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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Count Leon Tolstoi taking walk in
Moscow, when he saw a policeman struggling
with mouJk The policeman got the best
OF it, am hcn the moujik WAS laid out in
the mud 7, stoi rus1ed IN, pushed the goro-
dovoi away, helped the moujiS up, and turn
ing back On the policeman, ASKED. "Canst
thou read, my fIiendf' II should think 50.
well, hast thou read the Holy Gospelf
''Yes. have" Well. how dare you forget
tia. it fofhids a man to strike his ne ghborfm
The policeman hesitated minute, and then
colaring the moujk said to the celebrated
novelist; And you, do you know how to
read" YES said Count Tolstoi Read
the police rcgulationsf' NO We'll, then."
continued the policeman, as he formed the
procession towards the station, Just go home
and read tbcm before going about in the
streets interfering with people >" Cor New
Orleans TI,Gt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Nut pvrt ioo h.ad OF cattle shipped from Maine
200 f'ii- market We found ne working Oxen no
Haft " tpr beef in the arrival. What cattle did
arrive we're milrh cows t,ras- fed cattle are not
&c ttt tn rlir right condition 10 daughter some
thWs In fhi- line wi appear later on A. the Z. ed
in ic pasturt = good they should not be disturbed
M some fat cattle in Maine waiting . risr
lu the market BABY cattle abounI in market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
Had Garter. on His Shoulders,

Columns have been filed with the bright,
quaint sayings Of children. but the supply
seems inexhaustihle A well known resident
tells the following;
"A little boy belonging to a neighbor OF
mine has Just blossomed out in his first pair
Of pants had never seen him in anything
but short dresses until the other day. when I
met him out walking with his father He
had on brand new pair OF knee brooches
and felt as only a boy can under such circuu-
stances-as big as his father
Where's Georgief' | asked, pretending
not to know him
Why. that's George" said his father,
pointing to the little boy.
We'll, well, well, and 50 this is George,
dressed up like man instead of girl"
Yes, and Ise got garters On my shoulders
just like papal" was the young hopeful's re-
ply, as be lifted up his jacket to display his
suspenders. Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

In Illinois, as in many other states, there Is
a law which provides that a railroad COM
pany cannot he made 10 pay more than 5000
for killing person. though there is no limit
TO the amount tor which company NAV bs
sued for merely manning person. One day
Senator Henry II. Evans, who likes joke
better than meal. was telling one OF his
rural constituents about this law as they were
riding together from Aurora to Chicago
WAL, said the granger, finally, Its .
durn sight cheausr, then, fur EN- to kill a man
than to cut off his arm or his log"
''Of course it is, said the senator, and then
lowering his voice to a whisper he said in the
granger car, You see that Ak up therer
Yes" whispered the constituent, looking
at the tools carried in the car for use in case
OF need
We'll, said the senator, they carry that
TO kill men with in case they are hurt in an
accident
''Waal, snum," said the granger, that's
the awfulest thing ever heerd Of "--Chicago
Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Willie NJ, an Ayrshire farmer, was some
what remiss in attending divine service, and
his parish minister, on one of his pastoral
visits took occasion to refer to it in rather a
pointed manner Willie excused himself on
the score of advancing years, but his spirit
ual guide would not condone the offense on
that ground.
That will scarcely do, William for l OBJ
serve you are very regular in your attend
ance at market every Friday"
sou, ay, sir replied Willie, but that's
easy explained! - You see wien we gang to
the toon get what We like, but when
we gang to the kirk we hae just to TAX what
thou likes to gle US. Scottish American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD. s. board of County Com
missionrrs, May Session, lssa, held by &C journ-
ment June 18th. 1880.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evide nee
having been received that the petitioner. are
responsible. is ordered that the County Commi.-
soners meet at the AndOver House in Andovrr
Friday, the 30th day of August next, at
nine Of the clock, A. NJ, and thence proceed
to view the route mentioned in said PETITION /,
Immediately after which view hearing Of
the parties and their witnesses will be had at
some convenient place In the vicinity and such
other easurss taken In the premises the Com
missioners shall Judge proper, And 1t il further
ordered that notice Of the time place and purpose
Of q = Commissioner meeting aforesaid b. given
to all persons and corporations interested, by cau.
ing atested copies Of said petition and Of this order
thereon to be publi-hed tx weeks successivsy in
the kenuebec journal. the state paper, and the
oxford democrat. new-pape% printed in Paris, In
said county Of oxford, the last Of said publications
to be made, At least thirty da before said time of
meeting, TO the end that all persons and corpora
tons may then and there appear and show cause. IL
any they hsve, why the prayer of said petitioners
should not be granted.
Attest: ALBERT s. AUSTIN Clerk
true copy Of said Petition and Order Of Cour,
thereon
Affect ALBERT $. Austin, Clerk.
wsW25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Franc. in l1s9 and 1880 is curiously con-
ira ted in some isures recently given to the
French ,-ja:i Teal society. A century ago
lai,d vs. uci-ci si00 per hectare two and
one-half acre., against $500 at the present
day. IL population Of the whole country
h;-8 grown i.'pm 1000 ,000to 390o0, 600 while
that Of Paris has increased from 600 600 to
1,3l0,om- Cab fares were cheaper hundred
years agn, and good place at the theatre
only cost me franc, but bread was three times
as dear a. now. Chicago Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Professor Renzi, Of Naples, records several
cases Of tetan,s successfully treated by abso
lutte rest The method advocated is As fol.
lows: The patients ears are closed with wax,
after which he is placed in perfectly iark
room far from any noise. He is made 10 I'M
derstand that safety lies in perfect rest The
room Is carpeted heavily in order to relieve
the noise OF stepping about The nurse enters
every quarter OF an hour with well shaded
lantern. using more the sense Of touch thru
sight To find the bed Liquid food milk, eggs
in beef tea, and water are carefully given,
50 that mastica;ion is not necessary Com
stipatiOn is not interfered with Mild doses
Of belladonna. or secale are given to relieve
pain This treatment does not shorten the
disease, but under it the paroxysrns grow
milder, and finally cease Numerous physi-
clans attest to the value Of this treatment
Bulletin Nei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

"Molle Bawn's to be married next week,
Jennie, and am to be her first bridemaid"
"You don't say so, Clara. You take my
breath away Who will marry that big
mouthed thingf'
"Oh. you shan't talk that way about her.
1t is just too lovely for anything She is to
marry George Biissful, don't you know; that
simperiug IDIOT rejected at Cape May last
July And think of it, I'm to be first bride
maid Ha, ha har
"Oh, how lovely Ha, ha, ha!n-Milwau-
kee Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
For Sale.

NOR SALE-A beautiful large bed lounge, in
r excellent condition. Cost Twenty-Five dollars
when new. wi be sold al bargain. inquire at
TIL journal Otfce
j,nte4dAwu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
o the Honorable County Commissioner. for the

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County OF oxford
We, the undersigned, inhabitants of oxford conn.
ty, respectfully represent that public s-y and
common convenience require that the way from
Andover Corner to the Arm Of Richardson Lake, ~
located by your Honorable Board in A ID. 1872 upon
Pet of ;. Poor and ~ others in certain por ions Of
the ZANE, be located, viz The location Of said way
over Cedar Hill" (socalled) and the location over
"Break Neck" so called in Apdover North surplus
Your petitioners therefore request your Honorable
Board to view the premises and take such -ction
therein as law and Justice may require.
SAMUEL BELToN and Is others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Justice-Did you say the defendant picked
the ladys pocket while passing her on the
street,
Counsel for Plaintih-He did, your honor.
Justiee-The prisoner is honorably dis
charged And if he will come and take a sest
on the bench for about two minutes will cut
him leather medal from my boot leg
Burlington Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
Sx YEARS OLD

sig years I'D "a great oiS t-oy
TIour Ms h-art .~elts with pr.d- and lcyi
-rta gro. ) up DOS - be sho%ifs N xiee--
$50 move e,tris ar silts for me-
The -hArtsr man has shorn tne iorn
OF brown and god N "a. that sno<0
he u.uthef'x h-zrr.-yet II BAT 10 Dc.
To make nm the manly boy are ~-S
The kiirs --ussnt go7-tD TROUSERS me
The ~iirtle man doth soos 10 shine
So brave ners grown. I've nanshf TO feer-
He vii 70 10 harm rDach mamma dear.
God blsssIse boy, ~ith his heart 50 rroe
And els xosderful plans Of work 70 doi
Long may se be our pride and Joy,
Comfort cod hop--this darling boy
Mary Hewitt sturdeV&n1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

The cemei.. used for patching the uppers Of
hne shoes is generally made by dissolvins
gutta percha in methyiated chloroform until
the mixture Is about as thick as sirup Scraps
and pare clean around the hole to he covered
and thin carefully with a hong chamfer thu
edges OF the bit of leather to be applied Only
little of the cement Is needed, but the sur
lace must be pressed close together Ths
parts will adhere firmly in few minutes. =
Halls Journal of Health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
For Sale.


. ne aorti saiz Of TosnsnIp No. {, tang. :. Yranf
~ Coz efy, Ne Also svo 6loexs one mile aus
between i3.oco and a 900 .cres. tn srs~s. "a :,
sa'en = hsavify anberea With pine sprsos AND =
-, pniea ma ssver been cclIed, tina.ed at b.
-. iorty aa1 ~ nc It b sen vat.red i,p
Ai.er 11efss ano Tn B-,ok. both Or vhic,, croe.
y, isfins N par Of The fzrocs Tin Pozd- ThaDp
he ssEnssee .e4osy NJ Jsai "a LasL
QJi3EE lSSfyyIEGs
sA.aIzs, , asns |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
An Important Summons.

Valet ringing up the doctor at II 10 p. M
--Couneilor NJ sends his compliments
and desires you to come to him at once
Doctor zen dishabillel - Good graciousl
What is the matter with himf
Valet-He wants a fourth hand for q rub
Der Of " observation-disclosures Blaetter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

With a genuine feudal indsf- udence, the
Lake Chaupisin duck shooter may claim
that his blind i, his castle. IL Is undoubtedly
the most elaborate affair of the kind in Use
among the wild fowlsrs Of the country.
Totally unlike the bush blind II the eastern
rivers the res,i. blind of the west, or the box
blind Of the south, 1t stands quite alone a. a
representative tips otneld architecture. 1t
Is, In fact, miniature house, equlppl with
ali the paraphernalia of domestic economy,
thoroughly pToyisloned, AMI fitted out TO
stand a siege II six weeks bonbardalent BY
the great army Of southwark hyin, ducks
Let US take a peep at one Of these Lake
Champlain blinds.
The house part OF the blind is very nearly
square, about five by six feet and tive and
half feet high 1t has sloping roof to shed
rain, q door at the front end, d a small
window at one side. On the opposite side
there is a board slide which can TO opened 10
provide air and furnish IN outlook. Across
the back end-tha ends bang the long sides
of the bllnd-are two hunks or berths. one
over the other.
\ WIDE shelf under The board slide answers
the purpose OF table, Heat and cooking
facilities are furnished by a small oil stove
standing in oEe corner by the door. In the
other corner Is the ''afmory, a rack in WHICH
are placed the guns OF the occupant or occu-
pants of the blind, convenient for immediate
use cupboStI under the lower berth con
tains the dishes, cooking utensils, amInuni-
ton, etc, of the garrison, while big chest,
answering also the purpose q. Il bench, stands
conveniently beneath the shelf, packed with
provisions and other perishable supplies Of
the gunners. So much for the interior of the
house part of the blind. The door opens upon
platform about three aud half feet wide,
rallied all around and heavily pushed with
cedar or pine to such height that the gunner
when erect can conveniently shoot over the
waited boughs On the front part Of the
platform is long, trough like pen in which
are confined live decoys The entire struc-
turc which have described is overlaid and
concealed with evergreen boughs, so that it
looks like dark green mound standing on
the edge or in the shallow water.-Forest
and Stream.
Appearances Often Deceive.
One day last week Boston business man,
who was at work debating letters to his ster
nographer, was interrupted by business call
from two well dressed men, who remained in
conversation for some little time, and then
went out When they had gone the business
man turned to his stenographer and said:
Did you notice the personal appearance Of
those two gentlemenp
''Oh, yes"
"Well, one of them was a well known pub
Usher Of this city, and the other was a prize
fighter Now, which was the prize fighter
and which was the publisherF'
The girl described one OF the two-a young
man of agreeable appearance and pleasing
manners
That" she said, was the publisher, Of
course"
You are mistaken" said her employer.
The man you took for the publisher WAS the
prize fighter, and the man you took for the
prize fighter was the publisher"
And this was not a case where ''the boy
he'd either Boston Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

He-Of course you know what a garter
snake Isl
She from Bostonl-H you refer to that
representative Of the serpentine family with
tue same propensities characteristic to an
elastic band used to retain hosiery in q sta
tionary position, | do.-Binghamton Deno-
frat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
For Rickets Marasmus, and all Wastin;
Disorders Of Children.

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
Hypophosphises, is unequslled. The rapidi.
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. II have used Scott's
Emulsion in case of Ricketts, and Msrssm, .
of long standing. In every case the improve
ment was marked" j. M. MAIN NJ. D.,
New York. octl7deod&w4v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

He Is a great simpleton who imagines that
the chief power of wealth is to supply wants
In ninety mine cases out of q hundred it ere
ates more wants than it suppliesi-Coltou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
Wanted.

W7ANrEMp-,Wo.%en to M se ehi \ short
iuuel4d Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Poison in ice cream, poison in canned goods.
poison in bologna sausage! The papers TEEN
with evidence of the existence of death in the
very things poor mortality depends upon for
life, and pleasures that arise from a tickled
palate The iClsa that man must eat to live d
becoming mingled uupleasantly with the con-
viction that it is only necessary to eat the
most ordinary food in order to die Pitts
burg bulletin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24

Visitor-Thas engine acts very queerly, it
seems to the.
Engineer-Quite likely, SIR It has an o
centric rod--Harper's Bazaar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
BoWdoin College.

EXAMINATIONS for admission to College VIII
- be held at the cleaveland Lecture Room.
Ma-saehu-stts Vail, on FKInAr and SATURDAY,
June 18th and 18Th and on FRIDAY and sATu RuAY.
September l3tn and i4ih. beginning each day at 10
A. n. All candidates must be pr, sent on Friday
morning WILLIAM DIV HYDE, President.
Brunsvict, May 24th, iss9. Mayed &vtilliu nsaJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
MARKET REPORTS
Brighton and WATERFOWL Live Stoo,
Market

brighton ana wdteftOWn 1.-Two 6tOCp
Market
Reported for Kepn.bee Journal for week enrs
June III
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARkKI
I-lp spso 2Egsy 700 coz
SuMHEH IRON rus SEVERAL STATES
Ca.ue sheep and Lambs Calves. Hor,4s. s~ir
% 10 Hh ~ 20
PRicgs OF MARKEr BEks.
A few choice at u Oo.n6,s5. extra, t6.50ass.75
first quality 80 0oaf55o. second quality. - 5osj VI
third quality, n ooaft25.
PRIcEs OF SHEEP AND LAMBS.
In lots, 800. 800 $3.50. each; extra. Ama,5 ~
from ITO cents per pound. spring lambs. iIa7c
veal calves. 2ail cents.
ARRIVALS nv srKAsERs.
Horses. Cattle vea..
Portland 10 90
HrrVor
krnnrbrc 10 rs 10
MAINE STOCK AT sARKEr
ramrs- Cattle. Sheep. vea
IC. Libby A son IS 90 30
Hanson 4 Randall t2 % ~
baylor & Drnui-on 90 ~
Gi.nson y 10 10
lrp. llalluwcll 10 %
y J. Libby Is 90 y
The SHEEP CALL
Northern supply nghts.t for the .ea.on. Canada
tnd eastern lamb- ia two weeks nnd thru ih. sup
pl' III sieadilv increase, Prices low gooi vest
rru amhs bringing e. Hollis ca sold ll5 she, p
~ - h- ~ tic, e. SAWYER - Nv 10 at ~ 10 per
esf T. nurkr a small lot at I,c VI. g, Fandcr-
% Weighing 900 at 2le
Cattle tK,FFIc, by MAINE DRovERs
Nuf pVrr TOO head Of cattle shipped from Maine
q" 'i- market We found working Oxen no
wait o. FOR h.rf in the arrival. what cattle ala
OF ami Ftt at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
Infringing on Her Rights

Alfred raptureusly1-No~. darling, pleas
lame the happy day
Minnie tblushingly1-Three week. from
next Thursday, Alfred
Norah Through the keyholeI--Av you
olaze, miss, that's me reg lar day out Yezu
lave to git married in the early part Of the
wake Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-24
n. o. NICHOLS,
Jebbing Mason and Slater, stone Work,
Brick and Plastering, White
washing L Kalsemining

b. the day or Job. All orders promptly attended
T. Order slate 8, A r. Goud's Stove Store No
% I'm a'n~k ~
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ingalls,
xGigorine

The Great Blood Purifier
Niil cure ~crofnia. Roils, rimpi".. sores.
salt Hh"an. Dysp.p-i. and al Diseases
Of III" Blood.
send crn' stamp fpr fngal- itrcnfd Book
oi All sport. atl ',afpo-. fn fhs
INGALLS, MEDICAL co., Lowell, Mass
aprt.Odlyrndnr
Morris tribune., 1889-12-25
We are prepared to Loan
Money on good improved
Village Property. Call on
us for terms.
P. A. MCCARTHY & Co.
Winter Tourists Tickets


Via the Wisconsin Central to all
Southern Tourist Points are now on
sale at greatly reduced rates. If you
intend to spend the winter months in
the Sunny South, consider well, be-
fore starting, the advantages offered
by the Central;" 1t will pay you.
Home comforts make travelling a
pleasure. Through trains with Pull
man Palace Sleeping cars leave Min
neapolis daily at 12:46 p. M, and
6:25 D. M, st. Paul at | :25 p. M, and
1915 p. M, arriving in Chicago the
next morning, making close connec-
tion for all points in the South. Meals
served en-routs in the Central's
Famous Dining Cars.
For further information apply to
your nearest ticket agent, or to F. H.
Anson, general northwestern pas
senger ugsnt, 10 Nicollet House block
c. E. Dixon, acting city passenger
and ticket agent, ST. Paul, Minn., or to
Louis EcKstein, assistant general
passenger and ticket agent, Milwau-
kee, Wis.
Morris tribune., 1889-12-25

Minnesota In0 Best,
Minnesota Is still able to offer to
the farner-the wheat grower and
the dairyman especially-the cheap
est and best wild lands to be found in
the whole country, and Stevens
county can furnish its share OF those
lands. Put that down as q fact, and
as true as holy writ. For ten years,
says the Minneapolis Journal, west
ern settlement has been running over
and past millions Of acres Of the finest
farming land in the world, abundant
ly supplied with the finest water to
be had anywhere, because the idea
prevailed that 1t was necessary to go
to some Of the newer and more west =
ern cD!n nunitie5 to secure cheap
lands. rhe contrary is now becOm-
ing known and The unOccupied lands
Of Minnesota are coming into unpre-
cedented demand. It is no longer
necessary to go west for cheap lands.
They can be hal in great abundance
and Of very superior quality right
here in the east-and north-in Min
neSOta,
Morris tribune., 1889-12-25
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having beeu made in the payment
of Sixty Dollars and Seventy Cents (S6O70),
which is due at the date hereof upon a Ger
tain mortgage, duly executed and delivered
by Henry Hutchins and Mary \. Hutchins,
his wife, to Frank E. Perkins, bearing date
the 22d day of January, A. D. 1885, and duly
recorded in the office Of the Register OF Deeds
the 4th day Of February, A. D. 1855, at two
o'clock, P. NJ. in Book j Of mortgages, on
page 324, and there Oeing secured by sold
mortgage the further sum Of $4,000, and no
action or proceeding at law or otherwise
having been instituted to recover the debt
secured BY said mortgage, or any part
thereof;
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of q power Of sale contained in said
mortgage. and pursuant to the statute, the
said mortgage will be foreclosed, and the
premises described in and covered by said
mortgage, viz: The South West Quarter
(sw1I) OF Section number Thirty 1907, of Town
number One Hundred and Twenty-Five 125)
north, of Range number Forty-two (42) west
State of Minnesota, will be sold at public
auction, to pay said debt and interest, and
fifty dol lars attorneys fee, as stipulated In
said mortgage to be paid in case Of foreclOs-
ure, and the disbursements allowed by law
which sale will be made by the Sheriff Of said
Stevens County at the front door OF the Court
House. in the Village OF Morris, in said
of January, A. D. 1890, at ten O'Clock, a. NJ
of that day, subject to redemption as pro-
vided by law.
Dated November 9th. 4. d. 1889.
FRANK E. PERKINS,
s. \. FLAuERTY, Mortgagee.
Attorney for Mortgagec,
Morris, Minnesota. nov27