Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-03
AoraI ann State Mems.

Aoral anu State Mems.
The Friends had meetings Of great interest,
last week, at Durham, and also at Lewiston.
Our friends at Gardiner will bear in mind that
Hon. VIM p. Frye and Gen. King will speak in
that city on Saturday evening
Persons who desire to patronize Bricks excel
lent express should leave their orders in the Office
at Hendee's store. E8 50 S
Senator Hamlen Is to speak at Winthrop some
evening next week. The people there are desirons
that Mr.. Blaine should be present and address
them the same evening.
The annual meeting of the Oak Grove Semi
nary at vassalboro, is to be held at Vassalboro',
on the 9th month, llth. The announcement will
be found in our columns.
There are ninety eight entries for the Oakland
Park trot. Among the horses entered are Maine
Slasher, Messenger Knox, Phil Sheridan, and
others which are capable of good work.
The new pastor of the Winthrop street Unvcr-
salst church in this city, Rev. Mr.. Dearborn,
will begin his abors here next Sunday. All the
city churches will then be supplied with pastors.
Hon. VIM. c. Parks, of the Sandwich Islands,
is visiting friends in this city. lie has for many
years been Marshal and Sheriff of the whole group
of the Sandwich Islands. Mr.. Parks married the
daughter of the late Hon. Luther Severance of
this city.
DIR. L. j. Croker will leave this morning
Ga b., 10 I,1; how bc
visit friends. His business will be left in the
hands of DIR. Webster, who will spend his fore
moons in DR.. Crookers Office.
The employees Of the Maine Central Railroad
at work in the shops in this city. made an excur-
sion yesterday, with their families, to Peaks
island Portland harbor, taking the carly morniDG
train to Portland, and from thence to tine island
by steamer. The company returned on the train
last evening having had day Of much enjoy
ment.
The suicide of young Howard in Monmouth is
still robed in mystery. He was considered by all
very promising young man, and his death is
severe blow to his relatives His comrades, among
whom he was favorite, mourn his loss. lie had
no trouble whatever, with any one, at home or at
school. The funeral of the deceased took place
on Wednesday afternoon.
Hon. John l.. Stevens OF Augusta, and Seth
l.. Milliken, Esq, of Belfast will address republic
can meetings as follows:
West Waterville, Monday evening, Sept. 9th.
Monmouth Centre Tuesday evening, Sept. 9TH.
Nerth Vassalboro', Wednesday evening Sept
Sth.
China Thursday evening, Sept. 9th.
Albion corner, Thursday afternoon at2 o'clock.
military election viii be held on Monday eve
ming next, at Portland, under the direction OF Col.
C. P. Nattocks, for the election of Captain Of
the Portland Light Infantry, to fill the vacancy
caused By the resignation of Capt. J. T. Reynolds.
An election of ID Lieut., will also be held, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Ed
ward c. O'Brion. The election is ordered By
Ten. Chamberlain.
Mr.. E. W. Getchel of this city, has small sail
boat furnished with all the requisite implements
for fishing expedition. 1t is mounted on wheels
for the purpose of driving to any of the pleasant
ponds and lakes in this vicinity, making COM
Portable carriage, well safe boat, capable Of
carrying eight persons. He keeps it to let with or
without horse and driver, at reasonable rates.
The writer of this having enjoyed two excursions
with this team can vouch for the comfort of the
carriage, as we'll as for its pleasant and careful
driver.