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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-07
w. C. T. u. LETTER BOX.
WANTS A START.

writes:
At the time our Union was form
ed a protracted meeting was in
progress in our church, and this
was followed by meetings in the
Presbyterian church. These meet
ings with the sickness of several
of our officers have prevented the
Union holding meetings.
We are all timid folks and think
we cannot make a beginning-we
need some one to help us to make
start-are willing to do all we
can for the glorious work. x x My
daughter is canvassing for the
FREEMAN. TX Yours sincerely,
MRS. DR.. R. R. FREY.
We are sure if our good sisters
would meet weekly for prayer and
conference, they would have no
trouble about making "a start.
There's nothing like prayer to
make good work 60.
SEND IN REPORTS.
MoRGANTowN, w. VA.
DEAR Mrs. JOHNSON Please in
sert in FREEMAN as prominently
as possible, enclosed notice. Would
like it to appear two or three weeks
in succession. Hoping that re-
ports from Parkersburg Juvenile
organizations will be promptly
forthcoming, 1 am yours as ever.
F. A. Purinton.
GLAD TO GET MRS. WELLS.
Sister Ida M. Taylor sends card
from Ravenswood, saying: D.
eve will be very glad to get
Mrs. Wells on terms mentioned.
Please arrange for u.s."
READING WRAPPING PAPER.
A card from good friend, tenn
porarily out of the State, closes
thus:
Il have just been reading the
"FREEMAN" that was wrapped
around the papers sent me. Please
send me another copy of Apri,, 9th,
also one of April 10Th. Is the
amendment Herald one of your ex-
changes p
Of course, the amendment Herald
is one of our gerry best. We couldn't
get along without the brave, in
spring words which Miss Wood
bridge gives us every week.
NONE TO INFORM.
A brave sister writes thus:
eve are trying to work up a
healthier sentiment in Jane Lew.
No license, but a saloon in full
blast, and kept by one SO highly
thought of that not a man, woman
or child will inform against him.
In less than six months two men
went out from this saloon drunk
and to death within a mile and a
half of the place, and the saloon.
keeper himself is the victim OF his
own business. x X Am
glad Mrs. Wells is coming to Yves.
ton. l am sorry to say that dark
ey minstrel troupe would draw bet
ter in w. than the finest gentle
man lecturer in America-but
maybe they will hear a woman"
WESTON w. C. T. U.
WESTON, April 20.
DEAR SISTER AND FREEMAN: I
is my duty as we'll as pleasure tt
give you some facts about our new
Union.
We have not accomplished mucl
as yet beyond planning for tn
coming encounter. l have though
that the obstacles were more formi
dable here than elsewhere, perhaps
Our liquor-sellers are so hardene'
in their lawlessness, that it woul
seem useless to try to reach then
with any moral appeals, and abou
the only hope is to watch ther
closely and apply the remedy tn
law affords. Although the Con
missioners nobly refused licens'
yet they sell right on.
The Executive Committee hel
, a meeting yesterday, at my hous'
and considered the matter of th
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-07
The National w. G. T. q. Presi
dent to the Prevention Army.

DEAR CAPTAIN DEBORAH.-lt
would have done your heart good
to see the exhibition given by Bes-
sic Gordon's Band of Hope in the
Methodist Church, (Rev. J. w.
Bashford's) last evening. From
small beginnings, and amid many
discouragements, this heroic young
lady has persevered until she has
ninety names on her pledge roll.
Anna Gordon offered prize "To
the scholar who should nave the
best record of punctuality and de-
pertinent" and the emulation
without envy" was SO general that
fifty boys and girls received prizes,
"The Little Captain" by 1ynde
Palmer, very attractive edition
published by the American Tract
Society. To silence all objections
about this pledge, Miss Bessie sent
out the following blank to the par
ents:
AUBURNDALE, -, 1884.
We, the undersigned, do hereby
certify our approval of the signing
of the pledge of total abstinence
from all intoxicating liquors as a
beverage by our children. And we
hereby promise to assist them in
keeping the same.
The following notice was circu-
lated all through the village:
can entertainment by the Band
of Hope, consisting of dialogues,
Rotations and music, assisted by
the High School quartette, will be
given in the Methodist Church,
Auburndale, on Wednesday even
ing, April 2, at 7:30 o'clock. Ad-
mission, fifteen cents.
When the audience was assem-
bled, the Band of Hope, each mem.
Der wearing the juvenile badge Of
Massachusetts, w. G. T. u, march.
ed in to the tune of organ, cornet
and drum, and made the entire cir
cult of the church before taking
their places on the platform. Al
they marched, in perfect time, they
carried five beautiful banners, the
finest bearing Miss Lucia Kimball''
motto, "Tremble, King Alcohol, W.
shall grow up" and intended as {
present from this Band of Hope t.
the one organized by Miss Bessie 1
year ago in Trinidad, Colorado
They also sang, while marching
Temperance is the Watchword'
(from 1.-THE Temperance Clarion,
charming book prepared by Mrs
G. N. Bordman, Melrose, Mass.)
The whole scene was inspiring
and more of an education to tn
! people than a dozen temperate
=, lectures. l am going to give tn
. programme as help to our work
:. ers, for this was model affai
throughout:
d After march, and singing, I'M
}, country, tits of Thee"
e 1. Reading Scripture: Fanni
Dillingham;.
b 2. Chorus Well never touch til
If wine. 2
o 8. Recitation; George Hill.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-07

w. G.. T. U. Confined on Edito-
rial Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Camp.GrOund Notes.

1t has been expected that the National
Campmeeting Association for the promotion
of Holiness would hold a meeting on the
Kennebec Valley Camp-grounds, sometime
during the season, but private letter just
received from Rev. VIM. Mcdonald of Bos-
ton. conveys the sad intelligence that Rev.
J. S. Inskip, president of the Association, lies
at the point of death, having been stricken
with paralysis from which there is no pros
pect of recovery. Mr. Mcdonald writes there
is no probability that the Association can hold
a meeting in the Valley this season as large
amount of work devolves on him. He
writes that Providence permitting they
will hold meeting there next season.
At the meeting of the directors of the X. ".
C M. A. recently held in Augusta, work was
laid out for the season as far as practicable.
Some 200 chairs are to be purchased for the
boarding house; the tables are to be remod-
eled and other improvements made. The
statements of the finances was examined and
pronounced very satisfactory. The treasurer
reports the association in the best condition
since the grounds were laid out. The mat
ter of new boarding house is left for an
other year. The affairs of the association
are in the hands of men who will look after
the interests of the stockholders -
They look after all those matters without
pay, and the stock is sought for as an invest
ment.-It is expected that some nice cottages
will be built the coming summer.-The ice
and wood is all housed for the summer, and
by June LIST it is likely families will be located
here for the season. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The annual meeting of Kennebec County
District Lodge of Good Templars was held
in this city, yesterday. There were about so
members of the order in attendance, I6 lodges
being represented. The lodge met at 10 80
o'clock A. NJ. with District Templar Thomas
in the chair. The standing committees we're
filled. The District Templar made his re-
port All the lodges in the District we're re.
ported to be in good condition. Committed
on order of business, resolutions and loca-
ton we're raised. At noon there was spread
of good things in the hall, furnished BY
Capital Lodge. I. o G.. T., this city, aud was
partaken of BY the visiting members
with zest. In the afternoon the meeting con.
vened at r. NJ.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Eldridge
of Vassalboro. Mrs. Barsto, superintendent
in the State Of the Order of Juvenile Tenn
plars made a fine report full of touching
incidents and instructions. The report OF
the committee on credentials showed tina,
that there were 81 delegates and l6 alter
mates present representing l6 lodges. A
committee on resolutions was raised.
The following officers were elected:
District Templar-J. H. Marrow, Win.
throp
District Councillor-H. w. Dodge, Gin.
ton.
Vice Templar-Winnie Jaquith, Gardiner
Recording Secretary-Mrs. 1. A. Hodgdon
Waterville.
Treasurer-James A. Jones, Augusta.
Chaplain-W. b. Eldridge, Vassalboro.
Dristrict Deputy. H. Greeley, China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Reltuc. p. b.
Augusta, Feb. "a.
THE VACANT JUDGEsHIP
Mr.. Putnam Declines the NOmination-Mr.
Waterman, OF GOrham, Nominated and
also Declines.

Lon. VIM. L. Putnam, of Portland, by
letter a few days ago, absolutely declined the
nomination as Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Judicial Court. Gov. ROBBIE imme-
diately rendered the nomination to Hon. John
A. Waterman, of Gorham. Judge Water
man has filled the Office of Judge of Probate
for Cumberland County with much ability
He is a graduate, and was one of the over
seers of Bowdoin College, and has travelled
extensively in Europe. and recently in Cali
fornia for his health. He is a very able law
yer and would make popular and accepta-
BILE Judge. After the Governor made the
nomination, and notified Mr.. Waterman.
that he had placed the name on the nonina-
ton books, he received dispatch declining
the nomination on account of ill health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Entertainments.
LED AsrRAY.'

The sale of reserved seats for next Monday
evenings performance of Lied Astray" by
the Boston Museum Company. will open or
Friday morning at the American EXPIRES:
Office. From the general interest manifested
IN this engagement. we predict large open.
ing sale.
The Walthsm Free Press saws of Rev.
DIR. McKeown:
The course of lectures under the auspices
OF the Library Association opened most aus
piciously on Monday evening Of this week.
With fair sized audience and most excel.
,snt-instractive As well as an entertaining
lecture by the Rev. DIR. McKeown, of Cam
0fidge. Mr.. McKeown, in the announce
ment Of his subject-"Orators and Oratory,
amodestly disclaimed all powers of oratory
nimsef-but the progress Of the lecture
proved that he possessed in his own right, all
mat vas said by him of the unreportable
enaracter Of Mr.. Cough. may be said of him.
The lecture abounded in anecdotes of illus
Nious orators, ancient and modern, with sew.
efa well selected extracts from their famous
sTpeecnes-among them Whitfield, Webster,
Clay and Everett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The Governor has made the following nomi
aas'ns' Adelbert d. Cornish, Judge of the
"anicipal Court, Lewiston. Richard Dress.
e. Judge of the Municipal Court. Auburn
PRESTON 5. Laughton, Clerk. Municipal Court
lewiston; The dispatch to the Lewiston
'0usnai, stating that Chas. NJ. Ross had been
Nominated for Judge of the Municipal Cour,
niddeiord, was incorrect. No nomina
uon has been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The upper bridge in Dresden, has been pu--
chased by the town, and is now a free bridge.
The town is now out of debt, says the Opin-
ion, and will soon have legacy from the es-
tate of former resident, Llewellyn w.
Lithgow, who left by his will, about $50, 900
dollars to be equally divided between Dres-
den and Augusta. He also gave the town and
Pine Grove cemetery in Dresden, 5000,
three for the cemetery and two for the town.
Mr.. Lithgow left $500. 900 in properly and
no heirs excepting a wife. The town of Dres-
den, with ice buildings to help pay taxes, and
this fund to be put at interest, with the 81,
600 given to the town by Samuel S. Bright, a
former resident of Dresden. for the dsserv-
ing poor of the town, is placed as regards
hnsncisl affairs in good standing, and prob
ably ahead Of any town in Lincoln county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
A Good Work.

A religious revival has been in progress
at East Belmont since last fall, started oy
Rev. Geo. w. Tufts of Belfast, aided by
Bro. Morton of China, and brothers from
Poor's Mills, Belfast. Some twenty five
conversions have been the result. The
meetings still continue with increased inter-
est. The people here labor under great
disadvantage for want of suitable place to
hold meetings, the school house not being
sufficient to accomsdate all that come, and
there 10 no meeting house of any denomina
ton in the town. Sabbath school has
been organized and we gratefully &C.
knowledge the gift of ten dollars worth o.
books from Sister ]. Morton of China, fol
the Sabbath school library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Correction.

Mr.. EpIroR-An item that appeared in
MONDAYS Journal, has caused some misun-
Outstanding concerning worthy man and the
cause he represents. The Rev. VIM. Mat
shews is pastor of the "Montfort ST." African
ME-. church, and collected the ses (our
benevolent citizens so kindly gave him
towards paving a debt on the property OF that
society. The Abyssinian church represents
another denomination, and is entirely DIS
tinct from the above society.
C. w. BRADLEE.
Feb, 81, 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
The Bill for AuEusta's Bubble Building
po.tma.ter Manlex received the follow ing

The Bill for Augusta's Bubble Building
Postmaster Manley received the following
letter yesterday:
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,, U. ;.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 25, 1884.
Dear Sir: Yours, making inquiry regard
ing the prospect of the passage of the bill in
troduced in Congress by me, to erect at Au-
gusta public building for the use of the
post-office, pension Office, and revenue office,
is received. l am pleased to say that the
bill has been unanimously reported favorably
to both branches of Congress. 1t occupies a
good position on the Calendar and. though
the House seems inclined to delay business,
have great hopes of being able to reach it /;
in which event, l feel confident of its pass
age.
There can be little doubt, if any, of its
success in the Senate.
Yours truly,
s. L. MILLrKEN,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
GAR DINER.

The ball given by the officers and members
of Richards Light Infantry Tuesday evening
was a very enjoyable affair. The Lewiston
Zouaves, ~ men, Captain John S. Manson,
commanding, were guests of the evening and
enlivened the occasion with an exhibition of
their skill in drill and manual exercises.
member performed his part was notable and
highly appreciated by those who witnessed
them. Music was furnished by Perkins
Orchestra, Z pieces, of Lewiston.
When the Public Library building was
completed there were unpaid bills amounting
to s2sOO. This debt we are happy to say,
has been paid by the liberalty of few of
our public spirited citizens, aided by Miss
Sager of Portland, who generously contrib
uted $1,000 for the purpose of lifting the bur-
den.
Mr.. Arthur Berry, during his recent trip to
Philadelphia, purchased fine six years old
mare weighing 400 lbs. The animal arrived
here last Saturday in good condition.
Hon. ID. C. Palmer, our genial postmaster,
and Miss Ellen Sawyer. were Joined in mar
rage at the residence of the bride, on
Wednesday, by Rev. r. w. Jenkins,
Quite number of friends were in attendance.
The happy couple started on the 10.ls
o'clock A. NJ. train en- route for Florida.
The congratulations of numerous friends will
accompany them on their bridal trip, and
all wish them a safe journey and q speedy
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The following signed &c" was published
recently in the Morning Journal, New York ::
Here is an incident that proves what sort of
stuff the Yankee ladies are made of Six
weeks ago Mrs. S. f Brown,in her eightieth
the ice and broke her arms below the elbow
Four weeks after this distressing incident, |
received a note from her, written by herself,
in a plain, regular hand. and to-day have
the pleasure of eating some home made
mince-pies made by this same Mrs. Brown
The old lady was born in New York, and |
challenge any Young lady of to-day to show
from injury"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

Mr.. Editor:
The friends of Mr.. Chas B. Pettingill, who
has engineered the colossal publishing es-
Establishments of Hon. p. o. Vickery, Hill
Co, and Shaw & Co., for the last four years.
met, to the number of a score or more, at
his palatal mansion on Boulevard de Gaze
last evening, to commiserate or congratu-
late him, As the case might be, on the occa-
sion Of his fifteenth marriage-pshaw the
fifteenth annidomino Of his marriage. The
spacious parlors were thrown open, with an
abandon that seemed to imply that he had
abandoned all hope of inducing the visitors
to be enter tanned in the wood shed. Speeches
were read, as were also the faces of the
speech makers-very red! Toasts were made
on a gridron, and the merry jest went
round. 1t is important to state that it Jest
went round, as that gives an idea of the size
of it. The quick and ready repartee of the
host was only equalled by the quick and
ready way the party of the host attacked the
smoking viands-(Viands means 3 for 10
cents-Ben Piper keeps 'em) Nothing
stronger than tea was offered to the guests,
it being supposed they were all tea totallers,
mistake which will be rectifed as will the
spirit, at the next gathering fifteen years
hence, when the temperance theory will have
become well-Nye playe- Dop-t. Following is
TRIBUTE FROM THE BOYS.
We much e-stedm our engineer.
Tho eccentric, he's no crank,
We hope when he's cutoff from here
He'll have no fires to bank!
Nor that dread pif-mdn fears below.
ddmper to him be,
And may his voyage to heavens port
From shoals and bars BE- free.
On angels wings to see him Jdy-
Wheel look with grateful eyes.
When he is drduyht- ed with the hosts
That's mar hailed in the skies.
No toll shall mar his future joys
When from us he shall slide,
The gorernor will let our Pett-
H-gU edged bliss abide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Business Notices.

NFChas. Jenkins, at his fish market, op-
poetic the Journal office. keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, HOLSTERS, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds. His goods cannot be ex-
celled for freshness and good quality.
sept7ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

Martin L. Thrill of Belgrade, who died
in Belgrade on Saturday, was a most eccen-
trc individual. He was a soldier in the
Mexican war and belonged to Capt Webster's
company. Capt. Webster was a son Of Dan
ie Webster. Mr.. Thrill, soon after the war,
went to Belgrade where he settled on an is
land in Belgrade pond. OF late years he
occupied farm, living the life of a recluse.
H., was an ardent democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

Go carefully in purchasing medicine. Many
advertised remedies can work great injury
are worse than none. Burdock Blood Bitters
are purely a vegetable preparation; the
smallest child can take them. They kill
disease and cure the patient in safe and
kindly manner. feb25f&wlw5p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
City Personals.

nuoen Packard, ESQ.,. and wife will spend
we summer in California.
@iss Lillian L. Stoddard has gone on .
'a0fs visit to her friends at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

Miss Nancy NJ. Waters, who recently died
in ,hi. city, was a sister Of Horace Waters.
the we'll known organ manufacturer of New
Je-sey,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

DR.. McKeown's lecture at the Methodist
church this evening. commences at 7.45 and
not 4 o'clock as stated on hand bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The snow pillow has hardly had trial on
the Maine Central this season. No strong
wind. have prevailed to force the snow into
drifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

There is TO be a dance at Manchester Towr
Hall at an early date. Several couples are
g,iag out from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

We notice very elegant painting in
Horace North's window Ii is marine view
by G. Fl. Bryant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The aange scraper has found an abundance
Il ,o.ine.s on the railroad of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The County Commissioners were in session,
Yesterday. They examined the books Of the
Augusta Municipal Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

No Cure. NoPay! DR.. Lawrence's Cough
Balsam, when once used, takes the place of
all others. See our advertising columns.
novlO-flv
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promut and Reliable Job Work

.,~avs b. had at the Kennebec Journal ONCE,
,srse psmber of competent hands are con-
s,I, employed. The Once 10 stocked With large As
s,An n type and the latest styles are always pur-
softm S :. sonn a. issued- Every variety Of paper
nj 1. kept on hand as well as samples OF dance
-. Welding cards.yisiting cards, &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The snow shovel has had a lively expe-
,ieoce for several days past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

. leap-vear dance is talked of, to take
,Iace at Waveriy Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The Catholic choir had very enjoyable so.
liable at Fir. Murphy's residence, Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
Action Of the LQDQs

The lungs are the medium that gives rs the power
Of action The power il in the the lungs taking
ii from the air and conveying through the blood
the whole system. The action of the lungs the full
and complete expansion which We desire TO produce
q each breath, mast necessarily depend somewhat
upon the condition of the throat, vindpipe, the
larger and smaller air passages OF the lungs. air
cells and substance of the lnngs.
In nearly all of throat disease il will be found
that the lungs are also much affected. Inflammation
Of the vindppe and parts about the vocal organs 10
usually attended With hosrseness and weakness Of
the voice. which at once be relieved by the
Of ADAASON'S BOTANIC COUGH BALSAM, As
Is shown BY the following wonderful cures:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28
marrifn.

In Harrington, Feb. Aiva B. Strout Of Ailbridse
and Miss Matte Ray.
In Passport, Feb. "A, Capt. John Crosby and Miss
Annie N. Lavery. both Of Eastport-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

Having used ADAMSON'S BOTANIC COUGH
BALSAM for bronchial affections, hoarseness and
severe colds, prepared TO say that II has afford
ed almost immediate relief in my most attacks
and consider II the most effective preparation of
its kind for all diseases Of the throat and bron
chitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-28

The spring VOID saw i. being put in order
IN, the cunning campaign.