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

ZoraI ano State Nems.
Happy New Year"
Our advertisers make fine and tasty dis
play Of their holiday wares. I4
The carriers will sell no papers on their
routes tI40A J ~ - g.
The Legislature will convene on Wednes-
day next Oar reporters, with pens in hand,
ere ready to welcome them.
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There will be six eclipscS this year-four Of
he sun. and two Of the moon. A total eclipse
II the moon will take place on the 18th inst.
1t Is thought by the Portland Daily Adver-
tser that the Maine Standards good nom
sense" will hurt no one.
The dividend recently declared BY the Di-
rsctors of the p. & X. X. r., shows that the
finances of the road are managed admirably.
The Worlds week of prayer commences to-
icrrow. II will be observed by several Of
III city churches.
The mild weather is looked upon as the lull
hefore the storm-the gentle lamb that pre-
cedes the roaring lion
A gentleman in Mt. Vernon has seen the
rnuskrat that predicted an open winter. He
vas hale and hearty.
1t will cost but little to-day to make glad
the heart and fill the hand of the little one
who extends to you the compliments of the
season.
No one can help admiring the handsomely
ngraved head of the Daily Journal. The
tales which we shall publish from time to
time will likewise be admired
The Daily Journal will be found constantly
IN the counter of ]. F. Pierce, periodical
dealer. Price tonr cents. Extra copies are
also for sale at this office.
Rev. Mr.. Cram, the newly inaugurated pas
'or of the Unitarian church, will speak to-
morrow evening upon The unfol ling idea Of
Life
The Daily journal is sen, to Halowell and
Gardiner subscribers by the first accommoda-
ton train in the morning This is deservcdy
popular train.
There will be religions services this after
noon at several of the NrStries. The exercises
will be appropriate TO the first day of the year
!. good time to make good resolutions and
pray for strength to enable to carry them
out.
The annual watch meeting generally OBJ
served by the Methodist church throughout
the country, was held at the Methodist church
this city last evening. The exercises held
until past midnight. and were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. King.
The Military and Civic Ball given by the
Capital Guards last evening was capital
flair. The hall was not over crowded, but
the couples on the floor sufficiently nu
merous for comfortable and pleasant occa-
zion. Excellent music was furnished by
Ierry's Quadrille Band
Undoubtedly the mem'tys If the Y. NJ. c.
A. would be pleased to sec large attendance
at the meeting in their rooms Tomorrow after
noon at four O'Clock. A deep interest has
been manifested of late in these meetings, and
he objec, Of the Association should certainly
enlist the sympathy of the community.
Where the steam pipe from the railroad
shop crosses Water street. at the foot of the
hill near the machine shop, under ground, the
heat from the pipe melts the snow. TO the
great annoyance of teamstcrs who have heavy
loads to draw up the hill. Some means
houd be taken to keep the bare place COW
cred.
A session of the Educational board will be
held in this city commencing January 18th.
The exercises, consisting of essays and dis
cussions. will continue from Monday, p. M,
to Saturday, 10 a. m. Matters of great i'm
portance in relation TO our educational inter-
ests will be presented at this meeting, and it is
earnestly desired that all the friends Of public
education should he present,
A tall, lank, Simon-pure specimen of a
Yankee made his appearance in company with
his ''yaller-haired" Sally Ann, at the door OF
the Granite Bank, a few days since. Telling
his female friend to stand still on the door
step" till he came out, Jonathan entered and
advancing to the counter, inquired of the
cashier if he ''had any dime novels to SELL >
The obliging cashier referred the literary
seeker to Pierce's periodical store.
George Barton Snow, aged seven years
and six months, son of George ii. Snow OF
this city, died very suddenly on "Wednesday
last of stoppage of the bowels. His parents
we're in Boston, having left him with his
grandfather in Gardiner, few days previous
TO his death. He was taken violently sick on
Tuesday, and his parents received on Wednes.