The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-10-09
THE UNION & JOURNAL,

tnsf., a. tollows joseph Dane, sSq., va ap.
pointed President Of the meeting. Who, upon
taking the chair. made On eloquent oongratu-
laiory address. Capt. S,tt L Bryant v1
chosen Secretary. Invocation BY Rev. Mr..
Darling. Joseph Titooub, esq, chairman Of
the Building Copmittse. amer an interesting
address, referring 70 the erection asd purposes
Of the edinee. delivered the keys to the rru.-
tees In whose behalf they were received BY
Col. James NJ Stone who made an extended
fitting address 10 reply. Daniel Rsmiek, esq..
cher some pertinent remarks. moved that the
Hall In which We were assembled be hereafter
known Is Mousam Hall, which was carried by
Q unanimous vote. Prayer ot dedication WAS
then offered BY Rev. Mr.. Worth. Amer which
+. L. Bourne. IT,. esq, following sumo COM
mandatory remarks. presented resolutions sx.
prcssi,s OF obligation add Of thanks to the
building committee for their enduring and sue
cessfal lsbors.-to the ladies and to the young
pcOJie for the interest manifested aud the aid
they have rendered In furnishing the Hall
AMI also to the Band aud choir for their accep-
table services during the evening. which we're
unanimously adopted. Denediction BY Rev.
Mr. Collins. These exercises were interpreted
with excellent music by the Band from the Dc.
pot, but recently formed. and bY select choir.
The Hall was filled. and many were unable to
gain admittance.
The edi6ce Is substantially built OF brick and
neatly finished by the contractor, Mr.. Orin
Kimball. On the lower floor Is the Hall for
town business with two smaller rooms for OF.
noes, and are proof vault for the safe keep
ing Of books. records, SC. On the second
story II the larger Hall for public and social
purposes. neatly trescoed and furnished With
beautiful chandelier, settecs. &c. the whole
expense Of which Is about $4,000.
Thus We have long existing want well sup
Piled through the liberaiity Of the town, and
Of private individuals who have generously
contributed to the object and the opening
services have been an occasion OF pleasing
anil grateful congratulations. MousAN.
4 Ner Advertising Dodge.
The Boston Herald Of Saturday says, eyes.
terjay afternoon man whose name Is Charles
A. johnson and who belongs In Saco. Me-, was
arrested for swindlng, by officer Coombs OF
Station 4. and turned over to Detective Calder,
Who Is now ready to exhibit him TO parties
whom he has viciimi,ed. II seems that for
about month back johnson has been around
soliciting merchants to advertise through him
by show cards. which he represented he got up
In manner that was snowy and attractive,and
which were to be framed and hung In public
places. His price was ten dollars, but In how
mnny instances he obtained that sum Is not yet
known" We have known several business
men In this region who have thrown away
their money In just such advertising lodges
a. that described By the Herald. Some sharp
er will represent that he Is going to issue an
sheet and circulate certain num-
Der Of copies, and generally he will find
"gulls" enough to prove that fool and his
money are soon parted, and the advertiser,
finding that he gets no return for his money,
lays the blame Of his loss not where Il belongs
his own foolishness-.but upon the system Of
and thus his business suffers per
Advertising ID science. and you
never knew On adept In the business to throw
away his money in this way. The columns OF
. responsible newspaper are the only means Of
where you are sure to get divi-
dend upon your investment.
Remarkable letirity.
The Portland Press says that Mr.. William
Thompson, OF Limlngton, on the LIST instant,
picked four bushels Of apples by ascending
ladders on high trees, placing the ladders and
barrels 10 . position without assistance. He
vas % years Of age on the 4th Inst. and 10
The Oldest inabi,ant Of Limingtou. He has a.
ways been consistent Republican and mem
Der Of the Congregational church, which he
has honorcd by well ordered life.
Alfred Ifems.
The Methodists have raised their Chuuoh one
story, aud are finishing below nice vestry.
The fine building fronting the square, Of
Messrs Littlefeld, Leavit & Co., Is near COM
pletion and makes handsome appearance.
The Court will probably adjourn to-day.
On Wednesday, We were introduced to the
punkins Chat Is the way to spell that word)
and .quashes that grow spontaneously on the
farm Of our friend Stimpson-John NJ, Of
cams home loaded with large
''bouucers" like John, only he calls the punk |
ms. Seymour. and the squashes, Blair, and
those chaps are "hsrd to 60 down" with
majority ofthe people. John raises new
kind Of turnips which he ought to call the
Blair turnips, since Il Isl malformation and
grows down aud grows beautifully less until
1 gets to point.
The Aliernians are greatly rejoiced that the
,ars nov run within half q mile 9th village.
When the ledge is removed aud the trains can
run to the depot, ALFRED will deservediy be
popular summer resort, and the Central House
ought to and will DO enlarged to accommodate
Berry's patrons who never visit him once