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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-29

KENNFBEC COUNTY.-M Probate Court, at
Augusta on the second Monday Of May. 1875.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
"A the last wiz and testament OF Sarah Mum,
late of Hallowell, in said county, deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday Of
June next. in the Kennebec Journal, q peWs
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter
ested may attend at Probate Court then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, Ii any why the
said instrument should not be proved. approved
and allowed, as the last will and testament Of the
said deceased.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3WI3
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate of
AUGUSTUS +. BOwLES, late Of Read6eld.
In the County of Kennebec, deceased, interstate,
and has undertaken that trust BY giving bond ~
the law directs ALI persons, therefore, having
demands against the estate Of said deceased, are
desired exhibit the same for settlement; and all
indebted to said estate are requested 70 mako i'm.
mediate payment to oRviLLE D. BAkkn:
May 8, l576. Sw3
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Important Meeting.

Important Meeting.
The members of Augusta Fire Department are
hereby notified meet the armory of the Capital
Guards, Hunt Block, Water street.
Monday, May goth, 1879,
At71, O'Clock p. NJ. Every member is expecte to
be present, for business OF importance IS to come
before the meeting. II. L. MORSE,
Chic! Engineer.
Augusta, May &c, 1915. may27-tA
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ALPHAs,
ATLANTICs.

Total, p q Total,
Umpire.-Mr. c. f. Mclaughlin
Scorer.-Mr. w. BOothby.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
Maryland Affairs.

.sHawkesworth," the farm of W. Tilghman
Owen, in Miles River Neck, Talbot county,
containing 2273 acres, has been sold at pri-
vate sale to Mr.. VIM. France, Of Missouri, fol
$l4, ,l50. $3.50
As Mr.. Joseph h. Brooks, of Chesapeake
City, was driving to Elkton, on Wednesday
of last week, the front axle of his carriage
broke, when he was thrown forward, by
which his face was cut and some other slight
Injuries sustained. . 80
Charles r. Blades, late Of st. Michael's,
who cut his throat on the 18th of December,
fingered until the 22d of December, and then
died. Previous to his death he asked for
newspapers containing accounts of his trag-
edy, and read them, with the comment that
they were very nearly accurate.
The ST. Michaels Comet thinks Judge
Wickes declaration that "the local option
law shall be executed if there be power enough
in the court to do it," has broken up the
liquor traffic in Talbot county. Empty demi-
johns, jugs and bottles can be purchased there
in large quantities and at buyers option as to
price.
Levin Harrison, Of Tilghman's Island,
Eastern Shore, left his house on the 2lst of
December, and went to the woods to cut
wood. Not returning at the proper time his
friends went to look for him, and found him
dead. He was an aged man, and is supposed
to have died of heart disease.
A HORRIBLE CRIME.-Thos. Warum, shoe
maker by trade who resided in Still Pond
about three months, was committed to Jail on
Saturday last by Justice Devices, on the oath
of his daughter, on the charge Of forcible in
cest. Warum is thirty-nine years of age, and
was born in Baltimore. He removed to Ches-
apeake City when quite young, and has main
ly resided there until he removed to Kent.
He has a wife and nine children now living,
but has not lived with his wife for some time.
Kent NeUs Of Dec. 25. a.ss, -
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Letter from Townsend.

M. Eisor-I wish to tell you and the read
ers Of the ever welcome TRAsscR1Pr of the
very pleasant Christmas Eve spent in the NJ.
E. Church here by our people. 1t has been
the custom for several years to give the Sab
bath school children Christmas treat by
placing bags of candy and other presents on
Christmas tree for them, but this year we
dispensed with the Christmas tree and sub
stituted old Kriss Kringle in its place, and we
had more fun than | ever saw before on
Christmas eve. Our plan was to dress per-
son so as to represent Kriss Kringle and escort
him in the church at certain time. Not
withstanding the inclemency Of the weather
the house was filled with children and specta-
tors. The children were very much disap-
pointed when they discovered that there was
no Christmas tree with candy on it for them.
Our worthy and obliging pastor Rev. T. B.
Killiam entered heartily into our plans, and
made the whole affair doubly interesting by
entertaining the audience an hour before the
arrival of Kriss, with the sciopticon, which
they enjoyed very much. The pictures repre-
sented principally persons and scenes of the
Bible. II wish here to say that as Mr.. Kill
liam gives public lectures, it would be well
for every Sunday school superintendent to
secure bis services especially while the schools
are using the Berean Lessons.) While Mr..
Killiam was in the midst of his instructive
lecture messenger from Kriss Kringle came
in the church and handed him letter, which
he read to the children. Kriss stated that he
would call about o'clock, at the church,
and distribute some presents to them, the
children then became excited and waited with
eagerness bis approach. Punctually at in be
came with bags of candy and other presents,
tied and pinned Ill over him. The people
were convulsed with laughter and the chill
dren's astonishment very great they had
heard Of but had never seen living Kriss
Kringle before he looked as if be belonged TO
the autediluvian world.
When quiet was restored, old Kriss made a
short address to- the children, counselling
them TO obey their parents, come regular to
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
Positively the Best.

Dr.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound is the very best compound ever
prepared, advertised or sold by any person or
under any name whatever-for the immediate
relief and permanent cure of Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and all diseases Of the consumptive type. 1t
will thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one half the time required to do
so by any other medicine. 1t is purely vege-
table and contains not particle of opium or
other dangerous drug. Physicians all over
the country endorse it as the most effcacious
antidote known for all disorders of the throat
and lungs. 1t never fails. Every bottle
Be sure to obtain Dr. Morris Syrup Of Tar,
Wild Cherry and Horehound. Sold at C.
Anderson's Drug Store, Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

the Sunday school, and be very good boys
and girls the coming New Year. Then com
merced the distribution of the presents which
occupied nearly two hours When Kriss was
entirely relieved Of his load of presents, be
invited all the children to come forward and
shake hands with him. Many rushed up think
| ing it a great privilege to take him by the
hand and stand face to face with such won
derful parsonage, others less brave kept at
safe distance from his honor. Just at this
moment little child which had been asleep
during the time that Kriss had been in the
church, suddenly awoke and getting glimpse
of him commenced yelling, and such time
as the poor mother had in pacifying it, but at
last it collapsed, then Kriss made another
short address and concluded by promising to
come again next Christmas eve. He then
with feeble yet majestic steps leaning on
long staff slowly retired, the children follow
ing him with their eyes and the spectators
shouting with laughter.
Mr.. Thurman Rose was the gentleman that
personated Kriss Kringle, and so well did he
act his par, that those in the audience that
were not aware of the part be was to perform
failed to recognize him.
During the evening Mr.. L. W. Lattomus in
few appropriate remarks, presented our
pastor with an envelope containing the sum
Of $25, which had been collected during the
week by Mrs. Henry Wilson of our town.
You know when the ladies take hold of any
thing they seldom fail. like to see this gem
erous spirit among the people, it not only en-
courages the minister but diffuses pleasant
feeling in the hearts Of all concerned.
Let us encourage our ministers by these lit
tie deeds of kindness, and also assist and up
hold them in the work Of the Master, remem-
bering that the Army of Israel prevailed over
the Midianites only, when Aaron and Hur
held up the weary arms of Moses.
had almost forgotten to mention the gift |
of valuable bell for our church by Mr.. q. !
F. Kenney and others, Of the P. W. 4 B. R. |
R. Co. Our society feel very greatful to them,
and unanimous vote of thanks by the |
society was sent to Mr.. Kenney. 1t was
through the influence Of Mr.. Samuel Towns
md that the bell was obtained, and vote of
thanks by the society was also sent to Mr..
Townsend. a
Wishing you Mr.. Editor and the many
readers Of the TRANSCRIPT happy and pros
porous New Year, remain sincerely,
PRoaREss.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

The mixed train will be subject to delays Incl
dent to freight business and will stop only at sta
tions where time is given.
New Castle Trains-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at II 40 and
80 pm. Leave Wilmington 20 m, and
25 m for New Castle.
Smyrna Branch 1rdins-Additiona to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 30 m
90 and 8 90 pm. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
25 m 2'25 and 4 80 p m, to make connec-
ton with trains North and South) from
Clayton.
g%Ew CONNECTIONS:
At Townsend, with Queen Anne's and Kent
Rail Road. At Clayton, with Maryland and
Delaware Rail Road. At Harrington, with
Junction and Breakwater Rail Road. At Sea-
ford, with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road.
At Delmar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail Road.
Jun 5-tf q. .F.KENNEY, Sup't.
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A Fact Worth Knowing,

Are you suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds settled on the Breast, or
any disease of the Throat and Lungs? If SO,
go to your druggist Chamberlaine, Middle
town, or H. P. Baker, Odessa, and get bot
tie of BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP. This med-
cine has lately been introduced from Germany
and is selling on its own merits. The people
are going wild over its success, and druggists
all over our country are writing US of its won-
derful cures among their customers. If you
wish to try its superior virtue, get Sample
Bottle for 10 cents. Large size bottle, rs cts.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try it.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
MIDDIET0WN
Nursery and Fruit Farm.
ELECTION NOTICE.

New Castle County National Bank of Odessa,
DEcExBER I'd, 1875.
The Stockholders meeting for the election
of nine Directors to serve this Bank for one
year, will be held in the BANKING House on
WEDNESDAY, January 9Th. 1876, between
the hours of IL A. N. and Pm.
Dec 4-te J. L. GIBSON Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
To the Delinquent Tax-Payers Of
Middletown.

The undersigned hereby gives notice that
all taxes overdue must be paid on or before
the lst Of December next, or he will be forced
to resort TO such means for collection as the
law provides. JOSEPH HANSON,
Nov. 9Th, 1875. Treasurer.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
CnNnrrI0Na

CONDITIONS.
The following conditions must be observes
by competitors, and we request their carefu
observance by all who enter this literary tour
nament.
/. All the stories are 10. be American il
their scenes, subjects and character, in who'll
or in part; that is to say, the basis of th
story must be American, but this condition
does: not preclude such incidental diyefliol
from American scenes, subjects and characte
as may be necessary to interesting develop
ment Of the story.
2. The stories must not contain sentiment
of political, sectarian or sectional nature, i
being especially required that illusions to tn
late sectional war be avoided; and they mus
be of such tone as BELTS the character o
such an extensively circulated Family Journa
as is The Baltimore Weekly Sun.
8. All the stories received in competition
for the prizes will become the property of thu
proprietors of The Baltimore Weekly Sun aftel
an award of the prizes has been made-this
condition including all the unsuccessful al
well as the six successful stories.
4. That the award may be made solely
upon the merits of the contributions, and in
dependent of all the influence connected with
name and position, the writer must withhold
his or her name from the story itself, and en-
close it. with the title of the story, in sealed
note addressed to the publishers, either BY
mail or inclosed in the MS. ss a
g.. The MS. stories. marked "prize story, -
to be addressed to A. s. Abel / Co., publish
ers Baltimore Weakly Sun, Baltimore, Md,
who will hand them over to the Committee Of
Decision and withhold the name of the author
until the award is made. Hs
6. All the stories to be submitted to Com
mittee of Decision, selected by the proprieters
of The Baltimors Weakly Sun, with view to
their literary experience, taste aud Judgment,
whose award shall be final.
l.. The MS. to be on good paper-not thin
paper-and on one side of it only.
8. All the packages and letters to be pre-
paid in full, or they will not be taken from
the postofice.
The above offer of prizes is made to the
whole people-to those who have already won
q name in literary annals and to those who
have not. We have merely to add that inn
mediately after the committee announce their
decision the money will he paid to the sue
cessful competitors, and the publication of the
stories commenced Immediately.
The opportunity is one which talent may
make available for great popularity, not only
through the immense circulation of the Rani-
more Weekly &us itsslE il distribated
throughout all the States, from the Atlantic
to the Pacific coast-but the publicity thus
given to the name and talents Of good writer's
will be further diffused through the influence
Of the liberal and impartial press of the coun-
try with whom we exchange. In this respect
our offer addresses itself most favorably to all
the writersof the whole country. fa
A. 9. ABELL Il CO., Publishers,
Sun Iron Building, Baltimore, Nd.
Baltimore, Dec. II, 1875. FssgF, ~ Ys-.-
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SALT.
AT ELIASON BROS.

IT IS USELESS to attempt to cleanse stream
while the fountain is impure. Dyspepsia,
complaints of the liver and kidneys, eruptions
Of the skin, scrofula, headaches, and all di-
seases arising from impure blood, are at once
removed by DR.. Walkers CALlFoRH1A VINEGAR
BIrTERs, the great and infallible purifier of the
blood, and renovator of the, system. !, 1t has
never been known to fail, provided the pafien
had not delayed using it until the vitality Of
his system was too far gone.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
SIS REWARD.

IT OST, between FELTON, and Clayton, q
IL POCKET-BOQK coataiuing money aud
papers. The finder can have the money and
the above reward by returning the papers to
the owner, JOHN W. HALL,
Nov. l3th-tf Frederick, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasges,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at s. NJ REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
A very desirable DWELLING HOUSE, with
garden and stable attached, eligibly situated
on Main street, Middletown, Del, containing
II rooms, bath room and kitchen; also, a lot
fronting on Main street 60 #. and 40 #. on
Cass street, with depth of $50 it,, having a
frame storehouse erected Thereon also, q lot
Off ACRES on Lake street. Apply to
THOS. MASSEY,
Nov 27-6m* Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
immense successl 10000 Of the Genuine
l{!ISk3S{ssk5sS{2!

already sold, The thrilling story OF the noble
life in the wild-laad of the Nile Aystery, Ophire
Gold, the Lions Lair, and millions Of super
stitious beings. Graphic descriptions, splen-
did illustrations. Millions soant Il. We want
agents quickly, profits BIG. Send for terms.
HUBBARD BROS. Pubs, 1873 SAMSON St.,
Philadelphia, Pa. nov Cat
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FOR RENT ON MAIN ST.

"A STOREwith Dwelling attached, centain-
"A ing Six Rooms and Cellar. i Also,
Dwelling containing Eight Rooms and Cellar.
Inquire Of Mas. C. T. SMITH,
Dec fs-4t. Main ST., Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
FOR SALE.

IN k0 Cords Of Oak and Maple WOOD, ei-
LEU ther in the woods or delivered in
quantities to suit purchasers. Apply to
JOHN A. REYNOLDS,
Decl2-n. Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
ELECTION NOTICE,

&ii Citizens National Bank,
Middletown, Del, Dec. 10th, lS1a.
The annual election for NINE DIRECTORS
to serve this Bank for the ensuing year, will
be held at the Banking House on TUESDAY,
the llth day Of January, 1876, between the
hours of 10 clock, A. H., and IAN. 4 z,
Dec lite ]. R. HALL, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
WILMINGTON AND READING
s RAILROAD,
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
ON AND AFTER s--tr
Thursday, June 10, 1875.
Trains will run as follows:

CONNECTIONS.
r At Wilmington, with trains on Philadel-
phia, Wilmington l. Baltimore, and Della
ware Railroads. at Chaddsford, with trains
on Philadelphia 4 Baltimore Central Rail-
road at Coatesville, with trains ON Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, and at Reading, with trains
on Philadelphia & Reading, Lebanon Valley,
East Pennsylvania, and Reading & Columbia
R. R., and the Reading and Lehigh Railroad
E. COLLINGS,
Feb 20-tf. General Superintendent
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BAY SHORE LIN E.
CHANGE OF HOURS. +
PORT PENN & COLLINS BEACH
To Philad elphia.

49,
On and after FRIDAY, November 5th, the
Steamers ARIEL and LANOKZN will make
DAILY TRIPS, each way, between Philadel-
phia and the above places, as follows:
DOWN.
ARIEL from Second Wharf above Race St.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at l;46
p. M. LANOKIN from Arch Street Wharf,
Mondays, Wednesdays 4 Fridays at II .. m.
: UP.
ARIEL will leave Collins Beach Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, about 2:3O p. m,
Port Penn at 3 p.m Reaching the City from
$50 to 7:3o p. m.
LAMOKIN will leave Collins Beach Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, about p.
M, Port Penn at 2:30 p. m. Reaching the
City from to p. m.
Fare between Collins or Port Penn and
Philadelphia, so cents. Freight on Grain in
Bags, cents per bushel. Potatoes in Bags,
cents per bushel. Basket Stuff, from Col
.lins', 6 cents; Port Penn, 5 cents.
Other Merchandise carried at Lou Rates.
The Ariel, during the remainder of the sea-
son, will run on the Bridgeton route, and the
Lamokin, as heretofore, to Leipsic.
E. B. TAGGART, Agent.
Phila., Oct. 80, ls75,-tdec3l
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

Ut EV Il N u Mo IN i III ".
We have in stock the most popular and
best Parlor, Cook and Room Stove manufac-
tured, among them may be found the Home
Delight, Morning Light, Florentine, Tuscan,
Bon Ton, Florence, Charm, Belle, Regulator,
Centennial, Palace Cook, Golden Eagle,
Eureka, Combination Cook, Wabash, Model
Complete, Victor Cook, Pretty Range, Pet
Range, and can furnish ON short notice any
other stove manufactured.
We invite special attention to the Regula-
tor Revolving Top" for convenience. Sur
passes anything in the stove line ever offered
in this market.
Stoves repaired on the shortest notice.
Roofing and spouting a specially.
We hope by giving our personal attention
to business, and making moderate charges to
receive share of the public patronage.
Give us call. ELIASON b BENSON,
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

FOR SALE.
Brood Sows-Chester County Whites. .---
Cheap for Cash. THOS. CAVENDER,
Jan l-2t. Bohemia Manor.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

On three occasions, several years ago, the
proprietors of The Baltimore Weekly Sun Of
fered prizes amounting, respectively, first to
$500, second $400 and third $500 for stat
ed number of Prize STORIES, to be submitted
in competition, the merits of which were de-
cided by critical committee, and the several
prizes awarded accordingly. These PROPOSE
tons resulted in some very excellent addi-
tons to literary fiction, which were received
with avidity by the many thousand appre-
clative readers Of The Weekly Sun, and which
were extensively copied by the press through
out the country.
The proprietors now propose similar mea-
sure, but on much larger scale. They offer
six prizes, amounting to
TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the best six original stories, on condition,
stated below, to be furnished on or before
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

have nice assortment of Ladies' Dress
Goods, Black Plumb and Seal Brown Cash
meres, Camel Hair Cloth, French Costume,
Cretonne. Mixtures, Lustre Twill, which am
selling very low for cash.
G.. W. w. NAUDAM.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01
LOW WPRICES

Try Us and You wiz Not Comp aia
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

Flannels and Muslins, l am selling very
low, with large assortment Of Mems Under
Clothing. G. W. W. NAUDAIN.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

of a grain Of corn which she swallowed while
at play with the, other children the previous
evening. The kernal lodged in the windpipe.
The Missionary Box.
The Morning Herald says: "On Thursday
afternoon man from down in Sussex county
rode upon W Wilmington street car for the
first time.s Noticing the passengers dropping
their fares in the box, he walked up and put
10 twenty-6 cents himself, then settling into
a seat, be folded his arms and said to gen.
tleman, Il always make il. q rule to put some
thing IN the missionary box
WiImington and Reading Railroad Fore
closure.
Holders Of between $500, 900 and $500,
worth of bonds of the Wilmington and Read
ing railroad have signed the agreement pro-
vided in the report submitted at the last meet
ing. The counsel for the committee Of credi-
tors thinks that in few days all the holders
will have signed, there being no opposition,
and the first mortgage bond holders will fare
better than first expected.
Death OF veteran Sea Captain.
Captain Robert H. Barr, Of New Castle,
DEL, formerly Of Philadelphia, died on Christ
mas day, aged eighty-seven years. Captain
Barr served in the war of 1872 IN the gun
boats on the Delaware. Fifty years ago he
was well-knowp to the merchant marine of
Philadelphia as commander of the Caledonia,
one Of the many ships Of Philadelphia, which
were then engaged in the tea trade with Can
ton. Previous to that he had been engaged
in the London and Calcutta trade, and bis
reputation as skillfnl sailor and navigator
was not surpassed BY any Of the men Of his
day. - 80 Y - ~ ~ ~fsSst
List Of Letters
Remaining in the Middletown Postofice,
for the week ending January lst, 1875 Eliza
Brown, Maggie Beckwith, Annie N. Barlow,
Matte Brockson, Lodwick Cain, james L.
Collins, Lottie Coverdale, F. Denby, P. s.
Daniels, Mayehi Dickerson, Perry Jones,
Enoch A. Ely, William Everham, Mary Green,
Margaret Haines, Mary Hall, B. R. Hand,
Charles Hanson, Harristt Johnston, Alamson
harnen, Frank Lo6and, Jane Empson, Lid
Piner, D. F. Riker, E. Russ (3), VIM. Red
miles, Francis Robson, Benjamin Simmons,
Martin SkelIey, Molly Stevenson, James P.
Smith, Mary r. Smith, Jennie Smith, Julius
2. Siaats, G. B. Sater6eld, Gusts N. Tiller,
W. W. Taylor, D. Trippett, W. P. litter,
Ann Templeman, Edward Taylor. Henry
Young, Ezekiel Watson, Charles Wilson, Jas.
Witberworth. Persons calling for the above
letters win please say they are advertised.
D. u. DuNxINa, P. N.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

Ladies go to G. W. W. NAUDAN's for Ham
burg Edgings and Insertings, prices from
to so cents per yard.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-01

If you want pair of good Shop-Made
Boots, 60 to w. h. MOORE 4 CO.'S. Every
pair warranted.