Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-05
local ann State Menus.

local anu State Menus.
The graduating exercises at Oak Grove
Seminary take place this evening.
Lively business now in the Kennebec catch
ing shad.
The Marble for the Coburn bust has been
ordered from Europe.
A craft was seen scudding up the kennebec
yesterday, with sheet iron sail, The nav
igator had "three sheets IN the wind"
Attention is directed to the advertisement
of the Adjutant General for proposals for fur
nishing militia uniforms.
The people of West Waterville are enthu-
sastic over the prospects of railroad from
that lively manufacturing town to this city.
Mr.. II. A. Hall, the Granite Hall block
groceryman, has purchased of Elisha +.
Pinkham, the new cottage on Chestnut street.
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The little steamer "Augusta" is waiting for
its tail feathers to grow, prior TO taking its
place on the route between this city and Wa
terville.
The process of cleansing grave stones by
Mr.. 0. NJ. Moore of this city, is one Of the
most effectual agencies in use. 1t does not
injure the marble butremoyes all foreign sub
stances.
Free return tickets will be furnished by the
Maine Central to all who go to Lewiston on
the 18th inst, to attend the Odd Fellows cell
ebration. A Boston encampment is to visit
Lewiston on that occasion
Wealthy ladies in the larger cities dress
plainly on the street this season, wearing
their skirts an inch and half from the
ground. That wouldn't be bad fashion to
introduce down east.
There are but two temperance organiza-
tons now holding meetings in this city-thc
Cold Water Templars and Franklin Division
S. of T., the latter having recently decided
not to adjourn through the summer months.
We are informed by correspondent 81"
that the Friends Quarterly Meeting was held
at East Vassalboro' on Friday, the 10Th. Fer
nando Garland and wife were present at the
meetings, and addressed some earnest, faith
full words, to those present. The souls of all
were blessed.
A little twoyear old boy, belonging to
physician in this city, was taken to Sabbath
school last Sunday. The teacher Of the in
FAINT class asked him if he had Sunday
School Catechsm. He answered no, but
that he had Seats Party at home, meaning
child's picture book with that title.
Two young men from Hallowell were riding
by Wyman's sash and blind factory yesterday
afternoon, when the horse became frightened
at board pile, and shying, threw the young
men out; one struck upon his head and was
quite badly injured. The top buggy was
damaged to some extent.
The Tempest" fire engine company Of
Richmond were out on a trial with their tub,
Wednesday evening, at the large reservoir.
The members of the company were uniformed
and made good appearance. They are all
young men, stout, well made, and very active
on duty. This company have had the honor
of carrying off several prizes at fremens
musters.
Fairfield Locals.
The canker rash or scarlet fever is raging
to such an extent in Fairfield that the schools
were closed Wednesday. 1t is proving I'M
usually fatal. more especially among the
French population.
More than the usual number of slight ac-
cidents have occurred at Fairfield this spring
About every third man or boy has either part
or the whole Of one hand done un. Cause