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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
SILK UMBRELLAS!
 SILK MBRELLAS!

The most suitable Christmas present. Remember we carry the largest stock OfsiIk umbrellas in New England our popular low prices are too well known by sverybOdy-We need nOt mention them but we remind oar patrons that the balance Of our stock of fine holiday umbrellas will be sold to-day ar a great reduction as we must have Ghe room for other goods We name a few special bargains be- Iow-Take advantage of them.
 Fine gloria silk umbrellas, with beautiful sterling silver and gold mountings, paragon frame, reduced from g to . .75.
 Fine German twilled all silk umbrellas with fine natural sticks such as English oak, witch hazel, acacia and grapevine, all para gon fromes and worth $3, our price to- day Sl.0S.
 Heavy warranted silk umbrellas, with finest IS karat gold mounting, reduced from $5 to S3.9S.
 Pure mohair umbrellas, paragon frame, fine English sticks, worth $2.50, for to- day S1.SO.
 Large assortment of fine silk umbrellas and the latest designs of gold and silver mounts, also exclusive styles of fine natural wood handles, and automatic silk umbrellas. Engraving on umbrella handles done
 free of charge.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
HenrvT. Thoupson,s Case.

Henry T. Thompson, grocer employed by Smith & Co., of Broadway, who was found lying unconscious in the road at the corner of Grove and College streets Friday night, was comfortable at the hospital yesterday. He is sixty-four years old and it is doubtful whether he will recover from his injuries. He lived with his daughter, Mrs. George w. Loonis, at 43 Clark street. He cannot rec ollect being struck or knocked down by team, and it may be that he tainted in the road and while lying there was run over
 Janitor Fi6eld of the South Sheffield hall was the gentleman who first discovered him.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
MRHDRL as FRRRDmAN,
GREAT REDUOVIOn.

In useful holiday presents at
 mENDHL A FREEDMANsS,
 772 Chapel street. Plush handkerchief boxes reduced from 75c to 39c.
 Plush toilet cases reduced from $1.50 to 9Sc.
 Elegant plush manicure sets reduced from $4. 50 to $2.25. Silk handkerchiefs reduced from 5Ge to 25c.
 Silk mufHers reduced from 98c to soc. Silk muffiers reduced from $1. 30 to S0c. Elegant silk umbrellas, in glass boxes, re- duced from $1 .25 to 60c. All our fancy holiday goods must be sold to-daY-Do no fall to examine
 these big bargains at
 MENDEL & FREEDMAN's,
 TIP Chanel StYaet.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Kicked the XVindow,

Thomas Welch, a vagrant, kicked in the front window of the Royal Shoe company's store Saturday night about o'clock, and was immediately arrested by Officers Picker ing and Bissell. Welch was intoxicated. There were over hundred pairs of shoes in the window. The damage will amount to about $25
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
AT DICKERmAN,S.
splendid mistIesoe and HoII

Splendid misIletOe and Holly.
 On account of the rush of orders we have ordered and received the finest English mis- tletoe and holly ever offered in this city, which is on sale to-day at very reasonable rates and in lots, large or small. Come early. Christmas trees, few nice ones left Some of the mistletoe boughs are magnificent spec imeDs. DIcKERNAN's, 659 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
AnroraRncampment.

At the regular meeting held last evening at Odd Fellows hall, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Chief patriarch, F. R. Koenigsberg; high priest, Henry Bechter; s. w., L. Reisfelder; secre- tary, Henry KIemmer; treasurer, Germain Gabriel; J. w., Lewis Mauthe; trustees, E. Buxbaum, A. Schappa, A. Miller.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Thev RTde Fa.Ier

The Baldwin engines Nos. 145 and 148 are again running on the Considated road after
 some notifications, which have been put in-
 to effect at the Hartford shops. The princi- pal changes have been made in the springs.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Fancy Billiard Exhibition.

Lew Shaw, champion fancy shot billiardiss of the world, will play at the United States Hotel billiard parlors tonight and Christmas evening with J. Kingsbury. Admission free.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Monday, December 94, 1888.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Allcock's Porous Plasters-At Druggists' Bargains To-day-Monson Carpenter Confectionery-Edw E. Hall & Son. Crowds Attend DailY-At McIntoah's. Christmas Novelties-At Mctntoshs Cut Flowers To. .day-DickermaH. Dyed in the Wool-Norton & Son. Examine Our Umbrellas-Mendel q Freeoman. For Sale-Violins- Grown Street: Found-Sum of Money-17 Orange Street. Gala Day To-day-F. M. Brown & Co. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. Imported Cigars-Edw. E. Hall & Son.: Important Announcement Mcintyre, MaRnre & Co Immenne Tea Trade-R- W. Mills. Iitchfeld County Poultry-Hurlburt Bros I,ougee's ViCalizfng Compound-At Drugglsts. Music in Churchee-Brooks & Co. One of the Bravest-At Bunnells. Pearl of Pekin-Hyperion.
 Push Handkerchief Boxes-Mendel Freedman Probate Notfce-Estate of Simon Gangel. Splendid Mistletoe-Dickerman: Time Table-N. Y, N. H. & Fl. R. R. Umbrellas Cheap To-day-Mendel Freedman. B., This Of1ce. White Grapes-R. W. Mills.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Dsspepsia, Severe and Acute, ,vanIshss'

Dgspepsta, Severe and Acute, Van1shes.
 Wm. Fl. Haines, for several years station agent of the Boston & Maine R. R. at East Saugus, Mass. writes remarkable testimo- nial as to his absolute cure of bad case of dyspepsia which he could not shake off for ten years until he used Dr. Lougee's Vitali8- ing compound. He says he was fully eman- cipated and is now Oct, '6S, 8 year and 8 half after his cure, still in perfect health, with no return of the trouble.
 d24eod3tSSW1t
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Solon Jenkins, the Wallingford murderer who committed suicide at the jail, will be buried this afternoon by the town. The re- ,oains are at Lewis & Mayoock's.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
nld T.1noRoor.

On Christmas and New Years days the Old Line Steamboat company will not run the 10:15 am. boat from this city or the 3 p. m. boat from New York The other boats will run as usual
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Ont Flo wers at Dickerman,s.

The biggest stock and in greatest variety we have ever offered and the finest. Every body admires them. Our sales are very large. Open till 12 to night to fill orders and open all Christmas day.
 DTCKERMAN's,
 659 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
New Haven,s Largest Death Rate.

James J. Carr, registrar of vital statistics, is compiling his report for the year just clos ing. The number of deaths will be over 1900. This is the largest death rate New haa ovar
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
muaic 1n U1aurclaes

Attracted large crowds yesterday. Brooks e- 1yo ,s display of Xmas goods we invite esneoial attention to for to-day. Fur muffs and boas, satchels, umbrellas, canes. not for aatting tho usual line of hats and gloves,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Bonbonniers. Tablets, Garter Clasps, Vim aigrettes, Glove Buttoners, Match Boxes and Cigar Tubes.
 VIM NEELY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Crowds Attend Daily
VIII misalt

And purchase their Xmas cards at McIn- intosh's card store, 168 Orange street, and all are more than satisfied.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
AlIxhe Rage.
w,u Rurv Jenkins TO-Day

Ladies' and gentlemen's Macintosh gar- ments, largest stock in the State at the Good year Rubber Store, 73 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Old gold or silver bought or exchanged for new jewelry. J. H. G. DURANT,
 If 3S Church Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
wm. NEELY & Co.

Lowest prices and best goods in Christmas cards, booklets and novelties only at McIn- tosh's card store, 168 Orange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
Gaune. Lace and satin

~Au3t9 AHCe HMU SAEAM Fans, hand painted or plain, with and with out feathers, at
 WM NEELY & Co.'s
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

The ssGold Medal'' Black SILK, Wear guaranteed, $1.50 quality, marked down to $1 .05 per yard.
 wv. NEELY & Co.'s.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

An Elegant Present For $I4.22I Eighteen yards all-silk black Faille Fran caise, $1 % quality, warranted to wear, now selling at 79c. per yard.
 WA NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
The StGOld

Combination Dress Patterns At one-half former prices.
 WI. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
The Largear Aasorrns

If you do not procure one of the handsome 'tOId New Haven Lighthouse' calendars.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
For Students, Business meD, Short
 hand Wriaers or sehOIars.

Nothing is more acceptable for Christmas present than nice gold pen.
 J. Fl. G. DuRANT,
 3S Church Street,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Royal Shoes are in demand They break in the windows to get them at 31 Church street,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, DC, 10 pm, Dec. B, leee. ) For New England and Eastern New Xork Fair warmer, general southerly winds
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Dolls and Toys. At wholesale prices.
 WI. NEELY & Co.'s.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
 For Abuse of Alcohol. 1t relieves the depression therefrOm d24 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

THREF MONTHS, $1.6O; ONE MONTH. oO
 vura 0Nn WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, 8 GENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Sterling Silver EhfmBles, Richly engraved, at 5Oc.
 WN. NEFIY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24
DAVENPORT CHURCH,

The Rev. I. c. Meserve at the Davenport church yesterday morning preached from Matthew 2, x: "And when they saw the star they rejoioed with exceeding great joy" The sermon was listened to with much attention by the large congregation. Several fine pieces were rendered by the choir.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-24

Checker Boards, Chess Boards, Checkers, dominoes, chess men.
 THE DowNEs NEWS Co.,,
 S69 Chapel street
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
DRS. BETS & BELTS,
COL Main ST., Dallas, Texas
BLOWN INFO ETERNITY

Four nea Einec mad S:v,rai o:ters In
iursd BIZ the ExpIcsioa OF q Gnre:hiu G
aschtn,', Boil.r.
READING PA MOI 2 A terrible acci'
d ant resulting IL the killing Ct four men
and the T. Jury It many Others, took place
this forenoon on the farm Of Joseph
Speys, Bern TO Tnship, this county, where
q steam threshing machine wes in opera
ton. The boiler exploded with fearful
force, cerryieg destruction On every hand.
TIE kille are:
WILLIAM RRvkR, boy sged sixteen.
JOSEPH MACHN6R, xged f)urteen, the
on.y support Of nis wido wed sister;
ISAAC NARLoRBERG, aged abou. sixteen,
ana
IRWIN DuNTRLLsKRGER, aged nineteen.
These men were engaged IN operating
the threshing machine when the boiler
burs,ed. They were standing hu. 5 few
feet from the boiler, and when the smoke
had cleared sway terrible sight was
presented. The bodies OF the tour men
were lying come distance away, having
been hurled from thirty to fifty feet and
terribly uutilatec. The body OF Machine.
was hurled clean through the weather-
boarding Of barn. Tne building was
completely wrecked. Tia force Of the
explosion was felt for many miles.
George Winnershei'z Was badly lne
iured abous the hssd snd cannot recover.
Eogipeer Hoover received come
bruises.
John Rege was internally Injured, and
two or three others received laIu.ies OF
he most serious Character,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
MORE OF TIE V[DETTES.
4 Premineri Cit zsr, In Public
Speech, Dses Net Deny The TX.
istencs OF the Order,
But } astifi Is the Existence of the Order by
Comparing It with "seoret Demo
cratic Cencuaes"
Dallas News. Nov >.

SrKPEzNvILLE, Tex OF. 30 -Jude e
Lindsey epoke for some two hours upon
the political issues Of The day. In tho course
OF his remarks he said that he had come in
possession Of some startling facts in re-
gard to 8 secret organization which ex.
listed in his (Com,nche) county, and he
had the names of Gentlemen who reside
IN this (E:s,b) county who belong 70 the
ordsr, and he had no doubt that ii had
an existence throughout the state. he
said at least twenty reputable men
In ComErche county had come
on: from the order AID re-
pudiated the same, snorg them was
their County Judge. He made complete
expose Of the whole matter, showing its
workings. sigus, names, manner Of mi
t!asiop, e.c. He said he had their copsti.
tuition and bylaws, oath, etc, part OF
which ne read, giving the oath entire,
showing Is to be & secret, oath bound
political Organization, military in It's
character and revolutionary In lis ten.
dency, and lsd for Its primary object the
breaking up Of the solid south and the de.
stEuction Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Rumph rose to reply. He did not deny ths
Skistence OF the order, but tried to justify it by
Saying that the Democrats rad secret caucuses.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
Highwayman Lypched.

ST. LOUIS, Mo Nov "A special from
Charleston, W. Va. says Thomas Sayers,
one of the negro highwaymen who muf-
dered and robbed two peddlers Tin Ger-
Ger county last Sunday WAS caught and
lynched Wednesday night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

could be proved. Gum Springs is 81
school house, about three miles north Of
Comanche.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
Bright's Disease Cured.

How Our Daughter was Saved TO Ou'
Home-Reason FOR Gratitude,
About two years ago our daughter had con.
gestion Of the kidneys, which developed into
Bright's Disease. Her body was swollen TO an,
enormous Size measuring 40 inches aroanflEe
waist, and Is inches below the kxee. After
physicians had given up her CASE. deter
mined to have her .ry GEtEennedy's
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
DALLAS,

rho EfneL " ,ta-pstsoa Controversy
gud6en Ohangs OF Name.
ANOTHER SIDE OF THE CASE.
Special to the Gazette.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

3 = 4
Wlsp;Ss5Aby vas sick, we cage her Castoria. -
i4,sa she wassehild, sss..sses8ed for Cssssrfar
VIZ E sasssss:ne cssssf
wliess Sic 81 gave them Castoria.ts
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
"FAVOMTE REMEDY"

of RondSaf, n. Y. An improvement was .,
ousef pefceptible. Gradually the swelling was
,1sdnced from 40 to % inches. She began to
gain strength, and WAS able to walk without
Ia igue. We do not know how 10 express our
grail !ude for this medicine, and what 1t ha.
dcne for our child. We are conhdeot the Ia
yorite Remedy wild do all that is claimed for II
-.prel, God has blessed IL in this case. and we
earnestly recommend 1t to all sufferers from
kidney disorders.-.[S. D. YsnBusktrk, Dema'
reet Nd.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

DEFORE your
Diea d ers can
loIy uIderst . n C
the matter It will
be necess airy to
make q few pr e.
liminsr y state
menis. Two years
ago the county CT
hcers were elected
on what Is kpo IN
SIS the CHI re n g
Democratic plat
orm In the
sprir e Ct 1887 Mr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

DALLAS, TEX J., NOV. 2.
HE controversy between
Colonel William Ernen.
vein and Mr.. JIG. Pat
ton which has bscouls a
matter Ct almost ma
tionsl interest, has as
sumed a different shane
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
VlDBTFEs.
How Many Of the Most Prominent
Ci.Izsns Of CJmanche County Have
Been Drawn Imo the Order.
Judgs ]. A. Hsrair GIvss Evidence As
to tho Ne,srtaus Workings Of That
H.crs; Inner Circle.
The Order Run q the Interest CT this Onion
Labor Party-Au anti. Democratic Ccr-
veEtions Controlled B9It.
CoMArCHE TEN, oct. 81, lis.
DEEORE vour

CoMArCHE Ten, oct. 81, lis.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

The name of the party addressed has
sesn Gus oul VI the original Lister, but
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

TT. Smith, Crockett county stock
man, who is going to feed some 1900
head Of steers not far from Fort Worth
wes IL the city yesterday msklag arrange.
menss for putting ID his stock.
J. A. Frey, prominent Ssephenvllle
co1man, was in Fort Worth yesterday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

A punch Of 500 staers WAS being de
livered ct Fort Worth. The cattle hs
been contracted by Z A. r .ddles OF Alvs
rado TO A j. V.ck OF Nsw Orleans, VII
will feed them through the winter. Tni
last mentioned gentleman is one Of th
few scientific feeders in tue south. e
annually puts q sh1u5 5000 head, all c
which are stall red and fastened on u
unost 3DprOyed PRINCIPLES
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
DALLAS, TEX , Noy. 2.

Special to the Gazette.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

Colonel j. W. Burgess has r. turned
from the southern psrt Of the stat where
he went to look for some steers to feed
through the coming winter. he went
cut 20 bis ranch ast evening.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03
ON mF TIE WORST GASES.

pIMPi ES black head,, chspped and oily
iiHakin prevented by CUrICURA MEDiCA
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-03

-Four Nea Eillsc mad S:vsrai o.hers In
jursd By the ExpIcsioa OF q Tnre:hiug
dschtn,', Botlsr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-03

A late copy of the Cedar Rapids Iowa
Republican, gives a very full account of
the destruction by fire of the beautiful and
costly residence OF Col. Charles A. Clark,
in " hich the loss i. placed at from $4,000
to SIS 900 with an insurance Of some s. 900.
Col. Clark vas formerly Maine man, raised
in Saageryille, Piscataqui. county. At the
outbreak Of the rebellion he was attending
school at the Foxcroft Academy He was
the first man to enlist under Capt {. H..
Chandler, whose company was mustered as
Co. A, 9Th Maine Infantry. Young Clark
va. rapidly promoted for gallautry and
served with marked distinction as AdJutAnt
of the regiment unil severely wounded in
that most gallant little action the capture Of
Rappahannock station, the same action in
which Gen B. F. Harris was disabled while
leading the regiment in that bold dash
against line of booming rebel cannon.
When Col. Hiram Burnham was promoted
to Brigadier General he selected Col. Clark
for hi. Adjutant General where he faithfully
served till the death Of the former. Among
the many gallant sons Of Maine who fought
to preserve the Union, no brayer or truer sol
der marched out from the old Pine Tree
State than Col Charles A CLARK.
Among those in Augusta who feel
and express special sorrow for Charley.
misfortune are Gen. Is. F. Harris Col. A.
B. Sumner, Of the Governors Council and
Capt o. f. W. F. IIinkley night watch at
the State House, all of whom we're members
of the old Sixth" and Maj. G. J. House
who was his schoolmate at Foxcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-03

ArCrsTA, Ne. Dse, /. $50.

Augusta Me, DEc, /, s54.
Editor Keansbee Journal.
| desire. through the columns Of your
paper, 70 call attention to the changes that
have been made in the Law relative to the
meeting Of Electors To cas-, their ballot for
President and Vice Pre- sldent Of the United
States, and the way IN which said vote il
'ransmitted to the proper authorities.
The meeting Of the Elector. is regulated
entirely BY Act, ot Congress. Under the
Act Of October 3, is.7, With supplemental
Act Of Oct 10, Isss. the date Of meeting Of
Electors is sEed for the second aoaday Of
January al such place IN each STATE a. the
Legislature Of such STATE shall direct. The
place Of meeting for the Electors Of Maine.
u the State House Augusta.
1t il made the aaty Of the STATE Executive
% forward to the Secretary Of State Of the
United States, a certificate. setting forth the
names Of persons voted FOR a. electors. to-
zether with the number Of vote. east for
each, and 70 furnish similar certificate. in
triplicate, Of the electors a. body. On o.
before the second Monday Of January.
II j, also made the duty 10 the elector. %
forward TO Presidest Of tas senate Of the
United states forthwith. after the second
Monday In January On which the elector.
shall cast their vote. cer,incAt.. ard list. Of
votes for the President and vice-Pre-ilent
Of the United States, anal 10 deposit ei,i the
iistrict judge Of she District. one certificate
Of the ,ots. J. II. MAsLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-03
The Building Aaaooia,ion

Although established ba, iit,ls more than
year. ths progress and success Of the Au-
yuata Loan asI Builling Association Ia,
been ma-k,l inieri. From yse first il has
bad the confidence of the peo.l-. a. il ha.
been managed by ,azacious and v-li-Aaovn
citizen. There are already go sharehald-
ers, holding about eleven hundred shares.
The association Ia. loaned ou real estate
sl2 500. aud heir zeal estate would sell to-
day for twice that amount, so that their
loans are absolutely safe. \ new series be-
gins to-day, aai large number will avail
themselves Of the opportunity to spb-cribe
1t is home institution, the Investment.
being at our very doors stimulating the
business Of the place, putting a roof over the
head Of the Iaboring man, and making a
home for himself and family At the same
me it is a good investment for those having
funds to spare as it pays greater rate Of
interest than any savings bank on the Ken
nebec. NJ WIN II Libby . the Secretary
who receive, subscriptions. and who will
explain to all the practical workings Of the
institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-03

Capital Grange, F. Of H.. Of this city,
held its annual election on Saturday evening
with the following result. as officers for the
ensuing year Master, Chas J. House !;
orerseer, George W Coombs lecturer, Mrs.
c. ~. Glidden; steward. Charlie. sylvester;
assistant seward W l.. Brown; treasurer,
Columbus Co-tle chaplain, J. ;. HOBBS ;
secretary. c. F. Fletcher gate keeper.
Chas W Leighton; Pomona, Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Brown; Flora, Miss Annie L. n Cottle !;
Ceres. Mr.. NJ. j. Fifeid; lady assistant
steward. Miss Mary r. Hall This grange
vas organized March 6. 1888 and now mas a
membership of about one hundred and TWEEN
ty-ave members. For four year. out Of the
nearly ak years that it has been in existence,
Mr.. $ l.. Boariman has been master, but
thi. year he declined serving longer. al
though twice elected 70 the Office. The new
master. Maj House, is one of the most pop
ular members Of the Grange, has occupied
the second highest position during the past
wear. and his election a. master gives the
highest satisfaction TO all members. The
Grange has held two successful fairs owns
an organ aud fine set Of table furnishings,
and has done much good to its members, and
N behalf Of the agricultural progress of this
section The installation Of the new officer,
will tske place early in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-03

The big candle in Bicknell'. window still
attract. the attention of passer. by. over
1000 guesses have been made and, curiou.
and comical as it may seem, tn, lowest guess
as to the time required for the candle 20 burn
out was A minutes, while tht highest was
30 weeks, 3 days and 10 hours. Nothing
could better illustrate the differences OF
opinion which exist among Poop e. After
the candle is lit it will be necessary for it to
have watchers night and day The y.ritable
cid fashioned snufers will be Piled and Rus
sell $ ehronometer will be placed alongside
the candle to register the hours, minutes and
seconds