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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05
Kind Words.
Letter From Wen Known Citizen.

Jan. 23.-I enclose $3.50 for which
please continue my own and my Sis
ter's subscription to yOuI paper for
another year. take especial pleasure
in renewing my subscription this year,
not merely for the position which yOu
took during the last campaign, (al-
though approve of it), but for the
fair and consistent manner in which
you maintained that position through
out. We were all, even the younger
members of the household, impressed
by the Christian charity and candor
which marked your utterances. Truly
he does we'll Who at such time re-
members and heeds the words of the
great and good Lincoln: "With NAL
ice toward none, but with charity for
all, let us strive for the right as God
gives us to see the right" etc.
From Capt. Blake of the Barton Monitor
While we have not always agreed
with the CALIFORNIAN in methods and
politics, we have admired its general
independence, and have been free to
say that in many respects it has been
the very best paper that has come into
this office. Personally our relations
with Mr.. Stone have been NEST pleas
ant, and we have ascribed to him none
but most honorable motives when he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

Rev. :. NJ. Newman, who has for the
past six years been pastor of the Con-
gregatiOual church mt Ripou, Wiscon-
sin, is to succeed DIR. Rankin ut Wash
inptOu d. C.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05
The State Military History.

Last weeks Argus attacked Lieuten
state military historian, in a character
istic maDner-insinuatin about "swin-
dies" ''fat jobs etc, and complaining
because the publication of the history
is so long delayed. Mr.. Benedict re-
plies briefly in the Free Press, shows
the malice of the article, and then re-
marks that the men associated with
him, and through whom he is doing
this work for the state, Redfieid Proc
tor, Roswell Farnham, John l.. Bar
stow, and Samuel +. Pingree, who are
really as much attacked by the Argus
article as the historian, are not exactly
the kind of men who would be parties
to fiat jobs" or "grOss swindles," or
raids on the state treasury. The grain
of truth in the Argus attack-the de-
lay of the publication thus explain
ed In addition to the two years legal
delay, it has proved to be very far
more labOrious task than any one con
cerned expected. Those who have at
tempted similar work, well understand
how impossible it was that work of
this magnitude, involving so much in
vestigatiou, sitting of contradictory
statements, correspondence and liter
airy labor, should be fairly done in any
two years time. Others perhaps may
be willing to accept our assurance that
the delay has not been profitable but
seriously expensive to the historian.
No one regrets it so deeply, or has so
much reason to regret it, as he. The
task, to which he has given over three
full years of his time and strength, APP
prOaches it's end. The commissioners
are now arranging for the printing of
the history.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05
Exactions in Newspaper Work.


We spoke a week OF. two ago of the
difference there was in printing pa
per in st. Johnsbury in 1549 and in
loS5-the period in which the present
publisher has been connected with this
office. In the miscellaneous depart
ment the difference is comparatively
slight 4 greater variety, with perhaps
more correspondence from distance,
and n more careful make up, being the
most noticeable changes. But tue
news pages both general and local
are no more like those of thirty six
years ago than hand-press is like
cylinder, or seythe is like modern
moving machine.
The Caledonian of the first week in
February, I549, the week correspond
ing with this issue. was made up main
~ as follows On the outside there
was little story which told how Capt
Benham escaped from the Indians, a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

A good many enquiries are made as
to who comprise the stock company
who feel It SO essential to the welfare
of the country that another republican
paper should be printed in st. Johns
bury. We do not know all the stock
holders, but the leaders in the move
meut are II. c. Idle and A Is. Jewett of
st. Johnsbury D. f.. Hall, =. 5.
Thompson, Geo. Idle and b. F. Lincoln
of Lyndon Charles \. Harris of East
Burke, and Wm. Adams of Barnet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

1t is always in order to speak well OF
the departed. In no other way can we
account for the many good words spok-
en- OF this paper by bretheren Of the
press. If it should prove that the pub
fisher or the Caledonian wasn't dead
yet" he will still hope to retain the
good will OF all those who have en-
deavored To make his exit so easy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

The people of Caledonia county are
now To settle the question if a newspa-
per can he crippled or killed out by
spite or political revenge. The free
men of Il much wider range of territory
are interested in the way this question
is decided.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05
Liberation Notice.

This is 10 certify that l havs this day given my
SOD Willie A. Hubbeli his lime during his miner
ty. and shall claim nOrs Of bis earnings nor pay
any debts of his contracting after this date.
- s. n HUBBELL.
North D.uyille. W., Jan. 10, iss5. 1887
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

Among the men in independent jour
nalism who havs won fame by making
a decided success of the paper lie man
ages, i ID. Gilbert Dexter, Esq, editor
aud proprietor of the Cambridge Mass
Tribune. The paper is one of high
literary merit, of fauttIess Typography,
and all its utterances are calculated to
educate, improve and elevate the COM
munity in which it circulates. The
proprietor has made marked success
also in issuing special numbers on
special occasions, like Christmas aud
New Years Mr. Dexter is a Vermont
er of sterling worth, aud it is crafty
ing to note bis success in so important
a profession as clean journalism.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

With snow falling steadily and win
ter still triumphant, there is certain
mOckery in the sudden appearance of
one and another seed catalogue.
"Vick's Floral Guide leads the van,
and rs usual, needs no commeudation,
it's solid merit having long ago given
it firm place in popular affection.
The number contains the usual lists of
new seedlings in both vegetables and
flowers. ADD with its bright flower
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

p. q. BLoDcETT, Agent,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-02-05

Anuuities in force, Jan.
lst. 1881. --,- ----
Premium Annuities
Annuities Issned .---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
coNGREGAT1osAL cHURcnEs.
semt.Annual Meeting or the Ken~.h.,
and Somerset C0nfereneea

The meeting of the Kennebec and Somerset
conferences of Congregational churches in
this city was concluded Yesterday forenoon.
The following churches were found to be
represented
Augusta, members present authorized n
act as delegates; Gardiner, Rev. R W. len.
klns, Dea. L. Perry. J. NJ. Larrabee. Dea.
whitney; Hallowell. Rev. Edward Chase !:
Litchfield. Rev. J. T. HAYES; Monmouth.
Rev Robert NJ. Peacock, Dea H. o. Pearce !:
Richmond, Rev. W. c. Curtis, Moses r
tunnels, Mrs. E. T. G.. Sturtevant. Mrs.
Burnham Dinsmore, Mrs. Rachel Clarke !:
Vassalboro. Rev. d. E. French, Edgar Dun.
ham; Waterville, Rev. E. N. Smith and wife.
Dea. T. c. Ellis, Bro. Bradbury and wife +;
Winthrop, Rev. J. B. HAYES. From the
Somerset conference: Norridgewock, Rev.
Benjamin Tappan; Skowhegan, Rev. Almon
Rackliffe.
At - O'Clock there was praise and PRAYER
service. followed by a business meeting.
At 10 o'clock the topic, THE Part of the
Individual Christian in the Work of the
Church" was taken up for discussion. First,
As shown bv the Congregational
Polity." This division Of the topic
was discussed by Rev. Edward Chase and
iA'h. onmcs W. DIdbDufS. Inc uls-
cussion of the second division, Gas
Shown by the Church Covenant" was
entered into bv Rev. J. T. HAYES, Rev. J. B.
HAYES, Rev. Edward Chase, Hon. James w.
Bradbury, Rev. w. c. Curtis. Rev r. NJ.
Peacock. Bro John b. Bradbury. On taking
up the third division Of the topic. LAS shown
by his Relation to Christ" Rev. A. J. Rack
life delivered the closing address.
Rev. Edward Chase, principal of the Hal
lowell Classical School, presented earnest.
ly the claim of the school upon
| the churches Of the State. He urged
the necessity of sustaining the in
siitution, asking not only for generous gifts
from the rich, but for the prayers. the sym.
pathy and the help of every individual.
| Prayer was offered by Rev. Amos Redlon
vote Of thanks was rendered to the Au.
gustn church and people for their hospitality
and to the VI. G. X. X. for transportation.
At IL o'clock the conference adjourned
accepting the invitation of the Hallow ell
church to join in the dedication of its new
edifiee and the installation of its pastor-elect
Rev. Edward Chase.
| The people OF Augusta fully reciprocate
the pleasure of the visitors in the conference
which has been of great profit to all partici
| pating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.


The sem-annual meeting of the Grand
Division, S. of T. occurred yesterday with
Warren Division of Gardiner. The forenoon
session was called te order on arrival of the
Bangor train.
The officers present were: j. n Nc
Donald, Portland, G. w. P; A. K P. Buffum.
Gardiner, G. W. A.; Stephen Cobb. Chel-
sea, Treas; 2 s. Stephens. Cumberland
Mills, G Scribe; G. A. Howard, Augusta,
G Con-; James F. Walters, Portland, G.
Seminal; Patrick Hayes, Gardiner, G. P.
W. P.
The G. W. Patriarch read his address.
He said the members should take courage
There have been over 5000 additions to the
order in the United States in six months.
The members of the order in Maine should
put forth active efforts to increase tn. MEM
bership in this state. The National Division
could do much to aid the order in Maine
by preparing something new for the ritual of
| subordinate divisions. He recommended
that the Grand Division of Maine bring the
matter to the attention of the Ma
tional Division. He further recommended
that some active agent be put in the field to
institute subordinate divisions. He called
the attention of the members to the National
Relief Association of the Sons of Temper
ance, which pays $1,000 at each death, and
had only five assessments during the past year
The Grand Scribe reported l2 divis-
ions 10 the State, and an addition of LOG
members during the past six months The
present membership, as reported, is 557.
The Grand Treasurer read his report He
reported the receipts tor the year, Sill SO;
expenditures, s66.89; balance in treasury
| Sl05.88. The division then adjourned until
afternoon.
The afternoon session was called to order
at two O'Clock. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year G. W. p,
Stephen Cobb, Chelsea; G. w. A, James F.
Sheldon G. Scribe, f. s. Stephens, Cumber
land Mills G T., H. X Morrell, Gardiner {;
g. c., Samuel Lowe; G. Con. Franklin
Perry, Portland: G. Sen. Hattie Cobb.
| Remarks for the good of the order were
made BY many prominent members. among
them Bros. Kimball of Bangor, Carleton of
| Portland, Morrell of Gardiner. and Fogler
of Augusta.
1t was voted to remit the dues of Forest
/ Division of Wa doboro, which is at present
| dead on condition that number of the men,
bers hold the charter until such time as the
division can be revived. On motion by Bro.
Hayes,
Resolved. That it Is the sense of the Grand
Division that the National Division allow
children from to years of age to attend
the sessions of the subordinate divisions. and
those from to IA be allowed to attend by
being qualified, but be not allowed to vote.
The installation of officers was then pro-
ceeded with, after which the Grand Division
adjourned until half past seven, when pub
lie meeting was held, at which speeches IN
the cause of temperance were made by many
prominent speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
Ryan-WOOd.

Yesterday afternoon Cushnoc Heights was
the scene of happy wedding, exAlderman
John p. Ryan, one of our prosperous bust
ness men, and Miss Minnie A. Wood. the
accomplished daughter Of Mr.. Benjamin S.
Wood, being the contracting parties The
JOYFUL event took place at the residence of the
brides father, on the Townsend road, at
o'clock. p. NJ, and was a quiet home affair,
few of the near friends, and relatives of the
parties, being in attendance. Rev. Walker
Gwynne, rector of st. Marks church, Of
fciated, performing the ceremony in felici.
tous manner. The bride was charm
Ing, attired in an elegant gown OF
worsted material the color being ashes of
roses. 1t was deliberately trimmed with
heavy rich velvet. The trousseau was an ex-
tensive one. The gifts were numerous as
well as costly, and it would be a task to
enumerate them all Prominent among
them, however, was a rich sealskin sacque, a
present from the groom to the bride. Fol-
lowing the ceremony the happy pair at once
entered their handsome residence on North
ern avenue, "a description of which has before
appeared in these columns. where they will
continue to reside Its furnishings and ap-
pointments are elegant in every particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
GARDINER.

A large number of apples have been
shipped to the seashore recently in fishing
smscks.
Mr.. Mcintosh, of the firm of Mcintosh &
Allen. has sold his interest in the business
IN Mr.. Allen. He will work for Mr.. Allen
dur;ng the present winter.
A teacher from Bar Hsrbor will commence
a dancing school in Band Hall Pitston. soon.
work at the shoe factory is rushing, con-
siderable extra work being done.
The Coliseum will be open for skating this
evening.
MANY persons coming in from the country
on the east side of the river leave their teams
IN that side of the river to avoid paying TOLL
on the bridge. ,
M. O. Moulton, owner of the schooner
Oregon, which left this place recently loaded
nth lumber for southern port, received
d;snarch Yesterday from the captain Henry
blanchard, dated at some port in Massacnu-
setts. stating that he had had some trouble
with a sailor. who had stabbed MN three
times with knife Capt. Blanchard Is SAID
tn he a very popular man and good captain
hut he had a rough set for crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Mr.. Geo. H. Watkins, who has disposed OF
The Oxford Democrat, which he so long con-
Quoted in so successful manner, and made
one of the best weeklies in the State, has
associated himself with Brown Thurston,
Esq, to carry on the extensive printing es-
adjustment in Portland, with which MIR.
lhurston has been connected for so many
years, We trust the partnership may prove
mutually pleasant and profitable. few
points in Dr. Laphsm's history of Paris rels-
i've to Mr.. Watkins may not be uninteresting.
lie was born in New York city, August s,
1854; attended the public schools in New
York, until IA years of age. This embraced
all his regular schooling; but while
clerk two years in New York.
and while learning his trade as prin-
yer, he continued his studies and recited to
private teachers. He entered the Democrat
once as an apprentice, Oct. IL, 1870. and
served three full years. In January, 1874,
Mr. Shaw sold one-third of the concern to
"eo H. Watkins, who had been foreman OF
Tue Office. October IL of the same year,
ohaw sold out his remaining interest to Wat
Ains' and retired from the concern; Since
'na' time there has been no change in the
management of the establishment. He is
Sui'or as well as publisher, and makes pa
Per mat is highly satisfactory to the party in
@"e county whose interest it subserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Mr.. Eugene York of Portland is superin-
the works of the Augusta Gas Company are
now undergoing. Two new benches Of three
retorts each. are in process of construction,
and new house over the condenser is being
built The entire works are to be heated by
steam. The purifiers, which are being re-
paired, are to be kept at an even temperature
BY means of steam. The State street main
is to be extended up Western avenue to Mr..
Shaw's new house, and four inch pipe has
been ordered for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

''Peck's Bad Boy" whose tricks have been
80 much talked about, amused large au'
dience in Granite Hall last evening, keeping
all in a gale of laughter by his mischief and
FRANKS The grocery act was intensely laugh.
able, the trials of the Dutch passenger very
funny. The goat scene was not as effective
AZ MANY thought it would be. The picnic
was facetiously enacted, the boy being bad tc
the last. The musical portion of the enter,
tainment, on the stage, was received with ap'
plause, and possessed much merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Andrew O'Neil was before the Municipal
Court, yesterday, for disturbance. He and
Mrs O'Neil had trouble in dividing his wages,
a hand. 1t was shown in court that she was
not afraid of him and could trounce him with
ease. O'Neil was instructed to take up his
residence at the National Military Home, and
if he refused, to go to Jail for 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

AT this season of the year when coughs and
colds are so prevalent readers of the Journal
should remember that they will find cure
for thase ailments in Adamson's Cough Bal
sam, which is not only in the highest favor in
this locality, where it was so long manufac
tured BY the Kinsmans. but all over the coun-
try wherever known, it has high reputation
The advertisement in another column gives
further information regarding this valuable
remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Railroad Commissioners Wildes, Anderson
and Mortland, President Arthur Sewall, Gen
.eral Manager Psyson Tucker, Train Dis
patcher +. A. Hall, Roadmaster Wagg,
Bridge Builder Booker, and Engineer w. A.
Allen, are on tour of inspection of the Maine
Central this week. They inspected the Bucks
port branch yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
tHarrtfn.

In Bath, Oct. a, Geo. W. Thistle to Miss Mary T
Lemont, both of Bath.
In Durham, Oct. "A. Adrian NJ Allen TO Miss Fan.
ME NJ Smith, both of Durham
In Rangely, Oct. 25, S. b. McCard to Miss Emma
P. Toothaker. both of Rangely; NJ. S. Doyn to Miss
Angie 5. Haines, both of Rangely Plantation.
In Monson, Sept. Is, Charles 4. Jackson TO Miss
Florence NJ. = athaway, both OF Monson.
In Farmingdale, Oct. 81, John Thomas stone to
Jennie Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
city Personals.

Examiners J. S. Patterson of Vineland, N.
j., James X. Fritts of Gosport, Ind, and
pension department, are stopping at the Au-
gusta House, being engaged in examining the
pensioners at the National Military Asylum,
FOCUS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Arrangements have been made for those
who are members of the several subordinate
Oranges, =. of H., of the State and who de-
meets in Boston, Nov. 1ltb, so that they can
obtain half fare rates over the lines of the
Maine Central and Portland & Rochester
railroads. Further information can be OBJ
tanned of Nelson Ham, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Mr. Geo. 4. Macomber has substantially
improved his house on Oak street, a recent
purchase 1t has been fitted up for the occu
pancy Of two tenants and some outdoor grad
ing is being done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

Miss f. l.. Parke has special charge of in
struction in vocal music at the Grammar
school, and the pupils are making very sat
isfactory advancement. The scholars are
instructed to sing the air and alto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
SUPREME COURT.
October Term, Judge Libbey Presiding

WEDNESDAY, Oct. %, 1885.
No. 227. Nelson M. Weber ct ais. VS..
Abbie S. Dulon. VOse and Farr atty's for
plaintiffs. T.. w. Whitehouse, atty. for
defendant. Real action in which the ptfis.,
as heirs at law of the first wife of the late
John Dulon, claim the title to certain real
estate situate on the east side
of the Kennebec river in
said Augusta, and allege that at the death of
said Mrs. Dulon the title to said property
was in her and she dying without issue said
property descended to these plaintiffs.
The defence is that in 1880 said property
was sold for taxes and was bought by E w.
Whitehouse that the said John Dulon bought
said property of said Whitehouse and the deft.
widow of said Dulons and their two children
claim their title under him. The Judge
ordered pro forma verdict for plffs,
assessing damages for one undivided half
of the rents and profits at 800.
Adjourned until A. NJ. Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

The dedication of the new building at Oak
Grove Seminary, VassaIboro, Me, and the
reunion Of past teachers and pupils. has,
unsvoidably, been postponed from the 9TH to
the oath of Nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

The following entertainments are booked
for Granite Hall Nov. 5th. Miss Carrie
Swaine; Nov. oath. Joseph Proctor's Nick of
the Woods; Dec. 9TH Whitmore and Clark 8
Minstrels Dec 18th and 10th, Mcdonald
Comedy Co. In addition to these is the Y.
NJ. C. A. Course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

The bell ringing for one of the sessions of
aroused the fire department Tho fire engine
Atlantic got to the bridge before the mistake
was discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
Journal is always well prepared for doing the incest
rork as well as the more common branches This
amer employs competent printers, carries q large
ssriey Of paper stock, and keeps hand this latest
,tSes of type. Wedding and visiting cards and enve
Lanes in stock; also varied assortment OF dance
orders programs. announcements, etc., etc. Orders
nv mail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

J. Smith was before Judge Andrews for
drunkenness, yesterday. He swore he OBJ.
tanned his liquor of Mrs. Michael O'Brien.
and was discharged. VIM. II. Oliver, while
attempting to cross the railroad bridge at
go A. NJ, yesterday morning, slipped and
that he was unable to extricate himself He
was found by the police and being brought
before Judge Andrews, was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

People should use due care to protect them
selves from the rigor OF the climate, as the
weather grows colder, as it is the season
when pneumonia RACES with such fatal effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

"For real merit" says one ofthe most eele-
brated Prims Donuas ''B. FL. Douglas & Sons
Capsicum Cough Drops for irritation OF the
throat are superior to anything l have ever
used"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

The Edwards Manufacturing Co are max
ing extensive and needed repairs at the east
end of the dam. They are building new
bukhead and repairing the canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-29

The Augusta Wrench Co. has received a
quantity of manufactured material for their
new wrench.