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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
GARDINER.
Ious-Star OF the East.-MnsOntc faif.-
CLEAN ings.

Logs were RATED from the kenneoec
through the locks into the Mill pond, the FIRST
time for the season, yesterday forenoon
The steamer Star of the East arrived from
Boston. on her first trip for the season,
wednesday forenoon, about 1880 She had
a yerv large cargo of freight, as Is generalIS
the case at the commencement OF the season
There was not many passengers. The truck.
ing of baggage to and from the wharf on .'poa'
days" will give our streets quite an animated
appearance. o.;rrs Of the
The Gospel Temperance meetings al lne
Summer street f. w. Baptist chureh were
nroductiye of so much good that IT mas peen
decided TO continue them. One was hsiu
last night. and there will be one lhursoas
and Friday evenings. 1t Is earnestly re-
ouested that all who are interested IN reiisio"
and temperance reform will attend
We have another new post once Gers 1
Master Charlie Neal has aceep.eu
,ha nos;,ion recently vacated by Mr.: hogar
Iarabee. who will RETURN to bo~oo'"
ColIroe where he is student.
Ths assessors have commenced their annH u
,our through the city. Now Is the time io'
o oU~ e;,;zens to be as poor as possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
s-,.r,or Court.-Kennebe County, Judge
tVhjtehouse Presiding.-April Term.


This term opened at the Court House tins
morning at ten o'clock. Prayer by Rev. MI
T;lden of the First Baptist church. The
Grand Jurors, whose names are given below,
were present and entered upon their duties:
Tho Traverse Jury was empaneied, and
made choice of A. ID. Ames to be their iore-
man All the cases marked for trial to-day
having been settled the jury was excused I'M
iii Tomorrow morning. After the call OF the
docket the usual motions and preliminary
matters were disposed Of. Adjourned until
"wednesday morning at ten o'clock.
Cn,~n JrRoRs.-Eli W. Alexander. West
Gardiner: william Beal. winthrop' {. n
Clary. Foreman, Hallowell; Eyander h.
Davis. Sidney: David B. Gibbs. watervliie
lanes c. Hodgkins, Gardiner; Lew NJ. Ian
aster Farmingdale; Roger NJ. Lapham'
P;ttston: George Lord, Vienna; Charles r.
Inn Windsor; Geo. F. Richardson. Read
6,ld. Erastus p. Roundy. Benton; +. III; =
Smith Augusta; Edwin Spring, WINSTON
Joseph Tibbetts. Belgrade; VIM. Z; Irae'
WAYNE. David A. Woodsum, Vassalooro
Tp,yrRsE JuRoRs.-A. II. Abbot, Angus
"a A. d. Ames. Waterville: Washington
brake. Albion: Joshua E. Eugley, sassal-
-, Joshua GRAY, Gardiner; Rufus T.
Hath Pittston: George L. Lowell, WIN
,brop. ]. W. North, Jr., Augusta; Jonn
pavpolds. Winslow; P. Mellen Robinson
I,;tchfeld; Alfred G. Kicker: west ateI-
r;IIe. Sewall Spaulding. Belgrade A. D.
Snrteyant. Fayette; f. d. Wiley Ciinton'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
"eoT ANY ADVERTISING eArn.,,
]Paoemic which Spreads Elk. W.T.,
nre.-The Latest Phase of vn.,,....

year or TWO ago Mark Twain. in h;s
delicious STYLE. RECALLED the re,da,s -
""'ic with an account of various kind.
OF insanity which periodically attack neor,.
!" racy way he portrayed the ayon;as &c
oooK collecting, coin collectino. br,,or no,
'ecl'ng' postage stamp collecting, and finally
'liade the madness culminate in an old chan
VINO collected echoes The las, anil mos.
latai form OF the disease consists in pet,;n,
all the advertising cards that it is noss;b,e -
secure. It's attacks are not confined to chill
dren. but grown men and women are alike
victims The fever is comparatively in its
INFANCY In this vicinity, but in Massachusetts
anu the West it is raging with the
iury OF tempest. 1t began BY children
collecting common business cards. TIrn
some enterprising dealers added devices
to their cards and they took like wild.
hre. From this, cards have improved in
design and finish until now they are real gems
OF art. in gold, silver, and high colors. Trad
ers are so bored by children asking for these
cards that when one enters a store tho man an
tlcipates the inquiry and roughly says .sno
cards, if he does not eject them bv force
The business is now largely conducted
through the mails, the columns of the daily
papers informing collectors where thew can
send for large and handsome lots bv en-
closing postage stamps. Some firms in Bos-
ton receive as many as 1000 letters daily for
cards, and some enthusiastic collectors have
sent to Europe for specimens. Other dealers,
with an eye to business, have manufactured
albums to hold these cards But even
the album is being superseded bv the
scrap book, and now nearly every center table
IN Augusta is graced with one of these
attractive features. In this city some enthus-
iastic young ladies have collected one or two
thousand styles, while others are content with
as many hundred. In Massachusetts, a five
thousand collection is common Commercial
travellers make it point to get some from
every city visited, and send home to swell
their sisters collection. Some prefer plain
cards and others like the printed ones One
firm in Boston has sold over ten thousand
dollars worth and is still filling orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
Gaming Musical Festival.

We learn that arrangements are periec''"s
Grand musical festival at Lake Maraho-
.,, some time in June, the exact date not
vet being determined upon. A chorus OF one
voices. selected from various parts
If the State, will be Immediately formed anu
rshearsals will begin some time next week :,
rh. full Germania orchestra of Boston anu J,
-, most eminent solo talent will be secufe'
.''' The whole affair will be
...aor the direction of Mr.. L. A. Torrens' Vi
Tho Maine Central will run excur-
.;on,rains during the festival.
Mr.. A. G. Croker goes to uaralnel Of
for ,. ssas RIOS large saw mills. He is con-
.ssrsd one Of the mlen these P Ra1t
twenty twenty to twenty-five men accompany a n'
Mill hands and river drivers
Unsos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
Masonic Fair.

The Committee on Masonic Fair, the pro-
ceeds of which were to be used in trescoing
and decorating the new Masonic Hall in this
CITY. have concluded to postpone the Fair
until November or December next. and in
stead of the Fair at this time, the committee
have engaged the 'Jollities Combination
Company" of Boston, to give an entertain
ment at Wilson Hail. on Thursday evening
next, April IA. This entertainment prom
Uses to be a rich musical treat. and we need
ONLY to mention the names of several of the
singers known to our public to give this
assurance. We particularly refer to Mr.. j..
C. Bartlett. Mr.. Frank Daniels and Miss Lou
Bickford. who have appeared in Halloween
several times. and others of no less note who
will appear in Halowell for the first time
We feel assured that all interested in the
welfare of the Order will give the entertain
ment their patronage. A plan of the hall
NAV be found at the drug store of A. A
Heath. where tickets are now on sale.
There is to be public temperance reform
meeting in CITY Hall this Thursday evening
at the usual hour President Osgood an
nounces that several speakers from abroad
will be present. in addition to the many re.
Gently reformed members OF the club. and
others. 1t is gratifying to learn that several
in our CITY who have been engaged more or
loss extensively in the sly liquor traffic, have
been induced by moral and legal suasion
combired to abandon the business and seek
more reputable employment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
MAKE NO DELAY.


The months of March, April and May are
the three arches of a bridge which binds the
season of ice to that of roses. Therefore
Spring is a trying period for invalids. Indi-
cations of disease should now be beeded at
once If you are vexed with indigestion,
disordered Liver or Kidneys, want of appe
tte, constipation of the Bowels or fevcrish
skin, take DIR. David Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy rifhom an hours delay. 1t is mild,
quick and positive in its action. Keep it in
the house when YOU are at home, and take it
with you on your journeys. You can have no
better friend.
1t adapts itself to the common ills of every
day, and should be found in every family
where this Journal is read. What Favorite
Remedy is recommended to do, Il rW do.
Ask your Druggist for it. But little money
is wanted: only One Dollar a bottle
"Favorits Remedy" is the friend Of child
hood and should be found in every nursery in
the land. Keep it in your house for your chill
dren's sake as well as for your own. For
liar to the sex, Favoritc Remedy proves a
real blessing. Try it and you will be glad
you saw this article. Make no mistakes. The
medicine is "Fdro,ife Remedy,' and the pro-
prietor's name ard address DIR. David Ken
nedy Rondout, n. Y
Patients living at a distance, Except in
surgical cases. by sending a statement of
their case can be treated at home.
april7t&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Liebig Cos Arnicated Extract Of Witch
Hazel quickly relieves periodical sufferings
of females. 1T possesses apeculiar power,
saws Professor PATTISON, in bis celebrated
work on Diseases of Women of relieving the
sutfering> of painful periods. at wards of
the suffering without in any way interfering
with the proper flow Beware of cheap
Counterfeits 1t is invaluable in most of the
commoner diseases of Women. Cures dis
figuring pimples and eruptions.
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes
teod&w
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State News.
ANDRosCoGGIN.

Two thousand cedar sleepers have been
landed on cars on side track, at Auburn
Maine Central station. to be taken down the
line tor repairs on the track
Two carloads of French Canadian immi
grants arrived in Lewiston nv the Grand
Trunk train. Tuesday uoon.-Ls.-istca
Journal
A peculiar suit is on trial before Judge
Dresser in Lewiston. Ii is known a. the
''ovster-stew case" and is an action brought
by young lady against Geo. \. Cobb. for
damages. She claims that her silk dress was
spoiled by AN oyster stew which waiter in
Cobb's restaurant upset in her lap. on the
evening of Feb u. while she sitting AZ Il
table in the restaurant. The Young lady
sues 10 recover the value nf the silk Injured
and Mr.. Cobb protests he is not liable.
CUMBERLAND.
The turner's of Vr.tbrook met at school
hnl>, hall. Priies Corner. SATURDAY. evening
Apri! "a. t. form stock company 10 raise
and pack their own corn and tomatoes.
FRANKLIN.
Gleason Peals of Jay. II wears of age
while al work in the woods Saturday, cutting
wood. was struck by falling tree and in
stantly killed.
Master river drivers were selecting men
and making up crews for log driving and is
branches last week Some days the streets
in town were lined with men. most of them
strangers. A noticeable feasure was quite a
large number of the Passamaquoddy tribe OF
Indians were seeking work As river drivers or
hands in boats or on booms. white man
and Injun' both, nearly all secured places at
fair rates per diem.--Nachias Union
An Eastport writer says 1.-The town is now
so full of people employed in the sariine fac
tories that there is not vacant room in any
house here, and dozens of people are every
day hunting for some place to live
YORK.
The Sanford News tells the following
Quite a sensation was created in Newtield by
the report that Charlie Patch, steady Young
man who lived near Newficld village, had
been tarred and feathered. Ii is said that
two women caught him, poured gas tar into
his hair, then rubbed it on To make it stick,
and then sent him home. He applied kero-
sene oil to take it off, which proved too much
for the brain, and he became crazy and ran
for the woods. The neighbors went for him
and succeeded in getting him home again.
The doctors say he cannot live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Master Lester Percival brings the Journal
blossoms were plucked on Cushncc Heights
by Freddie Furbush, and are the first we
have seen this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Some scientific sharp says a cannon ball
must pass within three inches of man nose
to produce blindness. Guess he never saw a
cannon ball plump a man in the stomach and
make him SO blind that he had to be buried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Mr.. \. G. Chase of Boston, employed by
Briggs & Co, publishers of the State Direc-
tory, is in Augusta securing material and re-
yising the list of local business men and
firms for the forthcoming edition of the Di-
rartnrv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The river above the dam froze over Tues
day night, retarding the labors of the river
drivers, yesterday. There are some 10000
logs at the "Five-mile BOOM" As soon as
the icy letters are broken, logs will come
down in great numbers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The last meeting for the season of the
Howard Benevolent Society will be held this
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. L. H. Tit
comb State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07
Total,


The bond OF City Marshal Ira NJ. True,
was presented and approved. David Shea
and Edward Stafford were appointed police
men, at a yearly compensation OF thirty dol
lars each. Samuel Jordan, Ezekiel Blake.
G. A. Fly, T. J. Rankins, S. Il. Estes, Chas.
Littlefield and Augustus Neal were appointed
special policemen without compensation.
City Agent for the sale of liquors reported
the amount sold for the month of March
S74.3S.
w. II. Norcross was elected city treasurer
and collector. and the usual discount on
taxes paid on or before July 10 was ordered.
G. w. Blanchard was elected supernten-
dent of public buildings.
An order was passed granting license to
Charles A. Norcross, to maintain stand on
the corner of Union and Water streets, for
the sale of peanuts, fruit, etc.
Roll of accounts No. l, was presented and
ordered paid.
Adjourned to Monday evening May 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Hon. Eben Woodbury. of Houlton, was in
the city yesterday, to testify before the Grand
Jury in regard to the cowardly assault on his
person made last winter by Tom McGraw.
Mr.. Woodbury. received injuries on that
occasion from which it is doubtful if he ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Street, Commissioner Cottle is making
some needed repairs on Perham street. Loads
of gravel are being hauled in, the grade
raised, and a culvert put across in order to
drain the street thoroughly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

There was a crowd on the wharf yesterday
up river, on her first trip of the season, with
streamers futtering and whistle blowing.
She had a large load of freight on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The Aroostook Pioneer saws that William
H. Bigelow of Augusta, L. S. post
Office Inspector. paid Houlton visit last
week, and, failing to find the business Of
that office conducted in a manner satisfactory
to the department, suspended the postmaster
and placed his bondsmen in charge of the Of
fce temporarily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The sale of the BigelOw & Brown mill,
advertised in our columns, has been post
poned until Saturday forenoon at IL o'clock
T, will take place in Heath & Wilson's Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The Methodist sociable for this week will
be at the vestry this evening. Supper will
he served at o'clock. Admission ID cents.
A good time is anticipated. All are cordially
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Mr.. Phil F. Getchell, the enterprising hat
ter. is out with his announcement of new and
nobbv hats for the spring trade. Augusta
is fortunate in having stores devoted to this
one branch of the clothing business. where
the most fincal taste can be gratitied. 1t
will shake a mans resolution not to purchase
a new hat this spring to step into Mr. Getch-
ellis and see the beautiful assortment of head
covering which he has on hand. good hat
is the trade. mark of a gentleman. We adj
wise our readers to give Phil call, and look
over the fashions. Be sure and take your
pocket book along, for you will want to pur-
chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The town of North Vassalboro' has ap-
noipted committee of three to investigate
the recent case of incendiarism in that town
and ascertain if possible the incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Mr.. ]. W. Cross has not removed from his
shoe store on Water street, but will remain
,bere until he has disposed of his entire stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Will the Soldiers Monument be in readi-
-. IN unveil on the recurrence of our next
x.,;onal anniversary?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The boss marketman-the one who deals
IN veal. The plucky marketman-the one
~bo deals in calf's head and pluck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Our Unitarian friends anticipate spiehd'o
time at their supper and sociable this even
Ing. When it comes to culinary skill TINS
society takes the cake as it were. AFTER
supper all present will have an opportunity
TO listen to the peak Family in their musF
: cal selections. This alone would amply repa!
one for attending Indeed we know one enthu-
siastic lady who has come all the way from
waterville solely to again hear and see
this famous family.
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Lumber, Eggs, Potatoes.

places, -;'V''''V
Total l29. 900 900
Washington county produces two millions
bushels annually. One million bushels is
wanted abroad. At 80 cents per bushel $50
900 is the value for expectation.
The county produces 100000 dozen hens
eggs 100 per cent of which are shipped an
nua!ly value at l6 cts. per dozen $4,000.
Machas alone. season of 1880, shipped 25,-
S04 dozen.
The granite business is in the infantile
stages of development. The three principal
quarries sent out last year 100000 in value.
II railroad located as the Shore Line was
SURVEYED or nearly so, the granite business
in five wears would exceed 500, 900 yearly.
Blueberries canned on the Narraguagns,
Pleasant and Machias rivers, season 1880,
equalled in value $50 900. This does not in
clude berries shipped in natural state This
business is susceptible of four-told increase
at no remote day.
The frozen fish business (herring and
smelty has never been available on Pleasant
and Narraguagus rivers for want of Transport
tation facilities.
The above outlines few of the present in
dustries and foreshadows what those and
other industries may become when aided in
development by shipping facilities by rail-
Hacht0s Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Governor Plaisted has resigned the presi-
,.,ov of the Freebooter Publishing Company
Il Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Tho Senior class at Colby has reconsidered
n.;on and has voted to have commence
~, concert The customary announce
. n,.n,. that II will be the best concert ever
. n;wan that extra trains will be run, ETC., are
nov in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Is 1OIIOWS:
For interest on city debt, Sl,400 90
Support of Poor, LOO 90
90 Schools, 5000 90
% Free High School, 500 90
Repairs Of city buildings, 400 90
Hauling gravel. 300 90
Salaries, l,200 90
Engine men, 80 90
Fire Department, 300 90
City watch, 1925 90
Discount on taxes, $500 90
Miscellaneous expenses, l,500 90
Sewers and drains, 500 90
Payment of city debt 1000 90
Repairs of highways, 1000 90
Sidewalks and repairs, 500 90
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ii ALLOwELL.
City Council.

At 4 meeting of the city council on Mon
day evening last, the committee on appro-
priations made report, which was adopted,
as follows:
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Police COnrt.

George johnson from the Soldiers Home,
was the first victim. He came to Augusta
and had the usual attack of faintness, and
took some whiskey to brace up with. George
paid his cost, and was discharged.
Marcellus Blair, of Farmingdale drunken
ness, fast driving and raising disturbance.
Fine and costs amounted to $3.50.
Lucius Cole was dumped into the court
room for keeping intoxicating liquors with
intent to sell. Cole is what is called a
''toter." He carried whiskey around in his
pockets, and disposes of it at enormous prices
to men who have fallen low enough to patron
ize him. Cole was fined 500 and costs. In
default of payment of same, he went to Jail
for 80 days.
Two young bloods drove to Augusta Tues
day. Both were quite full of poor rum.
One was down-river lawyer. The lawyer
left the carriage in charge of his companion.
who was soon arrested for fast driving and
intoxication, and locked up. The horse was
put in Perry's livery's stable. When the law
yer found that his chum was in limbo, he
went to the stable and demanded the horse
and carriage. John Thomas, the colored
hostler, did not know him and refused to let
him have the animal. The limb of the law
became enraged, and struck Thomas. A
moment later he thought that he had walked
up steam threshing machine or pile driver
for the hostler wiped the floor with him SC
suddenly that he was glad to make his es'
cane on a run, yelling murder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

The old Mansion House gully looks like
coal ward, or an exploded granite quarry.
Although still in his sick chamber, but, hap
PLY. gaining, Mayor Vickery is pushing on
his building operations, and five new houses
will soon shox their fair proportions on the
aforesaid lot Vickery sick, is better than
manv well men we wOt of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Nursing mothers and delicate females gain
strength from Malt Bitters-
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PATENTS.
r.. Ell. EDDY


r. Ell. EDDY.
No. 20 state tst., opposite KiIby, Boston
Secures Patents In the United States; also In Grea
Britain, France and other foreign countries. Copie
of the claims of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
No Agency in the Omitted States superior IA,
ciiities for obtaining Patents ascerfaining the
Datenfnbihfy Of fnrenfions.
r. II. EDDY, Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr. Eddy rs Of the most capable aud
successtui practitioners with whom have had ofh.
cial Intercourse.
CHAS MASON, Commissioner OF Patents.
"Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor
thy capable of securing for them early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commission Of Patents
Boston, October 10, 1870.
X. VI. EDDY, Eso..-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1870 my first patent. Since then you have ne
ted for and advised me in hundreds Of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions. l
have occasionally employed the best agencies In New
York, Philadelphia and Washington. but still give
you almost the whole Of my business, In your line
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. January J. 1870. 1vN
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No. Bridge Block, Water St Recently repaired
risven nice sle<piue rooms Inquire Of
CD. GOULD. or DOUGHTY BROS.
shril7ftf
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Dtro.

In this city, April 3. Mrs Clara f. Griffith wife OF
cton Griffith aged s, years, month and p days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-07

Fast day two weeks from to day.