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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

NsHThe postponed supper and entertain
menr at the Universalist vestry will be given
this week, Thursday evening Jan. 18th. En-
,ertained by Mrs. Chas Milliken, Mrs. p.
o. Vickery and Mrs. G. A. and II. Cony.
Supper served at O'Clock. Admission %
cts including supper. A coroial invitation
is extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
Three Wise Women.

Three wise women were they.
" no went shopping one Wintersfday
One wen. East and one wen. West,
But one went farther up the street than the rest.
She looked in the windows as she passed them by,
Bat lust what 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 Clother 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 bu,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

Mr. G. +. Bryant, the artist, whose work
has already attracted much attention in the
city, has opened coy little studio up one
flight in the Cushnoc House building on
State street and is now prepared to give
lessons to pupils in marine and landscape
painting; also in free hand sketching. He is
an artist of extended experience and is thor
Oughly competent to give instruction in this d.
rection. Mr.. Bryant also takes orders for work
and keeps on hand quite respectable stock
Of paintings. He now has some very pretty
landscape and marine views hung in his studio.
Among them are several which deserve no
tice. One represents an imposing view sof
Wood Island and Biddeford Pool. A light
house looms up on the island. small fleet
of vessels are seen scudding along over a
sombre sea. before an easterly wind. In the
hazy distance Cape Elizabeth appears in sight
Another marine picture shows ben" But
lers famous sloop bowling merrily along
over wave tossed ocean, dashing the spray
hither and thither after most natural fash
ion. This is a well executed picture. There
are many other handsome paintings on the
walls Of Mr.. Brysnt's studio which deserve
description but lack of space forbids. Mr.
Bryant is in love with his business, feature
always requisite for success in any avocation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

Hs~Diamond Dyes will Color Anything
any color, and never fail. The easiest and
best way to economic. 10 cents at all drug
gsts. Wells, Richardson & Co.. Burlington,
VT. Sample Card 80 colors, and book of
directions for two cent stamp.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

The comet of 1912 is now about at us
brightest and is visible to sharp sighted per-
son. without the aid of a telescope. 1t is the
same comet that turned its tail and fed from
the sun about the time of Napolson's disas.
trous retreat from Russia. 1t has not been seen
since until last year. 1t will probably never
be a very conspicuous object in the heavens,
usless something extraordinary happens to 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
Carpets Marked Down

Open your eyes and not your mouth when
making up your mind what kind of cough
medicine you are going to take if you don't
wish 10 make opium eaters of your wives and
children. Stop pouring down all kinds of
cough remedies, and use Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup. Sold by Allen & Co., Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

FThere will be meeting of the How
ard Benevolent Union at Mrs. Craigs on
wednesday afternoon at two O'Clock. Meet
ing of Board of Managers at the same place
at three o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

train of thirty empty potato cars passed
,b,ouph the city yesterday en- route for Aroos-
took county. The cars were all furnished
18th the Eastman patent heating appliances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

a-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 be found at the
Jonrnsl lob Office are very desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
PROMPT and Reliable Job Work

c.,. txays be had at the Kennebec Journal ONCE
San isrga number of competent hands are con-
:snty employed The ONCE Is stocked With large as
so1InSs -. con A. issued. Every variety OF paper
e.aet 4 kept on hand, well as samples OF dance
eo sa.. vedding cards. visiting cards, &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

= The near horse of span attached to
,ouhle runner punp on Water street. yes
,erday afternoon, got one hind leg over the
,o,s The horse began to break things up
xben their owner came along caught the
bea., bv the head and quieted him down.
The pole was badly smashed and the harness
az hraken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

What seems strange about the conduct of
some people is, though endowed with good
Judgment in other matters, they permit a
severe cold to go unnoticed, until it assumes
a severe aspect Jadwin's Tar Syrup is a
household necessity under any circumstances.
Try it. For sale by Allen & Co, Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

RrThe Parish Aid Society of st. Mark 5
church will meet at the house of Mrs b. F.
PARROT, on Winthrop st. (this) "Wednesday
afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

The Unitarians are arranging "hettie
1,,uu entertainment for next Tuesday eve
ming which promises to be novel affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

When nine out of ten persons during the
season have not escaped a cold of some kind,
is to be wondered that ten persons die every
hour during tae twentyfour, with consump-
ton? Prevent this great mortality at once
by taking Jadwin's Tar Syrup. For sale by
Allen & Co, Augusta, Me. dec24t& wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
For Is Cents

You can get of Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Kemp's Botanic Liver Pills for Headache. for
Complexion, for Torpid Liver, for Bilious
ness. Sample bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

~ ~ you have Sore Throat, a Cough or a
Coid, try B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
cough Drops; they are pleasant to the taste,
perfectly harmless. and will surely cure you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
A Great Discovery

That is daily bringing joy to the homes OF
thousands by saving many of their dear ones
from an early grave. Truly is DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, loss
of Voice, Ticklipg in the throat, Pain il
Side and Chest. or any disease of the Throat
and Lungs, a positive cure. Guaranteed
Trial bottle free at Fuller Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
13ifn.

In this city, Jan. 18th, John Carter, aged 50
In Lee Jan. S, Leland, eldest son OF Chas. H. and
Eliza j. Merrill. aged l6 years
In Hallowell, Jan. b. Mrs. Hannah Hovey. aged
90 years, months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

lust back of the refrigerator deep ex'
caya,ions are being made in the bank or hill
to prevent the earth from tumbling down up
on the building. as it might be inclined to dc
during some heavy rain. Quite lagre sec
zion of the Hill has already been removed
and there now remains vertical wall OF
earth some 30 feet in height facing the river
On the face of this wall are evidences Of
ancient dilrvial times which are unmis-
takably visible. About IL feet from the
surface and sandwiched in between two
bodies Of clay, appears strata of gravel
consisting of sand and stones in sizes from
a pigeons egg up to a hens egg. This
strata has every evidence of having been acted
upon by tide waters. Many of the stones
are worn smooth and round, resembling al.
most precisely those found on the seashore.
What is still better proof of the action OF
seawater is the presence in the gravel OF q
large variety of marine shells, in size from an
OYSTER down to those of the most inferior
mousca. Below this strata of gravel is
a large body of clay which resembles very
closely the muscle clay of the seashore.
Several shells have been taken from this
CLAY. The discovery of these marine fos'
ais is very substantial evidence that the
hills of Augusta were once the shore
of a body of water probably salt
the surface of which was either on a level OF
above the point where the shells were found
or, allowing that the water level was never
materially higher than the present river sur
face, the hills were once much more de-
pressed than at present. and afterwards raised
BY some CONFUSION of nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

An exchange says: mans average life
is 80 years" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
always live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

Tho Trustees of the Insane Hospital were
in session yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

The universal verdict, '.The Hop Plaster
is the best porous plaster ever made" Only
25 cents. janl5d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
Epilepsy of Nine Years.

al thank the giver of all good gifts" write
J. n. Marshall, of CRANKY, Newton Co.. Mo
"for giving me Samaritan Nervine. 1t cure
my daughters epileptic fits, of years stand
ing" Get at Druggists. 81. so.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16
From James Wade, CLERK, augusta, Post
Once:

For years my wife has been subjected to a
severe cough, in winters, at times, l have
been very much alarmed about her. She has
tried a number of cough preparations but
with no permanent benefit until she tried
Togus Cough Mixture. which gave her relief.
She has used two bottles and is now well and
strong and recommends Togus Cough Mix
ture above all others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-16

Prof. James e. Chandler of Augusta,
says:
A chemical analysis Of TOguS
Cough Mixture proves it To be
composed entirely Of heaIthful
curative ingredients, rendering
1t specially servicable for all
forms of brOnical affections. Not
only its formula, but repeated
practical tests convince me that
as a Cough specific ii has no supe-
riOr.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15
GARDINER.

One of our livery men bought a lot Of
oats on Wednesday of an honest farmer,
and soon after fed somelof them to his horses
which the animals refused to eat. On ex
animation, the oats were found to be heavily
weighted with sand. The stableman imme
diately sought the ''hard handed son of toll, y
and so convinced him of the error of his
ways that rather than state his case to Judge
Harrington, he took his oats and sand and
returned the money which he had received
for them. Moral, farmers should not grow
oats on sandy soil.
An injustice was done to Mayor Perkins
by saying that there would be strong oppo-
sition to his nomination, since he had not au
thorized any one to use his name as candi-
date. Mr.. Perkins is an efficient officer and
would poll a heavy vote were he again in the
field. Candidates for the mayors office are
daily multiplying.
The last tribute of respect was paid to the
remains of Francis G.. Richards, Esq, or
Thursday forenoon. The funeral was held
at Christ's church, and attended by a large
number of our citizens. The funeral service
was read by the pastor of the church, Rev
L. Bradley. The following were bearers on
the occasion, viz, B. Esmond, j. G. God
ding, Thomas Burnhsm and Thomas Nc
Gugin. The trustees of the Gardiner saw
ings bank attended the service. The bank
was closed out of respect of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

Gen. Stephenson delivered his third lecture
at the Unitarian church last evening. Sub
ject: "The Battle of Gettysburg" In COM
mencing he cited Lees progress northward,
the movement of the union troops to meet
him, and the driving up of the opposing
forces in line of battle at Gettysburg. A
minute and clear description was given of
of the battle field, and in vivid eloquent Ian
guage he depicted the great three days strug-
gle. Through his graphic word painting
one was seemingly brought face to face with
the battle itself, and could almost catch the
victorious shouts of conquering troops, or
the sad wall of the wounded and dying. The
speaker paid one eloquent poetical tribute to
John Burns. one Of the many heroes Of the
great conflict. Prior to the lecture, the
Togus orchestra gave one of its immitable
concerts, which was received with applause
by the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

The arrest of Stephen X. Hoyt referred to
in yesterdays Journal, brought the affairs of
the insolvent Hoyt estate to sudden set
Element. Evidence was offered that Stephen
X had repeatedly used his fathers name and
the use had afterwards been ratified by the
father. While this left the charge against
Stephen X. a technical forgery, Judge An
drews thought it proper to discharge the pris,
oner. the affair not having the moral turpi-
tude of deliberate forgery. VIM. Hoyt,
the father, assumed the obligation of the re-
plevn bond, and settled the same upon salts
factory terms. All the books. accounts and
papersof the insolvent were then turned over
to HIM. Heath, assignee; and by this vigorous
action the Hoyt creditors find themselves in
possession Of all the assets, which had been
so tied up in law, that the prospects Of any
dividend had been small. Mr.. Heath says
the estate will now probably pay fair divi-
dend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

The meeting of the Pomona Grange at Riv-
erside on Wednesday was one of the best ever
held since its organization. There was a
more than usually large attendance. Nearly
every grange in the county was represented.
There were 81 members Of Capital Grange,
Augusta, present, and 30 from Sidney. The
forenoon was devoted to comforting the 9th
degree, for which degree there were IA can
didates. In the afternoon nhere was a public
meeting at which Mrs. ]. E. Chandler of
Augusta read a very interesting paper on
"woman in Agriculture" Mrs. c. F. Fletch-
er of Augusta gave several very fine readings.
An instructive and comprehensive essay
on "Dairying," was read by L. X. Litchfeld
of Winthrop. discussion ensued partici-
pated in by Mr.. w. p. Atherton of Hallowell,
Otis Meader of Albion. and others. Mr..
Meader is one of the leading dairymen of the
county. He has a large dairy in operation,
and uses the Ferguson creamery. In the
evening Cushnoc Grange held meeting
which was attended by the visiting members
of other oranges, present. There were liter
ary exercises and Mrs. Smell read an excel
lent original poem. Many of the visitors
remained over night before returning home.
An abundance Of eatables was provided both
in the afternoon and evening. The April
session of the Pomona Grange will probably
be held with Oakland Grange. The March
meeting will quite likely be dispensed with,
on account of bad going,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

ATHENS, Ga November 6. 1881 am
averse on general principles to saying any
thing cmmendatory of proprietary articles, but
there are few on the market that force those
of the profession who come in contact with the
diseased and suffering to acknowledge their
superiority. Amsng those 1 find Swifts
Specific to rank high. One poor unfortun-
ate requests me to tell you that he had long
been q sufferer with terrible blood taint, and
securing little if any relief from other treat
ment, finally resorted to Swift's Specific.
He claims now that it has afforded him relief,
that he feels that his blood is pure again, and
wishes me to express his deep obligations,
with which cheerfully comply,
Yours respectfully, JosKPH JACOBS,
Druggist.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

Some time ago the Journal mentioned the
TACT that the Governor and Commander-in.
Chief had instituted court of inquiry to in.
vestigate charges against Capt. C. W. Davis,
OF company B, first regiment infantry, who
was formerly . citizen of Augusta. The
court of inquiry has issued the following;
HEADQUARTERS FIRST RECT INF
MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA,
PoKTLAND, Feb. 9Th, 1884.
General Orders, No 3.
In obedience to orders from His Excellen-
cy the Governor, and Commander-in-Chie
based upon the report and recommendation
OF the Court of Inquiry, constituted by
Special Orders No. 30, Headquarters Maine
Militia. to investigate charges preferred
against Capt. Chas. W. Davis, commanding
20. b. lst Regiment Infantry, n. V. NJ, the
said Capt. Davis is hereby reprimanded for
the reasons stated in the findings of the court,
to Wit:
First, that Capt. Charles w. Davis, COM
manding Co B. LIST Regiment Infantry, NJ.
v. M, is guilty of disrespect and disregard
to the order of Joshua L. Chamberlain, com
manding lss Division. NJ. NJ, in refusing to
serve a. presiding officer at an election in
Co. Z. lst Regiment Infantry. NJ. v. NJ =,
when it :ppears he could have done so at no
greater inconvenience than 10 occasioned
other officers assigned to similar duties.
Second. That drill report, of the said Capt
Charles w. Davis showed q larger percent
age Of attendance for duty than we're actual
ly present.
Third. That the said Capt. Charles W..
Davis was guilty of glect of duty whereby
false scores were made and reported At rife
practice in the qualification of certain enlist
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

1t is claimed that Johnsons Anodyne Lini-
ment is almost infallibe in the cure of diph-
liberia, pneumonia, influenza, bronchitis,
congetion of the lungs, and hard dry coughs.
This may all be true. We know it will pre-
vent diphtheria and that it will cure the Group
instantly.
We will wager a years subscription that q
25-ceat package Of Sheridan's Condition pow.
ders contains more pure ingredients and costs
more money than bushel of any kind put
up in large packs. Sheridan's powders are
absolutely pure. febl2d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15
City Rersonsls.

Bank Examiner Wiswell was in town yes.
terdav.
Mr.. J. A. Granbery of Philadelphia, was
in town, Thursday.
Mr. A. P. Moore of the Boston Post, was
in town Yesterday.
Mr.. Horace Hamlen is on business trip
to Penobscot county.
Mr.. Horace Cony's little daughter Lou
is i'll of scarlet fever.
Mr.. Fred Hall, the clothier, departs for his
home in Dsmariscotta, this morning.
Orville d. Baker, Esq, returned home
from Washington, d. c., last night.
General Agent HilIiard of the Etna Insur-
ance Co., was in the city, Thursday.
Mr.. S. L. Boardman went to Turner, yes
terday. where he delivers q lecture to-day.
Mr.. Walter Stinson of the Augusta post
ofhce, contemplates a trip to the metropolis.
Several of our citizens attended the funeral
of the late F. G. Richards, in Gardiner. yes
terday.
An Augusta gentleman has just received q
present of fine picture of the ice palace q,
Montreal.
D. c. Robinson, Esq formerly of Angus
ia, is practicing Law in Boston. His Office i,
on School street.
Mr.. S. S. Avery is going West He start.
in about q week, and his route will lay
through Chicago to Dakota.
Mrs. Charles Wentworth and Miss Lottie
Brown, both of Clinton, are visiting at Post
Office Inspector Bigelow's.
Mr.. Walter Z. Wells and Mr. Harry Gil.
man are on their return home from Texas,
where they went some weeks ago.
Several Augusta gentlemen were in attend
ance on a public installation of Jerusalem
Chapter in Hallowell, last evening. There
was q supper in connection with the installa.
ton.
Mr. Fred Cluff of the Journal, has been
seriously i'll for a week past. The first OF
the week he was convalescent but Wednesday
suffered = relapse and yesterday was confined
to his bed, and was in much pain.
r. d. Woodman. Esq, of China. has ac
cepted position as the General Agent of the
Boston Post for the State of Maine. He will
make his headquarters in Portland, moving
his residence to that city in March.
Twenty -four couples of Augusta married
people went out to Readfeld Corner, yester.
day afternoon. They took supper at the
hotel there, followingwhich they spent an en-.
joyable social hour and tripped the light
fantastic toe" Several of the ladies car
ried roller skates with them, and tried the
rollers for the first time in the Readfeld rink
The party returned home late in the evening.
Col. NJ. v. B. Chase, who is stopping AT
the Brock House, Enterprise, Fla. place
204 miles up the st. John River from Jack
sonville, writes under date of Feb. 7th. He
says that at 8 A. NJ, he is writing with hi.
coat of and at IL P. NJ. the same day, the
glass indicated 80 degrees in the shade. Hare
by the hotel is an orange grove to which
the guests have access at all times
] 81 have eaten but 10 oranges to-day" Tha
morning he breakfasted on turtle steak
The day before a hunting party from the hotel
brought in two aligators, enc eight feet long
and the other five. Mrs. Chase has gained
SIX pounds in weight since her arrival in the
land of oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

Yesterdays Boston Post in its financial
article, spoke of Boston corporation as
follows:
The directors of the American Electric
and Illuminating company have declared the
regular semi-annual dividend of per cent,
on the preferred stock Of tine company and
an extra one of per cent. On the common
stock also a semi-annual dividend of per
cent was declared. This makes the preferred
stock IL per cent stock, and the common a
per cent on its par value. or an 8 per cent
on its present price. The stock continues
in good demand on country orders, the COM
mon advancing from ~ to 5. About 1000
shares changed hands at the board. The in
dications are very favorable for steady
advance in prices until they range at least
so per cent higher than now quoted. The
street transactions in the stock are very much
larger than on the exchange, and much inter-
est is centered in the course of the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

MY wife suffered from Rheumatism fol-
months. She tried number of medicines
but received little or no benefit. She com.
menced taking Athlophoros thee days ago,
and can safely say she has already received
more denefit from it than from all the medi
cines she had taken before j. Stephens,
Hazel Green, Grant Co., Wis. The univer.
sal verdict as to Athlophoros is that it cures
where other remedies fail. What an amount
of money might be saved if sufferers would
go directly for this recognized specific.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

The Catholics of Augusta and HallOwell,
are to hold fair and levee in Granite Hall
next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The
entertainment will consist of tableaux, char
scter songs. plantation sketches. &C. Port
lands favorte singer. Miss Flaherty, will
sing each evening. Grand concerts by Pul
lens Orchestra and Togus Band An extrs
train will run from Richmond and Gardiner
Wednesday evening the whole will conclude
with grand ball Ii will be a success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-15

Gaslin Tolmsn's team, consisting OF
morse, sleigh and robe, which was stolen BY
'ohn Porter, arrived in the city last night
and again came into the possession of its
t'Ghtful owners, who employed man to drive
" through from Ashland, N. H., where the
'nief vas arrested. 1t seems that Porter drove
through to Lisbon the first night after leaving
augusta He afterwards got drunk and
''apped the team for an old ring -boned horse
a~a'eh and 81 in money. The team was in
soed condition when it reached here.