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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-01
FARM AND GARDEN.
TIMELY TOPICS CONSIDERED IN A
PRACTICAL MANNER.

Homemade Devices for Tying Corn shocks
Which Many Farmers Have Found Use
full, . Il Which Are Within the Reach
OF All.
Numbered with old time devices for
tying corn shocks. still used, however, by
many Is the one shown in the cut. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-14
From Southern California.

Mr.. Alden Sprague, formerly proprietor
and editor of the Kennebec journal, and his
wife have returned from their trip to South
ern California. Mr.. Sprague arrived We'd
nesday evening but has gone out but little as
yet. He and his wife come back to the Pine
Tree State in excellent health and much
pleased with their long trip. The journey both
going and coming was made under the most
favorable circumstances. They left Augusta
just in time to avoid our first great snow
storm. From Chicago they went directly to
Los Angeles, going by the Santa Fe route.
The greater portion of the winter months was
passed in Los Angeles. They however visited,
during their stay, the principal
Mr. Sprague in conversation with the Jour
nal man mentioned some very interesting
"reminiscences of his visit. He expressed
himself as much pleased with the country.
The day he left Los Angeles on his return
trip, the thermometer registered "a in the
shade, yet the heat was not at all oppressive.
The cattle were in clover up to their knees,
and the barley was just in the milk. Their
son, Mr.. c. A. Sprague, is now setting out an
orange grove of 700 trees at Redlands, seven
ty-tive miles out from Los Angeles in a
beautiful valley near the foot hills. Mr.
Sprague says that Southern Cali
fornia is enthusiastic for Blaine
and the Republican papers of that section
continue in favor of his nomination. One
noticeable feature of travel on the western
trains is the small amount OF political talk
that is carried on. The scenery through
which they are passing western speculation
and business, furnish almost the sole topics
OF conversation for the travellers In
regard to the travel towards Southern
California Mr.. Sprague noticed that while
many people came from the East, yet large
numbers came from the States of the North
west, some to avoid the cold winter,
others on business. The return trip occupied
four weeks and was made by way Of the Cen
trail and Union Pacific. On the way home
they visited San Francisco, Salt Lake City
Denver, stopping several days in Nebraska.
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Base Ball Notes.

The weather has not smiled on the game:
of the College League as yet.
Keep an eye on catcher s. B. Adams OF
the Dovers. He is good one and will prove
it before the season is over.
The opening games in the Maine College
league look as if the tug of war would again
come between Bowdoin and Colby.
O'Connell, who played on the Biddefords
three or four years ago, is making big rec
ord at first on the Omaha. Neb., nine.
Forrest Goodwin leads the batting in the
New England League. Goodwin is every
inch ball player and splendid field captain
The Bowdoin College Medical Department
is said to have an excellent ball nine this
season, and to be able to play the Varsity
team close and exciting game.
1t looks as if the Boston nine as at present
arranged were destined to scoop the bunting
Nash is success at second base and the
veteran Sutton shows that he is no bach
number yet either at the bat or in the field.
Tom O'Rourke of the Bostons is one OF
the catchers who can stand lots of work
If he was played every other game he would
do much finer work.-Boston Globe.
The Globe hits the nail on the head as il
usually does in base ball matters, O'ROurke
is great catcher and will play ball to wiz
every time.
The first ball game of the season at the
Lincoln street grounds Wednesday after
noon between two mines, captained by Nea
gle and, Fitzgerald. -Four innings were
played and the game was won by FitZgerald's
nine by score of six to FIVE. The batteries
were Brown and Fitzgerald and Dunning
and Neagle. The grounds were in poor con
dition on account of the rain in the morning
Brown is showing great speed and command
of the ball. Neagle caught him we'll and
will prove good catcher for the team.-Batl
Times
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New Corporations.

The following new corporations filed GER
tificates of organization with the Secretary of
State Saturday:
The Winterport Packing Company organ
lied at Winterport with capital stoaox
50, 600; amount paid in 81 800; par value -
shares $50. The stockholders are Charles
r. Hill, Albert 8. Ware, Seth II. Morgan
and Fred Atwood Winterport, Maine, and
Charles A. Jones' Boston, Mass, Fred At
wood is president, Albert S. Ware treasurer,
directors. The purposes of the corporation
are preparing and selling Theoretically sealed
goods and other merchandise the purchasing,
improving, selling and renting of real estate,
and doing any lawful business, manufactur-
ing cans and cases.
The Platt and Washburn Refining Com
pany organized at Portland with a capital
stock of $50 900; amount paid in $500; par
value of shares 800. The stockholders are
Andrew Washburn and Gardner Washburn,
Hyde Park, Mass. Harry P. Virgin, MILFORD
G. Chapman and Edward +. Thompson,
Portland, Me. Andrew Washburn is presi-
dent Gardner Washburn treasurer, and the
above named stockholders are directors. The
purposes of the corporation are buying, man
featuring, working over, refining, and other
wise treating, dealing in and selling, crude
and refined oil, and any and all products of
petroleum, and of other oil bearing substances
or materials; also using, manufacturing,
buying, selling, and leasing any and all kinds
of materials or machinery, used, or designed
for use in or incidental to said business in any
Of its branches or departments; and doing all
other things Incidental to any of the above
objects.
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HALLOwELL.

Officer Maddox seized three-gallon jug
about half full of whisky at the station
Thursday noon.
Mr.. VIM. Tower, of Fairfield. was in the
city last week. Mr.. Tower is engaged in
the pulp business.
Messrs. Cross and Robbins are to fit up
some dog kennels in this city, which may
grow to be something more or less extensive
They expect fne mastiff, Of excellent ped
igree, this week. The recent litter of Will
hanson pugs has been disposed of to various
parties.
Charles Chase, son of Rev. Edward Chase
was in Boston last week, in attendance upon
the Wagner concert.
There was a full rehearsal of "Longfellow'i
Dream" Saturday night.
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Battla Of 0ettvshurs.
What the Portland Pres. say. of the e


What the Portland Press says Of the ex-
hibition in that city:
Yesterday afternoon and last evening Gen.
Mulhoiland. an officer on Gen Hanc0ck's
stan, OF the Union Army. and partaker in
the glories of Gettysburg, exhibited the Sc
ries of pictures at City Hall-under the
auspices of Bosworth Post of the Grand Army
which we're the result of the most careful
work on the part of q Philadelphia artist and
Philadelphia photographer. The one took
his sketches, the other his views, on the
bloody field, and then the artist covered the
thousands of feet Of canvas exhibited with
these striking events of the greatest battle of
the Rebellion. Differing from the wonder
full Cyclorama in Boston, these pictures are
distinct paintings of each days events, for
Gettysburg was q series of battles.
Beginning with the battle at McPherson's
woods the spectator is carried through to
Pickett's charge and the total defeat of the
enemy on the third day. We see the death
of Reynolds, Hancock assuming command
the terrible fighting of the Peach Orchard,
Little Round Top-although the 20th Maine
is not seen, because they were hidden in the
voods-the deaths of Weed, Vincent and
others, the Valley of Death, the confederates
driven out of the rocks on Culp's Hill and the
cavalry fight on the third day. All of these
scenes are brilliant in character. the figures
are life-size and the battle is well described
by Gen. Mulholland who is a pleasing
speaker, evidently = master of his subject
Many events that have become historical are
well told by him, besides several anecdotes
that are painted and well calculated to please.
The battlefield is perfectly delineated. and
the picture presents the battle. The pictures
of the first day, at the wheat field in front of
Little Round Top. and of Culp's Hill are
especially fine, and persons who have visited
Gettysburg cannot fail to be impressed by the
accuracy of the delineation.
The audiences, were very large, the matinee
alone embracing 100 people and they ap-
plauded heartily.
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A HoMEs1cK nAsrERNER.
Whose Ideas Of the. East Wouldn't CO.
incide with Ours.

Its peculiar to note how people speak of
points of the compass on the pacific coast"
said a well known Maine man who had lust
returned from that far country, TO Journal
reporter recently.
How are they-mixed:"
well I should say they were in nearly
everything but their drinks, which, as far
as my observation went were usually
straight
Are there may Eastern people there?"
Eyes, a great many. If we accept their
meaning of the term East nearly all strang-
ers in that part of the country are East
erners."
"a Maine man must be viewed as the
standard then
eyes of a Yankee. Indeed / have met
people on the Pacific coast who seemed to
consider that we were Obliged to divide lots
here IN Maine with the Esquimaux-a and that
the Pine Tree State was the real home of the
Northern lights-a genuine land Of eternal
snow and frosty summers. But talking abou,
Fasteners | never shall forget a home
sick youth l met at Los Angeles.
He was constantly bemoaning the folly tina;
led him to leave his Eastern home and come
to that place. 'Ah,' he said to me one morn
ing, almost with tears in his eyes, 4 wish
had never left the East You are an
Eastern man them" | asked with some in
terest
Yes he replied sorrowfully, land I'd
give all I've got to be back there this minute. -
1t flashed across me that this might be a
fellow Maine man and | fastened to in
quire.
What part of the east are you fromf"
From Nebraska" was the response.
Since that time have scarcely dared to call
myself on eastern man lest some Kansas,
Colorado, or Nebraska brother might dispute
my title.
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Personals.

Judge Enoch Foster passed through on the
train Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Horace Williams came on the $50
train Saturday afternoon.
J. G. Clark, Esq, of Bangor passed
through Saturday on his way to New York.
Miss Helen T. Wilder of this city ia in
Catais for few weeks visiting friends in
that city.
Mr.. John W. Phinney of Haverhill, arrived
in town Yesterday, and will call upon his
customers as soon as possible.
Stunt. W. +. Shnn of the New York and
New England X. r., and wife, are spending
a few days with Capt. Mchaelis of the U. s.
Arsenal
Samuel A. Melcher. native of Brunswick
and graduate of Bowdoin in the class OF
1877 ha. been appointed supervisor of schools
in Northbridge. Mass.
Rev. William c. Curtis, who has been for
twenty years pastor OF the Congregational
church at Richmond, has received a flattering
call to Dallas Oregon.
General |. w. Starbird, Bowdoin 90, and
a veteran of the Nineteenth Maine. will de-
liver the Memorial Day Grafton before John
A. Andrew Post of Boston.
Postmaster Walker of Lewiston, will be
one of the first fishermen at Moosehead. He
with others have chartered a steamer for the
first run of the spring fishing.
Henry Dunlap, an expert of the Treasury
Department, who died in Washington last
month, was son of Governor Dunlap and a
graduate of Bowdoin College in the class of
1854.
Engineer r. f. Peary of Maine (Bowdoin
,--N and his associates are having good luck
in their survey for the Nicaragua canal The
larger part of their preliminary work has been
done. Their line from Greyton, on the east
coast to Brito. in the west, is nearly con :
pleted
A notable sight on one of the Senate sofas
recep,lv was a group consisting of ex-senator
Bradbury Of Augusta, Maine, who served II
ve,r. ago, ex- Senator English of New Haven.
and ex-senator Winthrop. Senator Morrill,
sat with them. the olis Htau "hoee "~' w"
not perfeetlv white. Brunswick Telegraph.
Mrs. Caroline Z. Jackson, of Waldoboro,
who has been i'll several months, died
Thursday morning. Mrs jackson was the
oldest daughter of the late Joseph Clark,
Esq. and her husband. Hon. Alden Jackson
was Secretary of State in 1854 and 1887
Mrs. jackson was a lady highly respected II
tho community. She leaves q daughter
Mrs. w. l. Allen. three sisters and brother
| who have the sympathy of all in their be
reavement.-LineolnC Co. Meas.
4 Railroad Commissioners wildes, Mortiant
aud Bowers. accompanied by President
Tucker are making their spring tour OF in
snec,ion of the Maine Central railroad. They
came to Skowhegan on Wednesday Afternoon
returning to waterville in the evening Th'
wont East Thursday morning from Waterviiie
The Commissioners inform US that they nn'
the road bed in very much better cond'tio'
than they expected, taking into eonsidereno
tho hard freeze last winter.-Somerss' ~
porter
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one of our exchanges has the following
A Methodist church at Augusta held a
"hard boiled-egg festival" for the purpose of
raising money. Every lady attending was
expected to bring hard-boiled egg, the pro-
ceed. to go to the purchase of an organ.
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The new refrigerator wagon of the
Gardiner Beef Co, which passes through
this city attracts considerable notice. 1t is
drawn by two handsome gray horses. The
team is gotten up regardless of expense aud
the carriage alone cost over 800
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A Great Sururiae

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guar
anteed remedy. Would you believe that it
is sold on its merits and that any druggist
is authorized BIZ the proprietor of this Won
derful remedy to give you sample bottle
free? 1t never fails to cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam.
Large bottles Soc and 81.
any9dfwf ~
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Mammoth Paintings of the Battle of Get
tysburg, at Granite Hall May II for the ben
eft of the charity fund of Seth Williams
Post, G.. A. X. Matinee for ladies' and chill
dren at 3 T. NJ. General Mnlholland will
tell the story of the fight from the first shot
to the last.
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Around an old heap of decayed oranges on
the bank of the river were gathered group
of boys, Saturday. They were engaged in
picking over the malodorous pile and eatirg
portions of partially decayed fruit which
they Glanced to find.
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Miss Pratt had fair attendance at the hall
Yesterday afternoon, notwithstanding the Sc
we're storm, showing that interest in her
meetings is still undiminished. She preached
with great p wer and beauty on the new
birth and its necessity. In the forenoon this
eloquent lady occupied the pulpit of the
First Baptist church.
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What a moral responsibility rests on the
weather if what is generally recorded he
true, viz. that on stormy and dsagreeable
weather there is more drinking aud quarellng
than on pleasant days.
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The log drivers up river are getting well
at work on the streams but arc getting along
a trihc slowly. The snow has not been
melting as rapidly as usual but there is q
large body of it, and it is hoped it will keep
the water well up and make "A favorable
season for getting the logs out.
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Work has been resumed in tearing down
the old Bennett building on State street.
The new brick block will probably be in
process of erection before long.
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Boys are digging dandelion greens in your
back yard and then come around to the front
door Offering them for sale at twenty cents a
basketful
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Saturdays trade which is usually looked
forward to by the traders of the city has been
under the weather for the past few weeks.
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The funeral Of the late George s. Stinson
will occur this afternoon from the residence
of his brother, Walter ID. Stinson on Green
street.
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Now is the time to make your flower beds.
A few hours work now will make your home
look attractive and beautiful later on.
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Messrs. p. 0. vickery and Charles lib
bets passed the latter part of last week on "a
shooting trip to Fort Popham.
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The sale of garden seeds is largely on the
increase ust now.
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Mr.. J. NJ. Libby has improved in health
very fast in the past few days.
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Iocol 2nciicrs.

Another rainy Saturday.
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Merchants
Week.

All the Hansoms, Herdics, and public conveyances
in the city free this week May 18th to 10TH TO
every New England Merchant any member OF
his family visiting our store Cut this out and re-
member to take a carriage at the depot at our ex-
penSel
Railroad fares reduced; Hotel charges are re-
duced; Amusements reduced, and our prices
for Mems and Boys Clothing are reduced
this week to the lowest point ever named for
frst-cInss Ready Made Clothing.
On Monday and Tuesday the Boston Maine
railroad, Fitchburg railroad, Boston Albany rail
road, and the Ogdensburg Lake Champlain rail
road, New York, will sell tickets to all merchants
who live distance of seventy five miles from Bos
ton, good to go and return for fare. These
tickets will be accepted for return passage until
Saturday.
We propose to do our share towards making this
a memorable week.
If you have suit OF clothes to order for your
self or any garments to buy for your boys-f you
have hat. pair of shoes-if you have neckwear,
under clothing, ties to buy, you can select them
all to great advantage at
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Gives Satisfaction.

MECHANICS FALLS, Me-, March 8, 6s.
..Brown's Instant Relief is the best selling
nrenaration we have. Il gives good
satisfaction MERRILL DESsiN".
maySd&wlw
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Augusta has never been noted for snakes
and it is perhaps a great credit to our
citizens that they do not often see snakes.
There was an exception to the rule Friday
Some workmen were engaged in taking down
feAcc on the east side near the Ruei
Williams place, and in SO doing had occasion
to move some old cedar posts which had
been in the ground for great many years
Much To their surprise they found these post
holes to be literally swarmiug with snakes. In
decdit seemed as if all the snakes in the coun-
~ had made that place their winter quarters
They were of various colors and sizes.
Quite large number of citizens were soon
attracted to the place by the sight and the
work of determination was begun. In
single hole twenty -ive of these reptiles were
discovered and killed. The ground at the
base of the posts was literally honey -eombed
with their holes. All that could be dis
covered were killed, aud Augusta toaas will
probably live in peace this summer
The Journal scribe had occasion the other
day to visit the well known detective, Ira NJ.
True, in his new and commodious apart
ments on Union street in Hallowell. Mr.
True received the scribe in his genial fashion
and he has been known 10 arrest man so
politely that for the time the fellow dIdn I
actually know whether he was on his way TO
jail or Congress. The outer office is large
well lighted and nicely furnished room. In
this Mr.. True carries on the greater part OF
his large correspondence. 4 side door on
the right as YOU enter the Office, leads to the
inner or private office. In the rear OF tins,
and parted off, is a cosy little apartment with
lounge bel where the detective coming IN,
worn out with loss of sleep. is enabled 10
snatch a few minutes of needed rest
Mr.. True has in this office quite a rogues
gallery numbering some $500 photographs OF
noted crooks. Among these is the picture
OF I'd Reed of Lynn, the noted horse thie1
that gave Detective True long chase once
upon time. This man it will be remem
bered broke from Wiscasset Jail and was
recaptured by Mr.. True. The trick he
played on the jailer whereby he locked hin
safely in cell while he and several other'
made good their escape will probably remain
IN the memory of that warden for lont
time.
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Marrieo.

In Topsham, May .. James n. seribner, aged az
Years.
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liie1.

In Ws,doboro May 10, Mrs. Caroline E. jackson
AGED q years and months.
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The Maine Universalists hold their conven-
ton in Lewiston June D, 6 and / We see
by the programme that on the afternoon of
the 9Th at = 7, NJ. is the Woman's Centenary
Association. under charge of Mrs. c. A
Qumby of this city, vice president of the
association. On the programme for the
forenoon of the 9TH is praise and prayer
meeting led 10y Rev. |. j. Mead, editor of
the Gospel Banner. At the close of the
afternoon session there will be a sermon by
Rev. II. s Whitman of this city. Arrange
mcuts will be made for reducing fares on
railroads. The Uni,ersallst parish of Lewis
ton extends cordial invitation to the officers
clergy, delegates of the Maine Unlversalist
Convention. and lsty who are not delegates,
To accept of its hospitalities during the SEES
sion of the Convention in Lewiston.