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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

have been afflicted for twenty years dur
ing the months of August and September,
with Hay Fever, and have tried various rem
edies without relief. l was induced to try
Ely's Cream Balm; have used it with favor
able results, and can confidently RECON-
mend it to all similarly afflicted. Robert w.
Townley, (ex-Mayor) Elizabeth, n. J.
l have been Hay Fever sufferer for three
years. have often heard Ely's Cream Balm
spoken of in the highest terms; did not take
much stock in it because of the many quack
medicines A friend persuaded me to try the
Balm, and did so with wonderful success
This recommendation you can use for the
benefit of Hay Fever sufferers. T. S. Geer,
Syracuse, n. Y. Price so cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Tomorrow, Aug. 7th., is ''Childrens
Day" at the Free Baptist Encampment at
Ocean Park, Old Orchard. There will be
excursion rates on the NC r., which have
been placed at the low rate Of sl.35 for
adults and 55 cents for children, for the round
trip from Augusta. Those going on the
early train, e o'clock) can spend most of
the day at the Park. 1t will furnish good
opportunity for visiting this new summer re-
sort of the Free Baptists of New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
CITY Of Augusta.
TREAsURER's NOTICE.

Taxes on nonresident real estate In the city Of
Augusta, In the County Of kennebec and State OF
Maine, for the year A. ID. 1882.
The following list Of taxes on real estate Of non.
resident owners In the city Of Augusta for the year
ss2 In bills committed TO Guy Turner. Collector Of
said city, the 9th day Of June, 1882, has been
turned by him to me remaining unpaid on the 10th
day of April 1885, by his certificate OF that date, and
now remains unpaid and notice IL hereby given
that If the taxes and interest and charges are not
paid into the treasury Of said city within eighteen
months from the commitment of said bills, 20 much
Of the real estate taxed will be suicient to pay
the amount due therefor, including interest and
charges will without further notice, be sold ct pub
lie auction, at my Office in Granite Block, In said
city of Augusta, on the 10th day of January A. D..
1854, at O'Clock In the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The Office Of the collector Of taxes 10
'nfonged with tax payers each day, who.
bearing well-flled pocket-books, are pre-
pared to pay the little bills which they owe
the government. This rush is accounted for
oy the fact that discount 10 allowed on all
"xes paid prior to August l4th. 1t 10 little
surprising to see men who, in years when no
discount has been allowed have plead poverty
and been unable to pay their taxes until years
a'ter they were due, step up 1t this early date
with their pockets full Of money and liquidate
tne'r tax bills. It shows the wisdom of 81.
owing discount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Augusta is not to be cheated out Of brass
oand' The old Augusta Band has long since
ceased to exist, but here comes another one
TO take its place. The new band is to be form
60 At the Insane Hospital by officers and at
PENDANTS connected with that institution, and
VIII consist of 10 members. The instruments
have already been ordered and we have no
doubt that it will produce music of high
order. Prof. Harlow will be leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Roger Amero. who, it is alleged. murdered
Mrs. Carleton in WATERFOWL, Mass, about
two months ago, passed through the city on
the Flying Yankee yesterday afternoon, in
the custody of Detective Wiggin and Officer
Howard en- route for Boston, where he will
be tried for murder. A large crowd gathered
into the car at the station to get glimpse of
Amero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

We have Bland dollars, Dads" dollar. trade
dollars, gold dollars, greenback dollars, and
dollars made up in an aggregate of cents.
dimes, etc. Anyone of these will buy bot
tie of DIR. Graves Heart Regulator, the only
certain cure for heart disease, nervousness
and sleeplessness. aug7teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Mr.. o ID. Lsmbard, who owns = magnif-
cent farm on the east side, has made arrange
made of the came. showing the orchards.
moving fields, pastures, trotting park. etc.
The work is to be done by J. f. Getchell OF
North VassalborO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
----a---- - ------
MILLIONS Given AWAY.

Millions of bottles of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
have been given away as Trial Bottles of the
large size. This enormous outlay would be
disastrous to the proprie:ors, were it not for
the rare merits possessed by the wonderful
medicine Call at Kinsman's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
Eureka & Ocean View Houses
Ofthe Fort Popham Summer Re-
sort Association at Fl. Pop
ham, Maine.
NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The EUREKA HOUSE has been thoroughly rem
ovated and refurnished, and will be under the
management of J. NJ. TAYLOR of the Sagadahoc
House, Bath.
The OCEAN VIEW HOUSE IL an entirely new
house throughout, and IL conducted by VIM. II.
THOMPSON OF Boston.
The scenery at Fort Popham Is unsurpassed. The
magnificent Beach. four miles In length, affords
ample facilities for bathing and driving. Row and
Sail boats, Billiard and Pool tables, Swings and
Croquet grounds, for the amusement of guests. The
Steamer PERCY V. makes daily excursions 10 points
is daily mail, and boats connect twice each way
with Steamer Islander and trains of the Maine
Central. Telephone at the Eureka House. Fresh
milk and veg etables from the farm OF the Associa-
ton. Round trip tickets for sale at all stations On
Maine Central X. r., and on steamer Islander and
star of the East. For rates for rooms and board
apply to C V, SMITH, Local Manager ut Fort
Popham, or n. ID. GLAZIER. Treasurer,
july2ltn Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Prof. Smith of Kent's Hill, is to make the
Chief address Saturday next, the second day
of the Kennebec Valley Temperance Camp
meeting at Richmond. On Sunday the
Women's Christian Temperance Union occu-
py the day. Several ladies of the National
Union are to be present, notably the talented
and elegant Mrs. Mclaughlin of Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Bass appear to be biting more freely than
ever n Cobbossecontee, and the majority of
anglers are quite successful there. party
from the Outlet took IL fine ones Saturday
forenoon. The fish run larger than ever be-
fore. There is much fishing there with frogs
and minnows for bait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Mrs. Betsey Parsons. for many years mat
ron at the Insane Alylum in this city is now
very low at her home in Portland with ner-
vous prostration. 1t is not expected that she
will recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

A l2-yearold colored boy named Jackson,
This is the same boy that was taken from the
Reform School by his mother, Mrs Jackson,
several months since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Hon. Geo. +. Weeks and Capt II. F.
Blanchard have just returned from trip to
Jefferson, Lincoln county. They did some
tall fishing while there and enjoyed them
selves hugely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Hon. John l.. Stevens team collided with
another team on Water street yesterday af-
ternoon. The horse started to run but was
Immediately captured. The carriage con-
tanned Mr. Stevens and his daughter, Grace.
Mis-. Stevens tainted from fright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The Western Union has employed tire,
new operators in its Office in Augusta since
the commencement of the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
Marrifn.

At Old Orchard, August at the summer residence
Of A. A. bennett, Esq. of Portland, by Rev. c. r.
Penney of Augusta, Geo. E. Bragdon TO Miss Fan.
ME f. Bartlett. both of Biddeford
In Auburn. August l, Wallace +. Mixer and Miss
Maria II. Flweu
In Searsporf, July %, Jos. H HERMAN and Miss
Clara W. Dickey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Where is the hen that can eclipse the fol-
lowing record? The proprietor of the Mitch
ell House, Richmond, is the fortunate possess
or Of a Dark Bramah biddy that every week
shells out five eggs, each one of which is
double yolked. weighs six ounces and
quarter, and is eight inches in circumference.
Through the kindness of friend we have
been presented with one of these mammoth
eggs and can attest to the truth of this &C.
omit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

z. Curtis Stevens Esq, the affable post
Office inspector has returned from Ocean
Point with sprained ankle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Half dozen young men from Augusta and
Gardiner, have gone to the seashore in Com
modore Stuart's yacht Viola.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
Fran 81 ,Tob1 n r.

Editor christian Visitor" writes adam.
sons Botanic Cough Balsam has been fire.
quently used in the family of the editor. and
always with the most satisfactory results"
REV. J. E. HOPPER, St. John. N B.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The crops on the Hospital farm are look
ing splendidy. The barley has been har-
vested and the oats are now being cut Not
an army worm has appeared this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
Improve Your COMPLEXION

With Pearls White Glycerine, an article
long known to Chemistry to penetrate the
skin, without injury, leaving it soft, clear and
beautiful. Druggists sell it. aug7tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Mr.. Edward F. Pitts, formerly connected
with the Journal, but lately of Boston, is
spending few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Workmen are digging a trench from the
Hospital reservoir to the river to contain the
pipe of the new water-works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Hop Plasters are clean. sweet and pleasant
to use. Fresh Hops combined with Balsams
and Gums. More powerful than any other
porous plasters. 25cts. aug7teod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

There is but little sickness and few deaths
in the city nowadays. This season of the
year appears to be much more healthy than
during the winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The ell of St Marks Home is being taken
down preparatory to making a second story
building oft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

party from the Journal Office captured a
black bass at the Outlet Saturday afternoon,
that tipped the beam at 3 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

On Wednesday and Thursday of last week
a party consisting of Rev. Mr.. Kelley of
Washington D. c Rev Mr.. Thacher. Judge
Whtehouse and Gen. Common and Rob"
whitehouse of this city. took an excursion to
Chambers Mills, Belgrade, where they had
excellent luck fishing. They captured 30
black bass, Is white perch, trout. picker
Ell. Eight Of the bass weighing 20 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The monthly meeting of the managers Of
St. Marks Home will be held at st. Marks
Rectory this afternoon at 9 80 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

K Osgood, the reformer, is now setting
lightning rods instead of devoting the whole
of his time to fighting Jersey Lightning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Miss Della Mo, gridge, formerly OF Hallow-
oil. i, on q European tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

As well expect life without air, as health
without pure blood. Cleanse the blood with
Ayers Sarsparilis. aug7teod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Fifty cases of cowhide boots were shipped
from the Jail workshop yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The hot wave predicted for New England
didn't arrive. 1t probably got lost by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Wong Shok Loo, President of the Hop Wo.
Chinese Company, San Fracisco. CAL, en-
dorses the great pain reliever, st. Jacobs Oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The first grapes of the season are in the
market from Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

We are glad to learn that County Conmis-
.ioner Andrews Of Monmouth, 10 improving
in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

You can be cared, if you buy the true
81. F. Atwood Bitters, always having the
large trade mark az. F." aug7f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

i The number of prisoners in Kennebec Jail
4, increasing. There are ~ inmates there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength 70 body aud mind. Take no other.
OF DrIggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
While Absent

r.., the dty during the summer months, parties
LII h.xs the DAILY KExNs Bee JOURNAL mailed
2 them for week. any time beyond that. at the
10 n 60 cents . month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
I3ieD.

In So Pittston, July o. Alice wife Of Asa H. Yea
ton, aged % years, months.
In Auburn. August ]. Emily A.. wife of c. B.
Young aged - Years, 20 months
In Bddeford. July q, Mrs. Mary, wife Of David
Morris, aged 81 years. months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

The new engine house bell is in place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07

People call this September weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-07
uIs DOLLAR EXCURSIONS!
Boothbay and the Islands,
NJ. @. R. r. and Eastern Steamboat Co..
Steamers from Bath,
Tuesdays 4 Fridays or Each Week,
Until further notice, beginning
FRIDAY, AUGUST Sd,

One Dollar for the round trip; tickets good for the
day only. Five hours ut the islands, two and one
half hours more than by any other route.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
Conference Appointments.

Below are the appointments of the
H. E. Church for this district for the
present year,
Cumberland District--G. W.
Hobbs Presiding Elder Cumber-
land Centre street. C. W. Baldwin .
Kingsley D. c. Miller; Barton. W.
C. Griftiths Berkeley Springs. III. r.
West; Bloomington, j. II. Pardew .
Bunker Hill, w Va, Thomas Wood .
Elk Garden, T. r. Marsh; Flint
ston- D. Ford; Frostburg- 7. p
Wright; Frostburg circuit. Reuben
Knolb; Grant, W Va, s. S Wilson
Hancock E L. Buhrman. II. W.
Jones; HedgesvilIe, to be supplied
Hyndman. J. McLaren; Keyser, w.
Va c. E 9IaydweII. Homecoming.
J. D. StiII= JIartinsburg, W. Va.
c. V Leeeh; J. w Hedges, sup
Mt Savage Hobart H. Smith. OLD
Town. to be supplied Pawpaw, W
Va. H. c. Smith; PendIeton, w
Va. to be supplied by j. ". How.
ard5 Piedmont, W. Va, j. III. NJ
Lemon; Rawlings Station, F. W
Shriner: Romney, W. Va, F. G..
Porter; Shepherdstown, C. o. Cook
Union Grove, H. MeNemar: Win.
chester, Va r. E Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
FIFTH DAY.

Conference convened at 9
O'Clock a. m, Rev. Bishop Keen
er in the chair.
The opening religious service
was conducted by Rev F. NJ.
Mills, who read the 18th Psalm
and announced the sid hymn.
beginning How beauteous are
the feet and prayer.
The minutes of the previous
session We're read and approved.
The Goth question was called.
viz: Are all the preachers
blameless in life and official adj
ministration, and the character
of e @ Vandiyer. III NJ Stricken,
A Q Flaherty, j A Anderson, j
l. KILLER. w B Dorsey. w L
Lynch, J G Jones. A o Arm
strong, V w Wheeler, l. Fox, J
Crickenberger, of the Lewisburg
District, were examined and
passed and their reports read to
the conference
The character of Rev Dice,
Presiding Elder of the Lewis
burg District, was examined and
and the work reported as in bet
ter condition than ever before.
The report of Charles Shipley.
Esq, Missionary Treasurer of
the conference. was read. and
after Il spicy discussion as to the
prOpriety of offering to the va
rious charges evidence of the
fact that they We're receiving
help from the mission board. it
was adopted
There had been received for
domestic missions 81, 46S. for for
elgn missions SS.717.3O. making
an increase of this year over last.
exclusive of the 1900 raised by
the WOman,s Missionary Society.
and the sG.12S.3O raised for the
A nSlo-Chinese University of ST.
9S1-l2. Rockville circuit fRev
George T. Tyler, pastor) has
raised for missions during the
past year SiS7.
Rev DR. McFerrin addressed
the conference in the interest of
the publishing house, and the
Nashville Christian AdUocate
and took leave of the brethren
in a few affecting words.
The report of the committee
on publishing interests. Rev P B
Smith chairman, was presented
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
commencing the Aduocate OF
Missions and the Ounrfe,.E,, Pc

commenting the Advocate OF
Missions and the Quarterly Re
uie,u, and speaking in the strong
est and most comprehensive
terms ofthe Baltimore Episcopal
Methodist, of which Rev VIM K
Boyle is the able, and efficient
editor. The Episcopal Methodist
was very strongly endorsed In
brief remarks by Revs DIR Rodg-
ers, DIR. Bennett, James S Gard
ner, DR. Martin, 7 E Carson, DR.
Head, and Bisop j @ Keener.
The Bishop was so much pleased
with the paper that he had taken
articles from it and requested
their insertion in the columns of
other church papers.
The committee on publishing
interests congratulate the
church on the condition of the
publishing house and suggest
that the net income from each of
the periodicals be applied to the
improvement of said publica-
tions.
Rev B F Ball was strongly en-
dorsed as Sunday School Agent,
and his re-appointment reques-
ted.
In the financial report from
the Moorefeld District there was
an apparent decrease in the col
lections, which was explained by
the Presiding Elder, Rev w g
Hammond, on account of an in
crease of assessment and to the
fact that the membership by
transfer to another District, had
been reduced 74S and three char
ges left unsupplied all the year.
The work in the District is pros
pering.
The report. of T ] Magruder,
treasurer of the joint Board OF
Finance, was presented and
read, which elected a protracted
discussion in reference to the
mode of assessment for the sup
port of the Episcopacy, in which
a large number of the ministers
and laymen of the conference
participated, with an admixture
of earnestness, eloquence and
animation which has not been
witnessed ON the conference floor
at any time during the session.
The report of the Joint Board
of Finance was, on motion OF
Rev j A REGISTER, recommitted
for reconsideration.
After the usual announcements
conference adjoured with sing,
ing "Come thou fount-"and the
benediction by Bishop Keener.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
DIED.

at the residence of Mrs. Ann EngIe. on Fri
day morning. at 10 o'clock. Mr.. PHILIP
ENGLE. aged a years. He came from Ohio
two weeks ago to visit his daughter, and con-
tTacted severe cold which turned to pneumonia
He leaves dear sister. the Oldest of the fam
lily by the name OF Engle now living. Mr.. E..
was the father of Mrs. Chas. G. johnson, of
this place His remains were taken to Ham
den. Ohio, to be buried by the side of his wife,
who died last August
Asleep in the arms of Jesus" G.
In Martinsburg. March 10th. after many
weeks of sickness. Mr.. PHILLIP DIEFFEN-
DERFER, in the 18th year of his age
On the 18th instant after a lingering illness.
at the residence of the grandfather. c. G. Lit
Teton BESSIE. daughter of J. NJ and Martha
day.
Her mothers Joy the household pet,
The idol of her fathers heart,
She was belov'd by all she met,
And made it-ah! SO hard to part
Her childish wisdom, quaint and odd,
Can never moro her friends delight,
For Bessie lies beneath the sod L.
All! long we'll miss her from our sight
We know our loss will be her gain.
That she Is where the Cherubs sing,
But o. It's hard to ease the pain
And still We to her image cling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

In the address of Bishop Keener to
the Glass of Deacons Friday, he said
s+there is great deal sometimes in
honest poverty, and that eceentrieity
may be tolerated for time in young
men. but that 1t was inexcusabIe in
old ones
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

The IY1He Ribbon -4droeate is n
neat, bright little paper, issued in
Washington City, under the auspices
of the Young Women's Christian
Temperance Union. No 49, Miss
Alice T. Hercus, one of the fair
daughters of South Washington, is
the clever little editor, and right ably
does she fill her responsible duty
We wish the Adcocate unbounded
success, and its editor the utmost full
fiIment of her hopes for the little craft
which she has launched forth on the
sea of Journalism
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

Says the Baltimore American
ssWhat sweet interchange it would
be If Virgins should explain to Kee-
ley why the storm didn't come, while
Kelley explained to Virgins why his
motor doesn't mote