Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-18
Local anu State Mems.


We notice by the Argus that grass in Portland
is green. 1t is getting to be that color here. We
bclisve that is its natural color.
Postmaster Berry Of Gardiner, has received au-
thority to enlist limited number of boys between
the ages of l6 and Il years, to enter the L. s
naval service.
Mr.. Charles III. Stafford yesterday made a test OF
the Charter Oak lawn mower on grass nine inches
in height. 1t did its work handsomely, without
clogging.
On Sunday forenoon last two of cur city clcr-
gymcn preached from the same tcXt-"Without
me We can do nothing" We are assured there
was no collision between the two gentlemen.
The singers connected with the different choirs
in Gardiner, assisted by orchestra will give an
Old Folks Concert at johnson Hail. on Tuesday
and "Wednesday evenings, the 18th and Goth Of
May.
The Oakland Trotting Park at Gardiner, has
been put in condition for the sporting season.
The first public trot of the season will probably
occur on July 4th, the directors contemplating an
arrangement for grand opening on that day.
1t is stated that Mr.. Wilkins, formerly of the
Lake Shore Railroad, has been appointed train
dispatcher on the Maine Central. lie is at present
looking over the line, and will probably assume
his duties when the new time table comes into
effect in June.
Twenty years ago the people Of Wadoboro'
organized Reservoir Society" and raised some
money, which has since been accumuatng in
teIest, and amounts to more than five hun
drcd dollars. Mrs. Reed, the treasurer of the as
ISOLATION, recently called a meeting "to what
action the society will take in regard TO expanding
their funds in building reservoir
There has been gain of $50 SOC, in the value
of real estate in Waterville, the past year, the
present value being 81 ,49S,0Sl. Gain in personal
estate, S2,114. Present value Of personal estate,
S536,S5 The above values are fixed by the
Assessors, and of course are not so high as held
by the owners of the property. The number Of
polls in town, So gain over last year Of l29.
Our thank. are due the proprietors Of the Old
Colony Railroad & Steamboat Company for a kind
invitation TO Jcin excursion over their line on
Wednesday next. This company propose to sig
naliza the return of the superb steamers Bistol
and Providence to their places the line for the
season, by an excursion of members Of the press
to New York and return over this popular route.
The party leave Boston, "Wednesday evening, and
return leaving New York at } T. NJ. Thursday.
The remnants Of the old Third Regiment of
Maine Volunteers will have reunion in thi, city,
,l,a 60, pf hoo cont
to different places. and responses have been re-
ceyed from about one hundred Of the old boys.
This will be the first reunion Of the regiment, and
is called for the purpose Of organizing. lntor-
nation may be obtained by adlressin Lewis sci
bling of this city.
The Masonic Token says that the grave p!o-
ceedngs of the Grand Bodies are enliyencd by
CLEANS of humor The Treasurer Of the Grand
Lodge, DR.. Moses Dodge, is homn opalhic ply
,ican, but was formerly Of the regular school.
Drummond, being called out moment. placed an
invaluable report on his desk and said, IF any
man takes that book you kill him" Can't row, y
said the doctor, thoughfully ,hakins Ii, head, Il
used to under the old practice.
Daniel Pratt, DEAD. BEAT, the "gr, at
American Traveller has arrived at the
Cony House, in this city and issued the following
proclamation
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. We have had orc
hundred years war; with the properties Of four
kingdoms, and / am IN possession Of the remedies
to prevent us from breaking up into contu-
sion and chaos. One Of the remedies is the har-
mony Of the four kingdoms, and the harmonious
action Of all the properties of four kingdoms.
"NoX populi vox DEL
DANIEL PRATT,
The great American Traveller