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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

At a meeting of the Corps in Maine held
at 9. A. R. Hall, Portland. June 10, 1888, il
1t was voted to form a State organization to
be known as "Women's State Relief of
Maine y" The officers were duly elected and
nave been hard at work tn get the order in
shape They have just completed a new
ritual and installation for themselves and
subordinate corps. Circulars have been sent
out to all posts of the G. A. r., informing
them Of the organization. The following
named corps in Maine have been organized
under the Women's State Relief Corps:
Bosworth Relief Corps No. l. Portland.
Heath Relief Corps No. 2. Gardiner
John b. Hubbard Relief Corps No, 6, Hal
lowell.
Sheridan Relief Corps No s, Biddeford.
Vincent Mountfort Relief Corps No. 9.
Brunswick
Thomas T. Rideout Relief Corps No. II,
Bowdoinham
Fred Quincy. M. IL, Saco.
w. ). Heath Relief Corps No. Is, Water
Vile
Communications have been received from
Garland and St. Adams and other places,
asking for information how to form corps
The Woman's State Relief Of Maine, have
no connection with the Union Board called
the Wsman's National Relief Corps, which
was formed at Denver, Col. for they admit
to membership loyal ladies, while the above
organization admit only mothers, wives, sis
tiers and daughters of soldiers and sailors.
and are confined the State of Maine only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
kent's Hill lettings.

The second number of the Breeze will not
appear until next week on account of the
Junior exhibition Miss Cora G.. Knight,
a graduate of the ladies' college course Of
50, is now preceptress of Bennett Seminary,
Greensburg, n. ca large number of the
students will teach this winter,
some having already lett and commenced -
The unpleasant weather did not prevent a
large audience being present at the oratorio
of Esther, Friday evening. The soloists
were; King, +. ID. Fuller; Queen, Miss
Alice Z. Fuller; Haman, Z. S. Merrill Ter
ish, Miss Hattie Z. Clifford; Mordicai, W.
+. Bachelor; Morlcai's sister, Miss Maude
NJ. McIlroy; Prophecies, Miss Ada NJ. Far
mel; Scribe, w. ID. Baker; Harhanah, F. f.
Nelson; Hagan, A. Z Jennings. They
were supported by chorus. The parts were
well rendered, especially those Of king, queen.
Modidcai and prophecies. The costumes
were made for the oratorio, and came from
Boston. 1t was announced at the close that
the oratorio will be repeated next Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The machine, the invention of p. C.. Holmes
Of Gardiner. for the manufacture and use of
which wealthy company has been organized
seems destined to work perfect innovation
in the process of manufacturing pulp from
wood Although the machine works effect
ually, yet in construction it IS very simple
and after once being put in motion re-
quIres no attention until the log is en-
nrely used up. The turning process is en-
ployed and the fibre is not destroyed, as in
The grinding process. ANY variety of wood
can be made into pulp by this machine.
other methods can use only one OF two kinds.
We have seen several specimens of paper
made from the Holmes pnlp and pronounce
them Of superior ,xc,lleIce. A sample of
wrapping paper which contained 30 per
cent of wood, was firm and strong and OF
good color. The other was thin light wrap
ping paper, 30 per cent of which consisted
OIL the Holmes pulp. 1t appeared to be
nfst class article in every respect and such
"would be very serviceable for the purpose
Intended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your resi- BY sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's
SoorHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and dlarrhoea
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces IN
fammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

At the special meeting of the Mayer and
Board of Aldermen held Friday night. the
ioiiowing order was passed: "Ordered, that
me Philadelphia standard time recently
adopted by the railroads of the New England
AUD other States, be adopted for the reguls
uon time of the city clock and bells on and
AFTER the 18th day of the present month"
Nearly all the other cities in the State have
adopted this standard time. This will neces-
h'ate the time to be set back l6
inmates and 26 seconds from the pres
ent standard. 1t will be remem-
oered the new standard is Philadelphia time.
"ui', banks, brokers' boards and schools
'houid announce their intentions to conform
H. Lawyers and insurance companies
should prepare themselves to use the slight
,efoai precautions which will prevent litiga.
a'n arising from any uncertainty during the
ntst lev days following the change. And in
ui'iuuais generally should adapt their plans
70 the new arrangements. Already the rail
'osds are prepared. But inaction on the part
VI communities leaves room for possible mis-
understandings and legal difficulties which
''u'd De averted by little foresight aat
Pfomptness of action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
Marrien.

In thi. city, at the residence Of the BRIDES father
by rev c. W. Bradee, Chas, +. Shorey and Miss
Eanie T.. failey, both of Augusta
In Monson, Nov. ). Miss Gertrude A. Anderson
and Charles Cederholm, both Of Monsoon
In Ellsworth Oct. 81. Miss Ella Hanna and Cob
man NJ Butler. both of Franklin.
In fremont, Nov. S. Miss Mary A. Barron and
Enhraim e. Robbins, both Of Nj. Desert OCT ..
MIS-, Florence n Stanley and Clarence Clark, both
of fremont; Oct 80. Miss Julia I. Moore Of Booth
bay. and Adelbert Celley OF fremont.
In North Sedgwick, Oct 20. Miss +. Eta Chatto
and Elmer &. Billings, both of Brooksville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Special Meeting Of the Mayor ana Board
OF Alder men,

At the special meeting of the Mavor ans
Board Of Aldermen held Friday evening ths
following business was transacted:
Inc following communication was read and
the CITY clerk ordered to issue the REQUISITE
notice for hearing of all parties interested
10 the Mayor and Board of Aldermen o.
augusta:
The undersigned hereby represent that the
road leading westerly from Bangor street OF
the north side of the Riverside Cemetery,
which was laid cut and established March
~, lo49. by the town of Augusta, 60 feet in
width, from the southwest corner of a lot,
then owned by Thomas Bartlett, and running
Y rods and IA feet to Bangor street. the
width being the same contemplated BY the
original owners, the late Charles Williams
and the late Seth Williams in consequence
or an error in making a plan of the Seth
Williams estate. by which certain lots have
been sold, it encroaches l01 feet with said
road on the north side; and one lot in the
cemetery that las been conveyed by the city
on the south side. encroaches lii feet with
said road and as 60 feet in width is not need
ed for said road, by redressing the width lO4
feet on the north side, and III feet on the
south side, it would then remain 80 feet in
'
the cemetery would be enlarged, and no per-
son would be damaged; and if said alteration
Is made, the Hon. Joseph I'll. Williams offers
TO obtain conveyance to the city free of
cost. Of the strip OF jog about eight or nine
rect IN width, and seven or eight rods long,
so as to make the line of the cemetery lot
straight on the south side. We therefore
request that the necessary proceedings may
be had to make the alteration desired, or to
reduce the width of the road on the north
side as far as the land of Frank Turner, if he
objects to its going any further.
JOSEPH w. PATTERSON.
w. ii. WILLIAMS.
Oct. 81, 1888.
Ordered, That the city marshal be and
hereby is authorized to erect four street lamps
with gasoline burners at such points as the
Committee on Street Lamps may direct.
Ordered, That the use of the Aldermen's
room be rendered to Seth Williams Post G.
A. X. of this city, during the proposed Grand
Army Fair from Dec. 10th to the 18th inclu
sive.
Ordered, That the city marshal, under the
direction Of the Committee on Street Lights
forthwith cause a gasoline street light to be
placed on the east side of Middle street. north
of and near the north entrance of the prem
ises occupied by Stephen Fulsom.
A contract was made With the gas company
to furnish gas for all street lamps where
mains are located for a term of five years 20
nights in month, at Cd cents a night; also
that when new mains were constructed lamps
should be furnished with gas at the same
rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Saturday afternoon, Ira Randall, Esq.
while employed on the steam mill wharf, east
aide. accidentally fell from the wharf to the
surface of the river, distance of 10 feet. He
struck heavily on his stomach across log.
He vas taken up and physician summoned.
At first it was thought that Mr.. Randall had
suffered int rnal injuries, but yesterday he
was on his feet again and will doubtless be
able TO attend to business this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
To His Excellency Frederick Robe, the Governo
of Nain

From the middle of November until Feb
giving and the holidays always cause a
d, mand for this product of the farm, and for
several months coming they Will be worth
from - cents to Sc cents a dozen. Now ii
costs no more to produce an egg that sells at
three cents thaV one that is worth but third
as much Corn and other hen food Is nc
higher now than in midsummer. Then If the
farmer or poultry keeper is wise he Will en-
deavor to make his hens lay while eggs are
high. To do this requires considerable cal
culation, and that much pains should be taken
Chickens shoull be Matched early enough II
the spring that pullets may be raised to ma
turity by November. They will then, Il
properly handled, commence TO lay and fur
nish eggs when prices are the highest. Ole
hens. even if they are not more than year
lings will hardly even lay during the tall and
early inter months. They usually mouit IN
August or September, during which perioo
they never lay. By the time the hens
are fully fedged cold weather sets IN
when it is almost an impossibility to force
these venerable biddies to produce eggs
pullets for winter LAYERS should be warmly
housed, but not in pen so close that the All
will become foul. Much pains and Judgmen
should be used in feeding. Warm food should
be furnish, at Il asst once day. Never omi
TO have a supply of water at hand so that thu
birds can always quench their thirst. Water
is AS much a necessity to laying hens as it i
to anv other living creature, and to deprive
the bird of it is not only bartarous but will alss
result in psucity Of eggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

One of the most tastefully arranged show
xindows on the street can be seen at Brooks
hardware store. The window fairly shines
With a varied assortment of FURNISHED and
noli,bed hardware goods so arranged as to
be at once pleasing and captivating to the
eve of the passerby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

N~From Mrs. n. 4. Calder, Spring street
augusta Il have been sick with bronchial
consumption for twelve years and have tried
nearly every remedy recommended for my
disc ase. By advice of a physician l tried
the Togus Cough Mixture, which gave me re-
lief when other medicines failed.
novl2f&w1w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

A mother of one of the largest families in
the country, numbering hundreds. Sister
Mary Cecilia, Superior of Rhode Island
Catholic Orphan Asylum, says that if she
could write out history of the many cases
in which Perry Davis's Pain Killer has re-
leved severe pain and sudden diseases among
the children of her charge, it would fill a
volume Like prudent mother, she keeps
the remedy on hand and wastes no time in
administering il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Stone & CO., have just purchased a new
...n for use in their coal business. The
,..o. are beauties, coming from p. f. Is
land where they were purchased by James
Keegan Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
City Personals.

NJ. Isabel Gould, who has been spending
several DAYS in Boston, for latest styles, will
be a, home and ready to receive customers
Monday, Nov. 18th.
Surgeon Bolan and wife of the Home, tool
the train for Dayton, Ohio, Saturday fore
noon. This is in pursuance to call for al
the surgeons of Homes, to meet at the above
civ at specified time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Eg~Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, OPP
poslte the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, HOLSTERS, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds His goods cannot be eX
celled for freshness and good quality.
snnt-ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The upper tier of stones of the stone
call m Oak street is in place and the side
alb between the wall and Nash's Block has
bsen torn up preparatory to laying flight of
,,ep,. A temporary stairway has been con-
,,,uc,ed to accommodate pedestrians using
tho street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

&s~If in need of wedding cards or invita-
tiuns call at the Kennebec Journal job Office
and examine samples. We have large variety
of STYLES on hand, and very pretty styles of
type for printing. Also have in stock all
kinds of visiting cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Eg-New and second hand furniture bought
and sold. All kinds of repairing and uphols
tering. Make specially of packing furni-
ture so that it can be safely transferred.
Chas. Emery, Water street, north of Bridge
street. Oct22td2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
13ifn.

In Richmond. Oct. IS, johnson Cunningham, aged
10 years
In Bowdoinham, Oct. 81, Reuben NcFadden, aged
g. wears, : months, IL DAYS.
In Litchfeld Nov. T. Jennie, wife Of Charles Jack,
aged 10 years, months
In Richmond, Nov. 3, Mrs. Carissa Ieboitfs, aged
In WatervilIe, Nov.s, William Butler, aged
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

This is what II. c. IIoberman, a druggist
of Marion, Ohio, says: Thomas Eclectric
Oil beats the world Sold nine bottles yes
terdav and to-day. Old man cured of sore
throat of eight years standing. Is splendid
for rheumatism novel wiw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
prompt and Reliable Job Work

.,-.v. be had at the Keunebec Journal office.
Can slwase nruber OF COMPETENT hands are con-
;ss \ Ss s ;s: 1
s,rlmenf Oh W a. issued Every variety OF paper
ehssed sCo an hand, a. well as samples Of dance
stock 10 keP lt cards. Writing cards, sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The class of "a. Hallowell Classical school,
,,,s reception at the school building Fri
=, evening. 1t was an enjoyable affair
..hnsn,s were served at 10 30 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The most successful dramatic author Of the
times. Mr.. BARLEY Campbell, on one occa
sion fell and sprained his ankle severely. A
bottle of ST. Jacobs Oil soon mended mat
ters however-Ner York Dramatic Ners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

You can get of Bowditch, Webster & 20.
Kemp's Botanic Liver Pills for Headache, for
Completion, for Torpid Liver, for Bilious
ness. Sample bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

rxo sleek cows were among the freight Of
n.1, Collins, from Boston, Saturday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Church repairs seem to be the order of the
day with many of the Methodist churches on
the Augusta District. At Farwell Corner
Pastor Mabry has secured the repainiing of
the church with other much needed repairs.
AT Liy 1rmore Falls Rev. +. NJ. King has
Just inauguratcd a movement to frescoe and
repair the church and shingle the sheds. At
North Lvermore Rev. Walker Canham is
busy experimenting the repairing OF his
church. Tn. church building at Madison and
Mt Vernon is b. ing pushed forward rapidly
and will soon be ready for occupancy. Rev.
!. ii. Bean is succeeding in erecting and com
peting fine parsonage at Skow hegan.
Extensive repairs are going on in the church
Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Augustin Days great success, 7-20-s,
will be presented in Augusta next Wednes-
day evening. 1t will we'll pay the amuse-
ments goers to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

Norton burlington have done flour
ishing and lucrative business the past sea
son at their brick yard on the Belfast road.
They have manufactured 80, 900 bricks of
which 800 600 have been shipped out of
the city. These are the first bricks
which have been shipped from Angus
ia for many wears. The firm is making
arrangements for ano Their busy season in their
yard next year. They will purchase 800
cords of wood the ensuing winter for use in
burning their brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
EVACUATION DAY.
An Invitation Extended to Gov. Noble |
and STAFF d Certain state Military Or
KaMizatiOns

The following communication, relating to
the celebration of the evacuation of New
York by the British, on Monday, Nov, Goth,
1888, is made public, in order that any or
ganization, or association interested may re-
spond.
The joint committee who have charge of
this celebration represent the Common Coun-
ell and the Chamber of Commerce of New
York, and the New York Historical Society.
The Governor of the State of New York will
review the troops.
COMMITTEE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THEi
EVACUATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
BY THE BRITISH, Rooms of the Chamber
of Commerce, No. g. Will am street,
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 1883.
To His Excellency Frederick Robe, the Governor
of Maine:
Sir-I have the honor on behalf of the committs e
on the celebration of the evacuation by the British
of the city of New York. to invite participation in
the parade of he veteran military organizations and
the cadets of military schools in your state.
Without information to the names Of these
organizations of their officers. | respectfully re-
quest that your Excellency will kindly give publicity
to this Invitation
We shall be obliged to you if you will give us early
Information of the numbers OF such organization. as
will favor with their presence.
have the no or to be With great respect your
oh dent servant,
JOHN CoCHRANE, Chairman.
An invitation was also extedcd to Gov.
Rotie and Staff.
Ii is possible that some of our veteran mil
itarv organizations or cadet corps may be
enabled to accept the invitation extended to
them. as over a fortnights time remains be-
fore the 18th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

,ox of new horse sheds are being erected
,..t If the Methodist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

rto oldest child of Treby johnson, fell
,,,oke an arm one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The doll party at Grand Army Hall sa'ur-
- afternoon was success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
Catarrh of the Bladder.

Catarrh of the Bladder.
Singing irritation, inflammation, all Md
new and Urinary Complaints, cured by
,'Buchu paiba." 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

la, Of the Wcodcock are winging
,bsr way southwark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

1-Revival meetings will be continued in
the Methodist vestry. Services every even
ing but Monday at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
Flies and Bugs.

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
gophers. chipmunks, cleared out by Rough
on Rats" l5c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

GROUP can be cured in two minutes by
using JADWlN'S TAR SYRUP. Price 20
cents and sl.00 per bottle. Allen & Co,
sole agents. octl5f&wu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
That Husband of Mine

Is three times the man he was before he be-
gan using wells Health Renewer.' 81.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12
SAGADAHOC

The members of Richmond Cornet Band
serenaded Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mansir re-
Gently. The occupants of the house lost no
time in inviting their assailments indoors, and
by treating them literally to refreshments,
they were able to keep the bandsmen still for a
few hours. After passing very pleasant
evening, the visitors took their departure.
The Richmond Bee says on Monday last,
John Maginn, while working at the lath ma
chine in the saw mill, sawed his thumb off at
the first joint. The wound was dressed by
DIR. Libbey, and John is doing as well as car
be expected, thou Oh his injury is severe, and
his misfortune quite a serious one.
At a recent meeting of Richmond Lodge
No. 1868, |. 0. G. T., the following named
officers were elected for the ensuing quarter
NJ l.. Rideout, W. C. T.; Mrs. J. Baker. w.
V. T.; NJ. A. Wheeler, W. S; A. Baker,
w. F. s. Miss A. Kicker, W. T.; Miss C..
Morton, w. c.; Miss b. Whitney, w. ]. G. !;
w. Clafiin, w. o. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The days are less than ten hours long now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-12

The Executive oouueil will be in session
to-day. -