Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23
NallOmell local NemS.

A meeting was held in the City Council Rooms
on Saturday evening last, according to previous
notice, for the purpose of making arrangements
for TIE proper observance of Decoration Day, on
the 30th inst. The assembly called to order by
Capt. John S. Snow, who nominated Maj. f..
Rowe to preside on the occasion. Dr. j. q. A.
IIawes was elected Secretary. After remarks by
eral present the subject under consideration,
committee of five was appointed to perfect ar
engagements and report at an adjourned meeting to
be held in the council rooms on Thursday evening
18th inst. at o'clock. The committee consists of
Comrades J. S. Snow, G. S. Fuller, J. II. Lowell,
G. s. johnson and II. l.. Grindell. This commit
tee will undoubtedly be prepared at the adjourned
meeting to present programme that Will meet
the appreciation of all concerned. We trust that
every ex-member of the army OF navy will be pres
ent on Thursday evening to take their appropriate
share of the duties and responsibilities of Decora-
ton Day.
Mr.. Alden J. Stafford, who for the past six or
eight months has SO ourned in the Island Of Cuba,
engaged in engineering a sugar plantation, return
cd to his home in this city last week TO spend the
summer vacation with his family and friends. His
experience with the "rebels was not calculated to
impress his mind with high appreciation Of their
humanity or honesty as he was obliged to submit
to forced loan Of the principal articles of his
wardrobe together with his watch and other little
"kcepsakes," to appease and molfy company OF
raiders visiting the plantation for purposes of in
cendiarism and plumber Mr.. S. has spent his
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disordered condition Ct the government is much
pleased with the country generally.
| MIR. J. II. Bodwells grounds about his elegant
residence on Middle street have recently been
graded and beautifed by Mr.. Charles Butler,
whose taste and execution in the line of his pro-
fession cannot be surpassed. Pattern specimen Of
| his handiwork may be found in various parts of
this city, and We trust he may continue to find
business sufficient TO secure his permanent resi-
dence amongst us.
| -Four additions were made to the Baptist church
in this city on Sabbath last-two by baptism and
two by letter. Otheis are expected to join at an
early day. All the churches in the city have re-
Ceivod accessions during the past few months, and
more than usual religious interest is generally
mauif -.cI.
Mrs. +. Davenport has succeeded in boring
under Water Street, from the cellar of his building
on the west side of the street to that of Mr.. G..
Spaudag the east side, for the purpose ofinsert
ip iron pipe to reach the river IN order to sup
ply his tank with water for the use Of the street
sprinkled and other purposes. The tank is locat-
ed in the rear of his building, and will be easily
! filled by a steam engine of his own invention and
manufacture.
! The same old hand organ, grinding ont that
same old tune, accompanied by that same old voice.
is now on a concerting tour along the valley of the
kennebec, and arrived in this city week two
ago. We really enjoyed that tune for q few hun
bred times, but continued ding from Monday
morning to Saturday night, week in and week out
serves to disspate the charm, and render the per-
| Torrance a trihe monotonous. Our sister cities
may send in their applications for the servc-
| es of this star performer. lie can be spared by
our citizens without regret.