Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-21
Aoeal ann 5tats lEeWs.

Aoeal ann 5tats lFcws.
Tomorrow is Washipgtons birthday.
Municipal election three weeks from to-day.
Prof earns, the blind musician, is giving vocal
and instrumental concerts in The eastern section
Of the State.
Rev. A. l.. Park of Gardiner, lccturcd in Milo
last Wednesday evening, on the subject of his
travels in Russia. The lecture i, spoken Of by
the Wing, as very interesting.
Mr. c. T. Wingate found door key, with brass
tag attached, last Saturday morning, near the top
of Rines' Hill. The owner can have the same by
calling at the journal office.
Attention is called to the notice elsewhere of a
meeting OF the ladies Of the different societies, 10
he held at the Congregational chapel this after
noon.
The ladies of the Temperance Union will hold
their meeting at Meonian Hall, on this Monday eve
ming. A full attendance is requested of members,
and those who wish to become members by the
payment of fifty cents.
The city marshal has been walking into tho
stock in trade of the vendors OF the ardent hav-
ing made seizures ofliquor at Wiggin x Gotcholps,
and at the Cony House. On Saturday he relieved
/. II. Hayes of about eight gallons Of rum, Wits
key and gin.
The winter term of schools in Clinton has
closed. The high school was under the nstluc-
ton of d. T. Timberlake, a practical and cxpe-
iienced teacher. The primary school, taught by
Miss Lotte p. Brown, has maintained is former
good standing as a model school.
SkiT & Gaylord's Ministries and Brass Band
give one concert only at Granite Hail. this
evening. This troupe are too well known to our
people to require a word of commentator. They
have been PLAYING to fun houses in Portland and
Bangor.
The sociable at tue Augusta House this evening,
to be leap year party, the ladies asserting their
,'rights," and taking the place of the gentlemen
in all things except the drudsery Of paying the
bills A novel and interesting time is contcm-
plated.
referees court was held in this city Tie Other
day, one of the conditions of the judgment being,
that in case Of disagreement. the decision Of the
majority should be final. As there were but f,ro
members on the board, the question of mqiorlfy
had to be tested by the scales. Harvey Chisam,
Esq, and Hon. j. W. Patterson were the referees.
Mr. Chisam had the advantage, he was the
heaviest.
A mistake made ia reporting the remarks
of Hon. Hiram Ruggles before the investigating
committee the other evening, which we hasten TO
correct. lie did not say positively that he had
tried to interest Mr.. {. p. Brown in the sale Of the
college scrip but he had strong impressions that
he did so. Ten years have passed, and it would
be hard to swear positively as to talking with Mr..
Brown.
The seyenty-sixth birthday OF cur esteemed fel-
low citizen, Mr.. Russell Eaton, for many years
publisher of the Maine Farmer celebrated at
his residence on Chestnut street on Saturday even
ing 10Th inst, in pleasant company of friends,
including Governor ard Mrs. Conner. Nj. Ea-
tons years bear lightly upon him; aud may his
family and friends be permitted to celebrate with
him many more such anniversaries.
The Gardirer Reporter says that Mr.. j. l..
Cheeseman has leased the ship yard lot in Farm
ingdale and will proceed at once to erect six
houses, capable of holding about &C, 900 tons Office,
also purchased the Bradstreet ship yard lot in
pittston, near Togus Hill, and will erect four
houses capable of holding about $4,000 tons, and
fill them also. lie VIII also put up more ice in the
Cedar Grove houses down river. Tn. all locks
like business for some time to come.
The sale Of reserved seats for the grand concert
Of the Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell, viii
81 NO ia 1av at
9 A. 81. Sol Smith Russell is an evenings enter
tainment in himself We might write a column
about him and only sing his praises then The
Berger's are organization of ten frst-class
Inusicians-scven ladies and three gentlemen. We
can guarantee delightful evenings entertain
ment to those who attend. Secure your seats
early.
On this evening, at half past seven o'clock, the
regular weekly meeting OF the Augusta Reform
Club will be held at the rooms in Darby Block.
Important business will come before the club, in
the matter Of providing a club room, and the
future and most efficient work of this organiza-
ton \ committee from the Ladies' | MON will
report the action of their body concerning club
rooms and subscriptions. The iron-clad pledge
will be presented and all who drink more or less
will be asked TO put their signatures 10 it. The
meeting i'll be largely attended.
Mr.. Joseph Orff of Gardiner, committed sui
eide, by hanging, yesterday morning about eight
o'clock. Something very singular had been noticed
in his conduct for some time. Daring Saturday
night he got up several times, and went into
his daughters room. lie worked in saw
mill, All brought home some taITed rope,
such as is used in bundling shingles, and
with these he hung himself. He belongs to