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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

AN EXPERIENCED KITCHEN Girl.
at once at tile Cony House, Augusta.
E.,r'Itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27
Notice of First Meeting IF Creditors
In the District Court Of the United
States for the District Of Maine.
In the matter Of
OTIS BICEFDI:D, = In E1nkruptC.
HnnkrlIpt

TIITlkT UIfi, J
To the creditors Of otis Bickford Of
Augusta. in the County Of kruncbcc, and
District Aforesaid a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
dag Of December, y. y. 1904, tho said
otis Hirklord was duly adiudica tcd
bankrupt: ana that the first meeting ot
his creditors will 10 held at the office ct
the referee, faj Water street. in Augusta
Maine. ANA District aforesaid. on The It'll
dny Of january. i. -. 1901, at . O'Clock
in the afternoon. AZ which time the said
creditors may attend. prove thcir claims
appoint a trustee. examine til" bankrupt,
and transact aGCh other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. 4. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Me.
deCy1 dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

CARRIAGES STORED at L. +. Mar
son :. Il State St, Augusta, Me. and
painted at a reasonable price.
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FOUND.

PAIR OF EYEGLASSES left in quinn
by's Art Store. Owner may have same
for this al dec21dlt
4 LADY'S FUR CAPE. small sized. on
Bangor street. owner can have same by
calling at No. = Gannctt street. or on
Enoch Merrill, cab driver. and aging for
al. dec-5, d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

FOR SALE-By order Of probate court,
1T public auction. the real cstSt" siruat.
on Water street. Hailnwell. belonging ~
Henrietta BiuEioy. deceased. on FRIDAY.
the Sth day If February. 1871. at 30 T.. NJ.
Frank \. Winslow. agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

HALLS BARBER SCHOOLS. East
18th St, New York: rs Washington St.
Boston. and Il East Seneca St, Buffalo.
Earn while learning. Lodgings, tools
trial, railroad ticket and catalogue free.
rlnN.12 dI1fs
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LOST.

kITTEN-On Monday morning a buff
coon kitten, months old. Finder will be
rewarded on leaving same at L. Il.
Viewers restaurant, ~ Water street.
deC25d1wF
IOST-Depositor's pass book. No. 75s39.
issued by the kenncbec Savings Bank.
Augusta. Maine. dec6. DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

\ GIRL for general holscwurk: no
cooking Apply at Mrs. +. @. Getchell =
80 Grove St dcc@I,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

EVERYONE TO TRY our Glycorne
Jelly with NioIets; uneXce!led Tor chapped
hands. face and lips. Makes the skin
smooth, soft ana white. Fifteen cents.
BY mail POSTPAID viii II. Johnson,
State Street Pharmacy. augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27
WANTED.
WAN Ed.

For larger and better accommodations
for my patients. a place suitable for my
Sanifarium in quiet section with pleas
ant grounds. stable, steam heat and
bath: house must have at least thirty
five rooms or a chance for addition. VIII
lease for a long term Of years and pay
good rent with privilege Of buying. Adj
dress with full particulars. PROF. JEW
ELLIE. PROF. JEWELLE 5 SANITARl-
UNI Auburn. Ne. dec3l ,d-w'
a COMPETENT HOUsEKEEPER III
family az two. Inquire al NJ -. SavaEo.
- fouy st. Augusta. dec31d-V
GIRL ia assist III kitchen work at the
Opera House cafe. Immediately.
deer d9t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

\ GIRL for general homework; must
he. able to cook Apply in person or by
letter 70 the surgeon, soldiers II"mc. To-
gus dcc@7. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-27

MRS. CRAM. clairvoyant, can be con
suited on health and business, past, pres
ent or future daily from A. H. to 10 r.
NJ Cases taken By mail. No. CapitcA
Street. dec1I.dl1t
PROF. MOSES. clairvnvant and magic
healer. Randolph, Me, rear Of Tobey's
grocery store. dec36. div
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Statesmen wanted to sell our GOODS
0by sample to wholesale and retail
trade. We are the largest and only man
ufacturcrs in our line in the world. Lib
eral salary paid. Address, CAMDEN
Mfg. o.. Savannah, Ga. novl5d1y
GIRLS for general Homework and sec
ond work; excellent places waiting for
good help. Also a few good girls want
Ing situations for the winter. at Mrs. Liz
zie Boves' Employment Office, z23 Water
ST, Augusta, Ne. oct24 diff
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MISCELLANEOUS.

PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.
All work guaranteed. Reference, Frank
F. Dennis, Augusta. Also instruction on
pianos and organs. Orders by mail Will
receive prompt attention. Willis T.. Trask,
Randolph. Ne. oct2 diff
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Take u good sized hard clans and
strain them from their liquor; put
them in a saucepan and pour over them
n quart of rich milk; stand the sauce
pan on n slow fire and let the clans
cook gently in the milk for ten min
utes; then season slightly with salt;
strain the broth from the clans and
serve. Do not add II bit of butter or
pepper. a broth made like this from
oysters Is also very nourishing. BE
sure not TO use the liquor from the
clans or oysters in making the broth
for an invalid, as 1t is too strong for n
weak stomach.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
LOW no cLEAN PAINT.
Various ways to Perform This Nee
cssnrv HouschoId Labor.

esfrrv HouschoId Labor,
With piece of clean nnnnel dipped
in warm water and then squeezed near
ly dry take up as much whiting Of the
best quality as viii adhere Apply
this rubbing the paint work moderate
ly, and afterward wash the surface
with clean water and rub II dry with n
chamols leather This method is bet
ter than the use Of soap. 1t requires
but half the time and labor and leaves
the surface clean and as good as new.
Another way is to dissolve half an
ounce of glue and bit of soft soap the
size of walnut In about three pints Of
warm water and with n well worn
whltcwash brush well scrub the work,
but not sufficiently to take off the paint,
and rinse with plenty Of cold clean wa
ter using n wash leather. Let 1t dry
itself. Work done in this manner will
often look equal to new.
Again, first take off all the dust with
II soft brush and pair of bellows. Scour
with n mixture Of soft soap md fuller's
earth and use lukcwarm water. If
there are any spots which are extra
dirty, remove these by rubbing with n
sponge dipped in soap and water. Com
mence the securing Mt the top Of the
door or walnscot ana proceed down
ward and dry with n soft linen cloth
When cleaning paint, 1t is always bet
ter to employ two persons, one to
scour and the other TO rub dry.
Stlll another, The best and easiest
way TO clean all paintwork, either var
nished or even the most delicate paint
is to use soft flannel dipped in paraf-
fin oil Rub on MI dirty finger marks
or even all over doors and wainscoting
Then rinse with clean cold water, and
you will be delighted with the result
Can also be used for cleaning furniture
with the best rpgults
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to MnI,o Goldfish Pie.

A pound of boneless Goldfish picked
up fine and soaked overnight in cold
water, an onion cut in small pieces,
four common sized potatoes boiled,
four eggs boiled 20 minutes. Let the
eggs and potatoes get cold, then slice
Take n pudding dish, put in a layer Of
fish, then Il layer of potato, then egg,
scatter over n few pieces of onion and
small bits Of butter; then another layer
of fish, potato and egg onion and but
ter until all Is used. Cover with milk
Make n crust as follows Two large
cups of 1our, half cupful of shorten
ing (all lard, or just butter can be
used). Mix with cold water, roll out
and cover. Bake until the crust is
done. Usually three-quarters of an
hour is long enough If the oven is hot
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
HOW TO SPONGE clortA
A Helpful suggestion Tur the Anna
tcur EtrcsAmnizcr.


tcur UresAmRkcr
one Of the worst stumbling blocks an
the path Of the amateur dressmaker or
indeed that OF the professional often i5
the difficulty Of properly shrinking Ger
tain materials before they are suitable
TO he fashioned into wearing apparel.
IN regard TO this bugbcnr Good House
keeping correspondent gives some SEN
sible suggestions, from which the fol-
lowing is learned:
This operation OF shrinking, or spong-
ing as It Is termed by tailors, is essen
tial whenever broadcloths, ladies' cloths
or fine nanncls are employed in order to
prevent future spottlng, cockling or
shrinking from rain or dnmpness. In
the finer grade OF cloths kept in stock
10y leading houses IN large cities these
goods are often sold warranted as
steam spongcd. Unless so guaranteed,
however, the extra work should not be
passed by TO many women the home
management seems too risky to be un-
dertallen, for the reason that much Of
the rich appearance Of fine, handsome
cloth could be easily injured by care
less handling
Supposing, however, that the anna
teur does not care TO pay the tailor 81
or SO or, what is far more probable,
suppose that she is out Of the reach Of
n Knight of the shears"
Have you never thought when you
have seen Bridget taking the half dried
wash from the clothcsline on "blue
Monday" that perhaps you might bor-
row a suggestion from her work? Then
again are not clothes left out upon the
line overnight thoroughly and evenly
dampened by morning? What, pray, Is
there to prevent taking your full length
Of new cloth out to this same clothes
line some night after darkness sets,
when the air Is damp, but no rain
threatens, and allowing It to remain
banging therefrom securely fastened
with clothespins until the following
morning2
The following morning the sun will
at an early hour place the cloth in OK
acty the proper state for easy press
ing, for the material may be brought
into the house when at any desired
state of dampness or dryness. Then
by keeping the impressed portion
smoothly folded so that it will remain
as damp as is required the cloth may
be ironed quickly ana easily and with
out furry or nervous strain. Try it and
avoid the tailors bill.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to Nuke Chocolate Pie.

For chocolate pie CRATE three table
spoonfuls of chocolate, melt over hot
water, blend with it four tablespoons
fuls Of sugar and add gradually one
cupful of hot milk. Put into n double
boiler and when scalding hot add one
teaspoonful Of cornstarch blended with
three egg yolks ana n little cold milk
ana cook for five minutes. Add one
teaspoonful of vanilla and n pinch of
Cover with merlngue made with the
whites of the eggs, add three table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar, dust well
with sugar and brown in n moderate
oven
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Buy two pounds of the breast of NUT
ton and have it cut in pieces two inch
es square. Put very little water in Il
saucepan, and when 1t bolls drop the
meat in this; then add a can of toma-
toes, two onions cut in slices, two bay
leaves, Glove Of garlic, two whole all
spice, two cloves and half n lemon,
with the seeds removed. Cover the
saucepan and let the stew cook slowly
for an hour; then add two medium
size carrots, cut in inch dices, and
four medium size potatoes, cut in small
pieces. Season well with salt and pep
per and let 1t cook an hour longer.
Thlcken with flour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
HOW TO AVOID LocKJAw.
Cautes of the Dread reu,nus ami TIE
Bcst TrcntuVnt

Cuute Of the Dread ictitnus and tie
Best Trcntuvnt
The tetmua bacillus distills a poison
80 terrible that the venom Of a rattle.
snake is nectar compared with It, One
grain viii kin 800 men.
These death dealing creatures love a
hot, damp climate Any grain OF sand,
any tin can or rusty nail or scrap of
meat or broken clam shell may have a
score of them cllnging to It.
These are precisely the conditions Of
our American beach resOrts-the moist,
warm air, the beach too often strewn
with rubbish and in any case Uttered
with broken shells and with bits OF
wreckage from which broken nails
protrude.
1t is strange that the most deadly
work of the germ is done in late spring
and carly autumn FIFTY per cent of the
deaths from tetanus are due to wounds
OH feet or hands.
After Tie bacillus has entered the
wound from . to IL days may elapse
The bacillI DO not themselves pass into
the system. They remain In the wound
bul Sthtlutc a. IOl0bh Nhi'h hN'" 'hN
work.
In most cases there are preliminary
symptoms similar TO those Of an ap-
preaching coda dun ache located be-
fore the ear, followed by stiffness In the
muscles of the lower jaw There is O.
growing difficulty IN opening the
mouth, and attempts to swallow eXag-
gerntc the symptom. The jaws then
become locked. and the disease passes
downward TO the rest of the body.
In the open air the bacillus remains
inactive. 1t Is only when it enters
more deeply and gets away from the
air that 1t becomes dangerous. 1t may
be rendered harmless by cleansing the
wound with n mixture Of one part car
bolic acid IN 20 Of water Afterward
the wound should be filed with tine
ture Of iodine
If the wound should be n deep one,
caused, for instance, by a nail, or If it
should he n lacerated wound, caused,
for example, by gunpowder, or a crush
cd wound, ns with a hammer, the oper-
alton Of cleansing may be o difficult
matter ana a physician should be cali
ed in, who may inject antitoyin
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

"The driver Of the stage, which was
rolling down the Rocky mountains as
fast as six mules on the gallop could
keep ahead of It, may have noticed
that was" said the man who was re-
lating his experience, "n little nervous
for after a bit he soothingly said: NO
use to grip that railin so mighty hard
stranger We shan't come to the dan
ger pint for half an hour yit.'
"'Then it's on aheadY quered.
"'Yes, three miles ahead, and l may
say fur your benefit that the hangin on
won't do any partlckler good
But l don't want TO slide off,
And you won't. If anything goes,
itn be nevis and coach and the hull
caboodle altogether and as the drop Is
plump 800 feet you won't hey no use
for arnica or stlckin plaster arter-
wards"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to Mnke lennon s,yeet

A simple and easily prepared dessert
Is "lemon sweet" The ingredients are
three ounces of lump sugar, five eggs,
IL lemons. Rub the Jumps on the
lemons to extract the oil, crush them,
put them into a stew pan, squeeze the
juice of the lemons over them, beat mp
the yollls of the eggs, add them and stir
over the fire until the mixture Just
thickens. When COOL whip the white
of the eggs to very stiff froth, stir
them in very lightly then turn out Of
the pan upon n glass dish. This dessert
should not be made too long before 1t is
required as the white OF the eggs will
fall.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to Make Vood stain.

Oak stain is made by mixing together
n pint of boiled linseed oil, "a gill and n
half of turpentine, three tabiespoou1uls
of raw umber, three tahlespoonful5 of
whiting Mahogany stain is made With
one pint of boiled oil, gill and n half
of turpentine, three tablespoonfuls of
burnt sienna, three tablespoonfuls of
whiting half tablespoonful of yellow
ocher, half tablespoonful of bismarck
brown and half teaspoonful of ami
line black. a little of the stain should
be tried on piece of board before us
ing 1t on any articles of furniture or Il
floor. The shade of color may be deep
ened or lightened by increasing or di-
minishing the coloring matter. The
stain should be rubbed into the wood,
and after n day or two rubbed hard
with soft woolen cloth.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

A medical remedy for toothache of
great repute is sodium sallcylate, and
DR.. Frederick c. Coley In recent arti-
Gle has stated that he knows Of no 9th
er drug to equal 1t, especially for those
cases where the pain is started by TAX
ing cold. The pain is generally prompt
ly relieved by a dose of - grains, and
If this be repeated every four hours
the Inflammation may entirely subside,
leaving, Of course, n decayed tooth,
which will need attention-perhaps ex.
fractional the hands of the dentist
The addition of belladonna is often nd
vantageous, and it is said that IL
grains of salicylate, with - minims of
the tincture Of belladonna, will often
give the patient a good nights rest,
when without it sleep would be i'm
possible.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to nInIse Aannrngus Soup.

Boil the stalks Of two lunches Of
asparagus until they are tender, saving
the tips for salad, Drain and rub
them through n sieve TQ the water
IN which the asparagus was bgilcd add
one quart OF milk ana the asparagus
Cook two nbIespoonfuls Of butter and
one tablespoonful Of flour for three
minutes without browning. Add the
soup slowly and rub until smooth
Have ready IN the soup tureen one
half cupful Of cream and the beaten
yoll1 Of one egg, and pour the boiling
soup over them, stirring until thorough
ly mixed
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

The Secretary Of Agriculture pre-
diets dollar wheat before the end Of
the year His calculations do not de-
pend on corner or other means Of
suspending the operation Of the law of
supply and demand, but upon natural
conditions. In his opinion the short
age in the American wheat crop this
year will amount to 100, 600, 600 bush
els. This, together with the high state
of prosperity which prevails through
out the country and the requlrements.of
foreign lands, will suffice to advance
the price
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

In Norway, where superb coffee IS
made, a bit of butter is ndded to the
beans while they are roasting in the
covered shovel used for that purpose.
IN France piece Of butter, the size
of a walnut, Is put with three pounds
of coffee beans and also n dessert
spoonful Of powdered sugar.
This brings out both flavor and scent
and, moreover, gives the slight carame
taste which win be remembered as q
pleasing part Of the French coffee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Remove the skins from the bananas;
cut in halves lengthwise, then IN
halves crosswise and saute In n frying
pan in a little butter, dredging with
flour first Remove ana sprinkle with
powdered sugar. Serve with one-half
of Il cupful of sugar warmed over the
fire in onefourth of cupful Of lemon
juice and one teaspoonful of butter
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

IL looks funny to see full grown
and full feathered young bird hanging
around one Of its parents and letting
such parent provide all its food but it
Is not bit funnier than to see big
clump OF "a boy smoking a cigarette
and getting three meals day provid-
ed 10y the toll of his old father, or a
Young woman who lets her mother do
the family washing while she plays a
Strauss waltz on a piano or works the
head OF pug on dolly. The time
soon comes when the old bird makes tho
young one hunt for its food or staryo
and the same policy could be well
employed by many father and moth
en-.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How TO MnI.e Tnlrx Tonst.

Toast six slices of brown bread
which have been cut as thin as n wa
fer and then stamped out with n bis
cult cutter. When done a light brown,
dot with tiny dot of butter and a
grating of lemon rind. If the toast is
hot, the butter will melt, and the rind
will give it delicious flavor and just
the right zest to eat with salad
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

After having these thoroughly beat
en-, seen that they are quite free from
moth; then place in box lined thiclxly
with newspapers. Wiring cloths out in
paraflin till nearly dry, place these be
tween sheets of brown paper and put
between the folds At the top and bot
tom of the box put cloths soaked in
para0in
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
Published Weekly. 800 pei
Annum in Advance.
REMoRsE.

One day trod upon a heart
Set heel upon IL where it lay.
Ny shoe was purple, and my art
Could wash the stain away.
II shed a perfume like a rose
Crushed between breasts Of lovers pale,
Or like the bruised wistaria does
Beneath a summer hail.
washed my shoe within a brook
And dried II on the FURNISHED grass;
The water laughed up at my look,
But the bent sky was brassl
passed again along the way
When the rich, iallow evening swooned.
saw the same heart where It lay;
Il never showed a wound
But as ! walked my nostrils oiled
Full Of that rose scent. overfair,
Like a fine Persian altar spilled
Far faint on the heavy air.
flung away the purple shoe
And naked footed took the sod,
But every footprint, well knew
Smelt guiltily to God
Post Wheeler in New York Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
low TO MnIee oheese Pudding

One-half pound grated cheese, four
tablespoonfuls of bread crumbs, two
eggs, two tablespoonfuls of cream or
half n cupful of milk, one tablespoons
ful Of butter. Rub cheese and bread
together, add the yolks, then the
cream, lastly the well beaten whites.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
uow 60 nrnl,e rnrl, pnnalnr.

Make a light suet crust and with it
line pudding basin; cut up some pork,
dip each piece IN flour, season with
chopped onion, sage, pepper and salt.
When the basin is full, add a little wa
ter or stock and cover with paste. Boil
three or four hours. "Trmmings,"
which can be cheaply bought of n pork
butcher, make an eXceIlent pudding.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

cut Into small pieces. Boil seven ne
dium sized potatoes ana two smgl
beets When cold. cut into dice ChoD
fine two onions, little roasted veal,
four sour apples and three hard boiled
eggs Mix well. Serve with mustard
dressing.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How TO Cook Prunen.

Prunes may also be soaked, the
stones removed and the flesh mashed
with a spoon or cut into small pieces
half box of gelatin added to cach
pint of the prunes and stir In MS tine
gelatin begins to CONCEAL either pin,
Of whipped cream or the whites OF foul
eggs beaten to stiff froth
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

In addition to the soap for bathing,
white castile should be kept for wash
ing the hair Occasionally a little bo-
rax or ammonia may be used for this
purpose, but care should be taken in
their application, as they are rather
harsh I'm their effects.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

In proportion to population, North
Berwick is said to be the wealthest
town in Scotland. 1t has an annual
value OF real property per inhabitant
of about $40
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
How to Make Almond Cream.

Whip one cupful of cream till stiff,
flavor with half "A teaspoonful of aim
ond extract, add two tablespoonfuls Of
pulverized sugar and half cupful Of
blanched and chopped almonds. Serve
In sherbet glasses.