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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-08

June 5, 1SS2-Receipts since Saturday
l,0SS and shipments to-day 1891 head.
The market to-day was stagnant for
grass cattle and buyers and sellers were
generally apart in their views, values
were from 30 to 40c lower than last
week. No good fat cattle on sale. The
demand was confined almost entirely to
the local butcher trade. Leading sales
were:
II native shipping steers 1893. Z 10
Is native butchers steers 1916. .5 90
u same 9l3. 4 80
Ia same 1l30. A. rs
native cows 92S. 3 55
3 same 723. 3 40
5 same (common) S57. . 25
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-08
Land Office at Larned. Kansas. !

Mffy Is, 1888. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge of Barber county. Kansas, mt the County
seat on Saturday, July 9TH, 1883. viz: Charles
q. Flohr, declaratory statement No. 1894 for
the north y n or, wqr n G or and W or G
or, section 10. township 30, range IL west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz: Milton Ewing, James Crouch
Edward Williams, of Medicine Lodge p o. a.
A. Flohr. of Lake City post Office, all of Barber
county, Kansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
3,S2l.40D
MT. VERNON.

Mrs. Stephen Norton was thrown from a
sleigh and broke her arm, recently. The &C,
cident occurred at West Mt Vernon, caused
by pitch in the road. - The "Hall Club
gave an entertainment last Wednesday even
ing, (which was repeated on Thursday evening
The net receipts were about S22 00.-IIon. ID
II. Thing has returned from a lecturing tour
in the West.-The village school commenced
last Monday, after vacation of three weeks.
We have had little thaw which has settled
the snow somewhat, bnt has left the roads in
bad condition.-The friends of o. II. Stevens
the Methodist pastor, made him do
nation visit Wednesday night, at Fairbanks
Hail.-A singing school is in progress at the
village, under the instruction of Mr.. Geo. ID.
Whittier of hestervile.-Several parties are
getting out hard wood timber which is hauled
to Stevens Mills and sawed, thence transport
ed to Hallowell, to market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
REAL ESTATE.
Important Transfers im Kennebec County
for the Past Week.

The following are the important transfers
of real estate in kennebec county, as re-
corded at the Office of the Register of Deeds,
for the week ending Feb. 18th, 1888
AUGUsrA.-Henry q. Staples of Augusta to teo
A. COny and Horace Cony, both of said city. land in
said Augusta, 3 05U; Flora PRAY of Boston, 10
Asa W. Ward of same city. land in Augusta, 1920;
Jacob ii. Arnold of Augusta, 10 Samuel u. Arnold OF
Skowhegan. real estate in Augusta 5000
BELGRADE John Brown of Bel grade, TO James
A. Brown OF said town, lot of land with the buld.
ings thereon in Belgrade, $4,000; james \. Brown Of
Belgrade, 10 John Brown of said town, lot of land
with the buildings thereon in Belgrade, S>5u. Abb.
= Ill l.. sanford of Manchester, TO James A. Brown
OF Belgrade, land in Belgrade. $500
CHELsEA.-George W. Douglass and Albert W.
Douglass OF Pttston, to Arthur Berry OF Gardiner,
the undivided fourth part OF certain loi of land in
Chelsea, $3.50
CHINA Julia A. Dore of China. to VIM. c. Jack
son of same town, Lana in China. $3.50
CLINTON -Emmaette Goodwin and Foster Nelson
both Clinton to Allston Weber OF said H. land
In Clinton $i35
GARDINER X II. Gardiner of Gardner 10 Sarah
j. Jaquith of same city, land in Gardiner, SOJ, Mary
Ann = alsh OF Gardiner, and Margaret r. NTH Of
Portland, 10 Hartley W j welt of Gardiner und.
vided third parts Of lot of land situated In said
Gardiner, S3i33s; Joseph Bradstrcc OF Ga diner, to
Hartley w. Jewett of Gardiner, land in q 800.
LITCHFIEI D.--Aaron Peacock OF Litchtcld 10 the
Ga diner Water 20 yer Co, right oi fowagc on land
adjacent to the CobbosseScont,e River, S45.
MONMOUTH -Neton c. Edwards OF Monmouth,
10 ANTOINE lie tray 81 same Town. "A loi q lau WIN
the buildings thereon. Si15, Lucinda A. Chcsley of
Monmouth h, to Mark l.. Getchc of said town. lot Of
land in said town, 81 90.
VAssALBoRo Sarah A. Hussey of vassalboro,
and Mary q. " insow of Winthrop, TO Sarah {.
Lord OF Nassab0ro. land In said town of v, 900,
James T.. Adams of Nassa boro, 10 Peter vii iam'
OF same town. land in No. NassalbOro, $50.
VIENNA.-Adaline Eaton of Vienna, to Marion I.
Eaton, of same town, certain tracts of land situated
In Vienna, se4 ; lizzie 5. and samuel H. iiinkon'
Ella :. Leighton, n. Corey leighton and Fred L.
Eaton, all of Vienna, to Marion f. Eaton of Vienna,
real estate in Vienna, $500.
observation-disclosures Sibey of Waieryille, to
Prene and Rosie Mahue OF said town, land in Water.
yille $685. Florence Paisted Of Waterville TO James
u. Plaistcd of same town, parcel of land IN sad
town $3.50,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
An Interview With Congressman Bel.
ford.

Congressman Bedford upon being ques-
toned this evening said in most emphatic
manner: 81 never had any dealings of fnan-
cial character. public or private, with Sena-
tor Dorsey in my life to the amount of one
cent. If anv check was drawn in my name
never saw it, and never heard of it I'M
til my attention was called to the statement
in this case. If check was drawn in my
name it must have been presented by and
paid to some other party, if paid at all. This
evening went to Col. Ingersoll's house for
the purpose of requesting him to call me to
the stand and give me an opportunity to de-
clare under oath that the evidence given to
day is falsed in every particular, IN so far as
it seeks to involve me in the star route
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

"A patch on the seat of a boys trowsers,
remarks Connecticut paper, lis something
new under the son." II was once thought
that anything new was less valuable than an
older competitor. Age does not always
bring wisdom. however. We live in an age
Of inventions and Improvements. Ely's
Cream Balm is the only certain cure for
Catarrh so far discovered. sly daughter
and myself, great sufferers from Catsrrh,"
says c. NJ. Stanley, Dealer in Boots and
Shoes, Ithaca. N. Y, shave been cured by
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t restored my sense OF
smell and health" Mr.. s. A. Lowell, of
FRANKLIN, Pa Gays; "Elys Cream Balm is
worth its weight in gold ss q cure for catarrh.
One bottle Of it cured me-" This Balm is
not liquid or snuff, and is easily applied
il IL fragrant, pleasant and certain.
feh2Odeod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
FAIRFIELD.

Peter Vigue, u Canadian, while at work IN
ly shot himself while chasing deer, making
a severe flesh wound in his arm. He bouno
up the wound, shot the deer and started iof
Skowhegan on foot, reaching there IN season
to take the first morning train for Fairhelo,
James Duren was also quite badly injured
by falling from pile of logs the logs roiiins
with him as he fell The Kennebec Framing
Co have shut down the machinery 10 inc
lower shop, and are making repairs lhei
have had work for a large crew until now anu
will soon start with the usual number OF eur
ployes &C. ID. Lawrence has contracted "
Fut in machinery for making boxes tor Lam ",
renee < Phillips of Somerset Mills. he VIII
work for them, making the boxes, ana WI"
employ six men the year round. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

An endeavor is being made to start a grange
in Augusta and we are authorized to state
that it meets the hearty approval of Gov
Robbie. With this end in view a preliminary
meeting i'll be held in an Office at IOI Water
street, opposite Hotel North, next Saturday
at 2. NJ. All friends of the movement are
invited to attend whether they are Patrons or
not The grange has prospered finely the
past year, and it is matter of no little sur
prise that society does not already exist at
Augusta. Let friends of agriculture take hold
of this matter in earnest. The grange is
fine social as well as industrial organization
for both sexes, old and young. Go to the
preliminary meeting Saturday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Buffalo Billion. VIM. +. Cody will
appear in Granite Hall on the evening of
March lst This noted scout and guide,
whose handsome personal appearance and gen.
ial bearing is well known to the citizens of
Augusta. The play is a representation of
wild life on the frontier, filled with plots and
counter plots, reckless and daring attempts at
villainy, met by bold and successful opposi-
ton. From first to last the play is full of
thrilling incidents and the excitement of the
play is kept up throughout. Really it is an
excellent play. The play of Twenty Days
was written for Buffalo Bill by Charles Fos
ter, snd it is considered the best that he ha.
ever produced. Mr.. Cody is an actor of
rare ability, and he is well supported, the
members of the company being all good in
their several parts. Buffalo Bill never fails
10 draw good audience IN Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
AUGUSTA WHOLESALE MARKET.
Potatoes lOwer-CraMberries scarce an
high-Advance I'm the price Of cheese, 4

Potatoes Iower-Cranberries scarce and
high-Advance I'm the price OF cheese, &C
The supply of potatoes at the present time is large
Farmers are receiving from 20 to 50 cts from buyers
in the country. who ship the potatoes at profit
Cranberries are very scarce and are bringing from
$3.50 slIeo per barrel. , aais E; having cram
Poultry remains scarce as ever. Quantifies are
shipped here from Boston in good condition. The
Beef market rem.ins about tue same SIDES are
bringing 9s.-Butter is pleanty and Is bringing
~ a rs for solid and % . for ball.
Hay has been brought in quite freely and is bring
ing from SLIGO sl2.oo per ton. II is thought by
some that hay will be higher before long owing 10
the Sc sere weather. which has increased the con
sumption. Below give quotation corrected by
W. u. Fifield Co., No. 2. Granite Block
APPLES-Green. eating, sl.o0 as 25 cooking. 70
d70c; winter fruit, No. $S.2oas3 90. No. Sl.ood
BEANS-Pea. $2.75a3 90 ~ elbow eyed. 81 oOdS3. 10
BEEF-Small. 7a7ic.; on, sla9c. Chicago dressed,
sadsic.
BEETS-2c per pound.
BUrTER-Soid, 22a25c.; bail. 2Sd@sc.; common
l6a2Oc.
CABRAGES-2ac. per pound.
CRANBERRlES-$9.00dll 90 per barrel.
CHEESE-Factory and domestic, l3alic.
EGGS-25d26c. per doz.
GRAIN-Corn, s5c =; mea', Soc: bran, si.25 per
cwt.; cotton seed meal 81 80 per cwt
straw, $7.50d$S.50.
HONEY-Box, zoe. per pound.
LARD-Domestic,l ial5c; western, fierce ilsdl2.
LAMB-9alOc
ONIONS-Yellow Danvers. 1.eecasl. 80 per bushel
PORK-Round hog. ssa9c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PUMPKINS-2c
POULrRY-Dres spring chickens, L a zoe.
fowls, l2a15c; turkeys, 20de2c
SQUASHES-4ka5c per pound.
TURNIPS-lc per pound
WOOD-Dry hard, IS 0oas6.50; prepared for stove,
q .5Oa$s.25 per cord: soft. $io0dSi.2o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
THE SCHOOL TRAGEDY.
Crowds Visiting the Scene OF the IBIS.
aster.

NEW YORK, Feb 81.
The city is filed with sadness at the acct
dent of Tuesday afternoon. The accounts
telegraphej Tuesday night cover all the
main facts The number killed foots up to
sixteen and sixteen were injured.
The coroner, this morning, selected a jury
to investigate the causes of the fatal school
disaster yesterday. Crowds visited the place
this morning 1t is thought the injured will
all recover as they are reported doing well.
The bodies of the dead children will be taken
to the church of the Most Holly Redeemer
tomorrow morning. where the funeral cere-
monies will be conducted. 1t is thought they
will be inferred in the Calvary Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
Alternate-J b. Jordan.

At this seasons numerous receptions, the
fashionable shade of pink is topaz. which hs.
a delicate golden shade through 1t. and is
very becoming both TO dark and fair com.
plections. very beautiful evening dress
lately made of this hue was of satin. with
small pompons of raised velvet, shading
from cream to pale brown; the bodice, pan.
The tablier was made with series of small
friis of the palest blue crepe, delicatey EN-
broidered IN silvery pompons. These iris
were repeated half way up the skirt between
the train and panels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
The Price Of a Mans Life.

In the indictment against the Maine Contra
Railroad for carelessly and negligently kill
ing DIR. A. J. Packard at Carmel, Dec 10Th
last, at a crossing OF the railroad and publ.
highway, the testimony shows that DR.. Pick
ard at the time was travelling along the high
way alone in sleigh. The alleged acts are
negligence on the part of the railway, ex
cessive speed and failure to whistle and rims
bells. The verdict was guilty. The for
fixture imposed by the jury was $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
The Babcock Shooting Scrape.

Facts in the Babcock shooting case in the
vicinity of Bradley Tuesday are as follows ::
Babcock and FTenchman named Neddo
were out hunting deer contrary to the law.
Babcock fired at II deer, dropping him, but
not killing him. Babcock Immediately
rushed toward the deer intending to kill him,
and while engaged in struggling with the
deer his companion. fearing the animal
might escape fired, but instead of hitting the
very severe, but some prospects that he may
recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. 81.
ELOUR-frm.
wHEAT-lower; No. 2Chicago Spring, lO7ialO7s
1871 Feb; 1851 1881 Mar.
,oRN lower at So. a SO cash bid; sc a So
Feb; $50 a SOL Mar.
OATS = steady 30i cash; 80 Feb; 39i Mar.
RYE-frm; 66.
BARLEY-easier $50.
PoRK-at Is O5 a Is 10 for cash and Is 10 a Is l2s
Mar.
Mar.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders, z 80; Short rib, IS
Short clear. 10 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
Livery Team StuIen.

On Saturday, a man appeard at John Har-
rington's stable, Bangor, and desired to hire
. good team. to drive to Monroe, to return the
following day. He was given an excellent
horse and jumper and after paving the price
started off. but up to the present time ha.
failed to return, and Harrington is led to be
lieve that the team has been stolen. A bostler
has driven to Monroe to investigate and doe.
not fad any one who has seen the man or
team in that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
SUPERIOR COURT.
February Term, 1883, Judge whitehouss
Presiding.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. II
Hopkins VS.. Western. This case was given
t. the jury at 2 o'clock this afternoon. At
half past four they returned a verdict for
pill for $50.
No. 1872. John Boiler VS.. James r. Gun
nin1ham. Potter and Heselton for PIN
Whitmore for def. Action Of trespass for
taking and cs frying away certain household
goods valued 1T 1874. The defence is that the
goods taken are not the goods of pth., but oil
one John Kitchen on a writ against whom
they were attached. The parties resi- IN
Gardiner. Trial unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

at public auction. the property known a. the
naval hospital At Chelsea, Mass. provided
that $50, 600 of the sum realized be placed TO
the credit of the navy department for the Sc
lection of a new site, and the erection OF
suitable building if thought advisable.
Mr.. Morse stated that his position had the
endorsement Of the Secretary Of the Navy
and naval committee, and would be behefic-
ial to public interests.
The amendment was adopted.
The committee then rose, and at o I'D the
House adjourned until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Twenty-eight prisoners in Sing Sing pris-
on, n. Y, refused to work because the work
is too hard and they ask for apple sauce twice
a week. The warden fears trouble.
The Pittston stove works started work to-
day with new men.
Two unsuccessful ballots for L. S. Sena-
tor were had in the Michigan legislature yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Dsily
Ksunebee Journal
MAINE DISPATCHES.
BANGOR.
A Deer shooter Caught.

BANGOR. Feb 81.
Officer Thos. Allen observed among the ex-
press which came down on the regular train
from Vanceboro, two packages which aroused
his suspicious. An investigation was at once
made by him and two deer saddles. one that
of buck Of unusual size, were discovered.
The large one was in shoe box and the
smaller one in half barrel. The legs were
cut of and the carc&sses were so packed that
it was doubtless thought the officers would
fail to imagine the real contents. Warden
Allen Tuesday morning went up the line and
found that the deer were put on the cars al
Costigan. The guilty parties are known and
they will be Obliged to pay heavy penalties
for disobeying the law. The deer were di-
rected To Boston Arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

The Philadelphia Press says; Govern
or Butler, it is said. had spies who report
ed to him republican campaign plans IN
advance. And now it is reported that
strange sounds are heard in the Executive
Chamber on Beacon Hill after the doors
are closed. There is no mystery about it
1t is the grinding of Ben's scalping
knife.v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
A Bath Schooner Disabled.

NEW YORK, Feb 81.
Ship Minnie Swift from Bristol, report:
that on the 18th inst, she spoke the schooner
Col. Milliken of Bath for Moracaiho, who
reported they were struck by squall on the
18th, and carried away her foremost, ter
feet below the shrouds. jibboom and maintop
mast at cap, lost and split sails; was EN-.
ployed in securing the masts. Weather fine
all we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Mr.. Menarder bennett, who is to read a,
the Baptist lecture room. Tomorrow Friday
evening. is great favorite in his own city of
Lewiston, and in Auburn. A Grand Comp
mentery Benefit was given him by these two
cities nearly year ago, in which large
number of the most influential citizens of
Lewiston and Auburn participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

The children of the Mission Band connect
ed with the Free Baptist church will give one
of their pleasing entertainments on tn $
Thursday evening at the church vestry.
Admission 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Sumner Barton, Esq, who resides on the
East side, was suddenly stricken with a shock
| on Tuesday, while standing in John Mitch
ellie carriage shop. Mr.. Barton was better
yesterday, and hopes are entertained that he
will soon be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

The Lewiston Journal says concerning a
recent reading by Mr.. bennett at Auburn ::
eve notice that Mr.. bennett received the
hearty congratulations of Governor ROBBIE,
Congressman Boutelle, Secretary of State
Smith and many others, after the exercises
at Auburn Hall last evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
Rowe Discharged.

CAMDEN. Feb 81.
The preliminary examination of j. T.
Rowe, before Justice Miller, for the murd
erous assault upon Leon Carleton, which
lasted three days, ended this afternoon by
Justice Miller discharging Rowe. The yer.
dict was q surprise. The case will probably
vet be brought before the full court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Heath Post, G. A. r., of Gardiner, open
their grand fair tonight, and will continue it
three days. 1t will be an interesting occa-
sion, and attra. tive programmes will be car
ried out each evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

The engineers on the Maine Central have
received an order not to make up anv time
if they get behind. but to keep on their reg
ular running time. Slippery tracks have
made hard railing this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Mr.. f. Curtis Stevens has been appointed
young man of excellent character, and has
had the benefit ola large experience in postal
affairs, having served apprenticeship of
many years as clerk in the railway mail serv-
ino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Mr.. EDIroR.-I am told that the Attorney
General of Ohio has recently rendered his
decision that Car Trust" securities are not
suitable for Ohio Life Insurance companies
to buy for investment of their trust funds.
Perhaps some of your correspondents can
inform me why these securities are any more
suitable for our Maine Savings Banks
INQUIRER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
Nonce.

AUGUSTA, Feb. Q, 1853.
Notiee 10 hereby given by the Judiciary Committss
thas hearing VIII be given In the matter Of amend
fne the city charter ol kockiand af the room Of tn
Judiciary Committee. on Ihursday, the 20 day O
February. fss3, st O'Clock IN the siternoon- Al
pessoDs lnterested are invited 70 Be present.
CLARENCE HALE, sec'y Of said COMMITTEES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Quiet citizens who don't have any per-
sonal interest in municipal politics are too
apt to slight the March election and awake
the next morning to find that their ballots
were needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Coombs of Lewiston is making sketches
for large residence for Mr.. c. C. Bailey of
Winthrop,t to be built on lot of 100 acres An
other Winthrop gentleman is in consultation
with Mr.. Coombs about designs for a new
house. Winthrop, already has some very
handsome residences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Be sure and secure your seats today at
Gannett & Morse's. for the private masquer-
ode which takes place at Meonian HALL Fri
day evening. Feb. % There are still a few
good seats remaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

The legislature. yesterday. reelected
Hon. s. A. Holbrook. State Treasurer. for
1883 and 'si. The Senate passed the
congressional apportionment bill. as it
came from the committee. 90 to 1. In the
House the death penalty bill was taken
up and Mr.. Hall of Rockland spoke in
favor of the bill and Mr. Wilson of Paris
against It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22
LEWISTON.
Meeting of the Maine Temperance Al
lance.

LEWISTON, Feb 81.
The preliminary meeting of the Maine
State temperance alliance was held in City
Hall this evening. A small attendance was
present. Among the prominent temperance
men present were: Ex-Gov. Perham of
Paris, A. J. Chase of Portland. DIR. Eaton
and T. r. Simonton Of Camden, John Allen,
Rev. II. c. Munson of Berwick, Hon. Henry
Tallman of Bath, Hon. J. z. Swasey of Can
ton, Geo. f. Bracket of Belfast, X. W.
Dunn of Waterville, MAYOR II. A. Shorey OF
Bridgton. Major Shorey called the meet
ing to order. Prayer by Rev. l.. Reynolds
of Auburn, followed by Hon. Swasey who
made long address. The meeting is to
organize an alliance at at . o'clock tomorrow.
% CRuCus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-22

Gov. and Mrs. Robe, with party of
friends visited the Insane Hospital, Tuesday
evening, witnessing one of the entertainments
SO generally participated in by the patients.