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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The letter carriers delivered during
December COSTS letters, IL, 5s5 postal cards,
1883 newspapers. Total number Of pieces
delivered sS,597. They collected 44.255
letters, 1927 postal cards, 2,7s4 newspapers.
Total number of pieces collected. 56.S26: :
total number of pieces handled 142, 923.
For the corresponding month of 1881 they
delivered 70,625 pieces, and collected 35,707
pieces, making a total of loo, 430 an increase
this year of 3s,493 pieces handled. For the
quarter ending Dec. 81. 1881 the cash bush
ness of the Office was:
Sale Of Stamps s4,77s46
Money Orders issued s,7a5.l5
g Z" paid 2ol,26s
Deposits on Money Order account 36.sll.0o
sses72
For the quarter ending Dec. 81, 1882 the
cash business of the Office was:
Sale of Stamps go o4sie
Money Orders issued $3.50
- paid 1878 AZ
Deposits on Money Order account +.Ol70O
siu.7lo.s2
Total number of pieces of mail matter
handled:
For quarter ending Dec 81. 1851 5.5l7.s3
q" 81, 1852 6,il6,9l3
The business of the Office is steadily in
creasing as these returns clearly demonstrate
We hope there Will be large attendance
at the entertainment. which promises to be
one of unusual merit, at the First Baptist
church this evening Miss Roea E. R. San
born, graduate OF Monroe Conservatory of
Music. will give several readings. The read
ings will be interpreted with music The
entertainment will commence at 7.45. Ad-
mission % cents. The following is the pro-
gram:
l Wedding March. W. A. King.
Miss Cochrane.
Kentucky Bell. woolson
Miss Sanborn.
Song, Mrs. Welsh.
Reading, a-"Tom." WOolson.
blow Persmmons took cab
oh der baby. Anon.
Miss Sanborn.
s Organ Duet, Nessrs. Pinkham and Rowse
The Legend Beautiful, LOngfello~.
Miss Sanborn.
2 Vocal Duett, Flow Gently Deva
Mrs. Welch, Mr.. Hunt.
The Deacon's Confession, Anon.
Mis- Sanborn.
Miss Foger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Monday afternoon two loins of beef weigh
ing some $50 pound. and owned by the pro-
prietor of the Augusta House, were deposited
bv a truckman near the kitchen door Of that
hotel. The employees being very busy the
mea. was allowed to remain out of doors for
4. while. just in the edge Of the evening -
the hcstler was coming out Of the hotel stable.
he saw . thief pick up the meat and pat on
with il. The hostler shouted ''stop thief,
upon which the pilferer dropped the meat
and ran. He was followed for distance but
finally escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

0>Chas. jenkins. at his fish market, op-
Posite the Journal Office, keeps constantly on
nIno Providence river oysters At 40 cts, Nor
loiks, ~ cents, and Scarboro clans at 20 cts. !;
IN assortment Of canned fish, Holsters, and
Iesn and corned nsh of all kinds. His goods
quality,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The next regular meeting of S. W. Relief
Corps will be held On Friday P. NJ, January
9Th, at 8 o'clock. A general attendance is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Hon. Z. A. Gilbert, Secretary of the Maine
Board of Agriculture, was in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

At the annual meeting of Augusta Lodge,
al, +. and A. NJ, held at the lodge room
Tuesday evening last, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Samuel
L. Boardman, w. NJ; C. f. Dudley. S. W.
Edward McNurdie, J. W.. George Doughty,
T.. George f. Macomber, s.; G. E. Davies,
S. D.; J. Z. Fossett, ]. d. Mr.. NJ. w.
Blackwell, the former treasurer, and Mr.. f.
F. Blackman, the efficient and pupular sec
rotary. who has served in that capacity dur
ing the entire period of the existence of the
lodge, about eighteen years, declined re-elec-
ton. Appropriate resolutions in memory Of
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04
For Sale!

The Lawrence House and lot containing one-half
acre of land, situated Green street place, with lnt
extending to and from ing Water street. Said
house is of brick, contains IL rooms, in excellent
repair of the finest views in the city, only few
rods from the center of business. rare chance to
purchase fine residence in q central location at q
good bargain. Apply to WV. II. LIBBY.
or JOHN LAWRENCE, Water st.
Noy, Il. ls62 novlftft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is admirably
adapted for females in delicate health. Col.
denis: no other. Of druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Everybody is using, and everybody is re-
commencing to every bodv's friends, Browns
Iron Bitters as reliable iron medicine,
true tonic. jan3d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The ice house at the Hospital is being filled
from the river above the dam, with ice IA
inches in thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Large quantities of 6rst-class dry hard
wood are coming into town. 1t sells At &c
per cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Quite extensive repairs have recently been
made on the steam fire engine Atlantic at Mr..
James A. Fairbanks machine shop on Rhines
Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

NJ. C. Fernald President of the State ARri.
cultural College. was in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The winter term of Bowdoin College begins
Wednesday Of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

F.W. Kinsman, Jr., Of the firm of Guppy,
Kinsman & Alden, this city, has gone South
for his health. He will spend the winter in
Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

If you are bilious, take DR.. Pierces "Pleas-
ant Pur yative Pellets" the original Little
Liver Pills" OF all druggists. jan3t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Ex-Governor Conner has arrived home
from Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Kinsman's thermometerW ednesday showed
the temperature to be at A. NJ. below !:
l2M. 8 above; 6 p. NJ. l3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Hon. Carter H. Harrison, Mayor of Chicago,
found St. Jacobs Oil. an excellent pain-cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The Legislative committee on Guberna-
toral votes was at work yesterday afternoon
and evening opening and tabulating the
returns. At late hour in the evening the
committee arrived at the following result !:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The Boston Journal very fittingly pays the
ing wel.-deserved compliment to Super
intendent Tucker: Mr.. Pavson Tucker. who
has just been chosen General Manager of the
Eastern Railroad, is one of the most success
full railroad men in the country. During the
seven or eight years he has been in charge Of
the Maine Central he has succeeded in giving
the company and the public the most efficient
service any community has ever had. He
has the faculty to organize and inspire .
corps of employees, and at the same time he
has adopted liberal policy which has not
only made his line popular with the business
men of Maine. but has encouraged the plant
ing of many new industries along the line Of
the Maine Central. Agar ago Mr.. Tucker's
rare capacity for railroad management At
tracted the attention Of the Northern Pacific
Directors and he was offered the position OF
General Manager, which he declined. Mr..
Tucker was born in and has been bred to
railroad business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

Stop and read. Wheat Bitters-One pound
of Wheat contains l40 grains of Phosphate,
made up as follows 66 grains Phosphoric
Acid, Al grains Potash, l6 grains Magnesia,
grains Lime. 3 grains Soda, 3 grains Iron.
grains Sulphuric Acid, grains Silica, =
grains Chlorine. jan3teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

yisitin g G a d ..
All kinds, both Plain and Fancy. Prices lower
than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The latest sensation in farming circles is
the announcement that q factory for the
manufacture of creamery butter is to be es-
tablished in Winthrop. For some little time
this matter has been talked over in the West
Winthrop Farmers Club, and instigated
by the remarks of Mr.. Henry Afford of New
York and others in relation to creameries. at
the Institute recently held in that place, the
farmers of Winthrop are bringing the matter
to focus. One farmer says that he will
keep 80 cows and put in 5000 towards
building and equipping the creamery. 1t will
probably be located in District No. or else
the cheese factory will be utilized for the
purpose. II the creamery is established it
will be the only one of Its kind in Maine
There are hundreds of them scattered through
the West and have almost invariably proved
successful Creamery butter to-day is worth
two cents on a pound more in the Boston
market than the product of the best daires.
Recently the West Winthrop farmers made
an estimate in relation to the dairy interest
in Winthrop. 1t was found that over ton
of butter week is produced in that town;
also that there are 743 cows kept for dairy
purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04
For Six Cents

we will send you DR.. Kaufmanns great
Medical Work; 100 pages, colored plates
from life. The most valuable adviser ever
published, to anv address on receipt of two 3
cent stamps to pay postage. Address A. p.
Ordway & Co, Boston, Mass.
ian3deod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04
POPULAR PRICES.

RESERVED SEATS, so cents. Now on sale at
American Express Office,
CHARLES ATKINSON, Proprietor.
Complete Opera words and music for sale at music
stores. jan1t6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

The Dramatic News says of THE Electric
Spark" which will be given in Augusta next
Tuesday: "Atkinson's Jollities produced
their new opera, The Electric Spark. at
the Alcazar last evening. The performance
was of surprising excellence, and we do not
hesitate to pronounce it by far the best thing
Of the kind that has appeared in New York
for wears. As an extravaganza it can stand
On its merits, which are of the first order
Not only is the opera itself remarkable for
its excellence and originality, but its presen-
tation last night was quite unexceptionable
The music is original. the voices were good
particularly that of Mr.. Frank Daniels"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04

A liberal and timely gift of a new and ele-
CANT american Sewing Machine was made
to the Maine Industrial School for girls At
Hallowell, on New Years Day, by Mr.. F.
H. Whitney, dealer in sewing machines and
attach ments, opposite the post office, Augusta
All connected with the school unite in wish
ing Mr.. W. "Happy New Year" trusting
that he may enjoy year of unalloyed bust
ness prosperity, and assuring him of the
heartfelt thanks of those whom he has 90
signally benefited BY his appropriate and
valuable donation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04
For A CHRISTMAS PRESENT!

r-.,. your orders at the JOURNAL OFFICE for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04


Members are just getting settled down ..
their boarding places. Several, who uron
arriving took up their abode At the hotel,
have since secured quarters at private
residences. A few arrived yesterday. There
was more interest than usual manifested
yesterday morning in trading seats. When
member, who expects to take an active
part in the business of the session draws a
seat in the back part or one corner of the
Hall he naturally wishes to secure one
in closer proximity to the Speakers
char where he can make himself
heard. Accordingly he proceeds to swap
seats with some other member who was more
fortunate in the drawing and who cares les.
about taking part in the business. Often
times boot as high as $50 10 paid by the
member who was unlucky enough to draw
back seat. Shortly after the forenoon ses-
sion the republican members from Kennebec
county met and selected Mr.. C. c. Cornish
Of Winslow ~ . candidate for Councillor.
The vote stood nine for Mr. Cornish and
three each for the other two candidates. In
the afternoon there being no session Of either
branch many of the members employed them
selves in writing home others strolled about
out and appeared on Water and State streets
apparently taking . view of the city; still
others remained at the hotels and discussed
the prospects of the candidates for State
Offices and other matter of interest
At the Augusta House several county delega-
tions which had not already selected,
met and chose their candidates for Council
Tors. The fight over the Office Of ATTORNEY
General continued all day. In the matter of
State Treasurer it was understood in the
morning that Mr.. Roscoe l.. Bowers of Saco.
had Withdrawn. The Inauguration of Gov
elect ROBBIE will take place about IL O'Clock
this forenoon and the delivery of the inau-
gural will Immediately follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-04
FRENCH LANGUAGE.
Prof. -. GARDE.

will be at his Office opposite the Post Once, Water
St.. on and after Monday, Jan. /, 1885, from to Il
A. ". and to r ~, to meet parties desiring In
struction IN French language. Circulars containing
testimonials and stating terms viii be sent tn a-vone
desiring information dec3ottf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21
By One Of the Fools.

"Why-pardon my remarking it-but, my dear old
friend how changed you are. declare you must have
lived very high or very fast &c have driven the color out
OF your hair and the spring out Of your step this
fashion,
Looking the sunset on the river from the grounds
Of his place up the Hudson, my school chum-who is
now Of the best known mining experts IN the cOHn-
try-answcrcd: at wasn't fast living did It, but dys-
pepsa and nervous collapse, from over work, ought
to have stopped years before did. was fool. But
who isn't. If you core 10 that?
II am thirty five years old" writes Mr. Charles II.
Watts of West Somers, Putnam Co., y, =, and had
suffered from dyspepsia for fifteen year,. Went the
round of the current remedies falsely called List
lessly and without hope | gave PAEERE's Tonic q
trial. The result may he stated Ia three words: il cared
me- endorse without hesitation. Il Is the dys'
pcpc's refuge" Mr.. G. K. Cole druggist, Of Carmel.
" Y. certifes TO the truth of Mr.. Watts statement
Hscox & Co., propretors. call especial attention IL
the fact that This preparation which has been known
PARKgR's GINGER TOXIC, will hereafter be called
simply PARKER's Tonic. A. unprinciped dealers art
constantly dcccving their customers by substituting
inferior articles uucer the Of ginger, and as gin
ger is really an unmportan ingredient, drop the
misleading word.
THere Is no change, ho,cerer in the preparation
itqClr and all bottles remaining IN the hands e deal.
crs, wrapped under the name Of PAEEFR's GiNGgr
TOXIC contain the genuine medicine If TIE fac smile
signature OF Htscox * Co. Il at the bottom Of the out.
side wrapper. ju'y..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21
From OphIr.

OPHIR, July l7.-Joe Lewis and party
returned from their fishing excursion las,
Saturday with so pounds Of nice fish
Miss JOSIE McNally is improving SLOW
ly.
Billy Wixom lost horse recently. /,
falling dead while being driven home from
La Sale.
Harvesting and hayIng has commenced
IN dead earnest, and the average granger is
happy.
Hank Ettlnger finished plaslerlng our
new sanctum last week. He did a salts
factory job. Pedro now has things fixed
TO suit one room for himself and one for
his feet &c.
Mr.. GARDENERS cattle have quit dying.
He lost thirteen head of good three year
olds.
Mrs. Jno. CuthbertsOn runs creamery.
Miss Mary Roth, who worked for Mr.
hrsuSse for the past three years, quit last
week to accompany her parents 10 Aurora,
their new home.
|. X |. passed through town Tuesday.
They looked as happy as two frogs in a
, mud puddle. They were accompanied BY
J David Moore aud ladies
John CuthbcrtSon and John Wylie, Sr,
have each erected a commodious hay shed
Sheds tor hay are springin up sll over
The country. Farmers are beginning to
realize that it pays to keep hay dry.
{ recently visited Robt Cairne's new
barn, and | must say was surprised. 1t
rs as good as any In Waltham. The work
was done by our boss mechanic, Chester
Mclaughlin, assisted by Fred. Brannell.
Blanch has taken off the side wheels of
his pond lily. He now uses oars as a
more SPECIFY way to get over the pond.
The WIllsy boys are busy building now.
| lcst had suit with Mr. Robt. Moore
East week concerning cattle that broke into
ghe formers field. Yost got badly left.
| Billy Warner has been working for Mr.
fhay, north Of Dimmick Station, for sew
Tral years past "wednesday last he ate a
Hearty dinner and then resumed bis labor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21
The Prophet Honored in His Own Cour-
try, even in His Own House,

THE honest, simple narrative OF Mrs. ). u,
WHIP, who resides at No. III Williams ST.,
Providence, r. L.
During the past six or seven years | have
been severely afflicted with Kidney disease, caus-
ing intense backaches, dizziness, and other re-
we're pains through IT! body and limbs, rendering
me so weak and prUstr to that at times 1t was
impossible for me to DO any part OF my house
work. have had also tutterins Of tue heart,
and vas terribly distressed For breath. wa
very miserable, and completely worn out and dig
couragcd; Lad no ambition to undertake 90 Dc
anything and barely sufficient strength 10 render
existence desirable, having failed I" ind any re
lief from the doctors prescriptions. AT This
trying crisis friend persuaded ue 20 al. tin /
bottle Of Hunts Remedy, and now reluc, that!
followed this friendly advice, for the Remedy
acted like charm in my case. After Lal
taken a few doses, my health began 70 improved
felt G. ;;cr every way. The GGt,crius Z Us
hea-: NE intense backaches, ana terrible -., FL.
ness OF the breath speedily dissppcaI,
strength and ambition soon returned, AL. leo,
had taken two bottles of the Remedy u..s ,..
tirely well, and able to wash and iron an! e. -.g
Homework. Once in a while am troLJ.el s., ra
the headache, and a. Don r. ] am taken r''s5ri
10 Hunts Remedy, and . few doses tiN ms all
right. ! shall never he without 1t in tho frtgre.
l have frequently recommended the Hunts Rem
edy to my friends, aud they have experienced
relief from the first dose. heartily recommend
it to all who are afflicted with Kidney disease or
diseases of the Liver. Bladder, or UriEarg organs.
think 10 family should BE- vithou, IT,
Mrs. :. J. WHIP,
No. IL Williams St, Providence, X. l."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21

blowing corn He did not complain at
noon that he was sick. When O'Clock
came Mr.. Shay looked for HIM to come IN
from the field, but he came not. AT :
o'clock Mr.. Shay went to look tor him.
He discovered the team IN the far corner
of his field. When he arrived there he
found Billy lying fiat on his back, dead,
with the lines snll around him. He was
inferred Ia Homer. Billy was a harmless,
good boy. Some think the sun finished
HIM,
Last Wednesday Miss Margaret Trainor
died At the residence of her late brother
Mike Trainor, who died few years ago.
She was blind, and had been so for num-
BIER of wears. She was an accomplished
viol,nist and a splendid singer. At the
time of her death she was 60 years old, and
leaves mother still alive. May she rest
we'll.
Frank Reed, not to be behind, has left
his order with Pedro this week for the
TRADER. Frank IS one OF those energetic
little fellows bound to have a good thing
it money can buy It, Frank has two OF
the finest stations to be found in this part
of La Sale county, and one especially
logan Gem can not be beat. Mr.. Reed
also runs our sorghum and cider mill He
Is bound to get wealthy.
Billy Wixom's business Is booming,
Christian Roth had a large picnic party
from Mendoza here on Tuesday. Our
grove is becoming quite resort for Men
dotaltes.
last week saw new Plano binder cut
Henry Smiths rye. Where the gram
stood nice it did good work, but where 1t
was down it was nowhere beside our old
Champion machine.
Our genial landlord Firesune is so
crowded with boarders transient ones
that he thinks some about charging his
building. Pedro Is glad to see such pros
pcrlty, as the gentleman deserves it.
Never since have lived on the prairies
have | seen such luxuriant grass along the
highways.
| am informed OF a Homer hair pulling
matinee; will give particulars IN my nexl
if | can get hold of them. L. Il ]. II
seems have offended a certain Waltham
lady. Pedro don't know anything about
it, but guess the boys are right
| | understand Mr.. Brown will withdraw
his bastardy suit against Hornberger
Pedro always took Mr. Brown for a gen
.leman, and now is convinced that he l;
one.
James Fitzgerald has the best field OF
oats II at have seen this year.
Hsying Is now the granger's pastime
and healthy one too PEDRO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21
From Ransom.

RANSOM, July IS, 1SS3-Mr. John Ryan
haG severe attack Of the ague but he is
better now
This is fine weather ana the farmers are
hoping 1t may continue until hay making
is over
Billy Lowry is laying tile for Nate Nc
Intyre
Wilklnson's orchestra played at dance
IN kuhns' barn, IN Grand Rapids, Friday
evening
The latcs, novelty-Jim Ryan's NOUS
tache.
We saw Alonzo the other evening ga2-
Ing INTO the starry armament as if to read
the future therein and gently humming
"Ies, Barney, we'll be brother-in-laws
Ckas. Beisuanger is laying lot Of tile
tor Mr. John Ryan. o. CUTY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-21
From Fall River.

Farmers are beginning to feel bilious,
owing to the protracted drought
Joshua Pussy has returned from Iowa,
where he has been working for the inter
ests OF the Prohibition party.
Our commissionersswill use TIE coupons
OF tAe town TO construct new bridges and
tile road corners for the ensuing year.
The edict has gone forth that Hickory
Point will have another festival. 1t Is
hoped il will prove rs successful, bOtn
socially and financially, as the last one.
The Norwegian, in the precincts Of East
Fail River, had risky time Sunday.
Dancing was among the principal amuse-
ments.
The Knoll. Meyer law SUIT had hearing
before the Appellate Court. No decision
will be rendered until August.
Bart McDonough has gone 10 Dakota TO
take up claims and grow up with the ma
uves.
The Hickory Point Sunday School is on
the incline under the new regime. An eff
fort will be made to maze it as successful
as the Germans.
AS yet no one is lodged in Joliet for un-
satisfactory assessment. 1t IS hoped the
tax dodgers will take courage, and redeem
their honor tor q song.
The missionary concert Of Sunday even.
ing was colossal affair. The literary
talent OF the town was well represented 10y
the young ladies IN essays, dialogues and
dcclamauons. The Misses Carson and
Baker Won the applause of the audience /;
while all discharged their dates credit
ably, especially rhe younger class. The
song, Il am going home was sung IN
fine style. The net proceeds will 60 for
the conversion of Pagans. AsREAL.