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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Since the recent outrsges in Winthrop and
Wilton the community has become thorough
ly aroused against Migrants, and the poor but
honest tramp who desires only to drag hi
body from one place to another unmolested
is receiving very little aid and comfort. A
party of four foot-so travellers who arrived
in South Gardiner yesterday were promptly
arrested and are now in the kennebec jail.
any time during the past year. there being
1906 confined within its walls. As there are
not enough cells to 60 around quite proper
ton are obliged to seek repose on the brick
floor. They are provided abundantly with
blankets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

NA and reliable Medicinesare the be e;
O$N todepend upon. Ackcrs Blood Ell.
ixir has been prescribed for years for all I'm.
puri,ies of the Blood. Inevery form Of Scroe
nIous. Svphilitic or Mercurial diseases. It =
Invaluable. For Eheumatis.l, has no equal
]. n. Mixer. 1874 Wster street. druRRist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
Railroad Interests.

The Maine Central railroad for the month of
December hauled into Portland 1917 loaded
cars. being 224 more than during the same
time last year.
Two handsome cars are being fitted at the
oar shops of the Portland Rochester rail-
road They are both being made over from
old cars. but they viii look Ike new ones
vhen completed. Both also are being fitted
with the Sewall car heater.
The Canadian Pacific railr,ad bridge At
Ship Pond has been completed so that nov
the new line 10 continuous. The company
intends to CO tinue running trains between
Qeeenyille and Lake Megantic three times =
week through the winter - at present, and
IT TO withdraw then - was reposesd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The contract for supplying he adstones for
the Togus soldiers who die at the Home dur
ing the next year has been awarded to Mr..
H. NJ Faught of this city, the contractor for
two years previous. Seventy five stones
more or less were contracted for, the price
agreed upon being 81 - each. J. A. Shaw of
this city has contracted for the purchase of
refuse a. &c per barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

THE McGIDEeY FAMILY

The Concord Daily People and Patriot
Saturday, contained the following, 10 regard
TO the McGibsny family who are to be in
Granite Hall, Jan. l6.h.
The entertainment given by the McGibeny
family, last nj ht. at the opera house, was a
perfeci gem,ex. ling any of q ike character
ever given in C5reord Every member OF
this justly famous family, from the hrtIe TOT,
Master Leo, to the father is astar. an that each
individual effort Mas appreciated by the au
dience is evidenced by the generous sp
plause bestowed and the numerous encores
demanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

One of the newest society games for In
door recreation during the present season 10
psrior tennis. 1t is played with a net in the
shape of sort of minnow snare which is
hung between two chairs in the centre of the
room, the regular tennis bats, and twenty
four light rubber balls of various colors-
The rule of the game is to land IS many Of
these batted balls in the net - possible,
Each color counts so many tallies and the
game goes to the person or persons making
the greatest number of talhes in given
number of innings. The balls are 20 hight
there il no danger 70 the bric-a-efac In thei1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Tine two street peanut vendors who have
for go long industriously piled their trade on
Water street, with the advent of the new
year folded their canvas covering and
silently stole away. Both the G. A. R vet
eran ut the corner Of Bridge street and ger
ial Nj ;bael Angelo whose silent watch near
the po,totfice has been maintained through
the Indictment summer and the wet AMI driz :
gle of the autumn, have wended their way TO
warmer climes, and henceforth the devotees
of the unctuous peanut must seek their
favorite fruit elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The beautiful calendar of the Smith &
Anthony Stove Co. consists of six facsimile
reproductions Of oil colors which are so ex-
Quisiely done as to form very pleasing wall
ornament for any home. Each is q study of
child life in different phases, all unique and
artistic, after designs BY L. b. Humphrey
4 copy will be mailed to any address on re-
ceipt of 25cts. Address the Smith 4 Anthony
8 owe Co, 4S-54 Union Street, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

THE sweetest thing that ever grew beside
a human door was little May, until she took
To having headaches. For = time she lost
her beauty. but one bright day her Papa
bought bottle of Salvati.n Oil, and 10 she
is as sweet and pretty IS ever.
Time is money. but health is happiness.
IL YOU have a bal cold or cough use DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t will cure you every
time Price % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Augusta is fast becoming the center at
which all orders for medical supplies issued
in Kennebec county are filed. During the
past year Devine and Cough'in, the well
known druggists, have put up over eight
thousand prescriptions, a large increase over
the business of 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
Preside nt-Elee and Mrs. Harrison

Two very fine etched portraits of Gen
and Mrs Harrison have just been issued by
NJ. r. Lyman, publisher of the Indianapo
lis Herald Portraits on one plate, 1922
elegantly printed. Agents wanted in every
town in the country. Send rs cents fol
sample portraits and term, to agents. Ad
dress: NJ. r. Hyman, Publisher, Indianapo
lis, Ind. d6tw2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The recent statistics of the number OF
deaths show that the large majority die with
consumption. This disease may commence
with an apparently harmless cough which can
be cured Instantly by Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Luugs, which is guaranteed to
relieve and cure all cases. Price zoe and 81
Trial size free Fo sale by all druggists.
Jap3d&w4w2p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Castoria is re commended by physicians for
children tie. thing. 1t is a purely vegetable
preparation. its ingredients are published
around each bottle. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and absolutely harmless. 1t relieve.
COZ .,ipation. regulates the bowels. quiets
pain, .ures diarrhea and wind collie. allays
feverishness, destroys worms, and prevents
commissions, socthes the child and gives it
refreshing and natural sleep. Castoria is the
children's panacea-the mothers friend.
mo THE DEAF-A Person cured Of Deafnes
i ard noises 10 the head Of 3 years standing b,
simpie remedy will send . description Of 1t FREl
10 auy Person who applies to NICHOLeOy, ~:
MacDoagall btreet. New York. Q. .. 4.
saetad21Aw Awly
Know myself By reading tie "Seiencs q
Lite the best medical work ever pabHshsd
Ter young and middle-ased men.
uay7dAvly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

There are innumer able ways of doing this.
Not the least Objectionable, is the common
,iation by irresponsible dealers of tooth pow
ders, pasles and washes either positively in
furious or utterly Intellectual. Protec,
poke, and teeth by purchasing wholesome
SozodOnt. jsnldeod&wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The Weekly gennebec Journal contains
twelve pages of interesting reading in each
issue. The type is clear and open-s pleas
ure to read-and it is the .argest weekly in
Maine. Only 81 80 year in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

A lady named Mrs Morton of Vassalboro
~hc vas in the city making purchases
created se1pe excitement by fainiipg away on
Water st. yesterday noon. She was carried
into the Post-ofnce where she quickly te
eoxsrpl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

This 10 busy week at the Maine Central
baggage room. Since Tuesday morning a
laryer mu mber Of trunks has been handled
than at any time during the past two years,
and the room is at present full OF ali k'nis of
baggage,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Mr.. Joseph Clark who ia employed in the
Edwards Cos mill. recently received a Sc
we're blow on the forehead from revolving
wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Fast Driving.

Notice 10 hereby given that the city ordi-
nance to prevent fast driving on the city
streets will be rigidly enforced from this
date. II. T. MoRsE,
AUGUSTA, Dec. ~, 'ss. City Marshal
dec25dw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Grand Medical Examiner q. W. Martin Of
the United order of Friends has just i,'u d
the requisite certificates to the medical ex-
sminers of the different councils of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The 25th anniversary of the organization
Of the knis hts of Pythiss will occur on the
18th day of February. 1889. circular has
been issued by the Supreme Chancellor,
ssppiessepted by like circular by the
Grand Chancellor Of Maine for its observ-
ance BY the order in general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

This is the season when TIE ptgs of the
diary which he received at Christ1is seems
to the sanguine youth far too small to con
tain all the glowing thoughts which dow
nigs1s from his pen. The newsdealers say
that the namber of diaries an jouraals sold
this year 10 even larger than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

\ new cas- of which thirty-t~o members
har. already arrived began their studies al
the Dlixo Business College yesterday.
Thrre are Eey about one hundred students
in the college
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The biographical sketch in pamphlet form
may be found at the State House to-day.
Orders will be Oiled and extra copies offered
for sale. Extra copies of the Journal con
tanning these sketches complete will be on
sale at the State House to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The travelling in ts city is reported ex-
cellent and Market square IL filed isily
with loads of hay and cord wood. which are
brought in on whocls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The second summops Of the Grand Jury
Seems ~ have given Aug3sta's evil-doers
aevere fright. For two days past there has
been 40 business in the municipal court, ana
save an occasions. lodger. the lookup has
been empty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

There will be board meeting Of the Y.
NJ. C.. A. a. Ave O'Clock sharp t,night, and ii
Is earnestly desired that every member be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

All railroad passes expired on Dee. 3 and
the unlucky ones Fho didn't g. theirs re-
newed must ether pay their lres or c .ase
from roaming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

~DR. wEBsrER's Office will be. for the
future, at his house. corner Of State and
Green streets. Office hours, l to p. N.
jan2d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

No other daily paper in Maine has so good
faculties for obtaining full and satisfae tory
report. Of the State Legislature, as the Ken
nebce Jourpsl. Our report is made By ex-
merit .teuoVraphers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The weather record of the year 1883 has
certainly been unique. Aphenomenai wish
tation Of drifting SHOWS in the early monShs
Of the year. a backward spring, the coolest
summer for more than forty years, fall
with an amount Of rain and dreariness that
silenced the oil lest inhsbitsnt and, so far,
a winter of unreasonable warmth aud more
rain, are features which it is to be hoped
will not be matched in 1889.
A Rhode Island Post Of the G. A. R., in
order to repienish its relief fund has Issued
handsome pictxrs Of that noted warrior Gen
eral Phil Sheridan, copies Of which are re-
failing for 81 90 each. With each picture is
= ticket which may draw one of i's pre-
misu,. aggre gatlng $4,000. One Of these
pictares 10 aow on exhibition in Mr.. A. IL.
Chadbourn's barber shop, and copies can be
obtained of Mr.. VIM. A. SVEN. agent fol
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

1t gets dark with a rasa these evenings.
The old charioteer Who drives s.a ureiess
team round aud round the great course has
just leaped into the three-quarters stretch,
And 10 little while thu jsis will begin %
iengthen. And it is about tune the cold be-
gan to strengthen as the weather clerk tells
as il soon will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The mild weather has delaied the hens
into laying more eggs than usIll, and they
are much more plenty than Is common at
this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The county Jail cost sixty and not si1
thousand dollars az stated in yesterdays pa
per.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

WIN Baby w sick, ~ esvs her CastoriA
WAsa she w. . CHA. she cried for CastestA
Win she became hiss she chung 10 CssssriA
WIN shs haA ChilArsa- she gavs thsm Cas a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The river is open almost to Hsilowell.
The boys still continue to skate on the east
side, although the ice is daily growing weak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
n1vSdaodAway

y No~ : .sSs sp!sy sssi D. sf ps
Rss1 a.. u.I po As1sss eu1s e, by.pens L.
digestion. Flatu,ency and Constipation
We guarantee them Is and 80 cents
JIM MiYef. 1s4 " ,.er druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
9ocol 2noiicrs.
SO REWARDS!

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 carriers.
BCRLRIGH & FLYSF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The store of F. w. Libby. who has gone
into insolvency, was closed by Sheriff
Stevens on New Years Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

NJ Physicians prescriptions sre care
fully compounded at kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water Sts. 1t moderate
n,;ca. ian9ndeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

A large number Of Legislators wandered
into the court house yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

1t is expected tina, there will be large at
tendance at the meeting of the Maine Press
Association in this city on Jan. l6 After
III. regular exercises the party will be driven
to Toxus. where a banquet will be provided
and a es,1ert given by the Home Band
Capt Cobaugh will also endeavor to procure
the services of male qusrtette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
SoMERsI

Fairfield.
The Opera House has been formally
opened New Years night, q large au lienc.
being present 10 enjoy the music and the
pre- sentation of the comedy. The programme
vas well carried out and the applause of the
audience generous and hearty.-As the an
nouncement of Sheriff vaughans deputies is
made it appears that Fairfield is left out
Mr.. Bradbury who has served so faithfully
declined appointment, and though there
are several applicants no one has yet been
selected.-For a town doing the business
that Fairfield is now doing the mail service
is sadly deficient. Our daily papers now
reach us through the hands of the
baggage master and there is no
chance to receive and answer letter
from down river save early in
the morni " or late at night, If the move
to put closed pouch on Jewett's train al
augusta is successful, stepswill he .ained,
but our business men should not rest until a
mail service is established on the midday
trains to Bangor and Skowbegan Give Us
the closed pouch TO and from Augusta this
winter and next year we will try for some
thing more The final settlement of the
taxes of the town over 1872 900, was made
Dec "a, by our efficient collector, MIR
II. f. Tuck, and on the 3lst ult., he settled
with the corporation officers in full, receiv-
ing their receipt for the entire amount al
most five thousand dollars This. too. with
out an abatement The Maine Manufactur-
ing Co.. after being shut down for two
weeks fer needed repairs and to close up
the years business, started again yesterday
with a full crew and plenty of work.
The kennebec Framing Co are driven
with orders, one Of VIII en- will require over
two hundred thousand feet of lumber. This
mi has done a very successful blu mess the
past year and all ind. cations point to a busy
season to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The workmen finished stating the north
furret of the public building yesterday. A.
soon as the roof is tight the contrac ors for
furnish ins the interior finish will begin work
Nine months are allowed them for fulfilling
their contract, and at the end of that time it
may reasonably be espected that the build
ins will be ready for use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
9leb.

In this city, Dec. 81. Mrs. Abigail Gnley. ased g
years.
yedfs md month";.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

The installation Of G. A. X. officers occur
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03
STATE NEWS.
kESNEBEc.
Sepd rd's NILS.

SeDdTdS Mus.
Rev + A. Vinal has been engaged to
preach at the Baptist church at this place the
coming year. He is much like d and is q
faithful and efficient pastor.--Lakeview
Lodge, No 232, |. .. of G r., is in a -four
ishing condition, and many are rallyine
around the standard of Temperance The
question of new hal is being agita.ed now.
and fine new building for this purpose is
one of the possibilities of the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

Topsy Turvy tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-03

SEw ADVERTISEMENT
Browns Instant Relief
EquiisbI. Mortgage Co.
Wanted-ffverseers-
wantrd-Two girls,
Boardern wanted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-06

the lower they got into the jug the dryer
the Governor of South Caroline got. who
was a square drinker and "a warm man.
with about "a million pores to every square
inch OF his hide, which enabled him to
hJSte in n likely share of corn juice or 9TH
same time well ventilated and generally
always ready for more. while the Governor
OF North Carolina was more cautious
drinker. but was mighty sure 10 strike bot
tom ut about the twelfth drink. like as il
nature had measured him by the gourdGul.
We'll, they sot and smoked and argued.
and the Governor OF North Carolina was as
hospitabe as any real Southern gentleman
could be. for he ledled out the whisky in the
most liberal manner, being particular to
give his distinguished guest three drinks to
his one. and gaus ing his own drinks with
great care. for fear that If he didn't he might
lose the thread OF his argument and the
demijohn might run dry before the Cover
nor Of South Carolina should be ready to
dust out for home. in which case IL would
look like he had not observed the laws OF
hospitality. which would have been self
inflicted thorn in his side for years TO come.
and no amount of apology could ease his
mind or enable him to feel warranted in
showing his countenance to his fellow-men.
especially I'm his homo district. where for
generations il had been n main point with
every gentleman TO keep his visitor well
supplied with creature comforts. and 10
hand him a good gourdiul rs stirrup-
cup when about TO mako his departure
for the bosom OF his family. Singular
10 relate. the cautiousness manifested by
the Governor OF North Carolina was oAno
avail for at one and the same time the Jug
went dry, and the Governor OF North Caro-
lima. much 10 his subsequent modification.
when he learned the fact afterward. dropped
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-06

the sacque was given into the hands of
a seamstress, who ripped or en- the back
seam and made the sacque into two
packages, weighing about three pounds,
and they were mailed.
A large bicycle was recently taken
apart and sent piecemeal through the
mail with the two heaviest bars, or
backbone" which weighed trihe
more than four pounds.
Some pers ms use little discretion in
ma ling frail articles. Almost daily a
bonnet, or a Dir hday card, or some
wedding cake inclosed in light paste
board box passes through the office.
What wonder is it that when it arrives
at its destination it is found scattered
promiscuously through the bag when it
is known that in transit ton of heavy
merchandise and papers have been
resting on it?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-06

was General Ashby, who was killed
during the late war. never saw any
man who looked so handsome on horse
back. Off the horse, however. he
walked like du and was so clumsy
that he couldn't get into parlor with
out falling over all the furniture in
sight.
"a Mexican astride his hioh-curved
saddle with his legs hanging straight
down, rides as easily as if he were sit
ting in rocking chair, and at the same
time it is almost impossible to unseat
him. He is clothes-pinned on the
horse and the latter can't get from IN
der him. But man riding on a fiat
English saddle with short sSirrups, his
legs bent at the knee, and his toes
turned out, has no chance when his
horse jumps suddenly. He is in q
cramped position, and is almost sure
to be thrown forward on the horses
neck or over his head"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-06

through the kindness OF Texas CORE
spondent, we are enabled to supply
the coveted information. Mr.. Ernest
Wyatt, of Dallas, in that State, sends
us the annexed excerpt from an old
scrap-book, which embraces o circum-
stantial narrative of the historic cpl
sode:
great many years ago the Governor OF
North Carolina received friendly visit
from the Governor of South Carolina. AZ
ter real North Carolina dinner OF bacon
and yams. the two Governors lit pipes and
sat in the shade OF the back veranda with
demijohn OF real North Carolina corn
whisky. copper distilled within easy reach.
There is nothing stuck up about those
Governors. says North Carolina State
historian, in the homely but vigorous Ian
guage OF his section. There they sot
and smoked. and sot and smoked. every
once and awhile taking a mutual pull at
the demijohn with the aid OF the gourd.
which they used as a democratic goblet.
The conversation between the two Gov
ernors was on the subject OF turpentine and
rice. the staples OF their respective States.
and tho further they got into the subject
the lower down they got into the jug. and