Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-26
Nallomell Eoral Nems.

1t gives US pleasure to announce that orders
have been received for renewed activity in
cutting stone for the capitol building at AL
bany, N. Y. For the past month or more
the business has been conducted on compar-
atively moderate scale, awaiting the perfect
ing arrangements for the summer campaign.
Work will continue to be carried forward with
the accustomed energy ofthe Hallowell Gran
lite Company; and successful business sea-
son will, we trust, abundantly compensate
for the recent brief delay caused by the con-
tracing parties in New York.
We had very narrow escape from one of
the most disastrous fires OF the period on
Thursday. At about nine o'clock A. NJ
smoke was discovered by Mr.. A. d. Niles,
issuing from the base of Bodwell & Wilson's
large wooden stable on Union street, occupied
by the Hallowell Granite Company. Mr.
Niles Immediately proceeded to investigate,
and found brisk fire underne ath the stable,
which in a few moments would have commu
nicated with the hay and straw in the imme-
date vicinity, when confagration would
have been unavoidable. Situated as the stable
is, surrounded by wooden buildings of the
Undertook variety, it has always been consid-
cred locality liable to demand attention from
the fire department. By the aid Of several
gentlemen who were attracted to the spot by
the smoke, Mr.. Niles succeeded in extin.
gushing the fire without raising general
alarm. With the wind blowing smartly from
the northwest as on that day, it is fearful to
contemplate the devastation inevitable had
the fire not been discovered and extinguished
before communicating with the contents of
the stable. The origin of the fire is un-
known
Another fire occurred in this city on Thurs
do OF about o,nlonr NJ I,r tbo
house and barn Of John w. Dunn, on the
Slab City road, Louden Hill. The alarm
called out the fire department., but before the
engines arrived the buildings were in ashes.
The wind was blowing fiercely, and einders
were carried nearly half mile, setting fire to
the roofs of buildings on the Gardiner road,
but doing no material damage. The fire un-
doubtedly originated from some defect about
the chimney or stove funnel, and before it
was discovered had made such Roadway that
but few articles of furniture or clothing were
saved. There was an insurance of $1,000 on
buildings and furniture, probably nearly COW
ering the loss.
The sudden shower and accompanying
''wind squall' of Tuesday evening last made
sad havoc with awnings exposed on our bust
ness street. That of W. c. Fuller, in front
of his restaurant, was left in the shape of
"demornlized bandanna," with detached por-
tons flying in every direction. The reading
room transparency Suffered to the extent of
one broadside, leaving the words ''come in"
conspicuously suggestive. Other localities
on Water street experienced smart shaking
up. Mr.. Roberts saved his awning by having
it securely fastened to stone posts in season
to prevent general collapse.
The kennebec base ball club of this city
played friendly game on Wednesday at
ternoon with the High School club of Gar
diner on the grounds of the latter clSb re-
sulting in a score of Is to / in favor of the
kennebecS-
The Gardiner journal is signing for a
circus in its enterFrising city.
Aud now look out for the ravages of the
lothscme and destructive pumpkin bug" at
pres ent on his annual raid. This variety is
more rapacious than even the striped pest,
and infinitely more disgusting to look upon.