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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Funeral Of Mrs. WilIett.

The funeral of Mrs. VenOra Miles
Willett was held at her late home on
Elm street. at 10 o'clock a. NJ. Tues
day. Rev. Mr.. Degen of st. Marks
Episcopal church. conducting the i'm.
pressive service. The floral tributes
to the deceased We're many and bcauti-
full. and a partial list of them is given
as follows: PinkS. Adelaide w.
MOores: pinks and roses. Hattie Cole.
pillow. Bath cousins; pinks. Mrs. AL
bert Longfellow: pinks NJ. ]. Watson:
wreath. BARRIERS Union: pinks, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. w. Ward; pinks. ]. NJ. Libby
and Mrs. r. NJ. Ware: pillow husband:
violets. Mr.. and Mrs. +. e. Albee,
pillow. mother; pinks. Mrs. Geo. II.
Black; roses. Miss Lizzie Brown;
pinks. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Merrill:
pinks. Mrs. d. Stanley and Miss Ly-
don; pinks. Mrs. Roy w. Reed: pinks
Madeline +. Cousins; pinks, Viewers
Restaurant: pinks. Mr.. and Mrs. Dip
lock and family; pinks Mrs. Deagan.
w. G. Watson, Dorsey Stanley David
Diplock and Zina Diplock were the
bearers and the interment was in
Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
"A Man Without q Country"

Has been aptly termed man who
has not seen his own. 1t would apply
better to the one who has not seen his
National Capital, small portion or
which he holds deed for. and which he
can claim through the courtesy Of the
government officials. and the many in-
teresting places to visit guided by a
Royal Blue Line personally conducted
Washington party; $500 covers the
entire expense for trip of a week from
Boston. Your hotel and program are
all arranged in advance, thus saving
the traveller the small annoyances incl
dental to travel alone. Our dates from
Boston are January 9th and Goth. Feb
ruary Sd and 18th. March 18th and 31st.
April 18th and 2Sth, and May 18th.
Drop us a postal for illustrated timer
airy and details.
. Jos. p. Taggart. N. e. p. A.. $50
Washington ST., Boston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Mr.. Gannett is Civil War veteran,
having enlisted in Co. B of the 81
Maine Volunteers in 81. serving until
honorably mustered out in CA. At the
battle of Fair Oaks he was struck by
Minnie ball and but for a Testament
which he carried in his pocket, and
which detected the bullet, would have
been killed.
At the battle of Gettysburg he re-
ceiVed a wound in the right ankle, from
which he has since suffered more or
less lameness, being Obliged to use a
cane now when walking any consider
able distance. Later in the service he
was taken prisoner by the COnfeder-
ates, but parOled on account of his
wound. He was honOrably mustered
out at Augusta. in 1864.
Three years later. in 1867, Mr.. Gam
nett married Miss Esther lockwood
of Augusta, and she has shared and
blessed his married life and home until
her death, less than year ago.
On August I. 1870. Mr.. Gannett
opened the barber shop at No. 1O4
State street, and has been on duty
there continuously until last Monday
noon. when he made over the business
to Mr.. Trask
During his long business experience
Mr.. Gannett has maintained his home
on Chapel street and reared family
of four children. three sons and one
daughter. all of whom are living.
George F.. Jr., resides in Augusta,
Charles in Allston, Mass. Frank in
Dedham. Mass. and the daughter, Mrs.
Addie FOgg. in Pueblo. Colo.
Mr.. Gannett is a prominent member
Of Seth Williams Post, G. A. r., hav-
ing held every office in the post. He
is also a member of the A. 0. U. W..
and Of the BARRIERS Union.
He is 81 years Of age, having been
born in Madison, in 1870, SO his retire.
ment csines at a time when he is well
able to appreciate a rest. He will be
missed by those accustomed to fire.
quent the State street shop, and all
his friends wish him many years els
joyment Of his well-earned leisure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Itches. oozes, dries and
scales over and over a4ain;
local applications do not.
cure It. because they cannot
remove It's cause, which is
an impure condition Of the
blood. The most obstinate
cases have been perfectly
and permanently cured BY
q course Of
Hood'sSarsaparMa
the best medicine for salt.
rheum IN all the world.
For testimonials Of remarkable cures
send for Book on Salt Rheum, No. ;.
c. l. Hood Co.. Lowell, Mos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

II you're looking for something in the
line OF cutlery for CHI istmas gift that
window Of the Brooks Hardware Co..
ought to meet your approval. The as
sortment Of carrying sets is sufficiently
large to suit all corners. both as re-
CARDS style and price.
No matter how many raZors a man
may have. he will appreciate the gift
Of genuinely good one. The line car
ried here is one OF the finest. and strict
~ guaranteed. Strops and homes are
bound to wear out, and new one is al
ways acceptable.
In addition to these goods there is a
full line of nickel ware. and the regu-
lar stock OF sporting goods is on hand
as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Commencing this evening, the pro-
vision stores of the city will keep open
evenings for the rest of the week. to
accommodate the Christmas week GUS
toners. On Monday. in observance OF
Christmas. the stores will remain
closed. all day. The majority Of the
other stores In the citg. and the bar
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
RETlREs FROM BUSINESS.
Geo. Frederick Gannett, for "a Years
an Augusta Barber.

After serving the public faithfully
for over "a years at the same stand
George Frederick Gannett retired from
business. Monday. having sold the
took. fixtures aud GOOD viii of his
'arh1- business 81 State street. to
Henry +. T:..sk. who will continue the
business in the sam" SHOP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The following corporations have filed
certificates of incorporation at the
office OF the Secretary Of state:
The Maine Farm Agency has been
organized at Manchester for the pur-
pose of conducting real estate agency
and genuine brokerage business with
$4,000 capital stock Of which nothing is
paid in. The officers are: President
Daniel T. Perkins. Of Gardiner; treas
ur"r James T. Collins. of Manchester
Certificate approved, Dec 10, 1904.
The HyareX Felt and Engineering
Co.. has been organized at Portland for
the purpose Of doing a general business
in wares merchandise and property of
all kinds with $4,000 capital stock of
which 5000 is paid in. The officers are:
President Harry L. Cram of Portland;
treasurer A. j. Desmond of Portland.
Certificate approved. Dec 10, 1904
Poland Land Co., organized at Port
land for the purpose of conducting a
general real estate business. and for
other purposes with 10000 capital stock
Of which nothing is paid in. The Off
GERS are: President Jcnn II. Edwards.
Of So. Portland: treasurer Rudolph NJ.
Lawson of Portland. Certificate ap-
proved. Dec. 20. 1904.
Portland Realty Trust Co. organized
at Portland for the purpose of conduct
ing a general real estate business with
$4,000 capital stock Of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President
Edward G. Vail of Portland; treasurer
Frederick s. Vail of Portland. Certifi-
cate approved Dec 20, 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

stock as usual. fancy pickles and pre-
serves. all varieties Of crackers and
Biscuits and say. have you tried one Of
those Petitngilrs fancy cheese? Better
read the I'D. in this issue for a detailed
account Of the goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Holiday Talk
OUR HANDSOME
House Coats
n d
Bath Robes
at $500
while they last)
while they last)

Suuerb stock of Umbrellas,
Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Silk
lined Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Ways Mufaers, Travelling
BAGS and Suit Cases for both
men and women Sweaters,
Fancy Vests, Cravat Pins,
Sleeve Studs, Hosiery, Tn
derwear, Silk Mufflers, Initial,
silk and Linen Handker-
chiefs. All kinds of mems
and boys Clothing. Every
thing useful as we'll as pleas
ing. Special makes. Fine
grades. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

There will be sale Of choice home
made candy at the Choir room Of st.
Marks church, this afternoon and eve
Ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
FOR CHRISTMAS.
A Glance at Holiday Goods Offered by
Augusta Merchants.

All the symbols of ChriStmaStide at
Pulos' candy corner. There is the Star
in the East, the Christmas tree, filled
with fruits of the season, and the long
line Of Christmas stockings loaded
down with sweets. The profuse array
of fancy candy boxes in the window i'm
cludcs every conceivable description,
crescentS. hearts, suit cases and tcle-
phone boxes. Not content with decor
ating his window. Pulos has the whole
interior of his store draped with colors
and emblems Of the festive season.
All the usual varieties Of candy are
on hand. fresh from the factory, down
stairs. and the stock includes some
choice confections. One kind in par
ticu.ar is that special brand Of choco-
latcs at cut rates. worth double the
money. Look for the Star in the East.
For fancy groceries try Merrill
Brothers. That assortment Of Ken
nedy's crackers in the window is mere
~ hint, it includes the brownies in
their log cabin. :he animal shapes
which are old time favorites with tn"
children, and all the fancy varieties.
There is a fine brand Of raisins boxed
the assortment Of nuts is complete.
A full line Of regular groceries is on
hand as usual, and the meat room is
stocked with seasonaole delicacies in
Guiding some fine birds. You will
notice one of the features of the win
dow display. is the clever arrangement
of Christmas boxes Of "Pippins" not
the apples but the cigars. This is
suggestion which should not be over
looked.
Sold for 80 years on the same stand.
That is the reputation which Malcolm
& Dyer feel justified in Boosting of. in
the sale Of the stoves and ranges Of the
Wood. Bishop Co. That Ideal
Clarion" in the window is a fair sample
Of this class. These dealers also call
attention to the fact that they have on
hand several second hand parlor coal
stoves. which they are Offering at
special prices for a short time.
You will also find here a full assort-
ment Of enamelled ware. and some first
class nickel goods. Something that
comes in handy just at this season is
one Of those food and meat choppers.
they have them in all sizes. first
class line of edge tools is always on
hand, and by the way. how would one
Of those safety razors DO for Christ
mas present.,
For the holidays. ana especially for
the Christmas dinner. a very cesirab BILE
feature is fresh. crisp green stuff"
You will I'm a full assortment Of it at
the store Of W. Church. And a COM
plete line a. vegetables accompanies
the choice stock1of fowl. chicken. ducks,
geese. etc.
In the frt1f line you will find all you
are looking1fo right here They have
some fancy Hgs that are just the thing,
also some EXCELLENT stuffed dates. For
nuts and sins their line Is unsurpass-
ed -
= s. : ..aey sreesr,.s !. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

or transferred to successor when
necessary.
III. The Infantry Drill Regulations
now in use will be dropped from prop
erty returns as of this date. They NAV.
however. be retained by officers for flu
ture reference.
Nv. In accordance with the provi-
sions of Section /. Chapter &c, of the
Pubic Laws of the State Of Maine. an.
proved March II. 1903. Thomas +. Nc
Gilicuddy of Portland is hereby placed
upon the retired list Of commissioned
officers of the Volunteer Militia of the
state of Maine with the rank of First
Lieutenant.
Service: Second Lieutenant Com
pany r, LIST Inf, June 80, 1892. First
Lieutenant Company +. LIST Inf, Sep
TENDER %. 1893. Honorably discharged.
Expiration of Commission. Oct s. 1899.
By order of the COMMANDMENT Chief:
AUGUSTUS B. FARNHAM,
Adiutant General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
STATE HOUSE.
An Invitation to Oregon
Exposition.
Two General Orders from Adj.
Gen. 4. B. Farnham.
Office Of Labor Commissioner chanoed
for Winter.-Notes.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting Of Governor and Council
Friday, Dec. 80, at 4 p. N,

Governor Hill has received. from Frank
Lee. secretary of the Portland. Ore
Rose Association, a letter. extending
through His Excellency. a cordial in.
Nltatlon to the ladies of the State of
Maine to participate in and visit the
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition,
TO be held in the city OF Portland.
oregon. from June l. 20 October Is, 1905.
The Rose Association will have head
quarters on the exposition grounds.
which will be open to the ladies' of
Maine and their friends. and where it
will be the pleasure Of it's members to
serve and welcome them,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
The Standing of the
Doll Contest at
c. F, BILODEhU'S.

MYRTLE WARD ................... esi
MIrpIEI. HOLT sos
EVA GRANGER .ooI
ELLIOTT BLACK .............. 20.
LEONA CASAVANT $3.50. ~
.nyS MERRI1J. 1872
SApnnA CI.OIrTIER .10S
MYRTLE BURNS ......... 5000. = :
MISS Stafford ...........- $1,000.
CLARA JACKSON .........; $500. !
ESTHER BLAISDELL ....!.....-
JENNIE WRITTEN ....... ..-.
HELEN MORRESEY ..... .--....
IMARION GAR61DD ........ ta...... e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Je//-O,

..s,;ca,s most popular dessert. Received
I sn, Award, Gold Medal, Worlds Fair.
= naI"uis 1904. Everything in the package;
y, ho;line water and set to cool. Flavors:
,'non Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry,
ee."olate and Cherry. Order package of
tn ~ favor from your grocer to-day. 10c.
Tssn you make Ice Cream use Jell-O ICE
wrII Powder. All ingredients in the
. Page At all grocers. pkgs. for 25o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

1t is understood that there will be no
change in the personnel OF the employees
at the State House. The different
members of the force were hired in ac-
cordance with the arrangements Of the
FORMER superintendent OF public build
ings, the late Col. E. c. Stevens, and it
is not the desire Of tine present incum-
bent of the Office to make any changes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The following general orders have
been issued from the Office of the adju-
tant general:
Augusta, Dec. Is. 1904
General Orders, No. 20.
l. The Board of Examination will
meet at the Adjutant-General's office
Augusta. on Tuesday. January 5. 1905
ut 10 o'clock, 4. NJ. to inquire into the
qualifications for their respective pO-
sitions, of persons who have been
elected or appointed to offices in the
National Guard of the State of Maine
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The headquarters of the bureau of
industrial and labor statistics will, dur
ing the session of the Legislature. be
used for one of the many committees.
and Commissioner Matthews and his
assistants will occupy the room in the
basement formerly occupied by the
board OF pharmacy. Mr.. Matthews eX-
poets to move into his new quarters,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The annual report of the State Asses
sors was the first TO reach the printer.
this year. and will be printed within 4
few days. and ready for the binder. 1t
will be among the early Cnes which will
be offered for the consideration Of the
legislators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
what Shall We
Have for Dessert :?

r,s is an important daily question. Let
i usrer it to-day. Try
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

Postmaster All. ]. Stephens this
week sem into the p%ostoffice depart
ment his report for the quarter ending
December 31st, 1909. The report
shows that during the quarter there
were issued 1902 money orders val
ued at s16,s51.42. There were 377
money orders paid amounting to 49,
.927.12. The value of the stamps, en-
velopes and postal cards sold was ST.
651. so, making a total business for
the Office during the quarter Of $780,
1904. This Is ar excellent showing
for a postoffice in a city OF 1000 peo-
pie. There were also 927 letters and
packages received and registered. In
order to obtain another important fg.
ure relating TO the business done In
the Office Postmaster Stephens start.
ed in Monday to keep track of the
letters stamped In I'M week. On
Monday alone there we're 1891. Ac.
companying the report is a request oil
department for two additional clerks.
The postmaster is now paying 500
| out OF his own salary per month fol
help and thinks that 1t Is an expense
which the government should bear,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

FIFTEEN HEAD OF THOROUGH
bred Shorthorn bulls from six to
twenty months old. Also some choice
young mules and pigs. c. M. Good.
ell, Philbrook, Mont. 12.2.tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

my Evening star, n Of Miss LII.
liam RusseIi's popular songs, will be
sung by Mrs. Bogss on January 22nd
Al cuIvsr's hall. Calcium lights,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

sAwMILL AND ENTIRE OUTFIT;
capacity 26-horse power; now well To-
Gated and good opportunity for profit
able investment. A. w. Pierce, Lew.
istown. 1-l3-4t@
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20
sUBscRIBERss
I Gown, County ano state +

Subscribers failing to receive their
papers will please notify this office,
that the cause may be investigated
and reported to the proper authorities.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

"Three Little Maids" a comic op-
era, one of the hits Of the season at
the Jorden thater in New York and
Days In London, will be given at
culver's hall January 22nd.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

World Almanacs at this office 36c;
mailed to your address Asc In stamps
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

Don't fail to see the famous "Tsa
and Cake Walk" by the "Thrss Little
Maids" on January 22nd.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-20

World Almanacs at this office 35c;
mailed to your address 45c In stamps.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

provement or more favorable condi'
tions for work. This is about one
fourth 70 one fifth Of what skilled
white miner would accomplish in tn
same time. In another mine the
average was about fourteen inches,
some of the men doing nearly thirty
six inches. The mine managers
appear we'll pleased with their expert
ment and anticipate material
Improvement In the amount OF work
accomplished per man when they
become more experienced. In the
work uf mucking they make better
renltive showing than In the more
skilled work OF drilling, but Tn this
M we'll ~ drilling they are no match
for the white miners and not even
~ good as Kaffirs. The labor prob
lem appesrs nevertheless to have been
solved by the Chinese on the Trans
vasI, and 5000 more have gone in
since September Is. The difficulty
ut first experienced with Chinese
officials In recruiting seems to have
been satisfactorily settled. - Mining
and Scientific Press.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

Millions of American money are
invested In Mexico. That the oldest
American nation IL on the eve ut u
revolution has been suspected for
months aud capital from this side Of
the line naturally has been nervous.
Under the progressive rule OF Presi-
dent Dilz, Americans have enjoyed
commercial privileges Of high valus.
Mexico's gold, silver aud copper
mines are known to be enormously
rich aud 40 long ~ Diaz lives they
will continue to be worked largely
by Americans, whose modern machin-
e,y aud energetic method, have
taken more from the shafts left by the
Spaniards of the frat Invasion aud
by the Incas before them In ten years
than the lazy peon Of the isthmus
had mined In the century previous.
The Butte Inter Mountain says, how
ever. that ot late slight hints thrown
oil tho news wire. shav warned the in-
vss tor that Mexico 10 uneasy. The
government has been Increasing and
strenRt theninR the army. Fresh guns
have been mounted In the defenses OF
the big cities aud strategic points
seized by the government. Diaz will
10 president. probably, so long NJ he
lives; but Diaz may die any day.
Inside facts Of Mexican conditions
were given to President Roosevelt
the other day by William Il. Tiffany,
Of Nevada, who called ut the White
House. MIR. Tiffany 10 interested In
Mexican gold mines. lie told the
president that there "is much gold
In Mexico, aud the prospects there
would be splendid but for the
miserable squsbbliug that will be sure
to follow the death OF President
Diax. As long ~ Disz lives every
thing will be- all right, but when he
dies there will come revolution
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

amount of miscel)a l)aneous data about
the precious stones OF other countries
az we'll as those Of the United States.
The increased interest In this
country in the production of precious
stones has resulted in bringing to-
gether a splendid exhibit Of these
beautiful products of nature at the
Louisiana Pure base Exposition at
st. Louis. where thousands OF
visitors have seen and studied them.
The valuable report Is an extract from
the Surveys volume entitled min
eral Resources Of the United States,
1903" but It is also published
separately, In pamphlet form, and
may b, obtained on application to
the Director of the United States
Geological Survey, Washington, D. Q.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

j. j. Hill. Of the Great Northern.
gave out this interview In Minneapo-
lis q few days ago, speaking of specu-
Iating In stocks: 'They had better
be u little cautious. They may get
bumped. Some of the railway stocks
are selling for more than ! would he
willing to pay for them. These
stocks had just M much real value
six month, ago as they have today
and / think one ought to be little
careful about rushing In to buy them
after their market prices have ad-
vanced 81 to o. share. / suppos 80
the speculators are attracted by the
facility with which they can carry
four per cent stocks IN two per cent
money market, hut much Of the
money they are using In speculation
IL the idle money which the buiness
interests of the country have no
present use for. because OF the dull
ness OF trade"
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

that must establish the supremacy OF
one three men who are frequently
mentioned for the succession to
President Diaz. These are Liman-
tour, tbs minister OF finance. and by
long odds the most polished and
best educated man In public life In
Mexico; General Reyes. the COM
msnder in chief OF the army, and
Governor Torres, Of the state OF
Chi ihuahua. and the most ambitious
Mexican of the lot. The death OF
General Diaz would mean an I'm.
mediate fight for supremacy, and the
success of the strongest and frmest
hand. This might be prevented by
Diaz retiring now and establishing
one of these men Ia the presidency.
The better class OF people in the
country would approve this course.
az they dread the future as 1t stands
noow. They would he willing to
support suy one man without quib
bling II they could be assured that
revolution could be postponed"
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-11-09

The sou of n mining operator at
Cripple Creek, who WIS mixed up
with tho late unpiessantness there.
has been driven out OF G0ldHeld by
Union mtners and their sympathisers.
The youngest aud richest gold camp
on eartb made u mistake In per.
mitting that kind CT q play to be
made. II is had advertising. detri-
mental t,ublioity, that will have Its
evil effect just ss sure a, there 10
law OF ,etribution on Natures statute
book.