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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

As James Chase's pedd.ing cart Of Litch'
field, came down the hill at the head OF
Cobbosseconte. West Gardiner, it Slowed and
overturned. Now the cart was laden with
molasses, kerosene, groceries. eggs, etc, and
the upsetting of the cart caused the upsettins
of these contents molasses, kerosene, spices
and eggs were mixed up Sc thoroughly that
the conglomerate mass resembled some OF
the fancy dishes of the kitchen before cock
ing The driver was mad enough at the
mishap but he was still madden when he
cleared out the cart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

What is more fragrant after few hours
in the open air, than to smell the savory
odors arising from the cook stove. We
thought so yesterday morning on stepping
into Mr.. Coles restaurant to have look at
the new range Mr.. Williamson has recently
set up there. 1t is commodious eight hole
range with galvanized iron boiler attachments
for heating the water used in the place.
The flues are made of sheet iron, this being
the only range of the kind used in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Mr.. Fred W. Matthews showed the Jour
nal man an elegant calendar just received
1t is gotten up by Taylor Bros, and bears
that painting by well known artist, which
Volunteer" and Thistle"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
Church Notices.

General Gospel services at the rooms of
of the Y. NJ. c. A., Sunday afternoon at A.
o'clock. All are invited
The vestry of Christ church at Gardiner,
have requested the Rev w. ID. Martin, prin-
cipal of st, GATHERINGS hal, to supply GER
tain services pending the election of new
rector
St. Marks church first Sunday after
Epiphany Holy Communion 7.30 A. NJ. !:
Morning service with Sermon. 1890; Sun
day school 230, p NJ; First Evensong
with Catechizing, 3 z. NJ Choral Evensong
with Sermon =. NJ.
At the Congregational church there will be
service at 1890 A. NJ, with preaching by
the pastor; Sunday school at II NJ; Young
peoples meeting at Z. NJ; Gospel service,
with preaching at I. Singing by chorus
choir All are welcome.
Free Baptist church: Preaching at 1915
BY the pastor; Sunday school at NJ. Young
Peoples meeting at 7. NJ; At o'clock,
praise service followed by the second lecture
in the course on the Gospel of John, Sub
ject The Seven-fold Mission of Christ"
All invited.
At the Univcrsalist church, morning SER
vice at 1890 A. NJ. Subject: Divine Ma
NJ. evening service at Z Z. NJ, The first of
series of lectures ON the Life, Character
and Work of Jesus Christ" will be given.
Subject 1.-The Age in which he lived" All
are welcome.
First Baptist church, sermon at 1870 A.
NJ. by Rev. G. X. Palmer, in exchange with
the pastor. Sunday school at y NJ. Young
peoples meeting at & =. NJ. At Z. NJ. the
Pilgrims Progress; subject, Leaving the
city of destruction" All having no church
home elsewhere are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The secretary of St. Marks home CRATE
fully acknowledges donations for the month
of December as follows;
Mrs. X. d. Rice, baked pears.
Mrs. II. B. Williams, geese, plum pud-
ding.
Mrs Thomas Lambard, turkey, confec-
tionery.
Mrs. II. w. Bradbury, oranges.
Mrs. H. NJ. Plaisted, oranges.
Mrs b. f. PARROT, chicken, mince pies.
Miss A. NJ. Williams, beets, squashes, tur-
nips.
Mrs. w. Gwynne, pears, peaches.
Mrs. Z. NJ. Nye, turkey.
Mr.. J. f. Fuller, box of raisins.
Mr. c. II. Partridge, medicine, Christmas
cards.
Moulton & Co, spced pickles. horse rad
ish.
Discount on bills of A. ID. Ward, Theo-
dore Sanders and s. c. Webster.
kennebee Journal Maine Farmer, New
Age, Eastern Farmer.
The administrators of the Bodwell estate,
Messrs Bodwell and Baker have not yet
filed bonds The amou mt of bonds required
is 500. 900. From the estimates made it
seems that the personal property exceeds the
real estate two to one, or Si00, 900 to $780,
900. The two appraisers chosen already are
Chas W. Tilden and Leslie c. Cornish, and
the third has not yet been chosen.
Accounts of stock are being taken, so don't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

It's all very well to talk about building new
Railroads and new Steam ships-but how
could men, women, and children travel OF
them without Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup! Thini
of it. Ponder it.
.sNeither a borrower nor lender pc
Init take your own twenty-five cents, and g
round to your own druggist, and buy yourseil
a hottie Of Salvation Oil for your spralns
aches and pains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

The firm of Lord < Lowell is such that to
those dealing with it there will be afforded
no distinction as regards courtesy and gen
temanly bearing, but the required serenity
of the reporter received Il terrible shock,
when he perceived that by some inconceiva-
BILE blunder he had, rs it were, married the
wrong one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

From the handsome girls head, litho-
graphed in colors, nicely cut out, to the last
slip of the pad Hoods Household Calendar
for 1888 is thoroughly artistic Every month
is beautifully engraved, and each slip as torn
off presents new and pleasing combination
of color printing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

1t is reported that there is movement
ressing for the institution of an "Improv-
not new order. 1t dates its origin from
1913. There are now only three tribes in
the State, one at Bddeford, one at Portland,
and one at Auburn. This number will soon
be increased as there are several more or
ders in process of formation in the eastern
portion of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
Useful Recipes.

LOBSTER CRoQUErTs.-To a can of pre-
served lobster. chopped fine, add pepper, salt,
and pow cred mace. Mix with these one fourth
~ much bread crumbs as you have meat.
work in two tablespoonful Of melted butter.
and make into egg hap-d rolls. Roll these
in raw egg, then in cracker dus, and fry in
butter or very sweet lard. Serve dry and
hot with crosses or parsley laid around them
If after eating the ahov. you happen to be
troubled with indigestion ,ske d dose Of
Ste+les Little Bile Piiis, which yon can buy
FL. NJ Nix ard c. B Murphy & Co, for
rs cents per bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

The moral influence of our neighbors is
wonderful, Persons who had not skated for
years and who for the past two days first
glanced casually at the merry skaters, then
noticed little more closely the crowds hur-
rying to the river. finally completely ep'
Unused with what they saw, fastened away
yesterday to purchase new pair of skates,
vowing to try them that very evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Several young gentlemen connected with
drug stores in the city have for the past three
months been taking up theoretical and practi7
cal chemistry under the instruction of DR..
Robert J. Martin. The experiments are per-
formed Tuesday mornings ard Friday even
ings, aud members of the class are quite
enthusiastic over their lessons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

The Boston commercial travellers are com
mencing to strike the town again in large
numbers They all have spring samples and
are working the business for all that it is
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Mr. North of Turner was in town yester-
day for the purpose of procuring ice tools
for work on twenty river, branch
of the Androscoggin. 1t is proposed TO cut
ice there for use in creameries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

One of the latest '.fads" is known as photo
graphic signatures. The photos used are
small ones the size of a postage stamp, and
affixed instead of writing the name Some
of the latest high toned stationery has small
square outlined at the bottom right hand cor
ner of the paper. in which to stick the pic
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

We continue to receive beautiful calendars
for 1883 from various sources. The latest
that have come to hand are from the various
Insurance companies represented by the well
known firm of Davis. Farr 4 Co., of this
city. The designs are varied and each one
seems to possess some especially attractive
feature. The Royal, German American,
Hartford and Philadelphia Fire Insurance
Companies are all beautifully represented on
the calendar list for 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

OXFORD, Me-, Dec 8, 1887.
We have used several bottles of Browns
Instant Relief the past three months and con-
slider it very valuable medicine. | can
heartily recommend it to all.
J. W. CHADBoURNE.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Seth Williams Post desires to thank Mis-,
Bert Coombs for his excellent singing and
Mr.. Harry Walker for piano accompaniment
on the occasion of its installation ceremonies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
Lost and Found.

Lost-that feeling of soreness and tight
ness of the lungs. Apply Hop Plasters to
the chest and between the shoulder blades.
They prevent colds and protect the system
from numerous ills. 25cts jan3deod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

An umbrella with patent arrangement in
the handle for attaching it to any object so
that no one but the owner can release it, will
supply long felt need and doubtless find a
ready sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

A druggist received yesterday $500 min
nows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

MANY an emanent mans passage to ":be
gres; msjorirv" Mary life has bFen taken
by this dread disease that nigh. have bee n
spared, had the posssssar oaly known Of. and
taken Mensrd'- Rnesmaic Bullets. They
ar certain, and al the same time pleasant
cure for Rheumatism. Gout, and Neuralgia.
Thry can be procured ;rom !. NJ. Mixer and
r Mummy 81 It Al 90 per hoffle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

large number of railroad men went to
Bath yesterday to attend the funeral of en-
gineer Hammond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Miss Hannah T. Pratt, the eloquent
evangelist of the Society of Friends, will
preach at the Christian church, pastor being
absent, at 80 A. NJ, and at I T. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Business men say that it is impossible to
tell by the busy appearance of the street
whether there is brisk trade or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
Local Notices.

E5y~The Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York, is the oldest company in
America. 1t is the largest company in the
world. 1t has given and now lives better
results than any company. 1t is the great
policy holders company.
prominent merchant in Portland, when
twenty-eight years of age, purchased a bond
for s. 900 from the grand old Mutual, to be
paid to him when fifty years of age. He
agreed to pay 1854 35 for ten years only.
His policy matured on the 9Th of this month.
Instead of So 900, he received cheque for
s. 1861 besides drawing S741.l7 in cash
surplus, which makes IS, 1854 he received
from the company at a cost of S3,533.5o, a
profit of 81, 570,04, He received twenty-five
years insurance five per cent. compound in
terest on his money, and small balance.
The company is settling policies in this state
almost every week and show equally good re-
suits Fitzpatrick & johnson, General Agents
for Maine. Moses w. Farr, Agent, Augusta.
Es~We notice that s. B. Longfelow still
carries on blacksmithing at Manchester Forks,
where he shoes horses and oxen with neat
ness and dispatch. And the long time that
he has worked at the business should be suf-
ficient guarantee of the quality of his work.
Though he is confined to the house at just
this time with inflammation of the lungs, hopes
to be out in a few days. janId&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

free show at the depot: A crazy woman
taken from the train before an admiring
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Fur coats were quite numerous on the
Street yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Accounts of stock are being taken, so don 7
fool loosely around the merchant at this
critical period, especially as you see him
brush the dust from bygone article, pur'
chaser of which he has looked as longingly
for as the old maid for her better halt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Yesterday morning, bright, crisp and
invgorating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

ES@Dr. H. +, Merritt, test-medium, will
hold public circle at the residence of w.
II. BigeloN 30 Crescent St, Sunday, Jan. s.
Admission 25 cents. doors closed at AS.
jan1dlt-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

The engines passing through Augusta are
draped in mourning for Engineer Hammond,
who was killed at Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Jewett's train, Friday afternoon, brought
another poor unfortunate for the Insane Asy-
linn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

Yesterday was a great day for driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
1ocal 2naffcrs.

Dull day for business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07

II A K Il


lines Glow % O clos out
GENTS VERY FINE VELVET TIES Patent Leather Quarters
former price $780, marked down to $l30.
GENTS VELVET TIES Everett and Operas Wine Quarters Satin
Lined former price $l25, marked down to $l05
GENTS VELVET TIE and Everett Imitation Of Alligator Quarters
former price $685. marked down to % cents.
GENTS TIES Everett and Operas Patent Leather Quarters
Satin Lined very handsome patterns former marked
down to 80 cents
GENTS VELVET Everett Patent Leather Quarters former price
$l00, marked down to rs cents.
GENTS VELVET TIES Patent Leather Quarters, former
price IS cents, marked down to IS cents
YOUTHS and BOYS FINE VELVET SLIPPERS at reduced
prices. To secure any of these bargains call at the
old Reliable Boston Boot & Shoe Store,
E Water St. Or the New Boot Shoe Store the Edwards Mfg CasHV Block
F. L. III E R S E Y, PROP RE T O R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-07
Dlie0

In Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. 3, Jane E. Bicknel
formerly of Sidney, Me.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
hundred torches and Chinese lanterns,
an Indian war dance, etc., etc.

a hundred torches and Chinese lanterns,
an Indian war dance, etc., etc.
We hear of prominent Bristol Repub-
lican who was invited down to Middle
bury by a prominent Democrat to bet
$1,000 on the election. On his arrival
there with his money the 2. d. went
into his boots; he didn't want to bet.
There were three wheelbarrow bets
here on the result of the election. A. j..
Crane wheeled w. s. Champion around
the park John Callahan performed like
service for Bert Sargent. The third failed
the materialize. Considerable money
changed hands on the result of the cleo
ton.
We hear of three asprants for the post
office here. w. w. Needham, the assist
ant postmaster, has been very obliging
and efficient official and there are many
of his Republican friends who would be
glad to have him retained in the office if
a change is made, as there probably will
| be.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
BRiDPORT.
C. p. Elithorp is improving.

c. p. Elithorp is improving.
Potatoes are rotting badly in this vi
entity.
Harry c. Hill departed for his home in
Boston on Tuesday.
Butter brought the same price as last
week, % cents.
There are now 40 horses on the Black
Hawk stock farm.
Mrs. F. G.. Converse is in Montpelier
with her husband.
Republicans are iubilant over the cleo
ton returns. The Democrats?
Miss n. r. Barbour, who has been
teaching in Benson, is now home.
Mrs. Charlotte Miner has been in poor
health for some time, but at last accounts
was improving.
There was basket party in the town
hall Tuesday evening for the benefit of
Rev. Mr.. Parker.
L. NJ. Taylor had the misfortune to cut
Il
badly that he had to suspend work.
The Ladies' Temperance and Mission
airy society held meeting at Miss Mari
cite Miners on Tuesday afternoon.
All are invited to meet with the Pro-
gressive society at Mrs. c. L. Parish's on
Wednesday evening of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Jewett started for
California Monday. Their daughter, Miss
Lucy, will remain East with her sister,
Mrs. c. L. Wing.
The fall term of the village school
closed last Friday with appropriate exer-
cises. The teacher, Mr.. Mayham, start
ed Saturday for his home in North Blen-
helm, n. Y. He is engaged to teach the
winter term, which begins after vaca-
ton of three weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
County 1leps.
WEST ADDISON.

Lizzie Goodale is expected home this
week.
Prentiss c. Hoyt was at home over
Sunday.
Ed. Witty and wife have moved to
vergennes.
Miss Cora B. Strong is to teach in dis
trict No. 2 the coming winter.
Harvey Adams of weybridge was in
town last week buying turkies.
Warren Olduff and wife of Port Henry,
N. Y, were at Gideon Norton's Sunday.
Rev. B. Cox has gone to Granville, N.
Y, to visit his daughter, Mrs. Eber Too
ly.
Matthew Daniels and wife intend going
visit.
Miss Phebe A. Goodale went to Wal
than last week to visit her uncle, B. S.
Goodale.
Miss Martha Cox has gone to Connecti-
cut to spend the winter with her nephew,
Orville Cox.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
Mrs. Jane Hutchinson's Wednesday
evening, Nov. 81.
From another correspondent
Mrs. d. G. Smith has gone to Montpe-
lier.
Mr.. Patno intends to move soon to
Sand Road.
Joseph Gravel is to move back on his
farm on Jersey street.
Mrs. Perkins of MineYille, n. Y. has
moved on her farm.
Mrs. n. H. Merrill, as well as Mrs.
Hiram Merrill, are on the sick list.
Il, II. Raine has returned to town.
having finished work at Moriah, N. Y.
Milo A. Everest intends to move to
Clarendon Springs as soon as the going
will permit.
There was a great Republican rally at
Port Henry, n. Y, this week. For re-
freshments to the marchers an entire
roasted OK was served.
Result of election in this town is as
follows Republicans, $50, Democrats,
16; Prohibitionists, g. Compared with
the September election the falling-off of
the three party votes is 20, two and one,
respectively.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
WHITING.

Rev. Mr.. Shirk is on the sick list this
week.
Will Foster of Moriah, N. Y, is with
friends here in town for a few days.
John Casey was home, with Mr.. Fish
of Ira, last week. calling on friends.
Tip kilburn was in town over Sunday.
the guest of Warren Needham's family.
Dan Sawyer is stopping with Lewis
Bisette for few days to handle his colts.
Tip Kilburn has had an offer of $500
for his Columbus colt, and has refused it.
Miss Eliza Hubbard of Brandon was
the guest of A. II. Hubbard's family last
week.
A. G. Jones shipped this week to Prov
idence. II. l., a little over three tons of
butter, cheese and eggs.
F. w. Atwood is pressing hay here in
town. He says he will ship about fifty
cars to the Eastern markets.
Will Needham is at work on the Con-
gregational parsonage and it is hoped
that he will finish the job before he leaves.
Lewis Bisette reports that he has up to
this date made over 500 barrels of cider
in his one-horse mill and has stock
enough for 300 more on hand.
You can ascertain Just what the cost of
and the length of time it takes one man
to paint over one acre of surface one and
two coats, and be constantly at it, too.
The water is well over our creek mead
ows and the highways are in an awful
condition. If we had little more legis-
lation on the subject, no man, woman or
child could travel them.
The Addison train took quite delega-
ton of ladies to Montpelier Monday
morning. Those from Whiting were Mrs.
C. F. Church, wife of our representative,
and Mrs. Mary Brown Cudworth. Mrs.
Cudworth is to look after the interest of
the Belva Lockwood element here in
town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16

p. Hubbard and E. Dewey are accom-
modating the farmers by their horse
power threshing machine.
On evening of the 3lst ult. about 80
neighbors and friends gave j. p. Fem
and wife surprise, it being the 25th an
niyersary of their marriage. a social
time was enjoyed. The party made up a
purse of silver for their host and hostess
as a reminder of their special regards for
their friends.
Berpice, second daughter of n Der
yeau, aged eight years, died of diphther.
ia on the Sth. She was remarkably pre-
cocious. She was lovely in life and
beautiful IN death. The friends mourn
their loss. Services were held at the
house on the 18th, Rev. S. w. Bidwell of.
floating.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
State 11eps.

The 18th annual meeting of the State
grange will open at Montpelier December
u.
Rev. George r. Hewitt of North Ben
nington has accepted the call to the Con-
gregational church at West Springfield,
Mass.
Willard Streeter of Bolton has been
sentenced at Burlington to year in the
House of Correction for stealing poultry
at Essex.
James Works of Waterford, who pass
ed his Tooth birthday in December, died
Tuesday morning probably of apoplexy.
He had been in unusually good health
the past year.
Rev. George Caissey, so, till recently
pastor of the French Catholic church at
Rutland, died Sunday. He was born in
Rutland and had served over several
churches in the State.
The Louisa Howard mission house at
Burlington was formally opened on
Saturday. The exercises included adj
dresses by President Buckham, Prof.
Emerson, Rev. j. |. Bliss and others.
The safe in the depot at North Ben
nington was broken into Friday night,
and SIS taken. The door was blown
entirely off and torn into pieces. Only
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-16
LiNoOLN.

The Democrats of this town feel like
wearing Grape on their hats.
NJ. j. Stearns and family left town last
week Wednesday for Oregon, where they
intend to reside.
Warren Miner, while chopping on the
mountain in the south part of the town,
cut his foot very badly.
The select school in the south part of
the town, taught by Miss Addie Tower,
closed last Saturday. Miss Tower is a
successful teacher.
V. w. Morgan returned from Virginia
and other southern points last Thursday
He reports quite an exciting time in New
York during election.
A young Republican called last Friday
evening at the home of Arthur Bristol,
and Arthur being large-hearted Repub-
lican himself, concluded to take the young
gentleman in and care for him during his
minority.