Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-30

Local anu State Nems.
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September closes its record TO day
Our birds are preparing to crow over the Oc,o-
Der elections.
From all quarters signs Of improvement in the
times are appearing.
The price of potatoes in Bangor ranges frcm so
10 20 cents bushel
Rev. NJ. II. Tarbox of Lewiston, will preach in
the Free Baptist church tomorrow.
Cuts, bruises and Burns arc troublesome. For
est Tar salve, wiz save the pain.
Temperance lecture tomorrow evening by
Mrs. Gaylord, under the auspices of the Reform
Club.
Rev. l. T. Warren, editor of the Christian Mir
ror, Of Lewiston, will preach in the CopGicga
tiona church tomorrow.
The Augusta Boys and gis and their
teachers have reason TO be proud of their success
in the Centennial exhibition.
Members of the Reform Club hold public
meeting at the club room to- morrow afternoon
ats o'clock p m. All are invited.
Farmers have no reason to complain of crops
this year. The season has been favorable for
vegetation.
There will be Friends meeting conducted by
Harriet Jones, in the North Parish meeting house
cast side of the river, to-mo' row at 10 30 A. NJ
We understand that Hon +. S. kyes Of Frank
lin county will be candidate for President Of
the Senate.
At the monthly meeting of the Maine Central
directors, "Wednesday afternoon, nothing but rou-
tine business was transacted.
The report that ten inches of snow have fallen
upon the summit of Mt Washington causes al
most as chiya sensation as the reading Of Charles
Francis Adams letter of acceptance.
Coal dealers will have lively time for the next
week or two, distributing anthracite over the
city. The cool nights and mornings are remind
ers that it is time to have a supply of fuel on
hand.
The Singer Sewing Machine, received tw med
ais and two diplomas--the highest awards-at the
Centennial exhibition. as we are informed by the
general agents, Messrs Fuller and Capen. See
advertisement.
Rev. Henry A. Sswtellc left this city. yesterday
morning, with his family, for California, having
accepted unanimous call to the pastsrate Of the
First Baptist church at Napa in that State. Many
friends wish him prosperity.
Rev. Joseph Wissel, c. s. s. r., Of Annapolis,
Nd, brother to the resident priest Of this city,
delivered fine lecture in the Catholic church,
last evening, his subject being The True Faith"
which he bardled with wonderful ability and
power.
The banks of Portland including the two saw
ings Institutions, have forwarded to the widow of
J. l.. llayward-he brave cashier Ct the North
field Bank in Minnesota, whose "No!" resulted in
the loss OF his life the sum Of $50 contributed
by them.
Huntington, Mason & Co, are prepared TO show
their customers the new styles for ia Il ard winter.
They have now in their tailoring department the
largest stock of woolens ever offered in Augusta.
Those who desire first class work and good #
will do well to give them at order.
Two huadred barrels of sweet fern extract have
during this week been SHIPPED from Eastern Maine
10 Boston to SUPPLY the leather market. An eX-
tract OF alder has also been prepared, which prom
ises to be Of great use. Such extracts will soon
firm most imI otsnt part in the business Of that
portion Of the State.
The following are additional Maine awards
made at Philadelphia:
Board of Education, Portland, pupils work.
Board of Education, Lewiston, pupils work.
board Of Education, Augusta, pupils work.
State Department of Public Instruction, Au-
gusts, collective exhibition repres, nting the
schools Of Maine.
Dunn Edge Tool Co., West Waterville, scythe
blades, grass hooks, etc.
The following officers were elected and installed
by Central Lodge No. As, +. x \. NJ, of China
LYNN w. Rollins, W. NJ.
Ora o. Crosby, S.W.
Willism S. Hunnewell, J.W.
John r. Perkins. Treas.
Willis W. Washburn, Sec
Rev. ID. Z. Thompson, Chan.
ID. S. Guptill. S. u.
NJ. Il. Hammond i. -.
Seneca Shorey, :. :.
James Soue, J.S
N Stanley, Marsh.
5. Bumps, Tyler.
Quite good sized audience assembled in Gran
lite Hall, last evening, thel occasion being the
grand promenade concert and ball given by the
crack campaign company, "Blaine Continentals."
The concert by IIanagan's full brass baud,
lasted one hour, and was very fine, the programme,
which We published yesterday, being carried out.
Dancing began about nine o'clock and was con-
tnued into Tire "wee sma' hours" the lads and
asses seeming thoroughly to enjoy themselves.