Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-16

The rails on the X. & L. Railroad, now ex-
tend eastward something more than five
miles from the ferry landing in Woolwicii.
The Mail says Mr. A. l.. Mortimer. of
Waterville, has been appointed Chief Engi-
neer OF the Kansas City and Memphis Rail-
road, and has his residence at Springfield
Greene Co., Missouri.
The Age says the railroad is doing an en-
eouraging business, which is every day in
creasing The receip for passengers and
freight for six days, ending Tuesday, swas
rising SLIGO; the cost of running $3.50;
leaving over S720 net receipts. And this
with one locomotive which was unable to do
all the business offered.
AT stated communication of Drummond
Lodge of +. 6 A. M, held at North Par
sonsfield on the 9TH last, the following Off
GERS were chosen for the ensuing year: T.
Ridion, w. NJ; w. S. Young, S. W.; G.. I.
Bickford, J. W.; J. w. Cook, Treas. G.
Lougee, Sec; A. o. Smart, S. D.; j. b.
Sawyer, j. ID.
The Somerset Reporter SAYS Mrs. Davis
of Norridgewock, who had been at work in
the Norridgewock House during the day last
Wednesday, fell in the street on her way
home. near the old ferry, and before she
could be taken into a house, expired. Two
or three years ago, her father died sud-
denly.
At stated communication of jefferson
Lodge, No. 100, holden at Masonic Hall,
Bryants Pond, Jan. 10th, the following Off
GERS were duly elected for said Lodge for the
ensuing year Alden Chase, w. NJ; Samuel
ID. Marshall, S. W.; James B. Currier, j.
W.; Rufus X. Durham, t.; Charles II.
Houghton. s.. Rev. David Kicker, S. D.;
John b. Merrill, j. d.
Lorenzo Drake, one of the Oldest mer-
chants of Grand Manan, died at his residence
on the 9TH inst. The PASSPORT Sentinel says
he built what is called brakes Dock, and
carried on quite an extensive business, keep
ing many hands in his employ. He took an
active part in the affairs of the Island, politi-
cal and social, encouraging every enterprise
tending to the public good.
The Argus says the present position of this
of this enterprise is most gratifying. The
originators have by State right the Arsenal,
and Portland has given enough land to make
their territory seven acres. There is now
subscribed cash approximating 100000 90,
and this secures to them legal title of the
land and $4,000 from the Street.-The latter
given on condition of $780, 900 being sub
scribed.
churches last Sabbath have been reported
Second Parish, nine State Street six; High
Street, five; West Church four; Plymouth,
two; Westbrook, Warren Church, six; Sec
ond, three Casco ST., f. w. B., ten and
six baptisms; Chestnut ST., Methodist, thir-
teen baptisms; Pine Street, five, and two
baptisms.
The new political year makes change in
some of the Aroostook county offices. John
L. Donworth, Esq, succeeds l.. Powers,
Esq, as County Attorney, and II. C. Brad
bury, Esq, succeeds c. z. Tenney, Esq, as
County Treasurer. Ransom Norton, ESQ,
retains his position as Clerk of Courts, and
Mr.. Franklin Ham, as County Commissioner
The retiring officers were not candidates for
reelection.
John II. Wilson, Esq, Sheriff of Penob-
scot county, has appointed the following Dep
uties Gustavus S. Bean, Bangor; Elisha
w. Shaw, Newport; Joseph Shepard. Dexter;
Nathaniel Barker, East Exeter; Isaac N.
Mayo, Hamden; Joshua NJ. Herrick, East
Coripth; Hartwell Lancaster, Upper Still
water; Leonard L. Boswell, Lineol; Ira B.,
Gardner, Patten; William l.. Scribner,
Springfield; Thomas r. Gardner, Corinna.
Jailor, George w, Whitney, Bangor.
The Machias Republican learns that there
are oeNch 'esscAS III ProCese VI COustructlOn,
or contracted for, to be built in Pembroke
this year. Messrs. Hobart &'Pettengil will
build two schooners of l60 tons each. Messrs.
Joseph Wilder & Co., will build two one of
l65 tons, and centre board schooner of so
tons, for Capt Meloni Clark. Mr. Robert
Landrick and Mr.. James Little will, each,
build one Of l40 tons; and Messrs. Parson
Bros. one of 1870 tons. M f24h.5h
At the annual meeting of the I;ncoln Ar.
ricultural and Horticultural Society, held at
Damariscotta, Dec. 2Sth, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ident, Ebenezer Choate, Jr. Vice. Presidents,
Judson Avery of Jefferson, Lyman III. VIM
slow, of Nebleboro', Isaac II. Coffin, of Wis
casset, George w. Turkey of Damariscotta,
and Christopher Feyler of Waldoboro'; Sec.
rotary, William s. Brown, of Waldoboro';