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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
BOWDOINHAM.

Mrs Mary Small of this town was l03
wears old on the 10Th. At the celebration OF
her Tooth birthday there were five genera
tons present and she has l25 descendants,
and lives with her son aged S0.-Schooner
Aleatian has unloaded a cargo Of fertilizing
material from Gloucester. at the mills of the
Sagsdahoc Fertilizing Coo. and I. w.
Fogg's lumber mill shut down for the season
last week, after . successful seasons work.
Headings will be manufactured for one
month when the crew 60 into the woods
Capt. jackson of the Salvation Army has
been ordered away but has refused to 60.
O,hers have been ordered to fill his place
and the controversy has assumed decidedly
large proportions. 1t lie the popular will
that Capt. Jackson should stay.-Three YES
sells have just completed loaking with lumber
at the steam mill.-The waste edgings at the
steam mill are made into paper and used in
the manufacture of General Grants book
The wood goes to the Yarmouth pulp mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Tuesday the new school building of Oal
Grove Seminary at Vassalboro was dedicat-
ed, there also being reunion of old schol.
ars and alumni. The day opened suspicious.
~, aHd At an early hour the people began to
gather. the morning trains bringing large
numbers. The meeting was called to order
ABOUT II o'clock, A. NJ, Mr.. Albert X. Smi-
ley OF New York. presiding. The meeting
opened with devotional exercises by Mr..
Charles Jones. the present principal, who al
80 delivered the address of welcome, which
was responded to by Mr.. Eli Jones who gave
an interesting history of the early days of the
Institution. after which the meeting adjourned
for dinner, the gymnasium building being fit.
ted up for the purpose.
The afternoon meeting opened st 2 O'Clock
r. NJ. the house being filled. The meeting
opened with reading of the scriptures BY Mr..
Chas Jones and prayer by C. M. Bailey Of
winthrop, after which the presiding officer,
introduced Mr.. Augustine Jones, A. NJ, for
merly principal of Oak Grove. for a number
of years the law partner of Gov Andrew of
Boston, and at present principal of the Prov
ideHce school, who delivered very interest
ing address. Mr.. Chas. Jacobs, an assistant
at the school, read paper giving history of
the institution from its foundation. A hymn
composed for the occasion was sung BY the
choir. About $1,000 was raised before the
meeting adjourned, for the purpose of paying
on the debt on the building The evening
exercises consisted of paper by E. H. Cook
former principal of the school, on the "Rela-
ton OF the Seminary to Primary and Collegi-
ate Institutions" followed by paper "The
Need OF Better Primary Instruction" BY Miss
Ellen A. Winslow of the institution.
The new school building built by Phlbrook
Brothers of Lisbon Falls, is very conspic-
uons object for miles around. 1t is wooden
building four stories in height, with a French
root and bell tower, and heated with steam
The contract for heating was awarded to San
born of Boston; the work being under the
supervision of Mr.. Geo. Forrest of Boston,
and is success in every respect. The first
story above the basement, which contains the
boiler, is devoted to the school room two
anteruoms and library and recitation ROOM
The two upper floors contain 81 dormitories
and bath room furnished complete, several
of the rooms being furnished by private par
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The following from the St. Louis Tele-
gram is of interest to several Augusta claim
ants for slice of the billion dollar estate
mentioned below: 1.-The Liverpool Weekly
Post of recent date, announces that by an act
of Parliament passed Aug. 4th. the British
government has decided to pay over to all the
legal heirs of the Lawrence TOwnley estate
their proper portion of the money. This es-
tate amounts to .he enormous sum of $780,
900, 900 and 4OO, 900 acres of land. The .es-
tate would have been divided "a years ago,
but through the false claim Of one Talmy, it
was thrown into chancery where it remained
26 years. The estate was inherited by four
brothers of the Chase family, three Of whom,
William, Aquilta and Thomas, came to this
country before the Revolution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Thursday evening of last week the High
School gave an exhibition at Giles Hall
All the parts were we'll rendered, doing credit
to both scholars and enthusiastically
morning Mrs. Lewis Davis of this village
slipped and fell, breaking her arm at the
wrist. As she is old and in feeble health it
is feared the results may be had for her
Every one remarks "what a mild and COM
Portable November" "How free from sick
ness we have been."-There was a goodly
number at the M. E. Chapel yesterday A. NJ.
to listen to the able temperance sermon by
Rev. DIR. Stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Have you ague in the face and is it badly
swollen? Have you severe pains in the chest,
back or side? Have you cramps or pains in
the limbs, or rheumatism in any form? if so
get Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. 1t will
give instant relief and finally cure you.
If any person would see the difference be-
tween real worth and real worthlessness let
him buy small pack of Sheridan's horse and
cattle powders and feed it out to his hens
This increase of eggs will surprise you.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
c fty Personals.

>. Z. Manley is spending Thank. giving in
the city.
Mayor Weeks was confined to his house by
illness, yesterday.
Capt. Chas. A Boutelle of Bangor was in
the city Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis C. TAYLOR returned to
augusta from Boston, yesterday.
Hon. VIM. E. Chandler was in the city
this week, the guest of Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Geo. II. Beck arrived in the CITY from
Oregon on visit to his old home, Tuesday
night.
DR.. Young of the State Board of Health
departed for Calais last night. where meas
ures are to be taken to vaccnate the Passa
maquOddy Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Yesterday afternoon there was a meeting
OF the stockholders of the old Readfeld
wooden Mill Manufacturing Co. at the rooms
OF the Augusta National Bank in this city, to
make good the title to the Readield wooden
mills, so that the present owners can give
aeed of the property to Cowan, Roak and
Gnptill, the recent purchasers. The old cor
poratlon was chartered by special act OF the
legislature, approved Aug. s. 1916. The
stockholders present were Mr.. NJ. V. B.
ohase, Judge Titcomb and Arson M. God
uard' Esq, the latter as proxy for r. NJ. Mills
oi Emporium, Kansas. The mill is now be-
'ng put in 6rst-class condition by the new
company and they will undoubtedly make it
prove paying investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

very pleasant wedding occurred yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of
Horn Clark, Esq of South Vassalboro, it
being the marriage of his only daughter, Miss
Della Clark to Mr.. II. G. Dickey of Boston,
formerly OF Vassalboro. Mrs. Dickey has
many friends in this city where she has taught
several terms of school. A large party of
friends met them at the depot on the arrival
of Jewett's train on which they left for Bos-
ton, where they will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

There will be another meeting of the legis-
latve reunion committee at the Augusta
House on Tuesday. Treasurer Burleigh con-
tinues to receive responses to invitations and
there are about 250 names booked at the
hotels for reunion week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The Couthoui entertainment is under the
auspices Of the Young Ladies' Board of Mis-.
sions. the proceeds of which will be de-
voted to the poor children of the city, in an
endeavor to make them comfortable for the
winter, and Christmas Joyous success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Better stop your cough while you can.
Bye and bye nothing will do it. 1t is worth
needing, that Parker's Tonic is the best thing
known for coughs, colds, torpid liver, kidney
troubles and weak lungs. You risk your
life in waiting. Take it while there is yet
time. novl6fMTh&w1m3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Fish Commissioner Stillwell was IN the
city yesterday. He SAYS that it is the inten-
ton of the commissioners to place 100000
salmon in the Kennebec river next year and
Is many in the Saco. The operations of the
commissioners have been very successful the
past Year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

programme for COuthOui Entertainm ent
March, Gen. w. b. Franklin, Theme
/. "The KISS Deferred"
Overture to Martha, Floto,,
2. Rock Of Ages, anon
3. 18th of July at JOnesville, Josiah Aliens Uife
Cornet Sole, (selected)
Mr.. Knuepfer.
Tantasla, dreams and Visions. Lumbye
4. Torture Scene from King John, ShakesDenre
Inc riayiui Rockets, Aviolfn solo) Pressing
Prof. Theme.
s. Money Musk.
8. Medley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Tuesday there was hearing at Wings
Mills, Mt. Vernon, before Judge Titcomb OF
this city and Mr.. Dudley of Mt. Vernon on
adisputed claim connected with the Geo. w.
Clough estate. f. w. Whitehouse, ESQ.,,
and H. NJ. Heath, Esq, attended as counsel
Tor interested parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Marshal Morse this week spilled IL dozen
bottles ofcontrabsnd lager beer, 800 bottles
hop beer and barrel and half of cider, at
the police station The marshal now has on
hand l3S gallons of contraband whiskey and
rum which will be forwarded to Bangor next
week to the State liquor agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The latest Augusta publication is the Polo
herald, weekly, eight page paper, devoted
10 the polo interests of the State, bicycling,
etc The editors and proprietors are to be Z.
H. Brann and F. w. Libby. The first num-
Der will be issued one week from next Satur-
Gay, and the journal is to be the organ of
Inc Maine Polo League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

One of the pleasant incidents of the meet.
ing of the National Grange in Boston was the
presentation of fine cane from Hon. S. II.
Neal, Master of the Kentucky State Grange,
to Hon. Frederick Robbie, Master of the Maine
State Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

post-oiiice will be opened to-day from to
1870 A. NJ, and from to p. M. The
money order Office will be closed during the
day. There will be morning delivery and
' an evening collection by the letter carriers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The Universalist and Unitarian societies
cordially invite all the citizens of Augusta to
unite with them in Thanksgiving service at
the Unitarian church. Services at 1890.
Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Thacher. Revs. Gled-
hill, Meade and White will assist in the SER
vice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The excitement was so great in Rockland
last night over the game of polo at Bath that
the Rockland operator called up Bath every
three minutes The II. M. BIS say they will
redeem themselves today. Give the boys
good welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Business out of doors is being closed up
for tie season at the Insane Hospital. There
will, of necessity, be suspension of work
on the sewage improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Weak lungs, splitting of blood, consump-
tion and kindred affections, cured without
physician. Address for treatise. with two
stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Buffalo, n. Y.
nay1I-dMGTbRu1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Tuesday night as Will Sbley and Frank
Moore were driving up Cushnoc Heights,
they were met by another team. A collision
.ensued and the end of a shaft struck Mr.. Sib-
ley's horse, killing the animal. The horse
was valued at 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

There was recently ,hreshed by the Taylor
brothers for Stone & Knowles at their place
near Coombs' Mills, Augusta, 95l bushels of
mixed gram, thresher's measure. This
amount was raised on some Is acres of land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing Establishment Of the Kennehec
,osrnal is always well prepared for doing the nices
sScri. a. well as the more common branches. This
Wne employs competent printers, carries I LARGE
sety Of paper stock, and keeps on hand the iatest
,ss Of type. Wedding and visiting cards and enve.
49, in stock also varied assortment OF dane
sIsrs programme, announcements, ETC., etc. Orders
~ mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

DR.. G. A. Fernad, Boston, Mass. says: II
have used it in cases of impaired nerve func-
ton, with beneficial results, especially in
cases where the system is affected by the toxic
action of tobacco"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Augusta lodge of A. 0. u. W., celebrates
us hrst anniversary on Tuesday of next week
commencing with % members it now num-
oers 20 and is fourishing. An insurance OF
szo00 has cost the members but 81 each dur
ing the year. The lodge has paid all expenses
ana now has $500 in the treasury and is able
20 pay benefit to its sick of $3.50 per week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

ANSON HOUGH, of Blackberry, Ills.
saws he owes his life to Gilmore's Magnetic
Elixir Try it. Sold by F. G. Kinsmau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The telephone exchange will be closed
from noon until o'clock p. NJ, today when
there will be no communication over the
uiras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

All the freight trains on the Maine Central,
with the exception of the fast express through
freight, are to be cancelled to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

''For real merit" says one of the most cele
brated Prima Donnas ''B. H. 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, 1885-11-26

The new cotton factory is equipped with
double windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
The Hope of The Nation

Children. slow in development, puny
scrawny and delicate, use wells Health
Remover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Herbert Austin, employed at the cotton
mill, lost finger 10 the machinery yester.
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Ann Ward went to Jail yesterday for
drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

WHY WILL YOU SUFFER from Ague
and Malaria when Gilmore's Aromatic Wine
will cure you? Sold by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Thanksgiving Day being a public holiday
no paper will be issued from this office to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

WILL you SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The Star of the East came up the river
Yesterday and will leave for Boston on her
-eguar time to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by US on a guarantee. II cures Con
sumption. Sold BY Bow ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
wArERvILLE.

Rev. DIR. Sawtelle, who was stricken with
paralysis last Thursday night, died Sunday
night from the effect of the shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

FIRE IN LEWISTON - MAINE Copper
BURNED BIZ STEAM - ExRERIxESrISs
WITH GAsoLINE-AGED PEOPLE IN MAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

There will be union Thanksgiving services
at the Congregational church at 1870 A. M.
to-day. Preaching by Rev. c. w. Bradlee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Mrs Daniel Williams, as is her annual
custom, presented the prisoners at the Jail
with bounteous supply of mince pies, yes
terday. |, is a benefcent act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
ANpRoscoGerS.

A small fire that caused good deal of
commotion but only about 500 worth OF
damage caught in Lewiston boarding house
block early Tuesday morning. There was
also small fire in one of the bakerie. the
same day. 1t caught from stove near the
oven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The boys will be at home to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
OAK GROVE SEMINARY.

onion 81 Old SC holars and Alunni-
Dedication OF the New School 0uiid1..
Two Thousand Dollars Raised 70 Paw
ON the Debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26
CUMBERLAND,

The report of the death of child at Harps.
well, soon after being vaccinated. is causing
some stir. but there is no evidence to show
that the operation had anything to do with
the death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

The drug stores will be closed to-day from
o'clock, P. M. until Friday morning.
The Governor and Council adjourned yes-
.erday to meet the 22d day of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-26

Thanksgiving Day.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-01-15
MysteriOusly Missing.

Since last Saturday A. II. Peale, Sec
retary of the Merchants exchange, has
been missing. The last seen OF MIN was
that morning, when he left his board
ing-house, No. zoos Elm street,in hlgh
state of intoXicaliUn, Ostenslbly on MS
way to the exchange building. Since ms
dis appearance it has been discovered
that he had Sis of the ex-
changes money, which ne fal'eo 10
account for. He left the office Friday
c0mplaining that he was ill. He had
been spreeing. Saturday in reply 10
message sent him by President NC
Ennis, of the Exchange, he wrote note
stating that he would come down ana
turn over what money he rad. ms
was the last heard from him and the
suppostiou is that he is Oft on spree or
else has absconded.
The books of the exchange nave n0t
vet been posted, and how ne stahus
is not known; A h pntan
reporter called ON DR.. ID. III. Benton
with whom he boarded, yesterday. lhaG
gentleman stated that Peale, who had
been rirking rather hard, was called
for Saturday morning by the Janiter OF
the exchange, and that they went OH
down Elm street together. Peale leit
what clothing he had and his baggage
behind him, which makes 1t appear that
he was possibly foully dealt with. he
succeeded MIR. G. A. King, who re-
signed about two months since as secre-
tary OF the exchange. He came here
from New Orleans, where he was at one
lime a prominent merchant. Ihose
who knew him in his better days thlnk
that he has simply gone off on a spree:
Mr.. William L. Hill has been elected
secretary pro TEN of the exchange.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-01-15

the possession az these detectives IL Ol
such nature that II will show beyond
y doubt that citizens ~ this country
have been aud ara now engaged Ia
sending Ia England trusted mon with
large quantities. Of dynamite, aud men
who have the nerve ~ us0 II after II 10
there.
THE PUMP AT PITTsnuH0,
PITTsnuRu, Jan. b.-PrUnIlnent Irish
Americans spoken ~ this morning In
regard TO the discovery of "a society OF
dynamlters at Greensburg, say such a
thing IN improbable. hut there was a
sort oil look about their faces which In
Dictated that they probably knew more
about the matter than they cared 10 adj
nit. IL In certain that there has been
something In the wind about Pittsburg
for some time OF a most unusually inter
esting nature.
PROBABLY THIS Is TRUE.
A Greenhurg, Pennsylyania special
says: The story that English detectives
have obtained evidence that a powerful
secret society of dynamiteIs IN In exis-
tence at lrwin's Station, who are
directly responsible for tho recent ex-
blossoms In England, In received with
little credence, although IL IN admitted
that a stranger, whose actions have
been decidedly queer, has been seen nc
the various hotels during the past year.
IL IL claimed that the story Nv political
scheme to bring about antagonisn be-
tween the English and Irish residents
of this country and prevent future CO.
alitions, such as proved victorious in the
late election.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-01-15

Mr. VERNON, Jan. S.-Serious trouble
has broken out in this county between
whisky dealers and officials. Last
night battle took place at Living
ston station. on Rockcastle river.
Deputy Sheriff James White went to
arrest James and Henry Burton,
brothers, charged with aiding j. w.
Golf (said to be engaged in illicit
whisky traffic. to escape from an officer
who h Il Golf under arrest, last week.
The Buttons barracaded their saloon
doors, and with friends on tho inside,
detied arrest. A posse of fifteen
men was summoned and tho Burtons
surrendered. On their way TO Jail
James tried to escape, was fired upon
and killed by the posse. Burton's
friends then attacked the posse and the
firing became general and continued
for two hours. Particulars are mea-
gre, but seven men are reported Killed
and wounded, among them Judge Bull
lock wounded in the arm. The excite
ment is intense.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-01-15

GREENsBuRG, Pa, Jan. 8.-This com
munity was startled this morning by
the published announcement that Eng
lish detectives have obtained evidence
that a powerful secret society OF dyna-
mite,s il in existence withiA tne
boundary of this county; also that me
society is directly responsible ior me
recent explosions and assassinations IN
England. These detectives have been
on the track of the society or brother.
hood Tor several months, and nave
found 1t well and strongly ORGANISED,
somewhat under the plan OF the molly
Mayu,res; that its treasury contains
large sums of money obtained by as.
sessment and other sources from all
parts Of the state. Some OF the
! ecsnt exp sions haye oeen
traced directly so this society, as well
AZ number of asssssinations eop-
united Ia England. These English de-
t.ctives h ave 'mingled with the suspect
for a year, and nave departed i9r Wash u.
mg,on vita the evidence, wbich they
viii lay before the proper American eno
J knyiish authorities tbs svAoehoer ~