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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
ILLINOIS.
Anti Rent Meeting.

CHICAGO. April 3. largely attended an
ii rent meeting was held tonight. The at
tendance was nearly composed of the Work
ingmen's Union. Resolutions were passed
the recent marked advance in
rents and stating that the workingmen, hav-
ing, through the dreary winter, paid out their
hard-earned wages for fuel and unwholesOme
provisions three times the nominal value.
The resolutions call attention of the re-
formers and philantrophists to the fact that
the great masses of the working people of
this city are already crowded together in small
shanties and dilapitated rooms and IN rotten
tenemenis. and pledge active agitation until
rents are more reasonable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The ladies of the art and loan exhiohion
xouId acknowledge with sincere thanks the
great kindness of the friends, VINO so 'fee's
contributed many rare, beautiful and antique
.rt;c,es thus adding largely to the attract
,;ons Of the exhibition. Especial thanks
.,so would be given to the friends in Hal
lowell for their neighborly kindness ana
generosity.
Augusta, April 4, 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
Messengers Notice.
OFFICE or THE SHERIFF OF kESSEREc COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEC SIS, March 10, 4. ID. ISL.
FNHIS Is to give notice. that on the 18th day
i of March, A. u. 1851. warrant in insolvency
was issued out Of the Court of Insolvency for said
County of kenpebec, against the estate Of said
Horace g. Smiley and Alvah q. wasgatf co partners
doing business under the firm and
style of Smiley and Wasgai, adjudged
to be InsoveDt debtors, on petition Of said debtor
Horace Gsmilcy which petition filed the 24th
day of February, A. ID. 1851, TO which last named
date, interest claims Is TO be computed that the
payment Of any debts and the delivery and trans
fer Of property belonging to said debtorsto them.
Of the creditors Of said debtors to prove their debts
and choose assignces Of their estate, will
be held q. Cour of Insolvency, to be holden at the
Probate Court loon, in Augusta, in said County Of
kenrrbec, on Monday the eleventh day Of April, A.
-. 1881, 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 kenncbec. marIgtS&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
FrescA socialist Meeting Called.

LONDON, April 2. A public meeting called
BY the Freiheit defence committee. was he Id
at the socialist clubs here last evening, to
protest against the seizure of the Plant Of
Fraihiet and arrest Of Herr Most. An En-
elishman presided over the meeting. A
resolution was passed declaring the arrest Of
Herr Most and the Seizure of the Fraihiei
we're arbitrary and unjust, and worthy OF
Russian and German despetism.
The American Minister - Berlin.
The News Berlin dispatch says the report
that the American Minister is about to retire
has produced considerable regret in the Anglo
American colony here. White has acquired
great popularity and would be much missed
If he should withdraw.
Beacous6ell's C0adialoa.
Beacons6eld, though not 50 we'll - yester
day morning, il better than in the evening.
Al one o'clock Sunday morning Beacons-
1sld vas eajoying rsftsshiag deep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

1t is rumored on the street that we'll
Known Augusta gentleman who last winter
secured from the Legislature the right to
navigate Cobbossee Contee pond by steam, is
contemplating the purchase of a steamer OF
the "Anchor Line" to ply over the waters
Of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

KESNEBEC COUNTY-h Court Of Probate
held at Augusta,on the second Monday Of March,
7 OTIS N. BEssE widow of Lewi.r. Besse, late
IL Of Fsystte, 10 said county, deceased, having
presented her application tor allowance out Of the
personal estate Of said deceased:
Ordered That notice thereof b. given three weeks
successfully In the kennebec journal, printed
in Augusta. in said County, that all persons inter-
esfed may attend Mt n Probate Court TO be held ct
Augusta, the second Mopdsy Of April next.
and show cause II sny they have why the prayer Of
said petition should rot be GRANTED.
EMERY o. BEAN, JaAee.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. 3W12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED Press Telegram. to TIL. Dad,
Kennebec Journsl.i
Postal Matters.

WAsHISGrOS, ID. c., April 5. Posi-ofiice,
discontinued-So. Fayette, Kennebec county
Me. Postmasters appointed-Nathan l.
Farnum, Rumford Centre, Oxford county
Me-; n. E. Warner, South Chesterville
franklin county, Me-; Elbridge Brooks
South Elliott, York county, Me-: Austin s
Bemp, Wilton. Franklin county, Me-. Elliott
Wood, Winthrop, kennebec county, Ne.
Drowning Accident.
PORTLAND, April ). Peter LeGrau of Bid.
deiord, was drowned in this city this after
noon by falling into a ditch alongside the
Ogdensburg Railroad. There were only q
few inches of water in the ditch, but he was
intoxicated and fell on his face He and q
man named Blanchard had stolen some har-
nesses in Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
MlSHAPS AND MISDEEDS.
Six Men Fatally Scalded.

NORFOLK, va, April =. lhs morning
nine workmen assembled in the furnace room
of Booth. German & Co.'S steam saw mill, at
Berkeley, suburb of Norfolk, when an ex-
plosion occurred, scalding all of them, six
fatally.
Blank Bank Drafts Stolen.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, April .. man bear
ing the name of G. w. Watson, about two
weeks ago, stole of the Autograph company
here blank drafts of the National Bank of
Fayetteville, on the Fourth National Bank
Of New York, and has since been forging
them in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. They
are of light green tint without the printed
numbers and bear the name of the Autograph
company. The bank uses different color
and of New York make.
Arrest for Cruelty on Shipboard.
BosToN, Mass, April 2. In the United
States Commissioners Court this afternoon,
NJ. c. Clifford, master of brig Sarah Gilmore,
on two complaints charging cruelty to mem
bers of the crew, was held in 5000 for
further examination Monday.
Arrest of kidnapper..
New YORK, April 2. VIM. Cullen and
Ann Collins, tramps, were arrested yesterday
afternoon in Brooklyn, while kidnapping tw o
three years old children.
A Prize Fight.
Frank Lyman of Providence was whipped
in the $500 prize fight at New York by Joe
Valley of England:
Lynch Law In Nebraska.
SIDNEY, Neb., April 3. Reddy Mcdonald,
head musician at a dance house here and a
noted cut throat, was taken from the county
Jail this morning by body of vigilants and
hanged.
Fatal ARRAY.
CINCINNATI, April 3. Charles and John
Miller, brothers, aged 10 and 81 years,
became involved in a difficulty in a bagnio.
last night, and both were shot dead. 1t is
claimed that the fatal shots were fired by a
man named Knapke, in self defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

l.Aicstioss for the Next - Heess'
Wr Dep't once CHEF Signal Omcer. /
Washinsson d. c., April - = n
For the New EnGiand and Middle Stases,
,lieheiy varnef and fair veefhef' osrns ~
dsy I'D thrsatsaiag weafhes e.fs.!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Now is the time for farmers to overhaul
their plows, harrows, moving machines, ETC.,
and get them in readiness for the seasons
work. BY attending to this business now,
much valuable time can be saved later in
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The Art and Loan Exhibition in the Con-
resational chapel, which closed Saturday
noon, cleared over all expenses, about @llO.
inn is very encouraging, and an earnest
mat new and beautiful chapel, in keeping
With the church edince, will eventually
rise on the site of the present building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri
~ Der has been duly appointed Executor
of the last will and testament of
KATE PALMER, late of Nassalboro,
in the county of kenDebec. deceased, testate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs; All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased desired TO
hbt the same for settlement: and all indebted 10
said estate requested TO make immediate payment
to +. A. ROBERTS.
March "A, ISL. w1x3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
MARINE NEWS.
Schooner Ashore.

PORTLAND. Me-. April 2. Schooner Grace
Greenwood, Hiltz, from Lockport, n 5, with
molasses. drifted on Spring Point Ledge,
but came of uninjured at high water at two
o'clock. Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
NEW YORK.

Observance Of the Birthday of Thomas
Jefferson.
NEW YORK, April .. The birthday of
Thomas Jefferson was celebrated tonight by
Tammany Hall general committee. Angus
tus Schell presided, and John Kelly and
Judge Requir, and other prominent democrats
made appropriate speeches to the occasion.
Improved Mail Service.
Postmaster General James and General
Manager Thomson had an interview with W.
II. Vanderbilt, President of the Hudson
River Railroad to-day, and secured provis-
ion for an improved mail service between
here and Albany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Rhode Island papers are telling beautiful
"0fy Of clergyman who visited an insane
a!'um and was attacked by a maniac, but
Who broke into song and sang it SO sweetly
@at the lunatic was Gained. A Vassalboro
lan recently visited the Maine Insane Hos
Hai' and while there sang a song. Several
the inmates were so touched that they
Med to escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

large Morris & Ireland safe. weighing
,early 1000 pounds, was put into f. c. AL
Ions publishing house, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The regular monthly meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held this
evening in the hall over Mrs. A. G. Andrews
store, Hotel North block. 1t is hoped that
there will be large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
KEygEBEC COCETY-In Probate Court held
at augusta, ON the secsnd Monday Of March,

AENEEBEC tOChJJ-Jn Fr0O0k COURT h<td
1881.
A BBIE A. LIBBY, Administrafrix ON the
"A estate Of Milton u. Libby late q
for license TO sell the following real estate Of
aaA decessed. situate In said Auguss for the pay
the Said Milton Il. Libby, containing about eighty
asres, situate In ssid Augusta, ON the Coombs Mn
road, including the reversion Of the widows dover
therein.
ORDERED. That notice fhereofbe given three weeks
apccessively prior to the second Monday Of April
next, In the kennebec journal, . neWspipef
printed In Augusta, that al persons INTERESTED ny
attend 1t Court Of Probate then to be ho11en q A.
gusta, snd show cause, any.why the prayer a ssd
petition sbosld not Be granted.
EMRRY O. BEAN, Jales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The first schooner TO ascend the river to
,ueu,ta this year. has arrived at the steam
mill wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The custom among the young ladies, of
hiking their gentlemen acquaintance for
bangles, l. E.. polished silver ten-cent pieces
With the givers initials cut on them, to be
worn like string of scalps around the wrist,
has revived with much enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Whiskey smuggling is getting to be dan
scrous and improbable business. On Sat
urday afternoon the police seized ten gallons
ofrum and ten of whiskey from freight car
in the upper Maine Central yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The announcement that the ''Star of the
East" will sail from Boston for the Kennebec
tomorrow evening, is an item of considera-
Bile interest to great many Augusta people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Mr.. G. A. Robertson, principal of Augusta
Grammar school, was in Boston last week.
While in the club" he purchased about $50
volumes for the school library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Some time next summer the bands in the
State propose to make a grand excursion to
I.re Maranocook, it is SAID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

What we want. cid Probs, is some " arm
weather. Yesterday was raw and uncomforta-
Bile, with high wind prevailing. Send US
some decent weather, please.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Judge Libby presides at the April term of
the Supreme Court for Sagadahoc county.
xb;ch convenes in Bath tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
THE INDIANS.

The Alaska Indians Peaceful and
Prosperous.
New Yonk, April 2. Commander Glass
~ t,;oste jamestown, in q letter from Sitka.
March 1, says: Ali the Indian tribes in
aI..ka are af peace He has established
police regulations among the Indians a
So which worked exceedingly veil The
indians themselves second his efforts Ar
fairs are prosperous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

T. o;xe, me pleasure to say that Adam, - :.
Il gi.eI enisam cured me Of severe cold to
Botanic h.ve been subject, especially during
Which a;n,s n.r months and have in many in,
the VINE, commenced it to my friends, ana
stances Non benefited by its use. we tnink
az Inn nav, no equal as cough mixture.
!" NJ U. L. PErfExelLLs
No. 10 State St., Boston.
.oaMWgGW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The pew owners of the Winthrop street
Upiyersalist church are reminded of the
annual meeting to be held in the vestry this
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

We have received from the press Of Jo-
Rph Wood, Skowhegan, the eighteenth an
nual report Of the Maine Press Association.
lis a nicely printed pamphlet, and its peru
N calls up pleasant memories of the meet
ing Of the journalists in this city last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

KENNEB.C COUNTY. - In Probate Court at
augusta, the second Monday Of March.
ToHN w'ArRsoM, Administrator on the e..a,eo
- Hannah Y. Hersom late of West Wateryille, In
said County deceased having petioncd for license 10
sell the following real estate of said deceased situate
in West Waterve, for the payment of debts,
&c, viz. The homestead lot Of the said Hannah Y.
Hersom bounded northerly by Maine street. north
easery by land Of Thomas Perry easterly by Water
street; southeriy By land Of the Dunn Edge Tool
Co; and westerly by land Of the widow Moor; and
containing about one half of one acre.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday of
April next. IN the kennebec journal, N news
paper printed In Augusta, that all persons In
terested may attend at Court of Probate then TO be
holden mt Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the
prayer OF said petition should not be granted.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge
Attest HOWARD OWEN, Register.
3wi2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The transfers of real estate in Kennebec
county last week, as recorded in the Office Of
the Register of Deeds, amounted to Sl4, 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Governor Plaisted is getting out his proc
lamation for day of public humiliation,
fasting, and prayer" Fast day this year has
been fixed for April 2lst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The Hop Bitter. Manufacturing s%.;oe sa@ epsei
p.sess evond !. having into ITO" almost
intrinsic c. s..So in the land rapS'1'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

There are two things which it is necessary
Sr YOU to deal with gently. young man..
Gowns and the father to your best girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Miss Sanborn, who was delayed in New
York on account of the severe storm, will be
At home to-day or Tomorrow, ready for
buspess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Regular monthly meeting of Bethlehem
Lodge this (Monday) evening. Also work
in the third degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

w A NTED!

Soliciting Agesfs to travel In the UsW Engiand
States aad take ordfRs for Nursery Stock. embrae-
ing Trees, shrubs. vises. Roses etc. For terms.
address, ssatiag age previous occupation nd nnss
/. 80; ~; s.I.oASH22ss. 49,, n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The Murray club meets with Miss Nellie
Smith this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04
KENNEBEc CoUNrr-In Probate Court at

KENNEBEC COUNTr-m Probate Court at
augusta, on the second Monday Of March,
1881
MARGARET HUNT, widow Of Levi Hunt. late
Nk of Sidney, In said county, deceased, having
presented her application for a llowancc out Of the
personal estate OF said deceased;
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully In the kcnncbec Journal,
printed IN Augusta, In said county, that all persons
Interested may attend at Court OF Probate then 10
be held at Augusta, on the second Monday of April
next and show cause. II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
EMERY q. BEAN, Judge.
Attest How ARD OWEN, Register. 3Wl2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Augusta uses enough paper to support a
~ell-eouipped paper mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

The hens have awakened to the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

,-..,.t,op. dropsy. mental and pns''e'
E%.S'. ssrested b Malt bssssn'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

Formers are beginning to fertilize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-04

r..ter Sunday comes April 18th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
4 p1GAMsT coNFEssEs HIS GUILT

A
Movor Fielder of Newark, severiI I've Of Pbila-
SeiNiG "sl,nc IL a man named William furnlsS Th
liying in Newark and If he WIS ne f Police who
Mayor handed the letter TO the niel VI nobere in
ascertained that the ran was rontsin Bever then
WY III co. tbe mans address ana louhu Vii no
So T,,inC at No 81 Mount pleasant ave- W.
s;iners,nith and had wife and one cm IN llioi
.;n 70 This effect was forwarded 10 fhliaoelphd
h ma Ill and on Saturday man and woman en-
sod re office af the Mayor OF Newark. ne woman
said She was Mrs. Ann FurnesS; ana 'nat Hci
componion was her lawyer that she was married
10 Frniss in so and that he left her ana her three
cIil1rpn seven wears ago to 60 to England, since
which time she had not seen him; That Two months
ayo friend had seen him in the street III Newark
and this led to the inquiry. The strangers then
went before Police Justice Mills ana sWoIo ou'
warrant for FuTniSSs arrest for bganny
At late hour on Saturday night turnlSs was ar
rested at his house. His second wife was not II
formed of the nature of the charge agallls,; Hun W.
the police station he Acknowledged ms gum. US
peared at tie Police Court and were slit,he ~ Wv.
TTecention room when wife No.. entered
and asked Captain Boyer why her hi9" an
had been arrested. When toiG' suo was
astonished and expressed her disbelief OF the story
She was then introduced TO the Phladelphia WIG
who cordially took her hand and eXpTesso heI SoI
row that she had been so grossly deceived oH Il'I
husband The two women aiterWdrd 'alheu plv:a.i
antlv together and compared their OK pcIleccH
Tnrniss when it was much apparent from me s'al'
mpnts of the second wife, that her u WIN MN nt
not been an envable one. Captaln Beytr lnIIpuuccu
tho two women together into the cell Where INC nus
hand was confined He was asked II he recognize,
fine first wife, and he acknowledge that ne iad
married her aud then deserted her and her chlirell
BEFORE Justice Mills he pleaded guilty to the charge
of perjury and was remauded 10 appear oe,0re nc
Court of Special Sessions to-day Mrs Ann urn
the first wife. declared that she Wouu hoNcl "E"i'
1--we wit gnlulit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-14
| r Heber Newton and ]. E. Dickinson, made short
INSTALLING A PASTOR.

The installation of the Rev. William Stevenson
as pastor of the Rutgers Presbyterian Church; at
Madison-ave and Twenty-ninth-st., took place last
evening The pulpit of the church has been vacant
since last May, when the Rev. Dr. Nathaniel W.
Conklng for fourteen years the pastor of the church,
was obliged to resign his charge in consequence OF
in-health The pastor-elect has for many years had
charge of the Presbyterian Church at ManhasSetl'
l.. /. rn,o
In the pulpit were the Rev. DR.. Parkhurst, OF the
Madison Square Church. the Rev. DR.. > l. frllne;
the Rev. DR.. Bevan, of the Brick Church, ana anu
the Rev. Dr. Vincent. Of the Church OF tle
taking as his text the Parable Of the soweF,
from which he pointed out the RESPONSE
bilities of the pastors position in exp0undlneI
and the duties of the hearers in receiving the M9ld
of God. The Rev. DR.. Parkhurst then CONDUCTED
the formal ceremony of installing the pastor a1Ier
which the Rev. Dr. Prime delivered the chaTge 10
the pastor. In his address DR.. Prime recalled many
historic incidents connected with the GhuIch WcI
was stated TO be the first of the three Original
collegiate churches in this city, and alluded i
TO the iustrious talents OF the long me
Of men who had occupied the pulpit OF tue chuTch,
urging on the new pastor the necessity OF upholulhg
lis traditions and the reputation of the pulpit lol
elooucnce and learning. The services were con
cuded by the charge to the people, when was uo-
hvered by the Rev. DR.. Bcvan.