Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-02
local ami State Mems.

local ami State Mems.
The next freshman class Of Bates college will
probably number twenty-five or thirty. Ten
young gentlemen have already passed satisfactory
examination.
The semi.annual examination at the Western
Normal School in Pennington, took place yester-
day. forenoon and afternoon, and the graduatins
exercises occurred in the evening.
The Augusta Base Ball Club will play prac-
tee game on the State House grounds, tomorrow
afternoon, on which occasion they will make their
first appearance in their new uniform.
The stone cutters at Clark's island have been re-
duced to fifty in number An inspection was made
of the industry on the island, the other dav, and
everything found to be satisfactory.
The Capital Guards will meet tonight 10 full
dress uniform for inspection by the company COM
mander, preparatory to their witt to Por land on
Monday. The company will make fine appear
ance, as it always docs on such occasions.
The officers of Asylum Lodge 1. o. o. F., Of
this city, will be installed this evening by District
in the initia;ory degree. All members ofthe order
are most cordially invited to be present
The drawing Of the Engineering students at
Bowdoin College will be on exhibition at Winthrop
Hall, in Brunswick, durin this and next week.
We have no doubt that Prof. Geo. l.. Nose and
students will be glad to have their friends exam
inc them.
The window screens invented and advertised
by Mr.. Stone, an ingenious mechanic, will super
sede all other kinds. They adjusted to the
window so that they movable, allowing the
person or family enjoying their benefits, to raise
the lower sash, or lower the upper, at pleasure.
Miss Addie B. Pisbury, daughter of E. F. Pills
bury, Esq, and Miss Lizzie Vivian, daughter of
Mr.. VIM. II. Vivian, all Of this city, graduated
yesterday from Lawrence University. in Appleton,
Wisconsin. The young ladies will return home
with Mr.. Pillsbury, who was present at the gradu-
ating exercises.
In copying the list of taxes from the Assessors
books, we inadvertently emitted the name Of
Joseph Anthony, Esq, an old citizen. Mr. An
thony pays this year a tax Of 1921, besides the
village school district tax. We regret the omis-
sion, but shall think it strange if no other mistakes
were made in copying and putting in type.
Roger Chase of Norridgewock, a river driver
was badly jammed, on Saturday afternoon, in a
drive of logs below the railroad at Skowhegan
The logs were taking what is known as a "back
roll" and Chase dropped between the logs, which
caught him in the small Of the back, wedging him
in. His associates removed him at once. He is
unable to move his limbs and the case is very
critical one.
Mr.. John W. Getchell of Somerset Mills, the
other night turned his horse into the lane leaving
his carriage out-of-doors. In the morning he
found both horse and carriage missing, they hav-
ing been stolen. They were tracked part way to
skowhegan. The animal was bay mare, striped
in the face, and one hind leg crooked, weigh
ing about 1000 pounds The carriage was black
box buggy. The lost property was worth some
three hundred dollars.
In making note of the large and oyershadow win &
industries, sometimes lose sight OF the smaller
ones. Do you know where the wooden tooth
picks come from that to be found III glass
tumbers on hotel tables or office counters? They
are cut by machine invented by Mr.. Harvey Lamb
of Winslow. We do not think they are manufac-
turcd by any other process except perhaps by hand,
and on small scale. Mr.. Lamb receives roy
atty Of 1920 per annum for the use OF his inven-
ton.
The Portland Museum Company gave their
second and last performance at Granite Hall, last
evening, presenting the legendary drama of "Trip
Van Wrinkle" Tie audience, are sorry to say,
was not such as the merits of the performance
deserved. Mr.. Calder assumed the character of
Rip with appreciation Of its demands that not
even Joe Jefferson need be ashamed. lie was
well supported, especially by Ada Lawrence, IN
the character of Gretchen. Mr.. Arnold during
the evening, favored the audience with a song.
We trust that this excellent company may come
again.
Solyman Heath, Esq, of WateIve, died on
Wednesday last, at the age of about % years.
Mr.. Heath was lawyer Of acknowledged ability
and q man Of large acquaintance and influence.
He was member of the Maine House of Repre-
sentatives from Waterville, in 1871 and we believe
that he has previously served in the capacity
AS Reporter Of Decisions, he issued the Maine
Reports from Volume sc to Volume 40, inclusive.
He was made Trial Justice since 1867, and has
since held that position. He was also President
of the Tconic National Bank. The deceased was
the father of Col. Frank Heath.
Speaking of the late Mr.. Andrews of Gardiner,
whose death we have chroniced, the Journal say
that he was born in Wales his father being one OF
the first settlers of that town. He moved from
Wales To Monmouth and from there to Gardiner,
thirty eight years ago. He was a member Of the
Monmouth artillery, at the time of the war OF
1872, in company with Mr.. John Fairbanks CT
Gardiner. lie was minute man previous to this
under Gen. Chandler The artillery company
was called out to oppose expected invasion of
the British in 1874, and were cut about two
months. lie has been member OF the city gov
eminent twice, and always was a staunch demo-
crat. He was universally respected by all who
knew him.