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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF kENNEBFC SIS
To Charles H. White, one of the inhabitants of the
consolidated School District compo ed Of school
u stricts number one, twenty and twenty-siN in
the city Of Augusta and county aforesaid.
Written applica zion having en- made TO the
undersigned .Iu stice of the Peace for the county
aforesaid, by Charles II. White, j. VI. Maney, r. c..
poIliver. W. Is. Leighton, j. A. Mitchell, ID 4.
Conv, Geo. W. Quinbv. Samuel Lane. a. NJ.
Brown, Geo +. Davis, Frank l.. Harrington, l.. VI.
savage, r. :. Severance j. +. Dearborn. NJ. o.
savage. T. r. II all, Henry A. Taber, a. VI. Wight,
VIM. II. Libby, Henry T. VI rse and John $. Dear
born legal voters of said consolidated district, to
call a m Ell of the legal voters thereof at the
time and place and for the purposes hereinafter
named yo the said Charles H. White in the name
of the State Of Maine, crcby required to no ity
and warn the inhab tans Of said consolidated School
District in the cit, Of augusta, qualified TO vote in
city affairs, TO meet AT the Schoolhousc of the late
chool District number cnty-siN, situated in
School Street in said city of Augusta, on VI onday,
the 9th day of Way neN', at seven and one-half
O'Clock in the afternoon. 10 act on the follo"ing
articles. namely:
l. To choose moderator 10 preside said meet
ing
, To choose a clerk of said meeting.
3 To see il said consolidated District will vote to
accept ofthe terms Of Chapter $40 of the Private
and Special Laws of lS'l3, entitled An Act
further to provide for the education OF Youth,
approved February p, ls33
I. To adept a name for said consolidated School
District.
). To choose "a District Clerk.
g. TO choose Board of Directors as provided in
said Act.
| :. To choose District Agent.
: To choose District Committee as provided in
section Is of Chapter II Of the evised Statutes
| 9. Totran act any other business that may legally
come before said meeting.
Given under my hand, dated at Augusta afore
said this 18th day of April, 4: d. ISL.
WIN. Il. LAPHAM,
Justice of the Peace
! A true copy. Attest: c. II. WHITE. apr3o'St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

we suppose that Martin l.. Reynolds Of Sid
ney scoops the frosted loaf" Yesterday he
sold carcass of beef to Blackwell & Web
Der, the very sight of which would give a
man an appetite. 1t was the dressed body
Of four years old Durham steer, raised by
Taught Brothers, Sidney. Considering the
color and general appearance of the beef. we
should say that it would be hard to beat the
steer anywhere in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
Business Changes.

The following business changes are report
ed for the past week:
Observation-Disclosures 4 Sanborn. groc,
dis. now 4. G. Longfsllow.
Clinton-Charles Jewett & Co., gen store
Charles .Tewett deceased.
Pittsfeld-B. Thompson, varieties. admits
Ora Frank Sampson, style, T. Thompson "
Co.
PortIand-Ceo. 4. West \ Co., groc-' us
now w. c. Barrows-
Skowhegan S. W. Lawton, groc.' solu 10
Thomas Tautish.
South Paris-Bolster \ Robinson gr"e''
dis : now n ID. Bolster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

..The profession ought to bear in mind that
the Liebig Company prepare genuine tx-
tract of Witch Hazel. and in ordering the
remedy be sure to designate the preparation
desired. otherwise a worthless article may De
obtained. .e,,
The same firm also makes most use'uI
and convenient nutrient tonic. IN the form o,
Coca Beef Tonic. which has lnstis receNe {.
the highest commentator we nave usea
both of these preparations WIN .ne "os'
..;.f,,.,orv results. Editorial in the .Hedi-
,oy and Surgical Times. reod%"i"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
A.. Co,.h Cold or sore Throat should

ba stepped. Neglect frequently results IN an
;ncurable Lung disease or consumption.
prown's bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and bslssms'
hnt act directly on the inaamed parts, aiiay-
90: 90. ;rr;ta,ion. give relief in asthma. Bron-
ing ne" Couchs, Catarrh, and the Throat
rna..,,,ss which Singers and Public Speakers
~ subject TO. For thirty years Brown :
n.orch;sl Troches have been recommended
=" .hrs;c;sns. and always give perfect satis.
S..,;nn Having been tested by vide ana
constant use for nearly an entire generanon,
shev have attained weil-merrited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age. Soid -
&c. box everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Yesterday afternoon the house of Edward
A. ferkins on Chapel street, was the scene Oh
great sorrow. The last sad rites were
'ad over the inanimate forms of his TWO
~aatlful children who were stricken down IN
moment, as it were, by that malignant de-
suoyer, scarlet fever. The eldest child
f'omislng boy, of eight wears, was
Aen sick in school last Thurs-
s with the dread disease. and died
s'urday afternoon at six. A few hours later
sunday morning at three o'clock the little
sAi' sixteen months old. followed her brother
,ef the Dark River One child now remains
~. .'e but few days ago, family OF three
:. 1e ones clustered around the hearth stone
~ parents are agonized over this sudden
-als'on Of Death. They have the warmess
~ Of all in their bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The pc ople of the ''Old South" Congre-
sational parish. Iallowell are making
arrangements for the grand social and musical
entertainment of the season. to come on
Friday evening of this week at their vestry.
Among the principal attractions will be a
selection by Miss Cook, improviso; duet by
the Misses Johnson and Leigh, and also by
the Misses Leigh, Oracle and Annie; male
quartette singing. Messrs. Halves. Snow,
Aewcomb and Woods; music on the
guitar by the Misses Horn: also vocal music
by Misses from the Classical School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

A preliminary meeting of the charter
members of the Skowhegan and Athens
Railroad company. was held at Athens,
Saturday The following officers were
chosen:
Moderator,-F. G.. Greene.
Clerk, pro tem,-J. +. Holman.
Committee on By-Laws,-F. G. Greene.
J. F. Holman, S. l.. Tobey.
soliciting committee was also chosen.
Spirited speeches were made by s. l.. Tobey,
A. s. c. Hall and others. Another meeting
will be held at the Academy building, Athens,
on Saturday next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

He is the author and inventor al his popular system
he imparts his secret TO IL j. applicable To all
classes and cases. and under his reduced rate within
the rcsch Of almost every one.
Patients can rscsiye treatment and l.ave for home
the same dav. DIR. >herman'> Book on Rapture gives
convincing proofs fro'a professional gentlemen and
Others of hi scssssfal treatment. II is illustrated
With photograph pictures Of hst cases before and
after cure and is >ert those who send 10 cents
Priacipsl offer. PSI Broasiwar, y. Y Branch Office
~ MIX street. BOSTON DAYS in New lorf Monday,
TUESDAY,, saturday In Boston-weinesaiay. Thurs
day and Friday. n,a,s- Aw limo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

rfNO the Court Of County Commissioner within
i and for the Counties Of Androscoggin and
Franklin.
The undersigned citizens Of the aforesaid counties
would respectfully represent that public convenience
and necessity require the location Of county way
In the towns Of Liveriaore In said Androscoggin
County and Jaw in the County Of Franklin, and ~
the county line between said towns rs follows.
namely Commencing at the county road leading
from North LvcrmOre 10 Jay Bridge near the union
-chooi-house said Liyernpre and about four rods
North Of the inter- sction of the road leading from
said county way to IivermOre Falls. thence North
westerly to the West line Of said Lvermore thence
in said town Of Jay Ia continuation Of said course
TO the gateway OF Michael fbcnery the road Lead
ing by the .idences 81 widow Cooling and ID. Lor-
ing Cherery. We therefore pray your honorable
boards after due preliminary proceedings and requi
site not Of the same will locate the same,
in duty bound will pray.
Dated at Lvermore aforesaid, this seventh day Of
February, A. -. 1851.
ALBERT JONES and Seventy fye Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

gentleman met rather uncertain" ac-
quaintance in the Post office, last night
when the latter said: I'm little short,
and would like to ask You conundrum."
proceed" observed the gentleman. "Well,
said the ''short' man. 'suppose you had $40
in your pocket. and | should ask You for So,
how much would remain" ''Ten dollars.
was the prompt answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Mr.. Charles Whitehousc, formerly of Au-
gusta, will probably arrive at his new home
in trade with so, 900 stock of new goods.
purchased in Boston and Chicago at bottom
prices, and will undoubtedly do a tremen-
dOus business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
~, tie I,,bi1 Company.

To the L,e5ig Company. c,rr,rn
A. Street and Lexington Ave- We; ~ H. Of
your witch Hazel has afiorde" many 60. ~
orr e Suffering patients most decided re'ie'' '''
,xh;ch am truly grateful. an
'A''''' Surgeon-in-Chief-
pow,re of cheap limitations. Ask tor L'eg Jn.
o. arnicated Extract of Witch Hazei: y,
.,u,ble in Spinal Irritation and al, pains Gres
Hs'"n Paralyzed and Crippled ""''
rapid relief. and dollar sizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Little May flower merchants are hnd'ng
Their way into the citv There is good
aemand for these sweet boquets-consilerabiy
hfger than the supply. The boquets sell at
a0out ten cents apiece, and all the city people
Who see them are would-be buyers. Now,
while the Nav flowers are most fresh and
beautiful, there is an opportunity for enterpr's-
ing young America to do a pleasant, lucrative
BUSINESS, in bringing the wild beauty an"
aroma of the woods into town at the rate OF
ven cents handful One little Pittston girl
'cld sl5 worth of May-f1owers in Augusta
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Al the First Baptist church, on Sunday
evening. in the presence of large and most
attentive congregation, Rev. Mr. Iilden al
ministered the impressive ordinance OF pap
>, ,hree nersons. two being mother and
aauebter-the daughter following the mo'her
;,,o the sacred waters. After this service
,,o r;sb, hand of fellowship was given to elsht
,.r.ons who united with the church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
IFS RELIEF AND CURE As CERTAIN AS DAY
FOLLOWS DAY, WITHOUT ANY OPERA
TtuN,oR HINDRANfE From IARpR

since the reduction OF Or. Shermans terms. thou.
sands are crowding upon him for treatment. gladly
throwing sway their gripping. rksoue, dspirring and
HE punishirg frusses- His treatment Attic
tfon makes the patient comfortable and safe in the
performance Of every kind of exercise labor II
grand thing. and those who rupured and do net
provide themselves with il must endure the dangers Ct
that precarlou> affection and the of trusses all
through life Thousands Of those cured give the most
Hafierng Testimonials of gratitude TO Dr. sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Those who are familiar with the charac-
teristics of the ''Rev."O. NJ. Cousins, the W ife-
choker, will say that in expelling him from
the church and the conference the Maine
Methodist Conference did just right No man
who breaks his wife's head is fit to break the
bread of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Alta meeting Of the Winthrop Street nj
versalist Parish held last evening, it was
unanimously voted to instruct the Executive
Committee to extend call to Rev. A. C..
White of Amesbury. Mass. TO become pastor
Of the parish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Chas. Jinkins has sold out his nsh ''a' Ne'
n Colby 1 Rumley of this city '"ar''s
. market in Hallowell in the course oil
racks The new proprieters intend TO
srs,.class establishment. and n" don"'
iii no generously patronized'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The publishers of the Union Chronicle,
Portland-Fogg's paper-are to start a
Daily Chronicle in that city. That's right.
Fogg; give it to 'em. Portland needs five or
six more daily papers. The last sentence
is ironical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The County Commissioners of Kcnnebec
county have asked for and will have hear
ing before the Board of Aldermen next Fri
day, in relation to the matter of paving our
City Marshal and Municipal Judge by salaries
instead of fees. The Mayors notice will he
found in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Chief Justice Appleton of Maine. who is
:, years old, says he contemplates making a
tour through Europe in 1888, and on his re
turn will go TO farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

We guess a friend of ours is hunting IN
material for writing his genealogy. He is
corresponding with wardens of State Prisons
and overseers of aims houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

:. :, ;naeed an enlightened age, ana ! Hea
1t Is nue." .nans.nds of people ignorant OF the
there are 1;ah, cold neglected often termin.
fact that .e saS Adam:cn's c e g.
ates in s cons' Cough. and Colds a: if oy
Ba.;a" Trial size, 10 ctst LARGE wt pS
Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The trial of Charles f. Merrill. the China
murderer, has been again postponed to Tues
a,v. Nav 10th. 1t will undoubtedly tax.
rlsee upon that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The transfers of real estate for the week
ending April 80. as recorded in the Office of
Register of Deeds, amounted to the snug
little sum of $50, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Still lives. and so do hundreds of Others who
have been cured of Rheumatism and Neural
gia, by the great blood purifier Sulphur
Bitters Send for testimonials. +eod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

n, II. B. Hill of Lewiston has entered
ann his duties as assistant physician at the
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Miss NJ. L. Maxwell announces that she is
,sady to receive her friends at her millinery
.,ore on Water street Read her advertise
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The Central House advertises for boarders.
n.a good place, and Gus sets first-class
tsble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, In
fuenza, Consumption. and all Throat and
Lung Complaints. 30 cents and 81 bot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils. Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any adj
dress. Seth W. Fowle & Sons. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03

The death of the wife of Rev. John Allen
/. bennington is announced.
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important to Travellers.

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
lSWtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Kennebec Savings Bank.

The Annual Meeting Of the Corporators Of the
Kennsbec yines Bank will he held at their Bank.
ing Rooms in Augusta, on MONDAY. THE NINTH
DAY or MAY NEXT, at 4 o'clock T. NJ for the purpose
of choosing Board Of Trustees, and Of fransactiDg
any other business which may come before them.
RUSSELL EATON, Treasurer.
Augusta. Ne. April 18th, ISL apr20'3i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-03
Harriro.

In Liberty. April 25th, G. II. Cargill, Esq, John
VI. Wellin4 ton and Miss Lizzie +. Pinkham, both
of Liberty.
In East Madison, April 24th, Mr. Barnard Hilton
and Miss Abby \. Flanders.
In skowhegan April I'D. Mr.. Isaac A. Blake of
Waterville and Marc Il f. >ouie of Lewiston
In BANGOR 2.th ult.. Mr.. Frank W. Durgn and
Miss Martha j. X mball, both of Bangor.
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SReciOI advertisement

Small advertisements, not exceeding three daes.
coming aader the head of WANTED, For SALE,
To LET. Losr, Sc, ,ciN be inserted here hHc
for 20 cents. three times for 40 cents. and one 'ceok
fer 80 CENTS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-04-12
The /. Year without a summer. ;.

Wecohtinue to receive occasional IN
quiries concerning the s.year in which
there was no summer" Some persons
appear to have a wrong idea as to the
time. It; was the rear 1916, 1t has
heen called the "year without a sum-
mer," for there was sharp frost in every
month There are old farmers liyingdn
Connecticut who remember it well Vt
was known as the .syear without sum.
mer" The farmers uselito, refer to it
AS eeigh,een hundred sni starve Ito
death = January was mild, as vas also
February, with the exception otranfew
davs. ,5 nsy ess ss;sis
Tae greater part of March was cold
and. boslerous. April opened warm,
but grew colder as it advanced. ending
with snow and ice and winter cola. ii
MAY ice formed half an inch thick. buds
and flowers were frozen and corn killed.
Frost, ice and snow we're common in
June, Almost every green thing was
killed, and the fruit was nearly al des-
troyed Snow fell 10 the depth otthree
inches in New York and Massachusetts
and ten inches in Maine july was de-
cnmpanied with frost and ice. On the
5ih ice vas formed to tie thickness OF
window glass in New York, New Eng
land And Penusylvahia, and corn was
nearly all DESTROYED In certain sections.
1 In August ice formsil half an inch thick.
A cold northwest wind prevailed nearly
all summer.
Corn was so frozen that great deal
was cut down and dried for fodder Very
liule ripened in New England, even here
in Connecticut, and scarcely any even in
the Middle States. Farmers were Obliged
to pay Cd Or IS per bushel for corn ei
1871. fer seed for the next spring s
planting The first two weeks of Sep
tember were mild the rest of the month
was cold, with frost, and ice formed a
quarter of an inch thick October was
more than usually cold, with frost and
ice. November was cold and clustering
with snow enough for good sleighing
December was qnite mill and comforta
ble-HarJord Times.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-04-12

+ - 3 L. s.
The Rochester papers have good
deal to say about elevated tracks. !"
Cats prowling over the roofs, we sup
pose. - ~
A hero, as defined by Philadelphia
school doy, is fellow who does some-
thing other fellows would like to dc, but
can't.
Nervous Headache, Periodical Head.
ache, Nsuralgic Heaiache, are cured nv
DR.. MEFTAUR'S HEADACHE AND
DYSPEPSIA PILLS. PRICE 25 cts.
The female fondness for dress is wha
causes many Of our young men to re
main bachelors. They recognize tha
they cannot buy silk and salins and still
ihaye money left for billiards and beer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-04-12

A little girl heafine it remarked that
'all people had once been children, art
lessly inquired: WHO took care OF. the
bsbies2''
The essence Of true nobility Is neg
lect OF self. Let the thought OF self pass
10, ami the beauty OF great action is
gone, like the bloom from solled
fower.5 s,1ae 81;
As rule, man who gives you title
OF General" ors Major, or aCoi
on the FIRST acquaintance. will want TO
borrow . five dollars iu4 abousi twenty
minutes. .t.
/ Ministers, LAWYERS, Teachers and
Others whose occupation gives bat little
exercise, should nse Carter's Little Liver
Pills for torpid Liver and biliousness. -
One .is q Dose So5t1st
We should no more lament that We
have grown old than the husbandmau,
when the hloom and fragrance of spring
have passed away, should lament that
summer or autumn has come
The nightingale is the most human
bird in existence. He leaves OF sing.
ing and goes to croaking as soon as be
bss a family, but if he loses bic mate he
will go TO singing oheeriully till be fuds
anet ethers maie.Sa A7s .su6s,ssA nsg
Parents, may escape many anxious
sleepless nights by timely use OF Dem
ig's Cough Balsam. One dose just be-
fore going to bed will relieve the worst
hacking cough. and ensure good rest.
Children take it readily because pleas-
liant. ~ 4,s
|. Some newspapers are good deal
more valuable than others, to be sure,
out who ever took up the poorest aud
mos! commonplace journal ever printed
| without finding in it something new tc
him. and which it was worth his while
to know2 g s
ELIxtR VrR FOR WoMrx. q Mrs. Ly
dia E Pinkham, a33 Western Avenue
t Lynn. Mass has made the discovery
: Her VEeErABLE CoMroUxp is 4 positive
I cure for female complaints. A line ad
i dressed to this lady will elicit all necss
'sary information.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-04-12
worth Remembering,

Now that good times are again upon
u.s. before indulging in extravagant show
it is worth remen herring that no one can
enjny the pleasantest surroundings if in
had health. There are hundre ls Of mis-
erahle people going about to-day with
disordered stomach, liver or kidneys, or
a dry, hacking cough, and one foot in
the grave, when so ct. bottle of Par.
ker's Ginger Tonic would do them more
good than all the expensive doctors and
quack medicines they have ever tried
1t always makes the blood pure and rici
and will build you up and give you good
health at little cost. Read 1t in another
column.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-04-12
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and
none are go profoundly grateful and
show such an interest in recommending
Hop Bit'ers as women. 1t is the only
remedy peculiarly adapted to the many
ills the sex is almos' universally subject
TO. Chills and fever, indigestion or de
ranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the hack or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders anil different
parts of the body, feeling of lassitude
and despondencY,are all readily removed
by these Bitters --Courdnt.