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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
STATE NEWS.

The following business changes are reported as
recently taking place in Maine;
Caais-Angus Hall q Co., mfrs. leather, dis.
G. l.. Wood, WOOL told to j. Granger.
Eastport-Frank Fowler, hotel sold to L. S.
Buxton.
Portand-IIooper, Eaton & Co., furniture, ad-
nit 7. F. Foss
Watervlle-A. H. Granger gro, sold out.
West Harpswell-E. c. Simpson & Co., gro,
&C., dis. now G. l.. Garland.
The Dexter Gazette says that on Monday, Mrs.
Alonzo Ireland, of South Sangerville, had a mar
row escape from serious burning accident She
at work in front of stove, when the wind
blowing down the chimney, forced out the flames.
and ignited her clothing. She ran out doors, and
rolling in the snow, soon put out the fire.
The Press says that the city, through Mayor
Fessenden, has presented to the Public Library an
oil portrait of benjamin Tltcomb who used to
boast that on the lst day of January, 1855, he
''struck off, with his own hands the first number
of the Advertiser, the first paper printed in Port
land.
Some ,.., who has been figuring the matter
out says there are four firms in Portland whose
estimated capital exceeds 81 100000 each.
Robert Tay lor, of this village, pokes his fire
with pair Of tongs said to have been in active
service more than 100 years. We trust that 100
years hence, Robert will be where there are no
fires to be poked.-[DeSter Gazette.
J. l.. II. Cobb, Esq, Capt. Holland and S. NJ
Robblns, Esq. OF Lewiston, are rapidly rushihg
forward the Centennial Hotel near the Philadel-
phia Centennial grounds. 1t will contain loo
rooms.
PASSPORT will send quite fleet of vessels to the
Magdalens this season. Several schooners have
all eady sailed and others are being fitted out
The amount expended for the new school
houses erected in Calais the past year was go,
50605, which considerably in excess OF the first
estimates.
new gymnasium is TO be built at Colby, and
the north half of the old South College building
reconstructed
Mrs. ii. III. Lane of Bangor has an oleandei
with 40 blossoms on one branch.
The ladies of Rocklard, have, during the past
season, distributed to the poor OF that city lO0U
loaves of bread, besides clothing and other neces'
sites. About 50 poor families have been supplied,
most of them regularly, at these semi weekly dis
trbutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Catarrh is a common disease-so common that
snufing, splitting, and blowing of the nose, meet
us at every turn on the street Your loot Slips IN
these nasty discharges on the sidewalk and in the
public conveyance and its dsagreeable odor, con-
Eliminating the breath of the afflicted, renders
them offensive to their associates. There Is the
fully one-half if not two-ihirds, of those afflicted
with Consumption of the Lungs, the disease COM
mences as Catarrh in the nose or head, the next
step being to the throat and bronchial tubes
lastly to the lungs. How important then to give
early and prompt attention to Catarrh! To cure
this loathsome disease correct the system by using
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which
tones up, cleanses tho blood and heals the dis
eased glands by specific influence upon them
and to assist use Or. Sage's Catarrh Remedy with
DR.. Picrce's Nasal Douche. This is the only way
to reach the upper and back cavities where the
discharge come from. No danger from this treat,
cines with instrument are sold by dealers in medi
cine. aprlS- teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
business Prospects at North Wayne.

Since the North Wayne Scythe Co. suspended
operations IN 1870, business has been very quiet
IN our village. Its inhabitants, depending prlncl-
pally on the water power company Tor employ
ment, were compelled to seek it in other places,
and for the last six years North Wayne might
well be called the deserted village, not one tere-
ment in five being occupied. The water power
after changing owners several times, has finally
been purchased by Messrs. Harvey and Sanborn
of Augusta, and J. F. Taylor Of this village, who
propose to put in operation Immediately an ex-
tensiyc paper mill. portion of the power has
been leased to Mr.. Law Of Bethel who will en-
gage in the manufacture of clothes pins, using
about FIVE cords Of lumber per day, and employ
ing thirty hands. AT citizens meeting last
Tuesday evening, it volunteered on their
part to put the buildings and dam in proper con-
dition TO receive the machinery Of both parties,
thus expressing to them the hearty cooperation
of the citizens in their enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
A Minister Assaulted.

Rev. Mr.. LeLachcur, President Of the llalowell
Reform Club, was assaulted yesterday in the
streets of that city, in a cowardly and rutfianly
manner. Yesterday afternoon, between one and
two o'clock, the reverend gentleman was passing
down Central street, when he was assaulted by c.
w. p. Osgood, the keeper Of a low saloon on
Water street, whose business has been somewhat
interiered with by the reform movement. After
using insulting language he seized Mr.. LcLacheur
by the hands and then by the arms, and pushed
him forcibly against Beemans brick store, slightly
bruising his head and shaking him up generally.
Osgood was promptly arrested and brought before
A. D. knight, Judge Of the Police Court, and
fined 50 and costs, amounting in all to Sl3,6o
F. H. jackson, Esq, defended Osgood; Mr.. L.
pleaded his own case, he is qai,e competent to
do
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by the Governor.

The Governor and Council commenced brle
session at the State House last evening. The fol
lowing nominations by the Governor await con
firmation at this session.
Associate Justice S. j. Court.--Cha'. W. Wal
ton, Auburn.
Trustee of the Agricultural College.-samue
+. Dixie, Bath.
Trustees of State Normal Schools.-Stanlev F
Pullen, Portland; j. w. Dresser, Castne; VII
liam II. Stevens, New Portland; David IL. knowl
ton, Pennington; William j. Colthell, Calais.
Insurance Commiss oner.-Josnua Nye, Au
gusta.
Clerk of Municipal Court.-Everett a. Nash
Lewiston.
Inspectors of Fish.-Barker Perry, Dresden
John w. Curtis, Topsham.
Moose Warden for Aroostook County.-lestu
+. Innis, IIouton.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
A Woman Missing.

Fitchburg, April II. Maria Wright. sister OF
John g. Wright and about 80 years old, left her
brothers house on Saturday night, and has not
since been seen. She left note stating that she
was tired of living. Ponds have been dragged,
but her body has not been found.
Amesbury Town Meeting.
Boston, April II. At the Amesbnry town meet
ing, the following officers were chosen:
Moderator-A. NJ. Huntington.
Town Clerk-James w. Allen.
Selectmen-Abert S. Adams, @. S. Bailey, j.
S. Osborne.
Burglary.
The Amesbury library and two stores were en-
tered Friday night, but little of value was taken
Arrested.
Boston, April H. Daniel j. Reardon. noted
New York robber, was arrested to-day in the act
of robbing the Eastern Railroad station al Salem.
Legislative.
The resolve providing estimates for the scien-
tiic survey of the State, was rejected to-day IN
the House.
Aquatic.
Springfield, April H. The Yale and Harvard
representatives met here to-day, and chose Prof.
A. NJ Wheeler of Yale, referee in the SCARED
race to come off at this city June Both. course
beginning near the upper end of the city will
probably be chosen for the race
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A DESPERATE RIOT IN LINZ
ERICK, IRELAND.
A Procession Attacked by the Nationalist.

Limerick, April L. A desperate fight, took
place in the streets Of this city today. Messrs.
Butt and O'Shaue hnessy, members of parliament
for the city, had announced their intention of ad-
dressing the people from the base of OConnelVs
monument. A procession numbering some thou
sands consequently marched to the place. A body
OF Nationalist armed with sticks who had pre-
yiously taken possession of the monument, at
tackled the procession. The Nationalist were
oveipowered after fight, in which many persons
were injured. The police and military were under
arms but abstained from interference.
LATER.
Over one hundred were wounded in the not,
of whom 40 were seriously, and 3, 1t is feared,
MORALLY.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. April t., ls76.
Flour--extra spring 00a6 %.
Wheat No. 3 spring spot lo4ha; April a
May 1044a-; June l05ha-.
Corn--No. 2, mixed. spot IS It: April 46ka
May 4si4 aA June Az.
Oats-No. ?, 324a spot; April SOY May S3ka--
June 33b.
Rye-NO. 2, 64aa65.
Barley-No.2 spring 63-a- spot; Gl7.s- May;
April 60-a.
Dressed Hogs 65a9 70.
PCIk-2235a22 35- spot; ~ l5-April; q SKA
35- May June 2257ha60.
Lard - IL 40-a Is 40 : spot l3 71ha- April
May 13 424a-; June 1860 "a.
Bulk Meats shoulders Ssa-; short rib mid,
2Sa- short clear mid l21a-.
Hams Is lbs average a..
Whskey-l07-a
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, II =: wheat do -
a..
Receipts-l00N -four: II 600 wheat: 81, coo corn,
5000 OATS 100 900 barley.
Shipments---10000 -four; II 0oe VIII at 5000
corn. % OlV oats: 6.5OO barley: $40 rye.
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RHODE ISLAND.
A SSasSiuatiOn.

Providence, April H. Late last evening, an
Italian, named Francisco Vincent, walking
on Washington street with Young woman, when
another Italian, named Pacenio Cararino, stepped
up. struck the woman in the face and when Vim
cent? demonstrated drew pistol and shot him,
fatally Vincent is living this morning, bnt can
not survive the day.
The assassin WINS arrested. identified by the
the woman and committed for examination Fri
day Jealousy was the cause.
A Murder.
Boston, April II. An alteration occurred be-
tween two Frenchmen in Worwick, II. l., about
midnight, Sunday night, when one shot the other
in the head with shot gun, killing him. Their
names cannot be learned.
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Sidney Locals.

In Sidney, the lyceum in District No closed
April lst. Notwithstanding the inclemency OF
the weather and bad travelling, the people turned
out in goodly numbers, quite filing the house.
The question discussed was, "Resolved, That
custom controls the masses more than reason
After an animated discussion it was decided in the
negative. A paper showing considerable talent
was read by Mrs. Villa Hayward and received
with great enthusiasm. The same committee are
appointed to prepare a paper for the next meeting
to be holden on the first Saturday 10 November.
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Sad and Fatal Accident in
Providence.
A Young Man Fatally Injured by an
Explosion.

Providence. April II. A singular and probably
fatal disaster occurred at the Providence gas
works this afternoon. steam boiler was yester-
dav blown off and disused. This afternoon two
men named Austin and Young were engaged in
cleaning it; Austin with lamp in his hand was
coming out of the main hole in the boiler, when
a terrible explosion occurred, which blew him out
and enveoped him with flame. lie was very
badly injured, and cannot recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
LATER.
CHIERRYFIELD.
Robbery.

Machias, April II. Peter Smiths store, at
Cherryfeld, was robbed of small amount Of
goods Saturday night
Masonic.
Dirigo Chapter, at Cherryfeld, was consecrated
and officers installed Saturday evening by G. II.
P. Henry l.. Paine of Portland, assisted by Hen
ny r. Taylor, D. D. G. NJ, of Machias, and others.
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BIDDEFORD.
Fire.

Biddeford, April II. tenement block in
Franklin street, owned by Luther Bryant, was
badly damaged by fire and water this afternoon.
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w ASfiINGTc)N.
The Emma Mine Invest i::oI.

Washington, April Il. Mr.. Gay For agent for
Park in London, testified to-day to purchasing
large number of shares of the Emma mine when
Park had called him from Salt Lake to do so in
1872. Subsequently, after Lyon and johnson had
done all they could in London to depreciate the
American directors and stocks, he closed out
Parks interest about November 20. tie never
heard Park express anything but confidence N
the stability of the mine, and in the evidence Ia
ken in London in 1875, no implication was made
by any of fraud by Park. Adjourned until
tomorrow,
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PORTLAND.
NJ arine Disaster.

Portland, April II. The brig Mary NJ. Fran
els, which sailed from this port Feb %, for Cork,
went ashore on the English coast Friday, and
sunk Capt Francis, two sailors and the cook
were drowned. The rest of the crew were landed
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
rELEGRAMSIN GENERAL.

Twelve young ladies were invested with the
veil of the Order of Mercy, at Providence, II. L.,
yesterday.
Rice Bros, fancy goods dealers, in New York,
cave made assignments. Liabilities 100000.
The Merrimack river at Manchester, N. H., has
been falling at the rate Of one inch an hour; all
damage has passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Fancy Goods
AND
Spring Me dicines /.

We are now opening n large lot Of New Fancy
Goods and Spring Medicines, and are selling them
at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Ladies' Cotton Hose onlys cts. pair.
Mems ~ for = cts pair.
Ciark's Machine Cotton REDUCED to cts.
BLACK Kid Gloves (sizes 5 to M for 20 cts. pr.
Sew Lot OF W allets IA great bargain) at IS cts.
Mems Paper Collars for cts. a box.
LADIES' Linen Collars aud CUFFS selling cheap.
Mems suspenders from 10 to 80 cts. pair.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm, so cents bottle.
Nice Toilet Soaps CITE. a cake.
Mems Merno Hose mice quality for IS cts
Mems Overshrts only IS cts each.
Selling out all our Wooden Overshrts at about the
cost or less, we do not intend 10 keep them.
Mems Undershirts and Drawers, "A cta each.
Selling out all our Vases at Reduced Prices.
Ladies' Cotton Hose Finished feet) IS cts.
Berage and SILK Veilings cheap.
Kennedy's Medical Discovery $1.15 bottle.
Ayers Hair Vigor, IS cents.
New Lot Mems Cotton Pants Reduced to IS cte.
Burnett's Cocoaine for the Hair, Is cents.
Halls Hair Remover only IS cts.
New Lot Gold Plated Jewelry selling very cheap.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Ladies' striped Cotton Hose 20 cta. a pair.
Rush's Sarsaparilla Iron selling cheap.1
Rushs Buehu & Iron "
Pain Killer 2Oc Russia Salve 20 cts
Johnson's Anodyne Lnmcnt, IS cents.
schenck's Mandrake Pills. 20. H0lloway's Pills TO-
Ayers Pills. 20 cents. Wings Pills, 20 cents.
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sAarrteb.

II Newport 9TH inst, Alexander jenkins of New
port, 10 Miss Dora A. Miles OF Palmyra.
IN Portland, sth inst, George s. Walker to Miss
Eta Z. Robinson, both of Portland; Jas. &. Pooler
to Miss Ida NJ. Elder, both of Portland.
In Hartford, Conn.,. 9Th inst. William Lee Cush.
ing OF New Haven, formerly of Bath, to Mary Lewis
Strong of Hartford.
In Bangor, 18th inst, Samuel \. Philbrick of Up
per Bartlett, \. H., to Miss Eva Thayer CT Brewer;
50lh ut Edwin l.. Carlow to Miss Lizzie L. Hobbs,
both of ErtMCr.
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I. O. of G.. r.

There will he Irregular" meeting of the
above named order on Tuesday evening, April 18th
at 73o o'clock. A full attendance is desired, as
business Of Importance will come before the nee t.
ing.
l. "A. EDMINsTER, w. c. T.
c. Il. MCLAr GHLIN, Secretary. apr6-t2t
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ALI the leading Patent Medicines
I'd WV
Cheap.

Elmwood Collars for IS cents box.
Ladies La.n; , Neck Ties and Ruchings Very Low.
Heavy Brown Duck Overhalls for 65 cents.
All our Hamburg Edgngs at Cost.
Largest Skeins Blue Mixed Wooden Yarn, rs CITE.
Mems All Wool Double Heeled Hose, Is cts. a pair
New Lot of Linen Towels for cents.
Another Lot of Linen Table Covers for 40 cts.
Gest Glazed spool Cotton at 80 cents a dozen.
Ladies Handkerchief. Full Sized, for 70 cts.
Atwood's Vegetable 5 aundicc Bitters. IS cents
Howe's Arabian Milk Cure cheap.
Vinegar Bitters 70 cts. Plantation Bltters 20 eta
Albums IS cts. Writing Desks for 81 cts.
Black Walnut Work Boxes for % cents.
Nice qualify Qua y' Note Paper. 10
New style Tinted Initial Note Paper. 20 cts.
box.
French Corsets (Best we ever had) for so cts.
New Lot of Leather Belts, good ones for % cents.
Gents Linen Bosoms from II to 81 cents.
Gents Hemmed Linen Hds from 90 to so cents.
Gents Overshirts from 80 cts. to $2.0O each.
|. men Table Covers for 10 cents and up.
Good Hoop Skirts for 35 cents.
Good Pins cents Good Fine Combs cents
Ladies' Bustes for 25 cents each.
Twelve doz. Agate Shirt Buttons for cents.
Best 100 yards Machine Spool Silk 10 cents spool.
Children's Round Rubber Combs. cents.
Hoyts German Cologne only 20 cents.
Nice Large Linen Towels lo- 20 cents.
Dr cRpRngis Tesstr SI o1y - csn.1
Adamson's Cough Balsam, Is cents.
Nice Highly Periumed Hair Oil rs ="
Cherry Pectoral each Cd cts.
Peruvian Syrup Preparation Of from Is cts.
We aim to Sell the Best Goods,
AT THE
Lsowe0t Prices
Of any store in the State at
COCKS CHEAP STORE,
IN HALLOWELL,
decll.tAwH
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LEWISTON.
Fatal Accident.

Lewiston, April II. James Hogg of Lewiston,
shot himself in Auburn to-day while hunting
While dragging the gun behind him it was dis
charged the shot passing through his lungs. lie
cannot recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The Somerset Railroad Company are taking
measures to extend their road to Solor A portion
of the road above North Arson is now graded.
The passenger traffic of this road i, fully as good
as its managers expected, and IS steadily ncfeAs-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

. Everybody in Augusta will wish to follow the
custom that has been inaugurated throughout the
country and plant a centennial tree. In no way
could we better sigualize this centennial year than
by well organized effort in the direction of plant
ing trees for use or ornament
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Dif0.

In Hal!owell, 18th inst, Mrs Ruth A. Currer,
aged about 40 years; 18th, Miss Picnic NJ. Bryant,
u ged Is years and months.
In Bangor 18th inst, Samuel Robinson, aged IS
wears = months; l4th inst, Mary A. Burke, daugh-
ter of John and Catherine Burke.
In Bath llih inst, Mrs. Mary Alley, aged I6yrs.,
months.
In Castinc, 18th init. silas s. Shaw, formerly OF
Bath
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EASTPORT.
Marine News.

Ea:tpoit, April II. Schooner Black Farrier,
which loaded here for New York, struck on
ledge at Deer Isle, and broke her plank and sprung
leak. The buoy had been moved from its place
by the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

We learn that J. Fogler 4 Sons, who lost Their
factory at South Hope, short time since, not hav-
ing cent of insurance, will speedily commence
the work of rebuilding. The neighbors sympa-
thze with them and will give them all tie assist
ance in their power.
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Cincinnati, Produce Market.

Cincinnati, April II, 1876.
PORK-$22 h-d2, y.
LARD--steam l3hal3T kettle, IA -gl41.
BULK MEATS-shoulders s% g clear rio sides
ll%d-: clear sides -9l2k.
BACON-shoulders 9h8-; clear rib 81 les tx
a.; clear sides l3-9l3-.
WHISkEY-l061.
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The ladies of the Baptist Society of North Vas
salboro', will hold fair next Thursday and FIJI
day evenings, April Goth aad Dist, for the sale OF
useful and attractive articles, They also promise
the usual entertainments, with refreshments IN
ahu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

A petition comes TO the Governor and Council
asking for the pardon of IA,iher Curtis and a. Is.
Warren, the alleged insurance defrauders The
Jury that tried the recen. civil case all sign the re-
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The Body of Capt. Thompson of Machias,
Recovered.

New York, April II. The body of Capt.
Thompson, one Of the sailors of the schooner
Helen J. Vallany, wrecked on the beach of Fire
Island, has been recovered and sent to Machias,
Me.
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CAN ADA.
PERSONAL.

Ottawa April II. Malcom Cameron Is very Ill
at this place, and is not expected to recover.
Worms.
An order was given at Montreal for the extra
dtion of DR.. Worms, who was found guilty OF
forgery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

AT the annual meeting of ST. Marks parish
held at the chapel, Monday, April II, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year
Wardens, James Bridge, Edward Rowse. Yes
trymen, S. w. Lane, E. P. Kaler, S. W. Wyman,
REM Davis A. n. Moore.
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The military company of Colby University b,
invitation of the VIM. S. Heath Post &. a. X.
will perform escort duty next Decoration Day, a
Wateryille.
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GARDINER.
A1Oaf Again.

Gardiner, April II. The schooner E. I. Cort-
ingham, which ran aground yesterday morning,
was got off last nisht without damage and sailed
this morning
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CUBA.
A Fight with the Insurgents.

Havana, April II. Two hundred Insurgents
from the Jurisdiction of Cienfugas, penetrated, on
the 10th INST, into the Jurisdiction of Alacronos
25 miles south of Matangas. Troops met them,
killed four and compelled the rest to retreat.
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| supreme judicial Court, Libbey j., l'rt-


This morning Tic court enters upon the seventh
week of the term, and the third week of the tina!
of the Abbot will case. The jury were prompt,
in their places at ten o'clock, and the case proceed
cd with the ,timony on the part Of Mrs. Clark
in support of The will Some seven or eight wit
nesses in all were examined during the day.
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We were pleased to see in the city yesterday
Hon. w. II. Stevens, Senator from Somerset
county.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
ITO THE
9ailu Keaaehee gu,lrnal.
Obstructive FIRE AT
CLARK's ISLAND.
Loss, $4,000 90.

Rockland, April Il. The large store Of a. A.
KeeDe & Co. at Clarke's Island, was totally de-
stroycd by fire yesterday morning, with all its
contents. Loss not yet asceItained but probably
not less than fifteen thousand dollars; insured
for $1,000 on stock, and $1,000 en- the building
the upper story Of the building was finished into
public hall.
LATER.
A. a. Keene & Co.'S insurance is nine thousand
on stock ond one thousand on the building. Loss
is estimated at fourteen thousand dollars. Mr.
Keene came near perishing in the store. lie was
found outside nearly insensible, and is still con-
fined to his bed.
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The Pine street Methodist church in Portland VIII
be dedicated to-day. The sermon will be preached
this afternoon, at three o'clock, by Bishop Simp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Persons who wish to attend the Methodist Con-
ference at Lewiston during this week, can pur-
chase excursion tickets at one fare the round trip.