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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

An old gentleman came into an Augusta
marble shop las, autumu~ith the marks #
affection on his countenance, and after ex-
planning that one of his sons had just died,
sorrowf fully inquired the price of a tombstone.
After looking over the various styles and
endeavoring to beat down the dealer, he re-
marked confidently with glance at his con-
sumptive looking wife who sat on the buck
board outside, that he didn't think Marthy
would winter, and he guessed he'd wait aud
buy two stones at once, so rs to get re-
duction. Marthy "wintercd' but she didn't
"sprng," and few days ago the old man
appeared again, shipped a cargo of tomb.
stones and went on his way rejoicing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
Why DO l suffer So.

with headache and vertigo, doctor? | have
a bad cough, too, AID dali aches under the
shoulder-t ladies'; am losing weight and am
bliou. all the time The courteous phys
answers: IF You inquire what is the cause
of all this mischief, it is torpid liver. That
organ, you arc aware, is the largest gland in
the body and its Office is to carry off the
waste of the system. When it fails to do its
proper work, the refuse of the body is re-
and goes circulating round and
round in the blood, poisoning, not nourish-
ing the tissues. But Why you continue to
in this way am at a loss to under
stand, since DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery would give prompt relief, and
further immunity from such attacks"
july9dMTh&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Sheriff McFalden has summoned fire in
quest to inquire into the circumstances of the
fire at Monmouth, Fast Day. The jury con-
sis,s of Henry Penman, DIR. A 7. Snow. and
Levi Jones of Winthrop. County Attorney
Carlton conducts the examination. The
hearing was opened last Friday. and was ad-
iourned to Thursday at one o'clock. The in
quiry is made at the request of the selectmen
of Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The kennebec fishermen nre lameuting
the scarcity of fish Ten years ago salmon
were comparatively plenty, aud sturgeon
were very common. No salmon have beer
heard of in the river this season. and there
are not enough shad TO make the fishery
profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The managing board now at Togus will
give a hearing at P NJ. today to charges
preferred against the government of the
Home. Messrs A. NJ. Goddard and J. H.
Potter of this city will present the case of
complainants, and some interesting develop
ments may be looked for. Tomorrow S
Journal will contain detailed account Of
the investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

There will be no change in the ranks of
Augusta school teachers next year with one
exception. Mr.. G. II. Brick has been elect
ed to the position of third assistant in the
High school, place for which he is well
qualified. The fall term of school will be
gin in the city September 18th, and in the
country districts September 10th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The Secretary of ST. Marks Home CRATE
fully acknowledge donations for the month
of June Mrs. K. ID. Rice, Is boxes straw
berries Mrs. H. Il. Williams, boxes straw
berries; Mrs. +. NJ. Nye. 5 quarts strawber-
ries; Mrs. Judd, asparagus, corn, macaroni !:
Miss +. II. Longfellow, butter; Moulton &
Co. salmon; A friend in Brunswick. $500
6 piueapples. donor unknown; Maine Farmer,
New Age, kennehec journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
Local Notices.
Popham Beach Excursions.

The readers of the journal will bear in
mind that daily excursions are now made TO
Popham Beach from Augusta and all along
the line. One can leave Augusta at 80 in the
morning and return home in the evening at
80 and have six and one-half hours at the
beach Saturday, can leave or the o'clock
train, 20 to the beach, stay over Sunday and
return home Monday morning at 9 O'Clock.
Fare for the round trip sl.75. Hallowell,
Gardiner, Richmond, etc, have the same
excursion at less prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

At the regular meeting of Highland Lodge,
A. o. L. W Tuesday evening. it was voted
TO have an excursion, probably July %, and
a committee consisting of Lewis Selbing, r.
W. Soule and II. l.. Gushing was chosen to
make arrangements for the same. Ii has not
been decided at what point the committee
will go but probably to Popham Beach or
Ocean Point. The excursion will be open to
members of Highland Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Mr. Charles +. Blackman, wife and son,
from Detroit, Mich, are visiting his broth
er, +. F. Blackman in this city after an ab-
sence of twenty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Gov. Marble has called meeting OF the
Executive Council for the 18th inst il is
supposed 10 net on nomination for Com
missioner of the Treasury. This nomination
will probably be made within day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
What the Dealers say of Browns In
slant Relief

NORWAY, Me-, Sept. 4, 1887.
have used Browns Instant Relief and
found it to be- the best thing have ever
used for Cramp, Collie and indigestion.
can cheerfuily recommend ii to all
+. W. SASBoRN,
Editor Oxford County Advertiser.
july lOd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Only about one-half the usual crop of
straw berries, blackberries and raspberries
is expected this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Since the accident last week the sides of
the trenches which are being dug for the
foundation of the new mill have been braced
with heavy timbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

II ia thought that 200 tons of hay will be
cut on the Insane Hospital farm this sum
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The Bangor Commercial reports straw
berries selling at ten cents box in that city
1t will apparently be more frosty weather
when that price strikes Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The Augusta base ball management have
secured the services Of Mr.. Jones of Win
throp. He will play short-stop in the game
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The city is putting inquite stretch OF
new sewer on Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Mr.. Clarence Flint of Skowhegan is spend.
ing few days with his parents in this city
Mode ef tra"el, bicycle. Time, four hours
Distance, thirty-six miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Mr.. +. II. Owen has issued come neat
cards containing the times at which all trains
leave and arrive at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

An excursion from this city will attend
the opening Of the Ocean Point House Sat
urday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The Ladies Missionary Society of the
Congre gational church, meet Friday evening
instead Of Thursday, ~ was announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

The Islander makes an excursion to Pop
ham Beach to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

On Tuesday Mr. J. NJ. Libby swung to the
breeze in front of his residence on Chestnut
street fine campaign flag bearing the names
of Harrison, Morton aud Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Another patient for the asylum arrived
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Among the baggage left in the freight
room at the wharf recently was seersucker
coat. II not called for by the owner it will
be fumigated and sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Nearly $50 passengers arrived on the
Della Collins yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Gate receipts at the bah game Tuesla,
were over So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

~ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS, at moderate
prices. jan20deodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Quite number of enthusiasts will accom-
pany the Augusta nine to Bath next Friday.
The fare will be 81 .35 for the round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

Schooner Union of Bath is unloading coal
for Mr.. Williamson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
STATE NEWS.
kENNEREC.

Winthrop Centre.
Our correspondent writes Mr. and Mrs.
f. l.. Farr of Camden, n. j.. are visiting at
Mrs. J. II. Bailey's. The latter returned
last week from a trip to New York, where
she had been to attend the wedding of Rufus
Jones and Miss Conant of New York. > MIR
Jones is native of China, Me, and after
leaving college in Pennsylvania has scent
some time IN Europe, and now holds posi-
Oh in Fri nd 10 school Providence, RI Tn
bridal pair villa take up their residence at r.
latter place, where Mr.. Jones will have
charge during the summer while the princi-
pal of the school and family are in Europe
Mrs A VI. +. Smith has returned from
her trip TO West Corinth, Me, where she has
been spending two weeks with friends. She
brings some good scientific specimens in the
shape of fossils and crystals, from there for
study in the school of science.-Mr and
Mrs. J. Baillie and son Archie of Montreal
Canada. are spending some time with their
friends Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Jones-Mrs
Robert Elliott of Philadelphia, ard children,
made visit the past week to her mother.
Mrs. Moses Briggs, who accompanied her as
far as Portland to spend the Sabbath, on her
return trip Mr.. George Sleeper was thrown
from a moving machine on Tuesday and ill.,
jured 10 some extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12

SPECIAL OFFER.
9ocal Gaafsers.

The county commissioners me. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
LINCOLN.
BoothbGu.

DR. H. Blossom and Capt. F. K Reed to-
day raised a fine flag across the street be-
tween their residences, bearing the names of
Harrison, Morton and Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-12
In v

or price on all goods sold by me Is moderate. My
assortment of TOILET AVID FANCY ARTICLES, usually
kept in first class Drug store ia unrivalled. and
my customers may rely
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
THE SPOTS ON THE MOON.

The Swedish peasantry explain tht
lunar spots as representing a boy and g
girl carrying pail of water between
them, whom the moon once caught W
in her horns, and carried off into the
heavens; legend current also in Ice.
landic mythology. A German tale says
that man and woman stand in the
moon, the man because he strewed bri.
ars one Sunday morning in the church
path, the woman for making butter on
the same day.
The Dutch have it that the unhappy
man was caught stealing vegetables
The natives of Ceylon have hare, in
stead of man, in the moon, the hare
having achieved that high honor by
jumping into fire to roast himself for
the benefit of Buddhs. The Chinese
represent the moon by rabbit pounding
rice in mortar. Their NEUROLOGICAL
moon is figured by a beautiful young
woman, with double sphere behind her
head, and a rabbit at her feet. An Aus
tralian legend says the moon was na-
tive cat, who fell in love with some one
elses wife, and was driven away to wan
der ever since.
Among the Esquimaux the sun is a
maiden and the moon is her brother, and
the Khasias of the Himalaya say that
the moon falls every month in love with
his mother-in-law, who throws ashes in
his face, whence his spots. The Malays
believe that the moon is a woman. and
the stars are her children.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
WHY GO WEST

When such grand opportunities await
you in West Virginia, Maryland and the
famous Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, a
section possessing all the requisites for
health, comfort and prosperity.
NoregiOn in the United States is attrac-
ing greater attention than those States;
people form the North, West and extreme
South are looking that way with the view
of locating. Improved farm lands are to
be obtained at from S8 per acre and up
wards, unimproved timber and grazing
lands at from 81 to So per acre.
Rich mineral lands are cheap, excellent
water powers, manufacturing sites, bust
ness locations, ETC., are numerous. The
schools and churches are excellent: the
people are hospitable and extend warm
welcome to new comers. The climate is
unequaled, no severe storms or cyclones,
no contagious diseases.
If you wish to know more about these
States you should write to NJ. V. Richards,
Land and Emigrant Agent, B. & o. r. R.,
Baltimore, Md, stating what you want
and he viii give you full information
free of charge. II 1-3t-eow
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
GRAINS OF GOLD.

Truth hath better deeds than words to
grace it.
Ungratefulness is the very poison of
manhood.
If you would be good, first believe that
you are bad.
Truth, like roses, often blossoms upon
a thorny stem.
Purity is the feminine, truth the mas
culine of honor.
The amenities of life make the true
beauty of living.
Learn to govern yourself and to be pa
tient and gentle.
True blessedness consisteth in good
life and happy death.
We are as liable to be corrupted by
books as by companions.
Good breeding is like affection, one
cannot have too much of it.
Uttered out of time, or concealed in
its season, good savoreth of evil.
The light of the understanding, hu-
mility kindleth and pride covereth.
The power of forgiveness is the no.
blest attribute in the human character.
He who seeks repentance for the past
should WOO the angel virtue for the fu-
ture.
We are forced to respect the gifts of
nature, which neither fortune nor study
can give.
As "unkindness has no remedy at
law" let its avoidance with you be a
point of honor.
In the eye of that Supreme Being to
whom our internal frame is uncovered,
dispositions hold the place of actions.
Mems hearts ought not to be set
against one another, but set with one
another and all against the evil thing.
1t is with narrow-souled people as with
narrow-necked bottles; the less they
have in them the more noise they make.
A perverse temper and a fretful dis
position will, wherever they prevail, rem
der any state of life whatsoever unhap-
py.
The besetting sin of our age is the
temptation to squander and dilute
thought on a thousand different lines of
inquiry.
He that knows his own weak points
can shield them from attack, but he
that is ignorant of them exposes them
to the enemy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
Beltttnttt Chronicle.
UNCLE SANDY.

From the Detroit Free Press.
1t was when winter was just closing
in, and the frost was making the planks
crack and snap, that 1 met Uncle Sandy
He was OF real old African stock, with a
smile always covering his face, and he
laughed heartily as he stopped me and
said:
81 was jiSt a-finkin'! 1 was jist
a-finkin' dat if 1 should meet the angel
Gabriel, an he should AK me to walk wild
him, an desc yere boots should frow me
down, how 'shamed de ole man would be
of hisself-yahI ha! hal"
He held up one foot and then the
other. l could see his black toes peep
ing through the holes. gave him some
money to get repairs made, and it was
three months before 1 ran across him
again. Then 1 met him one biting cold
day. He was without an overcoat. He
remembered me, and he burst out laugh
ing as he said:
9Got dem buUes all fixed, but Gabriel
didn't dun come along yit."
"You couldn't walk far with him with
out an overcoat."
''Dat's so, mas'r. If Gabriel should
cum I'd hev take him in whar' dar' was
a flah-yah! ha! hal'
Between Uncle Sandy and myself and
a second-dealer the old fellow got an ov-
ercoat-the first he ever had. If you
give to charity you like to give to those
who neither demand it nor seem to eX-
pect it. That gives you a chance to
surprise them, and word or two of
gratitude is ample recompense.
When spring came l met Uncle San
DIV for the third time. 1t was slushy
and sloppy, and the old mans boots
were rent and worn. There is an end
even to an old boot. You may peg and
patch and cobble, but the day comes
when the leather loses its life.
Looking for Gabriel?" asked as he
was passing by.
"Oh! dat's you, is it? Yahl hal ha!
No, isn't lookin'. I'm jist hopin' he
won't cum. Desc yere ole boots heV
gone at last. Doan' want to make Ga
br'el 'shamed of me, you knowp
He was fixed up for boots, and one
day, two months later, boy came after
me and l went with him to find Uncle
Sandy on his dying bed.
''Gabr'el ar cummin', purity soonr'
he said as he gripped my hand
"And are the boots out of repairp I
asked.
"Tain't de butes dis time, mas'r. It
are de soul. lie ready to see him an to
walk wild him lond de dark road. Kneel
down yere, lie old an pore an dyin' an
dar's only one way 1 kin pay ye for
what he hev dun fur me''
And he put his black hand on my
head and prayed.
"Ohl Gabriel, dis yere white man shod
me an clothed me an fixed me up, dat l
might walk wild We if he happened dis
yere way. 'Scuse his faults, forgive his
sins, an when de hon blows an he
Gums up to walk in de gate, doan' stop
him. I'll be dar to guide him in, an III
tell de Lord all about it, an please doan'
make no mistake-amenI'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
WHICH WAS IT? BACON OR
SHAKESPEARE RE

The authorship of the dramatic pro-
ductions attributed to the last of the
above-named is agitating literary circles
to the very centre, but affects the prac-
tical masses far less than the mOmentOus
question, how to regain or preserve health,
that essential of bodily and mental ac-
tivity, business success and the pursuit
of happiness" We can. throw far more
light on this latter subject than the most
profound Shakespearian can on the ques-
ton first propounded. If the system is
depleted, the nerves Shaky; if indiges.
ton or constipation bOthers one at times,
or constantly; if the skin is yellow and
tongue furred as in biliOusness; if there
are premOnitory twinges of Oncoming
rheumatism or neuralgia; if the kidneys
are inactive-use HOstetter's Stomach
Bitters, the finest recuperant of an age
prolific in beneficial and successful RENE
dies Remember, if malaria threatens or
afflicts, that it neutralizes the poison and
fortiiies the system. II lin
CHAs. MYERS and John Mulhall were
critically injured by the fall of a roof
they were repairing in Jersey City.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15

WITHIN a radius of 40 miles of Roch-
ester, n. Y, there are more than 1,500
fruit evaporators. These evaporators
give employment during the autumn
and winter to abont 10000 hands, whose
wages average from So TO $12 a week.
Last season the production Of these
evaporators was about 30,000,000pounds,
worth at first cost about s., 100000. The
principal consuming countries abroad
are Germany, England, Belgium, Hol-
land and France, in which the new prod
uct has entirely displaced the old fash
ioned sun-dried fruit. West Africa and
Australia are also beginning to call for
evaporated fruit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
CHARLIE TINKER, 19-year-old boy,
forged three $1,000 checks on a leaf to-
bacco warehouse at Cincinnati.
pRUDENCEI PRIJDENCE,

In medication, as in aught else, pru-
dence should be our guide. Yet thOus-
ands cast it to the winds. Every new
nostrum finds its patrons, the medical en-
pires of every false school have their gulls.
Every change in the gamut of humbug is
rung successfully time at least
the notes being furnished by the credu-
lous. In happy contrast to the many ad-
vertised impostureS of the stands Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, now in its third
decade of popularity, approved and rec
commended by physicians, indorsed by the
press of many lands, sought and priced by
invelids everywhere. 1t is an ascertained
spacific for and preventive of malarial
diseases, chronic Indigestion, liver com
plant and constipation, checks the growth
of rheumatism and neuralgia, is a peer
less invigorant and useful diuretic. Ner-
vous people benefit by it. 10 At.
THE steamer Fashion, from Pitts
burg for Cincinnati, sank to the hurri-
cane deck Friday night, in the Ohio
River, at the head of Manchester Isl
and, and is total loss. One life lost.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
EMBARRASSING FOR DAN.

Chirago Tribune.
The President-Dan, what does al
this talk mean about New York and In
diana going Republican on account OF
State pride?
Dan-It comes from the Republicans
sir
The President course, but-er-
hasn't New York any Democrat to be
proud of?
A pause.
The President-Youh heard my ques-
tion, Dan?
Dan Gn constrained voice)-I think
it better, sir, that this administration
should say nothing that can be construed
as an Endorsement of Governor Hill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
INTERESTED PEOPLE.

Advertising patent medicine in the
peculiar way in which the proprietor of
kemp's Balsam, for Coughs and Colds,
does it is indeed wonderful. He authori-
zes all druggists to give those who call for
it sample bottle free, that they may try
it before purchasing. The large bottles
are SOC and S1.00. We certainly would
advise trial. 1t may save you from con-
sumption. 0
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15

A CURIOUS paper by an English Or
ganist upon MELODY in Speech, asserts
that COW moos in perfect fifth an oc-
tave or tenth; dog barks in fifth or
fourth; a donkey brays in perfect oc-
tave; horse neighs in descent on the
chromatic scale. Each person has his
fundamental key in which he generally
speaks, but which he often transposes in
sympathy with other voices, or when he
is excited.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
"WHAT'S IN A NAME ?"

Shakespeare said there was nothing, but
there is. Would Caesar have had such
notoriety if his name had been Caleb w.
Pickersgill? Think of Patti drawing
$1,000 night if the bill-bourds announc-
ed her as Jane Brown The idea is alb
surd. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative
Pellets is name that has made record.
These tiny, sugar-cOated pills cure sick
and bilious heanache, bowel complaints,
internal fever and coStiveness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15

A GENTLEMAN who does not mind a
joke at his own expense, says he went
into druggists shop recently, and ask
ed for some morphine. The assistant OBJ
jected to give it without prescription.
"Why," asked the would-be customer,
"do 1 look like man who would kill
himself ?'
81 don't know" said the assistant;
"but if Hooked like you L should be
tempted"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-11-15
WILL YOU READ THIS FOR s5OOP

For many years the manufacturers of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, who are
abundantly & responsible financially ina as any
matter how bad or of how long standing,
which they cannot cure. The Remedy is
sold by druggists at SOC.