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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

One of the richest displays in Augusta OF
halowel is in the window of Geo. o. Whip
Re' the well-known upholsterer. in the latter
city. 1t is parlor suite in ebony. Inc
chairs and sofa are covered with silk CAST
mere, with maroon plush trimmings. 1t was
made to order for an Augusta gentleman.
reople all pause before the window ana
make remarks which violate the spirit OF the
iwh commandment. Mr.. Whipple carries
one Of the largest lines of furniture, carpet
ne', etc, ETC.. of any concern in Name
Aost Of the goods are of his own manufac-
afe' and are stylish and durable. He has
Just completed an easy chair for Hon. ). X.
D0dwell which cost that gentleman 500
'eople who are purchasing new furniture Tor
'pfng, should not fail to visit this magnifl-
tent emporium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
A Correction.

Al the Village District School Meeting, on
y. it was several times stated that the
"n'f'ct had had nothing to do with the mat
" Of establishing City High School. This
ao' the case; on the contrary. the PROJECT
:" initiated by the District, at an adjourned
uhg IN 1879, when it was voted that
: ~@lttee be appointed to confer with the
.o Of Aldermen, to see if the city would
-o'i'h City High School," thereby re
ing the District of the necessity OF
lying on the high school.
-. .e Directors were appointed that COM
and met the Aldermen for hearing
\. VIC matter. At that meeting the PROPOSE
!" the Trustees of the Cony Female
\. was presented and accepted. From
acts it is evident that the District
=, nnitted to the City Nigh School plar
two years aso. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

Mr.. F. o. North Of Boston, manager OF
"The Stoddard Lectures" was in Augusta
Saturday, looking over the field to see wheth-
G it is advisable or not to bring Mr.. Stoddard
here next year. We are sure that Augusta,
Hallowell and Gardiner contain enough peo-
pie of culture who would heartily appreciate
and generously patronize such a rich iitera-
~ treat. to make it an object for the distin-
pushed litterateur to appear in Granite Hall
in his course of illustrated lectures on foreign
tavel. John l.. Stoddard is too well known
By reputation to need any introduction to
our readers. His lectures are an institution
Boston. In Bangor and Portland they at
tact immense audiences. 1t would be an
event in our literary life if he should come
to augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
What IL Behind 1t!

No amount of money can stand in the stead
of good name. 1t is blunder everywhere
and every time to suppose the loss of char
,.,., can he paid for. DIR. David Kennedy,
of Rondout. n. Y, proprietor OF the great
medicine called ''Favorite Remedy wouid
have but little confidence to recommend the
public to buy and use it # ms or" COCA
name were not behind it. But the tact that
he has staked his reputation upon 1t ought
IN he. and is. better than thousand cheap
certifcates-in the opinion of the people
The Doctor is a regular physician-surgeon.
and despises humbug as hear'i'y As "",
man. If you are sick with any complaint Oh
tho BLOOD. Kidneys or Liver, invest one
no,lar in the ..Favorite Remedy, and 1t VIII
sneak for itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William J. Coughlin Of Somerville, Mass.
saws: In the fall of 1876 I was taken with
bleeding of the lungs followed bv a severe
cough. lost my appetite and flesh. and was
confined to my bed. In 1877 | was admitted
to the Hospital. The doctors said had a
hole in my left lung as big as half dollar.
At one time a report went around that was
dead gave up hope, but friend told me
of Dr. William Halls Balsam for the lungs.
got a bottle. when to my surprise. COM
menced to feel better than for three years
past.
Il write this hoping every one afflicted
with diseased lungs will take DIR. William
Halls Balsam and be convinced that Con-
sumption Can be Cured | can positively
saw it has done more good than all the other
medicines have taken since my sickness.
marl4-tMtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

We are informed by Mr.. II. w. Swanton,
manager of the Eastern Steamboat Company,
mer season, to try the experiment of running
an express boat between Bath and Boothbav,
in addition to the trips which have been here
tofore run. This boat will leave Mouse
Island about II A. NJ. and returning leave
Bath at o'clock L. NJ. This arrangement
made for the better accommodation OF the
travel to and from Augusta and other up
river stations, and from Lewiston. which
leave or arrive at Bath by the midday trains,
and it is hoped that it will receive sufficient
patronage to render it permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

He is the suhor and inventor of his popular system
he impsrfs his secret TO il is applicable all
classes snd cases, snd under his reduced rate within
the re sch Of almost every one.
Patients can receive treatment and lave for home
the sane day. DR.. >herman's Book on Rupture gives
convincing proofs fro professional gentlemen and
Others of hi successful treatment. II is illustrated
with photograph pic,urs nj had eases before aud
after cure, and is enf TO those who send 10 cents
PTiucipal ofhce. 25i Brosdwav. y. \. Branch office
~ Min Street, Boston. Days in Mes Monday,
TUESDAY,, saturday In Extraordinarily. Thurs.
day and Friday. maysf Aw limo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
19ifo.

In Hallowell, April 18th Horace NJ Psriin, son OF
Chas Pa,fip, aged years.
Al Fails Church. Va. near Washington ID. Gu
suddenly on April 26th, 1881. Sylvia Daisy Bartlett
infant daughter Of Eliery Claiming and Jennie r.
Tn Fairfield April I'D. Mrs.. MARY o. Doe. aged Il
years. ,,,., ~ on. +
r,.ffon OF West Wa.erviIie aged SIS years months
and n dsvs. widow Of the late Charles Trafton-
In Benton. April 18th, Miss Virginia Hunt. aged
II North vassaIboro'. April 18th. Lsvinia Rackiif.
aeed q year..
g. Olivor, aesd 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

The Executive Council have rejected the
nomination of J. Fred Hall for Judge of the
Municipal Court at Rockland. and the nom-
nation of George +. Perrigo of Rockland
for Trial Justice. They voted to confirm the
nomination of James b. Lindsey for County
Commissioner of Aroostook county in place
Of A. A. Burleigh, appointed Collector of
Customs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

Hundreds of testimonials from residents OF
,- own State of Maine show that TwTrcHELt
~. .wpIYx Co.'S NEURALGIc ANoDfNE Is
IN ~ cure for all diseases of neuralSic ma
, " chilblains, etc; and algo for sore
49, ,oo,hsche, collie, cramps, diarrhGa'
om,. and sprains. 1t is invaluable, and neveI
cur. - 40 ali that is claimed for it. IL is the
, nn.. md cheapest liniment kno~n. and i
IA nv all medicine dealers and counsf,
. S,r "a large bottles as Is cents:
sso'e' = jan sofeow&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

We noticed by the Boston Advertiser Of
April 2Sth, that Mr. Jefferson Higgins of
Statewide, II. l., formerly of Augusta, was
honored BY being elected member of the
New England Cotton Manufacturers Asso-
citation, at a recent meeting held in Massa-
ehusetts Institute of Technology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

1t is said that a teaspoonful of clear lemon
juice, taken fifteen minutes before each meal
and fifteen minutes before retiring will cure
one of attacks of sick headache. The remedy
is certainly simple one and should be given
trial by persons afflicted with this distress
ing malady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

f. G. StOrer, Of the Boston Branch has
made arrangements for custom suits made by
measure from the celebrated Sawyer woolens.
Give him call where you will find clothing
and hats in all the latest and leading STYLES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
STATE OF MAINE.

SIAIt Or MAINE.
COUNTY OF KENNEBEC SIS
To Charles II. White, one of the inhabitants of the
consolidated School District compo ed Of School
ID stricts number one. twenty aud twenty-six in
the CITY Of Augusta and county aforesaid.
Written application having b en- made TO the
undersigned, Justice of the Peace for the county
aforesaid. by Charles II. White, II. Manlev. =. G.
DolIiver. W r. Leighton, J. A. Mitchell. A.
Cony. Geo. W. Quinbv. samuel " Lane, A. VI
Brown, Geo +. Davis. Frank l.. Harrington, 7. VI.
savage, +. :. Severance J. r. Dearborn, NJ ..
savage. 7. r. Hal, Henry A. Taber. A. NJ Wight,
VIM. H. Libby, Henry ]. VI and John = Dear.
bora. legal voters of said consolidated district,
call m Ell of the legal voters thereof at the
time and place and for the pGrpose, hereinafter
named yo , the said Charles n. White in the name
Of the State of Maine, ereby required to iv
and warn the inhab anis of said consolidated school
District in the city of Augusta. qualified TO vote in
city affairs to meet AZ the Schoolhouse Of the late
chool District number cnfy-six, situated in
school Street in said city of Augusta. oDday,
the 9th day of way mex. at seven and one-hsif
O'Clock in the afternoon. TO act on the folio sing
articles. namely:
l. To choose moderator to pr, side over said meet.
ing.
, To choose clerk Of said meeting
g. To see If said consolidated District will vote TO
accept of the terms of Chapt.r $40 of the Priv
and SPECIAL Laws of 1893, entitled, An Act
further TO provide for the education OF Youth,
approved February q, i-3s."
4. To adopt name for said consolidated School
District
S. To choose a District Clerk.
6. To en- Board Of Directors rs provided In
said Act.
:. To choo-e District Agent.
To choose a District Committee provided in
Section ~ Of Chapter II Of the evised Statutes.
Q. To tran act any other business that may lrgaly
come before said m citing.
Given under my hand. dated at Augusta afore
said this z9,h day of April, 4. D. ISL
wM. Il. LAPH.N,
Justice of the Peace
true copy. Attest c. ii. WHITE. apr3o'st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
He Wise and Happy.

If YOU will stop all your extravagant ana
wrong notions in doctoring yourself and fam
lilies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
.IIs that do harm always, and use only nat
ure's simple remedies for all your ailments
Won will DE wise. we'll and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for tins
The great. wise and good will tell you. is Hop
I,itters-rely on it. See another column
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

The Kennebec Granite Company has in its
employ a considerable number of Scotchmen,
and last week added to its force six workmeu
fresh from the quarries worked in Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
mo the Court Of County Commissioners within
l. and for the Counties Of Androscoggn and

mo the Court Of County Commissioners within
l. 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 Livermore In said Androscoggin
County and Jaw In the County Of Franklin, and q.
the county line between said towns follows.
from North i.vermorc to Jay Bridge near the union
school house in said IverInore and about four rods
North Of the intersection of the road Trading from
said county way to Livermore Falls, thence North.
westerly TO the West line Of said livermore thence
In said Town Of Jay In continuation Of said coursc
TO the gateway OF Michael Chenery the road lead
ing by the residences Of widow Cooling and ID. Lor.
ing Chenery. We therefore pray your honorable
boards after due preliminary proceedings and requi.
site notice Of the same you will locate the same,
in duty bound will pray.
Dated at Livermore aforesaid. this seventh day Of
February, A. ID. 1881,
ALBERT JONES and Seventy. Ave Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

At the conference meeting of the First
Baptist society on Friday, two additional
descons were chosen-Mr. ]. W. Bangs and
NJ. G. A. Staples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

The Supervisor of Schools will have his
headquarters in the field" visiting schools
most of the time during the month He will
be in the village frequently and parties hav-
ing business with him are requested to call
at the City Clerks Office, over the Post
office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

1.-THE groves were Gods first temples. -
wrote Bryant. good many persons wor.
shipped in the woods yesterday. instead of in
church, and came strolling cityward abou,
dusk with their hands full of Mayfiowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
STATE OF MAINE.

Androscogqin IS.
Court OF County Commissioners. October Term.
held by successive APPOINTMENTS April 9Th, A. u.
1881.
Upon the foregoing petition. satisfactory evidence
having b en- received that the petitioners are ~
sponsibe AID that an inquiry into the merits 10 ex
pedenf.
IT Is ORDERED that the County Commits sioners OF
Franklin County be requested TO meet the County
Commissioners of Androscoggin G. unity At the union
school house, so called, NJ North Livermore In the
town Of Livermore in said County Of Androsc0ggin,
Tuesday. the seventh day of June, A. D. 1881, II
ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and that the petitioners
tested copies OF laid petition and this order Of court
thereon 10 be served upon the chairman Of the
County Commissioners for the County Of Franklin
and upon the Town Clerks Of the towns Of fvermorc
In Androscoggin County, and Jay in the County OF
Franklin. and by posting up copies Of the same In
three public places in each Of said towns of Lvermore
AID JAY and by publishing the came three weeks
cessvely In the kennebec journal the State paper)
news paper put lsbed In Augusta. In the County Of
kenpebcc, and the Lewiston Weekly Journal, 4
newspaper published In Lewiston in said County Of
Andro-cogs in. and the Pennington Chronicle, q
news paper published In Pennington In said County
of Franklin. the first Of said publlca ions and each
Of the other notices TO be Mt least thirty days before
the time Of said meeting, at which time and place.
(af or IL has been shown that the above notice has
view the set forth In said petition. and other
routes and roads connected Herewith, and after
such view they will give hearing to the parties and
their witnesses mt said place appointed, or ut place
in the vicinity, when and where all persons and
corporations interested may appear and show cause
n they have why the prayer Of said petitioners
should not be granted.
Attest: Nv. HANSON. Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order Of court thereon.
Attest; w. HANSON. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
THE VILLAGE DISTRICT.
wen Attended School Meeting on Sat.
urdav Afternoon.
IMPORTANT BUSINESS rRAxs.crr

Inc school meeting in the High Scboo,
room, Saturday afternoon. was xarv l,.,.
attended.
George F.. Macomber. clerk Of the Villa
district, read the call for the meeting.
vote was then taken for Moderator
winch resulted in the choice of Hon p n
'lckery who received every one of the tiftv.
nine votes cast.
George f. Macomber was chosen Clerk for
the ensuing year.
on motion of VIM. R. Smith it was voted
to take up the fourth article of the warrant.
which was to see If the District would vote
to choose two or more Directors.
Mr.. Nye moved that the article be dis
missed.
Sewall Lancaster moved to reconsider tho
vote whereby article four of the warrant wa
taken up in place of article three. His mo-
ton was lost
VIM. X. Smith stated that the object of the
fourth article was to see whether the BOARD
of Directors should be increased from five to
seven. He opposed this, as it would make
an unwieldy number of directors, and entail
an additional expense upon the district He
moved that article four be dismissed Car
ried.
On motion Of II. NJ. Heath article three.
which provided that two directors be chosen.
was taken up. A vote was taken to fill the
vacancy caused by the expiration OF the term
Of G. A. Robertson, which resulted as fol-
lnws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
Marrifo.

In Portland. April 9Th, Henry K Siickney and
Miss Luis NJ Carpenter. nth Of Portland
In Topsham, April 9TH. David Work, Esq. and
Mrs Hannah Griffin.
In Richmond April I'd. George blanchard Of bath
and Miss Mary f. Dickinson of Bowdonham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

Howard Pettengill's horse got scared at
the cars, Saturday forenoon, near the Post
Office, and started to run away. A badly
aemoralized harness was the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
IFS RELIEF AND CURE AS CERTAIN AS DAY
FOLLOWS DAY, WITHOUT ANY OPERA


Since the reduction of Dr. Sherman,s terms. thou
sands are crowdng upon him for treatment. gladly
throwing away heir gripping irksome dispiri,ing snd
h- panishing trusses- His treatment for the attic
fon makes the patient comfortable and safe in the
performance Of every kind of exercise labor. II is
grand thing and those who rGptured and do not
pros ide themselves with il endure the dangers
that rscarioas affection and the OF trusses all
through life. Thousands of those cured give the most
hsf'ering testimonials of gratitude Dr. sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
CARDS MARKED DOWN.

Feathers, ) cts. Puzzles. cts. Notions. 10 cts
Landscapes. cts. Fans, 10 Bird. cts. Pets.
cts Pinafore, 2 cts. Lone Fisherman, Ct Pan
Ella, cts. Horse Shoes, cts. Flowers, ) cts.
Chickens, cts. Shells. cts Faces, 10 cards. cts.
New Sets.
Cinnamon, 10 cts. will-o'-the wi-p. IL cards In
Gold and tbil, % Autumn Leaves, 20 Leaves,
10 cts. Easter Eggs. 10 cts- 100 sets French and
Americas Cards. from lc- TO 80 per Also
full line Of Card Alarms, Card Scrap Books. WaE
fers, &C. Orders BY mail solicited
INA c. STOCkDRlOeE, Missile Oesles
apg1flW ~ EXCHANGE ST.. PORTLAND, 1R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
Local ann State Nous.
Monday, Nay 9, 1881.

The Murray Club will meet this
luonday) evening. with Miss Nellie Smith.
:. go o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
Valuable NIL ?s'a', @ s4.

A double frame water power Saw Mn, situate on
Dam No. !. Gardiner, Maine. One half Of mill con.
tains board circular endless chain drag shinglc
machine, clapboard machine, Hath machine. with
belts and shaftng The OF, her half contains gang,
gang edgcr. endless chain, drag saw, .hingle
machine. clapboard machine, lath machine. with
belts and shatting Connected with the mill Is good
boom and png ground. Either part or the whole
mill will be sold nj bargain IL applied for nj once.
For further information inquire OF
josiah MiNCr SONS.
apriQt2w Gardiner, Matme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
KKNXEBEC coUNTY-In Probate Court

KESNEBEC cOUSTT-Tn Probate Court at
Isgusta, on the second Monday Of Apra. 1881.
A sHER II. BARTON, Executor on the esfste
"A Of James Rideouf, late of Benton. In said
County, deceased. having pettioDed for license to
sell the following real estate said deceased the
payment Of debts. viz: A lot Of land known - the
Royal Brown lot, In Benton, containing about 80
acres, and lot known the Canada lot, containlng
about the same:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday Of
May next, In the kensebec Journal, . news-
paper printed In Augusea, that all persons Interested
may attend Ut Cont ~ Probate then 70 be holden
st Augusta. and show eause, any, Why the prayer
EMRRH o. BEAN. JuAes.
Attest HOWARD OwEx, Register. sw1e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

Before adjourning Saturday the Governor
and Council assessed the following tax upon
the telegraph companies in the State, as re-
ourad nv Law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
STATE OF MAINE.

TREAsuRERs OFFICE,
Augusta, April 18th, 1851,
Upon the following townships tracts Of land
not liable 10 be taxed in any town, the County Com.
uissioners of franklin County the twenty ninth
day Of March, 1851. made the following assessments
for county tax Of 1851 -
n RI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

The Hallowell Granite Company has re.
c.;sed at $50, 900 contract on the extension
,e,he New York Tribune building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Kennebec Savings Bank

The Annual Nee'ing Of the Corporators Of the
keDnsbec Saving Bank will be held at their Bank
ing Rooms In Augusta. on MONDAY, THE NINTH
DAY or MAY NENr ut O'Clock 4. NJ. for the purpose
of choosing Board OF Trustees, and of transactng
any other business which NAV come before them.
RUSSELL EATON, Treasurer.
Augusta Ne, April 10th, 1881. spr.OtM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

Gore y of Nos. e.. 4 81
No. 6, n. Of Weld between Phillips and
Byron, 10 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02

! On motion of Howard Owen a vote was
taken to fill the vacancy caused by the ex-
| piration of the term of Grin Williamson,
which resulted as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-02
State News.


AK0OSTO0k.
The Houlton Times SAYS: The debt of the
county is about twenty thousand dollars
Nearly every young man in Arooostook
who can buy or hire piece of land is go-
ing TO plant potatoes this season.