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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
HALLOwELI..

An "infernal machine has come to light.
The other evening, n lady placed stick OF
wood taken from the shed, upon coal fre
in an open Franklin stove. In a few moments
there was an explosion accompanied BY
strong smell Of gunpowder. The blower OF
the stove was stove off, the funnel funn'iy
enough started from the chimney, and sparks
fired out upon the floor. The question in the
family Is, whether 20 attribute this to Nihi'ist
Vaccinations. or to the spirit Of ''cussedness
in vounr fellow who has frequently been
employed about the house, and with whom
they have had some little difficulty, at times
The entertainment "for the Old South
church, Friday evening, passed OF very
smoothly. The hall was we'll filed with an
appreciative audience, who were very ready
TO do Justice to the ice cream and other re-
freshments, at the end of the principal part
of the entertainment. The characters were
we'll gotten nm. .Miles" had . most ferocious
expres.ion and carried. himself like the brave
soldier he was supposed to be. Priscilla,
the beautiful spinner" was most captivating
in her bridal head-dress. particularly when she
(fgura.ively) stock the bull by the horne
in other words, seated herself on that COW, that
chef Toewvvs of art and skill, at
tended by her faithful Jack Alden.
Miss Reed. of the broom brigade, Gang her
little song in her peculiarly classical style,
and a for the rest, they were 100 utteriy
utter for US to attempt any further utterance
in the way Of comment The net receip''
will be in the neighborhood Of $50.
If conductor Holmes had not been OF tne
same accommodating nature ~ his tram, the
passenger Who came flying down Secono
street, with heels in air and coat taiis nylns
last Saturday morning, would have been sao
" cleft"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
GARDINER.

The Hecla fire engine company Of Pittston
have supper at their engine room. and an
entertainment at their hall above this room,
Tuesday night Dec. l3. The supper is to be
prepared by the members wives, and the
proceeds of both are to be devoted to i'm
proying the appearance of their building.
The Hecla is now in Boston undergoing re-
pairs and when completed will be as effective
rs when first purchased. At present Pittston
il without any engine and in the opinion of
many the Heca for the past few years has
been in a condition but little removed from
useless. in large fire at least. But we are
glad to see our Pittston neighbors taking such
an interest in their fire department and hope
il will not cease here. We learn that there
will be special town meeting. Monday, Dec.
18th. to consider the subject of raising money
TO defrav the expenses incurred IN these I'M
provements.
The city schools closed Friday. The
vacation will be about three weeks. and the
schools will commence Tuesday, Jan. 3D.
1882. for a term of ten weeks.
The temperance societies, soon to occupy
the old G. A. X. Hall, are to have social
gathering at Temperance Hall, thursday
evening. Dec. l5 The proceeds of the adj
mission fees. sale of refreshments, etc, VIII
be devoted TO purchasing new carpet.
Protracted religious meetings have been
held in Pittston for the past fortnight under
the auspices of the NJ +. church. There Is
considerable interest and several conversions
are reported.
The Infantry boys got their money at their
regular Thursday night meeting, Dec 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

Mr.. Martin A. Connolly, merchant in Oil
City, Pa, writes: 81 inherited ill health
from my parents, who were both short
lived. My wife is sickly little woman. and
has suffered considerably. We have had five
children, three of whom died in infancy; the
other two, boy years of age and a girl OF
years, have always been quite puny, weak,
and sickly. Some time ago | read medical
work that spoke of iron as being essential to
life, that a want of iron in the blood was tn,
principal cause Of ill health. Shortly after
ward | saw an advertisement of Browns Iron
Bitters. determined to try it for myself
and family. The result has far exceeded my
greatest anticipation. Myself, wife and
children have all grown healthy and strong.
Sores. aches and pains, headaches, indigestion
and sleeplessness, formerly so common in my
family, trouble us no more. Every bottle is
worth its weight in gold decGd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

1t seems strange that anyone will suffer
from the many arrangements brought on by
an impure condition of the blood, when
SCOVILL'S SARSAPARILLA AND STILL
LINGIA, or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP
will restore perfect health to the physical or
ganization. 1t is the BEST BLOOD PC-
RIFIER ever discovered effectually curing
Scrofula, Syphilitic disorders, Weakness OF
the Kidneys. Erysipilas Malaria; all Ner-
vous disorders and Debility, Bilious COM
plants and all Diseases indicating an impure
Condition of the Blood, Liver. Kidneys,
Stomach skin. etc. 1t corrects indigestion
ItACTS LIKE A CHARM, especially when
the complaints of an exhaustive nature, hav-
ing tendency to lessen the natural vigor of
. the brain and nervous system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

Hallowell is to have a course of choice
lectures and entertainments this winter,
known as the "Hallowell Lyceum Course,
under the auspices OF three well-known
young men in that city, E. c. Stevens, John
H. Owen and W. +. Marston. The opening
lecture is to be given on Friday evening of
this week, by that eloquent divine, Rev.
f. C. Bolles of Salem. Subject: 1.-THE
Land of Scott and Burns" The second
feature Of the programme is concert
by the Cecilia Quartette, assisted by Miss
Berthe Webb, the wonderful child violinist.
Next comes concert by the Farbairn
Family of Boston, Scottish troubadours.
The Pierce Chamberlain combination is
fourth on the list, consisting of Mr.. Pierce.
elocltionist, and Miss Ella Chamberlain, the
famous whistling soloist. Gen. Joshua
l.. Chamberlain follows with his lecture on
The Battle of Gettysburg" The course
concludes with grand concert by the Weber
Club of Portland, composed of Is male
voices and two ladies. Already 800 course
tickets have been engaged by the best peo-
pie of Hallowell, and the indications are that
the course will be brilliant success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
Mothers! MOthers!: Mothers!!!

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth
If so, go at once and get bottle of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell you at once that il
will regulate the bowels, and give rest to the
mother and relief and health to the child
operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to
use in all cases. and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. % cents
a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
What the Y. N. &. 4. Il Doing.

The Convention of the Y. NJ. G.. A. in
Augusta, Thursday, calls attention to this
organization and its work. There has been
a remarkable growth in these Christian asso-
Citations in the past few years, and the officers
consider that they are doing better work for
30 young men employed as general secre-
taries, giving all their time to association
work-a growth from three in 1866, from ia
in 1878 and from 16l in 1880. The value Of
property has increased from $4,000 in 1866
to nearly s. 200. 900 in 1881. and the number
Of associations reporting from 30 in 1866 to
nearly 800, while young mems Bible classes
have increased in the same time from IL to
pol, and weekly religious meetings from l2o
to 1888. Earnest effort is being made by the
international committee to reach the $4,000
railroad men. and at 81 points with 81 secre-
taries work is being done in the interest OF
this class The associations are also trying
to reach the GO, OOn commercial travellers who
are travelling throughout the land. In l2o OF
our American colleges, associations are doing
a definite work for students, and the remain
der of the 800 colleges with their $4,000 stu
dents are yet to be reached. There are also
% German speaking branches with five Sec
retaries reaching out after the 100000 Ger
man speaking young men Of our country, ana
the half.million colored young men OF the
South are receiving special attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12


About twenty minutes Of one o'clock. Sat-
uruay noon, Mr.. J. w. Walker of Alma was
oriving down Rines' hill, with the hearse he
'o"sihs 20 MS town, on his way to the Hos
P'tai' AFTER the body of a patient who had
oled at the institution. Opposite Hiram
Ciarks carriage shop the horse kicked
'iciousiy, striking the whffietree, and then
made bolt for the Home Farm Office. like
an enraged subscriber coming in to stop his
paper 1t was the liveliest procession ever
seen in Augusta. Horse and hearse went M
on the concrete sidewalk, the shafts striking
the wood work of Brother Boardman's win
dow The animal then whirled for the street
breaking the thills, and clearing bim.elffrom
the now demoralized hearse. The driver
took header out upon the frozen earth.
but fortunately was not much hurt The
Alma mans horse now continued his career
OF destruction up street, creating a lively
stampede. Horatio Pinkham's wood cart
stood near Mrs. P. H. Sheahan's. Mr.. Wal
ker's horse ran directly into this team, the
two horses going down in a heap This
frightened Pinkham's horse, and he
dashed madly into f. G. Caswelrs
grocery wagon. Mr.. CaswelPs horse
Joined the circus. and broke away, starting
up Winthrop street, wrecking his wagon as
he turned the corner. There was quite
number of teams before Granite Block, and
the excitement was contagious. By this time
Water street was full of runaway horses
However they were all captured before any
serious casualties occurred. although it is a
miracle that no one was killed outright, or
seriously MANNED.
Officer Breen was driving by at the time of
the runaway, and by his courage and pres
ence Of mind saved lady, named Mrs. AL
len, OF Manchester, from serious injury. Her
horse was standing by the sidewalk in front
of Coleman's store; the reins were over the
fender, and the lady had no control over the
animal. In the midst of the excitement, her
horse started to run. The officer leaped
from his carriage, caught the frightened ami
NAL by the head, and chung to the bride until
the horse was Gained down, although he was
dashed violently against post.
II was the most difficult runaway to write
up that we ever saw. as the events happened
so rapidly that the bystanders had only con-
fused idea of the whole. As Mr.. Walker
remarked: 1T happened so ALFRED sudden
that don't seem to know much about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
SrpERIOR COURT. KENNEBEC co.
December Term.-Judge w. r. Whfeho"s'
Presiding.

SATURDAY, Dec. 10th.
Oakland Ice Co. VS.. Sanford n. Maxcy ana
ais. The forenoon was occupied in finishing
the testimony, argument Of counsel and the
charge of the Judge. The jury took the
case ST half past twelve. At three O'Clock
thew returned verdict for plffs. for ssof' To-
The afternoon was occupied in hearing by
the Court of a contested divorce case. Court
adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morning.
xhsr the criminal docket will be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

DURING THE Hor 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. Twitch-
ell, Champlin & Co.'S Standard Neuralgia
Anodyne when taken according to the direc-
tons on each bottle, will relieve the distress
and remove the cause of any of these troubles.
Try it and be convinced. jan30teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

Though Christmas is still two weeks away.
already the signs of its coming are at hand.
Not until Thanksgiving is over do these signs
appear; but no sooner is that day past than
the shop windows blossom with goods for
holiday gifts, and the streets take on festal
look. There is every prospect that this
coming Christmas season will equal any Of
its predecessors in gayety and splendor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

1.-The Boston Petroleum Heating Com
pany" is the name of corporation organized
in Portland, for the purposes of manufactur-
ing, aud selling oil and petroleum stoves, etc.
Amount of capital stock $1,000 Pearl
Martin of Medford, Mass, is president; AL
ton +. Aver of Boston, treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

They say that at the NOVELTY STORE
Up stairs and down,
You'll find the Best ASSORTMENT
OF any place in town;
Where. the PRESENT in your mind,
At a BARGAIN you'll find
Album, Doll, Desk, or Horse:
At the store of Gannett 4 Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
A Significant Fact.

The cheapest medicine in use is Thomas
Eclectric Oil. because so very little of it is
required to effect a cure. For Group, diph-
iberia, and diseases of the lungs and throat,
whether used for bathing the chest OF throat,
for taking internally or inhaling, it is a
matchless compound. Dec6td&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

All those interested in the art room at the
Universalist Fair, are requested to bring
their contributions for loan or sale. including
antiquarian articles, this afternoon, as men,
hers of the committee will be in waiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

The numerous friends of Edward B .Thorne.
the well-known butcher, will be panied to
learn of his death, which occurred yesterday
His death was fastened by brain trouble,
from v hich his constitution. enfeebled BY ex-
posture and life of constant activity, was
unable to rally. He was 63 years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

The Winthrop stage broke down before the
Farmer Office, Saturday morning, pitching
Messengers and driver of over the dasher.
No bones broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
Local anu Stair Mus.
Monday, Dec. Il, 1881

~Ouly sound Of light guitar,
A. he stood alone 10 the night;
like . mariner watching his guiding star,
He gased on that giinnefing liGht.
"Only door that opes-aha!
The sound ct . eteolthy tread!
Only voice u an anry Pa.
And 'sick'em' Was al Il said.
"Ouly rush and - angry rowl;
The crash Of . wrecked guitar;
The rip Of . garment, frightfui howl.
And troubadonr flying affair."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
A SkillfuI Preparation

Composed of roots. banks. and plants, that
act in harmony, and are pleasant and effec-
tive medicine, constitute Burdock Blood Bit
tiers of which highly commendatory reports
are being constantly received Price sl.00,
trial size 10 cents. Dec6fd&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

If your back aches and you have a dragging
sensation in the region Of the Kidneys, don't
neglect it. thinking you will be better to-
morrow, but go at once and get a bottle of
"ELIxIR OF LIFE Roor," it will cure you.
dec6teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
Marrifb.

In Falmouth, Dec. 9TH. Alvin s. Doughty of Deer
ing and Ella F. Knight Of Falmouth.
In Raymond, Dec sth, by VIM. III. Smith. ESQ.,.
l.. w WEIGH and Miss Gertrude c. Stroui. both Of
Raymond.
In Lewiston, Dec. 7th by Rev. I. Luce, assisted by
Rev ID b. Randall, Mr.. Frank II. Hazeton of
Bridgton. and Miss Maggie Luce. only daughter OF
the officiating clergyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

Hon. Albion W. Tourgee, author of "a
Fools Errand," ID to lecture in Waterville,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12
Rrain 4 Nerve.

Wells Health Remover. greatest remedy
On earth for impotence, leanness. sexual de-
bility, &c. 81, at druggists. Depot far'
ridge Bros, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

CALVIN COOPER BENNETT, ". d viii Be- At
-.rv i;mifed stay commencing Wednesday evening.
Ian 9th, 1852 Those wishing to avail themselves Of
his healing shouid make previous appicAtion either
rsonsv or by letter. to the Secretary Of the Order
F., ,his section who viii give any desired informa-
iou in regard the peculiar and successful healing
A. prscsiced BY DR.. Bennett
decstmo Secretary for the Valley OF the Aenneoee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

At Alma, the river is all open and there is
not enough frost in the ground to prevent
seine of the farmers from doing their winter
blowing.
The failure o: the porgie fishery has caused
quite an exodus from +. Boothbay. No less
than twenty-five families have moved away
within two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-12

reduction of fifty cents a day has caused
the lime burners of Rockland to again strike,
and last Monday morning they quit work in a
body and refused to work for less than two
dollars a day, claiming that as lime had not
declined to any extent, and provisions had
not fallen, wages should remain the same.
Most of the kilns have run down, some hav-
ing large stock of lime on hand. Others
needed repairs.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-09-14
DE barry
--MerChant's Line
CARRYING THE U. S. MAILS.
Steamers, FRED DE barry, GEO. NJ. BIRD,

Steamers, FRED DE barry, GEO. NJ. BIRD,
ROSA and FLORENCE.
One of the above named steamers leaves
Jacksonville daily, at p NJ, for Green Cove
Springs, Tocoi, PalatlSa, Sanford, and Enter
prise, and all intermediate landings south of
Palatka.
Connects at Palatka with Florida Southern
Railroad for Hawthorne, Gainesville and
Ocala.
Connects at Astor with the st. j. & L. E. r II
for Fort Mason, Leesburg, and all points on
lakes Eustis and Harris.
Connects at Sanford with S. Z. Rli for Matt
land Apopka, Orlando, and other points.
Connects at Enterprise with stage line for
Halifax river, Smyrna and Indian river.
Returning, leaves Enterprise at A NJ, and
Sanford on arrival of train from Orlando; AZ
irving at Jacksonville early next morning,
making close connection for all points north,
east and west. $50.
Tickets issued by Mallory. & W RR, Sea
Island Route, Chas & = Y S S Co, and 0 Co
taken by this line.
W. b. WATSON, Manager.
C. B. FENWTCK. Gen Pass Agt. ISIS
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
THE .JJM.JAMS.

A correspondent of the New York
World tells all about the sensation pro-
duced by the .jim-ijams. This is the
way he tackles the subject: "Delirium
tremens! Snakes! Jimjams! Yes Eve had
touches Of them. YOn want to know
how it fecls9 III tell you. You have
been drunk maybe a week, maybe more.
At last liquor ceases to excite, brace up
or tranquiize. You drink half pint
of brandy. 1t has no more effect than
so much water Then you are close on
the horrors. Food won't help You
your stomach rejects it. Now your pun
isiment commences. You can't sleep.
You are weary. Oh, so weary, but
there is 10 rest. You are tired Ofthink-
ing, yet the brain will think. You lie
down, drop into q doze for % moment
and wake up with shock, as if touch
ell with an electric wire. You are COW
cred with perspiration. Yon get up and
walk the room, streets walk, walk,
and then fling yourself down, praying
for Il few minutes, sleep. All this fol
days, with people about you, and
through nights. But no Chinese tor
turer employed in keeping some miser-
able criminal awake until he dies was
ever more fun of relentless vigilance
than your abused nerves. breads hides
cribable seize upon YOU. Your hands
have sensation Of being enormous size.
size. They do not look it. They feel 1t.
Yonr head in like manner feels rs ifenOr-
mously pulled out. Then your breath
comes systematically; hot flashes strike
at the region Of the heart; all the blood
seems to rush in that direction, and
you fight aimlessly for life and ex-
pect to fall dead. This is the commence
ment of the horrors. Now yon are fixed
for seeing rats and snakes and vermin."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
THE KANSAS 0IRL.

Miss Cricket Still, Of Beloit, Kansas
who Is to rido in the $4,000 champion
ship twenty mile running race Of the
Western National Fair against Miss Ida
Levant, Of Sedalia, Missouri, is IN the
city with her father. Miss Still is q
sprightly looking girl Of fifteen years Of
age. She Is blonde and has bright
gray eyes. She was born on the Della
ware reservation between Lawrence and
Leavenworth. She rode a horse before
she was year old, and can remember
riding alone when only four years old.
She rode first in public at Leavenworth
when she was but seven years old. She
is Of the most independent disposition.
and all her riding has been done under
her own guidance, and at her own free
will. She has practiced hurdle riding
and can ride on either side or strslldle,
Or even standing up. She does almost
all her riding without a saddle--wlth
nothing upon the horse but snrcingle
she can let herself drop so as to toech
the ground and Immediately regain her
seat. She is q natural equestrian and
takes to horses back just as naturally
as duck to water. Her weight is just
q hundred pounds by the Journal office
scales and she stands exactly five feet
one inch high She is most perfectly
adapted in every way to the task she has
undertaken, standing as straight as m
arrow, she is broad shouldered and ex.
cellently proportioned.
| Her limbs are large and very muscn-
lar and every line cf her form indicates
strength and toughness in the greatest
degree. She isall hone and muscle, and
she has not a pound Of surplus flesh
! Her back is very broad and it's form and
and perfect curvature denote
the greatest degree of strength. She
has the greatest physical endurance
and possesses perfect confidence in her
ability to win the race which in con-
test Of this kind goes great ways. The
people of Kansas and the whole west
are looking towards this race with the
greatest of interest, and while she has u
worthy adversary, Kansas prayers and
Kansas money say, that Cricket Still,
the plucky Kansas girl, will win thu
| race.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Minnesota and st. Lawrence ar,
coming up from Fortress Monroe"
Our crew was made up in great
measure of green countrymen detailed
from the different volunteer regiments
stationed about Norfolk, but there were
some tranedseamen among them. From
the time of taking them in hand till The
day of going iuto action, an Interval OF
about two weeks, we drilled them in
Cessantly at the guns of the receiving
ship, the old frigate United States.
On the forenoon of the sth day o,
March, 1862, the Merrimac, or, as she
was afterward chrstened, the Virginia
cast off from the wharf at the navy
yard and started on her trial trip. We
steamed straight for Hampton Roads,
Whatever was the design of our captain
Franklin }. Buchanan he kept it to him.
self. Years afterwards ! learned from,
Catesby, one of our executive officers,
that lie had been taken into the cap
tain's confidence, but | am quite certain
that no one else had. We all thought
that we were making an ordinary trial
trip. Aud yet we were rapidly APP
preaching the enemy's vessels - the
Cumberland and Congress frigates-that
lay at anchor OFF Viewpoints News. As a
midshipman had served in both YES.
sells, the Cumberland, in which | had