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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
Christmas Home Made Candy.

No doubt many Of you have visited
Hill & Locl-e's candy department and
know the words pure and clean are
not mSapplied when used in c0nnec-
ton with the firms manufactory. this
is 4 very important factor in selecting
candy. and another is. to have it pref
ty, attractive and properly Favored.
All Of which qualities YOU have many
times tested 50 you must be greatly
pleased considering the great increase
of trade from year to year. The firm
say they shall keep the kettles boiling
early and late and have about 5000
hounds now ready. Therefore there
win be 10 fear IF the supply giving
out before Christmas. Their wonderful
line of imported and other fancy boxes
have arrived and they expect the dis
play Will amaze the public. who will
wonder who is to buy suCn an inn
mense line Of the common. as We'll as
the most exquisite and elegant designs
obtainable. Those who make their
selections early viii Of course fare the
best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
FILTERS OF EYE GLASSES.
Several Maine OcuIists Would Proven. 0p.
ticians From Doing Business.

a movement is being aGitated by
several of Names leading oculists for
the passage Of an act at the next ses
sion Of the Legislature forbidGing on
tiCi2ns ana travelling vendors of eye
glasses from fitting eyes with glasses.
The set forth the fact for argument
that in many cases irreparable injury
is done to eyes by treatment by quacks
ard incompetent people.
OF course the opticians DO not re-
CeiVe the news of this treatm kind
~. and are preparing to make Il Wig
CrOus fight against such legislation.
Augusta opticians have received letters
advocating a union Of all in their line
Of business throughout the State in
order that by associating together.
they can prevent Il stronger front.
While they are ready to admit that
they are not competent TO treat dis
eases of the eye. they claim that they
can fit glasses as well as the oculists
and that any act forbidding them from
continuing business would be a great
Injustice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

A special TO the Rochester, n ".
Democrat and Chronicle from SaNan-
nah. y. Y, says: Fast train No. 30,
east bound. on the New York Central
soad. struck a rig on the Main street
crossing at 11.30 O'Clock last night, in
which was Merton Pierson and Fred
Burch. two young men living near here
in the country. Both men were found
on the pilot of the engine when the
train backed to the station. Pierson
was dead when found and his compan-
ion was unconscious. His legs were
broken and crushed, but he will prob
ably recover. Pierson is about % years
old, and Burch IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
Mrs. ?. &. Plummer.

After months of suffering bravely
borne. Mrs. Z. z. Plummer, wife of
James Plummer of this city, passed
away at A. NJ. Saturday, aged g.
years. She was Il kind and charitable
woman. always ready to help, comfort
and uplift somebody who needed her
aid. Il true Christian. During her eight
years residence IN his city Mrs. Plum
mer was active in the work of the W
&. I. L.. and was also very much in
terested in the Water street Gospel
Mission until failing health compelled
her to abandon her work Of charity,
much against her VIII.
She was the daughter of George
Richardson. i preacher of the Society
of Friends church. and was herself an
earnest member Of that church. The
greater part q her life was passed at
Fairfield. where she taught school in
hoy earlier years. Hers was a spirit
that drew all to her. ana there are
people il all classes of Augusta who
mourn the loss of a true friend and
helping sister Mrs. Plummer had
not ueen well for about two years ana
the trouble that caused her death came
upon her. Sept. %. since which time
she had steadily failed, maintaining
life for 50 long a time only through
the brave fight she made to retain her
strength.
Besides her husband two children
survive fer. .. \. Plummcr of Port
land. and T.. !. Plummer of Old Town.
both OF whom are married and settled,
one brother. J. J Richardson Of Lew
iston, and her husna nd's sister and
brother. who live in Chicago. The flu
neral will be held at the residence. M.
S Winthrop street, at lo.3o y. NJ. Tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mrs. Maria y. Ham, aged Is years; died
at her home on Whitney street, Auburn,
Sunday morning. Three sons and Two
daughters survive her.
Petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the
United States court Friday. by Charles
w. Hitchcock. Willard NJ. Jones and Liz
Zie Longley of Lewiston.
Judge A. D. Cornish of the Lewiston
municipal court. published card. Satur-
daN. announcing that he is a candidate
for the Republican nomination for mayor.
Mr.. Cornish says if he is elected mayor,
and finds that the two Offices are incom-
patible. he will resign the judgeship, as
he prefers to be mayor to judge
Re- Samuel F. Pearson. sheriff-elect
of Cumberland county. mas nearly COM
pleted his list of appointments. He says
he shall not retain any OF Sheriff DeS-
peauX's men. Notwithstanding the fact
that strong influence is being brought TO
bear for retention Of some Of the civil
deputies II shall have a brand new
staff" he says.
Among the Richmond cases to be tried
before the supreme judicial court in Bath,
this month is the case of Miss Ora Reed.
administrative of the estate OF her
mother the late Namelia NJ. Reed. VS..
the Maine Central Railroad Co. The suit
is based on a claim for damages resulting
from injuries sustained by the deceased
at the Pleasant street crossing IN Octo-
Der, 1899 1t is understood that Sl5.Wo IS
the sum sued for EX-Judge Foster Of
Portland, is attorney for the plaintiff, and
q. d. Baker of Augusta. will represent
the railroad company. Another case Of
interest to be tried is that of Deputy
Sheriff Newell VS.. Is. +. Curtis.
Noble Maxwell of Richmond, has taken
the lob to float the schooner r. +. Chase,
which went ashore at Biddeford Pool
during the recent gale. The vessel was
driven upon the rocks and an incoming
wave lifted her over them and landed her
"a close to the headlauds that the crew
stepped from the deck 10 a place of safe
IT, At low water she was on her beam
ends and when the tide was in she re-
sumed an upri sht position. She is three
masted schooner and is owned by Nj. CT.
Shaw & Son. The sCows Globe and Lee
viathan are employed ou the job and ad-
ditional help has been sent from Rich
mond. 1t is understood that ways Will be
placed under the vessel 50 that she car
be in deep water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

John Sterling Of camden. y. J., was
night. Saturday night. by one Of tnre"
negroes Y:ho held him up while he was
waking along thu street. Sterling was
ACCOMPANIED BY his uncle. Isaac Mat
htcWs, when the attack vas made. The
police arrested q large number of ne
groes on suspicion ard among them
was Howard Davis. VINO admitted be
ing with the men who attacked Sterl-
ing. but denied that he had anything
to do with the sta bling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Miles Noyotny. 80 years Of
age, stenosrapher. employed
il the government service. was
found dead in bed. Sunday morning. at
lis boarding house on West nth street,
New York City. 1t is believed that he
had accidentally opened the stop cock
to a small heating stove and had gone
t. sleep without noticing that the gas
was escaping. The physician who was
summoned in the case noticed that
there We're some large cracks in a
wooden partition which separated
NoVotny's room from the next one.
When the door of the latter room was
opened Henry +. Gibbons. 63 years
old. was found dying of the fumes. All
efforts to revive him proved futile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
Dr.. Frank c. Tnis5.

TIE following concerning the death
OF Frank e. TWiss Of Cleveland. Ohio,
q son-iu-laW If Col. II. q. Staples of
this city. is clipped from the Cleveland
Plain Dealer:
The funeral OF Frank c. TWiss oc-
ours this morning at 10 o'clock. at his
late residence. No. 1913 Alanson street.
DR. Twiss was born IN Barker. Bloom
county. y. y. in 1872. He graduated
from the School of Medicine Of New
York University. and afterWard stud
led with Dr. St. John Rosa in special
courses
For 10 years he practiced medicine
III New York. In 1883 he was married
and shortly after his marriage he came
to Cleveland.
In Cleveland he accepted 4 position
with the Variety Iron Works Co. and
never took up his medical practice af-
terward. At the time of his death he
was general bridge agent and Superin-
tendant of the bridge department Of
his company. and spent much OF his
time travelling in their interest. Ills
work took him all over the United
States. and he was probably one of the
best known men in the country in the
bridge building business.
rr. Twiss was held in high esteem
by his business associates. and wher-
ever he went lie won many friends By
his kindly and genial ways.
Dr. Twiss became i'll about two
weeks ago while travelling in the
South, and Immediately came to his
home His illness was not considered
serious until the night before his death.
when he suffered violent pain. His
death occurred at ) o'clock Friday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
HOWfC THIS2

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo. Q.
We, the undersigned. have known f. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially aDle to carry
ont any obligation made by their firm.
West & TraaX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c-
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testi.
monials free.
Hairs Family Pills are the best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises In the family ev-
cry day. Let Us answer it today. Try
Jell-O. a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool Fiavors: Lemon. Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
age at Your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

States in pressing claims for compen
satiOn in connection with the American
disorders. Great Britain is now urging
the Ottoman government to pay sim
liar claims put forward by British sub
jects. 1t is expected that energetic
means will be taken 10 obtain 4 set
| lanpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Our stock Of Empty fancy boxes is
also very large and varied. We do not
manufacture our pan and counter
goods, therefore We have the best
manufactures and candy kitchens to
draw from.
Our goods arc fresh arrivals for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

An Augusta miss in stating what she
wanted for Christmas. said she would
Ii,in dog. q donkey and a doll, black
preferred for the latter, and the frs
two must he Give.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
A SAD ACCIDENT.
Church Hill Girl Badly Burned - Chances
Favorable for Recovery.

The oldest daughter of Alec. Sturgis
of Church hill. was very seriously
burned Saturday afternoon. by flames
from stove setting her dress on fire.
The blaze swept up her right arm,
burning her breast, throat and face.
Her right hand and arm We're also
burned Although the injuries cover a
large area, the chances for her re-
covery are good. but she will be dis
figured Dr.. Davis attended the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Paul Anterne. vice consul Of France
ana acting consul Al San Francisco.
shot himself Saturday night ana prob
ably win die.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-10
Che maid OF maiden Zane.
BY AMELIA E. BARR.

Copyright. 1900, by Amelia e. BARR
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-10
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
the payment of the sum of twelve hun
dred ($1,2000O dollars, which is claimed
to be due and is due at the date of this
cuted and delivered by Jules Vernon Ga
single NAM, MortgGgor, to Charles w.
s smer day 10 5n 9aa date late the
a power of sale therein contained, duly
recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds in and for the County of Ramsey,
day of August, "A. D. 1898, at $50 o'clock
a. M, in Book 313 of Mortgages, on page
III, which said Mortgage, together with
the debt secured thereby, was duly as
signed by said Charles w Somers, Mort
gage, to w. ]. Armstrong, by written
assignment dated the first day of Septem-
Der. A p 1898. and recorded in the office
Of said Register of Deeds, on the eighth
day Of September, A. D. 1898, in Book 38
Of Assignments, on page 1888; which said
Mortgage, together with said debt secured
thereby, was duly assigned by said w. ].
Armstrong, the Assignee and Holder
thereof. to Richard Montgomery by writ
ten assignment dated the seventh day of
September, A. D. 1888, and recorded on the
eighth day of September, A. D. 1893, at
1880 o'clock a. M. in Book SO Of said AS
s1gHn erts, page $50, in the office of the
Register of Deeds Of Ramsey County,
State of Minnesota, and no action or pro-
ceedfng having been instituted at law or
otherwise, to recover the debt secured by
SAID Mortgage, or any part thereof
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given,
that by virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in said Mortgage, and pursuant to
the statute in such case made and pro-
vided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed
by sale of the premises described in and
conveyed by said Mortgage, viz:
Lots numbered nine (9), ten G0), thr-
teen Q3) and fourteen "a, of block num-
Der three 90 and lot numbered eight (9)
of block number eight (S) of Summit Ave
nue. Addition to the City of ST. Paul ac-
cording to the plat thereof on file I'm the
Office of the Register of Deeds of said
Ramsey County. said Summit Avenue Ad-
dition being situated on the corner OF
Summit and Smelling avenues. in the City
of st. Paul. in Ramsey County and State
of Minnesota, with the hereditaments and
appurtenances; which sale will be made
by the Sheriff Of said Ramsey County at
the front door of the Court House. on
Cedar street, in the City of st. Paul, In
said County and State. on the 18th day Of
October, 1900. at II O'Clock a. M. of that
der for cash. to pay said debt of twelve
hundred dollars and interest. and one
half the taxes on said premises for the
year 1899. paid by Richard Montgomery,
Assignee, amounting to $1192 and fifty
dollars attorneys fees. as stipulated in
and by said MORTGAGE in the case of fore
closure, and the disbursements allowed bv
law; subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day of sale, as
provided by law
Dated August Goth. A. D 1900
RICHARD MONTGOMERY.
Assignee
w T Valentine, ATTORNEY for Assignee.
Is East Third Street, Wipona, Mimi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-10
Mortgage Sale.

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
the payment of three hundred and fifty
five and 44-100 {$355 40 dollars of which
sum one hundred and fifty-ive and
44-100 ($155.44) dollars is interest and
two hundred dollars principal which is
claimed to be due at the date of this
notice upon certain mortgage, duly ex-
ecuted and delivered by John E. Cash
man TO William Dawson, bearing date
the twenty-siXth day of September, A.
d. 1851, said mortgage being giver to Sc
cure the purchase price of the premises
described therein, and duly recorded in
the Office of the Register of Deeds in and
for the County Of Ramsey and State of
Minnesota on the Sd day of October, A
d. 1857, at l0:15 O'Clock a. M, in Book
160 of Mortgages, on page 489, and where
as said mortgage and the debt secured
thereby was for valuable consideration
duly assigned by said William Dawson
to the Gladstone Land Company
by written assignment duly execut-
ed and delivered and bearing date of
January 2Sth, 1885, which assignment was
duly recorded in the Office of said reg
lister of Deeds on the 9th day of March,
1887, in Book Al of Assignments, page g.
that thereafter said Gladstone Land Com
pany, being insolvent, duly made to tho
undersigned, E. b. Putnam, an assign
ment of all its property for the benefit
of its creditors, by an instrument IN
writing dated the seth day of March, 1897
and duly recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds of said Ramsey eodn-
ty, on March 31st, 1897, at LAS p. M,
in Book As of Assignments, at pages
437 to- Al; and whereas the undersigned
is now the owner and holder Of said
mortgage and the debt secured thereby.
and no action or proceeding at law or
otherwise having been instituted to re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage
or any part thereof:
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given
that by virtue of a power of sale con-
tanned in said mortgage, and pursuant
tor the statute in such case made and
provided, the said mortgage will be fore
closed, and the premises described in and
covered by said mortgage, viz:
Lots numbered twenty-three (23) and
twenty-four (2D in Block twenty-four t24)
of Gladstone Plat two (2), according to
the recorded plat thereof on file in tho
Office of the Register of Deeds in and
for said County of Ramsey, said prop
erty being situate in Ramsey County
and State of Minnesota, with the heredit-
amentS and appurtenances, will be sold
at public auction, to the highest bidder
and the taxes, il any, on said premises
and twenty-five ($25) dollars attorneys
fee, as stipulated in and by said mort
gage in case Of foreclosure, and the dis
burSements allowed by law; which sale
will be made by the Sheriff of said Ram
the Court House, in the City of st, Paul,
in said County and State, on Tuesday,
the I'd day of October, A. D. 1900 at ten
o'clock a. M, of that day, subject to re-
demption at any time within one wear
from the day of sale, as provided by law
E. B. PUTNAM,
Assignee of Gladstone Land Company,
insolvent.
Stevens, O'Brien, Cole & Albrecht, At
torneys for Assignee, Bank of Minnesota
Building. st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-10
Mortgage sale.

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
the payment of the sum of one
thousand one hundred and four sl.l04)
four $500 dollars is interest and six hun
bred $500 dollars principal, which is
claimed to be due at the date Of this
Guted and deliverd by James S. Field to
William Dawson, bearing date the TWEEN
ty-seventh. day of July A. D., 1887, said
eb ortgg Tc being given to the Ppr
therein, and duly recorded in the office
of the Register of Deeds in
s snd a fOF st the County 20 Of Ram
the 10th day of August, A. D., 1887, at APO
o'clock P: M. in Book 1856 of Mortgages.
on page 402, and whereas said mortgage
and the debt secured thereby was for a
vatuabl consideration duly assigned by
said William Dawson to the Glad
stone Land Company by written as
signment duly executed and delivered
which assignment was duly recorded in
the office of the said Register of Deeds on
the 9th day of March. 1897, at o'clock
A. M, IN Book 81 of Assignments, page
IS, that thereafter said Gladstone Land
Company being insolvent, duly made to
the undersigned E. B. Putnam All assigns
m m It. OF ell its property for the benefit
writing dated the s0th day of March. 1897.
and duly recorded in the Office of the
register of deeds of said Ramsey County
IN Book As of Assignments at page 437 tn
Al, and whereas the undersigned is now
the owner and holder of said mortgage
and the debt secured thereby and no action
or proceeding at law or otherwise having
been instituted to recover the debt secur-
ed by said mortgage or any part thereof.
Now, theefore, notice is hereby given,
that by virtue of power of sale contain
ed In said mortgage, and pursuant to the
statute In such case made and provided,
the said mortgage will be foreclosed and
the premises described In and covered by
said mortgage, viz:
Lots numbered twenty-five (221. twenty
three (23) and twenty-four ga in Block
thirty-one (9D of Gladstone plat two (2)
according to the plat thereof on file In
the Office of the Register of Deeds in and
for said County of Ramsey, said prop
erty being situate In Ramsey County
and State of Minnesota, with the here
ditaments and appurtenances. will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder,
for cash, to pay said debt and interest
and the taxes. if any. on said premises,
and twenty-five ($25) dollars. attorney 8
fee, as stipulated in and by SAID mort
gage in case of foreclosure. and the dis
will be made by the Sheriff of sail Ram
sey County, at the Cedar street door of
the Court House, in the City of St. Paul
in said County and State, on Tuesday
the I'd day of October A D. 1900 at ten
o'clock A. NJ. of that day, subject to re-
demption at any time within one year
from the day Of sale. as provided by law.
Dated August 9Th. A. D. 1900.
Il. 3. PUTNAM,
Assignee Of Gladstone Land Company,
Stevens. o'Brien, Cole & Albrecht, At
torneys for Assignee. Bank of Minnesota
Building. ST Paul. Mimi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-10
Mortgage Sale.

DEFACLT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
the payment of the sum of two hun
dred and sixteen ($216l dollars, of which
one hundred and fifty (S15M dollars priu-
cipal. which is claimed to be due at the
cate OF this notice upon a certain mort
EEage, G4ly executed and delivered by
Flora Mcdonnell to William Dawson.
bearing date the twenty-ffth Gay Of
July A. D. 1887; said mortgage being
gwen TO secure the purchase price of the
premises described therein. and duty re-
corded In the office of the Register Of
Deeds in and for the County of RAMSEY
and state of Minnesota, on the 7th day
OF September, A; d. 1887, at 1925 o'clock
A. NJ, in Book al Of Mortgages, on page
629, and whereas. said mortgage and the
DEBT secured thereby was for a
valuable consideration duly assigned by
said William Dawson to the Glad
stone Land Company by written as
signment duly executed and delivered
and bearing date of January 2Sth. 1855.
which assignment was duly recorded n,
he office of said Register of Deeds on tba
9Th day of March. 1897. in Book 81 of AS
Gladstone Land Company being In
solvent. duly made to the UNDERSIGNED
y. -. putnam, an assignment of all its
by an Instrument in writing, dated the
Goth day of March. 1897, and dulv re.
corded in til. the office Of the Register Of
49 Of Assignments, at page 437 to AL. and
whereas the undersigned is now the own
er and holder of said mortgage and the
debt secured thereby. and no action ar
proceeding at, law or otherwise having
been instituted to recover the debt SCI
thereof:
Now. therefore. notice is hereby given
that by virtue of power of sale Contains
ed IN said mortgage. and pursuant to the
statute In such case made and provided
the said mortgage will be foreclosed and
the premises described In and covered by
said mortgage, viz:
Lot number seven CD in Block twentv
one CID of Gladstone Plat two (2) ac-
cording to the recorded plat thereof on
fle in the office Of the Register of Deeds
In and for said County of Ramsey said
property being situate in Ramsey coun-
hereditaments and appurtenances, will be
sold at public auction. to the highest
bidder. for cash. to pay said debt and in
terest, and the taxes, IL any, on said
premises. and twenty-five ($25) dollars at
torney's fee, as stipulated in and by said
mortgage In case Of foreclosure, and the
disbursements allowed by law: which
sale will be made by the Sheriff of said
Ramsey County, at the Cedar street door
of the. Court House. in the CITY of 81
Paul in said County aud State, on Tues.
day, the I'd day of October. A D. 1000.
at ten o'clock A M. Of that day. subject
to redemption at any time within one
year from the day Of sale. as provided
by law.
Dated August 9th. 1900
Assignee of Gladstone Land Company.
InsolYent.
torneys for Assignee. Bank Of Minnesota
Building. ST. Paul. MINI.