davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
The Oldest Citizen of Ohio.


The question having arisen, who is
the oldest citizen of Ohio, the Marietta
Register gives the following information
on the subject: "Col. Augustus Stone
came here in 1890, when ten years old.
But our venerable fellow-citizen, Ebe-
nezer Battelle, of Newport, who was
ninety-ive years old, August 9th last,
came here with his father, Col. Ebene-
ger Battelle, from Boston, arriving in
Marietta in December, 1788-eighty-fve
years ago this month. Father Battelle
has undoubtedly been a citizen of Ohio
longer than any other person now living.
He was married in Belpre, to Mary
Greene, in 1900, who died July "a, 1871
their married life extending the re-
markable length of seventy-one years.
1t may here be remarked that Mrs. Sarah
Brown Gillespie, born in Pittsburgh,
1888, arrived with her family at Cincin-
natl, January 10, 1870; that VIM. Moody,
of Cincinnati, was born there, March
II, 1890, and they are still living"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

COUNCIL.
Edward jefferson, DIR. Whitmer, Irvine YoSt.
Marshal; John Groves.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

DAVID Il. F0UTZ, Proprietor
HALTIM r. M@s
For nale by DRUGGISTS and alql1telpels taroulafla
the United atataa. Eamaaaa anf AVata AMaglQA
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Pure cider vinegar at Whitmers.

A fine assortment of Whips of ever,
description may be found at Georgt
Nichols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
CANADA.

Montreal, December s. The full text of the
judgment in the Guibord case has arrived here
The decision of the privy council orders the re-
mains of Guibord to be buried where the remains
of Roman Catholics who receive ecclesiastc burial
are usually inferred This means consecrated
ground. 1t is said that the Cure of the parish
still declares his unwlingness to inter the remains
of Guibord in consecrated ground. A premptory
mandamus will be issued by the Superior Court
in accordance with the judgment rendered, which
at once will bring the matter to crisis and COM
pei settlement of the case.
Ottawa December 8. 1t is stated that the lum-
bermen up Gatican river, are not cutting more
than half the quantity of logs produced last year.
A despatch from Charlottetown, p. L. l., says
that business is very brisk, and large number OF
ships are being loaded with oats and other produce
for England. The provinces and the States navi-
CATION is unobstructed.
TQuebec, December 8. The extradtion papers
in the case Of the so called Baron Ado lphe, who
swindled his employers in Paris by forging aud
false book keeping, have been completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09

The treasurer of St. Marks Home gratefully
acknowledges donations to the Home, for the
months of October and November, as follows
For October-From Mr.. A. I.ambard, 4 barrels
apples, Dbl potatoes, 3 bbls vegetables; Mrs. A.
Lambard, 3 hearth brooms Mrs. ID. Williams,
vegetables and baked apples, l peck pears, four
squashes, large cheese; Major Whittemore, Dbl
eating apples Mrs. Whittemore, s balls butter, ?
quarts milk Mrs. ii. A. Dewitt, vegetables, five
quarts milk Mrs. T. Lambard, bread and cake;
Miss Stanley bush apples, ID bush clanberries;
Mrs. R. D. Rice, cooked pears Mrs. Locke, 3
glasses jelly, grapes, flowers; Mrs. E. Rowse'
cookies; Mr.. James Little, l Dbl sweet potatoes
a friend jar Of pickles.
For Novembcr-Messrs. Holway & Robinson,
bts flour; Messrs. PARROT d Chase, l ton coal !;
Col. II. S. Osgood, s.; DR.. J. Q. A. IIawes So;
Messrs. Williamson & Greenwood, bill 81; Mr..
f. Milliken lbs tea; Mr.. Fri Wills, pineapple
cheese; Mr.. A. Lambard, turkey; Mr.. T. Lam
bard, squashes; Messrs. II. A. Dewitt and L.
Lambard, | Dbl flour; Mr. j. Piper, boxes
grapes; Mrs. d. Williams, 2 dozen pears, chicken
broth, plum pudding, nuts, raisins, apples Mrs. E.
Rowse, l jar grape jelly, doughnuts, cookies,
mince pies Mrs. Gen. Tlton, glasses and at
jars jelly Miss Stanley, tin pails drudging box,
medicine; Mrs Dewitt, medicine, oat meal, apple
sauce, milk, pies, nuts, apples; Major Whttemore,
| Dbl potatoes; Mrs. Whittemorc, celery, milk :;
Miss Wyman, baked pears, pies; Mrs. W. S.
Badger, u doz oranges; Mrs. j. w. Bradbury,
| turkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
Small Potatoes.

There are some mean men even in the republi-
can party up in Franklin county there has been
an illustration of this fact. Last fall an uncalled
for and ungenerous attempt was made by the
County Commissioners to defeat the election of
the County Treasurer, 1. w. Merrill. Esq, than
whom no county has had more faithful and hon
orablc official Their operations against him were
as stupid as they were contemplate. Major A
H. S. Davis, editor Of the Pennington Chronicle,
one of the live republicans Of the State, did noble
service in defence of Mr.. Merrill, and the conse-
quence was that Merrill was elected by large
majority, running ahead of his ticket in nearly
every town. Now mark just where the supreme
meanncss of the affair comes in. Mr.. Davis has
an excellent job office in connection with his es-
tablshment, where he has been in the habit of do
ing little jobs of printing for the county, amount
ing perhaps to couple of hundred dollars per
annum. Finding no fault with Mr.. Davis prices,
but simply because he advocated the election of
the regular republican candidate, the commission
ers have sounded the depths of personal malice by
notifying the several county officers not to have any
more of the county printing done at the Chronicle
office! Trot out out your champion mean county
commissioners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
NaIlomell EoraI Mems.

Arrangements for moving the Webster mansion
having at length been completed, Master Kemp
ton summoned the champion teamsters of this city
to be in readiness with their big oxen at an early
hour on Tuesday morning for decisive action.
After skirmishing for an hour or so TO "get the
hang Of the concern" orders were given to
'straighten up the nigh string" in order to test
the strength of the gearing. The "off string"
then came into position, and at the word go" a
decided impression was made upon the old hulk,
which gioaned and creaked amazingly but did
not start peg. Several attempts were made be
fore complete success attended the first evolution,
placing the building plump in the middle Of the
street. Then commenced a series OF mastery ma
nocuvrcs to make graceful turn into Water street
IN order that a straight course might be laid for
final resting place on the bank Of the liver
above Mcssrs. CuriCr Il Sons coal ward.
soon after meridian the procession was fairly
pointed due moth, with every prospect of speedy
and successful rum But alas for the realization
OF The londcst hopes and most confident cXpccta-
tlons. While under fun headway an unfortunate
Slew at the city landing attracted the moving
mass, both animate and inanmatc, towards the
river; and at one time it appeared probable that
the lc'cl lot heretofore spoken of would he
reached III spite Of all resistance. When the pro-
grcss rivcrward was finally checked, there was Il
decided dubious look upon the countcnancc of
the master Of ceremonies. lie however proceed
cd to "rcconnoitcr in force, having the assistance
Of scores OF able engineers all capable of giving
the best OF advice, but unfortunately no two agree
ing as to the best means of cXtracatlon from pres
ent difficulties. Several hours spent in fruit
less attempts to regain lost advantages and at the
present writing, four O'Clock f. NJ, it appears
probable that another day viii be required 10
finish up the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
STATE NEWS.

The daughters of Gersham FlAgg Of Boston,
have made shirts for the Hathaway Factory at
Waterville, for which they have received $3.50
all during the last eight years.
The Mayor sof Ellsworth and other citizens Of
Hancock county have given notice that they shall
much of the charter granted to the Bangor Water
Power Company as allows the Company to take
and hold the water of Hat Case Pond for its use
and benefit.
A fine six horse team Of Foster & Spaulding of
Richmond, passed through our village Thursday
on their way to the logging camp. Fairfield
Chronicle.
Mrs. II. T. Lord jumped from moving train
at Old Orchard the other evening, when she fell,
and striking on her head was rendered insensible.
Her daughter discovered her lying the track.
She is doing well. I'm
1t is proposed that the towns of Harrison, Gray
and Otisfield celebrate their centennial annversa-
ry, which occurs on the first Tuesday of August,
1875.
The following arc recent business changes in
this State.
Portand-Shaw & Ellis, theatrical managers.
sold out to j. E. jerks. -
ID. w. Clark & Co., ice, dissolved now A. C.
Chaplin.
Biddeford-J. w. Swectsir, Jr., fancy goods,
sold to r. Phillips & Co.
Damariscotta Alills--,John l.. Clark, gro sold
Lincoln-A. II. Kezar, drugs, sold out
Winthrop-Wm' +. Lovejoy, hotel, sold to Ezra
Getchell.
Samuel Warren of Winslow, was attacked with
hemorhage of the lungs Friday night, and bled
TO death in two hours. He was 60 years Of age
and has been very robust man, not having been
sick day before for many years.
The Pennington correspondent of the Portland
Press writes: In Jerusalem township the Frank
lin Lumber Company of Boston have for several
years past operated largely the vast tract owned
by them. Last winter about Ii, 900, 900 of spruce
100 600 of ties, large quantity of poles were
landed IN Carrabasset stream. This large amount
IS still in the stream, and will probably remain till
the spring freshet. This year their operations will
be much smaller on this account. The company
will employ between forty and fifty men, and in
tend to get out about 2,00O, 900 Of spruce. Ten
miles farther north, in No. A, we reach the region
owned by the Coburn Land Company. At this
point operations will be carried on largely this
winter We are unable to state its exact amount
but it is estimated that some 25,OOO. 900 will be
landed in the Stratton brook. II ~ 81
Miss Annette NJ. Hincks, the teacher 20 iercely
assaulted at the Boyd street school in Bangor, Fri
day last, is quite lame, and unable to walk any
distance. The left ankle was sprained and the
right thumb badly bruised, though not broken.
Her arms still bear in black and blue, the imprint
of Norton's fingers, which must have clutched
violently. aEE ~ akf xa8
A little three year old son of Mr.. c.. Rising of
Rockland, was seriously burned about the face
and neck Saturday He was playing round the
oven in the bakery, where the wind drawing down
the chimney sent sheet of flame upon the little
fellow. ft 1#A
There are fifteen inmates in the Machias jail
Washington county needs work house, say our
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
yassALBoRo, AND CHINA LOCALS.


The Catholics Of N,r.h Na5saboro' have re-
moved their little church 10 point several rods
south of its former position and suImountcd ii
with neat and tasty steeple.
The Methodists of East Vassalbolo' have met
with good degree of success in their levivai
meetings, during the past week, and will continue
them for several evenings Of this week.
Reports of accidents from skating are coming
in. Last Sunday, as George and Alton Jones
were crossing the pond from South China to China
Neck, the former broke through the thin ice and
was saved only by the almost superhuman efforts
of his brother. Had he not been attended ny
some companions, he must have found waterv
grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT
IN NEVADA.
Two Persons Killed and Two 9th
ers Fatally Injured.

Truckee, December S. This morning as the
west bound freight train was side tracking for the
west bound passenger train at Boca, the freight
broke in two, and the passenger train came crash
against the broken part. The caboose and one
emigrant of the freight train completely
demolished. Two persons were instantly killed,
and two others probably fatally injured. Con-
ductor Bennett, who was passenger on the
freight train, was thrown sixty feet down an EN-
bankmcnt, and seriously injured.
Quite number of parsons are missing, sup
posed thrown into the river and drowned, as the
emigrant car was thrown down the embankment.
One of the killed was Lichtenstein of this city.
No one on board the passenger trein was much in
inred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
FOREIGN.
England,

London December g. The London World saws
that meeting of the conservative members OF
Parliament, was held last Saturday, and it is as
serted that it was far from being harmonious
The question was discussed Of successor to the
premiership, in case ill-health should oblge
Dsraeli to retire, and the Earl of Derby had a
very slender majority. The indications were that
the Duke of Richmond, or the Marquis of Sails
bury would be the choice of the so called re-ac-
tionary wing of the conservative party. There
was also manifested at the meeting, considerable
difference of opinion on one of the ecclesiastical
bills.
Spain.
Madrid, December 8. The minister of foreign
affairs handed to Mr. Cushing, L. S. Embassa-
dor, note in regard to the Virginia question on
Friday. An ample settlement is expected.
II is said that the discussions in tae Carlist camp
are increasing, and several leaders are negotiating
with the Madrid government with view to SUBJ
mission.
Hamdaye, December 8. Fighting is going on
at Ogarzun since s o'clock this morning. The
fighting was heavy this afternoon.
Rsnsia.
st. Petersburg, December s. A violent storm
occurred last night causing much damage. The
tide rose nine feet above the high water mark,
partially nundating the lower portion of the city.
A Jorge number of families of the poorer classes
were driven from their homes Over thousand
persons were sheltered by the police, and public
kitchens were opened to supply the sufferers with
food. The water is now falling.
France.
Paris, December s. The scheme for coalition
of the Left and Right Centres in the Assembly, is
making progress. Much depends upon the cleo
ton of the President of the Left Centre, which is
to take place at the caucus tomorrow The friends
of coalition support NJ Christophie and those OPP
posed have made NJ Chlorine their candidate.
There is a rumor that Don Carlos is negotiating
with Ex-Queen Isabella.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
Pleasant Surprise.

At the Augusta House last evening, about IL
o'clock, Mr.. and Mrs. Baker were requested to
walk into the parlor, and were quite surprised to
find assembled there their employees, about twenty
in number, standing in two lines with Mr.. Jones,
looking stern and dignfed in the center. The
Major and wife walked in with downcast looks,
thinking that his help had united together for the
purpose of "strike." Judge of his surprise
therefore, when Mr.. Jones stepped forward and in
behalf Of the employees presented Mrs. Baker, as
a token of their love and esteem beautiful life
size crayon picture of her husband. Mrs. Baker
being unable to reply on account of her utter sur
prise, her husband took upon himself the duty OF
expressing her thanks as well as his own, in few
kind and courteous rsmaIks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09

Aye, that Is The question. Is It better 10 quIvtf
from head to foot IN the paroXysms OF fever and
ague, to Danish the atrocious disease by course
ofthat standard antiieDrile remedy Hosteter's Bit
tiers. There cannot be much doubt as to the re-
Spouse of the malaria stricken TO this inquiry.
From every locality on this continent whose inhab
itautS are tormented with the shlvcrlug plague
comes an increasing demand for the only genuine
preventive and eradicant of malaria provided by
science. The deniZens offever and aSue districts
well know how utterly inadequate to do more than
give brief pite are the socalled remCdie ofthe
faculty. Quinine, arsenic, bismuIh-what are
these but pos onous palliatves, which cease aiier
time 10 produce any beneficial effect whatever,
on the system? Everywhere they are being aban.
doned by intelligent persons, ana that genuine veg
etable specific ior intermittent and remlttcnt dis
ease, Hostel ers Bittcrs, substituted in their
place. dec9'eodaWlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
MANHOOD, WOMANHOOD AND
NERVOUS DISEASES.
A Book for Every Man,

lust published by the Peabody Medical Inst.
y tute; new edition of the celebrated medical
work entitled MISREPRESENTATION. 1t treats
upon MANHOOD, how lost, how regained and how
perpetuated cause and cure OF Exhausted. vi.
TALLY, IMpoTENcY, Premature Decline in Man
Spermato1hna, Or Seminal Losses, {nocturnai and
diurnaD, Nervous and Physical Debility, Hypo-
chondIia, Gloomy Forebodings, Mental Depression,
Loss of Energy, Haggard Countenanee, Confusion
OF Mind and Loss OF Memory, Impure State of the
Blood, and all diseases arising from the ERRORS OF
YOUTH, or the indiscrelions excuses of mature
years.
1t is, indeed, a book for every man, young and
mldlle-aged men in particular. 800 pages, bound
in beautiful French cloth, illustrated price only 81.
A Book for Every Woman.
Entitled, SEXUAL PHYSIOLOGY OF WOMAN,
AND HER DISEASES; or, Woman treated Of Ply
siologicaty and Pathologically, in health and dis
ease, from Infancy to Oh Age. $50 pages, bound
in beautiful French cloth. With the very best pre-.
scriptions for prevailing diseases. Price $500.
A Book for Everybody.
The Peabody Institute has alss just published
new book treating exclusively of NERVOUS AND
MENTAL DISEASES more than two hundred
royal octave pages, twenty elegant engravings,
bound in substantial muslin, price 81.
Either of the above books are sent by mail to any
receipt of price. Or all three books sent to one adj
dress at the same time OH receipt of only d. Here
is offered over eight hundred and ty pages Of the
b lest and best printed and bound popular medical
science and literature on subjects of vital impor
lance TO ALL for only S4-barely enough to pay for
mailing. 1t should be borne in mind that these
great Medical Works are published by the Pea
body Medical Institute, an honored Institution,
established with large funds for the sole purpose
of doing good.
These are, beyond all comparison, the most extra
ordinary works on Physiology ever published.
There is nothing whatever that the Married or STA
gle Of either sea- can either require wish to know
but what is fully explained, and many matters OF
the most important and interesting character are
Introduced, to which no alusion even can be found
in any other works in our language. Ali the Netc
Discoveries of the author whose experience is such
probably never before fell to the lot of any man
are given in full. No person should be without
these valuable books The press throughout the
country, the clergy and the medical faculty gener-
ally highly eNtol these extraordinary and useful
works. The most iastdous may read them.
Address the PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE, No
4 Buliich ST.. Opposite Revere House>, Boston
Mass. n. e. The author and consulting ply sician 5
can be consulted on all of the above named dis
eases, and all diseases requiring SKILL AND Ex
PERIENCE. ly46
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
City Elections.
NEW YORK.

New York, December s. Mayor Vance has lo-
moved Jay and Kinsey, commissioners of &C.
counts, and appointed Howe a Bowlan the old
commissioners who were removed by Mayor Have
meyer
Edward Stuart, formerly of Liverpool, but re-
Gently from New Orleans brought in this market
few days ago outside Of the cotton exchange.
some 300 bales of cotton and shipped the same to
Liverpool. lie sold the bills of ladng to Duncan
Sherman II Co., receiving them for bills of ex-
change and has absconded. The bills of lading TO
secure Duncan Sherman & Co., from loss which
unless the cotton is recovered, will fall upon the
Merchants who sold to Stuart, The latter is not
a member of the exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICagO, DEC. 5, IolF,
Flour-dull-e spring 'Sa4 "a.
Wheat-No. spring Cash, sS3.a-; Jan. SOS
Corn-No. 2, mixed, cash, 75--s; May, ia ala (;
IA for the year.
Oats-No. ?, 5i,ia- cash JAM, 5lsa; SKA for
the year.
Rye-No 2, 93a93-.
Barley-No spring l25 AK cash; l2G Jan.
Dressed Hogs-6 O0a6 25-.
Pcrk-20 I. a cash. - 00t20 SO. Feb: 81 20 Mich.
seller year.
Lard-i2 IA cash; l. 95 Feb. l3 20 seller year
Bulk Meats-sh uters ID; short rib mid
9Aa-; short clear mid al0--.
Hams Is lbs average lOalA
Whiskey-97-a,
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 4 Ida; wheat do AZ
a..
Receipts IS coo -four; $500 wheat; $4,000 corn
30,0 900 oats; O000 rye; 10000 barley.
Shipments 5000 hour; 1000 wheat; 5000
corn; 4,0)6Joats 800 barley. $50 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
MISSOURI.
DARING EXPRESS ROBBERY
$4,000 Taken by Robbers.

Kansas City, December s. About half-past three
o'clock this afternoon, as a train on the Kansas
Pacific Railroad reached Munice, few miles west
of this city, five masked men tagged and stopped
it. Cutting off the passenger coaches, they moved
the engine and express car some distance ahead
and then robbed the safe of Wells, Fargo K Co. OF
about 1877 ,0O0 One case, containing gold dust,
valued at So, 900 and consigned to kouutze Bros,
of New York, was also carried off.
The robbers were all large men, heavily armed
with Henry rifles and revolvers.
The Express offers reward of $4,000, the
railway company $4,000 and Governor Osborne
50 800 for the recovery of the property and arrest
Of the robbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
WASHINGTON ENINTY.
The 1Mmber Husiness at the KILLS and in
thc Woods browning Aecident-Mntfi-
InOninl Scrtnadts- Steam tayigttioi.

thc woods Browning Accident -Matfi-
monini Screnades- Steam Navigation.
The saw mills have shut down for the season.
Only half dozen vessels remain at tie wharyes
and the indications arc that the lumber shipping
| season has about closed. The business has been
| active for eight weeks, hut not profitable.
The teams arc nearly all OF for the logging
swamps. There is great deal more numbering
in progress on the Machias than Tic prophets Of
August forctold; three fJurths TO scSon-cighths
as much as one year ago.
Lizzie Ilaines, nine years old, was dowLcl III
the mill pond Dec LIST. She went on to the thin
ice 20 play, alone, and fell in. Missed from her
home, search was made leading to this conclusion.
Her b5dy recovered in about forty hours after
death. The girls father about two years ago,
was lost at sea in Jonesport vessel, Capt Mans
field. The vessel probably foundcrcd, rs no It'd
ngs Of either crew or vessel ever came after they
sailed from Jorcsport.
Two wedding ceremonies clme oil in town re-
Gently, succeeded by tin pan, cast iron sorenades
These, as all like demonstrations are, were nuis-
arces and gricvous to the neighhorhoods. Thr
teen of the supposed sercnadcrs have summons to
appear to-day before magistrates court. Ttus
they come to a Judicial seicaade probably DIS
tasteful.
The steamer Lewiston, Capt. Dccrng, leaves
Machiasport tomorrow morning-her last trip this
season. This closes her eighth running season
between Portland and Machias, touching at eight
intermediate landings, doing heavy freight busl-
ness, and three months in the year large passen-
ger business. No accident has occurred, which
speaks well for Capt. behring's ability as master
and the fathfulness of the officers. The average
running season is from March 10th to Dec. 10th
MacAias, Dec. I, 1874.