Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-25
NallOmPll local Mems.

an Old white horse, that ought to have been a
subject OF Bergh's humane intercession long ago,
died ANONYMOUSLY by the side of the road lead
ing to Louden Hill and onward, one day last
week, AMI on due notification Of the sad finale of
Sire ct Commss oner-either by virtue of his Of
fee requiring his supeIinte n2ence in the removal
Of distractions from the highways, or the more
compassionate position he occupies as Overseer of
the Poor-proc eded to transport the inanmate
carcass up town and across the river to near the
Chelsea shore, where it left with the design of
lving II decent burial in the gravel pit owned
BY the city in that romantic and classical locality,
nUtcd ior Its clos proximity to what was once the
ca,terly end of liallowell and Chelsea bridge, q
structure that must live in the pleasant memories
CT the inhabitants of kennebec generally, and es-
pecially by the people OF the city and town for
merry united in fraternal association and commu-
nifty OF interest. Bat it Was about the horse we
parposed to speak, and proceeding, we may q,
well "a ''.a' during the night following the de-
post OF the remains near the Chelsea shore, a
patty of the dwellers con the first mile not rel
ishlng the close proximity Of the aforesaid
TO their domlnions, proceeded to remove it to the
westerly shore of the rlver in rear of the grave
stone shop, several stables and other buildings of
great renown and venerable appearance. The
next day, another official removal made to
the eastcly shore; but with profound regard
for the dignity ard rights Of their quiet rural do
the "dstulbng element" to its former quarters
near the stable on the western shore, where it re-
manned IN lace at last accounts. Ii Is to be hoped
| the difficulty may be amicaby settled without re-
sort to beSercnt demonstrations or call for
State or National interference between the con-
tending parties. In the meantime the Old horse
remains UNMARRIED, with the pure "unrodden
snow of Sunday last for temporary winding
sheet.
A steroscopic picture Of the merry skaters
sembed on the "Rink' on Saturday afternoon
last, attempted by friend Morse, with quite
good success could reasonably be expected
under the circumstances. 1t was found lmpossi-
bic TO keep such iomiscuous crowd still during
the process; So As matter OF course, the figures
will probably be somewhat "tniNed' upon the
plate.
Col. Livcrmorc has fitted up his telegraph Office
quarters in coy style, and with due reference TO
public convenience aud private comfort.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather of
Sabbath last our churches were we'll filled with
interest,d and devout worshippers. Fair weather
piely is manifes'y the decline IN this city CIV
| ing place 10 more genuine and consist, Mt mani
festaton of faith and practice regardless Of storms
and tempess.
Many Of our citizens have secured seats for tine
Scott Siddons entertainment at Granite Hall, Au-
gusa on FRIDAY evening next. An extra train
will be furnished TO accommodate the people Of
Hallowe ell, Gardner and Richmond, who may wish
| to attend.
| Sleighing IS once more excellent, with fair
prospe that il may contlnue-un,il another rain
| storm shall give US fourth edition of o january
| thaw."
| Mr.. Il. FoHlcs Of this city has a copy of the
Ulster County Gazette" published at Kingston,
y. Y, on atnIday, Jan. 4, 1900. containing the
announcement in Congress of the death of Gen.
Washington, and eulogies pronounced on the &C.
casion. The paper is heavily dressed in mourning,
and is on the whole venerable looking sheet.
| Orr skating rink is again cleared of snow AMI
restoie ed to primitive excellence.