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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-12-11
A River and Its Dead.

The Colorado river is noted for
"swirls," so called. They occur ev-
erywhere, but only at high stages of
water. A bubble rises from the bot
tom and breaks with a slight sound
on the surface. The water at the
point begins a rotary motion, so small
that an inverted teacup might cover
it. Larger and larger grows the cir
Gle till a surface of forty feet in d.
ameter is in motion, spinning round
a funnel shaped hole in the centre,
two or three feet across at the top,
and coming to a point in the depths
below. Often large tree floating
down the stream is caught, and its
foremost end thrust up in the air
twenty Or thirty feet while the 9TH
or passes underneath-the exposed
end to be slowly drawn down again
and to disap. ear. Three soldiers, de-
serters from Camp Mouavo, passing
through the ravine in a skiff, i'm
mediately below the fork suffered
their craft to run into q swirl, One
of the crew, at the first intimation of
danger, threw himself overheard be-
You'd the charmed circle, and as he
swan away he turned his head and
saw the boat spin round until, one
end being drawn down into the vor-
tex and the other upheaved in the
air, it slowly sank as it revolved into
the turbid bosom of the river, its hui
man freight to be seen no more; for
the Colorado river does not give up
its dCad-no mortal remains lodge
upon its shores.
A little boy whose father was a
rather immoderate drinker of the
moderate kind, one day sprained his
wrist, and his mother utilized the
whisky in her husbands bottle tc
battle the little fellows wrist with
After awhile the pain beganto abate
and the child surprised his mother
by exclaiming, "NIa, has pa got q
sprained throat?'
The newest fashion of ladies' hats
is Just out. 1t is u sort of two.storS
hens nest, with an owls eyebrow OF
One side and " squirrels t~N ~ IL,
other, and is worn on n projection o
scaweed about six inches in the real
Of the head.
The Mothodists propose to raisc
this year for missions 100000 o
which $4,000 will 60 toward th,
liquidation of the debt, and Sj7j, COX
toward sustaining the missions o
he churches.
Bleeding at the nose can be stop
ped by telling man that his parent,
were born in the poorhouse. Iii,
nose will stop aud yours will begin,
An exchange says tpat Moody doe
not believe in church fairs. II il
safe to presume that Mr., Moody di,
not find any oysters in his soup,
Every time Tolmago opens hi
mouth the devil shakes and quake
with rcHr
"Is YOUR Iimbcrpcr choose fresh?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-12-11
D. s. van MATEE, Ag't,
Point Pleasant, W. va.

CIR. HOWARD, Gen. P. & 7. Ag't.
n9AFor Freight, Live Stock, &c, this
Line offers special inducements. Rates
guaranteed always as low as by any Other
Line to and from all Eastern cities. For
rates, bills OF lading, &C., apply to D: S,
VAN MATRE, Agent.
N. H. HoTCHKISs, Gen. Tray. Ag't
nov. % lS55SS-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-12-11

The MOthodists propose to raise
this year for missions 100000 Of
which 10000 will go toward the
liquidation of the debt, and $4,000
toward sustaining the missions of
he churches.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-12-11

The newest fashion of ladies' hats
is just out. 1t is u sort of two.story
hens nest, with an owls eyebrow on
one side AMI " squirrels III, ~ Tie
other, and is worn on n projection of
scaweed about six inches in the rear
of the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06

The Lives Insured by the Society are carehi1
selected in different parts of North America an
Europe furnishing, by this broad field of opera
ions, an additional and exceptional safety to tn
Pohcy-bolders. The assurances are made only o.
The Mutual Premiums Principle. Tn Surplus sr
returned annually to the Iasured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
District Court of the United States,
District OF Maine,
In the matter of
Francis Low, Jr., In Bankruptcy.

THIS Is to give notice that Petition has been
presented to the court, this nineteenth Il ~ of
August, 1873, by Francis Low, Jr. OF CliDio on, in
said hiitric, BaDkrup pray ing tina h may be
provable under the Bankrupt Act, and upon read.
ing said Petition
IT is ORDERED by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same, on the first Monday Of Noyem Der,
d. lo.o, before the Court in Porlant in said
District, al 10 O'Clock A. NJ, aud that notice
thereof be published IN the Kei nebec Jour
nal and the >onersef Reporter newspapers
printed In said District, once n week for thrt q NC.
Ger sive weeks, the last publication To be thirty
days at hast before the day of hearing, and that
all creditors who have proved their debts, and
other persons In interest," may appear at said time
and y ace, a d show use, II any they have, why
the prayer OF said petition should not be granted.
WIN. +. PREBLE,
Clerk ofDistrct Court, for said District.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06

Premiums are received and Losses arc paid In
cash only. Policies issUed payable a. tn death
81 the Insured, also PAYABLE at the end of certain
lumber of years. Policies arc also issued on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
u, S. Marshal's Office.

PORTLAND, August d 1873.
nISTRICT OF MAINE, oS.-This l.. to give no.
IL lice That on he twenty sixth day OF August
a. ID. 1878, u warrant iu BANKRUPTCY was issued
against the Joint aud several estates of Foster
Brown and Alonzo n. Goodwin, copartners under
the name and style OF Brown h Goodwin, OF Wat
erville, in the County of Kennebec, and State of
Maine who have been adjudged Bankrupts, on
their own petition flied in the ID sti let Court, Tor
said District, August 29d A. 1875; that the pay
ment OF any dents, and delivery OF any property
belonging 10 such Bankrupts, to Them or for their
isrbiddeH by law that me ting OF the Creditors
of said BaDkrupis, to prove their debts, and 10
choose one or more Assgnees OF their Est ttes will
be held ut a Court of Bankrul toy to be holden at
the Court House, In Augusta, IN said County, be-
lore John W. May. Register, on the nineteenth
day OF september, A. ID. 1875, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
b. b. MURRAY,
U. 3. Marshal, as Messenger, for said District.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
IeQal advertisements.
Nonresident Taxes,

In the town of Mt. Vernon in the County of
kennebec, for the year 1911 The following
list OF taxes real estate of nonresident owners
in the to of Mt. Vernon for the year 1877, in
bills committed TO Loren +. Dollof, Col ector
OF said town, on the 9Th day of August, ISL, has
been returned to me. remaining unpaid
the Path day of June 1873, by his certificate of
that date. aud now remain unpaid, and notice Is
hereby given IN It If the said taxes and interest,
and charges are not paid into the treasury of the
said town W il hin eighteen months from the date
of the commitment OF the aid bills, so nucn of the
real estate taxed, as will be Sufficient to pay the
GEES will, W ithout further notice, be sol at public
auction, at the Treasurer's office in said town, on
Saturday the 18th day of February, 1879, at
Oclock. P. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
u. S. Marshal's Office.

PORTLAND, August 81, 1878.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, S.:
I'HIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the thir.
/ tieth day of August, A. ID. 1878, Warrant
in Bankruptcy was ir-uet against the estate of
Joseph l.. True of Benton. in the County of
Kennebec, and state of Maine, who has been adj
judged Ban krupt on his own petition, filed In
the District Court for said District, August 29th,
A. d. 1878; that the payment of any debts and de-
livery OF any property belonging to such Bankrupt,
to him FIR hi. use, and the transfer OF any prop
OF the Creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more Assignces of bis
Estate will be held at Court OF Bankruptcy to
he holden al the Court House in Augusta, in said
county, before John W. May, Register, on the
nineteenth day of September. A. d. 1878, at 10
O'Clock A. N.
b. B. MURRAY,
U. 8. Marshal. as Messenger, for said District.
Aua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06

tContiuued tomorrow J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
U. 8. Marshai's Office.
PORTLAND, August 30, 1878.

PORTLAND, August 30, 1873.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
This Is TO GIVE NO rICE That on the twenty.
i eighth day of August, A. ID. 1878, Warrant
IN Bansrnptcy was issued against The Estate of
willard e. Watson of Fayette IN the County of Ken
nebec, and State of Maine who has been adjudged
a Bankrupt on his Petition, filed ia the D -trict
Court for said District, August ith, A. d.. 1873
that the payment of any debts, and delivery
of any property belonging to such Bankrupt,
to him, or for his use. and the transfer of any
property by him forbidden by law; that
meeting OF the creditors of the said Bankrupt, to
prove their debts and to choose one or more AS
signees of his Estate will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to De holden at the Court Hoase in
Augusta, In said County, before John W. May,
Register the nineet nth day of september,
A. d. 1878, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
b. b. MURRAY,
U. s. Marshal, as Messenger for said District.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
E. NJ. Ale xander,
SUMNER BOARDING HOUSE,
WEST HARPSWELL, MAINE.

This house is new, situated on high land, with a
splendid view OF tie 0 can, fifteen miles from
Portla connected by steamers t~i ice daily also
cor n. cted with towns on line Ma ne Central, by
dail, sag, at trun.wak. Light, airy rooms good
facilities for boati. g. bathing and fishing. Terms,
t5 and % per week. juiy2e.tlms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06
From Rev. John Gregory,

Pastor Of the Vesieydn, Methodist Church at Pitts
ton, Luzren County Pa.
NV D sar Sir--Hivinx at various times, person
ally, and ia my own and her IA lies, tested the
gre u value ofthe 3dicne cal "a teruv an Syr p.
or Pro ectei solution OF Pfotoxtde oflro 4, most
cheerfully recommend 1t especially ~ those who
are suffering from dyspeptc ard nervous dtsor-
derr. AS areliaDle and powerful Alternative II is,
think unsurp 'ssei land as tonic tree from all the
Objectionable features OF alcoholic remedies, IL is
ilicient auxiliary to the te perance cause
one OF the greatest hlndrances To the temperance
reform az present Is, think, the medical use
alcoholic stimuleDJs. Whatever may 0s argued as
their necessity in certain cases, We have Ia the
Peruvian syrup, safe and efficient substitute for
those dangerous remedies. This testimony IS CIV
EN- unsolicited with the hope that some who are
not yet acquainted with the valuable properties OF
the medicine may be induced to give 1t trial -
Yours truly, JOHN GREGORY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06

$40 TO 20 per DAY other ea as, Ss YOUNG
sell article A. STAPLE Rs COFFEE, 70 Farmers
WI others in their own nclgh PARTICULARS Free
Addrsss-THE CENTENNIAL CO.. H. Louis. No
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-06

SANE 0RD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER.
iuly3O-4w
HUNTS REMEDY,
The Great Kidney Madame.

Is not new compound; it h IS been before the
public 80 years, and used by all classes. HUNTS
REMEDY has saved from lingering disease and
death hundreds who have besn given up by ply
sici ans to die. HUNTS REMEDY cures all dis
eases Of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Or
gans, Dropsy. Gravel. Diabetes, Incontilence and
Retention OF Urine. HUSr's REMEDY encour-
TEN, and renewed health Is the result HUNTS
REMEDY cures Pain ID the Side, Back or L"ins,
General Debility, Female Diseases. Disturbed
sk ep, Loss OF Appetite BrIght's Disease of the
Kidneys and all complaints OF the UrlnO-Gebi tal
Organs. HUNTS REMEDY Is purely vegetable,
and hleets want never before iurois he'd 20 the
public and he utmost reliance may be placed in
1t. HUNTS RE nEDY l. prepared expressly for
iaIi. one trial will convince the most skeptical.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

No man has ever made a gallanter
fight than Hon. T. J. Maginnis is ma
king in behalf of the laboring men of
the 14th district. He knows what pri-
vatiOns are, as many of our old citi-
zens can testify. One of whom told us
but few days ago that he "knew Ma
ginnis when he was a penniless ragged
boy with widowed mother and sew
eral younger brothers and sisters to
support and not friend or relation to
assist him. He worked like slave for
years and when he had spare moment
he devoted it to books. He will re-
ceive my vote if for no other reason
than the kindness he showed to his
mother and family" This is the feel
ing for Mr.. Maginnis by our old citi.
zens who have known him from his
birth. This is the man several news
paper editors who are plundering the
tax payers of the 14th district are lie.
ing about. Men whose only object in
this life is money. They are public
plunderers some of whom are willing
to purjure themselves for money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29
ANOTHER OUTRAGE.

ED. Press: see in THE PRESS
of the 18th that there is to be change
made in the school books. The schol.
lars are told to buy new biographies
and spoilers. This community has been
imposed upon for years by the school
book monopoly. AS far as I am con-
cerned l will not suffer it any longer.
Let the people of Somerset refuse to
change, and if our children are not
admitted into the school, then let us
employ teachers and open school, and
when the enumeration is to be taken
refuse to enroll our children. The
interests of our people has been tramp
ed under foot for years by the School
Board and it is time it should cease. 1t
is for us to say whether we are in need
of a change of books. HONESTY.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29
THE RECORD.

The following resolutions were adop-
ted by the Republicans of Ohio in
1868, as part of the platform of their
State Convention:
Resolved. That the Republican party
pledge itself to the faithful payment OF
the public debt, according to law, and we
hereby express our conviction, that accord
ing to laws under which the Fl We and TWEEN
ty bohds were issued, said bonds should be
paid in the currency of the country which
may be legal tender when the Govern
ment may be prepared to redeem such
bonds.
Resolved, that we heartily approve the
policy OF Congress in arresting contraction,
and we believe that the issue of currency
should be commensurate with the indus.
trial and commercial interests of the peo-
pie.
Resolved, That justice and sound pol
icy require that all property should bea,
its equal share of the public burdens and
that this priuciple ought to be applied to
all United Strtes Bonds heretofore to be
| issued &c.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

The coming election will be the
most important to the laboring class
ever held in this county. Upon the
success of the National ticket rests the
cause of the industrious class. We
have too much confidence in the intel
ligent laboring man to think he will
allow the politicians to drive him to
the polls. The National party is poor
but honest, it has to contend with the
corrupt men OF the nation who have
control of the public purse. 1t has to
fight the swindling county rings, and
it is lied upon by the basest set Of
thieves that ever cursed a people, the
old party organs who are taking the
bread from the mouths of the hungry
Rise up laboring men and women and
do your duty. Protectyourselves and
families from these political wolve;
that are threatening to destroy you.--
Ifyou do your duty peace and plenty
will take the place of indleness and
misery.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29
The National Bankers.

When the National bank notes are retired
and greenhacks substituted, the National
banks will still be required to pay taxes on
their deposits Just as they aud other banks
now are.
When the National bank notes are with.
drawn and greenbacks substituted the Nat
ional banks will still be taxed on their
capital stock as at present.
When the National bank notes ARE with
drawn and greenbacks substituted the Ma
tonal banks will continue topay every state
and local tax that they now pay, and the
amount of their taxables will not be re.
duced one sineal farthing
Ifany National banker withdraws from
the banking business because the right to
issue notes is Withdrawn. his capital will
still remain in existence and be subject to
taxation just the same as the capital OF
property of any other citizen.
When the National Bank notes are re.
tired and greenbacks are substituted, the
people will save over $15 ,000, 900 each year
in taxes
What we mean by substituting green,
backs for bank notes. is not to give the
green backs to the banks on the same terms
they now have the bank notes, or any other
terms; but to have the greenbacks substi.
tuted for bank notes in the channels of bus
iness or having the government pay them
out in the purchase of silver bullion the
payment or rdemption of bonds or in pay.
ment of salaries and for supplies etc. Ind
annapolis .Snn.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

The assina4ion editor of the Zanes-
vile Signal who spends his time in
swindling the people of Muskingum
county says Mr.. Maginnis did not pay
his pew rent. This ungreatful devil
came to Muskingum county political
pauper and has been squandering Ma
ginnis' money. He is liar from choice
and is made up OF the kind of materi-
al that would sacrifice the virtues OF
his mother. He is beneath the notice
of Mr. Maginnis and can find his lev.
el only with the lowest of the low. II
he has ever been permitted to enter
a church in GAINESVILLE it should be re-
dedicated.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

There is a set OF chronic loafers
who lay around the streets denouncing
the honest laboreas who are going to
vote for their homes and firesides as
ignorant Irish and Dutch. They use
this method to force them back into
the old parties, but they are men of
principle, they can neither be led or
driven, and on the second Tuesday Of
October their ballots will make the
corrupt politicians tremble and the
honest toiler rejoice.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

The Greenback forces are mrashaling
all over the country, East West, North,
and South. Everywhere opponents of the
bondholders are gathering togsther their
strength to deal blow at the financial sys-
tenn that has for many years been ro5hing
Labor of its just reward. Maine which at
the last election gave a Greenback vote Of
about 5000, promices this year to cast a
vote of over 10000 for the Greenback
cause. Massachusetts too, is waking up, and
if General Butler is chose to head the tick
ct it is within the probabilities that the
Old Bay State will be fonnd next fall among
the states that have declared themselves in
favor of the Rag Baby" And su the
movement sdreads. Here in New York We
expect to poll vote of over 100000. In
| the West the Greenbaek Fanatics. in many
| places have it all their own way. Inst week
county elections were held in Tennessee
and cheering news comes that the Green
hackers carried everything before them
having in Memphis over 5000 majority
| The New York Times in ascribing the
| cause of this overwhelming victory, says il
is largely due to the Irish voters, who have
become dissatisfied with the Democratic
party.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

USE OF NEWsPAPERs.-Not every house
keeper knows how to utilize the hundreds
of news papers which accumulate In every
household. 1t is actually wonderful how
potent they are to promote comfort and ell
egance. For instance: placed under car.
pets, they are marvel and blessing. They
make room cool in summer and
warm in winter They give to the com
monest rag carpet all the luxurious appear.
ance of body brussels, while cheap in
grain ia made to appear far superior to the
costliest and most elegant tapestry and vel
vet. And then, whenever these papers are
lain down under carpet, rats, reaches, and
every species of vernon, instantly vacate
the house, never to return. They are also
nice to place in cupboards and safes, or
pantry shelves and in trunks, and 'as they
| are so Efficient in driving away vermin, they
would be valuable under mattresses and
over bedticks.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29
Democratic Authority.

The Democratic party of Ohio carried
the election last fall by protesting to be th o
special friends of the poor and oppressed
Thousands of Republicans, ,Awho were in
debt, voted our ticket, believing that their
only hope Of saving themselves from bank
ruptcy and ruin was to place the Demo
cratic party in power, and thus save them
selves from their cruel and heartless credi-
tors. BY our professions we have been en-
abled to carry the Legislature and thereby
secure United States Senator. But what
promase have we fulfilled to the people?
Weinswer not one!- Cincinnati Enquirer
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

A correspondent signing himself
Honesty" in The PRESS this week
can trace the school book monopoly
TO the late Democratic Legislature.
They voted down Perkins bill which
proposed to sell the school books at
cost, which would he about one third
Of the present cost, and also to prevent
changing Of books. The Legislature
was bought by the monopolists and
the bill voted down.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

MANS life is game of cards First it
is cribbage. Next he tries to get it alone at
a sort of cut, shuttle and deal pace. Then
be raises the duce, when his mother takes
hand in and contrary to Hoyle, beats
the little joker with her five. Then with
his diamond he wins the queen of hearts.
Tired of playing one hand he expresses a
desire TO assist his fair partner. throws out
his cards, and the clergyman takes a ten
dollar bill out Of him on pair. She orders
him up to build the fires. Like knave
he joins the clubs, where he often gets high
which is low too. If he keeps straight he
is often times flush He grows old and
bluff, sees n deal of trouble when at last
he shutiles off his mortal coil and passes in
his checks As he is raked in by spade
life's fitful fame is ended, and he waits the
summons of Gabrel's trump which shall
order him
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

The GAINESVILLE swindling newspa.
pers are trying to see which can Out
lie in abusing Hon. It. j. Maginnis.
II further proves an old established
saying that "the viler the thief the
louder the denunciation of honest men. y
While Maginnis is working for an hon
est and just cause his vilifiers are rob.
bing the tax payers of Muskingum
county of their earnings.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29

The defeat of General Ewing would
be . public calamity. The laboring
men of the 10th district should rally
to his support and return him to Con-
gress by an overwhelming majority.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-29
LEGAL NOTICE.

Margaret Spencer whose place Of residence is un q
known, Is hereby notified that on the Goth day of
August 1878, the undersigned filed his settion in
the Court OF Common Pleas OF Perry County, o..
charging said Margaret Spencer wit adultry, and
willul absence fOr more than three years aSt past
and asking that he be divorced from her. Said pc.
tition viii stand for hearing six weeks after the
first publications. hereof as required by law.
w. 4. Finek. Jr. GEORGE SPENCER
Atty. for ptaintih. petitioner