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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

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/ Mrs A. Ncveigh Aslse.
sf,xath Bod Marriage, A
/ Chafbx.e n. Ssar,wy.
Eza Lyrae- Mrs II
wosa.
Eve. S. Nr;axlsoSsa.
Essays ct Ella. { 1Sn,o
Forging the Feitcss. Mrs
sticsanser.
Frazeu flra.e. TAe. "
Clark Rssxs<H.
f&ise Start. A. II. S-ar,
fsE Aasnaiss Sasr. Aises,
t.fiufas tiaaseheit Far
TaiesA Brothers Gytsnas
Gsca, slcspeT, Tao. fraai
Barrett.
sSsuy kermcsrs Wife
Mrs A. MSrcigA Asi.ieS,
Hs,ase q, the Marsh. lssc
A atsse.- r. Nariea,
Hen. Mrs SereSer, Thr
The Daehess.
Handy Aaay. ). Iaves.
iyanhoe. Sir Waiter Sea.s
sjaeceeliaA. Mrs. Alex
MeSeisk Mlllsv,
| lane Eyre. {. Bfente.
/ Jssan hAtlii,s, Gsniiessan
Miss Mulch.
I lc. Her Faee Her Fortune
/ Mrs. Aanie Edwafjex.
King Ssiomon's Miaes. Ii
Rider Hasgard.
Lady Audlcy 5 Secret. Ms;
N I RraddoA.
Las, Days oil Fompeii
Ruiwef.
Last OF the Mohicans, The
James Fenimurs Cooper.
Lorna poone, klackmore
Litr's Remofse. A. " rhs
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
COLUMBUS SERIES OF STANDARD WORKS!
fMs eoM s!.p!.s gmeesd u PRUNING LARGE nef

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Ay hiry Lis.2.- Ia
DUCHESS
Aa I'd Mans Darling
MN. A. AeVeish Mixer
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kaier HaTgsrd.
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Aras;an Nights Ea.efsala
ms,s,
AZ the Nerds Nescy. 4
novel. fhsenee " sfa-n
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besans,
Rag OF p;amonis. The. 4
Detective sse-y, Fem.
sS,nnie Dora. Mrs. Alex
- Mese,ga Miller.
fIecfse L4,aSt.zn. u. Si-4ss'
eSri-ie q the Tomb. hl;s
Alex. MctesSa Mixer.
Camille. Alex n,5sr.AS tr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
EAR PRINTING. LARGE TYPE.

I swix Fsms,v Rohinses.
i The.
! Struck Down. A novel
| Nawlrv Smart.
| Sesxsna IAssaShta. A novel
1--WE vclemes in oae.
/ ESS,3a Rsouxhtca.
S.cry VI Antony erase,
TAe. A noyc,, Fem. ;.
S.rsaye Case al DR.. lekyH
sna Nc fIyac. r. /.
S.eveasan.
Three Nen ia . Beat. er.
ome X. Jerumc.
/ TEN RsoWm's School nays,
TAaaaas Hughes.
Tr.lr Il The WSrli in EsShsy
/ hays. Julcs Verne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

GEN. t;eog1r l.. BEAT was born in Nor
way. Me, May LIST. ls25. At the very
outbreak of the WAT the Norway Light In
fantry OF which he was then in commant'
voted to enlist an on May ; were mas
terrell in for three mont lis active service as
Co. G. of the First Maine Regiment. He
served with Distinguished sallantry
throughout the war, retiring with
the rank nt major general
lie was the first department commander Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic elected in
Maine. In 1879 lie as appointed pension
agent and in 1850 was elected aljntan;-
general holiing tie position Eve years. In
July. 1850, he was appointed coai
missioner of the treasury h.
Governor Marble, ard " hen bis presen
nomination Is acted upon by the E.egisis
iure. a Ii hsve received the three ce7secn
tive ell ctions to the place permitted by III,
State constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Mechanic trss: assistant aarteruasser
z -,s.y.ss "a STATS II t,,sserHss EoiwsIi aHd
ssss*7H.r sssSt.ts Hsas1Aer ef the Maine
ss-aass. III isffda srsgia4ta. tbs Legislative
resH.vn baagrsss. syFsev'lufa! erears.crs
"a Arasessr1k rasntS. ard -arvz sslsri st.e
ssr=e .ss.1.is ii Arsss;asis pruEeets ~ tie
Xeu s;asi-Fl fssr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

The annual ne essnz tho sseckhoiteri Of tire
HasIswa.I Granite Company W Il he hoicsH Of
ttefr Office in Halsewsai Ts.ssfay, ianHsry I1Sh
y-ss. O. selt,es l.. ". iar the eifctso1 o. orerz
for IN. ter tnsa;fs. and the Transaction Of any
ether business winch nfaS properly es'Eiss before
ID. lnse1iae. - ". IiLnEg, secretary,
HstLesELs- Mr., Jan. Z. isss. lsn4dsw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

H>ErtSGToN, CnARtrs g. Born in Park
man, in 1916. Republican. nitarian, law
and Mt Western State Normal School
Chairman of board Of selsctmen in Nor
ridgewuck from 1872 to 1881. Was formerl
the Law partner of Hon. s. u. Lindsey
Member Of House of Representatives iF
lss7. Republican. BESIDES in Norridge-
ynrk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Arwuop, FRED. Form in Winterpoit
then Frankfort, in 1889; educated at the
public schools. Entered store at the age
of ten years, aud has been engaged in mer-
camille bnsiuess-cbiei'y in the class of
agricultural implemeuis--al his life. Meth
odist. always Republieaf'. Was the orig
inator of, and for many years = director in
the Maine Poultry Association; for twenty
years a trustee of the New England Asri-
cultural Society in Maine; served for many
years on the Republican state committee !:
trustee of State College Of Agriculture and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and rereshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
sem efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
eeptsble to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only frola the most
healthy aud agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs ia for sale in Soc
and Il bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG syrup co.
szH FRANCISCO. ca.
fNlHcyHFE nv Rfs. yasx No.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
NOTICE.

Pursuant 30 tho authority given by Chapter "a
Of the Private and special Laws 81 is9f. approved
February sDst, i>)i
We, The Hnfersfzned corporafors named IN said
chapter. whieb il on; tied IAN 10 Incorporate
the Augusta C,fy Hospital" hereby give notice
that meeting Of the corporation named In said
act aud Their ass1eisie~ Will be held at The city
council rooms. in said AHansa. Monday the
9Th dsy IT January A. u. 1850. at ~ o'clock T..
VI. for the pgrpose Of organizing corporation
under fltc powefs aud for the purpose named In
sad :.
Dated December disi, Itr2.
". ". ifrtfti,
l.. j. ~ tKER,
a. =. ENSs~.
Jan2diw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

FstrfSattL. " sLaV Born in Fast I.ig-
essnore IN 1876. E,!afated at Pennington
Academy aad Edward i.iigie institute. Re-
pabliesH; Methodist farmer ~ix years
a. school committee tso year, t0sn treas
arsg eieFen years selectmaH nine years
kamford; six year. county commissioner
for oxford COUNTY; member Of Senate III
1891. Resides In aumferi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

4 GUARANTEED HILLS DOUBLE
CT RE- f0R THE TO CHLORIDE OF GOLD
BAtGU HABIE. TABLETS.
Beta chewing and smoking can be oursa BY the
Use " these Tabiei<, Pres $50 yer pasksee.
mailed to say address ty cfiA-. n. PARTRIDGE,
SOS Wholesale agent for Name. opp. rostofise,
Augusta.
THOSE WHO PERSIST la smoking Hhen
the anfitote Is within reach VIII lind Finest Ha-
sana and Domestic Gigars from si.ao a box up at
PAHTRitAE'-. keersehann1 and Brisr Pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
OF State Officers Nominated at the Caucu'
Wednesday Evening.

Hos. NICHOLAS Ft,sFSbt was born i
Saco in lHi7 AMI was member of the eias'
Of 1865. Bow ,loin College Subsequently
studied law removed to Fort Fairfield, his
present residence. and is member of the
Aroostoos county bar, lie has occupied
most of the municipal Offices of Fort Fair
field, being chairman of lis boari of mu-
nicipal officers Tor eight successive years,
school supervisor three years, town clerk
seven years, also occupied the office OF
register Of probate Of Aroostook county for
i've years He WIS Il memhe7 of the
Executive CoHrci ia lNo:i and 1881, and
clerk OF the House Of Temperatures 10
four years. Elected secretary Of Stat
hy LcgisL,rureof Maine January, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

HOY. FREnErics =, powEss ras born
IN pittsf+ld = years ago, aud r.
ceived his education at the Maine Central
institute and Bsw,snin College. He has
ai~ayS heeu prominent Republican. Ills
religious preferences aTs Unitarian. lie is
married and restless at iInsitou. where re
has praeti>ed hw siGee being admitted to
tie bar, always commanding a high posi-
fion in the profession. He was a niesatser
Of the Hapse of Representatives in 1885
and 1857 and mrnlher d the Senate in
1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

May blessings be upon the
head Of Cadnus, the PhGni-
Clans, or whoever it was that
invented books. -CAgLYLg.
-
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rHf ME- couselL.


EFsef sketches Of ths nes tisuHeii 10 be
elected to-day il herssssa sises, aeeasnpaB.
sesi i,s Hssnesres sf NJ nssnps,ef=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

sI,tsie Gs,den's naagsser
| Mrs. A. MeXe;sa Miller.
sr.gsse Mana Howard.
Last Essays Of Ella, The
Charles larsa.
Michael S,rssscd. Verne.
Mr.. FeFseeue. W,Ness=3
Master 81 TIC Aiae. The.
1 R.eS-t RaShsns.s.
Aa.s i fass " a Caravan
kes~rs kcshaaas.
Myssess ct a Asassasa Cab
Z Fergus ". iiGleA
I Mssses Ut TIRE Ceremonies,
lac. A ncySi. Fem.
I xspsssS Csasan.
Nun 5 Curse. ise. Riidel'
7 Cd N4sa sslie's Secret,
fFvaa the German Of T.
Mafls,t.
I Olive, Twist. Dickens.
One Naai's NlxAief, Fem
fathanses. fae. T,s,pcr,
! iacrsess, Tae. Ccoges.
Prairie. The, Cooper.
t'rsaee o. Darkness. A. A
nayel. florrnee WaIs.ea.
sQuecnie's Terrible Secret,
Mrs, A, NcSeigh Miller,
Scasoseh Of Anncs.ey. The.
$, Maxwell Gesy.
Robinson tFgsac. neFoc,
Romais. Ge0gge Eliot,
Rory O'Mere. :. Lover.
rabbi $ Sisil. The. Stuart
CI.inf>eslani.
skose and the Lily, The,
Mrs. A. MeVeiga Miller.
Saddle and Sabre. Smart.
She. II. Rider t3aKgard,
5 eieh Book, The. Irving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

CLARK, EpwtS q. Born in Wal ioboro
Dee. p. sio and has always resided there.
lie received his education in the com
early in life cni, rv,i into shipbuiliing with
his father, Joseph Clark, continuing in that
business up to the present time. He has
served as seieetman of his town and for
many years WAS lirector Of the Knox s.
Lincoln Railroad and the Msdomak bank.
He has been for years one of the foremos,
men of his town ami always an active Re
publican lie has always taken an active
interest IN everything that has tended to the
benefit Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

THE GREAT
.Ea.|i:a Z German Doctors

Will BE- at City Hotel Friday, Jan. 9Th,
anl remain for one week.
All who visit the doctors will receive
services free of charge They treat all dis
eases AMI iefornIities. If incurabla they
will frankly tell YOU so. They positively
cure Catarrh and Epilepsy, also ConsumF-
ton in its first ami second stages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
ORGANIZED.
Legislatures First Days Work
Goes With a Snap.
interesting Incidents Of the Drawing
Of Seats and Organization.
4 csasesiet Seat estsias assay Tor caaeuses
10 Evening".

wir,t. revs.I..,,e Of t.es no tst, ria.
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shore fisheries there have within the past year
been several incidents that served TO embii-
ter the local fishermen against those from
- ~, - -.
along our shores AMI sinterfering with our
fishermen within the three mile limit and
on grounds where tn local fishermen feel
at home and feel that they have &C rtain
rights whicb the foreigners 10 not, Their
case will doubtless be heard this winter.
The Legislature Organizes.
The drawing OF seats prior to the organi-
zaton Of every House affords an animated
and interesting scene even to one familiar
with the occurrence.
The drawing of seats that began fes
minutes past O'Clock wsdne sdny morning
did not prove by any means luli. An un-
usually large number were present, lf7.
Last year 1872 responded to the first roll
call.
The customary courtesies to the vener-
able and most distinguished members were
observed. Mr.. Dickev of IT. Kent who
this year failed to keep his record of being
first on the ground, was gwen seat No. c.
one of the very best in the House. lie has
been sick for several DAYS but hopes to be
here the last of the week. Hon. Ilewellyn
Powers has lust the sent he desired
It is on the clerks left in No. %
Hi. location will euable him to be- ia the
midst Of affairs. Ex.Counrillor Bracket
has seat o. the one he wanted
The Augusta repre.entatiyes are well
se.icd hnt senaratrd nv four n,stes Mr.
Lam. has III in the extrrm. south row
about half WAY bnck a fr.t-rl,ss cent and
'Nr .Iohnsop has 4, .e,t near tb,. ni,ldl. sf
the hall No. ,e.
Hon. $. :. Brown. whom The Democrats
s.v will davote consilsrablc attention
10 III, Republican,. this session drew
a scat in the extreme rear of the hall. No
1871. As he will doubtless b., the leader of
I'm. Denocrats IN the lIouse he will prob-
ah,,, H., ...,.,,., d, ,,,,,,......,. 60,
H. Bill OF Portland whom many tnink VIII
divide with Mr.. Brown he honors of lead
ing or pn.hing the Democratic contingent AS
,,,, .,s, mas. r., "a .,,,,,,s
=" -. ,'...,- :,
s ' "H
aii ms coat on ~ ana thth stepped down
aud drew it, Mr.. rhiihrook took his seat
in A. on entering the hall and drew tina,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

kiss, MARcrs f., j. now Is years OF
age, and is equipped with the experience of
two years very efficiently passed as a mem
tering the Council he had been a member of
the board of alderman in his city of Port
lard and mayor of the city. He has held
the highest Masonic positions in the State
and has always taken deep interest in all
the branches Of the order. He attends the
Baptist church His business is wholesale
dealer ia photographer supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Dow<ns, l.. &. was born in Calais, Me
in 1889. lie graduated from Bowdoir
College in the class of 1850 and immediate
~ entered upon the study of law in 1868
Mr.. Downes has always been a Republican
and is an attendant of the Congregational
quently recognized by the bestowal 0,
municipal, county and state Offices. H.
has been city treasurer and mayor of th,
city of Calais. AMI has served three term
in the executive council being in the coun
ellis of 1874, 1878, 1891 AMI 1892, and TN
will be his fourth term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
Suggestions Concerning Ballot Law.

Not much has been said as Yet concern
ing the ballot law. II is understood. bow
ever. that Secretary Fessenden, in view o.
his experience with the bill will probably
sngges, some slight amendments to obscure
wording in the bill, etc. OF these proposed
amendments probably one will be the IN
serfion of the wor,is ''or officers after the
words presiding officer, so that this clause
may be in,elligihle in its application TO towns
with their presiding officers as well as 10
city wards with their presiding officer;
also that clear distinction be made De-
tween ELECTION officers as applied 10
municipal officers. and wanlens and eiee-
ton clerks rs applied to ballot clerks. 1t
is understood. too, that Secretary tesser-
den wants the time in which the names are to
he filed in secretary OF states Office extended
from ao,o 80 days. He also thinks that
the party emblem or device feature of the
official ballet Of iniiana would be markefi
improvement in the form Of our ballot as
no voter would be in doubt as TO marking
his ballot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
Il. D. HOWELL & co.

s@agency for Augusta, HaiIoweiI
and Gardiner for the UNIVERSAL
FASHION CO. Perfect Fitting Pat
( terms. seps0t&wt:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
NOTICE.

MAIL ORDERS Eos eeods In the Drug iiac
given rFntnqt ssfeatiaH Il raiie4i aVr IN P%r-sr.
tpo f-II ~ IS pkRTEJfn.f tsra.. r, -. August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

w1etHS BEEF, IRON T. WINE 10
tkaiihile This list and compare the prices With
those that you have been paying for III" .ain'
All Electric Cars pass our door. and the fare
rom Augusta or Gardiner !. or cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
NEWFANE.

H. E. Howe is now ready to do custom
grinding at the old Gates stand.
Rev. Mr.. Wiswell complmented the
children last Sunday for their quiet atten-
ton, and announced special sermon for
them next Sunday.
Among names of new directors elected
by the Valley Fair recently at the annual
meeting in Brattleboro, are noted those of
f. c. Benedict and b. c. Cushing of this
town.
H. NJ. Hescock has gone to Boston for
a visit of two or three weeks with his wife
and daughter His milk business is in
charge of his son Charles, during his
absence.
Maple syrup canned year ago by Mrs.
Walter Park, is in its flavor and appear
ance so strongly suggestive of new sugar
ing as almost to deceive the very elect of
sugar testers.
Messrs. Holden and Warner of Bellows
Falls, and Mr.. Waite of Wardsboro, took
part in the lyceum last Saturday evening,
in discussion and music An amusing
pantomime took the place of the usual
paper.
The annual meeting tomorrow, Satur-
day, at Worster's hotel, of the county agrit
cultural society, will recall the very pleasan-
fair held last year on President Benedict
grounds, and the society will have good
wishes from the public.
Fayetteville dramatic club will render
the war drama, CATER taps" next Thurs
day evening at Union hall, after which
/ prof. BaXter's great invention will be
repeated. Higgins orchestra will furnish
music, and dance is to follow the dram
| attic exhibition.
! A pretty and novel snow scene was af-
| forded Wednesday, when a heavy sheet OF
moist snow hung for several minutes over
/ the caves of Mr.. Batcheder's iron roof
1t reached as far as the middle sash of the
upper windows, curving at each end and
was extremely deliberate in its breaking up
DR.. and Mrs. Weston returned Wednes
| day from the Grand Army and Woman's
Relief corps convention in Rutland and
were accompanied by the DOCTORS father
who has just come back from Chicago
Mrs. Alvin Gates was in attendance at the
Relief corps convention as delegate from
the local society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
TOWNSHEND.

H. W. Saunders has rented his hill farm
to Geo. N Buchanan.
Mr.. Shepherd will carry on c. c. Taft's
farm the coming season.
r. d. Phillips has bought the house and
lot which belonged to the estate of the late
Harriet Holbrook
H. Z. Tyler of Bernardston, Mass, has
hired the Edmund Shattuck farm and
takes possession this spring.
Last Friday evening. while Merchant
Charles Cutler was at his store and Mrs.
Cutler was occupied at the post-otiice, a
large party of friends took possession of
Their house and then sent for them, re-
minding them on their arrival that the
time for their paper wedding had some.
The bride and groom of year ago were
duly clad in gorgeous paper robes, and Rev.
Mr.. Meacham then presented them, in be-
half of the company, with set OF Dick
enss works, and an envelope containing
greenbacks. Congratulations and de-
lightful social evening followed.
Miss Grace Blood closed a successful
term of school in district No. I Feb. 10.
The number of different names on the
register during the year was l6. George
and Alice Houghton, Fanny Eddy and Al
] fred erdOn were perfect III attendance
| during the winter term. Fanny Eddy and
| Alice Houghton were perfect in attend
ance for the whole year. Miss Blood has
| had charge of this school for the entire
year, and has, by her faithful work, very
much endeared herself to both parents and
pupils. At the close of her school her pu-
| pills showed their appreciation of her work
| by making her surprise visit at her
boarding place and presenting her with a
very nice writing desk.
Wednesday evening large company OF
the friends and relatives of Dea. and Mrs.
Charles II. Willard gathered at their house
to celebrate with them the 30th anniversary
of their marriage. A generous supper was
provided by the hostess, and in due time
| Rev Mr.. Meacham presented, in behalf OF
the children of Deacon and Mrs. Willard,
all of whom were persent, nice rocker
and lounge, with gifts from other friends,
and a well-filled purse of money from those
who could not be present. Letters wert
read from Judge Stoddard and Rev Mr..
Athearn, and Deacon Allen presented a
family record blank executed by himself
To all this Deacon Willard responded in a
feeling manner. Good music was furnished
by Mrs. Call, Miss Edith Miles and Miss
Alice Plimpton, and the occasion will long
be remembered with delight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

Friday night the water in some of the
streets at North Adams was three feet
deep, and two or three children who fell
into the cutters narrowly escaped drown
ing
A meeting of the park association at
Ware Monday authorized the purchase of
so acres around Shows pond and Eaton
grove for about $4,000. The purchase
will be made by the park committee and
the property held for the town.
Announcement was made recently of
the plan for the consolidation of all the
electric railroads in the vicinity of Worces-
ter, and a bill is now before the Massachu-
sets legislature for a system which shall
include Northampton, Easthampton, Hat
field, Hadley and Amherst.
The executive officers of the CONNER
cial endowment association of Northamp-
ton made an assignment Monday to Sena-
tor Henry A. Kimball for the benefit of
the certificate holders. The order has 500
members in 22 conclaves, mostly in west
ern Massachusetts. The association has
in hand total fund of about $3.50, 600.
There are many residents of Springfield
who came from Vermont, and they
have formed a club to be known as the
Springfield Vermont club for social pur
poses. At preliminary meeting an or
ganization was formed by the election OF
George Ii. Graham, president, L. Il. Bar.
ney, vice president, and II. NJ. Armstrong.
secretary.