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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Mr.. c. B Murphy was in Boston yester
day.
Hon. J. H. Manley and wife are in Bos
ton.
W. C.. Duncan of Bath was in town la,
evening.
A IIersey of South Paris wa. in the city
yesterday.
L. c. Cornish, Esq is attending court il
Skowhegan.
Mr. Arthur ARROW of Amherst is at hom'
for the holidays.
Mr. Tolford Young of the d. B. c. ii
very sick with lung fever.
Miss Florence Brooks has returned from
Boston and will pass few weeks at home.
Mr.. J. II. FlaEd RS of New York, former
ly foreman at Aliens, was in the city yester
day.
F, W Hovey, repre- sentative-elect from
Pittsied was in town yesterday, and en-
gagged rooms for the winter
Hon J. W. Bradbury and DR.. w. B. Lap
ham will attend the meeting of the standing
committee of the Maine Historical Societ.
at Portland today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
Two Views of an Important Matter. 2

TWO Views of an Important Matter
One of the great Boston dailies few days
ago made the following hat laconie
but rather contemp,uous observation regard
ing the important local news Of a provincial
paper HAS it come to this One Of our
country exchanges says that John Smith has
butehered his pig" This piece of heartle.s
criticism is most unwarranted. For our part
we are very glad to know that Mr.. Smith had
pig to kill. good fat, t. nder porker,
killed in the fall, part Of it left out fresh
and the rest sailed down as "shot in the
Locker is most appetizing unctuous sub
leet. 1t means comfort to the family, free
dom from the poor house, and is not only a
matter of neighborhood gossip, it is some
thing for town pride. Mr.. Smith is a provi-
dent, thrifty citizen. He made his plans in
early spring TO have a fat porker to slaughter
IN the fall, al sacb plan proves him to BE-
most exemplary person, thoughtful of his
family and anxious for their comfort.
Moreover, of what use is live pig? pig
some roast, or favor the Sunday morning
beans. Would our Boston contemporary adj
wise Mr. Smith to keep his pig all winter and
call On the town in March, We think such
course you'd be very unwise, and believe,
on second thought-if our Hub brother ever
gets time to give second thought to any
subject-that he will quite agree with u.s.
But the kernal Of real import under this
little slur is that the news of the local paper
is becoming more and more Insignificant
But of this we are not so sure. No news
can be regarded as insignificant all is of
interest to some body. News is not unlike
individuals in society wherein every man has
some place to occupy. DIR. johnson, the
great, said that there was something in the
life of the humblest person who walked the
street., if known to the world, which would
doubtless be worthy of commentator.
What our Boston daily would regard as un-
worthy place in its pages, the local paper
would magnify to a quarter column with
at least two head lines. But is the provin-
cia sheet to be ridiculed because It expands
the small item of interest to It's readers, by
attracting 10 IL 'ho'e 'oiia'efai points "h'eh
give conp''te"e-s' a" papers are not
puo"sheu III boston out as an roaus 'ea'
to Rome, so the local papers are all tributary
10 the success ana t'i''ess Oh 'he great
dailles' IL our contemporary uoes NOT want
=. l. III
10 copy 'he pig ITEM may o' s'au 10
cup 'he accouh OF 'he nFe' the o'u'ia'on
OF Dr. Perkins 10 the bapust ehurch' or
the estaohShmeht OF the "ooleh factory
which forms the next paragraph
Inc fac' 49, ana II Is iac' "h'ch mas more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

This distinguished soldier has prepared fol
The Youths Companion several chapters OF
hi. personal expe fence in the field, entitled,
I'm the Trenches before Sebastopol, The
Wreck of Transport" Success in Life
from q Soldiers Point of View and The
Relief of Lucknow They are intensely
interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

|, will be remembered that one year ago
last spring F. W. Chase, then " years Oh
age. shot and killed his brother, the details
of the killing being of a shocking character
Chase was taken before the grand jury aa-
Judged insane and sent to the Insane ho'Pi-
tai. where he died last Saturday. Superin-
,enden: Sanborn says that during
his stay at the institution ne
has been as crazy as any OF ne
inmates. The remains were forwarded 10
Clinton for burial.
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Iliiro.

In w.erville, Dec. 3, Lydia 5. Austin, aged 81
years and months.
In sidney. Dec. Q, Amanda +. Ha lett, aged %
years and onths.
In Clinton, Dec. II, c. II. Kdder, aged about IS
years.
In Benton, Dec, II, Mrs. Christina Sylvester aged
about az years
In south Bridgton, Dec, 9. Thomas D Ridon aged
- yrs. II mos and days
In Raymond, Dec. =, Zaehariah l. Whitney, aged
81 years
In Hiram. D-c. 3. Mrs. Jane Johnson, aged 10 yrs
In Portland, Dec. "A, samuel Chase, aged 81 years
and months.
years and month.
In North Bridgion, Dec l2. the widow Of MAJ
David sinclair, formerly Of Biddeford.
In brunswick, Dec, II. Abhie c. Williams, aget
"A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Mrs. Preble. tbs daughter-in-lsw of MI l.
T. Preble of Hallowell, the gentleman VINO
vas run over BY a train some months sin e'
"a, in the city yesterday, collecting tac's
rom the railroad employees in regard to 'he
accident 1t will be remembered ths' uie
injured man states that he fell in stepping
from the train and that il backed over him.
As the railroad authorities claim tha' ne
hurt in stepping from the train while it was
in motion, an interesting law suit is hkeiy 10
result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Attorney General Baker and Capt. MI
chelis are in New York for the purpose Oh
securing testimony in an important patent
case. Some time ago Captain Miehehs IN
vented car coupling the patent rights III
which were sold to the Durham Mfg. Co..
Of New York. This corporation claims that
a coupler now being manufactured by Ben
jsmin & Mum of the same city, is an IN
fringement of the patent and suit will pre-
badly be brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
OUR AUGUSTA ADVERTISERS


IL you ~ish 70 purchase prssen, for =
gentleman don't do it until you have looked
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

The thickest fog Of the season hung over
Augusta yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Augusta consumes every week $50 gallons
Of oysters, two-thirls Of which are sold on
Saturdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

At the Sunday morning service at the
Free Baptist church, after short address OIL
willing offerings for the service OF the
Lords house" the pastor announced tha'
four hundred dollars were needed to settle
all the liabilities OF the parish. and called
for offerings lie also said that some re-
pairs in the ,estry were desirable. In
short time four hundred and fifty dollars
were pledged aud more was added after the
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

r. W 5oule has one Of the largest and
best .elccte stocks of holiday goods in the
city, Nth prices lower than ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Active preparations are being made for the
arrival Of the legislators, and the dealers in
furniture and carpets are busy replenshng
the stock Of the various hotels and boarding
houses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

There are several cases of typhoid fever
10 town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

The NJ II. society will have tree at their
vesiry on Christmas night. Refreshmest s
will be served and a general good time en-
joyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

~The citizens of Augusta and Gardiner
are invited to inspect an elegant line OF an
tioue oak and ash and black walnut chamber
sets at A. L. Wells & Co.'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Only week in which to buy Christina.
gifn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
Socal tiers.
$40 REWARD /!

VIII be paid, for the detection and conviction
Of any person or persons stealing the journal
from steps or hallvayswhere they are left by
our earriers.
BCRLEIoH & PLYxr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
nlarriieo.

In Portland Dec H. John II. Crosby and Martins
A Bailey, both Of Portland
In Antoyer, Dee :. Jas H. Mitchell and Lula "
Bessey. both Of Byron.
In Rumford Center &c. 5. viii ;. Marble and
Mary l.. fowie. both Of DiNfeid.
In Gardiner, Dec. u. Oscar VI. Chandler Of BIOS
too and Miss Jennie :. Lsmbart Of Gardiner
In >Aco. Dec. Y, wm II. Cole and Mrs. Anna NJ
Bsisdel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

gentleman whose kno~ ledge as a
weather prophet is based On the observations
Of three generations informs US that when
The first storm after the passage Of the sun
across the line, clears away warm, as was
the case thi, year, the winter will invariably
be broken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
Lord Wosseley.

MA. L. Wells { Co. have the largest
line of sideboards in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

IIeadquarter. for nice plush toilet and
combination sets, rartridges Drug Store
under Granite Hall. They have nice silk
goods at prices too, very much lower than
the usual colorcd cotton h,nnel cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

has laid in an extensive stock for the Christ
ma. trade He has also full line of all
kinds Of mufiier,. silk handserchiefs, neck
ties. and overcosts and listers Besides the
large business which Mr.. Blaisdell is doing
in thi. city he owns another store in Skow-
hogan. and a, he purchases go DDS for both at
the same time, is enabled to give the
best of bargains.
The windows of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

@-NortcE-To members of Asylum
Lodge. |. o. .. F.. communication has
been received from Gardiner Lodge, No.
giving notice of the death of Brother J
Frank Puriuton, Past Grand of that Lodge
Brother Purinton ia well known in this city
having formerly been member of Jephth'
Encampment An invitation is extended {
Augusta brothers to be present and join ii
the funeral services. which take place OF
Wednesday. Dec. 18th, at 80 O'Clock T. NJ
Brothers who wish to attend can take tn
O'Clock accommodation train and return a
five. WILL Ii. DtSfos' ~ VI
u WEEKS Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
c. NJ. STURGIs,

the furniture dealer, is still a, his old stand
with stock even larger than ever. His
rattan chairs are both useful and handsome.
of book cases he has the largest assortment
on the kennebec. Writing desks, TOO, he
has in all styles. besides everything else in
the furniture line. A novelty in the window
which Is attracting much attention is card
receiver. made ent rely Of embossed leather
Hard wood easels, easy chairs. handsome
bureaus ward robes and writing desks, mat
tresses, carpets and oil cloths, neatly arrang-
ed for inspection, make hi. store one of the
most attractive in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

present a very attractive display. being de
voted to the exhibition Of plush toilet ana
manicure sets of which the firm is making
speciality this season The rear of the store
is tlled with p5oiu.ion of all sorts of tasty
novelties, incluln smoking and shaving
sets, brush cases AID la &c assortment OF
psrfumes. Besides all these holiday goods
thev sill have on hand their usual large
stock of drugs and chemicals
Any one who wishes to delight the little
folks should call on
GAGE AND SouLs
who, in addition to their large assortment OF
dry and fancy goods, have put in stock OF
TOYS and novelties of all descriptions. Their
store also contains everything 10 the line OF
dres. goods ladies garments, neck"earr &c
which can be desired.
MR. NJ. f. ANDREWS
millinery establishment contains everything
which ladie. can desire. Elegant neck wear
Of both lace and silk, easel scarfs, tides
and all kinds of millinery make up one Of
the largest assortments in the State VI
,,st, costumes for infants Mrs. Andrews
makes a speciality
A. NJ. WIGHr.
h. IN Inhibition one of the largest sssort-
meuts of gold watches to be seen this SIDE oil
/ Portland. He makes specially this year
of the elegant diamond rings which may De
aeon in his window Besides these he has
hi. usual variety of plated ware and specta'
Giles.
II is useless for us to attempt to descrin'
NovELrr FAIR.
Indeed, before this time everybody mas oee'
NJ, IN see il for himself. Sannet & Mors'
have flied Novelty hall with such profu
sion of Christmas novelties, toys pozAie'
etc that it is hardly recognizable
The proprietors of
JoHSsos's SHOE STORE
a. usual prepared to suit the public Il
,h., hoo, and shoe line. They are selhn
everything below cost, and will make
greater slaughter than ever until CHRISTMAS
A nair of shoes makes usetui present
D CuAs JENKINS,
> the reliable ash dealer. will celeorate ohrls
mas bv having an extra nice lot of oyster
CLAIMS etc. He receives fresh hsh fro'
Portland every day.
How nicely
TuE BAZAAR
/. leaking this winter" is the exelsmato
n of everyone that goes into that well know
| store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

i. CROW ded from top to bottom with furni-
ture. Easy rat an rockers are all the rage
this year, and of these Mr. Well. has large
variety He has tables. sideboards, desks
and chamber sets Of all kiuds and prices. If
you want To make the baby a useful present
one of his pretty wicker cradles will be
JUS. the thing. For smaller articles an i'm
proved carpet Sweeper is a gift that will be
appreciated by every housewife. or pillow
OF elder do IN will add much to the comforts
of the parlor sofa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

the the tiny alright to the pondero1s Rich
mond furnace. Their stock is well arranged
for display, AMI the long rows of stoves and
ranges make very pretty appearance. The
nickel PLATED stove in the window is attract
ing good des of attention as is also the
cooking stove. now the property of the
French Fair Association, in the other win
dow. The firm are putting in a large num-
Der Of electric alarms and door bells. of
which they have samples on exhibition
They have also, large assortment of
handsome tiles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
TuE BAZAAR

i, looking this winter" is the exclamation
of everyone that goes into that ~si know "
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

will through the Christmas season be ablaze
with polished gold aud silver. In the rear
of the store is large cabinet in which are
displayed all kinds Of silver ware. arranged
in exquisite taste. The assortment of French
clocks imported from Paris, large variety
of rings. set with diamonds of all sizes spec
tacles. eyeglasses and handsome gold and sill
tons. This entcrprising firm makes spe-
cislty of solid silver sets in handsome cases
of plush, and another such assortment of
this variety of goods is to be found nowhere
else on the kennebec.
Nothing can be amore appropriate gift to a
youngster than new suit of clothes of
which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

Christmas Festival and kindergarten
Sale

The children of the Chapel st. School and
kindergarten will hold Christmas Festival
and sale at their school building on Fiji
day, Dec. 81, from 10 y. NJ. till 7. NJ;
The little ones will all be present and VIII
sing at different times during the day; they
have prepared many dainty as well as use
frl kindergarten souvenirs and novelties, in
Gliding very desirable decorations for Christ
mas trees. which will be for sale. The
children themselves will wait on the tables
and hope to see many of their friends pres
ent. Admission 10 cts decIs&ZO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

The recent ,hav spoiled the .Ieighins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18


stock OF furnishing goods Their store 10
nlled with all kinds Of articles which will re-
Joice the heart and comfort the body. Their
large window. are occupied BY display Of
six aad cashmere mufiiers which are lust
The thing for protection against the cold rin-
Ter that "a upon Us They also display every
thing in the necktie line, from the solemn black
ehoker TO four-in- hands Of the most xoryeoa,
has'- Gloves too. delicate kids Of the Latest
style; heavy dogskin, warm fur, and every
variety which fashion dictates or the cold
makes necessary, are in abundance. They
also keep every thing ia the line Of fur col
iAf' and cuts, besides silk umbrellas, tall
hats and their usual large line of ready
made clothing
The corner drug store Of
{. X. PARTRIDGE
Just improved by the introduction Of plate
glass windows contains choice Christmas
goods Of endless variety The two new
show cases which have just been received
are hilsd with an unsqualled display of novel
Tee and bric-a-brac. Mr. Partridge i. this
year making specially Of those delicate
rose jars, filed villa psrfamed Drugs, the
sweet oder Of which i. never dissipated
The collection Of crystal ware is extensive,
while the wallets, Japanese bzsk cts, bon-bon
boxes, bronzes, elegant plush eases are too
numerous for description. II you have a
friend who persists in smoking. nothing will
make him more acceptable present than
one Of the glossy meerschaums which Mr..
Partridge offers for inspection.
new stove cannot be put into a stocking but
ii makes the best kind of Christmas Gift
for family who are using some old fash
lone eontriTance- In the stove and heat.
ing line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

The Post Office Department Lately n'ti-
fed the public that no postal cards containing
offensive duns would be allowed to pass
through the mails, Certain societies cot
.equently asked the postotiice authorities II
regular notice. of dues to members fall
unier the ban aaI are informed that hey
d. no.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18

There has been moderate deman / for
stable and dress st les and prices are stetdf
Dress styles are partic ilarly we'll 'oii up
anil agents are confident that pro ion for
ne1l season will all oe wanted Prices rule
at to ne cents for staples AMI to
sl2 cents per vird for dress styles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-18
GAGE AND SoULs

who. in addition to their large assortment OF
dry and fancy goods, have put in stock OF
TOYS and novelties of all descriptions. Their
store also contains everything 10 the line of
d-.., goods ladies garments, neckwesrr &c,
which can be desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-17
BURSTING THaOrGH TIE EARTHS CRUSE

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16-The fssures caused by the
disturbance IN the earth this city are OF remark
ab,e appcarancc They radiae from common centre.
I'm one place coming up through the cellar OF house.
splitting the walls wide open. Where the fssures pass
through earth covered BY sod, tho turf laid back IN
long fnrrows as II thrown back by ploughs lhe
chasms have been explored to the depth OF thirty
feet without reaching bottom. The principal open
ngs are on sandy hills OF considerable elevation ABOVE
the surrounding land and the centre Of the disturbance
IN zach case is near the highest part of the hill. The
earth covering of the rock in that neghborhood Is said
70 be about forty feet thickness. GeologlSs here
Jvanre tSe theory of shale gas which being sealcd'
nn nv tbe freezlng Of the ground forces It's way out
and causes the explosions. But gas drIlers. however
within the last year, not In the Immediate held or
dIsturbauce but i'm the neghbOrhOOd put down hole
Q 90 feet deep and found scarcely enough gas to
fan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-17
OPPOSED TO REORGANIZATION.
TWO WpMuN ATTTND THE NE TING OF TIE chr
Nh

TWO WOMEN ATrrND THE NE TING OF TIE CHFsA-
PENKE BpNDHOLDERs.
\ meeting of bondholders opposed to the published
pIan of reorganization OF tho Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company was held At 70. 10 Walst. yester
day. The most Interesting feature OF II was the
presence Of tEo women Il IS not impossible that
the discussion might have been enlven"d If ono oi
them. at least had aiken part in it. The meeting was
called by William strauss. railroad lawyer who ire
GneutIv intervcnes ln reorganization schemes. lie
was chosen chairman.
After a long address by Mr.. Strauss resolution
was offered by jefferson VI. Levy. OF virginia VINO
apparcnty wanted that state to lead In the opposron
t said that tbc state owned several thousand shares
ot the common stock Louis H. Schram' VINO ha'
nominated Mr.. Strauss for chairman offered svo t q
tutc resolution iLa wa, adopted II plOVldeu lor d
committee Of five. 10 bc appointed ny inc chaIindIi, u,
to investigate the plan of reorganization ann lOl a.,
a fnirro meeting The committee is TO be announcer
In few days. The meeting was largely altem,cu, u;
but could not he learned that laIS, shlount VI VI
bonds was present. Mr. Stran expressed the oplnIo
that at least million Of b. and cuirehc! bonus was
/ fp1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-17

THE REPUBLICAN CLUBS CHOOSE THEIR STATE Of
PICERS.
WHEELING. W. Va. Feb. 10 -(specia)l.-The attends
this morning at the Republican Convention was
somewhat larger than yesterday considers able nnoer
Of belaed delegates having arrived Tho session was
opened by President Flick promptly at 10 o'clock ana
the Convention at once began the work OF organizing
the State League The following officers were choseh'
President c. A. shinn; vicePresients. General l. H.
Duvall, {. AW0odwari. A. F. Gbbcns Colonel James A.
Mclean secretary Charles Is. Scott; treasurer, H. y
McWhorter. An executive committee OF thirteen one
for each Senatorial district H. the state, then ap
pointed.
General Nathan Gof maie exhaustive speech, III
which tue conduct OF the party in the coming canpaeu
In the State was clearly mapped He strongly an
vocated tsrh fol protection. He followed Dy
number OF Other speakers and the enthusiasm OF yesr
day and last night WAS, II anything. intensified, tne
speaking being renewed the hotels after the LEAGUE
adjourned Al o'clock the League adjourned 10 ineeV
again AT time and place TO be desig mated by the OK
ecutiVc committee.
In the afteInoon'the State Executive Committee ana
the various Congrt ssoDa executive committees met
organized ana h1ed upon times and places for ihe boa
ing o. the Congressional conventions The League ~ s
sesson gave no formal Ell ression the matter of
Presidential candidate but has been heretofore nhi
Gated the feeling IN favor OF Mr. Blaine Is almost unan
nous.