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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
The Union Meetings.

In spite of the storm. last evening.
there was a good attendance at the
Union meeting last evening, in the
Congregational chapel and intense in
terest was manifested throughout the
services. Rev. r. p. Hope delivered an
able discourse on Faith" The meet
ing, this evening. will be in the Free
Raptist church under the leadership
of Rev. Norman McKinnon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
U"iversalist Concert. Tonight.

The complete program follows for
the concert to be given at the Univer-
salist church. this evening. 1t promises
to be a great treat to those who at
tend The program will be furnished
by Mr.. Frederick A. Dunster, Miss
George Clark, Miss Sara Miller, Mas
ter Leo Andrews and Prof. Menander
bennett. of Lewiston. Miss Lena
Bean will be accompanist. Prof. Dem
nett is well known to the amusement
loving public of this city as an able
dramatic reader while all the other
talent with the exception of Mr..
Dunster have appeared before Augusta
audiences many times. Those who
have listened to Mr.. Dunster's excel
| lent tenor voice speak very highly in
it's praise and there is no doubt that he
will acquit himself with great credit
upon this occasion. The program is as
follows:
Piano solo" Norwegian Pastorale,'
| Petre
| Master Leo Andrews.
| Reading-.'The Minister'S HouSekeeper,
| Stowe
| Prof bennett,
JContra,to solo-"Katharine," AlitSen
Miss Clark.
Tenor solo-"The Almighty, Schubert
Mr.. Dunster.
Reading-.Thc Travelled Parson,
| Carleton
Prof. bennett
Soprano solo-"Without Thee. Hardelot
| Miss Miller.
Tenor solos
l. (a) Its "a for Love of Thee Bartlett
III, -Four Leaf Glover, Coombs
| (c) IAN Open Secret. Woodman
| Mr. Dunstcr.
lReading-"The interviewer Twain
| Prot. bennett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body some
times needs powerful. drastic. purga-
tive pill has been exploded; for DR..
Kings New Life Pills. which are per-
fectly harmless. gently stimulate liver
and bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system and absolutely cure
Constipation and Sick Headache. Only
25c. at Bowditch 4 Webster's drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

+. L. Shaw of Portland, was in the
city, yesterday.
Mrs. V. A. Foster of Oakland. has
returned to her lone after a brief visit
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Casey. - -~.-.-@'
CITY Marshal Henry NJ. Breen is
confined to the house with severe
cold and is threatened with pneu-
monia.
Hon. l.. T. Carleton returned, yes
terday. from Machias. where he has
been on business connected with his
department.
High Secretary William McDavid Of
the I. o. F. will go to Lewiston, Fri
day evening. where he will officiate as
installing officer for Court Lewiston,
and Companion Court st. Cecile at a
Joint installation of orficers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23

Russell & Weston's large ad. will tell
YOU something worth knowing about
ladies' elegant cotton underwear. The
south window display reveals the mar
Vicious line of these goods they have in
stock. The north window display of
the new spring Hamburgs. is also at
tracing the attention of ladies. as
well it may. on account of the extent
and beauty of the exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23

The fire department was called out
by an alarm from box 20, about
O'Clock, yesterday morning. the oc.
casion being the burning out of chin.
ney in the house at 81 Washington
street. 1t was soon extinguished will
chemicals and no damage was done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
0est, He alth and Comfort to Mother aud
Child.

MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for
children teething, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, allays all pain. and cures wind
collie. Perfectly safe in an cases. We would
ray To every mother who has q suffering child :
DO not let your prejudice, nor the prejudices
CfOthers, stand between you ana Jour suffer.
Ing child and the relief that will be sure-yes.
/ solutely sure-to follow the use of this
'""'icine. II timely used. Price 96e. bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23

The Rebekahs will entertain. this
evening. at Union hall when their Pow
erty ball will doubtless bring out al
the old clothes that have not been cap
tursd by the Rummage sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23

II. NJ. Jordan. the National Cash
Register agent, placed six registers in
| one store in Lewiston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-23
Augusta Lodge Directory.

cuSiNOC r. A. CHAPTER No.
-. Special convocation in Mason.
UE &c empie on THURSDAY afternoon,
- II Jan. %. at o'clock Work in the
WI r. y. degree. Supper at 63 Of
- fetal inspection of work insthe X
y. degree at $50 o'clock by RI FIX
Frederick G. payne, d. d. G. III. p. Ali
sojourning' cOmpa MONS cordially invited
ROLAND +. GOOCH, H. p.
HENRY A. HEATH Secy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
POutins and Pillow Fights.
g CHOnOrable Mention,

+ CFIOnorable Mention)
Feb g. 1901-Her Majesty Queen Helen-That wise old
saw, misery loves company, has proved quite true of
those twins as father playfully calls my sister
Oh! Aunt Helen! What funny times we have had,
though they did not funny time,
mother either. Both of children with
measles at the time just fdgety the other
and the other just the How we'll
Der that day When receive this letter will have
gone nearly month: you being so far away.
OF course stayed in bed with the curtains and
very limited amount of things to do The measles
out thick hops" In the morning
amusements had failed to do their duty
noon leaned sullenly against the pillow propped
behind me, and pouted My sister in the mood
and small number Of hot words between Finally
grabbed pillow and sent flying into sisters
1t was straightaway sent back, with equal careful
and much force. This continued minutes
to result in bruised swollen part tears on my
sisters and remonstrance from mother
pouting ensued hot words till finally
she could not stay with two such unreasonably
dren longer and left the We
while but that all. Decaces failed tempt sup
in fact sleep the only relief spirits
Yours lovingly I ~ .~ - Gertrude Sexton
Seventh Grade, . 80 Hampshire Arms.
~adison School. ~
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girls who knew how to they said
U.S. When we had been the lake about half
clouds began to black; the a
clouds began to black: the which
had smiled so sweetly obscured, large
behind the clouds When all this girls
10 row with as great haste possible,
little from shore the rain poor
girls roWed for all they WORTH though it very
hard to face such Storm If had you
would have heard chorus of waing lake. AT
last we succeeded in gaining the shore
seen anybody run before would have running
then. We to the we saw which
was the home of one Of the girls. To-day
can hardly speak, but still think that ~ time
Yours sincerely, Florence Benson
b sixth Grade, 2415 Eighth Street s.
Monroe School. t&'s' r.:
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On a Cushion OF Fudge.

My Own Dearest Cousin-I have been having just the
beautiful G? time imaginable these days especially the
day last week went and left alone. Oh.
glorious time had planned that You should
have been with but you not shall try to tell
you all about it.
the night before thought would rise
the quickly, then with of friends
would go the Falls and spend the day When woke
it 10:30 that plan had to be given to
o'clock. When went downstairs such sight
We had had the night before and
washed nothing of unswept floors and
tackled those dishes and it took till to
wash them for washing dishes is favorte pasme.
suppose you only Dishes but that
many Next began to sweep the floors all the
thinking what good time they having at the
picnic =
When everything cleaned thought would be
smart make candy. Now, all my friends know
good luck have in making fudge believe for
the time my history it Next took
While swinging high something snapped,
sitting plate of fudge and book in the middle
street When Twas cleaned up thought
would my luck at some ice cream borrowed half
recipe that looked good So made ready to freeze and
the freezer when happened to think of errand
told to do Before certain time I knew would
scoldng comforted myself with the thought that
would make my folk feel better. It all
looked delicious but when tasted 1t something
wrong had forgotten to put in It, called the
lived and they seemed to enjoy It. decided
thing aud must be This time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

it was short cake. and to surprise good.
was carrying it to the table slipped came.
short cake and all. Just in the middle came
home, and you can imagine the
Dearest the next time write shall
news for We all send love
time, good-b Yours lovingly
Eighth Grade, Ella Ferguson
North Side High School. 900 Eleventh Avenue NJ
: Under a
My Loving Louy-Pease allow me to crow over you for
the brief little interval lovely day
had was not nearly beautiful ( just had.
Thank though for kind thought too could
have been with and should have enjoyed it.
But to turn to the mentioned just
day likes CO. when contemplating donning
na business downtown and Having gathered the
sailed forth low
around which the rain drops played with amazing likeness
and my thoughts wondered yet again if it
not possible to something as sweet as the
gem by our class poeess Apparently, however. it
not-just then.
took the home. Applaud my wisdom or laugh at
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday. May 81:
"UNDER THE LILACS."

What can you imagine taking place within the
shade of lilac bush? In the Of this topic you may
be bird. bee, bug, flower or just your own Junior
selves The lilac bush, however, must be in the back
ground Of all Stories and nothing may used in the
stories which could not really happen in just such
surroundings The papers must be in the hands Of
Not Later Than Monday Evening. May &c, u.
At o'clock They must be strictly original written
in ink. side only of the paper. not than
300 words in length less than 100 marked with the
number of words and each signed with the grade
school, name and address of the writer. The papers
must not be rolled. s p. - :si 1>J'> z:'ss'
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HOURS OF GLOOM
Continued From, the First Page.

hows Bob and he joined in They have
all cried themselves sleep believe Aunt
Mary will very good opinion my merits
Lucy? I must stop help about the evening
Twelfth Grade -Lavnia Teesdale.
>N''A = .'N
Mothers Homecoming. -
-. .. (Honorable Menton) ......;, 49,,
My Dear MaryYou know with what eagerness wished
and longed the first May Mother Mother
Magic word hearts beating dancing
ooh. sister, beautiful day?" Returning
answered eyes" Early. OH early, that much
longed-for morning. How carefully brushed
and dressed that mother would be proud of Long be-
fore train time at the depot expectant
crowd Then finally the train arrived fairly
bled through the large iron gates which
We waited for mother in vain After ruitless search
finally compelled to face the fact which
hitherto had barely whispered Mother had How
the of few change happy crowd into
respondent one! O. Mary realize how felt?
Our mother, who had been whom
onged for all these months had On reach
ing home agan-but how different expected
riva-we found telegram awaiting with the words
Father sick coming indefinitely postponed Particulars
follow. That evening when Elsie sobbngy nestled
lap, thought bitterly of her words that morning Oh
it had indeed been beautiful e?} day. Your afectonate
friend. - - Esther Apelt, .
A Eighth Grade. 1715 Eleventh S.
Adams School.
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MOTHER GOOSE. PUZZLE
Copyright, 1902


breakfast went to watch the watching
them heard thunder noticed growing dark and knew
that soon would have to watching them long
could when mama rushing towards the field "Why,
Pearl don't the storm? she exclaimed come right
home We hurried back and just in sight of home
when down halstones large marbles People
their home from sought shelter Sheds
while the harvesters filled the house the cellar to
the roof -
Papa and brother kept running to the window to watch
the Clouds while tried to think safe in clothes
but all to purpose for my head UP and
do what might still could hear the thunder rolling
head At last quiet but feeling very sleepy
down bed made of dresses must slept about
hour when heard running through the house.
it fire. Mama calling brother
in the yard whstline and calling for while dog
barking uriousy At last found and asked what
the matter ~.
t'Why, Pearl Bassett. where have you been?' When
told her where had been made much of that
then whenever there storm matter how hard
it thunders stay with the rest. Yours truly.
A Sixth Grade, Pearl Bassett.
Whittier School. 222 w Twenty-eght Street.
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my foo1ishness-as you will. I only ask-hast
thou never felt the congenial atmosphere of
stlning car; heard the charming lullaby of the car
wheels as slowly they rise to a sereech sing uni
formiy. "a long. long song, then as charmingly
descend! l descended from the the honored
possessor OF rare acquisition-a burning head
ache. Within two blocks from home a sweet little
incident occurred turned corner a little more
quickly than sober thought would have medtated,
and impressed my hand in soft mother earth's:
The sequel? Wet feet, futile attempts at
study, tapping on the window pane to make baby
5. SMILE and being dismissed upstairs when ma
ternal Watchfulness felt my burning head The
day begun with showers ended in a longing to
lose myself in slumber and forget the early hour
set 1or neglected study in the morning
With much love and hoping soon again to
De permitted to share your welcome thoughts,
am. most lovingly yours ....-, ,
A Twelfth Grade, Julia johnson
East Side High School. 726 Huron Street Sc
~s- Weeping Indoors and Out
- Dear Miss N.-The day dawned bright and
clear. and certainly there was no question mark
after the beautiful far as the day itself was
concerned. was to have a holiday and spend the
DAY with Aunt Nora. She was to call for me at
d. IN. But, alas, I forgot my mothers warn
!ng mat II was not ready when my aunt came
LOT me should remain at home Oh the dis
appointment of seeing her drive away alone! But
mother said something must be done to teach
me not to be always behind time -.-..
... After lunch my friend Mamie called to ask
me TO spend an hour two at her home but
Wnen / was dressed and went tn cav good hx -,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
For Saturday. June 7:


"a REMARKABLE FACT. FROM OBSERVATION"
What unusual thing have you with your own
eyes? This is all the topic means The remark
able fact may be anything from striking thing in
nature to the discovery Of something hitherto un-
known in human nature or science. IT you discoy-
cred the causes of the remarkable fact tell them.
Make 1t clear how you upon the fact. and then
again make the fact itself very clear. The papers
must be in the hands OF the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening. June 2,
At o'clock. They be strictly original written
in ink side only Of the paper. not more than
800 words in length less 10O with the
number Of words and each signed with the grade
school name and address Of the writer. The papers
must not Be rolled.
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Waiting Storm Sprites.
(HonorabIe Mention.)

- =
Dear Cousin AnnaI had beautiful ?) time yesterday
Several of my friends and went to lako not far from
home for intended to spend the day that
reached destination Of the "Come,
let take a ride in this boat!' willingly
accepted the invitation. we're but two
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Buried In Fragrant Cream Cakes.

buried IN fragrant cream Cakes.
Dear Editor-We have looking forward to this
day because we going to picnic Great
pfeparation chocolate and cake had made
we'll great other things tempting boys and girls
We awoke this morning and found delightfully."- clear
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
While Thor Hammered.
(HOnorable Mention.t

(HOnorable Mention -.
Dear Irma-Oh. dear me! what disappointment for it
raned spoiled pleasure The morning
and clear and seemed and pleasant, "Oh
lovely morning for the harvesters, exclaimed After
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Tossed by the Rolling wave..

1Osseu Dy the ROIling Waves.
lear Cousln-We spending our summer vacation at
the laKe and as 1t Is such beautiful day have decided
20 stay IN the house and write spend some of my
worry on YOU as always bear peoples bur
0s so sraclousIy and must relieve
!nls morning brother and fishing we were
caught IN rain storm drenched skin tossed by the
waves ana barely escaped drowning result of his warm
path brother is in mourning over his discom
nure and is altogether cheerful companion that
Keep OUT OF hearing of his as possible
fatner and mother went this morning and when
tn'nk now this beautiful weather must affect them
M - Happy ~ could sit down and joy CO. The
yan and the breeze SO gentle that even this monn
zee leA Gown with crash. Perhaps you may think me
unreasonable but all plans been upset BY hia
oeautul ~ weather will close for to-day and
write another on the next pleasant your 10y
ing cousin, rs - In uo,..h D. ~
:, H.sn'n trade jh@.> 1922 Riverside Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Find them

"tpa She looked at shoes said "You NAV return
~ your room and those your shoes and re-
main at nome consoled myself with thought that in
~ lne'e was TO be lawn party at the
OF the neighbors surely could 20 to that Rut 90
e sun set dark heavy clouds up rain poured
Your friend. -" -, --I.,, p;so 49,
Sixth Grade. 171a E;-st 49,. 3:
Emerson School,. -. - 20
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Pretty, Pacing Ponies.

Pretty, Pacing Ponies.
Dear Frlend-One day I went a school picnic which
was hed at Minnehaha It raned all way there but we
oiu not get Wet When arrived went over to a;
paViion TILL IT stopped raining Finally stopped raining
tnen we children where little ponies were Nv
1r1end rode in sulky and pony and went
horseback riding said to friend eTll have race with
you she said All right So started but my friends
pony Desan 70 gaHoP, and she was scared that
dropped the reins jump out Instead ~ in;n
out she fell out and hurt herself very badly:
But we soon forgot all about it down to the
creek There we played tag to the creek
tnat Tell into it. did not get very children
laughed at me- but scared that nearly cried When
saw that was safe. also laughed it was time
to go home all tried who could hayrack first
started at full speed and reached first Just as was
gong to climb In slipped the step skinned my leg
Oh it did hurt but did care just safely reached
home and mother. who waiting Your loving
friend. Dora Jantzen
A Fifth Grade. 4738 Baird Avenua
Harriet School
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
All Things Perfect.

When President Roosevelt made his
flying trip to Chattanooga, one of the
chief points of interest included in
his entertainment was Lookout Noun
tain, standing in solemn majesty abov e
the yellow ribbon of the Tennessee
From it the mountains, hills and val
leys of seven states seem to blend
into a glorious harmony. Down at the
base of the mountain the rushing
Tennessee twists into MOccaSin Bend,
the heel, toe, and ankles all sharply
defined-Chattanoo in the bend OF
the ankle and waving fields of grain
in the toe itself.
The Presidents party stood awed by
the majestic beauty of the scene Said
one, with an appreciation of the curl
Gus:
The river-see? It's a perfect
foot.''
Yes remarked President Roose
velt even to the corn the toe
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
DEATH OF ENGLAND'S
MOST NOTED PREACHER

The Rev. Joseph Parker, minister
of the City temple, London, England,
who has been i'll for a long time, died
last week. He was a well-knOwn
writer on religious subjects
DIR. Parker was born in 1880 at Ban
bury a quaint old town AS boy he
showed a prediction for the pulpit,
and when he was Is years old he
preached his first sermon among the
miners of Northumberland.
He was ordained in 1852, and when
only % was made pastor of a Congre-
Sational chapel at Banbury.
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11

est Congregational church in London.
1t was formed in 1910 by DR.. Thomas
Goodwin, who was at one time chap
lain to Oliver Cromwell, president of
Magdalen college, and member of the
Westminster Assembly of Divines.
This church is the City temple, and
DR.. Parkers sermons made it even
more celebrated than it ever was.
DR.. Parker occupied many impor-
tant positions in the English Congre-
gationa1 church. He has been chair
man of the Lancashire Congregational
union, chairman of the Manchester
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
Sure of Part of 1t.

Among the duties of DR. Hedden's
Office boy, who was somewhat averse
to overexertiOn, was the emptying and
rehlling the water cooler every morn
ing Archie, the boy, sometimes
neglected the emptying part of his
task. and one morning the doctor
when he had swallowed a copious
draught of the water, was conscious
of foul taste in the liquid
Archie he called. lis this water
fresh?',
-.Ye-e-s. sir answered Arches, hes
itatingly-
The doctor noticed the hesitation, SC
he repeated severely
Archie. are you sure this water is
fresh2''
part of it is naively answered
Archie.-New York Times.
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
To Study Practical Politics

For the purpose of aiding Princeton
students in the study of practical
politics Prof. Finley is going to organ
ize them into a chamber of deputies
similar to the French legislative body,
the object being to acquaint the mem
bers of the course with the procedure
of European legislative assemblies,
with their existing political groups or
parties and their present political is
sues. At present it will follow as
closely possible the method of pro-
cedure of the French parliame and
will observe the groups of the French
chamber.
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
Lost Twenty Years.

Kokomo. Ind. Dec. 1st.-Twenty
years is a long time to take out OF
one persons life but that was the
fate of Anna M. Willis Of this place.
For twenty years she suffered all the
torments OF Kidney Trouble. and any
one in that state is not living. but
simply existing.
Now Anna M. Willis is fully recov-
cred. She appreciates the pleasure
OF living again and never forgets to
tell you that it is all because a friend
advised her to try Dodd's Kidney
Pills.
In speaking of her wonderful cure
she says: For twenty years I suf.
fered from Kidney Trouble. The dis
ease was terrible in itself and 1t was
all the more terrible because I could
get no relief and my case seemed
hopeless.
But one day I got six boxes OF
Dodd's Kidney Pills and by the time
/ had taken five boxes my pains had
left me and was free woman
The Globe-republican., 1902-12-11
Never Plays His own Game.

The prince of Monaco, in spite of
his being part owner of the greatest
gambling establishment in the world,
never touches a card. In late years
the prince has been a champion of
DreyfuS, as we'll a PrO-BOer, and
has published magnificent work on
oceanography, which already extends
to twenty-one volumes, superbly print
ed and illustrated, at a press of his
own at Monaco.