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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

One of the smartest lawyers and Re-
publican leaders of West Virginia, is
John Fl. Hill, Esq, a brilliant colored
man. formerly of Bowdonham Me.
He is a remarkable man, of the Booker
L. Washington stamp, and was once
on the stump in Maine with Senator
Frye, and was favorably noticed by
James G.. Blaine. In the year 1864
Johnnie Hill was u lad of ten years
who sought employment in the camp
of the Fifteenth Maine Regiment. He
was well liked and was employed as
body servant by Major F. Whitmore of
BOWdoinham. The Major liked tho
boy SO well that after the war closed
he brought him home to BOwdOinham
with him and he became a member of
his fathers family. Samuel Whitmore,
the father, saw that the boy had good
school education, while Mrs. Whitmore
looked as well to his social and moral
training as she would had he been her
own SON Johnnie Hill was a remark
able scholar. and when twenty years
old had fitted for college and was
teaching school in Bowdoinbam. When
he was twenty-five, he entered the
4
Bath. and at twenty-four was ad-
mtted to practice at the Sagadahoc
county bar 1t was soon after this
that Lawyer Hill wished to revisit his
native place, but in Virginia he found
himself an alien in a strange land.
He was plucky and decided to remain
until he could overcome all objections
to his color. He was successful i'm
time, and was admitted to the court of
appeals, the first colored man to be-
come a member of the West Virginia
bar. Here he has been a brilliant sue
cess. The bench, the bar and society
have been quick to recognize his I'M
usual qualities as lawyer and citizen.
Mr.. Hill married a colored woman of
unusual attachments and mental gifts.
The wedding occasiOned much COM
ment in the county, and many pres
ents We're received from people high in
authority in Virginia, Washington, D.
c., Maine and other places. At the
present time Jonn H. Hill is one of the
most prominent Southern Republicans,
as well one of the most prominent
lawyers in the country.
Strange stories are told of the fears
which the earthquake prophecies in
spired in some feminine hearts in Au-
gusta, especially among the girls in the
publishing houses. In one of the
houses several girls insisted on going
home for the week, evidently feeling
safer there. Two girls who work in
another publishing house got up at 9
O'Clock one night when the promised
earthquake was expected. and dressed
sitting up till morning. Still another
girl cried at her work all one afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

The f1vanselistic Association of New
England, in it's Investigations Of the re-
lisious needs of the small towns, finds,
it is said, that there is sufficient de-
mand and opportunity for the labors of
20 evangelists. and for the use Of a
Gospel wagon for itinerant work in
summer. Rev. Melville A. Shaver and
wife. who are said to be exceptionally
efficient, are now holding services at
jebaSo Lake village and Standish,
Maine. Rev. Duncan a. MacPhie of
Boston, assistant to Secretary S. NJ
Sayford. will labor throughout next
month in Norway, Lake Village and
adjacent towns in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

York Transcript: The larger problem
in town improvement is not one of
money but of interest, care and wis
dom. 1t is a matter of spotless streets
and neat dooryards and tastefully de-
signed houses-all the products of re-
fined taste rather than wealth. Clean
streets are a luxury within the means
of every town that desires them. Tn
tidy yards are due to negligence, not
to poverty. The necessary thing is
the Jealous cooperation Of all good
citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

The first Maine Memorial day orator
for 1907 is already announced. Rev. J.
Fl. Little of South Paris having been
engaged to deliver the address at OK
ford. He speaks this year at North
Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28

While it may not be time yet, sew
eral business men of Aroostook have
prophesied of late that in the near flu
ture second Magic City, would
spring up in this section. No small
town in eastern Maine has grown
more rapidly during the last few years
than has Mars Hill, which is situated
just half way between Houlton and
Caribou. There is now much building
going on in this place and carpenters
and wOrkmen of all classes are COM
manding good wages. An electric
light plant. large hotel, new bank and
large school building will soon add
greatly to the appearance of the BUSH
ness section of this little town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-28
A GARDEN FANCY.

III.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Pilgrim Joe a
Man of Integrity
Issues Statement Concerning His Pam
AIleuator and Tells What
Ii Contains.

copyright, 1906, by Ruby Douglas.1
- TATENIENTS have been made
by envious rivals in business
that call for prompt denial
My Pilgrim Pain Alleyiator is
not made by a trust. am the original
and sole inventor and / am putting it
out from humanitarian motives. If |
can make 80 per cent and keep my
humanitarian motives to the front at
the same time shall ask for no great
er reward.
NJ alieviator contains no breakfast
foods.
1t has nothing to do with life insur-
ance.
There is no rebate attached to it.
There is no yellow dog" behind it.
1 have no United States senators in
my pay.
L have never brlbed members of the
legislature to make it go.
From digging the roots to waxing
In the cork, there is no Doodle attached
to It.
1 offer $1,000 in gold for every drop
OF alcohol found In my alleviator.
1t contains nothing to make the old
drunkard worse. 1t contains nothing
to start the child on a career Of vice.
My enemies point to the fact that It
failed to alleviate a man In Connecticut
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
A Good House for Sale.

The homestead Of the late Louis
S. Reynolds on South Adams street
Lancaster
A very convenient and desirable
place. A ten room full two story
house in good condition; one large
addition and porches.
Large shade trees in yard. City
water and cIstern. Lots 143 feet
fronting street, and opposite High
school grounds and level walk to
churches and business part Of the
city. Possession given IN 80 days.
For terms enquire of
HARLEY L. SPRAGUE, BeetOwn, or
HERMAN BUCHNER,
26tf Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

who was blown up by powder mag
azine. Nothing but his left ear was
found, and do not pretend to alleviate
fragments.
There are forty-eight full doses in
every bottle, and the empty bottle
makes a beautiful yard ornament at
seaside resort.
The price is the same the year round.
It cures frost bites in winter and dog
bites in summer. After licking the
blade of an ak on a frosty winter morn
ing nothing will soothe your injured
feelings like my alleviator.
The bottle is so thick that the chill
dren can play horse with it. In the
west it is a favorite missile for farm
ers to throw at hogs.
No matter what other so called al
leviators appear in market, do not be
! deceived. Ask for the old and time
tried and take no other.
After three months from date all bot
| ties will b. made earthquake proof.
Quakes may come by day or by night
and with what force they will, but the
bottle OF alleviator sitting on the par
lor table will remain undisturbed and
be an asset to begin business on anew.
At the Galveston food one of my bot
| ties fioated across to the West Indies
and cured four patients when opened.
At the San Francisco fire one was
warped to the shape Of the letter IS"
and still preserved it's contents.
Ascertain that your family druggist
! is not a horse thief before asking him
| if he sells Pilgrim JOe's Alleviator
! was making for the town Of Busted
Ben one day last week, feeling in my
usual good speerits and wondering why
all men could not figger out that in
tegrity paid 80 per cent profit and no
afterclap, when l met up with an old
cuss on foot who seemed to be made
up of smiles and blandness. We stop
ped to pass the time of day, and by and
by he said:
pilgrim, it warns the cookies Of
my heart to meet thee. l have just
bought site for an orphan asylum,
and / wOuldst have your opinion on
the same. Come with me and view
the spot where the fatherless will gam
Dol by day and sleep by night. Later
on, if thee sees fit, thou may contrib
ute to the grand charity"
AS founding orphan asylums has al
ways been right in my line, 1 turned
aside DER the prairie and follered him.
After walking for half mile he stop
ped and said:
Behold the spot! Here is peace and
rest and quietness. 1t is five miles to
the next habitation. No corner saloon,
no ward heelers, no trouble and trav-
all. Here shall the orphan rest and
sing his song and fear no danger"
I was silently admiring the land
scape, which consisted of a hundred
acres of prairie and lame boss, when
l felt something hit the back Of my
neck, and two hours had passed when
l opened my eyes to earthly affairs
ag'in. Then the bland and smiling old
kuss had long departed, and with him
had gone my outfit 1t had been g
put-up job on a good and innocent man,
and it had succeeded. For a time l
knew not which may to turn. My
speerits was down to zero and my
faith in integrity nil. Thus for few
minutes, and then l rallied and set
out on foot toward the town mention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

A Pittsburg man who suddenly ac-
CURED riches was DESTROYS OF purchas-
ing a fast horse. He went to a dealer,
who sold him an animal and guaran-
teed that be could trot mile In 2:10.
He took his purchase home and the
next day drove down to the track to
try him. Much to his disgust, the best
the horse coulG do was a mile in $40.
He returned to the dealer. in a rage
and said:
"You told me this horse could trot a
mile in 2:1O. He can't go mile better
than 3:10."
The dealer looked at him a minute
and said:
"Well, what of that? Are you in
such a terrible hurry you can't wait a
minute ?''-Philadelphia Ledger
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

ed. AS l walked l remembered tia
integrity had never deserted me yet
and that even in railroad rebating l
had lived to see virtue triumphant.
1t was after dark when l got int
town. and what was ny surprise t.
find that old smiling and bland kusS;
selling my alieviatOr Oh the pu l.c
square and passing himself off for ne.
l gave him more rope and then az .
critical juncture cio'e in Oh h..
When Tie populace found that it hl@
been deceived there was no more work
for me to do. The people cid it them
selves During the fervid excitement
| managed to turn the victims pockets
wrong side out and possess myself OF
Their contents, and when invited to set
him tarred and feathered and riddel
OFT Of town on rail | was present il
the front ranks.
Integrity made one of the biggest tri.
unlDhs of the decade. 1t was almost as
good as uncovering the operations If
coal road. l had sought my couch
amid the pIaudits of the multitude be.
fore | thought to count my cash. When
did so | found that not only my own
had been restored, but l had $40 be-
longing to the bland and smiling old
kuss who was coated with tar. 1t was
then that l determined never to doubt
integrity again.
Two days later 1 was jogging along
between the towns of He'll Bent and
Angels Roost when 1 encountered a
female 1t is ag'in my principles to
encounter one when it can possibly be
avoided. but this female was weeping,
and it seemed my dOOty to cheer her
UP She was going my way, and Of
fered her a lift. Tearfully she climbed
ND beside me, and when 1 had given her
five minits to subdue her emotions
asked:
"Feller woman. hast the world given
you the icy hearth
"Alas, It's all ice"' she replied.
'Is it about the old man?"
"She be. He got tired Of my looks
and babe me take a skate Fl:
Then l looked more closely at her
and did not find It In my heart to
blame him, though 1 hold that no wo-
man is to blame for looking unbeauti-
full. She can't help it ;rliore'n "a mulley
COW can help being born without HORNS"
"And where goest thOup' continued.
''I goeth in sarch."
"Of another man?
''The same-that is, I was in Sarch
of another, but l have found him.
Where thou goest l will 60"
She stole her arm around my waist
and snugged up to me, and the tears
went away and sunshine illumined her
| face.
81 am not free to marry" l said aft
er awhile. "Back in the state of Indi-
ana dwells an old woman who watches
and waits for me. She may continer to
watch and wait for years and years to
come for all she'll ever see me, but new
ertheless the legal part of it still holds.
Love and matrimony are not for joe"
"Never in this vain world will / let
thee gov' says the woman, with
great deal of fervOr.
It was then that l called upon in
! tegrity to get hump on her and pull
me out of a bad hole, and it was also
! then that my faith in her was reward
ed. The off fore wheel fell into a rut,
and the female was pitched out on the
! soft prairie on her head, and by the
time she had scrambled up l had the
| old boss under moshun, and her eff
forts to overtake me were in vain.
NJ QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Da Faith Of Aunta Rosa.

N/OU know my Aunta Rosa? No?
/ weeSha dat you could.
She wat you call ida levin saint, /"
Baycause she ees so good.
She got SO greata, stronga faith
She don'ta nevva care
For dom anytheeng at all
But justa say her prayer.
She justa pray an pray an pray,
An work so hard at dat
You theenk she would be gattin theen
Eenstead for gat SO fat.
On, my, she sat so vera fat
Da doctor he ees scare
An com wan day to her an say;
"You max too moocha prayer.
Ees better do som udder work
An TAX som exercise"
My Aunta Rosa shak' her head
An justa leeft her eyes
An say, 81 gotta faith so strong
Dat 1 Well JUS baygeen
For pray dat may lose da Eat,
An soon l weell be theen.
So, den, she justa sect an pray,
So greata faith she feel,
An nevva stop for anytheeng-
Excep' for TAXA meal.
An SOM time, too, she sect an maxi
Da noise so loud an deep
Eet Sounda vera mOocha as eef
She prayin' cen her sleep.
So Aunta Rosa pray an pray,
But STEEL she gat more fat
So fat she no can walk at all
Now, wat you theenka dat?
Mus be SOM troubla cen da sky!
Mus be ees som't heeng wrong,
Baycause eef Aunta Rosa got
Da faith so great an strong
An pray so hard dat eet eos all
She gatta time to do
like som body tai me why
Her prayer ees no COM true!
IT. A. DAILY In Catholic Standard and
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Notice.

Sealed bids will be received for
sinking a shaft on the William
WEIGH farm in the town of Little
Grant.
Shaft to be 5 ft.x6ft. ID the ciear,
curbei when necessary, % fit. deep,
specifications to be seen at secre-
tary's office or will mail them to
you on application.
L. B. WILLIS, SEC,
MUTUAL PROSPECT Co.,
Boscobel, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Dining Hall.

On Fair grounds, east end, is in
charge of the Ladies of st. Clements
congregation. They will have a
splendid dinner prepared for you at
the low rate of Csc. Don't miss it
when visiting the Grant county
fair. Choice beef, spring chickens,
fresh eggs. baked beans are on the
bill of fare, We will try to please
you. COMMITTEE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
His Eipat Patient.

A physician of large reputation tells
a good story about himself.
During my absence" he says, my
two youngsters got into my consulting
room. Presently one Of them opened a
door and started back in terror Pooh!
What are you fraid Of? his playmate
asked It's nothing but an old skell-
ington.'
'Wh-wh-where did it come from?
asked the other, with chattering teeth.
"'Oh, 1 don't know. Fathers had it
a long time | expect it was his first
patient Judges Magazine of Fun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
What He Meant.

Little Harold had been directed by
the teacher to write the word folly.
Il can't" said Harold, "'cause my
pencils busted"
''Why, Harold! What did you say
was wrong with your pencil?'
Its busted
Dear me! Children, can any of you
tell what Harold means? I'm sure he
hasn't used the right word"
Up went the hand Of little Marjorie.
'Ah, Marjorie, dear, thought you
would know. What does Harold
mean?'
"He meanth that hith penthil it'll
buthticated Chicago Record Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

The First National Bank of Ian
caster
Buys and sells Foreign Exchange;
Pays interest ON and IL months
deposits;
AL kinds of checks cashed at par
Makes collections;
Sends money anywhere at lowest
rates;
Has safety deposits for rent,
And sOlicits a share of your
business SStn-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
NIftigatfna CircslEa.atances.

Mrs. Homer see you have been
granted divorce. I'm so sorry your
marriage did not turn out well.
Mrs Gaylord-But it did.
Mrs Homer beg pardon. but
hrs. Gaylord-I get $4,000 q year al
imony. Isn't that well enough?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
PcDuIarity.

'sYou will admit that he is a very
popular man."
eyes" answered Miss Cayenne, but
it is sometimes with people as with
musical compositiOns-their popularity
is In inverse ratio to their merits. =
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

Mrs. Uppson-I suppose you have
first class chauffeur
Mrs. Neurich-Yes, indeed; we have
one of solid mahogany, with five
drawers and a French plate glass mir
ror on top.-Detroit Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
MONEY TO LOAN.

Parties desiring to borrow money
on good real estate security and
frst-class rates can secure same by
calling on me. Office in the Baxter
block with the law afirTn of Brown b
Brennan. CHAs. M. KLARMAN,
Off lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
CareIessness.

eyes: he fell over a precipice and
was seriously injured"
'sToo bad" commented Aunt Mehit-
able '.People ought not to leave
things like them layin' around. Lou
5sville Cdurier-Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
A Wise Man.

Dashaway-I want you to meet Miss
Hopper. Stunning girl. Just back
from Europe.
Cleverton-Her first visit?
Dashaway-Yes.
CIeverton-Well, old man, if it's all
the same to you, III wait until she's
cot through telling about it. - New
York Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

Simpkins-W When is your son coming
nome from college?
Tompkins-In about six months, I
suess. He has been gone six months,
and he writes that he is half-back now
-Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

Patience-Did you say that Peggy
was fond Of continuous performances?
Patrice-Indeed, yes. Why, she was
engaged to fourteen men at the beach
this summer-YOnk Statesman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

1t arouses energy, develops and
stimulates nervous life, arouses the
courage of youth. 1t makes you young
again. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents, Tea
or Tablets. J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Great Business Head.

Friend-If you love Miss Gotrox, old
man. why don't you marry her?
Bachelor Doctor-Heavens, man, she
is one of my best patients!-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
No Trespasslng.

Trespassing on any of my land is
strictly prohibited, and I will pros
ecute all who have no legal right
thereon. JOHN FLESCH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Invention Needed.

The twentieth century overlOws
With geniuscs galCre,
But there is room, we all agree,
For one inventor more.
While airshipE scar and autos make
Pedestrians into r-,ttCu,
By wireless telegrarA we pray
For loseless cellar button
--Minna Irvfnr it, r i~~inortr's A-3gazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Good Pasture.

Ihave 70 acres of good pasture with
running water and good fences. Will
take in stock or rent. Inquire by
phone and at my office. DIR. GAULT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

FOR SALE: Two registered Red
POlled bulls; one is 3 yrs old, other
a yearling. For any further part1-
culars write, inquire or call on
Farmers phone,
M. @. WILLIAMS,
7tf Potosi, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Time Table.
Specht's Ferry Time Table,. M. &
St. Paul Ry.
WEST BOUND.

WEST bUUNDs
No. 3-7:49 a. N. Stop for points north and
west of North McGregor. Passenger. Ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 91-Freight, S:25 a. m. Except Sundays
No. 25-12:52 p. m Except Sunday. Passenger
No. 69-Freight, 2:40 p. m. Sundays only
EAST BOUND.
No. 92-Freight, 2 p. m, Except Sundays.
No. 1855 pm. stop for points beyond Sa-
bula, Iowa, except Sundays, Passenger.
No 62-Freight. Sis D. N. Sundays only.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

Young Policeman cumming in old Of
fender)-Mind the step there.
Old Offender (scornfully)-Garn wi
yer. l knowed these ere steps afOre
you was born.-Tatler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06
Time Table.
Dqtosi Time Table,. B. s. .. Ry.
SOUTH BOUND.

Dqtosi Time Table,. B. & Q. Ry.
SOUTH BOUND.
- 10. se-s .0l .. m. Passenger daily. D
No. $50 IS a. m, Freight, daily excerpts Sun
Say
NORTH BOUND.
81 as-5:GS a. m, Passenger daily.
10. sI-I0:45 4. m, Freight daily eXcep
sS--62y
come seekers excursion tickets onrsale
every Tuesday TO points west and south
= Ell. north and northwest. at one fare,p1us
- or the round trip, good for p days.
Signed, p Il. ROSER. Agent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-10-06

Artist-What do you think of these
charcoal sketches Of mine?
Friend-H'm. Seems too bad to
waste the charcoal when fuel is so
dear.-Once 4 Week.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-01-18

| Rev. G. b. Gibh. pastor n. E church.
South, ~ili preach next Sunday on the
following suhiects. At IL 10. The
Christian Soldiers" z: 80 p. m. .Over.
comrrs and Their Reward"
The speciai meetings at the Baptist
church. will continue. over SUNDAY Jan
10th. services every evening. There will
be meetings on Saturday at 8: p. N. and
on Sunday at 3: p. m. Ths me for Sun
day morning. ''Savei % th- Uttermost,"
evening subject ''So~ing and Reaping or
Choosing our own Dsstiny." M Petit
will preach at these services. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Lawrs nee Rodgers returned the first
of this week to resume his studies at
OAC having been summoned to Astoria
week ago last Sunday on account OF
the critical illness of his mother. Mrs.
Rodgers died curing the sons stay at the
family home, and he certainly has the
sympathy of Corvallis friends in his
great loss.
vi iotC tuo lCar uaS USCu pr0lty koH-
orally shared by the citizens of tn 8 town
that the weather vanes were frozen i'm
movable and could not turn until the
weather moderated. Sad state of
affairs!
AIDE Crosno, son of Q. B. Crosno OF
Toledo, was drowned at Astoria, We'd
nesday, and it is feared the body has
been carried out to sea. The father ha,
gone to assist in the search for tn mis-
sing boy, Tue accident is supposed TO
have happened at Seaside.
The Lenora Jackson concert company
played to large and appreclatise and
ien;e at the opera house We ednesdav
night. The entertainment was the third
in the Lyceum course and was UP to the
usual standard. Miss Jackson violinlst.
is finished artist, and the members of
the company are thoroughly capab'e OF
entertaining any audience. Miss Pace,
the soprano was suffering from hoarse-
ness, which caused her to change her
numbers on the original program. That
the al iience was pleased was evidenced
by there peated encores to whir h the per-
formers gracefully responded.
Peterson's & Dunbar's Snow Co
will show at Co Wallis on Tuesday
JANUARY 22nd, 'O7. SO.