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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-08-08

Mr., and Mrs. E. A. Roberts wish to
tender their heartfelt thanks to al
the kind friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted them during the
illness, death and burial of their son
and take this manner of expressing
the same.
"A treat is promised about Septem-
Der 3, when Miss Rebecca Mckenzie,
the noted singer. and her company
VIII appear in this city under the
auspices Of the Presby terrain church.
MISS Mckenzie has appeared here
before and has hosts of friends in this
city.
There is Il pretty girl in an alpine
hat,
A sWeeter girl in Il sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll every
see,
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountain Tea.
ASK your druggist.
Mrs. John Seraphine who has been
visiting her son. Jos. Seraphine and
family in this city, returned to her
home at Ishpemng Tuesday morning
Chas. Seraphine and family who ar
rived from the west for visit Friday
left with his mother for. Il visit aJ the
old home.
WANTED-5 young men from st.
Louis county at once to prepare for
positions in the Government Service
Railway mail clerks, letter carriers,
custom house and department clerks,
etc. Apply to, Interstate Cores.
Inst, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
DR.. Ferguson, dentist. will be at
the Vail Hotel, Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday, August 20, 81 and %.
Regular visits thereafter and all work
positively guaranteed. Permanent
offices at Tower and Two Harbors.
DR.. Ferguson is the late manager of
the Albany Dental parlOrs, Chicago,
and comes here with the best Of
recommendations.
There are many deaf children in
Minnesota not in school. Those
counties, which do not send their
children, are losing over 5000 each
year for each child kept out Of school.
Besides this they are withholding
frem their children what is necessary
to their independence as citizens.
this is free school. Application
blanks sent upon request. Any assist
ance rendered in getting these child
rem into school will be appreciated by
j. N. Tate, superintendent, School
for the Deaf, Faribault, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-08-08
Notice for Bids

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids up to and including Tuesday.
August 18th, 1902, at 8o'clock p. M,
for the opening up and grading of
Conan street between First and
Fourth avenues according to plans
and specifications on file in the office
of the city clerk.
The council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
PETER SCHAEFER.
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-08-08

| A fair sized crowd from here attend
ed the dance at Winton Saturda.
evening.
L. g. Ayres, student at the Chicag'
Universal and brother of DR.. Ayres
arrived last evening for an EXTENDED
visit.
Miss Annie Westcott returned toda.
from her trip down the Great lake:
and in the East.
Paint your Floors with Colt & Cos
Floor paint. Dries quick and wear:
like iron. For sale at Fenske's Hard
ware Emporium.
Judge Van Blarcom attended tC
! business matters in Duluth few
days this week.
J. B. Middlecoff, candidate for the
nomination Of Judge Of Probate or
the Republican ticket was sizing VI
the situation here Tuesday,
Miss Anna Anderson of Duluth is
in the city few days this week on a
visit at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs
Olaf KnutsOn.
Mrs. w. B. Goldsworthy who is
visiting her son. DR.. GoldsWorthy at
Two Harbors, this week is reported
as being quite i'll in the hospital there
John Pasich, left for Bull on tine
MeSaba range Monday when in com
pany with his brother, he opens. in
the meat business. Success John.
T. T. James and family of Two
Harbors, were in the city over Sun
day and visited at the home Of A. s.
James.
Home made bread and cakes at
Grants. Always fresh and whole
some.
Chas. Grabowsky is the only juror
grand or petit, from this city at the
September term of court. He is on
the grand jury.
Special Judge Bedford was named
as the local Democratic committee
man by the state committee few
days ago.
Mrs. VIM. Mack spent few days in
Eveleth this week on visit to hel
brother, Jas. Sheridan and family
She returned today.
Paint your houses with Manhattan
Cottage Colors. For sale at Fenske's
P. w. Sture, of the Bank of Ely,
is smiling quite noticeably today
He says sit is boy and all doing
fine. Cigars at the bank"
Russell Davey of Ironwood, Mich.
arrived last evening for visit with
his brother, w. B. Davey and family
in this city.
GIRL WANTED. Good girl for gen
eral homework can find steady EN-
ployment at good wages. Inquire al
the Miners Home.
Jas. Burwick, the railroad eyange
list of Two Harbors, was up Sunday
on special train and conducted ser
vices on the corner near the Val
Hotel and at the M. E. church.
Deputy Sheriff Levy was up from
Duluth yesterday and summoned the
witnesses in the Schuster murder
case which comes up before the grand
jury next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Meyne became
the. happy parents of baby CIR
today. Everybody concerned is doing
as well as can be expected and W. II
is pleased.
Rev. Marsh is enjoying his annua
vacation and in consequence no SER
vices will be held at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday. Sunday Schoo
at the usual hour however.
You can make your girl solid if you
| treat her to ice cream or ice cream
soda at Grants.
| H. McDermott, who has been visit
! ing his daughter. Mrs. M. e. Gleason
in this city for several weeks, returned
to his home at Iron Mountain, Mich.
this morning.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. e
A. Roberts, died Saturday and was
buried Sunday. They have 1.-THE
sympathy of the community it theiI
bereavment.
For your best girl get the best ice
cream or ice cream soda to be had, a.
Rapson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Th. Trotter and PAGER of Sept. ii.
contains a letter from correspondent
relative TO the races at the Eastern
Maine State Fair in which Gwen r.
the speedy bay mare owned by ". >.
Malcolm of this city, comes IN Tor q
notice. as does also her
handler and driver. the genial Walter
Webb. Gwen p was entered in the 2.4o
class. the first day of the fair. ana
cantured second money. Speaking OF
tbe race. the paper says: Gwen r., a
,ive-year-old granddaughter of Nelson,
WAS very handy at capturing second
money: in fact. the judges detected
symptoms or thought they did, ana
aslsed Mr.. Webb. the driver. to visit
them at their box. Mr.. Webb is very
pleasant young gentleman. and without
being too volubie is certainly q con-
vineing talser. as when the judges
heard him express an entire Willingness
fnr someone else to drive If they couiu
holm him win the race their hearts
melted and he was allowed to drive out
The race. Gwen p. won second money
~ Maine State Fair last year in the
four-year-old trotting race. and is q
full sister 10 The trotter Hazelwood.
>. 20s.. She has been pacing but a
comparatively short time, but can step
a mile in go over a good track, 1
think. and is yet unmarked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Henry Thing, who drives for the
Fuller Company has a relic of revolu-
tiOnarv DAYS which he values highly.
When the workmen were digging away
the Garth at the rear of the Hill-Ma-
comber- Wight building. to put IN the
grain shute. they came upon am oit'
conner coin. about the size OF an OLD
fashioned cent. 1t was very much
corrodcd. having probably been buried
i'm the earth for years. and the devices
ttpon it could hardly be distinguished
further than the date which was lISS.
Mr.. Thing cleaned the coin. however,
and took ii to F. r. Noble for identiiica-
lion. Mr.. Noble. who is an expert on
coins. pronounced it Connecticut
panny. 4 few Of which were struck
White Connecticut was a colony. They
are very rare, and not many are known
to be in existence. On the diverse IS
4 mans head. surrounded by words,
which are. however. mostly worn away
bv the action Of the earth In which the
coin was found, while the reverse bears
hf, figure of q. seated woman, nor
unlike the goddess of liberty which for
merlv graced our silver coins. Where
the coin came from or how long II had
remained buried can only be con-
jectured, but it is Il relic that would
gladden. the eyes of any coin collector
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
Openins of tke New Crockery Store.

Today, sees the doors of Frank w.
Allen K cos gem of crockery store
opened for business and the public are
cOldially invited to call and inspect
ono of the rrettiest stocks of china,
clockery and glass ware on the river
Frank w. Allen &, co. have for twelve
years been in the crockery business in
SkoW hogan. they therefore come TO this
city with ample experience. and if one
may judge from appearances in the
store. with excellent judgment and
good taste. all of which are requisites
TO success in this line of business. 1t
is hoped that there will be a warm wei
come given 10 the propretors of the
now store today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
Deafness Cannot he Cured

by local application rs they cannot rcch
tie diseased portion OF the ear. There IS
only one way to cure deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused b. an infamed condition of
the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inilamed yOl
nave d rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing. ana when it is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result. and unless the inflam-
me- ton can be taken ont and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition. hearing
wilt be destroyed forever: nine cases out
of ten are caused BY CataTrh. which is
nothing but an iniamed condition OF the
mucous services.
We win give one Hundred Dollars fer
any Gaze of Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that cannot he cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
l.. ). CHENEY Il co, T-le 10, O.
Sold by druggists l5c.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The two-masted schooner Louisa
Frances Of Brooksviile, arrived here.
yesterday. with lo5 tons Of beach
gravel for Baldwin. the roOfer. from
Machias bay. The nearest point that
this particular kind of gravel can be
taken from is Penobscot bay, but as
the gravel at the present time is pretty
well cleaned up there this, was brought
from Machias. 1t is about the size OF
yellow-eyed bean on an average and
is what is termed black gravel. though
il is very near blue in color. The
schooner was towed up by the tug
Charlie Lawrence, win be discharged,
today, and return Immediately to
BrouksVillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

-. q,
|. q. II. Nllshlfe o. WaterNiiie' - III me
oi'''
F. W. Hunt OF headileio' WAS III 'iie
city, yesterday.
Walter Bailey of Portland, was in
this city. yesterday.
w. L. Rogers Of Creenville, is a bust
ness visitor in the city.
q G. Weeks of Fairfield. was in the
citv Yesterday. on business.
IT'LL, ,,,,,,;., ,,a,-.,t1 ~ Window. ,r,e
-. -, ,T,,osIa,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

There has been a considerable amount
of conjecture regarding a queer looking
craft which is moored to 4 boom buoy
n short distance below the bridge. To
people who have never had to do with
this particular style of water vehicle. it
certainly presents strange appear
ance-low in the bow, high in the
stern. ard grass growing all over it.
Lest the curiosity of these people be
exhausted it is thought best to state
that the craft in question IS duck tloat
and the property of one OF the legal
lights of the city. Furthermore, the
grass with which it is trimmed is all
hand work, and was put on by the
owner. whose office windows. by the
way. look out upon the spot where the
float is moored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
Gees Like Hot Cakes.

THE fastest selling article have in
nv store. writes druggist c. 7. Smith
of Davis. Ky. lis DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs ana
Colds. because it always cures In my
six wears OF sales ii has never failed. /
have known il 10 save sufferers from
Throat and Lung diseases. who could
get no HELM from doctors or any other
rernedv.- Mothers rely on it. best
physicians prescribe it. and Bowditch
& Webster guarantee satisfaction or
reflna price. Trial bottles free. Regu-
lar sizes. 50r. and M-eo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

+. A. Piper, whose store on State
street was robbed a bout two weeks ago,
has recently noticed that one of the
keys to the store was missing and that
the holder OF it had an equal means OF
entering the store as himself. 1t is not
thought that the privilege has been
taken advantage Of however, rs Mr..
Pipe has noticed no signs of anything
irregular about tho store. He has had
s-pcw lock placed on the door as n
naturally didn't feel at ease after the
discovery was made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The docket at the Tuesday morning
session at the municipal court, con-
tanned two cases-both for intoXication.
John w. Taylor. a veteran from Togus,
paid SO, and was allowed to go. Arthur
Trask of this city, was ready to tell
where he got his liquor, and stated
tnat the alcohol was procured by one
Warren w. Sargent. Sargent was
brought into court and admitted that
such was the fact. and that he got the
alcohol at the drug store of Henry
Gregoire. Both were allowed to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that an eXamina-
ton will be held at the Augusta post
office on November II, II and l3 for the
position of canceling machine expert
and electrician. postofiice department,
and mechanical craftsman. ordnance
department at large, war department,
and other similar positions. Persons
who desire to compete should apply at
once to the United States Civil Service
Commission, washington, d. C.. or to
the secretary of the local board OF eX-
araincrs at Augusta postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The steam roller while working on
State street. Monday. accidentally
backed into the large post of the Ken
nchec hight &; Heat Co. at the corner
Of state and Winthrop streets, and
broke it off on level with the ground.
The roller was making Il turn when a
bolt on the steering apparatus broke
causing the roller to so back against
the post. The post was very rotten
and il was moved over from the bot
tom so that it rested on the edge of the
sidewalk. The many wires held the
post from the ton so that it maintained
its erect position. but if it hadn't been
for them there might have been a seri-
Gus accident as there were many men
working near by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
85c from Augusta to Lewiston
via Augusta, Winthrop { Gardner
RAILWAY 10 Winthrop.

Official time table in effect Sept Il, 1902.
Cars leave Augusta for Togus every
half hour from 5.ss A. NJ. to ~ +. NJ. And
for HalIowen and Gardiner every haif
hour from 6 A. NJ. to 10 p. Nj. Cars leave
Augusta for Winthrop 10 minutes before
the hour every hour from o.4o A. Nj. to 9.io
l.. NJ.
Cars leave Togus for Augusta. Halo.
well and Gardiner every half hour from
6 A. NJ. to go +. NJ. and Tor Augusta only
IL and 1890 i. Nj.
Cars leaving 1'ogus on the hour from 9
A. NJ. to Z. NJ. connect ut Augusta with
cars for Winthror.
Cars; leaving Gardiner 15 minutes after
the hour and Haliowell IS minutes after
the hour from e.15 a. NJ. to 915 J.. NJ.
.--ake close connections ut Grove st.
junction with ca = y, ior winthrop
Togus, HaIlowell and Gardiner ID minutes
before the hour from G.45 "A. NJ to Sao /.
| NJ For Augusta only. 9.i5 and 10.45 L. M.
! Car leaves Cobbosseecontee siding for
| Augusta 615 A. NJ
The A. NJ. car from Togus connects
with early morn:ng train at Augusta for
| Lewiston. Portland and Boston.
| Cars on the Winthrop line run within 100
| q. of NJ. c. r. y. stations at Augusta
snd Winthrop.
This is the most direct route from Au-
gusta to Lewiston. Farmington. and all
points on Nj. c. T. X. from Lewiston 70
Oakland.
The line from Augusta to Winthrop is
equipped with large eight wheel, vestibulc
cars and every other ear will be a combi-
nation car. BAGS sge and freight will be
carried on this CIR. making u very con-
vcnient for commercial men. as the cars
pass by the principal hotels of Augusta
and Winthrop.
Sunday time sane as above excepting
that cars begin To run hours later.
Cars leave from the Opera House, Au-
gusta, for Togus. Gardiner and Winthrop
every night that there Is n theatre at
close OF entertainment, running as far as
there are passengers to go.
l.. i. TAYLOR, Superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Manager Owen OF the opera house.
has just had printed at the journal
office a net folder entitled Il Calling
Card for the season OF l902-1903. II
is designed for the use of the members
of the. theatrical profession whose
troupes appear at the Opera house dur
ing the season, and contains brief but
reliable directory, which cannot fail 10
be of value to them. 1t is neatly print
ed in blue on tinted board, and makes
an attractive folder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

A. y. SOule cf this city, accompanied
by w. \. Davis and S. s. Thompson of
Melrose Mass, and j. b. Weston of
Boston. VIII leave, Saturday, for 10
days hunt at the Lunksoos camp, On
the east branch of the Penobscot. Mr..
Davis. or Bill" as he is everywhere
known among travelling men. is q
mighty hunter and fisherman, and his
exploits with Il 1890 rifle and t0-ounce
rod on the east branch, last year. with
the same party. We're such that they
are not yet done talking about them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The finishing touches are being made
on she sidewalk on the east side OF
State street. The walk here is being
graded and the sides sodded. This
viii complete the work to be done
on this side of the street. The walk on
the other side viii be repaired next
This is OF concrete and the gravel has
washed out beneath the edge the en-
tire length of the walk. This will be
filed in and built up with sods same as
the east side of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The Maine Central Railroad has an
nounced its arrangements for the
Maine Music Festivals to be held at
Bangor. Oct. ,. 3 and 4 and at Portland,
Oct. 6. T. s, as follows: Excursion tick
cts will be sold at one fare for the
round trip (new tariff with so cents ad-
dcd for admission. They will hold
good all the days OF the festival at each
place and for return III case of Bangor,
until oct. 6. and of Portland, Oct. ..
Tickets good FOR return by the first
morning train after the day of sale will
be sold from Augusta for Portland or
Bangor for SITS. This rate includes
80 cents for admission to the festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The work of setting the two new
Mercer boilers in the basement of the
City building is progressing well. and
Will soon be completed. 1t is expected
that Il light fire will be started under
them in Il day or two, and then the as
bestos covering will be put on. Janitor
Clark is covering the main steam pipe
under the building with sectional pipe
coverings which is expected to save
both both heat and coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The scores of inquiries by telephone
received at the Journal Office, last
night, as TO the reported settlement of
the coal strike, plainly showed the in
terest and anxiety of the people. The
rumor evidently started on the New
York Stock Exchange and from the
reported fact that President Roosevelt
had asked some of the coal companies
presidents to go TO Washington to- talk
over the situation with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The inmates at the aimshouse have
no need to worry about the cold
weather OF the coming winter. or the
coal famine. Mr.. Colburn, the overseer
of the poor, has 10 tons of soft coal in
the bins at the farm, and this is enough
10 keep fire under the boiler until
spiingtime comes again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
All Men

who find themselves declining in ply.
steal or mental endurance-from any
cause-need a nerve tonic. II Won
knew how costly are delays in the
matter of treating such debility, you
would at once begin the use OF Palmo
Tablets They make you look and
feel years younger. so cents. Book
Free. Address The S. r. Fell Co..
Cleveland. o.
Sold in Augusta by
CHAS. b MURPHY. DRUGGIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Close time on deer expired. last
night. ut midnight. and now any nim-
rod who thirsts for the blood of these
innocent denizens of the forest can
shoot two of them-if he gets the
chance and can shoot straight enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Mayor Titcomb received commune
cation. yesterday. from Detroit re-
questing MIN to appoint committee
of 10 men TO attend a mammoth con-
vention TO be held in that city for the
purpose of devising means for the set
tienent of the coal strike. 1t is not
probable that any move will be made
in the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
Look Out For Fever.

Riliousness and liver disorders at this
the st-steu, with DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. These FAMOUS little pills do not
CRIME They move the bowels gently. but
copiously and by reason OF the tonic
properties, give tone ana strehgth 10 the
LANDS Bowditch. Webster < Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Festal evensong was sung at St
Marks church, Monday evening, by a
chorus Of 20 voices, comprising the
choir Of ST. Marks church Of Water
vile, Christs church Of Gardiner and
81. Marks church Of Augusta. The
cYcnsong was begun It $50 o'clock and
was under the direction of Frederick \.
Dunster. organst and choirinaster OF
81 Marks of this city. A very able
discourse was delivered by Rev. George
Is. Nicholson of Waterville. who took
for his subject: Thy will be done on
earth as il is in Heaven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

Mrs. Alkaline Wagg Smith of Boston
gave lectures ons hygienic cooking at
the w. c. T. L. rooms in this city, Mon
day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and Tues
day evening al 1.30 O'Clock. The lee
lures We're we'll attended and We're
Mighty instructive. Mrs. Smith will
give another lecture at the same place,
this afternoon at go O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01
MEMBERS RctnrIlE FIRMS.

WANTED MembSrs OF mercantile
firms to send ti3snxInes and addresses Of
their friends and business associates who
have capital 10 invest in the bonds Of u
high-g grade Industrial company. Two
similar companies Iina3cied by parties
holding these bonds are now paying at
least l0es yearly dividends No work re-
quired of sosf-commission paid you on al
sales made from list Of names you Sent
Full insoTmaI,n Obtained BY addressing
IP O. Esx BIS. Boston Masy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

The rummage sale advertised to be
held i'll Purinton block on Friday and
Saturday of this week. will be held on
the same days in store No. 312 Wafer
street, opposite Masonic block. The
store will be open for donations on
Thursday from three to five O'clock
The sale will begin Friday at niae y.
II. Patronage is solicited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-01

At the session Of the county commits
sinners held at the court house. Tues
day, the petition of Frank II. Chad
wick for the allowance of a claim for
damages amounting to $500. against the
augusta Water Co., was taken up ana
the petitioner was awarded the sum OF
St9z