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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

A nervous looking man went into one OF
our stores the other day and sat down for half
an hour or so, when clerk asked il there
was anything she could do for him He SAID
no. he didn't want anything. She went away,
and he sat there for half an hour longer, when
the proprietor went to him and asked 1t he
wanted to be shown anything. mo, SAID
the nervous man. 81 just want to sit around.
My physician has recommended perfect quiet
for me, and says above all things must AVOID
being in crowd Noticing that you did not
advertise in the newspapers. thought that
this would be as quiet place as could find,
so just dropped in for few hours OF isola-
tion" The merchant picked up bolt OF pa
per cambria to brain him, but the man went
out. He said all he wanted was quiet Ire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Artists have some odd experiences in their
summer sketching tours. One member of
the guild in Boston, while recently transfer
ring bits Of picturesque Maine to his can
vases and sketch books, came across an an
cient, moss-grown stone mill, about which
grew tangled thickets and creeping vines in
agreeable confusion. This he began to sketch,
much to the delight of the owner, who came
out to see what was going on, and looked
open-mouthed upon the rapid and skillful
work Of the painter, uttering now
and then such adniring and semi-pro-
fame expressions as Gosh 81 snum -
etc, as a tribute to genius. Evening coming
on before the work was done, the artist went
away, promising to return tne next afternoon
and finish the picture. When he reappeared
a horrible sight met his eye The mill owner,
in order to have everything "slick" about the
picture, had been putting in his work all the
morning in ''tidying up his premises. to
which end he had cut down all the brush
grubbed up all the vines, scraped all the moss
off the walls of his mill. and given the stones
thereof a thick csat of whtewash. Which OF
the two men was most surprised-the artist
when he saw the Improvement" or the mil
Ter when he heard the language by which the
follower of the arts commented upon lit
would be hard to say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
Another change in the Water street drui

Another change in the Water street drug
stores. Mr.. F. w. Kinsman, one OF our
widest known and most reliable apothecaries'
has disposed of his store corner Bridge anu
Water streets, and of the Fuller drug store
to his son, Fred G. Kinsman. who VIII IN
future conduct the business under the nrm
name of F. G. Kinsman & Co. Mr.. kinsmah
senior will remain at his old post for thirty
days, assisting his many customers IN inc
selection of their Christmas gifts, ana
arranging the business so that no hiatus VIII
occur when he sewers his connection with the
stores. He is to devote his attention eA-
clusively to the manufacture of Adamson
Cough Balsam, the steady and growing
demand for which is the best testimonial TO
its excellence. His successor, MIR. Fred
Kinsman, is an enthusiast in his profession,
a careful and experienced pharmaceutist,
and pushing young business men. We
doubt not that he will be able to hold the
large trade of these two stores, and increase
it as the city grows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Lewiston Journal: In Grand Army circl..
we find there exists, at present, lively in
terest in the forthcoming election of De-
partment Commander at the Department
convention to be held at Gardiner in few
weeks. We understand that Rev. w. G..
Haskell of this city, the present Department
Commander, and a much liked Commander,
too, declines a reelection, as he regards q
sort Of unwritten law in force in the Depart
ment. that no Commander shall serve but one
term. Those gentlemen whose names are
now mentioned for the Office. are Capt s. w.
Lane of Augusta. and Rev. r. L. Howard of
Bangor. formerly of Lewiston. Either of these
gentlemen would fill the position admirably.
Capt. Lane went to the front as Sergeant
Major of the llth Maine regiment, and was
promoted to captaincy by President Lincoln.
He is the well-known ex-Secy of the Maine
Senate, and one of the ablest parliamentary
scholars in Maine. Rev. Mr.. Howard is a
Free Baptist clergyman of high standing, for
merly pastor of the Lewiston Pine street Free
Baptist church. He has good war record,
and has always taken an active interest in G..
A. X. matters. His many estimable traits
have made him very popular among his COM
rades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Inc Lyceum Course had very successful
opening on Friday evening. The lecture bv
rev T. Z. Bolles, on Scotland, was very in.
teresting and given in plain, clear STYLE.
well illustrated by large number Of excel
lent stereopticon views. The hall wa. well
hiled, and all seemed satisfied with this be.
ginning. The managers should feel encour.
aged at the interest manifested bv the citizen,
IN supporting good class Of entertainment.
mere, this winter. We could not help think
ing, as we watched the slow emptying of the
hall. what would become of an audience if q
panic caused BY fire or accident should en-
sue. After the terrible affair at Vienna
cities are waking up to the fact that almost
all the places of amusement are deficient in
means of exit. While the proprietor of
Wilson Hall. with public spirit, has greatly
improved the hall by enlarging the stage, the
exit of the hall is still inadequate. One or
more outside flights of stairs are a necessity
especially for the galleries which, at present,
1t would be utterly impossible to clear rapid
ly. We have no doubt that the proprietor
Will see that some improvement in this d.
rection is a public necessity, and in consid-
Grafton of that, will at once see that some
thing is done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

We were shown Saturday, by George r.
Dunton, .some ancient documents which
would be highly priced by collectors Of an
tiquities. One is the commission of Second
Lieutenant of the Sixth Company. Second
Regiment, Lincoln County Militia. given to
Joshua Davis. August 23d, l776. The second
is deed of land, drawn in 1927. The third
is bill Of exchange, drafted in l14j. The
papers are discolored with age, but the writ
ing is legible, and the papers are in good
state of preservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

DURING THE HoT SUMNER MONTHS while
away from city conveniences, the traveller
should make some provision against sudden
attacks Of Headache, Neuralgia, Cholera
Morbus. Cramps and other diseases. witch
ell. Champlin & Co.'S Standard Neuralgia
Anodyne when taken according to the direc-
tons on each bottle, will relieve the distress
and remove the cause of any of these troubles.
Trv it and be convinced. lan3Oteod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
Mothers MOthers:: Mothers {!

Mothers! MOthers:: Mothers ~!
Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth?
If so, go at once and get bottle of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it !; there is no mistake about it.
There is not mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell you at once that it
will regulate the bowels, and give rest to the
mother and relief and health to the child
operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to
use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. 20 cents
a bottle.
Nervous pains and weaknesses, malarial
diseases, fever and ague, positively cured by
using Browns Iron Bitters.
decl3td&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
On Thirty Days Trial.

We we will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro oltaic Belts and other Electric APP
pliances on trial for thirty days to Young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality etc, guaran-
teeing speedy relief and complete restoration
of vigor and manhood Also for Rheuma-
tism. Neuralgia, Paralysis, Liver and Kidney
difficulties. Ruptures. and many others dis
eases illustrated pamphlet sent free. Ad-
dress Votaic Belt CO.. Marshall, Mich.
Oct23dtwly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Mrs. Plumer has fine display of choice
goods appropriate for holiday gifts, such as
collars, neckties handkerchiefs, Spanish lace
goods, shopping bags and portmonnaies,
Whitby and ground jet combs, bracelets and
ear jewels, to which she invites the attention
Of the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

One of the most beautiful parlor ornaments
we have seen this year, is screen on ex-
hibition At Miss ii. +. Pipers. painted by c.
c. Willoughby. 1t consists of three panels.
each 3G by II inches, with frame of hard
wood stained to initiate ebony. On the
panels are beautiful designs in oil: on one a
branch of apple blossoms; on another null
len plant. with 4 bird atilt the top; on the
third a wood scene. 1t is a present fit for n
princess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Eclectric Oil poet
But we have the best article known to the
world.
And intend that all persons shall know it.
1t cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatics 1t
cures.
Tis best Oil in the world you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

"Uncle Toms Cabin" is to be brought out
in Gardiner tonight by the Jay Rial com
pany. This ever-popular drama never pals
on the taste, and has as firm hold on the
public heart to-day as ever. This troupe APP
pears in Hallowell tomorrow evening, and in
Augusta ON Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

The Unity Club will meet at the residence
ofJudge Whitehouse this evening at I o'clock,
instead of the church parlors as previously
announced. Subject The minor dramatists of
Elizabeth's reign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

The Odd Fellows of Richmond are pre-
known as the Fennebec Valley Encampment,
No. 80, /. o. o. +. 1t twill be instituted dur
ing the latter part of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

They say that at the NOVELTY STORE
Up stairs and down.
You'll find the BEsr ASSORTMENT
OF any place in town;
Where, the PRESENT in your mind,
Alta BARGAIN you'll find
Album, Doll, Desk. or Horse.
A. the store of Gannett & Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Ballou's Magazine for January opens with
an interesting article, entitled 1.-THE Ice
Fields of the Kennebec,' written and illus
trated by Fred w. S. Blanchard of Rich
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

n7-One of the best places to decide what to
Inv for gentlemen friends. is from the elegant
stock of Muffiers, Silk Handkerchief, Neck
Ware and fancy goods at E. E. Davis
dec17tMWF&S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

The annual Christmas sale and coffee party
church parlors tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. The parlors will be open at 3 o'clock
and free to all who wish to visit the sale dur
ing the day. In the evening there will be a
and pleasing character. The tickets are for
sale at Patridge's drug store and Miss ii. E..
Piper's. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

At the fair and sale which takes place at
the Insane Hospital tomorrow night, some
400 articles made by the patients will be Of
fered for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

H@Christmas Gifts. We have received
Quantities of useful articles, for old and young
,nitable fol- Christmas presents. No trouble
to show them. Call early. Remember the
place. Kinsman's, corner Water and Bridge
stroofs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

h-Dou', forget to call at whipples, Hal
lowell, for your Christmas presents A nice
assortment of tasteful articles and every
thing ut the lowest prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
Ii Heads the List

OF all other preparations or medicines. In
cases of nausea, he adachs, dizziness or irreg-
ularities of the system, Burdock Blood Bit
tiers have no equal They never fail in afford
ing immediate relief. Price sl.00 trial size
10 cents. decl3+d&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
Agricultural Society occurs at Readfeld, the
frst Monday in January, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
All Is Well That Ends Well.

Grin Catlin, 40 Pearl Street, Buffalo NY,
saws: Il tried various remedies for the piles,
but found no relief until used Thomas
Eclectric Oil, which entirely cured me after
a few applications" decl3+d&w-iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

There has been a decided change in the
STYLES Of furs this season. Instead of boas,
small pointed collars are fashionable. and
otter and beaver are the favorite furs. Nat
ural otter collars, lined with old gold silk
and other fancy colors are very nobby. Seal
sacques are worn SO or 81 inches long
this year. instead of q inches, as last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Miss Olive E. Dana of Augusta contributes
4 very readable article to lions Advocate,
IN 1.-THE Ministry of the Poets"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19

Singing, smarting, irritation OF the u,,-
nary passages, diseased discharges cured Dy
Buchupaiba Druggists. Depot Partridge
Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-19
Marrien.

In New Limerick. Dec. nth, Mr.. Albert II. Ham.
Of SMYRNA and Miss Mary +. Chambers. of Oakfied.
In Portland, Dec. 18th, by Rev. Mr.. Hatch, II. A.
Drummond and Miss II. A. Hatch.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
AThanksxivfng Service.

A thanksgiving service was held Thursday evening at the Howard Avenue M. E. church. The church was crowded. It was a social reunion of the members of the Howard avenue church and of the Summerfeld NJ. E. church, over which Rev. S. w. Toles has presided for the past three years to the satis-
 faction of all. Both churches are well sit uated, being Learly out of debt. They are hereafter to be separate and each will have pastor of it's own, the work demanding it. The united choirs sang an anthem. Rev. Nathan Hubble, former pastor, was present and participated in the services. Three years ago the Howard avenue church was in debt about B, 300. It is now only $7O0. The debt on the Summer6eld church three years ago was $3, POO. It is now only $45O. Res olutions were passed thanking Rev. Aaron S. Hill for his gift of $5,O00 to the two churches. It came in a time when both churches were struggling for existence, and the resolutions spoke in graceful terms of this handsome and opportune aid. MT. Hill was expected to be present and make an ad- dress, but could not on account of declining health and advanced years Rev. Mir. Toles' report showed a most gratifying growth of the two churches under his pastoral lcharge Rev. Mr. Hubbell, former pastor, gave a historical address, When he began his labor as pastor seven years ago, one church had it's meetings in disused oyster shop, the other in an old carpenter shop. Now each has pleasant and roomy chapel or church build ing. During the exercises Mir. Toles was ad dressed and presented with gift of a sum of money, MT. McEwen making the speech. A beautiful collation. was eaten and every body much enjoyed the occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
The Newtown Mystery.
Inouest aela with Closed Doors.

Inquest Held With Closed Doors. E
 Much stir prevails in Newtown over the finding of the remains of young Winchen in the mill pond, as reported yesterday. They were found after about twenty minutes dredging. A post-mortemXwas held, which showed that there was no water in the Stom- ach or lungs and that the skull was frac- tured This discovery deepened the suspi- cion that the deceased was foullY dealt with and the body thrown into the pond to con- ceal the crime. An inquest is being held with closed doors. Two parties have been arrested, and warrants have been issued for the arrest of others supposed to have been implicated in the affair. One of the arrested parties is named McNamara and his uncle is now in State prison for life for killing man in Newtown with pitchfork. The deceased came to Newtown from South Egremont, Massachusetts, and is an educated man but given to dissipation. He had been drinking the day he disappeared and was engaged in a row in saloon with two men who attacked him. He ran and they pursued. He called at Peter Crows house and wanted the people to hide him, as he was afraid he would be killed. He was led through the house and across MT. Crows premises to the road near the river and there left to take care of him. self. It was near this point that the remains were found.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
April Fool.

Among the hundreds of sells perpetrated yesterday was the sending of a large box of bricks to prominent merchant by one of the steamboat lines and the sending of var ious surprising orders. One lady made a number of frosted sawdust cakes, which be- ing displayed to view had the effect of de- ceiving many. Boxes of confectionery were sold which looked tempting, but the interior of the bon bons was filled with cotton. On the other hand farmer was driving along ono of the thoroughfares and his shovel fell off the wagon. Some boys shouted to him the fact but the wary agriculturist placed his five digits at the tip of his nose and sung out, ''No, you don't" driving on and leaving the useful implement behind. Any number of spurious letters were sent making engage ments and hauling the recipients over the coals for imaginary offences.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
Fair Haven.

The Fair Haven postoffice IS now the Branch Postoffice at New Haven, Conn. !" Cards will be circulated among the residents of Fair Haven East, by which they can signify whether they wish to receive their mail at the branch office or by the carrier. The streets on the East side are not numbered, and all the mail matter intended for that quarter should be addressed Branch Office, New Haven, Conn" MT. Moore remains in charge.
 One mail day will be delivered on the out skirts of Fair Haven East and three in the central portion. The carriers route, it is understood, will extend as far south as Lan- crafts brook and as far north as the cause way.
 In another column will be found a notice to the legal electors of the town of East Ha- ven regarding the town meeting. It will be held this afternoon at o'clock in the Town Hall, East Haven. Both the friends and op- ponents of annexation are urged to be pres ent
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
ROaaS nnd Bridges.

The Committee on Roads and Brid ges held a meeting in room If, City Hall, last evening Alderman Dillon presiding. The principal object of the meeting was to further consider the extension of Jackson street and the build ing of bridge over the Shore Line railroad track at the Jackson street crossing.
 Councilman Sargent thought that the ex- tension of James street and Ferry Path was more necessary than bridge at Jackson street. His idea was that the road should go under the track. This he said was the opin- ion of the city surveyor. Of course, if this was done the track would have to be raised.
 Alderman Dillon said that the extension of Jackson street and bridge over the track would accommodate all the parties in that vicinity. He thought it was the better plan to adopt
 Councilman Woolsey thought that the James street tunnelling was by far the better proposition and would be much less expen- sive than the bridge at Jackson street. It was voted to recommend the extension of Jackson street and bridge over the Shore Line track at that point.
 This concluded the business under consid- eration and the committee adjourned
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
Personal.

Rev. Ralph B. Hart, of St. Paul's Episco- pal parish of Norwalk, has resigned. Joseph Engel, son of Edward Engel, start ed for Savannah, Ga, yesterday to recover his health.
 Lewis Scranton having brother in Rock land, died in New Orleans Thursday, aged ffty-fve The deceased was hardware mer- chant in New Orleans.
 Dr. George c. F. Williams, a member of the Legislature from Cheshire, went yester- day to New York city where he assumes a position as physician in the New York Ho- moeopathic hospital.
 P. T. Barnum was at Green Cove, Florida, yesterday, and was expected to be in Charles ton over Sunday. He will stop in Richmond for week or so and will probably reach home about the middle of the month.
 H. P. Frost, Morris F. Tyler, Charles L. Mitchell and W. R. Frary, of the Connecti- cut Telephone company, go to Chicago next week to attend the second convention of the National Telephone Exchange company
 The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Munson, wife of A. W. Weld, takes place from her late residence, 99 Wall street, this afternoon. She was an exemplary Christian, member of Rev. Mir. Kelsey's congregation, a devoted wife and mother.
 Rev. J. W. Barnhart, pastor of the St. John street M. E. church, was given a recep- ton Thursday evening, the affair being under the charge of Mrs Isaac Damn and Mrs Henry Storer MT. Barnhart delivered an address and there were recitations, readings and music.
 Rev. Charles Chamberlain, acting pastor of the Congregational church, East Granby, who died March 30, was born in Holliston, Mass, October 4, 1913, graduated at Brown University in 1886, studied at Andover The ological Seminary one year, graduated at Union Theological Seminary, N. T.. in 1887, was ordained July 8, 1s42.
 Miss Fannie 0. Howe of our city took prominent part in the concert given in the Park street Congregational church, Bridge port, Wednesday evening. The Standa,d says, ''Miss Howe displayed her pure, strong flexible and thoroughly trained voice to great winning hearty encore at every appearance and establishing her reputation here beyond question:
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-02
College Notes.
RecO'd this morning.

Pec0rl this morning.
 Music at the rink this afternoon.
 A meeting of the freshman class will be held in the presidents lecture room at 9;3O this morning to elect class supper commit tee.
 The March Ltt. was distributed Thursday afternoon. The next number will be pub lished by the juniors.
 Mir. E. H. Gilbert, 'S1, has been elected scorer of the University ball nine for the coming season.
 Mir. Fred. Wood is coaching the crew at present.
 Princeton has it's winter athletic contest in the gymnasium this afternoon.
 The nine will probably play the Water burys on the 9th inst, the New York nine on the 9th and the Worcesters on the 18th, all in this city.
 The sophomores have commenced rehears- ing their Elay. It will be presented after the recess.
 Prof. Dana will accompany his optional class in geology to the East Haven quarries this afternoon.
 The senior debating society discussed the merits of the Harvard and Yale optional sys- tenn last evening.
 One of the Harvard students who were put out of the Howard Atheneum, Boston, re- gently for creating disturbance, has sued the management for $5,OOO damages.