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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-06-09

fitted The tall men had Invariably re-
ceived the short pahtaloons/ and pre-
scented an appearance, when they
emerged from their tents, which was
equaled only by that of the short men.
who had, of course. received the long
pantaloons One mans cap sat on the
top of his head, while another's rested
on his ears. Andy, who was not very
tall, waddled forth into the company
street, amid shouts of laughter, with his
pantsloons turned up some six inches
or more from the bottoms. The laugh
ter was increased when he Witty re-
marked:
"Unele Sam must have got the pat
tern for his boys pantaloons Somewhere
over in France; for he seems to have
cut them after the style of the two
French towns, Toulon and Toulouse. "
+" Hello, fellows! What do you think
of thisf Now just look here, oncen
exclaimed Pointer Donachy, the tallest
man in the company, as he came out of
his tent in pair of pantaloons that
were little more than knee-breeches for
him, and paraded the street with tent
| pole for musket, ---- = = -
"Ah," said Andy, Pointer's uni
form reminds one of what the poet
says:N --+-I,,i
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

Confectioners have taken in small
fortunes during the three weeks end
ing with New Years Day. There is
one fashionable establishment on
Broadway near Union Square, which
makes large sales of fancy bon bons
in fancy boxes which took in close
on $4,000 on the day before Christ
mas and on an average 81, day
during the week following. The
world renowned establishment of
Maillard, the chocolate manufacturer,
is said TO have done even better.
Fortunes are still to be made in the
confectionery trade. 1t is not so
long since Maillard started out in 4
small way to manufacture chocolate,
and from the outset did well.
Through some process in the manu-
facture of his cakes, his chocolate had
fashion of turning grey on the out
side in very short time. Rival
manufacturers noticed this and point
ed it out as defect TO their custom.
ers. But Maitland was smart and
quick as a Yankee. He advertised
extensively in every shape and form,
"This is the only chocolate that turns
grey, take no other" and thus actu
ally made trade mark of this appar.
ent defect, and literally made millions
out of it.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

The papers credit to the present Mar.
quis of Queensbury the rules of the prize
ring which bear his name. The author
of those rules has been dead many
years. The present Marquis who made
a fool of himself recently in an English
theater, is a man under forty years OF
age. brother of Lady Florence Dixie,
the well-known English traveller. Like
his grandfather. he is regarded as ''a
hard character, though his father, com
ing between the two, was man of ex'
emplary life.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
MARROW ESCAPE
OF A MASSACHUSETTS, ENGINEER
TIMELY WARNING OF MIR. JOHN
SPENCER, BAGGAGE MASTER
OF THE u. d A. R.R.
Marvellous Cure OF stone in the Biadder-
Lurgc Stones Removed by "ken-
ncdy's Eny0rite Remedy

Marvellous Cure OF stone in the Biadder-
Largo Stones Removed by "ken-
ncdy's Favoritc Remedy"
From The Ifttafetd tMdss) Eagle
Stone in the Badderis very dangerous nil-
ment; but many most remarkable cures have of
late been wrought by "Kennedys Fayorite Rene
dy"-the invention of DIR. Kennedy of Rom
dout, n. Y. Another striking case is now added
TO the list. Mr.. Peter Lawor, OF Dalton, Mass,
states In n letter 20 DIR. Kennedy that he had
been troubled with bladder complaint for Ia years,
and had consulted at different times seven physi-
clans; bat nothing beyond temporary alignment of
the pain had been worked. Towards the end or
last january Mr.. Lawler called on DIR. Ken
nedy. Sounding him, the doctor "struck stone"
He decided that Mr.. Lawler should first try the
"Payoritc Remedy" so az, IL possible TO avoid an
operation. And hero ~ the remarkable result:
"Dear doctor Kcnnedy-The day after came
home passed two gravel stones, and nm doing
nicely now. II you would like TO see the stones
will send them to you" This letter bears date
"Dalton, Mass, Feb. Gth,D and is signed " Peter
Lawlor.p The stones which are so large as to war
rant for "kcuHo5y's UHyoIito Remedy tho claim
that IL IL tho most sucCc fn specific FOR Stone yet
discovered, rfe Eovy IN Dr.. Kcuaedy's possession.
Incidentally Nr. LtNlcr also states that tho " Fav-
orite Ecrcig as ESQ Same time cured him OF
stubbOut of irur.r iaIn and 10 Is fact that
in all couaF TsiBg ct VT disorder Of the liver or
ufiaafy organs Il is eanrChipy remedy and works
marvellous benefits. u isn iEeif almost medicine
chosi Orlcr 10 of your druggist. Price tl.00
bottle.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
"BUCHUPAIBA."

Quick complete cure, all annoying
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Dis
eases. 81. Druggists.
Smoking has become SO prevalent
in South Australia, that a bill has
just passed the Legislature to check
the practice among the young men.
1t imposes fine Of not less than s
Shillings or more than S pounds on
any person under rs years OF age
who shall smoke pipe, cigar or
cigarette. Such law in the United
States would pay the National debt
in one. year or be the means Of saw
ing, say a million Of lives in the next
ten years.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

A Massachusetts, man has invented a
way of making beer from beans. We
always feared it might come to this. 1t
won't be very long now before Joseph
Cooks Monday lectures will be brought
out in opera.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
CROUCH ONRATS."

Clear out rats, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers.
I5c. Druggists.
In favor of farming it may be truly
said that greater number, in proper
ton to those who begin by working
on farm, as compared with those en-
gagged in any other line Of business,
rise to competence and moderate
wealth. Farm wages may be low,
but they generally include board, and
the expenses for clothing is also low,
while the temptations to dissipation
in the rural districts are very much
less than they are in the larger cities
and villages.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19


piled up in the yards of a single rail-
road in New Orleans.
The Bay National bank of Bay
City, is authorized to commence
business, with capital of $aoo, 900.
The Hartford steam boiler inspec-
ton and insurance company has IT,
900 steam boilers insured at risk of
sa5, 200, 900.
The pension appropriation bill has
been reported to the full committee
on appropriations. 1t appropriates
$50, ooo, 900.
The agricultural committee of the
House agreed to recommend an ap-
preparation to send representatives of
the United States to the Hamburg
cattle fair.
Two wooden mills at Newburg, N.
Y, have shut down until the market
improves and three others will reduce
the wages of employees. Two hun
dred men are thrown out of employ
ment.
THE PERPETUETY OF FAME.
AS the name of the immortal
Washington has been most sacredly
been as that of hero and statesman,
SO also has the fame of Swane's Oint
men. for skindisease sdescended into
perpetuity as the only reliable rem
edy in the market for every character
Of skin disorders, and as the reward
of well deserving merit. Worth and
merit go hand in hand 1t is useless
10 contradict the worth Of this article.
For the last two weeks in Deem
Der, there was bought in the seven
principal grain markets of the coun-
try, I,424,ooo bushels of wheat. In
the same cities there was bought for
the same period in 1881, 1866, 900 !;
in 1880, 2,6IS,ooo and in 1879, H.
100000 bushels.
Not drink, not sold in bar.rooms,
but a reliable non alcoholic tonic
medicine, useful at all times and in
all seasons, is Browns Iron Bitters.
For the last week in December the
receipts of oats and corn at Chicago,
were larger than in any previous
week, aggregating 59r,6I7 bushels of
corn and 900 1896 bushels of oats.
#""Tbere is no arguing coward
into courage" But even the coward
may be brave after trying Kidney
Wort, that medicine of wonderful
efficacy in all the diseases Of the
liver and kidneys. 1t is prepared in
both dry and liquid form and can
always be relied on as an effective
cathartic and diuretic. Try it.
The receipt of Hogs at Chicago, in
December was So4,7So and for the
year 1882, 5,5I55e4, average weight
for December, s57 pounds, for the
year, aga pounds.
*Humanity's great hope for the
future is alone to be realized in i'm
proved condition of matrimony.
Whata profound obligation does this
fact involve Those who realize the
responsibility can hardly do better
than take advice from Mrs. Lydia +.
Pinkham whose wonderful remedies
for the cure of all diseases peculiar
to women are so justly celebrated
Send for pamphlet.
In Jefferson county, New York, the
farmers now carry their milk to the
Limberger cheese factories, where
they are paid Ia and I2H cents a
gallon for it.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
c. b. BUSH, ii. b. LEDYARD,
Div. Supt Bay City. Genl Manager. Detroit.
+. g. Brown, Assist. Genl Supt. jackson.
o. w. RuaaLEs G. p. & T. A, Chicago.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
>vsosoo ssost-, 3r -

.yvs0sgo ssost s3r ce
foil az.
EAsI VA DtH4 hh
Is' - 80 Agls, 80 90.
8 Is D. 4asn.
NEAf
1lus 4 - pan Arrive a5p.si,
10 ~ "a 80
MONTH VIA IL = RI
Giye- o. To- Arriv, g. ~ am.
~ pm. q 80 y m.
-JtiH
Cns, 80 M. Arrive ~ o. AIN.
t5pm. Al pm.
WEST HAFES.
Tuesdays. Thursdays anu saturdays
Close W y m. Arrive II U0'a N.
SUNDAY. fics open from II Oh am. 10 IL 80
pm. I. A. HAMBLIN, Pm.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
SKINNY MEN.

"Wclls' Health Remover" resto. c.
health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia
Impotence, Sexual Debility. 81.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19
Detroit, Grand Haven
& Milwaukee Ry.

JUL UstJ OuuHu uUvOH
& Milwaukee Ry.
GOING EAST.
Trains leave Owosso as follows: Detroit
Express. 9:20 q. m. Through Mail, 2:15 ID. IN. !;
Evening Express, 1908 pm. Night Express,
3:s5 am; Mixed, 7:45 pm.
GOING WEST.
Morning Express, 1890 am; Through Mail
2:15 p. m; Grand Rapids Express, s.: p. N {;
Night Express, 1880 p. m; Mixed, 630a. IN.
Refreshments at Detroit, Owosso and Grand
Haven. The Telegraph Line for the Public.
w-Sleeping Cars on all night trains.
Nigrt Express east and west daily and all other
trains daily Sunday excepted.
CONNECTIONS.
AT DETROIT-Grea Western Railway to points
east. Michigan Central, Michigan Southern and
Grand Trunk Railroads.
AT MILWAUKEE-With the Milwaukee and st,
Paul, Western Union Milwaukee and Northern.
and Chicago and Northwestern Railways to all
points north and west
ew-The Railway Company's Ferry Steamer
leaves ID. @. II. & NJ. Dock, Detroit Oh arrival OF
trains. Tickets are sold at the Detroit. Grand
Haven and Milwaukee Railway Ticket Office, to
al principal places in the United States.
T. TANDY, Gen'l Freight G. Passenger Agt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

Cured without an operation the INJURY trusscs in
nict by DIR. j. A. SnERAfAN'S method. Office 2Ji
Broadway, New York Ills book, with Photographic
likenesses Of bad cases before and after cure,
mailed for 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
Church Notices.

Rev. Seth Curtis Beach of Dedham, will
preach at the Unitarian church tomorrow.
There will be the usual services at the
First Baptist church tomorrow Sermon by
the Pastor at 10 so A. NJ. Sabbath school at
noon; Praise and prayer meeting in the even
ing.
Change of time at First Christian church,
Northern Avenue: Sunday school will COM
mence at so =. NJ. every Sabbath; Prayer
meeting Sunday evening at o'clock; Wed
nesday evening prayer meetings at 80
Rev. j. S. Gledhill of Ludlow, Vermont,
will preach in the Winthrop street Universal
list church tomorrow. Ii is desirable that
every member of the parish should be pres
ent. Sunday school at IL NJ. Seats free.
Rev. James B. Dunn of Massachusetts,, a
most eloquent pulpit orator, will preach at
the Congregational church tomorrow and the
Sunday following. Our people should not
fail to hear this able minister; he has few
superiors in his denomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

At the meeting of the city government
lost evening the matter of closing Oak street
for team travel was considered. Judge An
drews, J. W. Bangs, Esq, Judge Tictcomb
and Alderman Hallett spoke in opposition to
discontinuance: Alderman Lane, Capt Chas
+. Nash and Orville ID. Baker, Esq. in
favor. Alderman Macomber was in favor of
referring the matter to the next board of
aldermen, but his amendment to that effect
was voted down. Alderman Hallett offered
an amendment requiring the Maine Central
to furnish flagman and a drop gate at the
Oak street railroad crossing, in case the
orders disseminating the street passed. to warn
people of approaching trains. The amend
ment was not carried. The orders discontin-
uing the street for team travel and bringing
the railroad company under an obligation to
build a stone wall and steps at the railroad
crossing, were finally given passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
The Augusta District NJ. 'E. Preachers'
Annexation.

The session of The Augusta District NJ. f.
Preachers Association opened Tuesday morn.
ing with an hours devotional exercises, led
BY Rev. s. Allen, after which reports from
pastors were given indicating a good degree
of religious interest on their respective
charges. Church ediices are in process of
erection at Madison, Rev. ID. B. Holt, pastor,
and at Mt Vernon, Rev. o. II. Stevens, pas
tor. very carefully prepared essay was
presented to the meeting by Rev. c. Stone,
ID. d., on the removal or modification of the
time limit to our itinerancy. An expires.
sion on the question was taken of the
meeting and the seventy preachers present
voted unanimously against the removal
of the time limit and only three voted in IA
vor of any modification of the rule. The
doctrine of the HOLY Spirit was then faithful
ly discussed in well written essays presented
by Rev. Messrs. W. s. McIntire, NJ. +. King
C. +. Springer and Walter Canhsm. At 3
o'clock Rev. G. Munger gave an essay on the
Peril of Methodism arising from its Atti-
tude toward Holiness 1t took nearly two
hours in its reading and was an exhaustive
treatise on the subject.
At o'clock the association accepted the
invitation of President Smith to visit the
Seminary At the chapel services Rev. w.
w. Foster conducted the devotional services
and brief addresses were given by Rev
Messrs. A. w. Pottle, w. S. McIntire, Cy-
rus Stone and ID. B. Randall. In the even
ing Rev. Joshua NJ. Frost of Wilton preached
most excellent and impressive sermon
on the text Thou shalt love the Lord thy
God with all thy heart, etc" The association
is largely attended and is proving to be a
season of unusual interest. The association
closed Wednesday noon, with an interesting
and profitable social service. The next meet
ing will be held IN Augusta, the first week in
February next. The citizens at the 'Hill'
entertained the members of the association
with great cheertulness and lioeraity, and
were greatly profited by the exercises of the
meeting. The school at is prospecting, there
being more than 200 students present. There
is considerable religious interest among the
students
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
City Personals.

Rev. A. r. Crane of Winthrop, was in the
city yesterday.
I. j Stewart, Esq, of Bangor, was in the
city, yesterday.
Miss Hattie Watt has returned from Wis
it to Massachusetts friends.
Mr.. f. II. Whitney of this city, has just
received his commission as keeper of Frank
lu Island lighthouse.
Mr.. Charles Johnston of Winthrop, has
entered on his third year in the medical
course at the University of Michigan.
Rev. Mr.. Bradley of Christ Church, Gar
diner, has been appointed chaplin at the
Soldiers Home, Togus, in place of Rev MIR.
Upjohn OF this city, resigned.
MIR Charles Hagerty who had read law with
Herbert NJ. Heath up to the time OF tha
gentleman's departure from the city, is com
letting his law studies with Baker Baker 4
Cornish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

sen-year-oldsono Of one Of our we'll known
citizens played truant one day thi. week. had
quite remarkable experience and finally re-
turned home. coming to the conclusion that
tnat was the best place after all. Starting
out from home about o'clock in the MORN
ing the .youngster took to his legs and wan
oered on into the woods back of the Halo
Well road. Meeting some other boys on his
Route he informed them that he had started
on 1.-TWO years expedition. Continuing on his
course the little fellow reached Hallowell
shortly after noon. and just as the freight
tram from Portland came along. Believing
that 1t was cheaper to ride than to 60 a-foot
ne ciambered upon one of the cars and settled
down for ride to Portland. The train con-
nnued On its way But just as it reached
Brunswick our traveller was discovered BY the
engineer who took him into the cab of the To-
connective and gave him a comfortable seat
where he remained until reaching Portland.
he conversed freely with the engineer. and
and told an effecting story about his misfor-
tunes, fathers death. etc. Arriving in Port
land. the lad started out to view the wonders
OF the forest city. tie was charmed with
the electric lights, the harbor. the huge ships.
the steamers. But the boy soon wearied Of
these pleasures; he had no place to lay his
head and the pangs of hunger began to
gnaw. 1t was getting late in the evening.
de relented, policeman found him,
and he was willing to tell the
story of his truant conduct and
naughtiness. The officer took the little fell
low to the station and placed him in charge
of the Pullman conductor who took him to
this CITY arriving at , o'clock the next morn
ing. Here an Augusta officer took him in
charge and conducted him to his home where
the truant crept slyly into the house without
arousing any of the inmates, and went to bed
Meanwhile his parents had become much
alarmed about their son and hunted
high and low for him without sue.
cess. The next morning following great
preparations were made to hunt for the
missing lad. But an a. reeable surprise awaited
the anxious parents. One of the family,
happening to step into the boys sleeping
room, discovered the little fellow abed sleep
ing sOundly. There was joy in that house
hold that day. This should be lesson to all
naughty boys who are disposed to play the
truant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

FaIpAY, Oc. II.

FRIDAY, Ocr H.
William Washburn vs.. S. H. Allen and 81.
A. Bodwell. Vose & Heselton for plG.. o.
d. Baker for defts. Before the Judge. This
Is an action of assumpsit on account annexed
to writ to recover for services as an architect.
with interest, the sum of "a, 057 so. The
pin. is an architect of Boston and alleges
that he was employed by the defts.. who
now live in Maine and do business in Pitt
ston, to make plans for hotel TO cost $3.50 600
TO be erected on Washington street, Boston /;
that he entered upon and had nearly COM
pleted his work when he was directed 10 sus-
pend because of a failure of the defts. to Sc
cure lot on which to build. Defence, gen.
eral issue and the statute of limitations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

For Hay Fever recommend Ely's Cream
Balm. 1t entirely relieved me from the
fret application; have been a sufferer for ten
years. Going from home and negecting to
take the remedy, had an attack; after re-
turning, l Immediately resorted to it, and
found instant relief. | believe, had begun
its use earlier, | should not have been
troubled. J. Collyer, Clerk, lis Broad ST.,
Elizabeth, y. J.
My brother Myron and myself were both
cured to all appearance, of Catarrh and Hay
Fever last July and August. Up to this date,
Dec. 90, neither have had any return of
these troubles. Ely's Cream Balm was the
medicine used. GABRIEL FERRIS, Spencer,
Tioga Co. n. Y. oct2teod&w2w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock, the
following gentlemen, among whom are the
heads of the several departments ofthe Maine
Central together with the railroad commits
noner'. arrived in this city from Bangor.
being on tour of inspection of the road ;
j. +. Anderson, Portland; B. W. Wildes,
Skowhegan; ID. n. Mortland, Rockland i;
w. K. Phillips, Boston; J. N. Win
SLOW, Portland; +. Wilson, Tbomaston
D. 8 Cushing, Augusta; Payson Tucker,
PORTLAND; c. n. Watson, Portland; A. Colby.
brunswick Ill. G. Parkman. Portland; ID. A.
Becker, Brunsw ick; Geo. Nevens, Bruins
WICK; u. W. Terry, Wst.rville; c. ii. Ken
nson, Augusta; Geo. Whitney, Portland; l..
H. foss, Portland; + +. Arnold, Portland
'eo Libby, Portland. They remained here
ABOUT half an hour and after taking dinner a,
Motel North, they continued on their way to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
n ALLOWELL.

DIR. N. NJ. Leahy fell from hi. carriage in
an unconscious condition, Wednesday even
ing, but fortunately escaped serious injury,
though his head was bruised some. 1t was
probably caused by fainting fit
Extensive repairs are being made to the
lower part of Sampson's oilcloth factory,
which necessitates the shutting down of most
of the works.
The probability is that the gaslight COM
pany will continue the supply of gas, although
there is no profit in it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
In the Surf too Long.

The delights of the bath are so great,
whether YOU are bouncing about in the ocean
or swimming in the pond near home, that
you are apt to stay in too long. You are
chilled, your teeth chatter as if you would
shake the-n out; your lips and yonr nails are
blue, and your finger tips are wrinkled. You
need immediate warming up, or you will be ill.
Internally, take few drops of Perry Davis,s
Pain Killer in some water. Externally, rub
yourself with it. either with the palm of the
hand or with a flannel rag. Then lie down
to pleasant sleep, and awake refreshed and
happy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13
Oh, What u Cough:

Will you heed the warning. The signal per-
haps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford for the sake OF saving
so cts, to run the risk and do nothing for 1t.
We know from experience that Shiloh's Cure
will cure your Cough. 1t never fails This
explains why more than Million Bottles
we're sold the past year. 1t relieves Group.
and Whooping Cough, at once. Mothers do
not be without it For Lame Back. Side, or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-13

one Of the business men in Maine. the
past three weeks, is fellow who has raised
Up us voice at the various agricultural fairs.
us apparent aim in life is to sell a cleansing
compound. He offers 10 the crowd a pack
Ase OF this valuable preparation for the in
''snncant sum c. 25 cents. but as he dilates
SpOn the virtues Of the preparation, he cas-
VAL! mentions that he will throw in piece
!" soap At this stage in his GRAFTON he takes
"'ua MS vslise piece of tissue paper. In
ne wraps shining pair of gilded cuff
''aas' shining collar button. a bosom pin
swatch charm. He thereupon astounds
~ hearers that he viii make each purchaser
VI MS washing preparation, a present Of this
-1l'iag heap of jewelry besides the soap
'e' ne does it. And in squirt of generosi-
:, ne throws in an "amethyst" finger ring
a.f the trade is made. After he gets start
NC can do up the packages fast enough
u" customers. A score of hands with
ss'f'ef' in them. are stretched out to him
''ee. If he offered to sell the same
0ant OF jewelry for quarter, he probably
1'u not drive so big trade; but it's hu-
-. nature to pay 25 cents for having some
10y gwen you. Many person who would
A.. 's' '0e idea of buying tinsel jewelry, sud
.s 10y arrives at the conclusion that washing
poahd Is household necessity.