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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
Maine Personals.

Congressman Reed left Portland for WASH
ington at noon, Tuesday.
An "Oxford Bear" now resident in Penn
sylvania, offers to subscribe $40 toward =
monument for "Artemus Ward" to be placed
in Elmvale cemetery at Waterford.
Mr.. B. Walker McKeen, q practical farm
er of Frysburg, has been engaged As agri-
cultural editor of the Oxford Democrat. He
will assume his duties Dec. lst.
Mr.. W. F. Cram has returned from Sara
tOga, N. Y, says the Bangor Commercial,
where he went to witness an experimental
trial Of the Daft Electrical Motor for running
trains OF cars. The trial was so successful
that the company which runs the railroad
from the Saratoga to McGregory mountain,
has ordered four locomotives of that class.
MIR. Cram was present ~ q representative of
the Mount Desert railway company which in
tend to RIM the proposed road from Bar Har.
Dor to the Green Mountains by means of
Electricity.
The members of Gov. Robes military
stat and Executive Council, and Maine mill
tia Offices, who, accompanied the Governor
to New York to participate in the Evacuation
day celebration, have arrived home. In the
party were Gen. Geo. L. Beal. Norway, Gen.
John Marshal Brown of Portland, Gen. John
T. Richards Of Gardiner, Col. Guptill Of
Saco. Col. Hamlin, OF Bangor, Col. Nealv of
Lewiston, Col. Pullen of Bangor, Col. Bur-
rill of Ellswo rth, Col Boothby Of Waterville,
and Councillors Locke, Crockett and Swasey.
These gentlemen are enthusiastic in their
praises of New York's hospitality to them.
Governor Robe went from New York to
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Rain 10 much needed - wells. cisterls,
ponds, and streams are low, and few wells
will hold out to water stock during the win.
ter. The gale Of the 18th and 18th ult. did
considerable damage in this section, blowing
down limbs in exposed places, tearing Of
shingles and in some cases portions Of roofs.
DR. Charles Russell, one Of our most thrift
~ farmers, has just completed the foundation
for . new barn, 40xlOO feet, which he intends
to build in the spring. 1t will be the largest
barn in town.-Two high schools Of twelve
weeks each have just closed in town and have
given general Enthusiastically meetiu&
Of the Young Peoples Lyceum have been
held in connection with the school, At the
north part Of the town.-A. c. Hutchinson,
Esq.,. the mill owner in this part of the town,
has spent the summer and fall prospecting in
CAL, but has now returned to his home, bought
. team and commenced yarding lumber and
stocking his mill for another years business.
We hope he will conclude that Maine 10 - good
place to do business in a. the West.-Stock
Of all kinds 10 coming to the barn in good
condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The Boston Traveller announces that the
Boston I Maine officials are working to
control the stockholders' meeting Of The East
ern Railroad which occurs Dec. 18th, with
view Of electing set Of directors that favor
the lease Of the Eastern to the Boston 1 Maine.
II they can accomplish this they will seek to
vote the stock of the Maine Central
owned By the Eastern and thus control the
selection of the directors of the Maine Cen
tral. 1t is said that if this scheme il success
full, Mr. jackson will not be elected Presi-
dent of either the Eastern or Maine Central
roads, nor will Mr.. Tucker be reelected Gen.
eral Manager. Mr. Arthur Sewall is said to
be- the gentleman selected ~ NJ. Jackson's sue.
cessor As President Of the Maine Central road.
James T. Furber IL to succeed Payson
Tucker. Any change in the management of
the Maine Central will be . blunder. Mr..
Jackson and Mr.. Tucker have won the con-
ddence Of the people of Maine and it will be
great mistake not to continue them in the
Management Of the road in which they have
shown large ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

r. c. Holmes { Co., have the wires ar
ranged in their shops and extended 70 their
houses for lighting with electricity They
will light up early next week.
The city schools will close this week The
High street Grammar school y i'll conclude
with Al exhibition on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Heath, the popular principal of this
school. retires from the school at the close of
this term and will complete his preparations
for attaching on n. d. to his name.
Mr.. E w. Morrell, jaaior editor of the
Home Journal, and wife, spent their Thanks.
giving in Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Bradstreet are in town.
They expect to leave early this week.
The Holmes Dry Pulp Co. have recently
sold the right Of their patent for several
states. Thus far they have sold Ohio, Wis
consin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Min
nesota. The sub-company have organized
With . stock capital of 5000 200, part of
which is held BY the original company.
Heath Post, G. A. r are making extensive
preparations for their annual Fair, to be held
on the 18Th, 10th, 2lst and 22d Of December.
Generous contributions by citizens have
already been promised for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
The Americas Wins.

The Providence correspondent Of the Boz
ton Post telegraphs to that paper ~ follows:
The American electric and illuminating
company has had . victory in this city to-day
Of which it may well be proud. In its ct
forts to secure the right to run its wires it
hs, been opposed BY the Weston electric
light company Of this city, which has left NO
atone unturned to blacken its character and
that Of ito officers. At Q public hearing, held
a week ago, the Weston company, through
IL, counsel, Gen. Douglass. poured out =
TRADE of abase and calumny upon it, sach -
seldom comes from the lips Of honorable
men. and since then has ussd every effort that
could be devised to heap obloquy UPON 1t.
h.re and elsewhere. The result 10 that the
ioin, committee reported to-day unanimously
ia favor of the American electric and illumi-
mating company, and the board of aldermen,
bv q unanimous vote, adopted lite report and
passed the ordinance petitioned for. 1t 10
matter of great congratulation among the
citizens Of Providence who felt incensed at
the course pursued BY the Weston company.
The 6ue electric station Of the American
electric and illuminating company in this
CITY, which 10 in perfect order and ready for
business, will be put in operation - soon -
the work of strinsing the wires can be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
Advice 70 Mothers.

Are you disturbed At night and broken Of
your rest by . sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINs.
Its value 10 incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
hammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
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
% cents q bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

large concourse Of friends and citizens
gathered to pay their last sad respects to the
memory Of the late Hon. Joseph Baker at the
nmily residence on Saturday afternoon. The
oaf vas very largely represented BY members
nom this and neiehboring towns. Rev. c.
Z. Penney conducted the services and his
remarks we're moot fitting and appropriate.
IRON an acquaintance Of more than
twenty years he was enabled to Al
'uos IN most touching manner
" tne many good qualities of the deceased,
soo TO the loss with which the community,
soo indeed the State, has met. A trio. COM
posed Of Mrs. Milliken and Messrs. HAYES
saa Ward, fsrnished music, and VIM. R.
smith, ESQ.,, had charge Of the services. The
s.afsfs were Judges Libbey and Danforth
NE Supreme Court, Judge whitehouse
Ne Superior Court, Hon. J. W. Bradbury.
noa. Joseph. H williams, Hon. Samuel
.acone, Ssvall Lancaster, Esq., Of this
e'F aad aea. :. J. Web Il wsssrvills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The comet Of 1912, 10 rapidly approaching
perigee and 10 already visible to the naked
eye. With good opera glass it is distinctly
Visible. 1t will be At its brightest during the
holidays, and for several months will present
brilliant spectacle in the stella vault. Al
though It will probably not prove As large or
magnificent - may Of its predecessors. yet
twill be very handsome and 10 interesting
nom the fact that since its 6rst recorded ap-
pesrance nearly the whole population Of the
globe has pa.sed away. Very few who now
welcome it, advent will behold its third re-
turn in 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
City Psrsoaals.

Mise Della Norgridge, formerly of HALO
well, now Of Boston, was in the city yester-
day, the guest of Mrs. George A. Cony.
Pope Sampson Esq, who spends his sum-
mers in Hallowell and il well known in that
city. has just returned from . western buffalo
hunt.
Herbert N. Heath, Esq, and family arrived
home Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. A
throng Of friends were at the station and well
coined them home.
Miss Eliza NJ. Cain, housekeeper of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, returned
home Saturday forenoon from few day.
visit at Mr.. Daniel Pixies, this city.
Stanley Il. Holmes Of this city, freshman
at Colby, commence . term Of school at
Belgrade Bridge to-day. Ten members Of
coming winter.
Mrs. Abbie Farwell Of this city, 10 in Clare
mont New Hampshire, at the bedside Of her
son-in- law, DIR. Fred McIntosh. who 10 criti-
cally i'll Of typhoid fever, brought on by over
work, he having built up . large and lucra-
tive practice in the above town. DR.. Nc
Intosh was formerly Of Augusta
The many friends Of Mr.. Geo. H. Andrews
of Monmouth, one Of our county commission
ers, will be pleased to learn that he is slowly
but surely recovering from the severe illness
that has confined him to the house for 90 long
. time. Under the careful and skillful treat
ment of his physician. DIR. Marston, who has
remained by him through all his sickness, he
expects to be able, unless something new takes
place. to get to this city to attend to his duties
before long.
That aged Friend and veteran worker in
the Christian warfare. Eli Jones of China,
was in the city Saturday, on his way to Bal
leyville, Winthrop. He takes his departure
this week for Massachusetts where he will
visit relatives in FoxbOro. He will also take
. trip to New Bedford and Providence, r. l..
before his return. Although having reached
the venerable age of rs years, his health 10
quite good and he is as Jealous Is ever in his
Masters cause, and a. . minister Of the So
ciety of Friends, his voice is often heard in
their religious gatherings. Mr.. Jones was
in Palestine last winter, thus escaping the
frigidity OF Maine winter weather for one
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Saturday, Harry Dyer, a siA-yea old son
Of Stephen X. Dyer, proprietor of the five
cent store, while playing on Grove street,
fell distance OF twenty-five feet, from the
sidewalk to the bottom Of the gully which
extends from the street towards the river
near Hon. Z. c. Burleigh's residence. The
little fellow Was carried home and physi-
clan summoned. An ugly cash was cut in
his forehead and his face was badly bruised
Twelve stitches were taken in the wound.
The boy was doing well yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

While ut work on the Shore Line railroad,
Monday the 26th inst, in the field of Asa
Bennett of Hancock, opposite Sullivan Falls,
the workmen ploved up . lot Of Indian relics
| many Of which ere in remarkable atate Of
preservation. The relics consist of stone
| axes. single and double edge. tomahavks,
fint spear heads, arrow heads. and an inn
plement which has the appearance of having
been used - . sinker for fishing. Some of
the axes still retain . very fine edge. and the
flint arrow and spear heads are worked down
to sharp point. One of the spear heads 10
Of quartz crystal and 10 very beautiful There
are indications of . burial At the place where
they were found, and from the quality of the
specimens, it seems probable that . person Of
distinction among tie aborieipes was buried
there. 1t 10 seldom that Indian relics show
ing such 6ne workmanship and 90 well pre-
served are discovered.
PIscArAoUIs.
Signor Carafa, the srtist-overseer of the
Italians at work on the Bangor & Piscata-
quis Railroad, is picturesque character, &C.
cording to the Whig, and has his own way Of
dealing with the hard cases under bis charge.
and 90 far experience has shown his way to
be an effective one. knowing the kind Of
material he has to deal with, he knows that
the only way to keep them in subsection is
to make them feel that his authority over
them is supreme, and he has laid down .
code of rules for them to follow, the viola
ton of which subjects the guilty ones to the
payment of . fine, the amount of which 10
proportional to the offence. Occasionally
- on . recent Sunday-he holds court. At
which delinquents are brought before him
aud duly tried on charges preferred against
them. On the occasion referred to he tried
and convicted one of the men for stealing .
piece of meat from another, dning him seven
ty-five cents for the theft and seven dollar
cost. At another time he recovered . watch
which had been stolen from one of the en-
gineers on the road. The men under him
look upon him ~ ''the supreme executive"
whose fright there is none to dispute" and
the result in the way Of order and good be-
havior is very salusary.
SoAERsEr.
A G. A. r. Post il talked of in Skowhegan.
meeting to organize will be held on the
9Th Of this month.
Gov. Coburn says there 10 not Q word Of
truth in the report that he had recently dis
posed of some sSO0. 600 worth of land in the
West.
There are now about $50 cases on the
Somerset Court docket.
The committee appointed In Somerset &c. to
make awards to the farmer that should raise
the largest potato, have reported: Geo Green
leaf Of Starks. was the lucky man, having
brought in 4 Late Rose that weighed three
pounds, six and one-fourth ounces; S. F.
Emerson Of Skowhegan, Beauty of Hebron,
l ID. and IA OF; NJ. L. French, Madison
Centre, White Rose, l h., Is OF. Horace
Gaylord, Cornville, IA lbs; Isaiah Crowell,
Canaan, Late Rose, 2 lbs. Eugene Waldron,
Hartland. Burbank Seeding, 2 lbs. William
Wentworth, Fairfield, Late Rose, h., 10
OF. B. M. Steward. Skowhegan, 24 lbs.
The above are only a few of the largest that
were brought in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Saturday evening, = team driven by Mr..
John Wyman and proceeding up Bridge hill,
collided with another team occupied by an
inebriated fellow from New Sharon. The
occupants Of both wagons we're thrown out.
Mr.. wyman striking on his chest was not
much hurt and holding to the reins stopped
his horse without great difficulty. The other
msnlreceived cash in his head several
inches long. The wound being sewed up he
vas taken to Jail His horse ran across the
bridge and was captured at the upper end Of
Cony street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
Given Away.

We cannot help noticing the liberal offer
made to all invalids and sufferers by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
You are requested to call at Kinsman's Drug
Store, and get trial bottle free of cost, if
you are suffering with Consumption, Severe
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever. Loss of Voice, Hoarseness, or any
affection of the Throat or Lungs. 1t will
positively cure you. janl5dlwev6w&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The letter car risrs during the month Of No
vember delivered 5O,5l0 letters, l3,0s4 postal
cards and 1856 newspapers, making a total
Of 1910 pieces delivered; they collected
lS,t97 letters, 1913 postal cards and 1858
nsvspapers, making total Of 4O,675 collect
Cd; fetal number of pieces handled, 1878
In November Of 81 the total number of pieces
handled was 80, $50; 80, lO6, 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The new pavilion At the Insane Hospital
Va occupied for the 6rst time on Friday Of
Inst week. The building committee, consist
ine Of DR.. Oakes and Messrs. Hinkley and
Marley, we're At the Hospital the last of the
week, making . valuation Of property pre-
paratory to the annual meeting of the trus-
,ees, which occurs the 18th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03
An Eye 70 Business.

Bowditch & Webster, the druggists, are al
ways wide awake to business and spare no
pains to secure the best Of every article in
their line. They have secured the agency for
Kemp's Balsam for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, and all affections
of the threat and lungs. Sold on positive
guarantee. Price SOC and el.O0 Sample
bottle free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The fall term Of the school in District No.
5. IN Sidney, closed Nov. 23d, after pleas
ant term of II weeks. The scholars present
every day we're Josie Smiley, Sadie Corson,
Allie Smiley. The members of the primary
csss, Of whom none had ever attended
school before, and were presen, every day,
we're Fannie Corson, Mabel Smiley and
Sammie Clark, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The fall term Of IL weeks in district No.
n. closed Friday. Teacher, Ada N. Drum
nond. Names of pupils net absent during
the term Willie T. Adams, Arthur w.
Head, Melbert d. Pray, Walter Yeaton.
Absent one half day, Jennie l. Adams.
Lucy B. Leighton, Ella v. Wall. Absent
one day, Olive Buzzel, Linsy Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Proverbal sayings are the outsrowth Of
observation and experience; likewise is the
remedy known ~ JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP.
1t has been used for thirty years, and those
who have tried it are loud in their praise of
its merit. Sold by Allen { Co., Augusta.
nov20t &wr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The members Of the Congregational church
IRE discussing the expediency Of issuing =
call TO Rev. Mr. Skcele Of New York town,
10 become their pastor. Mr.. Skeele formerly
resided in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

II would say to my friends. and all who
chance to read this, that have used Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam in my family
for long time, and consider it a very valua-
BILE medicine. 1t cures when all other rem
edies fail; snd 1 would cheerfully recon-
mend it to those afflicted with coughs, colds,
asthma, etc. E. S. GETCHFLL. Boston.
nov27d&vlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

From L. B. Wright, Readfeld, Maine
have used Togus Cough Mixture in my
family for some time and consider it the best
remedy in the world for coughs and colds.
My wife was so hoarse she could not speak
aloud. After taking two doses the hoar seness
was entirely gone. dec3f&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

For golden and silver weddings We have
esrds and envelopes specially adapted to such
sccssions. They are very neat and printed
With the new script type to be found At the
Journal Job office are very desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Is bound to rise. Crowd down and smother
the truth as you may concerning Thomas
Electric Oil yet the facts will rise up that it
is one of the best remedies for aches, sprains,
and pains that has ever yet been invented.
nOv27d&wlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

I, our obituary notice Of Hos. Joseph Baker
% omitted to state the fact that from 1861 to
1861. be va senior partner Of the well known
A,m Of Baker & Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

NJ. J. A. Jones Of the night police force
Ia. resigned his position, and Charles Grover
=. hen amounted to Gil the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

There we're 10 arrests in the city last week
m these, 6 we're arrested for being tramps,
"A, drunkenness. l, assault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Under the influence of the recent sharp
cold weather, the small ponds and streams
were frozen over Saturday, and the boys
used their skates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

n. Della Collins arrived in Augusta near
y 0, time Saturday forenoon. There was q
.cs,city Of passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

The silver-toned orator of Canada, E. King
Dodds. ESQ.,. speaks Is follows in the Toron-
to, Can, Globe-I had occasion to use St.
Jacobs Oil for rheumatism of the hips, and
also for . severely sprained leg, and can un-
qualifedly state that it has no equal for either.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

H-New and second hand furniture bought
and sold. All kinds Of repairing and uphols-
tering. Make specially of packing furni-
ture 90 that i. can be safely transferred.
Chas. Emery, Water street, north Of Bridge
street. Oct22fd2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

c.,itai Grange is 10 good condition and 10
-...;,;oo constant accessicns to its list Of
.enbership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

-. Star Of the East makes her last trip
-. ....on from the Kennebec to Boston,
to-3ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

H-Ali interested in the poor and the
charitable work of the city are invited to
meet ia the Unitarian church parlor this
monday afternoon at three O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

B-Solid Gold Spectacles or Eyeglasses for
only - 80 per pair. Every pair warranted.
E. r. PIERCE, Optician, exactly opposite
most office. dec3f2t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

B. H. Douglass { Sons Capsicum Cough
Drope are manufactured BY themselves, and
are the rssult Of over forty year, expef1ence
IN eoupeundins seagh medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

....h.c County Superior Court will con
-. te-morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

H-Stated communication of Bethlehem
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, this evening at 7.30
o'clock. Business of special Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar has q
far larger sale than any other cough medi-
cine.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-03

H-If in need of Wedding cards or invita-
tions, call at the Keunebec Journal job ONCE
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, 1883-12-03

Notices Of business afairs. meetings Of lodges,
church sociabies &c sciu be inserted under this
heading for 10 cents per hne for first insertion, and
8 cents for each subsequent insertion.