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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
since. in one day she gave out II coats
ia needy women and children


If auy have ever predicted 4 1cca-
dencc IN Old Orchard growth, the de-
yeIopmcnt Of the past season would
seem to give IL al emphatic negative.
Various new buildings have been erect =
cd and numerous additions and inn
movements made. and the sound OF
tho saw axe and hammer arc hea ri
even in Tie zero temperature of Jan
uary the winter population contains
rnanv people OF ambition and culture.
While nothing has recently been
heard of the Frcepo:t extension for
which the Lewiston. Brunswick &.
Bath Electric Road fought 50 cnergcti
caIlv last year. it is understood that
the road will ask the present Legislat
urc for charter covering the desired
territory. This move was forecastcd
shortly after the read WAS baked in
ifs efforts to secure the location of
route from the Freeport se!ectmen. In
connection with the j.. u. & BIS ey-
tension comes the consideration Of the
probable connection of the road with
the Portland Railroad COS. system
The latter company has acquired con
troll Of the Portland x Yarmouth line
which had planned to extend It's sys-
TEN to the FrecpoIt town line. connect
ing with the L. Il. & H. projected ex-
tension If il should consummat. the
former deal and the chartered line be
tween Lewiston and Augusta is con
structed this year. continuous line
from Augusta TO South Portland would
be established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
AGRICULTURE.

The Committee on Agriculture will give
4 public hearing in its room at the State
House in Augusta:
TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. Il, 1901 at
80 clock. for the purpose of IA hearing,
on An act to establish a Dairy Bureau
OF the Board Of Agriculture.
HENRY ID. HAMMOND, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The Chicago Times-Herald declares
that the motive behind the Burleigh
apportionment bill was pork" 1t is
evident that the Times Herald is ac-
language they can understand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The man in New Jersey who spanked
n woman with Il frying pan is about to
receive sentence. 1t would seem that
the frying pan is open to other Objec-
tons than that of conducting to dys-
pepSia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The New York City tax commission
e:s have placed a valuation upon per-
lion dollars. Last year they assessed
less than half a billion. There's many
a kick between valuation and assess
mont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

General De Wet didn't succeed in
getting to Cape Town by the time
'Bobs' got to London but several resi-
dents of the former town evidently
feared it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries and
Game. will meet at , i. NJ every Thurs
day. ut the room of the Inland Fish and
Game Commission.
y. q. VICKERY. Chairman.
n. NJ JONES, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The regular meetings of the committee
ON ednc3tion will be held at the office OF
the superintendent of common schools,
at two o'clock r. NJ. on Tuesday OF each
week until further notice.
A. f. GILMORE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
STATE OF MAINE.
IN HOUSE OF
DEDD ECL. MI NrINrE>,

ton of petitions and bills for private and
special legislation he limited to Thursday
Jan 81. 1871. and that all petitions and
bills presented after that date, be re
ferred to the next Legislature, and thai
the clerk of The House of Representative.
cause this order to be publ shed in all the
daily and weekly papers printed in thf
State.
Read and passed. sent NJ for concurrence
w. S. COTTON, Clerk.
In Senate. Jan. Q, 1911, Read and passed
in concurrence.
KENDALL II. DUNBAR. Secretary.
Attest:HW. s. COTTON, Clerk.
jan10dtilljan21
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
New York Cotton Market.

New York, JIannn,nsrf.
9.76: February. e.s3; March: 94S; 8: a.
9.l4: May. 94l: jane. 9.42: J nly,, Or
gust. a09: September, $50: ociSSling up
Cotton spot closed dull; ,n,l sales,
lands. los: middling Gulf, p7s'
bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

Senator Pettigrew's days in the Unit
ed States Senate are nearly ended: but
he is, apparently. determined to keep
up his self-imposed role to the end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
TOWNS.

The regular meetings of the committee
on towns will be held in the office of the
fish and game commissioner at four
o'clock p NJ. on Wednesday of each
week until further notice.
FRANK H. HASKELL. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

The committee on public DnldinEs met
Thursday afternoon and organized by the
election of Phoenix of Afford, as secre-
tary. and adjourned TO the call of the
chairman.
G. NJ. PHOENIX, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
JUDICIARY.

The regular meetings Of The committee
on judiciary will be on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of each week until fur-
Their notice.
H. T. POWERS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

Poor Prof. Charles Eliot Norton. with
his melancholy doctrine Of the demini-
ton bow-wows, is about the saddest
S ght that now Icons up on the horizon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The grip appears to have captured
Chicago and Washington. Let us hope
that IL may not come East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
still a Giant.


Names Congressional delegation Is be
ing much appiaudcd for its victory in the
matter of reapportionment. For Il little
State Maine is still giant in national
politics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
TAXATION.

THURSDAY, JAN. II, at 7. Mon
matters relating to the taxation of steam
| ,tI,.,A,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

No notice Whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cnNnOt lie held rcspOn-
sIble for the reservation or return OF
rejected communi ca tons.
Address all com ma n fcatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
Has Not Lost Her Grip"


The old Pine Tree State has nor lost
her grip on national aaffirs not BY long
shot. Witness the reapportionment vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

on the Produce Exchange;eo,
BCTTER-Dull; diaries. l-d-V'
CHEESE-Dull. l0i4m1lA.
EGGS-Dull; fresh, 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

y stage driver down at fremont con-
templates putting an automobile on his
route, next summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The session Of the 10Th Legislature is
one-sixth over, more or less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The Presidential electors VIII meet.
today. to talk over the matter of whom
to vote for, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The work of police matron is Of
many varieties. Within a year Mrs
Mitchell. the Lewiston matron, has
furnished wedding trousseau for two
Lewiston brides and in both instances
the clothing fitted perfectly. She has
also recently provided a dress for n
woman TO wear at a wedding. Not long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

1t is recalled that Comedian Walter
f. Perkins who established himself
SOlidly in the favor of Maine theatre
goers by his excellent work in The
Man from Mexico" this week, made
his first appearance on the stage when
a member of the dramatic club of the
Biddeford Universalist church during
the years when he was climbing schol-
astic heights with the class Of 80, Bid
deford High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

Talk Of New England weather, The
correspondent picked blooming panses
in the open garden. Jan. 4. They We're
somewhat the worse for the heavy frost
of the day before, but the colors were
bright and the blossoms fairly fresh
while the leaves We're as green as in
the summer Down at Bartletts is
land another of its correspondents has
picked pansies recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The people of Ogunquit have finally
decided that they will make no attempt
at present to ask for a division of the
town or seek a village charter. 1t is
too late at all events for this session
of the Legislature, so they will con-
tinue to stick it out for another two
years. One of the things the people of
that resort are valiantly hoping for is
to obtain a water supply before another
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

East Eddington has an octogenarian
MIR. Fifield-who is enjoying pickerol
fishing through the ice this winter.
That's the way to carry ones years,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

w. +. Goodwin of West Sullivan. re-
Gently dressed a duck that had con-
siderable brass" Part of watch
chain. large brass tack, hooks and
eyes and a shingle nail, We're found in
her crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

The initiation goat at Colby has been
maligned by the sensational reporter.
1t is now officially proclaimed that he
doesn't hit hard. at all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

Capt. Frank Lamson Of Jonesport.
must have been born under a lucky
star for during the % years he has
passed at sen this commander has
never lost n vessel or met with mis-
hap of any kind that would cause any
expense To owners. Most of his sea
service has been in foreign waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

Ellsworth American: Say. Let's not
only one mule in Hancock county. Last
week East Sullivan claimed the only
mule; this week West Franklin puts
in a bid for the honor; and up at the
head of Branch pond there's another
If this cort of thing keeps on the rest
of the State will begin to think Han
cock county is full of mules. Let's not
try to find that solitary jackass. either.
lest our ears be dulled by the din of
brayinS from all parts of the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12

There is a warm welcome for the
Jonesport Enterprise in the Maine
newspaper field. May it live long and
prosper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-12
New York Stock Market.

New York, Jan.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Nesterdayss Town Meeting.

North Canaan held another special town meeting yesterday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by Town Clerk Collin. and George $. Fuller was chosen chairman. The meeting was held ito see what action the town will take to rescind or amend the vote taken or adopted at s special town meeting held in said town on August 9th. 1901. approprissing seooo to be expended on the highways of said town pursuant to the provisions of the highway laws of the state of Connecticut"
 There was quite sn extended and in- struetive discussion of the subject of state roads, the speakers being c. H Johnson, J. H. Rorahaek, Abel q. Stevens, E. $ Roberts. $, A, Eddy, Judge Rorshack and l.. F. Bronson. After about an hours session s motion to adjourn without action was carried by vote of l04 to 95.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Swan-M unSon.

The home of Mir and Mrs George Munson at Ashley Falls, Mass, was the scene of pretty morning wedding on the S,h inst, when their daughter Mabel was united in marriage to Mir Frederick Wilson Swan of Boston, now principal of the Ames School in Dedham.
 The house decoration and bridal arch were of maiden hair ferns, elena tis and golden rod. The yellow was the choice of tke bride in loving re- membranee of her grandmother, the late Mrs John Munson of yanDeusen- vile. this color being her fsvorite one. The bride WAS gowned in pearl white silk, wore white roses in her dark hair and carried a bouquet of the same. Rev Mir Bohlman of Sheffield perform. ed the ceremony, double ring service, in his genial, impressive manner. The flower girls were Eleanor Goggins of Pittsield. and little Olive, the young sister of the bride. The father of the groom presided at the piano. playing before and after the ceremony, and in suhdued tones during its continuance. The marriage certificate presented by Rev Mir Bohlman, was eoEtained in a beautiful book iu which all of the guests inscribed their names. After congratulations, bountiful refreshments were served informally. a substantial basis for the accompanying soeisbility. Tre guests felt that they had assisted at an ideal home wedding. where the cen tral figures were surrounded by sincere affection and regard. and nothing bet ter desired for them than that the new home should be like the old. iu its truth. devotion and harmony.
 Besides the grandfather. NIT John Munson. the out of town guests were from Boston, New Haven. Pittsield and vsnDeusenville, The gifts were mostly of valuable silver. linen and cut glass, and fine large rug, The younger guests had prepared some lively ex, pressions of delight at the railroad sta, ton. whence, they confidently expected Mir and Mrs Swan wers to take theii departure. But, as the young couple entered their carriage and were driver rapidly in the opposite direction to- ward Canaan. their friends could sim ply storm them with the rice of theil vexed disappointment
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Cigarette Boys,

Dr David Starr Jordon gives "grim argument for the use of cigarettes, !" what John Bunysn would cell a short by-way to destruction.
 "As college teacher. my experience with boys who have formed the ciga, rette habit is somewhat limited. It however confirms me in my opinion that such boys are like wormy apples, they fall long before the harvest time Very few of them ever advance far enough to enter college. Very few of those who enter last beyond the nrst year They rarely mske failures in after life because they do not have any after life. The boy who begins ciga. rette smoking before he is f. teen never enters the life of the world. When other boys are taking hold of the world s work he Is concerned with the sexton and the undertaken.
 "There is one grim argument to be made for the use of cigarettes by boys it helps on the survival of the Attest The manly boy does not take to such things. ."-EIchsnge.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

You'll have to ''act quick" if you want one of the Bargains" offered in Beniamin's adv.
 Farners desiring to sell calves in Ca- naan on Tuesdays will find it to their advantage to be here by Sam.
 H. B. STEVENS. Just think of it, 800 buys a pneumat- ic, that tracks, with all the improve ments, and Diamond best grade tires, at Benjamin's up-to-date repository at Winsted, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
POINTERS.

Don't fail to read F. H. Smith k Co.'S new advertisement.
 Bargains at the special sales in several departments of E. F Hunt < Co.'S store See adv.
 The Belle Curtis place, near Ashley Falls, will be sold at auction, Aug. 24 See adv.
 Benjamin of Winsted has sn adv this week that ought to catch the bargain hunters. as he takes this way to clean out his stock each season. Act quick if you want your moneys worth and moro.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
WHAT A TALE IT TELLS

If that mirror of yours shows . wretehed, sallow complexion, jaun- diced look, moth patches and blotches on the skin. it's liver trouble; but Dr. Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver. purify the blood, give clear skin. rosy cheeks. rich complexion. Only 25c at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug store. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
LOST.
AUCTION!
FOR SALE.

\ desirable plaee for a country gentleman's 5 residence. l offer for sale my farm known as Benton place in Southern Berkshire, Mass Has been in the family over 100 years. Con- tains over 100 acres in high state of eultiva- ton. Buildings thereon; house 44xS4, two and one-hah story with wing; horse barn and shop SSxls feet: hog and corn house AXIS feet; ice and milk house Axls feet 1; tobacco barn S0x24 feet; cattle barn 4AxS4 feet with basement, For further particulars call on or address
 A. E. BENTON. P. 0. Clayton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Just So.

Little Elmer (who has sn inquiring mind) Papa, what is frmness?
 Professor Broadhead-The exercise of will-power. my son.
 Little Elmer.-Well, sir, and what is obstinscy?
 Professor Brosdhead-The exercise of won't power. my son.-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
THURSDAY. AUGUST Is. 1901.
Local News.
TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.

TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
 Almost before one realizes it new year has come and gone, In this way it happens that people get in arrears with their newspapers. TIE NEWS seeks to obviate the unnotieea slipping away of time by printing with the subscrib- CTS name the date showing expiration of subscription. Look at 1t now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
FALLS NILLAts E.

Miss Cora Brown of Winsted is spending the week with friends here.
 Stella Lord is in Waterbury for two weeks stay.
 Edw. Kilmer of New Haven spent Sunday at his fathers.
 Mrs Miles Hanchett and niece from Orange, N. l., are coming Saturday for a short stay at Frank Hanchett's.
 Mrs Harry Benjamin is critically ill at the House of Mercy in Pitts6eld, Mass.
 Frank Reed and family drove to Tor rington Friday, spending the day with relatives there
 E. H. Wilcox went to New Ycrk Tuesday to meet his daughter Jennie who has been spending couple of weeks with her sister. Mrs Abbe.
 Mrs Henry Yale and daughter. Mrs Lucas of Goshen, visited friends in town the first of the week.
 Attorney Jas Butterly and wife of New York were in town Friday and Sat urdsy, guests of Sheriff Reed.
 Marvin Dean and family of Chicag '. are visiting at his brothers D E Deans
 Walter Lamb is staying at Fred Willey's for few days -
 About l5 of the older ones went for a strawride and picnic to Cornwall Pond Tuesday.
 Mrs Lydia Sherman is very much im- proved in health. She came down to the village Tuesday for the first time in six months.
 GOLDEN ROD PARTY.
 Notwithstanding the morning rain and frequsnt showers in the afternoo the Loyal Temperance Legion and band of Mercy's midsummer gathering and Golden Rod party last week Wednesday was . grand success, Much credit is due the young ladies who had it in charge.
 Mrs Lee F. Dean, press superin- tendent of Bridgeport Union, was a guest; also Mrs Tully and Mrs NJ. A. Coons were delegates from the West Cornwall Uuion Two of the ladies be- ing press superinteodsnts the press de. partment was illustrated at the guest table. h the center was a large loaf of cake. black and white and read all over The refreshments consisted of pressed chicken, pressed boiled eggs. pressed cucumbers and pressed lemons. Miss Kathryn Belden waited upon the guest table, She wore unique paper cos tune elsborately trimmed with the headings of leading temperance papers. Whichever way she turned you could read White Ribbon Banner, Union Sig nal, Youths Temperance Banner, l.. T. l. pledges, etc.
 The afternoon program was we'll car ried out. Miss Ruby Weed recited & very interesting and pathetic piece. It was adapted to her style of reading and touched the hearts of all present. Miss Kathryn Belden recited piece entitled Cold Water." Master Johnny Martin also reeitsd. Miss Clara Mead presi- ded at the pisno and the Senior Grade joined the children in singing their temperance marching songs.
 The purity department was repre- scented by boy and girl dressed in white. Mrs Walter Lord sent in a most beautiful pure white Easter lily which did indeed suggest a pure life. Its sweet perfume filled the parlors al d vas much enjoyed by the company Mir and Mrs Robert Little sent liberal contribution which was very cheering mid the clouds and pouring rain. The ice cream parlors were profusely deco. rated with golden rod h which the young ladies dispensed ice cream and cake in the evening, The receipts were over twenty dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15

Bean fever has been added to the list of epidemics like hay fever and rose fever by German doctor. who has christsned his discovery "Favismus." His cure for the disease is to keep away from bsAnRelds.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
DIED

MAsoS-At Crest Harrington. aug. l2, Captain Fl. Fl. Mason. aged 69' MooRE-At Housstonic. Mass, Aug II, EhEsbeth Moore. widow of John Moore, aged eS.
 Dowp-At Hsrtsville. Mass. Aug. 10. Harriet N. Dowd, aged 7s. WHIrE-At Wiusted. Aug. Sth. Mrs Mary Camp White. aged S7 years She was sister of Moses NJ. Camp. She was born in Winsted and had always resided there.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Aa Exception.

A little girl read a composition be- fore the minister. The subject was "A Cow" She wove in this eomphmenta- " sentence; "A COW Is the most use- fnl snlmsl m the world, except re- hgian. "-I,e Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
STATE SEWs

The thirteenth annual meeting of th Connecticut Funeral Directors assoeis tion will he held in the Conneetieui State building, Colonial park, Wes' Haven, September 4th.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15

He does not fear the end of life who has the endless life.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
A CARD.

sincerely thank my neiehbors and friends for their sympathy in ny bereavement. the death of my brother Hynen Jacobs, and for their kindness and aid al the funeral and burial.
 NRs. MARTIN K. BEIpKS, Canaan, Conn, August 9. 1901.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Information Wanted
noN V

WHrrnoRp-At South Canaan. Aug. 6. a daughter to Mir and Mrs Henry R Whitford.
 SArrH-At Cornwall Bridge. Sharon sldel Aug, g. a son to Mir and Mrs Frederick Smith, weight l2. pounds
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Cottages For Rent

A limited number of cottages csn be rented by applying to
 L. R. ABBOTT, Pine Grove.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15

llSA0R. - IEVNclic s NcNkAN. Then and Now. New York Sunl Ia
 days
 long
 ago pn
 the six
 ties you
 know when q d ma went walking she held her skirts so what
 would she
 say If she saw girls to-day with sk Irts clut he'd
 sa tight
 ly they
 slI
 look
 thi way. Information Wanted. Hutchinson Globe Every few days woman announces to her family that she has left of sn. other garment on account of the heat, but she continues to look the same For heavens sake. how many things does a woman wear snyhoup
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15

Advertise in the Nxws.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Mountain View Inn

On the grounds is already open and can furnish frst-elass accommodations at reasonable rates.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
The Services
Excursion Rates

The Central New England will sell excursion tickets to Canaan during Camp Meeting week. and the Consoli. dated will sell excursion tickets during the month of August, and all way trains will stop at Pine Grove station during July and August.