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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-10
StOck-Growing VS.. Potatoes.

Stock growing is the best business for
the Eastern farmer. Why SOP Because
he saves labor and soil The first he
must do to make anything, and the last
he has got to or run out. Farms are. as
a rule. too much run out already. The
old forests when felled and burnt fur.
nished potash for all of the lands. which
lasted about 100 years. Then on the
gravelly and sandy lands there was a
rapid decline in fertility, and very soon
after the century had passed some of the
thinnest or lghtest of the lands became
barren and have been abandoned. There
are such lands all over the older States
Too much cropping has done ;t.and pota-
tos have been the most potent enemy tC
use up the fertility. More animals and
less cropping would have saved many
acres from sterility. There is mighty
difference between depletion and restora-
ton. As to the comparative profits, we
will give case in hand, both occurring
on the same farm. 1t took man, his
son. the hired man and extra help hall
the summer to put in, care for. dig and
market II acres of potatoes, and the
amount sold was $50 worth. A colt born
the same year. when three years old was
worth $3.50. The stock man may be q
man of leisure compared to the potato
farmer, or the one who plows all the corr
and undertakes to turn his farm to the
growing of produce. Let the West raise
the grain where they can utilize machin.
cry so much better. The Eastern farmer
must study to save hired labor and exhaus
ton to his soil. Our forefathers did moi
bother much about this. any more than the
it wisdom.
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Listen to Your Wife.

The Manchester GUARDIAN. June sth, 1883, says
AT one Of the
Windows
Looking on the woodland ways. With
clumps of rhododendroms and great masses
of MAY blossoms,i! There was an inter
esting group
1t included one who had been a Cotton
spinner" but was now so
Paralyzed!!!
That he could only bear to lie in a reclin.
ing position.
This refers to my case.
wa. Attacked twelve years ago with
"Locomoter Ataxy"
"a parAytc disease of nerve fibre rarely ever cured
and was tor several years barely able to get
about.
And for the last Eve years not able to at
tend to my business, although
Many things have been done for me-
The las, expei iment being Nerve stretching.
Two years ago was voted into the
Home for Incurables Near Manchester
in NAV, 1882.
am no advocate; "For anything in
the shape of patent" Medicines?
And made many objections to my dear
wife's constant urging TO try Hop Bitters, bu,
finally to pacify her
Consented.i
| had not quite finished the first bottle
when felt II change come over me. This
was Saturday, November Sd. On Sunday
morning felt so strong said to my room
companions, II was sure | could
"Walk.
So started across the floor and back.
hardly knew how TO contain myself. l al
over the house ! am gaining strength each day
and can walk quite safe without any
"Stickl"
Or support.
am now at my own house. and hope soon to be
able to earn my own living again. | have been q
member Of the Manchester
"Royal Exchange"
For nearly thirty years. and was most heartily
congratulated on going into the room on Tbursda,
last. Very gratefully yours JOHN BLACKBURN,
MANCHESTER (Eng.l Dec. -. 1888.
Two years later am perfectly well.
- None gensine without bunch of green Hop,
on the white label Shun all the vile, poisonous
stuff with "Hop" or "Hops" In their name.
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Scientific GleaningS.

Dr.J. Miner Fothergill predicts a great
future tor malt as food. Among other
things, he commends lemonade made with
malt instead OF cane sugar.
The wire cable of the Brooklyn bridge
in nearly two years use has been stretched
so as to lengthen it about 1-2 per cent.
The cable shows but little signs of wear,
and it is believed it will last for two years
more.
Experiments have been made in France
with electricity AS an agent to prevent the
incrustation of boilers. The passage of a
current through boiler not only causes
the impurities of the water to settle as a
loose powder, but detaches the old in
crustation.
1t is said that the clock company in
Thomaston has been engaged for some
time in the manufacture of watch move
ments. and having made up $50 900 worth
of stock, recently began putting their
movements together 1t was discovered
that all the watches turned their pointers
around backward.
The extent to which iron or steel should
be strained, by testing it when made up
into boiler. a small girder, a bolt, etc
is still matter for debate, although a
sort OF general agreement has been arrived
at, that the test stress ought not to be less
than one third or more than one half of
the ultimate strength of the material.
A design has been submitted to the
Australian minister. for water supply, of
a contrivance for bringing down rain. 1t
is in the form OF a balloon, with a charge
of dynamite underneath it. The balloon is
to be sent into the clouds, and the dyna-
mite is to be fired by a wire connecting it
with the earth.
Taking the average cost of unloading
10 different kinds of freight. it has been
found that it costs the railway companies
as much to unload ton, as it did TO haul
the same % miles. The figures are for
the commoner and more easily handled
classes of freights. such as bags, barrels,
grain and light boxes.
The recent demand for English hanson
cabs. says the Age of Steel, has disclosed
the significant fact that the wheels import
ed Herewith are of American make. Buy
ers here have therefore actually paid the
cost of freight to and from London, and
duty on their re importation OF these arti.
cles manufactured in their own country.
Sulphuric acid will remove spots from
brass that will not yield to oxalic acid. II
may be, applied with brush; but grea,
care must be taken that no drop of the
acid shall come in contact with clothes OF
skin, as it is runous to garments and to
the cuticle. Bath brick or rotten stone NAV
be used for polishing, the latter being
preferable for delicate work.
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Indigestion CQreQ!!

suffered for more than five years with ind digestion
scarcely able to retain the simplest food my stom-
ach. The burning sensation almost ntoersble.
and my whole system was deranged. was wakeiul
and could not sleep. and consequently more or less
nervous all the time. / declined in flesh, and suf.
fered all the usual depression attendant upon this
terrible disease. In word, / was miserable. At
last. failing to find relief in anything else, COM
menced the use of Swift's Specific. I began to i'm
prove at once. The medicine toned up the stomach,
strengthened the digestive organs, and all that
burning ceased, and could retain food without dir
dculty. Now my health is good. and can eat any.
Thing in the shape Of food and digest 1t without the
slightest difficulty. most cheerfully bear this tes-
timony, because there are hundreds suffering rs
was. and I'm sure they can be readily healed.
Take the prescribed dose after eaing instead of be.
fore. JAMES MANN, No. II Ivy st.
Atlanta. Ga, May 10, 1885.
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STATE OF MAINE.


SOMERSET, S. Court Of County Commissioners,
August Term 4. ID. 1855.
Upon the oregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners respon-
sible and ought TO be heard touching the matter set
forth in their petition, it is ORDERED, that the
COUNTY Commissioners meet at Colby's Hotel in
Moose River Plantation, on Tuesday, Oct. 27th. A.
ID 1855, at ten O'Clock A. NJ. and thence proceed to
view the route mentioned in said petition; and at
the same place, and on the same da' at O'Clock r.
hearing OF the parties wi be had at said Hotel,
and such further measures taken in the premises
the Commissioners shall judge proper. And the
owners of said township. being unknown, II Is fur
ther ORDERED that notice of the time, place and
purposes OF the COMMISSIONER meeting aforesaid,
be given to all persons and corporations interested.
by publishing atiested copy OF the petition afore.
said with this order thereon, six weeks successfully
in the Kennebec journal. public newspaper print
ed at Augusta in kennebec County, by the printers
to the State las per Sec. ~, Chapter Is, K 81 the
last publication of the same 10 be at least thirty
days before the time appointed for said view, that
all interested may then appear and be heard If they
think proper.
Attest L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
true copy of the Petition and Order Of Court
thereon.
w6ws2 Attest: L. II. WEBB. Clerk.
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Free from Malaria.

In the fall of 1884 was taken with case of mala-
rial fever which prostr ated me both body and mind.
was drugged after he old fashion with mercury
and other mineral mixtures, but with good re-
suits My health was shattered and my energy gone.
Ny legs and feet would SWELL and had what everys
body thought was dropsy. These symptoms alarmed
me, and was ready to grasp at any remedy suggest
ed A friend advised me to try Swift's SPECIFIC. I
procured three bottles and commenced its use. The
swelling subsidized. have taken the three bot
ties, which have made perfect cure, and feel like
a man to-day. There never q more merito-
rious medicine oered to suffering humanity. 1t has
wrought wonders for me. WILLIS JONES.
Leesburg. Lee County, Ga, March IL, 1885.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
N. r., ~ W. 23d ST. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
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KENNEBEC COUNT Yin Court Of Probate,
held at augusta, on the fourth Monday OF
July, 1885.
CAkAH Z. MELVIN, widow of james z. Melvin,
y late OF Windsor. in said county. deceased, hav-
ing presented her application for allowance out Of
the personal estate OF said deceased:
ORDERED. That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully in the kennebec Journal printed
In Augusta, In said county that all persons inter
ested may attend at q Probate Court 10 be held al
Augusta. on the fourth Monday Of August next,
and show cause If any they have. Why the prayer Of
said petition should not be granted.
H. WEBSTER, Judge.
Attest +HowARD 0wKs, Register. w3w5Is
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KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Court Of Probate,
held at AUGUSTA, on the fourth Monday Of July,
1885.
MARY J. STARBIRD. widow of Isaac Starbird.
AVA late Of Litchfeld, in said county, deceased,
having presented her application for allowance out
Of the personal estate OF said deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks excessively in the Kennebec Journal printed
in Augusta in said county, that all persons interest
ed may attend at 9 Probate Court to be held at An
gusta. on the fourth Monday Of August next, and
show cause, any they have. why the prayer Of said
petition should not be granted.
H. s. WEBSTER, Judge.
Attsst: HOWARD OWEN, Register. wswNs
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Nervous lpebiiitated men

You are allowed a free trial of thirty days of
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
relief and permanent cure of Nervous Debil-
ity, loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is in
Cured. illustrated pamphlet, with full in
formation, terms, ETC., mailed free by ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
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MiSallianceS.

The marriage lately concluded be-
tween Princess Beatrice of England and
Prince Henry of Battenburg was regarded by
some of the relatives of the bride as a
"misalliance The groom was not per-
sonage OF royal or semi-royal rank, as he
was not a member of a reigning family enti-
tied to all the privileges and prerogatives of
such an one, including a possible. however
remote, right of succession. The prejudices
or customs of the European dynasties do not
impose upon their members intermarriage
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WEAK AND nlrkl
NERVOUS McV

Who suffer from nervous and physical debility,
impotence, exhausted vitality, and prema-
tuve decline, and seek perfect restoration to
health, full manhood and sexual vigor with
out Stomach Dragging, CERTAINLY obtain
IL in the N arston Bolus." Diseases ofthe Pros
tate Gland, Kidneys and Bladder, efectually
cured without Instruments. Endorsed by thousands
who have boon cured. Adopted in hospitals and by
Physicians in Europe and America tFvarlocolo
cured without surgery Sealed Treatise and testmo-
malls free Address MARSTON REMEDY CO.. or
DIR. II. TREsKow. 40 West l4th Street. New York.
may l2deod&wly
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A Bank

may fail, and yet, by wise management,
regain its credit. So, also, If wise counsels
are followed, the strength and vigor Of
a failing constitution may be restored.
Many cases like the following could be
cited: Frank Laprise, Salem ST., Lowell,
Mass, says, that on account of impure
blood, his whole constitution was shaken.
After taking Ayers Sarsaparilla freely for
a month, his health was restored, and his
original vigor regained.
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allure

to get the best remedy at the outset, in
wolves, in case of sickness, not only a
waste Of money, but useless suffering.
John H. Ward, Tilden ST., Lowell, Mass,
says: "Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured me Of
boils, sores, and itches, which no other
remedy could remove. 1 tried several
other so-caled 'sarsaparillas,' but re-
ceived no benefit from them" William
II. Mulyin, 100 Northampton ST.. Boston.
Mass, writes that
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Speculation

as TO what will cure Dyspepsia, vanishes
before the light of such evidence as that
furnished by o. T. Adams, Spencer, O.,
who says: For years suffered acutely
from Dyspepsia, scarcely taking meal,
until within the last few months, with
out enduring the most distressing pains of
Indigestion. Ayers Sarsaparilla saved
my life. My appetite and digestion are
good. and feel like new man." "Two
bottles of
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FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restoter. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
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Haie's money the great Cough cure, use ,soc.k$l
Glenn'S sulphur Soap heals & beauties, 35c.
GerMaECOrnRem mover kills Corns Bunions
tlilFs Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown, Soc.
Cike's TO0thache Drops cure in l Minute. Csc
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure, SOC.
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BEN FRANKLIN'S
MaximS illustrated

FINE ENGRAVING, 94xl0 inches. Sold
by subscription only. By mail SOC. Sells on sight
everywhere. First.class canvassers only Of both
sexes. 100 per cent profit. send for descriptive
circular. Address FRANKLIN ILLUSTnA.
TED. ~ south Sixth street, BrOoklYn, y.
Z. (Once hours, . 70 II A. n. julylld&win
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The Cause

Of all his sufferings, ''enough to kill a
dozen men," was the failure of his kidneys
and liver to properly perform their func-
tons. He was permanently cured by
using Ayers Sarsaparilla. Mrs. George
Edwards, Boston Highlands, Mass, was
cured of liver and bilious troubles by
the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Warren
Leland, the famous hotel proprietor of
New York city, writes: Il have person.
ally used Ayers Sar-
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NOTICE..

MOOSE RIVER, May 30. 1885.
To the Honorable the County Commissioners in
and for the County Of Somerset.
The undersigned, citizens of the plantation of
Moose River. would respectfully represent that pub
lie convenience and necessity require the location Of
a county road, beginning at a point on the county
road near Cyrus Newton's dwelling house, thence
running westerly, crossing Sandy Stream. to point
near Philander Newton's dwelling house We re.
spectuy petition your Honors to view said location
and take such further action public convenience
and necessity require
PHfLANDER NEWTON and others.
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The Kennebec journal establishment Is prepared
at all times TO give immediate attention to orders Of
any kind Of book or job printing. We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and WELL Have new
presses, large quantities Of paper stock. and the
latest styles of type. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention.
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NcAcNccc its CAUSES and CURE, by
IlINI MOO one who was deaf twenty Ell ght
- years. Treated by most of the noted specialists
OF the day with no benefit. Cured himself in
three months, and since then hundreds OF others by
same process. plain, simple and successful home
treatment. Address 7. S. FACE, lbs East 26th ST.,
New York City. july2ld4w
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BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE

ESTABLISHED 1sal-
Best in the world.
Harmless' Reliablel In
Simultaneous, No dis
appointment, no ride
ulous tints: remedies
the i'll effects of bad
dyes: leaves the hair
soft and b full
Black or Brown. Ex-
planstory circulars
sent postpaid in sealed
envelopes. on applica-
ton. mentioning this
\ paper. Sold by all drug
! eists. Applied by ex-
' perts at X TCH E.
1oR'S Wig Factory. 30
East 10th St MY. city.
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Advertising Rates

Can be had on application at the office. The
Daily and Weekly taken together AFFORD the best
Advertising medium for this section Of the State.
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JONES & THORNDIKE

Successors TO Jones Brothers.
Manufacturers and dealers In Caske,s aud Collins,
Door and window Frames, House Finish and Door
and window Screens.
Prompt attention given to Job Work Of all kinds
Saving, Band Saving a d Planning. Wood turning
specialtr. Stair newels and baulsters furnished at
short notice. Also brackets of all sizes made to
der at reasonable rates.
Allen Small Building Bangor ST. Augusta, Me.
JAMES A. JONES. Ii. A. THoRNDIKE
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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-05-09
Announcing Engagements.

When a conpleare engaged there
is seldom any sensible reason why
all the world should not know it,
and therefore the new fashion of
announcing engagements just be-
fore a prominent ball and having
the ladies and gentlemen congratu-
lated by their friends is to be COM
mentled. To be sure, if the engage
ment is afterward broken, the
thought Of these public congratu-
lations would be embarrassing; but
it the fashion tends to prevent
promises Of marriages being lightly
given it will serve good purposes.
The girl who might say yes when
asked to marry, with the mental
reservation that il anything better
comes along she will contrive not to
keep her word, will think twice
about it if she has to 60 through
with such a form. Marriage en-
gagements are frequently toolight-
~ set aside. The engagement
should be nearly as sacred a COIL
tract as the marriage itself, and it
should be such an engagement that
both parties would be proud to
have it known among all their com
mon acquaintances.-DOmestic
Monthly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-05-09
The Naughty Man.

A drummer struck up an &C
ouaintance with Il Boston girl on a
train that was Snow-bound during
the recent blockade. The car Was
cold and the young lady sat with
her hands in her mutf. With that
gentle and persistent delicacy in
such matters for which the male
sex, and drummers IN particular,
are noted, he managed to get one
of his hands into the muff along
with hers.
"Sirm said she stitiy, "what do
yon mean by such conduct? l am
inexpresSibly shocked, sir. | am
from Bosting, and would have
YOU know that such familiarity is
resented. l would be justified in
screaming for assistance, but hate
scenes and III give you just twenty
minutes to take your hand out Of
there.-Chicago Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-05-09
A Story of Alcaide Justice

ut was in one of the northern
mines; and the alcaide had a slow,
oracular delivery, and amild, gentle,
persuasive manner. To him one
day a well-drt ssed Young man who
had stolen purse, and tried to
escape on horseback, was brought
for punishment; the evidence being
so clear, that after five minutes
listening to the testimony, the al
cailc said, i'll Lis most seductive
accents:
'"Wonld you like to have al jury
trial, my son?'
emo. judge; it is not worth while
to do that
"'All right, my son. Now you
must return the dust you stole
"'Certainly, judge
"sAnd the court regrets the ne
cessity, but really, my son, you
ought to pay costs, two ounces
"'Oh, | can stand that; here tits,
and thank We, iudge.'
'.'Now the court is fully satisfied,
with the exception OF one tritling
formality. Boys, take him out, and
give him thirty -nine lasheS, well
laid on"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-05-09
Salt for the Throat.

In these days, when diseases of
the throat are so universally pre-
valent, and in so many cases fatal,
we feel it our duty to say a word
in behalf Of IL most etfectual, if not
positive, cure for the sore throat.-
For many years past, indeed we
may say during the Whole Of a
life of more than forty years, we
have been subject to Il dry, hack
ing cough, which is not only dis
tresSing to ourselves, but to our
friends and those with whom we
are brought iii business contact
Last fall we were induced TO try
what virtue there WAS in common
salt. We commenced by using it
three timeSa day-morning, noon,
and night. We dissolved IL large
tablespoonful OF pure table salt III
about Il half u tumblertul of water.
With this we gargled the throat
thoroughly just before meal-time.
The result has been that during
the entire winter we were not only
free from coughs and colds, but
the dry, hacking cough had entire
ly disappeared. We attribute
these satisfactory results solely to
the use of salt gargle, and most
cordially recommend. Il trial Of it to
those who are subject TO disease Of
the throat. Many persons who
have not tried the salt garSlc have
the Impression that it is unpleas-
amt, but after few days use no
person who loves q nice, clean
mouth and Il first rate sharpener of
he appetite will abandon it.