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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07
REAL ESTATE,
Transfers Ina Kennebec County Last Wee
Pres. Board of Trustees

AsA sAebhHAe WcC NOunvY Last Week.
The following are the transfers of real es.
tate in kennebec county, as recorded at the
office of Register of Deeds, for the week end.
ing Feb 4th:
AUGUsTA.-Kendall Webb of Chelsea @,
ais. to AlOnzo Z. Gardiner of Chelsea, 40 acres
OF land in Augusta, $3.50; Chas e. Town
of Augusta to Harriet Town of same CITY.
land and buildings on Chapel street, $500 !;
Harriet Town to Chas. +. Town, land and
buildings on Bridge street, $500; Henry G.
Staples to Josiah s. Hobbs, land on Western
avenue, 800.
BEsTOS.-Daniel and Christina A. Sylves-
ter of Benton to Alfred d. Sylvester of same
place, real estate in Benton, $1,000; Ellen A.
True of Lansdale. Penn, to Benjamin ID.
White Of Vassalboro, land and buildings in
Benton, $500.
CHELsEA.-Hartwell Hatch of Chelsea to
Alonzo Z. Gardiner of same place. land and
buildings, $3.50; Lucinda Douglass ct ais of
Pittston to Albert n. Douglass of Chelsea,
land in Chelsea, $500.
CHINA.-Clarence A. Sherman Of China to
Nellie l.. Sherman of same place, 60 acres of
land in China, $500.
FAYETTE.-Albert j. Underw God of Fayette
to Augustus Pease of Jay, so acres of land in
Faye.te, 81 900.
GARpINER.-Michael NJ. Fox of Augusta
to Thomas +. Cusack of Gardiner. land and
buildings in Gardiner, $1,000; Thomas F.
Cusack of Gardiner to Hartley W. Jewett of
Farmingdale, land in Gardiner, $500.
NANcHEsrER.-Stephen +. Stantial of
Boston, Mass, to George c. and Thomas B.
Stantial of Merose, real estate in Manches-
ter. Sl75.
Mt. VERNoS.-Electa w. Dudley of Mt.
Vernon, to Sumner A. Dudley of same place,
land in Mt. Vernon, $3.50; Wilder Taylor tn
J. A. Rundlett. land and buildings, 500 !;
Augustus II. Wilson to J. A. Rundlett, land
and buildings, 1926.
MONMOUTH Mason J. Metcalf of Mon
mouth to Nellie II. Moore of same place,
four and one half acres of land in Mon
mouth, Sll2.5O.
READrIELp.-John Coombs of Readfield to
Henry b Coombs of same place, land in
Readfeld, Winthrop and Fayette, $500.
WArERvrLLE.-Geo.A A. Phillips Of Water
vile to Louisa Parker of same town, land and
buildings in Waterville, $3.50; James l..
Perkins to Chas. f. Gray. land. $500; Chas.
+. Gray to James l.. Perkins, land, S25OO.
WEST WATERvILLE.-Orlando s. Wheeler
ct al of West Watervile to Stephen {. Wat
son of same town, land in West Waterville,
SlSO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Aoa1ny noon about one o'eloek Hen. John
Berry. one q Suf nest prsu.hess ekizen.,
died = his residsnee an Nes1 street The
l@nediaas easse q Ii deash v.s ) uunor on
sse head snd paralysis Of the tAasas; but he
has been Frustrated for many ns.ehs from a
dyspeptic complaist, and has SEES slowlv
Wasting sway from ne effects. Mr.. Berry
has ioF more TN p years bern one Of our
most pronnent an9 I'M entiAl citizens. Com
mencing as poor boy, Re mad b. Ms energy
ana perseverance, pushed his way to the .biyh
est positions of honor and trust in the mover
OF his fellow citizens to bestow. He has al
ways been q staunch republican. and for
many years prominently identified With its
success in this city. At various times he
represented his city in the House Of Repre-
sehtatives and for several years was a member
Oh the State Senate, where he was regarded as
ready and effective speaker. For MANY
years he has been connected with both
branches of the city government, and always
took an active part in city affairs. Since the
year 1861 he has been the incumbent in the
position of postmaster, which Office he held
at the time Of his death. His duties in all
these Offices we're discharged with a rigid ad-
herence to principle and honestyl
Mr. Berry early became identified with the
temperance cause and was one of its most
ardent advocates. He was a member of nearly
all the temperance societies and was a
charter member of Warren Division S. of T.
Mr.. Berry was a man of sterling moral prin-
cipies and commanded respect in society.
business and politics. His ability as a speaker
and his fine business capacities indicated that
he was no ordinary man. His views were
broad and he was always ready and willing
to aid in any worthy or humane undertaking
In his death Gardiner has lost one of her best
citizens and one respected by all classes.
His family consisting of his wife and thr3
sons, has lost loving husband and an at
fectionate father. At his death Mr. B. was
e. years of age.
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okowHEGAx, NE Feb. 6. 1882
In. H. NJ Harior, Supt. Maine r,.o,. ~.
p'faf, Augusta, Ne.
MI DEAR SIR: Your communicates
ne your Resignation as Superintendent q,
Tue Maine Insane Hospital, has been forward.
cd to me by Secretary Manley.
AS you have frequently expressed to me
your purpose to retire from public service a,
an early day, it did not come to me with -
much surprise. Your resignation vii, \.
considered at our next Board Mse,;,a :,
March.
oh"uid you retire within the next fev
.n'n'hs from the post of duty which Won
nave SO long and faithfully held, l think 7
am safe in extending to you the assurance
'''a' you Will not only carry with you the
esteem and confidence of the preseu, and
previous Boards Of Trustees. but al.o tho
Kind regards and the full appreciation Of vour
services in helping to put the institution nm
Its present high plane of usefulnes, on
the part Of very large portion Of
OF the moral and intelligent sentiment of ,,,-
State You allude to the calumpy and Sian.
DER that is hurled upon you and other officials
OF the Hospital. 1t is satisfaction for Won
10 know that all you have received might be
occasioned by single individual Aoa,;no
through the State
Whoever your accusers may be, they prefer
not to expose themselves to the public.
and thereby publish their own guilt and
cowardice.
am very respectfully yours,
J. s. Cushing
Pres Board of Trustees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Ely's Cream Balm Co., Owego. \. Y =
Please send US at once two gross Ely's Cream
Balm. We take pleasure in congratulating
you on the success you are having with the
Cream Balm Catarrh and Hay Fever cure
Its sale is steadily increasing with wonderful
rapidity as you can see by our frequent or
der.. 1t is evidently an article of great merit
Very truly, JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY Co., 602
Arch st. Philadelphia. March 10, 1881.
Messrs. Ely Bros, Druggists, Owego. y.
Y Il have had Catarrh for a number OF
years in its worst form. Before | had used
one bottle of your Cream Balm .droppings in
to my throat had entirely ceased, pain and
soreness in my head was entirely reno, ed
as we'll As deafness. | have used a great
many remedies, but nothing that equals yours
1t also gives immediate relief for cold in the
head. Mrs. J. ID. HAGADoRN, Union, y. Y,
Dec. ;. 1873. Price 30 cents.
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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 inflamed 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
Che few staple remedies of the age. Sold at
Csc, box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Maine has about 10000 volumes in her
State library at Augusta. Many of these
books are legal works; such as text books,
laws and judicial decisions of the various
States, United States laws, United States
and Circuit Court reports. etc. As refer
ence library it is very useful to lawyers. and
members Of the legal profession come to Au'
gusta from all over Maine to consult its treas
ures. The State appropriates only $500 an
nually for the purchase of new books. which
Is not enough to keep up with the times
MIR. ]. s. Hobbs, the present librarian, is
lover of books, and delights to spend his
time among the ponderous tones. During the
past year he has wrought quite transforms
ton in the interior of the library. arranging
and classifying the books, hunting up missing
volumes, and getting tattered members OF his
book regiment rebound. He is the right man
in the right place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

At their last meeting, Augusta Lodge OF
Good Templars installed the following o.
fcers for the ensuing term
Worthy Chief Templar-J W. Jones.
Right Hand Supporter-Miss Duu'eS'
Vice Templar-Miss Lutte Beal.
Recording Secretary-John X. Wade.
Assistant Recording Secretary-Miss JANA
Bradbury.
Treasurer-Frank Smith.
Secretary Robbins.
Marshal-Miss Hattie Newell.
Inside Guard-Miss Hattie Gay.
Outside Guard-Msnly Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

The National Bell Telephone Company OF
the State of Maine added during the month
OF January 100 subscribers to their
systems, in the various cities and towns, ard
have orders for 50 more to connect. which is
decidedly promising outlook for the new
management. Arrangements have been COM
pleted and 5000 poles been contracted for to
build. as soon as the ground opens, nearly
200 miles of trunk line, as follows ::
Lewiston to Livermore Falls, Wilton,
Pennington, Strong and Phillips, o.
miles; Portland to Yarmouth, Bruins
wick, Richmond, there connecting with
lines already built to Hallowell. Gardiner and
Augusta distance of 60 miles; Lisbon to
brunswicx and Bath-20 miles; Biddeford to
hittery-S6 miles, thereby forming connec-
ton with all parts of New England. The
telephone connection. with these links COM
pleted, will extend from Augusta to New
haven, Ct. touching all intermediate points,
and make circuit of over $50 miles. An
extension of the lines from Augusta to Ban
sor, 60 miles Belfast, Camden and ROCK
land 10 under consideration.
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business Change.

The following business change. are re-
ported for the past week:
Augusta--Charles Milliken. Augusta
House. sold to +. Manson Son.
Biddeford-Emery, Newbirt Holmes,
shoe mfr. dis. now Emery { Holmes.
Brunswick-J T. Adams & Co, gro,
dis now +. c. Webb 4 Co.
Carmel-C. X. & u. c. Johnson, general
store dis. c. X. continues.
J. F. Benjamin & Co. general store, sold
to ID. c. Johnson.
Naples-Robert Edes, general store sold
to George b. Hail.
Norridgewock-Wm. NJ. Hobbs Co,
stoves. dis now Cullen Ward
Portlsud-Bosworth & Morse, window
shades. dis now G.. NJ. Bssworth & Co.
II. W. Simonton 4 Co, ladies furnishings
sold out
Rockland-E. F. Murphy, saloon, sold to
F.. q. 4 r. II. Ulmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Patents issued to Maine inventors bearing
date, January 3lst, 1882, reported for US by
william Franklin Seavey, Solicitor of
Patents, Bangor Maine.
No. 252, ss0.-Method ofattaching Buttons,
Scott d. Jordan, Cape Elizabeth, Me.
Trade mark, Nos, 052.-Dying materials,
W. Cushing & Co., Foxcroft Me. The word
.perfection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

For Dyspepsia. Indigestion. Depression of
Spirits and General Debility, in their various
forms also a, preventive against Fever
and Ague, and other intermittent Fevers, the
"Ferro-P hosphorated Elixir of Calisaya.'
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co, New York.
and sold by all Druggists, is the best tonic
and for patients recovering from Fever or
other sickness, it has no equal.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

At the battle of Gettysburg l was shot
through the left leg and was sent to the
hospital. The army surgeons. relieved me
but pronounced my case incurable. 1t dis
charged pieces of bone, and for years | have
suffered with running sore. | tried every
thing which my limited means would allow,
and experienced no relief until | tried Sui
phur Bitters. I am now almost well, and
shall continue their use.-Oid Soldier.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07
Michigan Fire Sufferers

The treasurer of the Michigan Relief
Committee of this city has received the
following letter:
DETROIT, Feb. 2, 1882.
We beg TO advise you of the receipt, on
the 3oth ult., BY the Grand Trunk r. h
free of charge) of 10 boxes and one oarre'
Of sunnlies for the Michigan fire sufferers.
II gives the Fire Relief Commission very
great pleasure in again returning their warm
sst thanks. through YOU. to the generous
neorle Of Augusta, for their liberal gifts to
relieve our distressed people.
Yours very respectfully.
Fl. p. BALpwIN, Chairman.
JoHx SrIRLISG. Secretary.
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beautiful imported clock, French gilt. j.
=, exhibition in the windows of c. C. Hunt.
music store. 1t is to be given to the printer
,eceiying the greatest number Of votes at the
Rand fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

The ladies of the Unitarian society will
give coffee supper at the church parlor
Thursday evening next. Supper from $50
o'clock to 7.30 o'clock. The sewing society
will meet with Mrs. Stratton on Green street,
this afternoon at o'clock.
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{3ifb.

In Bath, Feb ID, Mrs.. Lacy, wife Of james East
nan ard 20 years and nonths.
In Bangor. Feb. ssh. Daniel AeKeaney. aged q
years and months.
In Hanpdea. Feb. 9Th. Lacy Higgins. aged q
IN Orrinstoa, Feb. u, Nelkie r, wife Of 4. b.
Roeefs ard aaasAter u J. .. and Il T. Bartlett.
nod - yeafs.
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Too Fastidi0us.

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 cures coughs colds. asthma and catarrh.
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatics j,
cures.
It's best Oil in the world you can find.
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Mr.. j. Marsh, Bank Of Toronto, Ont,
writes: "Biliousness and dyspepsia seem to
have grown up with me; having been suf-
ferer for wears, have tried many remedies,
but with no lasting result until used your
Burdock Blood Bitters. They have been
truly a blessing to me, and l cannot speak
too highly Of Them" Price Sl.00, trial size
10 cents. feb7td&wlw3p
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Private Haskell, at the Arsenal, had his
lsft foot quite badly crushed by stone fall
Ing upon it Saturday, while he was employed
in LAYING q wall. DIR. Brickett dressed the
hruises, and the man is doing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Bible study at the Baptist church this
evening Subject: "Christs Foes and His
Friends" Introductory lecture by the pastor
mon the Evidence of Design in the Flight of
Birds." All lovers Of Bible Study are cor
dially welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

The unpleasant appearance of even the
most amable and intelligent face, when
covered with surface limitations. as from
letter pimples, eczema, can be dissolved
naturally by DIR. Benson's Skin Cure, an
excellent toilet dressing. 1t cures dandruff OF
| the scalp. feb feod&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

The Catholics in Hallowell are to have
.,.nd fair and levee in Wilson Hall next
veek. the proceeds Of which are to be devo-
"a 10 extinguishing the debt on their church.
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Mnxr XHnmen Wauld Vote.

Were women allowed to vote. every one in
the land who has used DIR. Pierce "Favorite
Prescription would vote it to be an unfailine
remedy for the disease peculiar to her sex
Bv druggists. febftd&wlwSp
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We are strongly disposed to regard that
person as the best physician who does most
to alleviate human suffering. Judged from
this standard, Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 2S3
Western Avenue. Lynn. Mass, is entitled to
the front rank, for her Vegetable Compound
is daily working wonderful cures in female
diseases. Send for circular to the above ad-
dres. feb7teodSwlw
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o. Bortle, Manchester, n. Twas troubled
with asthma for eleven years. Had been
obliged to sit up sometimes ten or twelve
nights in succession. Found immediate re-
lief from Thomas Eclectric Oil. and is now
entirely cured. feb7td&wlw3p
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ALIENS BRAIN toop-Positively cures
Nervous Debility and all weaknesses of gen
erative organs. Price s1-S for IS. All
druggists Send for circular to Aliens Phar
macy. 3l5 First ave-, n. Y. Sold in Augusta
bv Partridge Bros. oct25-t&wly
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YORK.
The Household Blood Purifier and Cou

The Household Blood Purifier and Cough
Syrup, for Coughs and Colds, Blood and
Stomach diseases, and the Relief Liniment
for Rheumatism, Aches and Pains are eff
fecting wonderful cures. as the testimonials
from reliable people will show. Sold by all
dealers. Bowditch, Webster 4 Co. Drug
gists, Wholesale Agents, Augusta, Me.
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The deep snow caused one little mishap
on Water street, yesterday noon. Mr.. Samuel
H. yerrill drove up to the sidewalk in front
Of Dirgo Business College, and left his
horse for a moment When he returned the
pung had stuck fast in the snow, and in at
tempting to start it, the whif1etree was pull
ed out. Mr.. Verrill chung to the reins, and
went over the dasher like circus performer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-07

Mr.. ". A. Bowen, State secretary of the
YM.C. A.. is soon to give his attention to
,he Augusta association.
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ST. Valentines day Is approaching, and
show cases and windows are blossoming GU,
with the beautiful missives of friendship and
affection One of the finest assortments OF
valentines in the State, may be seen at
Pierces bookstore. He has valentines rang
ing in value from one cent to FIVE dollars
All the most beautiful designs of foreign and
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incline Of Man.

Impotence of mind, limb, or vital iune.'on;
rervons weakness, sexual debility sc, cured
bv Wells Health Remover. 81 Al drug
.;s,s Depot, Partridge Bros, Augusta
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You are sick; we'll, there j. just one err, rene 6.
~ that will cure yoa beyond possibility OF
doubs. If its Liver or Kidney trouble, Con
sumption, Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells he:,so
Pensver i your hope. 81. Druggists
n.nof PartridRe Bros, Augusta.
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A I5c 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, 1882-02-07

The transfers Of real estate in Kennebec
county last week, as recorded at the Office of
p.oister of Deeds, amounted to $40, 1872. so.
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Important to Travellers.

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement to be found else.
where in this issue.
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Marrifb.

In Monmouth, Jan. 3Oth. by Rev. s. Pillsbury.
Georre e. Clark and Miss Ellen r. Rogers.
In IS sIdoboro, Jan. 3ist, Mr.. Fred r. Feyier and
Mise Ella II. Burketi, both OF W aidoooro
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Odd EellOwship.

The following statistics will exhibit the
Odd Fellow work in this State for the year
ending Dec. 81. 1881:
Number Of Lodges Dec, 81. 1850, II
- instituted during the year, IL
Dec. 81. 1881. 50
Increase of lodges during the year. IL
report. 1887
Initiated during the year. i,24i
Admitted by card during the year, l73
Reinstated to membership, 1903
i1s47
Number of members deceased during the year, i0l
withdrawn BY card, l79
Su. pended for non pawn Mt Of dues, 3O7
Expelled, 10
1902
Present number of contributing members, ll.245
Net increase of contributing membership
during the year, 9ls
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@-Moore's photoes of DR.. Crooker. that
Frank Pierce has for sale. 60 like The wind.