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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-04-05
Wouldn't Serve Negroes.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 3O.-Walter
T.. Billovs. a negro who il assistant
United States district attorney, went
into the restaurant Of William j.
Mccarthy with Congressman Georg"
W. White of North Carolina, also a
negro. and ordered a meal Hcs ar
thy refused TO serve the negroes ana
Billnws sued him for - 900 damages.
To-day the jury awarded him six and
one-fourth cents damage.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-04-05
"A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned.

Economy il the lesson taught by
this saving. IL il true economy 10
take Hoods Sarsapa lila al this se =
son because it purifies. enIi:hes an
yitalizes th.. blood and thus prevents
sickness and puts the whole system
in a state Of health for the coming
season. Every. bottle Of Hoods Sar-
sapariIla contains 100 doses-poS'-
tive proof that it IL economy To take
only Hoods.
Constipation il cured by Hood .
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-04-05

Constipation IL cured by Hoods
Pills. 2Jc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08
PERSONAL.

John Finup of Nesper was an agree
able caller Saturday.
Mrs. Mackinnon left on Wednesday
or a iSit to Fond du Lac.
A. ". Bryant spent Sunday with
his parents and friends in Oshkosh.
Rev. J. \. Dayton departed for
Fond du Lac on Wednesday afternoon.
Paul Love and Harry Miller arrived
home from the state University
Friday.
Florence Bailey of Waupaca is
spending Il week in the city, the guest
of Winnie POdawiltz.
Mrs. 4. D. Hill and son Myron are
visiting the formers parents at
Stephensville this state.
Lizzie Herschleb returned from her
trip to Canada, Saturday, after a
delightful trip and visit.
Ben Smart, who is working for. the
Marshtield Telephone Co., spent
Sunday with his parents in CIR I'D
Rapids.
Architect John Jacobson and wife
of the east side rejoice over the safe
arrival Wednesday evening of fine 10
pound baby boy in their home.
VIM. Fl. Nelson of Merrill was in
the city over Sunday, coming to see
his wife who has been spending a
week or Two with home people.
Floyd Moore, after summer of
travel and sight seeing in the west
and southwest, is again occupying his
old position with Kruger & Cameron.
George, Clark, and Joseph Snyder,
Antoine Billmeyer and Mr.. ShisSer
had fortunate deer hunt near Sherry
this week, securing seven fine deer.
Hugh Porter of Crawford count y
this state has recently bought a farm
in Rock township and is moving his
family and household goods to his
new home.
J. L. Pennitill, the popular North
western Railroad promoter, arrived in
the city Thursday evening for few
days stay in the Rapids in the interest
Of the road.
Miss Z. L. Rablin, who was
Mrs. RaymOnd'S assistant librarian.
has been employed by the library
board to assist Mrs. r. d. Evans, the
present librarian.
Irving Addleman of TOmah, form,
erly in the employ of J. r. Chapman
ia this city, but now engaged in
business for himself was in the city
Monday on business.
The last rise in the Wisconsin river
got in it's destructive work on the
Biron dam, making three destructive
waShOuts the Grand Rapids Pulp and
Paper Co. have sustained this season.
Seth Spafford, ST., and Ed. DAILY
came down from WauSau Saturday
where they are attending TOland's
Business University: saw the football
game and spent Sunday with home
friends.
Mrs. Harvey starts today for Denver,
Col, where she will join the doctor in
a new home that they will establish
for themselves in the west. Many
old time friends in Grand Rapids
regret their removal from the town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08
Ladies' Aid Societies.

The Woman's Historical and Lit
erary club will meet next Monday
evening with Mrs. Frank Cameron.
The Womans club will meet with
Mrs. J. \. GaynOr Monday evening,
Nov. II.
The Ladies Aid society of the First
Congregational church west side will
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs E. B. RosSier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08
Excursions on the Green Bay & Western

Feb. II, 10, %, the Green Bay line will
rates both one way and round trip to
points in Minnesota, North Dakota,
Manitoba, Montana, Idaho, Washing
tor, Oregon and British Columbia.
Please call at the Office for particulars.
A. D. HILL, Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Thousands Of men and women suffer
from piles, especially women with
female weakness have this suffering to
contend with in addition to their other
pains. Tabler'S Buckeye Pile Oint-
menU will quickly effect a cure. Price,
80 cts. in bottles, tubes - cts. John
son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08
Notice.,

There will be special communion
tiOn of Grand Rapids Lodge A. f. and
A. NJ, NO. 128, Monday, Nov. II at
7.45 p. IN, Work in the f. G.. Degree.
Visiting brethren invited to be
present. By order of
d. A. TELLER. W. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Otto ROenius, Floyd Moore, Geo. f.
krieger and Ore O'Dell spent a few
hours early in the week at Jas. Van
TaSSel'S at Barnum. They we're
hunting the frisky gray squirrel and
brought home with them as proof of
their excellent craftsmanship 50 gray
and ? fox SQUIRRELS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

| Father Van ROOSmalen has been
arranging for a series Of high-claSSed
concerts and lectures TO be given
/ under the auspices Of the church
! during the coming winter season.
I The first entertainment will be by
! the Eugene Page Concert Co. on
/ December 3; the second. by the
Imperial Ladies Quartette of Chicago
on January 10. and sometime during
March the people of Grand Rapids
/ will have the pleasure of hearing Rev.
J. F. Neigent, L. L. D.. one of the
most talented pulpit and platform
orators in the United States whose
/ home is at DeS Moines, Ia. He
delights every audience he addresses
and should have big house TO hear
him when ne comes here.
Attorney Goggins was called to
] Oshkosh Thursday by d telegra m
announcing the sudden death of his
father-in-law. VIM. Hooton, at his
home at Clemens in WinnebagO
county. Owing to Mrs. GOggin's
health she was prevented from accom-
panying her husband Mr. HootOn
was in his 18th year and had only
returned the day before from week S
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Goggins.
! The cause of his death was heart
trouble. The funeral look place on
Sunday, the 18th inst.
/ The ladies of st. katherineS Guild
fed a large number Of people Tuesday
evening for supper, also served
luncheon until midnight. Through
the kindness of John Avery they were
able to give their customers the
election returns as they were received
over the long distance telephone.
The society will net about $50 from
/ the proceeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

E. G. Ketchum has shipped several
cars of ice to Stevens Point the past
week. Also some to Wausau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

NJ. Corey of Tomah is here with a
beautiful pair of matched dark bay
driving mares for which he has been
seeking purchaser They have been
admired by many lovers Of equine
beauty in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Messrs. L. M. Nash, G. W. Mason,
W. H. Carey and Frank Boles returned
Monday evening from their hunting
trip to the northern part of the state,
bringing home three fine deer as proof
of their proves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08
WAN TED.

THIS column is for the convenience OF those
who lave anything for sale, To rent or who
want 10 buy. Also for the advertising OF lost or
found articles, help or wnsitious wanted Rates:
Advertisements not exceeding five lines % cents
per week.
: OR SALE OK EENT-Buil!ing and lot adjoining
l Mrs. II Lefebvere residence on West side
and formerly occupied by Model Steam laundry.
For terms enquire II A. l.. FOntaine.
L7OR SALE-GeOrge Howe has n seven room
: house aud q lot l20NlS5 feet. pleasantly To-
Gated near the Ward school in tn First Ward.
Good &c lar l2xl5- splendid wafer and large
wood shed. For terms cali upon l.. Fontaine.
II.
L'OR SALE-See Geo.N. Wood al once if you
! want TO secure bargains i'll real estate near
Grand Rapids and Nekoosa. Call up Dixon
House, phone number 80.
L.'OR Saie-T.o story house and Il lot on Mil
! waukee street. House practically new For
further particulars call on :. :. Brazeau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Is the Register Of Deeds By and experience he
spenddy equipped for the position and the large he
ceived next the highest the ticket fate
ing compliment to him personally
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

DR.. McElwee, the well known
specialist, will be at the Witter House
on next Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10
and II, offering persons suffering with
chronic diseases an. opportunity to
consult, free of charge, physician
whose success in treating this line of
cases has been remarkably successful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Our first snow storm occurred on
Wednesday morning the 18th day of
November just after election as if to
emphasize the fact that Bryan and
our Democratic friends had been
badly showed under. Wonder if
there is anything in signs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

For the past two weeks six teams
have been making two trips day,
hawking square timber down High
street from the Grand'RapidS Lumber
Co.'S yards to be used in repairing
"ClintS'' dam opposite Port Edwards.
1t will take about 100 feet of new dam
to repair the bank washed out by
recent high water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. q. E. LaNigne of
Washington, d. G.. surprised their
relatives and friends Saturday evening
by coming home unannOunced. They
will remain about 80 days after which
they will return to that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Considerable excitement was created
on the streets Tuesday morning by the
report that the body Of young Knut-
son, who was drowned at Biron
nearly two week ago, had been seen
floating down the river near Ed.
Ketchum's place. Many people
assembled on the bridge and some
took boats and went up the river to
look for it but no further trace of the
corpse could be discovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

The Epworth League held its
regular monty business meetings in
the NJ. E. Church parlorS on WedneS-
day evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Irving Duuoran is just able to get
out little agli.! after Il seven weeks
siege With rhum,,tlSm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

The residences of Geo. f. Hoskins0n
and \. G.. Bennett were connected
with Ia. local telephone exchange
this Week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Miss Mary Johnson, teacher of the
public schools in district number 3
town of Sherry, is giving excellent
satisfaction and is very popular with
the pupils and the school board. Miss
Johnson halls from Stevens Point
where they turn out good material
for teachers. The State Normal is
probably responsible for this fact.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

While out hunting near Sherry
Sunday Ed. Hanke, who works for
John Lindahl, run across the track of
a bear. He pursued the animal and
after an exciting hunt succeeded in
killing it. 1t weighed about 200
pounds. He soldit to J. L. Levin who
shipped it to Chicago. Hanke was
hunting deer but the bear was a
much more profitable capture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

The island opposite the electric
light plant and the old pulp mill site
of Mack & Spencer has been badly
damage by the high water this season.
At least One-third of the lower end of
it has been washed away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-08

Ed. V. Price an up to date tailor
will visit johnson & Hill Co.'S Clothing
Department Nov. 8. All clothing
sold on this day will be at discount
Of 10 percent. Johnson & Hill Co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
Jurymen Drawn.

The following jurymen have been
drawn to serve in trial cases before
the superior court for the term be-
ginning July 9th;
} }. Brickner, Chris Burr. Ste
phen Belts, Clark Brown, f. NJ
BlIIups, A. NJ. Burliugame and w.
Bumgardner of CoIfax, George
Bloomfield, E. A. Bryan, Chas.
Bull and Walter Beach of Pull
man, A. D. Blevins, E, c. Brewster
Frank E. Brown and W. A. Ros-
well of Oakesdsle; Andrew Baxter
Of Moscow; Henry Brown of Pa
louise; John Bishop Of Elberton;
John j. Bell Of Winona; George
Blanchett of Uniontown; w. Bur
bank Of ST. John; Alfred Burke Of
Guy; Frank Best of Pine City and
Z, H. Brown of Belmont.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
DischargIng n Duty.

Many simple people who obtain mar
riage licenses of city clerks, imagine
that the clerk in some way becomes re,
sponsible for their marriage and that
they are in duty bound to report to
him afterward and let him keep track
of their affairs.
a Salt Lake City paper reports that a
tall, gaunt woman with ginger hair and
a somewhat fierce expression of coun-
tenance lately came to the county clerk
of MoXelder county, in that state.
"Yu're the man that keeps the mar
riage books, amt your" she asked.
Eyes, ma'am," he replied. what
book do you wish to see?"
kin you find out if Jack Peters was
married?"
Search developed the name of John
Peters for whose marriage a license
had been issued two years before.
81 thought So" said the woman.
Married Lie Waters, didn't hep"
THE license is issued for marriage
with Miss Eliza Waters"
yep. Well, I'm Lie. I thought I'd
ought to come in and tell you that Jack
Peters has escaped"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
Superior Court Notes.

Northwestern Pacific Hypotheek
bank vs. W B Stephenson ct al. De
cree of foreclosure.
Artesian Mill and Lumber Co vs.
} B Kerr ct al. Decree for defend
ant.
Geo H Pitcher VS. Pullman State
bank ct al. Plaintiffs motion to
defendants answer denied.
Spencer A Garrison VS. American
Netherlands Mtg bank. Defend
ants objection to bill of particulars
overruled
State VS. VIM Clifford, plaintiffs
motion to have cause set for trial
July Is, taken under advisement.
Pullman state bank VS. J. f.
AiIor ct al, Judgment
Russell e. Co VS. T. J. Ferris ct
al, judgment.
State VS. Jacob Ratz, plea of
guilty, sentence of six months in
county Jail.
PROBATE MATTERS.
In re estate of Mary Ann Gull
ross, July 16 fixed for settlement
of final account.
In re estate of VIM Breen. De-
cree that legrl notice has been
given to creditors
In re insanity of Hans A. Aas-
ted, commitment
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
T E Landers and Mrs. Jennie
Johnson of Tekoa.
Thos A. Gallagher and Ada
Vansoehnen of Colfax.
Jacob Entel and Katherine Kruge
of La Crosse.
Luther A Lowery of Fallons and
Bertha e Hunt of Moscow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
Trials of n Playwright.

Theatrical Manager-Your comedy
is very good, very good, indeed! But
you ought to cut out one act oft.
Playwright-Cut out one act? Why,
it's only one-act piece.
"Makes no difrerence-all the bet
ter!"-Der Flsh.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
CEMETERY.

Parties having relatives of friends
inferred in the Paramount and A.
O. L. w. cemeteries can now OBJ
tain deeds to lots by applying to
DANIEL FREW,
4w Colfax, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23

Barley for sale. Enquire of E.
A. Bryan.
Eggs taken in trade at the Col
den Rule Bazaar.
Tents, wagon covers, bows and
hammocks at Vests.
Get statuary photo of yourself
free. See samples at Golden Rule
Bazaar.
For SALE-A small house and
lot, cheap Enquire of J. NJ. Price,
at Burgan,Stough Co.
New man behind the camera at
the old photograph gallery. Call
and see work and get acquainted
Burns Photo Co. has leased the
Taylor photograph gallery, and
would be pleased to have old and
new patrons call.
For SALE-150 acres Of rolling
prairie in Nez Perez county, Idaho;
fenced. Also 100 acres, fenced and
broken, located near Lewiston. Id .
l.. A. Dunn, Pullman, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-06-23
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
PULLMAN WASH.
Iransacts a Regular Banking
Business.
DIRECTORS :

Alfred Coolidge, p. w. Chapman, Gay
Lombard, J. J. Humphrey, A. +. Nc
elaine, Cash n. Gadds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
A Handsome Coon Cat.

What is considered by its owners
and all who have seen il as one of
the handsomest coon cats ever raised
is the joint property of Walter j
Grover ana Miss f.. Maud Kelton OF
this city. 1t has been seen by many
people at Miss kclton's home and they
all agree in that opinion
II is mostly white. with perfect tiger
stripes on back and tail. 1t stands 1884
inches high, weighs 15l2 pounds. will
BE- , years old in May, and answers to
the name Of Dan. The tail, as its own
er sits quietly on the floor, measures
"a inches across and can be spread out
to double that distance. Many hairs
in the tail measures ! to S12 inches
The fur on the body is from 80 to }
inches long and is Of the utmost sikh
ness and gloss.
The owners have refused several
large orders for this cat, but it is not
for sale at any price. To please many
people and in response to many re-
quests, Mr.. Grover says that the cat
will be placed on exhibition during
the coming firemen's muster at Gardi-
ner in one of the Nannah COS. win
dows. Miss kelton. for whom the cat
will do almost anything but talk. has
kindly consented to show some Of her
pets feats to Gardiner citizens. Any
one wishing to see the beauty at any
time can do so by calling at her home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
Amuse mExrs.
Organ and Song Recital.

ON the evening of Monday, March
9Th. in the Congregational church, an
organ and song recital will be given
by Mr.. George A. Burdett and Mr..
Arthur W. Wellington of Boston. The
organ built by the firm of the highest
reputation in the United States, at the
time, has been used for thirty-five
years with but slight repairs. During
the last few weeks, it has been put in
perfect order, each mechanical device
re-adjusted and many modern i'm
proVements added, at an expense Of
over one thousand dollars. A repre-
sentative of the firm of Hutchins &
60. has had charge Of the work, which
has been executed with the greatest
care. Mr.. Burdett has an established
reputation as an organist, who has
perfect command of the great posi-
bilities of the modern organ. playing
with force and breadth as well as with
unusual deliCacy and sympathy.
Mr. Wellington has been heard in
Augusta and il is hardly necessary to
remind those who had the pleasure of
hearing him. of his beautiful voice
and the charm of temperament shown
in his singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
In the kinde -garten.

Friday was one of the many happy
days at Miss Partridge's school. Wash
ingtOn's birthday being celebrated
with appropriate speeches. rhymes.
patriotic songs and marches. At 1880
the children gathered around the little
tables for a spread" prepared for
them. \ very pretty surprise was given
them by one of the little pupils, Lucy
Titcomb whose mother brought in a
large bunch Of beautiful fresh daffo-
dis. The little girl distributed them
all among the children, happy in their
delight but the little donor was the
happiest one of all, though she kept
none herself that all the rest, even the
little visitors might be remembered.
The coming Of these flowers, like a
veritable promise Of spring. seemed to
empha size these rhymes spoken by lit
tie Miss Barbara Johnson:
Washington's birthday! happy time.
To me it is a token
That old cold Winters almost gone.
His poor backbone Is broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
The Boston Sunday Journal said:


John +. Avery of the law firm OF
Avery & Stone, fremont building. who
was knocked down and run over on
fremont street near School street. on
Thursday afternoon. died at the CITY
hospital at 80 yesterday afternoon
as the result of injuries he received
Mr.. Avery was injured internally:
several ribs We're broken. and he was
Very much shaken up.
AS soon as Capt. Foster of Station >
was informed of Mr. AVery's death. he
detailed Patrolman Ready to find the
driver Of the wagon by which the acct
dsnt was caused, and bring him to the
station. Late. yesterday afternoon
Patrolman Ready arrested f. w. Nc
Caffery. aged 80 an undertaken on AL
bany street, who lives at Il Oak street
McClffcry was booked on the charge
Of manslaughter in causing Mr.. AVery's
fatal injuries. He was at once bailed
out.
The accident occurred. a few min
utes after IL o'clock on Washington 5
birthday. Mr.. Avery had just left his
office and was crossing fremont street
when he was run down. Apparently
he did not see the team. He was tum-
bled about i'll the street. the wheels. is
was said. passing over him. When
picked up his clothing was torn in sew
eraI places and he was unable to walk.
The wagon which run over him did
not stop. but the name was noticed on
the side by someone who reported it
to the police. and this led To the arrest.
McCaffery's explanation of the acct
dent is that he did not know that he
had Knocked down or run over Mr..
Avery.
MIR Avery was II years Of age ana
lived at 40 Concord square. The funer-
al will be held there. on Tuesday at
; o'clock. The burial will be at White
field Me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
Glorious News

comes from DR.. ID. B. CarGie Of Wash
Hi, Il T. He writes: -Four bottles Of
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer
Of scrofula which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her health Is excel
lent" This shows what thousands nave
proyed.-that Electric Bitters Is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema. letter. salt rheum.
ulcers, boils and running sores. 1t stim-
nnisons heIDs digestion, builds up the
Strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by Bow
ditch x Webster. Augusta: [. T. Beame.
Gardiner: s 5. LiGhtbody. -Waterv Vile;
druggists. Guaranteed. 1eD-o'-o'Hidi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

The Hayes lot is the best one in the
whole city for the erection Of an opera
house" said man. one day recently
1T is 1l5 feet deep on an average and
90 feet wide. 1t could be SO arranged
to have a side track for the scenery
cars Of the theatrical companies backed
to the very stage door. The first floor
could be used for stores and then the
stage floor would be almost on level
with the railroad track. No better
place could have been found in case
we had needed the lot. And, by the
way, did YOU know the government
ought in the first place to have pur-
chased the lot where the opera house
block and the Cony stable is located
for the post office and had branch
track put into the side door after the
building was constructed. 1t would
have been the best spot in the city for
the government building"