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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
ohnam Association or Rapstsx
Churches,


'he Bowdoinham Association of Bapti.,
ohurches commenced its ninety-ninth annual
meeting at the Baptist church in this CITY
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock with a large
attendance
Inc meeting was called to order by the
CLERK Rev. C. F. Holbrook of Ha,lowell.
rfayer was offered by Rev. Robert Scott, O,
0feene, and the association was organized nv
the cnoice of Rev. E. S. Small, of Livermore
ais. as Moderator, Rev. c. F. Holbrook,
haiioweli, clerk, and j. E. Brainard, Eas,
winthrop, treasurer.
Revs. Il. White, S. G. Sargent, and
M. f. Rowell were appointed a committee OF
arrangements
The treasurer's report was read and adopt.
ed.
Inc remainder of the morning was devoted
10 social service in which quite number OF
brethren participated. 1t was a season OF
great spiritual profit, and adjourned at Il
o'clock.
The association met at 2 o'clock P. NJ. for
a half hours prayer meeting. led BY Rev. G
s. Smith of Jay and the association was
again called to order at 2,3OP NJ.
The following committee was appointed by
the moderator:
Neutrality-suspicious.. Holbrook, bennett,
Mason, Kicker and Morse.
State of Religion-Rros Barstow, Scot,
Patting.
Finance-Bros. Kilbreth. Farr and New
man.
Obituaries-Bros. Sargent and Rowell
Place and Preacher-Bros. Crane, Nero,
Smith.
The annual sermon was then preached by
Rev. A. K. Crane, d. D., of East Winthrop,
from Acts is 81. He was assisted in the de-
votional exercises by Rev. E. S. Small
After short recess the letters from thir-
teen churches were read by the clerk, and
verbal reports were heard from the remain
ing churches. The reports with few excep-
lions were Of very hopeful character, indi-
eating that the year had been one of more
than ordinary prosperity.
Adjourned at five o'clock to meet at half.
past seven in the evening for half hours
social service.
At o'clock missionary sermon was de.
livered by Rev. A. P. Mason, d. d. of Bos.
ton.
This Wednesday morning there is to.be 8
Woman's Missionary meeting from nine to
ten o'clock, to be addressed by Miss S. B.
Barrows, returned missionary from Bur.
nah. and Miss Alice B. Marian of Boston
1t will be public meeting, open to all. The
regular meeting of the association will com
mence at 10 o'clock, when there will be re-
ports of the several committee, and discus
sions of the same. The doctrinal sermon by
Rev. E. S. Small of Livermore Falls and
consideration of the work Of the State Con-
vention in behalf of feeble churches will be
in order during the day. In the evening a
sermon will be delivered by Rev. E Dennetl
of Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
CITY PersOnnIs.

Mr. Arthur NJ. Edwards, Cedar Rapids,
Ia Is visiting in the city.
Mr. Warren Bruce of the newspaper mail
ing room of the post-office is taking his
vacation.
mr. l. G. Buckley, clerk at Fowler &
"Su'ens, is spending his vacation at Moose
head Lake.
zen. James A. Hall of Damariscotta was
~ The city yesterday He has just returned
"ou stamping trip to Somerset county.
MISS Ellen G. Means has accepted posi-
'.On as teacher in an academy at Nassau, N.
l., and is already attending to her duties.
oank Examiner Richards was in the city
's'efday, making the regular semi-annual
examination of the Kennebec Savings Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Amuseu, cinIs.
LOVE AND MONEY.

atkinson Cooks Dramatic Company
RESENTED Love and Money" at Granite
''i last evening, entertaining an immense
audience which was very Tree with its ap-
pause Although this is but Miss Banks
AHu week on the stage she has already
"e'eu much and was very successful in
"e' part of Mary BARLEY last night. The
"panys engagement is proving great
~. Little Emily" will be presented
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Bates College.

The Freshman class now numbers 81, in.
GLIDING seven young ladies, from seven
different States, and representing eighteen
fitting schools in the following proportion:
Lewiston High School, 10; Nichols Latin
School. s; Gardiner High School. Coburn
Classical Institute, Edward Little High
School, 2 each Hallowell Classical Academy,
Lyndon (Vt.) Institute. Rochester IN. II. }
High School. Biddeford High School, Mel
rose mass High School, Bridgton Academy,
Maine Central Institute, Hebron Academy,
Lisbon Falls High School, Francestown On.
H.) Academy, Arms Mass Academy,
Milton Mills (N.H High School, Nova
Scotia. | each There have also entered
several students to pursue partial course.
Tennis is very popular with the students. The
tennis association has elected committee to
arrange tournaments tor its members.-Ihe
Eurosophian and Polymnan societies have
elected officers for the ensuing year as follows
Polymnian-President, Dunton 81; Vice
President, Sawyer 'SS; Secretary, Hutchinson
's9; Treasurer. Stafford 49, Executive Com
mittee, HAYES 81. Powers 'SS, Emerson SO :;
Editorial Board, Cooling 81, Miss Pinkham
IS, E. Small $50 Poet, jenkins 81 Librarian,
Cross SS: Music Committee, Miss Sanford,
Bailey 'S7. WEIGH 80. Eurosophian- Pres
ident. Woodman 81; Vice President, Smith
'sS; Treasurer, Cakes 'SS; Executive Com
mittee, Cushman 81. Cults 'SS, Guptill 80 !;
Secretary, Singer 49, Poet, Jordan 81 !;
Editorial Board, Pendleton 81, Smith IS,
Miss Chapman 'S9.-Underwood and Thayer
of our base ball nine played on the Rocklands
this summer and made an enviable record.
Underwood led the club in single base hits.
and accomplished the remarkable feat of
striking out GA men in his first four games
while Tbayer led in total base hts.-There
are several fine base bali players in the
Freshman class and the ball association are
much encouraged at the prospects for next
season. Among the best players might be
mentioned Pierce of Providence, X. fine
frat baseman and fielder, Dorr, pitcher and
csntain of last seasons Gardiner High School
nine and Gilmore from the Latin School,
splendid first baseman.-OwIng to i'll
health Professor Chase will not be able TO
meet his classes for several weeks. aud Mr..
f. r Chadwick "a, has been appointed to
to take his place.-The Sophomores have
elected the following class officers Presl-
dent. G. III. Libby; Vice President Miss N
s Little: Secretary and Treasurer. +. j.
small. orator. Thos Singer; Poet 4.
Hatch: Prophet, E. F. Blanchard; Historian,
Miss NJ. Wood; Chaplain, ID. 5. Worthiey !:
Executive Committee, Hutchinson. Emerson
Miss Plumstead; Base Ball Committee' L.
small Thaver. Stevens-W. H. Hartshorn,
's6 who was offered desirable position In
New Hampton. IN. H.) Institute, mas &C
cepted the principalship of the Tacoma w.
FL } High School, at large salary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
RICH MOND.
senator VIM. b. Allison Addresses a L.rre
audience.

Senator VIM. B. Allison of Iowa addressed
a large and enthusiastic audience. Monday
evening, at the Opera House, Richmond. His
speech was excellent and will do much tow
ards giving the usual republican Representa-
tive from this town.-Work on the reservoir
Is going on rapidly. Work on the street
trenches has begun and will now be pushed.
Nearly fifty Italians are employed.-The
Star OF the East takes large numbers of pas
sengers from this place for Boston each trip.
The village schools commenced Monday
with very full attendance. The town sys-
tenn of owning school books is working to
perfection The democrats have not had the
courage to get speaker for this place, while
the prohibitionists are trying to secure Mr.
Eustis for Friday evening. There will be
three candidates in the field tor Representa-
tive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
SOUTH GARDINER.

1t is very sickly here at present especially
among small children.-The Great Falls Ice
Co have got their Ice houses nearly COM
pleted alexander Potter will have dwelling
house built this fall, which will make five
dwelling houses built here this season.
Charles Brown. proprietor of the hourly
running from here to Gardiner, has to run
two double teams portion of the time to
accommodate the publc.-Capt. Barstow
came up river Saturday with load of fresh
mackerel. He sold them for twenty cents
per dozen The knights of Labor expect to
hold meeting in johnson Hall, Gardiner,
one night this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
BRANCH MILLS.

Sunday Elon Kitchen and Miss Annie
Choate of Windsor were returning from
Salvation Army picnic meeting, Level Hills,
riage. theirs was thrown into the ditch, both
were thrown ont; and Miss Choate had two
ribs, and one bone Of the arm broken. DR..
Ridley and wife, being in company, took her
into their carriage and brought her to their
house, where shs remains, and is doing we'll
Mr. Kitchen escaped with slight bruises
On the morning of the End the thermometer
registered at freezing point. Frost on the
low lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
fees: 81 can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case. One man took six
bottles, and was cured of rheumatism of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville. Ohio, affirms: THE best selling
medicine l have ever handled in nv 20 years
experience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half dollar bottle at De-
vine Coughlins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Nominations by the Governor

Coroner-Gilbert Miller, Wilton.
State Assayer-E. T. Adams, Biddeford.
Trial Justices-Simon Allen. North Brooks
vile; Moses A. Drew, Alfrew; Isaac Nc
Glautiin, Pressure Isle; Samuel Calligan,
Eaton.
Justices of Peace Dennis d. Buckley
Bddeford; Eugene B. Richards, Eden.
Notary Public--S. B Curtis Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

A gentleman in a neighborine town who
had suffered two years with ehroai &C diarrh9a
and who was so reduced that he could not
walk, was cured and restored to sound health
by Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. This lini-
is worth its weight in gold.
The blighting effects of impure blood are
sad to behold in those we meet dag by day.
This ought not and need not be so. Parsons
Purgative Pills make new rich blood; taken
one night for twelve weeks will change the
blood in the entire system. sept7d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Rally at China.

Inc republicans of China and vicinity will
p''ucipate in grand rally at China village,
u'uay afternoon, the hour being
o'clock. Addresses are to be de-
g oy II. M. Heath, Esq. and A. M.
ps"f' Esq. Let the people gather from far
"Au near at this closing meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Dtfb.

In Hyde Park, Macs, Annie L., wife of T. B.
Faruham and only daughter OF Martin and Martha
and days.
Iu New Castle, Aug. ~, Dea. VIM. Glidden, aged
so years.
In Belgrade, June 9th, Pearl s.. aged mos, 2s
days; June 10th, Flossie A. aged mos days,
daughters of Taylor f. and Mary A. Penney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

The members of the Fifth Maine Battery
Association will be the guests of MIR. John
F. Chase. to-day. In the morning they will
visit the State House and in the afternoon
the Topus Home. A business meeting will
occur and in the evening grand banquet a.
Mr. Chase's residence. The Togus band
will be resent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
FINE JOB PRINTING.

Tho lob Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
rrnal ia always well prepared for doing the incest
v"rk. as well as the more common branches. This
s~ce employs competent printers, carries a large
istv az paper stock, and keeps hand the latest
str,es Of type Wedding and visiting cards and enve
,ares IN stock; also varied assortment OF dance
sgsrs programs, announcements, ETC., etc. Orders
~ nail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08
Rev. d. II. Randall at yVtnthrop.

"eV. ID. B. Randall, who has been life
supporter of prohibition and advocate
m. temperance, will speak in Town Hall,
"ia1nrop, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Prof. A. A. Hopkins of New York, ad-
dressed small audience in Meonian Hall
,ast evening in the interest of the third party,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

A fine crsyon portrait Of the late Capt.
Haborn exhibited in Mr.. ". R. Stones
street window yesterday attracted general at
tention. 1t was the work of Mr.. A. W.
Kimbal of Richmond, a credit to the
av,ist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Workmen were trenching for the Bridge
.treet sewer. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

The Grand Army men are looking forward
N A first class time at Maranocook, to-mor
,ow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

See advertisement of lost rabbit kitten.
If YOU want peaches, pears, plums' dam
sons or other fruit for cannlng-at potion
prices-leave your order at once with H. W.
Soule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Augusta people are making extensive prep
aratons to attend the State Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
In Obstinate Indigestion.

Dr. F. G. McGAvooK, McGavock. Ark
says; 1t gives me pleasure to bear testimony
to its beneficial action In obstinate Indigestion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

The enterprising firm of Cony & Fuller put
Are into kiln of $50. 900 brick at their yard
on the Brook road next week They finished
striking brick this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Preparations for the State Fair at Lewis
ton, Sept. l4th-l7th, are going rapidly
forward and everything indicates perhaps a
larger and more successful exhibition than
Tor previous years. To accommodate the
exhibitors the trustees have found it necces-
sary to erect another large two stored hall
on the Park, which will be devoted to poul-
try, bees, etc, while the main hall will be
entre.y reserved for articles of a character
appropriate to an agricultural exhibition.
superintendent Geo. f. Bracket of Belfast
Will be at Lewiston on and after Sept 9th, to
receive entries and assign space. About
oo'oo0 feet of space is already prepared for
exhibits, and besides the regular entries all
The best shown at the New England for
last week will be added. The plan of putting
the entire exhibit on the Park, at one admis-
SION fee, gives very general satisfaction.
several parties are erecting permanent build
ings on the Park for special exhibits; the
"aek is III the very best condition and will be
kept SO; the pomological department has
oeeh enlarged; the stock premiums are large
and well arranged; and the trotting purses
aggregate largely and will allow three races
sday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Know myself by reading the "Sclence Of
Life," the best medical work ever published.
for young and middle-aged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Every day it becomes more evident that
Augusta is growing both in population and
business prosperity. The numerous build
ing enterprises which are underway are add
ing much to the business of the city and
there is an air of thrift and activity abroad
which is pleasing to witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Pulens orchestra plays at a concert and
hall at So Gardiner, the oath inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

The torturing disease neuralgia is instantly
relieved and rapidly cured by Salvation Oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-08

Col Henry NJ. Spraguc, Col. Comd'g FRS
Reg, P NJ. of Name, has issued General
Orders No. | from his headquarters in Au-
gusta IN which it is announced that in accord
ance with General Orders No. |, Headauart
ers Third Brigade, Division of the East, he
assumes command of all Cantons in the State.
embracing Nos, | to Is inclusive. The toll
lowing staff and non-cOmmissioned staff ap-
pointments are made: Freeman T. Merrill
Portland, captain and adjutant; Albert B.
Neatly, Lewiston, captain and quartermaster
Arthur 5. Melcher, Auburn, captain and
commissary; h. ID. Bibbler, Bath, major and
surgeon; Georgs +. Johnson, Portland, SER
geant-major George H. Hale, Lewiston,
quartermaster sergeant; William II. league,
Lewiston, commissary sergeant. Captains
will report to these headquarters, not later
than the 18th instant, the probable number OF
chevaIleTs they will have in line, in Boston,
Sept. 22d. Cheyaliers will be allowed to
parade with their respective Cantons until
after the session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, IN the regular encampment uniform,
dlscardlag the gauntlets, aud wearing white
gloves
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10
MARRIED..

Dec 9th, at the
res dence of Thos j Gillespie, by
Rev S. A. Gayley b. D., James H.
Keeny, of Baltimore Co., and Mar.
garet +. Price. Principle, Cecil Co.
PAssMoRE-CAME-On Wednesday,,
Dec. 9Th at the residence of the
brides uncle, Rev. John j. Blair,
at Andovsr, Mass, Mr.. Chas. S.
Passmore, of Page, Cass Co, Oak,
son of Mr.. + p. Passmore of this
town, to Miss Susan Came, of Old
Orchard, Me.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10

or important plans to reveal. The
mott important point is the admins.
tration antagonism to silver and the
coinage act is recommended repealed
He doesn't say a word. however,
about paying the debt- of the govern
ment and stopping interest with the
millions of silver dollars piled in the
vaults.
Mr. Manning also TAX whack at
the silver coinage law. He too adj.
vises repeal Of the silver coinage law
and recommends that the silver dol
lars be applied npaying of the green
back d.M of $346.6S1.0ls This
greenback "drbt" as the Secretary
puts it draws no interest from the
cope and is the only part OF the
public debt which benefits the people
as circu ating medium The Presi.
dent and Secretary are anxious to pay
this debt with the 81 yer which they
refuse to pay other expenses of the
government with. or the interes:
hearing debt. All except this green
hack debt is in the hands of New
York capitalists where the President
and his Secretary came from, and
the bonded debt is drawing int rest
from the pockets of labor Don't pay
that deb' with the silver Let it stand
for the sinking fund to Slowly con
sumo in hundred years or more. 1t
is a good interest paying investment
The bankers can use it as collateral
security to borrow money from the
treasurer on at one per cent to bank
W tn while these collateral bonds are
DIR wing interest from the peoples
pockets at rate Of 8 and 4 per cent,
The 'eois ati9n recommended by
the President and his Secretary is all
in favor OF Wall Street, as any one
can see who will take the trouble to
read their messages to Congress.
There is great cutlery against the
"Mugwumps" and st. John for elect
ing cleveland. Both were used to
some extent to rake the chestnuts
out of the fire. but Wall Street s'ood
behind the scenes. They wanted a
New York administ' at on aud they
get it. They had had such an adj
ministraiion all along. There has
not been a particle of change in the
policy of the administration and the
change of parties was only diver,
sion to amuse the public and draw
their attention flom the manipu!a ing
power which commenced moulding
our national policy as soon as Lin
coin was dead, and it has been
moulded in the interest of capital
and against labor ever since, till the
country is we'll nigh governed by
plutocracy in place of a democ acy.
We ask any one to study the drift Of
public affairs for the last 20 years
and reach any other conclusion if
possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10
Luxury at the Capital.

The "Society" season at Washing
ton. is ON the eve of fairly opening in
blaze of glory. The Presidents
young wife is on tip toe to lead the
giddy whirl of "society" at the Cap.
ital into the vortex of dissipation
and extravaganza. The mad career
would have been in full Roadway ere
this, hut the death of ex-President
Arthur checked the rout. The young
Mrs President generalisimo of the
social legions had all her plans ma
tured for the campaign when the adj
vance was suddenly called to halt
the flag over the White Hou-e lower
ed.to half mast IAN ignorant mistake
If national etiquete) and the fiddle
and the bow hung up tor 80 days.
The thirty days will soon have fed,
the emhems of mourning be hastily
and joyfully torn down, and the
reign of the goddess of mirth begun.
There is but one other Capita in
the christian world that can equal
Washington in its society revelry,
which is London. Paris under the
Empire used to lead the world. There
the modiste, the demimond and the
cuisine reached the pinnacle of their
ambition and gathered in the shekels.
The artist in designing and manu-.
featuring rich and costly apparel.
! and the no less genius who catered
to the taste of the gormond, laid the
world under tribute to their art, aud
the tens of Thousand who lived by
his waste which the Imperial court
encouraged, was always fast friend
and supporter of the Empire. But
now all this is changed In republi-
can France. and the spirits hat pre-.
sided over Partisan revelry, have fed
TO London and Wa>hineton-roy al
london and democratic Washington!
These two capitals lead the world in
luxury and dissipation. Our demo-
cratic law makers and presidents no
sooner reach this shrine of society"
they call it now a days-they had
other names more poetic in the old
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10
The Message.

The Presidents message was de
tyered to Congress on Monday.
There is nothing of special interest
IA che message. the President having
no very startling facts to announce
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10

SHILOH'S NITALIZER is what
you need for Constipation, Loss of APP
petite Dizziness and all symptoms of
Dyspepsia Price 10 and Is cents per
bottle Sold by DIR. l.. Il Kirk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-03

An Advantage I'm Graveyards.

Time, about forty years ago.
Tom Corwin, Secretary Of the Treas
ury. "Your credentials" said the
Secretary to a young Virginian APP
plying for a position in the Treas
ury Department, 'would be very
good indeed, were it not that they
refer almost entirely to your ances-
tors. They enumerate the impor-
tant services they have rendered.,
but do not say very much about
YOU" "And isn't that all right,
Mr.. Secretary" asked the young
gentleman sis not ancestral con-
sideration a matter Of considerable
Importance. "Well, perhaps So"
said Mr.. Corwin; cat any rate you
may call again in a few days, and
we will see what we can do for You.
"What p asked the young gentle
man with astonishment, at the next
visit; "has the position been given
to that person. ''Do you know
anything against him p queried Mr..
Corwin sis he not respectable
young man ?" "He is all right him
self, so far as / know" was the an
swer ''but | would like to compare
graveyards with the poor devil p