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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

alive to the building of tho tou.n ,,ao+
ing house, and also for the s,,n-,,,, A.
preaching in the town. From if ~
gather that TIE various Tninistore ,.,,
worked here We're paid at the rata az
S4.ao 1or each Sabbath. The town also
PAID as Is SHOWN by therwarrants. for
thcir BOARD and even for tho plstur;or
OF their horses while they soiourred
IN TINS settlement; and the crrious
custom IS also shown Of PAVING for
tnelr travelling expenses to ana from
the point of settlement. On Oct 70
1871, Jonathan Davenport received >
warrant for the use Of q horse 10 "a
after n minister in the previous meath
OF July e., shillings: and at the
same tune II. Sewall was paid for per
s6nal expenses on the same CT IL
shiillnSs, and board for Mr. Judson for
SIX weeks, and pasturing his horse. c3
IS shllings.
IN March, 1881, Isaac Clark received
warrant for lodging and furnishing
hecessar-es to dress Joseph Carriers
frozen feet, shilings: ana the itn.ns
afterwards indicate that DR.. conv ~
tended him for some six or eight
weeks.
One interesting item is dated March
T. l'o2, when Amos Pollard, the tavern
Keeper. received an order for service,
as sexton. from March 1.s1 to March
1893, at six shillnGs, making total cf
~ snlllinGs. Under date Of March
10Th, ll92 is the following: Gave our
consent that the treasurer should re-
new note from the Town to the fs-
tate OF j. Howard, Esq. Deceased
originally given for te1S-17-1, the m
terest of II years and mos. to this
time being involved incTea sed the sum
TO 3l-9-ll for which a new note is
given
Mr.. Howard, it will be Remembered
vas the ancestor Of Mr.. w. II. Gan
nett. one Of our most successful pub
fishers.
lhere are numerous other items If
equal or greater merit. ana which
would prove of great interest to the
desc cndants Of these early settlers. 1t
is piece Of the greatest good fortune
that the books should have been recos-
nized as Of some value ana carried u
a person competent to judge. as many
people would have. from their appear
ancc, thrown them into the fire with
out examination. There are doubtless
many valuable records and papers III
private hands in Augusta and vicinity
which should be deposited with the
Historical Society, ana often such
books remain in the possession Of fam
HES for years. looked on aS rubbish
which are finally destroyed. Whilr they
NAV seem Of little value to the irumr1i-
ate possesscr. they would serve to form
links Of the greatest historical vau
to the antiquarian ana historian if de-
posted in the proper place for the
keeping Of such records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
Barrett Edwards Potter.

Mr. Barrett Edwards Potter died at
the family residence on State street, at
) o'clock yesterday afternoon. lie was
the son of Hon. John and Caroline Fox
Potter and was a native and life long
resident of the city. Mr.. Potter was
for a long time associated with his
brother. George f. Potter III the bank
ing business, retiring several years ago
He was prominent member ana q
constant attendant Of the Congrega-
tionalist church.
Mr.. Potter's death resulted from 2
stroke Of paralysis which occurred
early last Friday evening, and fror1
which he never rallied. He was >
wears Of age. Two sisters survive him;
Mrs. Sarah +. Ladd and Miss Anna y
Potter.
Notice Of the funeral will be later
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

Mr.. Pedder janitor at the post office
building. runs a weather bureau that is
al his own. ana while he makes no
daily forecasts unless requested. he can
tell one whether the weather has been
fair or foul. hot or cold. for any day Of
the year. This he is enabled to do by
keeping q record Of the atmospheric
conditions Of each day, on calendar.
The Journal was shown the January
sheet one day last week, and made M
thcrefrom the following total Of the
weather for the month: There We're -
fair days, II days on which snow f"ll.
one on which snow and rain fell and
one on which rain fell; one day was
cloudy. but there was no precipitationS.
Three days We're recorded as warm.
and four as cold" the latter meaning
days when the mercury stood at or be
low zero. The first six days Of the
month were fair and the Sundays We're
evenly divided. two being fair, and TWO
stormy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
Talk
1t

That's always the wav with
our Hair Vigor. When per-,
sons use it they are always SO
highly pleased with it that they
tell their friends about it.
If your hair is short, too
thin, splits at the ends, il
rough, or is falling out, our
Hair Vigor will perfectly satisfy
you.
If your hair is Just a little
gray, or perfectly white, Ayers
Hair Vigor will bring back to
it all the dark, rich color it had
years and years ago.
One dollar bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
Levant Waidron.

After two years of suffering with
heart trouble. Levant Waldron OF TINS
city, passed away Saturday forenoon
aged IS years Mr.. Waldron had been
a resident of Augusta for 50 years ana
had always been most favorably known
by a large circle of friends and &C
uuaintances to whom the news OF MS
death will bring sadness. The deceased
was superintendent of the City farm
for a number of years in which capa-
city he gave complete satisfaction.
A widow and two sons, w. II. Wal
dron of Litchfield. and a. r. Waldron
of Portland. survive him. Funeral ser
vices will be held, at 2 p. Nj. Monday
at the late residence. No. q North
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
Candlemas Says More Winter.

Saturday was Candlemas day ana ac-
cordins 10 old tradition we have SCI
we're winter yet to some. for il was
formerly a saying that if the day ~
bright and fair much wintry weather
may be looked for. 1t used To be gem
orally understood also that the bears
always came out on Candlemas day
and if they found that a shadow was
cast by their bodies they always rc-
treated to their winter lairs and snug
Gled down for another long sleep. 1t is
not known that there are any bears
about Augusta, but if percharcc, one
ventured forth in the Sand Hill hunt
ing ground, Saturday. he Immediately
went back for longer snOozc. But
we have weather bureaus now to take
charge Of the weather and perhaps the
bears will find themselves deceived in
this instance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

way. The incident occurred in one of
tnc small eastern towns Of our State
whose people combine little farm
ing with the pursuits of the sea.
FOR some reason they did not feel
rauch pride in their horse flesh and as
. result could probably show as choice
collection of equines of the boneyard
variety IS could be found in the State
IL was even said that some of them had
TO be propped up at night Two anci-
cnt naGs of this variety We're owned
by men whose farms lay upon opposite
sldes of the road Each of them also
mad boy in his teens. a case in court
having summoned these men to the
county seat each left his son with in
StrrctionS to harrow 4 piece of ground
he had plouShed the day before This
was rather a lonesome outlook for the
hoFS. and they undertook to improve
Upon it by combining their horses IN a
span and changing work They spent
tee freater part Of 4 forenoon in bring
ing this about and h!tching their team
I" a spiked toothed harrow. started in
10 pulVerlze the soil on a side hill.
All went well for a while, and they
Wtr just beginning to congratulate
themselves upon the success of their
plan. whom one OF the horses lost his
1Coting and fell down pulling his mate
after him. In moment horses and
narrow were rolling over and over
down the hill in mad mX-up. 1t
took the boys some time to untanCle
the debris. and liberate their sorry
looking nags Both were considerab ly
the worse for their contact with the
harrow teeth. One of them especially
seemed to have come in for a lions
share Of the damage and was in a
s.eVe-likc condition. The boy in charge
OF nm afterwards declared that he
didn't bleed much but the meadow hay
could be distinctly seen through the
holeS in his side. He was patched m
ana turned out to pasture. but the
cruelty To animals people soon notified
his owner that he must be kille,, or
Trey would take a hand in the matter
The old gentleman accepted the in
eVltable and taking an ancient gun
from the house where it had been
loaded for some time. went out in the
pasture to shoot the horse. The charge
however. failed to do its work A slight
ound on the side of the neck brought
a little blood and sent the old nag
caVortnE about the pasture with the
freshness Of a colt The boy was sent
To the house for more ammunition. but
soon returned with TIE report that
there was none there. He was immeli-
ately dispatched in search Of il to the
only store in town. about half a mile
distant. but here again his quest was
frultleSS. The case was Imperative
and 50 the old horse was caught ana
harnessed into the wagon and driven
into a ncighhorinG town some seven
or eight miles distant where a sup
ply of powder and shot was obtained
with which on his return lie was
promptly put ont of existence
Tie ends of humanity We're thus
complied with; hut this particular
horse probably enjoys the distinction OF
being the only one in the history of
the State to take prominent and
necessary part in his own funeral pro
cession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
A CARD.

We the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle Of
,;reene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
',.,rantae a 25-cent bottle to prove sat
;sfactory or money refunded.
pnWd;tTh (. Webster. Kinsman Pharmacy
w Courtemanchc c. X. Partridge.
arthnr Tetrault. Temple Pharmacy.
1nhn Coughlin, Augusta
A, B. Hutchinson. halloween
pohinson &. CO. Chas. Ward & Co.
C. II. Beane,. 0AFoihet
nov10 de- wkySmOs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

If your druggist cannot supply YOU send
us Si.oo and we will express a bottle TO YOU,
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give us
your nearest express Office.
J. c. AVER Co, Lowell, Mass.
Send for our handsome book on The Hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

The grip has got after the post Office
employees. and at present five Of the
force in the newspaper department are
confined to their homes by it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

Halt the ills that man is heir to come
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones tha stomach.
makes Indigestion impossible
:, ~ f9wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04
DIED..
I<ENNEBEC.

Augusta-Feb >. Parrc;t Edwards POI
ter. aged 50 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

Few lawmakers were present IA
dav morning. except those VINO ~
MANNED to remain over Suiiu1 40
there were about as many arouii-
Canitol in the afternoon. lhe'e IN,
nothing on the program
governor Hill returned from ~
and was at his office in the ai'e'''o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

com, reference to the Society 1oi ~
,,ravan,ion of cruelty 70 Animals re-
Gently brought a good story aenort
resentative Hinckley of Jonespo' :.
which he told in his GSua'''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-04

|OuR custom each
~ year has been to
have a special sale of
short lengths, broken
lots, and left overs
from the fall business
previous to stock TAX
ing.
| This is an opportu-
nifty that many have
been waiting for, and
it might be called the
j event of the season
for shrewd shoppers
when $l.0O will buy
in many instances
nearly double its
value.
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
Members of the Committee Wax
 Wrath Over Result
ISSUE A LONG MANIFESTO
Say They Have Been Wrongly Treated and Will Hold a Big Reunion Not. withstandng the Selection
 of Cleveland.

St. Louis Mo- January 2l.-Cleveland was today selected by the council of ad- ministration of the Grand Army of the Republic for the next annual encampment to be held the week of September g, 1901. As result of this action representatives of Denver Col, formerly selected an- nounced that they intended to take up the matter with the various State departments and would also hold an encampment the second week of September. The meeting of the council held today was the result or the failure of Denver to satisfy the council as to it's December meeting of the citys ability to meet the requirements of a one-cent per mile railroad rate. Cleve- land Pittsburg and Denver sent delega- tions to today's meeting to plead for the sending of the encampment to those cities The Cleveland delegation offered the writ ten pledge of the chairman of the Central Passenger Association of one cent per mile to the encampment, promised to raise the necessary money to meet the expenses of the encampment offered free quarters in one hundrd school houses for the soldiers to arrange the line of march to suit and produced written pledges.
 The delegation representing Pittsburg, too, pledged one cent rate hotel accom- modations, subscriptions and the other re- qulrements of the encampment. DenverS applicants for encampment honors pro- duced letters from Chairman Mcleod of the Western Passenger Associatinn prom isnng the one cent rate on six railroads. In addition they made the necessary prom iseS as to accommodations and entertain ment The written plege of Chairman Me- LeodLeod, they claimed, met all the re- quirements of the resolutions regarding rates adopted in Chicago at the 34th an nual encampment. Half a hours discus sion resulted in the selection of Cleveland, the vote being five for Cleveland, two for Cleveland, two for Denver and one for Pittsburg
 The Denver committee at once held a se- cret meeting. That they were disappointed and angry over the outcome of their eff forts to keep the encampment for Denver was plainly expressed. .ef
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

"The Telephone Girl' rang up the curtain at the Jefferson Theatre last night and for two hours and half held communication with the audience over the imaginary wires that were kept hot with the topics of the play told in song and story, with lots of humor and horse play thrown in free gratis.
 The musical farce which is in two acts iS one of the brightest that has been written and MT. Lederer's company, which gave the presentation, did it in a manner entirely satisfactory.
 MT. Hermsen as Hans Nix, the inspector of telephones was excellent and kept the audience in roar throughout the perform- ance. Mabe Rite as Estele Coocee took the house by storm and played her part 10 per- lection. Winfield Douglass, Snuffies the errand boy and Margie Ford as a telephone girl were exceedingly clever in their parts especially in their double turn. The other members of the company were good and as a whole the performance was highly enJoy- able
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
Sousa.

The country has always an eager eye for the announcement of Sousa concert, and never fails to respond with ready purses With the present announcement that Sousa and his band are coming this afternoon and toni-ht for two concerts at the Jefferson Theatre goes the assurance that the public will be out in full force and make the most Of the opportunity to enjoy whatever nov cities the March King may put before them. Sousa's band must be in the very pink of condition when foreign paper, the Schwaebischer Herkur, Stuttgart, Germany, feels called upon say
 "The performances of the Sousa band are distinguished by extraordinary technique, supurb precision and unions. Some of the tone effects possess indescrbable charm. All the performances show dynamic vivacity, rhythmical precision, and a model accuracy of attack and a satisfying smoothness in the full range from the finest pianissimo to the most majestic forte, such as only d band of this size, with the extreme quality of it's forces is in a position to develop. op.'-(Schwae- bischer Merkur, Stuttgart, Germany)
The age-herald., 1901-01-22

posters. Now. Tor the information or tn. above experts I will state so they wiii sno" w wilfully and naliciously, that untii | c9 S,a menced to exclusively treat priVa'e 4ho eases as speciality 1 was mempe' .n,1 oi s.. State Medical Association; also secreta.s .y of the Cullman County Medical Society anu one of its board of censors. or medlcai aniners. (See Transactions Of Medic"I .,,i,, still give special attention to private tlou bles, and also treat at my office pa.'enc .,'1, with any disease they may trust 'o my care.
 refer you with permission to t1rs' rs Tne tional Bank, Alabama National Bank, 1e. ferson County Savings Bank and s 9.eii.e, for Bros, Bankers. as to my responsibility l1, r my contracts. I cure many patients oy i.'t' , treatment. Write for prices and terms " dress Dr. E. Holloway. 1sMS seeonu avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth opposite postoffce.
 Office hours, G:30 a. m. to 5:3o D. m SUIT 0ays. 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
Cotton Letter.

Britton & Co.'S Cotton Letter to H. D.
 Cothram & Co.,: Fl
 New Orleans, January 2.-The traditional fear incident to change of Rulers in great nations is not without effect with the i'm, pending death of England's illustrious soy ereign, which is momentarily expected. e1
 In view of this fact speculation Is re- tricted and dull markets the rule and so are likely to continue at least for the cur rent week. 5i-
 We do not, however, apprehend any vio- lent shock with the passing crown as of old.
 Liverpool opened with but slight changes from Saturdays closing and wound up with a loss only 1-64d fo rthe day. Contracts in this market opened at a decline of some six points and closed with net loss of to s for the day. Spots are unchanged and quiet in tone with restricted sales and like conditions characterized the port markets generally.
 Crop movement continues fairly free; port receipts fo rthe two days AS ,912 against fl, 2 430 last week and 57, ,36O last year and 51 ,63B previous year for corresponding days Amount brought into sight for the week is expected to vary but little from last year when, with relation to the crop, 1t was very full, say 212,o0O bales.
 In regard to amount remaining in the s-- terior, reports az 1sus at this season of
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
STOCK MARKET
 HAS RECOVERED A Remarkable Exhibition 0f Re- cooperative Force Displayed PRICES ON A HIGHER LEVEL Early Weakness a Logical Sequence of the Course of the Market Last Week and Feeling That Further he-
 action Was Inevitable.
PRICES ON A HIGHER LEVEL

New York aJnuary 21.-The complete re- covery of the stock market from the rather alarming weakness shown during the early hours of the trading this morning was an astounding demonstration of recuperative force. The speculative liquidation at the opening was so important as to give appear ance of semi-demoralization in the market and the selling was evidently forced by the wiping out of margins and the uncovering of stop-loss orders. Yet before the day closed the general level of prices had risen above Saturday and the last hour showed an urgent and confident buying movement on the floor. The early weakness was the logical sequence of the course of the mar ket last week and the general apprehension that further reaction was inevitable.
 This purely technical influence in the mar ket was reinforced this morning by the feel ing of depression common to all the security markets of the world over the approaching death of Queen Victoria.
 The death of the Queen is not likely to have a direct influence on values of securi- ties either here or abroad, but capital ,al- ways apprehensive over a change in the or der of things "expressed' itself by the sell ing of securities. In the opening break in prices such declines were witnessed as 35-S
 
 ern Pacific, 3% in Amalgamated copper from 1 to points in the steel stocks and l to 3 points in the principal active stocks all through the list. The first element in the rally was the unwieldly short interest which stood eager waiting to take profits by buying stocks at the decline
 The character of the buying in other parts or the list give the leaders ground for the supposition that d renewed absorption Of stocks was going on by the powerful bank ing and financial interests which were buy CTS of important stocks before the many recent rumors of vast consolidation gained currency. This caused a fright anfong the shorts and in attempting to get back stocks sold earlier they caused prices to advance very generally above Saturdays level.
 Railroad bonds were easier until the large demand developed for Warbash deebentures. when they became irregular. Total sals, par value, $5, ,405, 10000. United States refund- ing 2s advanced Is per cent on the last call. steady at 2Q2h per cent; prime mercantile firm, with actual business in bankers bills at $4.S7as for demand and at A. S3laQ4. .S37s for sixty days. Posted rates A A.84@4. .S41z and $4.SS. Commercial bills $4S2% CA. S3A.
 Silver certificates 641a@651ac; bar silver 631sc; Mexican dollars 49c.
 Government bonds firmer; railroad bonds irregular; state bonds steady.
 New York Stock Market.
 (By Private Wire to Murphy & Col
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

,, Sealed bids will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12:Oe m., February 25 19O1 for the erection of the new city hall building. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the architect. Each bidder will be required to deposit a duly certified check for Twenty-Five Dollars, to be held by the architect as guarantee that the plans and specifications will be promptly returned within six days after same have been obtained and that the bd- der will submit his bid on or before the day mentioned.
 All bids must be worded according to the form prescribed in the specifications.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. ID. A. HELMlCH Architect. Birmingham, Ala, January 10, 1901.
 1-1O-3Ot
The age-herald., 1901-01-22
Birmingham City Bonds.

Fruit and Produce. Butter-whte clover. pound prints, Nc; EIein (standard) 23c; best creamery, 25c: Mississippi best grade, 23c; good country. zoe; mixed country, 10913c.
 Irish potatoes. FOG per Dushel. Sweet potatoes, white, s1. 75; yellow yams s25O.
 Bananas-Culls, SocQs1; stra1ghts $.75@2 Lemons, s2 .2593.
 oranges, $275
 pouItrv best friers, ,15G20c; medium 1sc. hens 25asoc; ducks, Pekin. ao@35c; puddle. i509oc: turkeys on foot, S99c; drawn, head and feet off. 12c Eggs-Cold storage, 17c; fresh. 1sc. Onions, 2A@21ac per pound. Cabba ge, 11ac per pound. Rutabas, ,1Q1Ac per pound Iima beans, 7116psc per pound. White peas, $2. .2b per Dushel
 Dried apples s1zq5c per pound.
 Local Staple Groceries. Flour, best patent, $4.75; Tennessee pat- ent. $4 .351s half patent, $3S.
 sugar-Granulated, 5%c; Y. O., Be- Coffee-Green, 12w1s1hc, Arbuckle's pack ages. s123O; Lion packages, s11 .30 Cheese-New York full cream, 13kc Lard Sc basis
 Meats-Clear rib sides, 7%c; bacon bellies ac- dry salted bellies, Sc; best hams 11%c; four x hams. 101kc; California hams. Sc: breakfast bacon, 12c.
 MoIasses-CentrifugaL 1b635c; sugar house, 2o@35c; Georgia cane. 3Thc Rice-41kc; fancy. 7c.
 Corn, mixed, 54c; white, 57c
 Meal-Jim Dandy, 90ci Joe Darter, S6c. Hay-Choice timothy. s1s.5O; No. 1. $1L5O; clover mixed. s1650; prairie, $11.5o Oats-Mixed, 34c; white, 36c
 Bran-Mixed, 317.o0; pure wheat, $1S.60 Cotton seed meal. s23.00