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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Hew often we hear middle-aged people say
regarding that reliable old cough remedy.
N. H. Downs Elixir: "Why my mother
gave it to me when was a child. and I use
il in my family; it always cures Who can
name another medicine with such a record as
this. Dr. Bakers Mandrake Biiters are
another good medicine; and Arnica and Oil
Liniment is just what it is recommended
to be. janlfeod&w I'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
VINO is TN. Prettir.t GIRL in America,

Is question that would perplex a congress
of connoisseurs assembled to nominate the
most beautiful. BM such an assemblage
would not be surprised to learn, that the
most charming of their sex, on this side of
the Atlantic, enhance the beauty and pre-
serve the soundness of their teeth with
Sozodont, since everybody knows, that the
ladies prefer it to any and all dentri6ces.
Let no man say after this, that women lack
judgement. janl feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

A grand New Years reception and supper
will be given the members of the Young
Mems Christian Association and the students
of Drigo Business College this evening from
s to 10 80. Supper will be served from to
8 o'clock in Association Hall. The regular
entertainment ticket will admit members of
the association, and a special invitation will
be sent to the college students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
SUPERIOR coul,r.


MONDAY, Dec 3lst.
WilliamK Lancey VS.. Ann NJ. Cole ct ais.
S. & L. Titcomb for plf., Potter & Moody
for defts. This is An action on bond in the
penal sum of $500. given to release from ar
rest the principal def. in this action on
writ against her and in favor of
VIM. K. Lancey. VIM Harvey. one of the
sureiies on the bond. defends in this action.
After the testimony had been taken out the
jury, by direction of the judge,
returned verdict that the bond
is the deed of the defts. and that its
conditions had been broken. The jury was
then excused until morning at $50 o'clock,
and the question of damages on account of
the breach of the bond WAS heard by the
Judge. Decision reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Esd An extremely cold day.
25th. Christmas day. The Pullman train
from Boston comes up missing.
9th. The Governor and Council in session
closing up the business of the year.
18th. A tramp found dead on the ice At
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

From W. 0. Tolman of the firm of Gasiin
i Toiman, Stable Keepers, augusta.
have been subject to violent attacks of
asthma for years; at times could not lay
down nights. By advice ola friend | tried
Togus Cough Mixture, which gave me relief.
jan1d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

When a lecturer has worked the ladies of
his audience so near to the weeping point that
they have gotten out their haudkerchiefs, and
then suddenly changes his tone and speaks of
the merits of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, he is
bound to reuse feeling of indignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
Three Wise Women.

Three wise women were they,
" no went a shopping one Winters day,
One went East, and one went West,
But one went farther up the street than the rest.
She looked in the windows she passed them by,
But just " hat she wanted did not catch her eye.
She continued to look as she walked along,
For she wanted something useful, nice and warm.
At last she arrived at the well known store,
OF huntington the Clothier, and stepped in the door
She wanted present for her only son,
And she bought him an overcOat, a beautiful one.
She saw many things that pleased her eye,
But she left them at Huntingtons for others to buy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

H.Mrs. L. f. Tolman will open her new
store 26 Melville street, to the public Satur-
day afternoon and evening, Dec. 18th. Her
goods are all new and will be sold at reason
able prices. Worsted, ribbons, edgings,
dressmakers' supplies, Ladies and Gents
collars, ties, handkerchiefs etc, comprise
part of her stock. Call at her store and see
for yourselves.
decl4-l Inns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

H-Chas. Jenkins, at his fish market, OPP
posite 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.
sapf-4ff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Mr.. Dennis Haggerty of Hallowell, who
lost his hearing in such re-
marksble manner, recently, has about
recovered under the treatment of DIR.
Holt Of Portland and can now distinguish
sounds nearly as clearly as ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

To-day being a legal holiday, the post
Office will be closed from l0.l5 A. NJ, until
) p NJ, and after 6 Z. NJ. The carriers will
make a morning delivery, and the evening
collection at 6 7. VI. The money order
office will be closed during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

For the nose and throat, externally or in
terpally used, Thomas Electric Oil is match
less. Asthma, catarrh, and serious throat
affections are quickly amenable to this eff
Gent remedy. janld&wlw3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

~For golden and silver weddings We have
cards and envelopes specially adapted to such
occasions. They are very neat and printed
with the new script type to he found at the
Journxl job office are very desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

H-Ladies, attention! In the Diamond
Dyes more coloring is given than in any
known dyes, and they give faster and more
brilliant colors. 10 cts. at all druggists
Everybody praises them. Wells. Richard
son & Co., Burlington, VT
janlteod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

The Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co.
has just issued little pamphlet giving a
list of the banks in Boston, where the differ
ent coupons are paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Timothy Sullivan, the companion of the
tramp who was found dead on the ice at Gar
diner, Saturday morning, was given 60 days
in Jail for drunkenness, by Judge Andrews
Yesterday morning. Another tramp was given
80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Worthy Master Robe of the State Grange
will install the officers of Capitol Grange this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Emory's Little Cathartic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purely veg
etabe-l5 cents. janl teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

A bunch of keys found on Jewstt's train
awaits the owner at the NJ. C. ticket Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

II. Porter, Eco, agent Of the Passama-
quoddy tribe of Indians, has just settled
with the Governor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
Marrien.

In Gardiner, Dec. 10. Archibald Horn and Mrs.
Christina Willis, both Of West Gardiner; IS, James
". Russell and Miss Annie Green. both Of Farming.
dale.
Round Pond, and Miss Addie o. Labaree Of White
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

The Governor and Council continued their
session yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
Local Notices.

Notices of business affairs, meetings Of lodges,
church socidbles dc DiH be inserted under this
heading tor 10 cents per line for first insertion and
cents for each subsequent Insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
{3ifb.

In San Francisco, CAL, Dec. -. John A. Clapp,
son Of J. H. and Julia o. Clapp of this city, aged ii
years, months.
In Richmond, Dec. I3. VIM. Stuart, aged n years,
months; Is, Maynard smith, aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

News has beer received in this city Of the
death of Mr.. John A. Clapp, son of ]. II.
Clapp, Esq, of this city. He went from
here II years ago. At the time of his death
he was, and had been for some time, business
manager of the California City Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Do not be deceived: ask for and take only
B. II. Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops for Coughs. Colds and Sore Throats.
d. S. and Trade Mark on every Drop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

How are you to-day? Quite well, having
purified my blood with the true ''L. F." At
wood medicine, al. F." janld&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01
LofaI ami 3tale Mus.
PROMPT and Reliable Job Work
Tuesday, Jan. l. 1884

Gan always be had at the Kennebec Journal once,
xhcye large namber Of competent hands are con-
..anfIy employed The Office ID stocked With iafge A.
.rrm.nt Of type and the latest styles are pur-
ekssrd a. soon a. issued Every variety Of paper
s;ack /, kept on hand a. well as samples OF dance
orders wedding cards, visiting cards, &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Have you made all your good resolutions?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

A Happy New Year TO all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

We are glad to learn that many of our citi-
zens are remembering the letter carriers with
holiday gifts The carriers are faithful, gen.
tlemanly, obliging fellows who have in storm
and sunshine made their daily visits, and the
custom of making them recipients of New
Years gifts is a right one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

'sRing out the old; ring in the new"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

Hang up the new almanac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

1884
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

NAL
%. The county commissioners give hear
ing on the enlargement of the Court House.
Death of MIR. John DuLon.
4th. Meeting of the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen.
9Th. Body of boy drowned at Waterville,
found in the river at Farmingdale-
9TH. George Grover, the horse thief, cap
tured.
9th. The Farmers Daughter" presented in
Granite Hall.
10th. Hearing before the Board of asses
sors on the taxation of the Edwards Mfg.
Co.
18th. Temperance meeting in Union Hall.
10th. Presentation of ''Pepita' BY tile Uni
tartan society. John Senate browns himself.
18th Railroad accident at Vassalboro, re-
sulting in the desth of three men.
10Th. Coroner's inquest on the bodies OF
the three men killed in the railroad collision.
Gath "Pepita" presented in Gardiner.
27th. Memorial services at the Granite
church.
3oth. Observance of Memorial Day by
Seth Williams Post.
LIST. Meeting of the city government.
4th. Charles Matthews brutally beats his
mother with fatiron.
5th. Annual meeting of the State Homeo'
pathic Society in the Aldermen's room
9Th. Wedding of Mr.. Joseph E. Daniel
and Miss Nellie A. Smith. The steamer Is
lander makes her first trip to Augusta
9Th. "Young Mrs. Winthrop"
18th. Levi Coy takes dose of morphine
and dies.
18th. Annual meeting of the contributor
of the Maine Farmers Almanac.
18th. Henry Worthley arraigned to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

End. Obsequies of Hon. Joseph Baker.
Sd. The fret entertainment of the Lyceum
Course given in Granite Hall.
4th. Pres. Durgin lectures At the Fres
Baptist church. Memorial exercises held BY
the Kennebec bar in honor Of the late Hon
Joseph Baker.
It'll. Meeting of the city government.
9th. Officer White shoots at . man whom
he Is attempting to arrest.
1lth. Successful opening of G. A. T. FAN
in Granite Hall.
18th. Annual meeting of the Industria
School for Girls held in Hallowell.
18th. The baby show attracts Q crowd
Arrest of Frederic E. Kelsey. one of the Bos
ton detectives in the Waterville liquor cases
18th. The Richmond murderers brought e
this city. The Goversor and Council IN ses
sion.
18th. Closing day Of the G. A. 4 Far.
18th. Annual meeting of the Maine Cen
trail railroad stockholders.
22nd. Organization of the "Hovsrd Be
| nevolent Uniou Of Augusta"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

The painful intelligence has reached this
city of the death on Saturday of Mr.. Frank
Cushing at Bellevue Hospital, New York. OF
typhoid fever Mr.. Cushing was for several
years clerk at the Insane Hospital, and was q
young man of high character. lie made
many friends here. His father, DIR. j. s.
Cushing of Skowhegan, is ope of the leading
physicians of that place. The deceased was
fitting himself for his chosen profession.
that of a physician. at the time of his death.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
THEATRICAL MISCELLANY.

BarnumS Great Show Is III the third week OF
its season here, Is drawing crowds OF spectators
Locke Richardson's recital at the University
cred Letter Nights at Days Theatre, has
made decided hit and viii easily and brilliantly run
on till the end Of the season
social event just now awaited with eager
interest is the presentation Ioanthe" by the Ladies'
Dramatic Union, OF the Academy Of Music on March ~
Mr.. Days effective and picturesque drama Of
Pique" VIII he presented the Grams Opera House on
the 3lst OF March.
"Cordeia's Aspirations" at the Theatre
Coulique will be taSe1 OF after the present week and
another OF M Hsrrlgns Irish plays Tribulation,' will
be produced On Marcn 81.
Lady Glare proves vastly agreeable to the
audiences AZ Waacks Theatre, and II will be kept upon
tha; cheerful stage for many weeks yet. Miss Rose
Coehlan ana Nj O,mond Toarle have characters in IL
which peculiarly ,uit tuem in temperament and their
actin: is full Uf syllpttly anu effective grace.
Last night was stn active and eXhiiarating one
in ocaI theatrical circles Edwin Booth reappeara1 in
New York at the Fourteenth Street Theatre, in Hnc
John Mccullough, the stlr Theatre presented B7e7Y
new adaptation from he French, entitled Her -acr
1ceU was produced at the New Park Theatre "YOung
Mrs Winthrop was presented tine Grand opera House
by one OF the companies OF TIE Madison Square IheHtFe
Theatre by another Of those companies The farce Of
Confusion" brought back to the Iifth Avenue
Theatre. "Orpheus and EmyGce' was trdnsplanted TO
NiblOs Garden
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
uURAURs IN THE CALUMET CLUB.
DISSATISFACTION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF A
CovppNoR

DISSATISFACTION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF A
GOVERNOR.
There Is dissatisfaction in the Calumet Club.
II il even feared that the Of dis onent al pres
ent heard in the Caumets pleasant home in West Thir-
tiebst may swell into the roar Of open revolt against
the governors The constitution Of the Calumet CLUB Is
modelled upon that the Union Club. OF the board or
fifteen governors elected for term OF three years hVe
retire each YEAR AS a rule the retiring governors are
reelected so some think the club has been too much IN
hands Of one set addition TO this, when one OF the
governors resigns IL lies with the president OF the club
IN appont his successor subject to the approval Of the
other governors facts the present unpleasant
moss seems TO hinge Lorlard Spencer, jr recently re
signed and upon the bulletin board the other day the
topisned members read notice tho effect that Angus
TN Monroe had been nominated by the president to MI
the vacancy and had approved by the Board OF Gov
eruors Nj Monroe has only been momber OF the club
for q few months and, though rich man and member
NJ several other clubs is personally unknown to the ma
ieritv OF the Caumet Club Hence the ferment
An old member said yesterday Mr. Monroe H. be-
Ueve a very nice fellow, and I no one has a
word T. say against him personally. Ii seems outra-
geOus. however, appoint governor VINO mas
only brpn member for three four months He u rlch,
II Is true but should not suffice. There are over
score OF meI who have been members OF the caD since
s foundation and twice rhat number who can count
wear 10 every month OF Mr.. MOnrOes membership FER
sOnaly shall not take any action, but sIai not De
surprised II club meeting is called soon 10 consider the
matter"
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
THEODORE A. NEWMAN.

Theodore A. Newman, of the dry goods firm
T. A. & L. F. Newman, of Brooklyn, died yesterday
at his home No 263 Washngton-s in that city after
an illness Of four years. He born at Monticello
Sullivan County, N. Y. in 1852 At the age
OF twelve he went TO Brooklyn TO seek his fortune. In
1s4Ehe and his brother with whom he afterward re
mated -assOcatcd, started dry goods store in Main
ST., Brooklyn, between Sands-st and CatharDe Ferry
In 1888 they built the store ut No. 800 FuOn-st near
JOhnsoDst Brooklyn, where they continued 10 carry
business At that time It thought they we're going
from the trade centre OF the City, but now II IS In
the best business block IN Brooklyn At the time OF his
DEATH Mr. Newman Of the three Oldest drygoods
merchants in BROOKLYN In both his business and social
relations NJ Newman gained and retained high esteem
He trustee OF the Brooklyn .SavinCs Bank, dl-
in tho Brooklyn Hospital and one OF the founders
or the MOntauk Fire Insurance Company. His wife.
mother. two and two daughters survive him The
funeral viii take place Thursday afternoon, in Holy
Trinity Church. at Clinton and MOntngue sts.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
THE ARMoR FOR THE mAy10yoNoH.

The steamer Alert which has been presented
by the British Government TO the United states, 70 be
used in connection with the Greey Relief Expedition is
expected to arrive this port within the next week. She
has on board Of the steel plates and bolts for the
turrets and pot-hOuses Of the double tureted monitor
MantonOmoh the contracts for furnishing which are TO
be a subject Of inquiry by Congress- Senator Mcpherson
on Thursday presented resolution requiring Secretary
Chandler furnish the Naval Committee with copies OF
the contracts awarded TO Campbell & Co. and John
Brown & Co.. OF Sheffield England, through william H.
Wallace their agent in thIs city II is asserted there
was some iTrsgularty IN the contracts, WnIcR were
signed on November ~.
he referred requires the contractors to
furnish and deliver the Brooklyn Navy Yard the fol
lowing plates: OF 12la inches thickness weighing Il
tous OF Il i2 inches thickness wslghIng II tons
OF inches thickness, weighing S% tons Of0 inches
thickness pOthouso Besides the plates the
contractors are furnish the necessary bolts The price
agreed upon was llO sterling per ton OF 224O pounds
for the plates and 800 sterling per ton OF LAO pounds
for bolts delivered tree OF expense 10 the Govern
ment at the Navy Yard. The materials, being for Gov
ernment use were be admitted free Of duty IL Is as
serted that the plates cost tho contractors only fifteen
cents pound, and the bolts only nine cents a pound
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
FAT CONDUCTORS MUST CROFT THIN

The time has come when the norse-car con-
ductor must 20 into training 70 reduce weight lie VIII
be forced to forego his habtua fare at Delmonico Ihe
Philadelphia companies refuse to employ conductors
WEIGHING over $50 pounds and the NewYork companies
lean that way. Carhorses prone to become knock
xneed soon after they "brOkenn" Scientists dis
covered that the dead weight OF AL overed conduoeF
on the rear-plaform the TRIBUNE reporter
asked the officers OF OF the companies yesterday
when they would the report OF the scientists On
the Third-Avenue road however, sucha thing as con
ducor weighing 80 pounds had never been known
The only conductor who had weight 20 speak OF was
, ,ybo weighed 20 pounds and after season on the
line me found a place IN FuthAYe mansion as an Al-
tomaic weather-strip The Broadway conductor ior-
ncrly had the habit OF stopping their ears ~ the Hoffman
TIouse and getting bite of something bat tne company
rterferrJ IvO conductors, the legend goes, were
eInuloFed on tie Eghth-Avenuc road VINO Weigh edch
nod Dounds Thcv were directed 10 keep ther hcsh N
order 20 add To the respectaDtyo Of te iOHhk -tocA
But one died gput aud tle OLhet dled VI aPople4y
can ed by high living. . r, II .,t.
sad one Of the railroad presidents: Ihe on.y thlnS
fat conductor good for Is 20 act Is bumper at tue eA1
Of he line"
New-York tribune., 1884-03-25
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM II. F0GG.

William Fl. FOgg, a prominent merchant OF
this city, died at IL yesterday, at bis house. NO.
$50 Ffh-aye. he had not been in robust health since
about three years ago. when he had attack Of pneu-
mona He was last at his Office, No 81 Burlng-slip @
week ago He took cold that day and had . chill on
reaching home Pneumonia attacked him the next day
and he gradually lost strength until he died
Mr.. FOgg born December II, 1918, az Berwick,
Me- his father being farmer. He began his mercantile
life in a village store, and after time re-
moved to Boston and with his elder brother
James, founded a dry-goOds commission house. After
the young firm had built up good business friend in
China led them to put capital in trade with that country
the business being importing tea and silk and also ex
porting goods. younger brother sent 10 Shanghai
20 establish agency and in 1850 the business was
transferred NewYork The death of the younger Mr.
Fogg in China caused change the firm, he being sue
ceeded by John F. Twomby the firm member in China.
After number Of years Mr. Foggs elder brother having
died Mr.. TwOmby returned and the business was reor-
ganized the China and Japan Trading Company with
w. II. Fogg president ]. F. Twomby yce-presldent and
George II. Burritt secretary. The firm did q
large business in silks and general merchandise, and
had branch houses at Yokohama Kobe Osaoa and Maya
sak, in Japan, in China and London.
The deceased man was q member OF the Chamber OF
Commerce since 1853 and elected its second vice
president in May 1882 His death leaves
the Chamber with only viee-prssident
He a member OF the Union League Club, the flag Of
Of director in the National Park Bank the Atlantic Mu
tua Insurance Company, the Equitable Lfe Assurance
Percha and Rubber Manufacturing Company lie
was member OF All Souls Unitarian Church,
but children all his brothers died childess. He wa.
highly esteemed by his business associates who heard OF
his death with much regret Among the charitable L1-
Hospital and the Shelterng Arms.