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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Canada.


Bradford, Ont, May %. The entire bust
ness portion of the town, including all the
stores. the Town Hall, and one hundred
houses, were burned to-day. Loss very
heavy. Over GO families are left HON eless
with children. The loss cannot be less than
half a million, and some estimate it at mil
lion. On account of excitement it is impos-
sble to arrive at any conclusion as to the
individual loses, insurance, &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Almost every day We have new testimony of
he value of advertising. The expenditures
aade in this direction very often yield rich
ARRESTS to those who dare to venture. 1t is
process of casting bread upon the waters
it'll the certainty Of its returning after many
hys. Patrick Lynch didn't have to wait many
says. He had the misfortune to loose his
PICKET book a few days since. He advertised
\ the advertisement had been but a few
ours before the public, when the missing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
May 1, 1871.

.KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court al Aa-
gttstd, on the second Monday Of Nay, 1871.
JACOB G. SMITH, Guardian of
HENRY T. CHICK. late Of Monmouth,
in said county minor, having pI esented his second
account of Guardianship Of said ward for allow
ance: NM . #F SO
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks ssiyely, prior to the second Monday OF
june next in the Kennebec Journal, newspa-
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter-
estsJ may attend at Court of Probate then TO be
holden nj Augusta and show cause, II any. why the
'"''' II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: J. BURTON, Register. 'swai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Mr.. William Hatch of Gardiner, died sud
denly, probably of heart disease, at about 10
pollock Sunday evening. He had attended
church during the day and was one of choir.
He also attended church in the evening, we
understand, and returned to his house about
B o'clock. The deceased was about SO years
Ipf age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The tin wedding of Rev. Mr.. Dnsmorc and
|kyife in Waterville was celebrated by their
friends, at the residence of the pastor, on the
afternoon and evening of Saturday last. Mr..
Dinsmore is an energetic and industrious la
borer, and stands deservedly high in the re-
|spect and esteem of his people. The occasion
was a very enjoyable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Chicago.

Chicago, May %. The Presbyterian Cen
eral Assembly this A. NJ, adopted resolu-
tons of fraternal greeting to the Baptist So
ciety now in session in this city, and dis
cussed report of operations. Last year 22o
churches received aid to the amount $745,-
292, and GOO organizations are now without
houses of worship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

WHEN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM loses its tone
and vigor the whole body suffers in conse-
quence, but frequently some one organ suffers
more than the rest hence the origin of Heart
Diseases, Consumption, Softening of the
Brain, &c. The most direct method of cure
lies in restoring the vital principle to the
nerves, which is most easily accomplished by
using FELLOWS COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPo-
PuosrHITEs. 10 t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Providence.

Providence, r. L., May %. A passenger
car attached to the Boston, Hartford & Erie
train, was seized by the Sheriff at Waterford
to-day, at the suit of Mr.. Perkins The
passengers were driven out and the car taken
to this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

We would call especial attention to the adj
vertisement in another column of Mrs. Hodges
s. White, who have grand opening to-day
at their millinery establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The law term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for the Middle District will commence
in this city to-day. This district comprises
the counties of Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln,
Sagadahoc, and Somerset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Rt. Rev. Bishop Nicely of Portland, held
services at Christ's Church, Gardiner, on
Sunday morning and evening. He performed
the rite of confirmation upon seven at the
close of the morning service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Mr.. Benz. F. Otis, of West Waterville, has
sold his five year old mare, "Nelly Otis" to
a Boston gentleman for $500. She trotted
half mile on the Waterville track, the day
she was sold, in LIS, says the Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

treasure, with not bill absent, was placed in
his hands. 1. was found by the good wife Of
Mr.. Lynch in that gentleman's sleeping apart
ment, tucked carefully away between the
straw and feather beds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The editor of certain newspaper in telling
what she knows about farming" says, Never
plant your potatoes early 1t is the early
potato that gets the worms. 1t uphill work
with them after that" He knows as much
about farming as Horace Greeley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Havana.

Havana, May %. President Juarez of
Mexico has issued decree, closing Port Of
Tampico, while the revolutionists are in pos
session of the city, in the meantime opening
Port of Pueblo Viejo to foreign and domestic
shipping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Portland.
ACCIDENT.

Portland, May %. John Mulligan, farm
laborer, aged As years, was run into by the
Kennebec & Portland up train this P. NJ,
two miles out of Portland, and instantly
killed. He paid no attention to the signals,
but walked straight into the train which
could not be stopped in season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, May 90. In the U. S.
Court to-day, the suits against ex-collector
John Speer of the first district, were COM
promised on payment of 81 900, and the
criminan prosecutions were dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Penn, May %. The Pres
bytarian Reformed Association to-day adopt
ed the following resolutions: That the pres
ent condition of France in general az DESC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
ST ATE NEWS.

Peter Thatcher, Esq, is about to remove
from Rockland to West Newton, Mass.
There is talk of building foundry in Au-
burn, near the Maine Central Railroad sta
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
Local anu State Nems.

Dislocated cocoacut" is the last article
called for at country grocery store not in
cluded in the stock of goods on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The Skowhegan Light Infantry had a meet
ng on Saturday evening for the election of
Ulcers to fill vacancies. Brooks d. Saw
lge was chosen LIST Lieutenant, and A. S.
Emery, I'd Lieutenant. The company
.oted to attend to the decoration of SOL
liers' graves on the Both. After the transac-
ion of business an oyster supper was par
aken of by the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

What difference it makes whether you
put Dr. before or after mans name. Is an
old fellow with an ESQ" attached to his
name "square-aged" person?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

DR.. c. r. Norcross has returned to the
Mansion House in this city, and is ready to
wait upon invalids who may desire his atten-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Texas.

Houston, May 90. Horace Greedy, in COM
pany with party of prominent citizens, made
an excursion to-day in special train to
Hearne, 120 miles distant on the Houston &
Texas railroad. Mr.. Greedy is in good health,
and enjoy ed the trip very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Billiards. Orchestra, of Lewiston, has been
engaged to furnish music for the coming an
niversary of the Maine Central Institute in
June. They give concert on Tuesday even
ing, June Goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Miss Carrie f. Foster, aged eight years
and daughter of Danforth Foster, Esq, of this
city, has just completed quilt consisting of
300 pieces, all of different styles and what is
more she did all the work herself What lit
tie girl can do better than that?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Gray hair may be made to take on its youth
full color and beauty by the use of Halls Veg
etable Siclian Hair Remover, the best pre-
paration for the hair known to the science o
medicine and chemistry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The number of dead and manned soldiers
of Waterville far exceeds that of those at the
present time living in health and strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The rush to the beaches during the summer
bias given an impetus to hotel building on the
coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Booth
|bay, Mt. Desert and Harpswell are favorite
resorts for persons from this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From Bangor.
FIRE.

Bangor, May %. The boarding house
connected with Webster's mill in Orono, was
damaged by fire on Sunday evening to the
extent of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
From New Hampshire.

Concord, N. H., May %. The figures of
the State Treasurer for the financial year
ending May 81, show reduction of the State
debt of 1927, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Elder Cortis, Free Baptist, baptised l6
new converts in the Kennebec at Gardiner at
ten o'clock Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

The Conglomerate Base Ball Club of Wa
terville, on Saturday afternoon played game
with the Star club of Thorndike, on the the
grounds of the latter and beat 10 to 10. The
time of the game was two hours and a half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
marrteD.

In Wlnslow, 18th inst. Boardman Dunbar to Miss
Ella c. Clark, both of Fairfield. Also 18th inst. ,
James Nj. Burrll, of Fairfield, to Miss Mary j,
Brown, of Winsow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, Nav %,

Hoiu cioscu NY
NEW YORK, May %.
United States Skies (coupons), 1881 ll7Ha
5-20s 1862, lllha
1864, 1llx8ll1Z
Il 1865, llla9
{" 1865, Jan. & July, ll3A gll3x
1857, ll3A sll31s
1865, l13k 9ll4
lO-4Vs, tcoupons) 1897 gllU
Pacific SKIES,
Central PacIfcs, lOlLIlO2
Union Gsg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

Cincinnati Produce Markc
CINCINNATI, May 90.
MESS PORK Il.
LAID.
BULK MEATS-sides ak
BACON.shoulder, I; clear rib s,4 sides, so
WHISkEY-9O,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23


The Gardiner Reporter gives the following
transactions in real estate: Henry A. Turner
has sold his house and lot on Water street in
to William Rafter, 70: $500. The
louse of II. II. Lehman, on Elm street, was
Hold at auction by J. X Osgood last Saturday
afternoon. 1t was bid off by F. A. Plaisted
FOR $2450.
The relatives of James Rice, late of Wa
erville, have caused chemical analysis of
he stomach to be made, by Prof. Bracket of
p'owdoin College. No trace of poison was
Iound. 1t will be remembered that Mr.. Rice
lied few weeks since, very suddenly, at
Winthrop, and a post-mortem examination
vas had about week after his decease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23

lady in North Vassalboro', wife of one of
our oldest subscribers, during the past year,
besides performing her usual household and
domestic duties for family of FIVE, wove 1000
yards of carpeting and reeled and colored 500
with sea shells, $500 in number; and in the
meantime made a trip to the seashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
ARRIVE
From Massachusetts,.

Arrived, steamers Oceanic and Italy,
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29

W office is hereby given to whom it may concern that
~ an Application will be made by John Richards to
the Government Of the United States Patent 10 the fol-
lowing described Mining Claim. viz known the Rich
ards Claim sitn&fed in Springfield Mining District in the
County Tuolumnc and State Of California being bound
ed on the North by Springfield Tunnelng Co.'S Claim: on
the East by agricultural land claimed by Mrs Barnard
ard the iowa of Springh the South nv the Sarato
ga Claim and on the West by unclaimed Mineral Lands
and more particularly described follows wits on Sur
veyed lands being s. of $ L. 4 cfS. W. Il Of Section
Is % acres: V OF $. W. ofS f. y of Section u.s. %
acres; s. W. Il Of E. u Of s. f. Of Section Is 10
acres; \. y aud $. +. IN E of \. w y Of Section
-, 50 acres \. E. y OF Section - 10 acres;
w lSofN f. u ONE L q Section ~ % acres; All
in Township Ne. ,. North Range No. II. East of
Mount Daho Meridian in District of Lands subject
the United States Land 0ce. stockton California and
containing hundred and forty Said clem be-
ing stii particularly described the Diagram e
with said Application.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto are here
by required present before the Register and
Receiver Of the Omitted States Land Office at Stockholm Call
iornia within Ninety days from the date of posting and
publication hereof
Dated on the ground May 10th, ISL.
. JOHN RICHARDS.
May -, lSsl-2m
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29
Copr OF Notice Po.ted ON the Claim.

NOTICE is hereby given to whom it may concern that
application will be made by the Confidence Mining
Company to the Government the United States FOR
Patent to the following described Quartz Gold Mining
Claim. viz: known Confidence Mining Claim situated in
the Confidence Mining District, in Tuoumnc County,
State of California; being bounded by the Claim on
the North and Independence Claim SOUTH aud par.
tcuarly described follows. land
commencing crooked black tree being original
ner on line Of sein at South end of claim and thence
variation LOO E. lac w lea ks post
line between the Jesse and Confidence Claims In order
to locate surface ground required for working purposes
set post for corner of claim zee and distant ks
thence follows viz lst 100 E. $50 ks set post for
corner; ID l4o f. 16a2 ks post for corner,
from which black oak 22l in da.. bears 40 so ks
dist marked TCM NJ; Sd 100 w 456 ks set post for
bears s2l4 +. 81 ks dist. marked 7 NJ 4th n II
W. la ks Hosting works W ks Is corner 245 lks
Blacksmith shop line 1922 ks point of beginning in
closing Sal00 acres Mill site, commence at cor
pine 80 n a. NJ. from which granite rock sxsx4
bears iS w. 30 ks distant. 3D. 1o E go ks guch
runs West lsSlks set post for corner of claim from
which black oak p in da. bears Coo W. "a ks dist
3D. 5.o +, ISIS ks to post of claim 4th.
lac W l62 ks to point of beginning ncosing y o. 100
acres making total in Claim and Mill Site 50 42l0O
acres This Mine is located upon unsurveyed land and in
order TO connect the same with permanent
object commenced at corner of Mill Site being a
yellow pine IS in dia and thence s 80 W ks to
granite rock L high II long. It wide. marked on
South side in the district of lands subject to sale at the
= Land ofhee Stockton California and containing 80
taoo acres Said claim being still more particularly des-
erihed in the diagram filed with said application.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto here.
by required 20 the before Register
Receiver of the T. Land Office at Stockton Caornia
tiou hereof
Dated at Confidence Mine June osth ISL.
CONFIDENCE MINING CO.. Applicant.
By JESSE HoLLADAY, Prcst.
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29

usrrxp STATES LAND oFucr


uSrrxp STATES LAND ofTIcE.
stockton, Cal. July "a. ISL 5
HOLM COPELAND having aled his application in iris
cd Office for Patent Mhmng Claim aud the law and
INSTRUCTIONS such provided. having been copped
With In il hereby ordered that the aDnexed Notice Of sch
application be published far Ninety days in the Union
newspaper published the location Of
said Claim at Sonora, Tuolumne Couaty. State of Cafr-
mia.
MELVILLE COrTLE, Register
Nofice is ebv given whom it nay ooncers that an
appeaonwiil be made by John Copeland to the Gov
eminent OF the United States for Patent following
described Placer Gold Mining Claim viz known as sthe
Elton Placer Mining Claim situated. in the Gold Springs
Mining District in the County of Tnolumne State Of Cali
ornia being beanded the North by unoccupiei land
On the East South and West by land claimed by l. p Jar
sis and particularly described follows to witt ON
SURVEYED land being the = afN " W fractional ~
OF Section 2, % acres and W u 81 W of Wv frac
tonal of section 3 10 and Il isofN II of
4 OF Section ., 10 acres, all ia Township . IL
Mount Dsblo Meridian containing Forty acres Of land
said claim being s particularly described in the
diagram fled with said application.
All persons holding adverse claim thereto are here
by required to the before the Regiserand
Receiver OF United States Land Office Stockton Calfor
ria within Ninety days from the date posting and publ
cation hereof.
Dated ON the ground, July 6. .ls71.
Jly Is. ls71-5rn
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29
MELVILLE ooTrLE, Register.
COPY Oh NOTICE Pos,cd on the ClainA

NJ OTECE is hereby given, to whom it msy concern
~ that an application will be made by Solomon Has.
lam to the Government of the United States for Patent
to the following described Placer Gold Mining Claim viz
known as the IIaslar, Placer Mining Claim situated in
inc Twist hanch Mining District in Tua!umne County
State of CALIFORNIA; being bounded by Agricultural land
owned by Aleose the North by vacant Mining ground
on the East by Agricultural land of Joseph Martin on the
South. and by Agricultural land OF n & Mckcnzie on
the West ana more particularly DIES, rhed as follows to
wit: On surveyed land, being the f. of N W Il of
Section q Township No North Range Il East, Mount
Diable Base and Meridian in the district ofns snhact
Ia sale at the u s. Land Office. Stockton Cali orna and
containing 10 acres Said claim being st more partic,
larry described in the diagram fled with said application
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto are here
by required 10 present the before the Register and
Receiver of the u Land Office at Stockton California
within ninety days from the date of posting and puhlca
ton hereof
Dated at Springfield. Cal. May SO, ISL
SOLOMON HASLAM, Applicant:
,Iune IL iS7f-3m f'
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29


Made of Poor Rum, Whisi1ey, PrOof Spirits
nndRcfuse Liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
ened to please the taste, called TONES, " Appetite
crs." Eestorers," Sc, that lead the tipplcr on to
drunkenness and ruin. but are true Medicine made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California, free
from all Alcoholic Stimulnnts. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE perfect Renovator and
Invigora:or ofthc System carrying off all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to healthy condition
No person take these B1ters according to dircc-
ton and remain long uawcll.
E10t will be given for an incurablc case, provided
the bones are not destroyed by mineral poison or
other means and the vital organs wasted beyond tho
point ofrcpair.
For Inlammifory and Chronic REeuma.
tism aud Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Bilious, Scniittcnt ard intermittent Fcvers,
Diseases of tho Blood, Liver, Kidneys, and
Bladder, these Bitters have been most success
full. Such Diseases arc caused by Initiated
Blood. which is generally produced by arrangement
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ACHE Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs Tigtness the
Chest Dizziness, Soar Fluctuations of the Stomach,
lad taste in the Mouth. Bilious Attacks, Papitation
Of the Heart, Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain in tho
regions of the Kidneys and hundred other painful
symptoms, ere the ofsprlags of Dyspepsia.
They iavigorate the Stomach and stimulate the tor
pid liver and bowels which render them of unequalled
efficacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities, and
imparting life AID vigor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter, Salt
Rheum, Blotches, Spots Pimpes Pusules, Dolls, Car
buncles, Ring Worms. Scald-ead. Sore Eyes, Erysip-
elas Itch, Scurf Dscolorations of the Skin. Humors
and Diseases of the Skin, of whatever name ornaturc,
are literally dug up and carried out ofthe system in
short time by the of these Biters Ono bottle In
such cases will convince the incredulous Of their
curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find It's
Impurities bursting through the skin in Pimples
tons Sores cleanse it when you fndlt oestruc'eu
and sluggish in the veins cleanse it when 1t is oul,
and your feelings will tell you when Keep the Dioou
pure and the health ftle system will follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS. lurking IN inc
system of so many thousands. are eectraly Destroy
ed and removed For full directions, read careiuny
the circular around each bottle, printed IN iour ia
guages-English, German, French aad spanish
]. WALKER, Proprietor. +. 81. MCDONALD & co..
Druggists and Gen. Agents. San Francisco eai''
and 50 and 81 Commerce Street, New YORK
rrsoI.D BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Jan. Z, 1S71-ly
The union Democrat., 1871-07-29
TO THE AFFLICTED

DR. W. n DoHERTT returns his sincere thanks to his
numerous patients for their patronage and would take
this opportunity to remind them that continues TO cbn.
suit at his Institute for the chronic diseases of the
Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and GenitoUrinary
organs and all private diseases. viz Syphilis in all its
forms and stages, Seminal Weakness and all tho horrd
consequences of sefabuse, Gonorrha elect Structures
Nocturnal and Durnal Emissions. Debility Dis
eases OF the Back and Loirs, Inflammation BIad
der and Kidneys, etc etc; and he hopes his long
experience and successful practice will continue to
insure him share of public patronage BY the prac-
tice of many years in Europe and the United States
he is enabled TO apply the most efficient aud sue
cessnl remedies against diseases of all kinds He uses no
mercury charges moderate. treats his patients in cor
and honorable way, aud has references
able veracity of known responsibility and bigb
standing in society All parties consulting him. by letter
otherwise will receive the best and gentest
and implicit secrecy.