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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
HALLOWELL.

At an adjourned meeting of the South
Parish committee consisting of Rev. ii. V.
Emmons, DIR. J. NJ Eveleth and Ben. Ten
ney was appointed to carry into execution
the proposition of settlement between the
Parish and kennebec Granite Company with
power of attorney and authority to engage
legal council. When this settlement is made
we NAV expect to see work commenced again
ON the church under ii new contract with
other parties.
Prof. A. w. Burr, with family. left the city
Friday morning for a sojourn of some six
weeks at the seashore.
On last Thursday evening while a young
man with two female companions was
driving at fast gait up Water street, in their
anxiety to see Jambo their team collided
with cow belonging to John iagety, leav-
ing about a foot and a half of one shaft OF
their carriage sticking into the cows body
They drove on without stopping to settle
damages with the owner of the cow who will
probably have to lose her.
While Master Harry Burr son of Prot
Burr was placing a nail in a"bow gun
and pressing the string from him, the
bow sprang back throwing the nail with
great force against the lid of one eve near
the inside corner, causing quite serious in
Thomas H. Hubbard of New York. son OF
! Ex- Governor Hubbard. is spending few
DAYS here in his former home.
| VIM. NJ. Vaughn, Esq, of Cambridge
Mass. has come to lIailowell with his family
to spend the warm season, in this city, as
usual
| Mr.. C.. 4. Ogden has purchased the large
double tenement house. corner of Second
| street and Marshall's lane, of Thomas 5.
Burnham, intending to occupy the north part
| himself.
| Work is progressing rapidly on the new
school house on Middle street. 1t will prob
ably be ready Cor occupancy about the first
of September
| Tuesday morning the family of Geo. Il
| MeClench took up their line of march fol
| Squirrel Island where they will spend few
weeks.
| Street Commissioner Graves is doing goot
work by raising the granite crossings at the
| foot of Central and Temple streets.
Mr. Charles Huff is putting up new resi-
dence on Louden Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
WINTHROP.

Having is now well under way. The
weather has on the whole been extremely
favorable for operations in the hay field, and
the crop. an unusually good one, will in a
short time be secured. The hay and apple
crops are the principal ones in this section.
and with the first now assured, and the second
giving every promise of being good one
our farmers wear a serene and happy look
More milk has been taken at the cheese iac-
tory Tins far thai ever before in the same
pcrioj The corn canning factories are near
il completed. though the planting of corn was
sxtremely late on account of the backward
ness of the spring. The crop looks and prom
,ses w,ll.-Lake Maranocook grove Is pat
ron;zed as never before. There are a large
number of summer tourists stopping at the
Winthrop House. kept by the obliging and
,,mIar proprietors, Messrs Webb & Rich
ardson. and at private houses. The number
increase. from wear to year as the facilities
nor measurable and quiet enjoyment here
beeome known to the denizens of the great
eities.-The picker room OF the new cotton
mill is completed. also two stories OF the nam
huiIdinr: the mill will be really tor occupan-
cv bv the first of November.-Mr. Chas.
Whitman of the Whitman Agricultural Man
,f,etory of ST. Louis. Mo, is in town for
short yacaplOn.-MT Jo>ePh NV DS'1"",
Mass. is stopping at the Winthrop House for
a few weeks.-Mr. Lewis Clark and wife OF
Rochester. n. H.. are at T. NJ. Clark's for
tew davs.-Mrs. Alice Nichols and daughters
If Boston. Mass. are at +. NJ Ciarks on
short yacation.-C. NJ. Jones. son of Hon
r Jones, member of the last legislature from
This town. started for Europe and the Holy
Land Monday morning. He purposes to be
GONG several months. and will travel in COM
nauv with Rev Eli Jones of China-Mr;
Harlow s. Murch. who has recently received
a nension and back pay of sl.45a, has pur'
cbased nice farm in the southeastern part
of ,he town of g. A. Longfellow, Esq.-Rev.
lanes Wixon, former pastor OF the NJ. +,
church is stopping at the house OF Charles
Gales Esa.-The family of John McIiroy,
.gent of thu. Winthrop Mills Co., is rust,eat'
inc at Old Orchard beach.-Major r. Z.
bradford is occupying his cottage at OFT
fs,snd Harpsweil.-M essrs- Wood & Alden
renort an unprecedented sale of moving ma
ahines and horse rakes.-There will be
dearth of cabbages. as hardly plant is to DC
sasn anywhere. A groundwork has made
universal havoc among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
THE T'bY PISTOL.
Description Of the Deadly Weapon and Of
L0cktaW.

The toy pistol, which is doing such deadly
work, shaving more. probably, than the
weapon of which it is an imitation, is one of
the most innocent looking articles that was
ever manufactured and put on the market to
De purchased by confding public 1t is
made OF composition metal; it is about
three inches 10 length. with scarcely more
than the outlines of a pistol Its barrel is
not bored, nor has it any more OF the
machinery Of a loca than that necessary to
hold a hammer up and to drop it smartly.
Where the nipple would be on an ort mary
firearm of its nominal class is a tiny crp, in
whose centre is projection, which holds in
place the substance TO be exploded. This
matter Is a mere shred of paper technically
called cap, loaded with an explosive that
when struck, produces a sharp defamation.
the only recommendation, but strong one
10 noiseioving youth, that this murderous
thing has The pistol is so small and so
light that it can almost be hidden in the palm
of the hand If it we're larger the risk in
CURED BY its use would be much diminished.
LncklaS. or tetanus As il is more exactly
called, which seems to he the almost ineyita
Bile result of a wound inflicted by this toy. i.
dangerous spa.modc disease marked BY
paroxysnis of muscular contraction, which
may succeed each other at varying intervals
for days or weeks. Ragged and punciured
wounds such as the toy pistol produces, in
parts well supplied with nerves. like the
palm of the hand, which is commonly the
point injured by the miscalled plsything
are more commonly cause. of tetanus, which
is usually fiat developed in the muscles oi
mastcatIon, and then j. extended TO the
muscles OF the trunk, and tn those Of the ex-
| tremi.ies. In acute cases death Is common
in from two to five days. Just what tetanus
Is is not known, but recent investigation.
seem to indicate that it is caused or &C
| companied by inflammation OF the spina
chord. Ii is attended by fever and extreme
exhaustion. and it is affected by atmospheric
conditions, which have not been clearly de
! fined. 1t has been treated successfully o,
choral, hydrate. opium. chloroform, and ty
/ speedy separation or removal of the nerve:
irritated by the wound, but it remains a
pathological problem that has not beer
satisfactorily solved.
| The Legislature of Massachusetts, the pres
ent year enacted that City Council or d
| Board of Selectmen may, with the approval
Of the Superior Court, adopt rules anc
regulations in relation to the sale or use O
toy pistols and all other articles in which ex
| plosive compounds form part; that they
| have not to any great extent taken advantage
| Of this law, or that what has been done under
| IT has been ignored, the many accidents re
! ported and the numerous deaths resultant
from them are strong proof. 1t will be wei
| if our city government takes some action il
this matter inJfiaRd Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
Mothers Mothers:: Mothers:!!

Are yon disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and cryin
with the circulating pain of cutting teeth?
If so, go at once and get bottle of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. twill
relieve the poor little sufferer immediately
depend upon 1t; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell you at once that ii
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. 25 cents
a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
A Baptist Minister'S Experience.

am Baptist Minister, and before even
thought of being a clergyman, | graduated in
medicine. but left lucrative practice for my
present profession, 40 years ago. | was for
many wears sufferer from qunsy
Thomas ECLECTRIC Or cured me-" l was
also troubled with hoarseness. and Thomas
Eclectric Oil always relieved me. My wife
and child had diphtheria and ..Thomas
Eclectric Oil cured Them" and if taken in
time it will cure seven times out of ten. / am
confident it is a cure for the most obstinate
cold or cough. and if any one will take a
small teaspoon and half fill it with the Oil,
and then place the end of the spoon in one
nostril and draw the Oil out of the spoon into
the head by shifting as hard as they can,
until the Oil falls over into the throat, and
practice that twice a week, ] don't care how
offensive their head may be, it will clean il
ont and cure their catarrh. For deafness
and earache it has done wonders TO my
certain know ledge. 1t is the only medicine
dubbed patent medicine that l have ever
felt like recommending, and | am very
anxious to see it in every place, for | tell
YOU that would not be without it in my
house tor any consideration l am now suffer
ing with pain like rheumatism in my right
limb. and nothing relieves me like Thomas
Eclectric Oil. DIR. r.. +. CRANE,
Enthusiastically Cory. Pa.
Dyspepsia. the bug-bear of epicureans,
will be relieved by Browns Iron Bitters.
ISd2~1x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Writes: "Wth firm, steady hand mot a
trembling one), though my age is nearly
eighty, give my testimony to the value of
BrRDoCK BLooD BITTERs; for twenty years
| suffered fortunes indescribable through
dyspepsia, Indigestion and constipation. /
tried hundreds of remedies, but all was
money thrown away until tried your
bitters l give Burdock Blood Bitters the
credit for making me strong and hearty"
Price Sl.OO. july lSd&wlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
Etyhty.Ftye Dollars Lost.

''You do not tell me that your husband is
up and entirely cured by so simple medicine
as Parker's Ginger Tonic?' ''Yes, indeed. l
do" said Mrs. Ben to her neighbor."
and after we had lost eighty-fiv dollars in
doctors bills and prescriptions. Now my
husband feels as well as ever.
july4eodf &w lm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The Augusta Reform Club is still alive.
Last Sunday at the afternoon meeting %
persons were present, and Monday evening
seven were in attendance. Benjamin Copp
is President. Our people take a vast amount
of interest in the cause of temperance, don t
thew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The First Baptist Sunday school will make
its annual excursion to Hammond's Grove to-
morrow (Thursday.) The carriages will
leave the church at eight o'clock \. NJ
prompt. If stormy, it will take place Friday
The church bell will ring at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The late planted gardens are overhauling
the early planted ones with marvellous
rapidity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

We understand that Governor Plaisted Will
not call the Council together again until after
election. 1t would not answer of course to
fool away any precious time at the State
the Fusionists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The two three card monte men were up
before Judge Andrews again yesterday. The
Judge ordered them t. recognize in the sum
of $500 each to appear at the September
term of the Superior Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Walker and Emmons Blaine have both
arrived home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Prof and Mrs. Havemann of Springfield,
Mo-. are now visiting friends in Augusta. Mr..
Havemann was formerly teacher IN this
citv, but is now connected with Drury Col
lege, in Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
A Vigorous Growth

OF the hair is often promoted by using
Parkers Hair Balsam. 1t always restores
the youthful color and lustre to gray hair,
gives it new life and removes all irritation
and iandruf julyieod- &w lm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The party with which Miss Nellie Smith is
making the tour of Europe is having most
delightful excursion. They have visited the
prominent places in England and Scotland
and at this time, are probably IN Paris where
they remain several days before starting for
Germany and Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

This is the season when boys delight to
plunge into the cooling water, forgetful of
the dangers from cramp, cells, sharks and
mosquitoes. Even the small boy has his
share of troubles in this naughty world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The date of the reunion of the Maine
Changers ut Maronocook, has been fixed on
August 18th, and that of the semiannual
meeting of the Maine G. \. X. at The same
place. August 9Th. The arrangements are
in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

General Bingham's bill, establishing the
grade of substitute letter carriers into three
classes, and increasing the pay of the third
second class from 5000 to $500, and the first
class from $500 $1,000, has passed the House
OF Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The military tournament which was TO have
occurred at Lake Maranocook, Tuesday, was
postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The Women's Auxiliary Of Y. VI. c. A.
wi hold their regular meeting this afternoon
at three o'clock. A full attendance Of the
members is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

VIM +. Garcelon, Esq. Of Lewiston, had
the honor of Keeling in a bass recently, said by
the guide. TO be the largest one caught in
Cobbosseecontee this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The fourth reunion of the Emery family
takes place at the Merrimac House, Newbury-
port, Mass, Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

1t is reported that the muster will begin at
Augusta, August 2sth. Lastyear it was held
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Hon. Jesse Drew of Fort Fairfield was in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Some people go camping out and after
three days of happiness they begin TO sing
There's no place like home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Rich Phosphates of Wheat solution are
easily assimilated. In Wheat Bitters is the
only practical way to get them. Read adv't
carefully. For sale by +. w. Kinsman.
Druggist, Augusta, Me. JulylSeod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
DISCHARGE OF INSOLvENT.

hearing win be had on the petition Of Robert II
Thompson of Boston, Mass, for full discharge
from all his debts, provabie under the Insolvency
Lava of Maine, at the Probate Court Room In
Augusta, on Monday. the 24th day OF July. 1882
at O'Clock +. ", HOWARD OWEN
Register of the Court Of Insolvency
Augusta. JUNE rs, lsss. w2w2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Colden's Liebig's Liquid Beef and Tonic
Invigorator will cure indigestion, and per-
petuate bodily vigor. Take no other. Of
druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

A bay mare harnessed to a top buggy en-
tered the premises of c. c. Hayden, in
Winsow, July II, and is now in his posses
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Logs continue to run freely in the river,
bound for the mills and market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

DIR. T. NJ. Dillingham; is now practising his
profession in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Impure water, unhealthy climate, unripe
fruit, unwholesome food, malaria and a
thousand little ills are nothing to those fortified
by the use of SANroRD's GINGER, ''the delic-
ious."
Where pangs the mortal flesh assail,
And give bitterness to life,
Making the cheek with anguish pale,
Amid the fierce internal stife;
Then SANFORD sGINGER soothes the pain,
And smiling health looks up again.
july4t w&s&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
Marrieo.

In East Dixfield, July 4th, W II. Jackson TO Mis-
Florence n Parsons, both Of East Dixfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
A COMET!
Startling Discovery! Great Ex-
element at the Rising Sun!
Great Kidney and Liver Cure.

uIcdt Aiuucy anu 1iscI Outc'
Read and be convinced. The statement Of rcli-
able gentleman.
Parkers Head. Nav lQtt 1852.
Nessrs J, J. MAHHR & Co.. Augusta, Me-:
For the benefit of the suffering people wish you
TO publish the following for years, as my friends
know l have suffered with the Kidney and Liver
complaints. also had the Catarrh so bad IL would
drop down in my throat. and suffered terribly with
a Catarrhal Cough. have used all kinds Of medi-
cines ana employed the most prominent doctors In
this country, aud found relief. Reading about
the great virtues in the Household Blood Purifier and
Cough Syrup, although aboat discouraged, thought
came through INV mind that |, would help me. l I'M
nsdiately gos some and used ii according to drec-
tion and TO my great surprise since using II am
lieyed of pain and feel like Aud de
highly recommend il AS medicine OF great virtue.
wish you 10 make this certificate public for the
benefit of all people that suffering with the Kid
ney and Liver complaints, Catarrhal Cough. and
if any doubts certificate they can call on or
write justly feel for the good II has done me.
| am thankful and cannot praise II as much rs 1t
deserves. am, gentlemen, yours truly.
DEACON HEZkIAH HARRINGTON.
HaIrington's Landing, Phipshurg, Me-, and mem.
Der OF the Legislature In lS6l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The repairs on the west end of kennebec
railroad bridge are progressing. Three piers
have already been built, the last one being
over 30 feet in height. Workmen
are now building Golfer dam.
which excluding the water. will
give the men a chance to dig down to
the solid ledge. where the foundation OF the
fourth pier will be laid. Two more piers
are to be erected, making five in all, which
will have been built this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
{9irb.

In Chelsea, July lsth Sarah c., wife of Herbel
Blake of Hailowell, aged p years month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Dyspepsia, liver complaint. and kindred
affections. For treatise giving successful
self-treatment address WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
july Sd&w lw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
PORTLAND SOCIETY u!sAs7

whtch is now holding It's First annual
Exhibition, for FREE admission to their
rooms.
The Collection # Pictures embraces OIL
PAINTINGS, WATER COLORS and
CHARCOAL SKETCHES. by some Of the
most prominent artists in he TOttntrU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
AUGUSTA GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

NOIICE is hereby given that the Annual Meet
~ ing of the Augusta Gas Light Co. will be held
at the Office of the company In Augusta, ON We'd
nesday, the ID day of August next, at 10 O'Clock A.
VI Tor tn purpose Of eleciing five directors for the
ensuing year; 10 If the Company will change the
time OF the annual meeting TO the LIST Tuesday In
January. and to tttend to any other business that
NAV pToperl, come before the meeting.
Per order Of the Directors.
J. w. NORTH. JR., Clerk
AUGUSTA, July. tjuly1s, 25&aug1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Dyspepsia. the bugbear of epicureans,
will be relieved by Browns Iron Bitters.
julylSd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

Blueberries are unusually thick this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The Boston Herald and Boston Globe run
special Sunday trains to Portland, the
former via the Boston & Maine. and the lat
ter over the Eastern, and on arrival there
The Maine Central provides special Tor
Bangor. A short time ago the Herald train
trai started out train for them. The next
week the Globe arrived first and the Maine
central looked out for that paper. Finally
the Maine Central said the first one to ar
rive would have the first train out to Ban
gor. Last Sunday the Herald was the lucky
paper, making the distance between Boston
and Portland in > hours and 40 minutes. in
Guiding all stops. or about A miles an hour.
1t is expected that 10000 people will go
10 Lake Maranacook this morning to listen
10 the various orators on the Irish land
question. Johnson's Band, of Lewiston,
VIII be present, and possibly other musical
organizations. Among the speakers will be
uov. Plaisted, Congressman Ladd, Rev
: Wm G. Haskell, of Lewiston, and John Ben
son, Dr., of Newport; it is expected that
Misses Parnell, Davitt and Ford, and John
boyle oReilly, will also be present. There
VIII De potato, sack, canoe and boat races
aad other sports. A special train will leave
augusta at sos A. NJ for the Lake: Hallow-
ell at sos A. NJ. 1t is expected that quite a
delegation will be present from the Augusta
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

PISCATAQUIS.
On Friday last one of the check valves OF
the heavy blowing cylinders of the Katahdin
Iron Works broke suddenly. thus taking the
blast from the furnace for some hours while
a new one could be fitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

A little boy aged about 10 years, named
Tommy Gagne, living in Orono, went in
swimming last Sunday afternoon, with an
other little boy and losing his presence of
mind got frightened and was drowned. The
alarm was given as soon as possible, but not
in season to rescue the little fellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19
WASHINGTON.

The new Catholic church at West Lubec
was solemnly dedicated Thursday. by Rt.
Rev. James A. Healey, bishop of Portland,
assisted by his brother, p. F. Healev. en-
president of Georgetown College, ID. c.,
Rev. John Canning of that town, and the
Dominican fathers of PASSPORT. The usual
ceremonies were performed. The able and
scholarly discourse was well received by the
large concourse of citizens assembled from
surrounding towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-19

The Reporter says Capt Grape. who was
the first man to cross the Atlantic in dory.
is at present master of schooner Adele Felicia,
which is now lying in the river at South Gar.
diner waiting to load.