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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
Personal.

Miss L. Estelle Park is visiting friends il
Boston.
i Mayor Berry of Gardiner was in the cit
Yesterday.
Miss Annie Hayward is visiting friends il
Manchester.
r. s. Partridge Esq. ,ot Whitefeld is at tn
Augusta House.
Miss Vida Aver and mother returned Il
Boston Monday.
Miss Grace Randall returned from SPUR
rel Island yesterday.
| Mrs. S. A. Dinsmore Of Skowhegan was il
the city yesterday.
Miss Emma Lovejoy of Norridgewock wa,
at Hotel North yesterday.
Mr.. G. A. Robertson, wife and daughter
left for Searsport, yesterday.
Mr.. George e. Mason of Boston is in the
city on short visit to his family.
| Miss Allie M. Hanson is visiting her cousin
Miss Addie Lawrence of Fairfield.
Major P. NJ. Fogler is visiting his old
home in South Hope for few days.
MI NJ DIteu, lue popuidf dliu eHieitLt
police officer is taking brief vacation.
Gen. II. L. Mitchell of Bangor was in
the city yesterday on business connected
with the coming muster.
Rev Miss Hannah Pratt with Miss Eta
Johnson of Baileyville is attending d. L,
Moody's convention at Mortified, Mass.
Deputy Sheriff Ramsell of this city is to
have. police supervision of the Kennebec
Valley Camp ground for the three weeks
after Aug. 10.
Rev, Elijah Kellogg, who has been sup
plying the Congregational pulpit in Rich
mond for the past month, will preach in
Gorham, N. H., during August.
Rev. Theodore Gerrsh has sent letter of
resignation as pastor of Pine street church.
Throat trouble compels him to stop preach
ing for time. He is now at West Poland.
Miss Grace Randall of this city is one of
the twenty who passed the examination for
admission to Wellesley college. There were
nearly two hundred applicants for admission.
Miss Randall will enter upon her studies
there at the opening of the fall term,
Mr.. Henry E. Merrill and George B. Nick
erson were in the city yesterday on business
connected with the claim of the minor children
of Ingraham p. Nickerson for United States
Pension. This claim, which was instituted
by Mr.. Nickerson before his death, has been
pending for a number of years.
Chief Justice Peters, County attorney APP
pleton, Lewis A. Barker, Esq, and p. H.
Gillin, Esq, returned on Saturday from
Portland, where they have been for the
Stain-Cromwell case. The result of the
motion for a new trial will not be known for
short time, as the Judges will look up au-
thorities. ETC., and not render their decision
in hurry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Now that reports of fine crops are beginning
to gladden. the hearts of Maine people, the
wild Western locust makes his appearance
Two Augusta boys, Fred Emery and Eddie
Bean, captured one of these destructive in
sects on our streets yesterday. We confess
that the sight of it Doesn't stimulate our ap'
petite for the famous dish of biblical times
to be an "'alf and 'alf" compound of jaws
and stomach, propelled by two large gauze
wings. There appears to be no earthly use
for il. unless it NAV serve as a new fad in
trimming for ladies' bonnets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
In the Amusing Come,lietta of used Up -

Sir Charles Coldstream, . biase man of fashion,
is made deprecate everything in W. ich every body
else Is supposed to take interest with the langud
remark that there IA really nothing in It," He
even extended this criticism to the crater of Nesu
vus, down which he looked but nothing in it,"
Such characters this SHE of the Allan
tic than abroad, but they exist here notwithstand
ing Such men need "illip to nature to me dicin
ally stimulate their jaded appetite, overcome their
lassitude, and renew the rest of existence. They
and others upon whom the worlds enjoyments are
beginning pre- paturely to pail, will find Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters a wholesome and speedy renewal
Of vigor and health. Appetite returns dyspeptic
and billions symptoms disappear, the nerves grow
strong and the hour of retirement Is unfraught with
apprehension of uneasy repose when this superla-
tive tonic Is employed Ii remedies fever and ague
rheumatism and kidney troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this country.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of us bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was so much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her name ID
Mrs. Duther Lutz." Thus write w. C. Ham.
rick Co., of Shelby, N. C.-Get free trial
bottle at J. NJ. Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The excursion TO Old Orchard. Ocean
Park, Peaks and Cushing's Island, Wednes-
day, Aug. sth. from waterville, Augusta,
lewiston. Bath, Brunswick and all way
stations, also from all stations on the Knox
and Lincoln r. R., gives promise of being
one of the most popular ones of the season.
The Hallowell Brass Band will accompany
this excursion. Special arrangements have
been made for shore dinner and clam bake
in Greenwood Garden. Excursionists will
take the regular morning train for Portland
Full particulars can be had by addressing Ex'
cursion Agent, d. L. Pennell. Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
Local Notices.
TO PoPHAM.
The Facilities for Reaching this Favor
lite Resort.

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 al
40 and have six and one-half hours at the
beach Saturday, can leave on the o'clock
Jeweu train, or Flying Yankee at 1852
go 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
excursions at less prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The fall term of the Maine State College
begins to-day, and the students are returning
to their studies again from all parts of the
State. 1t is expected that the entering
class will be a large one. President Fernald
WAS to have returned on Saturday from the
West, where he has been spending the vaea-
tinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
Ocean FONT.

W. A. Hoyt Of the Ocean Point House
was it the city yesterday. He reports 9
successful season thus far. Saturday night
at the Point was devoted TO q grand enter
tainment consisting of dancing, roller skat-
ing, FIRE works, submarine explosions. etc.
The guests of the house were entertained
Sabbath evening BY a sacred concert given
by some fine talent Next Wednesday night
there will be musical entertainment at the
house followed by hop at the rink Sew
eral excursions will be run. The fine situa-
| ton of the Ocean Point House makes ii a
desirable headquarters for such entertain
ments.
OCEAN PoIsI REGISTER
Shows the following persons from Augusta
Charles Sturgis and wife. Clara Sturgis,
Daniel Noyes aud wife, Miss Annie Noyes,
Master Psriey Noyss. Mrs. VIM. A. Hoyt,
Miss Blanche NJ. Hoyt, Miss Linn c. Leighton,
w. +. Walker, Mrs. Judge Andrews, Frank
A. Dennis, Geo. Reynolds. james S. Burdin
and wife, John Fuller and wife, Lewis
Quincy, Mrs. Geo. Sylvester, Mrs Dilling-
ham, Chas. Smith and wife. Joseph
Whitney and wife, Fred Whitney and
wife, Preston Weilman, Geo. Andrews, Chas.
W. Groton, j. Foye, wife and daughter,
3. H. Hilton, T. Canon. +. Howard. Ephraim
Ballard. J. Ballard and wife, John Ballard,
Miss Hattie Ballard, Lee Croker, Jr.; Sid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

workmen were engaged yesterday in
putting the finishing touches upon the stone
water trough at the edge of Monument Park,
corner of Grove and State streets. The
foundation is made of paving blocks laid in
red morter. making very pretty and tasty
design. The new trough win form useful
as we'll as ornamental feature of the Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Workmen are engaged in tearing down the
old Norcross house at the corner of Sewall
street and Western avenue. This property
is owned by Hon. J. Manchester Haynes,
and is one of the prettiest building locations
in the keunebec Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The trench for the brick sewer on Water
street had nearly reached its objective point
Bridge street-last night. Notwithstanding
the sandy nature of much of the sub-soil and
the great depth of the trench no accidents
have occurred as vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Remember the Catholic excursion to-
morrow. A large number have already signi'
fed their intention to go. Excellent enter
tainment has been provided and if the weather
is favorable it will be one of the pleasantes'
events of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The new Bennett block on State street is
going up very rapidly, and when completed
will be an ornament to the city. 1t will
have an iron front and will be furnished
with all the modern Improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all Throat and Lung troubles than any
other medicine The proprietor has author
lied any druggist to give you a sample bottle
free to convince you of the merit of this
great remedy. Large bottles soc and 81
julyl9 d&w4w2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Word has been received from towns all
along the river that large number of their
citizens will witness the game between the
Augustus and Boston Blues this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The granite chips back of the stone sheds
are mounting up well under the caves. There
must be IA number of tons of them. They
are said to make magnificent road bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

A fair afternoon will see a crowd at Capt.
tai Park to witness the game between the
Home team and the Boston Blues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The Maine Central Railroad will sell round
trip tickets to Popham Beach and return
every Tuesday and Friday for the low fare
of one dollar from Augusta, Hallowell, Gar
diner and South Gardiner, and IS cents from
| Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Work on the new Catholic church on Cush-
noe Heights is progressing finely. The stills
are all laid and the flooring down, and the
work is being pushed rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Water street will be quite deserted this
afternoon Everyone is going to attend the
game, Augustus Va. Boston Blues-one of
the crack teams of Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

large number of people who have not
attended game this season bave expressed
a determination to see the contest with the
Bostons this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The Kennebec Reporter adyertises the
victims of the Buffalo bug to try oil of
cedar on them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Quite a number of officers of the Massa-
ehusetts militia are expected 10 visit the
Maine eneampment at this city, among whom
are Gen. Dalton, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

st. Joseph's band will accompany the
Catholic excursion tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Mr.. Dunn's house which was burned at
Belgrade last January is now being replaced
by fine two-story structure. Mr.. Dunn
expects to have it completed by fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Quite number of our citizens attended
the ball game at Gardiner yesterday. and =
number more would have gone had the
weather looked more favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Monument Park never looked prettier
than it does at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The hitching post question is troubling
some of our citizens. Rings in the curbing
will do very well for substitute, and it is
understood that additional provision will be
made in the square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The three masted schoOne, William l..
Elkins was discharging coal at the wharves
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

A great many people know just what is the
matter with others but never find out
what was the matter with themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The barrel buyer is getting in his work
new in anticipation of fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
Notice.

If the gentleman who borrowed of the
undersigned, several months ago, set of the
"Chickering Collections" will return the
same at once, he will confer great favor.
aug7dlt- c. B. JOHNSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

A new engine arrived on the boat yester.
day for Messrs. Gay and Parsons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY
SPECIAL OFFER.
Gccal Matlers.

The Grand Jury room at the Court house
is being repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

The pile of paving stones has been re-
moved from Market Square, and the piles
back of the depot levied upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Anglers report grasshoppers the propel
bait for black bass now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

1t is astonishing how many people know
exactly how to manage a ball nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

See Miss Lottie Ssfford's special offer of
bargains in fancy goods until Sept LIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
marrieo.

In Portland, Aug. 8, Robert f. Mcdonald and Miss
Charlotte VI. Dysart, both of Portland; Aug. 4,
Howard Mcdonald and Miss Nora Brown, both OF
Portland.
In Lisbon Falls, Aug. 4, George S. Nevins and
Miss Annie L. Coffin, both OF Lisbon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

NJ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at Kinsmsns Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
prices. jan20deodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

Owing to the lowering weather yesterday,
Ne campaign flags were not numerous
on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07

~ Night 1 aeE.l'. h Bah,
Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine. but gives the child natural
ease from pain. Price 25 cents. Sold by
J. M. Mixer, 1874 Water street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
Diifo.

In Portland Aug. 5. Albert E.. only child Of Dan'l
A. and Adde A. Hollivan, aged months and "A days.
In Deering Aug. 4, Joseph N. Leonard, aged Is
years.
In Bath, July q, Mrs, Mary J. Hill, widow Of the
late James T. HILL aged "a years and Il onths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
NOTICE.

her fall stock, i'll sell cost until September ist,
next This offers an excellent opportunity to those
desiring goods in her line. sug7diw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
POTTS POINT.
hafpsVen'S Summer Attractions.

INCIDENTS OF the Early History of the
Town-The Wonders of casco Bay
Notes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-24
LOCAL MEN OF WORTH.
Thomas $. Silvis, Sheriff Of Rock
Island County.
The Life,of a self Made Man-Remem-
brances OF n Remarkable Poiittcai
BattIe-A sefuI Career.

1t is probable that there never was be-
fore 10 the history of Rock Island county,
il in Western Illinois, more hard fought
political battle than that which resulted
in the placing of "Sharp Silvis in the
sheriffs office of the county. While
these sketches are not of party nature,
yet a little of the political history Incl
dental to Mr.. Sivis' election will not be
amis in connection with sketch of his
life. Four years prior to the election OF
SO the office of sheriff had been the hands
of the democrats and IN their de-
termination to redeem this important
office the republicans put forth-sup-
posedly- their strongest candidate in the
person of Rev. A. r Morgan, of Moline.
The democrats nominated Mr.. T. S. Sill
Wis, the then deputy sheriff and man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-24
THE STRIKING swITCHMEN
No Effect of the Additional BuriiBg
ton WaiR-0ut In Rock HsIand---Tht

No Effect of the Additional BurIing-
ton walk-Out In Rock IsIand---The
situation.
The fact that the Burlington switch"
men in Chicago have gone out has no Ell
feet upon traffic in the company's yards
in this city, the men in this branch of the
service are working as usual. On the
contrary. the additional switch engine
which has been in retirement since the
strike. was brought out this morning
and sent to Moline. Business appears to
be in its customary active nature in the
yards, and if the switchmen have receiv'
ed any orders, the effect has not yet
been shown.
Last evening orders.came to the local
officers of the c., r. l. & p. to accept, and
to the engineers TO haul c., B. 81 @ cars
and freight as before the inauguration of
the strike, and as a consequence all stor-
age tracks were promptly cleared and all
belated freight put on the move. Agent
Young this morning said the train service
on the Rock Island and st. Louis division
was working as satisfactorily as it ever
did, both passenger and freight trains
running up to schedule time and the road
had all the business it could handle and
all the men it wanted to handle it. The
Chicago fast freight is running as usual
and doing good business.
Mr.. Young said that he believed all
the other roads were now handling c.,
b. 81 @. business but the Il, |. & p. and
that the action of the c., r. l. 81 P.would
doubtless influence that line in withdraw
ing its embargo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-24
The NIctOua saw.

MIR. Rockwell Putchage, of Rural, was
instantly killed on Wednesday while OPP
Grating buzz saw on VIM. Jordan s
farm near Orion. He was u son-in>l
of Mr.. Jordan, and leaves wife and
several small children He was saving
an apple tree, when the saw slipped and
striking him in the head split it open,
killing him instantly.
A serious accident happened to work
man in the furniture factory in Daven-
port yesterday. His name is Henry
Ruge. He was working at a circular saw
with piece of butternut, when the stick
got caught in Il way they do sometimes.
and whirled back with great force into
MIR. Ruges face. 1t struck him across
his nose and right eye, MASKING the first
and destroying the sight of the other Or
gan. His cheeks were both badly lacere
ated. He fell senseless to the floor. DR..
Kinnamann was called to attend him.
The bleeding was staunched, but the doc
tor saw at once that treatment was nee
essary that required two surgeons instead
of one. So the injured man was sent to
Mercy hospital, whe.q he probably will
remain several weeks. Mr. Ruge is sin>
gle, and so poor that he vas willing to
work in the factory for his -oard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-24

immensely popular with all classes o!
people. After most exciting contest,
Mr.. Silvis was triumphant, being elected
by twenty majority in the county,
running $3.50 votes ahead in Rock Island
and coming within over a hundred votes
of carrying Moline, running ahead in the
First and Fifth wards in that city. There
can be no doubt that Mr.. Silvis is the
most popular democrat ever elected in
Rock Island county and his candidacy
not only retained for the democrats con-
troll of the office of sheriff, but it
strengthened the congressional and all
other tickets in the county.
| Mr.. Silvis is in every sense self made
man. He was born in Jefferson county,
Pa, March II, 1S4l The subject of
this sketch was brought up on farm,
acquiring such as he could of an educa.
| ton in the common schools of the neigh
| horhood. In 1864 he came with his
ship, following the pursuit of farming
until 1859, when in company with others
he started for Pixies Peak, but before
reaching his destination, Mr.. Silvls re-
cognized that the "gold fever" was on
the wane, so he accepted employment
with some persons bound for the Pacific
slope. accompanying them into Utah ter
ritory. On his return home through Ne.
braska he purchased large tract of land
in that territory, holding it until its
natural appreciation in value made it -
sirable. In 1862 he embarked in the
grocery business at Coaltowns but later
he abandoned mercantile pursuits and the
succeeding ten years found him Il hard
working tiller of the soil. In 1874, when
the democrats elected August Huesing
sheriff. Mr.. Silvis was appointed deputy
and he accepted Two years later the
democratic county convention rendered
him the nomination for sheriff by
reclamation, but owing to his farms
ing interests he declined. This
unanimity of sentiment, coming as it did
upon the latter two years of his service
as deputy, was a great compliment, but
Mr.. Sivis sought no office, and he res
turned to agricultural pursuits, he having
also become interested in mining enter
prises with his brother, Il. s. Silvis, near
Carbon Cliff.
In 1888. upon the election of John NJ.
ReticlIer as sheriff, Mr.. Silvis was again
installed in the office he had filled with
such credit and ability ten years before.
Four years later he was elected sheriff, as
heretofore stated. Mr.. Silvis had preVi,
Gus to his election had little to do with
politics in personal sense, yet he always
contributed largely to the success of the
democratic party, with which he had al
ways affiliated and took a great deal of
interest in its success. He had, however,
served his neighbors as commissioner OF
highways, township collector, supervisor
and school director.
MIR. Silvis was married in 1862 and is
the father of six children. He has al
ready proven himself one of the best
sheriffs the county ever had and his gen
ial, big hearted disposition has made him
popular with all.