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Kennebunk.
Golden Wedding-Ships, Etc.
KENNEBUNK, Dec. %.

KENNEBUNK, Dec. 49,
The hftieth anniversary Of the marriage of
Henry Kingsbury, Esq, and Miss Julia A,
Bourne was duly celebrated the evening of the
10th at the residence of the family at Kenne-
bunk Landing. Mr.. Kingsbury came to Ken
nebunk from York and commenced trading
and shipbuilding with his brother-in-law, the
late lamented George w. Bourne, about three
years after his marriage, thus starting the well
known firm of Bourne & Kingsbury, who built
previous to the death of Mr.. Bourne about for.
ty vessels, some of them the finest ships then
in our mercantile marine, one of which was in
regular service short time since, after having
battled the sea for forty years. About the time
OF the decease of Mr.. Bourne, the increasing
size of new vessels required the heavy southern
timber, and building gradually diminished at
the landing, the larger vessels now being built
at the village below. These changes and the
death of the senior partner induced Mr. Kings
bury and other builders in that locality to close
their once busy yards and stores. In the mean
time his integrity and business capacities have
often been recognized by his townsmen in cleo
tions to municipal and legislative honors, and
few years since he was superintendent Of the
new custom-house building in Portland
In this connection it may be of interest to
notice the great increase Of cost in the con-
struction of vessels since the early enterprises
of this firm. Their first ship, the Fenelon,
built in 1929, cost less than $23 ton, while
within few years ships have been sold here
for $40 ton, the plice now being in the vicini-
ty of $55; this great difference in the cost not
hoinO altOoafbor 90 ~,
prices of labor and Materials but in part by the
larger use of composition fastening, expensive
cabins, improved windlass and capstan gear,
painting audl decorations, the modern ships
being furnished more extensively than their
owners dwellings.
The house where Mr., Kingsbury resides was
a splendid establishment when built by Theo-
dore Lyman 90 years ago, and was purchased
by the father of Mrs. Kingsbury about 1906
Mrs. X. is sister of the late Judge Edward
E. Bourne, and one of family of fifteen chill
dren of her father and mother, all of whom,
excepting one sister, are deceased. Their ex-
tensive family connections have brought hosts
of friends to the old mansion, and Mrs. X. has
we'll maintained her part during the half CEN
fury of welded veal, the grace tof the house,
hold and the hospitality of her ancient home
being connected with her courteous dignity.
They have but two living children-one an at
torney in Boston, and the other an ex. consul al
Tripoi.
The pleasant things said and done last even.
ing, the entertainment and presents furnished
are for private information, while the kindly
regards of many absent friends will follow the
worthy couple down to their final
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TO LET.
Upper Tenement 30 Clark Street.
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ScHENcK s MANDRAKE PILLS

Will be found to possess those qualities necessary to
the total eradication of all bilious attacks, prompt to
start the secretions of the liver. and give healthy
tone to the entire system. Indeed it is no ordinary
discovery in medical science to have invented rem
edy for these stubborn complaints, which develop all
the results produced by etofore free use of cao
mel, mineral justly dreaded by mankind, and ac-
knowledgcdto be destructive in the extreme to the
human system. That the properties of certain vege-
tables comprise all the virtues of caomel without its
injurious tendencies, is now an admitted fact rem
dered indisputable by scientific researches; and
those who the Mandrake Pills will be fully salts
fed that the best medicines are those provided by
nature in the common herbs and roots of the fields
These pills open the bowels and correct all bilious
arrangements without salvation OF any of the ipiu
rious fleets of calomel or other poisons The score
ton of bile is promoted by these pills. as will be seen
by the altered color of the stools and disappearing of
the sallow complexion and cleansing of the tongue
Ample directions for use accompany each box OF
pills.
Prepared only by j. II. Schenck Y Son, at their
principal office, Sixth and Arch Streets Phil
adepbia and for sale by all druggists and dealers
Price rs cents per box.
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Brief .JOffings.

The Custom House will not be open for BUSH
ness on Saturday.
fine Astrachan muff was lost Wednesday
between India and Emery street. The finder
will please leave it at this office.
The Maine Central complains of daily loss
Of $40 or $50 per day, by running the night
train.
The light at st. Croix river Light Station was
extinguished on the Goth instant for the winter
season, st. Croix river having been closed by
ice at that date.
Burnham Wardwell will speak next Sunday
at 10a a. M at the meeting Eouse near the
Ocean House in Cape Elizabeth, and at p D,
m. the same day at Pond Cove school house, on
the subject of temperance and prisons.
A union gospel temperance meeting will be
held at the Allen Mission this evening
1t was hard day for shoppers yesterday-so
many fine things to select from and so little
money to purchase so much with.
The last two or three days constitute slice
of April sandwiched with the fiercest of De-
cember.
Jeremiah A. Greenlaw, formerly of this city,
was sentenced in Boston Wednesday for PERU
ry and subornation of perjury, 10 five years in
state prison,
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The BUCKsPoRT NAL PRACTICE CASE The
Bangor Wing has the following facts CONCERN
ing the suit for malpractice brought against
DR.. Putnam of that place:
DR. w. f. Putnam, who has been on trial at
Bucksport, before Justice Pllsbury, on a
charge of manslaughter, since Tuesday morn
ing, was discharged yesterday noon. Only
examined, when the County Attorney arose
and addressed the court, expressing himself
surprised that SO grave charge should have
been brought without any facts to warrant it.
1t is the general impression that it is a case of
malicious prosecution, brought for base pur-
poses DR.. Putnam, who is a young man of
excellent Character and who is having great
success in the practice of his profession, at
tended lady in confinement, who afterwards
died, and it was sought to be proved that she
died in consequence Of his treatment at that
time. The husband of the woman was pre-
vailed upon to sign a complaint, without, as be
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GOrhanl.

Hon. John L. Stevens of Augusta, delivered
the first lecture of a course of entertainments
in the Congregational church in this village.
His subject was: "Barneveld AMI the Dutch
Republic" The lecture was very able and in
structve, and showed that Mr.. Stevens was en-
tirely familiar with his subject. The lee
ture was listened to with deep interest by a
large audience. This is the second time which
Mr.. Stevens has leciured here, and so highly
is he esteemed that his announcement will
bring full house. The next entertainment on
the programme will be a concert, under the au-
spices of Prof. John Morgan of Portland.
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Business Notes.

The Belfast Journal says that the City of
Richmond is heavily loaded with freight and
passengers on her trips, and is public accom-
mediation.
The Journal says that the Auburn shipment
of shoes during the past week have been 400
cases, and the receipts of leather sc, 81 pounds
During the previous week the shipments were
474 cases and the receipts of leather 69,S5S
pounds. One year ago for the week ending
Dec 23d, the shipments were SOL cases and the
receipts of leather 11O,64O pounds. Manufac-
turers are closing out their fall orders, and are
taking few spring orders.
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ANOTHER CENTENARIAN.-Mrs. Hannah
Slower of Bowdoinham, in this state, lays just
claim to be the heroine of the centennial year.
She was born in Harpswell on the Fourth of
July, 1776, at nearly the same hour when the
great bell was ringing out the glad news Of the
Declaration from the old hall in Philadelphia.
The old lady is in good health, and hopes to
celebrate her own and the nations hundredth
birthday July next
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded In this
county yesterday:
Badwn-Lot of land containing thrty-two
acres from Nancy P. and Charles w. Pease
and Alice M. Sanborn to Isaiah G. Libby.
North Yarmouth-Lot of land from Alfred
N. Titcomb to Annie Loring.
Windham Lot of land containing tn rec
acres from Theodore Atkinson to Edwin w.
A tkinSnn
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MIS-. w. B. Henderson of Biddeford, on We'd
nesday evening presented Laconia Lodge of
Odd Fellows with large and beautiful Bible
c9shion, made of rich crimson plush, surround
ed with a silver cord, and from each corner
ihangs gut tassels, emblematic of the order, be-
of the degrees; also perv baantifnl bool,
mark. made of crimson serge with the name,
number OF the lodge ard various emblems of
the order beautifully wrought thereon.
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Hon. III. M. Plaisted, member of Congress-
from this district, has returned home to re-
main during the holidays.
The Ellsworth American says: Ambrose
White, Esq, ssof Bucksport, who has been
prominently mentioned 10 connection with the
Speakership, will decline being candidate, for
the reason, among others, that he desires that
this county sbolld be able to more freely and
efficiently urge the nomination of Mr.. Emery
for Attorney General. Mr.. White was very
efficient and popular member of the last House,
and if elected, would have made an acceptable
Speaker
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
What 10 Buy and Where to Buy ii.

With this issue we must close our account of
the many pretty things which have been display
ed during the past week in the shop windows.
Tomorrow is Christmas, with all its gifts,
both costly and plain. There is but one day left,
and we are sure that all will make the most
of it. There will be about the usual number of
gifts distributed this season, but in many cases
they will be less valuable than usual. We
close our notices, wishing our patrons, one and
all, GA Merry Christmas"
j. H. GAUBERT,
agent for the health lifting machines, offers
special inducements to those who wish to make
holiday gift. One of these machines should
be in every house. Call and see them.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
The advertisement of this we'll known hotel
will be found in another column. The house
has recently been thoroughly renovated and
newly furnished. The proprietors, Messrs
Walcott & Shiel, are very attentive to the
wants of their guests, and always make their
house homelike.
PORTLAND PRESS.
The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS will be found
an excellent gift for 1876. During the presi-
Dental ard centennial year a daily paper will
be more of a necessity than during ordinary
years. The PRESS contains all the latest news,
national, State and local, and has decidedly
more reading matter and larger circulation
than any other daily in the city or State.
MAINE STATE PRESS
City people can make no moe acceptable
gift to friends in the country than copy of the
MAINE STATE PRESS for 1876. 1t is the largest
weekly in the State, contains resume of the
news of the week up to the day of its issue,
devotes special attention to State news and to
agriculture, furnishes the latest market reports
and is carefully edited with a view to making
it a first-class family newspaper.
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MEAN BUSINESS. The young men (probably
call themselves young gentlemen) who have
demesned themselves by removing the window
blinds and committed other depredations on
the dwelling houses ON Pearl and Cumberland
streets during the past week, are advised to re-
turn the stolen property to tho proper owners,
Especially that belonging to poor widows) or
they will find themselves in the hands of the
City Marshal before they are aware Of it. Any
persons having any SUCH property or their
premises not belonging to them, will confer a
favor by reporting same to The Marshaps office
or any of the police.
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ART NoTEs.-Two fine marines by Norton
have been received at Hale's, and framed in
exquisite taste with view to holiday gifts.
A crayon picture of three foxes, by Miss
Griffin of the public schools, is attracting much
attention at Schumacher's because of the
boldness and freedom Of its drawing.
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DANClNG.-The truck men's ball at Lancaster
Hall last evening was very successful affair.
There was good company, and all hands
were happy. There seems to be no reason why
they can't have more just such gatherings.
This evening the masquerade bal. comes off
at Lancaster Hall. Mr.. Raymond has large
number of friends here who will turn out on
this occasion. The best of music will be fur
nished and all will have good time.
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CHRISTMAS FEsTIvAL.-A very pleasant par
ty gathered at the vestry of the First Baptist
church last evening. There were large num-
Der of pretty Christmas gifts disposed of dur
ing the evening. The refreshment tables
were well patronized, and the ladies probably
realized handsome sum from the festival.
This society is famous for their nice coffee and
excellent ice cream. The cream is made to Or
der for them at Parker's saloon, on Congress
street. and is always up to the mark.
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THE MUsEUM.-This evening Mr.. Calder
takes benefit. On the occasion Miss Sophie
Miles and Miss Ally ChippeDdale will ap-
pear. Miss Miles will assume the part of
Aurora Floyd in that drama, and Mr.. Calder
that Of Steve Hargrave. To be followed by the
curse scene from Leah, and concluding with
the langhable farce of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
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WALDO COUNTY.

Won't GET ANOTHER - You won't get
another chance to purchase Christmas pres
ents this year, unless you take it to day, and
visit Davis & Co.'S store and see the silk ties,
silk muf1ers, worsted goods. kid gloves, kid
mittens, also gauntlet gloves Scotch wool
goods; also thousand fancy articles to be
found at this popular store. Davis & Co. offer
the largest variety of goods, and their prices
are as low as first quality of goods can be sold
OF
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MAINE CENTRAL MEETING.-The directors
of the Maine Central met here yesterday.
Owing to the fact that the portion of the board
who are members of the Eastern were absent,
no vote was taken on the question Of discon-
timing the night train. 1t will De decided
next week
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Scandinavian, Capt. Smith, from Liverpool tn
9th inst, arrived at this port at six o'clock las
evening, with II cabin, IS intermediate and 60
Storage passengers aud good cargo. The
steamer had head winds good part of the
passage.
We are under obligations to the purscr, Mr..
j. Sampson, for late English files.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Charles Barker. Larceny. Probable
cause. Ordered 10 recognize with sureties in sum of
$500. Committed.
James Leonard. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Committed.
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BARGAINS IN HOLIDAY GooDs.-Every one
of our readers should attend the two c!osiIg
auction sales to be made to-day by T. o. Bailey
& Co. At store IS Exchange street they win
sell stock Of Holiday Goods, Toys, &c.; also
the balance of the stock of Silver Ware. At
stores 35 and 81 Exchange street every article
in the mortgages stock of solid Gold Jewelry
and Silver Ware will positively be closed out
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YarmO uti..

A very pleasant time was had Wednesday
evening at the Baptist parsonage. Besides an
abundant supper the many friends present
made glad the hearts of Rev. G. b. Ilsley and
wife by giving to him fine watch and chain
and copy of Farar's Life of Christ, and to
Mrs. l. an envelope filled with greenbacks
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CITY AND VICINITY.
Christmas Services.

ST. STEPHENS CHURcH.-The usual Christmas
Eve services will be held in this church on Friday
service at 1o3 a. m. A"''
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CALL at Collins & Buxton's, 522 Congress
opposite Casco street, and examine the Geo
Woods & Cos parlor organs. For sale on the
most favorable terms, and every instrument
warranted dc22 If
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w. G. SAWYER & Co., has a splendid stock
Of Holiday Goods very cheap. Call before
purchasing elsewhere. dec24tf
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EVERY man, woman and child in New Eng
land is on the anxious seat wondering what
presents they will make and what they will re-
ceive. Remember Fitzgerald sells ladies' hand
knit German wool jackets for $1.75 and $500;
woven for 62 and 70 cts; lace handkerchefs %
cts. to 81 so; kid gauntlet gloves 81 cts; castor
gloves for 81 49, One dollar kid gloves for rs
cts; 3 button gauntlets tor so cts: and all kinds
of fancy goods at lower prices than any concern
in Portland. dc22tf
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w. It. STUDLEY, at his store under the Fal-
mouth, has some special bargains to offer buy
ers Of holiday goods. He has large line of
portemonnaies, which will be closed out to-day
at from Is to 25 cents. He has also lots of
pretty things which will be sold low to-day.
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KENDALL & WHITNEY have large assert
ment Of sleds for the holiday trade Also
wreaths aud grasses for Christmas decorations
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THE ADELPHIA.-There was another good
house at the Adelphia last evening. The
change in the programme was not much of
change after all as it was nearly the same as
the one presented tie first Of the week. In re-
gard to the great leap, blindfolded and envel-
oped in SACK it was not to be seen. Tue bel
ancing act On the trapeze, by Gibbons was one
of the most startling feats this daring man has
ever performed. Those who are interested in
these feats should not fail te see him. They
give matinee tomorrow.
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SOMETHING NEw.-The Harmonica Flute.
just the thing for Christmas present Call
and examine at Collins & Buxton's, 500 Con-
gress street, opposite Casco. dc23tt
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A NEW lot of sheet music just received at
Collins & Buxton's, 500 Congress street.
JoOo
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DROP in TO Bailey & Noyes' and take q look
at those stereoscopic views at seventy-fve cents
per dozen. dc21 4t
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RUSSIA Leather fans at Davis & Co.'S.
Crown Perfumes at Davis & Co.'S.

Mr.. VIM BECKETT's new place of business
is at No. 244 Middle, corner of Cross street.
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THE BowDoIN OARsMEN.-A correspondent
of the Boston Globe writes to that paper that
the news of the action of Yale College in regard
to her withdrawal from the Boating Associa-
ton will cause change in the policy pursued
at Bowdon. The withdrawal of Harvard or
Yale has been anticipated for long time, and
the officers of the Bowdoin Club have thor
oughly discussed the matter, and they have de-
cided that if Harvard or Yale withdraw from
the association, they will strongly urge Bow
doin to drop its connection also. 1t has always
been very difficult thing for Bowdon to pay
the cost of being represented at Saratoga; still
she has done her best on all occasions, and to-
day the feeling in the college is that it would
be more to the advantage of Bowdoin to spend
the money usually expended in sending crews
to Saratoga, in building boat house, of which
she is sadly in need, and in preparing herself
for regattas on her own course, which is one of
the best in New England. 1t is also very pos
sible that crew will be put in training, with
view of challenging some other New England
college, This will give greater satisfaction on
both sides, as the friends of each college can be
present, and all the worst features of Saratoga
will thus be avoided.
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New and nice Russia leather wallets at Da-
Wis s. Co.'s. u
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w. L. WILSON & Co. have just received
full assortment of Christmas candles. dc24 3t
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RUSSIA Leather hand-mirrors, ,st opened at
Davis & Co.'s
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POLICE NoTEs.-Deputy Bridges arrested a
young girl yesterday morning for the larceny
of pair of boots and two hats. AS it was her
first offence she was released after promising to
do better.
Officers Miles and York are to commence a
raid upon the loafers who stand in front of the
Preble House pleasant afternoons. 1t is to be
hoped that the raid will be kept up.
Early yesterday morning officer Place arrest
ed man for stealing fish from Portland Pier
Last evening officer Rice and Garland arrested
his pal
About midnight last night officers Rice and
Garland found Tom Mulligan lying on the
sidewalk on Fore street, about half dressed.
He refused to complete his toilet and SO the
officers took him just as he was. He made a
striking appearance.
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WHITE silk muffiers at Davis & Co.'s, only