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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
REAL ESTATE


The following are the transfers of real es.
tate in Kennebec county, as recorded in the
ofiice of Register of Deeds, for the week
ending Saturday, June 18th:
AUGusTA.-Greenleaf Barrows and Olive
johnson of Augusta to Henry Green Of same
city, land and buildings in Augusta. sI5O,
Daniel Hewins and Eugene W. Whitehouse
OF Augusta to Rebecca n Kingsburv of same
city. land with buildings thereon at Petten-
gilrs Corner. SllOO.
CHELsEA.-Henry c. Lawrence of Pittston
to David A. Lawrence and Charles W. Law
renee of same town. land in Chelsea. $500.
CHINA--Elihu Hanson of China to Henry
). Lander of same town, land with buildings
thereon in China $500.
tLrSToS.-James +. Conner of Pittsfeld
to George :. Stevenson Of Wellsboro. Penn.
one undivided third part of a certain tract OF
land with buildings thereon in Clinton.
81 33333 333. Frances F.. Parks ct ala. of
fIttsfield to George S Stevenson of Wells
boro', Penn, one undivided two-thirds of
farm in Clinton. s.. 666. 66s
GARDINER Timothy Booker of Gardiner
to Daniel Il. Peacock of same citv. land in
Gardiner, $3.50. Sarah Stackpnle Of Gar,i-
ner 10 Daniel b. Peacock of same city. land
III odTulUtE, SSbb.
LITcHFIELD- Niles of Litchfield tn
Wilson NJ. Hattin of same town land with
Buildings thereon in Litchfield, SlOO Adam
Hutchinson of Naiick. Mass, to Wiman
Gowell of Litchfeld, land in Litchfield 500
REAbFIELD. Noah F. Hunt of Readfeld
to Francis G.. Hunt of same town, land in
Readfield. $500.
RoME.-Cyrus NJ. Pray of Belgrade to
Granville w. Downs of Waterville. 80 acres
Of land in Rome. $500.
SIDNEY.-Evelyn A. Wyman of Augusta
to Ann +. Austin of Sidney, two parcels of
land in Sidney, 500.
VAssALBoRo Sophia ID. Mad1ocks of
Vassalboro' to Charles F. Scekins of same
town. land and buildings in Vassalboro. 800
WArERvILLE.-Elias A. Bowman of West
Waterville to Samuel B. Trafton of Water
vile, land in Waterville, $500.
WEST WATERvILLE.-GeorgeW w. Bowman
Of Siddey to Elias A. Bowman of West
Waterville, % acres of land in West Water
vile, $500
WEST GARDlNER.-John F. Woodcock of
Gardiner TO Charles NJ. Stevens of same city,
land with buildings thereon in West Gardi-
ner, 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
wATERVILLE.

The prizes for the Freshman prize reading
were awarded as follows First, to Chas. S.
Estes second, to Frank b. Hubbard.
very angry Frenchman, with too much
''tangle foot aboard, attracted quite a
crowd in front of the colleges Saturday after
noon.
The prizes for Field Day were presented in
the chapel Saturday morning.
Thompson's ice cream is fully appreciated,
to Judge by the numbers that partake of it
these warm evenings.
The following have been appointed as
speakers at the Junior prize defamation
w. C. Crawford. II. A. Dennison, F. n.
Fletcher, G. +. Garland, NJ. c. Marvin. l..
H. Owen, W. c. Philbrook, G.. ID. Sanders,
G.. A. True.
The Maine Central is collecting quite a
number of extra cars here for the excursions
TO Barnums circus at Bangor, Augusta. and
Lewiston.
The following have been selected to speak
at Commencement c. NJ. Coburn, F. b.
Gushing. J. +. Davies. +. NJ. Gardner, /. w.
Grimes, II. b. Knox, J. II. Parshley, +. NJ.
Preble, J. NJ. Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
STATE CONFERENCE


Inc State conference of the Congregation.
al churches of Maine will meet with willis.
ton church of Portland on Tuesday. Wedne.-
Jay and Thursday of this week. and nrom;ses
TO De very largely attended from all parts ~
the State, and very full of interest.
IL commences Tuesday morning at q
O'Clock. At 10 O'Clock Rev. A. E. Dunning
OF Boston will present the claims of the SIM.
Gay school work of the congregational Pub.
fishing Societies, and at 1915 Rev. w. p
risner Will preach the conference sermon.
AT . +. NJ, Rev. H. s. Huntington will
read the report of the churches and this will
De followed by discussion of the ssReyival
question:, opened by Rev. A. w. Moore of
Pennington, and of the relation of children
70 the church, by Rev. w. X. Richards of
Bath. Vi
Tuesday evening Ex-Governor Dinelev
speaks on the ''Laymen's side of things. and
Rev: Dr. Mckenzie of Cambridge on The
minister's side of things
Wednesday morning will be devoted to the
anniversary Of the Maine Missionary Society.
and wednesday afternoon to exercises of a
devotional character, including short reminis-
cences from some of the older ministers of
the State; and missionary addresses with
reference to the departure of Miss Lord to
Turkey. One of these will be given bv Rev.
{. w. Park. missionary Just returned from
Bombay. The afternoon exerci-es will close
with the administration of the Lords Supper.
Wednesday evening praise service v i'll
be conducted by W. f. Gould, Esq. assisted
by the WEIGH choir of Lgonia, and this will
be followed by a short and informal address
by Gen. ]. L. Chamberlain.
Thursday morning will be taken ND. in
part, by business session, and in part witt,
essays on ''The New Revision by Prof
Stearns of Bangor, and Rev c. j. H. Ropes
of Ellsworth.
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock Prof. Prince
OF Bangor, will open for general discussion.
the question of more extended liturgy for
our Congregational churches, and at clock
the conference will adjourn.
Half fares have been secured on all the
railroad and steamboat lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
A Cou.h. Gold or Sore Throat should

A COugu, CUIu OF OVfC -
be stopped. Neglect frequently results IN an
incurable Lung disease or consumption.
Rrown's Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
hut act directly on the inflamed parts, allay-
inc irritation. give relief in asthma. Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speakers
are subject to. For thirty years Browns
BRONCHIAL Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect salts,
faction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-merrited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age Sold at
35c. a box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Ditson & Co. send us, this week, attractive
samples of their numerous sheet music pup
LEGATIONS: 1.-THE City Bells is fine Vocai
duet by Franz Abt; ''Good Night by u. w.
Chadwick, may have lulling effect from
which one will be aroused by Thee. Marziai 5
lively ''Buttercup Queen, which is one OF tne
sweet new English ballads Of the day. Inc
Conquerer's Grand March," by W. hao' -
one of the best and brightest puoiisheo
"Stockbilrs Galop,' by Fahrbach' mas .
quick snap to the melody, which REMINDS que
Of the snaps of stork's bills, which are SO MS,
agreeable to frogs and such like edioles; anu
Under the Red Cross March," BY RAD may
cheer the footsteps of the red (faced) cross
people who have to tramp about in the o'o,i-
ing sun of next St. Johns day. Inc weeA.y
Aaaical Record il also included I" ''e
eundle. Su6scription, y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

The many friends of Mr.. A. X. Avery,
formerly of this city, will be glad to learn
that he has returned from New York, and
has resigned his place there in large
Wholesale house to accept position with
Mr.. L. S. Huntington as head salesman athis
clothing establishment, 100 Water ST. Mr.
Avery will be pleased to see all OF his old
friends at his new place of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

A tonic administered through the stomach
i. generally excitant. and apt to derange
functional action, but DIR. HoLNANs FAD
supplies the tonic by absorption, and Is there
fore the proper form Of remedial application.
trial will prove how important Is TINS form
q n,re junel4+w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Bible study at the First Baptist church this
Tuesday evening at Z. 80 o'clock. The pas
tor will begin series of talks on the revised
New Testament. The general subject of the
manuscripts will be treated tonight.
Mr.. Runyan from Indiana, recent
graduate of Newton Theological Seminary
Mass is on trial at the First Baptist church
in Hallowell. He has given very favorable
impression, and the prospect is he will receive
a call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

The friends of the narrow gauge are san
guine that the road will be built in the near
future. A meeting of the gentlemen ih'ereS-
ted in the enterprise will be held at the ONCE
of the Hallow ell Granite Company on oa'"r-
day afternoon next, at which time perma-
nent organization will be completed SUD-
scriptions for stock will soon be opened anu
we should not be surprised to see work begin
in earnest on the road next spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
Charles COsgrOve

who has not been able TO attend to his
business, was interviewed by our reporter
yesterday and says For years | was troubled
with Brights disease Of the Kidneys. The
doctors gave me up. Through an eastern
friend obtained bottle of Sulphur Bitters.
| took five bottles and now | am almost well
Keith sells them.-.San Francisco Cal.
junel 3+tuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

dainty envelope containing wedding
cards, from far-away Minnesota, informs us
of the marriage of Miss Minnie Brinkerhoff,
daughter of Captain II. Brinkerhof who was
stationed at Augusta during the war, and
VIM. NcCrory of indianapolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

DR.. Will Thompson of Hallowell, who was
married in BOothbay on Thursday, June 9th,
is expected home Immediately. The doctor
and wife will be accommodated at the Hal
lowell House for the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

If the lady readers of the journal would
like to see some elegant dresses such as the
New York bellies wear, they should call at
Mr. BARRIERS steam dye house. The dresses
are of white silk and muslin, trimmed with
white silk and satin ribbons. They were sent
from Albany to be restored to their original
beauty bv Mr.. Barber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

A meeting of the stockholders of the Show
hogan and Athens Railroad was held at
Athens on Saturday last. 1t was estimated
that it would be necessary to have soo,ooo
pledged before commencing operations.
There is now subscribed S44 900. A prelim-
mary and working survey will be Immediately
made The commencement Of the road was
left TO the discretion af the Directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
Marrifo.

In Boothbav, Thursday June 9th., DIR. VIII ;.
Thomson of Hallowell, and Miss Nellie n. Blossom
of Booth5ay.
In Etna, jane sth., BY John c. Friend, Esq.,, MT.
WILDER j. Tibbetts, to Mrs Anne e. linden DOH
of Etna. . ,.,,
In sweden June 9ih., by Rev. ]. 5. Richards,
VIM. T. Greene of Waterford and Miss Georgia X
Holden of Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Col Daniel White of Bangor. commander
Of the Second Regiment. M. V. NJ, has ten
dered his resignation, We understand that
Col White contemplates leaving the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

A MOST EFFECTUAL REMEDY for all diseases
of the Kidneys, Bladder, Female complaints.
and Debility. is found in Dr.. BULLOCK 5
KIDNEY REMEDY. 'NEPHRETICCM.
Its properties are such that it quickly removes
the disease. and adds new strength to the at
ficted parts 1t is invaluable, and should be
in every family. lbneli +eod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
Bib.

In this city, June L, Mrs Lydia A. Leighton
aged 3 years. - -,
In North Hermon, Jane 10TH, Mary H., only
d.n.b,er of James and Helen Emerson. aged rs years,
10 months and days
a years months. -.
In Deerine June 18th, Georgiana z, youngest
daughter Of Capt Nathaniel and Eliza b. .. b'AAe'
aged 81 years. - =.
IP and Helen NJ Hawkins, aged years II day ..
A. Soldiers Home June 9th, Henry GLADDEN. for
ueriy Of Co. c, Mass. Vols lcoored) aged a years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Work is progressing quite rapidly on the
Congregational church in IIallowell. The
work at present consists in getting the debris
removed and new foundation laid. Already
the blocks of granite are arriving on the
ground The Committee on Saturday par
chased the Caughlin house, just this side Of
building site, in order to make room 70: their
vestry Price paid 81 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Mr.. Thomas +. Murphy, for several years
correspondent of the Boston Globe from
Augusta, is now in Concord, N. H., as assis
tant editor of 1.-The People and New Hamp-
shire Patriot" Mr.. Murphy is a hardwork-
ing journalist, and will be valuable acqui-
sition to the staff of the ''Patriot."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

s.Liebig Co.'S Arnicated Extract of Witch
Hazel is the very best preparation of Witch
Hazel which have ever used.
c. C. OLMSTEAD, NJ. d.,
WHEELING, WEST Va.
Cures Piles, Salt Rheum, Painful Monthlies
and Catarrh Sold in fifty cents and dollar
sizes. junel4teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Mr.. II. Bailey has been taking some good
views of the interiors OF the different churches
in this city. He also keeps on hand an ex-
tensive stock Of views in this city and other
parts of the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Franklin Simmons, the Maine sculptor,
arrived at New York city, Wednesday, from
Europe, intending to spend the summer
among his friends in this country. During
the two years and half since he vas here he
subjects. He will return to his studio in
the autumu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

We came very near having tragedy to
record. Mary Scanlon, who lives near the
sold fort" on the east side, got intoxicated
last evening, and threatened to behead Pat
Mulqueen with an axe. Officer Thorndike
appeared on the scene, and Mary was taken
to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
He told the Truth :

Twas troubled with Liver Complaint for
wears and suffered terribly. Lake the Drug
rist advised me to take Sulphur Bitters-
took three bottles and now am wen man.
Nonyfaefvrer. Waterbury. junel3 ttuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Mr.. James Thorn of the Kennebec Granite
Company, has recently purchased a very fine
Knox horse, of Mr.. Emery Sanborn of Hal
lowell, at price of about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Celebrate circus day by purchasing one of
those elegant straw hats at Matthews &
upham's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

DURING THE HoT SUMNER MONTHS while
away from city conveniences, the traveller
should make some provision against sudden
attacks of Headache. Neuralgia, Cholera
Morbus. Cramps and other diseases. witch
ELL Champlin & Co.'S Standard Neuralgia
Anodyne when taken according to the direc-
tions on each bottle, will relieve the distress
and remove the cause of any ofthese troubles.
Try it and be convinced Jan30feod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Have wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
avs at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds
bronchitis, whooping Cough, Group, In,
auenza, Consumption. and all Throat ana
Lung Complaints. so cents and 81 bot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

The transfers of real estate in Kennebec
county last week amounted to sl2,4s2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

State Librarian Hobbs has just received
six hundred copies of Volume II of the
Maine Reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Take your children to the great show in
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Special inducements are offered you o'
the burlington Route. 1t will pay you &c
-a.d their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue. Az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

The wife of Governor Tabor of Colorado is
visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

IL Renowned NJ a Pure and r elective Hair
nressinR In Every Quarter of the World.

Dressing i'm Every Quarter of the World.
For thirty years it has been favorite with
the people and leader with the trade. The
name .'CoCOAINE" has become valuable
property. Burnett & Co., have established
their sole right to its use in several suits at
law, thus protecting the public and themselves
from imposition.
The superiority of BURNETT's FLAvoRING
EXTRACTS consists in their perfect purity and
great strength. junel4ftuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

Look out for sneak thieves to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14

PRESIDENT GARFIELD 10
i. L. BARNJM, M the
White House. Apr. s, lSsi.
"MR. BARNC M:--Iour
Show is n National Kinder.
garten. You are the Kris
kringle of America. OF
course I'll go and take my
family to your show. | al.
ways CO."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
YORK.

The Biddeford Times says; The Buxton
Cornet Band have accepted an invitation to
visit Maranocook Lake, July 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-14
w ASHINGTON.

The Union says: At the annual meeting
of the First Unversalist Socitey of Machias,
held on Monday evening, June 9th. the fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: George Leavitt, President; J. L..
Pierce. Clerk: John Chandler, Treasurer
F. J. Moore, Collector; c. II. Tarbell, J. l..
Nash. Geo. A. Parlin, Executive Committee.
The Treasurer reported that all bills against
the Society had been paid and small balance
remained in the Treasury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-28
BLUE EARTH BRIDGE FUND.

Coupons Idid.
G II Marsh 2-27, Is, %, 30 l4s "a
81, -, q, "a los WI
ga, 81 o. VI
81, 2s. ~, 81, 80 sl4s.56; III,
81, % slr5 253 81
q II Marsh IA, 3-3l ~ ~
j . A Marsh 8-Z5, - 2-32 lD w
&" 7-2j, ~ 3-;H 100 M
49, l.
Minnesota Rirsr Bridge Fund.
II Ray coupons togo $50 o.
ID & Evans coupons ! TO 20 $50 on
100 Ou
REDEMPTION FUND.
Receipts.
Bal in co treasury AZ per last report l,Os7 ~
Payments for redcmptiOns made by
county trcasurers redemption re-
ceipts No 1867 to $3.50 E,2l2 Sc
Total 1910 "a
Disbursements.
made IN fh,. following
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-10
Sailing Fast.

Those custom inside overcoats which Fiske &
BEEN are selling as ready made "take the
bakery" for ready made goods, and their excel
lence has sold many OF them already. 1t isn'l
once in decade that such goods can be bought
ready made, ana many have already been sold
II you want one Of them you'll take our advice
and call as soon as you can.
Buffalo robes are scarce this season, and Fiske
& BEEN couldn't get anywhere near as many as
they wanted, and are advancing in price daily
II you must have a robe you'll save considerable
money by buying now before the rush comes at
the opening of winter, and secure better goods
also
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-10
Tho Churches.

Episcoaal- Mr. Gregg will preach at the us
ual hours morning and evening. Sunday school
At l2M.
So. Ottawa-There will be preac hing services
at the So. Ottawa Methodist hurch to morrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Baptist-Mr. McPferson in his pulpit morning
and evening. Morning theme: "rhe Untold
Half" 8. 8. at IL sharp.
Methodist-There will be Quarterly Meeting
services at the Methodist church tomorrow
morning. DR.. Jewett is expected to preach and
administer the sacrament Of the Lords Supper.
Yale Chapel-Rev. A. Smith, pastor of NJ. E.
church, Grand Ridge, Ills, will assist in holding
. quarterly meeting at Lacon next Sabbath,
Sept. 18th. The pulpit at Yale Chapel will be
supplied by Rev. J. g Milsap, Of Streator, and
at Hickory point by Rev. Smith, of Marseilles.
Rev. NJ. c. Eiguus, of Gilman, will preach for us
Sept 25th.
Pres6yterian-The subject of Mr.. Thyholdt's
discourse on next Sunday morning will be the
"Deceitfulness Of the Human Heart" In which
he will attempt to show that the cultivated and
refined mind is not one step ahead Of the savage
though one may be governed by the laws and
ethics OF society and the other by the impure
emotions Of his degraded heart and the instinct Of
Q diseased mind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-10

A distressing accident occurred on the cas-,
side on Tuesday morning last. The streets near
the Fox river bridge were crowded with teams OF
all sorts and sizes, through which crowd Mr..
and Mrs. John s. Armstrong with carriage and
double team were trying to find way. The
team, however, became alarmed at something
and quick turn upset the conveyance, throw
ing both occupants violently out. Mr.. Arm
strong was picked up insensible; but Mrs. Arm
strong at frst did not seem much hurt and was
adj. to get on her feet. Later Mr.. A. came to
his senses and appeared not much hurt, while
Mrs. Armstrong complained Of pain in her side
Physicians were called, who found no bones bro.
ken. They were first taken into Mr.. G!eim's,
and afterwards to the home Of their nephew. Mr.
NJ. N. Armstrong, where they have been doing
nicely. They were considerably bruised, and
the shock was severe to people Of their age
(about 10 years) and size.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-10

DIED. AT Streator, H., at Z o'clock on Fri
day evening, Sept. I'd, OF consumption, Charles
Bachelor, con Of John Bachelor of this city,
aged 20 years within 3 days, having been born
Sept. 9Th, 1861 He had gone on visit to Strea-
tor and was taken suddenly so seriously i'll that
he could not be brought home. His remains,
however, we're brought here and buried in Otta-
wa Cemetery on Sunday, the large attendance at
the funeral attesting the high esteem in which
the young man was held as we'll as the general
and heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved parents
who desire TO return sincere thanks to friends
and neighbors for timely assistance and many
other tokens OF kindness in their atIlcton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-10
auuitora Meeting.

The town board met on Tuesday morning las
TO settle semi-annual accounts but the noise
confusion and excitement of circus day we're too
numerous for business. and recess was taker
till thursday, when they again met, with full
boarl present, viz: The five Justices Of The
Peace, the Supervisors and Clerk. Bills Of Os
man & Hapemnn, printing, $3.50; Cullen 6
Sapp printing book and binding, 2.25; Mr.
Shae'cr, use of hall for election, $500; J. G.
Armstrong. salary, $50; L. j. Wall. services as
assessor, 500, were ordered paid. The com
missinners of highways presented their certif-
cate tsking for So ZOO bridge tax to erect brige
over Fox river, near the acqueduct, which was
discussed at length. The question Of the law in
the premises was argued, and as there seemed
to be doubts we'll founded as to whether the
board of auditors have any powers. pro or con,
in tn. premises, finally Messrs. Perkins, Smith
and lockwood were appointed to investigate the
legal aspects of the case as well as to inspect the
proposed site of the pridge and the road thereto
from the east end. Adjourned until Monday
next. J. G. ARMSTRONG. Torn Clerk.