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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
A Generous Testtmo nia l .

1t will not be forgotten the ST. Paul Com
mandery, X. T.. Dover, n. H., visited Trim
ity Commandery of this city, last summer,
and were entertained here. After their re-
turn home they were so well pleased with
their visit that they passed resolutions highly
creditable to the Inequalities of the home
commandery. These were msgnifc entity in.
scribed in ink on heavy white paper,
with the red cross and the motto I'm Hot
Signo Wnees," at the top, and the gilded seal
of Dover Comma ndery affixed. A heavy,
rich gold frame surrounds it. The testimo.
NAL has arrived here AMI it il
on exhibition in the window of Pierce's
bookstore, where it attracts much attention
1t reads as follows:
St. Paul Commandery. Knights Templar,
Dover N. H, to Trinity Commandery
Knights Templsr, Augusta, Me-, greeting.
At stated concave of st. Paul Command
cry, held at the Asylum, Tuesday evening,
June Both. 1885. the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Sir Knights of st. Paul Com
mand wish to express thu appreciation for the
generous hospitality and courteous attention extend
ed to them by the Sir Knights Of Trinity Command
cry. be therefore.
Resolred. Thai we the Sir Knights of St Paul
Commandery extend to the Sir Knights of Trinity
Commandery our grateful owledgement. and
sincerely tn tnk them for this oppor unity OF frater
nal Intercourse and knightly greetings.
Resoiped. That the cordial AMI lightly words OF
welcome on our arrival In their Jurisdiction. the
march through the beautiful sire t. of the pr osper.
Gus city of Angus a, the co llaton, reception and
social entertainment furnished Us at the Augusta
House by the sir knights of Triuitv, and
their ladies'; thu ride to the National Soldiers Home
at FOCUS; tue sumptupus quet provided for Or
our return the pctur &C. merry which everywhere
rounded ia IN the valley of the kenn,b cthe Eden
Of Maine together with the many other knightly cOur
esies freely shown by the Sir knights OF Trim
ity Commandery will always be remembered as one
of the pleasantest and most interesting occa ions of
our experience.
Resoired. That for genuine hospitality and knight.
y courtesy We rank the sir Knights of Trinity Com
IN ndery equal o any an I e"ond TO none.
ResOtred, rha' these resolutions be spread upon
records and copy thereof under the seal OF the
Con mandery. be ran -mittedro Trinity Commandery
No. :. knights Iemplar, Augusta, Me-
In witness VIII, reut have hereunto st my hand
an affixed the seal OF st. Paul Commandery, al
Dover, New Hampshire, this a0th dav of June, 1855
A. d. JOHN II. NEALLEf,
Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
ST. MARK,s PARISH.
Tne Erection n the Present Church
building.

The increasing congregation, and the pros-
perity Of the parish demanded the erection of
church edifice, and measures we're adopted
May IL, ls4l. for this purpose. s4.2I0 we're
subscribed when the shareholders met June
9Th and adopted the general plan of the
Dover church for the building. and accepted
Dr. Cyrus Briggs offer to cell the lot on
which to erect 1t, for 1925 The corner
stone OF the new church was laid on Saturday.
July 24th. with appropriate services by the
rector assisted BY the rector of Christ Church,
Gardiner.
Deposited with the stone in an opening pre-.
pared for the purpose. was 'lst a Bible in
token that this church is built on the truth
revealed of God; ID. PRAYER Book, in te.-
timony that this church is built on a pure
faith with spirifnal worship; Sd. copy of
the journal of the Convention of the Diocese
Of Msine for the wear ls4l, with various
printed docum-nts pertaining to the doctrines
and ministry Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, 4th, memorial stating that the
laying of the corner stone was on the oath
day Of July, l84l, by the Rev. Frederick
Freeman, rector. assisted by the Rev. w. R.
Babcock; that the building committee was
Allen Lambard, Henry williams. James
Bridge and Daniel Williams, ~itn the Rector.
The church, forty-six by eight-fve with a
tower and spire one hundred and ten feet
high, was completed in FIVE months from the
LAYING OF the corner stone at an expense of
s6,24s, and the church was opened
for the first time for public worship on
CHRISTMAS Day of the same year"
sin 1850 chapel was erected BY subscrip-
ton at an expense of s703, and Hon Thos.
Burgess, Alexander Duncan, Esq and others
of Prominence, r |. gave to the parish SUN
OF money sufficient to purchase a bell
In 1858 the church heightened so as
add twenty more pews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
Women's Auxiliary Of the Board OF
Missions.

The Women's Auxiliary of the Board of
Missions of the diocese of Maine, Episcopal
church, met at St. Marks church in This city
yesterday Sixteen delegates were present.
In the forenoon there WAS morning prayer
and holy communion, with service by Bishop
Nicely at 10 o'clock. AT o'clock L. Nj. there
was another session at which Mrs. living OF
New York delivered an interesting address
on the general work of the missions. The
Secretarys report showed the number OF
boxes sent out by the different parishes the
past year to be 80, the value of which was
s654.25; cash given, Sl20.s7. Number of
boxes sent by parishes not connected with
the auxiliary, 6, valued at SS5.03; cash, 49,
81, The following officers were elected
President-Mrs. II. A. Nicely, Portland.
Vice President-Mrs. C. NJ. Stills, Port
land
Secretary-Miss II. NJ. McCobb, Portland
Ireasurer-Julia A. Stevens, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
Laying the Corner stone.

The corner stone of St. Marks church
will be laid this morning at IL o'clock. The
procession will form at the old church in the
following order: The band, choir, clergy,
architect and contractors, vestry, Sunday
school, congregation. The school will assem-
Ole in the chapel, the clergy at the Home
addresses will be made by the Right Rev
n. A. Neeley, bishop of the diocese, and by
.he Rev. Samuel Upjohu, late rector of St
Marks. The stone will be placed in the NORTH
east corner of the chancel and will be the mrs.
stone above the foundation. A collation. will
DC served at the Home for the clergy and in
sited guests. All citizens are cordially in
sited to the ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The baggage truckmen entered into war
of words at the railroad station yesterday
morning and for while made things lively.
One of their number had transported two
trunks fer lady to point in the city for 20
cents. Now the regulation price for such a
Job is SO cents, and one of the rival men ind
ing that there had been "cutting under he
took his friend to task and charged him
with having carried baggage at an under
rate before. This was denied, and before
the colloquv was en- led the alleged guilty
party bet 81 that the allegation could not be
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The following are the important transfers
of real estate in Kennebec county, As re-
corded at the Office of the Register of Deeds,
for the week ending Saturday. September IS !:
AUGusTA-John Larrabee Of Augusta, to Sophis
LArrabee Of said CITY, land and buildings Augusta.
500 Oh Rhine butler Of Augusta. to seddie Bush-e
OF said city. land ST. Frame De Urine, Rose Co
District Of Quebec, ezoo; Joseph K and John l..
Allen Of ngurta to susan Ellis Of rad city, land in
nah W. Ham Of said city. land and buildings in Al.
BENTON -Jephe,h N. VIM of Clinton. to Cebart
Richardson Of Benton, land in Benton, ~; josiah
= Foye Of Fairfield. to Joseph spencer Of Benton,
land In b. nton. $50; John Ho-ford OF Benton. TO
John ~ Stevens said town. land in Benton, sizs5.
CHELsEA-kingsfury 4 Blanchard of inton. to
Net'ie hansel OF said wn, Ian in Chelsea, ESQ.
CHIsA-Eh Jone. o. China TO Frederic &. Bragg
Of said town. land in China. slo7s; John NeLane Of
China. TO George Clark Of said town. land and
buildings in China, 81 100; Phebe B. ragg OF China.
to I'll Jones. la and building. in China. eos.
CLISToS-kufus e. Dixon Of Clinton, 20 VIM. G..
town, La d in Clinton, for the Go Templars. go;
Evander Hermon Goodrich of Clinton, 10 SNOW Y
ais ury OF Canaan. land in Clinton. 600; Noah
Whit n to Geo. W. Higgins, undivided half Of land
in Clinton, $40.
GAkpIxtR-Hartley ". Jewett of Gardiner. to
the city Of Gardiner, land in Gardner; Agnes ste.
veps OF Old Orchard. and Wary A. Hubbard of East
Can bridge. Mass. to James Walker of Gardiner.
land In Gardiner. tk7s; Joseph L. Lincoln of Gardi.
ner. 10 A. 1. mi II OF said city land In Gardiner.
500, Eliza Door of Gardiner to James T. Tibbetts
Of said ely land and buildings in Gardiner, $500.
MASCHEsrER-C'r rus Il. Collins of Manchester,
TO Orin " Chamberlain Of Augusta. land and
buildings iu Manchester, $500.
OAKLAND Morrison Libby Of oakland, TO Eliza
&. Bachelor If said town. land in Oakland. $500.
PITTsToN-Wm. G. keene Of Pittslon. 10 Lydia S.
Clark of -ad town, land in Pittsron, $50; Walter
Bien of Pttston, 10 James W Britton of Vancluse.
5. G.. land in Pittston and Whirefeid, $1,000
VAssALBoko-Harriet Il. and George A. Flye of
Va salUoro to Tn cd re NJ. >outhard of Winslow,
real estate in Vassalboru, $500.
WEN >A-Henry e. Whitti,r of Vienna. to Jacob
8. Groves Of said town, land in VenTa $i25.
WArERyILLE-Moses Lyiord of Wateryille. to
Alexdrine Charlesray of said town. land in Water
ville $50; Charles r.. cray of Waterville, TO Ed
mund T.. aud Dean P. Buck of said town, land In
Watervile. t2l00; John r. errill and lillian W.
Edwards, both Of a,erville, TO Lucie Lambert of
said town. real estate in Waterville, $780, Charles
K. ray to Elery A. Vose Of Waterville, land in
Wat-rvle, $500; Thomas Smart Of Waterville to
Alb IT Thompson of said town, land in Wsferville
tlS0o; Frank l. Thayer of Waterville. to Thomas
Smart, land in Waterville. 500.
wINDsoR-Maria e. Chase of Augusta, to Patrick
Nal oney of Windsor. land and buildings in Windsor
$3.50
WINsLow-Ellis Smiley OF Window. to Franz
Garland of said town. nnd In Winslow. $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
wATERvILLE.

Geo. A. Wiltshire & Co., are building new
livery stable on Silver street. The founda-
ton is being laid and work will progress rap
idly.-The doors of two of our business
houses were draped in mourning recently;
somewhat unusual occurrence.-Chas.M Mat
thews is spending few days at his old home
One of Waterville's active temperance
workers, Mr.. +. A. Stevens. was united in
marriage last Saturday to Miss Matilda Pen
rev. The Young couple boarded the Flying
Yankee" spending the Sabbath in Augusta
w. A. r. Boothby has been on trip to
Penobscot and Piscataquis counties In tae
the interests of his insurance business -
Col. Nathan Stanley of Cheyenne. wyoming
Ter. is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
DR.. Palmer.-Quite a number OF persons are
being vaccinated; not caring to take the risk
of smallpox. since We are on the highway
from Montreal for the French immigrants.
City Ordinance.
Statements having been made that the city
ordinance had been repealed, under which
members of the Salvation Army were arrest
ed. We give the ordinance as it appears upon
the record:
Be il ordained by the City of augusta, as foitotos
Section of Chapter II Of the City Ordinances OF
the CITY OF Augusta approved March ISL Is here
by amended, SO as to read as follows;
Sec 8. If any person shall IN any s,reei, lAne or
pphlic Mace willfully mischievousiy make any
foud or unusu noise. either by the voice. the dis.
charge of fire crackers, pistols guns. or other nre
nets or other MEANS or sing loud improper or oois-
ferons songs or in any manner conduct noiay so as
to disturb the quiet and good order OF the city, ne
absence the chairman of the Board OF
Aldermen, may license bands Of music sosi les or
associations TO parade the streets ana Puonc pace
may deem proper.
The foregoing is the ordinance as amend
ed June 5, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
They win surely Find You.

They are looking for you everywhere.
Drafts Of air in unexpected places, going
from hot rooms to cool ones, carelessuess in
changing clothing In short anything which
ends in common cold in the head
Unless arrested this kind of a cold become
seated in the mucus membrane of the head
Then it is Catarrh In any and all its stages
this disease always yields to Ely's Cream
Balm. Applied to the nostrils with the fin.
ger. Safe, agreeable, certain. Price fifty
pents septo0deod&u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Women are everywhere using and recon-
mending Psrker's Tonic because they have
learned from experience that it speedily over
comes dependency, indigestion, pain or
weakness in the back or kidneys, and other
troubles peculiar to the sex.
l4-tm6tb&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The corner stone of the old Episcopal
church was removed from its position beneath
the edifce Yesterday and examined The re-
ceptacle, a zinc box abont foot in length,
was completely destroyed by corrosion. and
the contents so injured by the wear of time
as to be almost past recognition. The stones
from both the front corners Of the church
were removed before the right one was OBJ
tanned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
Nervous Debiiitated 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 aud 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.
decl6teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Stated BY H. B. Cochran, druggist, Lam
caster, Pa: Have guaranteed over 800
bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters fer dyspep-
sis, sour stomach, bilious attacks, liver and
kidney troubles" sept2ldSw1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
tHarrteD.

In this city, Sept. %, by Rev. Walker Gwynne,
Henry C. Lea is of st. Louis Mo-, to Miss Sadie F.
Longfellow of Augusta.
In Calais. sept. Q. James II. Mills of Forest City
to Miss Georgia A. Seavey of Crawford.
In Cherryfied. Sept. &, Melzor Wiley to Miss Ava
NJ. King, both of Cherryfeld.
In Bath. sept. 81 James H. Cutting to Miss Laura
NJ Varney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

In the municipal court yesterday five men
from Togus, Michael Kennedy, Michael KEEL
ley. Patrick Pagan, John Farlon and Dennis
Marden, for drunkenness, received a SEN
tence of 80 days in Jail, each Virgil Halves,
the wild man who made 40 much commotion
on the street Tuesday, swore that he obtained
his liquor of Daniel + Sheehan, and was
discharged. Sheehsn. for single sale, was
fined $40 and cost. Appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Mrs. Hamilton, a lady residing in Hal
lowell possesses night blooming
cereus, which exhibits the rare freak Of open
ing its blossoms in the day time. This re-
minds one of white black bird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing ESTABLISHING mt Of the Kennebec
Jourp is always well prepared for doing the incest
work, as well A. the more common branches. This
Once employs competent printers, carries large
variety paper stock and keeps hand the latest
styles Of type. Wedding and visiting cards add enve
lepes In stock also varied assortment OF dance
ORDERS programs announcements, etc, etc. Orders
by mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

striking example of the power of adver-
Using and the distance which Augusta pub
fishing houses reach ont. is seen in watch
recently received by l.. {. Allen Co. 1t
came all the distance from Liberia in paste
board box. With it was slip of paper in
scribed, "to be adjusted for the equator, very
strong crystal, to be cleaned and repaired in
most thorough manner" The timepiece,
which is of the ordinary English silver varie-
", is at Russelrs for treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Miss Lizade LeBaron, the well known and
accomplished actress now stopping in the city,
conte mplates giving a musical and dramatic
entertainment at no distant day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Augusta parties recently captured 81
pounds of white perch at Cobbosseecontee
Half of them they marketed at the Contra
Fish Market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
CHARLOTTE THOMPSON.

One of the forthcoming sporting events is
a rife and clay pigeon match to occur either
in this city or at Peaks Island, the middle of
October. Arrangements have not been COM
pleted as vet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The Y. M c. A. lecture committee has
made arrangements " it'll some of the best
talent in the country to give a course of en-
tertainmerts in Granite Hall this coming
season which will be first class in every par
ticuar. Full particulars will be given through
the press. This enterprise on the part of the
Y. NJ. c. A. should meet the hearty appro-
val of our citizens, and we trust that it will
receive their liberal patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Mr. AL. Fuller is erecting three ne,
houses on Cushnoc Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The suit Of Josiah Clark of OCEAN Point
VS.. Stinson Of this city is in a fair way for
trial, both parties having secured the services
Of eminent counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

At midnight last night there was q partial
eclipse Of the moon. The moon entered
penumbra at l2 Is A. NJ; middle of the
eclipse 304 moon left penumbra 5 so.
Magnitude of eclipse, 100; Moons diameter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

St. Catharine's Hall opened yesterday with
a flattering outlook for its future. There
was an increased number of pupils from this
city and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Mr. Thomas Lynch has purchased thu
Bovntop house on Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

When all so-called remedies fail, DR..
Sage's Cstarrh Re medy cures.
sept22+M6ThSvIv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The State Fair is again blanketed by I'M
favorable weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
Etfo.

In Milton. Aug. Is William Foley, aged % years
In Mortified, Sept Is, Harrison T. Smith, aged
81 years. MONTH days.
In Passport, Sept, II, Frederick W. Mclean. aged
Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Mr.. VI. S. Moulton possesses venerabl
King James Bible. IL is black with age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24
Am easements.
FLoY CRowELL TONIGHT.

This evening the inimitable and charming
actress Floy Crowell will appear in Granite
Hall, supported by Atkinson and Cooks dra-
matte Company, commencing on engagement
of three days, Queens Evidence" will be
the opening play. in which the young actress
is particularly brilliant. That there will be
a large house is already assured. and those
who attend will go again and bring their
friends. The prices are low, but this does
does not signify that there is any deficiency
in the entertainment. On the contrary it is
fully equal to that given by high priced COM
panies.
- CHARLOTTE THOMPSON.
The dramatic event of the season, thus far,
will be the appearance at Granite Hall next
Monday and Tuesday evenings, of the famous
actress, Charlotte Thompson. This charming
lady and excellent artistic cannot fail to meet
with hearty reception from the best classes
of our theatre-goers. Seats should be Sc
cured without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

A Stitch in time saves nine and q bottle Of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6$&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

The dust has been thoroughly disposed Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Dealers are exhibiting fur robes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-24

Mrs. Lewis Ltuart, of Biddeforj. recently
while riding in East Hiram, leaned over to
avoid an overhapging limb, and fell from the
carriage and broke her arm.
The Biddeford Journal reports a religious
revival at kennebunk Depot, with over fifty
conversions. The interest began last April
when John Boston of Keunebunkport COM
menced series of meetings. A Sunday
school has been established and much enthu-
siasm is manifested. The converts remain
firm with but one or two exceptions, and an
improvement in the tone Of this place is man.
fest to the most unobserving.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-14

The storm which passed up the
chesapeake bay yesterday afternoon,
was attended with thunder and light
ming. A house in EIkton was struck
BIZ lightning and SO badly wrecked
that the occupants had to remove
Although six persons were in the
house none of them were seriously
injured. At Middletown, in this
State, the fall Of rain was immense
and the food did considerable damage
to houses, mills, fences and other
property. Several narrow escapes
were made but no lives lost The
storm continued its course through
the States Of Pennsylvania and New
York, dealing out rain, thunder and
lightning, cyclones and waterspouts
The damage to property in many Of
the towns was simply terrible. But
few lives were lost.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-14

We published in another column a
communication from Eighth Dis
trict, F" as matter Of interest to our
readers. The CAPITAL is q free, in.
dependent journal, and stands on a
plane above the party press, and its
columns are open to short, terse, we'll
written communications upon any aud
every subject, and we shall always be
glad to received such, when accom-
panied by a responsible name.