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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

1t will not be forgotten that an item went
the rounds of the papers early in the fall to
the effect that the managers of the Richmond
camp-meeting had applied to the president of
the Maine Central railroad, asking that Sun
day trains be run to the ground. The Port
land District Preachers Meeting recently
passed resolution deploring said application
aud heartily approving the declinatiou of the
president of said road. The lions Herald in
recent issue makes the following statement
of facts in the case ''Neither the above
csmp-meeting association, nor its managers,
approached Mr.. Jackson as stated in the
abovs current report, neither did they author
i,e any man to represent them in such request
and they declare that they are in no wise
responsible for such request being made TO
the president of the railroad; and. moreover,
as an association they should deplore the
running of Sunday trains to their camp
meeting One of the managers of the camp
meeting, unauthorized, did have converse
ton with Mr.. jackson in reference to running
trains on Sabbath next season
Neither Methodism, nor the Kennebec Valley
campmeeting is responsible for the unau-
thorized conversation Of the one man."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
Inquiry.

Editor Kennebee journal;
In a dispute with a friend he averred that
that one indicted for murder cannot plead
guilty; or. in other words, is compelled by
law to plead mot guilty Will you please
answer whether or not this is so?
INQUIRER.
He can plead guilty" if he chooses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

List of patents issued to Maine inventors
for the week ending Dec. =, 1884, reported
for US by j. Il. Mason, solicitor of patents
Wheelwright & Clarks block, Bangor. Me
o. p. Xix assignor to himself, p. Oliver,
and others, Rockland, car coupling; G.
Moore, Berwick. mechanical movement; $.
Whitehouse and S. Il. Frye, Bath, fire es-
cape Whole number for the week-Patents,
2T5: designs, IA; trade. marks, % labels, 5 (;
reissues, ;; total, SEQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

ES~Chas. jenkins, at his fish market, south
end of Water St. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro CLANS. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The fair aad sale at Liberty Hall, River
side this evening promises to be pleasant
affair. Many attractions are advertised.
The Pullman train will stop at the station to
of arrival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

1eNEw DREssMAKER.-In Dirige Bust
ness College Block, opposite Post Office.
Ladies in need of work in my line, please
call. All work done in satisfactory man.
ner, and on reasonable terms.
Mrs. +. n. ELLIS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The National G. A. X. encampment at
Portland next June, will be grand occasion.
The entire militia force OF the State is
expected to attend. The headquarters of
the First Regiment in the above city have
undergone thorough overhauling AMI re-
nairinV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

A barrel Of popcorn appeared prominent
" in load Of produce brought in by a
farmer, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The holidays with all their joys and pleas
ures are upon us and our dealers are making
preparations for the event and stocking up
with extra goods. Commencing next week
the stores will generally remain open even
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The train from the west yesterday after
Boston & Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
Coral aud State gews.
FANCY PRINTING.

Fin need Of fancy and engraved dance orders,
nroRrammes, announcements, wedding aud visiting
ards large and varied assortment Of samples can
always be found at this ofRce. Have new and de-
firabe styles of type for doing nice work Samples
cent BY mail and prices quoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

GanDett & Morse have converted Novelty
Hall into Christmas bazaar. 1t will soon be
packed with holiday articles. Counters are
arranged for the reception of the goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

DO not forget Prof X. II. Mohr's rare en-
tertainment at Granite Hall this evening. The
mid-air feat is wonderful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
Local Notices.

EB-Special rates in Drawing at the Hal
lowell Classical Academy II lessons for 81
Glass meets Wednesday and Saturday of each
week at 2 Z. NJ. t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

Coburn & Folger and Lewis Tibbetts have
occupied the new stores on Water street,
south Of the railroad bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The city bell rings at 7.SO o'clock mornings
instead of az formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

Mrs Melinda Marston has received arrear-
ages of pensions amounting to about $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
iHarrtfn.

In Moniville, Dec. 4, Levi n. Plummer 10 Miss
Zenobia yoy, both of Montville.
In Lynn, Mass, Dec. g. Chas. B. Peabody of Lynn,
to Lucia NJ. Shea of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

Oxydized silver ware is the latest in the
jewelry line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The river was flowing at spring pitch
Yesterday, aud its waters were turbid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The ice has entirely left the river anC
navigation is open to the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

What to do with the tramp is the question
that is perpleXing police judges and officers.
The fellow is nuisance of the highest
degree just now. To get into Jail and keep
there seems to be the height of his ambition.
plenty to eat. a very acceptable change from
wlntry air and the bufietings of the outside
world. If he cannot gain entrance to Jail in
any other way he will get drunk or commit
some petty crime. The former dodge is
getting rather stale in Augusta as the judge
has way OF binding the "trampers" over to
the grand jury, which is quite likely to briug
them to Thomsston, a place which is given a
wide berth by all of the tramp profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

The schools close Friday for vacation of
three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

N@The meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union is deferred until
further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

There are but 40, 900 tons of ice left on the
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
UNPARALLELED

With each number Of DEMOREsT.s MONTHLY
nAGAzlNE viii be given 3 full size fashionabIe
ratern OF any size or style selected making twelve
patterns during the year, or value Of over tree DOL
,arss besides the most popular entertaining and
49, single copies, 2Oc; yearly 81.
Street, New York. neyledAL as. istn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of Capital Grange was
held Saturday evening, and the following
officers elected for the ensuing year;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-09

This Lodge is in a fourishing condition
and has initiated six new members within
month.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

home on Capitol avenue, after lingering ill-
ness. aged 81 years.
Mr.. Ward was born at Mddlebury. Gen
esee county, N. Y, Jan. 23. 1897. and spent
his boyhood there. In 1851, when but "a
years of age, Mr.. Ward came to Lansing and
settled, and has constantly resided here for
the past 80 years. May ;, 1853, he married
Miss Francis Hewitt, who died Aug. "a; IS
10, leaving three children. Mr.. Ward re-
mained wdower until Nov. 81, 1879, when
he married Mrs. Gibson, widow with two
chill rem. BY this marriage he had two chill
dren. and he leaves, including his step-chil-
dren. widow and a family of seven, who
mourn the loss of kind, intelligent; and
faithful counselor and protector.
Waterman Ward was a man OF thousand.
A carpenter by trade, and constantly labor
ing at his craft for many years, he yet pos
sessed an unquenchable thirst for books, and
his leisure was largely devoted to them.
History, chemistry, geology, botany, astron-
omy, and natural sciences possessed charm
for him, and he eagerly devoured everything
upon those topics that fell in his way. Facts
and figures were carefully noted, and with his
subject once mastered his extraordinarily re-
tentive mind enabled him to reproduce and
utilize it at any moment. He was also an
ardent lover OF nature, and although his ex-
treme diffidence led a casual acquaintance TO
under. estimate him. by his friends he was re-
garded as an unusually intelligent man, and
was sometimes jocularly termed the "walk-
ing encyclopedia His qualities Of head
and heart made him a pleasant and genial
companion, and many a story is told by his
intimate friends of the scientific
and instructive lectures which often fell from
his lips while sitting upon some log in the
woods or upon the pebbly bank of some
stream, the subject being, perhaps, a leaf,
a stone, or simple twig, whose history, fam
lily, and origin he would portray in a sur
prisingly clear and intelligent manner, him
self the most unconscious of the company
of having impaired anything with which his
hearers were not already familiar. With a
different disposition Mr.. Ward might have
risen to important and eminent positions,
but his tastes did not nit him for enjoying the
contests of the legal forum or political plat :
form, and he remained through life simple,
unostentatios, and exemplary citizen, known
to but few, bot doubly priced by those who
knew his many eXcellences of mind and
heart. Lansing Republican.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
Value Of Soup as Food.

The value of soup as food cannot be
ovcrestimated. In times of scarcity
and distress, when the question has
arisen of how to feed the largest num-
ber of persons upon the smallest guam
tity of food, the aliment chosen has al
ways been soup. There are two rea-
sons for this: First, by the addition of
water to the ingredients used. we Sc
cure the aid of this important agent in
distributing nutrition equally through
out the blood to await final absorption;
and second we gain that sense of re-
pletion TO the satisfaction of hunger
the fact being acknowledged that the
sensation we call hunger is often al
layed by the presence Of even innutri-
tiOus substances in the stomach. Good
soup, is literally the juice of any ingre-
dent from which it is made, the ex-
tract of the meat, grains or vegetables
which compose it. Even the most eco-
nomical soups. eaten with bread, will
satisfy the hunger OF the hardest work
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
Suicide and Sanity.

One of the most striking signs of the
change which Christianity has made
in mems ways of looking at life and
death is the modern theory that suicide
is prima facie evidence of insanity.
Coroners' jurics, one knows, will stretch
point to almost any length in order to
bring suicide within the convenient
category of temporary insanity; but in
the case of the Afghan doctor on whom
an inquest was held on Saturday, their
ingenuity seems for once to have failed
them. 1t was, indeed, as clear rs pos
sible, that the man had taken deliber-
ate review of his position and prospects,
and, having found them wanting, had
determined to open for himself the
door TO endless rest beside the Stygian
shore. 1t is athousand pities that he
had not taken back the medical knowl-
edge which he acquired here to his ma
tive country, where it would certainly
have amply repaid what it cost him to
acquire it; but, as he did actually stay
here, it is pity, too, that the only offer
of work he could obtain was from .
dishonorable quack to prescribe for his
patients out of six colored bottles, and
sign death certificates for people he had
never seen.--PdU Mall Gazette.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
SURPRISE PARTY.

Thursday, of last week, being the
birthday Of Mr.. J. F. Yates. some OF
his friends decided to make him a
surprise party and to this end Mrs.
Walter Osborn invited Mr.. Yeates and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Allen
to spend the evening at her
house, The invited guests arrived
at an early hour and Mr.. Yeates won-
dered why the house was illuminated
for so few. After while a goodly
number of friends, mostly the en-
ployees at the Bailey Manufacturing
Co., arrived On the scene of action,
accompanied by their wives. After
social visit of an hour or two all
were invited to partake Of a repast
furnished by mine hosts; when all
had satisfied the wants of the inner
man and quite and order had been
restored and all were gathered to-
gether in the spacious parlor, Mr..
T. r. Bailey stepped into the middle
of the room and in few well-chosen
remarks presented Mr.. Yeates with a
pair of beautiful eye glasses. To
say that Mr.. Yeates was surprised
would family convey the idea; he
was speechless for time but after a
few moments he rallied and thanked
the donors in very graceful manner.
The hour being late all thought it time
to return home. Thus ended one OF
those most pleasant gatherings, that
make life worth living.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
CORRESPONDENCE.
HENDERSON,.

IlEANl/GNoOlN.
John Detwiler died at his fathers
residence in Henderson, Feb'y 9th,
1854, with typhoid fever after an ILL
ness Of thirteen days, aged s2 years,
2 months and two days. He was the
youngest SOD of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Detwiler. His sickness was very
painful from the start, but patiently
borne. Hopes were entertained that
his strong and vigorous nature and
the medidal aid he was receiving
would be sufficient to resist the dis
ease, and that he might recover, but
our hopes were blasted. His death
has cast dark shadow over parents,
brothers and sisters heart. Sad as
it is, it is comfort to know that dur
ing his short life he conducted him.
self so we'll that it is for his MANY
virtues. genial nature and kindly acts
he will be remembered. We cherish
the fond hope that he has gained a
home, where the inhabitants never
die. His funeral was held in the
church of this place and the very
large congregation betokened the
esteem in which he was held. All
scented to be mourners, even the
smallest children, with whom he was
accustomed to meet in Sunday School,
grieve as for an own brother.
No death has ever occurred in our
community that has left more SOL
emn impression. The friends have
the sympathy of the entire commuai-
ty and we earnestly pray that the
grace of God may be sufficient for
them. ]. B. OLIVER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

No highway of travel has received more
fattering notices from the public than the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway,
the pioneer short line and the popular route to
the Northwest and the Far West. Whether
ones Mecca be Omaha, St. Paul, Minneap-
oils or Dakota, on the different branches of
this much. travelled thoroughfare, or even if
ones destination be to points still more re-
mote it presents, without doubt the great
est advantages to the traveller in his west
ward course. Apart from its excellent road.
bed, its fine coaches and the grand scenery
through which it passes, its dining Sars and
service are probably the most sumptous of
any railroad in the world. Indeed, the west
ern lines, and notably the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and St. Paul, fairly lead their eastern ri
walls in the matter Of comforts administered to
their passengers. So that with statistics to
show ones life is safer in the average railway
train than when sitting in ones home or
when attending to ones legitimate business,
the traveller who places himself under the
guardianship of well regulated railway may
prosecute his journey with feeling of Sc
curity and comfort as great as when reclining
in his armchair amid his own M,xS ef beHaieS.
For the benefit Of those desiring to emigrate
to Dakota and other localities in the North
west and Far West, the Chicago Milwaukee
& St Paul Railway Company has published
an illustrated pamphlet full Of common sense
facts and valuable information and statistics,
which will be sent free Of charge, by address.
ing A. v. ii. Carpenter. General Passenger
Agent. Milwaukee,, Wis.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
Kilkenny cats.

The story has been so long current
that it has become proverb-.'as
quarrelsome rs the Kilkenny CATS
two of the cats in which city are as
serted to have fought SO long and so
furiously that naught was found of
them but two tails. The correct ver-
sion of this saying is this: During the
rebellion which occurred in Ireland in
1898, Kilkenny was garrisoned by q
regiment of Hessian soldiers, whose
custom IL was to tie together, in one
of their barrack-rooms, two cats by
their respective tails, and then throw
them face to face across line gener-
ally used for drying clothes. The
cats naturally became infuriated and
scratched each other in the abdomen
until death ensued TO one OF both of
them. The officers were made ac-
quainted with the barbarous acts of
cruelty, and resolved to put an end to
them. For this purpose an officer was
ordered to inspect each barrack-room
daily and report its state. The SOL
diers, determined not 10 lose the daily
torture of the cats, generally employed
one of their comrades to watch the APP
proach of their officer. On one oc-
casion he neglected his duty. and the
officer was heard ascending the stairs
while the cats were undergoing their
customary torture. One of the. troop
ers seized q sword from the arm-rack,
and with single blow divided the
tails of the cats The cats escaped
through the open windows of the room,
which was entered instantly afterward
by the officer, who inquired what was
the cause of the bleeding cats tails
being suspended on the line, and was
told In reply that "two cats had been
fighting in the room; that it was found
impossible to separate them, and they
fought so desperately that they had de-
voured each other up, with the excep-
tion of their two tails. Irish Nation.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
SHIAWASSEE TOWNSHIP SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

The third semi annual convention
of the Shiawassee township S. S. as.
sociation will be held at the M. E.
church at Bancroft, Wednesday, Feb'y
Fl, 1884. Following is the program:
AFTERNOON.
Ip. m. prompt-Organization, mu-
sic, devotional exercises by Rev. c.
Benson, reading minutes, reports OF
officers, superintendents, new bust
ness, etc.
The moral outlook from the S. S.
Workers Standpoint.--M. II. r.
S. s. work and home training sup.
plcmentary-C. A. Whelan.
How to get and hold the scholars
attention in class Rev. III. w.
Mercer.
Upon whom does the responsible.
tv rest-Miss Jennie NJ Sheldon.
The secret power in S. S. Work.
Rev Chas. Benson.
Self consecration in S. S. Work
Mrs. VIM. II. Phelps.
Experience and conference meet
lug, open to all present Incidents
in connection with past work, hope.
ful aspects, hinderances and obsta-
cles, etc.
Question-By Rev. Chas. Benson.
EVENING.
Up. m.-Song, promise and praise
service.
Difficulties a test Of character, and
a means Of grace. Mrs. c. p. Car
ruthers.
One means of success in S. S. work
Il. Topping.
The mental; moral and spiritual
qualifications OF s. S. teachers
Prof. +. L. Griffith.
Other papers are expected and de
sired. Invitation is cordially ex-
tended to neighboring S. S. workers
to be present. Bring your bible,
bring paper and pencil, bring enthu-
siasism, and a spirit of devotion and
work.
M. II. REYNOLDS, c. A. WHELAN,
President. Secretary.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Sunday, Feb. "a, 1884.
Morning Service, Io:45 A. NJ.
Text of Discourse:
Closet Derotion.
Evening Service, 1890 P. M.
Subject Of Discourse:
Closet Deo0tion tcontiRued).
The season of Lent begins with
Ash Wednesday, which occurs this
year on the 27th.
Service on Ash Wednesday evening
at 7.3o.
Service, Friday afternoon, the 2oth
at 4 p. m.
In consequence of the absence of
the Rector the service of last Sunday
was omitted. The Sunday School
Teachers Institute at which he was
present, in Detroit, was grand sue
cess Fourteen of the Clergy being
present and St. Pauls church packed
with people. All of the choirs of the
city were il attendance. We may
infer that the music was inspiring.
On Wednesday last the Rector was
present at the Episcopal Convocation
OF this section at Jackson-prceeding
the opening sermon in the morning.
The convocation was quite success.
1t was decided that song representa-
ton be established as well as clerical.
The Rector will be pleased to see
any of his friends who may desire 10
call, after Tuesday next-the Rectory
will then be partially prepared for the
reception of guests.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
In MenOriam.

J. +. DETwILER:-
Pale on his couch, our dear boy lies
Still Battling 'gainst fever and pain;
A mothers love his pillow tends-science tries
Her very art, alas! in vain.
The strife endures how long, how long!
Life, Death seem balanced in a scale;
While all around friendly throng
lmpatiently awaits each morrows tale.
All. too quickly, the stores of life are SPENT
Yet hope still battles with despair;
Can, will Heaven not yield when knees are bent?
But, Oh! Thou canst not answer prayer.
Not ours, this verdict to decide,
Whom Death shall claim or skill shall save;
Mute, answering nature has replied,
And given to our land precious grave.
Farewell, farewell the white strown earth enfold:
Our love, our pride, our hopes. our fears,
And winters golden sun beholds
Johns friends bowed down in grief and tears.
III.
Henderson, Mich, Feb 13, 1884.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
DEATH OF WATERMAN WARD.

On Sunday morning at about O'Clock.
Waterman Ward, one Of the Oldest and most
highly respected Of our citizens died at his
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
MRS. II. Il. STANHOPE.
Garden Growth Teas,

fAMuIks can save about one-half by sending to
us for Teas, as we import our own, and have done
so for forty years, THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN
TEA co. - ,Fli f71 80 =
Send for Circular: which gives prices and full
particulars 10 iROBT WELLS, Py.esf., p. o.
Box 1887, 43 Vesey St., New York.
ONE DOLL1R'S worth Of any of our garden
growth. China or Japan Teas sent by mail, post
paid, or LARGER quantity by express charges
paid. .tts. Feb. %, 3m
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

Cincinnati is to have fourth bridge
over the Ohio river. to be built this
year at cost Of 81, 250, 900.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22
Rupture

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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

Ladies girc nae "a cal and rciH hy "md
please you.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

= r. LYON, Attorney and Counsellor al
W. Law, ONCE over Stewart q Co.'s Bank,
Owosse, Mich. 26-y1