Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-16

Humphrey, Jr., LIST Lieut., CHARLES II. Wiley,
% Lieut.. Crosby Guards Co. |, First Regiment
Infantry Hampton.
The firemen's muster viii come off at Richmond
to-day, the Pacific boys from this city intending to
be present The Ilallowcl and Richmond boys
will compete for prize, ard VIC may reasonably
look for some smart playing Eight or ten COM
panies will be present. and good time is anici-
pated, as there is always sure to be a good time
where the "boys" do congregatc.
Abbotts History of Maine, full and comprehen-
sve. has been published, and is being deliy-
cred to subscribers in this city, and all who re-
ceive it are highly pleased at its appearance, and
with its contents. The volume is neatly printed,
elegantly bound, and is profusey Illustrated. Miss
l.. CherriDgton is canvassing this city Hallowell
and Gardiner, and will we have no doubt secure
a large list.
DR.. l.. A. Edminster has returned to the city
from his sojourn at tie seaside, and will row re-
main permanently here. Rooms have been fitted
up for his use, in the most elegant manner, in
Meonian Hall building, up one flight of the broad
stairway. The room painted and decorated
by c. Beale < Co. A cheerful carpet covers the
floor, and the room is fitted up with St, lish furni
turc from the furniture establishment of Dolliver
& Pishon. Connected with this nicely furnished
parlor, which bears aspect of welcome, is
private consultation room. The doctor is now
fully prepared to receive company and to enter
tain them in royal style, and to exercise his power
of healing upon the diseased of any kind
Two wayfaring men, sadly demoralzed and
wthal very sleepy from the effects of extravagant
Nj in tba do howl an, thn
streets yesterday with team. They were sitting
in the carriage gracefully reclining against each
other, in a maudn state, while the horse
making his way down Water street. The whole
concern was taken in charge by Marshal Earring
ton, the drunken creatures put in the lookup, and
the sober creature put into stable. 1t seems that
the party belong in Fairfield and probably came
from there with this borrowed or stolen team. y
two gallon jug of whi-key was slowed away under
the seat. From this circumstance it is supposed
that they were the guard Of tue democratic
campaignists who had been operating for a demo-
cratic majority in Fairfield.
On Tuesday evening party of young men
hired team at Sylvester livery stable, to attend
an evening party at Church Ill., On their return,
when near Pettengili's Corner, bolt of the bug
r
throwing the occupants in promscous heap to
the ground. None were seriously injured, howey
er. though one had slight cash cut in his head.
The horse quickly made kindng wood OF the top
of the buggy, and detachin. himself from it. be
started off at break-neck pace, with portions Of
the harness cpging to and lashing him to the top
of his speed. He ran down Bangor street, through
Kennebec bridge. down Water street, and at last
stopped In door-yard on Gage street The fam
ly living in the house were aroused by the horse
kicking against the side Of the buildings, and he
soon secured, uninjured.
Loyal Band Lodge of Good Templars Of North
Vassaboro', gave welcome TO visiting lodges in
that locality, at their hall on Thursday evening,
Sept 9th. The visitors cordially welcomed
by George Canham, and response was made by
Alden Baker of Gardiner. lie followed by
Mrs. Kent Mason of Manchester, n. Ii. Abbe
K.Marden of Branch Mills Lodge, was introduced,
and made an earnest plea in favor of public lodge
meetings. NJ. F. Harrington Of Branch Mills
Lodge, was next called upon, and responded in
brief speech. Refreshments were served, and a
most pleasant time was enjoyed.
Election Notes.
Somerset county elects democratic Sheriff,
Josiah Tilton of Skowhegan. All other county
officers elected are republicans.
4 John W. Fcgler of Hope, republican candidate
for representative 10 the legislature, is elected by
y LOG majority.
II. F. ID. Wyman of Belgrade, democratic can
didate for repre- sentative, hu, probably been cleo
ted over the republican candidate, Mr.. Colder
Personal.
Judge Knight of Portland, was in the city on
Tuesday.
A son Of Mr. VIM. IL. Stacy Of this city, is to
study for the ministry.
Rev. ". s. Stackbrdge, formerly of Lew iston
recently VI D2ey'ny. accepts the position Of prin-
cipal of Laphala Institute, North Scituate, r. |.
and enters at once upon his duties.
The Rev. Smith Baker, of the First Congrega-
,onal church of Lowell, formerly of this State
was presented Monday evening with COLA watch
by his Pensioners. His wife received purse of
money from the same donors. The occasion was
the fifteenth anniversary of Mr.. Bakers wedding.
Maine Manufacturing News.
At the corn factory at Minot corner, since Au-