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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

artist Harper this month, in the matter OF
illustrsted papers. 10 especially ricn.
seThroueh London BY Canal" describes
trim On the Regent Canal from Paddingfon %
the East Ends novel enough trip. II moss
be. notably the slegging it" part. "Anneke
Jans Boeardus and her Farm" deals WIN
subject about which most people know mite
md fev neonle know much. The article il
illustrated with views that are OF local inter
eat. The writer il J W. Gerard. The
frontispiece this month il an engraving Dy
King from drawing by Howard Pyle called
"Sprine Blossoms" For sale by ). r.
Pierce.
In the May number of the Andover Review
Professor Gerhart concludes his searching
criticism of the theology of the reformers.
This is followed by the second sermon IN VI.
Newman Smyth's series to workingmen- Inc
third article, BIZ Rev. F II. johnson. under
the title .Co-operative Creation" shows the
advantage afforded by the evolutionary theory
of creation in the argument for the divine
benevolence. The editorial discussion of our
public school system in preceding numbers
naturally leads to the fourth article, IN which
an experienced teacher, Mr.. S. L. Dutton, OF
New Haven, answers intelligently and salts
factorily the question: "What may justly be
demanded of the public schools?" The edi-
torials treat of the "Criteria of Theological
Progress" and of 1.-The Revision of the Old
Testament, and the Religious Public" The
first is Introductory to a series designed to
point out certain doctrinal advantages of the
New Theology as compared with the old. A
well-informed Lutheran writer gives histor-
ical account of 'The Predestination Contro-
yersy in the Lutheran Church" in this coun-
try.
The contributions to the May number of
the American MAGAZINE are not only varied,
scholarly, and valuable, but of a widely pop
ular character. The opening article is upon
the achievements of Commodore Matthew
Calbraith Perry" of whom William Elliot
Griffis writes with skilled pen; the second
article. ",he Heart of Louisiana" is a
graphic historical sketch of the Place d Armes,
now Jackson Square, in New Orleans, by
somely illustrated. THE Fallacy of l776"
is discussion of the real origin of our late
civil war, by A. W. Clason. "The Ancient
Races of America" by G. P. Thruston, of
Nashville, Tenn. "The Hungry Pilgrims"
by E. II. Goss; 1.-The Sackville Papers" by
Prof. Claiming, of Harvard College; and
:. Pocahontas and Captain Smith, by Charles
Deane, LII. D., Vice-President of the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society, are all excellent
as well as readable. But the contribution
that will probably attract the most attention
is that of General Roger Enos-A Lost
Chapter of Arnold's Expedition to Canada in
l775." by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden. Orig
inal Documents this month present us some
of Burgoyne's letters; Charles Ledyard Nor
ton concludes his Political Americanisms."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

NOR SALE.-Houses in different parts of the
Il city, ranging in price from $3.50 to $4,000. Also
desirable store on Water street. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the Office of
4. s. FOGG,
next south American Express office feh16tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

An English corvette has been keeping
watch of Russian vessel of war in a
southern port. and in New York harbor
there are now five Russian merchant YES
sells postponing their departure, it is said,
for fear Of capture at sea if war is declared
soon after their sailing. This is not war
but it squints very strongly in the direc-
ton Of coming hostilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

Mark Harden's defence of Pillsbury is
the richest thing that has yet transpired,
in regard to Pilsbury's appointment, I'M
less it be the assertion OF the New Age
this week that I'm this community, where
Mr.. Pillsbury formerly resided. the salts
faction over the appointment is almost I'M
iversaI. among democrats. republicans.
and mugwumps." ExGov. Plaisted is
aware that Pillsbury fled the State very
soon after the count-out. finding exile
more agreeable than an attempt to con-
tinue his residence among people who
regarded him AS fit subject for the State
Prison because of his connection with the
attempted State Steal. and his statement
as above must therefore be regarded as
very grim joke or most stupendous lie
and SANDER upon this community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

OVSE FOR SALE-In the pleasant, healthy
IL village Of Gorham, Me. First class modern
residence; twelve rooms finished. Large stable con
nected. buildings on high ground; corner lot, on
two streets; small orchard, choice fruit. and
rounded by fine shade trees; only few minutes walk
to Churches, State Normal and High Schools, and
Portland and Rochester Depot and ten miles from
Portland A very desirable residence, in nice order
for immediate occupancy. Town taxes low. For
any further particulars. please address "HOUSE,"
p. o. Box SO, Gorham, Maine. apr2sdlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

DR.. Seth Arnold's Soothing and quieting
Cordial for children. Recommended by
mothers and nurses Csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
For Safe.

ENOlt sALE-"Wilow Cottage" Squirrel Island,
Il Boothbay Harbor, Maine. A good cottage
and lot pleasantly situated with all the advantages
of seaside cottage. Also several island lots for
sale. Terms reasonable. For information apply to
MRS. CHARLES A. White,
aprl4dtf Gardiner, Me.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Our village was enlivened, Saturday, by delegation of some fifty students from the Housatonic Valley institute O. Cornwall, headed by Prof Frost and his assistant, Mir Seymour, bound south ol. a sleighride, with banios, comets, an,. various other musical instruments. They attracted the attention of all and made the valley ring.
 Thomas Vanalstyne architected and built yestment case for the Catholic church at Kent. It is beautiful in de- sign, and the many who have seen it pronounce it to be piece of workman ship exceeding anything of the kind ir use ill many of the churches.
 Mrs Edward Bierce and Mrs Sophia Reed started, Friday, on visit to friends at Unionville and Bristol.
 Mrs H. c. Crandall and daughter, are visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Mrs A. E. Sturges of Huntsville is visiting friends in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
ASHLEY FALLS.


 Landlord Ferris has adjusted @ very handsome sign at the south entrance of the park, and will also build new railing around It.
 Scott Parlnelee was taken with inha- nation of the eyes, while fishing last week, and was brought home with both eyes badly swollen. He IS still in a critical condition.
 A goodly number from this place friends of the Rev Mir Phillips-gave him pleasant surprise, last evening, leaving with him many tokens of kind ness, including purse of about $50.
 Hard colds are now in fashion, but nearly all who have been afflicted are now convalescing.
 Old and young seemed to enjoy the moonlight coasting, last Saturday even ing,. if we may judge from the (chin) music which came from the hill near the mills. ,.
 Hebrews II, 8, was Rev L. B. Scott's text, last Sabbath, from which he preach. ed very interesting sermon. SoL.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
ALME ROCK.

Hon NJ. B. Richardson and Sidney P. Ensign left last Friday for Washington, to attend the inauguration. Hon Wm, Il. Barnum will also be there and Char les Barnum left here on Monday for the same Mecca.
 James Barnum has been on the sick list for 8 month or more. He is improy- ing, but Is still confined to his house.
 The car wheel shop has been closed for some time and the bolt shop shut down about three weeks ago.
 The Episcopal Sunday school had a sleighride last Thursday. There wers five large sleigh loads. George Nichols acted as pilot and held the ribbons over the first pair of chargers. They wen to Salisbury, Lakeville, Ore Hill anu across Town hill to their homes.
 Seventeen young people went to Mil lerton skating rink, Tuesday night O last week.
 Friday last, Charles Barnum purchas ed valuable yoke of cattle, weigh 4750 pounds, of Mir Lewis of Great Bar rington.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
WEST CORNWALL.

Willie Butler of Gosheu academy spent the Sabbath at home.
 MT Rufus Owens, ir, of Bridgeport is visiting friends in this vicinity.
 Mir Colds daughter, Mrs s. NJ. Cor nell of Guilford, is at home for visit.
 M. s. Hallock and wife of New Mil ford spent the Sabbath on Plainview.
 The communion was observed in the Chapel last Sabbath and largely attend ed
 Cochrane Bros. big sleigh took the school to Cornwall last week, for rlde. s. J. Nickerson spent the Sabbath in New York.
 c. l.. Calkins has lately purchased a New England cabinet organ.
 A dime sociable will be held this ev- ening at tne residence of Geo Hughes. James H. Cochrane and sister, Jennie, have just returned from trip to Bridgeport
 Attention is called to the marriage column. Particulars later.
 A pleasant surprise awaited Rev w. H. McDougall last Thursday evening. When going to unhitch he found his horse encIrcled with glittering string of Swiss bells. The donor is being in- quired after.
 .urs w. E.. Weed is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Charles Whitney is canvassing for a new periodical that offers only 36 splendid chromos.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
COEERROOK.


 Edmund Ryan died last Monday after several months severe illness.
 A. NJ. Baglin is still very feeble and his recovery is considered doubtful.
 Mrs Catharine Darlington will go to New Haven this week, for few weeks visit.
 Fred Chester is expected home this week from three mouths business trip in the employ of the garden seed firm at Wethersheld.
 Robert Horne has moved to his new home recently purchased of Wm Twi. ming.
 Mir Barnes of Brookfeld, Mass, the new owner of the Homer D. Smith farm will take possession of the same thi, week.
 The school in the southwest distric will close this week Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
RHEFFHELD.
O.. F.

Most of the schools in town closeG last week. The plain school closes this week and the center schools close next week.
 W. D. French has resigned his clerk ship in the post office. He will take d short vacation before entering the mer- chant fraternity. Mrs M. E. Cowles is his successor in the post office.
 The work on D. J. Vosburgh's new store progresses rapidly and will proba- ply be finished in two or three weeks. Mir Lorrain and employees, who are do- ing the work, apparently understand their business.
 Mir E. " B. Canning of Stockbridge delivered very interesting lecture at the Sheffield friendly union last Friday evening, subject: .'Attack On Fort Schuyler" Next Friday evening Mr Scoville of New York promises to ad. dress the union. This will be the last entertainment of this winter session. After the lecture officers for next win- ter will be elected.
 An oyster supper at the residence of John R. Huggins on Brush hill last Thursday evening was we'll attended. The sum of $40 was received which is appropriated to the NJ. E. organ fund. l The basket sociable at the Miller house last Friday evening, conducted by the Congregational church society, was source of much enjoyment to all who participated. The total number of baskets sold WAS 91 Total receipts about $l00. The highest price paid for any basket was $4. The lowest price was $l; average $125. After the sale each gentleman awaited with much anxiety for his name to be called when he might fnd out what lady basket he had bought One young man had the pleasure of taking his sis ter to supper. Another gentleman had t, plea ure of eating supper with his wife, bu, the young man who hired 8 boy to watch 8 certain basket had the pleasure @ of seeing another gentle. man escorting the owner to supper. i After supper the young folks enjoyed social hop, .BoN AMI.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
NEW HARTFORD.

The young ladies mission society will give a supper Friday afternoon at 6:3O in the church parlors. All are cordially invited to be present.
 Rev MT Brown of Hartford occupied the Baptist pulpit, Sunday.
 The people had little excitement, last week Monday. from runaway team belonging to George Bancroft. The horse started from the freight depot and after upsetting the sleigh and distrlbut- ing the contents along the route, arrived home with no more serious damage than severe cut on the foreleg. This comes from deacon's departing from the old traditions and keeping frisky horse.
 Miss Annie Nooning is to open dress making establishment in this village Her coming is most timely as Miss Una Dunbar, who has been so loLg and fa- vorably known here in that capacity, was married on Wednesday of last week to Mir Dickinson of Goshen.
 Master Fred Adams met with quite Q mishap, while out coasting last Tues day. He and post had collision and Fred came off second best.
 A large crowd were at the opening of Jones' rink, last Wednesday evening. Little May Smith of Torrington, who is said to be only seven years old, gave an exhibition of fancy skating, which was more creditable to the child than to her parents or guardians for allowing her to cone before the public la HaOh role.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
sOUTMF FIELD.

I. N. Baldwin and wife will return to their home in Warwick, x. T., this week.
 I. R. Baldwin goes to Westfeld, pre- paratory to starting west on another trip this week.
 H. M. Van Deusen also goes out this week and Fl. l.. Barber Is home again to hurry up the filling of orders as they have lots of them.
 The first rain for several weeks came last Sunday and the weather with the rain settled the snow muchly.
 Hay in this section seems to be get ting short, owing to the steady colo weather for some weeks past.
 Rev MT Scott exchanged desks witl Rev D. Phillips of Canaan, last Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

states, mostly burning wood or coal, but 8 Mir Enwnght of San Francisco has in- vented one that burns the straw and chaff from the seperator, but it requires the services of & fireman. The rancher furnishes the fuel in most cases and draws the water to supply the engine. In some sections of the state the water is bad, being alkali, causing the boiler to foam and work hard and sometimes causing an explosion. This is reme- died somewhat by the use of soda, green tea or wheat bran. Another way is to drive strips of red wood (sequoi) be- tween the brace bars on the top of the crown sheet. This is the most effective thing used, needing to be replaced by new ones once week, usually Sunday morning job for the engineer, who nev- CT leaves his post during the week, eat ing and sleeping beside his engine. It Is all hard work connected with thresh. ing but many young men who get theii pay at the end of the season soon gam ble it away.
 TO HE CONTINuFD
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
KONRAPOT.

Lib Hedger leaves the mills this spring and is going to work for Frank Dun ham.
 Grove Dunham takes Ed Grants place as miller, and Bert Moore runs the wood work, all under Groves charge, Grant goes to Canaan to work for Jay Underwood.
 Peter Funk has moved into James A. Rhoades' house and George Fellows has moved into Pete's old mansion.
 Thursday evening, Feb. 26, was the time set apart by MT Eddie Fargo t. show of his first school, known as tn, Wadsworth district (New Marlborol. therefore about 175 assembled at Nil Wm Canfield's to hear and see one of those enticing old plays that never wear out, called school exhibition, of which we have this to say: if Mir Fargo''s school has been ns well drilled in all particulars pertaining to school affair as was shown by their well learned ant, recited pieces, we must pronounce Ii success. Whilst we allow that all diG credit to themselves and the cause, would add that Fellus Hines 'took tn, rug off the bush" Next came trippnl the light fantastic to B. Whites music About 12 o'clock supper was 0nnounce' and all concluded that it was no wonder that Geo Beebe sells out long before h, get around home if he carries such larg' fresh oysters as those he furnished or that occasion. OF.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
SAILS BUR Y.

Miss Louise Sweet of Brooklyn is wis. iting at John Landon's.
 w. A. MacArthur of Winsted spent two days at his fathers, last week.
 F. A. Peet and A. T. Roraback Esq, of Canaan, were in town, last Wednes. day, on business.
 John J. Hornbeck and wife of Sing Sing, NY, arc making their son, Isaac, short visit at Maple Shade.
 Eight large sleighloads, headed by a four-horse team, took the Grove school out for a sleighride, last Friday. The route was through Falls Village, Lime Rock and Lakeville. A very enjoyable time was reported.
 Rev Mir Nichols of Hoosaic Falls, N. |. former rector of St John church, was in town Friday, calling on old friends.
 Mrs Thompson of New York city, sis. ter of our young lawyer, is visiting her father at Mrs Landon's.
 Mrs Albert Moore and her grand. daughter, Miss Hulburt, visiting friends in Sharon, last week.
 John Perkins left, last week, to attend the inauguration. During his absence c. w. Adams fills his position at the Davis ore bed.
 Mrs Chittenden's funeral was largely attended, Wednesday afternoon. Among the relatives we noticed Judge Brewster and wife and Mrs David P. Nichols of Danbury; Mrs Robert Avenn of Lee, aud Charles Benton of Ct Harrington.
 About 20 of our village people lm- proved the fine sleighing of last week, by taking a sleighride to Amenia. Stop. ping at Pratt's hotel, they did ample justice @ turkey supper, after which they spent an exceedingly pleasant evening and arrived home about mid night. All unite in pronouneing it the most enjoyable occasion of the season '. When you want to have q real good time, boys, go to Amenia, and stop where we did. ONE OF THE PARTY.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
GOSH FEN.

Sherman iiunneh of New hayen is visiting ill tewA Miss Mary I'alber is visiting at Mir Samfurl'rs Mrs Josaph Palmer Of New Haven is virltiug hsr daughter, Sliss Francis' Wad- hams. Mrs Caroline BuelI of staten Islasd has been visiting her brother, Asou Sanford. aud is now visiting her sister, drs WadleIgh oi Hartfuid
 Death has again visitedour town, this time taking ot the youngest aud fsirest. the daughter ut Dwight lyn of West GosheI,. She was buried last Thursday at the cen Tt yard Ihe grave WAS hn with white cloth and trmmed with evergreens. The pal and HuratIO Adams. 11.c Rev Mir Lord preach. ca the funeral sermon.
 They gui ed her over the rver.-
 The dark swelling rIver, so wide,
 Aud down Tn the deep u1 the valley
 She went with an angel as guIu
 And oh; on the other slde smiling,
 The Saviour was atchiug ween,
 And now Ill the m, ,nsiOnB of glory,
 Our fairest our Lizzie Is seen.
 Morris Futile, Mrs Vim Norton and Carrie Porter are on tue sick list.
 K. Carlisle and Frank Griswold accompanied Eugene Allyn to Hartford laat week.
 Twenty of the Academy scholars gave Ellora Kimberly surprise party, Friday eye- ning and all report MT Kimber ey's as the "boss place to gu.'
 The Hayioots of Goshen played the Straw fOots of Torsington, game of polo, Saturday eveni E. the HA!f ots coming of victorious with score oi four to two. The boys are loud in their praises of the fair and gentlemanly way in which they were treated. The game was played in the most friendly manner and lacked the usual "kicking,'' both sides being moro in favor of fun than fighting. It is pro posed to play second game saturday evening next. We noticed decided partiAlity in favor of knees about the time to strike the ball, in fact 1t was crawl, roll fall or any way to get t, the ball. TGe defeated six seemed better pleased than If they won the game themselves. Both sld, . put in their best hOks aud lets sf .hem.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
LAK E WILLIE.

Never mind, Mir Editor, if I haven't as large ears as my literary friend, Bon jour, l might have had perhaps,i if I had only grown a foot taller and hadn't frozen them hauling ice. heartily ap- prove the sentiments of Bonjour and sincerely accord him the eulogy Bache- Tor paid to Nil Desperandum; but away with this "trash and balder dash" My duties can only be discharged by writ ing lon another line" so here go.
 J. NJ. Miller at Al is doing smash ing business in bells and robes. Henry Chnpin, the commercial travel Ter, is home for few days, resting from his labors.
 | Will Williams attended the funeral of his uncle, Theodore Williams, of Stock bridge, who died suddenly after brief illness.
 The sleighing is splendid and every body is out trying it.
 The Hematite chapter held its regu- lar communication on the eve of the 24th ut.
 The Montgomery lodge held its regu- lar communication on the eve of the 25th ut.
 Ex-Gov Holley looks hale and hearty as ever, and is frequently seen on the stl eets.
 A suggestion is making itself felt in the public mind of the propriety and importance of roller skating rink. Sharon has one and Millerton will have two.
 Laura Pettee, the widow of the late .Wlu. J. Pettee, lives retired life at her comfortable home on Main street.
 Rev Mr Evans is nearing the close of his pastorate of the M. E. church, over which he has presided nearly three years.
 Miss Clara Dakin is taking a rest this winter, having taught school for several successive seasons.
 The school for oafs, kept by Mrs Mary Knight, is in quite hourishing condition. Being public as we'll as a private institution, it receives state and private patror age. The annual state appropriations ensures its prosperity.
 Col H. P. Harris of Ore Hill fame in- tends to occupy the homestead vacated by George c. Dodge, the enEuing year.
 Upon second thought Mir John Griggs hns decided to remain in the Welch house, where he has lived the past two or three years.
 Miss Mabel Shaw possesses one of tue sweetest and finest quality of voices that can be found in the United States Of America, and if she were to cultivate it, would doubtless rival any songster ex- tant. Would some wealthy, benevolent person assist her with the requisite means, whereby she might develop her gift they would confer upon the music loving public boon, the like of which would go down through the ages voic- ing the praises of generation after gen eration.
 Mir G. B. Burrall, who retired from the factory of the Holley Mfg. Go. few years ago, full of years and honor, leads quiet and unostentatious life in pretty cottage on the hill, which over-looks the lake, the pride and glory of our village.
 O. Benjamin has publicly announced his expectations and intentions of super ceeding and succeeding T. L. Norton as post master. Should he utterly fail in his little scheme he will continue the ''cobbler's trade" and be a disappoint- ed democrat.
 This is sffusion from talent No. 2
 vuaptlA, Ja.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Knowing that your Ct Harrington cor respondent has been on the sick list the past ten days, thought would listen and learn what the eross-lot telephone was telling, ard there l learned that Edwin D. Strong of Vail, Iowa, expects to commit suicide t?D; "l, no; matrimo- ny, before many weeks, with lady by name of Potter, she being tho daughter of Rev Mir Potter, who is president of female college near Cincinnati, Ohio. Oh, Edwin mercy sakes