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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
United States Mail.
POST oFsrcE DEPARTMENT.

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Washington. Sept. ], 1871.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract
once OF this Department until O'clock n M OF
october 81 IS T. % be decided by Nov 10Th } for
carrying the mail. OF the United states from Jan.
uary !, 1873, TO June 30, lssl, the following
routes in the State of Maine, and by the scbedule
OF departures ana arrivals herein pecided, viz:
S'4' from south Poland 70 South Auburn. miles
AMI BACK twelve times weeK from June
10 september3O, and six Times week the
residue Of The year.
Schedule from June |, to September 80;
Leave South Poland daily, except Sunday,
a. IND a IN and 9.45 p In, or In season ~
connect with trains;
Arrive at south Auburn by IL m and m;
Leave south Auburn daily except Sunday,
AZ ~ m ana $50 m, or on arrival OF
Arrive at South Poland by 3,i5 p m and 74s
pm.
Schedule from October /, to Maysl
Leave South Poland daily, except Sunday.
Arrive at south Auburn by I'm:
Leave south Auburn daily, except Sunday
at2 80 PM
Arrive al south Poland by s45pm.
bond feqlifei with bid, $500.
80 From Harrison to South Paris, u miles
aud back SIX times week.
Leave Harrison daily, except Sunday at A
pm, or on arrival OF mail train;i
Arrive at Sonih Paris by o NJ:
Leave south Paris daily, except SUNDAY
at $50 am; F71f
Arr c at Harrison by IL 80 m.
Bona required with bid, $50.
$50 From East Parsonfleld TO Limerick miles
and back. x times week.
Leave Eat Parsonkeld daily, except Sun.
day, al 8 am;
Arrive at Limerick by 6 a m;
Leave l. merck daily, except Sunday, at
6pm;
Arrive at East Parsonfeld by7pm
Bond required with bid, 800
For form IF ,,xo....t -,
also Tor instructions to the conditions To be EN-.
oraced In the contract, &C., see Advertisement of
tnls cate ia pamphlet form, inviting pI oposals for
mAll service IN Ma1ue &c, to be found at the ter
mindl post ohices oil the above routes, an to be
had on application to the Second Assistant p NJ
General. .
BIDS should be sent in sealed envelopes, super.
scrlbcd Mail proposals, Stare OF M aine,r ana nd.
dressed to second Assistant Pos tmaster General,
swss DIN. KEY, Postmaster General
kENNEBEC COUNTP-Ata Court Of Probate
h . at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of august,
SAnUEL TITCOMB, Administrator on the es
~ tate OF tben sawyer, late of Augusta, in said
COUNTY deceased, having presented his first ac.
count OF admin- tration OF the estate of said de.
ceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested, by publishing IA copy OF this
oruer three weeks excessively in the kennebec
Journal printed at Augusta, that they may appear
AT Probate Court. to be held at Augusta, Ia said
County, on the fourth Monday OF September nexI
lie allowed.
A true copy.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3w3s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

Good progress is being made on the new brick
blocks on Water street, and we shall soon have a
street that will compare favorshly with any city
in Maine. Soon the staging will be taken down
from the fronts of the blocks on the "burnt dis
trict."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Vic. inns Of the New York Fire.

The coroner made autopsy at the morgue on
portions Of human bodies found yesterday in the
ruins of the Both street fire. There were two bar
rsls full of remains charred beyond recognition
There was no clothing, and the coroner could not
tell ether the remains belonged to three or four
bodies. Inquest Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
WASHINGTON.
Indian Matters.


WASHINGTON, September TO- William Welch,
chairman OF the committee on Indian affairs. APP
pointed by the Episcopal church, in a letIer 10 his
fellow committee men, favors the organization of
an independent Indian Bureau TO have entire
charge of Indian affairs.
The Border Troubles.
official dispatches confirm previous reports that
1000 Mexican troops have been forwarded TO the
Rio Grande river to enforce the extradition
treaty.
Official Despatch.
Official dispatches from Howard to Gen. Sher-
man are only to August 24th, and comprise de-
tails of the condition and movements OF the forces
already covered by press dispatches.
The Indians.
Gen. Howards despatch of August 81 to Gen.
Sherman says: you misunderstood me. never
flag. 1t was the command including the most
energetic young officers that were worn out and
weary by most extraordinary march. You need
not fear for the campaign. Neither you nor Gen.
Mcdonald can doubt my pluck and energy. My
Indian scouts are on the heels of the enemy. My
supplies have just come, and we move in the
morning, and Will continue to the end"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Fatal Accident.
M all Contractors.

The Attorney Generals decisions in favor of
Texas mail contractors, enables every contractor
Tor carrying mails in the Southern States prior
10 rebellion whose contract was discon inued by
the Postmaster General to demand q mont e. pay
on account Of service discontinued. 1t is be-
heved this would require several hundred thous-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Weather Ind cations for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
stationary or falling barometer, warmer, cloudy
aud rainy weather with south and east wads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Tts imony of Tweed.

1t appears that in the report OF Tweed's testi-
mony last thursday he was represented as lnvolv-
lng ex-Msyor Hoffman IN the ring movements.
This Is mistake. Hoffmsn had no part or lot
with the ring and Tweed did not so testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Official Despatch.
FOREIGN.


LONDON, September 10. The Posts Berlin
special reports that DIR. Strousberg, the bankrupt
railroad Spectator has b,en released.
Sailed.
The Emperor and Empress of Brazil have sailed
for Rio Jsneiro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

kENNEBEC SS.-sapreme judicial Court, Au.
gust Term, 1917.
GEORGE w. JONES VS.. JAMES Z. KETING A. ais
A Nd now on suggestion TO the Court, that Reuben
n Town, one OF The defendants, at the time rtbe
service OF the writ, was nos an inhabitant of this
tate, and had no tenant, agent or attorney within
the same, that HE goods estate have been
attached In this action and that he has had no no.
ice OF said suit and attachment It is Ordered that
notice 81 The pendency OF this suit be gwen to the
sald deiendaDt, by publishing an atterted copy OF
ms orier together with an abstract of the Plain.
TN 5 VIII, three weeks successfully in the KenDe.
C Journal, a newspaper printed n. Augusta,
IN the county of kenhebec the last publication TO
be not less than thr, weeks before the next Tel IN
ii this court to lie holden at Augusta, within and
Tor tie County OF krnnebec, the thru Tuesday, of
tober, 1871, that said defendant NAV then and
there appear and answer TO said suit, If he shall
see cause.
Attest WIN. STRATrON, Clerk.
(Abstract Of Ptf's writ)
Assumpsif npou the pronissory note of det,s. by
The name oil keiing. Williams h Co. Tor slI2 43, ca.
ted February %, 1874 payable to ptf or mis- order
IN fourteen months from date with interest at the
Granite National Bank, Augusta. Addamnum
500 Date oil writ July s0tn, 1871, returnable to
said August Term. = 80
BAKER u BAKER, Atty's. 10 pif.
A true CODY oil the order of Court, with abstract
OF the writ. IL -
Attest w STRATTOy CIerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

Total vote 1894. Majority for Common 236. Last
year the total vote 1876, and the relative re-
publican majority is handsomely increased.
For REPRESENTATIVES, TO THE LEoIsLATURR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
NORWAY.
Fire.

NoRwAY September 10. The dwelling of Pc
ter Everett burned this afternoon. Loss, $500
iusnred $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
a.oral ann State NeWs.

Seward Dill of Phillips, sold neatly all his herd
Of Ayrshires at the State Fair
John b. Cough is engaged to lecture in Water
willie, on the evening of Nov. 9th.
Ezekiel Ware of this city, who was made a
Mason by Morning star Lodge in 1927, is
supposed to be the oldest Mason in town.
NJ. j. p. Hobbs the ticket agent Of the State fair
announces the grand total of tickets sold at 4G 900
which does not include non revenue tickets. The
gross receipts are about $1,000
The Reporter says that Mr. John t,oodmin io.-
morly of Canaan, now resident of Iatland, has
-hcared 1000 sheep yearly for the last twenty
years, and considers it but few days work to
shear 20 to so sheep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Attest CHARLES HEwINs, Register 3w3s+

KENNEBEC COUNTf-Ia Court of Probate
ISL
L'MELINE L. PERCIvAL, widow of Warren
IA Perciyal, late 0t Vassalboro' in said County
dece' sed, having pre- ented her application for al.
owance out OF the personal estate OF said de-
ceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks succs ssiveiy IN the Kennebec Journal print
ed in Augusta. in said County, that all persons
Interested may attend at q Probate Court to be
Der INST. aud show cause, If any they have wby
The prayer OF SAID petition should not be granted
H. BAKER, Judge.
Attest CHARLES HEwINs, Register. SwSss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

A Teachers Institute will be held at Lowell
Center, commencing on Monday, Sept. 18th, and
continuing four days, 1t will be under the direc-
ton of Hon. w. j. Corthell, Mr.. n. A. Luce, and
other nrominant alu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
NEW nAMPSIIIRE.


GLEN HOUSE, September 10. game of ball
occurred Saturday last, between the X. X. KS. of
Gorham, N. II. aud nine picked from the Glen
House WATERS, resulting in victory for the latter
by score OF twenty-five TO eighteen. The game
lasted two hours. Umpire, Il. Ho ward; scorer,
X. F. Jobnnett. Record. catcher Of the Bates
nine, played par. of the first inning, when a bail
struck the third finger of the left hand bre ak M
the bone. Mcpherson played in his placer There
was some very fine pitching done by Phillips of
the Bowdoin nine, only two base bah hits being
made durny The whole game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Custom House Matters.

The report of the Philadelphia custom commits
sioner recommended a small reduction of force
and that most of the principal officers be sent
from Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
Cincinnati Produce Market,

Cincinnati September 10, 1877
FORK f3 O0d0O 10 Clear Sides Az
LAIRD BACON
steam, as b. shuuiders IA
hettIt, 1JalO W Clear rib sides, SOFA
BULK MEATS Clear sides, as3.
Shoulders, 3 LAO WHISkEY- / O7aI a.
Clear rib sides, 0-a71
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

The North Kennebec Show and FAIR, it mustbe
borne in mind, will be held on the l9th Goth and
2lst inst, at Waterville, and now that the State
Fair is out Of the way, the farmers in this vicinity
and others interested, will take hold and make
the Fair a success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

Every Grocer in New England keeps Glet's
Cream Yeast,-and warra nts it. aug29-teodlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
tHarrtn.

In this city, s'h in t., by Rsv. c. r. Penneg, In
ther Wal "a Lzzl; A. Ne@eil, bath IF Augusta,
also at the same Time Joseph \. Tfask of Leeds
To Ada 1 bolt, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

kENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court af
augusta, on the .drst Monday Of September, 1877.
IN the petition OF Charles II Hatstat praying
~ That dover may be assigned to him 10 the real
ceased 8ft I
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior 10 the fourth Monday of
sept inst, in the kennebec Journal a newspaper
printed IN Augusta, that all persons intere sted
may attend at Court of Pro then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, If any why the
pray ca OF said petition should not be granted.
IL. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
NEW YORK.
Found Dead.

New YORK, September TO- The mangled body
OF ROBERT Z. lOung was found on the street rail-
road track In Brooklyn this moraing. IL is pre-
sumed he was run over. The driver and copduc-
tor OF the horse car have been arrested.
Fatal Accident.
Mrs. John Enwoditee of Newark was fatally
burned yesterday, while lighting fire with kero-
sene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11

PORTSMOUTH, September TO- The wrecked
schooner Cara }. Adams, was sold at auction this
afternoon Tor 500, to MIR. Dewey Of the house of
j. l.. Wiuslow l. Co. of Portland, purchasing the
same for the former owners. Her cargo of Cum
berand coal rema ming on board, some 400 tons,
sold Tor Sll5. Three carloads, which had been
removed from the vessel, had been attached on
account OF salvage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-11
GAM
D YE HOUS Sc,
Al Few Doors South of Railroad Bridge,
Water ST., Augusta, Me.
AWdIutu flTbI Frcmlum at Maine STATE Fan $50.
Emile Barber, Proprietor,

Our thanks are due to our former patrons and
rom the act that our business has increa SEED Il sci
each year during the past seven years we think we
can hope for Increased patronage in the faIure
rms well.knowne adjustment with its admirable
facilities is coGuucted bya
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03
Or. ShiIoh's System Vitalizer,

We are authorized to guarantee this
remedy for the cure of Dyspepsia, lnac-
tive Liver, Sour Stomach, Constipation,
Loss of Appetite, Coming up of Food,
Yellow Skin, and General Languor and
debility. You must acknowledge that
this would be ruinous unless we had posi-
tive evidence that it will cure. You who
are suffering from these complaints, these
words are addressed-and will you con-
tinue to suffer when you can be cured on
such terms? 1t is for you to determine.
Sample bottle, 10 cents; regular size, 70
cents. Sold by j. S. Whitney.
$4,000 die annually by neglecting a
Cough, Cold Or Group, often leading to
Consumption and the grave. Why will
you neglect so important a matter when
you can get at our store Shiloh's Con
sumption Cure. with the assurance of a
speedy recovery. For soreness across
the Chest or Lungs or lame back or side,
Shiloh's Porous Plaster gives prompt re-
lief. Sold by j. S. Whitney.
Hackmetack, popular and fragrant
perfume. Sold by j. S. Whitney; Hyde
Park, Vt, elsewhere by all dealers.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03

handles within two years. Mr.. Moves,
who has been engaged in the business
some for the last year or two, will
move his family to Eden, where there
is an abundance of ash timber. and
engage in the work at once.
The II. r. Company might have at
this place one of the finest. most Ca
paciops freight yarls on the whole
line, with but little expense. hut at
present it is one of the most incouven-
lent places 20 load orunloal anything,
on the route. THERE'S not over TWEEN
ty-iive feet of track that can be APP
preached in any way with a loaded
team, and in this short syace a load
must be backed over the main track to
reach cars on the siding. On the east
side of the depot on perfectly level
ground, owned 10y the company, a side
track could be put in Of any length
under one hundred rods with a fine
chance to reach il from the village.
This is quite an important station and
the business portion Of the community
Demands better facilities for the trans
shipment Of freight.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03
MORRISVILLE.

259 tubs of butter shipped last
Tuesday.
The ultimate cause of Mr.. Pecks
death was a cancer.
Mr.. Orville Schofeld of Boston, is
here on a visit to his sister.
One of Joe Rands little boys dG-i-
dentally cut off one Of his toes.
Charley Woodward has recovered
sufficiently to go to Danville on Wis
it.
W. Z. Simonds travels with Rabbit
the spectacle man this winter, and Ed
Robinson for Parker the artist.
Charley Talman of Mass, formerly
of this place, has returned to finish
his academic studies here.
She Universalist Ladies' Aid Society
will hold their annual meeting with
Mrs. A. d. Thomas this (Wed
nesday) afternoon.
The Changers are to build a horse
shed to their hall for the protection of
their horses from the cold weather. A
merciful man is merciful to his beast.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03
STATE NEWS.

Sn Monday of last week Il son of
G. A. Page, ofLyndon, some 10 years
old, broke his arm in a scuffle with a
school mate.
George A. Orvis, son of Oliver
Orvis, of Ludlow, left his home Sep
TENDER 18th, and has not been heard
of since. He is subject to fits, and
his friends fear that he may have met
with an accident.
A deficiency to the amount Of $500
has been discovered in the accounts of
II. II. Bailey, late town and village
collector Of st. Adams, and an attach
ment has been issued against his prop
erty. Bailey says the shortage is ow-
ing entirely to uncollected taxes and
that he will raise money to satisfy the
state at once. He is a young man,
formerly a merchant Of the place and
has always sustained good reputa-
ton, though his habits are rather eX-
pensive.
Week ago last Sunday while most
Of the family were absent, Mrs. Mary
Osborne, Of Williamsville, an old lady
over 80 years, attempted to kill her.
self. Taking a razor, she went to an
out place in the hen house and cut two
horrible gashes in her throat, one OF
which left the right jugular vein in full
view, where its beating could be plain
ly seen. She laid in the hen house
sometime, bleeding profusely, wher
one of her daughters called for hel
from the house, and she arose anC
walked to her. The cause other anX'
iety to die is a cancer which broke out
on her breast a few months since, anC
which is so offensive that nobody car
endure to stay near her for more thar
a few minutes.
Sheriff Holbhdge, the Irasburgl
Ijail keeper, got into trouble last Mon
day night. On his return from Wind
sor with the prisoner Hayden, he lief
his irons in the the postal car and for
got to take them out at the station
The rout agent attached them to thu
mail bag and sent them to the Iras
burgh postmistress, who is Holbridge''
wife, instructing her to collect $40 o
get a good three months note from
him, or confine him in Jail. We ge
the mistress opinion Of the jai
keeper from the following language il
letter which she returned to tn,
agent; 1.-THE party proved to b.
worthless and could not get signers t.
his note, so be was committed for tn
night. / ought to charge you Sl.0'
for every twelve hours custody bu
will charge only half price as the pris
oner occupies the same bed with m
and does not talk in his sleep to dis
turb my rest" -LyRdo1 Union.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03

at It's height, the various departments be-
ing iully represented. Many fine paint
lngs' mountaineering machines. and 9TH
er curioslties are In the building that were
on exhibition at the Centennial. Among
them Is Stevens celebrated jacquard loom
for weaving the ribbon notices. and 9th
er silk fabrics. This il an invention FROM
Coventry, England. and drew the first
premium ut Philadelphia last summer.
The butter model ofthe dreaming Iolau-
the. by Mrs. Caroline ;. Brooks. also
has its place on the floor. Some wit has
called Il sculpture in Ancient Greece.
IL Is said Mrs. Brooks is soon to repre-
duce Il in marble. which will he more
pleasing. One does not like the associa-
ton of ideas In looking tit long-it is so
| suggestive of aprons. milk pans, &c. Last
saturday visit from company of the
Sioux Indians formed very exciting at
traction. in the Exposition Building,
as they were escorted through the various
alleys by company of the managers.
with squad of police. Thousands fol-
lowed them, anxious to get a square-ilf-
the-face-loOk at the distinguished red men.
Mr.. Irwin, our Indian Agent. accompanied
them, and gave some of their names. the
most celebrated being Afraid-of-his-horse
| Spotted-Hail, big aud little. Mrs. Spotted
| Tail and Others. They were all tinc-look-
ing, Spotted especially was pronounced
to be remarkably handsome. The most
elegant carriages and horses were IN re-
QUESTION to take them over the city. and
being ostensibly friendly Indians. they
received all the honOrs that could be con-
ferred in the time. They took the evening
train for Washington, where we shall no
doubt hear from them again,
But am exceeding the bounds of a let
ter, and will only add a notice of the
marriage of Mr.. Charles Merriam. former
| ly of johnson, VT. to Miss Alice Harmon,
only daughter of Mr.. |. Harmon. of this
city. The wedding took place Monday
evening, the 9th inst, at the home of the
brides father. 1t was, altogether SPLEEN
did. The presents very numerous and
expensive. The happy couple took the
eastern-bOund train the same evening for
their honeymoon trip, viz. Montreal and
Quebec. They are to visit his fathers.
the Hon. Samuel Merriam. of Waterbury
and thence see Boston and New York be-
fore they return to their Western home.
IL, NJ p,
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03
NORTH WOLCOTT,

Mrs. ID. A. Baldwinis at Elmore car
ing for her daughter, wife of Rev.
Chas. Smith, who is very sick with
typhoid fever.
Colby Wells has returned home from
8 or weeks visit to Stlaforl, his
native home.
Mrs. Rufus Bruce is said to be a
little better, she has been lying in a
critical condition for some time.
Mr.. c. w. Boynton, All Boynton
and |. c. Sanborn have their houses
finished ready for the masons.
H. w. Camp is quite sick at pres
ent. j. f. Holton, who has been sick
for two weeks with lung difficulty is
now better.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-10-03
How 1t Is Done.

The first object in life with the
American people is to ''get rich" the
second, how to regain good health.
The first can be obtained by energy,
honesty, and saving thesecond, (good
health,) by using GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER. Should you be despond-
ent sufferer from any Of the effects
of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indi-
gestion, &C., such as Sick Headache
Palpitation of the Heart, Sour Stom.
ach. Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness
of the Head, Nervous Prostitution
Low Spirits, &C., you need not suffer
another day. Two doses of August
FLOWER will relieve you at once. Sam
pie Bottles 10 cents. Regular size Il
cents. Positively sold by all frst-clas
Druggists in the u S.