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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
LITCUFIELD.

s X Litchfield of Winthrop delivered a
finely written essay on dairying before the
Litchfield Grange Saturday afternoon.-Mi>s
Lizzie Bartlett lost her pocket book contain
ing sac few DAYS ago and has received no
traces of it.-Six sons of the late John {
Gilbert met for the first time together at the
transfer station in Portland on their way ia
attend their fathers funeral.-The spring
term of Litchfield Academy commences to-
dav TUESDAY under the instruction of w. G.
Hobbs. A. b., ot Bates College, class of 81
Nearly all of the farmers have disposed of
their apples at 81 per Dbl for No. ls-The
iiphihera is still prevalent in Richmond
rural districts as well as the village. Mr..
NJ w. Toothacher has lost three children.
and his wife now lies in a precarious condi
ton A. c. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

A migratory Photographic artist was
,rayersing the city few day. sinee'
taking views of all ''the good houses anu
old homesteads." He takes them. whethe'
mr. no. and the owners may take his WORK IL
they choose.
Almo., a fire was discovered in the ouild,
;.v in the rear of Mr.. Jeweiis tonsoria'
establishment last Saturday. hole was
on, into the wall, and the fire promptly ana
ouie,lv ex,insuished without raising an alarm
The concert by the Choral Union Is an,
nounced for March eth. Mrs. Knowles and
Mr.. J. c. Bartlett are among the 'so'o'>'S
Dr HAYES and MIR. Torrens share the honors
of conductor. :.
Mr. j. 4. Nye reports lively business IN
accident policies and payments for injuries
Tn. lecture by Gen. Chamberlain 'he 'as'
in the Lyceum course. will be given FRIDAY.
The city schools close the winter term Fri
day. for nonsh's vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
MONMOUr TIL.

Business has been quite brisk with us OF
late. The little village at the Center has
been alive with teams from this and sur
rounding towns hauling in apples for ship
ment TO Boston. Lynn and points further
west, and hauling out corn, -four, meal and
feed. Eight carloads of apples have been
forwarded from this station in little more than
a week past. and half as many more stored
here awaiting transportation. The apple crop
of last fall was rich blessing to the
farmer and God senI to the trader
Not TO be behind their neighbors party o
the younger people of this village met at the
house of Mr.. Il. A. Williams, Friday even
ing last, and organized a so-caled ''reading
r,ub The meetings of the '-clnb" are 10 he
holden weekly at private residences. W.
hope this effort will prove successful,
Grangers are about reopening their store Il
trade. Business on the whole is looming up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
GARDNER.
Thirty.seventh Anniversary OF Warren
DivisiOn.-LOss of Fine .olt.

Monday evening Warren Division S. of L.
celebrated the thirty-seventh anniversary OF
their organization in a manner very credit
able to the order and TO all concerned. There
were some fine literary exercises. After a
PRAYER by Rev. B. Minard. there were some
fine declamations. readings and songs. An
original poem, containing many interesting
points in the foundation, progress andpresent
condition of the order was read by Mr.. j. NJ.
Larrabee, and was warmly applauded. High
" interesting remarks were then made by
Rev. b. Minard. Mayor Ladd, Ex-Mavor
Nash, and Messrs. Butium Smiley and
Lane. At the close of the exercises all nd
journed to the supper-room where long tables
had been spread filled with the choi' est
viands. After their appeti,es had been
satisfied the younger portion of the arnience
passed the remainder of the evening with
games and social conversation. Warren
Division has celebrated many anniversaries.
hut none with greater success than this. II
is in furnishing condition. and frequent
accessons are made to its Numbers.
Monday forenoon Mr.. Joseph Woodbury.
of Eastport. Me. bought in Bath, fine two
vear-old colt for which he paid $500. The
gentleman then brought the colt to Gardiner.
arriving at about six o'clock but as they were
coming down the hill near the old depot. at n
very brisk pace, the colt which was attached
to the rear part of the sleigh, struck one of
the sleigh braces with his fore feet and fell
breaking both fore legs just below the
shoulders. The animal was taken to Boyn-
toms stable. hut nothing could be done. and
so il had to be killed It was promising
colt and is unite a loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

nooms adapted for the various nurnosas =,
.n "e association are secured An,ony H..
IT,: ".m"ers parlor should be menr;nred
80. s"ouih be nicely furnished. shonld o,n
60" "uslcai instrument and all IN,
e'"'hs pf parior of refin.m Apo,bs,
may De devoted to library purpo,es
.:n a ny u cans Of book receptions or, :.
''olars OF value can gradually be Accumulated
',ining additional expense. a reading r,,,. =,
"a" De combined with the library. ana h..
s valuable adjunct. The gvmna.ium
""Aihary often employed. Young m.n
-; oou"u 70 nave Them They are usefnI
ehsapie to many, and afford oppor,uniI,
c,.ssa" esemeht to others. Educational
-. '"' young men IN bookkeeping. pen
,ansnip' mechanical drawing, stenngrapbv
ron. "h' e'e-- are quite popular, and man,
Young men gladly Join the ass.ci,,;o, g,
'hese privileges. Informal talks to vo,n'
'he" "h'v, by physicians, LAWYERS and bn.in,s-
"eh, are profitable and quite succe..suIl,
e"f."yeh by Associations. Tickets of adj.
mission are issued free to all youny M,
"""e 'h+n- One agency interests ON.
S,"ss vi Young men. another Interests anotb.,
class lyceum for debate i. an a,,r.,.,;or
TO some. and by practice in them Young men
become fitted for the duties of citizens Tn
'he clerk. student or mechanic who il o,h..,
wise driven by the dreariness Of his BOARDING
house to the saloon finds in the associa,io,
home. ''
mus can the church, through this I'm
"e""mihational agency, reach after youny
men. ana lead them To a'iigher life But IN,
hssociations see that in liking the welfare of
YOUNG men, they must begin with the bows
ne Har'1-bLfg association have about I 900
"e'ween the ayes Of six and ID enrolled: and
what Is true OF Harrisburg is true TO a greater
or less extent Of many other cities and towns
tickets are issued free to all boys asking for
'hem, and these admit the boys TO weekly
entertainments
concert. talk on travel, mining. abou,
animals and other kindred subject. draw ont
the hoys IN crowds. Educational classes are
sometimes arranged for the boys The bows
IKE 1t, the people like it. In many of our
larger towns audiences OF 800 to 700 bows in
association halls are not uncommon sights
The practical value of this work Is attested To
generally by pastors. christians, nv business
men of all shades of belief and inanrjnl
support by all ia cheerful!y given The
central thought in it all is the salvation of
yonng men.
The phases OF work mentioned are prac-
teal in towns OF all sizes. and are being
conducted even in small villages. The
religious work of the association being more
or less generally understood, will not be con-
sidered here. Satisfactory results can only
he secured by the employment of a trained
General Secretary. whose qualifications,
duties, etc, will be mentioned in the next
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Hallowel tremen are making extensive
preparations for their second annual instru
mental concert and masquerade ball. which
comes off in Wilson Hall this evening. A
large number of out OF town friends will be
present at the festivities, AMI the auspices
are all favorable for mammoth
success. The utmost decorum viii
BE- maintained. and no lady or gentleman vii
be admitted to the floor unless in the posses
sion of a ball ticket and in costume. The
marshal Of the evening will be Engineer X
r Rurpbam: floor director, Charles +. Full
Ter: aids. J. ID. Bailey, &. A. Lane, IL. ID
pinkham, J. ID. Hodgdon. F. l.. Pinkham, }
F. Choate 4. r.. Doe, G. II. Cross, X. w
Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
KENNEBEc COUNTY CASE.


by a. c. Otis, Esq, Clerk of the Middle
Law District:
KENNEBEc COUNTY CASE.
NJ. F. Williams VS.. Joseph f. Robinson.
$. and l.. Titcomb for plaintiff; Orville ID.
Baker for defendant.
Rescript To take a contract for the sale
Of more than $50 worth of goods out of the
statute of frauds &c. iii, sec. - ''the note or
memorandum thereof need not contain re-
cital of the consideration; but that may be
proved by parol. The memorandum need be
signed by one only of the parties. but it must
mention the Others. The memorandum must
contain within itself. or by some reference to
other written evidence. the names of vendor
and vendee and all the essential terms and
conditions of the contract expressed with such
reasonable certainty as may be understood
from the memorandum or other written evil
dcnce referred to, if any. without the aid from
parol testimony. Whena memorandum con-
tanning the names of vendor and vendee is
made, signed and delivered bv the vendor to
the vendee, and accepted rs and for a CON-
y eted memorandum of the essential terms of
the contract. and it is capable of clear
and intelligible exposition. it is conclusive
between the parties. and parol evidence is
not competent to vary its terms or con-
s,rnrtion; and if in fact some of the
conditions actually made he omitted fror, it,
the party defendant cannot avail himself of
them 4 new trial cannot he granted upon
question not raised at nisi priUs. Parol
ey dence identifying the subject matter of a
contract does not destroy the sutficiencv OF
the memorandum.
Exceptions Overruled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
Ans - serPsna.-cause ef tts Recsn,
Appearanee.

serPenes-Co0se 81 Its Recon-
Appearance.
6f'for Henaebee Journal:
have read with mingled admiration
ana terror description of the sea mon.
ster that has dashed its furious tail in III.
mystical waters of Chain Lakes and othe,
iasorlte haunts in the eastern section
OF The State; have read with blanched
cheeks and fearfal ewes the harrowiny snake
stories nj "Wade, the Truckman," and men.
'aiis d-terinine,i To ascertain ssthe cause q,
'his alarm Accordingly wrote To a friend
no was brought up among sea serpents AMI
KNOWS all their outs and ms has summered
ana wintered with them, and he has kindly
FURNISHED me with just the information I
desired.
ISL Hoe Came the Sea Serpent here.
In answering this qnery The theory advanced
seems to be purely original, and there are NO
a"th"fnies TO sustain the portion. Assuming
the fruthfulness of the doctrine of th,. trans
migration Of souls. when a greenbacker die.
bis soul tif he has nnr) is transferred ta snn,.
hngr monster. whose mission il is 10 cres,,
All the terror and devastation which th..
aforesaid greenbscker WAS constantly mr.
dieting would take place il his partv dill not
come into power. And this monster Of Chain
Lakes. that brought much terror in il.
tram, Is n"thing more than a new existence
OF some defhnct greenhacker.
FL. Hor Came IL heref
II was probably dropped bv the big come,
IN the vicinity Of the North Pole: and no
hnding the climate in that region adapted to hi.
nature and II quirements. and food being scare.
he made tracks for Maine, the hume of hi.
fathers- and has taken up his abode in TN
vriniiy of Chain Lakes as a base of operas
tions.
I'D What IS his mission on the EARTH
1t Is probably To- drive the pogies from our
coast, devour all the fish in our inland wa
tiers, and DESTROY all the game in
our forests; and then to make a raid on the
back towns that gave republican majori,ies
BY driving the porgies from our coast. he has
destroyed an industry that added millions To
the wealth of the State; by destrnviny our
game and inland fisheries, he will pre-.
vent the sportsmen from Massachusetts
and elsewhere from coming here and
spending their money. In brief he has com.
here to cooperate with the greenbackers in
attempting to create a financial and business
panic. in order that their party NAV thrive
and grow big over the ruins. We have no
Doubt that the democratic State committee.
at their recent meeting. considered the pro-
priety Of making scaley alliance with this
monster. n
Augusta, Feb %, 1882.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

John Hanscom of Biddeford, democrat of
,l,. Iefersonian school. is TO begin the publ
carton of weekly political paper called The
Maine Sentinel about the LIST or March.
York county democrats need paper. and
I,hn can do about as little harm To the re-
pub,ican party as any man we know OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

John l.. Stoddard, the celebrated lecturer
on European travel. writes 10 Bangor, that
not being able to get satisfactory dates at the
Opera House in that city, he shall rot
lecture there this spring. Ii was MI
S,oddards intention, he informed US some
months ago, to deliver one of his courses OF
illustrated lectures in Augusta, on alternate
r;,h,s with Bangor, but of course this
announcement skaters that plan, much to our
,l,ssppoiutmeut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The old and reliable advertising agency of
S. NJ Pettengill & Co of New York, which
had its business apartments burned ont
January 3lst, has established itself at 263
Broadway, with every facility for the transac-
ton Of all business in their line. Our re-
lations with this firm have always been the
most pleasant, and we know of no more
honorable firm ith which to do business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The victory for DIR. Smith of Whitefeld,
In the malpractice case in the Superior Court
yesterday. was well deserved. The case was
well developed by his counsel, II. NJ. Heath,
Esq. of Augusta, and Hiram Bliss OF
Washington. The weight Of evidence was
so strong against the plaintiff. and in favor
of DIR. Smith, that the case was dropped. and
entered on the records '.neither party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
I VIII Never!

Allow myself to suffer again what have
suffered for the last year That vile disease
Dyspepsia gave me no comfort. ! copll not
eat or enjoy anything. The doctors amount
cd to nothing; nothing seemed to relieve me.
until | used boule of Sulphur Bitters.
-Four bottles made ne well-Shoe Deaier.
feh2l +eod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Major Charles B. Whiitemore of Boston.
Of old an Augusta boy, is to be clerk In the
pension office in this city, when it opens. He
was quart. rmaster in Gen. Connor's regiment.
the 7th Maine, and afterwards quartermaster
in Gen. Mesae's headquarters at the close of
the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The storm Delayed the Pullman which gets
TO Augusta at 2.30 p. NJ, three hours yes
,erday. All the other trains were about an
hour behind hand. None of the country
rages could get in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The baking and exhibiting of Hecker's self
raising fours. which were TO have been given
a, the store of J. E. Fuller yesterday, are post
poned until Thursday of mex, week, on ac-
count of the inclement weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
A vvoman's Experience.

Mothers and Daughters should feel alarm
ed when WEAKNESS constantly Expresses them.
If am fretful from exhaustion of vital
powers and the color is fading from nv face.
Parker's Ginger Tonic. gives quick relief II
builds me up and drives away pain with
wonderful certainty" Buffalo lady.
fphI+eodS " lm3n
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What's saved IL Gained.

Workingmen will economic by2empioying
Or. Pierce's Medicines His pleasant purga
tive Pellets" and .'Gnlden Medical Discovery
cleanse the blood and system thus preventing
frvers and other serious diseases and curing
all scrofulous and other humors. Sold by
druggists. feh2lfd&wlw-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The modern epicure is too often afflicted
with dyspepsia. indigestion or constipation
after having satiated his appetite with a
delicious banquet and all the luxuries of the
season. Burdock Blood Bitters are a poi
tive cure for this and all other disorders of
the stomach. Price 81 90, trial size 10 cents
f.bJl+2riw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The next meeting of the Maine Baptist
Convention will be held in this city on Mon
day afternoon and evening. The quarterly
meeting of the Educational Society will be-
held at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The new Methodist vestry will be dedica.
ted to- night. DIR. MckeowD. the popular pas
for of the Chestnut street church. Portland.
will preach. All are cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
SUPERIOR COURT KENNEBEC co.
February Term, Judge w. p. yhitehous
Presiding.
WEDNESDAY,, Feb

WEDNESDAY, February 90. 1882.
Emery pro per ami VS.. Smith The fore.
noon was occupied in the trial of this case.
At II o'clock the parties agreed TO enter the
case ~ p. No further action for the same
cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Lovers of genuine La Normandi cigars are
requested to read E-tabrook& Ea,on's caution
notice in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

We have the most positive and convincing
proof that Thomas Eclectric Oil is II most
effectua specific for bodily pain. In eases
of rheumatism and neuralgia it gives instant
relief fpb2l-Swlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

We hear it reported that the Main street
Free Baptis, church in Lewiston is making
oyertures to secure Rev. c. F. Penney of this
civ for its pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

On account of the bad walking, the First
Baptist sociable, which was to have been re-
eeived tonight BY Mrs. DIR. Kicker, will be
costponed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Tonight East Lynne is to be put upon
the boards in Granite Hall. 1t will be a rare
treat to theatre goers, and tickets are selling
woll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
W AsIINGTON.


Ladies who appreciate elegance and purity
are using Parker's Hair Balsam. Ii is the
best article sold for restoring gray hair to its
original color, beauty and ln~tre.
feb teOd&w lm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

The Grammar school scholars have an ex-
hibi,ion on Friday evening, at the school
bouse. Admission 10 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Jephtha Encampment sent 40 patriarch. to
Bath yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
Marrtrn.

In Lewiston. Feb. oh. Mr. David :. knowles OF
Auburn and Mi-~ Ella I. Ellsworth Of Lewiston.
In Bangor, Feb 2lst. Miss Ha-rist sargent,
Youngest dau ghier Of I. = Sargent, Esq, aud Mr.
Eraia Sieiubach of New York city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Mr.. Henry Chase of the Portland Argns is
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

Rats. mice. ants. flies, vermin, mosquitoes
insects. &C, cleared out by Rough on Rats. :
l5c. boxes at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
Bib.

r. Greed
In West Gardiner. Feb Eth. Lizzie r. he'll daagh-
ter of AT ert W. and Mrs. Mary L. Fuller. aged 10
months aud IL days
In Bangor. Feb. 2ls:. James o'Leary. aged 81 years
ana 10 months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

We learn that DIR. Vincent, Of worldwide
Sunday school fame. will be present at the
Methodist conference in this city next April.
He will deliver one of his popular lectures.
II vill be 4 rare treat for our cisisens-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23
EAST YASSALBORO.

During the gale of last Sunday the old tan
merry owned by Pierce and Gates was razed Ia
the ground This old landmark, where several
small fortunes have been made, has beer
neglected for several years past. and had go
to be real s.eye sore The village school
closed Saturday. All consider it success
DIR. c. Il. Gates is winteriny $50 sheep.-Mr
Emery Bragg has gone into the grocery bust
ness in the store formerly occupied by IT, Ii
pnn, a Co.
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State News.
AROOsroOK.


The Pioneer says; Some few months ago
young man known as Charles Banks came
10 Hoult'n. from Annapolis n = and, being
"f g""h appearance insra'ia'rd himself with
OUT mnch trouble INTO the ianiiiy "i Mr. ID
o 'iark' late OF r. T. Island. snd sonn won
Tue affections oil Young daughter at The
family. After several months OF cnurtship
he couple were united With the consen. of
the young lady's parents. WIN believed Banks
% Or a represented Amer 'hes were mar
wees. afer ,h.. marriay. he ,.l.nya,, hi
mind. wen, TO Calais. and semi for hi, wi,e
who. on her arrival. learned that he was
known there az John Rroyn. hnt had lest ,b..
city and !. sunn,s...I ., h., IN R,.,,, nd
tn a.s,u.5 ,an,a =, ..I,Ln S,,;,h ;, n
hsl;era, =, -. 81, ~.
:, -, ,t. va. - ",sN a,''H
rb., $3.50 -, -. 80, - =, "s.'-
anil bnuiny :, bes, fr-, b..r s,;,hi..ss 80.
returned 10 her parents. having l.arn.d \, her
sorrow that ..all thar yIitters !. n,, y,la
c,,,
ihere were two brilliant weddings at the
Catholic Cathedral, Portland. TUESDAY,.
Deerlns has 81 persons VIII" pay a tax of
over sloo and IL who pay over $50. The
warrant Tor the annual town meeting will he
's."ea next SATURDAY, Ii VIII be quite lengthy.
'i'','' articles having already been prepared
argus
Al Inc regular meeting of the reading
emo hrii AT Industry Centre school house.
"'" o''''e'> "e'e e'e''e'' an" tue
4 pnoI nnmh.r - n-aSa,, ,nd 80, 80.
members were added IN ,h. so,.;..,v An ,ha
winter schools in toxin are closed and salts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

undaunted by the boisterous weather and
binding snow, about 40 couples of our best
young folks were present at the private as
sembly in Waverly Hall on Tuesday even
ing. pleasanter party has not been given
in Augusta this winter. The idea originated
among certain young ladies, who planned
and carried out the affair trumphantly with
out the assistance of any of their gentlemen
friends. The assembly was a great success.
and those who attended were more than re-
paid for ventnring out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-23

We call the attention of our readers to the
cursions. The second annual trip to Colora-
do and California will occur in the month of
April, with three dates Of departure. and in
GLIDING a tour of 50 days. The tour will in
clude visit To Kansas, Colorado, New Mex
leo, Texas. Arizona and California. Write
to Mr.. Raymond at 240 Washington street.
Boston, for a descrinfiye nrnyramme