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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

Gen. Longstreet thinks the attack by JEFF
Davis on the military record of Gen. Joe
Johnston entirely uncalled for. He says he
is republican, and is not in favor of a
Malone Movement in Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Commissioners Notice.

,.,s;unsa commissioners appointed by the
me un'1 aT Prabste for the County Of kennebec to
yceiye and decide upon the claims Of creditors
against the estate of William Wing iae t,s 81 thst SIX
peis from the ss day of May, ISL are allowed
and e. their a sessions & the
said esls'f "a amas a Little In Augusta at ten O'Clock
NJ on the .h day Of next
and on Saturday the 10Th day Seine G upon said
for the pupose Vi THOMAS LITTLE.
claims. GEORGE A. CROSBY.
a..rst.- yune 1st 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

Mrs. John b. Gibson, daughter and sole
heir of the late Ferdinand Bodmann, Of Gin
cinnati, has purchased house in that city,
formerly occupied as Widows Home, and
intends to put it in complete repair, at an
expense of some $50, 900 for a home for Ger
man widows exclusively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

The Pennsylvania Prohibitory Constitu-
ton Amendment Association is to hold its
first State Convention in Johnstown on the
2Sth and 10Th inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

The existing cedars of Lebanon are only
nine hundred years old. The cypress trees
at Montezuma, Mexico, according TO a
French botanist. are six thousand wears old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

\ petition is circulating in New York re-
questing President Garfield to appoint Rev.
Highland Garnet colored preacher, as min
lister to Liberia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Dailp krnnebrr .5ournal.

The Pension Office officials saw the pension
list this year will amour: to SO o0c. 900. and
next year Si0o, 900, 900 will be required
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

Nine. Madeline Brcs is the only woman
physician practicing in Paris. She passed
successful examination before the Paris
Faculty Of Medicine, and no one laughed on
seeing her gravely maintain her thesis. dress
ed in a loose black robe. Mime. Bres holds
the rank of Officer d academic, and is said
to intend to compete for the place of hospital
doctor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21

Among other bequests of public and
philanthropic character in the will of the
late Eli Bates. whose funerel took place at
Chicago, Thursday, is one of forty thou
sand dollars for the erection of monument
to Lincoln, at the entrance of Lincoln Park in
Chicago; and twenty-five thousand dollars
donated to the industrial school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Railroads anb STEAMBOATS,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Change Of Time.

On and after SUNDAY. MAY !, 1881,
trains will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston at 9. 90 A. NJ and 1000 A.
NJ For Portland LIS and 1850 p. NJ.
For kockland, GEO A. NJ. and 1000 An
For FarmIngtOn, 1000 A. NJ.
rer Bath, 800 A. NJ, 1000 A. NJ. and LIS p NJ
For Lewiston, go, 1900 A. NJ, and I55 and 10 20
Pm. o' anu A''"
For waterville 2.25. lo.i2 A. NJ, and 3.34P.M.-
eos Z. NJ. on Saturdays)
For Skowhegan. Belfast, Dexter and Bangor, 334
Z. NJ, and RS A. VI.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Advertising Agents.
FOR THE
Kennebec journal.
DAILY IND WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents are authorized
10 receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
KESyEEE', JOURNAL:
BOSTON :: :: S. VI. PETTESGILL Co. 10 State
street.
s. L. NILES, No. 9 fremont st.
1. {. EVANS, fremont Temple.
HORACE DODD, a65 Washington
street.
NEW YORK /: :DAUCHY Co, y Park Place.
GEO. 4. RowELL Co., 10
Spruce Street.
JAMES II. BATES, Al Park Row.
W. w. SHARPE & Co.
iILADELPHlA N. W. AVER Il SON, Times Bldg,
Chestnu: and Sth streets.
NEW HAVEN. CONN, II. +. HUBBARD. City Bank
Building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Latest From Maine.
The Latest Yet.
But the Same Result.

So. Norridge Ock, Me-, Feb. I, IecI'
Messrs. Morris & Ireland, Boston, Mass
The safe bought of you last October, was III a
two story wooden building, which burned January
e5 The building tsOk fire in the night ana Tue s',e,
building and its contents, fell into the cellar upon
pile ofdry wood. making hot fire which lated Iof
ten hours. The outside of the safe was heated req
hot II melted the handle and dial of the door:
The contents consisted of watches, jewelry.
sverware books, papers. etc. all of which ,h came me
out in good condition Papers lying agains. me M.
for itself what it is, and feel well satisfied NH. Nun
what il has done. Please write what you can aio"
" q. +. HALL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
MAINE CIVIL OFFICER.
FOURTH EDITION.

This work has been carefully corrected revlseu'
improved and new matter added, BY BYRON y. EN-
RILL. Esq. The revision includes all amenamen',
Of the Revised Statutes Of 1871. and acts
therto, passed at each Legislature, dnciudihe 'nA.
lss) and notes all decisions of the Supreme Court
to the present time Sent postpaid on receipt ss'o
loRIne, SHORT Z HARMON
PORTLAND. NE. ..,.,a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Gbt Aennsbee gournal.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street. foot
Of Court, by SPRAGUE & son.
Daily Kennebec Journal

Issued every morning, except Sundays Itcontain
the latest news by telegraph and mall gives reports
Markets and has carefully prepared political and
ocal articles, and u generous amount of farming
home and miscellaneous reading with a full compila-
ti0n OF State news.
Terms. - per annum in adrance, Ss If payment
is not made within the year. Single copies cents to
be had at the bookstores and at this Office
Advertisements inserted ON reasonable terms Rates
may be had on application at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Weekly Kennebec Journal,

Published every Wednesday morning. Is the largest
folio paper in the State, containing news political ar
tcles agricultural and scientific matter tales poetry
snecdotes, household matter, markets, &c., &C.
Terms, - per in adr0nce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-21
Champion Record in the Great Bos'
ton Fire in 1872.

As-Send for prices and descriptive catalogue De-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The annual reunion of the Twenty seventh Connecticut Volunteers will be held in this city October ,.
 The Horse Guards, Major Strong, have their fall parade today in East Haven, with dinner at Buell's at 1:3O.
 serious runaway accident occurred at Newport, R. l., Wednesday afternoon, which resulted in the death of one of fine pair of horses owned by Caldwell H. Colt, of Hart ford
 The jury of inquest in the case of John Lynch, the brakeman killed at Bridgeport Wednesday, brought in a verdict censuring the owner of the tramway which caused his death and calling for it's prompt removal.
 Orders were issued yesterday from the of flee of the Adjutant General granting permis- sion to the Providence Light Infantry to en- ter this State. armed and equipped as a mill. tary body, for the purpose of visiting this city on October and 6.
 Rev. William P. Corbitt and wife have just returned from Europe. A reception was held at his residence, 62 Lafayette street, las night. The house was crowded by the mem bers of his church and others, all of whom gave him a hearty welcome home
 Charley Downs, proprietor of the City Hal dining rooms, corner of Church and Cour streets, will serve up three lake or salmon trout for dinner to-day, the largest of whicl weighs nine and 8 half pounds They are the handsomest fish of the kind ever seen il this market
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
The New Sound Steamboat.

The New York and New England Railroad company is about to put into the service 8 new and frst-class boat to run on Long Island Sound to and from New London. It is the splendid new steamer the City of Wor- cester, of which mention has more than once
 been made, and which made it's excursion trip on Wednesday. The elegant steamer carried 2,7OO people-including prominent railroad officials, and well known citizens of Worcester, Norwich, New London and other places. The New London Northern and the Norwich and Worcester roads respectively took nine and eleven cars filled chiefly with people going on this excursion. The steam CT left New London at Il o'clock, went out into the Sound and on to the west as far as Cornfeld Point light, some miles west of the Connecticut river, and, turning, went of south of Plum and Little Gull islands, and through the Race getting back to New Lon don at 2:30 p. m. An elegant lunch was pro- vided. It was delightful sail. The boat is licensed to carry 5000 passengers.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
TRn Small Eira.

: A fire broke ont in the joiner shop of H.H. Olds & Co.,, pie bakers, yesterday morning at about 7:15, originating from spark from 8 chimney blown in upon some shayings lying scattered on the floor. The flames had gained some headway when discovered, but were ex- tinguished by sharp work by the employees. The fire department arrived quickly, but their help was not required Mr. Olds added $10 to the Firemen's Benevolent fund
 Steamer 5, Fair Haven, was hitched up to respond to the alarm for the above fire when they got word that there was fire on South Front street. The boys responded quickly and found John,E. Thompson's oyster shop, rear of his house, 35 South Front street, to be on fire. A quantity of shavings which were stored in the oyster house became ic. nited in some unexplained way, and when the dremen arrived they found the inside of the building well enveloped in flames. The fire men soon put the fire out. Damage about $50,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Reception to Rev. c. E. Harrt,,

Throngs of people repaired to the St. John street M. E. church last evening, the occasion being the reception to the pastor, Rev. c. E. Harris, recently returned from his vacation trip to Europe. It was an occasion full of pleasure to the large assembly present Very interesting exercises occurred. The choir sang Again we're met" poem, "A Vel come Home to Rev. c. E. Harris" written for the occasion by Fanny J. Crosby, the blind poetess, was read by Miss Kittie Mar win, and was 8 tribute which elicited many words of delight and appreciation. The con cluding verses were as follows:
 Thou couldAt feel the sweet assurance
 Of His over-ruling care,
 He. thy rock thy shield, and buckler,
 Would not let thee perish there.
 How we missed thy words of comfort!
 Welcome to the hallowed dome
 Where thy people haste to greet thee,
 Haste to bid thee welcome home.
 Praise to Him who led thee htther,
 In His providence divine;
 Links by discord rudely broken 4
 In golden chain to 1Wine
 From tie Id worlds balmy regions, zs
 From the stormy oceans foam,
 To the kindred souls that love thee,
 Friend and pastor, welcome home.
 A very pitby address of welcome to the pastor was given by Mir. Camp, superintend- ent of the Sunday school, responded to by the pastor in eloquent words, deeply affecting the assembly, The Misses Burchen then gave piano duet. solo was given by Gertie Osborn, Miss Richards gave readings and the choir sang chorus Following, Miss Marvin gave piano solo, Miss Jerolds sang Ave Maria, and the choir gave closing chorus. There was also volunteer poem by Mrs. Taylor: There were beautiful floral decora-i tions in honor of the occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
.HymeneaI.

Quite number of intimate friends assem-
 bled at the residence of Mrs. A. F.>Strick-
 land, on Union street, New London, Wednes-
 day evening, to witness the marriage of MT.
 Charles G. Howard to Miss Emily M Adams
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
 w B. Buckingham, rector of St. James Episcopal church The bride wore beauti, ful dress of white organdie combined with light blue satin, trimmed with crepe de lisse and ornamented with white flowers, and she carried an elegant bridal bouquet The bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Thayer, also wore white organdie dress appropriately trimmed Capt. William F. Bidwell, of Norwich, acted as groomsman, and Mir. Cullen B. Foote, of New Haven, g brother-in-law of the bride had the honor of 'tgiving her away" After the marriage the happy couple received the hearty congratulations and best wishes of those present. All then partook of an excel lent supper, and after an hours pleasant conversation the party accompanied Mir. and Mrs. Howard to the new steamer City of Worcester, and bade them good night, pleasant wedding tour, safe return, and long and happy life. The newly welded pair take wedding journey.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Jennie oramer,s body was found, and that he

Jennie Cramer,s body was found and that he did not go out until he went to his dinner.
 Dr. H. ". Painter was next called. He testified that he visited the Branford Point House on the following Thursday after the body was found; examined the hotel regis ter for Friday, August 9th; made mem- oranda of that day; there were six entries before that of Walter Malley, then came W. E. Malley and just following Miss or Mrs. A. Douglass, New York; there was noticeable those written above then came the names of George Clark, written back handed, and George Harley, both of Ansonia; then ". H. Randall, then E. Fl. Hotchkiss, all of An sonia; the last four were crossed out and carried to the 7th that was all there was between that and the bottom of the page.
 Now examine this record and see if any changes have been made since you saw the record. @
 The doctor made an examination and said: see the name of l. or J. Cramer, which WAS not there when I last saw the book.
 On the cross examination Dr. Painter said he did not tell Mr. BolIman that he had 8
 copy of the record until this noon.
 Mrs. Catherine Reilly was next called.
 She said she resided at 21 Bradley street,
 New Haven; I am wife of Police Officer
 Patrick Reilly; remember Thursday, Aug
 ust 4; was at Sayin Rock in the afternoon;
 was there abouts5 o'clock went to Rail-
 road Grove was on the piazza of the Sea View House; my little girl was with me; I
 live about block from Jennie Cramer's father; when was at the Rock a lady was
 pointed out to me by my little daughter who wore 8 white dress and blue sash she was full form and medium size, and was nice looking girl; she was going toward the grove, and I was going toward the hotel; passed her on the way and on the same walk; I noticed her sash after passed her; did not see her after that the picture shown me looks like the lady saw immediately after I saw her I took the car and went home; Mrs. Michael Cnnron, Mrs. Shannahan and daughter were on the car with me; saw several at the park that knew; it was the day of the picnic from New Britain
 On the cross examination witness said that she first told of Seeing this lady on the day that Jennie Cramer was drowned; never saw Jennie Cramer until one or two days before she was drowned; did not know her until
 the children told me who she was. MT. Bush continued his cross-examination at con siderable slength and brought out the fact 1 that witness had never seen Jennie Cramer only she was pointed out to her by her little girl, five years old.
 At this point, it being 5 o'clock, Justice Booth ordered an adjournment until this morning at 10 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Death of Rev. Newton E. Marble.

Rev. Newton E. Marble, for twenty-one years rector of Trinity parish, Newtown. died Thursday night at Newtown at an ad- vanced age. During his long service in the parish the handsome stone rectory, costing about $50. 900, was built. He also started 6 new mission in Sandy Hook and chapel was built. The mission has since become self sustaining. About three years ago the de- ceased was attacked by rheumatism and also suffered slight shock of paralysis. He off ciated in the parish until he was seventy years of age, and was rolled to the church in a chair and officiated from the chair during the last part of the time. He had performed every office of the church in every family in the parish, and was greatly beloved and re- spected by his wide circle of friends
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30


 starters-Messrs Dudley, English and Avery.
 Judges-N. s. Bird, c. B. Brooks, J-Gallagher, jr.
 The steamer Midget carried the judges, press mem bers and starters.
 Since writing the above the judges heard from the Starlight, which did not round the Ludington's Rock buoy on the second time out, having carried away her jib, which gives the race to the boats in the order named in the final summary.
 There were entered for the race boats addi- tional to those named in the tables as follows |:
 First class-Mary Stuart, Wild Pigeon, Flora
 Second class Martinez, Twilight, Fleet wing.
 Third class-Hyac, Avenger, Fannie D., Mousette, Emma, Peerless, Frolic, Americus, Oceanides.
 Owners names of some of the boats en- tered are as follows:
 Starlight, White Ripple, Kennedy; I. H. Brown, Kimberly estate.
 Twilight, William H. Law Ripple, Austin i; Modesty, White; Mystery, Baldwin.
 Endeavor, Billiard Annie, lift of Mys- tic Vixen, Beecher; Libbie, Giles Smith i; Grappling, c. R. Warehouse, jr.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Good TempIar. in Counei,.

The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars of the State of Con necticut closed two days session at Nor wich Wednesday. The next meeting will be held at Bridgeport. Officers were chosen for the coming year as follows:
 G: W. c. T., the Rev. O. J. Range of Essex; G. w. o., A. C. Streeter, ot Hartford e. V. T. Mrs Nettie Bray, of Bridgeport; G. S., L. N olmsted, of Hart ford c. T., M & Wizard, of New Britain G. s., Miss Martin Jones, of Wallingford; P G., ". c. C. IT. J " Johnson, of Easton c. C., the Rev. J. H. James of Norwich; G. M, A. S. Mather, of N rwieh e. G, Theodore Robbins, of Waterbury G. S. J. J Coats, of New Britain D. G. M., Mrs. A. S. Mather Of Norwich A. G. s., Mrs L. 0. Skinner of Easa Hampton; G. M, 0. Potter, of Warehouse Point The officers were duly installed
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Friday Morning, Sep. 30. 1881.
NRW ENTERTAINMENTS To-DA J

Caulinowers-Frisbie & Hart. Dividend-N. H. County National Bank. For Rent-Tenements-Merw Ofhce. For Sale-Cigar Case-149 State Street. For Sale-G -Grocery-"Business." For Sale-Piano-200 Martin Street. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists'. Hous skeeping Goods-Nilcox & Co. Miss Jennie Lee-Carllis Opera House. New Cash Grocery-Paul Rosso. Notfce-East Haven Committee. Perry Davis Pain Killer-At Druggists. Private Instruction-Mirs Charlotte Willard Probate Notice-Estate of Sarah Bradley. Rubber Cloaks-F c. Futile. 6hirts-37O Chapel Street. Tailor-J. J. Atwater. The Mighty DoIIar-New Haven Opera House. Time Tabie-Starin's Transportation Line. Wanted-Boners-I.N Newman & Co. Wanted saleswoman-P. o. Box S6a. wanted-Boy-Window Shade Co. Agency. WMnted-Room-E-B B. B.
 Wan ed-House Painters Beardsley Bros. WAnted-Drug Clerk-F. Wanted-Rooms-E.
 Wanted-Board-A. B.
 Wanted-Girl-9S Meadow Street.
 Wanted-Situation-248 Orange Street Situation-46 York Street.
 -Situation-120 Hill Street.
 -Situation-33H Orange Street.
 Wanted-Situation-3 Market Street.
 Wanted-Situation-J M G.
 Wanted-S -Situation-19 Union Street.
 Wanted-Situation-8 Broad Street.
 Wanted-Situation-2 York Street.
 Wanted-Situation-14 Locust Street.
 Wanted-Situation-6 Wallace Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Strengthening West River.

The committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen to consider the straightening of West river, consisting of Selectmen Rey- holds, Feldman and Hart, held meeting in the Town Clerks office last evening. The committee were busily engaged in preparing their report, which will be presented ct a regular meeting of the Board this evening. What the report will be will not be made pub lie until the report is made to the Board. It is possible that there may be a majority and minority report, but which will be adopted is reserued for futura consideration.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
New Cash Grocery.

Paul Russo will open his new cash grocery corner Congress avenue and Oak streets, Saturday morning, October 1. He will be ready for patrons with new and fresh stock of foreign and domestic groceries, also fruits, vegetables, etc., all at low prices. Mr.Russo well understands how to please the public. He will do a cash trade.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
CMpgIng to . Bont-TIneIX Re.cue

ANVHCNhUs
 Yesterday afternoon, as the yacht Mystery, Captain Baldwin, was on the homestretch in the regatta in the harbor, sharpie was dis covered in the lower harbor, upset, and three persons clinging to it for dear lite The wind was high and the water very rough Captain Baldwin put the yacht about and res cued the parties, who were Mr. Keasley, who lets sailboats at City Point, MT. Joseph Mansfield, clerk in State street store, and one other. The Mystery lowed the sharpie Tempest" to Whites float stage
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

WAB DEPARTMENT,
 OFFIoK OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL 0FFIoER,b
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. S0-1A.K For the New England and Middle States, partly cloudy weather and possibly local rains the coast Poutherly winds. falling preceded in southern portion of the latter district by rising aroter and stationary higher temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30
Har Eever-E,enrx .Ward Beeehe {

R. P. Cowles, Esq, received recently the following from Henry Ward Beecher, which will be read with much interest by many in this city who have become too intimately &C., quainted with the hay fever to wish for it's visitations -.......
 BERKSHIRE, N. Y., Sept. 2S, 1881. Dear Sir Mrs c. can stay at home and be happy and make all her friends happy if she will obtain of Dr. M. M. Townsend, Frostburg, Md, or at corner of Court street and First Place, Brooklyn, N. Y., the true and real remedy for hay fever. It is also beneficial in all head colds and in asthma es- pecially, outside of hay fever, technically called. HENRY WARD BEEcHER.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-30

Mir. F. c. Futile, proprietor of the Good year rubber store, has just received a large invoice of gentlemen's light weight reversi- ble check coats, which he is prepared to furnish the public at reasonable prices. It is the best coat made, asi can be worn for duster as well as a rubber coat. Call and ex anime it.