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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-01

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SANTA AND THE CHURCHES.
Interesting Exercises in tho Various
Sunday Schools.
Christmas was not only enjoyed In
the homes OF the city but the Sunday
schools made all who attended happy.
PRESBYTERIAN.
The Sunday school Of the Presby-
terrain church gave the following ex'
ercises on Christmas eve:
Song, Keep the ohristmas Lights Aglow"
.....,................. .,.... ocnooi
Prayer. .........................k. u. WniUe
Recitation, "The Stocking. ;. Mervin FRANKS
Recitation, "Christmas Spies.
.......,. ............,..,....sc Scott Puiiver
Song, king for Evermore.". School
Recitation. IA Letter to Santa CLAUS ~.
...............,.....Na Naomi hoover
Song, Jesus Is Leading the World" School
Recitation, "Two Little Stockings" .......
Merrifieid
sonR,' See My Pretty Little stocking."...,
Miss Parents Class
Following the above program was
given q cantata, "Christmas For
Santa Claus" by thirty.iive scholars;
distribution Of candy; song, "Ring Ye
Bells" by the school and benediction
by Rev, Dr.. Blayney.
BAPTIST.
The Baptist Sunday school had
its Christmas. exercises Christmas eve
at z O'Clock. A tree was laden
with fruits suitable to the occasion.
Miss Pearl O'Neil, late Of Oklahoma
City, drilled the little folks In
singing.
GRACE REFORMED.
At Grace Reformed church Christi
mas night, Christmas voices inter-
spersed with dialogues, pantomimes
and a tsbleau, "The Shepherds
VISION" were rendered by the school.
EVANGELICAL.
PROGRAM At the Evangelical church,
Christmas eve at 1880:
Song, Come Thou Almighty King" :" School
Responsive Reading
s paaso ..nh,,stmas "a oom,ne". School
Recitation, christmas CAROL Ella Eversol
Exercise "hinS ou'' y merry oe9 n. an
sonr Glass of Boys
Wee Little Speeches by Wee Little Folks
song see my 're''S Dl'''' e' Rird Judy
The Shepherds and the Infant Christ.
By small and grown WIZ people 60 10
e Dnas... uou ..rha p,rthdav ~ Christ"
.........................,..Blan ch Hertzog
Recitation The Christmas onimes, v..ao,
Exercise. "Christ in St. Johns Gospel.
........................... by young ladies'
song, 70 sloriou .s. N'sn' ''''''''' '''''''A''
Closing
LUTHERAN.
The Lutheran Sunday school rem
dered cantats Christmas eve' com
mencing at 1880 sharp. 1t was
called "Santa's Christmas Surprise. !"
The little folks we're all remem'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-01

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible TO be prepared for 1t.
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. Monarch
over pain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-01

. Al ne home oilhs brides Psrsuts.
NJ. and nrs. Geo. A. Rash, q $50
Cldan.. zee. nlIII.a NJ ~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-01
METHoDIRT.

Santa Claus distributed Christmas
presents to the Methodist Sunday
school Wednesday evening from an
air ship. Candy was given to all and
an interesting program was rendered.
The music, under the leadership OF G,
G. Towner, was especially praise
worthy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-01
HoULToN.EMIG.

On Christmas at ~ O'Clock at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Houl-
ton on Third street, occurred the
wedding Of Miss Mary Houlton and
John |. Emig Of Kansas City. The
beautiful home was tastefully dec-
GRATED in holly and white ribbon.
Mrs. NJ. g. King accompanied by Miss
ThRlil Johntz rendered Mendelsohnns
wedding march as the groom aud the
bride who wore white silk and carried
boquet Of carnations and brides
roses, entered the parlors. Rev. DR..
Blsynsy Ofiiciated at the ceremony.
Miss Elsie Carver acted as brides
maid and Mr.. Milo ENG, 4 brother Of
the groom, as groomsmau.
The bride is graduate Of the D. c.
II. s. and is held in the highest es-
TEEN BY her many friends. The
groom. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. G.
Euig, is also graduate Of the D. C.
II. S, and has grown to manhood here
and holds a responsible position with
. Kansas City milling Grm. Many
beautiful presents from the guests
indicated their respect and good
wishes. After bounsiful dinner Mr..
and Mrs. Rmig left for Their home In
Kansas City.
Friends and relatives from Chicago,
Chapman. Hops and Banner we're The
cut Of town guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
"HeIlo Bill"

Goodhue & kelloggs screamingly
funny farcical comedy Hello Bill" will
be presented at the Opera House to-
morrow night. The cast appearing in
the laughable hilarity. is headed by the
Well known comedian John DAILY
Murphy. Among the other fun dis
pensers are 4. c. Henderson, William
II. Woodside, H. Bernard Denny,
Eugene Shakespeare, Robert Watt.
Maud Barber, Gertrude Raymore,
Margaret Sayres Lena Lorraine, and
Marion Kirby. Hello Bill is farce
that swings along evenly from curtain
to curtain. There are no departures
from its story in the way of specialties,
and it is void of Interruptions of any
kind say" applause. For three acts
the participants in the comedy devote
their entire time and attention to
weaving IN entangled web of domestic
affairs. Every player appearing on the
stage takes Il hand in tying Il knot, and
multiplying the numerous complica-
tions, all of which adds to the discom-
forts of the characters of the play. but
it is fun and amusement galore for the
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

has been a hobby with Mr. Blake, and
he is recognized as one of the best in
formed and most successful apple
rasers in central Maine.
Mr.. Blake has long been actively
associated with the official life of his
town. He WAS its town clerk for
eleven consecutive years, was ITS
treasurer and collector for two years,
and served most creditably as mem
Der of its board of selectmen for the
long period of seven years. lie has
always been an active and earnest
Republican.
Out of his busy life Mr.. Blake has
found time to identify himself With
several of the fraternal orders. He
has been Il Mason since his twenty iirst
wear. is Il member of Wild Rose
chapter of the Eastern Star, and has
had an active part in the work of the
grange. with which he has been
identified for a number of years.
Mr.. Blake married May A. Richard
son of Oakland. They have two
children Cecil F. and Clyde G. Blake.
In adding Mr.. Blake to his list OF
Deputy. Sheriff Ham has honored
man. who has proved equal to every
trust reposed in him. and who may De
depended upon to perform the duties OF
his new position with credit to himseit
and to the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
AMUEMEN1S.
"The Volunteer Oraanist"

This story OF life in Il New England
village was told. last night. to a good
sized audience. by a company when
was well cast and which made the most
of every line in the piece. The story
of the play cannot be said to be an old
one. and yet, it has many of the char
acteristics of those plays of life III
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
which have been seen before. There is
the same Old love story. the traducer
of a young girls character, the sleigh
ride and terrific snow storm. in which
person is lost Gin this case it is the
child in the play and not the heroine)
and is rescued by the hero. But told,
as they are in a manner new, they are
entertaining and interesting. as they
were the first time that we saw them.
= AS so frequently happens in stories
in which Vermont is the scene, rum
whiskey, to be more eXplicit-forms
very important part of the plot and
in dealing with this subject the play
wright has made his characters speak
sense. For instance, in the third act
he has the young parson say to the man
who asks him if he We're told that Il
certain merchant of Cambridge had
been selling rum all winter. would he
prosecute him:
prosecutors, sheriffs, constables and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
sIDNEY,s NEW DEPUTY.
Fred e. Blake Named for Position by
Sheriff Ham.

One of the last acts of the adjourned
session of the Seventy-frst Legis-
lature was the acceptance of the resig
nation of Representative Fred r. Blake
of Sidney. Mr.. Blake gave up his place
in the House, at the completion of its
actual work, in order to accept Il
position as Deputy Sheriff under
Sheriff Frank j. Ham.
Mr.. Blake was born in Rhode Island
March 18th, 1851. He was the son of
William p. and AngulliI (Hubbard)
Blake. Mr.. Blake's parents, both of
whom We're natives of Maine, returned
to this State in 1852 making their home
in West Waterville. now Oakland.
Here their son Fred l.. remained until
he was twenty-one years old, being
educated in the public schools of that
town and at the Westbrook Seminary.
In 1874 he moved to Sidney upon the
beautiful farm. which he had
purchased of the Rev. w. A. P DillinS-
ham heirs, and which has since been
his home. 1t is a beautiful place
comprising 900 acres of land, divided
most advantageously between wood
land, pasture and tillage, and in carry
ing it on Mr.. Blake has taken a
recognized position among the most
intelligent, progressive and prosperous
farmers of Kennebec. county,
One of the notable features OF TINS
farm is it's fine large orchard. TINS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
kennebec County Fair.

In another column announcement is
made of the kcnnebec County Fair al
Rcadtield Sept - % and u. As great i'm
proVcmcnts have been made on the
ground, the premium list thoroughly re-
Used and a caterer secured which insurcS
first class meals, this fair is sure to main
tain its old time popularity and must
claim the attention of an increased mum
Der of visitors.
Special rates have been secured over the
Maine Central from pittshed and All
bum to Rcadfield and return, while from
Augusta, II&ilowell and Gardiner ar
engagements with the electricS and steam
ers insure a delightful ride and sail at eX-
tremely low rates.
The purses have been largely increased
this year and offer an opportunity not to
be excelled anywhere for the owners OF
race horses the classes being 235. a.2l
$50, 2.27 and 2lS. all mixed, the entries for
which close Sept. Is. at II o'clock p. NJ.
The Journals word is for everybody
who can 10 be sure and attend the old
lNcnnebec County Fair. The annual adj
dress on Thursday forenoon, which has
always been a leading feature. will be de
livered by Prof. W. d. Hurd the new Pro
lessor of Agriculture at the University of
Maine. The dates are September ~, %
and ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
All Next Week.

The l'iske Stock Company will be At
the Augusta Opera House all of next
week. "A Soldier of the Empire.
Howard Halls romantic military drama
is the play selected for the first even
ing's performance on Monday evening
next. This piece is without doubt one
Iof the most interesting of the many
plays written dealing with events Of the
great Napoleon reign. The play is
made up of historical facts during
Napolcon'S Escape from I.lba and the
Waterloo period. contains plenty OF
strong dramatic situations and
climaXes that might be called
"thrllcrs," and yet they are presented
in a way to capture the attention OF
he audience for their subdued Yet
|eXciting intensity Miss Grace Hamil-
tom and Mr.. Earl Simmons will be seer
in the two leading roles surrounded by
la supporting cast of equal strength
The costuminE Of this piece will bt
elaborate ana for an advertisement be-
tween acts, a host of vaudeville feI-
lures will be presented. signs of tho
Crucifix" is the title of the play to be
presented at Wednesday Matinee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
Royal Blue Line, Early Fall Tours, Per
sonaIIy Conducted. Leaving Bos-
ton FRIDAY, Sept, nth,

Tour No. l lasting for eight days,
including Reading. Pa, Gettysburg, Blue
Mountains of Maryland, Washington,
D. c.. and Philadelphia.
Tour No ?, lasting twelve days, COW
ers all of the above with additional
trip to Old Point Comfort, daylight
ride up the historic James River, and
visit to Richmond, Va. Cost of tour
No. 1, $500; tour No. 2, $500, cover
ing every expense from Boston.
Both of these tours are admirably
arranged to cover many interesting
points, with easy travel.
For details and illustrated itinerary
apply to Jos. P. Taggart, N. E. P. A.
Royal Blue Line. $50 Washington ST.,
Boston, Mass, Publisher.
Aug27eodtoSeptlO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Here is little gossip which has been
going the rounds out at the lake, but
whether the incident was an actual
occurance or the product of some fer
tile imagination, cannot be conclusive
~ stated. The way the story goes is
that an old gentleman who lives near
some of the cottages which line the
shores Of the lake. has not been very
rugged" as he expressed it, of late
His troubles We're not of very serious
nature, but enough so to enlist the
sympathy of his friends among the
cottagers, for whom he has in the past
done many favors. One lady in par
ucuiar was very solicitous regarding
his health, and having some nice lager
in the house, gave him two bottles.
She did not see him again for day or
two. but one morning she met him, and
on asking him how he felt, he replied:
Much better, thank you-tliat stuff
you gave me is doing me world Of
good. and am taking a spoonful Of it
three times day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
LOCAL MATTERS.
journal Telephone Call, 1854.
Coin Barefoot.

It's more fun soin barefoot than any
thin ! know;
There amt n single mother thing that
helps yer feelin so.
Some days | stay in muvver's room a.
gettin' in her way;
An when I've bothered her so much she
seq, oh. run and playp'
say. Kin | go barefoot? 2" En- she says,
IF y choose =
Men ! alwuz wanter holler when FnEs
pullin' off my shoes. ~
If y often g round barefoot there's lots
o. thin5s to know -
OF how e curl yer feet on stones so they
WONG hut y So
An MN Grass is sticky an pricks "
at a touch, sSsss
Jes punk Yer feet down solid an, it don't
hurt half so much A&sg ID !, ~
lose my hatsufost every day, wish i did
my shoes
Err else ] wisht was so poor ! hadn't P
none to lose.
t-Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Many gasoline engines engines are
being used by threshers about the
State. and in speaking of, this. 8Aster-
day, man who has sofses knaf1edge
of insurance matters, said ,tasa .J6urnai
reporter that the farmers ought to
know that unless these engines were
properly installed all insurance policies
on the buildings of the farm where the
engine was located, were void, so far
as fires originating from that source
were concerned. BY properly Installed
is meant that the gasoline tank shall
be at least 80 feet from any buiisiing
and that the oil shall be fefi III the en-
CINE by pump and not by gravity x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Led by Commodore d. c. Rotins0Ii;
in his launch, number of the C0bb0s-
seecontee cottagers. with theif IduilcheA'
enjoyed trip of exploration Up Jaclk
me-yaw stream, Wednesday forencobs
This stream flows into the lake kEDSl1
Monmouth, and though very Nh III
seldom visited by those at this ~ q of
the lake. None of the cottagS t
Hammonds are yet vacated, though =
few families will move in when the
schools open. Several families which
have children will remain at their sum-
mer homes and the children will go to
school and return on the electrics.
Everybody dislikes to leave the shores
of the beautiful lake, for September Is
the best month there and often October
is equally delightful. Some of the cot
tagers will remain the whole fall until
driven into the city by winter weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
Special Advertisements.
SMALL. ADVERTISEMENTS not

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head Of WANTED; FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &C.. will be inserted once
for Is cents and cents for each subse-
auent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT
In sending by mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too small to open ac-
count for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

judges; it is their duty to enforce the
law not those of the clergyman
1t would be possible to go on saying
good things about The Volunteer Or
ganist,' but there is no need. Those
who saw il appreciated; those who did
not. must wait until he visits Augusta
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Crowds of Augusta people We're at
Windsor fair. yesterday, and about all
of the livery teams in the city. Many
other people would have gone, but
We're obliged to remain at home,
through lack of conveyance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

| John Libby, an employee at the State
House. will attend the annual reunion
Of the 2lst Maine Regilnental Associa-
tiona at New Meadows Inn. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

RUSSELL & Weston are not waiting
for October in order to show up the
newest and latest in suits, skirts and
shirtwaists. The magnitude OF their
display is surprising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Four handsome new signs, done III
black and gold, have been put up in =
front of the insurance agency oesC S.
Downing & Son, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

Fred Brown of the State House night,
watch. TENDED the reunion of the 18th
Maine Regiment at Skowhegan, We'd
liesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

For the convenience of her pupils,
Miss Lena Beaneswil1 be at her studiaf
l6 Spring street, each afternoon from IL
to p. NJ, until further notice, y ,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
Daily ksnnsbse journal
Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices,

Cards Of Thanks, obituary noticsa,
resolutions Of respect, etc, WIN b.
charged at the rate Of ten cents Der
line. No charges less than seventy.
I'VE cents.
All advertising, announcements u On.
tsrtainmsnts, whose object n Tie
raising Of money, will be charged q
the rate Of fifteen cents . iins
Advertising notices, news rm. ~in b
excluded from our local columns. Z.
cept such az refer to advertisers %.
cupying space in our advertisins
columns. and will be run under .
separate head on one Of ihs iosA'
pages.
Subscribers who fail to rscetvs tAs
Journal promptly viii sonfe. = u or
by notifying the oflca imfnAfiatAlx,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

a George d. Haskell has a lot more of
those popular Seavey pineapples fresh
from Florida. EF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

g. H. Nason's south window is a safe
guide for latest styles in Custom cloth
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
FARM CHEAP PLACE
AL L

stocked preferred, where | can make Il
living within or miles Of local market.
ter Geo Il. Cross, so Summer St. Beach
mont Mass. sept4d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
A RICHMOND HOT WATER HEAT
II WOULD sE WORTH YOUR

HOUSES IN AUGUSTA. PRICES
FROM, s7OO n sf0 M0 Also farms in Augusta
and elsewhere, A house with large lot of
land LAM on Water St, HaIlowell. to be sold %,
at bargain. Mrs. Z. s. Fogg' YEA sia1,d ns .
tate Agent. aoe-o--e l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10
MANAGER. TRUSTWORTHY LADY

or gentleman to manage business in this
County and adjoining territory for we'll
and favorably known House of solid finan-
cial standing. 5000 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Expense mon
ey advanced; position permanent. Ad-
dress, Manager, 60 Monon Bldg, Chica-
go, Ill. aug29d2w"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

fer. Lady preferred. State experience
speed anu 49, 81 present Evening
ltefalu, huliioiu "ils' sept. 3dStt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-10

fenced bookkeeper. Position temporary
possibly permanent. Box 1874, Augusta.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26

The attempt to repeal the timber
and stone act at the last session of
congress was a move by the railway
companies that have large quantities
of scrip to locate on the valuable
timber lands of this section. With
this act out Of the way and the home
stead Communication act repealed, there
would be little show for the individ-
ual to secure piece of timber under
the homestead law, for the simple
reason that it is practically impOssi-
BILE to go upon such land and earn a
living for five years. The Law may
be repealed at the coming sessi on
nuder the plea of saving the forests
and keeping the timber from the
lumber companies. But the big scrip
holders will step in and gobble it all
up. See if the Press is not about
right in this matter
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26
A SAGE mas ARIsEN.

Where is Whitebirde 1t Is the
home Of Avery c. Moore, the wouldbe
sage of the Democratic party, he who
in an open letter challenges the state
ments of Chairman DOnnelly on the
Mormon question. Donnelly express
ed his views the same as any other
citizen and we do not presume that
he assumed to speak for the Democrat
10 party; that right seems to have
been appropriated as the exclusive
privilege of Mr.. Moore, if one is to
Judge from the frequency with which
he uses the personal pronOun. On
behalf of the Democratic party he
essays to arraign Donnelly for a thing
which he is attempting to do himself.
After carefully reading his open letter
TO the democratic chairman, one
comes to the conclusion that Mr..
Moore is seeking notOriety by posing
as the spokesman, the champion and
defender of the party. We are aware
Of the fact that Mr.. Donnelly does
not assume to speak for the patry in
this matter We also know that
when Mr.. Moore puts himself up as
the mouthpiece of the party he does
so wholly for the reason that his
selfassurance has led him from the
paths of discretion and good judg-
ment. We consider the Democratic
party even greater than Mr.. Moore
and think his letter impertinent
under the circumstances. II the
good of the people demands it and
the welfare of the state is at stake,
We are satisfied the emDocratic party
will take hold Of the Mormon quest
ion, as it does all other questions, il
a spirit of fairness, having in yeiv
the best interests of all We believe
that If the Mormon church, or AM
other church, is unduly interfering
in public affairs, they should be givei
10 understand that the people viii
not submit without a protest. II i
is proven that members of the Mormon
chrcuh or of any other sect or creed
are practicing polygamv, the test oat
should be reenaeted.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26

The Panama canal treaty is now
a thing Of the past, those persons
who are opposed to a canal of any
kind because their interests are with
the transcontinental railroads, have
once more gained their point They
have caused another delay and by the
time some other proposition is about
70 become feasible there will be an
other delay from some cause, so that
the canal is still a good many years
off. Corporate and trust power rules
and will still rule the government.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26

We own the Philippine islands,
consequently the sovereignty of this
government extends to their people;
yet thirty FilipinOs are held at San
Francisco under the United States
immigration act, which prohibits the
landing of foreigners, who are with
out visible means Of support. Thus
we witness the extraordinary spectacle
of a nation OBTAINING its subjects
under "a law applying strictly to
foreigners. Uncle Sans colonial
possessions are getting him into some
very inconsistent situations