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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
Daily Heauebet 5unrnal.
SERIOTs GAS EXPLOSION IN PORT.
LAND.
Conant's Photograph Rooms Badly Dam
sged.-TWo Per- Ons Seriously
f;urhed.

Portland June2. Conant's photograph rooms
in Portland were badly shattered by gas eXpo-
sion Friday morning. A workman stopped leak
and lighted match to test it, while the rooms
were partly filled with gas The windows were
blown out, paster.ng blown down, light, table
and bird clge blown across the street, and q
young lady and boy seriously but not dangerously
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
BRUNSWICK.
BowdOin College Sports.

Brunswick, June 2. The boat race between the
junior and sophomore classes Of Bowdoin College
took place this forenoon, resulting in a victory
for the sophomores. Time - Is :j6 3-i and
10 81 IA; three mile stretch.
This afternoon, Ivy Day exercises were held,
and an Ivy ball will occur this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
MISSOURI.
Sentenced.

ST. Louis, June 2. In the U. s. District Court
this morning, sentences were pronounced of one
days Imprisonment and fine Of $1,000 each in the
cases of II. w. Ulvira, W. r. JANET and Louis
Teuschar, distlers, b. A. Quintino, l.. G. Quinti-
no and Bellman & O'Hara, recti6ers, and Woods
WORTH gauger, convicted Of defrauding revenues.
Several other member Of whiskey ring are held as
witnesses in New Orleans cases, and will not be
surrendered until these cases are disposed Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Commissions have been issued from the Adju
tant Generals Office for James White, as captain
OF the Auburn Light Infantry, Co. c, lst Regi-
ment, NJ. V. NJ. Henry NJ. Sprague, lst Lieut.,
aud Leonard A. Pray, "a lieut., same company.
Tomorrow evening at - O'Clock, several cam
didates will receive the ordinance of baptism at
the First Baptist church. Between the admits
tration of the rites and the celebration Of the
Lords Supper there will be a service of song
Seats free, and the public arc cordially invited.
At the last meeting of St. Mays I. A. 4 b..
Society, held on Thursday evening last, the fol-
lowing was unanimously passed:
Resolved, That our sincere and hearty thanks
are due, and hereby extended to the ladies'
who, on the evening of MAY 18th, SO happily and
pleasantly catered to our enjoyment. Their great
kindness will long be remembered by us all, and
we trust our reciprocity will be shown by our ever
faithful adherence to the pledge which we have
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

The Savings Bank tax, came before the Law
Court for the middle district, in this city. The
Commissioners on claims against the Winthrop
Savings Bank rejected the claim of the State for
the tax. payable in November last, on the ground
that the tax did not attach. the Bank having gone
into the hands of receiver In September, prior
to the date of the tax. The State fled exceptions.
claiming that the tax was on the deposits, and not
the franchise, and that the tax attached to the de-
posts as soon as they were made, and chung to
them until the pay day. E. o. Bean, Esq, argued for
the bank, and Attorney General Emery and County
Attorney Whitehouse argued for the State. The
decision is reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

CELEBRATED JAUNDICE BITTERs, a pleasant,
eficacous tonic lnvigorator and blood purifier.
80 cents bottle. Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
by J. S. JOHNSON, opposite p. o., Augusta, Nc.
aprl0-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.
STATE STREET, ATTENTION

The subscribers to the State street Sprnkling
Fund are requested to meet at the Augusta House.
this Saturday evening, at IL o'clock, for or
ganizaton and consultation. PER ORDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

A skin like monumental alabaster may be at
tanned by using GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, which
does away with the necessity for Sulphur Baths
Try it ladies. 1t is genuine beautifer and very
economical.
HINT TO THOSE PREMATURELY GRAY,-usE
Hills HAIR DYE. may -t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

1t will be noticed by card, that many of our
citizens have invited Mrs. Mauger to read here on
Tuesday evening next, and she has consented.
Those signing the card will undoubtedly make an
effort to secure good house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Mr.. Jerry Lane, of Thomaston, who was COM
mitted to the Insane Hospital recently, is now al
most entirely we'll. His trouble was caused by
hard study, and diet too light to keep up his
physical strength
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Make
EVENING REPoRr.

New York, June 2, 1918.
Money was easy at s1sa2H per cent. on call. For
eign exchange firm at 4s75ia for bankers long
and 4s3l 4a4-91 for demaud. Gold opened at llax
and closed at ll2h. Loans 3 and | per cent.
Customs receipts, 100000. Treasury dis
bursed $4,000 Interest, ail3, $50 tor bonds
and $4,000 in silver. Carrying rates were
and per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Edward Fenno, Esq, and family, came to this
city from Washington, on Thursday evening.
His family will remain here during the summer,
Mr.. Fenno returning to Washington on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Renne's Pain Killing Magic OIL is kept by fam
lilies who know its value in case Of emergency,
and its use saves them money, besides curing collie,
sprains, headache and other pains so promptly.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

In our northern latitude. where sudden changes
of temperature are so common, be sure and keep
Supplied with Adamsons Balsam. 1t tempers the
climate and wards off consumption. Price 80 cts.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
tMarrten.

In Plesque Isle, Goth ult., VIM. j. Parks 10 Miss
Ann Mclean, both OF Presque Isle.
In Chestervlle 23d ult, ). Albert Derby to Miss
Nancy II. Look, both of Temple
In Lisbon, 2Sth nlt., Sylvanus g. Conant of Strong
to Miss Jennie NJ. Brann Of Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Strawberry blossoms are beginning to appear in
the fields. Strawberries have been sold in the
markets here at 40 cents quart for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Gen. Harris, the Superintendent of Public
Buildings, is to make improvements and repairs
in the water works supplying the State house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Life and Casualty Insu, ance.

Life and Casualty Insurance.
The Insurance Commissioner Of the State, Hon.
Joshua Nyc, has issued statement of the Life and
Casualty Insurance Companies doing business in
Maine, in advance of the regular annual report.
At the close of the year 1875, there were 80 life
and four casualty insurance companies authorized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Jones-the invicible Jones-has a notice in
another column, in which he tells the people how
they may save money by purchasing their sewing
machines of him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
NEW JERSEY.


Trenton, June 2. The case of the Cooper
Union vs.. the town of Pompton, to recover $780,.
900 Of its township bonds issued in aid of the
Montclair Il. X. Co, was decided in favor of the
plaintiffs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

The large power presses in two of the printing
offices in the city broke down this week; and
neither Of them was the Standard press. If the
Standard lies had weighed an ounce each the press
would have "scrunched" before this, and
"Down would come printing press
Starbird and ALL"
We sincerely hope the old press will hold out
till one of the brilliant lights there is athletic in
form US how the city debt in 1868 was decreased
$4,000, when the entire appropriation that year
was but 1914 ,000!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Arrived at this port yesterday, schooner II. a.
Dewitt, Capt. Mason, with coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Many Of the orchardists, finding that soapsuds
would not cxterminate the pests, have commenced
firing at the nests with powder and wad. The re-
cent cold weather killed large quantities of them
but there are still "a few more left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Devine & Howard have the endorsement of the
following physicians: g. W. Martin, NJ. D.. W.
S. Hill, NJ. D., &. +. Brickett, M. d., w. Bolan,
M. d., II. III. Ilill NJ. D., j. o. Webster M. D.,
l.. j. Croker, NJ. d. eod-tu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, June 2, ls,t.
Flodr-extra spring 4 25a5 90.
Wheat No. spring spot l0}ha April q;
May a: June I0i-a-.
Corn--No. :. mixed. spot 4t}s1-. April -
May "a. June f3+.
Oats-No. zsA a. spot; April - May a.
June 33h.
Rye-No. Is "a.
Barley-No. spring 55-a- spot; a May;
June 55-a.
Dressed Hogs-9 65a9 10.
PClk-l7 s0a9O - spot: April - "A
- May june II s0-a9O July II 95els.
LARD - 10 IS "a 49, 10 .poL. --A- April
May ---a-; June IL Is a.
Bulk Meats shon'cers 6Ha short rib lid
o. a short cleai mil 9Aa-.
Hams Is lbs average a..
Whiskey-lt9 "a.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo. -e3x: wheat do 3H
-
Receipts 10 600 hour: 96 00t wheat. 2s7 900 corn
81 900 oats; 5000 rye: $4,000 barley.
Shipments 1000 hour, 1871 900 wheat 23i.l 90
corn. ~ ~ oats: 0.S0O barley o. % rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
BIDDEFORD.
Fire..

Bddeto ford June 2. The whreelwrght shop Of
John Huff was totally destroyed by fire last night.
$500 insurance in the Shoe & Leather Insurance
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Augusta House, June I'd.
In reply to the invitation of His EXcelency,
General Common, Governor of Maine, and the
ladies and gentlemen Of Augusta, Mrs. j. Billopp
Mauger presents her compliments and begs to say
that she has much pleasure in avaing herself Of
their kindness and will have the honor of reading
before them at Granite Hall, on Tuesday evening,
June 9th, upon which occasion muse will also be
provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

is worth lis weight in gold to owners OF horses and
mules.
Tits Liniment has cured more Spralned,
Sweenied, Ring boned and Called Horses in three
years than have all the Farriers in the country 10
an age. Its effects are simply wonderful.
We Fave thousands upon thousands of certid.
Gates as strong as the following:
"My horse was lame for year with fetlock
wrench. all remedies utterly failed to cure and
considered him worthless until l commenced to
use CentGur Liniment. which rapidly cured him.
heartily recommend it.
"kEV. GEO. W. FERRIS,
"Mano rville, Schohare Co., NJ Y"
DEAR SIRs II have used your Cen taur Liniment
in my family, ami find it to be of great value.
Please send me two dollars worth, one for the
mules and horses. RILEY SICKLES.
FALLS STATION, WYOMING Co., Pa"
1t makes very little difference what the case Is,
whether it be Wrench Sprain, Poll.Evil, Rinsbone,
Scratches or Lameness of any kind, the effects are
the same Liverymen. Stage proprietors, Farmers,
&c, should never be without the Yellow Ceutaur
Lnment. 1t is sold everywhere, and warranted in
its effects.
Laboratory of j. B. Rose & Co.,
" DEY ST, NEW YORK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

The new Soldiers monument at Gardiner, placed
in CONSPICUOUS place upon the park, is the admir-
alton of all who behold it. 1t still bears the adorn-
ment of Decoration Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Col. NV. spauldipg Of Richmond delivered an
able and patriotic address at Buckingham, Decora.
ton Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Attorney General Emery has been in the city,
on business with the Governor aud Council Civ
ing his opinion on certain questions submitted TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
PENNSYLVANIA.
Strike.

Strike.
Pottsville, June 2. The men at the Shoemaker
colliery near Shenandoah, have struck for shorter
hours.
Obituary.
Philadelphia, June 2. Earnest Cooper, mem
Der of the British Centennial Commission, died
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Commissioner Nye delivered lecture in Phlla-
delphia last week, ON Temperance, the Maine law
being one one ofthe things which could not he
otherwise exhibited,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Any quantity of Cabbage Plants for sale at No.
3S Gage street. lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Augusta, June ID, 1876.

Augusta, June ID, 1876.
Mrs J. BILLoPP MAUGER:
Madam Our attention has been called to the
very favorable notices of your readings in Mon
treal St. John, Fredericton and Bangor. and
learning that you propose to continue these read
ings in the United States. we take this method OF
extending to you cordial invitation to give an
entertainment in this city, at such time and place
as may meet your convenience.
Very respectfully,
Selden Connor, Mrs. Warren johnson,
Chas. F. Nash, Mrs. &. w. Quinby,
+. NJ. Drew, Mrs. E. Milhken,
Warren johnson, Mrs. II. S. Osgood,
Chas. A. Curtis, Mrs. w. S. Badger,
w. P. Whitehouse, Mrs. S. F. Rolfe,
VIM. II. Libby, Mrs. NJ Withheld,
Howard Owen, Mrs. J. II. Eastman,
Geo. w. Quinby, Mrs. A. ii. Moore,
W. b. Lapham, Mrs. Samuel Upjohn,
Samuel l.. Boardman, Miss Lottie r. Wyman,
Z. F. Pisbury, Miss Anna Ladd,
S. j. Gallagher, Mrs. I. Horne,
j. o. Smith, Mrs. S. j. Gallagher.
w. S. Choate,
II. w. Black,
S. J Chadbourne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees ofthe Maine Insane Hospital, was held on
Thursday and Friday Of this week, all the men,
bers of the Board being present The board was
re-organized by the choice OF E. l.. Pattangall as
President, and H. A. Shorey, Secretar.. The
Hospital was thoroughly investigated in all its de-
partments and found in excellent condition. There
are now nearly four hundred inmates in the Hos
pital. The business transacted was mostly rou-
tine 10 its character and not of especa Importance
to the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Prof Barbour of Bangor, has been invited to
deliver the bacca laureate before the grad
uating class of the Abbott Female Seminary at
Andover, Mass, on the last Sunday in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

The Maine Medical School is doing good work
quietly but efficiently, and among the Alumni Of
the school, are cassed Of the best physicians
of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Boston STOCK List.

Boston, June 2, 1875.
Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad I0kak
Boston Il Maine railroad, 9i1a93H
POI tland. Saco 4 Portsmouth 5Sa5i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
DtfD.

In Strong Sth u,t., Mrs. Henrietta, wife of Albert
HiLkle:, tged As years.
In Fa,.t.e Mills, goth ult.. Mrs. Nelie wife of
SOom n Pease, aged 81 years.
In Bath, 3lst ult Adelaide Clifford. Youngest
daughter of John &. and Sarah 4. Conley, aged 10
years, months and days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Ga the approach of the heated term, il. is truly
gratifying to know that Mr.. ii. Hart has made
arrangements at his establishment to keep costant-
ly on hand pure Ice Creams which he will retail
in single creams, or supply by the quart or gallon.
The price this season is placed at SO cents quart.
Mr.. Hart manufactures hi. own creams and can
dies, and they are prom ounced superior to any in
the country. His experience aud facilities enable
him give the best satisfaction and is great pleas
ure to patronize such establishment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Wendenburg's Cough Candy.
For sale by J. S. JOHNSON, opposite 2. y. Au-
usta. aprl0-t2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Ahead of Time.

North Platte, June 2. The tlans-continental
train passed here at l8, two hours and twenty
four minutes ahead of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Local ana State Nems.

Gardiner has several artists of no mean repute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati. June 2. 1875.
POkK-eiS ?5s- -.
LARD ste m lG&a--; kettle, 12-9h-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders che; clear rib sides
sax; clear sides yas%.
BACON-shoulders N gS clear rib sides 10
AZ clear sizes lOa 9l0-.
WHlSkEY-l071.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
N NEBRASKA.
The Black Hills PARTY.

Lincoln, june 2. Walinski ard West, Of Capt
Stones expedition, are both wounded, but alive.
This leaves hope that others of the Black Hills
party have escaped. They were among the 40 re-
ported killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03

Fer Complaint, Dropsy,
letter. Tumors and Salt
hheum Worms, Govt Neuralgia, as q Dinner Pill,
| and Purifying the Blood are the most congcnial
purgative yet perfected. Their effects abundantly
show how much they excel all other Pills. They
are safe and pleasant to take, but powerful cure
They purge out the foul humors of the blood; they
ST mulate the sluggish disordered organ into &C.
ton and they impart health and tone to the whole
being. They cure not only the everyday com.
plants of erybody, but formidable and danger
Gus diseases Most skiiful physicians most emf
nent clergymen, and best citizens, send certif.
Gates of cures performed and Of great benefits they
have derived from these Pills. They are the SAT.
est and best physc for children, because mild as
well as efiectual. Being sugar.coatcd, they are
easyto take; and being purely vegetable, they are
entirely harmless.
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. G. AVER & CO.,
LOWELL, MASS,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
July24- .&wlev5w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-03
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
For all the purposes Of FAMILY Physio,
CURING

Costiveness, Jaundice,
Dyspepsia, indigestion +.
Dysentery, Foul Stomach
and Breath, Erysipelas,
Headache, Piles, Rheuma-
tisra, Eruptions and Skin
Diseases, Billousness,L iv-
err Complaint, Dropsy,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-24
qlls 16nlleti't
Republican State Convention.
The Twentieth Annual Republican State Cor
vention will be held at Des Moines. on

The Twentieth Annual Republican State Con-
wention will be held at Des Moines on
Wednssd, ", May 81, 1875.
for the purpose of making the following n'mna
tions:
can Convention "a at large-2 from each Congress
SIGNAL DISTRICT.
Eleven candidates for Presidential electors z at
large; from each Congressional Districtl
Two candidates for Judges Of the supreme
Court.
One candidate for Secretary of State.
One candidate for Auditor of State
One candidate for Treasurer of State.
One candidate for Register Of State Land Office
One candidate for Attorney General.
The ratio Of representation will be one delegate
= for each county in the State. and, In ADDITION
thereto one delegate for every 200 votes or fraction
over 100 cast for Samuel j. Krkwood, for Govern
or, at the general election in 1875.
- We invite all to unite with us, without regard to
past party preferences affiliations. who wish to
see the country at permanent peace; who wish TO
see the Constitution and its amendments enforced.
and just and equal reghts accorded to all; who
wish to see corruption and dishonesty punished,
and the Presidents order carried out Let no
guilty man escape; the affairs of the government
economically administered and its credit and hon
or maintained; all who wish to see the free school
system fostered all who wish to see sectional diff
ierences laid aside, but who believe that the war
demonstrated the fact that the blue and not the
gray-the hand that saved and not the one that
would have slain, should govern the land; all who
condemn the recen. reasonable utterances OF
Southern Democratic members in Congress; all
who believe that JEFF Davis has all the rights he
is entitled to while the tales Of Andersonvie and
kindred horrors yet freeze the blood Of the listen
er. To all such and all others who feel that the
Republican party is the to save the country in
this its hour of peril. we bid welcome, and ask you
to assist us in placing ticket in the field that
shall sweep the State, aud place Iowa in the Cen
tennial year, where she now stands, the banner
Republican State in the Union.
BY order Of Rep. State Cen, Com.
HENRY C LEIGHTON,
Chairman
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-24
State I,ews.

NJ. NJ. Moulton, the new City Marshal
of Monticello, under the Republican city
administration having taken hold of his
duty with ii firm purpose to ferret out and
rectify public abuses, long entrenchcd un-
der previous Democratic rule, the saloon
keepers of that city are trembling i'll their
boots with alarm. The Marshal has al
ready seized Il large amount of crooked
whisky, and is after more. Not only
every saloon has been selling the ardent,
but it Las been traced to cigar store, and
the proprietor, j. G.. Frankfurter has been
arrested and taken to Dubuque by the U.
S. Marshal for violation of the revenue
laws, by selling liquor without license.
The people of Hampton, Franklin
county, have voted to issue bonds to the
amount of $4,000 to cid in building a
suitable school building for that thriving
town. We CLEAN from the Recorder
The Elkader Journal relates the fol
lowing sad array of disasters: Jarvis
Baker, an old and esteemed citizen of
Strawberry Point was run over by the
cars of the D. & St. p R. r., Oh Tuesday,
of last week, and killed. But a short
time ago Mr.. Bakers wife died with Il
tumor. While he was dying, his brother,
Elder Baker, of Brush Creek, was sent
| tor He went to the Point and was taken
at once very ill. At the same time letter
was received announcing the dangerous
illness OF another brother at Monona.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-24
THE contest for the nomination 70

The contest for the nomination for
Congress in the Fourth District pro.
misses to be lively. Several excellent
candidates are already in the field,
who will be urged for the nomination
by their friends with much cnthusi,
asm, and it is intimated that every
county in the District will have one
Or more candidates in the field. We
notice among the names mentioned
that of J. b. Powers, of Waterloo,
present District Attorney of this Ju.
dicial district. 1t is not our place,
of course, to tender advice in this
matter, but were we resident of the
Fourth District, we should deem orr
selves fortunate in having SO good
and able man to support as Mr.
Powers. In intellectual capacity, in
dustry, judgment, weight of char
eacter, and sound political morality
he would be vast improvement up
on the present member, and, as il
looks to Hs, an improvement is desir
able.