
and who responds literally to
this demand in the furnishing
of the large airy rooms of the
house, while the table is sup
piled with all the luxuries of
life. Her rates, too, are rea-
sonable.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
CASH RACKET.
A Veritable Emporium for all
Kinds of Dry Goods, No
tins, Shoes, Hats, Cloth
ing & Furnishings
Goods.
THE most important line
L of business in a COM
munity being the handling of

munity being the handling of
the Staple necessities Of lie
it is natural that the men who
gain pre-eminence therein are
the most solid and reliable
factors in the fnanceand trade
of that section. In Morgan
ton we find no exception to
t h rule and in the
the above business we find
the leading mercantile estab-
lishments of the town, operat-
ed by a gentleman of sufficient
financial capacity and a ma
tured business ability which
has during his business career
placed him among the front
ranks of the leading merchants
of this section of the state.
This business is located on
Union St. in a large two-story
brick building which affords
ample accommodations for the
successful operation his large
and rapidly growing business.
The stock handled embraces
the most durable and useful
goods coming under the fol-
lowing headings clothing, la
dies and gents furnishings,
hats, caps, drygoods, notions,
millinery shoes, fancy goods,
stylish neck wear and in fact
everything usually handled at
a modern Racket Store.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
GOODSON &

Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
CONSPICUOUsLY promi-
~ nent in the metropolitan
make up of Morganton is the
we'll equipped and imposing
livery stables conducted by
Mess. R. F. Goodson and F..
B. Brittian, gentlemen who
have been identified with the
highest interests of this city
and surrounding country for
a number Of years and who
incepted the above business
six years ago. These gentle
men are thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with every detail of their
business and conduct one of
the most popular stables in
this section of western North
Carolina. The premises cover
a large area and is the best
appointed stable in this city.
These gentlemen make a
speciality of fine livery carry
ing i:nar-tthhis department the
most modern vehicles on the
market while their teams are
all that could be asked for.
They give special attention to
commercialtravellers furnish
ing the best rigs and drivers
in the country.
Their Sales depatement is
always replete at all times
with mules and horses suited
all class of work. We can
but commend this enterprise
to all who may need anything
in the line, feeling that they
will be pleased in every par
ticular.
Their feeding department
is comfortably arranged for
the entertainment of a large
number stock which theyd do al
very liberal rates.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
Killing Rats to Prevent the Spread Of
the Plague.

Killing Rats to Prevent the Spread of
the Plague.
No new cases of plague have
developed during the past four
days.
The house to house inspec-
ton is being kept up. The
health officials are feeling
easier and have granted per-
mission for churches, schools
and places Of amusement to
reopen.
A bounty Of Is cent for live
rats and Is cents for dead ones
has been offered. The board
of health will also set a day
apart for the wholesale slaugh-
ter Of rats. Every householder
will be supplied with a pack
age of poison for use on his
respective premises. It is ex-
pected that this plan will prove
an effective one for the sup
preston of the bubonic plague.
Honolulu Dispatch, 9th.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
g. CONNOLLY

Dealers in General Merchan-
disc and Country Pro-
duce.
The above business was
founded twentythree yearsago
by ]. M. Huffman & Co. who
was succeeded two:years ago
by Mr.. S. Huffman who con-
Quoted the same up tothe 1st.
of February of this year when
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-02-23
LAZARUS BROS.
Department Store.

A MONG our prominent
"A merchants is to be num-
bered Mess. Lazarus Bros.
who have been conducting a
successful mercantile enter
prise here for seven years.
The clever proprietors,
Mess. Issac and Nathan Laz-
arus, while natives of Balti-
more, have cast their lot with
Morganton and are ever ready
to promote enterprises calcu-
lated to upbuild their adopted
city. They are among our
most popular merchants.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-26
GREAT BRITAIN FOLLOWS
LEAD OF AMERICA.
Reply of Lord Salisbury to German
Note Identical With That of
the United Sfnfes.

LONDON. Sept. 25--Lord Salisbury has
replied TO the German note in terms iden-
ticsl with those OF the United States.
The British preuiers decision TO refuse
TO agree 10 the terms OF the German note
was communicated verbally to the Ger
man ambassador here. Count won Hatz-
feidt- Wildenoerg. during the course of a
long interview this afternoon.
His lordship's decision is not known
here. and the exclusive Information of
the Associated Press probably VIII not
De officially given out In England until
the reply Is put on paper and transmitted
later
Only few officials are cognizant OF
what Lord Salisbury said TO Count Won
Hatzfeldt- Wildenberg in regard to the
latest developments IN the Chinese cues-
ion. Official circles here were inclined
20 believe that HIS lordship would agree
With Germany. But instead of doing so
be used almost exactly the terms in
which the Washington refusal was
couched. and this, said high official to
a representative OF the Associated Press.
- all the more surprising considering
that the Washington officials had NOT the
slightest inkling OF what Engiand's atti-
tude would be
What Will be the result of shfs ar
Terence OF view between the United states
and Great Britain on the one hand and
germany Austria. France and italy on
tne other, no official was found by the
representative of the Associated Press
VINO was willing to risk an opinion. hut
AZ agreed in believing that il aid nor
entail a breaking Off OF the negotiations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-26
ONE SHOT DEAD
ANOTHER WOUNDED,
Two Desperadoes Attempted to Hs-
cape From the sheriff at
CO1yiIIe

ABBY, Sept. 25.-one desperate was
fatally shot and another received a bullet
wound through the hand here today
Inc wounded man is said 10 be Sprague
Weiis. but the name of the dead man
Is unknown. The men were under arrest
on teiegraphed orders from the sheriff
at CoIville for holding up some prospect
ors, They made a break for liberty but
neing unacquainted with the country, ran
Tor bend In the Coiville river and were
caught IN trap. The pursuing crowd
repeatedly called on them to surrender
a shot was fired to brighten them and
the fugitives returned the fire After mr.
iL.g several shots they started to swim
the river The firing was continued nv
the deputies. and one of the desperadoes
fell dead with bullet through his side
on reaching the opposite bank. The other
Surrendered.
The dead man and prisoner were taken
70 colville. Nothing was found on the
body by which II could be Identified Both
men were weli-dressed. but bore a look
OF hardened criminals.
The crime for which they were want
ed was committed at Marcus Sunday
night They entered car in which a
number of prospectors were riding. forced
them 70 stand against the side In a line
and robbed them OF about $50 and watch.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-26
ORDERS TO GEN. cHArFEE.
Has Been Instructed as to Disposs-
ton OF Hss Forces.


WASHINGTON. Sept sS-The following
statement is posted at the war depart
ment:
The instructions OF the secretary OF
war were cahied 10 Gen. Chnfree today
that pending negotiations for settlement
n legation guard Of regiment OF infan-
try four troops OF cavalry and light
battery under the command Of Gen. Char
fee will remain I'm Peking for the pro-
lection of our minister and American In
terests, and that the remainder OF Gen.
Chaffce's force, along with stan officers
not required stores and material VIII
be sent TO Cen Macarthur at Manila.
Tho text OF the order " not made pub
lie for diplomatic reasons, IL Is OBJ
served that the force left under Gen.
fhafYee constitutes a legation guard aud
IL maintained for the purr use OF protect
Ing American interests. This means that
the United States forces win not In any
sense he under the command 81 Count
Won wa!dersee. the German field mar
shall. as there IL not a sufrcienf force
left In Picking Tor military operations.
Under the ordars Gen Charee viii fe
teruine which Of the troops now serving
under him shall be sent to Manila There
are now In China she fun Ninth Infantry,
eight companies 81 the Fourteenth In
fanfry Battery r az the Fifth artillery,
your companies Of che Fifteenth infantry.
eieht companies % the sixth cavalry and
four batteries OF the Third artillery. lt
il supposed that the legation guard will
az the sixth cavalry and Battery Y OF
the fifth artillery, There are zoo troops
IN China II Is expected that l.. TOO Will
remain Tho marines. about eco IN num-
her niso Will be withdrawn and sent
aboard the ships OF the Asiatic station
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-26
GALVESTON APPEALS
FOR ADDITIONAL AID.
Grateful for what Has Deem Given,
Asks That Homeless He Now
Rem e M be red.

GALVESTON, Sept. 25.--An appeal was
issued tonight TO the American people,
saying:
''Seventeen days after the storm ~ Gal
weston II Is stii Impossible 10 accurately
estimate the loss Of life and property.
II Is known that the dead In the city VIII
number AZ least 5000 or. approximately,
one-sixth 81 the census population. The
island and adjacent mainland VIII add
perhaps 1900 TO this number The actual
pronerty damage Is incalculable in pre-
else terms, but the individual losses and
losses in public property, such as paving.
water works schools. hospitals, churches,
etc. win easily amount 10 sS000oe0o. This
estimate takes no account OF the direct
and indirect injury TO business. Along
the beach front upward Of 900 houses,
by actual man count. were totally de-
stroyed OF these not a timber remains
on the original site. and the wreckage
constitutes an einbankfnent Of debris ex-
tending along the entire beach from three
to four blocks inward for about three
miles, the removal OF which viii cost
from $4,000 to Sl.G1.0aa. From this de-
hris there are stli uncovered daily by
the wOrkmen now systematically EN-
ploycd from thirty 10 nfty bodies. which
are burned ar buried upon the spot. More
over. We estimate that ssis per cent. OF the
remaining houses throughout the city are
damaged In greater or less degree,
ON tho removal Of this debris, In the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-26
ALARMING CHINA NEWS
HAS REACHED BERLIN.
'""nt Won Waidersee Reports the
situation rs More Dangerous
Than Expected,

BERLIN, Sept 25.-Alarmine news frov,
nina mas reached tho German govern
as Germany intends TO use n dursn, ~
conferences I'm Picking Won Waldersae
mas cabled Emperor William direct that
ne mas round the. general situation more
dangerous than he had expected as IL
mas grown worse during the last fort
night. and the consuIs in central ana
southern China are expecting a general
Advices from DIR. Murnm Won Schwart
zenstein. the German minister in China
are of similar tenor
Rear Admiral Won Bindemann has re-
peatedly cabled that the situation along
the fangtsekiang IL very critical and
also expressing fear concerning the safe
~ OF Kiaochou.
Official Information of the appointment of
Prince Tuan as grand secretary. In re-
ply 10 an inquiry as to whether this indi-
Gated serious turn OF affairs, a high
official OF the foreign office said
Undoubtedly IL does for those powers
that want TO begin peace negotiations
The appointment means that Tuan is now
at the helm, and shows to what lengths
flying the powers"
Germany Not Resenfful.
The official added that Germany feels
absolutely no bitterness over the answer
OF the United States although she re-
CARDS IL as emoodying a mistaken policy
Their exchange OF views on the subject
between Berlin and Washington since
the reception OF the American reply.
Mumm Won Schwartzenstein viii 20 10
Tientsir tomorrow
The report is confirmed here that Ger
many has assured Lord Salisbury that
she IL not opposed to the empress retain
ing power provided she retains II under
the control OF tho powers, thereby pre-
serving the harmony OF the powers.
Private Russian advices say that on
cial news has been received at st. Peters
burg confirming the report that neither
the emperor nor empress will return 10
Picking until the foreign troops have left
Chinese territory.
special to the TolSal Anzeiger frorn
Picking SAYS that the emperor and empress
have separated. ana that the former is
now located at Tatung Other dispatches
say the Germans took the Lutai forts
without serious resistance.