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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Fast Day passed away very quietly. The
weather was not favorable for base ball play
ing or other outdoor sports. The Cushnoc
Gun Club had their shoot, however, notwith-
standing. Business was generally suspended,
factories and manufacturing establishments
being shut down. The national banks were
closed. The Kinks fourished and did a good
business. There were interesting services at
the Baptist church lead by Rev. Mr.. Skeele.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
CENTER SIDNEY.

1t commenced to rain here Tuesday night
and continued through the night and until
noon next day, followed by heavy shower
in the evening with thunder and lightning.
The roads are almost impossible through the
town. The brooks are over the bridges in
many places. 1t will cost quite sum of
money to put them in good repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Almost everybody you met Fast Day was
armed with a pair of skates. Capital rink
was we'll patrouized. There were four hun
dred tickets sold in the afternoon, and three
hundred in the evening. The music by
Pullens Band was exceptionally fine
and gave much satisfaction to those on the
rollers. 1t was loud enough so as to be dis
tinctly heard in all parts of the hall and the
time could not well have been bettered. The
accommodations for skaters are excellent.
uallnwen was well represented at the rink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
SUPERIOR CoURr.
FRIDAY, April 18th.

FRIDAY, April 18th.
W. s. B. Runnells, aplt., VS.. Caroline A.
Higgins. Brown and Carver for Diff. W. T.
Halnes for the deft. Action on account an
nexed to writ to recover $40 &c for groceries.
Inc PIN claims that the goods were sold and
delivered TO the mother of the deft. on the
credit and responsibility of the latter The
def. denies that any contract whatever was
made by her for the goods, but if there was
contract, that on the admission of the DIFF.
it was to pay for the goods if her mother did
not, and. therefore, the contract not being in
writing, he is precluded from recovering un-
der the statute of frauds. Verdict for the
defendant
Charles Porter, who stole the team of Gas.
lin Toiman last winter, was placed at the
bar and sentenced to three years at hard
labor in the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

At special meeting of the trustees of
Colby University held at Waterville, yester-
dav, Prof Frank s. Capen was elected to the
chair of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy,
a vacancy caused by the resignation of Prof.
Lyford. He is to enter upon his duties at
the commencement of the next academic year.
Prof. Capen graduated at Rochester Unver-
sity in 1868 and is now and has been for
several years professor of Mathematics in the
State Normal School, Cortland, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Insurance is a good thing whether applied
to lite or property. No less a blessing is
anything that insures good health. Kidney
Wort does this. 1t is natures great remedy.
1t is a mild but efficient cathartic, and acting
at the same time on the Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels. it relieves all these organs and en-
ables them to perform their duties perfectly.
1t has wonderful power. See advt.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

An Augusta party cunning at Belgrade
Pond shot loon one day this week. The
bird had alighted on an open spot in the ice
and was unable to escape the sportsmen.
Eleven shots were fired before bringing down
the game. 1t was an unusually large loon
and is 10 be mounted for Hon. p. o. Wick
pry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Since Tuesday a large quantity of rain
has come down and for two days past
the river has been almost at q freshet pitch.
Wharves have been generally overfiowed.
The cotton mill was obliged to shut down
yesterday on account of back water. The
roads are in an extremely bad condition and
travel by team is almost suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
Church Notices.

There will be the regular services at the
First Baptist church, tomorrow. The pastor
will preach.
Rev. Nelson Stackpole, of the Maine
Eastern Christian Conference, will preach
tomorrow in the First Christian church, on
Northern Avenue, at 10 80 A. NJ. Sunday
school, at go p. NJ. Social service in the
evening at O'Clock. All are invited.
A union gospl Sunday school was organized
last Sabbath in Meonian Hall with some so
members and 10 classes-made up chiefly of
persons not connected with any other Sunday
school. This school will meet next Sunday
in Meonian Hall at 2.45 p. NJ. There will
be a gospel social meeting in same hall on
Sunday and Monday evenings, to which all
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
A Rope About eur Necks.

Aweak stomach or enfeebled circulation is
like rope about our necks. We are strung
up and unstrung alternately till existence be-
comes unbearable. Burdock Blood Bltfers
will arrest all this misery. Burdock Blood
Bitters are boon to the sick. Let rs re-
member this fact apl4d&wlvsp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

You may hurrah for Blaine and Lincoln
from now until election day and not get
hosrse if you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. For sale by Allen and Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

The following patents have been granted
Maine inventors. Major ID. Porter, Boston,
and f. X. Wilder, Portland, Me-, assignors
by mesne assignments to said Porter, electri-
ing. NY, assignor to Atlantic & Pacific Tel
ephone Company, Saco, Me-. telephone.
John + Kelley, Fryebury, Me-, barbed
fence. William T. Sale, Bowdoinham, Me,
vessel for containing liquids. Fred J. Bck-
nell, Rockland Me, coffee pot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

When the boarders at certain boarding
bou.e in Augusta are dissatisfied with their
accommodations, they draw up a petition
containing statement of their grievances,
append their signatures, and post it to their
landlady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
KNOX.

nIied with carpenters and vorkmen. 1t
stands in 2o0 acre lot and will cost s75,-
600.
The Rockland Free Press says: The re-
mains of Leondas Banks. an inmate of the
Insane Asylum at Augusta. were brought
home, TO North Haven, for burial recently
OF the manner in which they we're buried the
less said the better.
PESoBscor
A child recently born in Bangor belongs to
the fifth generation. The great-great grand
mother Is SIS years of age, the great grand
mother is 60 years of age. the grandmother
Al and the mother 20 years of age.
SOMERSET.
The Skowhegan Shoe Factory is now man
ufac:uring fifty cases-or 8 200 pairs of shoes
daily, employing about 400 hands.
Lille Chase, who was burned so severely
few weeks ago from building a fire with
kerosene, died from her injuries and was
buried last week
Prot. Geo. W. Todd. who recently opened
the High School at Norridge~ ock, died Tues
day morning after a short illness. He came
to Norridgw ock from New Hampshire and
opened the school about a month ago. He
was an experienced and successful teacher
anu UN ius urdtu tnc sCuuOl meets Win u
great loss.
The annual meeting of the Skowhegan
Village Corporation was held Monday after
noon All seemed to be of liberal frame
of mind and no one opposed any appropris-
ton called for. Gen. r. B. Shepherd was
chosen moderator. and Geo. S. Webb, clerk.
o. A. Priest, John Weston and Geo. S.
Webb. assessors. IL was voted to allow the
assessors 10 appoint all other officers except
collector; to employ night watch, and $500
was appropriated for that purpose; to raise
$1,000 for lighting 76 street lamps, 10 be ex-
pended by the assessors; to raise $1,000 for
pay of fire department; TO raise $500 for the
purchase of 1000 feet of hose; TO raise 500
to build roadway to the river on the south
side for the steamer; to raise $1,000 for the
purchase of hook and ladder truck and
appurtenances-
WASHINGTON.
stave was picked up on Manchester's
Point short time since by lad, on which
was traced in pencil as nearly as can be made
out, having evidently been done with great
difficulty and being nearly illegible: Sch.
Anaconda of Machias, Capt. Strout, Cor Stew
art,) Nov. 90, 1888. If you pick this up,
please report us about $50 miles S. S. w.
Mt. Desert Rock, sail all gone, leaking badly
1000 per hour. in bad state. Yrs. truly"
Name illegible. Some think this hoax, if
so, it is foolish as well as wicked one. If
any vessel of this name was missing from
Machias at the time this may throw some
light on the matter.
AT LARGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
Business Notices.

M~Mrs. Cain and Miss Sibley wish to
inform the ladies of Augusta and vicinity
that they have opened rooms for dressmaking,
and are now prepared to do first class work
at moderate prices at l2l, Grove st.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

The novelty rink did good business Fast
nav. and was patronized by goodly number
If skaters. The new floor is now being laid
and the rink will be ready tonight fol-. grand
akafp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
Republican Caucus.

~. RenubIican voters OF Augusta, are requested
IL 10 At the Aldermen's Room on Tuesday, April
lss4 :. s Of selecting fifteen sj delegates to the
sn ZEE cenyenrion to be held at Bangor, April 30;
III sf.een 15) delegates to the District Convention
an - ~ bsId al Waterville, April "a.
10 Oe Per Order,
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Augusta, April Is, 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
SALE OF SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK

This is TO give notice that May ID, 1854, at Q
O'Clock in the forenoon. ut the Once Of Clarence
Hale, Esq, No. 90 Exchange ST., Portland, Ne, /
shall sell At public auction for the non-payment Of
assessment dne Mar. LIST, 1854. SUFFICIENT number of
the shares hereinafter mentioned to pay the
menf due thereon, the same being els each share.
The shares be sold 200 shares in the capital
stock of the "Common Sense Fertilizer Mfg. Co."
the same now standing on the books Of the company
In the name Of The Common Sense Fertilizer Co.
GEO. 4. SAFFORD, Treas Aref.
Portland, Apr. .. 1854 rapil-iS2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

CONFESSED NEws.-From all directions
come approving words for kesn's Kidney and
Back Plasters. Hundreds have given them a
trial. and now will use no other.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

The police made fruitlesss search for
ronor on the Della Collins, Fast Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs Pierson, the evangelists,
have lief, the city. The gospel meetings will
still be continued however. They will be
held two or three times week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Charles Grover was convicted of drunken
nos. in the Municipal Court Fast Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

John A. Sullivan of Bangor, won the five
hour race Con roller skates at Watervitle,
Fast Day. He skated between 40 and so
rnilea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

There was a concert at the Hospital last
nveninp. given by home talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

mustang pony is offered for sale in
.nother column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
tHarritn.

In Skowhegan April 70 Eugene Parkman 20 Rosa
j. Goodwin, both OF Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
/ shall on Wednesday MORN

ing, April 9, open for the inspection OF my custom
ers some tremendous bargains in BLACK SILKS,
which have just purchased for the coming sea-
sons trade. These silks are from one Of the
oldest and most reliable of Lyon Manufacturers,
and are warranted in every particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
Itro.

In HalIowell. April is, Miss Ella, daughter OF Mr..
Robert Ssay, aged Is years.
In Cambridgepor;, Mass, April IL, Miilard F.
Lord son of Augustine Lord of Hallowen, aged
50 wears, 4 months, % days.
In Albion. April Is, Chas. Rome. aged "a years.
In StandIsh, April 2, Gardner Waterhcuse, aged
20 years, months, - days
In Skowhegan. April s, Mrs. Joseph Lewis, aged
A. wears. IL months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Radi.hes can be purchased in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

John Swan, M. d. has been appointed pres
ident of the board of trustees of the Maine Ec-
lectic Medical College and J. W. Buzzell, NJ.
d., secretary. The board of directors are J.
W. Buzzell, NJ. D., John Swan, NJ. D.. and
Charles B. Lemont. The trustees have voted
to dismiss DR.. B. II. Burrill, from the faculty
because in their opinion he nsulted them,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

Following is list of county taxes, appor-
toned to the several towns in Kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19
State News.
HNcoCK

Senator Hale's new home at Ellsworth is
filed with carpenters and vorkmen. 1t
stands in 200 acre lot and will cost S75,-
600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

also prepared show Sum-
Silks have purchased large line these goods checks
and stripes quality sold less than 5c shall offer them
special bargain at 45c per yard.
would solicit careful inspection of these goods assuring
customers that they genuine and be duplicated
month hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-19

The Rockland Free Press says The re-
mains of Leondas Banks, an inmate of the
Insane Asylum at Augusta. were brought
home, TO North Haven, for burial recently
OF the manner in which they we're buried the
less said the better.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
0rd,rnu,s Sccretnru,s Schene.

This letter, written by the private secretary
of Gov. Ordway at that time, is one of the
items presented to the grand jury at Yank-
ton, to show how persons near the governor
were trying to use him for their advantage
in county seat matters:
FARGO, D. T., July &c, 1881.-George B.
WinshiD, Esq.-Dear Sir: L write you in
strict confidence to say that if you will send
Mr.. Bulge to Fargo and see Mr.. Hobart, SUI
perintendent of the Northern Pacific railroad,
L think you and 1 and Mr.. Bulge can secure
one-half interest with Mr.. Hobart and others
in the new town which is certain to be built
when the Northern Pacific crosses the river
near Kensington. Hobart and two others
are he only persons who ,know where the
town is TO be, which is certain to be bHilt
not far away from Kensington. Have Bulge
telegraph Hobart, asking him where and
when he can see him. Then come to Fargo
and demand of him one-half interest in the
new town, on the ground that you can Sc
cure the county seat, and Immediately write
me at Yankton. COaJidmtaly Yours,
FRANK G.. WILKINS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
DAKOTA& MONTANA.
Collected and Forwarded by Iele-
graph to the Daily Globe.
Fargo Special kilograms April %, to the 81.
Paul Globe.
FARGO Notes.

- 49,
The contractors of the Fargo Southern have
been delayed in getting their patent ma
chimes for laying rails, but it is believed
that the work is now getting fairly under
way.
The ofiaers of the Fargo and Black Hills
railroad are going ahead securing the right
of way, and report encouraging success. 1t
is estimated that sixty town sites will be laid
out on the line, but it is not believed that
many of them will be available this year, but
with a big wheat crop, the road will have a
good show it is thought.
Mrs. E. c. Barton, Mrs. A. C. Root, and
Miss Birdie Ruth, estimable ladies of Fargo,
have gone to the Willow lake region, in
Griggs county to secure a section of fine land
they have entered. Neither of them viii ac-
cept any confederate proposition until they
secure title to their claims.
There are no more kind hearted men
than the average commercial travellers. They
not only delight to supply all their friends
with an abundance of worldly goods, but are
always ready to smile with them, and some
times even vote. One or two of them were
on the witness stand in the Trail county seat
case, being heard in court in Fargo, and
testified that as they were in Trail when the
vote was taken to locate the county seat, they
cheerfully complied with the requests OF
friends to take part in the exciting election,
and vote. There was an unlimited demand
for votes, and they contributed to the supply
as it cost them nothing. They did not state
how often they voted, but rarely have more
votes been east for a population no larger
The court has limited the time for hearing
witnesses, and it is probable that a conclus-
ion will soon be reached in the vexed case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
Men ,cho DON'T succeed.

The Miller Press sketches u class in this
who do much Of the mud throwing at Dakota
when they tramp back to the states:
''There is a large number of Young men
who come to Dakota with the apparent belief
that they could in a short time acquire a suf-
fcient competency for the best Of their natu-
raj lives with little exertion, at the same time
to be able to indulge themselves in so called
Injuries. Miller has some Of these deluded
specimens of humanity as well as other
towns. OF course il is discovered in time
that irrigating the stomach with beer does
not necessarily make wheat grow. \ billiard
cue is a ve:y poor implement to cultivate a
preemption with and the first case is to be re
corded where the persistent manipulation Of
paste boards has won enough to commute his
homestead with. However If a fellow comes
here with the intention of not making an ass
of himself, provided he is not one before he
comes, he can by very ordinary figuring
make it win"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
Bright Prospects for Dakota.

To the Editor of the Globe:
BISMARCK, D, T., April 21.-Having just
completed my trip through northern Dakota,
and reached this city, l thought it might be
of interest to the many readers of the GLOBE
to hear OF the crop prospects throughout this
region together with other matters of interest.
Having travelled almost through the entire
county of Burleigh, [ can safely say that the
prospects never looked brighter for a large
crop of wheat, oats, barley and other grains.
At the least calculation there VIII be three
acres cultivated here where there was one
last wear, while the farmers throughout this
vast region are in much better condition
financially to handle the crop than at any
previous season.
The town of Bismarck now assumes a city
like appearance, while the large and elegant
brick buildings which have been erected
the past season give it the appearance of a
much older place than it really is.
The citizens are of the industrious
kind being mostly American, and principally
all of one political faith. | attended a Re
publican caucus last week, which was called
for the purpose of electing delegates to at
tend the Territorial convention. Itreminded
me more of a Donnybrook fair than any
thing else 1 had ever attended. Alex Nc
Kenzie and Gov. Ordway ruled the ro2st,
and elected only such delegates as woUrG
suit their purpose, viz: Neal, Williams and
Maenider. / find the Democrats largely in
the minority and must say that the only ones
of the last named that appeared any ways
prominent was D. F. Maratta, j. W.. Hollen-
back and Frank Hossier. ARGUS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
Water Board Meeting.

The water commissioners met yesterday
noon with a full board. The amount of
money allowed on claims was $69, 945.13, of
this S53, 900 was for notes and the balance
to pay bills connected with the new pipe line.
NJ. Cooney's claim for s17O, for damages to
property and health by the bursting of a by
dant, was laid over. Bids for Louisville ce-
ment were received as follows: Sanders &
Matthews, in barrels, s1.4O; in sacks, S1.12%,
delivered at Lake Vadnais; A. Delaney,
s1.44@1.25 at the lake; s1.34@1.15 in St.
Paul; John Bell, S1.33@1.10 in st. Paul.
Superintendent was instructed to give
the contract to the lowest bidder. Prices
were fixed for putting in service pipes
through different materials. A resolution
was passed making a penalty of 5000 per
day for all delays in building conduits for
the Lake Vadnais water system.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23

kota friends. DOMAIN has had much to do in
securing this appointment for his special
friend and co-worker in the cause of human
ity, and is more g%ratifed at his success than
he would be at his own appointment as gov
ernor. The northeastern Chronicle states the
matter in this way:
s'Rev. J. A. Stephan, of jamestown, DIT,
has been appointed by Archbishop Gibbons,
of Baltimore, to succeed Rev. J. B. Brouillet
in charge of the Catholic Indian bureau.
Father Stephan viii within a few days leave
for Washington and enter upon the duties Of
his new field of action. No better appoint
ment could have been made for the position.
Father Stephan's career in the past as army
chaplain during the war, parish priest in In
diana, and Indian agent at Standing Rock,
has brought him in close contract both with
the Indian tribes and with the government
officials: the experience which he in this
wav acquired viii give him sPeeial. facilities
TO further the interests of the bureau, and to
make it the means of accomplishing much
cook for religion. We who know his many
qualities, his rare intelligence, his sound
practical sense, his thorough devotion 10
works of zeal and charity, may well rejoice
in the honor conferred upon him, and con-
rratulate the directors of the bureau upon
his advent among them, as their co-laoorer
and chief representative"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-23
Only Ordinary Sinners.

Yesterday was quite a lively day in Judge
Burr's domain, although there was little ex-
citing. Peter Francis, a poor trembling
wretch, was charged by his wife, a bright little
woman, of being drunk and generally misera-
BILE. He owned up and wanted the judge to do
Just what his wife desired in the case. They
have never been a very happy couple, and
the judge thought ten days might answer to
get the poison out of PETERS system, so he
went to the lake. John Smith and J. c.
McCurdy, simple DRINKS, got five
days in the %workhouse, and a nice
looking fellow, S. Clifford, paid SIS for
over doing the booze business j. Kennedy
did the same. The case of Thomas Moore,
charged with larceny went over till to-day
with bail at 81, 900 which he did not get. o.
Peterson, j. Hanson, and FL. johnson who
were disorderly at the emigrant house put up
SIS each. T. Bell paid the same amount for
the same offense. o. D. Curtis and j. Fahey
both left $40 for a nice little fight, and ?.
Seibert who had a row in West st. Paul some
time since gave bonds in 5000 to be a good
citizen. The case of W. P. Cockey who had
a scrimmage with J. G.. Wirth, was called
but the latter did not appear and an attach
ment was issued for him. 1t is a case of
tea and coffee.