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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
BOwDOINHAM.

a congregation Of about A. persons a..
sembled at the residence of Hon. Josiah Mer.
row and lady of this village last Wednesday
evening it being the Gath anniversary of their
marriage. The company were treated to a
flne turkey and pastry supper, and the even
ing was very pleasantly spent in different
amusements. Mr.. NJ. is now about sS wears
Old. but one to see him on our streets would
take him for much younger man He has
been :ery prominent business man in thi,
section, holding many responsible offices in
this county.-Hon. X. Plarr & Son have com
menced buying pressed hay to be shipped to
other markets They did large business las,
winter and spring loading number of schoon-
ers.besides sending quite an amount by rail. II
the season is favorable large amounts of ice
will be slowed on this river, as all Of the old
houses will fill, and the Bowdoinham Lum-
Der Co. are at present leveling portion of
their wharf, preparatory to erecting large
house. Purinton, Thorn & Co. will commence
to erect their new house this week This in
dnstrv will give employment to large num-
Der of men and horses this winter, if all of
the Companies stow ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Mr.. Chas. B. Wayman, Erie. Pa. writes
My physicians had given me up TO die.
They told me my lungs and liver were all de-
cayed and gone. was very weak, pale. and
emaciated. By chance saw Browns Iron
Bitters advertised. l Immediately realized
that without iron in the Blood. life could not
exist With trembling anxiety sent a SER
want, who procured for me bottle must
haven taken it with great faith, for almost
Immediately felt its beneficial effect Soon
all dyspePtic symptoms disappeared. my lungs
grew strong, pains in the region of the heart
vanished, my urine became free of sediment,
and in word have regained perfect health
Now feel able to thrash the doctor that at
tended me. and really believe ought to do
IL Noyl5fwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
business Troubles.

c. H. Church. grocer, Caribou, IL reported
failed and offering 20 cents on 81 The
liabilities are about 81, 800, and the assets
$500 in accounts.
The Long Cove Granite Co. recent! at
tached. has reported liabilities of s2o,ooo'
The assets are about 81 COO besides the quar-
nv valued at $40, 900. An effort will be
made to re-organize, it 10 said.
Alta meeting in Boston of the creditors oil
+. Cornish & Co., tailors and clothing deal
ers of Lewiston, the liabilities were rough
~ estimated at about ST. 900, of which Sli,-
900 is for merchandise and $4,000 TOR nor
rowed money. The assets consist OF a good
stock of goods and s., 200 in accounts Inc
debtors were not represented but the state
ments were made by creditors. The follow
ing investigating committee were appointed
Mr.. Leland of LELAND, Rice Co. Mr. Cole
Of Burrage, Cole 4 Co.. and a representative
Of Miner, Beal & Hackett. An additional
meeting was held Thursday at which the
investigating committee reported that thes
had examined affairs and the firm was Will
ing to assign for the benefit of the creditors
The firm made an offer of 30 cents on 81
which was accepted.
At meeting in Boston of the creditors OF
S. ]. Goldstein, clothing dealer, Gardiner
and Bath, an offer Of so cents on 81, by way
Of settlement, was submitted in behalf OF th'
debtor, but the proposition was rejected th'
meeting voting to accept 60 cents on 81 I'M
large creditor house in Boston, however
agreed, subsequently to the meeting TO &C
cepting SO cents, and it now looks as thoug'
a general settlement might be effected OIL
this basis. There is 4 considerable dissatls
faction at the failure, and one Boston nr"
has replevined a lot of goods on the groon'
Of fraud on the part of Mr.. Goldstein when ~
purchased them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
NORTH VASsALBORO,

Mr.. John Romans, aged 81 years, was bur
Sunday Uncle John was an old landmark.
always at his post, and the fraternity have
lost worthy member.-Our village had
quite a scare last week, which resulted in the
closing of the schools on Tuesday. Several
children were taken about the same time with
very bad sore throat, which was pronounced
by some to be diphtheria. The disease is
pretty general, though as vet no case has re-
suited fatally.-Messrs. 0rrck HAYES and
Henry burlington have opened fish market
at the stand lately occupied by Rackih {
Mower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

The restoration to health of our child We
considered very uncertain. When two weeks
old she caught cold until: Is months old
she was not able to breathe through her nos
trils, became emaciated, was puny child
Upon using Elys Cream Balm her difficulty
is remoy ed; she breathes freely and natural
ly. The neighbors consider it a wonderful
restoration. Mr.. { Mrs j. NJ. SMITH
Owego, n. y.
have used Ely S Cream Balm aud received
great benefit, at present being entirely free
from Catarrh. MANY of my friends have also
been much benefited by the Balm. What is
claimed for this remedy am fully convinced
is true CHAs. GREENE. Conductor y. Y, l..
f. { w. X. X Port Jer,is, y. Y.
Price 80 cents. Nov l6eOd&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Last week Salim lleskmeh. an Arab Sheik
from the land of Moab. but whose home is
now on Mount Zion. (Jerusalem) arrived at
China on a visit to Friend Eli Jones. He is
accompanied by his cousin Joseph. from Ra
mallah, (the Rama of the days of Samuel).
They dress in full Arab costume. Their
brother. Joseph Hishmeh. is member of the
Friends church Mt Mt. Lebanon, (Syria) and
fills responsible position in the Friends
school there. The history of Salm is an
eventful one. He acted ms guide for three
years to Stanley. the African explorer. and
was the discovercr of DIR. David \. Living
stone, and a witness of the meeting between
the two great explorers at UjUi, in Central
Africa. They are both highly intelligent,
and Sheik Salim is master of several Ian
guages. He has come here especially to see
Eli Jones. that he may tell his various friends
in Palestine. that he has been at the home OF
one whose efforts for the lard of the Book
have been so blessed of God
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
A Cough, Cold or sore Throat should

be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
incurable Lung disease or consumption
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the infamed parts, allay-
ing 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
DC. box eyeryXhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Ny nerves will regain their vigor,
Nv brain will become more clear and pow
erful
Nv muscles be made strong,
Nv dyspepsia and indigestion no longer
trouble me,
MY hearts regular action restored,
My blood be made more pure.
NV weak lungs made more healthy, and all
the functions of my body restored to their
normal condition, and every symptom Of
weakness. nervousness, and debility be re.
moved. if use Browns Iron Bitters.
Novl5twlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
.The Domestic Tyrant."

THE average man" quoth Mrs. Darlington,
sis weak and irritable domestic tyrant, and
Mrs. p. is correct. Tyrannical to faul, the
average man will enter the blissful Paradise
of happy home, scratch himself in fiendish
glee, send the baby into commissions. and fol
what? Why, because he has the Itching
Piles, and is too mean to buy Swayne's ONT
ment, which is an infallble cure for the worst
cases of that annoying complaint.
nov1+Swlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

We We will send DIR. DYES Celebrated
Electro oltaic Belts and other Electric Ap.
pliances on trial for thirty days to young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality. etc, guaran-
teeing speedy relief and complete restoration
of vigor and manhood Also for Rheuma.
tism, Neuralgia, Paralysis. Liver and Kidney
difficulties. Ruptures, and many others dis
eases. illustrated pamphlet sent free. Adj
dress Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich.
Oct27dtwly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

At the recent meeting of the republican
State committee in Portland the chairman of
the committee, Hon. William p Frye, was
instructed to appoint an executive committe
of five who were to be given the entire man
agemcnt Of the campaign of the republican
party in 1882. Mr.. Frye, on Monday, ap-
pointed the following committee: Fred n.
Dow. Portland; George G. Wing, Auburn :;
Augusta; c. A. Boutele, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

The concert by the Cecilia Quartette and
Augusta Band tonight promises to be one OF
the best ever given in Augusta. Wherever
the highest praise and has been spoken of in
the highest terms by the press. There can
be no richer or more pleasing harmony than
trio or quartette of well balanced female
voices. This is an opportunity also to give
the Band lift. They have given open air
concerts during the summer, and now ask
that their efforts to bring a series of first
class entertainments here this winter be
seconded by the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

BY the minimizing, Burdock has been con.
sdered a weed, and its luxuriant growth, un-
pleasant smell, etc. have rendered il. to those
mot knowing its virtues a nuisance, and
yet the root has long been acknow lodged by
savants as most invali.eble as a diuretic,
aperient and blood purifier. Burdock Blood
Bitters embody all its good qualities. Price
81 90; trial size 10 cents. +&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
As Thousands DO Testify,

So does Robert Thomas, Wholesale Grocer,
Philadelphis. who says "Burnetts Cocoaine
allavs irritation OF the scalp. and VIII
most etfectually remove dandrun and prevent
the hair from falling out.
Rurnett's Flavoring Extracts The supe'
rioritv of these extracts consists IN tneir per
feet purity and great strength lnsy arr
warranted free from the poisonous oils and
acids which enter into the composition OF
many f,c,itious fruit favors. novstth&Slm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15


The American Newspaper Annual for 1881
of y. W. Aver Son. the extensive adver-
Using agents of Philadelphia, is a finely
prepared and finely printed volume. 1t con-
,ains carefully prepared list of all news
papers aud periodicals in the United States
and Canada arranged BY States in geographi-
cal sections. and by towns in alphabetical
order. Also. the name of the paper. the
issue general characteristics, year of es-
Enlistment size, circulation, and advertis-
ing rates for ten lines one month Also. the
population of each place, and the County in
which it is situated, from the census of 1880.
Also. a list of all newspapers inserting adj
vertisements. arranged in State by counties,
with distinctive features and circulation OF
each paper. Also. special lists of religious,
agricultural. and many class publications.
II reports of the population Of the coun-
try are very full and complete. including
that of States, Counties, and County seats,
the cclored population in the South and South
west and the Chinese on the Pacific coast.
1t also gives the political majorities and the
Greenback vote of State and Counties at
the Presidential election of 1880. But one
of the most important features of this edition
is the carefully prepared description OF every
COUNTY in the United States, as well as OF
each State and Territory as whole and OF
each of the Canadian Provinces, giving val
liable information concerning their mineral
deposits. chief agricultural products. princi-
nal manufactures, nature Of the surface and
soil. area. location, etc.
We know of no ore volume from which
information of such varied use and impor'
lance to general business can be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Inc ffeventive and Antidoeal Power Of
VI Holman's Aeue and Liver Pad As
preventive Of any disease that attack. the
WAS. the pad il worth many times its weight
IN gold 1t IL impossible to compute the value
OF discovery which, without dosing NAV
De absolutely relied upon to prevent the most
dangerous maladies. Nothing il truer than
the old saying. that Prevention is better
'hah cure Nov15-eodfwIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

As an indication of the immense amount of
mail matter handled at our post office, we are
informed by Postmaster Manley that ,s4O,-
900 pieces of mail matter were sent from the
Augusta Office during the month of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Wanted A boarding place for boy four
teen years old. where high price would not
be expected. or where the boy could do work
to pay his expenses wholly or in part Apply
at the Journal Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Women that have been pronounced incura.
BILE by the best physician. in the country,
have been completely cured of female weak
ness bv the use Of Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Send to Mrs. Lydia E.
Pinkham, 233 Western avenue, Lynn, Mass.
for pamphlets. l5teodIw&w2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Mr. Emmons Blaine passed the Sabbath in
Augusta. Mr.. Blaine is employed in the
office of the General Manager of the Chicago
and Northwestern r. r., in tine city Of Chi
cagO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Rev. II. W. Tilden has been pastor of the
First Baptist church in this city little over
six years, and not five years as we stated
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Too Eastidious.

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Eclectric Oil poet
But we have the best article known to the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know it.
Ii cure. coughs colds. asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
Ii does not cost much, though rheumatics it
cures.
It's best Oil in the world you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

You are sick: we'll, there is just one rene
iy that will cure yoa beyond possibility Of
doubt. If it's Liver or Kidney trouble, Con-
sumption, Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells Health
Remover is your hope. 81. Druggists
Depot, Partridge Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Mr.. George c. Boomer, formerly of Au-
pusta, is to begin the publication of a hu
morous paper in Lewiston, called 1.-THE
Moon" George is a bright writer, and we
trust his venture will be a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Magic In the Ninseenth Century,

N. McRea. Wyebridge. Ontario, writes
II have sold large quantities of DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil; it is used for colds, sore
throat, Group, etc. and. in fact, for any af-
lection of the throat it works liAe magic. II
is sure cure for burns. wounds and
bruises" nOvl5+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Special Notifies.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering froa the erroF' and mas
cresions Of youth, nervous Weakness early oeAy.
,o.. AZ manhood &c, will send . recipe that viii
cur. veu. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
N. uncovered By . missionary in ecsth America
- . self Addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
r TxvAx. station d, New York City. oet9sfGwe0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Constitutional skin diseases of scorhutic
character are successfully treated with Dr.
Benson's Skin Cure, internal and externai
treatment. both pleasant. 1t certainly re-
moves scrofula, eruptions. dandruff and tan'
and makes the skin smooth and healthy.
an" NovI5-eodtw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Impotence of mind, limb, or vital function,
nervous weakness, sexual debility sc, cured
BY Wells Health Remover. 81. At Drug
gists. Depot, Partridge Bros, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

There will be meeting of Augusta Lodge
r. and A. NJ. this Tuesday evening at 80
o'clock. Work in the second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Who left the United States for Liberia last
year. have lately returned, being unable to
stand the climate Everybody going to .
new climate should have bottle of Sulphur
Bitters with them as a safeguard against
disease. Hartford Courant.
noyl5ftuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Transfers of real estate in Kennebee
county last week, as recorded in the Office OF
Register of Deeds, amounted to SIS. 253. 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

We learn that Hon. Samuel Titcomb, one
Of the executors of the estate of the late l..
W. Lithgow, has paid 500 900 into the CITY
treasury as the legacy bequeathed to Augusta
for free library fund. This makes SI2O ,OOO
already discussed to legatees by the executors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Flles l. Mos0uitCes.

A l5c. box of Rough on Rats" will keep a
house free from flies, mosquitoes, rats and
mice, the entire season. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

NA-~Dr Fitzgerald will be at the Cony
House in this city, on the 18th OF this month
for one day only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

ALIENS BRAIN FooD-Positively cures
Nervous Debility and all weaknesses Of gen.
erative organs. Price Sit for s5. All
druggists Send for circular to Aliens Phar-
macy. 3I5 First ave, y. Y. Sold in Augusta
by Partridge Bros. oct25 -&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Exhaustive diseases that lead to insanity.
consumption, and q premature grave, are
quickly cured by using Browns Iron Bitters
II strengthens every part Of the body.
Novl5fwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

ag- Take your skates to j. II. Stafford
in Moorlen's Machine shop on Rines hill
and have them sharpened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Don't Die In The Heuse

Ask Druggists for Rough on Rats. Il
clears out rats, mice, bed-bugs, reaches. YER
min, flies. ants, insects. 15c. per box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Important - Travellers.
Special inducements are offered you oy
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read cheir advertisements to be found else
where in this issue.
d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Mr.. +. W. Moore, the crayon artist and
photographer, believes in taking time by the
foreock, and is already out with an announce
ment OF holiday goods. Moore is doing some
fine work, and is good man to have deal
ings with
The fall term of the State College will
close at Orono on Friday. The present term
has been a profitable one, and the students
have made creditable progress in their re-
spective studies. The long vacation will soon
commence, and large number of the students
will devote their time to the teaching of dis
trict schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
WEEKS MILLS.

The closing exercises of Weeks Mills High
School, under the charge of Mr.. o. T. God
dard, principal, were held in the Temperance
prize defamation with other literary
exercises. All pronounced the entertainment
a success. Alton Shuman took the first prize.
gentlemen's class. and Miss Mabel Peva the
first pize, ladies' class. The music, under
the charge of Miss Mamie Doe. and which
was furnished entirely by members of the
school, was deserving of just praise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
Marrifo.

At Belgrade Mills. Nov. 18th by Rev. A: II
Walker. Mr. Nsnlev II. Blaisdtll and Miss isabelle
r. Turner both of Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
SAGADAHOC.
W AsHI>GToS.

| The Sentinel says that there are fifteen
| sardine factories now running in Eastport.
employing from eight hundred to one thou
sand hands. Five or six of the facto-
ries also run can-making shops in connec-
tior wif fba facforias
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15
ioRK.

The Biddeford Journal says; The lum-
bermen are preparing for winter in the
woods They expect to cut an unusually
large amount Of timber should the weather
prove advantageous. Joseph Hobson alone
expects to float about 10000. 900 feet of hem
lock. pine and spruce logs during the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

II is said that owing TO a short potato crop
and the consequent high prices, the quantity
Of starch manufactured in Aroostook this
fall will be much less than the past few sea-
sons. Some estimate that there will not be
more than third as much starch made in
Aroostook this fall as iast--Haehias Rep
Hbiscaa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-15

Messrs Charles Eaton and z. G. Sirnut Of
Auburn. under the firm name of Eaton &
Ssrout. have started a suspender mandatory
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-24
NEWS NOTES.

CATTLE are starving to death in large numbers, in
Montana.
W. D. HowELLs has retired from the editorship of
the atlantic .Mouthiy.
IN some of the county districts of Minnesota the
people have been burning wheat for fuel
THE United States pays more for soldiers pensions
than all the other nations of the earth combined.
MARTIN LOTUS, a laborer. buried in a sand
bank at Youngstown, Ohio, and smothered to death.
MISS LILLY. daughter of T. N. Davey. of Ironton,
came near dying few days ago, from overdose of
aconite.
JOHN W. YOUNG, son of the late Brigham Yourg
was arrested in Denver, Col one day last week. for
bigamy.
SENATOR THCRMAN introduced a bill providing
for the erection of fre-proof Government building
at Columbus, Ohio.
1T Is said that JEFF Davis dedicates his book the
widows and orphans of the Confederate dead. JEFF.
doubtless intends his book to be monument to his
work.
MISS IDA LARS, of Coshocton County, Ohio,
just recovering from attack fever and
In front of fire. when her clothing took fire and she
was burned to death.
A NOTED French traveller NJ. Savorgman de Brazza,
came up y tn the American explorer, Henry NJ STAN
ley, In the interior of Africa last November Stanley
was well at that time.
d. R. JONES, Secretary of the Coal Miners Assoca-
tion was convicted of conspiracy at Greensburg Pa
he having induced miners to quit working for the
Waverly Coal Company.
AsHMEAD BARTLETT, an American, less than 35
years of has married Baroness Burdett-Coutts,
an English lady worth about ten millions and nearly
20 years old Of course it was love match:
A COMPANY has been organized in Philadelphia
for the purpose of draining the Everglades the i'm
mense Florida swamps. It's claimed that this swamp
can be successfully drained and of the
most fertile land in the world reclaimed.
has discovered that Gov. Foster Ohio is of
low moral standard. man whom Mary Clemmer
could indorse, would be a curiosity 1t is well for
Mary that she does not live in the age OF duckng-
stools.''