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


John Ryan, the democratic nominee for Senator
from Lincoln county, is Roman Catholic. Will
that fact help him among the intelligent voters Of
Lincoln county
The great and ever interesting American drama
Of "Urcle Tens Cabin is to be brought out at
Granite Hall on Monday evening next with Mrs
G. c. Howard as Topscy. This lady excels IN this
character.
The autumn session of Grand Lodge OF Good
Templars Of Maine, will be held at Belfast on
Tuesday and Wednesday Oct. 9Th and 9th. Half
fare to members of the order, on the steamboats,
and principal railroads in the State. A large
meeting is expected.
At the republican caucus held in Belgrade,
on Tuesday, the 9TH, David Colder, Esq of Bel
grade, was nominated as candidate for representa-
tive to the legislature from the towns of Sidney,
Belgrade and Rome. The vote stood, Colder SO,
Charles A. Yeaton l6 On motion of Mr.. Yeaton
the nomination of Mr.. Colder was made unar-
The nominee formerly resided in Augusta,
where he is well known.
The two Masonic lodges Of this city-Bethlehem
and Augusta-have voted to vacatc the If present
quarters after the expiration of the present lease,
in April next. The committee on hall accommoda-
tions were instructed to proceed and make ar
engagements with j. W. Bradbury or other parties
for the furnishing of proper accommodations. A
grand levce will be given next winter. to raise
money to furnish the new hall
place of no ordinary value, situated in this
city, is advertised in columns that Of Mr.. F.
II. Tibbetts. on Western avenue. The house has
been built but two years, thoroughly and
faithfully constructed, and for beauty OF location
cannot be cxcelled. The entire city can be taken
in at glance from the commanding position.
There are twelve acres of land connected with the
place. which will in future years be valuable for
house lots.
The funeral of the late IIezckiah Lcaird was OBJ
served yesterday, large number of his former
friends and associates being present. The casket
containing the body was probably the largest ever
seen in this vicinity. 1t was feet 10 inches long,
80 inches wide % inches deep, and weighed 100
pounds. The body of the deceased weighed $50
pounds. The casket could not be placed in q
hcarse, and an express wagon had to be used
stead. Neither could the casket be taken into the
house, ut had to lie in the yard during the burial
services.
The republicans of Vassalboro' to the number
of one hundred have addressed letter to Mr..
Ii. II. Robbins of that town, asking him to be
candidate for their surages as representative to
the legislature, and stating that they cannot vote
for Mr.. George Clifford, on the ground that he is
not republican, or in sympathy with republican
principles. 1t is understood that one hundred or
more republicans who have not yet had the oppor-
tunity of signing it, desire to do Mr.. Robbins,
yielding to the expressed wish Of large major
ity of the republican voters of Nassalboro',
will allow his name to he used candidate for
the Office.
The republican caucus held in Mt. Vernon, on
Tuesday the 1th for the purpose Of nominating
candidate for representative to the Legislature,
called to order by F. c. Fellows, Esq. Hon. Cal
vim Hopkins was chosen chairman and Albion p.
Cram, Secretary; Quintin l.. Smith was chosen
committee for three years. james A. Robin
was chosen candidate for representative by
ballot receiving 9i votes out Of l47 cast. On mo-
ton of James c. Rowland seconded by Joseph
Blake, the nomination was made unanimous by
stand up vote. The town committee for the ensu-
ing year are Albion p Cram. Esq, James A. Rob
lnson ana Qulntln l.. smith.
Extract from letter from Mrs. Jane " olcott
Of this city, who is visiting friends in York county,
the veteran lady Of equal rights and temperance,
TO lady in this city And now must tell you
about our big clam bake at Old Orchard. The
republicans of Cumberland and York counties
have had big gathering at Old Orchard there
fifteen thousand people the grounds,
among Others as speakers, Judge IIoar and Swift
of Massachusetts,, Ex-Gov Morton Of Indiana
Burleieh our Congressman, and last but not least,
Fred Douglass the champion of liberty who
when he speaks has something to say. Four
bands Of music were in attendance. And now for
the bake. The trench in the ground was seventy
feet long, eight wide and three deep bottom COW
cred with seaweed; four hundred and twenty-five
bushels of clans on top, five hundred Holsters,
three cart loads of sweet corn with husk on, and
one hundred dozen eggs; and then such fire 10
get up the steam that made all So nice; and when
the crowd gave three cheers for Gen. Conner, the
clans and HOLSTERS joined in the chorus, yet know
ing as the turkeys do the night before fhanksgiv-
ing, that what is fun for the crowd is death to
them.
The City Ward Rooms.
The following are the voting places in the sew
eral wa OF this city:
Ward l-School house on Grove street.
2-Concert Hall building.
" S-Engine house on Bridge street.
. 4-School house on Belgrade road, near
Geo. Cony's.
- school hoase, Patterson district.
q" 6-Atlantic engine house.
&C School house, River road, near Spraguc
farm.
MOrtuary Record.
Following is a list of deaths in this city dur
ing the month of August
Aug. 3, Mamie Buckley, child of Daniel Buckley.
., Miss Maggie Doyle, (drow ned daughter
OF Robert Doyle, aged % years.
I. Miss Mary Mahana aged Il years.
Z, Asa Bartlett, aged II years months.
&c 8, Judah A. Chadwick, aged 55 years.
q IL, Michael Conner, aged % years. .,s 3
&c u, At the residence Of her son, John ".
Chase, Esq, Mrs. Sophronia Chase,
aged II years.
" IL, Z, Il. Cony, aged 60 years.