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The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10
A Long Felt Want.

A druggists clcrk in Boston has sue
ceeded in making medicine which
will deprive u cat of its voice without
.njuring it in the least. Seven large
tomcats were experimental upon last
week. They sat Oh the peak of roof
and made frightful faces at each other
for four hours without uttering sound.
-Philadelpi Press
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10
Broke Something.

Miss Gaswell-Have you, heard that
Ill is over between Miss Bellefeld and
Mr. Hilltop?
Miss Dukane-L heard something
about it. Did Blanche break her heart?
Miss Gaswoll-No, only her engage
ment. -Pittsbnrg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10
l.nrs.un,ser of the Worlds Engines.


A steam horsepower is equivalent
70 the actual strength of three horses OF
The average weight and size, ana each
horse represents the strength of seven
men Of tire average weight of l54
pounds. The total horsepower of the en-
zines of the world mot including loco
motives, Of which there are 100, 600, with
total horsepower of 5000, 00Ol is 49,,
300, 900, which represents all the force
;hat could be oxerted by 1000, 600, 900
men, or more than twice the total work
ing population of the entire globe. Four
dfths of the power machines now in ac
tive service have been made during the
past 25 years. This country has the
highest amount of horsepower, z. 300
200; England comes second, with 1000,
300; Germany third, 1900, 900, only
.wo other countries, France and Aus
;ria-Hungary, having engines represent
,ng over 1000, 900 horsepower. that -
France being reckoned at 8, 200, 600 and
Austria Hungary at 1900, 600. The
,bove figures are for 1891 and are the
very latest on that subject. st. Louis
Republic.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by T..
Il. Pstten.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10

The State Railroad Commissioners say
officially that "the Watervile and Fair
field railway needs some more ballast"
Probably the saving effected by cutting
off free passes will be made use of in
filling the need suggested by the COM
missioners.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10
Farm For Sale.

The farm formerly owned AID occupied pS
the late Nathan Hodgden, Known rs the oia
Coburn Farm" is offered for sale. Farm ~
we'll vatsrsd and contains fine hard WOOD
lot. Situated about three miles from town
viii be sold low for cash. Inquire OF
tfAe r. ?. HOMESTEAD, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10

Housatonic is corruption Of Wassa-
tunic, bright Stream Flowing Through
Rocks. ..4,t.-
The Somerset reporter., 1894-12-10
BUCKLEN,s ARNIcA sALyE,

Married men have been heard to remark
that talk ting through hat Is far antedated by
being talked to through nightcap.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Local Department.

Mr.. John Smolk is critically ill.
John Gillespie jr. is expected home
from the west to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Free arrived
home Tuesday from Petoskey.
Paw Paw vs.. Decatur, at the latter's
grounds tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. G.. +. Harrison and baby of
Allegan are visiting in Paw Paw.
Dr. Critchow has opened an office
over Dansbys store. See his card.
The "B-hat" club will meet next
Monday night with Mrs. Mabel Briggs.
Miss Edith Sherrod is entertaining
her friend Miss Colburn of Lawrence.
The members of st. Mary's church
will picnic at Lake Park next Wednes-
Mr.. and Mrs. Chan. 4. Ocobock of
Chicago are spending the week at Lake
Park.
Mrs. G.. B. Jordan is home from six
weeks visit with friends in Pennsyl
vania.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Waters spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends in
Kalamazoo.
Mrs. w. f. Birge and Master Claire
are home from four weeks outing at
ST Joseph.
Mrs. Nj V. and Master Theo Hunger
ford returned Tuesday from their visit
at Decatur.
The w .C.TU. will meet at the home
of Mrs. Renwick this friday afternoon
at three o'clock.
Special Convocation of Paw Paw
Chapter No. "a, RA NJ, Monday even
ing, Aug 81 Work"
Quite delegation of Odd Fellows
from this place visited their Decatur
brethren Tuesday night.
Judge Heckert is having steel roof
put on his residence, Holmes IL Bills
borrow having the contract.
The Paw Paw and Antwerp Farmers
association will meet with Mr.. +. l..
Warner Thursday, September 9Th.
Mrs L. b. Coy Monday afternoon en-
tertained quite a party of her neigh
bors and immediate personal friends.
Mr.. and Mrs f. A. Wilson of Otsego
have visited most of the week with the
family of her mother, Mrs. Annis
Stanley.
The Lady Maccabees of this place,
attended by a goodly number of Sir
Knights, picnicked at Lake Park on
Wednesday.
Comrade John Wilson, whose pension
was reduced by half about the first of
June, has been granted a reissue and
an increase.
Ed. Sutton, for some months past in
the employ of Holmes d Bilsborrow,
has gone TO Athens, Calhoun county,
to work in clothing store.
Mrs. Sarah Avery returned last Mon
day from Benton Harbor, and has been
entertaining a niece, Miss Rachel Lin
derman, from Decatur this week.
Will Snow went to Grand Rapids a
| few days since and sold hot air fur
mace. NeXt day after his arrival home
he received by mail an order for an
other.
A. &. Gldden is enjoying a visit with
an aunt and cousin from Brockport, n i.
Y. They have been on an extended
trip west and will return home direct
| from here.
A full attendance of Paw Paw grange
is desired at its meeting this friday
evening A good program is on the
wing and very interesting occasion is
anticipated.
The Prospect Valley Farmers associ-
alton will have picnic at Eagle Lake
on Wednesday, August 20, in place of
the regular meeting, which would have
occurred Sept. 12th.
Miss Helen Peacock, who has been
spending a few weeks with friends in
this place, returned to her home in
her visit and followed by the good
wishes of the many friends she has ac-
quired among our people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24

Having purchased the Hack property
heretofore managed by II. e. Drown, l
will hold myself in readiness for parties,
funerals. &c. / shall also run an oil
wagon for the supply of families. My
slate will be fonnd at HamiltOn's drug
store, and orders will receive prompt
attention. 1861 WILLIS CLAPP.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Teachers' Examinations.

Special-South Haven, Aug. 25th, 1894
Special-Gobleville, Sept. Goth, 1894.
Special-Bangor, Feb. 23rd, 1895.
Regular-Paw Paw, Mar. % ~ 20, 1895.
Examinations begin at $50 a. m
Commissioners office is in the Court
House. Office days are the first and
third Saturdays and the second and
fourth Mondays of each month.
j. A. O'LEARY,
POSI- Commissioner of Schools
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
w.R sELLox 4 oo.--DRr GODS. sooTs AND SHOES.
mos? EMP|HA?lCAlLY, YES f!
1T CERTAINLY PAYS TO ADVERTISE = = =
:. =. ESPECIALLY WELL DISPLAYED ADVERTISING
1T CERTAINLY PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
ESPECIALLY WELL DISPLAYED ADVERTISING.

That little item last weeks ad. reducing our S15O
did worlds of good Just enough good
that will close the few pairs left this week at the same
price, SllO Buy pair have to keep them for
another year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
w. j. johnson. v. d.. ". ~.
Painting. Paper Hanging, Etc.

am now prepared to execute orders
for house and carriage painting, paper
hanging, glazing, &C., &c. Shop over
Johnson's wagon shop. Leave orders
at shop or at Dyckman House.
36tfl j. A. LEECH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Fred BilsbOrrOw.

Nearly gear has elapsed since / sold
ont, and my outstanding accounts MUST
be settled by cash or note AT ONCE or they
DiU be left with an attorney for collec-
tion. My books are at the store of
Holmes q Bilsborrow, who are author
lied to make settlement in my absence.
Please be prompt. T54tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
lee For Family Use

Delivered at your door daily, if desired.
Leave orders with j. ID. Sherman or IL.
2. Nelson. also run 10-cent Express
and solicit share of the public patron
age 54tfl HARRY HUNT.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Paw Paw savings Bank.

Capital $50,O0O.0O f. w. SELLIoK, Pres.
e. A CRANE Vice Pres, JOHN w. FREE,
Cashier. Board of Directors,
J.J. WooDMAN, GEO. +. BREoK,
JOHN LYLE, WILLIAM LYLE,
JOHN w. FREE, w. X. SELLICK,
+. w. SELLIoK, WILLIAM j. SELLICK,
EDGAR A. CRANE. 2044ly
Interest paid On Certificates OF De-
pOsit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24

At the busy millinery store on Kala-
mazoo street, Grange store), hosts of
elegant Spring and Summer goods of all
kinds. Agent for Featherbone Corsets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Hay for sale!


have a few tons which wish to sell
at once. Mrs. Nj. V. Hungerford
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Hack Notice.

Broad Gauge Railroad Hack Line.
Is still running, and always on time.
2012tfl S. +. MUNGER, Engineer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24

e. A CritchlOw. Nj ID.
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon
Office over Dansby's Fruit Store. Resi-
dence 1st door north of postoffice. SLY
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
silk Umbrella Lost!

(Sterling silver handle) between Lawton
and Paw Paw, Saturday, Aug Is. Can
be left at Northerner office or at Lake
Cora. [t1*] H. r. CURTIS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24
Sycamore Logs wanted.

Logs, 81 or IL feet long and to 4 feet
through, for which | will pay $500 per
thousand, cash, at my mill, Almena
Center T57t21 B. w. HIPP.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-24

Heckert & Chandler,
Attorneys and Solicitors. Do general
law business. Paw Paw, Mich. T7S
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31

BON Deputies in 0ienIt seltelt, I'M oas
Steblen bon Bobn,llgen. .su nerbinheren.
9eputp=Sberif Mtulone pon 2inep!n
GOuntp 1T pon 9u9o nod Simon 9eson=
gen nit Der Sollmadt, 9eputD= beriffs
gu bereiOisen 9lae Nngeltellten Der
9tod sSslunb Sabn luerben als SeputD=
SberiIis in ben 0ienlt seltellt unb nit
8indel lter=@ewebren betooffnet merben.
@ouDerneur Waite bat leine 3uneigun9
III ben Sramps baburd benielen, boB er
i6nen leibueile 100 3elte ous ben Wta=
go5inen Der Stuatstruppen onbot. Sic
3elte lino Gigentbum bes Staotes uno
ni6t oes @Duperneurs.
Sruoer 9e9en Sruoer
30 ton, 25. Mai. - Scarf g8eiB, elm
2Oid6riser Sauseni6ts, Der leinem re1t.
11ofienen oentlden Water Mi!belm @eib
l6on pielen Summer bereitet bat, per=
iibte seitern gu friiber Morsenllunoe in
rauberil1er Mblidt einen Ginbru6 in bic
elterlibe Wobnune an GornellltraBe
unb pertpunbete leinen Bruoer Mu9ult,
ber ibn auf ber Sbat ertappte, ourd
MeIerjti9e auf ben Sob. Ser iunee
Mann, Dem bic fur9tbare Nntlase oes
8rubermoroes orobt> tuuroe tiirsli& BON
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31

pprben lei, Der ouf @runo elmer Dpll
israu Iiartin ausgeltellten Npuma6t
Seren beoeutenoes NermoSen perwaltete
unh bet ppn Dem, $4,000 per Sobr be-
trooenoen Ginfommer Der 6rau Der ieg=
teren nibt mebr ols $1,000 per Sobr
babe sufommen lollen.
Gin uetter preot9er.
9arig, Ser, "a. Atal. - &eu
3adariab Yorter, Elm metbootltnhel
Vrebiqer, puroe beute lpegen Ndll1une
unb Betrues perurtbeilt, Tor Dem
9rieee mar Barter Elm Sflopenbellser IN
Sennellee. Giner Der Stlapen trat IN
bic Bunbesormee unb Ilel im Sample
Our6 6all6un9en nno fall6lib erbobene
Nnlpriihe bat Yarfer oann Is Sabre
lana i'm Momen Der Wittwe oes sefalle.
men 5flapen ibte penlion be5ogen, tpab.
reno Die Wittme lett Is Sabren toot 1T
Die Jnoultrie. Ritter.
Oenper, Gol., 25. Mai.-0ie Sn:
oultriearmee, lpel6e li@ Su ibrem Wfarld
nad @al6inston riiltet, sdblt jest l9on
600 Wtann unb tpiro in tuenigen Sager
1900 Wtann ltart lein. Die Burlington
8abnbeamten baben cine srobe Nn3ob)
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31

Dem sirnenoen @atcr ons Dem Souie
geiulelen, meil er unperbeIierlib mar unb
per 6omllle nnr Sdma6 unb Sdonbe
btabte. Seltern sesen / llbr g}or=
gems orong Der perlprene Sobn in bic
gebau1un9 Der Gltern Elm, um in ben
!bm luoblbefanntee Idumen einen Oieh=
ltabl 6u begeben. Sein 8ruber suouit
u Sabre alt, tpuroe bur6 oas perlr=
1a9te @erdul6 ans Dem Seblofe ee,pedt
llro 1ubte ben Ginoringlino Telt,u6olten
gln persmeiieltes Ginsen ,pil6en ben
beloen Srlloern entlponn ijd unb sl1=
gut 'puroe in oem &fe burh bier
Wtellerltide in Die rebte Seite leben soe=
taprll6 perlpunoet. Ser unnotijrlide
Bruber entfam.
Gin 6ebduoe einseitir,t.
8rooflpn, Sbio, 25. gQoi
gatlmer's S9nittlpaaren= uno M1he(.
Saoen an Der Atlantic 9lpenue ltiir,te
beute 9ta6mittas 3ulammen unb iinoen
bic Srilmmer na6ber sseuer.
Sas 8ebdube tpor brei @tpf boh
Vier FerIonen tuurben aug ben guinen
beraus9e5osen uno 1T man BET Mn1int
baB ettpa 3ebn weitere in benlelben bez z
9raben 1inb.
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31
Orubenbran

unp 9tailrpao So. in gloctan itebt in
6lommen, Sie llrlohe BEG Seuers lit
unbetannt, oa Die 8rube idon lsit meb=
reren Monoten ni0t mebr bearbeitet
murbe. Ser Gerlult lit jest i4pn elm
ean5 baoeutenoer.
ueh tangent Suhen sefunoen
Gan Ote9o, Sal, "a. 9]tai. =
1srou g8m. q, Wlartin, Die @attin BEG
@el6aitsfibrers bes Sem Dorfer og8it=
neb", bic leit mebr als swei sabren bolb
seiltesgeltort in Der 8eit berum9ereilt
lit uno arit oieier Sage BON ibrem Brit
Der, Or. s. u. 0epbeder, in Gan 6ran=
cisco eeTunoen lpuroe, lit NIT ibrem
stinoe bierbersebradt luoroen. 0r.
beyoeder ertlart, oab srobe @elolum=
men auseegeben uoroen leien, Inn ben
s(ufent6alt Der Srau 9ebeim gu balten
unb boB es nuberoroentlider s(nltren=
sunsen beourit babe, nm bic unsliid=
li6e ibrem @atten 5uriid3u9eben, Der
beute bon Nep Dort bier erwartet miro.
0r. Sepoeder erfldrt ferner, oab bas
Werl9minben Der 6rau, oeren @eiit nad
Der @eburt i6res &inbes Dor 5tpei Sabren
tbeilweile umna9tet wuroe, BON BEN
Netu Dorter Abpotaten Der 6rau ssplant
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31
Reinoefalleu.

OMAHA, "a. 9Nai. - Sn Der 0idbe
BON BedWiib, Sbabo, bemddtisten li9
setern so 6rieoensioloaten zines 3uses
Der Union Yaeiiie Babn. Sic 2eute
beltiesen ben 3us, bod murben bic bon
ibnen belebten @as9ons prompt auf elm
@eiten9eleile sei9oben, tuabrenb Der
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31

fann. Die 9oblensrdber tuerben bie=
les Mnsebot ni6t annebmen. 9ie
@ruhenbeliber ertldren, baB es bur4s
aus ni6t ibr 4lan lit, neue 2eute 81
importiren. 0ie ltnfolten zines lol=
ben Torgebens luiirben lidb 5u bod
1tellen.
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-05-31

iibrise Sbeil bes 3uses aboampfte. 9ie
Snbuitriel lolboten tparen ,uiitbeno, fonn=
ten jebo6 ibre Wuth ni6t auslallen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22

The Christian Endeavor Missionary
league of the Reformed church in Amer.
lea proposes to hold conference meetings
1n missionary topics every month.
President Roads writes on Penngylva-
MIA is banner three inspiring notices for
the coming year. One thousand new
societies this year. One soul saved
for every member. " More spiritual
power in conventions and societies
As a result Of the state convention
held last August in Portland, Me, 1t
conversions are reported in Penolscot
county. all traceable directly OF indi-
rectly TO the influence Of the meetings
Said well known English clergy
man, the Rev. f. Abbott, speaking Of
his experiences in the last English ma
tional Christian Endeavor convention,
II never before felt that earth was 50
near to heaven.
The South Carolina Endeavorer sug-
gests that two or three OF the regular
Christian Endeavor prayer meetings Of
the coming year be devoted to the con
sideration of good citizenship. Several
of the topics are very suitable for this.
President McCauley of Ohio reminds
rs that the state union over which he
presides adopted their color several
years ago and ever since have been
wearing cardinal badges
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22

An idea accepted by some societies il
to have some definite line Of work at
the conservation meeting and then for
the following month give special atteu
tlon to that work. For instance. one
month foreign missions are the special
work to whlch the society consecrates
itself. at another the Sunday school.
again the midweek prayer meeting and
different departments of church and
Christian activity. Why may not all
our societies devote the next month to
bers and specially praying fur the con
version Of present ones 10 active MEM
tership? Let Us have monthly rallies
for specific objects. H. Herald OF Gospel
Liberty
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22

Here's what Canadian Christian
Endeavor drummer La- 10 say in The
Enf!eavor Herald On very important
subject;
po yen know, my young friend. it is
q slght tor sore cyos sometimes fur one
II us to s." Il shining c. L. badge BE-
hind the counter. especially if the ht-
haVlcr N the young man ur yuurk Wont
an hehlnd It seems 70 match tne badge:
We fyel like dropping onr grip at once
and shaking hand, with yon, because
WE come acrls> an awful lot ct anti
Christian ,ndeayor On TIE road
But where III the world are all yon
Christian Endeayor people: There are
a good many thousand If yuu along the
line, but il Is pretty plain yoH i4u ! all
wear the badge Ate yau ashamed If
your colors: Members Of other societies
are not tashfnl about wearing their em-
blcns.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22

Eastbrook.
NJ 5. Lena DeMeyer is visiting relatives
and irie ds at Lamo'ne.
Town meeting he 26,h. Many are dis
cussing the abolition of the district IS STEM
Mrs. Hamlin King nan and Mrs. Andrew
Lawre, who have been dangerously i'll.
are improving.
The crews are nearly all ont of the
woods, and most of the men who have
been up river have returned home
Russell Dyer and wife moved to West
Sullivan last week where they are To
manage the boarding house Of A. Abbott.
Albert Giles has purchased a house at
West Sullivan, and moved his family there
on the 10th inst. Mr.. Giles j. at work on
stone.
School In district No. 9 is In session
under the able instruction OF Harry Spring
er of Franklin, ex-principal of the East
brook high school.
: There is every indication of sn early
spring. The weather has been unusually
mild since the first of the month. The
snow is nearly gone, and the travel now Is
mostly on wheels.
Eben Wilbur. an aged and respected
citizen, died quite suddenly at his home on
the sth inst. at the advanced age Of
seventy two. Funeral services were held
at his home. Rev. Geo. w. Avery OF Frank
lin officiating.
The cottage prayer meetings which the
people Of this place have enjoyed during
the winter ere still continued every Thurs
day evening Last Thursday . very in
4 -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22
March Is.


BrOoklin.
r. A, Friend left Thursday for a few
weeks visit TO Portland and Boston.
Eugene Stanley and wife returned last
week from visit to Bar Harbor
Charles York is very III at present. and
his recovery is thought to be doubtful
Miss Idella Hill, who has been attending
the normal school at Castine, l. spending
her vacation at home.
Charles II. Flye aud wife of Green's
Landing, are visiting Mr.. Flye's mother,
Mrs G. S. Flye.
The friends of Edward Sherman, who
has been in very poor health for some
months, assembled one day last week, aud
chopped and lifted up a generous pile of
wood for his use
The "Juiette' which has been prevented
by ice from calling at BrooklIn for some
wee X, succeeded in getting in To the West
End wharf last Wednesday, and Saturday
got TO the Centre Harbor wharf
The young people Of the town gave the
entertainment The Country school, at
Union hall Friday and Saturday evenings
TO good-sized audiences. The receipts
will go towards paying the parish debt.
L. ID. Mayo has taken possession Of the
Watson house which he purchased last
fall. \ party of friends gave him a house
warming one evening recently, carrying
with them handsome banquet lamp as
token Of their good wishes.
George B. Flye, who had been in falling
health for some time. died Tuesday morn
ing. The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at his late residence.
Naskeag lodge, F. and A Nj, of which
Mr.. Flye was a member, attended and per
formed the Masonic burial service at the
grave.
March u. La MOUCHE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-03-22

last Hlu-hiu.
High school closes today
Frank Canda-e has moved into the
liry worth house.
A JId,ou Grinde ami Reuben Thom
arr at work at North Jay.
William Ridley has been III for several
weeks. but i now nyslcsCent.
Capt Emery Mcfarland, Of Surry, was
In the village yesterday on business.
Richard Ellis and family have returned.
amt all are glad ID see them back again
Alec Love who la. been dangerously III
for several weeks, l. now slowly recover
Ing
Several Of the granite cutters here have
gone u work fpr Gate. & White Joseph
II Johnson Is foreman
Etheiyn NJ. Long and Georgia Long
lett here this week To join the eradualiuL
class al thr Castine normal school
". r Chapman hs. returned with hl-
family 10 Block Island. where lie expects
- he employed cutting granite, Leon
took hi- dog with him.
The schooner Baltimore" sailed for
Ktcklani Yesterday loaded with wood
Harvey + Long. vino returned from Cali
fnruia a few weeks ago, has command Of
her.
Sam. Stanstield and Joseph Stausteld,
who have been 10 England on q vi,it, M
turned few day, ago; thcy r"port busi-
ness dull aud wages low IN the o.d country.
and are glad 10 get home again.
The following contractors have crews
a. work breaking paving Geo. g. Can
dage 4 Co, Ashworth Brothers, John I.
VI lier. and Thomas and Richard Ashwor.h h.
john Love aud Arthur Is. Leach have bee u
breaking paving on their own account.
Notwithstanding the general complaint
OF dull times, no person here, who desired
work, has been idle during the winter.
Joseph II. Johnson, Frank ID. Long.
Charles II. Curtis, Luther Bridges aud
Others have given employment to quite
number OF men in cutting aui hauling
wood. Mr. Johnson has landed about
230 cords.
The ice has gone from the harhor. but
before it left l.. b Grudie loaded hls
schooner Victor" while living on the ice,
aud sawed a channel for her passage out.
The ice having been sawed around the yes
sci became weak, and a. Oscar White was
putting aboard his ast sled load of wood
the Ice sank, leaving the team In thr
water. The horse was immediately drawu
out, but for some inexpicabie cause wa,
dead. Capt. Otis candage will sail the
"Nictor" this season.
March l6 G..