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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
REAL ESTATE.
Important Transfers I'm Kennebec County
for the Past Week

Inc following are the important transfers
OF real estate in Kennebec county. as re-
cofded at the office of the Register of Deeds.
Tor the week ending Saturday, Jan. g.:
y AgGusTA.-Freeman's National Bank to Martin
A. II. Merchant of Augusta 10 Harvey A Hovev y,
SAD city, land and buildings in Augusta, $500:
ssiG w., FISHER Of Augusta to Albert t. Fuller of
Shoate, both of Augusta, to John p Ryan, land an
buildings in Augusta, 5000 A- u
HsII ~ dmund Tobey of China to Walter P.
ell TON Almon smith of Fairfield TO Albert
smith OF Clinton. half of land in Clinton, sl25.
Fottar 81 s.,d a Potter OF Gardiner to Lewis
iheliey Of Gardiner to DAVID Dennis OF said CITY.
land in Gardiner. $50. WY
asA.iLLowELL:-Geo. s., Vim. Fl. H., j. Warren,
Fuller of said city, land in Hallowell, siOo. -
or. lnohFiELDI VIOLA c; SWEET OF Leriston 10
Caahanoei smith of Litchfeld, land in Litchfield
S33o; Daniel +. Marston of Monmouth to Charles 81
hing OF Litchfed, land and buildings in Litchield
SiIvo, Geo =. Kicker of Litchfeld to Isabelle "
800. - III III A''0iineiu'
MoNMoUTH John A. Titus of Manchester to Or.
"a; ahuo w iiams OF Winthrop, land and buildings
IN monmouth, StcO; Otis F. Slinson of Monmouth TO
S =, Witherell of said town, land and buildings
In Monmouth, $500.
a.. MT, VERNON John W. soue of Mt Vernon to
ora A. Weston of said town, land in Mt. Vernon
S2ooo samuel s. Bartlett of MI. Vernon to Marianne
anlng OF said town, land and buildings in Mt. Yer
non, $1,000; Daniel Burr of Mercer 10 Emma r.
Hunton, land in Mt. Vernon, $3.50.
, flrIsToS.-Ruben G. Hall of Pittston to Charles
r. bradstreet of said town. land in Pittston sl6O:
James L. Holland of ialioweil to Hannah Halo.
well and Ethan A. knight, both of Pittston land
and buildings in Pittston 1875.
fEADFIELD.-da r. and Elizabeth NJ. Sturte-
vani, ooth OF Oak and, to K, B. Dunn OF Waterville
land in Readfield $3.50.
SIDNEY Francis J. Weeks of Sidney to Geo. B.
and Martha j Choate Of Augusta land and buildings
In Sidney. $500.
ru UNITY PLANTATIoN.-Cyrus n. Decker of Unity
Plantation 10 Joannah Winters of said plantation
land IN trust for life; to same, land in Unity
Plantation, $3.50.
,WArERYILLE.-James A. Healy of Portland to
christian knauf of Waterville. land in Waterville
$500; H. Gray of Waterville to n. &. II. Pulsifer
and L. +. Thayer, both of Waterville third part of
land in Waterville, s2s; yede Libby of waterville
70 Mary Libbs Of said place, land in waterville
$500; e. II; Reddington, VI. L ford and r. Foster 10
Joseph Godreau of said place, land in watervie
S5f1, Ledor Butler o. Watervie to Malvina Landry
OF said town, real estate in Watervile, $625; VIM
Brown OF Waterville to Fred Pooer of said town.
land in halowell, $36l go.
,WINDsoR-Hannah 5. Ashford of Windsor to
$500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
What II Is-What 1t Does.

Hoods Sarssparilla is made of sarsaparilla,
dandelion, mandrake, cherry bark, IVA urs,
dock, and other valuable medicinal agents
long and favorablv known for their power in
eradicating disease and purifying the blood
1t will cure, when in the power of medicine,
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Dyspepsia, Headache,
Constipation. Billiousness, General Debility,
Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh, Female Weakness, Cancerous HUI
mors. Humors of the Face, Rngworm, PIN
pies, Ulcers. Sores, Tumors, Scald Head
and all diseases arising from an impure
state or low condition of the blood Hoods
Sarsaparilla is made by c. I. Hood & Co..
Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists; 81,
six for So. jan6f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Vegetine has never failed to cure the mos
infieXible case of Canker.


Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
It's value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it. mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and dlarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, sottens the gums, reduces in
fammation, and gives tone end energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WlNsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILpRES TEETHIsG is pleasant
TO the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
How to Save Money,

and we might also say-time and pain as
we'll. in our advice to good housekeepers and
ladies generally. The great necessity exist
ing al ways to have perfectly safe remedy
convenient for the relief and prompt cure of
the ailments peculiar to woman-functional
irregularity, constant pains, and all the
symptoms attendant upon uterine disorders =
induces us to recommend strongly and un-
oualifiedly Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescrip'
tion"-womans best friend. 1t will save
money. jan6tw&s&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Business Notices.

EgnGoods damaged by fire and water will be
sold at auction on Wednesday afternoon, at
half past one, and evening at seven o'clock,
in block on Conv street, east side. Every
thing will be sold very cheap the eth of Jan
uary. Mrs. MCKENZIE. jan5d3t
&g~Chas. jenkins, at his fish market, south
end of Water st. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh. picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
CITY. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Church Notices.

Services at the Methodist church to-mor-
row at 1890 A. NJ. and P. M. All are
Welcome
Talents" will be the subject of discourse
III the Unitarian church on Sunday morning
~ the evening there will be lecture on
Natural and Spiritual Law All seats are
free.
AT the Free Baptist church there will be
preaching by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Penney, to-
morrow morning at 1890. Sabbath school at
aoon. Evening service at o'clock. Seats
are free and all are cordially welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
HALLOWELL.

The following members were elected as
officers of Alpha Council r. and S. Masters
at the annual council held Wednesday even
ing H. L. Grindell r. J. NJ; H. o. Halves,
ID. M; C. X. Tiden, Z. c. of W.; ID.
Knight, Treas; O. Currier, Recorder; +. c.
Stevens, c. of G. NJ. A. Nash, c. of e.. r.
Blake, Steward; J. J. Jones, Sentinel
Mr.. Leavitt auditor of the Maine Central
r. r. Co.. was here and audited the accounts
of the station agent few days ago, nnolng
everything satisfactory. The business at TINS
station amounted to about $4,000 for the
past year.
Mr.. John McIlrov, agent of the winthrop
Mills Co. was here this week to employ help
to take the place of the strikers. Mr.. John
A Foote has secured the position of overseer
of the spinning room.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. f. Dinsmore returned
from their wedding tour Wednesday evening
and took possession of their new home, Mrs.
can't Snow's house on Second street, where
everything was in readiness to go to mousse
Mr. Horace A. Trundy is fitting up tene-
mont over his bakery on Water street.
skating is now good on the river ana
being well improved. -.
Mr.. Charles Dudley has petitloned the city
council to have road laid out across 1he
land of Mr.. Wescott, recently purchased Oh
Arno Little, to his farm. 1t was referreo 10
the committee on highways.
Two tramps mailing from New Hampshire
and VIM. Nichols of this place, were IN the
lockup Wednesday night-all had been drink
ing. ~ m
LAS. Callahan, hailing from 7. h. l., ap-
narently an inoffensive fellow, who mas oeeh
making himself too free in entering people
bouses asking for work or assistance, was
Locked nm Wednesday, but allowed to leave
town the next day. .r, a..
The SUBJECT of Rev. J. S. Gledhilfs dis-
o,urse At the Universalist church tomorrow
af,arnoon. will be "IIeaven. where and what
;s II and how can we gain admission!
T G. Jones ( Co.. have about 1000 Dds. Oh
apples in their store. d., =,
The Granite City polo team go to Bath 70
nlav the Alamedas this evening, II VIII prov
ablv be the most exciting game OF the ieseue.
The ladies of John b. Hubbard heiiei
Germs have decided on Jan. 22d ana Zou' as
the nights of their levee.
The executive committee OF the STATE
Grange continued in session yesterday. ne
,-.aa resolutions of c. w. Jones OF 'assai
boro were under consideration The printing
If the grange was arranged for. The matter
of lsctpre work was talked up, and 1t was ue'
o;aoa 70 mt organizers into the field. Inc
committee attended the installation OF ofncers
Of Merrymeeting Grange, Bowdoinham' ias'
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Young Men!-Read This.

The VoLrAIA BELT Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO
VoLTAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIAN-
CEs oh trial for thirty days, to men (young or
old afflicted with nervous debility, loss OF
vitality and manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for rheumatism, neuralgia,
paralysis, and manv other diseases. Com
plete restoration to health, vigor and man.
hood guaranteed. No risk is incurred as
thirty days trial is allowed Write them at
once for illustrated pamphlet free.
cl6de+eod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

In Whitefeld, Me, is situated the Catholic
Orphan Asylum, where homeless children are
sent from all parts of this State. The bene-
fits bestowed upon these little ones otherwise
bereft of all worldly comforts is incalculable.
Year by year the number of inmates increase,
making the cost of maintaining such an in
j. Conaty of Worcester, Mass, will deliver
a lecture in City Hall, Portland, next Sunday
evening, the proceeds of which will be de-
voted to the orphans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. GeoV. Willing. of Manchester. Mich.
writes: MY wife has been almost helpless
for five years, so helpless that she could not
turn over in bed alone. She used two bot
lies of Electric Bitters, and is so much i'm.
nroyed that she is able now TO do her own
work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is claimed
for them. Hundreds of testimonials attest
their great curative powers. Only 80 cents
a bottles at Devine Coughlin's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
RuckIen's Arnica SaIve,

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
blair., Germs. and sill Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price 20 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, 2. G Kins-
man & Co. dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Catarrh

Is very prevalent and exceedingly disagree
able disease, liable, if neglected, to develop
into serious consumption. Being a constitu-
tional disease, it requires a constitutional
remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, act
ing through the blood, reaches every part of
the system, effecting radical and permanent
cure of catarrh in even its most severe forms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

During the past few days the stages which
come to this city from the surrounding towns
have experienced very hard roads but they
have all made close connections. The stage
drivers are class of men who have to ex-
perience all sorts Of weather, and it would
not be out of place to give them ''benefit. -
The suit against Capt. Abram Rich of
Farmingdale, for $50 5000, brought by the
,Cobbossee National Bank of Gardiner, has
been settled and the attachment dissolved,
Capt. Rirhs affairs are now in such condi-
ton that he will be tree to operate in the ice
business at his extensive works in Farming
dale, the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Although Detective True is not engaged on
either the Gardiner or Waterville robbery
cases he will have his eye out for the thieves,
and it would not be surprising if he got clue
AZ early as any OF the officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Iotal aud State alews.
Saturday, January 10, 1886.
FANCY PRINTING.

If in need of fancy and engraved dance orders,
arS large and varied assortment OF samples car
prsvs be found at this office. Have new and de.
airabe styles of type for doing nice work. Samples
ont hy mail and prices quoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

There will be meeting of all the coun ty
commissioners of the State at the Court
House next Tuesday. The meeting is to be
held at the request of the York county COM
missioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

At the meeting of the city government,
last evening Herbert M. Heath, Esq, read
bill embodying provision for refunding and
paying the city debt, and the board voted to
request Mr.. Heath to bring the bill before the
legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
ANNUAL REPORT
VI the Maine Commissioner o.p,

Inc annual report of the Maine comm;.
'lohers OF Pharmacy for the wears 1882 an
"a is printed. 100 an'
me number of druggists reoistar,a
g no" 100. They hail from all parts of ,ha
"a: OUT II Is a little singular how man.
lam residence in Portland, 81 haviny :,
'.ea.eu their domicile. Augusta claims 10
nu"urh ana Lewiston 10, Bangor 6. the c;t;e,
IN .he hennebec, except Augusta "a
Dea'h mas made some inroads upon this nnm,
oer' ana removals have still furtbe, .,,h-
tracted from them. 'oo'
Ia January. 1884, Mr.. Geo. n. Pbilli,s of
boston, commenced action for bringing viz.
laters OF the Pharmacy Act to book tn
commissioners viewed his operations ra,h.
er askance; but as be was on.
ureiy independent of them. and mr.
saea MS course under strictly legal forms
,hey were, OF course, unable to prevent hin,
however much they might have disliked hi
method OF proceeding. From letters and 9th.
e s sources, the commissioners found that Mr.
rhiillps had made some mistakes. in servino
",ps upon men already registered. and those
noni the commissioners regarded as exempt
Out 'hey are informed that there are some AZ
" cases now pending, with two in the lau
court, he solution of these cases is awaited
with some interest
Inc commissioners urge the Legislature to
a"eEd the Pharmacy act by further defini
tioh OF apothecary and the spothecary bust.
ness, by increasing the fee for examination
ana making it payable in advance, by proyid.
ing Tor the issuance of certificates to a class
called Qualified Assistants" by requiring
all apothecary stores to be in charge of regis.
tered apothecaries, and by SO amending the
penalties that the prosecution of unlicensed
druggists may not be left to the enterprise OF
Phillips. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

The committee on examining the State
Treasurers accounts adjourned yesterday af-
ternoon to meet next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Night and Morning

Is the best time to use Dr. J. H. Porter S
Healing Vital Oil, it is unequalled for its
prompt action in relieving pain. 1t is a
grand specific
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Granite National Bank of
Augusta, Maine, will hold their Annual Meeting for
the election of Directors, and for the transaction of
any other legitimate business, at their Banking
Room in Augusta Tuesday, the thirteenth day Of
anuary, lss5 AZ 20 O'Clock in the forenoon.
TREBY JOHNSON, Cashier.
Augusta, Dec. %, 1854. cec30d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Services at the First Christian church on
Northern Avenue, tomorrow morning at 10
90; Sunday school at 2-30 P. M. All are
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Do not miss the game of polo at the rink,
this evening, between the j. ID. RS and Rich
monds. The former will play their usual
sklful game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, Dye House block, is
selling her stock of goods very low, on ac-
count OF making change of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Tens of Thousand Colds

lead to Consumption, Fevers, Settled Coughs
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, Whooping Cough,
&c. Immediate relief by DR.. Seth Arnold's
Cough Killer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Physic is necessary at times for Bilious
ness, Costiveness, &c. Use Dr. Arnold's
RiliOus Pills 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Mr.. C. B. johnson is recovering from a Sc
,ere attack of erysipelas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
Give Your Laundress PyIe,s Pearline

and she will not ruin your clothes with soda
lime, &C. which many of them use to facili
tate the washing. dec30d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
i-9ifn.

In this city, Dec. "a, Robert +. Savage, aged ST
wears, months, and p days.
In HaIlowell. Jan. S, Isaac Mcclure, aged 50
wears, 10 months, IL days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

carload of apples, the property of Ed
ward & Flaherty, Monmouth was damaged
by fire at Gardiner, yesterday morning. The
apples had been loaded upon the car-one of
the Eastman heating variety--the night pre-
Yesterday morning the car was discovered to
be on fire. and the fire department was called
out. Holes being cut through the side of the
car, the fire was soon extinguished, after the
wood work was badly burned. The apples
were damaged by both fire and smoke. Loss
on car $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
New Temperance Order,

lhere has been organized in Augusta a
temperance order on somewhat new basis
called the Augusta Temperance Society. Its
main objects are to promote the temperance
cause in all its forms, to create a sound and
healthy sentiment and to lift up the fallen.
help the needy, and save our young men.
The meetings will be free from politics. A
full set of officers were elected as follows :
president, vice pres ident, secretary, chaplain,
treasurer and executive Committee A choir
of IL voices was organized. here were
pledged conditionally at the organization
about $50 and many friends outside have en-
dorsed the work and promise their substantial
aid The meetings, except on special occa-
sions, are to be entirely free. Good speak
ers will be procured whenever possible. Pro-
fessor Chandler will lecture on next Sabbath.
Subject, "The effect of sprituous liquors on
the physical system" All are cordially in
vited. No collection. Meetings every Sab
bath at Union Hall at 2 to 3.55 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

The city government met last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

ES@MUsIC LEssoNs.-In classes of three,
"a lessons, $40; at the Hallowell Classical
A academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

To your friends, during the Holidays,
sensible, useful and pleasing presents from
oar new and attractive stock of Gentle
mems Fine Furnishing goods. NeW pat
terms IN nut7ers, SILK and linen handker-
chiefs, fine neck Wear, silk and W0rSted
eCristers and suspenderS, linen collars and
cuffs By the dozen, "Hathaway" Whtte
shirts, hosiery, skating shirts, can,els hair
underwear, lamb lined kid glores and NIT
tens, patent sleece buttons and scarf pins.
Also FIR caps, fur gloces, hats, travelling
bcgs, silk and zenilla umbrellas, and
stylish Orercoats, suits and REFERS for
men and boys, selling lo,o TO reduce stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10
City Personals.

|. M. Hubbard of Oakland, was in the city
yesterday.
Adjutant General Geo l. Beal contenl-
plat, taking trip to Florida the present
winter.
Maj. Frank E. Nye has arrived in the CITY,
from Washington. He will return within a
week, taking his family. Maj Nye has been
stationed at Fortress Monroe.
An ice boat, Mr. p. S. Mooney skipper.
gided rapidly over the surface of the river,
yesterday forenoon The wind was fresh
the ice glare and the conditions generally
favorable for fast sailing.
The appointment of Col. II. Sprague as
Pension Agent will give satisfaction in all
quarters. Col. Sprague has served efficiently
five years as clerk in the Adjutant Generals
office; also as secretary of the republican
State committee for the past year.
One day this week Rev Mr. Skeele the
talented pastor of the Congregationaiist
church. stepped down to the river. buckled
on pair of skates and took turn on the
ice His skating was perfect, as described to
US by bystander, and his movements grace
full and rapid.
Postmaster Manley departed for Washing
ton last night on business connected with the
bill for public building in Augusta. He
will furnish certain facts and figures to the
committee Hon Seth l.. Milliken writes
that he is quite positive that the bill will pass
the first Monday in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

The Southern Cultivator and Dixie Farmer
says as follows THE Young Farmers Club,
of Atlanta, Georgia has honored itself in
making Governor and Mrs Frederic ROBBIE,
of Maine, honorary members of the club.
Aside from having once resided in Thomas
county, Ga. Gov. ROBBIE is Master of the
Maine State Grange, which he has made
second to none in the country, and Governor
of the State, which he has ruled with rare
wisdom and strict economy. He has amply
proven that farmer is capable of filling the
highest offices with ease, ability and honor. >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-10

Young mother of nineteen. who left her
child in Augusta and fled they know not
where. was sought for in Lewiston, Tuesday,
without avail. WEDNESDAY morning young
coored man from Augusta, sought the police
with inquiries as to her whereabouts. He
described her MS a peasant-looking tall. slen-
der. colored girl of nineteen. There was
noticeable scar on her nose. She had left, he
told the police, an infant baby at Augusta,
having departed from that city at about III
O'clock Saturday forenoon, Nothing had
been seen of her since A hunt was made
hut no clue was obtained. The man in quest
OF her left Lewiston for Portland.
The ice in the Hudson is reported by prom
ilent ice men here to be on the point OF
leaving the river. Local ice dealers along
mat river are alarmed over the outlook, and
many OF them have started a correspondence
with Wholesale dealers along the kennebec,
and agents of the latter have established
headquarters on the Hudson to watch the
turn of events. There is but little ice left
over in the houses there from lastyear. Prob
AMY 200, 900 tons would cover it all, and II
the harvest should fail this winter those 20o,-
Voo tons would be a big fortune for somebody.
Mr. Cheney, of the Cheney towing line, has
fo'oO0 tons in house on Highland Lake
which cost him 80 cents ton to house, and
has been housed two years. He was Of
Tered 40 cents ton for it last year. If the
harvest should fail this winter he will make
$4,000 on it. The ice on the kennebec Is
not thick enough to harvest as yet, but about
eight inches having been made.
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missioners.