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The herald., 1895-02-18
Ice in rtississippi

Baton Rouge, La, Feb. ia laree
number of people visited the rive- front
today to witness the novel and unusual
sighS of ice floating in tho Mississippi
River, large foes OF which have been pass
ing throughout the entire day. Only once
or twice previously has floating ice been
seen on the Mississippi River this far
eoutb
The herald., 1895-02-18
AS TOLD IN TURKEY
Another Story Contradicting the Atrocities n
Armenia

Armenia
MLondon, FEB. IA dispatch TO the
Standard from Constantinoplc says that
the Turkish officials will present to the
Armenian commission g declaration that
the stories of the recent outrages are cx-
aggerated. The dispatch adds that the
declaration was signed by ignorant Ar
mcnian refugees who were informed that
it vas u petition to che sultan enforcing
tho quarantine regulations against
oholela.
The herald., 1895-02-18
fHE DEADLY COAL GAS
Two M.n found Dead in Thci, Reds In
BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, n. Y, Feb. II. = Henry
Knohe and Henry Semis of Mobollon,
about twenty years Of age, were found
dead in Nliller's Hotel today. They en-
gagged a room last night and failed TO
make any response when called this Morn
ing. The door was broken down and IL
was found that they he'd been asphyxiatci
by gas. II is believed that it had beer
accidentally turned on.
The herald., 1895-02-18
Out of a Stormy Sea

London, Feb. 1.-THE British steamer
Virginia, from Boston, February I'd, for
London, has arrived at Plymouth, after y
terrible passage. She lost 800 head OF
cattle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

The Jasper Town Trustees met in
special session Monday night last.
All the members were present.
The report Of Commissioners APP
pointed 10 assess benefits and dam
ages, should 9TH street be opened
through Lawrence Mehringer's pro-
perry, 40 by 200 feet, was received.
They assessed damages in favor OF
Mehringer lii the sum Of 1866, and
benefits to various lot owners aggre-
eating $2S5-leaving $50 to be APP
propriated from the general fund.
The appraisement was considered
too high, and on motion the report
was rejected.
A petition praying that Main
street be graded from the present
end of the grade north to the cor
poration limits, and signed by a
majority Of the property owners on
the street, was presented, read, on
motion granted, and the Clerk or
dered to advertise the letting Of the
work.
Mr.. NJ. Friedman's petition to be
the return of money paid
Tor his drug store license, 1920, for
six years past, because the Model
Drug Co. had paid no license, was
and it was ordered that
The town would refund him one
years license, $40, provided he
would amend his claim SO as to ask
only for that sum.
MIR. b. Buettner was allowed IS
Tor atty fees, and the Board then
adjourned till the regular May
meeting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

AccIDENTs.-On Tuesday Mr.. JOS.
Kraft suffered the loss OF four fin
gers Of his left hand. He was en-
ployed at a jointel in the Desk fac
tory, and another hand brought him
a piece Of wood telling him he had
tried to ''joint" it and couldn't.
Kraft took it and put it on the ma
chine, when it got fast, and in try
ing to get it out his hand slipped
on the knives, which revolve sever
al thousand times minute, taking
the fingers off and cutting them in
to small pieces. The wound was
dressed by DIR. Brannock, and Joe
will be compelled to be idle several
weeks in the busy season.
On the same day Mr.. Peter
Scheirich got the foretinger of one
of his hands on buzz saw at the
Eclipse Planning Mill, and the cut
went through the bone above the lst
joint. The finger end was replaced,
and he hopes it will grow on again.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

An exchange says there is only
one newspaper man in heaven.
How he got there is not positively
known, but it is suspected that he
passed himself of as minister and
stepped in unsupported. When the
dodge was discovered they searched
the realms Of felicity in all their
length and breadth for lawyer to
draw the papers for his ejectment,
but they could not find one. 50 he
held the fort.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

MILEAGE TIcKETs.-l coo mile mileage
tickets for so are now being sold by the
l.. r. 4 81. l.. X. X, good over the fol.
lowing lines: Blur, Rochester 4 Pitts
burg; Ceniralia 4 Chester; G ii 4 ID;
Cleveland. Akron 4 Columbus; & G G &
Il l. tbig Al (; Columbus. Hooking Valley
4 Toledo; Columbus. Sandusky HV:
Fndlav, TT W x W; Ind Ills. < Iowa
l. \ * & tMonon); n Y.C K st l. /:
Ohio Central Lines; Ohio Southern: L
A 4 W; + Shen. 4 l. f. Toledo, II l. 4
Kansas City; Il 4 q : W: Louisville x
Cincinnati; Cincinnati + < Va; * y.
For persons who travel over extensive
territory these tickets will be great adj
vantage. r. A. CAMPBELL. q T. 4
Jos. BENEDICT. Agt Jasper. II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

The l.. +. 4 ST. l.. Cons X. r. xill
sell excursion tickets to the following
events, and on the following times
Epworh League Convention, Rock
port, Ind, May Goth and 2lst, at one
and one-third fare for round trip, good
returning on May 22d.
May to 9Th, Woman's Boar d OF Mis-
sions, G. p. church, Evansville, one and
a third fare for round trip, certificate
plan.
MAY 4 to 10, 1895, American Medical
Association and American Academy of
Medicine, Baltimore, Md, one and .
third fare, certificate plan.
For Philadelphia, Pa, May 1924, at
one fare for round trip, on account L. q.
o. F. celebration.
For American Medical Association at
Baltimore May 7th-l0th, round trip
tickets will be cold on certificate plan.
On May 81, 1895, excursion tickets, at
one fare for round trip, will be sold to
the famous Hot Springs, Ark. which has
been opened to the public. Tickets good
on day OF sale going. and returning lin
tied to twenty DAYS.
To Omaha, Neb.. May us, on ac-
count biennial meeting supreme council,
{. X. of A., tickets on certificate plan at
one and one-third fare will be sold.
To indianapolis May 20-2l, 1895, on
account Of l. D. o. +. Grand Lodge meet
ing and Rebekah convention, Mt one fare
for round trip. good going day Of sale,
End returning till Nav oath.
To indianapolis May 2s-29, 1895, on
account of Grand Lodge r. & A. Masons,
at one fare for round trip. tickets to be
sold May "a and %, good returning till
Nav 3Oth.
These excursions will furnish q good
chance to visit Indianapolis during the
prettiest part of the year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Hunter left Thursday for a
visit TO Hanover, Ind,
Father Bernard, o. s. b., and
Mr.. John A. Sermersheim paid a
visit to st. Meinrad, Wednesday.
Mr.. NJ. ID. Yontz, representing
BuIford Go. was interviewing Du-
bois county officers this week in the
interest of stationery.
Mr.. ID. +. Reagan, of Terre Haute.
was in Jasper this week looking af.
ter the interests of the Heading fac
tory, which is in flourishing cen
dition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Mr.. q. Crillouette, Druggist. Beaver
vile, ILL.,, says: ITO Dr. Kings New
Discovery ! owe my life. Was taken
with In Grippe and tried all the physi-
clans for miles around. hut Of no avail
and was given up and told could not
live. Having DR. Kings New Discovery
in my store | sent for bottle and be-
gan ifs use and from the first dose began
TO get better, and after using three bot
ties was up and about again. II il worth
it, weight in gold. We won't keep store
OF house without it," Get free trial AT
Martin Fricdman's Drug Store. ?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Average temperature IS
Highest temperature, ION 30th) 50
Lowest temperature, Con 4th). 20
Total rainfall 3 /. inches.
Number Of clear days. IS
Number Of cloudy days. :. IA
Number of partly cloudy days. 8
Hail on the 18th.
Gus. GRAMELsPAcHER,
Observer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Allies Bros. are now selling for cash
fine. u II. Extension Tables Mt S2.1s.
Handsome Oak Bedsteais d H. high.
very fine finish for $3.50. great bargain
Other beds at from 81 % to 500 Good
l2-tin Cupboard safes for 1915. Fine
Cupboard safes, IT. high, double glass
doors, fine finish and handsome piece
Of kitchen furniture. from 500 up.
Come and examine The goods, west side
Of Public Square, Jasper, Ind. 3-2t
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
Cnre For Headache.

As remedy for all forms of Head
ache, Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best II effects a permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield 10 its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle. and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases Of habitual constipation Electric
Bitters cures by giving the needed tone
To the bowels and few cases long resist
the use of this medicine. Try il once.
Large bottles only fifty cents at Martin
Friedman's drug store. .
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

9-By bills posted over town il
will be seen that the citizens Of Jas
per will have an opportunity to ex-
press their wants in regard to water
works next Monday. The COURIER
hopes the majority for works
will be 50 large as TO leave no room
for doubt rs to the people wanting
the town to build them. Ii
would be an improvement greatly
10 he desired, and their construction
would give employment TO many la
borers now idle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

The person who will stop re-
porter on the street and inform him
that he has been away from the
city, or that he is going to leave for
a visit, or that has friends enter
tanned, is one Of his dearest friends,
for he is hunting for this class Of
news, and is always glad to get it.
-Ev
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

DEAD.-Rev. Father Marti n
Mueller, assistant priest Of st. JOS
eph's church at indianapolis, died
last Monday morning. aged %
years. He was a native Of Ferdi-
nand, in this county. and graduated
at st. Meinrad year ago. His
body was brought to Ferdinand for
interment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
II IL guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price - cents
per box. For sale by Martin Friedman
April 26t, IA ,Ss5-ly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

FIRST, IS USUAL.-Dubois coun-
ty was the first, as usual. To make
its May settlement with the State
Treasurer this year. Treasurer
Bohnert went to indianapolis on
Saturday and paid into the State
Treasury S15.525-O2, and bringing
back $1,ss1.95 for the common
schools of the county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.

When fever and other epidemics are
around. safety lies in fortfying the sys-
tenn with Ayers SarsapariIla A person
having thin and impure blood, is in the
most favorable condition To catch"
whatever disease may he floating in the
air. BE wise in time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

appetite, lost ambition, lost interest in
affairs can be recovered by taking that
splendid medicine, Foley's Sarsaparilla.
Trial size 5Oc. NJ Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

4 child was cured of Group by dose
or two Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 4
neighbor's child died of the same dread
disease, while the father was getting
ready 10 call the Doctor This shows the
necessity Of having Ayers Cherry Pee
toral always AT hand
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Doctor II. X. Fish, Of Gravois Mills,
No, practicing physician Of many
years experience, writes: DE Witt :
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for in
dol mt sores, scalds and burns. II stops
pain instantly, heals burn quickly and
leaves no scar NJ Friedman. v
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Il. III. Bowman, Pub. Enquirer, of
Bremen. Ind, writes: Last week our
little baby. the only one We have, was
taken sick with Group After two doc
tors failed to give relief and life was
hanging on a mere thread, We tried One
Minute Cough Cure and its life was
saved. NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

have lot Of whisky kegs and barrels.
for sale cheap. j X. TgouTNA> 3S-ti
BALL.-The Furniture Go. hands
have arranged for a ball next Tues
day night. for the benefit Of Mr..
jos. Kraft, who is disabled By the
accident Of Tuesday last. Every
one should buy a ticket, so that the
spirit Of just sympathy may be man
iiest.
Persons who sympathize with the af-
fiictel will rejoice with II. T.. Carr, OF
l2S5 Harrison street, Kansas City He
is an old sufferer from intiammatory
rheumatism, but has not heretofore been
troubled in this climate. Last winter he
went up into Wisconsin, and in conse-
quence has had another attack. 1T
came upon me again very acute and Sc
we're, he said. My joints swelled and
became lnfiamed; sore To touch or al
most TO look at. Upon the urgent re-
quest of my mother-in-law ! tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm TO reduce the swell
ing and ease the pain. and 10 my agree
able surprise, il did both. have used
three iifty-cent bottles and believe it to
be the finest thing for rheumatism. pains
and swellIngs exfant For sale by NJ.
Friedman. Druggist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
A Household Necessity.

No family should be without Foley :
diarrhoea and collie cure. Perfectly safe
and will give instant relief Price -
and soc. NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Our patrons will find DE Wits Little
Early Risers safe and reliable remedy
for constipation. dyspepsia and liver
complaints. NJ Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Ii takes business ability and en-
ergy to make farming a success.
The man who keeps his farm up TO
date, is the one who prospers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

A lady at Tooleys. La, was very sick
with bilious collie when VI. &. Tisler, a
prominent merchant Of the town, gave
her bottle Of Chamberlain collie, chol-
era and diarrhoea remedy. lie says she
was well in forty minutes after taking
the first dose. For sale BY NJ Fried
man. Druggist
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Nearly every one requires tonic blood
medicine in the spring. There is moth
ing 80 good as Foley's soc. SarsaparilIa
NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Sick headache, constipation and midi
gestion are quickly cured by DE Witt :
Little Early RiseS. the famous little
pills. NJ Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

eU-When in need Of dental work. 90
10 Wilson and Adams new dental par
lors in Spayd's building, Jasper, Ind
Latest methods in crown and bridge
work. Special attention given 10 pre-
serving the natural teeth All work
warranted Apr. 3b-2t
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Henry Huebner and Anna Neukam.
Mat Hufinagel and Jose Hoeblieb.
Thos. NJ Thomas and Nallie C. Perkins.
Anton Meurer and Maggie Klueh.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

When Baby Was sick. we gave her Cassoria-
When she was Child. she cried for C&xoriA-
When she became Miss she chung to cassoriA
When she bad Children. she gave them CassoriA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
Children Cry for
Pitchers Casto9la.

J. A. Richardson. of jefferson City.
Mo, Chief Enrolling force 3sth general
assembly Of Missouri. writes: i wish To
testify 10 the merits of One Minute
Cough Cure. When other so-callei cures
failed, obtained almost instant relief
and speedy cure by the use Of One
Minute Cough Cure. NJ Friedman. v
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

DIR. s. +. Scott. Blue Ridge, Harrison
Co, Mo, says: For whooping cough
Chamberlain cough remedy is excel
lent" BY using it freely the disease is
deprived of all dangerous consequences
There IL no danger in giving the remedy
To babies. as il contains nothing iDluri-
Gus. - and 80 cent bottles for sale by
NJ. Friedman. Druggist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
JASPER COURIER


To give time Ia mak. "a d tl. mails prnp.rl.
the mails viii be- closed at the Ja-p.f n 80 a.
follows
X. X Naii-s O'Clock, a. M. 80 a. "a. \
~, u. ma.
French Lick star route a. n. Ireland
twice day, upon arrls al Of morning and AT
ternOOn trains
rorter-sillc Tuesdays, Thursdays and AT
urday-, a. M tHA~- Ess a. NJ
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

p1yShall Jasper have water
works. Instruct the Trustees by
by your vote.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

srr->heriti Cassidy took Went to
the States Prison on Friday last,
To begin his two years service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

Buckingham Dye for the Whiskers
Is a popular preparation in one bottle.
and colors evenly abrown or black. ANY
person can easily apply ii at home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

La Grippe is here again with all Of its
old time vigor. One Minute Cough Cnre
liz a reliable remedy. IL cures and cures
quickly NJ Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

t<cO One dozen best cabinet nhofo-
graphs with one extra mentello by :.
all for s.. at Spraner's Photograph Gal
lery, Jasper, Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

"The road to fortune is through
printers ink. p. 7. Barnum.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

~The pension OF Mr.. Philip
kunkel, i'll Jasper, was re-issued
this week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

pUF For bargains in shoes 90 to the
new shoe store; the only exclusive shoe
store in town.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

e<c- One large crayon portrait. II by
II. finished in good style and framed
neatly, all for 50, at Sprauer's Photo
graph GALLERY. Jasper. Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

kJ-The Jasper base ball fans
have rented field Of Mr.. r. Lam
pert for this year, and have b en-
fixing il up this week. The season
will open with practice game be-
tween locals next week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03
Clothing at cost at
Eckerts' New Store.

bD For fine ice cream and cakes. cal
on Henry Moutoux, the Baker. "a 3
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

De Wits Witch Hazel Salye cures
scalds, burns, indolent sores and never
fails To cure piles. NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

DU Tan shoes for ladies and gents, at
l.. +. Spayd's shoe store; most in style
for summer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

sJ-Next Monday is town cleo
ION day. Don't forget il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

have a lot of whisky kegs and barrels.
for sale cheap. j. X. TRouTNAS. 33-ti
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-03

High sFrame. Wood
ri ms, Detachable Tire
- orcher. weight "a
10 -......... 9S5.
steel Rims. WAIVER.
ley Clincher Tires.
weight ~ lbs SIS.
Regular Frame same
weights .. 0HJ.
Ladies' Drop Frame,
same weights and
tires 4...4. 10.
Ladies' ID m q nd,
Wood Rims, weight 20
lbs ..4--4.....-.. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-02

The large amount of lumber below
Grand Falls. left there since spring
much of which belong to leading Fort
Kent lumbermcn, has, owing to the rise
of water, been driven into the boom a,
Fredericton.
A man at Livcrmorc Falls has pei fcctod
machine for grinding glass for lenses OF
all sizes and has been offered $4,000 for
one-half interest in it. If it is a success
the machine will no doubt prove valu.
able labor saving device, for hundreds
Of lenses are made by hand.
Last spring n swarm of bees was seer
to enter one of the chimneys of the house
occupied by John Sproul in Chcrryflcld
Meanwhile the bees have been industrious
ly ut work laying in their winters sup
ply, but were recently obliged to divid,
with the ether occupant, us he raidt c
their quarters and secured nearly forty
pounds of excellent honey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-02
GOLDEN WEDDING At sOION.
Captain Moses French and Wife Appropriately
Celebrate the Event.

The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage
OF Captain Moses French ard wife was
appropriately celebrated on Wednesday,
Nov. Goth. at the Methodist church in
Scion.
Although it was very rainy day and
an exceptionally dark night about $50 re-
spo 7ded to the invitation.
Rev. ". f. Berry OF Waterville. in be-
half of the family, made the address Of
welcome.
Mr.. &. r. Smith of Augusta, responded.
Being an army friend he told of his ear
Hest recollection of Mr. French and how
he became associated with him in the late
war closing with a request that Captain
French give some remembrance of camp
life
Mr.. French then rotated his appoint,
mci by the governor 10 the captaincy Of
Co X, Second Maine Cavalry.
Rev. Mr. Ford in behalf of tho donors,
then presented the following gifts: A
handsome parlor suite from friends in and
around Scion village; n beautiful SILVER
cake basket from Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
smith of Augusta; a fine banquet lamp
from MIR. Berry and family; a lovely cut
glass fruit dish from the family of j. n
Smith Of Skowhegan; a pretty gold lined
berry spoon and sugar spoon; and last
OF all s5S, S52 Of which We're gold.
Mr.. French then responded as best he
could under the circumstances, accepted
the many valuable gifts and the good
wishes from those present aud absent,
but said no words could express tho feel
ings he and Mrs. French holds toward
their friends and neighbors.
Capt Moses French was the son of
Moses French who came from Salisbury,
Mass, in 1906, took up the farm from a
wilderness state ON which he lived and
died
Capt. Moses was born in the old leg
house in 1921 and hes always lived on the
farm. 1t is situated one mile east of So
lon village on the so-callcd French Hill
He served in the war as Captain of Co X,
Second Maine Cavalry, from December
1868 to December, 1865, being most of
that time in the extreme south, Louisiana
and Florida. Sarah L. kidder his wife,
was born in Norridgewock in 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-02
Ships and Railways.

1t is estimated by Mr. Mulhall in a
recent article in The Contemporary Re-
view that the shipping Of all nations is
of the approximate value of 81, 100, 900, :
600, while tho 10, 600 locomotives at
work represent value of 81, 000, GOO, =
600 The railways give employment to
2,394, 600 people, while shipping en-
ploys only 705, 600. The life of a loco
motive is 5 years. 1t viii run go, geo
miles, carry 600, 900 tons, or ], 900, 600
passengers, and earn $500, 600. Its first
cost is $4,000, and its general aver
age is 300 horsepower. The average life
OF ship and its earning capacity, com
pared with its cost, is not given and is
perhaps not yet computed, but il is not
likely to equal or approach that of the
locomotive, which may fairly rank as
the most potent instrument of civiliza-
ton ever devised by man.