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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
The Old Circus Snowman.

Every one who ever saw country
circus remembers the stout gentleman
with the high silk hat and the diamond
stud who was forever dashing, about
the circus grounds in a top-buggv. He
belonged to a type now almost extinct.
and his title has passed away in this
day of specialists. He was not a
manager or an impresario or a
theatrical magnate-he was a "show-
man." and his trade was the "show
business" For nearly half the year he
followed the white tents. Every morn
ing he was up at break of day, har-
messed his own horse, had the tents
pitched, the ring made. and saw that
the horses were groomed and the cages
cleaned for the morning street parade.
incidentally. he usually had a wrangle
with the mayor over the price he was
to pay for the license, and quelled sew
eral riots between the town toughs and
his own tentmen. He Knew their quar-
rels and their love affairs, and he was
of necessity mixed IN in all of them,
If we except the grand opera singers,
there is no class SO difficult to handle
as circus people. They lead a life of
their own apart from the rest of the
world. and it is a life ever full of va
riety, excitement, dramatic incident.
and real human interest.
Charles II. Day is the last of the ia
nous "showmen." and it is the data he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

picked up in his twenty-five years in
the business that mako his stories of
circus life so interesting today. Incl
dentally, he managed theatrical at
fractions. which varied from the old
time minstrelsy of w. S. Cleveland to
the great Laura Keene.
In the famous battle for supremacy
between the Barnum and Forepaugh
shows. which was fought cut on the
bill-boards, Mr.. Day in describing the
Forepaugh circus combined adjectives
in manner which at the time gave
him a name akin to some of the best
comic writers of today. Mr.. Day, how
ever, regards his greatest success not
as word-painter, but as the creator
of the Ten Thousand Dollar Beauty"
idea. The fortunate lady who was sup
posed to have won the prize was really
not very beautiful, and looked most I'M
comfortable as she was paraded
through the street perched high on an
elephants back, but as an ADVERTISE
ment she was sensational success and
played a most important part in the
classic war of the circuses.--Colliers
Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
PREVALENCE OF cATARRH.
Growing Use of Hyomei Will Soon
Show a Decrease of This Disease,

Statistics show that at least 81 out
Of every 100 persons in New York
state are suffering from catarrh in
some form. While the disease is one
Of the most common with which the
medical profession has to contend it
also is one of the most dangerous.
This is owing to its tendency to affect
the bronchial tubes, causing consump-
ton and other diseases of the respira
tory organs.
Prior to the discovery of Hyomei
every method of treatment for the cure
of eatarrh had been found worthless
This can be clearly proven by the
weekly statements published in every
hrfe city by the board of health.
81 owing great increase in the death
rdte T; ON diseases of the respiratory
olsans. and the startling growth in the
u'.lbcr OF persons afflicted with such
ucut!,3.
. ne dis, ovcry of Hyomei and it's in
crease use has already reduced the
percentage Of persons suffering from
catarrh. This wonderful remedy is the
simplest and most pleasant of all treat
ments. Just put little Hyomei in the
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit, breathe through the inhaler for
ten minutes four times a day. Re-
lief will be seen from the first treat
mcnt. cure will soon follow. 1t is the
true treatment for diseases of the res
piratory organs.
Scientific and medical men recon-
mend it. Leading druggists have so
much faith in it that they guarantee
cure or they will refund the money. In
this city Percy w. Means and Bow
ditch and Webster are selling it upon
that plan, so that any of our readers
can use Hyomei without its costing
them a cent unless it cures. Can there
he n fairer way?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

There was Il delightful whist party
at the Augusta House parlors, Friday
afternoon. The ladies giving the party
were Mrs. Forrest Goodwin of SkOwhe-
gan, Mrs. Jacob r. Little of Lewiston,
Mrs. Harold NJ. Sewall of Bath, Mrs.
Jacob G. Pike of Lubec, Mrs. Serene Il.
Kimball of Rockiand, Mrs. George H.
Eaton of Calais, and Mrs. Edward S.
Clark of Bar Harbor. The guests were
several ladies of the State House cir
Gle, a number of Augusta society ladies
and few from away, one of the latter
being Mrs. p. II. S. Vaughan of Ban
gor. Nine tables were filled. The ia
vors were carnations and an elaborate
luncheon was served. First and second
prizes at progressive whist were won
by Mrs Mcfarland Johnson of Halo
well, and Mrs. Arthur Staples of Lew
iston The prize at bridge whist was
won by Mrs. Andrew p. WisWell of
Ellsworth. The hosteSses are greatly
pleased at the success of this party,
closing, as it does, their whist season
for the winter in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

few days ago $40 was stolen from
the show case and money drawer in a
business place at the North End. The
proprietor soon discovered the loss and
had little difficulty in fixing the blame.
He made a quick pursuit and soon had
his man cornered. The task of recov-
ering the money was not so easy as
might have been expected, the guilty
party insisting that he had spent a
good share of it. But it was dragged
out of him in installments until but %
cents We're lacking. The man insisted
so strenuousy that this had been spent
that his story was allowed. AS nearly
all of the money taken was promptly
recovered no efforts to prosecute were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

People have begun to pick up their
lawns and get ready for the green grass
to grow about their houses, and soon
the odor of burning brush, grass and
rubbish will fill the air. Governor
Charles KnOwlton was one of the first,
and was at work in front of his home
on Oak street, yesterday morning,
burning off the old dead grass. Those
who have had occasion to put spade
or bar in the ground say that there is
not more than an inch or two of frost
in the soil, and an early spring may be
looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The always affable Harvey MOoerS.
who occasionally drives the stage be-
tween Augusta and Washington, is
likewise one of the most considerable OIL
men, Under ordinary conditions no
man man would more sincerely regret
a fellows misfortune than MI.
Mooers. 1t is suspected, however, that
he is not at all depressed over the
ducking he was the unlntentiohai
cause of in the case of one of his pas
sengers, last Wednesday. On the at
ternoon of that day he had as passen-
gers two drummers. Just this side OF
Cooper's Mills they found the west
branch of the Sheepscott river had
overlooked the road for a distance OF
about so feet. Mr.. Mooers thought he
could drive safely across, but when
about half way through the water be-
gan to run into the bottom of the
stage Mooers then stopped, unhltcned
the horses and led them around beside
the stage and told the two drummers,
each to mount horse and go through
TO dry land These drummers were,
however. of the fussy variety, ana
while they argued the horses left them
and went ashore. Then Harvey, i'm
purtable as ever, volunteered to carry
them on his broad shoulders to land.
This being the only alternative the OF
fer was accepted. With his hrst pas
senger on his back, Moore starteu
breasting the flood. But he stepped IN
a hole and-well, the drummer was as
thoroughly wet as Moore himself ano
it is said will never again look glf'
horse in the mouth" 1t was really
too bad and it is understood that ever
the horses standing on the bank re-
! Trained from laughing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

In accordance with it's custom for
many years, st. Mary's church will
hold it's annual st. PatrickS concert
at Meonian hall, Tuesday evening,
March II. An especially pleasing pro-
gram, consisting of musical and lit
erary numbers, has been prepared for
that evening. Dennis orchestra will
also furnish music The sale of tick
cts, which is now in progress, indicates
that a large audience will be in atten-
dance to enjoy the excellent program
arranged in honor of Ireland's national
Sa int.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The Augusta Lumber Co. hopes to
begin the log saving early in April
They have 100000 feet of logs along
the bank of the river about a mile
above the dam, which they will bring
down and begin saving as soon as they
are sure that all danger has passed of
high water from up river. They have
found in years past that only a small
rise of water will carry some logs
away, and have adopted the practice of
keeping their logs out of danger till
the snow is gone in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SToM.
ACH,
Upon Its Condition Depends Ha2pines;
or Misery

upon Its Condition Depends Happiness
or Misery.
Perhaps one of the most freuuen,
complaints of the stomach is constipa-
ton of the bowels, or continuous cos
tivenesS
When your food rests so solidly
on your stomach that nature re-
fuses to remove it, and usually resort
to some common physic which, while
affording you some relief, acts so sud
denly on the parts affected as to shock
and weaken them.
THE BOWELS, like a balky horse,
to work properly must be coaxed
and gradually urged to perform their
functions.
The soothing action of that great
Kidney and Liver medicine, DIR.
DAVID KENNEDY'S FAVORITE
REM EDY, is gentle and delicate, yet
it's relief is immediate and effective
1t is of Importance to every in
dividual to use a proper remedy for
CONSTIPATION OF THE BOWELS.
The thousands of grateful testimonials,
from both sexes. who have been COM
pletely cured by DR.. David Kennedy
FavOrite Remedy, is the best evidence
of the POWER AND MERIT of this
wonderful medicine.
Druggists sell it in New so Cent Size
and the regular $1.00 size bottles.
Sample bottle-enough for trial,
free by mail.
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation, Rond-
cut, N. Y.
Dr.. David kennedy's Salt Rheum
Cream cures Old Sores, Skin and
ScrofuIous Diseases. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Miss Lincoln; blackboard exercises on
development of Hindu religions, Mrs.
Owen; THE Exodus of Indo Aryans,''
Mrs. Black; singing; Hinduism in It's
Three Stages: Vedism, Brahmanism
and Modern Hinduism" Dean Berry,
womans division of Colby; readings
from Famous Passages" Mrs. Dut-
ton. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Hedman:
general summary, Mrs. Hall. The
meeting closed with singing and the
taking of a collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

One of the post office employees
brought in a fox from a hunting ex-
petition last fall, since which time,
until very recently, his associates have
looked upon him as a crack shot and
sporting oracle. The other day, how
ever. it was learned that the fox was a
tame one. AS a result there is not one
of the clerks so poor a shot as to do
him reverence and several have openly
challenged him to a shooting match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
A CARD.

: We the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle
of 9reene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded
Bowditch & Webster, Kinsman Pharmacy
Il. X. Courtemanche, G. j. Partridge
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughln, Augusta
J. G. Houlehan, c. H. Beane,
Jackson Bros, ChaS. Ward & Co.,
nov3d&wbmos Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

broken fiat car attracted a good
deal OF attention at the depot, Friday
forenoon. One end was smashed down
ana broken to sDlinters till the truck
frame was reached. 1t was one of
those that went through the recent
collision at -Deering and was on the
way to the shops at Waterville for re-
pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Miss Hattie Fuller, the plays second
cornet in the Boston Ladies' Symphony
Orchestra, which will appear here, next
Tuesday evening, made a short call at her
home here, Thursday. while on her way
from Skowhegan to lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

made. But as the man delivered over
the last small installment of the sum
taken he declared with an air of in
jured innocence that the proprietor of
the place who had suffered the loss was
the hardest loser he ever saw in his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

; supply while the price is only - 1-2c.
per pair. Cannot buy other sizes for
less than 25c. Was overstocked on
this size, which is the only reason for
| this low split price.
H. Noel Sleeves, Hallowell. again Of
| fers another chance to buy the Lady
| of the Shows" homespun yarn at only
| 6 cents per skein. This yarn is yery
| coarse, all wool, for mems heavy
| socks and mittens. He has a big stock
of black and steel gray. This Scent
price is for Saturday and Monday
only. Better buy a years supply when
you have the opportunity. You will
also find the lowest cut prices in his
patent medicine department.
Locke, HeWett co. can delight YOU
today, if you love pure homemade
CONNECTION novelties. portland
chips" a delicious new candy, five fla
Vors, and one of the most ENJOYABLE
candies you ever tried, today, only 21c.
per Id. Butter creams lie. per h.. is
another new homemade novelty that
is indeed rich and delicious. TRY
these. Special values in oranges. Fine
native chickens, dandelion green's, rhu-
barb and all the green stuff in the up
to-date" grocery department.
Swift & Turner's window full of
china pieces, a choice for Toe. is q
wonder. Brass extension curtain rods
complete sc. Wire pie cooler, holds A
pies, only lie, a household necessity.
The greatest of all are five sizes of
painted tin cake boxes, largest 17x11E,
IL inches deep and today Only &c. See
it. Also the other sizes, same low
prices, the smallest xii, 7h deep,
only 29c. Ants and aunts will soon be
here and cake will be in demand.
We have (says f. l.. Webber) cram
berries, Malaga grapes, spinach, let
tuce, dandelions. radishes, parshley.
strawberries and fancy layer figs and
fancy Greetings for our Saturday
trade Those fancy 176 count navels
at the regular cut price: a supply of
chickens and turkeys. For confection-
cry we will sell Petite Bitter Sweet
chocolates with a. 40cent filling for
10 cents Id. Try them. Don't for
get to try the Sylman olives in bulk
and remember that all next week we
will demonstrate the good qualities of |
the newest cooked cereal, strength |
fude.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

John M. Weber has been elected
president of the Peoples Bank in place
of the late +. G. Hodgdon of Clinton.
Llewellyn Parks of Pittsfield, will sue
coed him as vice president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

permanent organization of Hook
and Ladder / has been affected with IA
members and the following officers
Foreman, John Stevens; assistant fore
man, A. f. Merrill: clerk and treas
urer, J. j. Linton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The first meeting in the Lux Christi
course was held with Mrs. c. l.. White
on College avenue, last evening, the
following being the program: Scrip
ture reading and prayer lead by Mrs.
Stewart; exercise on map of India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Sunday evening in thei Methodist
church. Mr.. Warren of Colby College,
gives his stereopticon lecture on Shell
don's famous novel I'm His Steps"
Inc lecture is free to ALL A silver Of
fering will be taken at the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Extensive repairs are now in pro-
gress at the Hose 1 house at the eX-
pense of Mayor Davis, who gave 500
for the purpose. The rooms are being
repapered and painted and the whole
house will be renovated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

''For the collection of sociological and
pathological data, especially such as
may be found in institutions for the
criminal, pauper and defective and gen.
orally in hospitals and schools" is the
title of bill recently introduced intG
Congress. The United States provides
for the punishment of crime, but makes
no effort to prevent it. The annual
tribute society pays to crime statistics
show to be 100000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The addition to the switch board at the
telephone office is being wired UP and
while the work is in progress there may
be some interruptions to the regular ser
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

part of the roofing boards to the
Jail were put on, yesterday, and the
work of repair is progressing as well
as it can with the weather that has
been since it was commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Those corduroy knee pants which j.
j. Maher bought in such "a large guam
tity have about disappeared. Been
sending from all around for this 35c.
bargain. A few left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

r. F.. Davis & Co.'S window with the
rain coats and fancy ncgligee shirts
are both very seasonable and the WIN
dow display indicates the extent of the
stock of this leading house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

F. L. Hersey will sell you ladies'
rubbers for 33 and zoe. per pair; chill
dren's equally low. Also a few cases
of those bargains in mems $2.49 rubber
boots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

John Coughiin has a soap that has
the wear to it, a floating tar soap,
made by Jas. S. Kirk & Co., none better.
This is a 10c. take, today it is only
&C., and an awful bargain it is. Most
as dry as q bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Judkins will tender
a reception at the Elmwood, on the even
ing of March %, and the invitations are
now being issued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Trouant & Bates are showing an ex-
tensive and very select stock of wall
papers this spring. They are better
prepared than ever to delight and sat-
lSfy customers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Ground was broken by Mr.. Leavitt of
East winthrop, yesterday, on the site
OF f. E. Smiths new cottage in that
town. on the shore of Lake Cobbossee
| cOnntee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Mrs. e. A. Wyman, who has been
spending a few days with friends in
the city, returned to her home in Sid
ney, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

C. H. Nason's north window reveals
one of the greatest bargains in mems
hose you probably ever bought. These
are fancy o. X. goods in style and
quality the only question being size.
If you can wear Q 1-2 size, buy years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Train No. 25. eastbound at 726 p. NJ.
was two hours late, last night, owing to
waiting while freight wreck was
cleared at Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

E. Fl. Jenkins ad. mentions a big
lot of spring caps just received and
being sold at his liberal cut price.
Call for the handy aluminium fire alarm
card. 1t is free. Cut prices in all de-
partmentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
Daily kennebec Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Rebekahs will have whist
party and dance in /. o. o. F. hall.
Monday evening, March 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

A. A. Soule is fast closing out his
bargains and yet there are lots left
that are practically unchanged, ex-
cept in price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The Peoples store has nice Toe.
whisk broom for 7c., today; also soc.
Boston bags for only SOC. EACH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

]. E. Devine is well aware that a
special sale that does not satisfy
callers is worse than none, so today he
takes a regular 25c. bristle tooth
brush and almost cuts the price in
two. Today only, it is 15c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14
WATERVILLE.

., The air brake instruction car of the
r. Maine Central is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

A. 0. Lombard is away on a short
business trip through New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Mrs. p. p. Hill is spending a few days
as the guest of friends in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

w. e. Chadwick has opened music
store in what was formerly used as the
Park hotel cafe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Haskell the East side grocer, offers
pounds of dates for a quarter; 4
quarts of cranberries for a quarter; a
75-cent bottle of olives for so cents; a
peck of spinach for % cents; / quart
of free stone olives for 80 cents; Il
25-cent can of Victor coffee for Il
cents; and pounds of nice picked
tripe for 25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

All over the District of Columbia are
scores of types Of volcanic action and all
show traces of electrical energy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

The annual dinner of the Colby CIul
will be held, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Russell & Weston have big bargain
for today About 1000 yards Sea Island
cotton cloth, one yard wide, at only )
cents per yard, should call housekeep-
ers out with a rush. Just the season of
the year to stock up literally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

p. w. Means ventures once more to
make special Of that linen paper
that had such a run few weeks ago.
Think of GO sheets of this fine paper, 60
envelopes, all i'll a nice box, for only
25c. a lot of Cherub Kisses one-half
price, 10c. per lib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Bowditch e Webster have just re-
ceived a barrel of Irish moss. 1t is
of the finest quality; new, and oder
Gus with the breath Of old ocean itself.
Blanc mango made from this sea moss
is not only a most delicious but nour-
ishing and healthfu article of diet;
SC. per quarter, 15c. per 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

f. c. Leighton's Boston bags will be
sold for less than cost. Just the time
summer cottages and sea shore people
should secure one. Mrs. Leighton
confidently says the best SOC. shirt on
the market" She is a good judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-14

Whitman & Adams Co. are letting
the ridiculously low price of csc. re-
main on those $3.50 and $500 wool
waists for this sale. You should see
their new line of spring suits and their
new ad, to be well posted for shop
ping.