Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-23

The reunion OF the second Maine Veteran Cav
airy Association at Bath Sept. ls is to be of more
than ordinary interest The Governor, Hon. J. G
Blaine, Gen. Conner and other prominent men of
the State have sgniied their intention to be pres
cnt.
Tne demon of typhoid fcasts upon weather like
this, and too great caution cannot be exercised in
regard to drainage, sink spouts, cess-pools and
vaults Cleanliness and even temper and clear
conscience, in this hot weather. will do much to-
wards warding off typhoid fevers
DR.. J. T. Gilman and Major II. \. Shorey, OF
the Board of Trustees, made the monthly visit to
the Insane Hospital on Friday. There are 403
patients now in the hospital. Work progresses on
the new chapel satisfactorily, and boilers are
being added to the boiler loom.
A certain editor, who was driven 10 the stern
necessity of wearing patched pants, was made fun
of by couple of ladies on the street. He thus
responded: 4.t.w
GAS We walked past couple of ladies the
street the other day, one Of them, in
formed, observed large-sized patch on our pants.
and made merry over the discovery. Well. we do
wear old clothes, it is true; but might afford to
treat ourselves to better ones if the husband Of
the woman refer to would come to the Office
long time for subscription and job work"
The Executive Committee of the Baptist Social
Union have nearly completed the arrangements
for the September meeting of the associat ion
which is to take the form of two days excursion
over the Portland & Ogdensburg r. r., with
days stay at the Crawford House and vicinity. The
Union will leave Portland, by special train on
Thursday morning, Sept 10Th, after the arrival of
morning trains-arrive at North Conway at about
noon, stopping for an hour to allow brief view
of the scenery observation-disclosures to the Craw-
ford, where the party will remain till the afternoon
of Friday. giving opportunity for the ascent OF
Mt. Willard, walks to the Wiley House, Inglew lid,
the Flume and other points of interest-returnmg
to Portland Friday afternoon, in for the
ming trains out. The committee have arranged to
extend the opportunities of the excursion to lin
tied number of the members Of the denomination
throughout the State, and we learn that delegates
will be present from Bangor, Rockland, Damaris-
Gotta, Augusta, and other points in the eastern
part of the state. Tickets for the round trip, in
Guiding one full days board at the Crawford will
be placed at the very low rate of Sc. Further in
formation may be obtained of the Secretary of the
Executive Committee, NJ. l.. Stevens, Esq, of
Portland.
Municipal Court.
On Saturday, James A. Page, upon complaint
fer the crime of adultery with Mary Perkins, con-
WINGED the court that he was innocent, and that he
was no such a man, and was discharged. Not so
with Malnda Dearborn, who was complained Of
for keeping house of i'll fame; the court
convinced from the testimony from her side that
she was and for a long tune had been guilty Of
the offence charged, and therefore found guilty
and sentenced to 80 days in Kennebec Jail.
John M..cr and Maria Williams, for atfray,
were complained of, tried and found guilty. and
after payment of fine and costs were discharged.
James Burns, although having the means to
pay, yet did not pay his fine and costs, amounting
to 80 GO, prefcrring to go to Jail for the crime of
drunkenness. .-.....t.
Reception to the Fire "Laddlcs."
The boys of Tiger Engine Company of Halo
well have in anticipation an interesting event, to
come of on Wednesday Of this week. On that
morning the Steam Fire Engine Company Of Hyde
Park, Mass. viii arrive at Hallowell the steam
er Stsr OF the East and will be received by the
Tigers. The Hyde Park boys will be accom?an-
led by brass band Of twenty pieces, and will
bring with them their elegant steamer. The fes-
tivities to be given in honor of the visiting COM
pany will include dinner, street parade, and
. grand ireman's ball, the latter to come Off on
Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, the
two companies, with bands, will take carriages
and visit the Soldiers Hcme Of Togus, passing
through this city. In the afternoon, they will take
the boat on their return home.l peas
The Tigers have lively recollection of the way
and manner in which they were entertained DUR
ing their visit to Hyde Park, last year. and their
guests on the occasion contemplated may expect
an old-fashioned Kennebec welcome. so
Personal.
VIM. Noyes, Esq, of Saco, the veteran printer
and publisher, has associated with himself in the
publication of the Independent, his son, William s.
Noyes. The style of tho new firm is Noyes & Co
w. II. Ham, A. B., graduate of Bates college,
has accepted the position Of principal of the
Princeton high school.
Chas d. b. Webster, Esq, of Southern Ohio, is
in the city, visiting his nephew, John W. Chase,
ESQ., Mr.. Webster Is native OF Maine, but has
resided 1t the West for some twenty two years lie
is confident that the republicans will carry Ohio by
twenty thoupnd majority, and that the people
there are not In favor Of imitation
Dr. B. T. Sanborn and wife, left on Saturday,
for Bonny Eagle, where they will spend couple
of weeks.
Mr.. o. L. Billings, late of St. Augustine School,