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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
MANCHESTER.

Parties unknown set fire to an old wood
choppers camp on the farm of n. Hawkes.,
last Saturday. The fire spread from that in
all directions, burning only the leaves that
have Just fallen. The tract burned over is
estimated at 100 acres or more. 1t is gener-
ally thought 1t has not injured the trees much.
Saturday night it was burning In an old
pasture which has not been used for some
wears. and where there was an abun-
dance of dead grass This made
blaze that was seen at quite distance.
The fire is nearly out now. Several parties
worked until nearly midnight putting it out
TO prevent its burning up lots of cord wood
The democrats of East Winthrop held n
grand pow WOW. Saturday night. At about
midnight they commenced ringing the bell,
firing guns and shooting of rockets. They
kept il up for quite time. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
NO. wALDORORO.

Mrs. James Keen met with a severe acct
dent laet Thursday. While coming out of
the hall to an adjoining building, she stepped
one foot on the platform of the stairs and the
flooring giving way she fell q distance of 70
feet. Mrs. Hodgkins while driving past
at the time, went to her rescue.
DIR. Alden was called and dressed the wound,
finding one bone broken at the ankle and an
other shattered She was otherwise bruised.
Herbert Hoofses is sick with pneumonia.
Miss Barbara Mink, is thought dangerous
ly ILL Some fifteen people went from this
place last Wednesday evening to attend the
Cleveland celebration. The band sociable at
the corner last Tuesday evening was a sue
cess, clearing over $50 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Lieutenant Doughty of the Capital Guards
has been presented with a fine dress sword
by the members of the company.
Mr. W. P. Watson, recently of the Eaton
Journal. Dakota, is calling upon his old
friends in Augusta and Hallowell.
Major Frank +. I'VE. who has been APP
pointed assistant quarter master in the
United States Army. was selected for that
position from some two hundred applicants.
He has received no official notification of his
appointment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
NORTH VASsALBORO.

An alarm of fire which was sounded Sat
urday afternoon was caused by the buildings
of Thomas Balentine being discovered in
flames. No one vas at home when the fire
started and how it could have caught is a
mystery MIR. B. was at work in the mill.
his wife and boy were some three quarters of
a mile away II anuth'r part of the village.
and HIS father a"d hir 4 man in the field
ploughng When the fire was first discov
cred it appeared to be in small pile of straw
Just outside the barn where it had been pitched
by the threshers. Before anyone could get
to il one of the barns had caught, and in a
few moments the second one was also in
flames From here it spread to the shed and
then to the house A large portion of his
household effects were saved in good condi-
ton as was also quite lot of wheat, apples
and potatoes. His moving machine. horse
rake, twenty tons of hay, his whole crop of
corn, beans, and about 20 bushels of wheat,
were burned, as were all of the farm build
ings The loss which is in the neighborhoOd
of $1,000. is partly covered by insurance. Mr.
Ballentine will not build again this fall He
has three nice cows and horse for sale. as
he intends moving into the village this win
ter-We understand that China Lake manu-
featuring company intends closing their
wooden mill for the winter.-The Cleveland
and Hendricks Guards of this place partici-
pated in the demonstration at Waterville
Saturday Might've were pleased to grasp
by the hand few days since Mr.. Will Gates
and Philander Freeman of East Vassalboro,
who have be- stopping in Idaho for the last
five and three wears respectively.-Mr. j. NJ.
Cross has been in town the past week deliv-
ering copies of Blaine's " twenty Years of
Congress" to subscribers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
READFIELD.

Two cider mills within short distance of
Readield Corner, have made this season, up
wards of 1900 barrels of cider. Vinegar
will be cheap.-Lake Maranacook was par
TALLY frozen over on Sunday morning.
Considerable interest is being manifested
in the gospel temperance meetings Sunday
evenings.-There will be social assembly at
Maranacook House on Friday evening Far
rington's orchestra will furnish music for the
occasion-Mr. Carr of Winthrop has been
around among the farmers of this place and vi
cinity with a view to buying apples. Mr.. Carr
offered one farmer so for his fruit but he
held them, expecting 81 per barrel later in
the season.-Mr Geo. s. Longley and Miss
Annie Wentworth of Lewiston, have been
visiting friends here during the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Died In Manchester, October, ~, Mr.. Charles F.
Hewins, aged i3 years.
Few perhaps of the business men of Au-
gusta, who have been accustomed 70 see the
cheerful face of Mr.. II. on their streets, or
hear his cordial greeting. were aware that for
10 years or more he was sufferer from
painful and wasting disease. Possessing
rare business capacity his indomitable pluck
kept him always in the line of his duties
For several years he was collector and treas
urer of the town and held the confidence of
his fellow citizens by his manly integrity. He
was always prompt to recognize the claims OF
the needy and unfortunate, and many will re-
member with gratitude his timely assistance.
He leaves a widow and two children, who in
their bereavement will receive the heartfelt
sympathy of the community. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
NOVEMBER TERM
Supreme Judicial Court Judge Danforth
Presiding.

MONDAY. Nov. II.
Lenzarder VS.. Inhabitants of Monmouth.
The testimony in this action was completed
this morning, and by agreement of the parties
the case was taken from the jury and referred
to the presiding judge.
Susan j. GRAY VS.. john H. Gray. Potter
& Lancaster for pld.. Clay & Clay for def.
This is writ of entry for the possession of
about Is acres of land in Litehfiel2. The
plf- claims by virtue of a warranty deed
from her husband who, it is alleged,
acquired possession from his faith
er, and his title by more than 90
years of adverse possession. The deft, is
brother to plfs, wife and claims that no
title has been acquired independent of the
other heirs of whom there are large mum.
Der. Testimony for the deft, nearly finish
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The statement made in Boston Herald
dispatch, sent out by the Associated Press,
that Mr.. Blaine would leave tor Washington
the middle of the present week and had leased
house on Farragut Square, is entirely I'M
reliable Mr. Blaine has not rented a house
at the national capital, nor has he fixed any
time for his departure from Augusta. He
will, however. probably spend the winter in
Washington, leaving Augusta about the first
of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Annual Meeting.

The trustees of the Lithgow Library and
Reading Room. at their annual meeting held
on Monday, effected the following organiza-
ton for the ensuing year:
President-Hon. J. W. Bradbury
Secretary-Leslie C. Cornish
Treasurer-Wm X. Smith.
Auditor-Hon. J Manchester Haynes.
Committee on Selection of Books-Messrs.
Bradbury, Haynes ard Cornish.
The trustees also reelected Miss Julia NJ.
Clapp, Librarian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

that so many people sink into untimely graves
when we consider how they neglect their
health. They have disordered liver, deranged
Bowels, Constipation, Piles or diseased
Kidneys, but they let it go and think they
Twill get over it." 1t grows worse, other
and more serious complications follow and
soon it is too late to save them. If such
people would take Kidney-Wort it would
preserve their lives. 1t acts upon the most
important organs purifying the blood and
cleansing the system, removes and prevents
these disorders and promotes health.
NovlSeOd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Bates College.

There was a good attendance at Hathorn
Hall Friday evening to hear the prize division
of the Freshman declarations. The exer-
cises were unusually good. Music was fur
nished by the college band The committee
of award. Rev. e. Cate, II. W Cakes, and
W. II. Judkins, awarded the prize to Miss
Rose A. Hilton. The following is the pro-
gramme in full:
Waltz-keeer, College Band
Prayer, Prof. r. C. Stanley
"Amateur's STANDARDIZATION, College Band
The Black Horse and His Rider, X. A. Parker.
Dangers TO Our Republic. VIM +. Tibbtts.
Joan of Arc, Nellie B. Jordan
Eulogy en- Lafayette, c. l.. Wallace.
"Poco" Polka-Pettee, Col eye Band.
Examples for Ireland, A. C. Townsend.
washngton's Genius, f. Z. Sawyer.
Nomination OF Blaine in "a, c. d. Blaisdell.
The High Tide on the Coast of
Lincolnshire 1871, NJ. Grace Pinkham.
Point Shirley"-Ripley. College Band
Nomination of Blaine in 'S4, c. c. Smith
Duty Of America to Greece, B. W. Tinker
Absalom, Rose A. Hilton
Energy of Character, c. W. Cults
Galop, College Band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Mr.. A. c. Carr, the Winthrop apple man,
stood on the platform of steamboat wharf
yesterday morning, experimenting the ship
my of l50 barrels of Baldwins destined for
Liverpool. Il bought" quoth Mr.. Carr.
-'last Friday the finest 500 barrels of Bald
wins | ever saw In my life. The seconds
were fully equal in quality to many
No Is have handled. The apple crop is
the best ever known Many apples went on
the boat yesterday. and loaded fruit teams
were almost continually arriving daring the
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

"Messrs. F. W Kinsman & Co Gents
have sold your Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam over my counter for nine years; and
must say, that, during an experience OF
tn .ntv six years in the retail drug business,
have never sold any thing for coughs, colds,
etc, that has given such universal satisfac.
ton "a your AdamsOn's Botanic Balsam. |
recommend it above all others.
Yours truly,
IS. CHICHESTER,
1857 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, n. Y
nov17d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Ine Granite City polo team Of HallowelI.
VIII pay their league games in Capital Rink.
and will control the rink evenings when
games are played The manager Of the riak
informs us that there will be game between
the Granite Citys and Greeks of Bath, next
Friday evening. The coming polo season in
Augusta will undoubtedly be brilliant one.
and large number of games will be PLAYED
here, many Of which will be sharply con-
tested ones. as the Granite Citys are on a par
with any team in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

\ family on the east side is living in a
small shanty, which is very much out to the
weather One side of the building is entire
IL gone, and all the occupants have to protect
them from the weather, are the plastered
walls of their one room. Even one of these
walls has big rent in it, which is filled up
with straw-bc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The Best SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price % cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. g Kins
man Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The masquerade at the rink tomorrow
evening, will undoubtedly be grand event.
Extensive preparations are being made for
the affair costumer from Portland will
be in attendance and the best of music will
be furnished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Several Augusta people were somewhat
amused Yesterday, at the appearance of an
old lady making her way down Winthrop
Hill on a load of hay drawn by yoke of oxen
A small boy held the stick over the bovines,
while the occupant of the load led a horse
behind II was striking reminder of the
DAYS when this old flag was new"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

A petition was in circulation on the street
yesterday for an appropriation from the leg
i'ature TO aid the Grand Army of Maine in
entertaining the national encampment, which
will be held at Portland next year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The Young Ladies' Band of the Congrega-
tlonali.t Society will give supper and en-
tertainment. of an aesthetic character, on
Thursday of the week following Thanks
giving, at Meonan Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

well known lumberman of this city in
forms us that there will not be over two thirds
the lumber cut on the Kennebec this season
as last The low prices received for the pro-
effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Mr.. w. T.. Potter will shortly receive a
colt from Prince Edwards Island, which is
the largest equine of its age ever seen in
this section 1t is but Ave months old, and
is said to weigh nearly as much as aR ordi'
nary full grown horse. It's mother was i'm
ported from Scotland, and belongs to one of
the most extensive stock farms of Prince
EdSard's Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

A fine crayon portrait Of DIR. II. NJ Harlow.
ex-superintendent Of the Insane Hospital,
has been placed in the public parlor of that
Institution. 1t is the gift of friends of the
doctor. and fitting testimonial to the worth
OF one who for many years presided over the
Hospital with fidelity and efficiency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Marks par
ish are to give a Thanksgiving supper and
entertainment in Meonian Hall on Tuesday
evening Nov 25. A fine time is assured.
mpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The conservatories at the Insane Hospital
are an ever present. delight to its inmates.
In one day, last week, more than one thou
sand pinks of different varieties were distrib-
uted among the patients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

An Augusta lady possesses an ivy started
from a slip which she plucked in Central
PARK, New York city. The plant is in Wig
orpu- condition and chambers over the walls
Of her parlOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Business Notices.

&S-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, 1884-11-18
WASHINGTON,


As the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism mrkes itself
known, are experienced after every exposure.
Ii is not claimed that Hoods Sarsaparilla is
a specific for rheumrtism-we doubt if there
is, or can be such a remedy. But the thou
sands benefited BY Hoods Sarsaparilla,
warrant us to urge others who suffer from
rheumatism. to take it before the first keen
twinge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Bond Brook mill pond has been frozen over
for several days. At one time last week boys
were skating thereon Boys, beware of thin
lee We have no desire for drowning items
I'M. seasOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
WEST GARDINER.

The ropes from which the republican flags
swung across the street, at Hsskelfs Corner.
in this place, were cut by some one last Fri
day night The act was supposed to have
beeu done in honor of Cleveland's election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
FANCY PRINTING.

Tin need of fancy and engraved dance orders
,-agrsmmes, announcements, wedding and visiting
I'D. large and varied assortment OF samples can
.1xags be found at this office. Have new aud de.
sirable styles of type for doing nice work. Samples
- ky mail aud prices quoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
SCOTS EMULSION PURE
Cod Liver OIL with Hypophosphites, In
General Debility and Emaciation.

Is most valuable food and medicine where
the appetite is poor, and the ordinary food
does not seem to nourish the body. This is
easily digested and assimilated and gives
strength and vigor to the enfeebled body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The Boston & Maine railroad, by its care
full attention to the wants of the public, has
become one of the most popular line in new
England. High speed and low fares, with every
appliance for the comfort and safety of pas
sengers. make it the favorite route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Local Notices.

&S~Instruction in oil, water colors, china
pastel, crayon and charcoal, SIS for "a les
sons; and drawing with pencil either from
copy model or in perspective, S. for "a les,
sons, at the Hallowell Classical Academy.
Miss Leavitt will also fill a few orders for
painting on fancy articles for Xmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Quite a number Of prominent democrats in
th. city believing that democratic celebra-
here would be inexpedent AZ this time, refus-
ed to contribute to the fund being raised for
the purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

IA. S. Mott of ST. John, n. B., writes,
aOne.half of S5-cent bottle of Adamson' 8
Botanic Cough Balsam cured me of the
worst coughs and cold on lungs ever had.
noyllt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Steps are being taken to organize a lodge
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in
Augusta Forty signatures have been secar-
ed 20 an application for charter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The special train to Waterville Wednesday
night, to attend the mass meeting Of the A.
o. q. W, will leave Hallowell at $50 instead
of 10 as previously announced,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The republicans of Augusta, accompanied
by the Augusta band. will serenade Mr..
blaine. this evening. Torches will be carried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The sale of seats for youth" has com
menced at the Fuller drug store. They are
going rapidly and it will be advisable tc
purchase today before they are all gone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

When the Kickapoo Indians LETT Augusta
they gave word that their destination was
Boston, They have since turned up in
Philips
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Frank B. Smith. % Gannett Street, will
retail brick for Norton & Purington at the
Hicks brick-yard. He is prepared to deIiv-
or them in any part of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
"Rough ON Pain. Plaster.

Porous and strengthening, improved, the
best for backache, pains in the chest or side
rheumatism, neuralgia. 25c. Druggists oil
mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Henry A. Norcross, who stole Mr.. Chan
dler's tools. was fined S. and costs by the
Judge yesterday. The bits sold to John
Wing were recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Bib.

In Portland Nov. Il, Mrs. Judith H. Sargent,
aged 80 wears.
In Phillips. Nov. l2, James Morrison. aged 70
In Auburn, Nov. Is. Mr.. Chas. E Smith, aged d
years, month, IL days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
HOPE for the DEAF

NICHOLsON'S Improved Artineta1 EAR
DRUMS. The only sure. easy. and unseen device
used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended
BY scientific men Of Europe and America Write
for free Illustrated descriptive book to j. H. MICH
OLSON. Murray St. New York. sepd2o&wIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The Maine State Polo League will COM
mence their game the first of December
There are six cubs in the league; the
Aiamedas. Bilious, Woodtords, Granite Citys.
LeWistons and Augustus. Each club will play
iorty-two games, two games week. one at
nome and one out of town Only six men
make up team; will use the rubber rollers.
manager Morse of the Almeda. says the
league has the best rules in the country. The
nfst game IN Bath will be Dec 9Th, between
the Almedas and Granite Citys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Lobsters retail at from to ~ cents a
pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

An Augusta fisherman is securing his live
bau for winter fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

A chilling fog hung over the city yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
Catarrh of the Bladder.

Singing, irritation, Inflammation. all kid
ney and urinary complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
tHarrten.

In Nontville, Nov. Is, Hazen A. Biekford of wor
cexter Mass, to Miss Alice VI. Aver of Montville.
In Dresden, Nov. u, Otis Pottle to Miss Ids Z
Bledgett, both of Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Buy your election hats of f. G. Storer, at
the Boston Branch Clothing House. nov6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

The house of Mrs. Eliza Smith. who lives
near the schoolhouse, district No. 6. at Deep
Brook, Cape Elizabeth, was entered few
days ago by some sneak thief, and $50 stolen.
The ladies of ST. Psurs church, Brunswick,
will hold their annual sale next Thursday, in
the court room of the Town Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

brakeman on the local freight had one OF
his heels crushed at Mechanic Falls station,
Friday morning. He fell between the cars
while attending to his duties. he is from
Bethel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Upwards of five hundred barrels of apples
made part of the Stars freight to Boston,
last Thursday night
Geo. Moulton of Bath, shipped forty
seven foot smoke stack. Friday, TO Haynes &
Dewitt's ice house, at Iceboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Warren Division S. of 7 of Gardiner, or.
gained in 1854, has received several new
members, and is in fourishing condition.
This is the Oldest temperance organization in
the State.