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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
New Corporations

The following new corporations filed GER
titicates of organization with the secretary of
state today:
The Bethel Chair Company, organized at
Bethel with capital stock of $50, 900 i;
amount paid in, 1000; par value of
shares 500. The officers are: President
James II Barrows, Bethel treasurer. II. g..
Brown, West Paris; directors, Calvin Bis
bee, Edwin c. Rowe and Josiah U. Purring-
ton, all of Bethel. The purposes of the
corporation are the manufacture of chairs
aud other wooden products.
The Lennon Patent Imperial Buggy Top
Company, organized at Kittery with capital
stock of $751; 900; amount paid in, S2j par
value of shares, So. The stockholders are
Geo. ID. w. Lennon, l.. l.. Tower Geo. f.
Fitzgerald, Augustus Andrews and Henry X.
Gardner, ali of Boston. Augustus Andrews
is president, George ID. w, Lennon treasur-
er, and Augustus Andrews, George ID. w.
Lennon and Henry X. Gardner are directors.
The purposes of the corporation are manu-
featuring and selling tops for vehicles, and
parts of such tops; of acquiring inventions
and letters patent relating to such tops, and
selling to other parties the right to manufac-
ture and sell such inventions; of licensing
the manufacture and sale of such inventions,
and collecting royalty or license fees for
such manufacture, use and sale, and in gen
eral for the purpose Of improving and intro
ducing into use tops for vehicles, especially
buggy tops embodying the inventions of
George ID. w. Lennon; to own, manage,
lease and dispose of other real or personal
property essential or convenient for said bus
mess and to do all things incident to its
proper management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

One of the most commodious and well ar
ranged stores in the city is the furniture es-
adjustment of c. NJ. Sturgis & Co. The
firm occupies three large floors and roomy
basement in addition to the two work rooms
in which the cheaper grades of furniture
are painted and polished On the first floor
Mr.. Sturgis has a Hastily arranged assort-
met of the latest novelties, including hat
trees, easy chairs, complete chamber sets,
and large line of carpets. The upper two
floors are devoted to chamber sets of all
descriptions and prices. many of which are
elegantly painted. Sofas, centre tables, and
chairs of all kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
STATE NEWS


Houttoa.
Shipped from this station from Oct. 18th
to goth inclusive, the following ;-Shingles
8; lumber Z; miscellaneous 5; starch s;
potatoes 81; hay 6; meat / extract l. To
tai &c cars.-Waldo G. Brown is grinding
about 1000 bushels of potatoes at his fac
tory in this town every day, and John Wat
son about the same. They pay about TWEEN
ty cents per bushel on an average for small
ones, and twenty-five cents for unsorted. Be.
sides what are daily made into starch, al
least thousand barrels are sold at the rail
road depot at from 81 to Sl.35.
PreSque Isle.
William Weeks, late proprietor of the
Presque Isle Hotel, has gone to Philadelphia
to take the Lochie Hotel in that city. Mr.
Weeks is thorough hotel man and knows
how to keep good house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Reducing the Surnlus

The disposition of the Surplus in the L. S.
Treasury engages the attention of our States
men, but more vital question has our atten-
ton, and that is the reduction of the Surplus
Consumptives. Since the discovery and in
reduction of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, there has been marked de-
crease in the mortality from this dreaded dis
ease. and it is possible to still further reduce
the number of Consumptives. How? BY
keeping constantly at hand a bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery and using according to
directions, upon the appearance of the first
symptoms, such as a Cough, Cold, a Sore
Throat, Chest. or Side Pain. Taken thus
early cure is guaranteed,
Trial bottles free at Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
snartrieo.

In Monticello, Oct. 18th, Malcolm Carmichael and
Miss Evelyn Leavitt; Oct 81, Willard J. Rideout of
>omerville, y b., and Miss Hannah Sprowl of Glass
VILE n. Il.
In West Brew ster. Mass, Oct. Is, VIM. T. Buzzell
of Boston. formerly Of Houlton, to Miss sarah r.
Newcomb.
In East Pittston. Oct Il, by Rev. J. A. Morelen,
at the residence OF the brides father, Mr. william
G. Hennessey of Dresden, and Miss Mabel A.
Thompson of East Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Then he clasped her with emotion,
Drew the maiden to his breast,

Then he clasped her with emotion
Drew the maiden to his breast,
Whispered VOWS of true devotion,
The old, old tale you know the rest.
From his circled arms upspringing,
With a tear she turned away,
And her voice with sorrow ringing,
81 shall not see my bridal day"
This dramatic speech broke him up badly
but when she explained that her apprehen-
sions were founded on the fact of an inherit
ed predisposition to consumption in her fami-
ly, he Gained her fears, bought bottle of
DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for
her and she is now the incarnation of health
For all bronchial, throat, and lung affections
it is potent remedy.
oct .23dTuF&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Local Notices.

Attention, Ladies', We have just returned
from Boston with full line of fall hats, new
ribbons, feathers and everything that is at
tractive in the millinery line. Motto: Quick
sales and small profits.
Mis-. Z, A. HOLMES,
At Augusta Bleachery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Mr. w. j. Tuck, the general agent for
che "The Star of the East" at this place, is
now for a short time taking the place of
Clerk Wall on the boat. Mr.. G. c. Flagg
now acts as agent Mr.. Flagg has held the
position before and shown himself the right
man for such an emergency,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The young mems quartette of this city
rendered several selections at the entertain
ment given by Mr.. Francis, the elocuiionist
at Litchfeld, last evening, Mr.. Harry Perry
also played on the violin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

c. Beale & Co. have purchased the stock
in trade of S. j. Milliken, book seller and
stationer, and will continue the store at the
old stand Mr.. Milliken will pass the winter
in California, where he will probably locate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Mr.. A. j. Fierce lights the front of his
store with lamp watch nearly equals in
,brilliancy an electric light Its intensity is
estimated to be 300 candle power, and il
consumes two quarts of oil every nine hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

1t is expected that Volume 80, of the
Maine Reports will be ssued next month by
Mcclellan, Mosher & Co. The State library
will receive 600 copies one of which will be
sent to each city and town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

And each day and night during the week you can
get at all druggists kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most success
full remedy ever sold for the of Coughs, Group,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Asthema and Con
sumption. Get bottle toddg and keep it in the
house, so yon can check your cold at once Price,
Soc and sl00. sample bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Electric lights will soon be introduced at
the Arso"nl Three more dynamos, two of
which will generate low pre- ssure electricity
for the incaudcscent lights, and the other for
running the arc lights have been shipped
from Cleveland, o., and will soon be set up
at the electric light station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

A party of thirty-fve from this city, in
Guiding Rev. FIR. Plante visited the fair
held by the Catholic society at Whiteield,
yesterday. Rev. c. W. Doherty was unable
to attend on account of illness. Music at
the fair was furnished by Dennis Orchestra
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Col X. NJ. Pulsifer, of the Herald, was
insured in the New York Life Insurance
Company for sl00, 900. Mr.. +. H. Hazelton,
recently located in the Office of l.. Davis,
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The next meeting of Kennebec County
Pomona Grange will be held with Belgrade
Grange. on Wednesday, Nov. 2lst. The
programme will be published in few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The Togus veterans are at present eating
~ bushels of onions ana 100 bushels OF
potatoes every week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Mr.. Jefferson Dixon, one of the workmen
on the public building, severely jammed his
left hand by catching it in the chain used in
hosting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

A new cut of the Maine coat of arms il
now used by Loring Short and Harmon in
printing the paper used for correspondence
by the different departments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The circulars asking information concern
ing the hygienic arrangements of school
houses are now being printed and will soon
be distributed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The dam on Mil Brook has recently been
rebuilt and the foundation for small plaster
mill on Mount Vernon Avenue has been laid
BY Mr.. Ed. Philbrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

1t is said that fifteen thousand prescrip-
tons have been compounded at one of the
city drug stores during the past eighteen
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

just two inches of snow fell in the recent
storm. Fox hunters rejoice at its coming
The cold will probably drive all the wood
cock south
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

A drunken man refused to accompany on,
of our police force to the lookup recently
and watching his opportunity kicked the of
icer in the head. Even the twisters were
unable to subdue his obstinacy, and the
officer was obliged to drag him through the
Water Street mud to his destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Capital Guards have decided to Immediately
lay new hard wood floor in Meonian Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

solitary sleigh plowed through the mud
dy ooze of Grove St. early yesterday morn.
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

A bountiful harvest supper was given by
the ladies of the Universalist society at the
vestry last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
HATS and GAPS
In All the Latest Styles.
Gents Furnishing Goods

Collars, Cuffs. Neckties, Gloves, Sus.
penders, Overshirts of all kinds. Best
soc. White Shirt in the Market. Don't
buy until you examine our stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The memory of the lamented Governor
Bodwell will be kept alive in the minds of
Legislators next winter by an elegant plaster
bust. modelled by Mr.. j. II. Mahoney, the
talented IIallowelr sculptor. Mr.. Mahoney
made plaster deathmask of the Governor
features, and from it has developed an ex-
cecdngly faithful likeness. The bust will
be placed in the state House rotunda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Winter Under Clothing,

all prices .35, 80, .75, LOO, 1.25,
$50, 200.
ONE HUNDRED DOZEN Camel Hair
Under Shirts at soc. each, regular Soc.
Shirts, they are two inches extra length
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

An arc light has been put into Cannot 1
Morse's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
ODD PANTS

If you want anything in ODD PANTS
we can suit you. We have 90 different
Styles of ODD PANTS from $l.OO to
$500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
locol gllo itc-s.

Chestnuts are 20 cents per quart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Special Notice.

As have disposed of nv business in Augusta,
and intend to leave the STATE. all persons having sc
counts with me are hereby requested TO call and
settle the same at once.
So. MILLIkEN,
oct26df l55 Water Street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

One of the Augusta House boarders has
recently become firm believer in the agen-
cy of spirits. For three wears he has owned
costly French clock, which though fair to
look upon has hever condesesrdcd 10 run
during all that time. A few mornings ago
he found on awakening that the clock was
ticking merrilv, aud what is still more re-
markable it started exactly at midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Plate glass windows, although great inn
provement to the appearance of store, do
not always increase its trade, as the follow
ing incident related by a Water st. merchant
shows: "A few days since lady from out
of town came into my store and inquired If a
certain well known dry goods firm which had
recently joined the plate glass majority had
given up business. replied that they were
still at the same old stand. Well she said,
Il walked all up and down both sides of the
street but couldn't see any store that looked
like theirs, so at last had to make my pur-
chases some where else"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

-, ,,.>u, ONE PRICE cl0TRlEa AND HALTER,
III & BLAiS1ELL UNDER MOTEL NORTH. AUGUSTA,
III VI bafhis0aAAI NE, AND lo4 WATER STREET,
SkoWHEGAh, NE.
oct6d2twtopcotf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
IT'S SUPERIORITY is GUARANTEED.

defects are so few, however, and the book
so fine oneSin every respect, that it should
take high rank among the great illustrated
volumes of the season. The binding is ex-
ceedingly ornate in both color and design,
the embossed lettering and daisies being
quite in keeping with the title and character
of the volume
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Any of the above volumes may be secured
at the store of J. +. Pierce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
3tf0

In East Dover, Oct. Is, Mrs. Julia, wife of John
Sullivan, aged 81 years.
In Dover, Oct. l6, Mrs. Susan, wife Of Dea. VIM.
Smith.
At Chelsea, Oct %, Benz. fitzpatrick, formerly of
Limerick, aged "A years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

The Maine Press Association, at their
coming annual meeting in this city, besides
the reception which will be given them
Thursday evening by Captain Cobaugh OF
the National Soldiers Home, Togus, will be
rendered grand reception at the Insane
Hospital by MIR. John W. Chase, steward OF
the institution. MIR. Chase was formerly
connected with the press of Maine, and does
this in remembrance of his profession ant
in compliment TO the craft generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26

Capt. W. 5. Choate recently received a
communicative from Mai. Gen. c. 5. Lunt
of the lst Brigade NJ. V. NJ. stating that the
funds appropriated for the purpose were not
sufficient to pay the full amount wages due
for service during muster week, and asking
II the members of Capital Guards would be
willing to receive So as six days pay. After
consulting the officers of the company it was
decided to consent to the proposed abatement.
The regular pay is one dollar per day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-19
THURMAN'S COMING.
THE ENTHUSIASM OF THB DEMOCRATS
DAILY INCREASING.
Energetic Work by the Committees Appointed, and
Everybody Looking Forward to the Next
Vics-Prssidsnts Visit

The interest and enthusiasm of the Eco
pie over the coming of Judge Thurman Is
increasing every to1r. Everybody is look
ing forward to the event with the liveliest
anticipatione, and it is safe TO say that the
welcome TO be extended to the Grand Old
Man will eclipse anything ever ssen in
this city. during any Political campaign.
The people are aroused far and wide, and
not only will the entire city and county
turn out to bid JadgeThurman welcome
and listen to his speech, but for ecores Of
IN les around tie people will pour in by
train-,o ,ds until there will scarcely be
room in town 10 move around.
Last night the Finance and Executive
Committees appointed Wednesday night
held well-attendei aud viry iuportan'
meeting, q large amount of business being
transacted. In a very fw minutes, and
without effort, several hu adred dollars
were subscribed by the gentlemen, present.
After outlipirg the programme in rough
and getting the entire affair 10 general
good shape, the Committee adj ,urned to
meet this evening The membership Of
tie Finance Commi rtae is as follows: Louis
c. Stifel, John s. Nsylor, John Water
house, J. G. Hoffman, ST., G. W. Eckart,
]. A. Mi!l.r. F. P. Jepson, w. A. Wilson,
John II Hobbs, August Rolf, DR.. J. G.
Dent, of Bri6g prt, Spr'gg Jacob, D. N
Thornbu,g, A. P. Garden, Chris. Hof-
man.
1t il particularly desired that all the
committees appointed at Wednesday even
ipg's meeting at the ring, meet at the
rooms of the Y. N. d. @. this evening foy
organic atom. Oaly twelve days remain in
order 10 prepare for the demonstration 4, and
no time is to be lost.
As indicating the unboundei enthu-
siasm of the people, it may be stated tina,
already enquiries are being received from
towns in Ohio as far out as Columbus, AMI
and in Wes. Virginia as distant as Patksrs-
burg and Grafton aud up the river to
PittsbuIg, asking fer details az 10 the
various features of the g'and reception.
Let everybody be on hand a. tho Y. NJ. D
O. rooms this evening prepared to do good
work 10 preparing for this bigg st political
event in the history of Wheeling or OF
West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-19
BOARD OF EDuCAIIUN.
Business Transacted at Last Evening,
Meeting.

Business Transacted at Last Evenings
Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Education was held last evening
in the rooms of the Board in Pablic Lib
rary building. At roll call the following
members were present: Messrs. Acker,
Dickey, Eschtruth, Hannah, Harrell, Jep-
son, Nsylor, White, Pipes snd Pendent
Dobbins. After the minutss Of the pre-
vious nesting had bsen read and approve
the following business was disposed Of:
Tue Committee on Fina1c, reported
that uroa an examination Of certificates
aud receipts, it had found the following
peIsor entitled to a refund Of taxes pIid
upon errons GUS assessments: Chas. Neu-
man, 81 so; Harriet Fowler, s. %;
James Merge, $3.50; c. A. L1ss, rs cents;
Geo. Richie, 1925, I. T. Shallcross,
So cents; total Sl2 10. Tne Ce:k was OF
dertd to draw orders for these amounts in
favor of the persons named.
The Committee also reported that it had
paid to Kisves Kraft & Co. the balance of
S., 3S7. 80 due them on the new Washing
ton school building. This amount had TO
he bnrawei, and with this new loan Ct
S., 3S7, so there was consolidated this re-
newal loan ef 81, 945 so, to which the at
t:ntiou of the board was called at its Last
meeting, making the consolidated loan
$13, 1888. The action of the committee in
this matter was approved by the Board.
The Committee on Public Library re-
ported bills smou ating to S172 SO, and tie
Committee on Accounts presented bills
amounting to S42S Sc, all of which wee
ordered paid.
Superintendent Anderson's usual month
ly report was submitted, from which the
following extracts are taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-19
IN A SMALL WAY.

The News OF the Day Pointedly Para
Eraphed for Hasty Readers.
"IRIsH ARIsToCRACY" a. the Grand to-
night
THsRE wers three cares in Police Court
yesterday morning.
THE street cara ara doing big business
this SOFT of weather.
ONE deed Of trust was admitted to rec,
ord by Clerk Hook yesterday.
The special Railroad Committes..of the
Chamber of Commerce held secret NEST.
ing last evening. at which several railrosd
men were present.
BOYS from IA to 16 years of age dasir>
Gus Of joining Boys Democratic Clab.
are requested to meet at the Capitol Rink
on next Monday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
The Burlington Route has published
q handsome souvenir showing number OF
interior views Of their Vestibuls trains,
which thsy CIV out to travellers over their
ropto.
Mr.. AND MRS. PoRTERFIELD, Of the
Porter6eld House, of Balsire, celebrated
their gold wedding in very pleasant
manner last evening, many Of their friends
being present.
THE Canton Bridge Works have gang
of men here to pat up the iron truas across
the creek, bat the structure has not yet
put in an appearance, although shipped
tie frat Of the weak.
IT WAS hoped, that after that itls
thunder shower we would be treated 10
some nice weather, and 8 whole day did
pass without drop Ofr'io, but vest srdsy
the same old shower 81 owed up again and
made things dec deily unpleasant.
some unknown brute slugged youpg
girl nesr tie corner of Chapline and Four
teenti streets last evening sbout tweoty
minutes to eight O'Clock. He made his
escape before a justice Of the peace, who
heard the racke', could gtt to the scene.
The members CT tie Island Democratic
Club are rSqOerei to meei at their wig
wan this evening a. o'cl,ck, in full uni
form. for the purpose Of attending the
nesting in North Wheeling. Members
who have not gotten their uniforms are
requested TO call to-day and get them.
A GOOD show was given at the Grand
last evening, where GbHn & Ryan pre-
sentsd 'Irish AbsurditeI" The piece is
very funny and the sudiencs were more
than pleased The characters taken by
Gibson and Ryan show these gen.lsmen 10
be ccmedla; OF more than ordjn ny abili-
ty. Toe sioging, spec slties, etc, were
well received, and good houses may b5
locked for the balance OF the week.
A MskTISG of the stockholders Of the
Wheeling Club is called for next Tuesday
evening, to az ead several sections in the
bylaws, one OF which Increases ths at
nusl dues from So to SIC, and doing away
with the instalaIol fec of SIS in sGdi
ton to st OK. The club has now about
1l3 members, and it is und arstood that
the intent IN is TO rent part Of the third
docr CT the Rogers bu iirg for a dining
hal and kitchen.