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Camden Herald

Location

Camden, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1886

Page

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Camden Herald publication staff note

Camden Herald lists T. R. Simonton as editor and Musiners Manager under Camden Publishing Company. The brief notice identifies key editorial and managerial roles at the paper.

Pensions Debate Faces Tax Burden and National Prosperity

The Boston Deity Advertiser attacks further pensions as a hidden tax, arguing that annual pension costs exceed interest on war debt and would require tax increases. It urges honest taxpayers to protest what it calls organized extortion, condemning pension expansion as dangerous to national prosperity and unfair to the living and dead veterans.

Boston Counntry Mugwamp Hieda Fowlers Diessarl

The Wheelman at Time of Disaster

An interview with Cape BE Trall, former quartermaster and wheelsman on the Steamer Cambridge, describes the wreck amid a dark night and strong current. He defends the crew’s actions and confirms officers Capt. Ingraham and Capt. Rogers stayed at their posts. The piece also notes the Maine farmer institute in Meganticook Hall and community notices.

Cape BE Trall Orly Cambridge Boston Boon Islind Phateher's Island Boon Island Bantin Georges Staumer Chesta Clyprhtin Phill Heathorn Ingraham Mr. Hathorn Jane

Death of John B Gough in Fortsford pa

The eloquent temperance lecturer John B Gough died Thursday night after a paralysis while lecturing in Fort Fort Pa He collapsed during his speech as friends and physicians aided him His career spanned forty years inspiring temperance work in the United States and England Born in 1817 in England he reformed after joining a Worcester temperance meeting and became a famed singer and storyteller for the cause The Camden Village Assessors reported receipts and police expenses with notes on stopping liquor sales and efficiency in law enforcement The Kennebec river ice trade also shows renewed operations with multiple companies expanding storage capacity and new houses The Republicans caucused and nominated James W Wakefield for Mayor by acclamation

John B. Gough Matever Gough Frankfort Cough Murphy New York Doston Lowel New England Newburyport Branedy Worcester Grant Highret England

Obituary of George W. B. McDonald of San Diego

George W. B. McDonald Esq of San Diego California died at his residence on the sixth aged 66 from consumption. He formerly lived in Rockport and this village erecting the house now owned by John Berry. He left Camden for California in 1858 and last summer visited with his wife in good health. A lifelong public servant he helped move county offices to the current courthouse and served as Deputy Collector of Customs. A devout Methodist and Sunday School leader he also helped helm the Philharmonic Society and was remembered as a strong citizen and friend to many in the community. Our sympathies go to his bereaved widow and family.

Whirlow Winslow Annie P. Perry James Perry Biddeford Thornton Avenue Saco Miss Freeman Miss Libby Mr. Titcomb Mr. Winslow George W. B. Mclonald San Diego Cal Mr. McDonald Rockport John C. Berry Camden California Old Town Court House San Francisco McDonalds McDonald Philharmonic Society

Reverend Win J Clifford dies in Camden

Obituary notices say Win J Clifford died in Camden on February 22. Born November 25, 1816 in Grantham Illinois, he served as local preacher in the Methodist Church from 1842 and was ordained deacon in 1849 and elder in 1891. He ministered across Rockport Hope Cushing Knox Morris Vassalboro Winslow Unity China Montville, with Montville as his main field. He was beloved, faithful, and cheerful, enduring cancer with patience. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter. Other items note Serena Josselyn’s lodge resolutions, a Jonesboro house fire, Bradford farm buildings fire, and the Sea Bird wreck news.

Camden Win J. Clifford Grantham N. IL Tie M. MH Bucksport Rockland Anne Rockport Hope Cushing Knox Morris Vassalboro Winslow Unity China Montville Gga

Tragedy in Hamiln Plantation ends in double tragedy

In Hamiln Plantation near Van Buren a 70 year old Frenchman named Martin killed his wife with an axe after a dawn dispute. He then killed himself with a gun shot, the body found on the floor, leaving two grandsons witness to the scene.

Banyon Aroostook Hamiln Plantation van Buren Martin

General Hancock Birth and Civil War Career Highlighted

The article recounts events from Gen Winfield Scott Hancock born Feb 14 1824 in Montgomery Square PA. It covers his West Point education Mexican War service at Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg and Wilderness battles. It notes his 1880 Democratic presidential bid and his respected military record.

Winfield Sect Hancock Montgomery County Pennsylvania Montgomery Square Philadelphia Dartmore Young Hancock Morristown Academy Military Academy West Point Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg Richmond Lee United States Army of the Potomac

Astronomers Claim Heracleids Found Most Nebulae

The report notes that among 6 000 or more nebulae known, the Heracleids had discovered 5 000. In a sensational street scene a young New York socialite strolls with a 400 pound black bear, visiting saloons and the animal drinking hard liquor at each stop.

Heraclels New York

Cloaks Offered at Bargain Prices as Closeout Deal

Sale text notes children's and misses' cloaks offered at less than cost to close out. The brief item highlights heavy discounts aiming to clear inventory with final sale pricing. It reflects a merchandising push typical of department store circulars.

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Camden Herald Camden Publishing Company T. KR. Simonton Musiners Manager B. Hane Wheelsman Marmer Maine Board of Agricultare Farmer's Institute Meganticook Hall ZO. Gilbert Sec'y.r A Mer. A. d. Polmano Gilbert Inox County Archer D. M. Deering York Co Melvin Wm. Russell Geo. Leach D. P. Andrews W. J. Robbins S. J. Colbrook Sagadahoc Messrs. Barnes Lelaid Piscataqui Deering York Loith Stubbins Mitchell LR. Simonton Board of Agriculture Farmers Institute Vracetera Camden Village Corporation C. O. Montgomery Stephen Barker Frank Anderson D.A. Basar W. W. Punt Tce Kennebec Crystal Ice Co Parlitton Miithell Glazier Hallowell Tidal Wave Ice Co Clark & Chaplin Ken“nebec Abogadasett Point Diethrttutven William Green Green George Start Hart Mr. Green Serena Josselyn Twombly Lodge Camden Urnatp Wapsworth Perry Maine News Mactitas Jonesboro J. E. Farnsworth Faksinaros Augustine H. Bradford West Farmington Cheles Butler Bradford's Port Jurvensos Box Sea Bird Ellsworth Maine Weasel Hancock Eastfort Dominicus I. Clark Carpenter Republican Caucus Benjamin Williamsa Extra Northern Creamery Choice Western Creamery Extra Northern Western Dairy Vermont Canada Jekyll‘s W. K. Vanderbilt Thomas Carnegie Andrew Carnegie Cumberland The Greenes Dungeness Jay Gould James Gordon Bennett Georgia Jekyl's Island Vanderbilt St. Simon's Lumberland Brunswick Jekyle Wanderer Jekyll's John du Bignon Atlanta (Ga Constitution Killy-manjahro Durion Africa Natal H. J. Johnston Kilimanjaro Mark DOVN COBBS Naturday A. el. Knight’s Pacific Guano Company Woods Hall Mass Charleston Chisolm Glidden & Curtis Mars Carleton, Pascal & Gqo Amul Rold Iy Son Citadines Dari Gre Renirdacter PAVID Ayleton Jan Pao Tler M. Biean G. J. Gilcieitis Carleton House S. J. Treat Hockport, Me Fane Min A. B. Anderson Mutt Pulle Edwin Anderson Caindin Ladies Gent's & Children's Fuller & Cobb
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