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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
Republican Caucus.

The republican voters OF Augusta are requested to
meet at
MeOnian Hall, Thursday, Mar. 3,
a7l2 O'Clock P. NJ. to nominate candidate for
~avor Per order
Republican City Committee.
Ansusta, Feb %, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The Governor has appointed Charles B.
Merrill OF Portland, and Gen. James A. Hall
of Damariscotta, trustees of the Bath Orphan
Asylum. Gen. Hall fills the vacancy left by
the reslgnation of DIR. Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
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Local Notices.

EN~The gentlemen of the Unitarian So.
ciety will give coffee party and entertain
ment at their church psrlors on "wednesday
evening March 4th. The entertainment will
be concert by the "Snnfower chorus $
Supper at 80 O'Clock. Admission to supper
and entertainment b cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
A Teur to and Through Mexico.

The pioneer excursion party for Mexico,
organized by Messrs. Raymond & Whit
comb, has jus. started on its grand round of
A days. A second party made up in
part of persons who could not find place in
the first their applications coming too late, will
leave Boston Thursday, March 26. The
itinerary will be precisely the same, and the
second tour will be a repetition of the first in
all its details. The management will he the
same. and the members of the party will en-
JOY the same comforts of special trains of
Pullman cars, Especial dining car, etc. The
route is very comprehensive, emhrac-
ing over 5000 miles of travel south of the
Rio Grande, with special trains everywhere,
and special facilities for sightseeing. Near
IL two weeks will be passed in the city of
Mexico, the travellers making the Hotel
Iturbide (tormerly the palace of a Mexica
emperor their headquarters, and a score of
other places, including leading cities, ancient
ruins. historic sites and picturesque localities
will be visited Full details of the tour are
given in a descriptive circular which may be
obtained of w. Raymond. 240 Washington
street. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Mr.. j b Dascomb, one of the executors
Of the late ex-Gov. Coburn's will, was regis
tered at the Augusta House yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

snce at the Soldiers National Home, Togus,
last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The remarkable cures effected BY Vegetine
have induced many physicians aud apothe
carries. whom we know, to prescribe and use
it in their own families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Mr.. L. c. Allen has recently donated a
quantity Of fine steel engravings to the Insane
Hospital This is not the rst time that Mr.
Allen mas generously remembered THE insti-
tutiop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
Business Notices.

The Hall DWELL Classical and Scientific
Academy.
Spring term opens March 25th. S45 will
pay for board tuition room rent, fuel and
lights at the Ladies' Hall (l3 weeks. Su-
perior advantages in the Classics, Modern
Languages, Music and Painting Address
the Principal mar4w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The sewing circle of the Howard Benevo-
lent Union meets this afternoon, and every
Wednesday afternoon in March, with Mrs.
Craig 100 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

There will be coffee party and entertain
ment at the Unitarian church parlors this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The regular meeting of the city govern
ment occurs Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Has Marshal Harrington turned any fees
into the city treasury?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Readheid elected the following town off
GERS, Monday Selectmen, j. B Lowe, N.
b. Gordon, 5. S. Willard; clerk, F. j.
Brown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

There will be a meeting of Harry Stinson
Camp s. Of " this evening, for inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Mothers. ays use DR.. Seth Arnold's
Soothing and Quieting Cordial for children
mild safe tonic 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The March term of the Supreme Judicial
Court commenced Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

For Costiveness, Biliousness, Headache.
and all feverish habits use DR. Seth Arnold's
Bilious Pills. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
tHarrifn.

In Belgrade, heb. 81, 1855, by Rev. F. o. Ward of
Augusta, VIM. II. Knowles TO Miss Fannie c. Alex.
ander, both of Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

Mr.. Henry f. Judkins, one of the oldest,
the Maine Central remarked to a reporter
Monday, that the train on the Maine Central,
leaving Portland at noon, Monday, Mar. 8, '73,
should have reached Bangor the same eve
ning. !; did not reach that place till the
next morning The train was stuck in the
snow Al a point east of Newport for over
nne hours twas intensity cold, and the
wind was blowing a gale On the return
trip to Portland, the train left Bangor with
tour locomotives. A short distance from
pittsfe6, three of the locomotives and the
snow plow were thrown from the track,
causing delay of twenty -four hours. The
thermometer registered ten degrees below
zero. We had great amount of snow that
winter, and more locomotives were disabled
on accoun; Of extreme weather than at any
one time IN the history of the road.
Death OF SewaIt Lancaster, Esq.
Yesterday afternoon Sewall Lancaster,
Esq a citizen long connected with the ms
tory and growth of our city, died at his resi-
ience on Green street, st the age of ~ years
His illness was brief But two weeks ago ne
was seen on our streets Bronchial catsrrh set
IN. and at his advanced age the system was
unable to withstand the attack of the insidi'
Gus disease and after confinement to his
ned of bnt ten days he passed away MI
Lancaster was born in Winthrop, November
10th, 1905. At an early age he had aspira-
tUns towards the legal profession, and COM
menced the study of law in the office OF
Hampton Voce. of Augusta, Being admitted
to the bar he entered into practice at East
Machias. Afterwards, he formed partner
ship with Mr.. Vose, in whose Office he ac-
CURED his first knowledge of law, and iater
on with the late Hon. Joseph Baker. contin-
ung with him for several years. during
more recen, period Mr.. Lancaster has prae-
hced BY himself, and at the time of his death
was the oldest lawyer at the kennebec par.
with the exception of Hon. j. w. Bradbury
having been continuously engaged IN the pro-
tession of law for over half century. Inc
deceased although not member of the Con-
gregatonalist church, has attended divine
worship there for long term OF years par
fieipatlng in the exercises of the Saooath
school, For some time he was connected
with the order of Odd Fellows, being mem
Der of lodge in Augusta. Mr.. Lancaster
leaves one son. Stephen S, successful law
yer in New York. Five brothers also sur
Five him, He was pronounced Democrat
firmly adhering 10 the principles of his party,
which he never deserted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

EH~Chas. jenkins, at his ish market, south
end of Water St, keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, pickled 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. sept2Odtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

H-Mrs. Cain and Sbley will continue
their dressmaking at 81 Chapel Street. and
ask continuation of patronage from their
customprs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

An Alderman Makes Statement
The Appropriation by the City Gov
eminent Ample to Have Kept the streets
and Sidewalks In Good Condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The voting lists have been posted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04

The wind blew down the chimney o,
Lisbon's church. Sunday. and the smoke
pulled into the room so that it was impos-
sible to hold services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-04
PENoBsCOT.

w. H. Libbey of Mattawamkeag the past
winter, has employed number of Tobique
Indians in making moccasins. They have
manufactured 1900 pairs of moccasins and
200 pairs of snow shoes These goods have
found ready sale. Some of them have
been sent as far west as Minnesota Mr..
Libbey saws that Lo, the poor Injun. cannot
be surpassed in making moccasins and snow
shoes.-Bangor Commercial
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
Connections Patents.

The following patents were granted
to citizens of Connecticut bearing date
March 81, 1885. Reported expressly
for this paper by Louis Dagger & Co.,
mechanical experts and solicitors OF
patents, Washington, D. G. Advice
free:-
Barnes, J. Fl. and ]. II. Woolaston,
New Haven, lock; 01A, 77s.
Burton, o. M, New Haven, cartridge
shell extractor; 314, 1868.
Elliott, Lewis, New Haven, overshoe;
314, 1863.
Franklin, w. B., Hartford, magazine
fire arm; 314, 1913.
Hammond, J. O., jr, and T. E. King,
Westport, shoe clasp; 314, 500.
Hart, G. E., Waterbury, making
crowns for winding watch arbors; 314,
1874.
Joyce, ]. L., New Haven, egg carrier;
31A, $40.
Kempshal, Eleazer. New Britain, but
ton fastener: 314, 1884.
Schollhorn, Wm., New Haven, coach
latch; 314,611 Shears; 314.729.
Smyth, d. NJ, Hartford, book sewing;
314, 737.
Sparks, W. E., New Haven, reversi-
BILE latch; 314, 7s8.
Spruce, James, Waterbury, copper
covered wire; 314, 618.
Taylor, T. p, Bridgeport, fish pole
holder; BAT
Willetts, w. R. and H. Ball, SIAM
ford rock drill; 314,S97.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

The word pen, in holy scriptures, re-
fers to either an iron style, or to q reed;
the latter being the earliest form of q
pen used for writing on papyrus.
One of the earliest attempts to make
steel pens is attributed to VIM Gadbury,
who, for his own use, constructed q
clumsy article from the main spring OF
O watch.
Steel pens were first brought into use
about the year 1903.
James Perry of London commenced
to manufacture pens in 1924, and was
the founder of the firm named Perry 4
Co., who are now the largest pen makers
in the world.
Their celebrated gu" and Falcons fol
correspondents, and fine points Nos. A
o. 4 and 1918 for schools, are, withou
doubt, the cheapest perfect peas in use
they can be had from all stationers
Sole agents for the United States, Messr
IvrsoN, BrAKEGAN, TAYLOR 4 Co., Ne,
York
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
Town Omacers OF Now Marlboro,
AS ELECTED APRIL 6, 1886.
TREASURER,

TREASURER,
Dyer Stanard. (dem). ON both tick
ets-no opposition.
sE1RCTMEN.
A. J. Freeman (dem), VIM. Garfield
(dem), Charles Adsit (dem). total ma
iority, 164 votes.
ASSESSORS.
N. W. Granger (dem), Jerome Curtiss
(dem), Michael Massey (dem).-total ma
iority, 161 votes.
SCHOOL CoMAnTTEE-FoR 8 YEARS.
J. W. Curtiss (dem) majority, 79
votes.
TOWN AGENT.
A. J. Freeman (dem).-maiority, IS
votes.
CONSTABLE AND COLLECTOR.
John Moran (dem) majority, IS votes
FENCE VIEWERS.
d. S. white (dem), James Feighrey
(dem), John J. Hart (rep. and on both
tickets,
TOWN CLERK.
DR. Seth Pease (rep. and on both tick
ets)-only two republicans in Office by
ballot.
Town voted one road commissioner to
expend all monies, contract all labor on
highways, roads, and bridges.-Lorin
P. Reyes (rep).
License yes 4S majority, of 1S6
votes cast.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
OBITUARY.
DAVID 8. DRAPER.

David s. Draper, who died suddenly
at No. ITO Madison avenue on Friday
night, was born in Boston in 1928.
When 81 years of age he came to this
city and soon after became member of
the firm of Draper & Devlin, engaged
in the West India fruit trade. After a
successful business life he retired in
1876. Since that time he has been in
terested in several mining and manufac-
turing enterprises. He was q member
of the New York club. He was an Off
Ger in several insurance companies and
the vice-president of the Housatonic
Railway company. The Housatonic di-
rectors met in Bridgeport yesterday and
Mr. Draper was expected to attend the
meeting; while they were in session
telegram was received announcing his
death.-Ne,c York Tribune, April 5.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
HERE AND THERE.

The Rev w. 81. Thomas, formerly
pastor of the Methodist church in Win.
sted, has been called to the Harvard
Street church in Cambridge. Mass. He
was one of the survivors of the railroad
disaster at Tariffville seven years ago,
was terribly injured and confined to his
bed for many weeks.
The author of the following knew
what he was writing about: "The coun-
try editor is . man who reads newspa-
pers, writes on most any subject, sticks
type, folds papers, makes up mail, runs
errahds, saws wood, wipes on stiff tow.
els, is ever ink besmeared, is always
hard up, is blamed for Thousand thingl
he never thought of, works hard all day,
helps people into Office who forget al
about him afterward, and frequently
gets cheated out of half he earns. He
puffs and does more to build up the town
than any one else, and the miser and the
fogy are benefited, yet they will moi
take his paper, but will borrow it, read
it and cuss the fool of an editor. "-E!r
change.
Editor Vail returned home from 9
pleasure trip to Florida last Saturday
night. He likes Florida, but declares
that it is easier for a man to see three
land agents there than one alligator. We
have seen what they called an alligator
skin from Florida. Now is alligator
Skin" the Florida name for land agents
If it is we watt our compliments tc
Florida. d. NJ. w. Miner, the merchant
tailor, announces that he will close out
his stock of goods between now and the
middle of the month. He is going tc
leave town, and in reply to inquiries
says he is "going south" We are sorry
to lose him, but "'twas ever thus. -
Wiasted Press, Apru2.
The Ho usatonic road have had planl
drawn for q union depot for Brookfelt
and the Junction, at Sherman's crossing
about half way between the two places
-Dam6ury Nsars. .
The Enterprise, published at Laurin
burg, n. c., vouches for the following
"a hog ate heavily of dynamite and the
entered lot where there was drove @
mules, The hog was kicked by one G
them and immediately exploded, KILN
20 of the mules" Wonder whethe
that's fact, first of April story, or
political parable.
The President sent to the senate du
ing the special session just closed II
nominations, of which 1866 were col
nrmed, two were rejected and ~ wei
net acted upon by the senate.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
SAMUEL M. BECKLEY.


Samuel Marvin Beckley, who died
yesterday of pneumonia, at his home,
No. 1872 East oath street, was born in
Warren, Conn, on November %, 1911.
He began his education in Canaan,
Conn, to which place his father had
moved, and finished it in the Litchfeld
High school, from which he was gradu-
ated with high honors. He came to this
city at the age of II and entered the dry
goods store of Don Alonzo Cushman, as
clerk. His genial manners and bust
mess qualifications made him . faTorite
with his employers and he was soon
taken into the firm as q partner. He af-
forwards withdrew from that firm to es-
tablish the importing house of Clapp,
Kent & Beckley, from which he retired
in 1860. He was married to Margaret
Dewitt Van. Antwerp. who was q de-
scendant of the old Knickerbocker fam
lilies, on July 20. 1884.
He was a personal friend of Henry
Clay, and aided him in his campaign
for election as president. He was juror
on the trial of William M. Tweed. He
was one of the founders of the Repub-
lican party. The last few years of his
life were spent in acts of charity. He
was at the head of the Association for
the Relief of Respectable Aged and In
digent Females. His wife and two mar
ried daughters survive him. The funeral
will be held tomorrow at 4.30 P. M.
The remains will be buried IN Canaan.
Conn, on Wednesday, at 1870 P. NJ
NsD York Tribune, april 6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
The second floor Of the storehouse Of

The second floor of the storehouse O
the Cowles Paper company at Union
vile, Conn, gave way last Friday after
noon, precipitating many tons of baled
rags to the floor below. Peter Kehoe
a laborer, B5 years old, was caught by
falling timbers and the heavy bales and
killed. He was under several tons and
it took until midnight to recover his
body. He leaves wife and five chill
dren.
Major Henry NJ. Hoyt died suddenly
at his home in Bridgeport on Thursday
night of heart disease, aged 80. He was
formerly editor and proprietor of the
Bridgeport Morning News. He served
in the war as major of the Eighth Con
necticut regiment.
Miss Lillian Smith, 14-year-old Cali
fornia girl, Thursday night broke 100
glass balls with Winchester rifle in two
minutes and 35 seconds. This beats all
previous records, DR. Carver's best be-
ing two minutes 66 seconds.
General Grant has made most heroic
fight for his life during the past week
and does not surrender yet to the great
destroyer. His condition is critical, but
he may possibly live several days, al
though he is liable to die at any mo-
ment.
Thomas Nook, who for many years
enjoyed the distinction of being the
oldest veteran of the war of 1912 living
in New York, died Friday morning at
his home. 1t is also believed that Mr.
Nook was the oldest native of the city.
He was 90.
The roller skate factory in Torring-
ton, Conn, is behind three months on
orders. They employ 400 persons.
At meeting of the board of trustees
of the Claverack college, held on Tues
day, March "a. Prof William McAfee,
who has been associated with the late
principal and president. Alonzo Flack.
during the last II years in the work of
instruction, was unanimously elected to
succeed him as principal, to fill vacan-
cy, of that institution during the re-
mainder of the present school year.
The Pennsylvania railroad inaugurated
o rapid transit schedule April 9th, in
through passenger service. The limited
express will reach Chicago from New
York in a. hours. This is said to be
the fastest train in the world, distance
considered.
Theodore HHrlburt OF Somers, Conn,
lost 49 swine week before last of cholera.
Early in the season J. A. Simonds of
Warehouse Point put into his pens 4S
swine of Jersey He'd breed and ~ of
them have succumbed to disease.
The statue of Elias Howe presented
to the city of Bridgeport some months
since has been placed in position by the
park commissioners.
James e. Stillman, senior representa-
tive from Colebrook, died at his home
on Friday last after brief illness. He
was born in Colebrook September Is,
1872, and was the Oldest member of the
house in years, although this was his
first term of service. He was q demo-
crat in politics and farmer by occupa-
ton, . quiet man, much respected by
his townsmen, for whom he had filed
various local offices. He was a member
of the committee on federal relations.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Electric
bitters. Inactivity of the liver, bilious
ness, iaundice, constipation, weak kid
neys, or any disease of the urinary Or
gans, or whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimulent, will always find
Electric bitters the best and only GER
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money refunded,
Sold at fifty cents bottle by w. H.
Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
CaMnot Say toe much tm Praise O
Your EerGtlIzers.

II. j. Baker d Bro, N. r.: :
Gsntlemen-I used your Complete
Potato manure this year as I have for
four or five years past, and the results
were magnificent. .."
began digging them July 6,and was
enabled to realize the good prices paid
for the earliest potatoes. The fertilizer
carried the crop through in splendid
shape, and cannot say too much in
paise of your manure.
GARRETT S. KoUwENHovEN.
Kings Co., l.. L, Jan. 20, 1886.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
THE WEEKLY TIMES,
Eight Pages, cut md Pnsted, with
-Four-Pnge supplement-,

Will be carefully edited and will contain, be
sides all the news in condensed form that can
be found in a daily paper, valuable contribu-
tons for the Household, the Farm and Gar
den, the Library and Drawing Room, and n
variety Of Special Correspondence from differ
emit points of interest, reporting the more in
teresting movements In Politics, Religion, Lit
erature, Art and Fashion. the popular OHEss
COLUMN, feature which no other newspaper
in the United States has rivaled, will be con-
tinued in both Daily and Weekly under the
present able management.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

1 wish to return my most sincere
thanks to my friends and neighbors, who
so kindly assisted in the care of and at
the death of my wife.
NJ KELLOGG BHLDKN.
Canaan, April 8.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

McAlpine Bros. & Co. of Lee, Mass,
have been unable to compromise with
their creditors and will go into insol
YencY.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

Dressmaking. have returned from
Norwalk and will reside at the Warner
house. Will work by the day ut my
patrons houses. Mrs P. A. JAMES. ?
North Canaan, April l, 1885. 3w
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

Can recommend Potaska to all singers
as the best thing have ever used VIM
NJ Prince Prince Dc Walker, Piagield,
Mass
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

J. Wade Hughes, recently of Sharon,
Conn, is said to have joined the noble
army of bank cashiers in Canada.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
TERMS:

WEEKLY TIMES per year. .............t i.50
WEEKLY TIMES six months. ........... rs
THE WEEKLY, mailed in single wrap
pers per year in always in advance. 400
The postage is paid by the publishers Of the
TIMES.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
DIR II. O.. PROVOST.

A GRADUATE OF the Dental Department ofihc
~ University ufpenusvlv auia, wishes 10 inform
the people of Winslrd and vicinity. that he viii
open an Office in Thomlison's Block, hiusiet. on
form all operations pertaining To tho practice OF
Dentistry. A share or youl patronage Is solicited
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
SCOT-r,S EMULSION OF PURE
IL a
LWW NNVbN WAI9 WITH
Is Remarkable as a Flesh Producer.

Is ne"eHhdOfo us u II IeSH TOo"ceT'
The increase of flesh and strength is
perceptible immediately after commenc-
ing to use the Emulsion. The Cod Liv-
or Oil emulsified with the hypophos-
phites is most remarkable for its heal
ing, strengthening and flesh producing
qualities.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

Are you going to travel ? Are you
going to remain at home? In either
case Potaska cures all diseases of the
throat.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
NJ. n. MEADy Canaan, Conn.

nEALER IN Books and stationery. Books
~ for general reading, in cloth.
Books supplied to order and satisfaction guar
anteed. Best writing papers, direct from man
ufacturers, in large varieties at lowest prices.
Albums, Velvet Frames, Cards, School supplies
in stationery etc. etc. Watson's Building.
Opposite Union Depot. sept12tf
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08
LOFTS w. HARVEY,

HlEACllER of Piano Folte, Organ I'D Voice.
L Lessons ia Improvisation given tn advanced
Pupils. Residence, LaEcville, Conn. AT Canaan
every Monday. iYal2
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-08

HOUSATONIC LODGE, No. 81. r
Hand A. M. Regular Communication. Sec
ond and Fourth Saturday OF each month.