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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
a Frank Admission.

The Rev. DR. George p. Names Of tbs
Methodist Book Concern. was talking
about volumes of sermons that had beer
profitable and popular.
Not many ministers, though; he saio
able and popular volumes OF sermons.
Then DR.. Mains smiled.
II am reminded" he said. 'of an cid
erly Scottish minister At an evening
gathering certain volume OF sermons
came up for discussion. and II was stat.
ed that the author of the volume had
cleared something like ESQ
eat this the old minister's wife leaned
over and whispered to him:
MY dear. gee nothing to hinder you
from printing u few of your sermons
too
They were all printed lang syne, the
old minister whispered back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

In view Of the coming races at Hal
lowell, this winter, il is expected tiat
the annual meeting OF the kenncDec
Driving Club will be held. the coming
week when officers will be elected and
other uetr ssary arrangements mode !"r
the sport of ice racing. The ciuo mas
now about 40 members AMI more vii
he taken in, II !. winter. 1t Is exp 'ctcu
that q number Of Gardiner horsemeli
will Join the club and that no track
will lie main: a'ned on the ice at the
latter city. because of the more central
location of the Hallowcil track. '" hen
the races commence it is thought that
there will pc one race each week.
through the winter. and also that >ash
nurses will be offered instead OF "als
as heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
The North Augusta Grange held a

The North Augusta Grange held a
regular meeting and supper at the
Grange hall in North Augusta. Sat
urday evening. The supper was a
repetition of the usual homely repast
served by the ladies of the Grange.
after which there came a surprise. at
least for one OF the members. Ed
ward II. Triton. the master of the
Grange. has served the society faith
fully and we'll. aud in appreciation of
his services. the members presented
him with a reminder of their appre-
citation in the form of watch chain.
Mr.. Tilson Was agreeably surprised.
and replied to the presentation speech
Of Edward Withee in his customary
cheerful manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

The session of the law court finally
ADJOURNED, Saturday morning, at 1130
O'Clock, after a mornin's consultation
OF the judges. The cases of the term
were discussed and assigned to the
several Justices, to forward the re-
scripts to the clerk of courts. The
Eext term of the court will be held at
Bangor, the second Tuesday in June.
The next session of the superior court
VIII convene at the court house. Jan.
~. with Judge Oliver G. Hall presid-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

The police made TWO seizures of in
toNicatjng liquors. Saturday. In the
forenoon. they visited the place kept by
Fred HOPKINS. on Water street. and
seized three bottles. one of which con-
tanned port wine. another. rum. and the
third, gin. and in the afternoon a call
was made at the boarding house kept
John Cormier. Jr.. opposite the factory
clearinghouse. At the latter place was
made one If the largest seizures that
has been made in the city since the rigid
enforcement of the liquor law went into
effect. Included in the lot were II quarts
Of gin, IS half pints Of whiskey. g pints
of whiskey. II quarts of sealed whiskey.
and quarts Of Scotch Whiskey. Hear
ings will be held in both cases, at the
municipal court. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
Beware OF Counterfcits.

'DeWnt's is the only genuine Wi;cf
Hazel Salve' writes ]. L. fucker Of Cen
tire. Ala. Il have used it in my faml,
for Piles. Cuts. and Burns for years anc
on the market Every family should keel
ii. as it is an Invaluable household rem
cry, and should always be kept on hanc
OF North Bush Il. Y. says: II had a
fever sore on my ankle for twelve years
that the doctors could not cure. Al
salves and blood remedies proved worth.
less, ! could not walk FOR over two
years. Finally l was persuaded to try
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. which has
completely cured me: 1t is a wonderful
relief DcWitCs Witch Hazel Salve
cures without leaving scar. Sold by
Bowditch Webster & Co. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
GUARANTEE BOND

We hereby agree to refund the
money paid for Mi-o-na on return
of empty box. if the purchaser tells
rs that it has failed to cure dyspep-
STA or stomach troubles. This guar
antee covers two boxes. or
months treatment. Price, soc. per
box.
(s;gned) BOWDITCH & WEBSTER.
PERCY w. MEANS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
BOWDITCH e. WEBSTER AM
PERCY W. MEANS SIGN THE
BOND.
Mi.o-na, Natures Cure for Dyspepsia
Costs Nothing if it Fails.

The guarantee given with Mi-o-na
Is no ordinary promise. 1t is a guar
antee bond signed by your own drug
pist a reliable firm right in this town.
Read the following guarantee poho
and see how simple and plain it is:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
Women

% %,, nave a, the care Of children. and house.
tfi.ai.y SO great that they verv off.n
, Mc0ine nervous wrecks. This loss nj
k, Ia causes headache backache. slaep-
tfvssIess. TTltability anxiety, etc. and
female weakness ~ 'a OF
When You feel tired ana n...,., .l.t ...,.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
DR.. Miles,
Restorative Nerv:ne

Whlch acts directly upon th.. nc-y.s ~.
Ireshins ard strengthening ,k.:n. il -
r. hetvs 1000 200 and tonic whic.. soothes ~:
and hrings rest and refr.sh!. ~ s3rrn ~
our remedies saved my IT.. They
are az yi an you ood c1ai them 70 te nm nov
old, thanks to your rcnedi,l' ;-.6' "a !
feel nervous: or don't feel well. | ia." =
few loses OF pr Miles Ne.vin. ami i
sets me right All" u
CATHARiEE LAGLE. Leland low,
The frSt bottle will benefit ii noi, liz.
druggist will return your myuey. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

The Wonder World, located at 1s6
Water street, will move to Gardiner,
tomorrow, after a three weeks har.
vest in this city. Mr.. White, the pro.
prietor, claims to have had an unusual
run Of business here and regrets the
necessity of moving elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

The following intentions Of marriage
We're recorded at the office Of the CITY
clerk. Saturday: John Willis Yeaton of
Nassalboro and Minnie Ann Nichols of
Augusta; Philias King or Roi Of Au-
Susta, and Lena Goodhild of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

All records for cold mornings thus far
this winter. We're smashed into smith
Greens. Sunday. The month has been
characterized by cold weather since its
opening days and the mercury has
chung to the zero mark with a degree
Of pcrsstency which would seem to in
dicate that it had acquired an affection
for the cipher. 1t has not ventured
very far from zero on any day. and on
some nights has crawl"d down into
the tube so far below that point that
two figures have been required to indi-
cate its position, but no such record
mas been made as that of yesterday
morning. the morning Of all he year
when hearts of all mankind arc sup
posed to rejoice and be glad. People
who We're out at $50 in the morning,
found that the thermometer at Means
drug store indicated - degrees below
zero, and in some localities it was re-
ported to have been IS below. II WAS
easily the coolest morning and proba-
bly, will not be equalled many times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

At the conclusion of the concert and
Christmas exercises at the Methodist
church. saturday evening. the pastor.
Rev. Hefry f. Dunnack. was agreeably
surprised by the presentation by mem
bers Of the parish of purse of $50 in
gold. One-half Of the amount was
contributed by the ladies OF the parish
and Til remainder by the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

iarbe number Of Augusta people
made a trip to Gardiner, yesterday. to
see the ruins occasioned by the fire in
the Old johnson hall block in the early
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
"UncIe Josh Spruceby."

The funny New England comedy,
TN lie Josh Spruceby," will be at the
Opera house. on Thursday, Dec. %.
This charming comedy drama is a ser
les Of pictures of New England life on
the farm and the troubles Of Uncle
JOSH in making q visit to New York
are Incidentally touched upon: the
characters are all taken from Vermont
rural life and are true to nature. Spec
icl scenery is used to mount the differ
ent SCENES and the great saw mill Scene,
IN use in this production is the most
realistic piece of stage mechanism ever
presented. Twenty people are in the
company. Many new and catchy spec
ialtie3 are presented. A solo operatic
orchestra and a big band are tn. musi-
cal features. big parade is given at
noon daily and the concert of popular
music rendered by the band is very
popular and attracts large crowds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
Daily kenneber journal


Miss Florence Wilder. one of the
clerks at Ruckley's. is passing the
Christmas holiday at her home in Vas.
salboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
Mothers, BE Careful

Of the health of Your children Look
out sS %o Coughs Gods ,h Group and Mn9Sp
Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy.
Harmless and plea SAINT. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster Il Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

The{yhristmas tree at st. Barnabas
chapel ill be lighted up ait O'Clock
TuesdE evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
DON'T BE DRlvED

Drive your business toward success
Or your business will drive you-out
Of 1t. Good printing matter is splen-
Aid business driver never-t'ring
whip something that every business
man can never use too much Of
We've got a better plant, and. are
doing better work, than ever befors.
THE kENNEBEc JOURNAL
JOB pYNT.
swIelsh 2 rlrt Aisseta. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
A. Want ad IN the
k'nnebec Journal

NV do more for you In a day than
'~0 viii do in q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
UNDERFOOT

is the most trying place for paint varns For this
purpose we make the best paints made You cannot do
better than !, try PORTLAND FLOOR PAINTS. Made
IN grey yellow red State and dust color We also make
and lead for in exposed places like decks and pazzas
They are the result of of experience and are entirely
satisfactory. They will dry -rrnCE~
over night and give perfect 0O1&N1GSE.
::: =;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

ALPHA COUNCIL. r. S. NJ, STATED
assembly. Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th,
al 20 o'clock. al Masonic Hall. Halo
sell sIecial Assembly on Friday: Dec
WORK in all the degrees following the sup
rsr All soiourning brethren are cordial
Is invited 70 attend
=. NJ HENDERSON, Rec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

AUGUSTA LODGE. NO. 4o, A. 3. S.
meets in Golden Cross Hall the second
bionday of each month.
INKS EMMA N. ROBERTS. Pres.
Mrs. u. y. CI.Al:I%. Secretary.
s \ THT,sSFOE. Collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

KNIGHTS OF THE MAcCABEES.
kenrcbec Tent No. L. rnr":e in 'iold",
Cross hall on first and third Mondays of
each month at "a.
Il +. f.. RANDALL. Com.
ETGENt. MERRILL. r. X.
WILLIS 7. SNNIET i. K
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26

AUGUSTA CAMP. NO. 74oo. MODERN
INooim"n Of America. Regular me:tinS
keyery Monday evening" at v to.llrcl. hall.
J &. EIEkFATR1tk. V. c.
- W. =. BERRY. Clerk.
H. w HASKELL, Banker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
PINE CONE COUNCIL, NO. 1891.

FFTN6 CON6 VCONCIC, NO. 1877.
/ Royal Arcanum meets AZ Golden Cross
Hall. I'll and 4th Fridays of each month
at o'clock.
L o. II. ANDERSON. Regent.
II. f.. LOWER. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-26
ODD FELLOWS HALL

JepHTHA ENcAMPMEMT. NO. 3.
Meetings at 8 O'Clock every second and
Fourth Tuesdays Tuesday. Dec. -, cleo
ton of officers.
G. c. PEASI.EE. Scribe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
Not Quite Satisfied.

The Buffalo witness Who explained
on tho stand the other day that he
preferred not to tell the truth, as 1t
might initiate against the success OF
his side, was as frank as the ole
darky who was put upon the witness
stand and was asked whether he
would understand what would happen
il he did not tell the truth. He re-
piled: Il specs our sidell win de
case, sah" 1t was a negro OF a simi-
lar type who was being tried on
criminal charge, and during the pre-
liminary part of the trial he had 4
Juror challenged on the ground OF
prejudice. Are there any more jury
men who have prejudice against
you?" inquired his counsel. NO,
sab" replied the old man. de jury is
all right now, but l sholy would like
to challenge the judse."--Rochestes
Post-ENDress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
Cured to Stay Cured.

Mrs. S L. Roberts, Clinton, La. sent q postal
card request for a trial bottle of brakes Pal
metto Wine TO Drake Formula Company, Drake
Block, Chicago, HI. and received it promptly
by return mail without expense to her. Mrs
Roberts writes that the trial bottle of this Won
derful Palmetto Medicine proyedauite sufficient
to eomp!eteiy cure her, She says: one trial
bottle OF brakes Palmetto Wine has cured me
after months of intense suffering. My trouble
was Inflammation Of Bladder and serious con-
ditlon of Urinary organs. brakes Palmetto
Wine gave me quick and entire relief and |
have had no trouble since using the one trial
bottle"
brakes Palmetto Wine cures every such
case to stay cured. 1t is u true, unfailing spec-
hc for Liver, Kidney, Bladder and Prostate
Troubles caused by Inflammation, Congestion
orCatarrh. When there is Constipation, brakes
Palmetto Wine produces Il gentle and natural
action of the bowels and cures Constipation i'm
medlatelY, TO STAY cured. One small dose day
does al this splendid work and any reader of
THIS paper may prove it by writing to Drake
Formula Company, Drake Building, Chicago H.,
for trial bottle of Drake S Palmetto Wine o 1t
Is free. and cures. \ letter or postal card is
your only expense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
revtv,no ,re Cur1cw.

The people Of Antrim naYe hailed
With delight the decision of the tt,wn
commissioners to revive the ancient
custom of ringing the curfew nigh V.
At Antrim, as at great many other
towns In Clster, the curfew was ir
'arMer generations rune regularly;
but the practice, like that associated
hlth the maypole, has gradually died
out until now the places where it still
fingers are few end far between The
action Of the commissioners is based
on purely sentlmcuta! grounds. They
have simply revived an old custom be-
cause the people Ike 10 hear the bell
ard are willing 10 pay for the priviie
ege, as IS indicated ry the fact that d
sum OF money TO pay all expenses has
leer handed over to the vestry Of this
parish church
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
A SndiI'S
Pace For Life
lOriginal.1 ]

lOriginall
Irwin is in the ncighborhood again."
said the mayor, coming into police
headquarters cXcitedly.
when? How? Where"
My English was not correct, but the
mayor understood me
''IeStcrGay noon he rode up to Ben
toms bark at Squirrelton, shot the pay
ing tc..c.', grabbed Il package of bills
and WIS away before any one realized
what had happened
Nv ctfh
'.IEen he met Il mounted policeman,
got I hessI on hin and forced him to
give him his uniform. This WAS near
Redmond. five miles to tie south of us.
l want So! to SO =eat, hunt for him
and l4sin& him i'll. dead or alive You
know tie reward $1,000
HAIoae='
Yes. You can work hctter=h hy your
self than With a lot q 1un@ler&.
Right YOU are, and III so In uni
form. H'H be shooting affair any
way, and always feel better facing
gun when I've got my toys OF.
tracked irwin by asking people If
they had seen mounted policeman
and came up with him while he WAS
trotting along a country road. ] shout
ed to him to stop, rs bad something
to say to him. He east quick glance
at nc hcsitatcd then impati2ntly rein
ed in his horse l >tfftin't wish to kill
him if could get him into trap and
disarm HIM l rode up to him Ieisnrely
and said:
X see you're on the force. Where do
you EaiI FROM,
I'm from Sauirrelton; looking for
Irwin"
Get any trace of hm?"
"Onc clew points to Sparksburg, an
other down there in the river bottom.
If you're looking for him you might go
one way while go the other
"All right | said to inspire conf
dencc when we get to where the
road forks III go to the river bottom.
Presently l drew rein and dismount-
ed under prctcnsc of tightening my
saddle girth From behind my horse
4 urcW ulN TcNOINCl ubu, VI iASiho ~ W
bear OIL him before he could see what
I was about, called OH him to surren-
der
He had to choose between two forms
OF death-my bullet or the gallows.
With the former there was slender
chance with the latter none whatever
Bending low behind his horses neck,
he gave him Il cut and dashed Off, fol-
lowed by my shots. Meanwhile l
mounted and went after him. Now
and again he turned and fired Mt me.
but l got down fiat on my horse. and
there was not much for him to shoot
Mt. Finally fired shot that made
him totter: then he fell from the sad
die. l was beginning to draw rein
when my horse. on crossing rotten
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
TWO TRIPS 70 WORLD 5 FAIN
The Graphic Will Send IvTo Ladies, One
FROM County, and Une from lily.
Selections Are Be Made by Grapcs Readers and tie os
Popular Ones Ni Win.

Everybody wants to go to the worlds
fair in st. Louis next summer 1t will
be the grandest ever held in the his
tory of the wCrld-several times as
large as the one held at Chicago in
1892. The publishers Of the Graphic
have decided to give a free trip t. the
two most popular ladies', one from the
city of Pine Bluff, one from Jefferson
county, outside the city. All expense
will be paid from the time the ladie.-
leave their homes until they re, uru.
including transportation to St. 4.ouis
and return, parlcr or sleeping car fare,
admission to the grounds, iiotel bills,
street car fare, etc.
The two ladies who are to take the
trip at the Graphics expense will be
the one receiving the largest number
of votes within the city and the one
residing outside the city receiving the
largest vote. Votes may be secured as
follows:
Single coupon, cut from Daily or
Twice-a-Week Graphic l vote.
Subscription to Daily Graphic, in ar
rears, each dollar paid, 10 votes.
Subscription to Daily Graphic, paid
in advance. one month, 65 cents, s
votes.
Subscription t. Daily Graphic paid
in advance, six months. s375. 1S5
votes.
Subscription to Daily Grphic, paid
in advance, one year, $3.50 400 votes.
Subscription to Twice-a-Wea
Graphic, paid in advance, six months,
IS cents, 40 votes.
Subscription to Twice-a-Week
Graphic, paid in advance, one year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
* - @ n 6 N2 Z a.
ear, si,e IA9 NIad 'ol Have A!AAs Sought
sss''-' a: 2ZHZNzzz1<
Reckiessness Of the Motorlst.

That the motorist can not delp
reckless driving was maintained by
4 French savant in a recent meeting
Of scientists in Paris. The furors
steals on them. In setting out they
intend to go at moderate Hace. but
as they warm to the work they must
rlsh on faster and faster. The flying
landscape through which they tear
forward produces the kind of giddi-
ness which Arabs say takes hold OF
them in the fantasia. In this state
motorists would run down those
nearest and dearest TO them as un-
hesitatjngly as though they VERY 10
many animals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19

: 80, l0U votes.
s.4.i32l .lptlon to TwIce-a-Week
Graphic. paid in advance, three years
S4.59, 4oO votes.
The contests will close On Wednes
lay. June 15, 1904, at noon.
Tne contest is open to young ladies
Is years Of age and over and to mar.
rie. .adies.
II the winners desire not tc take ad.
.antage of the offer as made by the
Graphic, they may accept in lieu there
of round t.. transportation and s35
each in cash The winning ladies may
select the time they shall take the
trip. The best of hatel accommoda
tions in ST Louis will be provided, and
special facilities for seeting the fal
to best advantage will be furnished
The votes will be counted every
Tuesday and Friday at neon and til
result announced in the Graphic.
Help your sister, daughter, wife o!
sweetheart to get one of the grandes,
trips ever offered, one that is enjoy.
able and educational, by securing sub
scriptions and clipping the ballots.
Coupons must be filed with the
Graphic not later than the last day
Of the month in which they are issued,
if cn cash paid, and If clipped from
the Graphic must be deposited not
later than the last day Of the month
in which the paper was printed from
which the coupon was taken. For
example, all March ballots must be
deposited in March, and void If de-
posted later. All April ballots must
be deposited in April May ballots In
May and June ballots in June.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-19
sToz a.
Bear, the The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature .t LsxHAZzzzs!
Feathers DY Prctccsapn.

"~ae power Of the camera in repro
!ucing form and texture y feathers ia
We'll shown in an article in "Photog.
az. TAa marvellous scenracy OF
rs drawing, its power OF 'eproducins
texture As We'll It's form. appear to
reDder photography NEST suitable
srocess for the pc-'poso OF recording
those minute variat.un iii plumage on
which our classitications are based.
rhe one difficulty which presents II
self, that of color values, can be over.
come by the use of ortho-chrcmatic
plates and light filters.