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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15
Central Committee Meeting.

A meeting Of the Democratic county
central COMMITTEES is hereby called to
meet at Rosebarg, on Tuesday, ths
25,h day of March, 1884, at 10 o'clock
4. NJ. j. w. HAMILTON,
Chairman Of Committee.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15
FARMS
FOR
SALE.
The undersigned has Tor sale
the following Real Prep
erfy in Douglas Coun-
ty, Stateof Oregon:

A FIRsT-CLAss GRAIN FARM NEAR THE
II Town of Wilbur, containing 3IG acteY. Has a
&C cd dwelling house and ont-buii<ngs and fine
thard all well fenced and watered $50 acres in grain
desirable home and very cheap.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

" which is pow land in cultivation balance Pas
ture; all fenced; well watered; good improvements
and orchard.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

QNE SECTION OF LAND NEAR THE TOWN
" of Scottsburs 50 river bottom balance rill
and timber land.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15
gaLLyMe eHaAPag TEAM Agy 1
AveriII and Rnbbsu

teb in the market e owe rates
a
i - 50. -
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 FARM NEAR WILBUR, CONTAINING a23
n acres; l95 acres in grain, the balance splendid
grazing land About SEQ aeress level, well wAtered
and well improved The crop and 500 head of ,heep
will be sold with t.e land il desired By purchaser
bargain
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 FARM NEAR ROSEBuRG, coN'rAlNING 800
II acres all under fence Cool farm grazing
land
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 FLoLEIAG MILL AT sc0ftfsHURG.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 L RGE STOCK AND GRAIN FARM NEAR
II Oakland containing 32e0 acres. Ai,f ut 700
acres plow land, well fenced and we'll watered
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

1 NO. ONE FL0UkISG MILL FOUR MILE,
n from Oakland, on Calipooia creek
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15


4 FINE STOCK FARM CONTAINING $40 ACRES
II Il miles from Roseburg; l25 OF good grain
land, at bargain.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 STEAM SAWMILL AT DRAIN STATION O
n Railroad
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15

4 NUMBER OF TOWN LOTS ii THE CITY OF
Il Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17
MONMOUTH.

All meeting held last week it was decided
to have village Christmas tree. A COM
mittee of six was chosen to take charge
the Henry D. Brown affair is still yelled in
mystery, 1t was thought clue had been
obtained when Conductor Anderson saw an
object in the pond. which appeared to be q
bundle of clothing; but on investigation il
was decided to be log with one end visible
above the surface of the water, although Mr.
Anderson said he did not see the same
object the next day.-Revival meetings havs
been held for number of weeks, under Rev,
Mr.. Holmes, in different parts of the town
A number of conversions are reported Mr.
Holmes is very Jealous worker.-A tenn
perance meeting was held at Town Hal
Sunday evening. The attendance was small
yet the meeting was very interesting
Eugene Wilson and Herbert Blake have
captured seven foxes this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17

A Christmas tree will be spread at the
Baptist church, and both societies will unite
in the exercises and bestowsl of presents. An
enjoyable time is anticipated.-The A. j.
Billings Post, G. A. r., will hold levee
New Years night, at their hall. A new
drama is being rehearsed for the occasion,
together with music, singing. and q farce.
Oysters, cake and coffee will be served, and
every effort made to have the affair a success.
Two young men, james D. Fish and Ernest
o. Taylor. have left us TO spend the winter in
Florida. They started in a steamer from
Boston fer Savannah, but the steamer be-
coming disabled put into Norfolk, from
whence they proceeded by rail. We shall
lock for the travellers return in the spring
Mr.. Theron E. Doe is out in Virginia set
ting an uncle's estate.-,Dr W. S. Brainerd
is again ,nfned to his bed by severe attack
OF muscular rheumatism, complicated by
neuralgia affections He has suffered ex-
tremely. and much sympathy is expressed by
friends and ueighbors.-rhere is not enough
snow for sleighiag, and the travelling is very
rough Misses Emma S. Fletcher and Alice
Mclaughlin have gone To North Creek, to
spend the winter.-Several colts and horses
have died lately, to the los of their owners
The village school is being taught by Mr..
+. Z. Jones of South China and is his second
winter term.-A fellow claiming the name of
W. II. n Van Cor. left town 8 week ago
Saturday night, leaving unpaid board bill
OF S55, and also other accounts, aggregating
in all about 500. He is a pensioner, having
lost his right arm. He claims to have come
from Cincinnati. Ohio.
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I9tfn.

81 years.
In Waterville, Dec. 10, Chas. Marshall. aged g.
years.
In Cumberland Dec. IL, Mrs. Augusta W. Russell
In Richmond, Dec. 10, Mary f. Kelley, aged Is
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17

The sewing circle of the Howard Benevo-
lent Union. meets this afternoon with Mrs.
Craig l09 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17
Local Notices.

&S@MUsIC LEssoss.-In classes of three,
"a lessons, $40; at the Hallowell Classical
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17

The well known and earnest worker for
Temperance, Mrs. H, NJ. c. Estes of Water
vile, having returned from an extended tour
through Nova Scotia and the Aroostook
county; a, once enters the field in Kennebec
with her usual success, having addressed four
much interested audiences during the pas,
week. At Litchfeld Plain, upon the evening
of the 10th, she was ably assisted by A. K.
p. Buffum Of Gardiner. Upon invitation she
again addressed the people there, aud at the
close organized q new Lodge, the 18th inst
which received the name of Central and
will meet Friday evenings. The following
are the principal officers ]. A. Chase, L. ID.
G. Roberts, Jr., W. C. T.; Mrs. J. A. Chase,
Wv t.; Edward Packard, w. c.; Cora A.
Maxwell. W. S.; Mrs. A. G. Roberts, W.
F. s.; W. Maxwell, w. T.; W. Whitney,
W. NJ; Miss Nellie Roberts, w. /. G. Il.
SEVERN, w. 0. G..
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FREEMAH's NATIONAL BANK.

Of Augusta, are hereby notified to meet at their
banking room. No. i2i Water Street. in Augusta, on
Friday, the 9sth Day OF December, 80,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to consider the expediency Of
settling up the affairs Of the bank and surrendering
its charter. Per order Of the Directors.
s. B. GI.AZIER, Cashier.
Augusta, Me-, Dec. 8, 1884. dclid3i
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The Hair Was Never Told

of the wonderful powers and virtues of that
best of all medicines, Kidney Wort. 1t has
been tried and proved Its cures are mum
berless and the record of (supposed) incur
able cases that have yielded to its influence,
is astounding. If you have trouble with
your Kidneys, Liver or Bowels, if you suffer
from Constipation aud Piles, if YOU are a
victim of Rheumatism or Malaria, take
Kidney-Wort. You will find it the remedy
You need. decl6+eod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17

The annual meeting Of the Maine Central
Railroad will be held in this city to-day
The Governor has nominated Ezra f.
Brett, Bangor, for municipal judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-17

The court room was crowded with people
at the afternoon hour of meeting. Every
seat was taken as well as every foot of stand
ing room.
Attorney General Cleaves appeared for the
government. He said that he regretted ex-
eeedinely the unfortunate event that re-
CURED his attendance before jury of this
court to engage in prosecution involving
me life of human being. The RESPONSE
olities are grave, but cannot be evaded or
summed by prosecuting officers, by judges or
!ufies. We cannot neglect the enforcement
VI me law or nulify its penalties. A most
nenious crime has been committed in your
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Business Notices.

&S~ UPHoLsTERING AND REPAIRING. -
AN prepared to do all kinds of upholstering
and repairing in the best manner at the low
est prices. Have recently secured a new
machine for picking over and cleaning hair
mattresses, which does the work in splendid
shape. New and secondhand furniture
bought and sold. Repairing of all kind.
promptly done CHAs. EMERY, north end OF
Water Street, Augusta. d,cll+lw%
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tHarrtfo.

In Waterville, Dec. 5, Fred VI. Chapman TO Miss
Hortense Mclaughlin, both Of Watervile.
In Richmond, Dec. 6, John Z. Sturtevant OF
Richmond, To Miss Emma A. Carlisle of Bristol.
In jefferson, Dec. g, Henry l.. Williams Of Gardi-
ner, to Miss Cynthia T.. Whitman of jefferson.
In Augusta, Dec. l3, Plummer j. Meserve TO Miss
Emma A. Marson. both Of Pittston.
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SHOOTING Doors by Waukenpbast, Lon
don, at T. E Moseley & Co.'S, 1863 Washing
ton street, Boston.
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&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 aud
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtt
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The handsomest game of polo ever seen in
this city occurred at the rink last evening
between the W. H. rs of Lewiston and
Granite Citys, the former beating by score
of to in 30 minutes. Tue clubs were
very evenly matched ard the game was con-
tested inch by inch. Williams and Stevens
won the goals for the w. II. rs. Durgin of
that team, one armed man. made several
splendid plays. He had a way of wurming
the bali around the floor which was very
telling. The manner in which the Lewiston
boys dropped the ball through the opponents
goal was adroit The referee was very sat
isfactory. Both goal tenders made fine stops
The Lewistons were much elated at their
success, and well they might be. Mr.
Thomas of the Lewiston rink accompanied
the team.
The following is the present standing of the
clubs:
Goals Goal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
TOGUs-

lecture. with sterioptican illustrations,
called "w onders of the great West, by Harry
w. French of Boston, was given last evening
at Gen. Franklin Hall at the Home. The
mauv parties who have been travelling around
the country giving exhibitions of tins kind
have proved in so many cases such miserable
failures, that il is really refreshing to see
something worthy of attention. His views
were new. bright and clear, and his apparatus
was the latest that modern science has in
vented for this purpose. The pictures were
Is feet in diameter and for beauty
clesrness and effect should be seen to be sp-
preciated. Beginning with the suspension
bridge of Niagara Falls, with views of the
falls on both sides of the river. the rapids
the river. both by daylight and moonlight
Cleveland, Chicago, the Mammoth
Cave. Kentucky. showing several chambers,
and the celebrated Black river. Views of
Louisville, the great suspension bridge across
the Mississippi at St. Louis, the magnin-
cent steamers on the Father of Waters.
Colorado with its wonders of natural
scenery, Denver, the beautiful young city
of the West, Salt Lake city, boundless
prairies, tall mountains, the Pacific,
Golden Gate, San Francisco, the Yosem-
ite, etc. Time and space would fail were l
to attempt to give even an outline OF the
wonderful scenes presented with so much
realistic effect. Mr.. French 10 an easy and
pleasant speaker, and has won from the
public this winter their favor and appfecia-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
ADEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH.
How an East Winthrop school Meeting
Resulted.

The annual school meeting of distric; No 8
Winthrop, was held in the school house
Monday, March 24th, at p. NJ
The meeting was called to order by
the clerk, after considerable amount
of outdoor electioneeripg by both
parties, and proceeded to ballot for modera-
tor. At the first ballot w. II. Parlin was
unanimously elected, but declined to serve.
At the second ballot there were three can
didates, one of whom, the editor, withdrew
from the contest, and the other two cand-
dates declining to serve, a new vote was
taken. Finally on the fourth ballot, as it was
necessary to have a moderator to conduct the
meeting, NJ. A. Foster consented to accept
the honor, and presided over the meeting
When the moderator called ''prepare and
bring forward your votes for agent" there
was a general rush. There were two cand-
dates 5. NJ. Witham, republican, and Hor-
ace Keys, democrat. There were % votes
thrown, add Horace Keys had lG aud was de-
c!ared elected. This democratic victory is
considered pretty sure indication that Ben
jamn +. Butler will be elected president,
and that Gancelo White will be sent to Con-
gress next fall. The clerk elected was J. Z.
Brainerd republican. The committee on
the care of the school house consists of one
republican, one democrat and John w.
Nose.- WtathrOp Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

tien. The members of the Home we're sur
pfised and heartily pleased, and will be the
more when they learn from your columns
that Mr.. French generously gave his
time and service without money or
prlce. Much credit is due to his popular
assistant Mr.. Albert Stephenson for the ar
tlstic manner in which the transformarions
were effected. The next entertainment will
ne lecture by General Stephenson. with
iiiustratlons) upon the battle of Fredericks-
ourg. The Home orchestra, under the lead
OF B. w. Theme. furnished excellent music
and en- pdssant- II is understood that serenade
band will this evening give several selections
near the Governors residence as a compli-
ment to his youngest daughter, a young lady
OF much promise who tomorrow has attained
her l4th birthday. VETERAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
SUPERIOR COURT.
w EDNEsDAY, April

WEDNESDAY. April I'd.
Robert l.. Fox VS.. William II. Norcross.
J. II. Potter for plf.; Beane & Beane for
the deft This is an action of trover to re-
cover the value of a stock of grave stones
and monuments both in a finished
and an unfinished state. together with a
quantity of granite, and the usual furnish
ings of a marble shop, to the amount of
S635.70. The plf claims that he left the
property in his shop in Augusta in charge
of one Cappers, and went to New York; that
after an absence of six months he returned
and fonnd his property in pos
session of the diff. in Hallowell. The
diff. claims first that he bought the
property from Cappers who had special au-
thority from plf. to sell; secondly, that the
action cannot be maintained because Cappers
was in partnership with the plf. and if not
in partnership was an owner of the property
in common,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

DIR. Hill of Augusta was called Tuesday to
see Mr.. Dudley, who was injured on the rail-
road last week. On consultation with other
surgeons, it was decided to ampu'ate again,
and accordingly his leg was taken of above
the knee. Although he is doing as well as
can be expected,his recovery is rather doubt
ful.-Lincoln Dale had his hand severely in
jured at the shipyard on Tuesday, by knee
falling upon its. S. Costellow opened his
dental rooms in Luke's Block, Tuesday
Solon White has purchased lot on Main ST..
of Getchell Hatch and will build this spring.
We are to have a new skating rink. Plans
are being drawn for a building 64xlSo, and 1t
will be erected as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
HALLOWELL.

Mr.. Samuel S. George, painter. while at
work on Geo. ii. Choate, Jr.'s house, fell
from a staging, distance of about 20 feet,
breaking his arm above the elbow and badly
bruising him otherways.
Rev w. A. Newcomb and family returned
to their home in South Berwick, Wednesday.
A pie festival was held at the Baptist ves-
try Tuesday evening.
City Marshal True is on the war path, much
to the discontinue of the liquor sellers.
The breaking up of the travelling has put a
stop to trade from the country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

The item, "Tte cities of this State, one
afer another, are returning to local time.
The Maine Central Railroad has issued a cir
calar stating that the standard time adopted
Nov 18th has been abandoned" &C., which
appeared in the Kennebec Journal of March
96th, was taken from the columns of the
Lewiston Journal. Mr.. Payson Tucker. gen.
eral manager of the Maine Central, telegraphs
to W. F. Allen of New York that. mo new
circulars relative to standard time have been
issued hy the Maine Central Railroad.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
WINTHROP.

The annual meeting in the village district
was held Tuesday night, April lst. An un-
usually large number were present. Levi
Jones was chosen moderator and j. NJ. Ben
jamin, clerk. L. T. Carleton. Esq, was
elected chairman of the board OF directors by
vote of ll6 to q for Rev. Mr.. Obear. This
Is the fifth time Mr.. Carleton has been elect
ed TO this responsible position. DIR. c. A.
Cochrane was reelected, and VIM. f. Whit
man was chosen in place of X. c. Me1lroy,
who declined reelection. The schools in
this district have long enjoyed high degree
of prosperity. taking a high rank, and our
citizens justly feel proud of them. Three
hundred dollars were raised to paint and re-
pair the school house.. ID. Packard of
Boston is in town again buying horses for the
Boston market.-The assessors are engaged
in taking the valuation. 1t is thought that the
valuation of personal property aud real es
tate will reach round million of dollars this
year.-Dr. A. 7. Snow is expected home
from Florida, where he has been spending the
winter T. ) Jackson. Esq. has purchased
an orange grove near jacksonville, Fla.
Monday last he started on a trip there to look
after it-B. S. Kelley and f 5. French have
moved to Gardiner, where they will
engage in the retail grocery business.
They are smart energetic young men
thoroughly acquainted with the business,
reliable and entitled to the respect of all.
We wish them abundant success, while we
regret to lose them from our community
DIR. C. A. Toggart has opened an office
in Packard Block on Main street
Elliott Wood recently sold a Jer-
sey COW ten years old, for $50.
Quite number of our Young people
are attending school at kent's H ill this spring.
Henry W. Longfellow of Boston, has re-
Gently been in town visiting his parents.-T.
+. Jackson is soon to visit the West Indies
Our business roads are in bad condition.
Business at our factories is lively.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

Tue enterprising market gardener is al
ready making preparations for the spring
campaign. The hot beds has been started
and seeds planted therein. Hot house lettuce
can at this early day be purchased in the
markets. Asparagus comes next in order.
Green peas and early potatoes should be
planted this month to ensure an early return.
Onions should also be sown as early as the
ground is suitable to work. There is no
doubt that market gardening would pay we'll,
even in the vicinity of Augusta.i if rightly con-
Quoted. 1t requires much experience and
the taking of much pains to make it a sue
cess
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

The fire of Sunday night resulted in disas-
trous loss to Chandler's band, destroying its
large and vauable collection of music and
leaving it destitute of uniforms just as the
the summer business is coming on. In COM
pliance with the tenders of aid so freely of
fered by Portland citizens, subscription pa
pers were opened yesterday to enable all to
help the band in their efforts to retrieve their
loss. AT a meeting of the band Tuesday
afternoon, it was decided to order a uniform
immediately
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
WHITE PLAINS, n Y,

WHITE PLAINS, N Y,
May Z. 1888.
have for many years been troubled at
times with muscular rheumatism and pleuri-
tic pains. and have always found Allcock's
Porous plasters to be quick and efficient in
affording relief.
In December last had an attack of Pneu-
mania, which left one of my lungs in weak
and sensitive condition, accompanied at
times with severe pain. The application of
one plaster relieved the pain in short time,
and have worn one almost constantly since.
as a protection to the weakened lung
| have used Allcocks Porous Plasters for
myself and family for over twenty-five years.
always with speedy beneficial results. and
do not hesitate to recommend them for their
mild counter-irritant qualities. and for their
efficiency in relieving soreness of the lungs
and pains of rheumatic or neuralgia char
acter. j. MALCOLM SMITH.
Be sure to obtain "Allcock's" Porous Plas-
ter. as all others are worthless limitations
aprlteod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

IL is rumored that q veteran soldier fell
dangerously sick at the house of a near rela-
tive in the town of Appleton. He had ap-
piled for and was almost certain of pension
dred dollars. The soldier died before the
pension papers were signed. A scheme was
put up to furnish a widow and get the PEN
sion. 1t is said that a woman was procured
and married to the corpse several hours after
death to bring about the desired end.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
City Personals.

B W. Hartman, ESQ.,, of Kent's Hill, was
IN the city yesterday.
Miss Lottie woodman Of Saccarappa, is
visiting at Rev. Mr.. Bradlee's.
Mr.. S. H. Russell is fitting up boat for
cunning and hunting expeditions.
Miss May Alexander of Bangor, is visiting
the Misses Burleigh of this city.
Harry Stinson Camp. S. of ". has elect
Cd Everett Hall, delegate, and Leslie Soule,
Alternate, to attend the State encampment 81
the Orders at Portland, April 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

Governor Robie and Councillors Locke,
Cornish and Bolster, with the Cattle Commits
sioners Bailey. Gilbert and Ferguson, met
Tuesday at the Falmouth Hotel, to take
measures to commence the 1isinfection of
the State Quarantine buildings in Deering
and Falmouth. Mr.. Samuel Bell ap-
pointed to represent the farmers OF Deering
and Falmouth, to see that the orders of the
commissioners are enforced and will enter
upon his duties at once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

G. T. Fletcher, superintendent of the Au-
burn schools, and formerly of Augusta, has
accepted call to the superintendency of
schools in Marlboro. Mass. lie commences
his labcrs there April eth. Auburn has lost
three teachers within the last eight months
as well as the superintendent. Mr.. Fletcher
receives an advance of $500 in salary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say, Oh,
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called kemp's Bal
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure. they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose, Price
SOC and Sl.00. Trial size free.
Respectfully. Bowditch & Webster.
oct22t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
POLO.
The sacos Defeat the Lcyvistons at Lewis
ton.

A league game of polo was played at Lew
iston Tuesday night. between the Sacos and
Lewistons. 1t was the most exciting and
sharply contested g,me ever played in the
rink there. 1t was won by the Sacos, they
CARRYING three goals out of the five. Time
of game, 90 minutes. Following is the stand
ing of the clubs in the State: