Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-27
NaIl0mell H0raI Nem8.

The recent bank robbery at Winthrop suggests
the necessity of extra precaution on the part o.
communities and banking institutions. In cite.
special watchmcn should be employed where there
is lack on the part of the municipal force; and
every suitable preparation made to give light fin
gered gentry warm reception. 1t might be wei
also to suggest that whenever a succession of ex.
plosions occur III the night time, an investigation
is always IN order, without delay sufficient to ena.
BILE robbers to escape with mpunity; and some one
| should have the courage to follow the retrcating
rascals-"afar Off" at least-that they may not be
enabled successfully to "cover their tracks on the
| road to pcrdition.
| We learn that quite disturbance occurred in
this city, in the vicinity of the railroad bridge
crossing Water street, at about midnight on Sat
| urday night last. Evil spirits must have had
something to do with it.
| a small boy by the name of Burns came near
drowning in the river in the rear of the residence
of his mother Water street in this city, Sun
day afternoon last. 1t is safer for small boys to
keep out Of the water-and big ones too.
| The elegant proportions of the residence of Mr.
j. II. Bodwe, on Middle street, stand out in per-
lection on the removal Of stagings, and the trim
ming up of trees. The residence of Mr.. William
Wilson Second street, is also in forward state
of completion, and will be Of the most attrac-
tive and convenient in the city. The improve
Uleuts Oh MI IdfHn on DIS premises on MiuuIe
street add greatly to the value of the estate, and
give style and finish to that central locality.
These and other evidences of taste, enterprise and
prosperity in our city demonstrate the onward
progress Of an enlightened and refined civilization
Most of our city pastors were absent last Sab
bath, and their pulpts were acceptably filed by
clergymen in the city and vicinity. Notwithstand-
ing the extreme heat, the attendance appeared to
| be quite an average.
We learn that Rev. Miss Haynes, pas or of the
Universalist church in this city is to have vaca-
ton of a few weeks during the month of August.
a movement is in progress to introduce gas in
to the Baptist church and lecture room in this city,
| Immediately; and preliminary arrangements have
been made by a committee chosen for that pur-
pose. 1t is contemplated after next Sabbath
when Prof Smith of Waterville will occupy the
pulpit,-tO close the church for few weeks TO
make Improvements as above indicated, and
arrange for the ordination Of Rev. Mr.. Newcomb
| about the first of September.
Messrs. Bodwell G. Wilson are making prcIara-
tions for moving their stable on Union street sew
eral feet toward the south. and placing cellar
der the entire structure. This will afford greater
facility for an entrance from Union street, and
greatly improve the looks of that heretofore mix
| cd locality. The unsightly cellar holes ON the
north side OF L mon street have been filled up BY
the owners Of the stables; and trust that other
owners Of real estate in that vicinity will have a
general brushing up to correspond with the exam
pie so OPPORTUNITY set. That ought to be one of
the mo, attractive streets in the city, located it
( Is mean tie centre, Of active business.
Messrs. c. b. & l. f. McClench of this city are
busily engaged in filling their contract for warm
ing and ventatng the Court House at Augusta,
| in addition to their ordinary business in the line
Of their profession.
Our cnterplising fellow citizen, Mr.. Geo. Fuller
in connection with his five sons, all masters OF
their business, is carrying forward the various
I Ia Of a.fa fNItn b
cesstally, ailordng lucrative employment for a
large number of workman.
Mil(ikens' steam saw mill located at south end
has been in operation for several weeks, and is cut
ting out lumber in all the various forms for build
ing and finishing. That locality in our city is one
OF the busiest on the river or elsewhere.
The water in the Kennebec is running low again
There has been favorable "pitch" for running
logs, thus far during the season, and the lumber
men have improved it to the utmost.