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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

the Mobile & West Alabama railroad, this morn
ing, and ordered them to quit work, saying that
they should demand 81 day instead of 81 The
laborers were intinidated and quit work, after
which they paraded the town Since the strike
the company have obtained other men, and
work has been continued under the protection of
deputy sheriffs, who ara constantly menaced by
crowds Of negroes The force of deputies will
be increased tomorrow, anc If this is Ineffective
the company will begin work at the other end of
the line This will deprive some five hundred
Mobile negroes of work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
Deadlx Explosinn of Natural Gas.

KEoKUK, Ia, Sept 6.-By explosion of
natural gas in sixty-foot well being dug FIVE
miles from Warsaw, Ill, to-day, Henry Miller
was killed; John Hape probably fatally injured.
and Homer Mcmahon and Charles Has
kins fearfully burned Miller was frightfully
burned, the skin over his entire body peeling off
in a few minutes after the explosion, which was
caused by taking lighted lamp into the we'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
Strike of Iron-yvorkers.

PATERSON, N. j.. Sept GA strike of all the
iron -molders here is in progress, the men hav-
ing quit work this morning. They ask for uni
form wages of 81 so per day. Three hundred
molders are out, and in consequence Of their
action 500 helpers are out of employment. The
strike causes considerable embarrassment to the
iron and locomotive industries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

NEW YORK. Sept 6-The New York Com
mercal Bulletins estimate of the fire losses in
the United States and Canada in August is
$13 600, 900, or 30 per cent above the usual
August average Forest fires are estimated at
So, 900, 000 The Bulletin remarks that the figures
indicate the country prefers getting out of the
frying-pan into the fire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
Farm Residence Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WABASH. Sept. 6-Early this morning the
overturning of lamp on the second floor of the
farm residence of Rudolph Rife, seven miles
northwest of this city, caused a blaze which de-
stroyed the structure with all its contents. The
loss is estimated at 81 $780, no insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

Do you ask for a test of Sozodonts powerf
just talk to lady for half an hour;
1t her breath is sweet, if her teeth are white,
If her gums are clean, if her gums are bright
If her mouth is pure and her teeth are clear,
She uses the Sozodont then, we ween.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
Suicide with Corrosive snblimate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KoKoMo, Sept 6.-To-day, about 10 o'clock.
Bethlehem Rayl, aged forty.fve years, the head
of family, committed suicide by taking corro-
siye sublimate. 1t is said that domestic troubles
prompted the act He was farmer of Erwin
township this county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
A SO Washing-Machine Free.

To introduce them in Indianapolis, we will
give away 1000 Self-Operating Washing Ma
chimes If you want one, send your name and
street address at once. Address Monarch Laun-
dry Works, 101 Randolp street, Chicago, Ill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

striking Negro Laborers Cause Serious
Trouble Among Railroad Employees.
MOBILE, Ala. Sept 6-some two hundred
colOrsd men gathered around the City laborers
wEo had just broke ground on the new line Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

GAVE bottle of Athlophoros to one Of the
members of my church who was suffering with
rheumatism in the arms, and the other day
he told me the pain was all gone and he felt
much better. Rev. Freds-ick Strong, Perry,
Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

WE often hear people say, there is only one
good cough medicine and that is DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup It's cheap, too; only 25 cents o
bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
GiirI2 Classical School

Prepares for acolleges Oficehours, at 3l3 N Penn.
sylvania street to IL and to B. Special advantages
for Physical Training French ard German English.
Music and Art. The large ard elegant double brick
residence, Nos. 343 and 345 North Pennsylvania
street Zone block south of school buding). viii be
opened IN September residence for boarding
pupils The fifth year opens Sept. l3. Send for cat
alogua. L. L. SEWALL and MAY WRIGHT SEW
ALL Principals, indianapolis Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
CHEAP EXCURSION TO KANSAS. NERRASKi
az -----,., va vANDA1IA LINE,

SEPTEMBER AND %, 1886
These are or2bably the lowest rate excursions that
will be to EASTERN points during the present
mer coming fall = viii. therefore, he TO the ad
vantage of persons going West to avail themselves of
the opportunity offered especially the excursions
VIII De run over the direct and popular Vandaa line
by which superior accommodations are afforded or
both day and night trains Excursion tickets by the
Vandaa line will DO strictly rstclass and sold ct less
than one fare for the round trip good to return forty
days.
For particular inform alton call on or address
H. r. DERING
Assistant General Passenger Agent
Indianapolis, Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07

SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTHWEST
VIA PANHANDLE ROUTE
Sept and %. Tickets will be sold at less than one
fare for the round trip Call at office, No. AZ West
Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
THE INDIANAPOLIS INSTITUTE

For YOUNG LADIES
VIII open Tuesday. Sept ID in the school build
ing on the corner of Pennsylvania and St. Joseph
streets. The English branches thoroughly taught
Superior advantages in German, French. Music ant
Art Terms. per quarter, including English. German
and French, Tl5; Primary Department, So; boarding
pupils, $40. For further information address Mr..
or Mrs JAMES LYON, Principals ATT North Penn,
sylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-07
BUTLER UNIVERSITY.

The Fall Term of the University will open Sept IL
The Univerity is we'll organized in all its departments
and offers superior advantages in it's instruction. its
libraries and apparatus, its moderate price for board
ing, and it's instruction in music. All expenses need
not exceed $3.50 per annum For further informs
ton address A. r. BENTON, Pres't Irvington Ind.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

1hc tee storm which commenced on Thurs
day at snd continued nearly all the time ut
20 saturday night SUNDAY morning. Wa
one, IN some respects, unparalleled in sever
iiy. The damage to tres in This vicinity ha.
been very great All Of the beautiful shade
tree> which line our principal streets have sui
!errd more or le>- by the great load, Of lee
which they We're unable to bear. Large
branclc>. many 81 them several inch,- IN
diameter. hsye Uttered the ground and Oh
siructcd the sidewalk In some instances
the fallen branches were so larg, thai thcy had
10 De cut NJ before they could b. rrfnoN ci.
Fruit trees haVe also suffered 10 considerable
extent. ON several Of the roads in Ell> worth
and vicinity tho gray hirche, by the way.itir
have been Ii, down To the ground with their
supcriuNcsliturr OF ice In some instance, IT
wa> necessary for travellers TO ct out Of their
sl"i-h- and clear away the obstruction, before
they could proceed. The great weight 81 snow
aud icp has been particularly irving Ia rg,f-
aud cutters. At the livery stable Of Geo. f.
psgood the roof wa> badly crushed IN on
sunday that the horses had To- bc removed for
safety. and measures immediately taken TO
prevent the destruction Of the building. In
several instances which have come TO our
know ledge. avalanche, Of ice and snow from
ihr roof Of buildings hayc swept away heavy
and well secured suIicr. a il they had t,.u
appcnda.r> the most fragile. on SUNDAY 80
imminent was the danger from falling snow
and icc from thu store roof on State stree;
that pcopl, werr -hui N from the sidewalk.
Fortunately during al thi- time W. have had
comparative, light winds; oiherw i>c our
heavily loaded trees must haze h,,n ruined.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04
Board OF Aldermen.


Mayor in chair.
Aldermen present. wymaD. Davis, JOY,
Morrison and Emery.
Voted that consideration OF the proposition
of Kinds, Moflett & Co.. TO supply the city Of
Ellsworth with water be postponed for two
weeks.
On motion Of Alderman wyman. voted that
the Mayor be committee to consult with Mr.
W. III. Baldwin. agent of Hinds Mofett & Co.,
in regard TO the expense of constructing II
system OF water works for the city OF Els
worth.
Voted that the report of street commissioner
Morrison be accepted and placed on file. that
Inc road rolls be committed to J. A. McGown,
collector. for payment and that the Mayor draw
his warrant. in payment Of same. II found cor
rect against the proper fund. viz: highway
s66 Is: sidewalk, s79.i7; bridge, s2o.2i.
Voted that Aldermen Wyman and JOY be n
committee TO confer with Mr.. II. s Jones in
regard 10 his contract with the city for the sup
port OF the poor and report at the next meet
ing. two weeks hence
Voted that the MAYOR be a committee to con-
suit with Mes-rs. Chilcott and smith In regard
to holding public meeting OF the citizens for
the purpose of considering the question of ex-
empting from taxation capital stock and plant
of manufacturing companies aud other new
enterprises for term of years.
Ordered by the Board of Aldermen. that
there be transferred from the contingent fund
10 sidewalk fund one hundred dollars: 10 the
highway fund two hundred dollars: TO the
bridge fund two hundred dollar. To the insane
poor fund fifty dollars.
Passed BY the board. Feb. l. lss6.
Roll Of accounts passed
Voted TO take recess to Feb. q. 1886.
l.. +. BRADY. clerk
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

Genidsboro.
IL. J. Hovey has invented and had made
an improved cylinder and slashing machine
to be used in the manufacture of matches.
With it he can make more and better
matches than with his old machine. II
also points the match similar to the star
brand.
The ice storm of last week has left us in
sorry plight The teams are out Of the
woods and cannot return till the roads are
cleared of broken and Bonded trees which
completely blockade them The entire
forest is shrouded in gloom The oldest
men never saw anything like it. In the
young birch growth it is said that not a
single tree can he seen standing erect
all bent TO the ground, and at an elevation
of few feet one has an unohsiructed view
of the country for miles around. Inc black
growth does not suffer so badly, but
even to this, from loss Of timber and tops.
the damage must be considerable. Fruit
and ornamental trees are also badly broken
down and many. no doubt entirely ruined.
1t is a calamity ofincalcuiable magnitude in
this section, at least. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

Emerson would be saved, Father TAYLOR ex-
claimed: Emerson saved. If he goes TO hell,
the climate will change and emigration will
set in that direction!"
Laughter In religion is good. David was
not far wrong when he worshiped God with
dance and song and timbrel and harp. People
have thought since Dayid's time the way TO
approach God is with solemn face and tread.
/ should think God would get tired Of seeing
US come in that way. Our religion has been
such that our hottest day has been our most
wearisome one. The day will come when the
cloud of fear shall dissolve from before the
face OF our Heavenly Father. and we shall ever
walk in the light Of his loving smile.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

only paid him, but that the check which he
forwarded in payment had come back to him
in regular course of business, duly Endorsed.
OF course an investigation followed. which re-
suited in the arrest of Robbins, as we have
previously stated. The prisoner who had
hearing before the Municipal Court in this city
on Friday last, was ordered to recognize in the
sum of $500 for his appearance at the April
term of court, failing In which he was conf
mitted TO our new county jail, and is its first
prisoner.
On Thursday evening last the masonic in
stsla,ion at Hancock Hall constituted one Of
the plcasantest social events of the winter, In
response TO q general invitation TO all masons
and their ladies large number was present to
witness the interesting ceremonies used in the
installation OF Esoteric and Lygonia Lodges,
F. and A. NJ. Mayor Redman as installing
officer, assisted by T. T.. Hale. As marshal. in-
stalled the officers of the two lodge, as follows
Esoteric Lodge: 5. T. ROYAL. ". NJ; Frank
W. Ellington. 5. w; J. L. Eldridge. j. W;
A. b. Black. Treasurer; J. A. McGown.
Secretary, Curtis r. Foster, 5. D.; Henry f.
Davis, J. D.; J. II. Brimmer. Chaplain John
II. Leland, Marshall Fred Mcfarland and
Charles NJ. Smith, Warden>; c. +. stevens.
Tyler.
Lygonia Lodge: f. +. Rowe. W. NJ. -. II.
Higgins, :. W; Fred l.. Kent, J. w; Lewis
Friend. Treasurer; l.. Il. Wyman. Secretary:
l.. II. Cushmsn, ;. D.; Geo. L. Woodward. !.
H.; F. u. Aiken. Marshal; Lewis Dolard and
+. T. Mcfarland, Stewards; Geo. r. Haskell,
Tyler. The exercises were agreeably inter
spersed with singing by select choir with
Miss Nancy Dut'on at the piano.
Following the installation was social dance,
music by Hammond's orchestra. At about ten
O'Clock a collation. of ice-cream and cake was
served The committees having in charge the
installation ceremonies and the entertain
meni connected Herewith desire us to expires,
through the AMERICAN their thanks for the
excellent music furnished by the choir. the
pianist. and Hammoud- orchestra.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

Emery PAtten is a, home
ID. +. Maddocks lost white chester hop
last week which he 90, at Maine State
Farm
c. ". Wasgat, j, marketing hi, bald
wins" Mr.. W. has the best orchard in this
city and he takes much pleasure in keeping
II so.
Mrs Melvin McGown has quite recovered
under DR.. Phillips treatment.
John Limeburner is getting out ship tim
Der.
Parnei b. Moor got out three large trees
last week for bowsprits. The largest re-
CURED eight horses to haul it. Such trees
are very scarce.
Senator Hale sent your correspondent
some valuable public documents last week
{. {. Newhall has fine henrery and i
making Plymouth Rocks a specially. He
has few pairs of Bronze turkeys for sale
The ce-storm of last week did considera.
bic damage to fruit trees and shade trees
The telegraph line, consisting of four wires.
was wrecked for miles, cutting off COM
municaion entirely. Mr. Mckenzie came
up to repair the wires, but found il too
much for one alone, so he sent Mr.. Hurley
with crew Of five men.
A. VI. Moor is one of our most industri-
Gus farmers. Mr.. NJ commenced in the
milk business in 1871, running the first
milk cart in Ellsworth His cart ha. never
missed its daily trip in fifteen years. At
the commencement Of this business he bong hit
nice horse which was afterwards well
known as Brownie This valuable horse
did seven-eighths of the work on the car,
for thirteen years, going daily 20 miles.
making in the thirteen years distance of
over 81, 900 miles, more than three times the
distance around the world. Mr.. VI. keeps
from twelve to fifteen of the best cows he can
get. He does his farm work with mules. the
pair weighing over POO pounds.
II. F. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

The next assembly will be Thursday even.
ing. February II. The class being 80 much
larger than st first expected. the management
propose giving. for the benefit of the class. the
,ih night. calico and neck-tis ball Every
lady going upon the floor j. expected to wear
calico or cambria dress. and she j. requested
Ia make a genilcman'> nccltc from the same
pattern a. her dress. attaching 10 it her name
OF lip Of paper, enclosing both in plain
envelope sealed. which she will hand TO the
proper person stationed at the door a, she
passes into the hall These envelopes will h.,
sold each gentlemen for p cent. hc wearing
the nockiic during the evening and the la,iy
whose name he find attached, will be- hi
partner for the evening. Andrews orchestra
OF .iN pieces will give 4 concert from to 9
O'Clock and an extra attraction for the even
inE'> amusement viii be Miss Of II year, from
Bangor one Of Mr.. Andrews pupils, who wi II
give an exhibition of fancy dancing in costume
Any parties, not members OF the elias desiring
10 attend the bali can do 80 by purchase ing their
tickets beforehand NJ - cent, u couple and
governing Themselves according 10 the ahoye
regulations. Spectators will be admitted 10
The hall for - cents or reserved seat at 81
cent. No new members TO the class viii be
received after the intervening. Tickets viii lee
sold nj 6. \. Parchcr',
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

Ellsworth Pals.
Mr.. +. T.. liar,shorn has been absen, for
week on business to New York. lie is
expected home on Thursday.
4 heavy slide Of ice and snow came down
from the house of Mr.. c. ]. Treworgy on
Monday evening. taking the cutters with il.
Fortunately no serious damage wa. done.
On Frids, evening. Feb. ). Prof. +. b..
DEMO will give his lecture a, Uuion Hal.
subject "A Popular Talk on the Old Testa-
ment." Prof Demo occupc, The char Of
Hebrew and Old Testament Literature in
Bangor Theol. Seminary and 50 will speak
Gu subject which he has made a life study.
The lecture will be given in a popular talk
SO as TO be Of Interest 10 all This Is an op.
poTtuni,y rarely afforded, and viii Be mach
ENJOYED.
Last Sunday there was a peculiar hash
resting upon our Sunda, school from the
knowledge Iha, one Of our members. Nj,
Lo;tle Bartlett, was very Il. and before the
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

Dedhan.
J. B. Burrill is buying potatoes and ship
ping them to Boston.
Mrs. L. c. Heath, who was dangerously
i'll short time ago, has improved very
much Mr.. Heath is at work in the woods
near Danforth.
Oracle Blaisdell fell and broke her collar
bone week before last.
County Commissioner Blaisdell has not
W. Blaisdell died Jan. 81
OtisJ. Giles and A. {. Pinkham are
hauling logs for r. n. d. Hart of Hol-
den.
Edward R. Ellington and son OF Troy
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04

At Court of Probate holden at Ellsworth with.
in and for the county of Hancock, on the second
Wednesday of Jan, A. D., 1885.
MICHAEL ABRAM, named Executor in a GER
Nl tain instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of John Abram, late of Ellsworth,
iii said county deceased, having presented the
same for probate:
ORDERED-Thatthe said Executor give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this Or
der to be published three weeks successfully
in the Ellsworth American,
printed or published at Ellsworth, that they NAV.
appear at Prsbate Court to be held at Buck sport
in said county, on the second Wednesday of Feb
next at ten of the clock in the forenoon and slew
cause, If any they have, why the said
instrument should not be proved, approved, and
allowed as the last will and testament of said
deceased.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge.
sw3s Attest -CHAs r. DoRR. Register.
A true copy, Attest ;-CHAs. r. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04
Marine List.


Brown. Hayti.
BooTHBAY.-Sld. Jan. %, sch. Emma Jane,
from Portland for Bluehill.
NEwPORT.-In port, Jan. 30, sch. Sea
Queen, Of Sullivan.
NEW YoRK.-SId. Jan. 90, sch. Lewis King,
for Mayaguez, p. X.
Ar. Jan. %, sch. John Douglass, Jordan,
Providence.
Sid. Jan. IS. sch. Kate Wentworth, Brophy,
Cardenas.
PoRTsMOUTH.--Ar. Jan. 26,sch. Ge0rgietta,
Alley, Boston for Ellsworth
SALEM.-Ar. Jan. 27.sch. Elva Z. Pettengill,
Dodge, Bucksp0rt for New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04
Penobscot.

Penobseot.
E. X. Herrick of Bluehill, has closed
successful term of eleven weeks school in
district No. IL. Mr.. Herrick was very pop
ular with his scholars who seemed to mani.
fest as much interest in their studies as in
their teacher.
II. W. Leach has started out on lectur-
ing tour. This lecture will bear repeating.
l. P. Grindle, late of the firm Of Bowden
& Grindle, merchants ard brick manufac-
turers, has about closed up his business in
this town and moved to Sedgwick, where he
expects to make his future residence. Mr..
Grindle has been regarded here as an up
right, straightforward, business man, and
will be loss to the community and town.
He will carry with him the best wishes of
his many friends.
Mr.. Joy Perkins is at home from Water
vile preparatory school on a vacation.
Several oxen have recently been pur-
chased for Brighton market.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04
Resolutions Of Respect,
HALL or Iron BoUNp IopoE, |. O.
q. r.. Winter iiartior, Jan. 81. iSS6.


q. r., Winter tIarhor, Jan 81 .iss6,
Whereas, II has pleased God in hi~ all
wI>r Providence, to remove from our midst
our brother Gilman l.. Norwood on the 3ith
inst. therefor.
H,soir,d, That while we bow To the mrr-
clful t'"i. We hereby express orr sense Of be-
reaS emcut in his ,iralh
HssSired, That the fathfulne-- which our
brother ever manifested towards our order
during the mIny wears u hi- membership
shall h. remembered a. hi- best legacy after
death.
Hssoirei, That W. express Our full -yrn-
paths n hi- aged mother. BIZ brother lul ~
t'r~ anl ~ ID, many friends who, ~ hi-
DEATH Ar, cai-rd a mourn.
H.sni-,,i, That oar charter AMI rc-alia~ be-
drap"d IN mourning for period u thirty
,ilt~ in remembrance nf hun.
k'sofrsf, That these ARTICLES .ha hc pub
li,he'! IN the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN, and
copy u the same be- sent 10 tlr bercAyc,i family.
L. RtNb. I'LL.
INMt II, ARGENT '''''
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-02-04
Feb. |.

East Rluehil.
Daring the fI,t part OF last week tue
sleighing was excellent, and between thirty
and fort, cords Of wood mere put On the
landing each day. understand that there
will be about fifteen hundred cords landed
during the winter
On SUNDAY morning as the sun came out
the scenery was indeed beautiful One
lady, former resident of the Pacific slope,
remarked that she had never seen a land
scspe tina, equaed ii in beauty.
Such destruction Of forests, shade and
fruit trees is beyond thu memory Of the old-
est inhahitant.
5. a. Bl4i>deli closed a successful term
of school las, Friday. lie will hold Sc
ries of prayer meetings beginning on We'd
nesday evening of this week. G.
Feb