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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The spring schedule of the Maine Central
goes into effect April Goth, at which time the
Flying Yankee will be put on from st. John
to Boston. June Path is the date appointed
for the summer arrangement of trains.
Work was begun last Saturday on unload
ing the new draw which will be placed at the
mouth of Kenduskeag stream, Bangor, by
the Maine Central. The draw will be put
together on the south pier and will be placed
in position as soon as possible.
The Maine Central contemplates making a
frst-class ball ground at Lake Sebago, with
reviewing stand, a quarter mile running
track and a hundred yard straight-away
course. This will probably be done in the
early spring, and will be ready for the use
of societies for field day games and the like
The Boston and Maine operates either d.
rectly or indirectly the following mileage :
Western Division, 20s.4s; Eastern Division,
1872, 40; Worcester, Nashua and Portland
Division, "a As; Northern Division, l13 SO !;
Southern Division, Lowell SYSTEM 2s0, II !;
Northern Railroad Division, l72 49, Pas
sumpsic Division, 1905; total l20S.79.
Mr.. S. r. Byram, town clerk of PASSPORT
has received formal notice from the Shore
Line Railroad company, notifying him that
they accepted the offer of $4,000 With its
accompanying conditions, voted by this town
on March 30, 1886. The conditions were
that none of the money should be paid until
the road was completed to a deep water
terminus on the east side of this Island.
The following general order has just been
issued by General Manager Tucker of the
Maine Central, which shows the care always
exercised by this able railroad official for the
safety of his trains while the track is
rigid, as at present, and when the frost is
coming out of the ground all trains must run
carefully on all parts of the road. Delay
mast not be made up by increased speed un-
til the track is fully settled"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

one Of our bank cashiers was so unusually
busy that he couldn't go home to his meals,
and as the hour Of noon approached he COM
missioned a small boy to bring down his din
nsr. The urchin however mistook the iden-
tity of his employer and vending his way to
the residence of a brother knight of the till
informed the lady Of the house that her hus-
band had sent for his dinner. With care
full hands she placed sumptuous repast and
despatched it not to her spouse as she sup
posed, but to the desk of the other cashier.
where it was soon devoured. over the
scene which ensued half an hour later, when
her hungry husband came home to find his
wife calmly wiping the dinner dishes, and
his dinner vanished. we will draw the veil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
REAL ESTATE
Important Transfers OF Real Estate for
Kennebec County

The following are the real estate transfers
for kennebec county for the week ending
Mar. 2.
ALBIoN-T Wentworth of Wateryille to n Wal
colt of Albion land in Albion 500
AuausrA-G. NJ. Bean Jr., of Augusta to A I.
Fuller of said city, land and buildings in Augusta,
$3.50, e. NJ Bean Of Augusta TO q. VI. Bean, Jr., OF
said city. land and buildings in Augusta, 500.
BESroN-Chares H. Maxheld OF Benton to J. W
Sylvester OF Benton and Henry Kelley of Fairfield,
land In Benton, $3.50 s. j. Chapman Of Fairfield to
same, land in same town. <ls7 ~.
CHELsEA-W. keeer of Chelsea to c. Starkey Of
said town, land In Chelsea, $500; Lottie A. Donnell
Of Chelsea TO ". W Winter of said town, land and
buildings In Chebea, sl6O.
CLINToS-K. NJ Wells of Clinton to Martha Wells
of said town. land in Clinton, as; b. Booker OF
Clinton 10 +. A. Kicker Of said town. land In Clinton
400.
FAYETTg-C. II. Richmond of Fayette to John A.
Wing Of said town, land in Fayette. 800.
GARDINER r. &. fiaisted Of Gardiner to j. 5.
Towle of said city, land in Gardner, sz25.
MoNMorTH.-M l.. Getehell Of Monmouth to
Howard stetson of said town land in Monmouth,
$50.
MI. yERSos.-D ;. Newton Of Readheld to C.
A. French of Mt. Vernon land In Mt. Vernon, 500.
oAkLAND.-G. II. Powell of Oakland to c. W.
Folsom of said town, land in Oakland, 800; ). j.
Baker of Oakland to same, land In said town. Is.
RtNDoLPH-Daniel Allen of Randolph to Annie
b. Donney of Chelsea, land in Randolph, 800.
READFiELD-E. q. Fuller Of Randolph TO g. A.
Stuart Of Gardiner land In Readfeld 81 500
NAssALRoRo-Betsey 4 Wills of Nas-alboro to
" Head of Augusta, land in Nassalboro, 800.
WATERNILLE-Iartley liamlin of Wateryille to
Robert Boyd of Winsow, land in Wateryile, 800.
WISDsoK->. Perkins of Windsor to Miles Moody
OF said town, land in Windsor.
WINsLow-A. Morrow OF Winslow Ia C. W.
JOkins of said town, land in Winslow, $3.50
WINTHRor-C. A Cochran of Winthrop TO Geo.
c. Goodale of said town, land in Winthrop, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

There are different Ways Of doing things,-
right way and . wrong way; graceful and
sensible way, and bungIing. thoaghtle.s,
cutting way. Some disagreeable duties are
doae 70 gently and With 50 much grace, that
We forget they are disagreeable and almost
regard them As courtesy.
Now one Of the unpleasant things people
sometimes feel compelled to do is to stop
paper; and strange as it may appear, once In
while from some caase or another, . sub
seriber will stop the Kennebec Journal.
Publishers Of other papers doubtless have .
similar experience. There are many vzy.
now not to stop paper. Among these are
the foiio~ing: Do up a number after it has
been read and half worn out, write On the
outside wrapper refused, and mail it back
To the Office II il don't get overlooked in
the sea of exchanges, but goes to the bnsi-
ness desk, the book-keeper looks it all over,
finds no post mark upon the wrapper but up
on the paper comes across the name Sam
gel Jones" Nov he has upon his mailing
ledger thousand post-ofices, more or less,
and ten thousand subscribers, among them
three Samuel Jones. How is he, after hunt
ing six hours for the name, 10 tell which one
It is who wants his paper stoppeds In the
lmpossioility, undse such circumstances, of
doing IS the subscriber wishes, the publish |
er is compelled to let the paper run. After
a while be receives very positive letter from
Mr.. Jones, blowing up" the publisher for not
stopping his paper, as he requested. in which |
be tells him by the use of swear" words, |
we fear, in some cases, To stop has paper
But in writing Mr.. Jones fails to give his
post Office address. Now how is the pub I
Usher to stop Mr.. Jones paper2
Still, such thing will occur occasionally. |
Among so many subscribers, once in while /
man feels that he must discontinue his pa
per. and If so, publishers will always comply .
with his request. But it is certainly due
publishers that this business is done in gen.
tlemanly manner, then all parties are salts
fed
Something after this fashion is as good as
any: Take postal card and write on it as
follows
81. Please discontinue the Journal, nov
sent to me.
2. My post office address is Hillside, Me.
Yours truly, Sam'l Jones.
P. 5. This is only temporary. We have
had bad crops this year. like your paper
and shall take it again in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
let us Advertise Maine.

Hon. Fred Atwood makes sugge 'tlon IN
a personal letter to US that Is worthy OF
.pecial consideration. lie claims '1A' ~
lieu of moving the State Capital our Legs
lature should appropriate funds 70 oe e.-
pended by the Governor and Council IN Aa-
rerti.ing the vast openings for business IN
Maine today. He also thinks some MeAus
should be devised to stop the How OF mliiions
of our savings to build up the west. II one
half the energy ,fsed to de plete Maine eouii De
enlisted in her behalf our good oid s..'e
would boom all over, and men ana money
would be drawn here from outside'--i"-
dusfrial Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Miss MARY Hannaford of Wstesville il Wis
itins at W. H. Turner'S.
Miss Annie Eastman Of Montreal is visir-
ing Miss Marion Haynes.
Miss Charlotte Fairbanks of Farmington, il
visiting Miss s. c. Brooks
Mr.. T. r. Pierce of Portland, spent the
Sabbath With Augusta friends.
Miss Emily L. Miller of Belfast, is attend
ing the Dirigo Business College.
Miss Carrie J. LeProhon of Portland i.
spending few days in Augusta.
Miss Nellie S. Parker of Belfast, is spend
ing few days with her father Representa-
tive J. W. Parker.
Mr. Stanley II. Holmes. principal of the
Wiscassett high school, is a, home for a
months vacation.
Mr.. Otis 2. W. Hinckley of the State
treasury night watch, was called to Bangor
yesterday by the death Of relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Hichborn gave
pleasant whist party a, their residence on
Winthrop St., last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Trip and Miss Marion Trip, who
have been visiting at Mrs. P. s. TEACHERS,
left for their home in Boston yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mahurin, who have
been visiting friends in Windsor, were in the
city yesterday on their way to stoughton,
Mass.
Messrs. Oscar Hol~ay and Elias Milliken,
of this city have been appointed trustees of
the bond holders Of the Oldtown Wooden
Company.
Mr.. Julian Wilder OF Connecticut, is visit-
ing his father DR.. Amos Wilder During the
summer Mr.. Wilder will practice dentistry
with DIR. f. J. Roberts.
Mr.. Henry A. Case who has been visiting
in Skovhegan is Speeding a few days with
his daughter, Mrs. f. +. Folsom. He will
soon return to his home in Phenixyille, Pa.
Grand Captain General j. Z. Avery and
Eminent Commander c. X. Tilden of Pal
estine Commandery, X. T.. were present at
the installation of officers of st. Johns Com
mandery of Bangor last evening.
Among the arrivals yesterday were G.. II. |
Greeley and c. +. Woodland of Bangor; Col. /
Jasper Hutchings of Brewer; Ex-County
Attorney Geo. NJ. Soldiers and wife of Port |
land and Geo. Z. Baker of Dover.
The venerable Elihu Stevens, whose
years number one hundred and one, drove |
in from Readfeld yesterday morning with
his son, and drew the pension to which his
services in the war of 1912 entitle him. Mr.. |
also vote him pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

summer is almost always the time for the
craze in amateur photography, but this winter
several young people of this city have taken
it up and spend lots of their time taking, de-
veloping and printing as they say in the studio.
A winter scene out of doors, particularly
when a light snow has just fallen, often
makes a charming picture, If you can get
two or three children with slejs and small
snow shoves into the foreground you have a
fine subject Interiors, however are the
most favorite scenes in the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

There isn't half the demand for early
fruit that there used to be-" said fruiterer
yesterday. why, twenty years ago we
of March and sell bushels of them for 75c. a
quart. Now nobody thinks of buying them
till month later, when they are down to So
or 30 cts. Pineapples are much scarcer than
they were once. In old times the Bot ton
commission merchants would send whole
crates of them to the grocers here and they
retaiied for less than quarter apiece. Now
we can easily sell all we get for from IS to
sOc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

What is this nervous trouble" with which
so many seem now to be afflicted? If you
will remember a few years ago the word
Malaria was comparatively unknown-to-day
it is as common as any word in the English
language, yet this word covers only the mean
ing of another word used by our fcre-fathers
in time. past. So it is with nervous diseases,
As they and Malaria are intended to cover
what our grandfathers called Biliousness, and
all are caused by troubles that arise from .
diseased condition of the Liver which in per-
forming its functions finding it cannot dispose
of the bile through the ordinary channel is
compelled to pass it of through the system,
causing nervous troubles, Malaria, Bilious
Fever, etc. You who are suffering can we'll
appreciate 3 cure. We recommend Green's
August Flower. Its cures are marvellous.
deod&wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The Evangelistic services conducted by
Rev. f. +. Colburn at the Christian Church
were attended Sunday by large audiences.
Mr.. Colburn is an engaging speaker, present.
ing the truths of the Gospel in clear, philo-
sophical, convincing manner. 1t is confident
" expected that much good will result from
his labors. All who can should attend these
services each evening this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Among the many JOYOUS tokens of the APP
proach of spring is the bursting of the large
sewer which carries half the filth of Augusta
into the kennebec and dumps the remainder
just opposite our back door step. As our
office now contains more than fifty persons.
upon many of whom aged mothers and indi-
gent husbands lean for support, and in whose
insurance policies there is no clause guarah-
teeing indemnity from typhoid fever, we re-
spectfully request that the city authorities
will stop the leak at their earliest convent
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

On the first day of next month Mr.. Emile
Barber, proprietor of the Augusta Steam
DYE House, will retire from active business.
During his twenty two years stay in this city
Mr.. Barber has gained a reputation as one
of the most successful and enterprisieg dyers
in the State. The Dye House will in future
be conducted by Mr.. Leon Barber lately of
Nashua, n. H., who has had long experience
in the business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Yesterday was the quarterly pension day,
and crowd of people from all parts of the
State surged eagerly up the stairway leading
to the office of agent John d. Anderson In
the Granite Bank there was one momentous
Jingle of silver and rustic of bills all day as
the tellers swiftly csshed the numerous checks
presented. The payments yesterday amount
ed to more than $40 900, and a sum nearly
as large will probably be distributed to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The following order has been issued to
Maine Central brakemen: while the track
is rigid. as at present, and when the frost
is coming out of the ground, all trains must
run carefully on all parts of the road.
Delays must not be made up by increased
.need until the track is fully settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
Letter and Bill Files.

Shannon file and binding cases and com
plete liae of Office labor saving devices
Orders by mail solicited.
CHARLES r. WHITE, Gardiner, Me.
Feb27d3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

One of the finest bits OF horsefiesh owned
in Kennebec county is pacing colt, twenty
months old, .the property of Mr.. Reuben
Pierce of Windsor. He was got by kenne-
bec Row ont of Knox mare, and already
shows signs of excellent speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

All regular sizes in stock. Special sizes
or rulings to order at short notice and lowest
prices. Orders by mail solicited.
CHARLES K. WHITE, Gardiner, Me.
Fsh2-i3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The Salvation Army will hold special
meetings next Wednesday and Thursday, led
by the household troops from England.
wednesday evening in the barracks, Thurs
dsx evening in Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The Ladies Relief Association. A. o. L.
w will give an entertainment and dance in
Meouian Hall next Friday evening. A PROM
ipent fl allure of the entertainment viii! be
mock initiation BY members of the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
STATE NEW 8.


WashburH.
We are pleased to know that Mrs. VIM.
Farnham who has been so very sick is now
considered out of danger. Brown
one of Farnham Brothers single bunchers
punched thrty-five thousand shingles in ten
hours last Thursday. The last bunch was
punched and tied in three and one-half min
utes. Can any one in the State beat thatt-
Herbert S. Sleeper begins his third term of
Free High School next Monday. He is an
excellent teacher and has given perfect salts
faction in this village. -Farnham and Nc
CURES woods crew came out Saturday.
They put in 5000 pieces of cedar and 5000
pieces of spruce on Gardiner Creek stream.
The appointment of Sewall ID. Shaw as
Trial Justice for this county has given uni
versal satisfaction. He is thoroughly quail
fed and fully competent of filling the
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

for business purposes and for marking
clothing; also rubber stamp ink, linking pads
and stencils. Orders by mail solicited.
CHARLES K. WHITE, Gardiner, Me.
Feb27d3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
No School.

A signal, consisting of three short Whistles
followed by long one, will be sounded on
z. C. Aliens whistle. at 7.45 A. NJ, wher
thought advisable to have no school In the
High School and Village District
fsb15d1m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The small boy with his marbles has taken
possession of every mud heap and stray bit of
dry sidewalk. A party of youngsters were
observed yesterday pursuing their favorite
amusement upon the ice on the East side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

1t was "a plea for annuals"-these beauti-
full flowers for the open border-resd by
Mrs. Lane at the Grange meeting, not "ani-
mails Although when it comes to animals.
the useful and the pet kinds, We are sure
Mrs. Lane would be as ready to plead fol
them, as for the flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Commissioner Dutton has during the past
few days employed large force of men in
keeping the cutters clear, and as result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Through the kindness of the Baptist
society, of this city, the Congregational soci-
able next Thursday evening will be held in
the Baptist vestry on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Several new buildings will during the
coming season be erected at Ocean Point,
among others Mr.. John Ellis of the Water
vile car shops will build handsome cot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

street yesterday at one dollar per barrel, in
Guiding the barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Mr. A. g. Andrews, the foreman at the
Augusta Heel Shop, nearly severed the end
of one of his forefngers while instructing a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Simplicity. says Charles Dudley Warner
in his delightful Atlantic essay, is goiRg
through the world with Just baggage
enough" plain adjustable "kennebeeker.
but no Saratoga, ten story trunks 1t is not
only simplicity but sensibility,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The vassalboro delegates to the Congre-
gatonal conference last January
were so much pleased with the
members and workings Of the
Y. P. S. c. E. of this city that branch OF
the society has just been organized IN the
Congregational society of that town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Readers will of course understand tina
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Is a distinguished
dHfhoress and not "aetress" as the types in
yesterdays Journal were made to say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
Iocol 2nollers.
$40 REWARD

Will be paid, for the detection and conviction
of any person or persons stealing the Journal
from steps or Railways where they are left by
our carr ers.
BURLEIGH & FLINT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

After smoking, we suggest,
Gentlemen, that you had best
Danish from your breath the fume
Ere you seek the drawing room.
SoZODONT, blest purifier
OF the teeth, you all require.
mar5deod&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

|" Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at Kinsmsn's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
prices jan20deodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

There will be business meeting of the
oxford League in the Methodist vestry this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

New maple candy fresh from the Yer
mont sap houses is in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The delicious fragrance. refreshing cool
ness and soft beauty impaired to the skin by
Pozzoni's Powder, eommends it to all ladies'.
mar5dIw
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Local Notices

SS~M. Z. Andrews & Co, have Just re-
ceived large lot of extra nice corsets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

A supper will be given At the Unitarian
parlors next Thursday evening under the
auspices of the gentlemen of that society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

The last assembly in the Novelty Hall
course will occur this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
Wheels.

handsome sign was painted over Wan
nofsky's bakery yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Business has been rather dull at the
freight office during the past week. But
little hay is now being shipped and as there
is no market for apples they have not been
exported in large quantities. Several car
loads of pulp were sent away last week.
Those who enjoy seeing beautiful goods
should call at C. H. Nason's and examine their
extensive stock of Spring and Summer WOOL
ems in their custom department. They have
the reputation of showing much the finest
stock of tailoring woolens in this section OF
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
WARD CAUCUSES

20 select candidates for Alderman, Councilman and
Ward officers. and to choose Ward and City Com.
mitiees.
Ward 3.
Friday evening, March 8, 1850, at 80 o'clock. at
the Engine House on Bridge 81.
Ward 5,
Friday evening. March I, lssa at 40 o'clock 10
school house On Fact Cbestnat street.
Ward q.
Friday afternoon. March s. at O'Clock, at the En-
zine House Cony st.
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HAMBURG EDGINGS AND INSERTIONS


n E}os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

for kennebec county for the week ending
Mar. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

A free high school is in session under the
instruction of Linwood Cove of Liberty
Ernest Bowler has gone to Castine to attend
the spring term of the State Normal School,
Misses Melva and Alma Lynn of Augusta
spent Sunday with friends in town.-Lottie
and Rills Turner are attending school at
Chadwick Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05

Mr.. Alton Shumsn has bought the mill
property formerly owned and occupied by
the Clark Brothers. Mr.. Shuman is young
man of enterprise, of good character, and is
highly esteemed by all in this vicinity. We
wish him success in his new enterprise. He
takes possession of the mill March 4th.