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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Murder in North Adams. Mass.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, MAY s. Mort
Gardner. it is thought, was fatally assaulted
last night by Thomas Holbrook. while en-
gagged in drunken spree. The parties, each
with an associate, met early in the evening,
when quarreling ensued. and Gardner
knocked Holbrook down. Subsequently
Holbrook and friend meeting Gardner in a
saloon. knocked Gardner down with a paw
ing stone, fracturing his skull. A pistol shot
wound is also found at the base of the skull
Ilolbrook is under arrest. He admits the
assault with a stone. but denies using pistol
Gardner is an employee of the Briggsville
Mill. and Holbrook is a railroad man, and
well known about town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Decision Against the Orangemen.

MONTREAL, May Z. The Orangemen here
have recently erected a monument in Mt.
Royal cemetery to the memory of Hackett.
murdered during the orange and green troub-
les of 1877. the inscription on which says
''lie was barbarously murdered by an Irish
Roman Catholic mob" The cemetery author
tiles objected to those words, claiming that
persons other than Roman Catholics were
engaged in the disturbance and ordered their
removal. which the oraugemen refused to do.
James Doutre. the Queens counsel, counsel
tor the orangemen, has decided that they had
no RICH, to put the words there, and they
have been removed. The affair causes con-
siderable excitement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
1870 DRUNKEN SAILORS.
They TerrOrize and Insult the Crew and
Passengers Of Steamer Providence.

New YORK, MAY 8. 1t is reported that
the sailors who arrived here on steamer
Providence. from Boston. became drunk be-
fore leaving that city, and during their trip
on board the boat. held a drunken carnival,
terrOrizing and insulting the passengers to
such an extent that none dared to leave their
staterooms. There were but two lieutenants
and two corporals of msrines in command,
and they dared not interfere. The officers of
the boat state that they dared not risk them
selves in fight with the 100 drunken sailors,
and all the hands of the steamer were needed
to protect the freight and prevent the
boat from being set on fire. Some 20 desert
ed on the arrival at the pier, and about that
number are imprisoned today, on the frigate
Colorado, at the Brooklyn navy yard, for
violation of orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
An Honest Medicine.

j. II. Ncrthrup, of Lansingburgh, former
ly captain of the Troy police, writes; Il
firmly believe that DR.. Kennedy,s "Favorite
Remedy is great, good. honest preparati IN !;
one that may be depended upon" And lis
is the testimony Of thousands. Capt. Nor h
rup suffered from liver arrangement for years
and was cured by DR.. Kennedy's "Favorite
Remedy" 1t is an honest medicine, and sold
by all honest druggists at the honest price of
One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Postal Changes.

WAsHxGroS, d. G., May 8. The follow
ing are the postal changes in Maine for the
past week:
Post offices Observation-Disclosures. Frank
lin county, Edward S. Bragg, postmaster.
Postmasters appointed-James l.. Wey-
mouth, Clinton, Kennebec comfy; Joseph
A. Smith, East Dixmont, Penobscot county
A. n. Freeman. North Bucksport, Hancock
county; Ira f. Holmes, Palmyra, Somerset
county; z. r. Cooper, Rockport, Knox
county; Henry r. Colesworthy, West Cor
ham. Cumberland county; Thaddens p. Joy,
VIM. Penobscot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Heavy Burglary.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May :. The custom
house and postoffice building in Georgetown.
was entered by burglars last night The
safe of the rostoffice was broken open and
r, b5ed of S2s5 in cash. Sl7l in stamps, and
$1,000 in bonds. A gold watch and chain,
belonging to a postal clerk. in charge of an
office, was also taken. An attempt was made
10 blow open the custom house safe, in which
without success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

AENNEBEC COUNTY-Ia Probate cours ~,
Angnstd. on the fourth Monday Of Aprii, 1881.
EtLlZA D. JONES, Adminis,ratrix on the estate
ei George w. Jones, late Of Angus,a in aid
All ny ceasd having peiifioned for license T.
.s .ne .oIiox ing real estate of said d-ceas. a. M
r;; o. debts, &C., viz One fourth acre of land
Boothbsy: '' ~ Tue town OF
EkED, That notice thereof be given three weeks
r, ar prior to the fourth Monday of MAJ
-, ~ the kennebec journal, . newspaDer
atea IN Augusta that all persons Interested nav A.
-. ~ frooete Ceurt then to be held 1t Auruats
~. nase; any. Why the prayer Of said petr
A4,.~.u. EAERY O. BEAM Judee.
Asss ;-HowAno OWN. Reais19. No.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Arrest for Larceny.

Bosrox, Mass. May s. Josesf Kne5eck,
alias Stefan Ormay, alais Kolloszek. recent
w employed in the Hungarian government,
was arrested in this city YESTERDAY on his ar
rival from Liverpool on board the steamer
Batavia on which he sailed the 9th ult. He
is charged with larceny of ll.OO0 guilders
from the Hungarian government. Only
about $40 were found on his person. He
claimed that he was robbed before leaving
LIVERPOOL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Attempt to Boycott a Newspaper.

NEWARK, n. j., May Z. A movement is
in progress among the traders union to Boy
cott' the Advertiser and journal. daily news
papers. whose proprietors refused to accele
to the demand of the typographical union
for increase in price of composition. and en-
plOyed non union men. Thursday night, the
hat finishers and cigar makers trades union
adopted resolutions pledging that members
discontinue taking these papers and to dis
courage advertising patronage. A working
mems mass meeting under the auspices of
striking printers is called for Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Death of a Letter Carrier,

MANCHESTER. n. H., Mays. Joel Taylor.
said to be the oldest letter carrier in the L.
s., with possible one exception. died to-day.
aged So. He began carrying letters in 1919,
and has continuedthc business since excepting
for about four years. He was SD degree
Mason, and had been prominently connected
with that and other secret societies and was
held in high esteem BY every one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Meeting of the Society of the Army of
the Potomac.

NEW YORK, May :. Arrangements for
the meeting of the Society of the Army OF
the Potomac. in Hartford, Conn, June 8, are
The Grafton will be delivered by
Daniel Dougherty OF Philadelphia. and Capt.
5. b Turner Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, will de-
liver the poem. A banquet will be held in
the evening. Gen. Sherman, the Secretary
of War, the Governor Of Connecticut, Gems.
Wright, Hancock, Sheridan, Franklin, Haw-
ley. Slocum. Major Horatio King. and other
officers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
BE Wise and Happy.

If you will stop all your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoring yourself and FAM
lilies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
alls, that do harm always, and use only nat
ure's simple remedies for all your ailments
you will be wise, we'll and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for this.
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hop
Bitters-rely on it. See another column
Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Messengers Notice.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF kENNEBC COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE


KENNEBEC S.. April Goth. A. ID. 1881.
|INHIS is to give notice. that the 25th day
l. of April, A. ID. 1881, warrant in Insolvency
was issued out of the Court of Insolvency for said
County of Kennebec, against the estate OF
srid Leonard T. Jones and Charles H. Blair indi
Jones and Blair, doing business at Augusta in said
county of kennebec. adjudged to be Insolvent debt
ors, on petition of said Charles II. Blair. OF
which petition was filed the 18th da,
Of April. A. d. 1881, to which last named
date, interest on claims is to be comput.d that the
payment of any debts ID the delivery and trans
fer of any property belonging to said Them
or for their USE and the delivery and transfer of any
property by them are forbidden by law that meeting
of the creditors of said debtors prove their deb
and choose one or more assgnees of their estate will
be held a. Court of Insolvency, be holden at the
Probate Court Room, in said Augusta, on the
23d day of May, A. ID. 1851, at : O'Clock in the
afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
GEO. X. STEVENS, Sheriff.
As Messenger of the Court of Insolvency. for said
county OF henneoec. 1Sw2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

Postmaster General James promises TO
take into speedy consideration the subject
Of a fast and early morning mail between
Boston and New York. He will move in
the matter as soon as the .star route
investigation shall be concluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

Delay IS dangerous. Do not longer cling
to the old method of curing coughs and colds
with rum and molasses, it is a dangerous
remedy. Adamson's Botanic Baisam. il
sure cure every time, pleasant to take and
WORKS IKE cnarm. fmw&s&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Walking Match.

New YORK, Nav s. A six days walking
match, under the management of Jno. Ennis,
started at l2.05 tonight. The entries are
Jno. Hughes, Jno. Sullivan, Geo. Hagael,
Ephraim Glow, E. Glider, Daniel Burns.
Geo Barbour, Henry Wakemsn, and Philip
Megnault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
statement of a Dock Commissioner.

New YORK, May :. Dock Commissioner
Dimmock declines are-appointment In a
long communication to Mayor Grace, he
shows that the expenses of the commission
for the past five years has materially de-
creased, and the income increased. He
makes this statement to controvert that made
by q legislative commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
3zilp 4tuuebtf Journal.
Augusta. Monday Morning, Nay o.
Mr.. Conklin's power does not reach very
far beyond the limits of New York, and
in that State it is somewhat shaky.

The republicans of this part OF the
country are Enthusiastically pleased at the
position President Garfield has taken in
regard to the New York appointments.
IL seems to be the same everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

Il is now Senator Conkling's turn to
make move. The best thing he can do
would be to move for the confirmation Of
Robertson. He is not expected however
to do 80 sensible thing as that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Accident In a Coal Mine,

CHICAGO. ILL.,, May Z. A dispatch from
LaSalle, says engines in the Union coal shaft
broke this afternoon, leaving 200 miners in
the pit. Some can get out by escape shafts
but fully half of them will be obliged to pass
the night in a subterranean prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

The Boston Globe lunatics have recent
ly gone into spasms because the Superin-
tendent of Massachusetts Insane Hospit-
al spoke well of the system Of ventilation
in the Maine Hospital. 1t was great
provocation certainly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

CONWAY, Ark, May. d. NJ Smith, an
attorney, ravished Jesse Martin, IL years
old, his own cousin, yesterday. Col Lin
coin. an uncle of the child, was informed of the
fact. The little girl states that Smith threat.
ened to kill her if she told. Smith fled tn
the woods. but was arrested and last night
strong guard surrounded the Jail to prevent
lynehing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Messengers Notice.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF KESNEBEc COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE

SIAIE UF MAINE.
kENNEBEC S., April Goth. A. ID. 1851
VINHlS IL tu give notice, that on the 25th dav
L oil April A. d. ISL, warrant in Insolvency wa.
issued out Of the Court Of Insolvency for
said County of kennebec, against the estate
of Addie +. Lawrence, resident in the ctv n,
Augusta In said county of Kennebec. adudged to be
an lnsoivent debtor. on petition of said
deotor, which petition filed on the
25th day of April, A. ID. 1881, to which
last named date interest claims is be computed
that me payment of any debts, and the delivery and
transfer of any property belonging to said debtor
her or for her use, and the delivery and transfer of
any property by her are forbidden by law; that a
meeting of the creditors of said debtor to prove tei
debts and choose one assignees of estate
VIII be held at court of insolvency be holden nj
He rooate court room In said Augusta, the I'D day
of May A. ID. 1851, at two O'Clock in the afternoon
Given under my hand the date first above W ,iffen
GEO. X STEVENS, sheriff
As Messenger of the Court of Insolvency for sa;d
No""'J VI hehhepec. 1Sw2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Printers Wages Adxanced

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 8. Newspaper pro-
prietors here have consented to advance the
rates two cents per thousand ems making
the rates from tomorrow on morning prpers
at 40 cents per thousand and on evening pa.
pers at 81 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Suicide. Of a Young LADY.

WArERrowN, n. Y, May 8. Eliza Tiff,
aged Is, suicided Saturday. at Adams. by
taking arsenic. She was to have married a
young man named Allen. who was arrested
recently and taken to Canton for causing the
ruin of young lady at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
StabbiDg ARRAY.

PORTLAND, May :. Andrew Raglan, while
drunk, stabbed neighbOr named Patrick
O'Connell on Briggs street this evening, in
iicting severe injuries. Raglan was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

kENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court held n,
Aagnsfd' on the fourth Monday of Apru, 1851
" s. CHOATE, Admins rstor of the e.ta,.
csv OF Chas: r. IVAN, late of Augusta in sid
County, deceased having presented his first account
VI aomInlstra ion of said es ate for ri ON ance:
OkDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the fourth Monday of
Nay next, in the Kennebec Journal a newspsper
printed In Augusta. that all persons interested
atIeno Al Court Of Probate then 10 be held Al
should not be allowed ' 'e same
49,. EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest; HOWARD OWEN, Register. avis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri
~ Der has been duly appointed Ex.cutn,
OF the last will and testament of '
ZERUIAH PAGE, l,te of Belgrade,
IN the county of kennebec, dec. a. ed testate and
mas undertaken that trust by giving bond as The
Jaw directs All persons. therefore. having demands
the estate OF said deceased, desired to ex
sad estate are requested to make Immediate payment
.uo n. 100, GEORGE SMITH,
--P" ~ iooi- 3wlbt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

ADAMS, Mass, April Z. The small pox
has spread here to an extent that the board
of health is alarmed. and pest house has
been built half mile from the town. All
patients will be removed where proper at
tendance can be given. The local paper
charges there has been grave carelessness
from the start in the management of the
disease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
CAPTURE Of On Il,ici, Distillery.

RALEiGH. n. c.. May Z. Internal revenue
deputies, Sorrell and Moore, captured an
Illicit distillery in Granville county, yester-
day, which contained 800 gallons Of beer.
Tie distillery Was IN full blast when captnrsd,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Suicide md Dyspensi..

A most remarkable cure for dyspepsia.
wells Health Remover The greatest
tonic, best bilious and Liver Remedy known.
81. Druggists. Depot Partridge Bros, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

New YORK. May Z. VIM. Ross Wallace,
journalist and poet, is dead, aged 81. He
was the author Of the song '.Sword of Bunker
Hill, and other well known popular pro-
ductions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
"Buchupaiba.o

New, quick. complete cure days, urinary
affections. smarting. frequent or difficult uri-
nation. kidney diseases. 81. Druggists
Depot Partridge Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Suicide.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May s. Henry
Pfennenschmidt. a lately arrived German
emigrant, suicided tonight. by shooting
himself. He was respondent from homesick
ness; he was in bed with his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Base Bali.

At Boston-Bostons, 4; Providence, l.
At Buffalo-Buffalos. 6; Detroits, l
At Troy-Troys, 4; Worcester, 8.
At New Haven, Conn.-Yales, 6-Prince
on, 5.
At Cleveland Chicasos, 4; Cleveland, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
lrgaI advertisements.
mo the Court of County Commissioners within
i and for the Counties of andre .coggin aud

mo the Court of County Commissioners within
i and for the Counties Of andre 'coggin and
Franklin.
The undersigned citizens of the aforesaid counties
would respectfully represent thar public convenience
and necessity require the location of county way
in the tow ms of Liv+rmOre in said Androscoggin
County and ia, in the County of Franklin. and Il
the county line betwe. said towns ss fol ows
namely: Commenting at the county road leading
from North Livermore to Jay Bridg" near the union
schOOi-house said Livermore and about four rods
North of the intersection of the road l. aiding from
said county way to Liverm re Falls, thence North.
westerly to the West line of said LivermOre thence
in said own of Jay in continuation of said course
to the gateway OF Michael Chenery on the road lead
ing by the residences OF widow Goding aud ID. Lor
ing Chenery. We therefore prav your honOrab q
boards after due preliminary proceeding. and requi
site notice ofthe same, will locate the same rs
in duty bound will ever pray.
Dated at Livermore aforesaid, this seventh day OF
February, A. D. lesl,
ALBERT JONES and Seyenty-five Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Skinny Men.

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure for
nervous debility and Weakness of the genera.
tive functions, 81 at druggists. Depot Part
ridge Bros. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
FIRE RECORD.


BosroN, Massachusetts,, May s. Fire
in the hay sheds of the Boston &
Maine Railroad, this evening, damaged prop.
erty to the extent of $4,000, the sheds suf-
fering to the extent of $1,000, covered by in
surancc in the London & Liverpool & Globe
Co. Boston firms are principally the losers,
by the burning of the hay, and include Saml.
C.. Hayes, A. Holt, Jonathan Hosmer, Chas.
A. Plumer & Co., and Champion & Ham
mond. The fire was undoubtedly incendiary
and the officers have arrested Edward FItz-
patrick, a deaf mute aged about As years, who
ia supposed to have set this and other fires
recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

The New York nominations Withdrawn
from the Senate by President Garfield are
as follows: Stewart l.. Woodford. L. S.
District Attorney for the Southern District
of New York; Asa w. Tenney. L. S. Dis
trict Attorney for the Eastern District OF
New York; Lewis +. Payne. Us Mar
shall for the Southern District of New
York Clinton ID. McDougall. U. S. Mar
shall tor the Northern District of New
York John Tyler, Collector Of Customs
for the District Of Buffalo. Y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Three WOrkmen Killed by a Fire in a
Mine.

CARBoNDALE, Kan, May Z. One of Green's
coal shafts caught fire from the furnace, yes
terday. consuming all the timbering at the
foot of the shaft. Twenty miners were at
work, and none could escape until the fire
was subdued. Men were lowered, who res
cued fourteen alive and three dead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09

"Rough ON Bats.
The thing desired found at last. Ask drug
ei.t for Rough on Rats. 1t clears out rats
mice, reaches, lies, bedbugs, i5c boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
1881 Spring & Summer 1881
LATEST STYLES, LOWEST PRICES

! have just purchased In Boston large and
elected stock OF Bonnets. Hats. Feathers, Ribbons
and Laces, and a full line Of Fancy Goods which
shall sell ut lowest cash prices and | Respectfully
invite the attenti n of the ladies Of Augusta and'e
unity TO the same. And TO those who favor me WIN
their patronage guarantee satisfaction both Is "
prices and to character and style of work done A
large stock Of Trimmed Bonnet- and Hats constanty
on hand. Call and examine my stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-09
Fire in a Mill.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May Z. Fire broke
out at 2 A. NJ. in the picker room of Durfee
Mill No. |, which worked into the cloth room
before it was extinguished The principal
damage was by water, but the loss ill not
exceed $1,000; insured.