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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
A Victim of the Storm.

At West Gardiner, the citizens in what is
breaking out the roads yesterday about noon,
found the dead body of Charles Alberts, a
coiored person, who lived alone in little
hut near by. The body was found face up
wards. One hand grasped shovel and in
the other was snail kerosene can. The
body lay near a fence, which the victim had
bare, the hat, which had fallen off, being
near 1t was uncertain how long the body
had lain there Mr.. Alberts was carried to
the aims house last winter, but had not called
for like help during this season. To judge
from appearances, it would seem that he had
set out for neighbors house to procure kerr
slst him in getting through the drifts. He
had left the road and made his way with diff
Guilty in cSossing pasture. Coming to a
large drift he had apparently become dis
couraged and endeayored to turn back, and
had become exhausted before reaching his
home He was a man well advanced in years
and has one daughter living in Boston. DR..
Hawes of IIallowell goes to West Garci liner
today to see if it is necessary to hold coro-
ners inquest. There will probably be no
occasion for holding an inquest. Orders have
been given to have the body brought to the
undertaker's in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Meeting of Board of Trade.

The adjourned annual meeting of the
board of trade was held last evening with
very full attendance. In the absence of
President Allen, Vice President Bangs as
sumed the chair The following standing
committees were reported:
Manufactures - Elias Millken, j. II.
Marley, J. NJ. Haynes.
Railroads and transportation. - IL. NJ.
Heath, A. S. Bangs, Oscar Holway.
Trade and commercial. w. Soule, j..
E. Fuller, C. Ii. Mason.
Real estate and taxes.-H. G. Staples, s.
L. Whitehouse, c. II. Mason.
Finance.-W. X. Smith, ii. NJ. Paisted,
ID. A. Cony.
Improvements endall Titcomb, Il. b..
Capen, Z. o. Vickery.
Insurance. e. L. Macomber, G. A. Cony,
L. J. Lynch,
Retail trade,-W. w. Morse, w. b.
Leighton, A. +. Fuller.
Arbitration-M. V. b. Chase. c. +. Nash,
Is. +. PARROT.
Entertainments. +. Pierce, S. w. Wy
man. L. G. Storer.
Water and telephone rates.--O. ID. Baker,
X. W. Black, W. II. Libby.
III dltiitiDl1 10 tutst
ing committees were appointed upon the
suggestion of President Allen in his annual
address:
Sewers.-C. X. Partridge J. +, Fuller,
Oscar llolway.
improvement of river near Augusta Ira
H. Randall, j. NJ. Haynes, A. S. Bangs.
Hon. ii. NJ Heath, chairman of the com
mittee to see what could be done about
having banquet reported the result of the
committees investigation on the subject. 1t
was voted to have banquet the expense to
be $500 per plate. Other matters pertain
ing to this matter were left in the hands of a
committee. The banquet will probably be
given during the last week in February.
On motion of Captain Charles f. Nash it
was voted to include in the pamphlet which
had been ordered printed containing Presi-
dent Aliens address, the standing commit
tees list of officers and such other matter as
should be deemed of sufficient importance.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
.Amusenents.

Mr.. Melvin II. Day of the Boston Opera
Company, will, by special request, recite
"The One Armed Soldier" at the perfor-
nance of ''Topsy Turvy" at Granite Hall
next Tuesday evening. This piece was rem
dered by Mr.. Day, at Gardiner, in Deem
Der, and everyone who listened to it was
much impressed, not only by the pathos of
the poem, but also by the power of Mr.. Day
as young and talented elocntionst,
The price of reserved seats to this entertain
meut has been put at the low price of fifty
cents, which will be appreciated, we hope,
by the people of Augusta.
The Rainbow Supper" given at the YES
try of the Universalist church last evening
was a most pleasant occasion, and one which
was enjoyed by large number of people.
The vestry rooms were filled to their utmost
capacity. All the colors of the rainbow
were displayed in the decorations and novel
little caps worn by those waited on the ia
bles Later in the evening a presentation of
1.-THE Courtship of Miles Standish'' was
given. The part of Priscilla received jus
tice in the fine rendering of Miss Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Gov. Marble returned home yesterday.
Hon. Ira Randall arrived home on last
evenings train.
Col. H. s. Osgood of Portland was in the
city yesterday.
Land Agent Packard went to Bangor yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. II. c. Emery was registered at Hotel
North yesterday.
Hon. j. o. Smith, Insurance Commission
er arrived last evening.
Mr.. VI. c. Foss of Portland left this city
for his home yesterday.
Mr.. W. r. Bailey of Skowhegan was at
the Cony House last evening.
Editor Sprague of the Monson Slate passed
through the city yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. u. Pennell of Brunswick, the well
known excursionst, was in the city yesrer-
day.
Gen. Charles Hamlin of Bangor passed
through the city yesterday on the east bound
train.
Mrs. II. Bigelow, who resides on Arsenal
street, has recovered sufficiently to be about.
Hon. X. l.. Bowers of Saco was in the
city yesterday. Mr.. Bowers is prominent
candidate for Railroad Commissioner.
Gen. Greenlief r. Stevens Of Oakland was
present at the "eamp FIRE" in G. A. K. Hall
last evening. Col. I. s. Bangs of Water
vile was expected TO be present.
T.. G. Richardson formerly head of the
culinary department at the Preble House,
Portland, has accepted similar position at
the Hotel North, commencing today.
Rev. II. w. Tilden came on last evening"
train TO make brief visit to friends in this
city. He delivers lecture before the Y.
NJ. c. A. of Colby University next Sunday.
DR.. Young. Secretary of the State Board
of Health visited Lewiston and Auburn yes
terday where he examined the sanitary ar
engagements of the school buildings. He re-
turned to Augusta last evening before he
had completed his investigations, for which
purpose ne will soon make another visit to
the spindle city. He will probably visit
Halowell and Gardiner today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get a bottle of Mas. wNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHrNG.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fiammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WIssLows' SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TBETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists thorough the world. Price
25 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The Journal scribe met the other day MIR.
+. 7, Curtis who represents the New Eng
land headquarters of the Buckeye Mfg, Co.,
at Worcester Mass. Mr.. Curtis had IA youths
experience at farm labor and is now the own
err of large farm just out of the city of
Worcester. He said that but few years ago
the method used in selling a moving machine
to a farmer was n slow and insnuating pro-
cess when compared with that used at the
present time. A moving machine then was
looked upon as n luxury only To h. ndulgci
in by the rich. Now it is locke! upon as a
necessity The introduction of hav treaders
and manure spreaders is passing through
the same different stages of demand as the
moving machine underwent. Mr.. Curtis
evinced by his conversation that he under
stood the practical needs of the agriculturist'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The sum of 81 600 has been raised or
pledged towards the new school building to
be erected in Vassalboro in place of the one
DESTROYED by fire last summer, and plans for
the structure are now being drown by Lew
iston architect. The total sum required for
the building will be $4,000. Building oper-
atoms will be opened as soon as the season
will admit, and work pushed to completion.
1t will be wooden building with wings, and
large tank will be constructed in the attic TO
contain water for use in case of fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Seth Williams Post Camp Fire.

At the regular meeting of Seth Williams
Post, G.. A. r., last evening, delegations
from Heath Post of Gardiner, and Jones
Post of South China, were entertained At
ter the conclusion of the routine, business
and the mastering in of several comrades
speeches were made by Maj. Stevens of Oak
land, Capt. Chase aud others Supper was
then served, which eaten, the Gardiner Glee
Club entertained the company with most
pleasing musical selections. The guests
were well pleased with their visit and say
they want to come again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

oWho, did you say. is to be the next
PRESIDENT" .sOh. | don't know and don't
care. I'm not looking for Presidents-Im
looking for bottle of Salvation Oil. 1t
kills pain every time" 25cts.
One of our most estimable citizens may De
thankful for the introduction of DIR. Bull .
Cough Syrup, for its timely use has saved
his life. For incipient consumption It Is
certain remedy. Price 20 cts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

In the reading room at the Augusta House
'here has recently been placed a handsome
advertisement of New York hotel. The
design is most original. II consists of a pat
Tern OF the hotel in the form of metallic
casting, standing out in bold relief from a
uark background, The whole is framed in a
bronze frame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

oh sunday, when it seemed as though the
n.pus' meeting house must go. Rev. DR..
A'eker carried the pulpit bible to place of
sa,e'y' 1t is an elegant edition, costing sixty
10'ars' and was present to the church from
;. ''assmate OF the Doctors. One of the la
ives with the instincts and training of a
.'efgyman's daughter, seized the contribution
$50 ana conveyed them to a place Of
'a'esy kains Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Inc movement of T.. c. Allen & Co., of
augusta, for a revival of script, is making
neaaway, although we understand that it is
opposed by the Treasury Department.
Allen & Co have secured the cooperation of
many other publishing houses; and in re-
,p0nse TO their petitions, Representative John
a ANDERSON has introduced bill for the
Issue of SIC, 000, 900 in script
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
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An Instance Of Longevity.

A widow, 30 years of age, living in Texas,
has a cattle ranch with several hundred head
of cattle upon it, which she takes care Of
personally. She is out in all weathers, and
is able to ride mustang e. full run. The
foregoing has been going the rounds Of the
papers, and many comments have been made
o. to the cause of her health and endurance
Ii is a very simple matter. when Il is known
that she is constantly Supplied with Steele's
Little Bile Pills, whieh keep her liver in .
healthy condition, and induce hesithy cir
cuia,ion of the hiood. assuring her a good
appetite, good digestion. ard consequently
sound sleep. To be hse of J. Mixer and c.
B. Murphy & Co., at rs cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Now there was the case of our friend Mckay
He said to himself, in his resolute way,
That cough which was growing from bad
to worse
Must be cured, in spite of slender purse.
An ocean voyage was out of the question,
A Florida trip useless sugges6on
Yet die he wouldn't? His money he paid
For the Golden Medical Discovery" by
DR.. Pierce made;
And as sound as nut is his health to-day
Logic is logic, that's all say"
jan30tu&fwlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The exhibition of Horsford's Bread Prepa-
ration has been such success they have
concluded to give farewell exhibit at F. l.,
Webber's Friday and Saturday of this week.
Those who have not sampled the griddle
cakes and biscuits should not fail to call at
Mr.. Wehbers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Two young gentlemen. while driving on
Water Street, were tipped over near Biek
nelrs tea store yesterday The cause was
bad uneveness in the street and had the
horse been frightened, the consequence 8
would probably have been disastrous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
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Ladies'

In delicate health, and all who suffer from
habitual constipation, will find the pleasant
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs,
more easily taken and more beneficial in eff
feet than any other remedy. ltacts promptly
vet gently on the Bowels, Kidneys, Liver,
and Stomach, and does not sicken or debili-
tate. For sale by J. NJ. Mixer.
ianl0ieod3p&wlm nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

A new ruling of the postotliee department
provides that all uncalled for postal cards
shall be returned to the writer after thirty
days. Also that advertised letters will be
held but two weeks, instead of four as here
totore, before being sent to the dead letter
office at Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

NORWAfi NOV. %, 1851.
Last night one of our valuable horses was
taken with severe chill and broke out in a
cold sweat. We gave him Browns Instant
Relief according to directions and he imme-
diatcly began to improve.
We have used it many times for our horses
and always with the same satisfactory re-
suits. We consider it to be very valuable
medicine, A. r. ANDREWS.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The attention of our readers is called to the
advertisement of the Hammond type writer
in another column. Those who think of pur-
chasing should examine closely the many
merits of this machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Sidney, who was killed Sunday evening
will be entitled TO pension of SIP MONTH
while all the children under l6, of whom
there are six or eight. will receive 81 from
the pension department each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Freight trains are once more moving over
the railroads in Maine and the freight that
accumulated during the blockade is being all
cleared away. As n result the business is
lively and the freight crews are kept busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

There is an ancient superstition that a
fair Candlcmas Day presages n month of
cold and stormy weather. Ifthis is the case,
We are certainly sin for it" during the next
four weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Several persons in this city claim to have
felt the earthquake shock "Wednesday forenoon
at about eleven o'clock. The vibrations were
very noticeable in Readlield and lasted about
twenty seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Fairfield Quarterly Meeting of Friends
occurs at Winthrop Centre (Baleyvillc)
Saturday aud Sunday, Feb. 9Th and 9TH,
continuing all of both days. Stranger
ministers of the denomination are expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

wonder of all the small boys in Augusta aud
for miles around when he was exhibited in
Barnums show in this city, is now out of the
show business. lie has commenced business
in Shanghai as n tea broker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

One difficulty in getting the country roads
omen in due time after the storm arose from
the fact that in some districts the most OF the
men were away working on the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

From an estimate made Wednesday it was
found that sixty per cent of the ice 10 he
cut on the kennebec this season had already
been stored. The scraping is very expensive
at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Much attention is being attracted by the
handsome Autographs in our store windows of
Miss May Alice Vars, who will appear in
"Topsy Turvy" next Tuesday evening in
songs and limitations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The valentines thatare being displayed now
in some Augusta stores recall to mind the
fact that the celebration of this famous saint
is near at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

There was an annual meeting Of the Board
of Trade at half past seven last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

HalIowell people, report says, are much
d satisfied with their electric lights, they
rot being as brilliant as expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The sewer by the post Office into which one
Of the drain pipes from the roof emptied was
found frozen yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Mr.. Geo Coleman of Readheld former
employee of the Journal, kindly remembered
the different departments of the Journal Off e
Yesterday with some very fne apples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

4 horse belonging to Windsor man fell
down in front of Longfellow aud Hunts store
on Water street yesterday. No damage was
done outside of broken hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

load of hay at the West entrance of the
bridge was tipped over yesterday and after
being righted was tipped over again, when
the main entrance was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Mr.. j. VI. Cross who was showed in at
Oakland and obliged to leave his team, sue
ceeded in getting it back to this city yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

"See, mamma !" cried little Johnny, ''there
goes the snake woman we saw at the circus.
"Sh Johnny, it isn't snake woman it's a
lady with fur boa round her neck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Last evening, Heath Post, g. A. r. of
Gardner had a sit down with Seth Williams
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Yesterday Chief Engineer Morse had his
new steam apparatus for tliawing out hydrants
out and at work. Eight hydrants were froz-
en-. The freezing has extended to depth
of five feet and in some places to the mains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

The gas jet in front Of the Cony House
was frozen last night and lamp was tenn
porarly put in its place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Mr.. G. L. Walker moved into his new
house on Capitol St., Monday, Jan. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

A gentleman, formerly of Augusta, now of
Aroostook county, reports that the storm in
his section was the worst ever known there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

A gentleman states that he was unable to
reach his store for two days, and bad to carry
water TO his horse on snow shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

When Baby was sick, We gave her CastoriA
When she WAS Child, she cried for Csstoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave thsm CastoriA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Local Notices.

Ss~ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsmau's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
prices jan20Ileodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Capt. Samuel w. Lane Of this city, will
deliver the Memorial address at Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Gccal 2no ilcrs.

Loads of hay begin to appear once more
on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

1t is reported that the repairs on the Bah
fist church will be so far completed by next
Sabbath as to admit the holding of the usual
service. The usual monthly conference
meeting will be held this evening in the
small yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

We've all doubtless heard that 'he who
laughs last laughs best" This old saw
appears to have been exemplified in the
case of these Augusta people who were snow
bound at Mr. John +. Plummcr's at Weeks
Mills, Considerable talk and amusement
were created at the expense of the tourists
but when they returned smilingly and it was
made plain to those who had laughed that
this party of eight, had passed the week
with gentleman whose larder was
a host in itself and able to defy lack of con-
nection with the grocery store, the affair wore
different aspect. While most of the city
people were having great difficulty in getting
from home to their places of business, this
party with nothing to trouble them were en-
loving games aud sitting about hospitable
hearth One and all they voted that if a
person must be snowbound in place, Mr..
John F. Plummer's is that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03

Ticket to the lecture Denver" are on sale
at the store of Gannett Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
After Many Days. IT

Mr. Chas. X. Partridge the well known
day, by the return of pair of opera glasses
which he loaned n friend more than ten years
ago. The party to whom the glasses were
loaned had lost sight of them and had for
gotten their existence till the other day
when he Glanced to come across them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-03
Timber Land for Sale.

The north half of Township No. 2. Range 4, Frank
lin County, Me. Also two blocks one mile square
each adjoining in No. 2, R. 5. This tract contains
between Is and IA 900 acres the largest part OF
which is heavily timbered with pine, spruce and ce
dar which has never been culled; estimated at be-
tween forty and fifty millions II Is well watered by
Alder Stream and Tim Brook, both Of which cross
1t, taking in part of the famous Tim Pond These
streams empty into Dead River, which comes into
the Kennebec below Nsosehesd LAKE
GILBERT LONGFELLOW.
July Is, 1857. Nachias, Maine.