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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
CANAAN.

Willard Woodbury., a young man the son
Lowell last week, and his remains were
brought home Sunday.-Mrs. John Osborn,
an aged lady about 80 years of age, died sud
denly last week.-Scaret fever has made its
appearance and the village schools are stopped
for a short time at least.-W. w. Gilman of
New York City, died at his home last Satur-
day, leaving large estate estimated all the
way from one to five millions. Mr.. Gilman
kept store in Canaan more than 40 years ago,
and two of his daughters still reside in Ca
naan village. As he left four children, the
two daughters residing here will probably re-
ceive one half of his estate.-He left a will,
and it is said after giving few thousands to
his grandchildren he divided his property
equally among his ehildren.-A new harness
maker, Mr. Wetherbee, has put in an appear
ance, and occupies the shop and fills the place
of George H. Getchell. who recently moved to
Augusta and follows the same business. -
LIewellyn Morrill, has sold out his stock of
goods to the other merchants and is to close
his store for one year at least, and the chan
ces are in tavsr of his making Waterville his
permanent home. He will be much missed
in this vicinity. where he has many warm
friends,-Canaan Grange, which has had
lingering existence of about five years-dor.
mant for more than two years-revived eight
months ago, and was recognized as a grange
BY the State Grange three months ago, being
kept alive by very few faithful, determined
members. Canaan Grange has now entered
upon season of prosperity, and is receiving
large accessions to its members. The Pitts
field Advertiser will please take notice, and
no longer assail the Kennebec Journal for
telling the truth.-Monson J. Cover came
home sick from Skowhegan and died Satur-
day of typhoid pneumonia. His death, SO
is a sad blow to his relatives and
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

uloeft Sullivan's comic japanese opera.
Inc Mikado. is to be put on the Coliseum
stage soon, by the D'Oyly Carte's Co., under
the management of John Stetson. This i.
the only company allowed to PLAY it with an
orchestra, injunctions having been granted
against all others.
Inc show windows along W alter street are
commencing to assume their holiday aspect.
The hydrant 1t the end of the Gardner and
rittston bridge got clogRed yesterday. and it
vas necessary to dig down to its base in
order to remedy the trouble.
man giving his name Is VIM. Fawcett.
and hailing from England got drunk on Gar.
oiner tangle-foot Saturday, and will board
Tor the next thirty days in Hotel McFadden
at the expense of the county.
The lace curtains in one of z. F. Little's
show windows caught fire from a gas burner
Saturday night, but was speedily extinguished.
had the IRE spread to the goods in the win
DOW an immense amount of damage must
have been done.
Some of the girls in the shoe factory are
making silk quilt out of novel material.
They sent delegate through the factory and
TOOK up collection of enough silk hat lin
ings from the boys to make q very respectable
quilt.
As officer Frank Dunlap, of the Gardiner
force, the famous "Lilliputian Policeman"
was passing through Hallowell on the &C.
commodation train Friday afternoon, man
by the name of Jerry Leonard, residing in
said city. jumped aboard the train Just as it
was leaving the depot, and hauling Dunlap's
hat down over his eyes, gave him slap on
the side of the head that made him see more
stars than there are in the armament. 1t cost
Leonard about $500 to settle his fine and
costs.
Mr.. Ernest B. Neal of South Gardiner,
fell from pile of slabs. and broke rib one
day last week. HIS was insured in Berry's
agency.
Messrs. Preble & Keene have Just re-
ceived large assignment of elegant sleds,
including about every imaginable style.
On Saturday afternoon as lady living in
Chelsea, who had been shopping in Gardiner,
was walking home, she was thrown down in
the road by man named Henry 0. Jackman
of Pittsten. who attempted to commit rape.
The woman screamed that a man was COM
ing, and Jackman jumped up and ran away.
Jackman was arrested, and carried before
Judge Goodspeed yesterday forenoon. He
was bound over in the sum of $500 to appear
At the next term OF the Superior Court.
Loring Farr, Esq, of Augusta, appeared for
Jackman, and A. M. Spear, Esq, for the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The local entertainment committee has en-
gagged James E. Wade and William H. Will
liams to canvas the city and prepare list of
those willing to entertain visitors to the leg
islatlve reunion. 1t is quite certain that the
hotels and boarding houses cannot furnish
lodgings for those coming. The committee
believe that all able to do so will throw open
their doors to the strangers invited to our
city. To properly entertain them, lists must
be prepared and the assignment of visitors
systematically attended to. The canvass is
the first step in this work. We hope citizens
will respond literally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The board of management of the State
experiment station consisting of 4. A. Gil
bert, Turner, president; s. l.. Boardmsn,
Augusta, secretary; B. F. Pease, Cornish,
Prof. Walter Balentine, Orono, William
Downs, Sebec, met at the Cony House last
evening. Prof. Jordan, the director, also
being present The evening was chiefly de-
voted to settling the accounts, and con-
tinued meeting will be held today. The sta
ton is now experimenting with two yoke OF
steers and four milch cows to ascertain the
value of coarse fodder fed in conjunction
with concentrated food, as compared with
that of the best English hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
rArRoNs OF HUss AnDnv
tner1nS Of the members Of the ss...
GRANGE


Last evening the hotel registers bore the
'lsnatures Of large number Of member. q,
tne Otate Orange, who had come down n
Augusta to participate in the annual .e..;on
AZ O'Clock P. NJ, Worthy Master Robbie
MRS. Robe and large party from the ve.,
arrived, quite number having appeared
previously. They wendell their wav AMONG
the mists and tumbling rain drops to the
Cony House, the headquarters of the grange
auring The session. The officers of the State
organization are - follows: Master, Fred.
erick Robe, Gorham; Overseer. F. n
ofegory, Hampden Corner; Lecturer. d. II.
Thing, Mt. Vernon; Steward, T. 81. Spraeue.
iopsham; Assistant Steward, A. H. Whit.
more, Bucksport; Chaplain, William Par.
sons East New Portland; Treasurer, s. s.
smith, Norway; Secretary, d. NJ. Hall.
Bangor; Gate Keeper. G. NJ. Douglass F.:
Ceres, Mrs. Frederick Robe; Pomona. Mrs.
ID. N. Hall; Flora, Mrs. E. H. Gregory: l..
A. Steward, Mrs. A. H. whitmore. These
were all present in the city last evening, with
one or two exceptions. In addition to these
were noticed Profs. Walter Balentine and
W. d. Jordan of the State College, Hon.
Edward Wiggin Of Presque Isle, member of
the State Board of Agriculture from Aroos-
took county: Nelson Ham of Lewiston and
}. w. Lang of Bowdoinham, members of the
executive committee. The members from
the east came on the Pullman, many of them,
last night and more will arrived at 10 o'clock
today. The members in town last evening
we're In jovial mood and they thronaed the
hotel parlors, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The session opens at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, today
and Worthy Master ROBBIE delivers his ad.
dress at o'clock P. NJ, during which the
hall will be open to the public. The secre-
tary's books show that there are 10 ,53l mem.
bers of the order in the State, gain of 4OC
over last year. There are 1870 subordinate
oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Yesterday afternoon in the Municipal
Court, Capt. Thacher, through his counsel
Potter & Lancaster brought an action OF
troyer against Mayor Weeks and Marshal
Morse to recover on the drums seized from
the Salvation Army last August. The
Ridge rendered Judgment in favor of the may
or and against the marshal. Thatcher appealed
from the decision as to Mayor Weeks, bring
ing O. Williamson and Thomas Baker as
.nreties. Officer Morse also appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

In that part of the East Side" which 10
bounded by Murray ST., on the north Malta
Hill on the east; Cony & Lincoln Streets. on
the south and the river on the west, about
46 acres, there are by actual count 46
widows, just one widow to each acre of land
The larger part of this number is near the CEN
ire of the space described, there being 20 of
them within stones throw of point on Pat
'terson street. The strsngest feature Of this
state of affairs lies in the fact that only Ave
wldowers are to be found in this part of the
city and of those are disabled by lameness
and old age We doubt if any other city in
Maine can exhibit such an unfortunate com
binaton Of circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
EAST VAsSALBORO.

On the death of member of Lakeview
Lodge, No. 232, I. o. of G. T., Vassalboro,
the lodge passed the following resolutions;
WHEREAS, In view of the loss we have sustained
BY the decease of friend and associate, Mrs. John
Colman, and the still heavier loss sustained by those
who were and dearest to her, therefore be 1t
Resolred, That it is but just tribute TO the men,
ory of the departed say that in regreting her
moval from midst we mourn for one who was
in every way worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the fam.
lily of the deceased the dispensation with which it
has pleased Divine Providence to af1ict them, and
commend them for consolation to Him who orders
all things for the BEST and whose chastisements
meant in mercy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Prang's Christmas and New Year Cards.
Christmas would lose one of its most pleas
ing concomitants if Prang's Christmas and
New Year cards failed to make their appear
ance. But they are here in season for the
holidays, excelling all other works of the
kind in the art with which the work is execu-
ted, and the fine taste displayed in the selec
ton of subjects. They come in plain cards,
single and double, as well as fringed, single
and double, with novelties among them that
will attract attention. We cannot describe
the various kinds of cards that appear this
year, but instead, will advise our readers to
visit the stores where holiday goods are kept,
and see and select for themselves from the
profusion offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The ladies of the Winthrop street Univer-
salist parish of this city, will give social
reception in the vestry, Thursday evening OF
this W eek, Dec. II. There will be an entertain.
ment consisting of music and reading. begin
ming at half-past seven o'clock. Admission
10 cents. Ice cream, coffee, and Russian
tea, will be for sale at reasonable prices
The occasion will be one of interest to men,
beers of the parish and their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Mr. John r. Holt does not believe in going
fishing in the winter in the old-fashioned.
iaoorous way. Heretofore it has been the
custom for the fisherman to ride several
miles in zero weather. with the cutting north
wind racing by him. On arriving at the pond
ne was obliged to stand about on the ice all
DAY, his feet and hands tingling with the cold /;
ana at noon he would partake OF
frozen dinner. But Mr.. Holt has construct
90 covered sled which obviates many OF the
oisagreeable features OF the old way. 1t
consists of an ordinary sled with snug little
eaoin thereon. On each side, in front, are
TWO windows, go that the occupants can view
Tue surrounding country as they move along.
nut the most comfortable feature of the
snele is trim stove which thoroughly
warns every portion of the interior.
come bait and food can handily be taken
A'ong. Thus all the fisherman has to do is to
enter his quarters on the sled, Mr.. Holt
"uches up his nag and all HE away to the
usnlng grounds, the former reposing in ease
ana comfort by the stove inside the cabin.
arriving on the ice the piscatorial operator
SIMPLY cuts his holes, sets his hooks and re-
'u'ns to the sled where he can enter his re-
ueat and await developments, watching the
'ea rags through the windows. When there is
ohe ne scampers of to the lucky line, pulls
= MS fsh, rebaits the line and returns to
w quarters again. At noon he has fire
-lu can heat his coffee and fry his fish If he
wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The Capital Guards have been very sue
cessful in improving the ante-room of Me-
oman Hall. pretty carpet has been placed
on the floor, while the painter and paper
hanger have embellished the walls and cell
ing so that the apartment wears a cheerful
inviting appearance. few we'll selected
pictures hung on the walls, relieve the mo.
notony which otherwise might prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Hon. Fred Atwood, chairman of the legis-
lative reunion executive committee, writes
that thus far answers to inquiries in regard to
the living members and ex-members of the
legislature have not been received from 3S
towns and plantations in Aroostook county, 8
in Hancock county, in Kennebec county, %
in Penobscot county, ID in Piscataquis coun.
ty, IA in Somerset county and 20 in Wash
ington county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The Universalst parish of Augusta evinces
its healthy vigor by promptly raising a cash
subscription of one thousand dollars for a
five years insurance on the Winthrop street
church, needful repairs, and the complete
.extingulshment of its indebtedness. This
sum is additional to its regular monthly ex-
penses With unity and resolution the par
ish will soon secure pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The executive committee of the State
Grange, consisting Of Nelson Ham, Lewis
tom G. A. Hall, South Waterford; T. B..
Hunter Strong; J. w. Lang, Bowdoinham,
held meeting at Hotel North last evening.
being engaged on the accounts of the secre-
tary and treasurer of the grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
NOR RIDGWOC X.
Barn and Farm Buildings Destroyed by
Fire.

On Saturday at o'clock A. NJ, the Kidder
barn on the farm of S C.Mills, was discovered
to be on fire and was soon consumed. 1t
contained 80 tons of hay, about 1900 bushels
of oats, nearly all of his farming tools and
carriages. The loss is $4,000; insured for
$1,000 About the same hour the farm build
ings of Josiah Quimby of Mercer. were
burned, together with nine head OF cattle.
horse, two hogs and all crops. No insurance.
Cause of FIRE unknown in both instances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Fifty cents spent on bottle of st. Jacobs
Oil, the great cure for rheumatism, and twen-
ty-five cents for bottle of the new discovery
Red Star Cough Cure, which removes throat
and lung troubles, is as good an investment
as life insurance policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

H-Great Reduction-in crockeryware and
toilet sets. In order to close out my entire
stock shall sell the same at cost; also large
lot of ladies' shoe polish, brush brooms,
glassware, etc. Come early and get the first
choice. E. N. TRAsK, State st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill.
blains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or nc pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
3.,9-1P.,rIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

There will be special communication of
Augusta Lodge, F. & A. NJ, this Tuesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock. Work in F. c..
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

A portion of the material for the plant OF
the electric light of the new cotton mill, has
arrived in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE

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 assimiliated and gives
strength and vigor to the enfeebed body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Baker & Cornish have been retained by
the plaintiff IN case involving the largest
sum of money Of any ever brought in Knox
county. II was entered at the December term
of court, being suit brought by the Bodwell
Granite Co. against Gen. Davis Tillson. The
former seeks to recover $50, 900 alleged to be
due to PLAINTIFF for money received by him,
for their use, it being the company's proper
tional part of the net profit received by
the defendant from the contract for
the construction of the United States
'customhouse and postoffice at st. Louis, Mis-
souri,, entered into between the United States
and the Hurricane Island Granite Company,
which the plaintiff claims by virtue of con-
tract entered into between the parties.
An agreement has been entered into between
the parties by which the suit, together with
Tillsons claims against the company is to be
referred to the following referees Hon. John
A. Peters of Bangor, chief justice of the SUI
preme court; Hon. George E. B. Jackson of
Portland, and Hon. John L. Cutler of Ban
gor c. E. Littlefeld, ESQ.,, of Rockland. is
counsel for the defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Mr.. J. w. Jones has just finished an ele-
CANT roll-top desk for Judge w. P. White
house. 1t is of black walnut and handsome.
ly finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Cures Piles or Hemorrhoids, Itching, Pro-
truding, Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure, SOC. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

"HACKMETACK," a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and 30 cents. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Rev. A. w. Pottle will preach at the Meth
odist church tonight. Revival meetings ev.
ery evening but Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The great popularity and success Of Saliva
ton Oil, the great pain destroyer, have made
it target for counterfeiters. Buy the gen.
uiue. Price 25 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The ladies of St. Matthew's church, Hal
lowell, will hold sale of fancy articles in
the lecture room of the church on Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Some one left light shawl at the Journal
Office several days since. The owner will
nlease call for the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold bv Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The ice in the river, streams and ponds
melted rapidly yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15
The county commissioners meet to-day.

One solitary sleigh appeared on the street
Yesterday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

The first Augusta House sociable of the
season occurs Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Always call for Colgan's Taffy Tolu.
decl4tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15


ability of DR.. Thomas
Eclectnc Oil to cure
asthma catarh. Group,
colds. etc. Mrs. Dora
Koch Of Buffalo, says:
For Group it is decid-
edly effcacious." Mrs. Jacob Mellisos Of Marion.
Ohio, says the same thing S. S. Graves, Akron,
N. y, writes Had asthma Of the worst kind,
took one dose of Thomas kclectrie Oil and was
relieved in few minutes. Would walk FIVE miles
Tor this medicine and pay S bottle Tor it," Drug
gust c. K. Hall, GRANVILLE, ILL.,. says: Cured u-
up IN bed and coughed TIL the clothing vas vet
with perspiration. My
wife insisted that use
Thomas Eclectrc Oil.
The hrst teaspoonful
RELIEVED me- L. II.
Perkins, Creek Centre,
NY, Thomas Ecec-
fric Oil is also TIP
Tor external applicA-
ton for rheumatism.
cuts, scalds, bu rms, bites,
bruises, etc When vIsi-
ting the druggist, ask
him what he knows Of
Dr. Thomas Ecleetric
Oil If he has been
long in The drug
trade. be he viii
speak highly of it.
Worked Wonders.
My daughter was very bad off on account Of
= cold and pain in her lungs Dr. TAswss' Eslte-
frie oil es>sd her in IrDerty, four Aosys. One
Of the boys was cured Of sore throat. This nedi-
cine has worked wonders in our family" Alvah
Pinekney, Lake Mohopac, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-15

Biddeford man pulled off his wool boot
so energetcally the other night, that he frac-
tured one of the small bones of the foot.
A Saco butcher was quite severely hurt by
an ugly boar which he attempted to slau0h-
ter, last Saturday. The beas, wounded him
with his tusks and finally tossed him (the
butcher weighs 250 pounds) out of the pen,
over a wall three feet high
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-09-24
The k0cas budget.

PERsoHALs-ilssM Mary Smith, of Cham
hcr-lur@ Pa, formerly of this place, is the
gu,+t Of Miss Katie Stokes.
Mrs. Beatty Of Carlisle Pa, spent several
DAYS with her son, Mr., Alex. p Beatty Of
this place.
Ms annie Cover Of this place left on
Monday last for Baltimore city,
Mr.. Geo. Sprow has open confectionery
cigar, tobacco and oyster saloon, one door
west of postoflice.
Tors MAsnED.-Mr Irwin 10y, Of this
place, had his first and second toes mashed
very badly by a steel rail falling upon them
while working at high bridge on snnday last.
Mr. Josiah Flohr, Of near Frank inyiIle
shot Il chicken hawk, n few day ago, meas
uring four feet from tip to tip across the
wings.
Ifyou want good stew Of Oysters.
can ten you were ~ 20.
Vow listen, and III tell you,
to go TO,
II +. Policy X Bro, on Watcr-st.
Corn cutting has comn"nad
"t;ot any corn up Mere l!a' liza Ila