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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Terra, Hon. w. p. White
house presiding.

MONDAY, Dec. 2Sth.
Henry Priest We. Henry Mcveigh. H. M.
Heath for plff. Geo. c. Wing for deft. As
sumpsit on account annexed to writ to recover
a balance of S54. SO for groceries. Defence,
accord in settlement. Decision for the deft.
TUESDAY, Dec. Goth.
In the case of Smith VS.. Yeaton decision
was rendered in favor of the plff. for Sl4.95.
Court sat in the forenoon engaged IN hear
ing motions of various kinds. Several cases
were assigned for hearing in chambers on a
future day. At half past eleven there was
final adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Those who have never seen Uncle Toms
Cabin presented in thoroughly first class
manner will have splendid chance to do so
tonight in Granite Hall. Probably an equal
production of the play has never been given
in the State of Maine and Manager Smith
may we'll feel proud of his company, which
has played from Boston to California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
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RICHM OND.

The Masonic lodge of Richmond will eel.
citrate its 36th anniversary in the Opera
House, January l1th. The committee have
arranged a fine programme, consisting OF
music, vocal and instrumental, speeches, &c.
A supper will be given in the dining hall in
Odd Fellows block at the close of the enter.
tainment.-The largest mail for ten years was
received at this Office Thursday morning.
Rev. VIM. c. Curtis preached in Alma last
Sunday, in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Shelton
Of the Andover Theological Seminary. Mr..
S. will remain in town during the week.
Miss Alice Libby is home from Wellesly
College for few days.-The tugboat which
has been used for cleaning the ice fields has
ceased its daily rounds, and the river is CON-
pletely closed. Many Of the ice fields are in
poor condition at present.-Christmas trade
was not as large as usual.-The Salvation
Army are doing good work; many willing
workers are found in this village.-Dr. E d.
Howe is at his home in New Hampshire dur
ing the holidavs.-Mr. Annis, the principal
of the Richmond High School, begins his
second term next Monday. He has been
enjoying his vacation at his home in Wells
Col. j. w. Spaulding will open a law Office
in Portland, January l, 1886. His absence
from town is regretted exceedingly.-Den-
man Thompson will appear as Joshua Whit
comb in the Opera House, January 6. A
large house will greet him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Grand Army Hall is looking trim and
handsome since the recent improvements
there. A solid hardwood floor has been laid
the walls nicely painted, and an attractive
frescoe applied to the ceiling. The recep-
ton room is to be completed and fitted up in
q tasty manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Mr.. James N. Wade, the truckman, ALWAYS
remembers the carrier boys of the Journal,
and it has been his practice for years to pre-.
sent the boy who brings him his paper, with
"quarter" every New Years Day. He al.
so, when new boy comes onto the route,
makes him the recipient of the fourth part of
= dollar. There is nothing nggardly abou,
Mr.. Wade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

State Pension Agent Sprague has had On
active years work in deciding the claims of
soldiers and their widows for State pensions.
During the year there have been l48 more
applications for aid than in 1884, the total
number of applications being 1872. Out of
this number 6l5 have been allowed up to this
time, and about 25 more will probably be al
lowed before the end of the present month.
In 1884 there were but 565 claims allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

At a meeting of the directors of the Au-
.gusta National Bank held Monday it was
voted to make dividend of three per cent to
the stockholders on the capital stock of the
bank and payable on and after Monday. Jam
uary 4th, 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
New Advertisements.

]. A. Fairbanks has just received large
invoice of the ssNew Ideal Lamp He will
send out canvassers to introduce them in
every city and town in the county. Ii 10 the
only safe lamp. No chimney, no GLOBE no
smoke and no odor. Has to beseen and test
ed to be appreciated, and We predict great
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Weeks & Blanchard, about the middle of
January, will move their office into more
.commodious quarters in Granite Hall Block,
where the room lately occupied by the in
ternal revenue collector and the adjoining
room occupied by DR.. Bolster, are being ele-
gantly fitted up for their accommodation.
DR.. Bolster will remove to the office formerly
occupied by Mr.. Geo. E. Macomber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

The young folks of the Universalist So.
'ciety of Augusta. will give a sociable and
entertainment in the vestry of the Universal.
list church on Thursday evening, Dec. 3lst
Supper from $50 to 8 o'clock. Admission
including supper, 20 cents; children unde,
Is wears, Is cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
z3ifn.

In Richmond, Dec. 10, Asbury Segars, aged %
years, 6 months. a days.
In North Fayette. Dec. -, Mrs. Cynthia Fellows,
aged IS years, months.
In Minot, Dec. %, Ella May whitman. aged year.
M lths.
In Mt. Vernon. Dec. %, Mrs. Sarah Hopkins. aged
90 years.
In Norridgewock. Dec 20, John c. Cunningham,
aged 81 years.
In Troy. Dec. q, Mrs. Arazett Bagley, aged 81 yrs,
months, 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Geo. W. Brown and family, whose unfor-
'tunass history has been published, have hired
house on the east side of the river and will
reside here in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
Kent's Hill.

The winter term at the seminary has opened
we'll. The number Of students promises to
be equal to that of year ago, which was the
largest of any winter term for many years.
Repairs and improvements on the buildings
are completed for the season, but others are
projected for the coming summer Very
gratifying success. is attending the work of
the different departments, especially to be
noted in the commercial college and the En-
glish department. Everywhere faithfulness
and thoroughness are insisted on rather than
isplay.-Christmas was observed as gener-
al holiday. At the seminary the evening was
enlivened by an entertainment in Sampson
Hall. consisting of tableaux, comic scenes
and a sociable. At the village school house
an entertainment was provided by the schol-
ars and their excellent teacher, Miss L. M.
Harvey. tree was laden with presents,
and the distribution enjoyed by everybody.
At Readheld village a Christmas cantata and
festival brought q crowded house and very
enjoyable evening. So great was the success
that the cantata was repeated Tuesday eve
ning, Dec. ga lecture was recently de-
livered before the citizens and students by the
teacher of Natural Science, subject, 1.-The Mi
croscope and its Revelations" 1t WAS illus
trated by simple experiments, and microscop-
ic objects exhibited by means of the gas mi
croscope.-Dr. and Mrs. Jersey are spending
the winter mostly at home. DR.. Torsey' 8
health has improved of late. and he is able to
do more work than for some years past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
a ~ Personals.

Hon. S. C. Hatch had an ill turn yesterday
and was confined to his room at the Augusta
House.
We were sorry to learn that Maj. House,
Messenger of the Governor and Council, was
seriously ill, yesterday, being confined to his
bed.
TWAS reported yesterday that Prof. Chas.
Hamlen of Harvard college, who was former
" of this city and is q brother of Messrs.
Frank and Horace Hamlen lay at the point
of death. The latter departed from the city
for his brothers residence, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, aad
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale By Devine & Coughlin.
dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Marshal Morse visited Bangor. yesterday.
on business connected with the liquor recent
ly forwarded to the State liquor agency by
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Rev. A. H. Morrill,, former pastor of the
North street church in Bath. died of neural
gia of the heart, at Irvington, N. j., where
this city to Harper's Ferry, where he was at
the head of freedman's mission. Mr.. Nor
rill purchased q farm in Georgetown, this
State. last fall, and was intending to make
his summer home there, though still purpos-
ing to carry on the mission work At Harper's
Ferry. His entire family were with him at
the closing hour. He was the father of Mrs.
f. f. Davis, this city, and is we'll known
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Inc annual report Of z. H. Porter, agent
q the Passamaquoddy Indians was presented
% the Governor and Council, yesterday.
Following il an abstract:
70 ms Honorable Governor and Council.
! herewith present my report - agent OF
the Faseamaquoddy tribe of Indians for the
year ending Nov. Both, 1885.
RECEIPTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

During January Venus will be evening star,
and on the 18th reaches the period of her
greatest brilliancy as such. She will be the
most prominent star in the heavens during
the month. On the LIST che sets soon after
p. m. and on the 31st at about 7.l5 p. m.
Saturn is evening star and is also very brill
liant at this time. He sets on the lst at GA
a. M, and on the 3lst soon after 80 a. m.
Jupiter is morning star, is in conjunction
with Uranus on the oath at 8 a. M, rises on
the LIST about Ills p. m. and on the 3lst
about 9 80 p. IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

The Bijous defeated the Granite Citys at
the rink last evening by score of three
straight goals. The first goal was won in one
minute, the second in six minutes and the
third in ten and half minutes. The game
was well contested, but the superior position
playing of the Bijous won the game. For the
Citys Locke and Day played finely, while
Quinn made some fine stopA During the
game Barbour was injured and Wood was
substituted. Thad WEIGH was referee.
The oil portrait of ex-Gov. Morrill,, painted
bysBicknell of Boston at a cost of $1,000. to
be presented to the State during the week Of
the reunion, has arrived and is in the rotunda
of the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

The population Of the trib, Nov. LIST, was
i've hundred and thirty one.
The humber of deaths during the year was
twenty-four, of which twenty were under ten
years OF age. The death rate for the wear
has been larger than that of any previous wear
within my observation with one exception.
Measles of malignant type was prevalent
during the winter among the young, and in
many cases proved fatal. In accordance with
directions from DR.. Young. secretary of the
State board of health, I have caused the
triDe to be vaccinated and with a few excep-
tons they have readily submitted to the oper-
ation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

There will be sociable at the Aueu,t.
House, Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Persons troubled with Indigestion should
use Colgan's Tafy Tolu. dec2S-d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30
AGRICULTURAL,


The crop raised this year is As follows viz
Potatoes aosa
Oats AZ
Beans ian
Turnips I20
Peas. carrots, onions. etc s.
Wheat 20
1888
The above figures show an increase of
twenty per Cent over the crop of last year,
and the hope expressed in my report has
been fulfilled.
The appropriation of $500 granted BY the
Legislature has been expended in part on the
church at Peter Dans's Point. The school
house has been repaired to some extent, bu.
further repxrs will DE needed next summer,
for which purpose have reserved the bal.
ance of the appropriations.
EDUCATIONAL.
The schools are carrie on, as heretofore
by the Sisters of Mercy. The pupils are
comparatively studious, and show a deere.
of proficiency which is surprising to all who
are aware of the disadvantages under which
they labor and self-sacrifice that characterized
the predecessors.
would respectfully call your attention to
the need of some method of enforcing the
laws in the Indian villages. They have now
no one who has any legal authority whatever
Not being citizens they do not come under
the laws of towns regulating their owr
affairs.
would recommend that the Governor ant
Council appoint State constable in each vii
lage with authority to call upen any Indiar
or white man for aid when occasion requires
Respectfully,
C. Fl. PORTER,
Agent of the Passamaquoddy Indians.
CALAIS Dec. %, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

Read what the people
say concerning the
ability Of DR.. ThomAs'
Eciectric OIL
asthma, catarrh. Group,
colds. etc. Mrs. Dora
Koch Of Buffalo, says:
For Group Is decid-
edly eficacious' Mrs Jacob Meisor OF MaSioA-
Ohio, says the same thing S. S. Graves, Akron.
NJ y. writes: " Had asthma of the worst kind.
tool. enc dose of Thomas keieetre Oil and was
relieved in a few minutes: Would walk hive mules
Tor tins medicine and pay IS bottle for IT," Drug
rist c. r. Hall, GRANVILLE. ILL.,. says: Cured an u-
eerated throat for twenty four hours" " Sat
up in bed and coughed I'LL the clothing was wet
with preparation My
wife insisted that | use
Thomas Eclectrlc Oil.
The first teaspoontui
Rei;avED me. T.. IL.
Perkins, Creek Centre.
NY, Thomas Eclec-
the Oil is also TIP
Tor external appIca-
ton for rheumatism, .
CUT, scaldS, burns bites
bruises, etc. When vtSi-
ting the druggist, ask
HIM wha, he knows Of
Or. Themas' Eclectrc
Oil; If he has been
long in the drug
trade, be sure he Will
speak highly OF it.
Worked Wonders.
my daughter was very bad of account Of
cold and pain in her lungs. Dr.. TAe~sss' Esle.
fyie OIL es,sd he, IN fwssty-feX, Aosys. One
Of the boys cured Of sore throat. This medi-
cine has worked wonders in our family" AlvaA
Piaekney, Lake MohopAc. NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

The city government meets on Fr;d.,
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-30

For Repairs on church and school house.
Balance due for repairs,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-18
Religious.

Usual services at the Christian church to-
morrow morning.
Rev. j. j. Hill will preach at the Fairview
schoolhouse, Sunday, May j.
Usual services HI the Methodist church to-
morrow morning and night.
Rev. A. Piston will preach in this city to-
morrow morning and night.
AT the Baptist church in Higginsyille, last
Sunday night, nine persons were baptized.
A full report of the proceedings of Lafay-
elite Preabytery will be found OH the Fourth
page.
There viii be II missionary meeting at the
Baptist church tomorrow night. Everybody
invited.
Rev. Geo. Koenig Will preach at Napoleon
tonight and TO morrow morning, and In
this city Tomorrow night.
Eoonville Advocate: REV. j. A. Quarles,
of Lexington, Mo-, well and favorably known
in this city, preached at the Baptist church
Sunday night"
A protracted meeting at the Christian
church at Quincy. H., has closed, with 2Os
additions 10 the church.
Daily services at the Catholic church, "a
SSAoSh, u. "., outlay lCCo . anu lug
o'clock, a. H., and q O'clock. p. H., Rev. }.
j. Lilly officiating.
Rev. Geo. l.. Leybnrn will preach at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and
night. The hours have been changed to 10 80
O'Clock, a. M, and to 8 o'clock, p. m !.
Owing to q severe attack of rheumatism
Rev. John Davis was unable to conduct the
services at the Episcopal church last Sunday,
and only the Sunday school services were
held.
Christ church, second Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school, 9:15, a. m. Morning Prayer
with Sermon at IL, a. m. Evening prayer and
lecture, Wednesday evenings at 7:3O O'Clock.
Rev. John Davis, Rector.
Elder X. L. Swartz, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, preached at the Christian church last
Sunday morning and night, and on Monday
night. His name will be submitted to the
church Tomorrow, and a vote taken on his
being secured for the church here. 1t is to
be hoped that all interested In the matter
will be present.
The third quarterly meetings for Lexing-
ton district, NJ. E. church, South, M. M.Pugh,
P. E., will take place at Miami, April IS;
Grand Pass April IS; Dover, May .; Browns
vile, May 0; Herudon. May IL; Wayerly,
May 16; Odessa CT, May %; Odessa and Hig.
glnsville. May 80; Lexington, May 80; Wei.
lington, June 8; sedalia, June ID; Lamonte,
June 30; Warrensburg, June 81; Clinton ct,
June 81; Chilhowee, July 4.
TIL following named ministers were in at
tendance at Presbytery at Boonville: Rev.
j. NJ. CLANCY, of Pleasant Hill; Rev, S. T.
Ruffner, Higglnsvifle; Rev. G L. Leyburn,
Of Lexington; Rev. A. A. Paxson. of Arrow
Rock; Rev. A. W. Mister. of Nevada; Rev.
Mr.. Wallace, of Independence; Rev. B. T.
Lacy, D. D., of Sedalia; Rev. j. 4. Quarles,
D.. D., Of Lexington; Rev. John Mont
gomery, D. D., of Sedalia: Rev. j. w. Hagan,
Lamar; Messrs. Hobson, Young, Hall and
others.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-18
Stock Notes.

Mr.. Henry HOrstman elsewhere advertises
a stray hog, which he would like the owner
to call for.
Mr.. l.. Leonard. of Nit. Leonard, Mo-,
bought at the blooded cattle sale at Kansas
City, last Tuesday, Lord Dacre, 2-yr., $500;
Highland Chief, 2-yr., s24O; McDuff, of Tar
brooch, Tyr, 5265; Chance OF Airs, $3.50;
British Hero, a-yr., 500; Orator, 2-yr.,
1885; Sir Stafford, ayr, 800; LongfeIlow,
2-yr., $3.50. The sale was of Galloways, and
was made by James Cunningham q Son, OF
Tarbreoch, Scotland,
The hne draft stallion, Boss, will make the
present season at the stable Of Mr. A. J.
Spease, about I miles south of Lexington, on
the old Robert Young place, at 81 the single
leap, or g to insure = colt, the money due as
soon as the fact is ascertaineu. mare SOLD or
removed from the neighborhood. Boss is an
iron-gray, 5 years old, 10 hands high, heavy
built, perfectly gentle, good condition in
every way, and weighs about 400 pounds,
He was sired by Longs Tacheau. out of one
OF the best mares in the county.
Young Marquis, belonging to Mr.. Geo. 5.
Hackley, will stand the present season two
and a-half miles southwest of Dover at $40
to insure. Young Marquis is u dapple gray,
5 year-old stallion, with four imported eros.
ses in his breeding, and Is perhaps one of the
best bred Canadian draft colt. vet produced
in the province. He is sired by Imported
Marquis, u irst-class Clydesdalc stallion sold
to MIR. Reid of Oregon, tor $4,000 in gold ,aud
WAS bred by one of the first breeders III
Scotland, John McGeigh; imported by Robt
Young. Also, at the same place, the cele-
brated jack, Stonewall Jackson, will serve
mares at SIS to insure; So the season.; colt to
be held good for the money.
We learn from Col. Jno. Reid, who spent
several days this week in Kansas City, thai
our friends, George NJ. Mountjoy and JOSEPH
o. Lcsueur, are very pleasantly and conve.
niently established in their office at the stock
yards and rapidly acquiring acquaintance:
and knowledge of the vast business being
daily transacted there. Col. r. predicts for
the firm immediate success in their new ven
ture. 1t may be OF some interest to ourLafay.
cite stock breeders TO know that with q view
Of introducing the celebrated strain of Here
fords, Col. Reid has purchased an imported
bull and a heifer, which werc selected fol
him by Col. Henry c. Chiles and Mr.. w. C
Atkins, and pronounced the choice of thu
herd sold. Mcuntjoy & Lesueur, for account
Of A. o. Slaughter, Esq, of the Greenton
neigborhood, purchased the celebrated youns
bull. Diamond. bred by Burlight Il Bodnell
Of Fassalboro, Ne. Tn ese fine auimals reach.
ed MAYHEM yesterday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-18
OUR ACADEMY.
No., Apri

LEXINGTON, Mo-, April 18th, 1885.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-Having read
from time to time in the columns Of the Intel
ligencer, many deserved compliments of the
young ladies' in attendance at the different
female colleges Of our city all OF which the
writer most choerfully endorses; you will
grant an old friend space, briefly, to write up
the boys. II proof were necessary 70 estab-
lish the merits of Wentworth N NE Ac .drn!y,
as to the discipline and the inculcalirn oi tll1se
moral principles, without which education
Is more Of a curse than q blessing, it could be
found In the manly bearing and courtly de-
but more especially, perhaps, noticeable in
their conduct at the places of public worship
on the Sabbath day. The writer has noticed,
with emotions of pleasure and gratitude, the
close attention, Just demeanor, and respect
full behavior of these young men in the house
OF God, and however much seOfrers may
sneer. this is in the highest sense character
istie OF u true gentleman, though he may not
be, even a believer IN religion. / should not
fear for the liberties and property of our
beloved county, If all the youth were grow
ing up to manhood under the same influences
so carefully eXerted by the efficient teachers
of this young, but model sc hool. 1t is an in.
stitution that should ommand our highest
esteem, and the name of its generous found
er should be cherished by all who value
christian education and the highest type of
civilization. These young men from dit1er-
ent communities In our own and other states
have been brought together, having the same
object in view-to be properly trained for the
active duties Of life-and after months in
which the association Of teachers and pupils
have been pleasant and profitable, the writer
heartily cOngratulates 1.-THE boys" on their
splendid bearing, gentlemanly department,
and with the assurance that our tasks grow
lighter as we near the top asks to subscribe
himself their, FRIEND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-18
got the shipyards, too"

The Fulton, Mo-, Telegraph, of yes
terday morning concludes a lengthy
article on the pleuro- pneumonia scare
with these comforting words:-"We
believe it is now and has always been
confined to the limits of Fulton town.
ship, and has never assumed an cpl.
demic form. Confined within narrow
bounds and with an energetic, deter
mined committee in full possession Of
all the requisite facilities, the disease
will be completely eliminated within
the next sixty days. We are full OF
hope and confidence that not a trace OF
it will be found in the county and
state by the first of June. The disease
must and will 60 if there is any power
in human agency to efface it. A CRATE.
full people will acknowledge the benef.
cial services of the executive committee.
and noble liberality of Mr.. Snider, and
others in Galloway county, and the
state, and a just and generous legisla-
ture will reimburse in money and
gratitude such nobility Of conduct. .
There can be no question that only
prompt action has saved the state
from a frighttul cattle epidemic, that
would have destroyed millions of dol
lars worth of property. and those who
have checked the disease cannot be
held in too kindly remembrance.