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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02
Fatal Termination Of Railroad Accident
death OF N. y. Mitchell.

Nathan O. Mitchell ESQ, Of Gardiner, died al
his homo in that city, at midnight, on Tuesday, Of
injuries received by being run into by the accom-
| mediation train at Gardiner, on the morning ofthe
| 18th of November. The wounds produced by the
amputation Of his leg near the ankle, were healing
slowly, and the first few days after the accident
strong and apparently well founded hopes were
entertained Of his complete and speedy recovery.
But soon it made cortuin that there were other
and more severe injuries, OF an internal nature,
that no medical treatment could effectually reach
and eradicate and within three or four days his
death has been momentarily expected. The terri
bic blow to his nervous system caused almost COM
plete prostration, and the injuries received in the
side by the cow-catcher, were aggravated by the
setting in Of erysipelas-all cou3piring to hasten
his demise.
Mr.. Mitchell lctainel the full possession Of all
his mental powers up to within a few minutes Of
his DEATH Around his bedside were gathered his
family, his brother Mr. j. L. Mitchell, his minis
ter, Rev Mr.. Park, his clerk ia the lumber bust
ness, Mr.. Ray. Mr.. Seabury, and one or two others
Instead of making a will, he calmly gave in de-
tail instructions clear and lucid, to how he de-
sired his property to be disposed of. lie was able
to 90 into even the minutest Details and If pre-
pairing fer journey he indicated how his business
matters should be conducted or settled up. lie
desired that his wife should be Administratix on
the estate and that his mill be kept running,
under the charge Of Mr.. Ray. Mr.. Mitchell ex-
pressed himself resigned to his approaching DISCO
luton, and said he was ready and willing to die.
He leaves wife and four children; one
of his daughters is married. The deceased leaves
a property valued at about $4,000. His life was
insu, ed for $4,000, in three different companies
Mr.. Mitchell was one OF the most subtantial bus
mess men Of the city, and his loss will be deeply
felt. lie was always personally interested in
every good enterprise for the advancement OF the
business and welfare of the city of which he was
always proud to be citizen. His fellow citizens
honored him by awarding him positions in the city
council, eiecting him Mayor, and representative
to the legislature. lie member of the House
in lS14-7j, and was hard working and practical
man in committee, and his influence vas also felt
on the floor. Mr. Mitchell born 10
North Yarmouth, and educated al the North Var
mouth Academy and Readfeld Seminary. He was
Gil years OF age at the time of his death Mr.
Mitchell was in the true sense of the term, self
made man, and through his own energies and en-
terprise established character that has impressed
itself upon the community, and also laid the foun
daon Of his wealth. He was interested in the ie-
liz ious, moral and musical culture of the COM
munity, and was a true and sterling man IN every
respect
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The Crooked Whiskey Frauds.

St. Louis. December l. In the United State,
district couit, yestesday, motion made by
the government TO transfer John W. Bingham
indicted here for completely in the whiskey frauds
and who plead guilty, to the nited States dis
trct court OF Indiana, where a similar indictment
awaits him. General Noble, counsel for Bing-
ham, opposed the transfer. Judge Treat decided
that Bingham should be sent TO Indiana, and the
court so ordered.
Owing to the sickness of Judge Krum, counsel
for the defence in the Avery case, the arguments
were not made to-day. 1t is probable that two OF
three counerfeiting cases will be taken up at the
conclusion of this case, and on the 10th the case
of William Mckee will be called.
Washington, December |. General Babcock
received telegram, this morning, from District
Attorney Aver, at st. Louis, stating that the evi.
derce in the Avery case had been closed, and tina,
the next involving the question Of conspiracy
was set down for the 10th of Dece nber
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tMarrtfD.

10 Augusta 80 h ul:., by Rev. E. Martin, Albert
p. Gould. Esq OF Augusta, 10 Eta Cunningham OF
Newcastle
In Turner. I'D ult., Milton j. Loring of Auburn,
TO Miss Justina b. Mower OF Tusner.
in Bah, Z1lh ult, William Larrabee 20 Miss Mer-
cy A. Pinkham, both of Bath
IN Bangor, 2ith uit, VIM n. Sawyer to Miss
Carrie NJ. Fenno, both of Bangor; 25th ult,, Henry
Of Parkman; 2Gth ut., VIM. Roach to Miss gues
A. " ilson, both of Bangor.
In DanfoI tn. 18th nit, Amazah p. Stinchfeid To
Miss Rose b. Fess, both OF Danforth.
In Portland, 29th ut, Benz. IL. stu tevant to Misc
Mary A. johnson, both Of Minneapolis, Mimi; 10Th
ult., Geo. W. Clark to Miss Annie l.. Macarthur,
both OF Port and,
In Deering. 25th ult., Manson Hume, Jr., of Port
laud to Miss Rosie L. Chick of Deering.
In Brun> wick 2lst ut Benz. +. King to Mss FL
len Cole,
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Vassslboro' Locals.
The St. Elmo Temple OF Honor invi,e then
friends to their new quarters next Monday even
ing, Dec. 9th. An address on the principles o.
the order, will be given by Rev. o. NJ. Cousens
A discussion will occur Of the following question
"Resolred, That the man of education has greater
influence than the man of wealth" Affirmative
Geo. G. Low and Fred Coleman. Negative
Howard Starkey and J. NJ. Estes.
The absconding wife of Rev Geo Colby has
been heard from. She writes that her money is
gone, ard that she regrets much that she is no;
where she was year ago. The Rev. Mr.. Colby
however, doe not seem inclined to invite her t.
return.
Mr.. Colby is now engaged in revival effort at
South China, in which vicinity more than a score
of recent converts attest his abilities reviyalist
At recent experience meeting at that place sixty
seven testimonies in nineteen minutes, evinced
that his laDors had not rendered the people tardy
| at all. Several young men from Nassalboro, who
have recently made profession of religion, have
joined in these labors at China, rendering impoI.
taut aid.
A class associated with the Sabbath school OF
this place. is now being formed with view to be-
coming better qualified as teachers in the Sabbath
school. The course contemplated includes in
struction in the Christian Doctrines of the Bible
Biblical Geography and Chronology, Best Methods
of Teaching, &c. Rev. o. NJ. Cousens has beer
invited TO take charge of the class, and has &C
cepted. This class Will occupy the hitherto unoc
cuped portion of the Sabbath from to 2 P. NJ.
commencing Dec. 5th. The public will be wei
come to attend.
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Chicago Produce Market,

ChlcA20s Decenber 7, 1915,
Flour-ext<a spring "A $50.
Wheat-No. spring cash al03k l03hak Dec. /;
l0ia 1Jan.
Corn-No. 2 mi xeS cash AK e.: Jan. 4lkaH !;
l6a e. Dec:
Oats-No. :. So-sa cash; Dec. 30ka3f. Jan. 30k
Rye-No. ?, ats--
Barley-No.2 spripg si-a- cash; S8-s- Nov.
Dec. s5i. "a.
Dressed Hogs--a 00aS 3d..
Pclk-l9 37eal9 40 cash: 10 10al9 70 JAM: 10 a.
20 90 -a20 90 Feb.
Lar,i-l2 80 all 80 sash; - - Tee.
II 4ea- Feb.
Bulk Meats shoulders 1a.s -; short rib mid,
t0:a ; short clear mid l01Sa--.
Hame IS bs average a..
Whiskey-in-a
a..
Recspts-ll ,06a Hour: 81 ,OO6 wheat; ~ 900 corr.
q ,00L oats; 1000 rye: 600 barley.
shipments 1880 hour; 81, 0OC wheat: g. Gee
corn: lo9.G0U oats: 3,009 barley: 900 rye.
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Supreme Judicial COurt.-Danforth J.
Presiding.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. lst
No case was ready during the forenoon. owing
to some misunderstanding between court anc
counsel, and the time was unprohtably spent. AT
ter dinner entered upon the trial Of Andrew J
Erskire VS.. Samuel Moulton; Baker and Webster
for plf.; Pilsbury and w. z. Whtehouse for def
This is an action of trespass upon land bordering
upon mill stream and used as a booming ground
in Pittston, the acts of trespass complained of con-
sistng in the deposit of logs upon the premises
and entering upon the same with oxen. carts and
chains to remove the lumber, thereby destroying
the grass, fences, &C. The action covers period
of several years The deft denies the plfs title tc
the land alleged TO be trespassed upon, but the
question Of title is not raised by the p.eadings il
the 1t is supposed that it will require about
day to dispose of the case.
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NEW YORK
Banquet.

new York, December The annual meeting
and dinner OF OF the st. Andrew :ety was held
last evening. President Robert Gordon presided.
Right Honorable Lord Houghton and the British
consul general L. NJ. Archibald were elected hon.
orary members. At the conclusion of the ban
quet, toasts were given, and responded to by
Lord Iloughton, Consul General Archibald, DR..
Orison and others. Among those present was
Mr.. Ferguson, member Of Parliament from Car
lye, England.
Dismissal of Rev. J. ID. Fulton.
At meeting of the Hanson Place Baptist soci-
ETY. Of Brooklyn, called by the trustees last night
a committee was appointed and waited on j. u.
Fulton with request for his signation. The
committee returned and reported that he refused
to recognize them and insulted them, thereuron
the soci e,y passed resolution dismissing Mr..
Fulton from the church and pastorate, instruct
ing the trustees to notify him and act accordingly,
W. Is. AstOr's Will.
1t is rumored that the late VIM. b. Aston, in his
will oequeathed his property to his two sons and
not to his eldest son, stated. The will also
provides amply for his two daughters.
Steamer Sunk.
Pougl keepse, December |. The steamer
Sunny Side was struck by ice near West Point,
at two o'clock, this morning, and sunk. The
clerk is here and thinks four or five persons were
drowned. She had eight passengers on board,
and it is believed one man was lost. The clerk
thinks Sarah Butler and Susan Rex, chamber
maids were drowned, and two waters, named
Howard and Ruledge
Fire.
Gleg's Falls, December l. The Central Hotel,
at Lake George, New York, with the stock and
furniture, was totally destroyed, last night. The
guests barely escaped, saving ve,y little clothing
loss, $4,000; partially insured.
Postal Matters.
he post office authorities, this evening iuaugu-
IA Cd tue first evening mail service between here
aud st. Louis. The first mail left the Pennsyl-
vania Central Depot in jersey City at O'Clock,
and Will arrive at Pittsburg at s 80 tomorrow
morning, whence the mails will be dispatched to
81. Louis.
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Proposals for Stores.

CEALED propos ais will be received by the under
= signed until Dec4 for supplying the National
Home Tor d. V. s., during the year 1876, with these
subsistence stores, monthly, namely:
5000 pounds Of Beef fresh.
500 corned
$500 Mutton.
All more or less as may be required.
The quality must be good. The beef TO be from
fat steers and dressed is customary for market.
The nth quarter not being wanted.
The meat TO be weighed upon delivery at the
Home.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Prefer ence given at equal prices TO parties bidding
for the whoe. Payments made monthly or hen IN
innds. WIN. S. TlLTOS,
Togus, Me-, Nov. 20, 1873. t5t Dep'y Gov'r.
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The Cold Wave.
Still Further Details.

Maine.
Passport, December l. For the last two days
the thermometer has been 10 to IL degrees below
zero. Steamer City of Portland left for Boston
this morning, SO hours behind time, owing to the
vspor. The New Brunswick, due yesterday, has
not arrived yet.
Bangor, December ., Very cod, thermometer
indicating below zero.
New Hampshire.
Lacona, December |. 1t is clear and still this
morning, with the thermometer - degrees below
zero.
Concord, December |. The cold snap still con
tinues. The mercury here this MOI ming was IA
below zero. AT Littleton, % below; Mt White
River junction, 10 below; at Nashna, 10 below.
New York.
New York, December |. The weather is col /
and cloudy; wind northN est.
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Criminal Matters.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Vice President Wilson.

Boston, December !. BY the terms of Vice
President Wilson's will, dated Apr. |, ~, he be-
queaths his entire estate, real and personal, to his
nephew, Dea. VIM. l.. Coolidge, for support of
Mrs. Mary Howe, bis moher-in-law. for educa-
ton and support of his adopted daughter Eva and
for other minor and designated purposes, trusting
all to the friendship discretion and sense of right
of Mr.. Coolidge, who is constituted his executor,
without bonds. The signature Of the will Is wit
messed by Ira Is. Forbes, Esq, and Capt. T.. H..
Brigham. The selection of Mr.. Wilson's biogra-
pher is yet to be considered, but it is expected the
carrying on and preparation Of the Rise and Fall
of Slave Power in America will be attended to
by Rev. Samuel Hunt, Mr.. Wilson's former pas
tor, and for years his private secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-02

~ u rule, newspaper is valuable to an adver-
,iseT in exact proportion to its circulation; but
this rule is modified in several ways. For in
stance, paper with but little advertising gives
that little greater prominence; printed parer
naturally gives greater prominence to its contents
than one badly printed. The influence of paper
has something to do with its value as an adverts-
ing medium, and paper which is purchased be-
cause il is wanted, is much more likely to benefit
an advertiser than one which is given away; this
is the reason why experienced advertisers look
with so little favor upon mere advertising sheets,
intended for gratuitous distribution Ro'eeFs
Nkespaptr Exporter.
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rELEGRAMSIN GENERAL.

Benjamin 7. Avery, minister to China, died
yesterday
judge Barrett has sent Scannell to the Ut'ca
insane asylum.
II persons were drowned by the sinking of a
steamer in lIudson river.
The public debt shows decrease during the
pas. month of Si,0S0,07S.
Steamship Henry Chauncey, W. I. POTS f,r
New York, has arrived.
Steamer VIM. Lawrence. y. \. for Boston,
passed Vineyard Haven yesterday.
Senator Logan was little better Yesterday, but
is still is a critical condition
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Difn.

In Portland 29ih ult, Sarah Jewett, aged 90 years
month Is days.
In Deering. Goth ult Nellie A. Randall, daugh-
ter OF Frederic IL. and Julia A. Z. Randal! aged 4
years 10 months.
years 2eth ut., Nancy crosby, widow o. the lat
George Fits, in the SD year OF her age.
Ia Arrowsic, at the residence Of his son James,
Nicholas Shea, OF Georgetown, aged So years, y
months.
liz Canton, 9TH ult Theda NJ, aged q ye ars, and
IL days Ith ult., Edna. aged months only chi l.
dren OF JOHN and Merinda Darlington. Buried n
one grave: lt.h alt, Winnie, only child Of Milton
and Annie Kicker. aged years and mt nths 4th
ult., Uriah Capcn, aged So years.
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The County Commissioners have been in session
but no business of Importance was transacted. At
the next meeting, to be he'll on the l1th inst. the
full amount of the resources and expenditures OF
the jai, workshops will be given, embracing an ex-
act statement of the cost OF running the same, so
that all interested may know thus far the result Of
the experiment The Jail force are now max ing
men. red slippers, working the scraps of leather
and other 'leavings". The boots manufactured
here are pronounced the best in the market Cases
OF them have been sold in the Augusta market.
Presque Isle dealers say they aye the best boots
ever brought into the Aroostook country. Large
numbers have been sold at the shoe factory in
Newport, Z. |.
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winthrop Locals.

winthrop Locals.
IpresuDe that your readers in ether par Is Of the
state have been enjoying y about the same spell
of weather as we have in Winthrop. We were not
allowed great length of time to dread the coming
winter before it fairly upon US, with all its rig
ors.
The levee Of the Reform Club wa. complete
success; the last evening the Town Hall was liter
ally packed and the entertainment gave entire
satisfaction About 5000 were realized by the club.
On Thanksgiving eve, large company of the
friends of Henry F. Smith met at tie residence of
his father, Alfred Smith of Monmouth, to celebrate
the fifteenth anniversary of his marriage. The
occasion was both pleasant and profitable. Quite
a number OF friends were present from this vcinl-
ty, Mr. Smith having formerly been citizen Of
Winthrop.
John G. Hoover of Iowa and William Thomson
Of New York, preached in the Friends church at
Baileyve, on the 2Sth, forenoon and evening, and
at Readfield depot in the afternoon. Twelve per-
sons joined the Friends church at Baileyvile on
the 9th, and several more intend TO join soon.
The last meeting Of No. Lyceum was the best
of the season. There was crowded house, avery
interesting discussion, and first class declama-
ton by f. F. Coffin; subject "a Dream" The
paper read by S. Jennie Wilbur, was both interest
ing and spicy, often calling forth applause Next
question for discussion: "ResOl,ed That the inter-
ference of parents with our schools has greater
influence for evil than all other'causes combined"
Moses NJ. Bailcy's oil carpet factory, which he
has recently purchased, is just across the Della
ware river from Philadelphia. He leaves this
week, taking another Of our best families with him,
that of Mr.. William Wilbur. 1t is hoped that we
are not to lose Mr.. Bailey and family entirely, as
it is expected that he will retain his residence here,
making Winthrop his summer residence.
The West Winthrop Farmers Club is again in full
blast and list of subjects given out for members
to write essays on during the long winter evenings,
would seem to indicate useful course this win
ter. The club has shown much vitality, having
been in operation several winters, and has among
its members many intelligent and successful far
mers, among whom may be mentioned J. r. Nell
son, Oakes Howard and others.
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Maine Temperance Workers Elsewhere.


DEAR JOURNAL know ing that you are deep
ly interested in everything that relates to your
State, and especially the temperance reform that
had its origin in your county, have thought it
would be interesting to your readers to know that
the Maine reform is now working wonders in
New Hampshire. Mr.. j. X. Osgood who l be-
lieve the OF gnator Of this blessed work, came
TO Manchester some ten days ago, and commenced
q protracted temperance meeting, which has been
running almost every night since, and that veneer
able old gent ''the oldest inhabitant" declares that
Manchester has never witnessed such a reforma-
ton before The City Hall is packed full every
night, and on Sunday temperance meetings were
held in several of the churches, which were filled
to overlooking. Scores of drinking men come
forward at each meeting and sign the pie 1ge, so
that at the close of the meeting last evening, the
reform club numbered over twelve hundred near
" one half of which are reformed drinkers. The
five hundred rumselers of Manchester begin to
feel uneasy, and look sad. Some of them have
been heard to say "if this work continues our
business is gene up In many other parts of the
State the reform club movement is taking deep
root, and spreading with great power, so the Pine
Tree State must look out for her laurels. z.
Manche ster, y. H., Nov. 30tb, 1915.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES
Something New Every Day.

Mrs. NJ p. Webster has received, this week, al
the winter styles Of hats, bonnets, frames, fancy
feathers, birds, wings, and Indeed every thing tc
make the ladies beautiful and happy. Velvet
bonnets made over to look good as new, by 6
frst-class nl!iner at this establishment. A large
assortment of trimmed goods on hand at the low
est cash prices. nov5-ttf
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That iron-clad loon to which we allndea yester-
day, as having defed the shots Of some Of our
most experienced sportsmen, has at last been cap
tured alive, and was yesterday on exhibition in a
wash tub at Ha.kell's shoe store The bird had its
claws embedded into the ice and couldn't escape,
and thus fell easy prey TO his captors. Let those
who were !oony enough to say that loon vas
never up river as far as Augusta, examin ne
the long necked fellow. We deeply regret that
Wills didn't have a chance to give the bird a
broadside. Big Steve looked upon the sonester
with the all ction Of q parent.
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JAM AICA.
Five Children Beheaded.

New York, December |. A Hindoo employed
on the Constant Spring estate in Kingston, Jamai
ca, beheaded five children, from religious frenzy.
The heads were severed at "a single blow with a
machette
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SACD.
Dedication OF the New Mann Street
Baptist Church.
ROCkLANlI.
400 Stone Cutters Discharged.

400 Stone Cutters Discharged.
Rockland December l. Steamer Clara Clarita,
with the packet Medora in tow, arrived here this
afternoon, with 400 stone cutters discharged from
the government works at Dix island $50 left on
the afternoon train and a large number will go
tomorrow. A large number are foreigners.
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NJ ARlLAND.
The Baltimore Election.

Baltimore, December /. meeting was held
at the Mary land Institute last night to express the
popular condemnation of the manner in which the
election in this city or November 22d was con-
Quoted.
Resolutions were passed denouncing the con-
duct of the police commissioners at the election,
and appointing executive committee of twenty
10 contest the several elections
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NEBRASKA.
Attempted Murder.

Omaha, December /. Some days ago, while
George Bosler was driving herd of cattle into
the Red Cloud agency, for issue to the Indians, he
was shot at by an Indian and narrowly escaped
death. The Interior department has instructed
the agent of the tribe to demand the ssrre nder OF
the would be assassin, and if the demand is not
complied with, to stop the issue Of rations until il
ia
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On the 2sth Of November, three young men
skated on Togus pond, from Togus g,ist mill to
the head Of Togus lake, stated down stream and
skated to the government saw mill, distance Of
about eight miles, in eighteen and one-half min
a,es, by the watch. The names Of the palties are
Hugh Hamilton, L. Prescott, and a boy OF. four
teen named Dunton-all amateur skaters.
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A Large Volume would not contain the mass of
testimony which has accumulated in favor of Dr.
Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry as safe, efficient
and reliable remedy in curing coughs, colds and
pulmonary disease. Many of the cures are truly
wonderful. SO cts. and Sl00 bottle, large bot
ties much the cheaper. decl- t&wlw
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Moses $. Wadswor,h, Esq, an old resident of
Gardiner, died Sunday morning, Of lingering III
ness of many months. lie was prominent mem
DER in Hermon Lodge of Masons and also of the
Odd Fellows Lodge in Gardiner, and the Lodge
of Good Templars.