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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
MAGGIE MITCHELL.

Maggie Mitchell owns real estate IN
many parts of the United States, but her
home is at Long Branch here she spends
the summer, and here she dispcnses lav-
ish and graceful hospitality to friends OF
her choice. Shy and pranksom as fanch-
on herself, Maggie is The reverse OF socia-
BILE. in the sense of piomscnous visiting
and returning of formal callers. She Is
remorselessly mot at home to people
who come to cape at her, and being ut
terly without vanity, is apt to consider
any prolonged staring at her in public
places as born of rudeness and not admir-
alton. The cottage in which she now
dwells at Long Branch is the one in which
Edwin Booth was married; and the large
parlor in which this ceremony took place
is the only one in the house which looks
natural" to the tragedian, SO he says, for
many aud various have been the changes
and improvements which Maggie has put
upon the dwelling. and indeed upon the
entire estate.
have known Maggie Mitchell for many
years. and rejoice in her success as sister
woman. Her artistic triumphs did not seek
her out; she fought for them and won them
bravely. Fanchon she created. The me-
dunn through which she became acquaint.
ed with the part was q heavy translation
of the German play. She had not read
LA Petite Fadette." George Sands nov
ell. The shadow dance-about whose
fairy grace SO great poet as Ralph Wal
do Emerson h as written beautiful verses.
not to mention host of smaller rhymester>
was an after-thought of her own, and so
were other beautiful and pathetic touch
es which brighten the charm OF this de-
lightful picture. Since 1868 Maggie has
played The Cricket" and its hold on the
public has not waned even now. Other
performances of Maggie's are variously
admired. The most prominent OF these
are Jane Eyre and The Pearl of Savoy"
a dramatic version of LINDA di Chamou-
nix - but The Cricket" chirps forever.
Maggie is married and to her first beau
the sweetheart who lost his neart to her
many years ago The third engagement
Maggie ever played in her lite was at
Ckaveland. and ON the first night of her
engagement there came to the theatre the
young man whose destiny it was to win
her for his wife and brighten her house
hold with lovely children. Mr. Paddock
is a Young man still. and fortunately fer
her he posses business qualities which per-
init her to devote herself constantly to her
art, in whose pursuit she is still as enthn-
siastic as she was at the ouset OF her ca
reer.
Although Maggie Mitchell is turned
thirty. in disposition ard appearance she
is, and perhaps always will be, child OF
twelve. Her long. graceful waist. her
golden flowing hair, her Cinderella feet
are the adjunct which make the ugly
Fanchon," as she calls herself in the play,
more bewitching than if her face were
beautiful as Phyche's Logam's tet-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

This standard article is compounded with the
greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful ani satisfactory AS
ever.
1t restores gray faded hair to ts youthful color
II removes all eruptions, itching, and dandraf;
and the scalp by its use becomes white and clean.
BY It's tonic properties it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, preventing badness,
and making the hair grow thick and strong.
As a dressing nothing has been found so effect
ual, or desirable.
DIR. A. A. Hayes, State Assayer of Massae husetts
says oft: 81 consider it the best preparation Tor
its intended purposes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Premiums are received aid Losses are paid in
cash only Policies are issued payable at the death
of the Insured also payable al the end of certain
nun Der Of years. Policies are also issued on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS
r. II. EDDY.

FOR lnvonJlOnSs TTa0t MATHS, Or DeSls1,
No. 10 State Str set (oPposite kitg Street BOSTON,
A FTER an extensive practice OF upwards of ~
N years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni.
Ted tates also in Great britain France and other
ments, and all papers for Paicnts, executed on
reasonable terms with dispatch Researches made
TO determine the validity and utility of Patents OF
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
ali Understanding the same Copies of the claimt
ofany patent furnished BY renting one dollar,
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superb
or facilities for obtaining Patents, or ascertaning
the patentability OF inventions.
Allnecessity OF a journey to Washington to pro
cure Patent, and the usual great delay there,
here saved Inventors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
T Q sti IA o n ials.

81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable
and Successful practitioners with whom have had
Official Intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents"
II have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man more competent and
trustw orthy, and more capable Of putting their an.
tslbcxflOn form TO secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent ONCE.
~ y So ea EDMUND BURKE,
aw 81 Late Comm IS Toner of Patents.O
..Nr K. IA. EDDY has made Tor over THIRTY
sDpiicuf ions for Patents having been success slulin
ainost every case. Such uninistakable proof OF
rrcaftalenl and ability his part leads me to rec
ommend oil inventors to apply to him to procure
their pateuts, as they may be sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases
AH' - very ''"'oA JOHN TAGGART.n
Bosom, Jan. I 1876. Iyl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

LEXINGTON, Mass, June %, 1873.
PROF. ALPHONsE KILLER:
Dear Sir - For the alienation of human suffering
feel it my duty as well a. pleasure to certify t.
the following facts6n my own case:
The past spring was sore afflicted with Sciaic
Rheumatism, suffering night after night, and all
night without the least cessation, the most
ciatin9 pains ever knew. My doctor who prac-
ticed Ia my family for over thirty years 10 my entre
satisfaction, and in whom still have the utmost
confidence, said that "medicine would do me no
good,-he could not help me, time probably would,
and In six eight weeks 1t might leave me; in the
meantime IL must grin aud bear it" hut was not
disposed to do and in my desperation caught AT
the fret article, which under the name OF Quack OF
Patent Medicine, or any other remedy, promise
rel ef IL hannenel thai fhi. WAS the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
TONTlNE PLAN,

OF upon the principle OF accommodating profits for
definite periods, which was first introduced by this
Society aud has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts il Life Insurance, and By lead
ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
sit Tontne Life Policies and forty per cent. on its
Toatine Endowment Policies lssred within the last
Eve years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interests of the
Policy holders and in presenting the Society to no
tce they ieel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence, because OF the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments ar
governed. In the assets and in the administration
of the Society perfect security is given for the flu.
te, which is Of great importance to those depend.
ing Upon then insurance policies for the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such arge an.
nual transactions as the Equitable; nore is more
promptand Just in its dealings.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
1 cosxocs ssrlnosss srlnss I'm Ik,eha.ia Co

CoSvoc1TroN. The Lktchfeld Countv Convocation met in Trinity church, Vol
 cottville, on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. Tho clergy present were the Rector, the Rev.
 H. B. Ensworth. .theDean, the Rev. Elisha
 Whittlesey of Canaan, the Rev. Dr. F. s.
 Jewell of Wipsted. the keys. Messrs, Hiram etonk ef Bantam Falls; c. M. s KiIklns, df hishhsld: :s. D. McConaeii; of Water
 town; Thos. s. Ackford, of Thomaston; c. 5. Linsley, of Riverton; Wm. A. John- son. of Salisbury, and Emerson JessuK, sef Kent 4, A,business meeting was held & N ps aha hp exceedin8ly hb1d essay lsS&a ks ths shes. Dr. Jewell. U At7h m.. after Evening Prayer by the Rev. Messrs.
 Ackford, Jessup and Wilkins, missionary addresses were delivered by the Rev.
 Messrs. Johnsqn and McC Connel. At 1O.45 a. m.. Wednesday. the services were con- tinued Tn St. Michael's. in this village, all ,shpFsnAped cI@gy being psssAt Morn- ing Prayer was Said by the Rev. Messrs.
 Mcconnell, Linsly and Johnson. The ante-communIon service was read by the Rector, assisted by the Rev. Mir. Whittle- ssey. An excellent sermon, appropriate to the season of Advent. was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jewell, from Romans, 13-14. The Holy Communion was celebrated by the Deap, assisted by the Rector.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
Naugatuck Railroad.

Gtomnencing December 18th. 1875, trains wsgf Olesvv LIICHFIELD STATION &z follows 7.1oA- M-PreIght Train for Bridgeport. 7.34 A. M-Passenger train for Bridgeport, ard
 New Haven (fsrOugh -arl, eonnees-
 ing at Bridgeport w-th iCczl Express
 train to New York l2-4 F. M--PaszengeT train for BKldgepcKss
 connecting with Lightning Express
 train fOI New York arriving at 5-10
 D. m ; connecting at Derby for New
 Haven (thFough carl 4.4S r -A.-Mlls TFaT0 UiI pasSeE gt T2tf8eked
 connecting al Bridgeport Nith 1ex-
 press train to New York, sl-O u5tIf
 steamboat leaving Bridgeport &s n
 D. m. (SatE@dsys sxtepttGl- On
 Sundays, milk train leaves Bsi6se-
 port for WTnStei at 7-0O a- m-- re-
 turning leave TiBsteG al 4-O0. iItcL-
 field $ D. m- Tickets sold and baggage checked to Canaan, and Albany via WiEsted- IO.5S A. M--Milk train EOFW inssed with pzs<sn-
 ger car attached, connecting al Wa
 tesbuEy with train from Hartford at
 Winssed, for CaEaaD, NileTton aI.tr
 Albany 12.45 P M--FOr wins,ed- AS P. M.-Freight train for Wirsted. 7.21 P. M--FOr winstsl-
 WATERFOWL & WATERBURY E. E. Trains leave watertOwn at 7.SO A. H., and 6 ?. x-, connecting with passenger trains to New York and Hartford.
 Leave WsteTbuE. at II @ a. m. and 6-S5 p. m, on arrival Of trains from New York. FenBs stage to and from LiicbEeld eonF ects with all passenger trains at LItebfieId stafis n. Thomas stage for Bethlehem and Morris leaves WateEtOWn daIIy.
 Stages for WOOdbEry. H4rwintOn, Otis CoIe- brook, and Goshen connect Wiih I0.IO .. n,. tram from Bridgeport
 A Discount Of 5 cents made to Passengers pzr- chasing Tickets at the Oflice.
 GEO W. BEACH, Superintendent. BridgepoTt, Dec. Tth. 1875.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
WAsHINoToS DEPOT, Dec. 9th, 1872.

WASHINGTON DEPOT, Dec. 9th, 1872.
 A friend just from Manchester, Vt. has related to me little incident that will not be without interest to some of the readers of the Enquirer.
 About thirty years ago the friend refer red to. while visiting in this place, met a lady who many years ago had been on terms of intimacy with her family in ver- mont. She was then Q widow having in charge two of the children of her deceased husband. Mir. Elias Boudinot of the Cher okee nation. When he was murdered by by enemies of his own tribe, she bravely stood by the orphans, knowing the Indi. ans would not dare to take her life, for she was citizen of the United States, and they would be amenable to our laws, but the children were not so regarded and fearing they would share their fathers fate. she secreted and guarded them till opportunity occurred to bring them to their mothers friends at the North. The three daughters thus rescued sleep side by side in our beautiful cemetery, all hay. ing died at an early age. The youngest, Frank, gave his life to his country, and also reposes near his sisters. The two elder sons still survive and are doing good work with their own people. It was of the faithful mother.in.law desired now to speak. Having outliyed her husband and so many of his children. old age found her with slender means to sustain her, ,and no friends to whom she wished to be a burden. But one of those grand institu- lions of our country opened its doors for relief, and she finds pleasant abode at Old Ladies Home at Troy.
 A similar institution in Syracuse shel. ters another aged friend of my youth, who before the war was in comfortable circum. stances. But the increased price of living not only absorbed her interest money but so encroached upon the principal, that little by little it melted away, till but a small remnant remained. Then q friend suggested the Old Ladies Home of Syra. cuse. where now, past her eightieth year, she enjoys every comfort, and only regrets she had not sooner found this haven for impoverished old age. Such institu tions are an honor to our country and may they be multiplied; for ''The poor we have al. ways with us." .,
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
COLLEGE STREET, Dec. 9th. 1875.

Mir. Lewis Jones moves into the house owned by Mir. Hiram Dean. this week.
 The main feature of last week was a surprise party at the house of Mir. Orlando Perkins. more particularly for the bene- fit @ of Daniel his son. Although not very largely attended the few who were present we think. enjoyed themselves hugely. One thing particularly noticea- bls about the said party was the apparent scarcity of ladies, whose places had several times to be occupied by gentlemen. Those who wished had splendid opportunity to "trip the light fantastic" to the heart. rending. soul-stirring strains of Mir. W. J. Halle splendid Qnadrille@ Band. After enjoying ourselves till 1O;3O we were in- formed that supper was ready. We at tended to that in good earnest, after which we enjoyed ourselves in various ways a short time then quietly dispersed, each going his own way tor some other), all having had avery pleasant time, but WE like to attend molasses candy-pulls and dance without music sometimes.
 have heard SO much abont1 tLe Harmonic Housatonic" and the difficulty which it and its bensy6lent author have encountered in their earnest efforts to make each and every forlorn and lonely OeEnvallite perfectly familiAr with the aaid wonderful poem and it's author, that have much sympathy for the said poeni and its author. Now propose that the said poet and the musician mentioned las, week appoint some place of meeting a. which that poem shall.b be sung to the stir ring accompaniment of the horn. The undersigned and host of sympathetic musicians will certainly attend, ana tbg poem and it's music may become as pop. . ular as ''LitIle Brown Jug" or ''Old John Brown" fl
 We arc glad to hear the subject of spell. ing schools is being revived-there being one appointed for next Wednesday even. ing. We sincerely hope they may be as Interesting as they were has vi9ief
 - JACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
Cornwall.

The, Cornwall boys gave tangible evi. dence, on the night of the 3d, that they are not only capable of being "moved by concord of sweet sounds, "but of making them as well. The Cav, Caw."s. off the geese winged angels was scarcely hubhed afssr che excitement of Eeadihg Circle, when there fell upon their dreams strains so. entrancing 50 lnearthly. that the be- wildered dreamers fancied themselvrs cen mid the arch-dngels, and could distin- guish the Earnest tones and hear the rus- tle of their wings, as they came to bear these wrapt souls to their EIysium for strains so seraphic had ne'er before greet. ed their earthly senses, and came OCT them like evening zephyrs, or morning odors from June roses. .....
 As each astonished Dulcinea awakened to the true situation, she listened breath. lessly, if perchance the 'propria persona of some noble "Don, should be reyealed among these Knights of MinstrelHy. Sure. ly those low 'murmurs'are not those of the hautboy, nor those 'grow Is from the e'hoarse bassoon, such'whisperings' came not from the lute, or such 'twangs' from the harpsl. chord-the flute does not 'too.too' on so low key, nor the trumpet'bray' so softly. The fiddle sharp hath not so much mer. riment in it's squeak, neither the harp so loud a'tingle;'-therefore these cannot be 'Apollo's sons, striving their various tones to tune"
 An that chime of bells, and the mod. ern (bslle) Bell Ringers" stand revealed.
 Alas how are the daughters of music brought low, Tor even Orpheus may cease after this, to tune his Tyre. and the gay Trubadour strike his guitar no more G. s. c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
LYONS. IA. Dec. 4th. 1875

Winter is here in right good earnest the mercury having marked 8e below zero and the river frozen over; but the reservoir is completed and filled with wa ter. The workmen were delayed only one day by the cold. and curiously enough that was Sunday. Fearing that the weather would betray them. they undertook to steal march on the Lord, and made all arraigements to continue the work on Sunday. When. To. and behold! old Bo- sreas whipped round in the night, aRd blew a blast from the north that effectual- prevented them from desecrating the day. Seemingly satiefed with his exploit he gradually settled into a warmer quarter and by Monday morning the workmen were able to take up their work again and complete it without any further-delay. There is still some little pipe laying to be done and Hydrants to be set. But for Q thorough going, economical job in these days.of rings and pools. we challenge comparison. The entire cost will be less than $50, 900. while Rockford. Iil place of little more than four times the size of Lyons. has spent $2SO. .0OO and its works are still incomplete. P
 Comparisons are odious. but saw a statement that surprised me. The old geographies used to tell us that Cincinnati was noted chiefly for the number of hogs they slaughtered derived the cogno- men of "Porkopolis" but she must look toher laurels, for Chicago reports a33. 465 hogs slaughtered last month against 122,- 6i5 for Cincinnati.
 The great exciting event in Chicago of late has been the walking match between Weston and OLeary. Some idea of the interest taken may be inferred from the fact that $l0, 1000 was taken as gate money. Weston may be fraud as waIkist but it looks as though he or some one else was making good thing out of it financially.
 A large fouring mill was burned here last night. have been "housed up" and not able to learn full particulars, but it was evidently set on fire and it looks like another case of over insurance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
R. H. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

For Inventions, Trade Marks. or Designs. No. 76 STATE ST., OPPOSITE KILET ST.. Bosrox. N FTER an extensive practice of upwards of A thirty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain, France, and other foreign countries. Caveats Speeihca- tiOns, Assignments, and all papers for Patents ex- ecuted on reasonable terms with dispatch. Re- searches made to determine the validity and util- ty of Patents of Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered la all matters touching the same Copies of the claims of any patent fuT.isbed Ey femittiBg one dollar Assignments recorded in Washington.
 No Agency in the United States possesses s.pe- riOF facilities for obtaining Patents or ssceTt&ID ing the patentabilIty of inventions.
 All necessity of journey to Washington tO pro. cure patent, snd the usual great delay there, aTS here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 '1 regard Mir. Eddy as One of the most snecsss- full practitioners with whom have had official h. teTcOuTses
 CHAELEs MASON, Commissioner of PateBss. v 'T hsve no hesitation in assuring inventors tlSt they cannot employ q man more competent and trustworthy aBd more capable of putting tE cir 9p- and favorable consideration &t the Patent Ofs5cS
 EDMUND BCBKE,
 Late Commissioner Of Patents" ''1r E. Fl. Eddy has made for mS over THIIsTY applications for Patents, having been sHeeessIul in almost every ease. Such 1DnlistatSBIs proof Of great talent and sbility OB his part Iesds fSe e recommend aI inventors Co apply tO btEs to pTo- ths most fsislffuI attention best0wsd tIsiF eS@ sss, 9Bd st very reasonable ehafges Boston, Jsn l, 1875. JOIN TAGGAET"
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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-16
factures will far exceed any pecuniary out. lay we may make. I
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1&6&WECS WIFI 3nG C4CGC0 8UW VeCuB18FY 0ut- lay we may make.
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 In nearly every annual message that have had the honor of submitting to con- gress have called attention to the 'anom- al0us and scandalous condition of affairs existing in the territory of Utah and. havw, asked for definite legislation to cofreet a That Polygamy sho9ld exist in a free. eA., frightened and Christian country without power to punish % dagrant crime aeaipst decency and morality seems preposterons. True there is no law to sustain us in pun. ishing this unnatural vice., but what is. needed is law to punish it as a crine and at the same time to fix the status G innocent children. the 0fspripg- of tliis system, and of the possibly innocent plu. Tal wivea But as an institution polygardv ah0nld be banished from the land. While this is being done invite the attention of congress to practice perhaps no less an evil vix: the Importation of C6inese no- mens but few Of whom are dbf00eht aver to pursue honorable or nseful occupa- tions
 REGENERATION.
 As this will be the only message which I shall have the honor of transmitting to congress before my successor is chosen. will repeat or .recapitulate the questions which deem of vital importance which may be legislated upon and settled at this session.
 First-That the States shall be required to afford bhe opportunity of good com mon school education to every child with. in their limits.
 Second-NO seqtarian tenets shall ever be taught in any school supported in whole or m part by the state, nation. or by the proceeds of any tax levied on any community. Make education compuIsory 90 far as to deprive all who cannot write from becoming voters alter 1890. disfran- chising none, however. on the charge of illiteracy, who may be voters at the time the amendment takes effect.
 Third-Declare Church and State forev- or separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres. and that all church property shall bear its own propor. ton of taxation.
 fourth-Drive ont licensed immorality. such as polygamy and the importation of women for Illegitimate purposes. To re- cur again to the centennial year, it would seem as though now that we are about to begin the second century of our national existence 1t would be most fitting time for these reforms. Fifth-Enact such laws as will insure a4 speedy return to sound currency, such as will command tho respect of the world. Believing that these views will commend themselves to the great majority of the right thinking and patriotic citizens of the United States. I submit the rest to con- gress.
 U. S. GRANT.
 Executive Mansion, December 2, 1875.