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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Buckets, tubs, brooms, wasE-
boards &c., at Gregor'ys.
Gregory has the largest stock Of
confectionery and toys in town
Give him 4 call.
At Gregory's you can get glass
sets, four pieces for 10 cts. Come
and sec them.
At Gregory's you can get glass
tumblers, 50 cts per dozen, goblets,
115cts per dozen.
Cakes, crackers, cheese, bologna
sausage, dried beef, &C., at Gregg
ry's.
Boots. Shoes, Hats and Caps
IN great variety and for sale for
cash or produce at Brinkman d
Co.'s
Go to Barnes for your Groceries,
you will save money by doing SO.
Paper, pens, pens, pencils, states,
tationery, &c, at l}are's.
Resins, currants, citron &C., best
quality ut Barnes.
Canned corn, peaches, tomatoes,
&C., &C., for sale at J. A. Barnes.
fyou will use the "Littlc JOKER
smoking tobacco you will use No
othcr-at ia. Barnes
IIominy, dried corn, cranbcr,
RIGS, r1inco meat, &C., &C., ut J. a.
Barnes.
Tho best heavy winter So &c
over coat in town Gun be found ii
Dunnington's.
Examine tho casters at J. A
Barnes, they are very cheap alst
extra caster bottles.
The best inspected Lamp Oil q
lare's Drug Store.
Try the Worm Syrup prepared
by Bare's-sure cure for worms.
Huntington has just returned
from the east with The largest stock
Of clothing, hats, caps and gents
furnishing goods ever brought tC
Weston, which he will sell cheap
The largest and best stock o
ladies' cloaks in tho city can BE-
found at Dunninston's.
You can buy n lady's cloak fOl
- 50 at Dunnington's.
Stop! stop at Barnes anil lool
Mt those beautiful variety Of Vases
and compare their prices.
Go, TO 4. N. Smiths for Frencl
Candy-only 20 cents per pound
Good Raisins ut a. NJ. Smith,
for 10 cents II pound.
Examine Giregory's stock Of dr.,
goods. They arc cheap.
Tin warc,::at Grogoryi's-buy ant
soYe 20 per cent.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
From Webster County.

EdicOr Democrat:
Our county is making improve.
msnts in clearing away our great
forests and making ready for the
golden harvest. Mcxsrs. c. stcCray,
Chandler and Ferrell, near the
mouth of Buffalo Fork, have cach
done some large and heavy clear
ing. George and William, sons
Oft. J. Miller, near Addison, have
done considerable clearing OIL that
grand height which Mr.. Dayton
says is SO near heaven that a man
living there could reach forth and
partako Of lis rich beauties without
asking for it.
Lawyer Dorr has purchased
fine surveyors compass, and has
been experimenting with it.
Mr.. Miller has gone to Wheeling
to lay in goods.
Mr.J.W. Arthur having resigned
his position rs Superintendent Of
the Camden Coal Mines at West
Cnluml,in hou noino home In snnNd
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Huntington is selling ladies'
clTlks from 50 so to S16.-
Bring your produce to Gregory's
in exchange for his cheap goods
Glass and Quccnswarc at Gregg
RVS. lie will not he undcrsold.
Good sugar at from 10 to 12!c
and Arbucklcs' Coffee for 20 per
pound at a. ". Smiths.
Toilet and washing soap, per-
fumery and fancy notions, toilet
| articles and druggists sundrics,
and everything that can 10 found
in Il No. drug house at l}are'S.
I want it distinctly understood
that | can now sell better and
cheaper goods in my line than
ever before offered in this market
Mrs ]. E..Atchinson.
You can buy 5 gents very oos
linen collars at Dunnington's for
25 cents.
Oysters n specially at J. S,
Wilkinson's.
Mrs. Atchison has on hand Il full
! limo Of Millinery and Fancy Dry
Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, 1Iamburgs
Cnrscts, Kid Gloves, l'arasols, Fans,
plain, striped and brocadcd trim.
ming Silks, Zephyrs, Gcrmnntowns
WOrstcd Goods, which will DO sold
cheap.
Call nj tho News Depot and see
those large chromo's ut 81 -, they
are cheap.
NorlCE.-AlI persons knowing
themselves indebted to tho firm o.
Peterson IL Morrow will please call
and settle at once. The books
must be settled Mt once.
\ new lot Of sheet music, latest
cut Just received Mt the News De-
pot.
Three new and popular songs
entitled: "Take me Jamie Dear,
! Laughing eyes Of Long ago" and
t"Go0d by Dearest" Just re-
ceived and for sulo ut james Fin
stsr's News Depot.
! Isrooms, tubs and buckets at
\. ". Smiths.
Remember that YOU can get nj
kinds Of Lamps, Lanterns and fix
/ lures at Barnes Grocery.
, If you want fresh raisins 60 t
ii. $. Wilkinson's low grocery, Of
Second Street.
Fm SALE.-'rhc Weston Stean
lanyard. For particulars apply
to 7. 4. EDWARDS.
Sugar cured huns at 4. N
Smiths.
Fresh Bananas
at Gregory's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
Baltimore Live Stock Mar-
kct Tor May 3.

DEE SNl ! l.E' IhlhSh h'V
wholesale market exhibited some
active improvement i'll prices
over:Iatt wccl;, none was seen in the
retail trade, which must be report
ed slower and prices a shade off in
most cases, us compared with the
rates ruling at the time of our re-
port last Monday. The quality
WIS OF d better average than last
week, there being u large number
Of very excellent Cattle among the
offerings, considerably in excess Of
last week. Prices ranged from
!! G2ts$j 80, NEST sales being made
ut 1 75a$5 10 per 100 lbs.
MILcn Cows.-TEere is a good
demand, onlyf for extra Cows We
quote at 20asl5 per head, as 10
quality
Prices this week for Beef Cattle
ranged us followS:=B Best #l3eeycs al
5 OUaFi 80 tlmt generally rated
iirst.qlMlity 4 gU0aS5 90; medium
or good fair quality $50 a$l. 90;
ordinary thin Steers 0xcn,. aud
COWS 9 ri2a$$ % ;=eXtrehlc range Of
prices CLASS j0.zAfost OF the sales
were FROM rs to 5 40 per 100 lbs.
Oftlic receipts II head came from
Ohio, 81 from Virginia, 90 from
West Virginia, 27Sfrom Maryland,
431 from Illinois, 1l2G from Nilsson
ri, IS from Kentucky and AGO licud
from Pennsylvania and 5 from
rcnncssce-tolNl receipts for the
week 2004 head against 1926 last
Monday and 21S4 hcad same time
last year. Of the offerings 972
ilcarl were taken by Baltimore
butchers, u sold to Washington
city butchers. II TO country deal
ers, and 81 head to Eastern spccu-
lutors--total sales for the week.
1855 head against 9S3 last week,
and SIS head same time lust year.
swIsE.-I'hc run of Hogs, MS to
numbers, is much lighter than last
week, but i'll quality the average is
about the same, some yards report
ing their stock not quite Us good,
Willie in others it is said to he bet
Ter than it was last week. Prices
IRE firm and higher than they
were then, under the influence Of
q comparatively light run. At the
prices obtained tic market is not
active, most Of tie dealers report
ing II fair demand. We quote at
ja6s cents with IL car load Of choice
at 81 cents, but most sales were
made at and near 81 cent per ID
net. Arrivals this week 1877 head
against 6l96 last week, and 719l
head same time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Slleep have
been very scarce, with the demand
for them very active, and prices
higher than last week, quality con
sidered. About three.fourths Of
the receipts were Lambs, tho most
Of Which came in during last week.
and there being no adequate de.
mantl here they we're reshipped
East. The limited number Of the
offerings of Sheep was the sole
cause Of the activity, as if there had
been many more prices would
lave receded. We quote shcared
Sheep at 4a54 cents; and wool do,
at 4ta7cts per ID. Lambs ans cts
per ID gross. Arrivals this week
4022 head against 34G9 last week,
and 0Gl3 head same time last year
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

SEE the new advertisement off.
Fl. Bare in another column, "Junie'
has been in business so long, and
is so well known to our people,
TINT it "a not necessary for us to
say any thing in his favor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

OLD RELlcs.-The other day our
local reporter says he came across
what purported to be two len
cent United States postage stamps.
Visions OF household luxuries Of
various kinds iloated before his vi
sion; and his feelings wero con-
siderabley elated. Bit on closer
examination, tile word ''Confcdcr-
ate" appeared in one corner lie
was terribly disappointed, Until
some one informed him that q
collector Of bric-a-brac, or old
stamps, would pay him hand
some price for them. lie is now
engaged in looking for some one
who will take them aud relieve him
from his present fnancial embar'
assment.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

VIZ IRE requested to announce
that the funeral sermon Of Mrs.
E. Berry, deceased, will lie preached
at the Stone Coal Chapel on tie
third Sunday in May, by The Rev.
Henry Langford.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

BIZ an advertisement printed
elsewhere, it will DO seen that
.Messrs. Isaac Jackson, John
BeeglIley and R. P. Hall, Commits
soincrs appointed by the County
Court, have advertised for bids for
the construction of n bridge at
Lightbu rms Mills.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

REsIGSATIOX.--Mr. J. II. McClel.
Ian, who has been the agent of the
VAC. R.R. Company,at this point
since lis completion, has resigned
his position. We understand he
has secured 4 better one. May sue.
cess 20 with you "At0c."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

THERE was some talk on Monday
morning of a rape being committed
in our town, But from what we
could learn, it was more Of q Sc
duction case than rape. The cul,
prit has Skipped"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Oun young townsmaN, i. NJ.
yanderyort, las been appointed 4.
r. Agent at this point, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton ofJ. Ii. Mcclellan
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

'NlGIr .ERowLgxG, and night
:howling still prevails in our town
to IN alarming extent. Can not
this he stopped in some way?
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

SOME FisH.--A catfish was
caught at Woodford's Mills Thurs
day morning which weighed twelve
pounds. "Bob" Flcsher was the
happy ilshernlan.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Wuo'Lr. he the first to bring us
some spring chickens" They
must be this springs chickens,rre-
nloml,cr.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
Millinery Store,

on Main Street, next door TO Elias
Fishers. She hos a large supply
Of Goods in her line, which she
offers low, and invites Her friends
to give her a call
Choice BGclswheat Flour 70
sale at tho Woodf0rl Mills.
Gregory's is tho place for your
stoneware.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

little present weather continues,
ice cream and lemon ice will be
very palatdIle.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
10 Whom II Doth Concern

Having sold my stock Of goods
l desire to close up my business.
Persons indebted to me will please
come to the books and settle. No
further notice will he given.
Persons having Claims against
mo will please present the same ut
once. i. BKlSHMAS.
mayl.lw
a full line of roll gold jewclry
at Mrs. Atchison's.
Dress Buttons and Fringcs at
Mrs. Atchison'S.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Reader, 60 and take n look at
Banres' show windows, then step
in, examine and purchase.
AIRS. II. J. SHAW has re-
NA moved TO Weston and
r,,onn1 mi
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Mussersvil!e; DIR. Leatllcrman,
Waterloo, Iowa; Miss Amanda
Goodman, Hackers Greek; W. v.
Chidester, L. W. Bartlett, Big Skin
Creek.
SNcclA Notices.
Looking Glasses Tor sale cheap,
at James Finster's News Depot.
Go 10 Gregory's for your cheap
groceries.
The finest line of Stationary
ever brought to Weston, at the
News Depot.
Flowers, froms cents 10 50 per
bunch, at Mrs. Atcllinson's.
Examine Gregory's stock of hats
they are low from Scots up.
Black tea, 40, 60, Scots and 81 90
at Grcgory's.
I have now on hand my new
stock Of spring and summer goods,
and am offering everything at a
much lower price than ever offered
in this market before.
Mrs. ]. 7. Atkinson.
Parties in the country, knowing
themselves to be indebted to me,
can settle either by cash or pro-
ducc. Mrs.J. l.. Atkinson.
Just received n nicoline of Velvet
frames for Photographs, at tile
News Depot.
Teas, green 20, 60, Scots AMIDST COL
per pound, at Gresory's. 4
Oranges, lemons, raisins, nuts,
&c, at Grcgory's.
All accounts due mo up to
March LIST, 1880, must be settled
BY the list Of May. Those failing
to eomplywith this request will
find their accounts out for collec-
ton. Mrs. J. Il. Atkinson.
Coffee IL rs and o0cts nor
Mound nj C;reaorv,s
~, ,1a,.;.. no,,,;,4 IN, IA.
wa ~, 2 t;1,os D . seSr I,aro,fier
Ills next visit viii be about The
middle Of June, 1850.
IconiaStionory linz jar cash Il
!! Tgssly;li.iSso,,,s SaNssz5ay2s..
-, $3.50, 55==5=,
A. A.. Smith has the cheapest
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2TIngerstown Farmers Alma
nacks at Barnes Grocer.
=M,.I,;ro nh ,nj ,,tIs ~ ali k;rd,
NJ R"ro,s
co,d ROASTED coFrEE mt mn |
!, n0nrd aost,aos FIR On csn,s ner
.o, ,. ~, + pARvrS, cro.or, ~
p'u". - - 81 ~
John Barnes is selling Groceries
of all kinds Mt bottom prices. Call
and examine his stock.
Fresh BrckwIcat lIlonr for salo
chcnn nj Eornc's Grocery,
~ e.,, Il
nrircs established by Inv nj l,nro's,
Call anil rot prices.
MI, 10, ,, .,,,,.. =
clothes and shoe brushes, also
naint brushes Of nil kinds and AL
all prices ut Barc's.
,,, ~ 10 "a
nc DeSt heaVy winter - ~
SUITS IN Town can % lo'''i'' III
D4nnnsions. =, c,;.,,,. e..
| IS cents per ID.
<,>r,,,, h,,.o o,,o,,o,1 NAM
| line of Groceries and Confection-
cries, on Second Street, three doors
below Ross opposite the Hayden
House. take this method of
onI I'' "'' TS W,'w,wsov
e"t Tho host y,,o,o.s ~ ~ S0Lnois
Il, tt,,,,, "'r l,o EonNJ NJ punn;nm.
t r., ~" II >'''' ~ '''''N' Nv
~"
| TRY Darc'S Horse and Cattle
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
Personal JiEN4I0y.
Hughes Curl, Of PENNSYLVANIA, is

llughes Curl, Of pennsylvania, is
in town.
Hon. a. Campbell, Of Bethany
College, paid our town a visit this
week.
Dr.J. R. Muthers, Of Buckhan-
non, was visiting orr town this
week.
We noticed the face Of Hon. G.
J, Arnold on our streets the other
day.
WV. Mccoy, Of Marietta, Ohio,
registered at tho Bailey House OIL
Monday.
Rev. G. W. Weekly, Of the U. B
Church, DucklannOn, passed
through Weston on Tuesday.
N
Mr.. Warren, a typo from Par
kersburs, was in Weston this week.
lie was OH his way to Glsnvillc, to
stick type on the GiEmerite.
6. N. Heavener and wife, of
Bnckhannon, passed through here
on Tuesday last, on their way to
Pennsboro.
Hon. Henry Brannon,of Weston,
was in the city on Wednesday. In
this connection it may be said a
very reliable rulnor prevails here
that Hon. J. \. Camden will not
be candidate for Governor, and
that Judge Brannon, Of Weston
will loom up extensively for the
Misunderstanding Nelrs.
. .
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

W. call attention 10 the adyer-
tisement5of r N. cllalfant, to be
found in5anotlier column. lie will.
give Il more extended notice to The
public lereafter.ZWe=haye exam:
ined Ills stock, mditE is large and
extensive, and lie is receiving daily
additions thereto. The flrnieswill
now have no trouble in disposing
of his produce, either for cash or
goods, at Clralfant's. We eongrat-
ulatc Frank on his life and energy,
and W. are glad he is 10 be with lis
again. The community ,csEuot
well afford TO lose such a business
man us lie has proven 10 BE.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

wnsps will YOU spend The hot
months? Our reporter is untio-
cided whether he will so to New
port, or stay at home and work
liks thunder.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

CooL.srRlSG VALLEY, in the east
tenllGofsopr town, is being built up
considerable.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

VIZ were shown the other day
a piece Of Continental Money, Of
The denomination Of four pence,
issued by Tie Commonwealth Of
Pennsylvania. The name OF The
Treasurer is entirely elaborated by
tho rayages Of time. It is now in
the possession Oft. \, Barnes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Dn. G. B. NORRIS, DENTS, will DO
in Weston on The 22d ofJune and
remain 70 days.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

RELloIovs.-Services at the N.
L. Church Sunday morning and
evening, conducted by the pastor
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
'Ye People, Look
To This:

Go 10 ChalfNnL's 10 buyyourDry
Goods and Groceries, and sell your
Grain and Wool for cash, or cx.
change for goods. Take your
choice.
l am daily receiving large add.
tons to my stock, and willscll to
suit you, or you need not buy.
! will take your bacon and pota-
toes, and can say you will find u
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

TRY the Brighton Beach, cigar
ut Bare's. They arc good-we'ro
tried 'em.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

''rnE public schools wiil only
last three weeks longer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Iris said, by those who profess:
to know, that We are 10 be fayorcd(?)
with a ciryusin June or July.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

Youcan get bargains in The
confectionery line, for cash al
J.S%Wilkinson 's.@==a==s======
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

We svc the Episcopal Church is
being repaired and fixed lip.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

BASE. BALLzrEyGn= not==.yet
.struckzWcstoN5t an alarming 5cx=.
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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

a. ": Smith has the cheapest
drugs in town.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-05-08

.Hagerstown Farmers Alma.
nacks at Barnes Grocery.
Machine Oil and oils Of all kinds
at Bare's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02
HalloWoll Local News.

Mcssr.. Fowler, Han,lin & Smith, Of Au-
Rusta, presented to the Maine Industrial
School 70, Girls, nice Wheeler Wilson
sewing machine on Thursday, as token OF
"Happy New Year" favor. The generous
gift will be highly appreciated by all connect
ed with the institution. Liberal Christmas
gifts of confectionery, toys. etc. in addition
to those already announced, were sent by
Mrs. s. s. Brooks and Miss Jennie Fuller Of
Augusta, and others whose names we are un-
able to give. Many thanks are returned for
these and other kind remembrances.
Mr.. Horace Parlin, one of our Oldest and
most esteemed citizens, died quite suddenly
on Thursday forenoon last at the age of -
years, 6 months. He had been confined to
his house but few DAYS with what appeared
. severe cold; but a sudden attack Of pren-
monia resulted in death ~ aheve stated. He
was an honored and devoted member
of the Baptist church in this
city. and liberal contributor to the canse OF
missions and other christian and benevolent
institutions. His loss will be severely felt
BY his family, the church and large circle
Of friends in this city and elsewhere. Funer-
IL services at the Baptist church on Sabbath
afternoon next. at O'Clock, attended BY Rev.
Mr.. Crane Of East Winthrop.
Mrs. Abigail Hanson. and Mrs. Ewers,
widow ofthe late John A. Ewers, died in
this city Of pneumonia on Wednesday last,
after brief and painful illness. We learn
that several others of our citizens are confined
to their houses BY severe colds and threaten
ings ofthe above dread disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02

V1CK's FLORAL GUIDE.-Of the many
out by our Seedsmen and Nurserymen. and
that are doing so much to inform the people
and beautify and enrich our country. none
are so beautiful, none so instructive as Tek's
Floral Guide. Its paper is the choicest, its
illustrations handsome, and given by the
hundred, while its Colored Plate is gem.
This work, although costing but five cents,
is handsome enough for Gift Book, or a
place on the parlor table Published by
James Wick, Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, January l. This afternoon,
a. John II. Morgan, son of Senator Morgan
Of Alabama, was walking alosg the street,
he was met BY Lucy Horton, who drew . re-
volver when she had passed and shot Morgan
through the shoulders. Before she could
fire second time Morgan turned and seized
the weapon The vound 10 not dangerous.
The shooting Is attributed by Morgan friends
to demep.ia On the part of his assailant.
Miss Horton began . suit against Morgan,
and since then she has been generally un-
fortunate, and claims she has been persecut-
ed, and expresses regret that she did not kill
MorRan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02

Mark Harden wanted to see how those arms
worked Tuesday night 80 he shouldered one
and assumed the duties Of guard. A friend
seeing him in this novel position went up and
clapped him on the shoulder with the ques-
ton, "What are you doing here Mark"
Poor Mark he had had an unusual strain
upon him lately; he had just received blow
in the head while renewing these arms to the
capitol. What did he do? Why dropped
that muskct and skedaddled. This story is
,On fusionist authority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02

After long and painful sickness, borne
with Christian patience and resignation, Mrs.
Blackman, wife Of Mr.. +. +. BlackE,an, passed
away on the last day Of the old year. Mrs.
Blackman was an excellent woman, a good
wife and mother, loved and respected by all
her acquaintance. Everything that could be
done to alleviate the pain Of sickness was
done for her by her husband and friends, but
nothing could stay the march Of the disease
which had fastened upon her. She died as
gently as closed the hours Of the old year,
rejoicing that she was but passing into bet
ter life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02

The business of the Probate Court for 1879
was about As follows:
No. Of new files 22s; Wills presented and
brobatsd 100: accounts filed and sealed POO !:
petitions 6led in insolvency %; licenses to
sell real estate 43: adults put under guardi-
anship IS; estates represented insolvent IL;
petitions for allowance out Of personal cs-
tates 26; inventories returned l04 licenses
to sell personal estate 30; letters Of guardians
assured 40 minorsput under guardianship 10 :;
adoptions s; change of name 8. The whole
number of papers received and filed. letters
received and letters sent, receipts examined
and checked and copies cannot be less than
FIVE thousand. The amount of property real
and personal not far from 81, 200, goo. This
does not include numerous petitions for cita-
lions. discharges and etc. All papers of this
Office read, received and filed before the year
1879 closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02
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The gross mining output of Colorado, for
1879, was l22. 4S3 tons of silver and gold ore,
valued at Sll ,477,O46.
Diving at Tay, the scene of the recent
disaster. has been suspended, owing to
boisterous weather. The uncovered bodies
are thought to have been washed seward.
The Afghans have lost 5000 men during
the past week, in several fierce encounters
with the British.
Sir Garnet Wolseley will start from Cape
T own some time in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-02

Two young Black Republican scouts, one
of whom is merchant, should spend the time
while seated at their landlady's table in other
ways than reporting scandalous and absolute
falsehoods about prominent democrats
Daily Standard.
That is a lie. And the patriotic (?) Orbe-
ton, the local correspondent Of the Rockland
Opinion, from Augusta, would be in better
business nursing that sickly mustache under
his nose than to be reporting lies about the
house mt which he stops.