Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-28
Gardiner Locals.

Gardiner Locals.
If there is any place on the line of the
Maine Central that fagman is needed, that
place is at the crossing at the end of the
Gardiner and Pittston bridge. There 10 hard
ly a day passes but what some one comes near
getting killed 1t is hoped that there will be
some movement in that direction soon.
One OF our wealthy old bachelors is soon to
be married to fair daughter of New Hamp-
shire.
Mr.. Stephen Young, one of our wealthiest
citizens, died Sunday morning. Mr.. Young
was for many years engaged in shipbuilding
in which he acquired large property. He
has been President of the Cobbossee Bank fer
a number of years. He is the father Of Prof
S. J. Young of Bowdoin College, who was his
only child.
Quite crowd gathered in front of police
headquarters Saturday, to witness the des-
truction Of about sixty gallons of the fluid ex-
tract of rye. The services were conducted
by Marshal Siphers in a becoming manner.
Many tears were shed, but the affair passed
off in becoming manner.
Lodge of Odd Fellows is soon to be in
sttuted in this city. Odd Fellowship flour
ished here many years ago, composed of many
of the most prominent citizens. Nathanis
Lodge was organized in 1874. Cotbossee-
Centee No. was organized in 1916. These
bodies fourshed for q number of years, and
accumulated quite fund with which they fit
ted up hall in regal style, costing in those
days about $500, which would go farther
than $4,000 at the present day. TWAS indeed
one of the fairest halls in the State, great
deal better one than the most sanguine free
mason ever expects to see dedicated in this
city.
Secret societies seem to be abundant in
Gardiner; we believe there are eleven in ex-
istence in the city.
The house occupied by Gen. Arnold As his
headquarters while his expedition were build
ing their batteaux in which to ascend the
kennebec, is still standing and in fine state of
preservation. 1t is situated about mile below
the bridge in Pittston, and is asubstantial
looking two story house.
The market seems to be dull no sales re-
ported recently.
Mr.. Asbury Young, one of the present eff
fective board Of County Commissioners, has
laid the foundation for dwelling house on
kingsbury street, Mr.. Young has always
resided in Pittston. He is cordially welcomed
| to Gardiaer.
Mr.. Z. G. Berry, son of Hon. John Berry,
arrived Saturday from Kansas with about
forty horses, consisting of Mexican mustangs,
family saddle and DART horses ranging in price
| from $50 to $500. We are glad to note that
he has already made a number of sales.
f. w. Parkhurst, one OF GARDENERS talented
| painters, has set sail for Glasgow, Scotland,
on a tour through England, France, Italy,
| Switzerland, Germany and Holland, expect
| ing to bring home copies of some of the paint
| ings to be seen in those countries.
Rev. Mr.. Nutting is confined to his house
| by sickness.
| Mr.. w. w. Bradstreet, who has has been
on journey to California, returned home on
Tuesday last.
A salute of twenty Ave guns was fred on
the common Thursday noon, on the rec eipt OF
the news of President Grants veto of the in
fation bill passed by Congress.