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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

nr;v,r Co,,yrettr. of the local pupic
carriage service. thinks that il is Only
il , miracle that he is still guiding ms
trustv horses around the Guy Stfe''9
after niyhtfall. The reason for such Il
thought on that gentleman part Was
A little experience which he uhdefNei'''
the other day. at his home on btluSe
Street The winter SHOWS had accuihu-
lated OH the roof of one OF ms OUT
buildings to such an extent tha' MI
Couvrette thought it wise I" remove y
before Il heavy rain should come. &C
Cor,iingIy. he placed a ladder against
the building. and mounting ii, proceed
cd to climb upon the roof. Along the
lower edge OF the roof was a belt OF ice.
and using the ice for a foot rest ne
was soon making the snow fly in great
shape. 1t developed. however. that Cou-
vrette WAS the victim Of misplaced con-
iidence. for while he was cutting out 4
big chunk of snow with his shovel. the
whole ice belt gave way. and fell TO the
ground. a distance of some Is feet. ana
as he was not near enough to the lad
Ger to grasp it. he followed the ice. Be-
side the building was a pile of lumber.
| and had the man landed upon ii. the
, consequences would probably have
been serious. but it happened that he
| was far enough up on the roof to get a
good start. so that after short sail
| through the air. he cleared the lumber.
and went out of sight into the pile of
snow which he had shoveled from the
| roof The only Inconvenience resulting
from the fall was a stiff neck. but he
has decided that when he cleans off the
roof again. he will stick to his ladder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
Election Notice.

CITY OF AUGUSTA. 81. March :. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that election
warrants ana lists of candidates have
hc'n poStsd according to law for the nut
nicipal election to be held March Is. A.
ID. l.1j in the several wards of the city
for the purpose of clccting Il mayor. and
one alderman two common cOuncilmcn,
warden. ward clerk and constable Tor
,-;,ch ward. The polls will he opclcd at
min" o'clock A. NJ. and will be closed al
four O'Clock T. NJ.
The voting places in the several wards
will he as follows: Ward |. Capitol Hos"
House: Ward >. II. r. Randalls paint
shop: Ward >; Concert Hall. State Street:
WARD 1. CuShnOc Hose House: Ward i.
ballard School House: Ward s. School
louise. corner L. Chestnut and Middla
Streets: Ward !. Atlantic Hose House:
Ward 8. Pine Tree Hose House
+. q. HARRINGTON. City Clerk. Y
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
1923 Water St., Near R.R. BRIDGE
80 Iookfor the J. Ri OnEAu
PERSONAL MENTION.

Representative +. G. kinsman is
confined to the hous" with an attacl,
Of the grip.
George Z. LOCKER of Boston, was III
the city foT Il few hours. Wednesday
on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Eowcl of Port
land. We're III the city, "Wednesday, the
guests of friends.
Deputy Marshal and Mrs Kcrvin r.
Hanks were passengers ON train No.
A. yesterday morning. going to Port
land.
David w. Snow. Of the firm VI
Sy,nOndS. SnoN 4 Cooke. of Portland
was in the city, Wednesday, on bust
ness.
Landlord Judilins. OF the Kline.
House, Moosrh"ad lake. Was in III,
city, "Wednesday. AMI WAS "a guest al
the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
Edward e. Davis

AS stated in Wednesday mornings
Journal. Edward l.. Davis ono If An.
gustas prominent business mon diad
tuesday morning. of heart disease AT
Harrer's Ferry. West Virgins, where
he went little more than a month .,ao
for his health;
MI. Davis was born in New Hamp-
Ton y. H.. March 10. 1854. and was the
son Oh me Rev. Calvin II. Davis and
Anne tMathews) Davis. He early re-
moved to West Waterville now Oak
iann. where he obtained his education
III the public schools. later attending
the institute at Pittsfield, and GRADUATE
ing from the Di:igo Business College
at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

NJ Earncs. Of the ;irm of Irving ~
c,ssnn f,lrItshers AMI decorators. OF
l,ost.n. who viii 40 the fitting up 81
~ nov hani,:,g rooms Of the First
National Bank. was in thu city. yest"r-
day. Tho plans for the rooms are ''"'
vet complete. but are far enough -
vaitccd to show hat the rooms WIN ~.
som" of the finest and best appoillco
ir the State. Work upon the r."
modelling Of Tie building VIII besli as
soon as tn" prcscn, occupant, a. -
Sou!c, moves out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

The approach of spring has awaken
ed an decreased interest in automobile
ing throughout the country. and in
Augusta. as We'll. and not only the
present owners If mpto@ vehicles ara
impaticntly awaiting the time when
they can take their first spin over the
highways. but there are others. also,
who are thinking Of purchasing a ma
hinc whom the Summc" cores. The au-
tomCbi is no longer an experiment. 1t
is Il certainty. and Il prdt teal means Of
transportation. whether for business or
pleasure. The machines Of this year are
Il step near 10 perfection than those Of
ether years. and another feature which
the year has brought is 4 reduction in
prize. which brings the possibility of
the ownership of 4 first class machine
within the reach IF all. EcaliZing that
there should be good market for
these vehicles in Augusta and vicinity,
f.. I. Clark of this city mas been APP
pointed as the agent of Ii. j. Willard
nj Portland. who deals in all kinds of
high grade motto" carriages. Mr.. Clark
is a thorough machinist. and under
stands the workings Of the different
machines which he will handle. among
hich are the Wnton. Packard Knox.
Cadillac. Pierce. and Buick The prices
o. these machines range from $3.50 to
$1,000 Mr. clark has also taken the
agency for the Ol:smobile. and has
Just received a light tonhcau of that
make. which is iii exhibition at the ma
chine shou of ". J. Skehan & Co.. in
the Journal building. Mr. clark vii! H.
released to see all who arc thinking of
Purchasing an automobile. and to ex-
rlain the workings of the different ones
that he handles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
NOTICE TO
PILE SUFFERERS
WE DON'T ASK YOU TO TAXI
ANYONE'S WORD FOR WHAT
PYRAMID PILE CURE WILL
DO.
You Can Have Trial Package Free
by Mail.

We receive hundreds OF letters like
the following: Il have been feeling so
good | could hardly believe it. after
suffering with piles tor a year. to find
that am once more feeling like my
self | wish you could have seen me
before started using Pyramid Pile
cure and look at me now. and you
would say | am not the same man. |
have gained ~ pounds and all on ac-
count Of Pyramid Pic Cure" Walter
Sharkley. 80 Park St, Springfield.
Mass.
II bought Hfty cent box of Pyramid
Pile Cure ana used as directed with
the most unexpected results, a com
plete cure. | have been troubled with
piles for thirty years and was in much
distress and passed much blood. but at
present am free from any kind OF
piles" F.. Mckay. Wcaverviile, Cal.
Pyramid PHI Cure has been worth
| thousands Of dollars to me; it cured
me after using numbers Of other
remedies and taking medicines from
| doctors. 1t also cured my son, al
| though he rOuld hardly walk eat o:
sleep: he is now all right" B. String
| fellow. Postmaster Elko :. G.
BY the use of Pyramid Pile Cure you
| will avoid an Cnnec essary. trying and
| expensive examination by a physician
and will rid yourself of your trouble n
the privacy Of your own home a,
| t.ifiing expense.
| After using the free treatment. which
we mail in perfectly plain wrapper
you can secure regular full-siZe pack.
ages from druggists at 20 cents each
or we will mail direct in plain pack.
age upon receipt of price. Pyramid
Drug Co., So Main Street, Marshall
Mich. MARI!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

The general inspection OF Nj. Co.. I'd
Infantry. by a :'nlt";i States army OIL
cor will occur at The armory, Tues
tav evening. March rs. ana the boys
are putting in some work in order 10
make a good showing. The next drili
meeting will be held on Monday even
irr. auC; mt is C:'Sircd that every menu
her of the company should be present.
The inspection will be thorough one
and will be conducted by capt. snip
man OF the Portland artillery district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Friends Of Goo. G. sheldon will be
pIcasCd to learn tina. the Improvement
in his condition With resulted from
his treatment 1T the city hospital has
continued since his removal to ms
home on Winthrop street. ana tnat n"
* now able II 1t w for Il little Whilo
each day. He takes little SOLD 1901
of a light nat"rc, AID appears to Dc
gaining strength 50 that i recovery Is
looked fer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Ralph II. i'riend. son of Or. Fri"ni.
VINO was collector Of votes for ms
teacher Geo. +. Fistcr "f Portland.
vas fortunate in COlle1 ting the largest
number of votes ami won the first
l.rize Of 500. His picture and short
sketch of his life We're among the sue
cnseful collectors; in Mondays issue OF
the Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
SPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term-Hon. Albert w. Spear
Presiding.

G. W. JONES, Clerk.
rnANh J. HAM. Sheriff.
FRED a. HAYDEN. Stenographcr
Augusta, March S, 1905.
Inc session of the supreme court WAS
continued. this morning at 10 o'clock.
IS there We're no jury trials assigned
l"T the day. the jury was excused until
this morning az 10 o'clock. The session
was devoted To routin" work. some CT
the cases being settled N:thout trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
A Royal Booklet.

The Grand Trunk Railway System
are distributing Il very handsome book =
let descriptive of the Royal MuskOka
Hotel. that is situated in Lake Rosse;u
in the Muskoka Lakes. "Highlands Of
Ontario" The publication is one Civ
ing Il full description of the attractions
that may be found at this popular re-
sort. handsomely illustrated with col
ored prints Of lake and island scenery.
the hotel itself and many of the special
features that may be found there. II
is printed on fine enameled paper.
bound III 4 cover giving the appearance
Of Morocco leather, with a picture Of
the hotel and surroundings on same
and the crest of the hotel embossed in
high relief. \ glance through this
booklet makes one long for the plea
SureS of summer and outdoor life and
copies may be secured gratuitously by
applying to J. Quinlan. d. p. a., G. 7.
r.. Montreal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Martin Newbc.g received q painful
injury Tucs;la" evening. while hand
ling Il colt belonging 20 r. Il. Morrill,.
The animal attempted to break away.
and in the scufIlc stepped on N.WbcrS' $
foot. cutting 1t badly with TIL" '"c-c'lk
Of the shoe. The wound was dressed by
Dr. Washhurn. four stitches being re-
ulIirtd to close the cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

I.aEdlord and Mrs. Fl. T.. Capen. Of
tie Augusta House. arc receiving the
ccngra tulatinns of many friends. on
the advent Of j young lady into their
household. Miss Capcn was born
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

When YOU look ut Swift q Turner's
north window and see the "Stransky
attractive kitchen ware. 1t will he an
added attraction to know that il is full
TX warranted for five years. It's purity
for cooking purposes is unquestioncd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Mrs. Laura Craig. who has been sick
nearly II week with the grippe ut her
residence. No. 20 Western avenue. is
getting better and it is expected she
Will be able TO sit up in one or two
lays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

The sport of snow shoeing. for th.'
present season. is fast becoming
thing Of the past. TIL" thawing wealth
rr docs not add to the sport. and the
snow packing down takes away the
chief attraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

J. Fl. cogan bought good horse.
Tuesday. of Hallowril parties. for use
i'll his delivery business. The horse is
bay in color, weighs abou; 1225, and is
an able appearing animal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

edward thIlb"urnH. fCl merly Of this
city, hut who has Coy some time past
been at Salt Lake City. Utah, arrived
III town Wednesday morning on train
No. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

con. q. \. BlacIin2toH has sold his
black gclt!ing. which nc has heretofore
driven in his public carriage. to Ros-
tnn Penney. TIL" morse is good one,
being safe and kind and will be used
by Mr.. Penney, IN his livery business.
Col. Blackincton IS al present With"u,
a horse, but will buy one, later. and
viil resume his business on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

The scissors grinders trade seems tC
be opening up pretty well. this spring
as tTo wandering knights of the craft
have been busy along the city streets
for the past day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
Daily kennebec Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Miss Dunn OF Watervillc. is the guest
CT Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt. at the Cony
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Rev. G. f. Potter of Monticello. is Wis
iting for few days, with Rev. Malvey
Ncarncy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

If the lady Who exchanged shawls at
the assembly. THURSDAY evening. will
$ nd or call at the journal office. sh.
can exchange FIR her ONE property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

The many friends of Geo. w. Pills
bury will regret to learn that he is i'll
with pneumonia. at his home, or
Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Lardcrs OF Bling
lam. were among tn" guests rcSisterc
at Hotel North. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

John z. Whitney has had a telephone
installed in His residence Alien st.
The number is 42S-1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

L. G. Goldsmith is reported to he SER
iously i! with nervous pr"stratiOn, a..
his home, ut Pettingill's Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Dr.. Frederick Hill of Waterville. was
in town, Wednesday afternoon, on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

y man arrested in London for dog steal
ing had in his possession Il poodle wearing
a collar which bore on its inner side the
engraved word Stolen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09
.;:GUsTA LOOGE DIRECTORY.

1nsuNoc r. A. CHAPTER, NO. 4a.
49, ,.ouvoc ,tion in Masonic Temple.
ss i''l.i Marrh .. IT 80 o clock. Work
! A, r. n N. NJ. degree All soi"ulning
N W., ,r.nons are cordially invited.
c'ihp''' GEO. c. LIBBY. ~. z.
r RI. BODICE, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-09

Summer Silks in a large variety
of patterns and colorings. Rajahs
TwO-Toned Silk Suitings. check
and plaid and all kinds OF plain
silk Weavcs in the soft messaline
finish of the most approved color
ings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10

looked at his wife with a smile of
triumph in spite of circumstances.
With what an air she carried it off, he
thought. How she became wealth and
splendor! And yet the girl in the pink
Bingham dress had been as pretty.
The truth was that for the first time in
this career Grace felt sure of herself
and on her own ground.
We'll" he said to her when they
were again in their rooms. II don't be-
lieve any of those men felt as proud
of their wives as / did of you. This is
the sort of life you were meant for.
It's too bad-I'm sorry. But now brace
up. I've something to tell you
"No. you haven't" she said, laughing
her great blue eyes blazing, it seemed
to him ioyously. And she drew the tel
egram from under book
"By George he cried, gazing AT her
with fresh admiring pride. "You beat
the record, That's what | call sand!
And you knew it all the time! Well,
there it is. amt no match for these
fellers. BY selling my watch and your
jewels and furs We'll get out whole and
have enough to buy little stock of
fresh goods for the store. And--and-
what do you sayr'
THAT we can't start an hour too
soon"' she cried.
"Then we'll go back and Just open up
the store and dust it out as if nothin'
had happened, as if we'd been out to
see the world and had seen il and was
satisfied and was back again to the old
stand with some Hcw Il jions." he said
gayly. Slowed our wild oats. so to
say"
And I'll give you raised biscuits and
doughnuts for your breakfast. And I'll
feed my chickens and have my plants
I'll have jack rose. Why, Charlie
we'll he real happy YETI
you better believe! And with this
load off my shoulders! It'll be nuts to
your grandfather. though"
Hell like to hear you talk. He'll be
at the store early and late. And some
days" said Grace, one glad smile
breaking after another across her face
I'll bring my sewing down to the
store and visit with you myself And
every day I'll see father and the rest of
them at the old place. And I'll have Sc
much to tell mother and Louisa that
they'll think I'm making it up And
Louisa's baby-oh, Charlie. il will be
just too sweet for anything. l shall
feel as if I'd been born over again.
And if we find a silver mine in the
back yard We'll board it up" said he
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10


thing, and often could hardly straighten
my back. The aching was bad in the
daytime, but just as bad at night, and L
was always lame in the morning. l was
bothered with rheumatic pains and drop
steal swelling of the feet. The urinary
passages were painful, and the secretions
were discolored and so free that often
/ had to rise n night. l felt tired all
day. Half a box served to relieve me,
and three boxes effected a permanent
cure"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Justus will
be mailed on application to any part Of
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn Co, Buffalo, y. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10
Unlisted Securities.

II don't see why Mr.. Stubs wasn't
willing to lend Willie Porter the $500
he needed to get that business oppor-
tunity in Nashway," said Mrs. Comp
ton to her husband OH her return from
the sewing circle. Every body was
talking about it this afternoon, and
Mrs. Porter feels real hard to MIR.
Stubs"
Folks have lent money TO Willie
Porter before this and never seen the
color o their money again said Mr..
Compton, and Mr.. Stubs made his
money by hard work and saving. He'd
hate to lose mite Of it,
He wouldn't lose Il mite of it," said
Mrs. Compton Indignantly. "Willies
been unfortunate, but so have some
others now and again. Do you recol-
lect your fancy squash investment
Well, anyway, this time Willie had ex.
cellent security to offer, and he was
willing TO pay back 2 per cent at the
end too"
What security" asked Mr.. Comp
ton, not deigning to refer to the rate
of interest offered.
He offered Mr. Stubs two dozen
silver teaspoons and ladle," said Mrs
Compton impressively, "besid2s a
feather boa and seal plush coat and
a sewing machine that runs the easiest
of any in this town. don't know
what he could have wanted more than
that, I'm sure"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10
Business CARDS.

TOWARD L. AVERILL,
~ d. D. s.,
DENTIST.
ONCE hours, S to u a. m, to p. m. Office
over Stern's Drug Store, Brewster Block.
MIDDLEBURY, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-10

Things seemed to her to be in such a
whirl that sometimes she wondered IL
she were not dreaming. She wrote
home, but she said very little of her
self and her life. She described imper-
sonal things, like pictures and shops.
Louisa" said her mother once, "it's
borne in on me some ways that Grace
amt happy. She's got the desire of her
heart, she's out in the world SEEM
things, but she amt happy"
That's because she hasn't any ba-
by" said Louisa, dancing her boy on
her knee and then letting him pull her
curls all about her face. I'm sure l
don't know what we done before this
little person came"
"Pd like to see your baby" Grace
had written her sister "Some time
just for look-I may drop in upon
you when you least expect it,"
II wsh't could drop in on her." said
her mother.
you wouldn't know her." said Lou
lisa. II wouldn't wonder but you'd
think it was the queen or the presi-
dents wife or suthin'."
Il guess l should know my own
child" said her mother, ''if she was
ever so fine. I'm glad she amt ever
sent for Tommy the way she said she
was goin' to. l wouldn't want to stand
in his life, but somehow feels though
grandfather was better for him than
Captain Harding. l wsh't she'd tell
what she's dom and where she goes. !