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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21
STATE NEWS.

A lady has recently come to Portlan |, who tells
a sad story, She was married six years ago to a
man who gave the name of William ID. York, and
said he was a commission merchant doing busi-
ness in Portland on Commercial street. Since
her marriage until about four months ago her
husband has lived with her the greater portion of
the time, and when absent in Portland would al
ways write with great regularity. But four
months ago he left Marlborough for Portland,
and his poor wife has not heard q word
from him since, The officers have searched the
city carefully, bat have not been able to find any
trace of a man answering TO his name and de-
scrption and the probability is that the poor
woman has been imp )sed upon.
Some of the Winterport fishermen say that the
dam at Bangor has injured the smelt fishery and
that the effect will be more noticeable another
year, as they are sluggish and will not force their
way above the dam to spawn.
Henry Collins of Bradley, twin son Of the late
William Collins, aged twenty seven years, COM
mitted suicide on Sunday. His body discov-
cred about noon, and it was afterwards found that
he had borrowed pistol from one Of his neigh
bors, some ammunition from another during the
forenoon, that he shaved himself and made other
preparations, sat down and read some chapters in
the Bible, then went to the barn and shot himself
through the head back of the ear, apparently dy-
ing without struggle. No particular cause was
known for the act, but he was supposed to be in
fit of mental depression caused by disease. Ban.
gor Wing.
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Gardner l0ral Nems.

The police court sent a batch of five tramps e
jail for 80 days. Monday morning.
The police seized barrel of bottled lager bee
and ten gallon key of rum, in one of the out
buildings of the Eastern Express Co.. Monda,
morning.
All the city schools close on Friday next, with
tie exception of the Lincoln ST. Grammar School
which keeps an extra week to make up time taken
by the teachers to 90 to the Centennial The public
examination of the High Soho, will be on Thurs
day and Friday.
The annual meeting of the Kennebec Union
Agricultural and Horticultural Society, will be
held in this city Monday, March 5.
prominent feature of the Masonic entertain
ment next Tuesday and "Wednesday evenings,wil
be singing by quartette, composed entirely o.
ladies', and by the Alion Quartette Club, of gen.
tlemen.
The concert and ball Of the Continentals, this
"wednesday evening, 10 johnson Hall, will be
simply immense. The boys have been drilling
three evenings a week the past month. and will
toe the mark beautifully. The new Hook ant
Ladder company of Waterville. and the Cushnoc'
and Pacific OF Augusta, will also appear in theii
best trim. The Continental's will be armed with
nickel plated pixies made to order expressly fol
this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21
NEWPORT.
Hoard OF Agriculture.

NEWPORT, February 20. The Maine Board oil
Agriculture organized the ensuing year by choice
of the following officers;
PresGent-Ira +. Getchel, North VassalboIo'
Vice Presdent-W w Harris, Portland.
Secretary-S. l.. Boardman Augusta.
An appropriate address of welcome by A. II
Powers of Newport, was fttingly responded to in
behalf of the Board by Gen. Brown of Portland
Papers were read by Thomas Reynolds, men,
Der from Oxford, on hop culture, giving the sta
tistics Of the culture in his section, and stating
that the Maine hop has special value for its keep.
ing qualities; and by Peter w. Aver of Waldo
on what constitutes thoroughbred. This ques-
ton was discussed in very profitable manner by
Mr.. WATSON, Mr.. Aver, Mr.. Gilbert, Gen. Brown
and Mr.. Nelson, until the noon adjournment.
The attendance was unusually large for the
opening day.
The afternoon session was opened with an ex-
cellent paper on poultry raising by w. W. Harris
of Portland, which was followed by an admirable
one by the president, Mr.. Getchell, on what pro-
ducts shall Maine export. A reference in the lat
ter paper to the Importance Of utilizing in the
State the refuse of its fish oil manufactures, for
manurial purposes, called out a very interesting
discussion on the subject, in which Messrs. Was
son, Harris, Winslow of Nobleboro', Ireland of
Corrina and the secretary participated.
The evening session was devoted to the subject
of Horticulture, presented by j. n Varney of
North Nassalboro', and lecture on social life of
the farm, BY T.. A. Gilbert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21
NaIlomell l0ral Nems.

The ladies of the Universslist Society of thi,
city are to give levees at Wilson Hall on Wednes'
day and Thursday evenings Of the present week.
Masonry in iull character" buresque that gave
so great satisfaction at Augusta recently, will be
renowned Cinnamon Bear and his original keep
Music, refreshments. &C., as usual on such
occasions, particulars of which are given by nam
moth posters and advertisements.
A runaway and smash-up occurred in this city
on Monday forenoon, resulting in making kidding
wood of one sleigh, which at the end of the race
rvalled the relics of the lone horse shay" so
graphically described by DR.. Holmes, the famous
dispenser Of pills and poetry.
Interesting religious services were held at our
various churches on Sabbath last, day and even
ing. Another Union prayer meeting will be held
at the Methodist vcstry on Friday evening next
at the usual hour.
Rev. Mr.. Newcomb of this city is spending the
week in attendance upon the Moody and Sankey
meetings in Boston.
Yesterday, Tuesday the Goth, was the 9TH ami
versary of the ice freshet on the kennebec, de-
structive to bridges and other property along the
whole line. In this city the water flooded the
stores on Water street, and the ice formed huge
barriers, obstructng travel in the lower parts of
the city for several days. Our bridge also was
raised from its foundations, ard the naked piers
stand to-day as monuments of departed greatness,
never, we fear, to be re-instated.
The light fall of snow on Saturday last, and
continued cold weather, serve to keep the sleigh
ing 10 good condition 10 this vicinity. We have
had no storm of any kind worthy the name for
nearly two months and many are obliged to haul
water from the river for family use. Young In
dications" who succeeds "Old Probabilities" as
clerk of the weather, still persists in the contnu
alton of dry generslities in his daily reports.
When he does discover symptoms of shower,
the public will no doubt be informed
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Timothy Lynch was run over yesterday and
Killed on the Old Colony railroad.
The residence of Walter Aiken of Franklin
/ ais, \. H. one of the finest in the state was
burned yesterday Loss fifty thousand; no iusur
ance.
The box factory Of Spofforl & Son, of Marble
head, Mass, was burned yesterday; also 5000
ieet OF lumber Loss about 5000; insurance
light
The main eastern approaches to the iron rail-
road bridge across the Mississippi river at ST.
LOUIS were destroyed by fire early Yesterday
forenoon. 1t probably will be several days before
trains W i'll be able to pass.
The schooner Carrie Melvin. of Thomas'on,
which was dismasted and stranded on the beach
near Cape Roman last fall, and afterward towed
into Charleston, was sold on the 18th inst for
$1,000.
The president has nominated Chief Engineer
Shock to be chief Of the bureau of steam engi-
neering in the navy department.
Russell S. Hooper Of Brockton Mass, was
killed by the 9.l5 A, NJ train from Plymouth be-
tween lIenran and Halifax yesterday. He was
crossing the track in wagon.
The examination of the st. Louis bridge YES
terday, shows the damage to the structure not
nearly so great as apprehended. The actual
damage will not exceed $50 600. No delay of
trains will result.
Mrs. Peter Day of Mous,n, Mass, took oxslic
acid this morning, by mistake for salts, and died
in few minutes.
In the Philadelphia municipal election the chief
point Of interest was the contest for mayoraty
The republican nominee was VIM S. Stokley, the
present incumbent The democrats made no
nomination, but endorsed Joseph l.. Carew, the
reform candidate. Complete returns from twenty
eight wards give Stokley a majority of $3.50
The wards to be heard from will probably increase
his majority to f. 0OO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

The State Convention of the Sovereigns of In
,lusry will be held in this city to-day. The meet
iacs are called at the headquarters of the organza-
ton of sovereigns in this city, at the Grand Army
hall, over MAJ. Myrick's apothecary store. The
business transactions will pertain solely to the
der, and will therefore be mostly of private ma
ture; whatever is proper to publish, we shall re-
port in to-morrow's paper. On this evening, Mr..
Edwin s. Morris, of Bddeford, President of the
state Council Sovereigns of Industry, will give
free lecture at Meonian Hail. in explanation of the
principles of the order. The public land ladies
especially are cordially invited to attend the lee
turc. There was meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Council, last evening, at the Grand
Army hall.
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Democrats nowadays gaze at Tilden's portrait
in the Argus counting room with mournful eyes
Those who wish to view the remains will please
hurry up, for the lid is about to be screwed down
Il Portland Press.
The majority of the democrats here are too ugly
and sonrtempered to attend funeral. They new
tr knew b. fore there were so many partizans on
the Supreme Bench. One long-faced democrat
remarked yesterday that he had lost all respect
for the Supreme Court-"he thought once they
were a pretty decent set of fellers." Another
democrat of more sanguine temperament, is dis
posed to take the matter philosophically. remark
ing that the affair has reached such pass that he
is disposed to treat it with smile. An interview
with the prominent democrats in town would re-
suit in obtaining a very readable article, but ii
would be dangerous job for the reporter.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rUK-
DAILY Aeaneast Junrua!.
PORTLAND.
IRailrOnd Accident.


PORTLAND, February 20. An accident is re.
ported at midnight, to the freight, a, Wells on the
Boston Maine. An engineer was procured who
left with an engine at 2l5 this morning.
Reported accident at Wells. on the Boston &
Maine, was on disabled engine.
Portland, Bangor 81 Machias Steamboat
Company.
meeting of the Portland. Bangor & Mschias
Steamboat Company was held to day, to provide
for the Indebtedness of the corporation. The
treasurer reports the amount of the debt to be
forty thousand dollars with five thousand dol
lars needed to get boats out the coming season.
1t came out that the cost of provisioning advan
from nine thousand five in 1872 to thirteen thous-
and five hundred in 1876, and suggestions were
made that all bought did not 90 aboard the steam
ers vote was adopted providing for the mort
aging Of the boats TO raise forty-ive thousand dol
lars at not over seven per cent.
Religious.
The district Methodist conference is in session
here to-day, Elder Luce presiding. A proposition
was put in to abolish the district conference after
this session.
Arrested.
Lowell '. Wallace, Grand Trunk engineer a
member Of the Brotherhood, was arrested this
evening, and bound oyer in $500 for obstructing
the United States mail on the Boston & Maine
railroad, by inducing engineers to leave work
lie Will be examined next Tuesday
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Chicago Produce Market.

~, o,,, Chicago, Feb. 90. 1871.
rLouR-EAtra spring, 81 oOa7 10.
WIFE tT-No: spnng, ~ 4 al2s4 cash. laka
500 March 30k; Aplil No. ). l33aal 70
a.; rejected, U5al 05s.
,CokN-No. mixed, AZ. cash March. Az ;
0ArS No; q SSha-c. cash. Si-c April 36I
RfE-No. = t9lsc.
BARLEY-No.z spring 5Ga5Gt.c.
fohk - Cash, IL u ais o.. all year, OF 90;
March, 10 10; April IL Is.
LARD-Cash, iJ4O cash; 10 80 March;
10 8Igiali 90 April.
Bulk MEAfo-s shoulders, 53.a-c.; short rib
sides, slti &C; short clear rib = la c,
Will kEI-Western, | o..
tRElGHiS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; whe at do,
ia5c. '
RECEIPTS 500 -four; 10000 wheat; $4,000
corn; 70 900 oats; A 000 rye, "a 900 barley.
SHifMEN rs 800 Hour, $1,000 wheat; %, 900
corn; ~ 900 oats; 1000 barley; 375 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21
Aching Heads and Uneasy Nerves

Are often soothed by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
because that searching corrective completely re.
moves the causes OF brain and nerve excitement,
which are TO be found In arrangement of the stom
ach aud OF its associate organs, the liver and bow
els. lt is a truth which cannot be too earnestly
insisted upon, that the effect OF mere sedatves and
narcotics, like bromide Of potassium, valerian
choral hydrate and opium, Is less appreciable the
longer they are used, and that they can never per-
manenty relieve nervous excitabilty, because
they cannot remedy the weakness and organic de
rangement VIII CHI lies at its roots. Hosietter's Bit
tiers, however, can nd does cure nervous mAladies
for the reason ALREADY stated. Sick headashe res
lessness ut night, vertigo, ment al heavnes', and
dcpres sion OF spirits, well the dyspeptic con
dillon OF the stomach, and Iorpidty the liver and
bowels, which give rise to them, are entirely OBJ l.
Gus by this benign Alternative tonic.
fe J2l..etd&w,w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

Mr.. Edward Church Williams, whose death in
this city, we chronicled yesterday, was the son OF
the late Charles and Sarah Williams. His father
was for many years engaged in trade on Water
street in this city, where the journal office now
stands His mother was Sarah Williams, daueh-
ter of Capt. Seth Williams, and sister of Hon.
Reuel Williams. They had seven children, all Of
whom are now deceased with the exception OF
Llewellyn, who resides in California, where he
removed in 1852, and took up his home, and Mrs
Lucy Woart, who resides in this city. For the
past few years great fatality has prevailed in the
family. Edward c. just deceased, went to Charles
ton, S. c., when quite young man, and went into
store with his cousin. Afterwards he went into
the wholesale grocery business for himself, and
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ILLINOIS.
Suspended.

BLOOMINGTON, February 20. The Phoenix
savings loan and trust bank, of this place. owned
by Corydon Weed, suspends business to to NOR
row, on account of financial difficulties. Mr.
Weed is one of the largest money lenders in the
West, operating with capital owned in Hartford
and other eastern cities. lie has paid his com.
mercial aud savings deposits and says all his bank
liabilities are secured but few thousands. His
loans foot up $1,000 900, all Endorsed by him, and
principally secured by liens on available lands
His embarrassment is caused by the shrinksge in
land values.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

Many thousands of dollars are spen, annually in
distributing, free of charge, Sample Bottles of
BosHCEEs GERMAN SYRUP 10 all parts of the
country, to those suffering from Coughs, Asthma
liemorhages, Consumption, and other Throat
and Lung Diseases, that the afflicted might salts
fly themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
used This medicine without getting immediate re-
lief, yet there'are great many poor, suffering,
skepucal persons going about our streets it'll a
suspicious cough, and the voice OF consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not try it. If
you die, it is your own fault, as you can go to
your druggist and get q sample bottle for 10 cents
try it; three doses will relieve any case; reg
guar size only rs cents. dec9-tTTS&
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The City Marshal, with posse, has of late been
calling on the keepers OF places where rum is sup
posed to be sold. They succeeded in capturing
twelve and half gallons of whskey at Pulsifer's
saloon State street, the other evening, after q
long hunt The stuff was hil in a box which had
been built alongsi lie Of the chimney. The cover
to the box was in the second story, and nicely
fitted into the floor, and carpeted over. On
swing Ing this cover back, the officers discovered
strings running towards the room below, which
had a ing attached to the lower end, containing
the liquor search was made last evening AT
t,e.chell's, but nothing found.
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From p. n. Bobfsh, esq, of Wareham, Mass.

From p. \. Bobhsh, esq, of Wareham Mass.
"As a remedy for lung affections, consider
DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY the par
excellence of all the numerous patent medicines.
and never fail to recommend it to my friends who
may be afflicted. Nv mother and sister have
both made use of the BALsAM, and the effect has
far exceeded our most ssnguine expectations,
completely restoring the former, to the surprise OF
her numerous friends, OF hard, dry cough which
had nearly broken her down. One has only to
try this excellent remedy to become convinced OF
its manifold virtues"
80 cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists
f,b2l-teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

We arc sorry that our Masonic friends in Gardi-
ner, have an idea that they can't afford to have
the Cinnamon Bear at their forthcoming levee
We assure them that no attraction would
draw equal to that, and the bear and his keeper
will 20 at reasonable price. They are about to
travel through the eastern part of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

OF all awful night sounds, that of frightful
cough reverberating through the darkness is the
most saddening Would you be spared this in
Fiction and save the life endangered by the COM
plant, administer Hale's Honey Of Horehound
and Tar. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
feb2l+&wl wio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

Adamson's Botanic Balsam. A never failing
remedy for Coughs, colds. bronchitis. Inflammation
of the lungs, Group, whooping cough, sore throat
Asthma, and all affections of the Lungs, which
terminate in Consumption and death. Price IS
cents. feb2lt&wlw.
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jMarrtsc.

In West Bath, 9Th inst, Peltah NJ Gelry OF Bath,
to Miss Annie III. Campbell of West Bath.
In Bath, 18th inst Amos Starkey OF Bosom, to
Miss Esther A. Lowell, of Bath.
In Green. 18th inst, Elijah s. Daley OF Green, to
Mrs. Octavia q. Daley of Turner.
In Ferry village Cape Elizabeth 18th inst, W al
ter Maxwell 10 Miss Mary +. Staples, both OF Cape
Elizabeth.
In Luch1eld, 3lst ult, Amos B. Williams of West
Bath, to Miss Annie NJ. Parker OF Lewiston; 81 st
ult., Albert f. jenkins of East Wales. to Miss Mel.
lie A. Jackson OF Litchfeid.
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FAR MINGTON.
Accident.

FARMINGIoN, February 20. a young lady
named Eva |. Whittier of Vienna, student of
the normal school here was seriously injured tn is
afternoon, by being run over by A. d. Horn, a
livery stable keeper who was driving carelessly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

a neighboring town, recently, speaking in high
terms of the gentlemanly qualities Of our enter
prising firm of shi p-buildcrs Messrs. Goss & Saw
yer They have won an enviable reputation
among their customers. Prosperity be with
theml'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-21

The Portland Advertiser says that the republi-
can eaucuses in that city, to nominate candidate
for Mayor will be held Feb. 10Th. 1t is reported
that the contest has narrowed down TO NJ. NJ. But
Ter. ii. B. Cleaves, James Bailey, and Fred Fox
the other candidates declining TO stand.
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A Pleasant Occasion.

The neghbors and relatives Of James Potter
from Mt. Vernon, met at his house on the 18th OF
January last, to unite with them in celebrating
the fitch anniversary of their marriage. The
evening was fine and the worthy couple warmly re-
ceved their friends, though unaware ofany suchin
tention their part until the morning of the 25tl
furnished by their children, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. G
Porter who afford The charming picture of cheer
full yout to light up inirm age in the same house
The other son died in MS countiys defence in the
late war.
Interesting letters were read containing tokens
Hi and Oxford, Beverly, Natick and Boston,
Massachusetts.
Many "reminiscences of the past were recalled and
it became singularly touching when the twin sis
ter of Mr.. Porter took her place beside his wife at
the remarriage ceremony, recalling the time when
she stood there fifty years before. The unexpect-
ed tribute from SO many friends received very
hearty thanks from Mr.. and Mrs. Porter.
The Porter farm was one of the first clearngs
in Vienna. Mr.. Benz amin Porter the father, then
called Lieut.. Porter, came from Bedford, Mass,
to Winthrop, stopping there only few years be-
fore coming to Vienna, which then BIO the more
classic name of Goshen. Like many of the early
settlers he had the patriarchal family of fifteen
children. Of seven sons, Mr.. James Porter is
youngest and had the rare luck to be born 4th Of
July 1905. lie is at present one of the "fathers
of the town" and perchance owes his staunch Re-
publicanism to his fortunate natal star. With the
exception of the late DIR. Byron Porter Of Water
vile, all the sons are successful farmers.
Mt. Vernon, Feb. 10th. ii.
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CANADA.


MONTREAL, February 20. There is panic on
the stock exchange here, and meeting of stock
holders of the Merchants Bank was held yester-
day, at which statement was read showing very
neayy losses, but that there were S400 900 above
Liabilities in the capital Ct the bank. Manager
Rea tendeie ed his resignation.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
falling barometer warmer southwest winds
cloudy weather, except possibly in Maine and the
Canadian provinces, winds shift to cooler, easter
ly with rising barometer.
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Marine NeWS.

4 Liverpool dispatch states illt ~. V,''i,h
ship Lizzie Burr at that POI, flun. y ., ar, Us,
and the Danish bark Tobasco, which put back
January 18th, from the voyage to Hampton Roads
are ashore. The American bark General Fair
child, at Liverpool from Charleston, was dam
aged by collision IN the Mersey
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Brig hit az he Lode Star

of the North shine forth the teeth that have been
rendered beautiful and healthy with the odorous
SOZODONT, which also sweetens the breath and
the gums to assume rudy hue, which
forms pleasing contrast with the teeth
feb2l-teod& Mlw.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

~ Cincinnati. Feb. 20, 1871
fOhh- BIO .Oal5 o. Clear sides, "a
LARD BACON
Steam 10 10 -al0 II shoulders, IA
Kettle, F4a7s, Clear rib ,ides,9 kas y
BULK ME ATS Clear sides, g5.aIU
Shoulders, Stat WHISKEY-. 05a-
Clear rib sides, siaasl.
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Frank A. Warren, the young forger, was baled
last week in the SUN Of $500. The trial was to
come on Monday, at Bangor, but young Warren
was not to be found. lie has doubtless left town,
but nothing is known of his whereabout