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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

ern Pacific will not be enforced to-
day" Same time some one represent
ing the associated banks also sends
for a news bureau reporter: An
nounce tht we will loan money at the
legal rate to the extent of $25,0OO. 00O."
cat this particular moment money was
loaned ut 60 to so per cent). An
nounce. too" continues the mouthpiece
of the banks. that we will not call for
loans made this day--that such loans
can stand for while at least"
Now the two news bureau men rush
to the nearest telephones. which have
been held open to their offices for the
purpose. and repeat the news which
has been intrusted to them. AS they
speak. two editors in the Office are
writing their very words on pieces of
syellow paper. Into pneumatic tubes
the editors thrust the yellow sheets
and Gown the copy is distributed to
| three linotypes. and half a minute
later those messages are being printed
on the very tiniest cylinder press in
| New York.
| AS they gush forth in cold type. in
the form OF circulars. boys seize a
handful and rush out. There are 40 of
these Mercuriss of the street. and woe
be to the man who is merely rubber
ing around the money quarter-he
finds himself considerably Jared by
the boys who are rushing on without
stopping to apologize. The esprit dc
corps among these boys would same the
staff of an ordinary newspaper.
Each of the 40 boys has certain
route. given block or building. and he
must deliver a bulletin to each custom
er of the bureau in that block or build
ing He enters an office. walks direct
to where file furnished by his bureau
is hanging. sticks q bulletin on that
file and then hurrieS away to the next
office. Ely this time 40 bulletins. at
least. have been posted and the news
thus given saves the day. The crash
of millions is averted. And only 10
minutes have passed since Morgan
and the associated banks sent for the
reporters of the news bureaus.
| AS the news furnished by the
bureau has a very definite influence on
the trading on the floors of the ex-
changes. and as each bureau is not for
a moment unaware of the enterprise
Of its competitor. every tick of the
clock is as full of Importance as a
diamond jubilee.-Collier's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
Daily kennebsc Jcurna


Cards 81 thanks. obituary notices Y,
olutions OF respect, etc. will he cb...-.
at the rate OF ten cents per linz
charges less than seventy-fv. cons.
All Advertssing annoa nc~mr.s.
entertainments. whose tbject /. -
raising Of money vii. be charges :,
rate Of fifteen cents line. -
Advertising notices. news forn
be excluded from our local columns =.
cept such as refer TO advertisers occrs
pying space In our advertising colum..
and will be run under a separate NJ.
on one Of the local pages.
S"bscribers who fail to receive -.
JOURNAL promptly will confer : &c.
by notifying the office irnmediats,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

Major D. NJ. Taylor does not kiow
when he will be ordered from thejAr.
senal TO his new post If he stays un.
til the stores are sold or otherwise dis
posed Of. he cannot get away until
some time next month. The major has
wound up his personal affairs and as
far as they go could leave the city to-
morrow. 1t is possible that some ord
nance. officer may be sent TO take
charge Of the stores. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

Two Augusta men who are engaged
in sturgeon fishing on the Saco river
caught four fish, Wednesday, avraR.
ing $50 pounds each. This is the biz
gest catch ever made in the Saco. tn
men estimate they will make SO ftr
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

The children's excursion is near at
hand and there IS the same need Of
clothing as has been In years pass.
Shoes in particular. VIII those WIN
CAP help in this direction, please leave
their contributions at the rooms OF the
W. c. T. L. as early as convenient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

The work Of repairs on the Woman,s
wing at the Insane hospital, which haa
been going on for about 10 days 4
progressing well. 1t is the wish OF the
officials that the work be completed a
soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET. LOST. &c. will be inserted once Tor
i cents and cents for each subsequent
insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT. In
sending by mail. remittance OF postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too sman 10 open ac-
counts for,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

The first excursion Of the season "a
Old Orchard is scheduled for next
Sunday. The round trip fare from
this city is only $1.30, the speciai
train leaving at 9.45 A. VI. Many win
go from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
New Advertisements To.Tlar

Proposals.
Prof. Perrin.
Wanted-Girl.
r.. y. Sm.sn d Co.
See Want Column.
For SOLICITATION set
Malt Breakfast Food.
American CLOTHING 10. :
Excursion to Fort Popham. a
For sale-HOteI and livery sfah,<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FARM-Contaiping 1870 to l 10 acres. Well
divided into wood. pasture and tillage
Situated between McC;raw and East
ponds. On a hill where there is good air
\ sunny. pleasant. convenient house with
nine rooms of good size with piaZZas.
Nicely Cementcd cellars. Two never fail
ing wells of good water. good barn. car
riage house. shed. and out-buildinss all in
good repair: plenty of fruit trees. land
under good state of cultivation. Freeman
Ellis. Oakland, Me-, or L. c. Mears. Gar
diner, Me. july9,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

An interview with a groceryman
who would like to see all the groev
clerks in the city given a free excr-
sion was published this week. in the
Journal. 1t is now reported that othef
merchants have become interested N
the idea and it is possible that grand
groceryman's excursion may result,
when all the grocery stores will oe
closed for a day and the clerks 80
down river or to some other point for
a days outing at their employers e.
ponSe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

VIII Barrows informed the Journal
his place and quite a number have en-
jcyed the cool breeze from the lake dur
ing this warm spell. The place Is
favored by the rural delivery and By
ali. Niller's accommodation which
passes to Augusta in the morning and
back in the afternoon just in time for
the best fishing. Mr.. Barrows has Ast
added a Rangeley to his fleet OF 10
boats FOR the benefit of his visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

Let all who contemplate riding On.
the electrics to Togus, read on the 81
page "Imp0i tant for the public 10 =.
member"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

IMMEDIATELY, SEVERAL EXPERT
brass polIshcrs and buffers. Open shop,
splendid workroom. permanent job. high
est wages National Cash Register Co.
Dayton. Ohio. JuiyiSdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
Local Natter,
1he Jeurnal's TeIephons CaA-.lA.e

F. !. Clark is putting in four power
fans for the Augusta laundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

HOUSE LOT situated in Waterville on
Silver St. next Benz. G. Mitchell place
Large lot extending back to the Messa-
lonskee stream. Terms reasonable. In
quire of a. Il. Head, Gardiner Me.
july1l. dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

MACHINISTS. ERS.
moulders. bolermakers. backsmiths
brass moulders and finishcrs can secure
steady employment at wages % to IS per
cent. higher than paid In the East In the
cities of Seattle. Tacoma. Everett. What
com. Fdirhaven. olympia and Ballard.
state of Washington: delightful climate:
cost OF living no higher than Eastern
cities OF same class Apply to r. W
Mitchell. secretary Pacific Coast Metal
Trades Association, Seattle. Wash.
julylG div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

DINNERS AT HAMMONDS GROW
will be furnished at short notice. AZ
one spare room for dodgers. Mrs >.
FOOTE. 1ylsdss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

IT hid a cumming. itching sore on nv
leg Suffered tortures. Deans Ointment
took away the burning and itching ~
stantAy. and quickly effected permanent
cureJ| C. W. Lenhart. Bowling ODen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

RELIABLE MEN TO SELL. THE
hest line Of New England grown nursery
stock. Liberal terms. Salary commits
Sion. Permanent situation. q. r. Burr 4
90. Hartford. Conn. julylU, eodi2t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

ANIt.D- Ladies' to sell the latest
basque shirt waist and skirt supporter;
no sewing or extra belts. writ. for ter
ritory. sample, 25 cents. Missing Link
Novelty CO., Manchester, y II.
iIlyl5 dIwt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

WOMAN FOR GENERAL HOUSE
work. inree in family. Must be good
cook and neat housekeeper. T.. A. Strout.
} Scott street Augusta. jllyl6. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

A LADY with some knowledge OF mu-
sic can honorably earn s. a day and up
wards. Address Music. Journal Office.
iiliNI ,lgni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

THk ATLANTIC HOUSE, Ocean Point.
Me, will be opened to the public July |,
1901. For particulars address 4: r. iioxie,
PROP june2l. DIR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

MEN to sell nursery st,ch the cUnlnk
season. A complete assortment of fruits
and ornamentals. Liberal terms. Goou
references as to honesty required. Apply
now. A. s. Chadbourne. Haliowell. Me.
mar1S ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

HOUSE LOTS-To settle the estate of
the late James Howard. the few remain
ing house lots on Patterson street will
be sold at a har"ain. @. IL. Patterson. eN-
ecutrix. Brooklyn. N Y. Apply to w. III.
Gannett, agent. Willow street. Augusta.
Me iulySI1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

PIANO. AM oitIANS iUi ient ny the
day. week. month or year. Inquire of {.
s. Downing. 207 Water st. apr'I d'f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

WANTED-i1 clocks To clean at nc.
springs Doc. so razors tn hone. loo.
new handle. Doc. conceived &c, scissors
to sharpen. BE-; secondhand watches
bought and sold. also money loaned on
watches; one fine Elgin watch. Il Jewels,
adjusted. nickel case. for $3.50: jewels.
ST: New York Standard. jewels. S.jh.
ladies' size In j-year filled case. A.5h;
also fun line of spectaclcs. l0k. i0-year
goid-filled. $50: nickel, 7ic.; new lens
furnished for aJc. by L. 5. Lewis. nj DR..
Johnson's ONCE. 23j Water street. Au-
glsta. julyl5. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

NIGER HEAD OPERATORS AND
sole layer at Johnson Bros. Hall, We
juiyIsdiW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

EMlNGTON typewriters Tor sale
Standard machines for rent can nov
furnish machines for rent on short notice
Webster and Paragon ribbons, Websiei
pencil sharpeners. Fred w. Lee, Tel. li-3
i5o Water ST.. 10 Winthrop st.
iupc2S lous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

LOOK AT TIIIS-A nice home for little
money: short distance from Augusta and
IIailowell: ei"ht acres good LAM: new
house. seven rooms stable connecte.
running s"ring water in house and stable.
Make splendid poultry farm. Market at
the door. Actually the best value In the
county. Part cash. balance easy terms
Inquire Of Fred Emery Ecanr. Hallowe,l.
Me. 1unel?,d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOR THE LAFAYETTE BAND FOrR
men to play clarinets. two saNophoneS
and one bassoon: first class Instruments
sold for cash or on the inStalmert plan.
Apply 10 H. l.. Strickland. julyl3,diw
a KITCHEN AND A TABLE Girl. ut
once at city lloIel. Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

The police. the other day, took from
one man an array of bottles that were
sufficient proof that he started in 70
get drunk at least. There were TOUT
in all. distributed about in his pockets
One contained Stone WALL or rum
and cider: the second. whiskey; the
third. rum and the fourth, a mixture
of port wine and whiskey. None OF the
bottles We're full. each evidently having
been sampled. II is needless 10 say
that the man was well intoXlcatea
when taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOR RENT on Squirrel Island on,
large cottage beds. piazza all round.
square chambers: water in ciStern Also
one small co tage. beds No bet err loca-
ton on the Island and both newly paine
ed. II. T.. Smith. No. II East Crescent
St. Augusta. Maine. juneildtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

MRS. CRAM. clairvoyant. can be con-
suited on health and business. pass. pres
NJ. Cases taken by mail No. 3 Capitol
street. business confidential. jlly17dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOR SAI.E-AttraCtive house on Hal
lowell road in Augusta for sale reason
ably and on easy terms to desirable
party. Apply To c. +. King. IS Arsenal
street. Augusta. j ulylS.d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
WANTFI.

\ GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
wirk. Apply at Il Bangor street
julvISdt :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

| DESIRABLE RENT. east side. Inquire
' 50 Sewall street. julN6. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

HOUSE No. Grove st. Also MeOnian
hall. Apply to James W. North. No. a.
Grove St. or Fred w. Ellis. s. Scwall ST
may2S.d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOX THE OLYMPIA BAND. two men
to play Ctarinets. one alto and one cor
net, first-class instrument sold for cash
or on instruments. Apply TO II. l..
Strickland. iulyl3. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

\ FEW MORE PLEASANT ROOMS,
furnished or unfinished with bath room
connected Corner Myrtle and Bangor
streets. James \. Jones' july3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOR SALE-HOrse. s years old; color
rich bay with black name and tail
weight 900 lbs. sound, smooth and per-
fectly kind: disposition. the best: natural
roader from to miles per hour. can
trot fast; perfectly safe for lady to
harness and drive. This is very hand
some mare and is sold for no fault what
ever. For further particulars, address
Lock, Box 155, kent's Hill, Me.
irIy111Sts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
FOR SALE.

ONE PARLOR SET AND THREE
stoves. Apply to l.. Rowe. Arsenal
iulNl9llW'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

CONVENIENT modern house; bath
room: hot and cold water; on East Side.
]. II. Randall. navel DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

BAEROWS COTTAGE-North end
TogL.i lake, cool place to spend TIE DAY
fine fishing. boats to let horses ted,
meals. lodgings. refre shments. camps.
etc: rural delivery: Miler's accomno-
only 1--WE miles east of Pcttingills corner
William +. Barrows Jr. Manager:
iuly2D lJWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

ONE TWO-STnKY uOI'SE. a. "a Oak
s.. Inquire Of Gov Chas. 1ino~ lton. Oak
st. dec1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

NEW COTTAGE of seven rooms, at
Ocean Point. ready before Aug list. new
furnishings; shore location. with broad
ocean vi.w: large fireplace and wide We
randaS; everything necessary to comfort
Apply to f. f. Newbcrt. Ocean FONT Ne
julvl1 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FOR SALE-The residence of the late
Geo. w. Jones on Winter street. consist
ing of house. eli and stable. with quarter
ol an acre of land: buildings in good re
pair: bath and furnace. within four
minutes walk of Water street: will be
sold on favorable terms. Apply at once
to Thomas J. Lynch, Attorney-at-Law.
Augusta, Me. julylS DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19


The whole number of band concerts
to be given at Capitol park is twelve
instead of six as stated in yesterds!
mornings Journal. The Augusta "
Diet band is to give six after which IL
has been arranged that Leader Strich-
land shall give the same NUMBER
These are to be divided between the
two organizations with which Mr.
Strickland is connected The lat"'
part of the series the Olympia Will az
ternate with the Lafayette. For the
present, the concerts will be CIV"
weekly. Later. if cold weather seeius
to be coming on so as to necessitate ~
they will occur twice 4 week.
I'VE haven't sold as much so !"
contains sweet syrups. during f ="
wave. as we have those of more at''
nature, such as lime juice and PM"
phateS.' said a soda man, yeste'
Probably we have sold as much iihie
juice as anything. There has been pua
little call for vanilla and sweet juice
SO popular in cooler weather. Did !oa
know there are soda fountain tlends'
he continued to the reporter. sohN
of the various drinks which coh'a"'
cocoa or nerve tonic have their rogue.
callers. In fact, there are regui.
fiends to these carbonated drinks wh.n
contain. no one but the manufact"..
knows what There are clerks :"
our Water street stores who starr w.
4 soda fountain as soon as they ARM
down street. They seem TO haN'
same thirst for their drink that luz
drunkard has for his cup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

\ WELL. LOCATED HOTEL. AND
livery stable in Augusta. with well estab.
lished and profitable business. For term,
and location apply To Williamson & Bur
'"igh. c0unS. llors at law, 2I2 Water ST
Augusta. julyl9d& WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

Zinc and grinding double the wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

FINE FLOODED ENGLISH POINTER
pups. Sired by the well-known hunter
Snyder. owned by the late Clarence lib
belts Of Augusta: Dam Pink. by Rex. be-
longed to H. Lunt of Faimouth-foresiLe
he by the noted Bang. Pink out of Gypsy
by the best dog owned by the late
Shaw of Readiield. Pointer. own
brother to Pink. owned by w. D. minds
of Portland. had over 100 birds shot over
him last fall. then being less than one
year old. These pups are beauties. and
show high degree of intelligence. For
further information, call on or address,
T. S. Jackson. Winthrop. Ne iulN12. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19

CONVENIENT RENT. well located.
Apply to w. G. Boothby. Kennebec Saw
;ngs Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-19
Burglar and firsprooi Safe Deposit Boxes To L

F. f.. SMITH. Treasurer.
Banking hours. 9 to daily. except Sat
urday. Saturdays. to le.30.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-08
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

George H. Beers of Washington De- pot visited some of his many friends here Thursday last.
 The Catholic church here has been newly painted and looks very nice.
 Mrs Francis Welles is visiting her son, Walter ". Wells, and family, who live near the Goshen line in Cornwall
 Several have sold their tobacco in the south part of Cornwall, to Mir Sterling of New Milford, who is agent tor Sutter Bros, of Chicago, III.
 We are requested to return the thanks of the community to Wilson H Sturges. for his public spirit in moving the church green and street adjoining, which has added greatly to the general appearance of the village.
 Miss Mary Bradstreet. daughter of Dr E. T. Bradstreet, of Meriden, is wis., iting at the residence of Hon Victory O. Beers.
 O. ". Everett is improving his resi- dence with another new walk.
 Russell Bierce has new hotel sign and has as nice kept lawn AS can be found in country town.
 Mrs Mary Stone is visiting Seth H |. Chapman and family in Ellsworth.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-08
SOUTH CANAAN.

The hay crop is an important one in this vicinity and has been the chief top ic of conversation for some time past. Wells Yale expects tc finish on Tuesday or Wednesday. be has secured a large crop, besides selling considerable amount He has filled his own ample barns and rented two others NJ. 0. Dean besides his own farm has cut a large amount of gre3s on shares, has al ready secured an abundant crop and is progressing as favorably as the weather will permit. H. P. Morse unites bar. vesting for others with his own having and we understand has nearly finished.
 Bilberries, blackberries and sweet corn add to the comforts of the table.
 The town voted on Saturday last to repair the road leading north from this church for one mile, making first class "state road" of it. This little town has shown very commendable enterprise re- gardlng good roads.
 The Rev J. Lewis Evans supplied the pulpit on Sunday, preaching from the text "Whereas I was blind now see;"a fine sermon. The two churches, Falls Village and South Canaan united in giving Mir Evans call, which it is understood he accepted and will return to this vicinity about Sept. 1st. He also preached at the Huntsville school house on Sunday evening to a good audience.
 Miss Anna Holcomb of New Jersey, has been visiting the past week at hel uncle's, Cullen Holcomb' s, of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-08
LA "A R WILLIE

A. Azhderian, native of Armenia, gave very interesting, patriotic and graphic address at union meeting at the NJ. E. church last Sunday evening The pastor, Rev 0. H. Grubb, intro duced the speaker. Mir Azhderian, as the best native representative of that far off tyranically governed people by the Turkish government that ever visit ed this country, the gentleman being also an author of several books which portray the unhappy condition of his country. A large congregation listened with wrapt attention to the eloquent speaker.
 Posters are up announcing the annual ball of the Forresters at the Roberts Opera House, Aug. 15. also posters are up announcing an excursion by the NJ. B. Church Sunday school to Highland lake, near Winsted.
 Mrs M. H. Silvernale and her three year-old daughter Bessie, accompanied by her mother, Mrs J. M. Miller, went to New York city last Saturday to visit relatives. On Tuesday Mrs Siivernale started for Clean, N. Y. to visit her sister. Mrs Nellie Thrall, who is spend ing her vacation there with her family with her sister in-law, Mrs Linderman.
 Last Friday Thomas Chambers cele. brated his S1st birthday anniversary. His many relatives and friends called on him and congratulated him, wishing him many more such happy re turns of the day, and equally as good health. They presented him with some elegant, useful presents. Mir Chambers is assisting J. M. Miller. our harness maker, and being an excellent mechanic is great help to him. Mir Chambers has lived in Lakeville 46 years and has been in the employ of the Holley Mfg Go. 35 years. ..
 Mir and Mrs John Burrall of Water bury were here last week visiting Mir and Mrs George Burrall ard other rela- tives. Mir and Mrs Burrall were pres ent at the dinner given in honor of Mir George Burral's 75th birthday anniver. sary at the home of Mir and Mrs T. l.. Norton on Bostwick Hill.
 J. M. Miller has just received fine assortment of harness from $9 to S25 8 set.