Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-06

local anu State Mems.
A hand organ man, grinding out music in
the rain, in front Of house whose usual occupants
have been absent from the city for several weeks,
was an affecting sight yesterday noon.
The Press says that Superintendent Tucker, of
the Maine Central, moved into his new Office in
the new building just erected for the officers Of
the road, on Commercial street, Monday.
The weekly Journal, issued this morning, con-
tans the account of the brilliant and fashionable
wedding he'd in this city last week. few copies
are for sale at this Office.
The family of Senator Morrill, have returned to
their remodeled and renovated house on VIM
throp street. Quite extensive improvements have
been made upon the house and outbudings the
past season.
The receipts of the late State Fair are reported
now by the Portland papers TO amount to $4,000
The expenses were $4,000. Deficit $4,000. The
trustees have voted to raise loan sufficient to
meet all their obligations promptly.
DR.. Robins, Prof. Elder, the Rev. DR.. Bosworth,
DR.. Small Of Fall River, Dr. Lorimcr of Boston,
and the Rev. Henry King Of Boston, arc engaged
as lecturers at the Free street course in Portland,
to raise an endowment fund for Colby University.
Eli Jones, who is preaching in Europe, writes
that he to start for Syria in the course of three
or four weeks. He is in good health, and is
preaching the Word with all his old-tme yigor
and ability. He hopes TO come home in season to
get in his hay next year
Mr. Samuel Moore Of this city, a gentleman III
terested in horticulture, has brought into this OF
fee couple of pears weighing pound. This
variety is known the Bond pear, and when
ready for mastcaton is toothsoue as the
Bartlett.
\ ten days meeting OF the Friends is to be
held in Lewiston, following the State convention
of the Young Mems Christian Association, for
the purpose of continuing the work of the meet
ings and gathering in the sheayes. David
Douglass Of Indiana, J. B. Daniels Of Worccs-
ter, Mass, and J. W. Jacob of Ch;ra Will be
present ut the meetings.
The good old town of Brunswick the Wing
claims as the "banner town. of Cumberland
county this year, having not only increased the
republican vote l5i over that of 1874, but also in
creasing the majority TIE democrats hoped to
profit by discussions arising from controversy
over the appointment Of Postmas .er, hut the best
men Of the republican PARTY came TO the front
and took hold in earnest, with gratifying result.
The Governor and Council met last evening at
the State House. Hon. Sidney Pcrham appeared,
and took and subscribed TO the oaths of Office nee
essary to qualify him for the office of Secretary Of
State to fill the place made vacant by the resigna
ton of Secretary Stacy. He will enter at once
upon the duties of his Office. We understand
that no other business will be transacted at the
present meeting oftbe Council
1t rained like 'creaion," but the fellow he anne,
he looked like tramp" and we asked him lis
name. His last place was Skowhesan-Gron
thence all the way, he had come TO Augusta, TO
work tor day at setting up type or running the
press he didn't care which, for he was in a bad
mess. No work, no good clothes, no friends,
money! condition Ike that is not very funny;
but the tramp" turns away, alone for to think
he'll drown his poor sorrows, he'll just take
drink!
On Saturday morning last Mr.. Oscar W llliams,
conductor on the Maine Central railroad COM
pleted Twenty-Five years Of service Of what now
comprises this company. Twenty-Five years ago
Saturday Mr.. Williams went to work for the
Portland & kennebec railroad, as water boy for
gravel train. He steadily until he became
conductor. During the whole period of twenty
five years. Mr. Williams name appears On the
payroll for every working day. IN these day of
changes it is gratifying TO make a note Of such
constancy and faithfulness. Mr. Williams is
conductor who is popular with both the public and
the company.
Bovsdoin College Notes.
BowDoIN COLLEGE. Oct. 4, 1875.
The game of football between the Sophomore
and Freshman classes, resulted in favor Of the
Sophs. after being he'd in good play nineteen
minutes.
The Field Day of the Bowdon Athletic As>o-
citation has been appointed TO take place Oct 10th.
The class regatta will probably take place on the
forenoon Of the same day
Municipal Court.
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complaint of his wife, Almira keenc, for as
sault and battery upon her. He plead guilty and
was ordered to pay the cost Of prosecution and
find suretes in the sum of $50 to keep the peace
and be of good behavior two months. He failed
to respond to the sentence, and was committed.
John II. Stevens, hail'ng from the far west
omewherc out in Kansas, got very much insoxi-
Gated, and when brought before the court, plead
guilty to being drunk, and falling to pay fire and
costs, was committed
Mortuary Record.
Following is list Of deaths in this cty dur
ing the month of September
Sept. 2, Charles Stone Craig, aged months.
" 5, w. Eugene Lynn, aged 80 years.
s, Hezekiah Leaird aged 80 years.
s, Cora C. Luke of Gardiner, aged Is years
months.
0, Mrs. Mary Ann, wife Of Hiram Reed,
aged 63 years.
g. S. o. Flanders, aged years.