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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

The other day Dire was discovered in the sitting
room Of VIM X. Smiths house. 1t was found
that the fire place had been made with only ole
course Of brick resting upon the timbers 1he
fire was bursting out around the hearth, but WAS
promptly put out by MI. Wm. ii. Holmes who
happe ned to be near by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
ARK A<SAS.


FoRT SMITH, Ark, December ~. John Pas
took, Creek Indian of considerable note, his
father being a member of the Creek Council aud
James Diggs (colored) were executed on the same
gsows TO-DAY. Past"nk murdered John lnslev
in October, 1877, aud Diggs killed J &. Gould in
August, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

The New Eng gland Physiological Society held
their annual NEE ting at Bay State House, Wor-
cester Mass, the l7lh inst, President Dr. D. Z.
Bancroft, of the New Hampshire Insane Asylum.
in the chair. The proceedings OF the last meeting
were read By the Secretary, DR.. B. ID. Eastman,
of the Lunatc Hospital, Worcester after which
the following officers were elected President.
DIR. II. NJ. Harlow, Of the Maine Insane
Hospital; Vice President, DIR. Clement,
C. Walker, of South Boston Lunatic Hospital;
Secretary and Treasurer, DE-. B. ID. Eastman.
Dr. Bancroft read an Interesting Memoir Of the
late DIR. John +. Tyler OF the Mclean Asylum,
Somerve, Mass. Remarks upon the same were
made by various members. In the evening DIR.
Plnv Earle, OF the northampton Hospital, read
an amusing and i; stiuctvc paper on his expert
ence for the first few years at said institution.
Remarks followed upon hospital management
generally. The meeting then adjourned to the
second Monday III March. 1879, at Worcester.
winthrop Locals.
Winthrop Lodge, No 100, I o. of c. T., was
organized about a mouth sgo, with 70 charter
members. 1t is composed of many of the sub
stantia citizens of the town, well of the best
Temperance element. Meetings are held each al
ternse Monday evening, in the hall occupied by
the Reform Club.
The Reform Club is iourishng Public meet
ings are held every Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
in the Town Hall. Able and instructive speakers
are engaged for nearly every meeting. The hall
is often filed to overlooking. John McCay il.
President.
The Juvenile Tenplsrs to have Christmas
tree in the Town Hall, Christmas hight. An en-.
joyable time for the little folks is anticipated.
Miss Flora NJ. Smith, the successful music
teacher, gave a very interesting antiquarian con-
cert at Packard's Hall, last Tuesday evening She
was greeted with a very large audience, and
quite good sum was realized.
The cold weather is making percepti' lie i'm
preston upon the ponds. and the small boys are
beginning to make impressions upon the ice with
their skates.
Business is quite good. considering the rough
condition of the reads.
The Universalist society hell a very pleasant
sociabe Wednesday evening, with Mrs John
MoTel. "Mite Society was organized. So
ciables are to be held once in two weeks, during
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

Mormon h Loo Is.
Jesse Jeffrey, Ed, formerly OF Turner, has re-
Gently established himself in the practice of law
at North Monmouth.
The people of our hamlet are sustaining We, y
interesting lyceum, and thereby a.c, rtained that
there are no "mute, inglorions Millions among
them.
The different re.ig ious societies making ex
ira preparation for a union Christmas tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

While our friends IN the streets these DAYS
preparatory to the holidays, looking at the many
beautiful things in tue store windows, lu't step
into l.. II. Titcomb's drug store, examine and
fry the fine assortment of "Standard Perfume
Extracts" he has Just received, and carry samples
of them home. You will never regret It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Crew Saved.
- ~

NORFOLK, Va, December 20. The steamer
Resolute arrived to day from Hatteras, bringing
the crew and the captains wife of the wrecked
brig William Mallory, and a portion of the cargo
of that vesse and the schooner Hattie q. Dow.
The Mallory is high and dry the beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
PENNSHLtA AN IA.
Russian Cruisers.

PHILADELPHIA, December 20. Two OF the
Ru sian cru err, the Asia and Eu ope, sail to-
morrow tor Cronstsdt, where they will receive
ammunition, etc. they leave here under com
mand OF the American master, Capt. Shanklsnd,
aud will he turned over to the Ru sian officers as
non rs they are out of American waters. The
Afiica another of the Russian vessels, will leave
ia, ahnnt "A week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Murderer Caught.

HARRISBURG, Pa, December 90 Allen c.
Laro., the fennsyvania parrcide who escaped
from 40 insane asylum some months ago, has
been recsptured ia Arkansas aud will be returned
here at once. He killed his father and mother
and man named Schurs by poisoning. near Eas'
ton. "a IN 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
NEW Han l'SiiIRE.
Suit.


PORTSMOUTH, n H., December 20 Charles
II. sides has entered another SUIT against the city
for broken arm sustained by his daughter sew
eral months ago by being thrown from a carriage.
The cause of the accident was an alleged defective
highway near the Eastern Railroad crossing on
Elm street. The claim is for $1,000. The first
suit, which was for loss of the services OF his
laughter, was decided in favor of the plaintiff
Meeting OF Creditors.
CONCORD, December 20. A NEE ing of credi
tor, Of ID. Arthur Brown < Co. and III. IL. Brown
4 sons of Baskerville. was held here to-day. The
affairs of the firm were discussed at length, and
1t was arranged that the business of the machine
shop, foundry and factory shall be continued by
Me-s,s Brown under the direction of an assignee
and K. III. Deming of Providence till some salts
factory disposition is made of the property.
Death from Starvation.
1t is said that Mrs. Mary Barrett of Ports
mouth, n. H., died of voluntary starvation Thus
day night, though she had considerable money at
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

The County Commissioners have been en-
gagged the past two three days in auditing &C
counts. They adjourned yeateiday to meet on
Thursday next. to finish their years work. We
understand that il is the intention to reduce the
price of board of prisoners twenty five cents per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
EX.MINISTER WASHBURNE.
Suggestions of fills SuccessOrship to Bay
ard Taylor.

New YORK. December 20 Ex-Mnister Wash
burne is already spoken Of in Washington as sue
cessor to Bayard Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

The Bath Times says "Oiver Otis, late oil Tue
Rockland Opinion, is to be managing edhor OIL
the Democrat, the new daily to be published IN
Augusta. The fact ought 10 be sufficient to XIII
the concern before il bIe athes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Serious Accident.

NORWAY, December 20. Charles Carter, VIII lie
cunning yesterday afternoon, accidentally shot
himself through the wrist. the charge also passing
through the rim OF his hat severely burning him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
VIRGINIA..


RICHMOND, Va, December 20. The Governor
has commu,ed the death sentence of John Bird
tcolored) to Imprisonment for lie. Bird was con
victcd OF killing his brother at Hampton, Va, and
was TO have been hung January Sd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
A Little Runaws y.

A Littie Runaway.
We saw upon the train yesterday, stipng Of
twelve years who had away from his home in
81. John. and was rowing from town to town,
telling the story that his step-father abused him,
and made it uncomfortable for him that he
couldn't remain at home that his step father
would drink up all of his earnings, and leave
his mother in a condition of want, and therefore
he lthe boy was Obliged to go out and beg, hop
ing to soon secure for his mother a comfortable
home. The boy is smart and bright, but is evi
IDENTIFY consummate liar. lie has all the ele-
ments OF good democrat, and if he keeps on
will soon reach the Jail or penitentiary. On
Thursday bis family became appraised of his
whereabouts, and measures were taken to have
hun returned home, but he slipped away from the
person aving him in charge, and is doubtless now
begging in some adjoining town "for few cents
To buy mother a home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
northwest backing to southerly winds, falling ba-
romcter, partly cloudy weather, followed by occa'
sional snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
A Glance at Dexter.

A flying trip to Dexter, lasting but few
hours brought Us to a beautiful and prosperous
hill eucrced village, the most northwcstly town
in Penob,co county We were not long enough
there to describe 1t and sha not attempt to do So
1t is SIS miles northeast of this city, lying Between
the Kennebec aid Penobscot rivers, and Is reached
by line Of railroad branching from the Maine
Central at Newport where, by the way, is one Of
the finest depots on the road. The town was sur
veyed in 1892, but not settled until 1901,
David Smith being the first settler. In 1903. the
boundaries of the town were established, it was
partitoned into lots, and disposed OF to settlers
The town was incorporated in 1916, and received
its present name in honor of the Hon. Samuel
Dexter. The town contains some three thous-
and inhabitants. The first meeting house
built by the Universslists, aud now nearly every
denomination is represented. The village lies at
the outlet OF a beautiful pond Of about one thou
sand acres, feed entirely by springs, furnishing
safe and uniang water power, never affected
by freshet drought The fall 10 this pond is $50
feet in three-quarters of mile, furnishing grand
facilities for a large number of manuiacur-
ing establishments, which form the centre of
business of the goody town. Besides the large
establishments, furnls hlng employ ment in lively
times to hundreds of men, there numerous
small industries along the pond, which iu the az
gregate amount to cons siderable. 10 churches,
school houses, stores, organizations for mental
and moral Improvement, and all The other features
of prosperous town, it can scarcely be excelled
IN Maine. With one or two exceptions the build
ings are of wood, but this is counter balanced by
the fact that it has one of the most efficient fire
departments of any inland town in the State.
While other towns are grooming under
the burden of municipal Indebtedness, seven
thousand dollars viii entirely wipe out the
d bt of Dexter The place is the centre of a
large trade il hay, potatoes, bark and other mar
ketahe articles Brought IN by the farmers of the
outlying towns. 1t has an excellent hotel in tue
Merchants Exchange, aud about the best Local
paper 10 the State in the Dexter Gazette" pub
lishcd by Bro. Robin whom we found up to his
eyes in holiday bu. iuess. His is n mpdel paper,
and The only fault we find with him is, that he i.
so tn roughly satisfied VITO his town tina. he
er goes away from home TO maze the aclu.iu
lance of his less favored brethren III the outside
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

A little girl saw the advertisement stuck up on
the streets with The words Ran Away, ana Inc
picture of negro boy, and asked her mother
what the boy wanted ito run away from Uncle
Toms Cabin for ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

The big doll at Clapp's store seems to attract
large crowd. and the children are delighted win
the show both outside and inside his store lie
certainly has taken uuusual pains this season 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
The ISLANDERS of the stand ard Answered

The StaHdtrs of the STANDARD Answered.
A T. in the Standard says am office holder
True. The good people of Kennebec have most
kindly rendered me and by large majorties elected
me to important trusts, for which | truly
grateful 1t has been my ambition to serve
then with fidelity. He says | was Sheriff, but
was never known to search for liquors. Not true.
The law at the time was Sheriff did not make it
my duty to enforce the liquor law, yet | served
all such precepts put into my hands. Two
put into nv hands. | executed the precepts, and
found liquor in both cases. He says | have
looked on AMI seen my fHends ply men with rum
to get THEN votes. Untrue. lie lays at Que time
men-di unken men-were yaIded IN the building
where do business apd no doubt, ne say-, | con-
| tributed funds Tor that purpose to make then
drunk. No man III Augusta who knows me will
believe such n story of me.
lie SAYS howl behind a fictitious name, hut
does not deny one statement made by me He
| says | knew the men who went to jail on GER
| tain night were tramps, all but one OF them. l
| deny the charge. | did not know one OF them
was a tramp. knew thing of them, only the
| fact that they went up. Republican rule sent
| thee. mp, A. p says. | believe but for rum,
whcthc. democrats or republicans rule. not one
of them would have gore up. He says aoould
Wdde TO my knees In rum TO secure Uotes 1t this
charge he tue am the most infamous of men
But appeal to my party associates for the last
| twenty five years, to bear me witness, that the
charge is iniamously false. l have plead from
the beginpiLg to have rum,hops closed up. l APP
| peal 20 them TO say whether or not l have not
! always set my face against the use of liquor in
every form.
| Aud say row and here, that never in my life
did ever give Que cent for the purchase of liquor
| for voters, or in any way counteuance the So g.
You will notice in the Standard of last week a
corr e, pondent who signs with star. You will
! notice some cyphe,s. Howhng 5. S., e. h., Club
/ F., meaning, If 1t means au, tbiug, club TO It. 1t
has been my misfortune to bear one of these
through life. 1t is great afl elton. 1t Is not OF
my own affecting. God fashioned me 5 10 Him
seemed well. ! do not think it is cause for
| PR ach. ouy know, that 10 childhood, youth
all thro' i, no sep of mine has oeen taken WITH
out pain CHARLES HEwINs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Boston stock List.
Sales at the Brokers' Board, |
NEW YoRE, December

BOSTON, December 20, 1873.
Boston Maine Railroad, io9la l09H
Eastern Railroad, Pz,allA
Portland SacO Il Portsmouth Railroad, 81 n i9.-
Boston h Maine RailrOai, lew bonds) lih-ail6h
Eastern Railroad new bonds) 72-a7sk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
Marricn.

In Waterville. Dec. 10 by Rev. Joseph Kicker
-. D., Charles + Meserve, Principal of the higt
school in kOckiand, Mass, TO Miss ALbe NJ. Whit
tier OF WateIvIlle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

prominent manufacturer who insured bis life
for $50, OO0 ten years in the Mutual Life Ius Co.
of New York, had all his premiums returned, aud
| per cent. compound interest beside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

If you wish to purchase a nice little Christmas
present at an extremely low price, 20 to j. f.
Deviues she only drug store in the city that is
never closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

Pper's store is crowded with holiday cus'om'rs
and there are attractions enough to last unth
Christmas next wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

No trouble to show those find IIolidsy goods al
wondrous low prices, for sale at kiLsmau drng
store. See Advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21
local ann State Mems.

local ann State Mems.
rPThe Kennebec Journal is the only
paper in Augusta that ever had the news
of the Associated Press. NO other
paper here can have these dispatches.
Rev Mr.. Curtis will preach on Sunday.
The last day of school previous to vacation.
Rabbits are being hunted considerably in coun-
try vicinities.
A number of Bowdoin students are spending
their Christmas vacation in this city
We understand that there is to he q Masque-
rade Ball in this city in a few weeks.
Elder f. f. Biaisdell, Adventist, will preach at
the Y. NJ. C. A. rooms Sunday, all day.
Bows were skating along the shores of the river
Yesterday in rather dangerous places. 1t is now
good skating on the Mill Brook.
Yesterday morning was the coolest we have had
this winter, and early the thermometer dropped
to the near vicinity Of zero.
No trouble to show those find Holidsy goods al
wondrous low prices, for sale at kiLsmau drug
store See advertisement.
Pipers store is crowded with holiday customers
and there are attractions enough to last until
Christmas next year.
If you wish to purchase nice little Christmas
present at an extremely low price, 20 to D. f.
Deviue's she only drug store in the city that IS
never closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-21

WASHINGTON, December 20. The assistant
treasurer al New York has been furnished with
legal tenders of large denominations, to take the
place Of coin certificates, aud they will be issued
to those who desire them.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-22
REAL EsrA1e.

omei.l Report OF .she rrnn.rrrs ..
Tive Weeks
The follo.ring report Of the transfers Of real
estate for tvo sceeks ending May q, 1878,
Is gipsn " from tie real estate and abstract
office Of G. J. B. Harris, Yankton:
George Shearer TO E. T Mslvin, War,
ranty deed. 2H acres in lot 9, section II,
town 93, range 54-&1O0.
George Shearer 10 E. T. Mslvin. warranty
deed, southwest half. section 25, town "a,
range SO, 100 acres-$l, 600
Haldor Brynnelson to X. s. Lee warran.
ty deed, lots s and 10. south addition to
Gayville-&60.
Nathaniel Stemton and wife, to Francis
A. Foster, warranty deed. south west Il
section, Q, town 95, range IS, 100 acres
f325.
Martin P. Ohlmsu and wife, to VIM. b.
Valentine. warranty deed, lot 2, block 80,
lower Yankton-$25.
John Scntly to Martha A. Glazier, war
ranty deed, lot II, block "a. Yankton-$200
T. G. Silkenson and wife, 10 Harry Katz
warranty deed, east "A lots Z. 8 and 9, block
so, Yankton-$195O.
Christoph Serr and wife to Leonard
George, warranty deed mel section II, town
"a, range Sc, l60 acres-$l, 1925.
Frances A. Foster and husband to Albert
F. Hayward, warranty deed vi net & e4
nwi section %, town "a, range SIS, 16O acres,
and lot 6, block 6s, Lower Yankton-$l.
Frances A. Foster aud husband to Della
8. Avery, warranty deed net section IA,
town 95, range ST, 16O acres-$40O.
Elizabeth Fry and husband to James
Kinyon, bond for deed nwf section Is, town
81, range sc, 100 acres-$70O.
Ole Sampson and wife to Knut Lee, war
ranty deed AZ acres in lot l, section 5, town
92, range 54-$l25.
James Riddell to Anozi Benedict, quit
claim deed nw4 section 80, town 95, range
50, 100 acres-$l.
p D Delamater and wife to Charles II
Delamater warranty deed net section 81,
town 81, range 81. 1G0 acres-$S00.
Luther Giddinss to Jabez Giddings, war.
ranty deed sci sw4 and sw4 set section 81,
and mel nw4 and nwi mel and e3 ne4 sec.
tion 81, and VT nwl section 35, town 81,
range 50, 320 acres-$3, 900.
Willie Bordeno by guardian to Thomas
Tobin, guardians deed lot 5 block 20, west
Yankton-$M.
Sarah VanTassel to Thomas Tobin, quit
claim deed lot 5, block 20, west Yankton-
S2l.
Frances A Fo,ter and husband to William
Gemmiil, warranty deed swf section 2, town
95, range 55, 1908 0'acres-S40O.
Thomas Tobin to Charles H Bradley,
warranty deed lot S, block 20, west Yank-
ton-S25.
l. VanOsdell to Johanna VanOsdell,
warranty deed e! swl section 8, town 90,
range "a, 50 acres-$7OO.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Geo. Trumbo, of Choteau Greek, is
in town to-day.
c. D. Woolworth came up from Sioux
City yesterday.
Superintendent Merchant was in town
again last night.
John Thompson left on this mornings
train for Sioux City and other points.
Mrs. Cutting is no better to-day, and it is
feared that her illness will prove fatal.
Mai. T. S. Clarkson arrived from Yank-
ton agency last night, and is in town to-
day.
Judge A. N. Mcguire is in town on bu-
siness connected with the publication Of his
new book, "The Coming Empire
DR.. j. Bailey, Of Sioux City, came up
last night to Gee Mrs. Cutting, who is ser
iously sick. He returned no ne this morn.
ing.
Rev. j. ]. McIntire and wife, of Finlay,
are in town to-day. 1t is their intention to
spend most of the summer travelling through
various portions of the west.
Mrs. Rebecca Edkins, Mrs. Pounds mott .
er, left this morning for her home In Kan
sas. She has spent year or more with her
daughter, and does not intend to return to
Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-22
Of the building, when they

Of the building, when they
by fire. "a. were suddsnly
the Pionser.Pres,. ir :. this instant" says
" three or four Z. its account of the FIRE,
from = seer. persons we're seen issuing
were bis, .nd story window. These men
ver. .sk Is night, their faces and hands
!. burned, and one of them, John Bhggs,
d railroad man, 30 badly scsrched, that in
darting out of the window he tumbled head
long to the ground. Four or five frsmen
rushed in among the tumbling fragments Of
the burning building, seized the prestrate
man and carried him over to the residence
Of DR.. Alley, whore he awaited surgical At
tendance. He was in . terrible condition {:
blood was scattered over his blackened face
and neck, the skin was burned off of his
hands, and he was ssnselsR, and when the
reporter left seemingly fatally injured"
The last account is that although Mr.. Briggs
is terribly injured, his physicians think he
will recover.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-22
pAkorA nAIL Roures
Bids to be Received ON Roates Not Vet


Bids to be Received ON Routes Not Yct
The postofice department advertises that
it will receive bids tor carrying mails on
the following Dakota routes between Octo'
Der l, 1878, and juno 80. 1882:
From Brule City to Red Lake and return
once week.
From Castleville to Hill City and return,
once week.
From Deadwood to Hat Creek and return,
three times week.
From Deadwocd to Beaver and return,
three times week.
From Deadwood to Sand Greek and 70.
turn, twice week.
From Fl. Randall to White Swan and re.
turn, three times week.
From Fl. Pierre to Fl. Sully and return.
three times week.
From Oakdale to Gayville and return.
twice week.
From Poinset to Oakwood and return,
once week.
From Rapid City to Custer and return,
three times a week.
From Red Cloud to Grow Creek and re-
turn, three times week.
From Spotted Tail to Niobrara and re-
turn, six times week.
From Springfield to Deadwood and re-
!urn, three times . week.
From Worms to Odsssa and return, once
! week.
From Yankton to Maxwell and return,
vice a week.
Proposals on these routes will be received
lntil three o'clock p. m. of July Sd and de-
isions announced on or before July 31st,
S7S.