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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

cosfespoudens Of the New York Nail
and Expscss. Who l. row Coating" in this
State, in . lssaeT psblished in IL issue Of
August ~, gives IN Interesting account Of
farming ~ carried on b. three yosng vomea
10 Somerset county, which We Fepsoduee
below. IL may be al TIRE, aside from the
wood chopping business. though We confess
Is reads Little too romantic 70 have much
foundation in fact Somewhere above
East Norrideevockr IL rather indefinite ::
I'VE came a-Yoss three women farmers the
other day, the story Of whose doings might
interest you. Driven out of the woods some
where above East Norridsevock, for lack Of
provisions We met . good-iooking woman in
wide brimmed nat and thick boots driving
an OF team. Inquiring of her where ve
could obtain dinner. ve we're directed 70
long, low farm house, = weather beaten pink
In color, standing under group Of mAgnia-
cent maple trees.
Here We found two other women, infelii-
gent looking ike the first, one digging posa-
toes. the other canning berries in . spie and
span kitchen, and apparently on . large
scale. We hsd stumbled on . partnership,
the members Of which sre all feminine. IL
seems that two Of the women are sisters, the
Misses r., and that the farm belonged to
sD1t iAthrfs v Hp ieIt " 70 u III bOme-
What run down and Improbable condition.
Unable TO sell except at . sacrifice, they
were puzzled ~ To their proper line Of
action until Miss NJ, who had inherited .
iiIsie money and earned = little more in the
millinery business, tired Of the confinement
Of indoor life. proposed to 60 in wlsh them
sad test the question whether women could
make farm. They are not ane lady farm
ers by any means, overlooking things in
Dresden china sort Of way, but spend much
OF their time at such work as is not too heavy
for them in the open air. Tfey have about
t~o hundred acres, part OF which il 10
pasturage. and on the rest they grow pota-
toes, tarnips. carrots onions. cabbages and
the crops Of the general farmer.
They have an apple orchard in fine state
Of cultivation, and raise quantities Of black
berries and raspberries and some other small
fruits. which they can for the Boston market.
They do their own milking, make butter.
when the factory Is not running; feed their
own pigs ride the moving machines and
feapers, and help in all operations Of sowing
and harvesting For the heavier work they
have two farm Iaborers, sometimes in the
busy season three. They read the Atlantic
Monthly and are progressive Yankee women
with ideas about temperance and dress re-
form. They are all in excellent health.
have forgotten the meaning Of headache. and
say they like their work and are able to
make very fair living. In the winter they
frequently chop wood with their men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of letters remaining
unclaimed in the Augusta post-offce for the
week ending Aug. 26, 1889:
Gentlemen-Bugbee. Chss. R.; Burke &
Co Messrs. Crepeault, Edmund; Charuon,
Mr.; Grafton, II. c.; Hurd, Luther; Hunt,
c. H.; Hooper, Charles T.; Hsrmonson,
NJ s.; Lake. Fredie: Leighton. Col. G, A. !;
Mathews, C. X; Marin, George; Mason.
Warren; O'Hara, Patrick; Stanley, b, F. !;
Stanley, F.; Smith. Wilson c.; Sloane,
James; Tracy. Lyman G.; Williams. Elwin
O.; Weeks, Chas.
I.adies--Curtis. Mrs. d. b.; Edwin. Miss
Julia NJ; Garrison, Miss Matte; Hobbs,
Mrs. william; McGinnis, Miss Kate; Mayo.
Miss Nary: Page, Harriet A; Rowell, Miss
Ella; Stewart, Miss Sarah; Turner, Mrs.
n. J. J. II. MANLEY, 2. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

Officer Bruce went to Bangor yesterday to
bring to this city man named FOES who had
been arrested by orders Of Marshal Morse.
Foss has been writing letters to Supt.
Ssnborn threatening his life. In one letter
he wrote the doctor that unless he removed
the batteries from his head he'd kill him.
Foss has been in the asylum in the past and
had so recovered that be was discharged.
These letters. however, convey the idea that
they were written by an insane person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

This fine weather comes most OPPORTUNITY
for the work At the Edwards mill. The
brick work on the upper mill has been COM
pleted and the men are engaged in fitting
the interior for the machinery. The ceilings
are being painted and the walls white~ashed
The pillars will not be painted for some
tune. The gang of laborers is still busily
engaged on the wheel pit. The brick work
ON the lower extension has been completed
to the second story. 10 brief the mills are
beginning to loom up. though one looking At
them fails to get half an idea of the expense
and work required in erecting them. The
person begins to comprehend. however, the
magnitude of the work when he sees the
thirty-,wo feet of solid rock foundation on
which the upper end of the mill rests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

This remedy is becoming 90 well known
and so popular As to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.--t purer med
icine does not exist and it is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood
will drive Malaria from the system and pre-
vent as we'll as cure all Malarisl fevefs.-
For the cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-Entire sat
isfaction guaranteed, or money refunded
Price so cts and BOO per bottle at J. NJ
Mixers drug store. jan14d&wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
Juice Of California fes, combined With the
medicinal virtues Of plants known to be most
beneficial to the human system, acts genuy
on the kidneys. liver and bowels, enectuaily
cleansing the system, dispelling colds and
headaches, and curing hAbitual constipation
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27
REAL ESTATE
Important Transfers OF Real Estate In
Kennebec County.

The following are the transfers of real
estate for the week ending Aug. "a:
Benz. d. White Of yassalboro to Abigail White Of
said town, land, q 800.
Edw. Il Piper Of Clinton to Alfred Roundy of said
town, land. s3io -.
Marvel sprague Of Farmingdale 10 Sarah b. Nc.
Ceuslnnd of said town, land, e40.
l.. n. 1hayer and c. T.. Gray Of Waterville to
Fred Pooler, undivided third parts of land, 1900.
Walter u. Jones of q ina to G. L. Perley, u. Il.
Warren and W. X. Hisler, trustees Of Harlem
Lodge, No. 80. 4. o. U. w.. land and buildings,
tli5
Mary A. Barter of Halloweil to Augustus N Bar
ter of said city, undivided half Of lot of land o.
WIN. Is. Neal of Gardiner to Henry s. Webster of
said city. iasd and buildings, q, 100.
Lizzie $. Gould Of Pennington to Avah G. Gil
bort Of Fayette. land and buildings, 400.
Eliza 4. Hunter of Clinton to Ophelia Reed Of
said town, land, $50.
John and Mary Bladeau Of Oakland to John +.
Boynton Of said town, land. u. 800.
Peter Marshall of Wstervilic to jos. York OF said
city, land. 1850.
Eliza A. Morgan Of Chelsea to Clara u. Berry Of
said town, land 81.
Anna y. Bucknan of Farmingdale to Olive X.
Welcb Hail. land and buildings, $50.
WIN. Browning Of Augusta to VIM. H. Berry, Of
Sidney, land, $50.
Jos. W. Merchant of Augusta to VIM. Browning
OF said city, land $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

A child who has once taken Hamburg
Figs as cathartic will never again look on
them as medicine, but will be likely to ask
for them. under the impression that they are
simply preserved fruit. Is cents. Dose,
one Fig. Mack Drug Co., N. Y. For sale
by c. B. Murphy & J. NJ. Mixer.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

Many Of the horses at the Park are showing
up in fine style. Several have been timed
for quarters and halves, and have made un-
expectedly good showing. Josie Bates,
owned by J. II. Grout of Boston, did mile
in 2. SO yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

DIR. Flints Remedy should Be taken q
once when slight exertion or hearty meal
produces shortness Of breath or pain in the
region Of the heart. Send for treatise. free.
Mack Drug Co., N. T. For sale BY c. b.
Murphy { n. Mixer. aug27eod&olrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27
Marriieo.

In North vsssaiboro, Aug. n, by Rev. +. A. yinal.
Mr. John g. Bradley, and Miss Josephene Bragg.
both of East Vsssalboro.
II LIMESTONE, Aug. II, A. II. Morris, And Miss
Carrie 3. Bennett. both Of Limestoue-
In Edeecomb, Aug. Is, Dr.. B. r. Brown OF Wis
cssset. and Miss Lena E. Patterson Of Edeecomb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

are to-day suffering with Rheumatism In some
form or another, without any need. Menards
Rheumatic Bullets will cure the most obstI-
nate case. Why then suffer any longer With
your aches and pains, when dollar invested
in 4 bottle of Bullets will cure you. You car
buy them of J. N. Mixer and c. B. Murphy
4 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

PICTURESQUE AUGUSTA,

containing thirty views. in and abost Anguish,
Ne. For only thirsy-hve cent? per COPY,
& DUNTON'S STUDIO. les Water Street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27
For Rickets, AaIaamua and all Wast1no
DioordoGo Of Chndyon.

Scotfs Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver Oh.
Hypophosphites, il unequalled. The rspidiC
With which children gain flesh and strength
upon il il wonderful. II have used Scoef'g
Emulsion in case of ricketts, and 4afasmu1
Of long standing. In every case the improve
mens vas marked J. n. NAn II. D.,
New York. ocSl7deod&w4v.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27
Biieo.

In Jefferson. Ang- .. Mary, wife Of JoaashAn u
HnseA, aeed = year, 70 100 :.
n Nevrastls. Ass. Il. GeosSe c. March. sgd y
renYr. ) Doe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-27

The review of New England weather fol
the week ending August "a, issued by the U.
s. Signal Service, says
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
HUMOROUS.

Young Swell-'Seo here! This
watch won't run. What do you sup
poso Is tho matter with it?' Jeweler
We'll. l should say the fault is in
that vest you have on Tho pattern Is
loud enough to stop a clock. boston
Herald.
Mrs. Jnson-.That follow out in
Nebraska who bet his wife against IL
COW ON Tho election was no gentle
nan" Mr.. Jason-.'I should say not;
no gentleman makes n bet whore he ID
sure to win no matter how it gocs."-
Terro llaute Express.
Observation-Disclosures Is tho rcason I
don't have a napkin any more?"
Hostess OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES before
you cat you always take it tn wipe your
plato. cup. saucer. knife. fork and spoon.
and that makes tho napkin 81 dirty
that l have to give you n fresh n
each time.'-Wasp.
Visitor (at insane asylum)-"WhO
Is that finc-looking man mak:s stars.
crosses and things out Of ~lotters?"
httcndant-'-Oh. he was tho editor OF
II chiidrcn's column in some paper.
One week he lost tho to thu
puzzles and tried to solve them him.
self."-Munsey's Weekly.
-Witc-"Gohn. don'tyou want some
OF these plums for lunch? They're
some l put up" IIusband-..No; l
don't like p!ums with tho pits in"
Wife-''But. John. these plums have
no pits" Husband oh. that's 30;
they haven't l knew there was some
thing about thom 1 didn't like
Judge.
-Joblot - "Sce here. 1saacs, I
thought you said you would warrant
these trousers to wcar?" IsGacs-''So
did" Joblot-"Well, look ut them.
v only worn them two weeks and
you can SEQ through tho cloth"
Isaucs--''I warranted them to wear.
didn't IL" Joblot-''Of course yur
did" Isaacs-.'Vull, amt dcy worm
Wot's do madden nit you?"-America.
This literary business" said din
glccash to his son, ''is n very nice
thing. and | am willing to encourage
you all l can to help you in that direc.
tion. AS for myself, l never wrote
any thing worth reading" Pardon
inc, father, If l disagree with you,'
said the son. 'but l have known you
TO write some very clever things
WHEREOF ''In your check book
Washington Capital.
-lnspector-"Now, my boys, VIC
will have the story OF Jael and Siscra.
Who was Jael?" Bright Boy-..The
wife OF lIcbcr the Kcnitc." Inspector
What did she doF" Bright boy
Hammered n nail into Sisera's head
and killed him" Inspcctor-"Ycs;
and We read thai she WIS called
blessed above women; but she was
not enlightened by those spiritual in
ilucnccs which are vouchsafcd to us
What have wo now which people in
tho time Of Jacl had not?" Bright
Boy-"Policemcn, sir!'
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
THE TUNNEL. PRECINCT CASE
The Canvassin9 Board Ordered &
Make Returns.

A dispatch dated Helena, Mont,
Oct. 81 says:
Judge De Wolf has sustained the
motion OF the Democrats and issued Il
percnptory order to have the Can
wasting Board make returns OF tho
Tunnel precincts. Motion OF an APP
peal has been filed and an application
malc for n stay Of proceedings.
After the decision was rendered in
the Silver Bow contest this morning
the Canvassing Board, being ordered
to count the votes cast in Tunnel
precinct, Mediation Hall, tho Re-
publican membcr OF the Canvassing
Board, asked Il stay Of proceedings
until the case could DO brought be.
fore the Supreme Court. Il. 9. Irwin,
Democratic member OF the Board,
filed nh affidavit that he was satisfied
with the Judgment and does not want
an appeal. The question nov before
the Court is whether u minority OF
the Board has Il right to appeal. The
State Canvassing Board to-day com
menced to canvass the votes, includ-
ing those cast ut Tunnel precinct.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
a COMPROMISE.

After tho jury in the casc OF J.. $.
Mayhugh ~. Henry Coz, Naomi
Wines ct al. was %impanclcd, n COM
promise was effected between tho
plaintiff and ono Of tho defendants by
tho terms Of which Henry Coo with.
draws from tho suit. BY tho condi.
tons Of this compromise Mr.. May.
hugh pays Mr.. Coe $3.50 for his
right, tito and interest to tho ranch
which tho lnttcr now holds. tho said
Coo rcsorving tho privilege Of occupy
ing tho snid premises until Dcxt
Spring. Notwithstanding this ar.
rangcmcnt There is no change in the
title OF tho ease as IL appcats on the
record. Mr.. Coo simply withdrawing
~ o defendant in the suit.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
Death OF Mrs. Bryant.

Mrs. c. NJ. Bryant, notice Of whose
death appears elsewhere, was the
youngest sister Of George Gilmore,
Of this place. During tho latter part
OF August Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant and
two daughters passed through here
On their way from California to visit
Mrs. Bryant's mother, whom she had
not seen for years. They stopped
over here Il fow days and left for ILL
nois on the Goth OF August where
they arrived in due time, hoping that
dcceascd's health would be improved
by the change OF climate, rs sho WAS
suffering with symptoms of consump-
ton. Yesterday II dispatch was re-
ceived here announcing her death,
and stating that tho family would
leave to-day with tho remains for
California. Deceased leaves two
married daughters who reside i'm
California, and two young daughters
who accompanied their mother OH her
visit to tho East.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
Itctmrncd to the ASYLUM.

Ruel Frost of White Rock, who was
scnt to the Asylum at Reno, after IL
short sojourn at that institution, was
discharged as cured. Since his return
o his homo, his former manin has as
serted itself again, and in so violent n
from that he has to be confined. tits
probable that it will 10 necessary to
send tho unfortunate man again to tho
asylum.-ITimes-R Review.
Tho old gentleman was brought
down yesterday, and being very VIC
lent was lodged in jail until the ar
rival Of tho west bound train, which
being late did not reach here until IL
o'clock T.. NJ, when in custody OF
Frank Riddle, of White Roc!S, no left
for the State institution Mt Reno.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
Civil Service.

Tho civil service law will doubtless
remain uudisturbed. There may be
considerable talk about which Adj
ministration -Cleveland's or Harri-
scn's-has been guilty Of the greatest
lachcs regarding the law, but the law
itself will remain, though perhaps
slightly modified. Tho alleged selling
Of copies Of questions in advance OF
their use in examination will doubt
less DO referred to Il committee.
There are enough men pledged to the
law in both parties to insure its re-
tention.-lVirginia Chronicle.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
NATIONAL SILVER CONVES-
TION.

Tho arrangements for tho National
Silver Convention, to assemble ia
Grand Music Hall, st. Louis, Nov.
Goth, have been closed. Tho pro-
motors OF the movement in that city,
have shown u great deal Of earnest
1858 in the work, md from advices
received tho business people OF the
city appreciate the Importance OF tho
Convention by the manner in which
they have subscribed TO tho fund for
tho entertainment OF the delegates
Rnd visitors. The indications are that
tho Convention will attract an at
tendance OF upwards OF 10000 people,
coming from all parts OF tho United
States. From tho mining country
thoro will be several special cars and
displays OF minerals from leading
camps. Tho Grand Music Hall, which
hns been secured for the Convention,
for Nov. 20, 81, %, and Doth, il ono Of
the best arranged halls in tho coun-
try. II has an adequate seating
capacity for both delegates and spoc.
tators, while at the same time tho
former arc placed co.npactly and nd
rdntageously. Tho entertainment
bel ny arranged by st. Louis " in
cludo d grand Thanksgiving.day
dinner. This will be OF IN elaborate
description, and u decided novelty.
1t will probably DO held in tho hail
OF the Merchants Exchange, which
has the largest floor area OF any hnll
OF its character in the country. Tho
hnll will be elegantly decorated with
ilowers and tho trimmings usually
used. There will also DO entertain.
ment during the other four days Of
the session OF tho Convention, and st.
Louis will make every effort to sur.
Iass hcrsclf In caring for hcr guests.
Tho Delegate representation will DO
large from all thu States and Terri.
tories OF the Union. Tho Governors
OF the States and Territories 10
whom is delegated tho authority Of
appointing dologhtes, have shown n
great deal of care in selecting tho best
possible men for tho position. I'll.
same care will also be tnkcn by tho
Executive Committee in It's selection
Of leo l'olcgntcs Mt largo from the
United States. Tho attendance from
mombers and OK. members o. Con.
Grcss will also DO largo. From pros.
eht Indications tho Convention will
result In n great deal oi good in cdu.
eating tho people OF the country.
particularly OF the Agricultural dis
tricts, UP TO the Importance OF the
silver question, outside OF what bcnc
fl II may be 10 those actually engaged
IN Tho mining industry.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-11-10
THE SENTENCES.
imprisonment. For Life.

At 10 o'clock this morning e. S.
Kendrick, convicted Of murder in the
second degree, appeared for sentence
j. w. Dorsey Esq his attorney,
moved that senten CO be postponed
until / o'clock =. NJ, in order to give
him time to confer with his client,
and it was so ordered.
At l o'clock tho defendant appeared
I'm Court, and no legal u being
shown why judgment should not be
pronounced against him, tho decree
OF the Court was that Il. S. Kendrick
be- in~carcerated in tho Nevada State
Prison during tho torn Of his natural
lifo. A fcw facts in reference to tho
criminal aud his crime may DO Of in
terest to the public.
In February, 1888, Il. S. Kendrick,
who had formerly served rs Il U. S.
soldicr in the company stationed Mt
Fort Hallock, was tried on Il charge
OF assault with intent to kill Lena
Labriska, u sister OF his wife, tho III
legged assault having been committed
ut Fort IIalleck OF the 18th day OF
December, 1887, during tho progress
OF n dance mt that place. On tho 18th
day OF February, 1888, the jury pre-
scented II verdict OF assault with n
deadly weapon with intent to do
bodily injury" and on tho 10Th day
February, 1888, Kendrick was sent
encod To n term OF fifteen months in
tho State Prison Mt Carson City. On
March 0, 1889, he was discharged
rom that institution, having been
granted n rebate Of > months and 10
days from his sentence for good be-
havior.
During the latter part OF the period
OF his term Of imprisonment, his wife,
Francis A. Kendrick, nee Frances a.
Labriska, petitioned for a divorce,
which was granted March IL, 1889.
Gu tho previous evening, March 10,
1889, Kondrick arrived here and the
noxt day made attempts to SEQ his
former wife, but she succeeded in
keeping out OF his way, n she fire.
quently stated that she was afraid Of
him and did not wish to meet him.
Kendrick remained in the county
until tho 18th day of August last
when, armed with n rifle, he wont to
Hugo's ranch in Lamoillo Valley,
where hefound Otto Hugo (whosome
years since married Mrs. Labriska)
in company with Lena and Robert
Labriska, his step-children, and Ken
bricks two little children. Hugo
was digging potatoes. After speak
ing to Lena, Kcndrick went toward
Hugo who was Mt some distance aud,
according to the testimony OF Lena
md Robert, called to him and then
shot him dead on tho spot. Hugo
mover spoke after he was shot and
Kendrick made his escape, but was
afterward arrested and lodged in Jail.
On tho 7th day OF October the
Grand Jury indicted him for murder,
he was placed on trial October 28th
and on October 80, 1859, the jury re-
turned q verdict OF murder in tho
second degree, whcreupon he was
sentenced TO tho State Prison for life,
as above stated.