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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The commencement honors have been an
nounced as follows: Valedictory. Chas-
Hadley, lewiston; Salutatory. W. II. Harris
horn, Lisbon; Classics, e. ID. Varney, Wind
ham, +. \. Merrill, Auburn; Rhetoric and
English Literature, J. W. Fland RS, Wilmot
Flat, \ H.; A. +. Blanchard, Pennington;
Psychology, q. +. Paine, V. Arson, +. IL.
Nicker-on, Swanvile; Mathematics, J. Ii.
Williamson, Starks, L II. Wentworth, w
Lebanon; Modern Languages, Ii. NJ. Che
ney, Lebanon, \. H.; Ii. 5. Sleeper. Lewis
tom Natural Sciences, J w. Golf, Sanger
VILE, A II. Dunn, s. Auburn; for general
scholarship, +. W. Sandford. Bowdonham
s, G.. Bonney, Manchester, n. H.; F. Z.
Parlin, jay; II. c. Lowden, CORVALLIS, n.
s.; G +. Stevens, Lewiston; A. +. Verrill,
Auburn: Miss A. ) Tracy, Lewiston. The
graduating class numbers II, including one
young lady. OF these, intend to study med
lclne. 3 law, theology and have chosen
teaching as their profession. of the class
are CaIvinist Baptists, 10 Free Baptsts, 2
C0ngregatonalists, 2 Methodists, Univer-
tlists. Tickets for commencement concert
are selling rapidly. The Junior class were
very pleasantly entertained by Professor and
Mrs. Angel last Monday evening The
gradating exercises of the Senior class of
Nichols Latin School, one of Bates fitting
schools, occurred last Friday evening at the
Main Street Church, graduated from the
classical course. The prize for the best de
livered part was awarded to +. S. Pierce, OF
Providence, X. 1.-The postponed game be
tween the Bates and State College nlnes was
played on the Bates College grounds last
Tuesday afternoon, and resulted in victory
for Bates. The fine battery work and excel
lent base running of the home nine were the
features of the game, The following is the
detailed score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
The Very Acme or Greatness Re.ches ~
Last.

The management of Doris Great Inter-
ocean Circus desires to especially announce
earths greatest artist, Mr.. James Robinson,
the wearer Of the diamond-stHdded champion
of the world bet, and the medals of France.
Spain, Russia and his own native country.
America. Mr.. Robinson is more celebrated
than any other living equestrian, and in a
household word in every land. He has lust
completed the most brilliant tour around the
world ever made, and was received every
where with an unbounded enthusiasm and
marked distinction never accorded any other
artist in the profession. Everywhere he rode
his bareback steeds, the public turned en-
n'asse, and pronounced him without an equal
on the face of the earth. For period of
years Mr. Robinson has offered a standing
challenge of $40 900 to any one who will
compete with him in auy of his marvellous
feats, and yet in the multiplicity of equest-
rian talent with which the world abounds,
not single rival has dared to dispute iu
friendly contest his undoubted claim 10 be the
greatest master OF his art With surprising
agility and Intelligent judgment he performs
his marvels of miraculous deeds, so perfect
in their very nature, that the witness should
find it almost impossible TO believe they
could De accomplished without the subtle aid
Of ingenious illusion. Mr.. Robinson will
ride at every performance of the Great Inter
Ocean Show. The champion belt and medals
will be on exhibition in Rowse's Jewelry
store window, l24 Water stree, on Monday
June %, the day the big show comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
Thanks for Prompt Response.
GARDINER, Me-, June 2lst, Is

GARDINER, Me-, June 2lst, 1886.
II. T. Morse, Chief Engineer FIRE DEPART
ment, augusta, Ne. =
DEAR SIR I understand from Mr.
George Weeks that in response to telegram
from c. w. Morse, requesting that the Au.
gusta steamer come immediately to my ice
houses the day of the fire at Farmingdale
that one of your steamers did come down, but
finding we were all right. went to Gardiner.
wish to return my thanks to you and the
boys for your prompt and kindly response,
and shall be glad to reimburse you for the
trouble if you will allow me to do so, and |
wish you to tell the boys that if we ever do
have a fire and your engines come to our
help, ] shall try to give them some more sub
stantial thanks than mere words. Again
thanking YOU and the men for YOUR kindly
aud prompt response | am, dear sir,
Yours very truly,
ABRAHAM RICR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Pilot Knox Mr.. John Mays celebrated
stallion, is going ''slick as a weasel this
season, aud he is in excellent trim. He has
been nominated for the Hartford $4,000
Utica, n. Y, at which purses of $1,000 will
be offered. Pilot was recently speeded
around the track, making mile in 2.25, the
last quarter at the rate OF PIG This stallion
evidently has brilliant future before him,
much eclipsing his present fame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
FOURTH MAINE BATTERY.
Annual Reunion Ia Grand Army H.u

Inc annual reunion of the Fourth Maine
battery, which took place in Grand ARMY
HAL yesterday. was successful affair. and
the veterans again had the privilege and graft
ncation OF meeting, exchanging their heart
ieit greetings and revivifying memories of
the old days when they camped and fought
together. This Battery was one of the most
gallant OF the war, being mustered il, Dec
~ 1901, and serving in the Army of the
Potomac with honor throughout the war.
Inere are now about two thirds of The mem
oers living, Sc OF whom were in attendance
upon the reunion yesterday, with their ladies,
making party of about lO0 Among those
out OF the State present were comrades ID. O.
Dearborn and wife, of Everett, and T. z.
Nutting Of Milford, Mass The comrades
residing in Augusta were Messrs W. H
Brooks. Ethel IL. Jones, James A. Jones and
A. S. Bangs.
At noon sumptuous baked bean dinner
was served at the hall.
At l.30 P. NJ, by invitation OF Cutler Post
the entire party proceeded TO the National
holders Home, Togus, in carriages They
were received by committee of the Post
with much courtesy, and shown through every
department of the institution This was a
highly enjoyed trip, as many had never visit.
ed the Home before. Upon returning to the
city, the company proceeded to the hall where
| supper va, served.
Immediately following there was busi-
ness meeting al which the following officers
were elected
President-Abel Davis, Pittsfeld
| Vice President-Charles B. Patterson,
Pittston.
Secretary-James A. Jones, Augusta.
Treasurer-A. ). Bangs, Augusta
| Executive Committee-Abei DAVIS, Chas.
Il. Patterson, James A. Jones.
The newly elected president was the first
man of the Battery wounded.
Voted, To mold the next reunion in Auburn
the third Wednesday of June =ext
On motion OF A. ). Bangs votes of thanks
were exteuied to Seth Williams Post for use
OF hall, Cutler Post OF Togus. Maine Central
Railroad Company and the ladies' and re,ir-
ing officers Of the association
Happy speeches were offered by Messrs
Bangs, Brooks, Davis, Patterson and Lane.
Ats O'CLOCK the boys participated in a
grand campfire. which was one of the pleas
ATTEST features of the reunion.
The program was very entertaining one
An excellent address of welcome was deliv.
cred by NJ. A. ). Bangs to which the presi.
dent, Comrade Abel Davis, esponded hand
somely. Commander S. w. Lane addressed
the audience in feeling manner. pretty
song was sung by Miss Ida Allen, a daughter
of the late James Allen, who was a member
of the Battery. Mrs. Jennie Williams en-
tertained the company with reading, and
Miss Flora Cochrane rendered several selec
tons upon the piano with much pleasure to
the audience. Ringing speeches were made
by Comrades.
At 10 NJ. the reunion came to an end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

If any of the readers of this paper are
growing deaf, let them get at once bottle of
Johnson's Anodyne Linment. Rub we'll be
hind the ears and put little into the ear
with feather.
1t would seem that the commonest kind of
common sense ought to prevent a man from
buying trash simply because he can get big
pack for % cents. Sheridan's Cavalry con-
dition Powders are strictly pure, and are
worth a barrel of such stuff
iunp22d1Swlv
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7-------------
Local Notices..
ABRAHAM RICB

&S~The Young Peoples Mission Band,
and ladies' of the First Baptist society, will
hold a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
at the lecture room of the church, Thursday
evening, June oath. The entertainment will
consist of readings and music, both in Eng
lish and Burmese. The Burman part of the
programme will be under the direction of
Miss Julia NJ. Elwin of PRONE, Burmah,
who has brought many curiosities for this
occasion, which will he on exhibition. AID.
mission, 10 cents 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The following is recent treasury decision
concerning the gondola built by J. w. Har-
low. Augusta, Me-, rs furnished us by a
has no internal motive power of its own, and
as its regular employment is not the trans
portation of merchandise or passengers from
place to place, but it is built expressly for the
protection of American fishermen, the de-
partment decides she is not subject to en-
rolment and license, even though employed
on marine waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
Why Is it

That the sale of Hoods Sarsaparila contin-
ues at such rapidly increasing rate? 1t is
lst: Because of the positive curative value
of Hoods Sarsaparila itself
3D. Because of the conclusive evidence of
remarkable cures effected by it, unsurpassed
and seldom equalled by any other medicine.
Send to c. Hood & Co Lowell, Mass, for
book containing many statements of cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
A Profitable Investment,

No investment can be made that will pay q
family so well as the weekly expenditure of
five cents. for The Golden Argosy. 1t is a
safe paper for the family, filled with choice
stories and other matter of the highest char
acter. 1t is endorsed by such prominent
men as Hon. S. B. Eikins and Cornelius
Vanderbilt who take it for their families.
can furnish it by the week or year. j. Frank
Pierce, Augusta, Me. Dealer in, Books,
Periodicals, Stationery, etc.
iau1Q5.oSep,0p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapred Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Eruption. and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Devine & Coughlin. may29td&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
FINE JOB PRINTING,

The Job Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
,ourna IL always well prepared for doing the incest
rork, as well as the more common branches. This
ra6ce employs competent printers, carries a large
,srety OF paper stock and keeps hand the latest
yles of type Wedding and visiting cards aud enve.
ispes in stock; also varied assortment OF dance
.rders programs, announcements, ETC., etc. Orders
Nv mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The closing exercises of ST. Catharine's
Hall will take place this morning at half past
ten o'clock, the laying of the corner stone Of
the chapel at noon, and the annual reception
at s o'clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

What is more disagreeable to a lady than
to know that her hair has not only lost its
color, but is iull of dandruff Yet such was
the case with mine until used Parkers Hair
Balsam. My hair is now black and perfectly
clean and glossy.-Mrs. E. Sweeny, Chicago
junel4-dM&Th&wl m3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
Raker's Great American suecinc.

ISHkeT = UIedV AmtFIC0h SVeCtHC.
Is guaranteed in cash by the proprietors, to
instantly relieve snd cure rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Sciatica, Lame Back and Side, Pleu-
risy, Sprains and Bruises, Diphtheria and
Sore Throst, Chilblains. Burns, Salt Rheum,
Bleeding and Itching Piles and Pains of
every Description. 1t is a purely vegetable
remedy and does not simply numb pain but
acts as a counter irritant and draws it out. 1t
cures by removing the cause Try it once at
our risk and see for yourself Sold by all
druggists. Price fifty cents. Maurice Baker
& Co., Proprietors, Portland, Me.
apl20d&wtf
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Campaign Papers.

Tho Daily will be sent from now It'll September Is
..ar the election-for 80 cents month. Cash
with order
Tn. Weekly will be cent till Sept. Is for rs cent?,
.a.b down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
Keen Cool.

Get 25-cent bottle of Aliens Root Beer
Extract, which will make six gallons of home
made beer. Just the thing for the children
Never lays heavy in the stomach No trouble
to make. Made entirely of roots and herbs.
Sold by all druggists and grocers.
june23+13t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The annual reunion Of the First Maine
Heavy Artillery Association will be held at
Old Town, August oath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
CLINTON.

Alfred Brown recently sold a COW from
which he made, in one week, 224 lbs. of but
ter.-The dry weather is injuring the hay
crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The cargo Of twelve-inch pipe has arrived
in the city for the Augusta Water Co. There
are some two miles of the pipe in all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a positive
cure. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Mr.. Will Lash, an attendant at the Insane
Hospital, took header from his bicycle,
Tuesday night, and sustained broken arm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

new flagstaff with a corrascating gil,
ball at the top, has been erected on Nash's
Block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The annual session of the Grand Lodge, l.
0. O. f., will occur at Bridgton, Aug 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
GARDINER.

A. d. C. Pugmire will visit the Gardiner
corps of the Salvation Army on Thursday
evening, the Path inst, Capt. Ivers and wife
in command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

There will be no fireworks at Togus this
year. People from the Home and vicinity
are expected to see the Augusta pyrotechnics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The police seized a ten-gallon keg of liquor
at the freight station, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Graduation at St. GATHERINGS, 1890 A NJ,
to-day; Cony High School, o'clock, 2. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

A cargo Of coal for the steamer Islander
arrived at the steamboat wharf yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
Nature,

Dame nature is the great teacher and phv-
sician, and Carholine, made from pure Pc
troleum. is one of her grandest remedies for
badness. Try it and you will use no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The grass crop is in pressing need of rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
From Rev. f. S. Ufford, pastor Baptist
Church.

"Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam is truly
specific. My lungs and throat were in an
inflamed and almost congested condition,
from which have been cured by the use of
Adamson's Balssm." Price 10 cents, 35
cents and IS cents. junel5d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Struck out Underwood II; Small r. Total called
balls, Bates SO; NJ. 5. c., AZ Total strikes called,
Bates 2; NJ. 5. c. Z. Passed balls, Rogers s. Time
Of game. hours. 20 minutes. Umpire, IL. Oxley. of
Bangor.
The Bates played their other postponed NJ.
S. c. game yesterday at Wstervlle, and will
play their postponed Colby game next Satur-
day in Lew vision
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Disb.

years.
In West Bath. June Is, Albert Brown, aged 4s
years.
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Notice..

This is to certify that after this date shall not be
responsible for my wife's debts, and warn all per-
sons from trusting her upon my account.
JOSEPH STRINGER.
Augusta, Me-, June %, 1886. june2fd3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts. so cts, and 81. Sold BY Bowditch,
Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The air was thick with smoke yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

One hundred and twenty five Knights of
Portland Community, accompanied by breth-
rem froE Gardiner and other down river
places. passed through the city at 1918
A. NJ, yesterday, by special train, on their
pilgrimage to Bar Harbor. A short stop was
made here. In the party were Past Eminent
Commander Chas. J. Noyes and Commander
Chas. 4. Pierce of Boston; also Manager
Tucker of the Maine Central and two of his
conductors. Several Augusta Knights joined
the pilgrims. The train was made up of Mr..
fuckers special car, four Pullman cars. one
smoker and baggage car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Fourth "f JuIy Celebration.
VIM Mccormick, employed at Sturgis,
Lambard & Co.'S mill, will be referee of the
boat races
A committee consisting of Messrs. John
II. Cogan, &. NJ. Sturgis and J. j. Maher,
has been raised to prepare for a representa-
ton of the trades in the grand pr cession
The committee on collation. for the Fourth
of July have come to the conclusion that
they will be obliged to provide for over six
hundred persons on that day, and in order to
do so contributions will have to be generous
The ladies of Augusta are earnestly request
ed to solicit for supplies. The committee
will meet this evening at the office of Mr. J.
w. Harlow.
The boat races have been finally decided
upon as follows;
First race--Open to skitfs. Prizes; first
$40; second, S.; third 50.
Second race-Open to birch or canvas ca
noes, each carrying two men. Prizes first,
SO; second, So third, 81.
Third race-Free for all. Open to boats
of any kind carrying three men. Prizes ::
first, $40; second, So: third, 50
Fourth race--Log race from town landing
to boom on east side of the river. Prizes ::
first, So; second, 50; third, 81.
Fifth race Tub race, 100 yards. Prizes
first, So; second, 50.
The tub race will be in half-hog sheads to
be furnished by the committee: or each con-
testant may furnish his own tub subject to
the approval of the committee.
The skitf and free for all races will be halt
mile and raurn; the canoe race some
shorter.
All the races will be started opposite
North's wharf. below the bridge, except the
log race.
The races will be governed by the usual
hosting rules, but the turn at the lower stake
boat must be made from east to west. Con-
testants should remember this. as false
turn would rule out the boat making it.
All entries should be sent to II. NJ. Heath
or s. II. Russell, with name of boat and per-
son entering it.
Third prize is not to be awarded unless four
boats start. No second prize unless three
boats start.
Fair play and good races will be guaranteed.
There can be no doubt that this viii prove
one of the most popular features of the day.
We hear that boats from Gardiner and Hal
lowell will enter in the skitf and free for all
races; besides number of boats in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Charles +. Ware, who was arrested in
Waterbury, Conn, through information fur
nished by Detective True. az stated in Satur-
days's journal, has confessed to the THEFT of
twenty-six horses, which were stolen through
out the States of New Hampshire, Vermont
and Maine. Ware confined his thieving OPP
erations to these three States, with the ex
ception of an occasional trip into Massachu-
: sets, when he would carry off some valuable
horse and retreat into the woods where he
was in the habit of CARRYING stolen horses
that were not sold before reaching home. He
is well known in this city and his horse
theving operations in times past have been
y extensive in this vicinity. There are several
cases against him here now on which could
be efectuallv tried. The last time he was
under arrest here Ware was delivered over
to New Hampshire officers, he being wanted
for horse stealing in that State. Among the
horses which he stole was one from a
Mr.. Worthing of Branch Mills. Wares
home WAS formerly in Windsor, and
he has always been regarded here as one
Of the most desperate horse thieves ever OPP
Grating in this section. Ware will prob
ably be sent through the New Hampshire peni-
Tertiary at first After his term is served
out in New Hampshire he will be tried in
Massachusetts,, Vermont and Maine. Wares
career has been a remarkable one. Born in
sfuence he received fine education. but
took to drink, His path to criminal acts was
short ore after his money had been all
: squsndered. He is remembered in Rutland
w., where he has friends. as young and
Jolly fellow, but addicted to drink. He sank
lower and lower, until even the lowest dregs
OF society refused to recognize him or 1850
cate with him. He has q passionate fondness
Tor horses, and is great judge of that ami
mai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

Governor Robe has reported to the parties
who complained of the employment BY the
Norway Water Company of Italian contract
if not slave labor, to the exclusion Of needy
lsboring men. Governor Robe gives the
assurance that the matter shall receive inn
mediate attention, and the Council will
probably be asked to pass upon it at the next
meeting, which occurs to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

There were shipped from Houlton station
for the week ending June 18th. II cars shin
giles; 8 cars lumber; 9 cars hay; cars mis-
celianeous: cars horses; cars extracts;
car starch; car leather. Total, 40 cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24
HANCOCK

post-ofice has been established at South
Bluehill and Sadie A. Day appointed post
mistress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-24

The old Mayall Factory at Gray was
burned June 22d.
A young daughter of Mr.. Coombs of Bruins
wick, while playing Saturday on the Tops
ham shore, fell into the river. Mr.. VIM. E.
Moody. at work on the Brunswick side, saw
her. He jumped into a wagon and rapidly
drove over the bridge, jumped into the river
and rescued her.