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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
BLIND HERO
Saved His Family From Death When
His Home Was Burned.

Philadelphia. Penn, Feb. 9.-His sense
of smell, more acute than that Of persons
who can see, William Walters, Jr., a
blind musician was awakened from sleep
recently in time to save the lives of his
parents, two sisters and two brothers.
The Walterses lived in new 5000
house at Broomall, just outside the city.
The Kitchen caught fire last night and
the whole first floor was abiaze when the
smoke was smelled by the blind man. He
aroused the family and all escaped In
their night clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

TruXton Beale, who spenus his winters
on his ranch in California, writes to his
friend, A. J. Bacon of this city, that the
winter has been so cold in Bakersfield. in
the vicinity of his ranch, that he has
been compelled to go to San Francisco for
comfort Mr.. Beale further states that
he is looking toward Hallowell. where he
expects to open his summer headquarters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Moving picture show in the Opera
mouse this evening. The vaudeville
act VIII include Shaw's miniature cir
Gus composed of eight trained dogs,
paoooh. Shetland pony which is a
very pretty and intelligent animal, also
nav Maud. An illustrated song
VIII De given by Miss Mildred Wads
worm. Tickets will be on sale in the
oid cahteen building from 11.30 to l
O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Melville Warren.

Melville Warren died about O'Clock last
night at his home on Lower Water street,
after long illness. Mr.. Warren had
been in the employ of the American Glue
Co. for many years. Mr.. Warren was 46
years old. Funeral arrangeme will be
announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Friday Afternoon Bible Glass will
meet at the usual hour tomorrow with
Miss Carrie Macomber, 81 Second street.
Subject for study: "Adam to Christi The
Six Days of the New Creation and Re-
demption of Mankind accomplished in the
Cross of Jesus"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

vlgOr and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis.
eased. .....
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not unconl-
mon for 4 child to he
born afflicted. with
weak >iduax-e Tf<ha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Funeral of Mrs. w. L. Moody.

The funeral of the late Mrs. w. L.
Moody was held Wednesday afternoon
from the home on Pleasant street, Ran
dolph. Rev c. f. Jones officiating. 1t
was attended by a large gathering of
relatives and friends. The bearers
were William Corbin, Ralph White, W.
NJ. James and d. r. Williams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Bates Mandolin and Glee Clubs
will give n concert next Tuesday even
ing at the Congregational church.
There are &c young men in the club and
the entertainment will consist of songs.
readings and instrumental solos and
duets. The affair will be given under
the auspices of the Daughters of st.
Margaret.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Captain A. A. Bvans of the Saliva
ton Army is arranging a party for
Was,lngton's birthday. Exercises will
be held commemorative of Washing
toms birthday. Lincoln's birthday and
the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Free Baptist church will hold a
business meeting and social this even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Hiram
l.ittlefield. Fountain street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The racing program for the ice track at
Augusta this afternoon, weather permit
ting, includes, in addition to the regular
cup events two oat races, classes for
which will be made up at the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Daniel; Murray, Miss Margaret. Fer
acke, Mrs Bernice; Steward, Mrs. Jen-

Daniel; Murray Miss Margaret; Her
acke, Mrs. Bernice; Steward, Mrs. Jen-
ME. ses 49, ssss' sa ~ it :. se'.sr-. q
Men-Averill, Dr. E. H. Babb,
Thomas; Blanchard. VIM; Bowler.
Oxias; Bowden. G. E.: Brannan,
Frank; Clancy, Thomas; Coyne, Pat
rick: Durgin. Warren; Foss. w. H.;
Goodwin, NJ t.: Hall, Oscar c.; Ham
mond, Joseph; Hanks. F. H.; Harmon.
Frank r.; Harmon, Chas. j.: Hayes,
f. B.; Hayes, George c.; Hutchinson,
Albion T.. Jackson, Edwin: Jones, J.
t.: MarsOn, John: Morrow, G. G.;
Nichols, Wesley; Paige, Jerry H.; Pot
ter, Wallace; Potter, W. Oscar; Reid,
Geo. c.; Sindel, Herman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

talk will be about the coming Boys
conference in Augusta next week tell
| ing Of the plans and purposes, A cor.
dial invitation to all young men and
boys, especially the High school boys.
| is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

David b. Coffin, late Co. D, 18th
Mass, Inf, has been appointed guard
sergeant in place of Charles Kehoe, re-
iieVed and assigned to duty in charge
OF the stables and transfers dormitory,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church met Wednesday with Mrs. F..
l.. Amesbury with large number of
members present. Plans for the WASH
ington birthday party Feb. % were
talked over. There will be pretty cos
tunes. the vestry will be. elaborated
and a reception committee will be in
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

No bowling contest was played in
Ha,lowell Tuesday between Gardiner
and Hallowell, as the alleys were too
full of smoke for the players. The fire
in tine furnace was started but smoked
to such an extent that the game had
to be postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Frances f. Willard Memorial day will
be observed at o'clock this afternoon
at the Methodist vestry. A program has
been arranged by the W. G.. T. U. The
public is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Woman's Mission Circle of the
First Baptist church will meet this af-
ternoon with Mrs. John Trott Fremont
street. Miss Pearl Moore will give a
talk on Africa, th9 country, its Gus
toms and religion and the progress of
missionary effort among the people. 1t
is honed there may be large attend
ance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Fay Tohey has returned TO Dart
mouth.
Maurice Emery is in Massachusetts.
Mr.. Weeks. who was the guest of
A. Fl. Fills for few days, has re-
turned home. aaaS
Mr.. and Mrs. Msarl Narnum have re-
turned home after passing the winter
in Aroostook. s,5- .f e.tAoffi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

largely attended and pleasant
meeting of Samuel Grant Chapter, ID.
A. r.. was held Wednesday afternoon
at tire home of the Regent, Mrs. G. ID.
Libby. Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

he run Off on the ice at Augusta this
afternoon, weather permitting, there
will be two events for oats, the classes
for which will be made up at the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The regular meeting of John B. Hub
bard National Relief Corps, No. 80. will
be held this evening. There was no
meeting last Thursday on account of the
heavy storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Son-a pecDle smoke to ward off dis
eases, some for enjoyment alone, and
some because they have got into the
habit and these know how good is the
Oakland sc cigar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The American Benefit Society will
meet this evening in Foresters hall and
all members are requested to be pres
ent, as business of importance will be
brought before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The name of Chester A. Fuller should
have appeared as one of the aides at the
private dances that have been held in
City hail. instead Of Ray Marston, as has
been inadvertently written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The annual meeting of the District
Nurse Association will be held Satur-
day afternoon with Miss Mary A. Per-
nv, Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Advertised Letters.

Letters are advertised at Gardiner
for the week ending Feb. for the fol-
lowing:
Women--Crockett, Mrs. Ella D.:
Flitner, Mrs. Jack; Huntington, Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The funeral of the late John Keenan,
was held in the chapel at P. M.
Wednesday, Rev. FIR. Michigan officiat-
ing. The interment was in the Home
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Charles Tolle of New York City. late
Goth Independent Battery, N. Y. l.. A.,
formerly a member, has been read
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Sanborn Lodge, I. 0. 0. f., will can
fer the Initiatory degree on several can
.didates at their regular meeting this even
ing. A full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Plans for the supper to be served
next week were made at the meeting of
the Randolph NJ. T.. Auxiliary held
"Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Mar
cellus Dunton of Windsor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The many friends of Algy Wingate. the
veteran fireman. had difficulty in recog-
MIXING him Wednesday, owing to the fact
that Algy had his beard shaved off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Y z. C. l.. of the Universaiist
church has sent out a large number OF
invitations for a Masquerade party to
be held in the vestry on the evening
of WashingtOn's birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The funeral of the late John Kies
viii be held from the Home chapel at
+. Nj. today. Rev. Fl. IS. Burrage Of
ficiating and Capt Page Commanding
the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Miss Luella NJ. Bachelor, teacher in
the public schools in Lyman is at home
for short visit with her parents on
Outer Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The clerks quarters over headouar-
tiers have been refurnished with all new
beds, mattresses, etc, in keeping with
the repairs to the building. The change
will be greatly appreciated by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Jefferson c. Smith of Waterville.
HAtcseerctarS.pfsthe y. M.aG. A. will
IN ~Se&iNg III sslse FissA HaptIst
church. to the Young men OF these city
beeneSA tiie@aRAss az III and His
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The teams hauling ice from Talbots
field finished filling the Steambot Cos.
house Wednesday uoon and began
hauling to Talbot's ice house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Frank w. Ham reported yesterday
from furlough passed at his home in
Rockland and was assigned to the hos
pital for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Fire at South Gardiner.

A report reached this city early this
that Goldberg's grocery store
at South Gardiner was burned about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Gardiner 200; HaIIowelI 1863.

The 18th game in the Tri City League
series was played last night between Gar
diner and HalIowell at Falconfs pool par
lors. Gilley and Falconi represented Hal
lowell. hermann and Peacock were the
Gardiner players. Gardiner won, 200 to
16s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Fred C. Moore is filling his large ice
houses with beautiful ice 20 inches thick,
cut from Cascade pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Mrs. Walter S. Hill returned Wednes-
Gav to her home in Pittstleld, after a
short visit with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Mrs. Charles A. Tracy of No. Al Green
Vile street is visiting friends in Provi-
dence, r. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Elisha Newell viii speak at the
Sunday afternoon service in the john
son Opera house under the auspices Of
the Salvation Army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Tho w. II. Il NJ. +. Societies of the
Highland Avenue NJ. e. church Will
meet this afternoon with Mrs. w. O..
Cobb Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Work in the M. VI. degree was the
program at last evenings meeting OF
Lebanon r. A. Chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Charles b. Phenix, the Home barber,
has been granted a 30days leave to
visit Pittsburg Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
chmch will meet this afternoon WITH
Mrs. Addie Berry, Harrison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The First degree will be worked on
four candidates at the regular meeting
this evening Of Gardiner Lodge, l. o.
O. +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Edgar L. Dow left yesterday for short
visit with his uncle, Frank Dow of Kent's
Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

City Marshal Harry Rowe OF Auburn
was in the city yesterday on business
connected with the police department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Miss Mildred Wordsworth will sing
fer the Illustrated songs at the Coli
scum for two weeks. beginning today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
/. HAL[0WE[I.
Some Of the Needs in
Building Linein Our City.
Frances Willard Memorial Day
Exercises This Afternoon.


A Picture social will be given this even
ing in the First Baptist chapel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
1000, 900 Acres
To Be Restored
To Settlement,

Washington. Feb. s-More than 100000
acres OF land will be stripped from the
forest reserves Of the United States in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Miss Sarah Pike or Winthrop has ac-
copied a position with The Heart Cure
Co. of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Notice has been given that the Ward
caucus will be held Wednesday, Feb.
n. at the usual place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Delaware were
i'm Bath Wednesday to attend the lu-
neral of Il relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Mrs. Frank Smith of Norrldgewock
,h. ,,u..t of DIR. and Mrs. G. f. Picker
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
Women as Well as Men arc Made Miserable
by Kidney and Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

William +. Costello has been detailed
as porter on duty in the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Eureka Club will meet this af-
ternoon with Mrs. F. Fl. Williams, Elm
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Charles d. Newell of Richmond was
q visitor in the city Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
General City Caucus Will
Be Held "Wednesday.
Several Church Society CATH
erings.--Red Cross Meets.
Death Of Mrs. Ezekiel J. Sawyer OF
South Gardiner.

Ben Huxley has returned
short trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

Charles L. Tourtellot t, who has a: been
diner, is again at the Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

The Bates College Mandolin ana
clubs will give concert next Tuesday
evening in the Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also a
pamphlet telling all
1bor< C~,u-~D no%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

child urinates too often, if the urine scales
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control tbs
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant.
trouble is due to diseased condition OF
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made miser.
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp-Ro0t is soon realized. 1t issol1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

including many Of the Thousands Of testi-
monial letters received from sufferer
who found Swamp-Root to be just the
remedy needed. In writing DR.. KLINE
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure an !
mention this paper. Don't make an,
mistake, but remember tn. name, D.
Kilmer's Swanp-Root, and the address
Binghamton, N. Y. on eyeIg bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10

..IANQ7 We sala 80 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-10
AT SPAlJLDMC,S
RED CROSS PHARMACY.
THE PEOPLES STORE.

LOWER BEFORE M
ORDER TOO LARGE FOR U.s.
ORDERS CAN'T
OUR CATALOGUE
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-07
GIRL USHERS.

The Great Northern theater is of
the past, and remodeled, redecorat.
ed and rechristened as the Lyric, 1t
begins new career with the same
sort of women ushers that has long
been preferred in Europe and recent
ly accepted in New York.
When il was announced that twcn-
ty attractive Young women were
wanted, from which TO choose ushers,
the twenty became a mob. and about
three hundred women stormed the
theater. There were tall and short
ones, tat and thin. pretty girls and
others, all as eager as a crowd of
chorus girls
II happened TO be u small girl af-
fair, however, as Julia Bryant, who
is in charge of the ushers. chose
those of only small stature She was
as palnstaking In her selections as II
choosing for the first row of beauty
chorus.
Because tho new color scheme OF
the theater is gray and mulberry the
costumes OF the ushers will ,be gray
one-piece gowns with trimmings of
mulberry, lace collars and cuffs, lace
bows In the hair and linen and lace
aprons. Besides ushering the young
women Will serve water and sell bon.
bons
Four of the girls have been on the
stage in companies ranging from that
Of Robert Mantell 10 vaudeville: ten
of them want to go "on," and. won
der OF wonders. two OF thom "wouldn [
Tor anything" Think OF thnt; two
girls that are not stagestruck, An
other record for Chicago.
One girl" had baby with her. so
tiny no one noticed it untIl sudden
ly TO the CONSERVATION OF everyone.
a pitiful wall rose over the stage and
flcated Out 10 the auditorium. The
mother, unfortunately, was not ellg-
ible Three women were extremely
anxious for positions and so were their
husbands-in fact, the husbands were
so anxious that their wives be en-
ployed that they came along TO see
that the application was properly
made. They, too. were not accepted,
Juite the funniest thing about the
affair was the personal way in which
many of the applicants took their dis
missal. The tall ones thought that
for such public positions. big. digni.
fed women should be chosen: the old
or. that the younger were too inex-
pericnced and llghty. and one young
woman waXed wrathy and exclaimed
I'm not pretty enough. ! suppose /:
well, whut do you expect to get2 A
Venus for S. a wcek?''-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-07
RANDOM
REFERENCES

Advertisers must nave thelr COPY for
the Evening Standard tho evening be-
fore the day on which the advertise
Dent is to appear In order TO insure
publication =
County Baseball Leaeue-The We
ber County Baseball league is to be
reorganized this year and a series
OF games Will be Instituted throughout
the county. 1t is expected that each
town In the county Will be identified
with the league, and that there VIII
be representatives from each place at
the meeting next Saturday,
wANTED-Cleau whito rags at the
Standard =
Kemmerer Coal guaranteed the bes.
Sold only by M. L. Jones Coal Co.. Ino-
140. Bell 4s9R.
Born-To the wife of w. n. Lord,
Reno. Nevada a boy Mrs. Lord was
formerly proofreadcr and society edi-
tress of The Standard
Call Anca, phones 22. for carriages
for funerals and OPENS. Private calfs
{ speciality. Also prompt delivery OF
baggage. 412 25th,
eusIneee Meetine-Thc Woman's
Missionary society of the Methodist
church will hold a business meeting
with Mrs McCreery at the parsonage
Thursday afternoon, at o'clock. All
ladies interested are invited.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-07
NEW WALL PAPER
GOOD INVEST TMENT

Call a good decorator and tell him
to repaper this house and go over the
woodwork with one coat OF paint, and
put little varnish on the floors. Pick
reliable man and tell him TO do the
best job he can for $50. and then III
sell this house for 5000 more than You
of $50 will net YOU $50, and you will
realize on 1t Immediately"
This was tho advice given by an
Ogden real estate dealer who was com
missioned to sell a bungalow a few
days ago, and the advice was accepted
and proved sound
MY client wanted to sell his place
for 81 900 and his idea OF what the
place was worth was Just about right.
II was a wcllobuilt dwelling and hal
been occupied little more than year,
but with dlngy wall paper and marred
woodwork. vacant house surely Is
an unattractive proposition. and 1t is
surprising what a difference new pa
per and little paint Will do.
''The same proposition holds good
with renting house. he said Il
always prefer 10 rent a house before
the old tenant moves out because IL
the furnishings are at all tasteful. the
appearance OF the house is so much
better that there can be no comparl-
son Even In large transactions. the
average man is influenced by small
details. and this characteristic OF hui
man nature is shown in the real estate
business as much as in any other
line.
The buyer or the man about to
rent might set himself to thinking
that for so much expenditure the gen
oral appearance of a house could be
made TO conform With his requirements
as to attractlveness, but, at first
glance. he does not reason with the
matter at all, Hemerely takes note
of the fact that certain features are
amiss-that the walls are soiled; the
paint dull and the varniSh marred.
and he is influenced against the deal
without knowing Just why
These statements illustrate a part
OF the work of a successful real estate
man. and the man who made them
is easily ranked among the most sue.
cesSful in Ogden. II house or fiat
Is vacated and In appearance 1t is a
little run down. the euterprlslng agent
makes sure Immediately that it Is put
right.