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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

two banks, various Offices and Free Mason's
hail. The building will be good one and It's rents
will pay ten per cent on the investment. All this
speaks well for the place and will add to its bust
ness interests. The town is in the centre of q
large and rich farming district, and large quaint
ties Of potatoes, shingles and ell other products
of various kinds, are purchased and sent to Bos-
ton and other places By W. D. Eaton & Co., Nc
Crilis and others.
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LOST.

nN Wednesday afternoon, between the bridge
~ and the 1t use OF Mir. Noyes, on the Rock.
land road, a bundle containing DOLMAN
CLOAK, ma e of heavy black beaver, lined
W tn blue mixed flannel, and trimmed with black
satin and bead gimp; also a ladies' white flannel
under skirt The bundle was addressed to Susan
c. GRAY. The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving the same with Miss ii. II. GRAY,
nov4t ia Water ST., Augusta.
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A Strike.
IN A.
A Double Murder and Suicide.

Indianapolis, November 4. At kokomo, yes
terday, David Robinson shot at his wife and oldest
boy who escaped. lie then cut the throat OF his
only daughter, from ear to ear and then murdered
his youngest son. After which CASTOR jumped on
his horse, and fled. His dead body found
this morning, one mile north Of Jackson station.
ltis supposed that he committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

The throat is peculiar organ-always at work,
and will bear about everything but a neglected
cold, which produces irritation and tickling
cough No time should be lost in arresting the
disease at this point, where Consumption can be
Gu red for this often proves to be the first stage
of that awful disease. For these slight attacks
the re is no better remedy than the Forest Tar
Tro ches'-none so good. If taken in season they
will llay the irritation and relieve the hacking
cough. They NAV be found at the druggists with
the "Fore,t Tar Book" nov3 .t&wlw
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Difn.

In Portland, Sd inst, Deborah L. Trew aged -
wears 3D. inst, Mrs. Lucinda 5. Davis, aged 90
wears Sd inst, of dpheria, Carroll, only son of
John II and Mary +. Hall, aged years, 3 months
and IS days.
In Gorham 81 inst, Albert G. Bradbury, aged 70
years.
In Bddelord, 18th ult., Mrs. lydia L., wife of
Jas. II. TarboX, aged "a Years months.
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Supreme Judicial Court, nanforth j., Pre-
siding.

Supreme Judicial Court, nanforth J., Pre-
siding.
THURSDAY, Nov ith.
The action Burgess, VS.. Lawrence, tried ycs;er-
day, was given to the jury. They found in favor
of the ptf. assessing the damages at $1,000.
Jesse NJ. Troop vs. Eliphalet II. Lapham; Still
phen for ptf. Clay for deit. This is an action up
on account annexed amounting to 1882, for the
labor of PITS minor son in the Summer of 1872.
The contract between Lapham and the boy was
that the boy should work seven months for 500.
AT the expiration of about half that time the BOY
quit. Whether there was breach of the contract
by either party depends upon the circumstances
under which he left. The jury returned a verdict
in favor of the deft finding that the boy broke the
contract without sufficient reason.
A. NJ. Capen, Va. A. Crowel; Foster for ptf.
Webb for def. The pf. is a merchant in New
York; the dcft. is a pcddler, residing in Water.
Vile The action is upon an account annexed
which is admitted; upon promissory note which
the deft. ressts on the ground of material alter
alton after signing; and upon draft which is al
so resisted as having been obtained under threats
of arrest. The case was tried two years ago, and
the verdict then obtained was set aside by the law
court. Unfinished
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Something New Every Day.

Mrs. NJ. 2. Webster has received, this week, all
t he winter styles of hats, bonnets, frames, fancy
feathers, birds, wings, and Indeed every thing to
make the ladies beautiful and happy. Velvet
bonnets made over to look as good new, by a
frst-clas. milner at this establishment. a large
assert ment of trimmed goods on hand at the low
est cas- prices. noyj-t1
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BlDDEFORD.
Accident.

Biddelord November 4. This afternoon, John
ii. Bracket, employed on Staples marble block,
was badly injured by brick falling a long dis
lance and striking him on the head, cutting a
cash and throwing him forward with his face on
the bricks, making another ugly wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

A brilliant wedding came ell in Gardiner on
Wednesday evening. The parties most interested
in the affair were Captain Noyes of the Boston
Tigers" and Miss Gertrude Robinson of Chca-
90 Miss Robinson is neice Of MI. Oliver Roll
Inns, proprietor of the Evans House in Gardiner.
The presents were numerous and elegant These
brilliant weddings arc becoming numerous
Next:
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1t will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere
that Mr.. James f. Fuller, who went out of trade
a few months since, has again resumed business
opening meat and provision market on Water
street, near the railroad bridge. Mr. Fullers long
experience in business has qualified him amply
to Judge of the wants Of the public, and we have
no doubt he will keep first class market in every
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Court Matters.

Witkowski, charged with fraudulenty obtaining
S26, 900 from the government true bills have been
found by the grand jury for alleged conspiracy
and presenting false claims against Gen. j. S.
Negley, Henry Felterberg, Wylie Edwards, l..
Peck, Geo. keelan, Albert Metcalf, X. G. Mitch
ell, G. A. Purdy, David C. Stewart, Frank
Sewers, and Henry Waters; and also against
Suggfort and exCongressman r. P. Butler of
Tenn.
Fire and Loss of Life.
Washington, November 5. A fire occurred IN
an alley between 10Th and 18th and L and NJ Sts.,
this morning at o'clock, destroying two frame
shanties, and burning up three children, aged 10,
II ard - years all colorcd,
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LEGAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES
Vnjyersaligt Church.

Members Of TIE Communion are requested to
meet at the house of Mr. G. W. Sylvester, SO Gage
Street this friday evening at : O'Clock. A full
attendance is earnestly desired.
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YER MONT.
The stree,er Murder, at Barre.

Montpelier, November 4. The examination of
Asa Magoon, on the charge of numbering Rufus
Streeter at Barre, Oct. l4th, concluded at Barre
this forenoon, before Justice Carlos Carpenter.
State Attorney Dillingham; and Boyce & Brother
appear for the prosecution, and Chas. II. Heath,
r. NJ. Harvey and w. A. Lord for the defence
After brief a. guments the respondent was held for
trial. The grand jury does not meet until NEXT
Sept.
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MINNESOTA.
The Election.

st. Paul, November 4. The majority for Pills.
bury, the republican candidate tor Governor. is
over 10000, The rest OF the ticket has the same
excepting Rfaender, for treasurer, who is elected
by 5000 or 5000 maj. The legislature is nearly
two-t birds republicans.
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As Mrs Charles Brown was passing along SPIN :
street the other day, she stepped from inc sue
walk on plank, to avoid the mud she slipped ana
fell, breaking one of the small bones OF her leg
inst above the ankle.
The professional card of Dan'lC. Robinson, Esq,
ono of our talented and rising young lawyers, viii
he found in another column. Business committed
to his hands will be promptly attended to. lie Is
also Agent for the New England Mutual Life In
snrance Company, one of the most stable and lel-
able companies in the country.
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Cincinnati Produce Market:

Cincinnati, November I, ls75.
PORK -S23 a. az Is.
LAkD-etcam l2s4aa kettle, l3A g..
BULK MEATS-shoulders 50 a. clear rib sides
II 7,dl, clear sides 12ha4
BACDN-shoulders -e9A; clear rib sides /. J.
ALI clear sides AZ 9l44
WHlSkEY-li3-d.
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The epizootic cure, prepared by j. E. Devne &
Co., is giving the best of satisfaction in all cases
Of the zcoic disease. Sample package free.
Try it. octle-tn
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO
Daily Kennebee 9ol1rnal.
ROCkLAND.
FIRE.

FIRE.
Rockland, November 4. Fire was discovered
at half-past three, Thursday morning, in custom
house block, second floor. over J. {. Libby &
Sons hardware store, which was subdued after
damage to the building by fire and water of about
$1,000. Libby & Sons stock suffered consider
able damage by water. Losses are covered by in
surance. F. Gackcr barber, furniture and fix
lures were cons dcrably damaged by smoke and
water.
Body Unidentified.
The bod, Of the man found drowned at Owls
Head, Sunday, remains unidentified. 1t is now
thought he came from further eastward than Fox
Island, a sloop boat containing one man was
seen at North Haven, Saturday, coming through
the thoroughlarc, bound westward.
Arrest of the Jewely Thieves.
Two men, who stole rings to the value Of $3.50
from Carter Bros, jewellers, in this city, Saturday
have been arrested in Boston. detective ar
rived here on the Pullman train, tonight, with one
of the ring, which was identified blythe loser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

Car the Standard inform us of the whereabouts
Of Thomas A. Browns carriage shop, that was
fired by an incendiary Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

Mr.. Charles Brown dealer in ladies', gents and
chdrcns furnishing goods, has an advertisement
in our columns which speaks for itself. Persons
preparing their clothing for the winter will natur-
ally gravitate towards those places where they Will
get the best goods for the least money. We con-
tidenty refer them to Mr.. Brown, who trusted
and worthy citizen, and who will be happy to
show his fall and winter goods. lie will give
good bargains to purchasers.
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The donation of $50 TO st. Marks Home, ac-
knowledgcd as from Mrs. Jer9me u. hidder Oh
Boston, was from Mr. jerome &. Kidder.
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Aocal ami State Nems.

There will be game of foo: ball Saturday, at
Lewiston, between the second elevens OF TUFTS
College and the Bates College eleyens.
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FOR EItsN.
England.
Arsenal Burned.

London, November 4. The Morning Posts
special telegram announces that the Carsts have
re-occupied Orduna.
Arsenal Burned.
The arsenal at Rendsburg, in lIolstein, was al
most destroyed by fire yesterday. Forty thousand
rifles were destroyed.
The total damage is estimated at five millions Of
marks.
The Herzegovina Matter.
The Pail Mall Gazettes Berlin special SAYS it is
affirmed that Russi is not desirious of acting in
dependently ia the Hcrzegovan matter. The
three powers continue in complete harmony.
The Boundary of Alaska.
The Times says it is understood that a majority
of the members of the North American Boundary
Commissioners will be selected to accompany the
new commission, which will shortly be sent to
settle the boundary of Alaska.
Circular Withdrawn.
The Pail Mall Gazette is authorized to state
that the admiralty fugitive slave circular will be
withdrawn, and new instructions issued.
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CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, GENERAL DEBIL-
IRRIGATION. -IlYpoPHosPHiTEs .-FELLows
COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHosPnITEs.-As
this preparation is entirely different in its combi-
Hypophosphies, the public are cautioned that the
gcnu inc has the name of Fellows < Co. blown on
the bottle. The signature of the inventor, James
| Fellows, is written with red ink across each la
bel, and the price is 50. per bottle Fellows Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites is prescribed by
the first ply sicians in every city and town where
Introduced and is a thoroughly orthodox prepare
ton. nov3- tSwlw
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Boston stock List.

Boston, November 3, 1875.
ISales at the Brokers Board.l
POI Hand. Saco i Portsmouth ,6aS 0
Eastern Railroad. IS CA.
Boston Il Maine railroad IS 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-05

Miss Mary NJ. Eaton will begin her next term
of school on Chestnut Street, Monday, Nov. Sth
She will take pupils between the ages of and ID
wears noy5-S3t
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PENNSYLVANIA.
A Murder.

Philadelphia, November t. About o'clock
last night, James Hawley, member Of the fire de-
partment was shot and almost instantly killed by
George Fletcher, ex-member of that depart
ment. The murder grew out of old feud re-
gardlng Fletcher's discharge from the department
The murderer is in custody.
Railroad Matters.
Arrangements have been perfected, and will go
into operation some time in the early spring, by
which through cars are to be run via the Pennsyl
vania and the New York & New Haven and the
New York & New England railroads, between
Washington and Boston. The cars will be run on
boat, constructed for the purpose, and carried
across the Hudson and along the East river be-
tween New Jersey and the Harlem, at Morissiana.
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lfody Unidentified.
PORTLAND.
Fire.

Portland, November 4. A small planning and
grist mill, in Bartlett, y. H., owned by II. n.
Jose, Portland is burned. Loss $500; partially
insure1
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NEW HAM PSIilKE.
Voting Money for Bridge Binding.

Great Falls, November 4. The adjourned meet
ing, last evening, voted to authorize the select
men to hire $4,000, or as much as is needed, to
build an abutment and half of the iron bridge
between this village and Berwick, and give notes
OF Tie town therefore.
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Missing Girl Found

Carrie Collins, of Pennington, missing from
Lewiston, has been found here having walked
from Lewiston with another girl.
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KENNEBEC COUATr.-In Probate Court at Au-
gusta, on the fourth Monday Of October, 1915.
~ ing that True Woodbury., Administrator on
the estate of illiam Stafford, late of Lichfeld, may
be authorized to convey to him contract the fol-
lowing described real estate bounded east by land
of Elias Plimpton, south by Purgatory Stream.
west by land Of G. W. Baker and Asa Getchell. ana
north by the post road:
ORDERED That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
November eNt in the Kenne bee Journal q newspa-
per printed III Angus ta that all persons Interested
may attend Court OF Probate then to be holden
at Augusta and show cause, if any, why the pray
of said petition should not be granted.
II. K BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINS, Register. 3w46
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
N been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate of
LEVI DAVIS, late of Mount Vernon.
in the County of kennebec deceased, ntestate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bon4as the
law directs: All persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de.
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate paymentto CALVIN HOPKINS.
Oct % lS75 3w46
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NEWFOUNDLAND.
Schooner Lost.
Fishery Commission

St. John, November 4. The St. John schooner
Hampero left Halifax October Sth, for Yarmouth,
and has not since been heard from
Fishery Commission.
The fishery commissioners are here. They
held a consultation to-day with the minister of
marine, on a they propose to lay before the
Halifax commission. II is not expected that the
joint commission will meet before next spring. 1t
is understood that the United States viii appoint
Judge Clifford as their commissioner, but he is
abroad at present.
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kENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate, Court at
Augusta on the fonrth Monday Of OCTOBER, 1875
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
n the last will and testament of Samuel u.
Bailey, late ii Pitston, IN said county, deceased
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
November next, in the Kennebec Journal, news.
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons in
terested may attend at Court of Probate then to
be holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why
the said instrument should not be proved, approved
and allowed as the last will and testament OF the
said deceased
II. X. BAKER, Judge
Attest: CHARLES HEwISs, Register. 3w46
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KENNEBEC COUNTY-Ia Probate Court at
augusta on the fourth Monday Of October, 1878.
AN the petition of part of the heirs of Joanna
~ Wood, late OF Winthrop. praying that lewis
Wood, Administrator on the estate OF the said Jo-
anna Wood may be licensed to sell the homestead
of deceased and distribute the proceeds among the
heirs
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
November next. in the kennebec journal, a news
paper printed in Augusta that all persons inter-
est ted may attend at Court OF Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why
the PRAYER OF said petition should not be granted.
ii. n. BAKER, Judge,
Attest. CHARLES HEWINS, Register. 3w46
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Wounds from rusty nails, so often dangerous
or severe bruise, are quickly relieved and cured
by prompt and faithful of Rcnnes Pain
Killing Magic Oil. nov3t&wlw
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Archaeological.


october was cool and wet month. The
mean heat of the month for 80 wears, is 41.2l1o
this year, 46.l73o, being l.0ii0 colder than the
mean. The mean moisture of the month is Lei
inches; this year 506, an excess of 0.45 inches,
and nearly three times the amount of rain in DC
tober Of last year.
Aurora on the 9Th and Sth.
9th. About A. NJ thunder and lightning,
and strong northeast wind
Goth. A very perfect and unusually brilliant
rainbow, partially double, just before sunset.
Both. Storm began about 7. NJ, wind east,
thermometer at $50. Before morning it blew
ga lie from the f. S. Z. At A, NJ on the 3lst,
thermometer at 81
Barometer at 29l2lo
Mean height of barometer reduced, - 29.SG3
Greatest height on the 3d. 30.42S
Least do on the 3lst 29l2l
Range, 307
Mean heat of daily observations, 4631lo
do extremes 45916o
do all observations, 46l13o
Greatest heat on the 4th, G350
Least do do goth, 290
Range. 34.jo
Moisture, 500 inches: fair days, 10; foul >;
variable, cloudy, 8 rain fell on days; thunder
and lightning l +; aurora observed, >.
lG. in Gardiner Journal.
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Almost Fatal Accidsnt-Narrow Escape.

Arthur, the little son Of Mr.. j. P CLARK of Riv-
ersiGe, aged ten years, narrowly escaped fatal IL
uries On Tuesday last Ayouns man was driving
a team f. IN .igelow < IIodgkins' mill the team
being heavily loaded with mill wood Arthur and
little son of DR.. Randall were riding on top of
the load Just before reaching the bottom of the
Bigelow hill, they attempted to alight while the
team was moving. The Randall boy stepped down
on the thill, and jumped to the roadside, and was
uniniured Arthur Clark, who had a stick in his
hand tried to jump from the side Of the load, but
the stick caught between the spokes of one OF the
wheels, and the boy fell to the ground between
the forward and hind wheels The bind wheel
passed over him, and the driver of the team in his
excitement, backed the wheel over him again. He
was taken up for dead being black in the face and
entirely unconscious, but speedily revived after
the application Of restoratives. The wheel had
pursued quarterly course, passing over his stom-
ach and shoulder, and partially over his head, as
one of his ears was quite badly cut. No bones
were broken and in few days the young man
will be as active and lively as ever.
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A Rich and Worthy Entertainment.

We are glad to know that at last preliminary
steps are to be taken looking towards soldiers
monument in this city. Seth Williams Post u A
r. have arranged for the reproduction of the great
and exciting Military Drama entitled The Color
Guard" The Post will be assisted in the pro
duction of the play by F Company lst Reg. NJ.
V. NJ. The two leading characters viii be as
sumed by professional artists who have achieved
good reputation on the boards in the larger cites
This has Justly been called the greatest military
drama row on tie stage, either in America or IL
Europe, and will be presented here with all the
appropriate scenery, startling effects battle scenes
and costumes The Color Guard viii be per-
formed four evenings Granite Hall, on the sd
9th, 18th and 2Gh of November. The cast of
characters has been made, and We can assure our
citizens that they have in store an entertainment
Of high character and one which in pa'ronizng
they will not only please themselves. bu. help so
much towards soldiers monument.
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emu
Fire and Loss of Life.
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, north and northwest winds,
slightly warmer and clear weather.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Serious Accident.

Greenfield, November 4. A terrible accident
occurred at Bardwell's Ferry this morning. As a
steam shovel was being raised. the ground caved
in, ompletely burying James Foley and James
RoacL. 1t was fifteen minutes before they were
dug out. Foley will recover, but no hope for
Roach. He had both legs and both arms broken,
and was otherwise fearfully manged.
Municipal Matters.
Boston, November 4. The city council, at a
meeting TO- night decided upon boundaries for re-
d istricting the city. The new arrangement makes
twenty four wards, instead of twenty one, as
tei etofore.
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Municipal Matters.
RHODE ISLAND.
Funeral.

Pro, idcucc, November 4 The funeral Of Hon
Thomas A. Jencks will take place on Saturday
at 1890 p.
Marine News.
The schooner Nancy A. Day, at Newport from
Provincetowp, was in collision Monday night, oil
Chatham, with the brig Isaac Carver, of Sears
port. The brig lost her jib-boom, the schooner
her main rgg ing, main topmast, &c.