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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
SKOVvIIE&:AN.

The December term of the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court. Somerset County, sat Tuesday
morning with Judge Danforth presiding;
Luther II. Webb, Clerk, and ]. H. Hight.
High Sheriff, in attendance.
The Somerset Bar was represented by
william Webster and John Webster,
Norridgewock; o. X. Bachelor. s. j.
Walton, L. l.. Walton, VIM. Folsom, Edwin
Merrill James Wright, Albert Emery, w.
NJ. F. Brown, S. W. Gould. Skowhegan !;
d. d. Stewart. St. Albans; Harrington,
Norridgewock: f. W. McFadden. F. f.
McFadden, S. S. Chapman, Samuel Haskit.
Fairfield: J J. Parlin. VIM. A. Simmons.
Benz. Collins. Albert Ware, Arson; John F.
Holman. Athens; Turner Boswell, J. Savage.
Scion; James Bradbury, }. o. Bradbury,
Hartland: Joseph Hopkins, New Portland !:
c. r. Farwell, Levi Greenlief. Pittsfeld;
s. H. Willard, Mercer; Jefferson Savage.
Madison. Kennebec Bar was represented by
Joseph Baker. A augusta. and Hon. S. s. Brown,
waterville; Penobscot by Don Powers, New
port. J. II. Hight Of Athens. the genial and
exceedingly popular high sheriff, was assisted
by the following deputies J. Tilton, Show
hogan: Calvin Blake. Hartland; Geo. Green
lief, Starks: J. J. Walker, New Portland.
and X NJ. Baker, Norridgewock, who is also
Jailor. | use the term exceedingly popular
in relation to Mr.. Hight, from the fact that a
petition headed BY D. ID. Stewart of ST.
Albans and signed by every lawyer but one.
has been sent to the Governor and Council,
asking for the reappointment Of Mr.. Hight,
and if the Governor has any respect for the
wishes of the Somerset Bar he can but re.
appoint Mr.. Hight, who has served faithfully
and with ability. Everything looks well for
a not over-long session, which will be dis
appointment to the hotels and boarding
houses The new hotel called the Grand
View House, is open and is great improve
ment on the old Turner House which was
destroyed by FIRE. The ever popular
Hazeltons are the proprietors. and do the
honors as gracefully as Of yore.
More anon. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

A, the last annual meeting Of the society
=, Augusta, it was voted that four committees
an the work of instruction in our schools De
srpoiuted bv the President. Their duties
we're TO be special study of ends and means
of instruction in the department assigned ana
. written report thereon to be presented 20
the society at the call of the Executive
Committee. .,,;,r the
,.rn,;,tees will be constituted a. follows
T.xor.sr.-Thomas fash. Public schools
pnr,isnd: H. L. Chapman, Bowdoin COZ
ieye. brunswick: Miss Mary I. hughes
Normal School, Castine. -
MAruExAr,cs.-C. H. Smith, bo~dol1
College. Brunswick; c. c. Rounds. NOrmA'
school. Pennington; L. p. Martyn' u''"'
School, Lewiston. c,,.h.lI
READING AND SFErLISe.-W. ): o9r.ne'
Normal School, Gorham; e. n. '0su.o'
H;yh School, Bangor; Miss Helen n. Da'e''
Ruler Gram. School. Portland.
GrocRAPHr AND HIsroRr.-L. b. Snen-r'
csn,re 81. Gram. School, Portland; a, Z.
Rorers. Agricultural College, Orono; y. a.
pohertson. Gram School, Augusta
The Executive Committee may also apPoln'
:. an earlv day committees on Elementary
c.;srcs and Moral destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
MONMOUTH.

Edwards 4 Flaherty and A. A. Fillebrown
have each q fine stock Of Christmas goods
With which to tempt the public, but should
say the trade in this class Of goods is a. yet
very light-Rev. Mr.. Dinsmore Of Bruins
wick has supplied the Congregational
pulpit for a few weeks past very ac-
eeptablv. stock canvassers are
here in plenty just now. There are no
less than three At work in town At present
for different parties.-Mr. G. NJ. Robinson
has opened \ photograph gallery over File
browns hardware store. where he an
nounces himself ready to make faces for the
public at very low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
Premature Loss Of the Hair.

Nav be entirely prevented by the use of
BURNETT's COCAINE. No other compound
possesses the peculiar properties which so
exactly suit the various conditions of the
human hair. II sofens the hair rhen harsh
and dry. IT. soothes the vritdted scalp.
1t affords the richest iustre. Hprerents the
hair from failing of. II promotes ITS
healthy, rigorous growth. 1t is not greasy
nor sticky 1t ieares no disogreeabte odor.
II Kills dandruf.
Burnetfs Faro,Iag Extracts are known as
the best. decl3t&th&sat&wl I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Jay Rails Uncle Toms Cabin Company
played before good sized audience at Gran
lite Hall, last evening. Although the play is
familiar to all theatre goers, it was presented
with vigor and vivacity which gave it all
the charm Of a new piece. The principal
characters were all taken in a very accepta-
Bile manner. The part Of "Topsy" by Miss
Darlington being particularly well performed
full troupe of trained blood hounds added
great strength to the scenic effects. Pullen's
Orchestra furnished some very fine music
during the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

At the meeting of the stockholders of the
Eastern Telegraph Company, held at the Au-
gusta House yesterday morning, seven di-
rectors for the ensuing year were elected :
Frederic ROBBIE of Goih ham; Henry Cleaves
of Portland; H. s. Osgood of Augusta John
G. Moore and Geo q. Barker of New York !;
A. II. Crockett of Rockland; Le~is Barker
of Bangor At the directors meeting, i'm
mediately after, Frederic Robbie was chosen
Pres ident, and Fred +. Richards of RockPort
Clerk and Treasurer. Adjourned to meet at
call of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Mr.. Dingley Of Maine introduced into the
House Monday bill providing for a COM
mission of five persons, to be appointed by
the President, to investigate the alcoholic
liquor traffic in its relations to the general
welfare Of the people. He also presented
the memorials of the National Temperance
Maine for the appointment of such n COM
mission. The bill and memorials were re-
ferred to the special committee on the al
coholic liquor traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Postmaster General James informed Post
master Manley, while he was at at Washing
ton last week, that his post Office stood fifth
in rank in amount of second class mail mat
ter, for the year ending November Both. The
post offices in the United States rank as fol-
lows in this respect; New York, Phiadel-
phia, Chicago, Boston, Augusta. 1t will be
seen that Augusta sends more sesondclass
mail matter than any city in the country,
save the four above mentioned. MIR. Manley
was also informed that the receipts from sec
ond-class mail matter at the Augusta office,
were nearly one-twentieth of the entire re-
ceipts of the department from second-class
mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Second Day Of the State Granee.-Th
Order llourishing in Maine.


The second days session Of the Maine
State Grange, p. Of H., was held yesterday
At Meonian Hall. At ten o'clock, the meet
ing was called to order, with Master Hon.
ID. H. Thing in the chair All the officers
were present. A larger attendance of MEN,
bers was noticeable than on the first day. Fiji
teen more subordinate oranges were rep
resented than on Tuesday. making IS
oranges with . representation. The total
number present. of delegates, Masters and
their wives, was over one hundred.
c. H. Cobb, Treasurer, made his
report, showing that the financial
condition Of the State Grange was
excellent.-this years receipts exceeding
those of last. The Secretary. J. NJ. Jackson
Of Lewiston, also reported. His report
showed l4o subordinate oranges in good
standing. with total membership of s.549
this year, against 1000 last year. Five
county and two subordinate oranges have
been organized during the year. An amend
me Mt was received from the National Grange
as follows, placed before the meeting. and
| ratified:
Where State has not reduced its repre-
| sentatiOn. any subordinate Grange shall have
the right to elect an Assistant Master as its
representative to the State Grange, when the
Master is unable to attend.
The exercises were happily interpreted
with singing by the choir. At fifteen min
utes Of twelve the meeting adjourned until
two p NJ
In the afternoon the members reassembled
with about the same number present As in the
morning. 1t was a well-dressed, orderly as
semblage, composed Of the best classes of our
agricultural population.
The special order for the afternoon was
the election Of officers for the ensuing two
years, which was Immediately taken up
and resulted as follows:
Master-Hon. Frederic, Robe, Gorham.
Overseer-E. H. Gregory, Hampden.
Lecturer-C. +. Freeman, Veazie.
Steward-T. II. Sprague. Topsham.
Assistant Stewar4-A. ii. WhtmOre,
B ucksporr.
Chaplain-William Parsons. New Port
land.
Treasurer-S. S. Smith, Oxford
Secretary-D. NJ. Hall, Bangor.
Gate keeper-G. NJ. Douglass, Cornish.
EVENING.
4 meeting open to the public, but not very
generally attended bv our citizens, was held
last evening, Worthy Master Thing in the
chair. Remarks were made by Past Master
W. II. Moody of Liberty, and Secretary Gill
bert. Mr. Thing also read a brief speech
(P. NJ, Nelson Ham occupying the chair.
After the close of the public meeting, at g.
80, the State Grange went in to secret session
to complete the election Of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

+. A. Scratch druggist, Ruthven, Ont,
writes Il have the greatest confidence in your
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs. In one case with
which l am personally acquainted their
success was almost incredible. One lady
told me that half bottle did her more good
than hundreds of dollars worth of medicine
she had previously taken" Price 81 90. trial
size 10 cents. dec20d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Captain Charles Mclaughlin has been ap-
pointed special officer. for duty in Granite
Hall. If the Captain will slaughter the
fends who fill the air with hideous cat-caIls
before the curtain rises, the public will vote
him medal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Almost simultaneously with the report of
the discovery of the ''Jeannette" in the frozs n
Arctic waters, comes the intelligence that
our friend, Mr.. Charles Dondero, has also
discovered "Jeannette," and has led her to
the altar as bride. Charlie is good fel-
low, and we tender him our heartiest con-
oratulatiOns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

John H. Church of this city, whose wife
eloped last September, taking $1,000 of his
hard earned money. obtained a divorce from
his unfaithful spouse in the Superior Court
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Madame Mordan. the accomplished lady
principal of ST. GATHERINGS Hall. gave = fare
well reception to her scholars last evening,
previous to their departure for the holidays.
The attendance was large. and the evening a
delightful success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
Charles COsgrOve

who has not been able to attend to his business
for years, was interviewed by our reporter
yesterday and says For years was troubled
with Bright's disease of the Kidneys. The
doctors gave me up. Through an Eastern
friend obtained bottle Of sulphur Bitters.
I took five bottles and now | am almost we'll.
Keith sells them.-Son Francisco Gail
decl3teodSw2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Judge NJ. J. Power of New York city, de-
signer of the bronze work Of the Augusta
Soldiers Monument, in conjunction with the
Mount Waldo Granite Co. of Maine, has
been awarded the contract for the con-
sruction of the soldiers and sailors monu-
ment at Buffalo, N. Y. They are to receive
s49. 959 for the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
Marrifn.

Tn 81. Aihsns, Dec. 18Th By Rev. ". 8. Sewall,
Mr.. Charles Dondero Of Augusta and Mis- Jeanette
Richards Of ST. Adams
In East Newport, Dec 18th, by Rev. l.. Wesherbee
Mr. Moses r Miller Of Coriuna, to Miss Martha A.
Wetherbee Of East Rxmoui. -
In New Gloucester, Dec. 18th, BY I. N. Merrill,
Fen Mr. Walter Bracket and Mrs. Harriet Bracket
both of New Gloucester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The First Baptist sociable will be received
this evening, in the lecture room Of the
church, BY Mrs. e. Craig. All are cordially
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Some burglars made an attempt to burgle
". E. Potter's restaurant, early yesterday
morning. but were frightened away before
thew could effect an entrance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

HeSanta Claus at Kinsman's. IL you
have not already inspected the elegant display
Of holiday goods at Kinsman's, Cor. WAFER
and Bridge Sts., do not delay, but hasten
thyself thence. Such rarsety! Sucn loaas
Of pretty things. Call early. Every thing 20
suit all peoples tastes. from cents up ~
fifteen dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
Making a Raise.

John Hays, Credit, p. O.. says that for
nine months he conld not raise his hand to
his head through lameness in the shoulder.
but By the use of THOMAS EcLEcTRIc On
he was entirely cured. dec20d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
lorsl ann State Mus.
Thursday, Dse. 20. 1881.

The annual session of the Board Of Trus-
tees of the Maine Insane Hospital is nov in
progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Buy no Holiday Present without seeing
DR.. SCOTS beautiful Electric Hair and
Flesh Brushes. They Arrays benefit the
reH. and marvellously cure Headache. Neu-
ralgia, Dandruff, Falling Hair, Badness,
Rheumatism, etc. Price refunded if not
represented. At Drug and Fancy Stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Pain and weakness of lungs. liver. kidneys.
and urinary organs relieved by using Browns
Iron Bitters dec20d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The State Grange, now in session IN TINS
city, brings in some old veterans OF the Atm
Me- Battery On Tuesday evening some
eight or ten Of the members, accompanied oy
their wives, met at the hsnse OF jas A.
Jones, where extracts from diaries were read
calling to mind many amusing incidents "fthe
war. The ladies enjoyed the reading quite
as well as the veterans themselves, particu-
larly when some new ideas of cooking were
suggested. And from these ladies We may
expect complete revolution in the manner OF
cooking doughnuts, baking beans and making
SOUP The members were unanimous in calling
for an organization to be perfected for the pur-
pose of holding a reunion of the Battery
during the summer of 1882 Consequent
ly an organization was perfected on the spot
with the choice of A. s. Bangs OF Augusta
President; George B. Crane, NJ. d. OF Li'ch-
field, Vice President; James A. jones' Sec
rotary; Lester Holway, Treasurer. The
reunion will take place in July or August
and will probably be held in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Maine Central r. X. Company was held
at the Augusta depot. yesterday forenoon
President Geo. +. b. Jackson occupied the
chair. 1t was voted to accept the reports OF
the directors and treasurer. and to choose
thirteen directors for the ensuing year
&c, $50 votes were cast, all of which were for
the following ticket: Abner Coburn. Skowhe-
gan; Darius Alden Augusta: Arthur Sewaii,
Bath; William G. Davis, Portland: Alfred T.
Rockwell, Boston; George s. Morrison, New
York; George p. King. Boston; Geo. f.
b. Jackson, Portland; William b. Bacon
Boston; Willard p. PHILIPPE, Salem; ELIJAH
B. Phillips, Boston; Stephen J. Young
Brunswick; Horatio n. Jose, Portland At
a meeting of the newly chosen board, 'mme-
diately following, Geo. 4. b. jackson was
elected president of the road for the coming
wear; and Josiah II. Drummond, clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The York County Evaporating Co. closed
up business in Limington, on Saturday last.
They have purchased and dried 5.s4j bush
els of apples. The largest lot delivered by
any one person was by l.. 7. Thompson.
24Oi bushels. They have put up 553 boxes
of dried apples of 80 pounds each, equivalent
to Is tons, $50 pounds. Two girl opera
tives, pared during the last eight weeks, ten
hours a day PSI bushels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The Pioneer tHonlten) says Ore wear
from date we expect to hail the arrival of
passenger train from Pre>gae Isle direct.
The increase in value of real estate between
here and Presque I>le during the next twelve
months will be more than the cnst of a rsil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

The Lewiston journal saws that a young
man riding bicycle on Pine street in that
city accidentally ran into gentleman. Tues
day afternoon. One of tire tresiers hit his
hand and made . bad wound. The bicycle
vas on the sidewalk. The gentleman inime-
diately commenced a prosecution. and the
relative rights of bicycles and pedestrians
will probably be determined in the roiire
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22
HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Tho City Thronged With Merry and Lib
eral Visitors


Inc calendar persists in saving that this i.
pecemoer, but We know better; it is April.
Christmas in April. How jollv. The ..po.
ing is now tolerably smooth. and holiday
trade is reaching its climax. Our citv i.
alive with visitors. and the streets present
brilliant appearance Nearly every store has
force of auxiliary clerks, and trade il en-
perb. The faces of the merchants have a
pleased, Christmassy look, and the purchas-
ers are in delirium of pleasant excitement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-22

Shirley is very busy place just now.
laundering operations in this vicinity are to
be carried on upon an extensive scale, and
large squads of men are daily seen upon the
roads en- route for the woods.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-03-10

parts of Northern Wisconsin, and on the
completion of the Mil, L. S. & W. from
Wausau to Abottsford, a Northern term
mus of Lake Michigan will be necessi-
ty. The logic of events must establish q
line of steamers between Manitowoc and
Ludington, only 62 miles, opening a new
route from Northern Wisconsin, Mime
sofa and all the Northwest to New York,
Boston and all the Atlantic coast. This
route will be the shortest, quickest, han
diest, pleasantest, cheapest, safest, thrift
tiest, the vast agricultural, numbering and
mineral resources along its line and trib-
utaries, constantly developing and bound
to increase business from year to year
for the next half century.
Gentleman, after waiting 20 years, start
your ships and let Manitowoc at last take
that standing, that position of honor, to
which, by her geographical relations, she
Is Justly entitled. Ver5um sat sapienti.
MEAD HOLMES.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-03-10
MR.. BAKER AND THE PANTHER

Palatka Herald: At Murphv's place.
near this town, two goats We're recently
killed by panther. and sharp lookout
has been kept up ever since for the ami
NAL by the people up there until last
Sunday night. On the night mentioned
Mr.. Baker heard his deer r-hounds under
full cry i'll the distance, and, after listen
ing for while attentively, he found that
they were running in a circle, as their
voices would die away in the darkness
and then break out again clear and full
as the dogs rounded up, and every time
the round was made the circle narrowed.
By this manoeuvring on the part Of the
varmint Mr.. Baker knew it to be pan
ther. He grasped his gun, and, notwith
standing the darkness and danger, started
for the place where the animal had at last
come to a stand and was fighting the
dogs. This was an almost interminable
jungle of briers, vines, and scrub, and it
was only by the breaking Of underground,
the yeiplnS OF hounds, ana the sullen
growl of the ferocious beast that the con.
fiict could be located. Baker dropped on
his all-fcurs, and, crawling cautiously
forward, came to where could be seen,
dimly outlined against the starlit sky, the
immense form Of the panther. Owing to
the noise of the fight, Baker was enabled
to get quite near without attracting no.
tice, and, lying full length on the ground,
he threw his gun to his shoulder and
fired, just as the panther rose with a
mighty spring in the air and shot over
him. falling dead on the other side. 1t
was very daring feat, and dangerous
experiment, and Mr.. Baker was fortunate
in getting out of that jungle with only a
| few brier scratches. The panther meas
ured seven and half feet from tip to tip.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-03-10
GROWTH IN BLACK AND WHITE PoPU-

GROWTH IN BLACK AND WHITE PoPU-
LATIoN OF THE SoUTH.-The census re
turns of the old slave states, exclusive of
Texas, show that the number of blacks
increased from 4,242,O in 1870 to s.
CAB, 691 in 1880, or more than thirty three
per cent. During the preceding decade
the colered population Of this group Of
States increased only 223, ,614, or about
Ave and half per cent. The total was
4,01S, ,399 in 1860, and 4, ,242, 003 in 1870.
Going back beyond the war, we find
that the colored population in the group
of states under consideration increased
from 2,6S8, 736 in 1S40 to 3.369,934 in
1850, and 4,01S, $50 in 1860. This was
at the rate of twenty-five per cent. during
the former decade, and nineteen per cent.
during the latter, or an average of twenty
two per cent. for the last twenty years of
slavery. Comparing this with the thirty
three per cent. of the past decade, the
rate of increase is shown to be very much
greater in freedom and peace than it was
in slavery and peace.
The white population in the states
above named has increased from S,813,-
377 in 1870 to l1,259,713 in 1880, or less
than twenty-eight per cent. None OF
this increase is due to immigration. In
fact, the number OF foreigners in these
states is more than sixteen thousand less
than it was in 1870. Hence during the
past ten years the colored population in
the South has increased at a considerable
greater rate than the white.