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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

One interesting feature of the re-
cent election for a supreme court
Judge, so far as it relates to the vote
of the Eighth congressional district,
was the remarkable similarity of the
Republican plurality as compared
with that obtained by Col. Bliss i'll
November. There was but l24 votes
difference between the two elections
in the counties outside of Saginaw
The Republican pluralities last fall
and this spring were as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

Think of the blessings you enjoy
which George Washington knew
not Of. No telephone bill was ever
showed under his nose. He was
never put of a railroad train. No
telegram ever came to him marked
"collect." The father of his country
would not know his child if he could
see il now.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03
Don't Buy Your Arctics Until

you have seen the Colchester Arctic" with
the "outside counter" Its the best fitting
and best wearing arctic now made and Is made
pom honor for reputation. The "outside
counter" adds largely to the durability
These are cheapest in the end. No extra
charge for the " outside counter" ASK to see
the Colchester Arctic" Kept here by best
stores. At wholesale by II. 5. Robinson X
Burtenshaw Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

Last fall Saginaw gave Tarsney
l,o13 plurality, while this spring
Sherwood received 1857. Grants
plurality in the Eighth district was
l,60s, while Col. Bliss was 2,0s5.
These figures show that the Eighth
district is pretty solidly Republican,
Saginaw Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

part, he received his hurt. Aplmer-
man, it is said, will now receive a
large sum as arrears pension. Upon
the precedent established by this
decision will depend a number of
similarly rejected cases. -Er.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

All the amendments voted on at
the spring election were adopted.
The majority for the salary amend
ment was $1,000; circuit Judge,
1884; corporations, 6,3l9.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03
Is Consumption Incurable?

Read the following: Mr. G. II. Morris, New
ark Ark says; WAS down with Absccss OF
Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced
me an lncuuble Consumptive. Began taking
am now on my third bottle, and able To over
see sthe work on my farm. It's the finest
med icine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had
il not been for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption | would have died of Lung
Troubles. Was given up by doctors, Am
now in best of health" Try il. Sample bot
tie free AT B. >. Webb's Drugstore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1889.
OF. BROWN, Proprietor.

Del. Sutton, of the Richmond
Review, has been appointed postal
clerk on the road between Richmond
and Pontiac. Congratulations, Del.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

"A Nevada man who had seven
homely daughters, got a paper 70 hint
that he had seven kegs filed with gold
In his cellar, and every girl was mar
ried in five months. Texas Siitings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-03

Farmers and laboring men in need
of first class every day shoe will find
just what they are looking for at l..
L. Stark's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Sunday morning at an early hour the fam
lily of II. G. Bnrieigh in vass~lboro. vas
aroused by pistol shot followed by piteous
cries of the family dog. Mr.. Burlegh rush
ed into the yard and discovered that a hard
looking tramp had shot the dog in the side
Of the head, ard on remon strating with the
stragger he drew the pistol on Mr.. Buregh
aud threatened TO shoot him, but did not
carry his threat into execution. He skulked
Cd and was soon lost in the woods back Of
the house A hard looking chap who WAS
doubtless the came man passed through Ben
ton Sunday afternoon. lie 10 also thought
to be the same man who broke into the rail
road station at Riverside Saturday night tax
ing 800. and who also fred a revolver at
hocse of Isaac Jackson the same night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
Psssosais.

Dr.. Thsyef Of wssssvills. vss h ne city
yesterday
NJ. Jsnes @. Blaine. Jr, arrived IN The
city yestsrisy-
Ms. Pusinton ssd Hon. 8. J. Cbadboarne
we're in attendance On the SsAse fair yesses-
day.
Mr.. J. II. Libby. vfo has been visiting
friends in Boston for few Pays. returned
Tuesday.
John Peterson. ps Hriefos Of the Ocean
Point House, vss in the city yesterday He
repor,s the season ~ he Point - very sstis-
factory
Mr.. o. Williamson and wife left yesser-
day for Mar, lard ~here they will he the
ggests Of Mr.. wiliAmson's brother for
few weeks.
Mrs. John 6. Gay Of Giennis Falls. N. H.,
/. the guest Of Mrs. Geo. Blodgett. Mrs.
Cav will be remembered - former resi-.
dent u THE city.
Mrs. l.. y. Tolmsa and her tvo ems are
visiting at Hammond's Grove, from which
place she will return In time to resume her
dressmaking. Sept. 18th.
Misses Massey and Lizzie Wiley, daugh-.
ter. Of the late Captain william Wiley Of
Thofnaston, are visiting their cousins. the
laughter. Of John y. Chase OF this city,
Miss Carrie Y. Messer Who has been for
several weeks past the guest u Miss Blanch
d. -, ,h. JnIhrach Hama At pfuutxpr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
Death OF Gideon.

The celebrated Hsmbletonian stallion Gid
con. owned by C. II. Woods of Benton. died
Monday night. aged 80 years. lie was by
Ry sdyk's llambletonan, dam by Young En-
gineer. and he was bred by A. Goldsmith of
Orange Co. New Yo,k. He was the sire of
a large humber of of very fast horses and is
a. we'll known as any horse in New England.
lie undoubtedly died Of old age. Gideon
came into prominence late in life, a. the
sire of brood mares and the savage old fell
low has been the object of much curiosity at
Maine State Fairs. Some of Gideons
grandson's have been fast and are the interest
Of the Maine turf today. Gray Dan, one Of
his progeny. was fast horse and Glenarm
traces much of his speed tie this stalwsrt sire
Of Skip, Gleparms dam. Gideon was brought
to Maine about 1850 BY Col. Thomas S.
Lang of vassslboro, ,and BY him sold to
Foster s. Palmer of Bangor and afterwar, $
to Mr. G. J. Shaw of Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
Maine Division. l.. A. W.

The following concerning the coming meet
Of vheeimen 10 Portland may be Of interes,
to the devOsees Of the bicycle in this city Who
are debating A. to whether it is best to attend
Chief Consul DIR. G. y. Dow. of Portland,
has arranged the following races for the ap-
preaching race meet of the Maine Division
League of American Wheelmen which takes
place at Presumpscot Park, Portland, Sept.
2g:
LIST race ne-h half mile for novices On
ordinary bicycles, Two prizes one heat.
"a race-One-half mile for novces on
safety bicycles. Two prizes. one heat.
Sd race-One mile, free for all on ordina-
mile in each heat.
4th race-One mile. State championship
on safeties. Best two In three. Three
prizes.
9Th race-One mile. State championship
on ordinaries. Best two in three. Three
prizes.
9Th r&ce-One- mile for boys under
Is years on boys bicycles. Two prizes.
one heat.
The free for all and the State champion
ship races will be run in heats; best two in
three.
Each contestant must wear a cap of color
easily distinguished from others.
Races will begin promptly at 3 2. NJ.
II. N. Breen with y B Robinson & Co,
Union Mutual Building. Portland has charge
Of all entries for the races and those mem
bers wishing to compete for the prizes shonld
register with him All entries close Sept.
18th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Judging from the increase Of ostrich file.
during the past two years. il something is
not done to destroy them the feathers will
not be worth sending to market.
Among the inscriptions in her album most
priced by Nine. Patti Nicolin is this, by the
elder Dumas; Being man and a Chris
tisn love to listen to your singing; but if
were bird should die of envy"
Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany
says the Lonlon truth, is one of those beirg,
whose souls are concentrated in 1.-The baby, -
and care but little for their offspring when
the latter get to the age of personal i1depen-
dence.
A very naughty style for this winter comes
from the innocent ststuesque maidens who
serve the cocoa in the Javanese section Of
the Paris exposition. No skirts, no corsets
a silken princess robe and beautiful figure
Very modest, bat ambitious bellies are saving
their bushes and making a compromise with
personal dignit BY having the surah en-
broidered in fine but distant rosebuds.
When Mennonite young lady is married
her relatives do not worry their heads about
the social position Of the guests. There is
something very free hearted and hospitabIe
10 this notice. which was posted in prominent
places in Gretna, Manitoba: Everybody
invited to attend the marriage of Mr.. J 1.
Bargen and Miss Anna Penner. The cere-
mory will be held by the Rev. John Funk,
at the German schoolhouse next Sunday, at
the hour of nine o'clock in the morning
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell has an edito-
rial on woman's wages in this weeks WON
ans Journal. and mentions curious fact in
q competition of sculptors in Boston. The
matter on foot was the erection of statue
to distinguished citizen who had recently
died. All sculptors were invited to send
models of the deceased citizen. and with it
their name in sealed envelope. Miss An
ME Whitney's model was decided to be the
best, but when her envelope was opened the
judges reversed their decision, as it was too
much honor to bes'ow upon q woman.
The number of young girls. young ladies
in every other sense of the word. who will
carry on rapid" tlirtstion with any man
who happens to please their fancy, is shame
fully large says Chicago paper. This sort
of thing is going on all the time-on the
streets, in restaurants, candy stores, theatres
and street cars. Girls who have the oppor-
tunity to meet everyone they ought to know
by proper introduction in society, are by
no means excluded from the list. They
think they are fascinating q fool-they usu-
ally by being both the fascinated and
the fool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Pencils annual excursion TO Pennington,
Phillips, Kiogaeld and RAnseiey Lakes lie
announced for Saturday. Sept. 81, 1882
The grand success Of each years excursion
to the famous fishing grounds, have induced
the Management to repeat the same at ex-
ceediugy low rates Of fare. Tickets from
this city good to remain over Sunday have
been placed a. follows; To Pennington,
$500 Kingdeld. $500; Phillips, ~ so;
Rangeley Lakes. - so. A dance at Perham
grove. band concerts. and lots Of other
smusements will serve to entertain the ex-
cursionists aud the simple statement that Il is
under Pencils management is sufficient
guarantee that all will receive the b. st Of at
tentiou and the excursion will be fine
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

The Two Sisters will be produced at
Granite Hall, Tuesday evening, Sept. IL, un-
der the management Of J. W. Wall. The
st. Louis Republican says;
1T is a simple story, simply told, that is
all-snd while there is not single situation
in il that might be called a startling climax,
or a scene that even suggests strong emotion
al acting. there is tender psthos about the
who re structure Of the play proper that pen
trates the very soul. There are characters
introduced who have little to do with the &C.
ton Of the drama; they serve to prolong =
story that 10 too brief to be told in four acts
without introducing tiresOme lot of senti-
mental stuff that would shadow what 10 really
good and thus lose to the public what is one
Of the most intensely interesting plots that
has yet been put on the stage from an all
American standpoint. Almost every type Of
a heterogeneous city life is portrayed with
nsturainess 40 striking that it pleases because
it 10 so commonplace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
Tho New Augusta Bridge.

TUESDAY evening, at a meeting Of Mayor
Lane aud special committee Of the city
council, the contract for furnishing the iron
bridge across the kenuebec river in this city
VA. awarded to Cofroie & saylor Of Phila-
..elphis. representing the Philadelphia Bridge
Works. the contract price being SIS 900 in
round numbers, details not having been male
as yet. The contract demands that this
company shall remove the old wooden bridge
furnish the iron for the new and place II 10
position on the piers and sbutnents, the job
10 10 completed Jan IL, travel to be main.
tanned all the while. The bridge Is To be an
overhead truss, pin connected, three spans.
that in the middle two hundred feet long
with strength Of eighty pounds to the square
foot. and two, each one hundred feet in
length. one hundred pounds to the square
foot. The engineer Of the company to
which the contract was awarded will come
on Immediately and make the necessary
plans aod specifications for the structure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Cases of the contagious diseases were re-
ported to the State Board during the week
ending Saturday. Sept. It'll, as follows:
Diphtheria Bangor. 2; Portland. l..
Scarlet Fever -Cornville, / Portland, | !;
Resdfield, l. Typhoid Fever.-Bsneor. I !;
Berwick, /; Jay, ]; Lexington. /; Parsons
field, /; Portland, /; Presque Isle. 3; Saco.
/; Shapleish, /; vinalhaven. 2; Westbrook,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Probably as much misery comes from hab-
itual constipation as from any arrangement
Of the functions of the body, and it is diff
cult to cure, for the reason that no one likes
to take the medicines usually prescribed.
HAMBURG FIGS were prepared to obviate
this difficulty, and they will be found pleas
ant to the taste of women and children. 25
cents. Dose, one Fig Muck Drug Co
N. Y. For sale by c. B Murphy and J. NJ.
Mixer. septl0deOdfolr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

A party of Augusta sportsmen took turn
after ducks on Tosus stream Tuesday. but
came back with but few specimens. The
season 10 too dry to secure many ducks at
present Is they are all in the swsmps. A
good soaking rain would bring them out in
good numbers and furnish rare sport A. they
are said to be plenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

IA man who presents an appearance OF de-
bility. whose countenance is anxious, and who
is subject to spells Of faintness. is liable to
sudden death from heart disease. Let him
take DR.. Flint's Remedy before il 10 too late.
Descriptive treatise with each bottle; or sd
dress Mack Drug Co. N. Y. For sale by Z.
B. Murphy and J. N. Mixer.
septadeodfoirm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

A S ct. package of ZOMONIA contains ounces of
Soap and pint Of Ammonia, In powdered form. II
makes hard water and the hands soft, washing easy
and clothes snow white. Cleans Paint, Glass, and
Marble and washes al. hes to perfection. Just the
thing Tor washing sinks. Bath Tubs. etc 1t work.
like charm in the Bath, leaving the skin soft and
smooth. BY its use Tea, Coffee, and Fruit Stains
disappear as II BY magic. The hmnaonia in Zomond
makes il & perior TO al ,eashia9 poerders.
aug3ideod2mSwim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

The excavation for the boiler house at the
State Hou.s includes that part occupied by
the old reservoir at the rear Of the building
and workmen are now engag' in demolish-
ing it. II /. a large aGAir. being some Is
feet deep by 20 in diameter. and bold. up
wards Of 800 hogshesds Of water. Il
was built short time before the
war by one Noah Beknell and is credit
u that genteman's ability "a mason. 1t
was evidently ballt To stay AMI the s'ai~art
blows Of heavy hammers are CURED to
make an impression whatever spro It. Il
was originally intended to hold the water
from the roof but was afterward leased to
the city and used rs reserve reservoir in
case of ire Itis now to be Discontinued
and the eight feet Of water which occupied
it has been siphonel oil the task requiring
some -is days for completion. fhc walls
are to he demolished to point even with the
floor of the boiler house and the remainder
gill be filled In.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

SO REWARD!

N4-Ten dollars reward will be paid for
that will lead to the arrest and
conviction Of parties doing malicious mis-
chief around my sand bank.
Jas. N. WADE.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 20, 1889. aus30dlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

1t is unwise and unsafe to ignore the day
of small things II you neglect cold at its
inception, it may develop beyond relief.
Stop it at once with Adamsons Botanic
Cough Balssm. Pleasant to take and sure to
relieve. septl0deod&eow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

HIRAM. Me-, Sept. 9Th, lisp.
GENTS Il enclose $l.0o for Giant Box I feel
that must tell you my story now am strong
my sister first insisted my taking Onien, which
she had noticed advertised In her Monthly Som
fort. ! mo- only had dy.pep.i. and kidney
~ paIalyxed, the whole Of my left side and hand
were as numb and useless could be and for ten
work, sleep nor walk; and my right hand had
began to feel numb also. You mus. believe I was
all Discouraged, as had tried the SIX PITY sic
clans and their drugs, patent IN. dicincs had been
poured down by the dozens; and really had taken
so much STUN that IL IL wonder was alive So
my sister had to srge me long time to send for
sample box, to be sure II only i0c., but did
not want any more hu,nbugs. But Just TO please
her and keep her quiet let her send for the sample
Of OHien.
had simply taken the loo worth when lit seems
too wonderful TO relate) began to get better
end have received SO mach benent from using
the two a5c Boxes of your Giant Food that can
now walk arousd all right, and actually do . good
days work. Oh, the Joy Really, am going 10
get all well and sound. II seems too mnch for me
10 believe all at once Oh there. | never expected
to be half - well as am now, and to think
that OIien Did II make me Just crazy to go out
weak and sicily mortaIs just try the sample There
! am 50 happy. and | wish every body would
send for some: Ny friends are all going to try IT,
smart and we II again. ! am looking for a good
agent for you and enclose aI.OO for a Giant Box
that may keep on gaining-surely cannot say
too much in praise OF Oxten. want to jump,
laugh. and shout for joy every minute of my
existence now. to make up for many years Of
misery Respectfully Yours,
LFvISA CoTToS.
TAKE NOTICE. That we use the same ex
tract in our Tablets here spoken Of as we put in the
Liquid Oxen that il sold by the glass or bottle
by all druggists Oxien is doing we nsiers right
here At home. Try it, Try it'll Try f,,i
Remember 1t contains the genuine Extract Of
Beef, which IL known TO renew and sustain
life. while the pigs tail, Dr. Brown seauard
theory is yet to be proven. OXEN is manu'actur
by GANNETT 4 MORSE. Augusts, Me.
septI0deodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
AMUSE ENTS.
THs CASiSE PARADOX

Prof. Gentry and his trained dogs appear
in Granite Hall Saturday evening. OF their
performances in Saratoga, the Union says;
Putnam Music Hall was crowded last
evening to see Prof. Gentry and his remark
able troupe of trained dogs. Some of the
most astounding feats were accomplished.
The dogs piled themselves up in a pyramid
several feet high, played hide and seek
turned summersaults, came at call, broke the
record jumping, and almost talked. II some
Of them were human they would make good
actors"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

II YOU could see your own scalp through
an ordinary magnifying glass. you would oe
amazed 1t the amount Of dust, daDdfud.
and dead skin thereon accumulated. The
best and most popular preparation for eleans-
ing the scalp 10 Ayers Hair vieor.
septl0deoa&vlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Messrs. Russell 4 Weston opened their
new store yesterday noon and perfect crowd
Of sight seers and purchasers thronged il un-
til the closing hour. Ii 10 handsome,
roomy. and we'll lighted store and With the
sffAble clerks whom the proprietors have Sc
cured they should certainly be successful in
gathering about them fine class Of custom.
The stock which the firm carries 10 new. At
tractive, and in keeping With the demand OF
of the market and enables it to give hrse
class bargains With every trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
AUGUSTA, Aug. 20, 1889.

With feeble appetite and imperfect d.
sesticn, it 10 impossible for the body TO 81
cure the requisite amount OF nourishment.
Ayers SafsaparillA not only stimulates me
desire for food. but aids the assinilaove
organs in the formation Of good blood ana
sound tissue. septIOdeod&vlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

That hacking cough can be 50 quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it.
For sale by c. B. Murphy.
july 2d&wlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
Marri:o.

In Waterford, 3rd inst Horace L. Cleveland Of
Norway and Mary =. Bisbee Of Waterford.
In Sumner, ard inst, =. l. Warren of Hartford
and Lou J. Hersey.
In Wayne, End Inst. Henry o. Wing and Miss Ida
A. Nsgner.
At Bar Harbor. LIST inst, Horace A. white of Nj.
Des. IT and Miss Mary A. Babbidge Of Rockland-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

The funeral of willard Longfellow &C.
Cured from hi. late residence at p NJ.
Tuesday, a large number of friends being
present. The members Of Asylum Lodge,
l. q. q. F.. of which the deceased was
member attended in a body. The services
at the house were conducted by Rev. II. s.
Whitman and those at the grave were under
charge of the, lodge. The ioral tributes
from friends were numerous and elegant.
The deceased Was member OF the Maine
Mutual Relief Association and vas also .
member Of Capitsl Grange Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

The water is very low in the kcnnebee at
present and the lack of it 10 causing eonsld-
cradle trouble. The Kennebec Log Driving
Company has about 100. 900 sticks Of timber
in the pond above the dam and As there is
but very little water passing over the dam ~
whole, the logs have to be rolled over one
alta time Flush boards have been run out
from zach end and leave about seventy five
feet of open space near the east SIDE 50 that
thu, aiding the men in running them over.
A. it is however he men are able to pilot
but 1900 or aoo0 over per jsy and with this
small number il is hard work to supply the
mills below the tails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12

Sweet eorn-cani ing in Maine is nov at its
height. The crop in many places is quite
uneven and two pickings are male neces-
.sry, Tie sturdy pickers go forth in the
early morning hours, between two and four
armed with baskets and their loads are
landed ut the factory side at : O'Clock. ready
for the gang of merry huskers OF both
sexes there gathered. Quick work is made
in stripping of the husk and soon the juicy
corn is removed from the cobs, cooked and
Theoretically sealed in tin cans neatly labeled
for the market Maine sweet corn is winning
sproud reputation. and the canning industry
is yearly increasing in value and reputation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-12
WEDNESDAY. Sept. IL.

State vs. Matthew. Verdict, guilty.
State ". Thomas A. pinkhAm 1T.
Carleton for state; W. T. HAines fsr
respondent Indictment for maintaining q
liquor nuisance in Winthrop. The testimony
on the part Of the government vas unfinished
II the time Of adjournment.