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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

"umors in Augusta will travel, and ac-
simulate with travel, faster than the imagina-
Won OF writer of June versicles. A fisher
AAn, who has been on the lookout for the
Soaies of the Togus soldier and Charles
au'he' saw something in the water Tuesday
IA' looked like the dead body of man.
"'estgation, however, showed that it was
~ aeaa body of dog. The story got out,
= ~ 'ne report was extant yesterday morning
'a' the body of Charles Hume had been
.'una' The rumor was helped out, however, by
-Npor from Hallowell to the effect that two
ea while unloading q coal schooner at the
yesterday saw the body of man float
4 - quite near them. They recognized it al
BODY OF Charles Hume. Boats were put
- but before they could reach the body i,
sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

did you ever hear of Sheridan's Blood
less Victory" asked a war-scarred veteran
from Togus of the scribe yesterday morning
"Well, will tell you the story. was Their,
and saw it. You may think | am to tell an
army yarn, but I'm not. This victory hap
at Marselles. The U. S. ship, Richmond,
and the John Bull ship, Rapid. were lying in
the harbor close together. The crews kept
up great deal of good-natured fun. The
the other ship. One day the commander of
the Richmond sent his boat in charge of Mid
shipman Winslow, son of old Capt. WinSlow
ashore after Sheridan, Gen. Butterfield and
and took from the land the distinguished pas
seugcrs in full dress uniform. Now in going
to and from the landing the boat had to pass
for half mile or so, through cut, about
wide enough for large vessel to comforta-
bly, pass through When the boat reached
the mouth of this cnt on its way back Gen
Sheridan saw another boat at the entranc
with crew resting on their oars, Il don't
know what's up" said the General, ''but if
mistake not that's a challenge" at is, Gen
eral," replied the midshipman ''and the boat
belongs to the Rapid" But she's not Off
cercd, =" said the General That makes no
difference" replied the midshipman; they
want a race" The General was all interest,
and wishing to whip John Bull, even in a
boat race, said, Boys, beat that boat and I'll
give you 200 francs; and will do the same,
said Buttertield and the Consul. As their
boat came opposite the Britishers dropped
oars and pulled for victory. The Yankees,
at FIRST holding their own, began after a few
minutes to fall little behind. "See here,
gentlemen" said the excited coxswain, 'un-
less you bend your bodies to the motion of
the boat we are licked" The General and
the others complied and the Yankee boat
reached ship just about one length ahead.
The commander received his guests aboard
and the exciting race being explained, added
100 francs to the amount given the crew,
making 700 francs in all. General Sheridan
congratulated the crew in happy speech,
declaring that this was the only "bloodless
victory he ever won." The boats crew were
given 4S hours furlough. The British crew,
however, Jared worse. They had broken a
were put in irons for 4s hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Personals.

Hon. S. c. Hatch of Bangor was in the
city yesterday
MIR. Byron BOYD of Bar Harbor was in the
city yesterday.
Hon. II. NJ. Heath returned Tuesday night
from trip to Caribou.
Hon. J. Manchester Haynes left on the
Bangor train yesterday morning.
Miss Estelle Chisholm of Hallowell was
visiting friends in this city yesterday.
Mr.. I. II. Randall and wife, of Augusta,
were at the Bangor House Tuesday night
Thos. J. Lynch, Esq. Assistant Post
master, of this city, took the morning train
for Washington, ID. c.. yesterday
Mr. Phil Lindsey, of the Bowdoin Medlca'
school passed through on the morning train
yesterday on his way to umpire the game be-
tween the NJ. S. C's and Colbys'.
Arthur Gledhill and Mr.. Robinson of
of the graduating class of the Gardiner High
School were present at the Y. NJ. c. A.
entertainment, Tuesday evening.
The Lewiston journal of last evening, had
the following: There is in Portland a
child four months oil, yet unnamed. Its
birth and parentage, when divulged, will Gre
ate breeze. Late one night the lady who
has the child in keeping, was visited by one
of the leading physicians and taken to 4 fash
iouab,c part of the city to visit the mothsr'
who was near deaths door for long time
and induced to take the child TO rear The
child was but few hours old. Money thus
far has been no object. Last week the ch'l''
was very sick, nccessitating frequent visits
of a physician, and the hiring OF nurse
Word was sent to the father that money 10
meet these expenses must be forwarded al
once. The return mail brought generous
remittance. The child's parents belong to
Augustus upper-ten, and should their names
become public would make sensation at the
capital city hardly ever equalled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Dedication of Coburn Hall

The ceremonies of dedication of COburn
hall, Maine State College. will occur in the
audience room of the building Tuesday
June &c, 1888, at 2 p. NJ. The following is
the order of exercises:
Music, College Orchestra
Address of Welcome, Presi ing officer
Prayer, Ex-Presidents c. +. Allen, ID. D.
Music
Report of Building Committee,
Vim. L. Haines, Esq, Chairman
Presentation of Keys,
His Exceency. the Governor of the State
Responses of Acceptance,
President Fernaid, Prot. Harvey, Prof. Baentine
Music.
Congratulatory Addresses.
Hon. samuel fbbey of Orono, ION the part of
Hon. Herbert N. Hearn of Augusta, the Senate.
Hon. L. G.. Libby of Burnham, ION the part OF
DIR. }. T. Gushing of Turner. the House.
Brief Addresses by other friends of the College.
singing of Ode written for the occasion.
Benediction.
The following railroads will grant re-
duction of rates to one fare the round trip to
persons attending the dedicatory exercises,
viz: Maine Central, Grand Trunk, Knox &
Lincoln, New Brunswick, and Bangor &
Piscataquis. A like reduction will be made
by the Boston and Bangor steamship Com
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

In the police court items yesterday morn
ing the name of johnson appeared twice.
The last mentioned, c. II. johnson. bad no
connection with the rape affair mentioned in
the article. lie had trouble with his
vie hut the affair is now settled
The names of both men Icing Johnson,
caused some to misunderstood tie article.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

II wish you to call the attention of people
in this city to their dilatorincss in the matter
Of fixing up their lawns" said a citizen yes
terday. One thing is certain. nature if
no, art gives Augusta her kindest favors, for
it would be difficult to find prettier city
than ours as she appears on these fine June
mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The Maine fish and game commissioners
have $4,000 young salmon in the Enfield
Matching troughs from two to four weeks old.
The are in the "yolk" state, and about
month will be required for the fry to reach
asuilicient development for planting, when
they will be liberated in the penohscot river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
ADoLLARNovEL FOR FIVE CENTS
a Compile e Story by Sylvanus Cobb,
Jr., Free to Every Reader of the Next
Boston Sunday Globe.

BosroN June 6.-All of the story readers in New
England will be delighted to hear tina complete
story by sylvanus cobb, Jr., the king of novel writ
ers and author OF zine Gunmaker OF Moscow will
be given in the ne xt Boston sunday Globe June 10.
1t i. entitled "Dagon, the Mysterious the Hunter
spy of Virginia aud will be given in full in the
next sunday Globe. 1t is thrilling tale of love
adventure by sea and land, and will have an i'm
mcnse sale.
some idea of the contents can be gained from the
follow lug titles Of some Of the chapters:
The Night Battle-Dagon Appears = Ella and the
New Captain-R ejected-Ihe DisaSter-Ihe Alb
ductiou-A Friend in Need-The Ba tie nj Sea
The Prisoners-A Terrible Calamity-Ihe Hun
terSpy's >tratagem-A startling Enconn.er-
The Mock Marriage Conclusion
The wise people will file their orders at once with
their ne p. sdeaier for the next SUNDAY GLOBE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

but the greatest of these is, women
wine is a mocker." and song is good to
''sooth the savage" but women respond to
every active power and sentiment of the
human mind when in good health. But
when afflicted with disease you will find
them, tantalizing, coquettsh, cross. and hard
to please For all "female complaints, sick
headache, Irregularities, nervousness, pro-
lapsus and other displacements popularity
known as "female weakness and other
diseases, peculiar to the sex, DR.. Piercr's
Favorite Prescription is the great world
famed remedy. june4M F&wlwnr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Col. john ID. Anderson, l. s. Pension
Agent Augusta, is obliged to suspend the
payment of pensions, on account OF the PEN
appropriation being exhausted. He has
paid about one.half of HE June payment and
u nouhed by the commissioner of pensions
washington that no more funds can be
mad until Congress passes the deficiency bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

One of the government employees painted
the Cleveland on the democratic flag that
vas swung to the breeze yesterday. That
would not be called offensive craftsmanship
Oh no. There are no known civil service
regulations against artistic craftsmanship I'M
less the democrats have incorporated such in
their new platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The boys were having great sport on the
last side river bank yesterday. Some were
winning to and fro looking in the water
hKe oleached tadpoles. Others were sitting
ss'ride logs and padding in the river as fear
essy as though they were spawn of Neptune,
II these pranks are continued the probabili-
aes are that ere long the log will be riding the
boy and the nude comrade on the bank will
oe invited to wrap himself at least in linen
uu''er when next he appears thus publicly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
A, En,.,n1i.inx Bangor Firm.

The enterprise of Messrs. Wood, Bishop
Co. whose advertisement apr ears in another
portion of this paper, is well worthy OF note
Notwithstanding the INN ense competition OF
to-day, their stoves, ranges ana 1urnS Tss
stand second to none for excellence. ne
PRODUCTION of Their splendid Royal CLARION
Range has given them . national reputation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The Ladies' Relief Corps of Seth Williams
Post will hold their installation exercises on
Friday evening, June sth at q. A. X. hall.
Members of the Post are invited to be present.
The exercises are public only to members of
Seth Williams Post and invited guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

When the tired factory operative, the weary out
door laborer, the overtasked bookkeeper clerk
seeks medical recompense for expenditure of
bodily force where shall he find il? Gould the
corded experience OF thousands of workers be
voiced. the verdict would be that Hostetters
stomach b tiers renews failing strength. stimulates
the jaded mental powers TO fresh actiyi y. and
lakes undue nervous tension nothing else does.
Digestion a regular habit of body, appetite and
sleep promoted by ii, and il is admirable
auxiliary in the recovery OF health by cow lesceats.
persons of both sexes in delicate health who
fonalv feel the need of efficient tonic the whole
proprietary medicines does not present NOR use
full safer or more decisive one. Ii Is also incom-
parable for fever and ague rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

season and the other feathercd songsters are
more numerous. Ii is said that many spar
rows were killed by the cold weather last
winter, aud, as a consequence of their lessen
ed numbers, the other birds are returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The subjec, for consideration at the meet
ing Of Capital Grange on Saturday evening
next, is the fertilization of flowers. and the
aaency of bees in the work-with remarks
byJ S, Hobbs, Esq, and Mrs. G. M.
Glidden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Teams were engaged in hauling into the
city the paving stones. These stones will be
stacked up on the sides of Commercial street
and in other convenient places 10 await the
tine when they are to be laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The Board of Directors of the Augusta
business men. They are rushing things with
a will, and Augusta will be greatly benefited
thereby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Messrs. Geo. Piper of Fairfield and
Stewart Bros. of Waterville are to have
telephones put in today. Cedar Grove is to
Ice houses on the road are to be connected
With il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

physician analyIcd black band worn
by a patient suffering from headache, and
found three grains OF lead. He concludes
that many headaches are due to the absorp-
ton of lead from the hat band.-Nedieat
Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Have you yet found the man who has con-
fessed to being the one, that, hearing Aliens
s,eam whistle yesterday afternoon, started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Mr.. Wade will commence Monday morn
ing to deliver his Diamond Spring water at
the steam mill for the use of the men en-
ployed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Down on the seashore single wave from
,woman's handkerchief will attract more at
pntion than all the waves of the ocean put
together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Local Notices.
What the Dealers say OF Browns In
slant Relief

NORWAY, Nov. 80 81.
Night before last was in terrible distress
caused by lead collie. | used browns In
>tant Relief freely according to directions,
and it worked like magic. Il is the best
Thing | ever used for colo,
FRED L. YoUNG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

About fifty dusky sons from the land of
Garibaldi, came on the Della Collins yester-
day en- route for Skowhegan where they will
he employed on the water works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The Loan and Building Association de-
eared per cent dividend for the quarter
ending May 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Late last evening word was received by
N.rshal Morse that he was wanted at Hal
lowell to identify body found by some
bovs in the river, supposed that of Mr..
Hume. who was drowned several weeks ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Mr.. Mixer, the druggist is inconsolable
over the loss of his cat Jerry" which has
deserted the home of its youth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

The train for Bangor yesterday afternoon
"a 40 minutes late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Capital Grange is making preparations for
81 entertainment and strawberry festival on
Saturday, June 23d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Aliens whistle, and a flag bearing the
name Of Cleveland announced to the public
that the Unexpectedly nomination of Cleve-
land had been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

Old Sol struck right out from the shoulder
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07

iovial fisherman left the wharf yesterday
,ith good string of white perch in his pos
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Social GHaffers.

The County Commissioners we're in session
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
sflatrieo.

In this city. June fth. by Rev. Ii. J. White, Mr.
Fred C. Fletcher and Miss Jennie l.. odgkins DO h
Of Augusta. 800
In Wilton June D. by X. B. Fuller, Esq, Mr.. Nil
ton Holmes. postmaster, and Miss Carrie n Miller
both of Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in Augusta
post-office for the week ending, June q
LADIES: Editor Home Journal.
Allen, Ada Miss. Langlois, j. b.
Gu rirr Lottie. Morton, VIM. II.
Greeley, Lizzie NJ. Parcher, Richard.
.>awtelle, Auiilla Mrs. Powers, a. a.
Nining, Mary. True, &: H..
GENTLEMEN: Ward Fred A.
Cook, II. W. Wilson, r. A.
Fox, }. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
9teo.

In this city. June 4th, of diphtheria, George A.,
only child of Frank and Annie NJ Norcross, aged IL
In Biddefor,i. June S. Mrs. Mahaley Nero, aged
- wears and months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-07
Housefor Sale!

The residence of F. II Tibbetts situated on the
north side of W stern Ave ne in Augusta consist
ing of one acre of excellent land and house lSx3l
feet, 2. story with ell Is a. feet and stable aHx35
feet. The house contains II rooms. we finished
throughout, and very conve lient for one, or two
fami.ies, good granite cellar, excellent well of wa
ter. Fruit tree, in good bearing condition, vi h
shade and ornamental trees in variety These lid
lngs built fifteen years ago. at cost. inclui-
ing the land, of more than 1850 90. Every thing
about the premises is in good order and repair. On
this Avenue are located of the finest residences
in the city. All the avail able lots have been taken
a built upon, are 10 he built upon in the net
future, ma ing II certain that this Avenue is to be
one of tina best localities for p Home in the city
Mr.. Tibbets built these buildings for his own home
and all the labor = materials used in their con
Il uciion irst-cass in every respect. iii. rea
son- for selling, are bis adyan ing Years, ard the
buildings much too large for his needs there being
but two in his family. To any wishing TO pur-
chase home i'll Augusta, at q very moderate price
and on easy terms Of pa nent. this i emporium
ty rarely offered. For terms. etc, inquire of WI.
III. LIBBY, at the office Of Heath Tuell Water II.
june s. ISIS une7dim
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
SILK Ribbons,

Those Of our lady readers who
would like 10 have an elegant,
large package of extra fine, As
sorted Ribbons (by maiD, in differ
ont widths and all the latest fash.
ionable shades; adapted for Bonnet
Strings, Neckwear, Scarfs, Trimm-
ings for Hats and Dresses, Bows,
Fancy Work, &C., can get an as
tonisbing big bargain, owing to
the recent failure Of large whole
sale Ribbon Manufacturing Co., by
sending only rs cents (stampsJ, TO
the address we give below.
As a special offer, this house will
give double the amount Of any
other firm in America if you will
send the names and P. o. address
Of ten newly married ladies when
ordering and mention the name OF
this paper. No pieces less than
one yard in length Satisfaction is
guaranteed, or money eheerfullY
refunded. Three packages for so
cents. Address, London Ribbon
Agency, Jercey City, N. J.
Feb %, 'Ss, ~.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
SOeisty&PsrSOlsl.


M EN kua, Of Aberdeen
was 10 the ely Fast Sunday.
Mis- Mar, Knox, len last weel
Co visit tfIrn Is in Aberdeen.
Miss Minnie Rodgers, left oul
cit, Sunday for Memphis
Ee are glad to know that Mrs
A. Sadler has given out the idea o.
moving to Memphis.
The young folks are taking tn,
day" now. They enjoyed auoth
err delightful storm party last Fri
day night.
That handsome young gentle.
man, Mr. Ashby Chancellor, leh
the city on Friday last for Jack
sonvillc, Fla, where he expects to
make bis future home. We regret
very much to lose him, but our
loss is Jaoksonville's gain.
Many hearts were made glad
last Friday by the return Of Miss
Matte Blanche Stovall from Co
lumbus. where she has been TO com
plete a music and art course. She
is only up on a short visit, but con
sole yourself Young gents, in June
She will come back to stay.
We copy the following notice
taken from the Bcssemer, (Ala9
paper, complimentary to one OF
our girls.
'IuauInteryicw with Prof Ham
uer Friday, he said: We have ono
hundred and fifty scholars on the
roll. nincty-fve in attendance to-
day We have also been compell-
ed TO get another teacher and we
now have three. We have secured
the services Of Miss May J.. Owen,
Miss, who is a gradu-
ate of the Okolona Female College
and holds the best Of recommended
ton.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
Specialize the Ladies.

For weeks past have been re-
ceiving every item obtainable and
OF interest on the subject Of Milf
merry, to which my careful attention
has been directed for the benefit of
those whose confidence so freely
bestowed in the past, renders this
duty moro pleasant than tedious.
The ladies of 0kolona are kind,
courteous, Of refined taste and APP
preciative. Their manifestation of
this fact has increased and stimu-
lated my desire to keep them thor
oughly posted, and to be enabled
to give them every opportunity
and advantage ofthe latest produc.
ton in Millinery. On the I'd and
Sd Of April l will have an opening,
exhibiting the latest novelties, to
which allare cordially invited. The
"Herska" and " Frence DeVoutine"
bonnets will be the "center of at
traction" With many thanks for
past favors, Iremain
Truly Your Friend,
Mrs. o. H. Carmen.
! door south ST Elmo Hotel.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
Bahy bunting Again.

One Of the greatest literary hits
Of the season is the story OF Baby
Bunting; or, heAlphabet Love, 4"
by Laura Jean Libbey, which is at
present being Published in the
columns Of The New York Family
Story Paper. The paper contain
ing the opening chapters Of this
wonderfully popular romance ap.
peaTed on the news stands this
morning. The tremendous rush
for that number by the young Ia
dies Of the town shows clearly that
the publishers have struck bouan-
"a. The Family Story Paper il
for sale by all news dealers, or will
DO sent to any address four months
postage free for Sl.0O. Norman L.
Munro. Publisher. "A and 26 Vande.
water SbV.,. N,N York.