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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
institutional Church and Social Set
tIement.

institutional Church ano social Set
Element
Last Sunday at both services large
congregation assembled. The pastor,
Rev. H. E Stewart, preached at 1o:45
a m. on the subject Steps Leading
Upward"
The mems forum met at o'clock
and listened to an inspiring address
on Frederick Douglass by the Hon. 8.
l.. williams.
At the evening services the pastor
preached an illustrated sermon, sub
ject Paradise Lost and Regained,"
closing the sermon with beautiful
views illustrating the fight Of the soul
from earth to heaven. These ser
mons promise to be Of great benefit
to the church and community, and
judging from the large congregation
that filed the auditorium It will be
helpful to the work TO: me pastor to
give them regular. Next Sunday Is
to be the second quarterly meeting at
the church, at which the Rev. T.
Reeves will have charge Of the meet
ing. Rev. W. H. Sanders will preach
the communion sermon in the after
noon.
Monday night, Feb. 26th, there will
be given a musical at the church IN
der the auspices of the Choir Aid Club.
a recent organization of the church,
Mrs. Emma Burton president.
The first Sunday in March at the
morning services Rev. ]. H Jones will
preach, and at the evening services
there will be a musical programme.
Prof. N. Clark Smiths orcrestra
will begin with Thursday, March Sth,
and every Thursday thereafter will
give a musical at the church The one
to be given on the Sth will be free
admission.
This promises to be an interesting
feature of the settlement work, and
a feature that will be Of great benefit
to all.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial.
On Sunday evening, March lltn,
there will be held a memorial. An
excellent programme is being pre-
pared, which will be announced at a
later date.
The church has been divided into
states for the purpose of raising and
canceling all back debts which stand
against it.-"C."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Last Advice from wife.

William Brookheld, the English
churchman, used to tell this story:
THE new bishop of New Zealand, In 9
farewell and pathetic interview with
his mother after his appointment, was
thus addressed by her In such Sc
quence as sobs and tears would per
NIT: I suppose they will eat you, my
-dsarI try to think otherwise, but
suppose they will. Welt We will
leave It In the hands of Providence.
But II they do-mind, my dear, and
disagree with them"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Religious Freedom.

Il b stated that ten persons have
left the orthodox church Of Russia and
united with the Swedish Lutheran 81
catharine's congregation In St Peters
burg. When the new members were
received by the pastor Of the congre-
eation, the church was filled to If
utmost capacity. These ten persons
were the first who took advantage oil
the cars late ukase giving religious
freedom
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Swiss Canals

Zurich newspapers are discussing d
great scheme proposed by a Swiss en-
Rineer to unite Switzerland with the
North sea and the Mediterranean by
two great canal systems. The first
system would connect Lake Constance
with Rotterdam by means Of the
Rhine and the second would join Lake
Como and the Mediterranean by
means of the river Pc.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Long Distance Lecture.

A pretentious person recently said
to Colonel Green, Of Woodbury., N. J.:
"How would lecture by me on Mount
vesuvius suit the Inhabitants Of your
town." Every well, sir; very well, In
deed" answered the colonel. "A lee
ture by you on Mount Vesuvius would
suit them a great deal better than
lecture by you in this town" The lee
ture never came off.-Tatler.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
uhen strnnr Wnrdr Como ReadY.

When strong Noror Oome 6e@s-
In America we Wli fight the swear
ing habit. We win admit that 1t Il
Immoral and unwise to cuss, but there
h a heap of comfort in the fact that
when the jelly refuses to jell and the
Btepladder falls and the door closes
ON two fingers and q boil finds its
resting place on the end Of ones nose
there are words, coolies Of them, In
this good English language that might
be used II a victim was 30 minded.
There Is nothing like having a thing
handy, even II you do not want it
Mobile (Ala-) Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
tGI.Aarnf EN-

It was lecture on health, delivered
before a roomful of working girls. The
word oxygen had been used. Immedi-
ately one of the girls ratified out glib
ly: 81 know-oxygen, hydrogen, nj
trogen." We'll, what do you know
about them?" asked the nurse. "Oh,
dunno nothin' about 'em. but we
learnt 'em at school," was the answer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Very Flattering.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. who at Sc IS
still addressing audiences with I'M
abated vigor, was recently presented
in a most f1attering way by an enthu-
siastic presiding officer. Dear me, u
said Mrs. Howe, as she rose to her
feet, 1T is lucky my name was men
TONED, for never should have recog-
nized myself from that description"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Wealth from Farms,

The products of American farms in
1905 were Of the value of $6,415, O00,-
600. Every working day of the year
Uncle Sans farms earned s21, 100000
or $2,1O0,0O0 for each hour of ten
hours a day.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Biggest Soldier,

Sergt. Fred Calhoun Pagan, of the
Thirty-ninth coast artillery, now sta
toned at Fit. McHenry, is the largest
man in either army or navy and is
one of the best gunners in the former.
He weighs 2S9 pounds and is serving
his fifth enlistment.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Dangers Of Humor.

This is queer have Just been
reading where a yarn mlll was seized
by the sheriff and a squib factory ex-
ploded."
That ought to convince people 1t is
no joke to be in the funny business
Baltimore American.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Musical Bed.

A native ruler owns a musical bed.
The weight of the body sets the works
in motion, and it plays half an hour,
while sife-sized figures Of Grecian
maidens at its head and foot finger
stringed instruments. Fans are waved
by a concealed motor, which keeps
them going the whole night long.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Handicapped.

YES" said the beginner at golf,
telling his troubles, the caddy was so
sarcastic and impertinent, felt like
hitting him over the head"
well, why didn't you?" asked his
friend.
Il would have done so, but didn't
know the proper club to usI for that
purpose"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Out Of the East Light.

''Who is that earnest looking indi-
vidual over there?"
That's the Boston lecturer on high
er criticism of the Bible as literature.
She conducts the beliefs without pain
classes here in town."-Life.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Pint In His Class.

whats this man arrested for?"
Hes a keyhole expert, transom art
ist and closet specialist"
Put him in the cell with that porch
climber"
The prisoner declared that he was
merely a contributor to Weekly Ban
terings, and no burglar, but this didn't
help his case.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
A Color Change.

did you ever notice what queer
effects id color the air of society can
producer"
an what respect?"
at makes a green man turn red
Baltimore American.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Fruitful Soil,

The soil Of Cuba is extremely fruit
full. Cabbages there are so large that
heads weighing 20 pourSs each are
common. All vegetables do well.
Radishes may be eaten from IA to Is
days after sowing, lettuce in five
weeks after sowing, while corn pro-
duces three crops per year. Sweet po-
tatoes grow all the year.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Wicked Only in Church.

It is funny how a man will get up
in church and confess that he is the
chief of sinners and deny it at home
If anyone accuses him Of simply be-
ing an outside guard at the sinners
club.-Atchison Globe.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
az Mark Literary.

Last Sunday afternoon Dr.. c. e.
Bentley and Mr.. W. A. Wallace ad.
dressed the st Mark Literary, this be
ing the Fred Douglass birthday ami
yerary. Next Sunday afternoon will
be Woman's Club day. The subject
will be The Mission Of the Colored
Woman" Addresses will be made by
Mrs. E. L. Davis, Mrs. Cordelia West
and Mrs. s. d. Brown.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Perilous Position.

A story is told of a man who, cross
ing q distant used coal field late at
night, fell into an apparently bottom
less pit and saved himself only by
grasping a projecting beam. There
he chung with great difficulty all night.
only to find when day dawned that
his feet were only four inches from
the bottom.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Irish Goods frnm Ianan.

'Erin-go-Bragh" was stamped on a
cup purchased by a patriotic member
Of the Clonmel CTipperary) Industrial
association. He was surprised on ex-
aiming the cup to find that it had
been made in Japan.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
An Insinuation.

step lively!" said the conductor.
mot on your life" responded the
grouchy passenger. IF felt like do
ing that I'd walk and beat your old
car."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Boat-Sled,

A Halifax oarsman has invented
machine for keeping in trim in the
winter. It is a sled with a rowing
seat. With the aid of steel-edged oars
he rows over the ice at great speed.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
So IT'S Said.

There are two things a girl does
every night; one is to say her prayers
and the other is to wish sha knew
what color eyes the man she marries
is going to haven. Y. Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
American Perils,

China might regret that she sent
those commissioners over here IL they
conclude to introduce English comic
opera and American breakfast food
into China--Baltimore Sun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Earliest Election.

The earliest election Of which the
numbers polled have been preserved
Is that at Lincoln, England, in 1547.
At this "a voices" were cast.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
UnnacasSarY.

We'd think good deal better Of
some people. IL they didn't think so
we'll Of themselves az to make It I'M
ecessary!-Puck.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Inst q Few.

~All men make fools of themselves
q number Of times IN this life"
"Oh, / don't know; some men love
but once."-Houston Post
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
As Others See us

Mabel-During the excitement Sap
leigh completely lost his head.
Stella-Oh, well, the poor fellow
will probably never miss it-Chicago
Daily News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Double-Eved Fishes.

Fishes have been discovered at Qua
tenala with two pairs of eyes. One
pair does duty above the water, the
other below, the fish thus being able
to see in two elements at once.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Scan in Franco

Six pounds per person per annum Is
the average consumption Of soap In
France. The average is ten pounds in
our country.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Negro Legislator.

DR.. Shadd, a negro,I has been re-
turned to parliament for the new prov
ince Of Saskatchewan: He is the first
negro elected to the Canadian legisla-
ture.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Watch Works,

An ordinary watch contains about
$50 pieces, but complicated repeaters,
chronographs, etc, as many as 500,
and in one case 975 pieces.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Keen of Scent.

Blind horses never err in choosing
their diet when grazing. Their sense
Of smell guides them infallibly in the
selection of food.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Traa That Shnnfn-

When the lofty palm tree Of Teflan
puts forth its flowers. the sheath
bursts with a report like a pistol
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Sure Sign.

When the cook doesn't give notice
It is sign that she has already gone.
IN. Y. Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24

Furnished Room To Rent.
Modern furnished front room to
rent Steam heat, Telephone service.
1884 Calumet ave.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24

When a bachelor meets the right
girl he is apt to discover that he's the
wrong man.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
Living Easy.

John Jacob Astor's income is ssti
mated at $4,000 a day.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24
No Easier

Work by any other name is just a
hard.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-02-24

Waiting Blessings.
Great blessings are often held wait
ing for some small obedience.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1906-12-10

A fine collection of both Irish and
German Linens, suitable for rea!
swell Christmas gifts, will be seen
at our Linen section today. All
sized cloths from yards to 3 yards
square. Napkins from % to p
inches square. If you wish we can
show you the cloths and Napkins to
match already hemstitched and
very neatly done at that. one
thing is certain, If you want real
high grade Linens at reasonable
prices, this is the place to find
them. We have more Linen to
show you than all the other Phoe-
nix stores combined. and we guar
antee every inch of it to give salts
faction. Bay the Christmas Linens
here.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1906-12-10
Kid Gloves

Kid Gloves
The only place in town where You
can buy Centimeri kid gloves is
here. No matter what length or
what shade you want in either the
suede or the glace kid we have i
FOR you and you'll find the prices
in most cases even lower than other
stores ask for the shapeless. ill-ft-
ting kind.
An experienced glove filter here
to put them on for you.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1906-12-10

Every SIZE IN iIOas. tcaIher OF puIe
down pillows is here and the prices
are way below what you've been
in the habit Of paying for these
same goods. Next time you're in
just ask to be shown the sample;
and we think you'll find exactly the
size and quality you're looking for.
besides saving considerable money
on it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1906-12-10
Pillow Tops

Hundreds upon Aund-eds OF
handsome Pillow Tops here. any
one OF which made up viii prove an
acceptable gift at Christmas time
Floral designs. lodge emelems. hth-
ographs. They're AL here in pro-
fusion. Cords to matcA all pillow
tops at reasonable prices. Ask 10
see the Phoenix Souvenir Pillow
Top-just right for the folks back
east" Suitable shades of silk to
work the pillow tops. sig zsslns for
% cents.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1906-12-10
FANCY NEcKWEAR

fancy neckwear arrived Friday from
New York City. No woman who
likes to keep up with the styles can
afford TO miss seeing this new line
which is by far the largest in town.
Were making a strong feature or
high class neackwear this year and
by the stacks of it already sold our
efforts are appreciated. You don't
pay ridiculous prices if you buy
here. Look and see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14

dent, DR.. VIM. ii. Spear of Portland;
treasurer, Dr. VIM. 5. Lord of Port
land. Certificate approved July T.,
1906.
Graves & Congdon Co., organized at
klttery for the purpose of manufacture
ing and dealing in automobiles, coach
es, buggies, sleighs, ETC., with $4,000
capital stock of which nothing is paid
IN. Officers: President, James r.
Graves of Amesbury, Mass; treasurer,
Hubert r. Jennings of Amesbury,
Mass. Certificate approved July II,
1906.
American HUM Packing Co., or
ganized at Kittery for the purpose of
conducting general manufacturing
business, with 100000 capital stock, Of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, Horace Mitchell of kittery;
treasurer, S ]. Morrison of Ports
mouth. y. H. Certificate approved
July u, 1906.
Sunlight Mines Co.. organized at
Portland for the purpose of conducting
a general mining business with 81 ,0OO-
900 capital stock, of which nothing is
paid in. Officers: President. Carroll S.
Chaplin of Portland: treasurer, Geo. Il.
Spear Of South Portland. Certificate
approved July 49, 1906
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14
HERE is MY OFFER
| Will Cure You Of Dandruff in Six
Days or Money Back.

Here's an offer that no man or
woman need be ashamed to accept-it
is an offer that l am most proud to
make. ! am the diScOVerer of Partisan
Sage, the one great remedy that is
re sponsible more than anything else
for the wonderfully healthy and eX-
cellent condition of the hair of the
French people, most of whom use
Partisan Sage.
| have always claimed and have
thousand of times proved that the best
and easiest way to preserve the hair
is to kill the dandruff germs with
Partisan Sage.
Now. if you have dandruff and you
don't get rid of it you are going to be
bald some day just as sure as the sun
will rise tomorrow.
Dardruf germs kill the hair
Partisan Sage kills the germs lromptly
cleans the scalp of all diseases
makes the hair grow soft and
lLXuriant, and is the cleanest and most
refreshing hair dressing made. | have
come to America to prove this to in
tt lligent people. and l want to prove it
to you.
| have appointed BOwditch. Webster
& Co, Augusta and c. H. Became. of
Gardiner my agents in this city and
Gardiner and have instructed them to
back up my great offer If Partisan
Sage does not cure YOU of dandruff in
six days they will give you your money
back. Partisan Sage for American
people is made in my laboratory at
Rochester, n. y, in order to avoid the
heavy export duties. If you have no
drug store handy l will send you 4
bottle of Partisan Sage, charges pre-
paid on receipt of so cents stamps or
silver. Address Prof. Giroux. care
GirouX Mfg. Co.. Rochester, ~ Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services Which All Are Ger.
daily Invited to Attend.

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH,
State street:-Ffrst mass at 73O A. NJ :
high mass at 1870 A. NJ; vespers and
benediction at 100 p. NJ
FIRSii CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIEN
IFS :--Scrv;ces at 1915 A. NJ: subject:
run, Wednesday evening meeting at
80 r. NJ ut the Christian Science read
ing rooms. % S.wall street
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-Sunday ser
vices at II A. NJ, subject Truth" also
Wednesday evening at 7.45 J.. Nj. Wood
mems hall. D1 Water Street.
FRIENDS CHAPEL:-Services Sunday
morning at 1920 O'Clock: Sundav-schOnI ut
me crosse OF the services; prayer meeting
N me evening at 80: prayer-meetinp
Wednesday evening at 7.45 p NJ
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH on
Northern Avenue Preaching at 1920 A.
n, by l.; a. Brown; Sunday-school at l.
NJ Social service in the evening at I'D
FIRST BAPTIST church on Winthrop
street, y. F. Hope pastor: Morning ser
mon on Joy as a Quality of Life" Sun
day SCHOOL at noon; Y. =. S. c. f. at SO;
THE Power of Speech
GREEN STREET METHODIST EPIS-
CORAL CHURCH:-lO3O. sermon by the
minister. subject: THE Reign of Law"
Baptism of candidates; l. NJ, Bible
school; 80. Fvangelistic service. short
sermon. congregational singing. All are
invited.
STATE STREET FREE BAPTIST
church, Rev. G. G. Mosher pastor
Preaching service at 1890 with sermon
by the pastor; subject: Samson
Strength and Weakness" Sunday school
at n.45; c. E. prayer meeting at 6.4o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14
A CHALLENGE.
Bankers Wish to Meet LAWYERS il
Baseball Game Next Week.

The baseball talent in the several
banking institutions has become suffi-
GENTLY warmed up by the games which
they have seen played by the Trolley
League teams to acquire a thirst for
the glory which is to be won on the
diamond, and feeling that they are in
just the right form to administer a
drubbing to their old-time rivals, the
lawyers, hereby challenge them to a
game sometime during the coming
week, the date to be announced later.
The Bankers have included i'm their
lineup such laurel wreathed veterans
of the baseball world as Frank Smith,
William G. BoOthby. Treby Johnson
and Thomas H. Dodge. the new find in
banking circles. and would like to have
the Lawyers include i'm their team,
as Opposites to the players mentioned
above such renowned base runners and
heavy hitters as Joseph Williamson,
Charles w. Jones, Benedict r. Maher
and Frank Harrington.
The only stipulation contained in the
challenge is that Joe Williamson will
not be allowed to introduce the fine
points Of the law into the game, or
quit when the game is half finished
if his team happens to be ahead. The
challenge may be accepted in person or
through the columns of the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14
AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB.
Program for Cruise to Five Islands
Thursday, July 10.

The following general orders No. l.
governing the cruise of the Augusta
Yacht Club to Five Islands Thursday,
July 49, upon the invitation of the
kennebec Yacht Club of Bath, and
during the presence Of the Boston
Yacht Club in those waters, was is
sued Friday by Commodore A. NJ.
Goddard:
General Orders, No. 1.-The Augusta
Yacht Club having accepted the kind
invitation of the Kennebec Yacht Club
to participate in the races and other
festivities to take place at Five Islands
during the day and evening of Friday,
July 20, under the joint auspices of the
Boston and Kennebec Yacht Clubs. the
squadron of the Augusta Yacht Club
will make a three days cruise to Five
Islands.
Thursday, July 19-The squadron Of
the Augusta Yacht Club will sail at 6
A. NJ, keeping together as well as con-
ditionS will admit, and rendezvous at
the cove to the southwest of Arrowsic
bridge. At 11.30 A. NJ. on the high
water slack sail down the SaSanOa
river and come to anchor at Five Is
lands. Anchorage to be designated on
arrival. During the afternoon the
squadrons of the Boston. Portland and
Kennebec Yacht Clubs are expected to
arrive.
Friday, July 20-At Five Islands as
guests of the Kennebec Yacht Club
which with the Boston Yacht Club has
arranged for 10 A. NJ. baseball game
Kennebec Yacht Club VS.. Boston Yacht
Club; =. NJ. open race and power boat
race; in the evening fireworks and il
Elimination.
Saturday, July Effect disbands.
A. NJ. GODDARD, Commodore.
Capt. ChaS. II. OBrien is appointed
committee to arrange for accommO-
datiOnS at Five Islands. and those in
tending to go should communicate with
him as soon as possible.
Meeting of the Augusta Yacht Club
Tuesday evening at 7.30 to make final
arrangements for the cruise.
Club pennants and emblems can be
obtained at the meeting.
For information regarding caps and
uniforms apply to Capt. Geo. w. Boyn-
ton.